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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-16

cent on delinquent accounts prior
TO 1886 last night at the regular
meeting of that body held in city
hall chambers.
The resolution on the subject,
prepared by City Attorney Lopez
called for such a reduction with
the added proviso that when the
delinquent taxes are paid, the
1937-38-39 taxes be paid in full
at the same time. Also added TO
the resolution was the provision
that respective millages for the
respective years be used in as
certaining the amount of taxes
due for each year" and that no
interest should be collected for
any year prior to 1887. Paving
and sidewalk liens were also to
be collected on a basis of 80 per
cent of their value without any
penalties.
Councilmen Boyden, Brinton
and Ramsey voiced their opposi-
ton to the resolution while
Councilmen Freeman, Grillon
and Sweeting spoke in its be-
half.
In that no time limit was set
in the resolution, the council
agreed to hold the matter open
until the next regular meeting
for final disposition at that time.
Payroll Voted
On motion made, the council
moved to pay city employees
and officers half-month's
salary, the payment to be made
today. All election officials at
the last city election were also
included in the order to receive
compensation for services rem
dered.
Special arrangements were
made with city scavengerS on
temporary basis, starting March
LIST next, to render certain serv-
ices to the city in return for can
collation. of occupational license
fees. William Knight, Robert
= evils and John Ogden were in
cluded in this arrangement, these
to keep all city property clean
of garbage and refuse.
Council confirmed the APP
pointment of Ray Atwell as
motorcycle officer, this made by
the mayor. A communication
from Harris School PIT. A. in re-
gard to appointment of a traffic
officer to direct the school
patrols, couched in urgent terms
of necessity, was referred to the
mayor with recommendation. to
do whatever is possible to sup
ply the need.
An ordinance to set up a Box
ing Commission to be composed
of five citizens appointed by the
mayor, describing the powers ac-
cording to State laws, was passed
on first reading. So, too, was an
ordinance to require all property
owners of the city to connect up
with sewer laterals at a cost of
$40 per lot, to be paid to the Tax
Collector.
Council moved that the mayor
appoint night-watchman Joseph
Felipe Marrera as a special po-
liceman. Subject of cleaning up
the old Naval hospital grounds
was discussed and the unsightly
condition of signs on Duval street
was called to attention of the
council
Checking of grocery store
scales and measures by city in
spectors, who also would in
stitute move to check electric
and gas meters in the city, was
discussed with no action taken.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-16
LOAN SPONSOR FUNDS
TO PUBLIC WORKS
BOARD; MINUTES TO
BE INDEXED

City Council, In session last
night. moved TO loan the Board
of Public Works the sums of
S2l54 and 1850. the first for pur-
chase of four used dump trucks.
the second for material. both to
be used as sponsorship on WPA
projects now in progress.
The loan was made from WPA
sponsor funds now available,
with the understanding that the
sums would be paid back to the
city as collected from, property
owners who would be benefited
from the projects.
Also up for favorable action
was the WPA project which will
provide indexing of all city
council minutes from 1916 to date.
The cost to the city will be SILT.
WPA director Faustino Rem
dueles turned in an itemized re-
port on the project which will
employ IL persons for a four
months period
Sewing Room project was
voted $50 per month for one
year to aid in continuing this
work for women of the city. 1t
was brought out that the sum
contributed may result in addi-
tional women being put to work
in the near future.
Also sponsored was a NYA
project to- build ten card tables
for the American Legion hall on
Whitehead street.
On report of the Safety COM
ntittee, it developed that the
noise at Fleming and Duval cor
ner at night had abated to quite
some extent. Previously the La
Concha hotel had objected to the
noise occurring there. The same
committee reported negatively
on the Hotel and Rooming House
Associations request to install
stop signs throughout the city
Continued on Page Three
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-16

Key West, Florida, has the
most equable climate in the
country; with an average
range of only Ia Fahrenheit
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-16
DGfGrS Tax Reduction
Proposition To Next MCCtiDQ
TIME LIMIT PROVED
STUMBLING BLOCK;
HALF MONTHS PAY
VOTED EMPLOYEES

City Council appeared TO be
about equally divided on the
question of reducing taxes 80 per
cent on delinquent accounts prior
TO 1886 last night at the regular
meeting of that body held in city
hall chambers.
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-01
STATEMENT FROM
HARRY Il. CAIN

Editor, The Times: The vot-
ers OF Tacoma spoke Tuesday
to their several candidates and
have absolutely no quarrel with
their decision. II one can meas
ure success by new friends. real
and true. the primary campaign
was an inspiration unto all those
who competed.
To run for public office is a
recognized privilege and only
those who try have a real APP
probation of the many good
things and people which con-
stitute Tacoma. 1 urge those
who supported me to take
continuing interest in the final
of the present election. Tacoma
belongs TO you and you owe it
TO yourselves and your COM
munlty TO be concerned with
things of government.
To those who were close TO me
shall remain forever IN your
debt. l am thankful for the cour-
tesy and consideration of n fair
and impartial press. The treat
ment accorded me by both radio
stations was all that one could
ask. One can't lose for winning.
and ! take with me to private
life memory lasting. fsscinst-
Ing and most worthwhile.
HARRY p. CAIN.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-01
DAWSON CONFIDENT

Editor, The Times: l very sin
cerely appreciate the splendid
vote Of confidence given me in
primary election.
look forward to the next two
weeks Of campaigning with a
great deal of relish. in the belief
that 1t viii expose the many
intrigues and false statements
spread around Tacoma in the
recent weeks, and that facts will
prevail.
Tacoma needs an administra-
ton Of its department of utili-
ties, based on sound business
pactices, that will develop Ia
coma industrially, not one that
would be ruled by passion, preju-
dice and radicalism. The pri-
mary election has indicated that
the campaign issues are thus
drawn, and Tacoma must now
face a decision as to whether II
desires to 60 forward industri-
ally. which will bring with II
increased payrolls and conse-
quent prosperity, or slip back
into the doldrums of racial and
fractional prejudices.
am confident that the peo-
pie OF Tacoma will re-elect me
in the general election. March
18th. and we can work together
for a better and bigger Tacoma.
IRA s. DAWSON.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-01
SECURITY WAGES AND RE-
DUCTION OF HOURLY PAY

Editor The Times: 1t is a
national pastime to try and con-
vince building trades workers TO
take pay cuts. Security through
annual wages. as suggested by
The Times editorial is merely
bait to get the building trades
workers TO bite.
Who but the government or q
monopoly could guarantee an
annual wage? Look over the
local contractors and try to
name one.
The illustration Of The Times
editorial is hardly clear. At
$3.50 per hour the average paint
er works rs weeks a year and
collects $1,000, or $40 per week.
Under the proposed plan at 81
per hour the painter would work
AZ weeks for Sl.ls0. or $40 per
week. Getting 80 cents less an
hour. the painter would have TO
work more hours to average the
same weekly pay but The Times
neglected TO mention this.
Under the present arrange
ment at sl.30 per hour, the
painter works 1892 hours per
year and under the proposed
plan ne would work 1850 hours
or more than the yearly hours
for two average painters under
present conditions. Though UNI
der the new plan the one painter
would get $3.50 more than at
present the other painter would
be totally unemployed.
The Times version Of security
through annual wages for one
painter cancels itself so far as
being social remedy because
II would put the other painter
on relief. But 1t would be sat
isfaetory in some peoples esu-
nation 10 lengthen hours and
cut the pay Of building trades
workers.
n. r Johnson advocates the
union building trades workers
taking = pay cut 10 stimulate
home building. He overlooks the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-01
PULSE OF THE PUBLIC

it's but an illustration of our
high standard of living.
The solution Of this problem
should be fairly simple. Seeing
we are Christians, let's treat
them as such. We find it in st.
Matthews, 25 or 30, precise in
structions what to do about the
Improbable and shiftless. And
as that is. according to verse IA
of the same chapter, the treat
ment they will receive in heaven.
that should make it satisfactory
all around.
Which brings to mind the
words of beloved Mark Twain:
Il have been reading the morn
ing paper. I do it every morn
ing-well knowing that l shall
find in it the usual depravities,
and businesses, and hypocrisy
and cruelties that make up civil
lization, and causes me to put
In the rest of the day pleading
for the damnation of the human
race" You said it, Sam. To add
anything would be absurd.
This is one of the "Scaven-
ger Gang" Comment
There is so much bad in the
best of US and there is so much
good in the worst of us-Re-
member? Or did you ever
know?
OSCAR SCHIMMINC.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-01
Nomads Cant Be Ignored

Ever since the first coonsts had chance to get their
bearings there has been migration the American CONT
nent The United States built and welded together by
rcsess pioneers who hated to grass growing under
their feet They kept moving until they reached the Pa
cc and couldn't west farther they seehed
around while and finally settled down.
Even after the general tide Of westward migration SUBJ
aided there always substantial numbers Of people who
pulled roots because opportunities at the old places had
out and they set off to find greener pastures There
jobs to around almost everywhere and there
plenty of arabic land cared when migrants
into section to settle For eemng nation like the United
States certain amount Of population shifting
desirable to balance normal industrial fluctuations and de-
clnes in certain areas.
When depression hit, it spread all over the country.
Drouth in the and middle further eopardized
the vehoods of people in those sections Americans had
always been used to moving away when there nothing
left to do in the old place, and they movedmons Of
them.
Soon the nomads found themselves off than they
had been in their Not only had they their
rights in the states they left but they unable
qure rights until they had lived in the for
long periods of mein for five years There
work for them and they unable to get relief
Forced to keep moving they became social outcasts-
citizens without citizenship Their children deprived of
educaons brought with unwholesome outlook life
in general.
Better welfare conditions for migrants removal of
state barriers may eventually become necessary Under
circumstances, attention will have to be given this
problem 1t will take of ITSELF The matter
Quires thoughtful planning.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-01
No Immunity for Neutrals

Both Britain and Germany reading the Riot Act to
befudded Norway q result Of the Atmark incident.
II doesn't matter who's right according to international
law because this code Of nations during is pretty
much like gangland ethics The act of itself gross
violation Of fundamental rules Of conduct and any gentle
mems code TO govern butchery is bitter travesty
The victim of criminal acts is, of course Norway and
Britain and Germany together share the guilt for bringing
the and its legal problems into Norwegian waters 1t is
not fair to project neutrals into the dispute
II there must be the best to conduct it. II it
possible would be to rope off somewhere strict
" within the belgerents territories and then to
send the armies in with final if futile admonon not
to hit below the belt.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-01
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven OF these
test questions Turn to the
Woman's page for the answers.
/. Where are the Ten Com
mendments found in the Bible ?
2. In what war was the Battle
of Chancellorsvilla7
:. Was the 18th Amendment
To the Constitution in effect five
years ago.
I. Who vas Confucius7
s. Are moles blind
s. With what sport is Eddie
Arcsro associated
Z. OF the five L. s. Supreme
Court Justices appointed by
President Franklin ID. Roosevelt,
which was appointed first -
Stanley Reed. Hugo Black, Felix
Frankfurter. William Douglas or
Frank Murphy?
s. Name the country in which
citizens are not permitted TO ae-
cept a Nobel Prize
9. Is the Christ OF the Andes
statue in Chile or Argentina ?
10. Retractsble landing gear N
|, feature Of submarines, air
planes. or dingibles?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-01
Retailers Optimistic

When the Chicago Association Of Commerce finished
tabnating orders placed during the past few weeks by
$4,000 obbes who attended the cys 20odd trade
shows officials announced cheerfuly that business had
jumped by Is per cent that of the preceding
Brisk holiday trade generally accounted for the en-
thusasm with which buyers from all the United States
and Canada turning in orders Encouraged by the BUSH
around Christmas retailers orsee contnua
ton of favorable conditions during the rather than
let down.
1t healthy indication The last persons in the world
to be led too easily along paths of false optimism the
retailers, who would find themselves hopeessy stuck il
business collapsed while they carried large inventories in
their storehouses.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-01
HOROSCOPE
FRIDAY, MARCH

Mixed planetary aspects mark
today. II Is fortunate for mer-
camille and manufacturing pro-
jects. Benefic influences rule the
morning hours, Judgment should
be good and new ventures lucky.
Women are well-directed under
this configuration. Adverse
stars discourage speculation and
betting.
Heart and Home: women
should concentrate upon what
ever seems most important in
their lives. Kindly stars guide.
The day promises pleasure in
social affairs. Girls may expect
romance to flourish. Love sf-
fairs may be intense while this
planetary government con-
tinues. This Is time to study
household arts and to practice
them. Domestic science schools
should benefit.
Business Affairs: Lakyers and
educators are subject 10 stimu-
lating influences. Many forms OF
litigation will bring profit TO
legal firms. Vocational training
viii assume new Importance as
demands for well-fitted young
folk are made by manufacturers.
Trade should be good. but I'M
employment will be only slight
ly reduced, because idleness
rapidly reduces the efficiency Of
men and women.
National Issues: Economy In
federal expenditures will be adj
vocsted in Congress as new bills
are discussed. Disclosures re-
gsrding waste In relief methods
and gross injustice in awarding
aid will arouse public sentiment
and work hardship for many de-
serving persons. Need Of return
TO old standards OF honesty will
be recognized as the subtle ef-
fects OF neglect OF religious
teaching are evident.
International Affairs: Fin
lands heroic defense against sg-
erosion will cause infractions
this month in neutrality reguls-
tions. Incidents that may cause
new diplomatic problems in the
United States are forecast. Peril
OF becoming involved In the
European war Is likely to be
more than = vague possibility.
Persons whose birthdste II Is
have the augury OF year In
which coveted opportunities for
advancement and general good
fortune present themselves.
Children born on this Cay
probably viii be sensitive to en-
vironment and restless. They
should be talented in artistic
ways and able to make success
ful careers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-01

the national industrial council
staged a private huddle al the
capital.
Leaders OF key industries
complained bitterly about the
confidential news letter sent out
from Washington by the Ma
tionsl Association OF Nanufac-
turers.
Mos; Of the councils members
belong to the n. A. NJ, which
gives point to their burst Of
criticism. Speaker after speaker
denounced the virulence of the
letters attacks on the president
and his policies. They denounced
the persistent Campaign on
hate"
What they want from the
capital. they reiterated. il hon
est and unbiased information as
guidance in fixing their own
policies. In discussing the Glenn
Frank report and the platforms
OF the various candidates - Re-
publican and Democratic-they
pointed out that at least so per
cent Of the new deal reforms are
here to stay.
So, they asked. why not make
the best of 1t The major 1910
issue, in the unadvertised opinion
of solid business men, is the in
auguration of better administra-
tive personnel and practices in
the national government. And.
boiled down. that is the critical
challenge of the COPS tentative
campaign plans.
Folks doing business with the
federal government - business
men. editors, politicos-have re-
Gently wondered why their daily
batch of official releases has be-
come so skinny. The answer il
the O'Mahoney amendment to
the public printing appropriation
bill. which became effective last
July.
Once upon time new deal
agencies and departments dis
tributed public documents and
statements as If they were
mama from a political heaven.
Nary a swallow fell-threatened
to fall-but several thousand
typewriters and Monograph
machines swung into noisy and
expensive action. So the sena-
tor from Wyoming insisted-and
congress agreed-that no federal
release is to be sent out unless
it has been specifically requested
IN writing. And these hitherto
best sellers slumped like one
armed baseball players batting
average. On the basis of per-
formance so far, here is the post
Offices official estimate of 4
years savings, also comparative
figures and costs, past and pros
pective:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-01
Stories in
Stamps

HORACE MANN. justly termed
the father of the American
free public school OF today. is the
first OF educators to be honored
in the third group Of FIVE stamps
in the famous Americans series.
The Horace Nj mn l-cent green
stamp, OF the design above. will
be placed on sale at Boston, Mass.
March IA.
Mann praeticed law for Il
years, was elected TO the legisla-
ture. then turned TO education.
He was first secretary OF the Mas
sachuSetts state board OF educa-
ton. served four years in Con-
gress. He championed modern
educational ideas. inspired the
teaching profession. He urged the
establishment OF the first normal
school. secured higher wages for
teachers. better school equipment
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-01

To receive attention IN this coll
umn letters must give nsmr and
address OF writer Only initials
viii be published when requested.
Mr.. Fixit; Could you give me-
the mailing address Of the one
who - In charge Of the welfare
offices In Mason county and the
people who work In those
offices. y. q. ~. r.
Administrator for both Thurs
ton and Mason counties Is VIII
mer Froistad. A letter to the
Mason county office should be
addressed TO him at Memorial
han. "a and Franklin. shelton,
Wash, with a notation. "Atten-
ton: Cora Barber. staff assist
ant"
Mr.. Fixit: What IL the cost
Of registering an 1s-foot boat
with outboard motor for Sound
waters for private use: Il there
any difference between . Is and
1e-foot boat for registering
cost. A. J. X.
There IL no cost for register
ing small boats for private use.
See the customs officers In the
Federal building.
M Fix"' VIII you please
Of the U. 8. senator. from
Idaho: MRS. r. NJ.
Senator Borah's successor IL
John w. Thomas of Cooding.
Idaho: his colleague. d. Worth
Clark. of Pocatello. They can
be reached at those addresses
between sessions. but right now
at the Senate Office building,
Washington. d. C.
10 ABOUT bf3fUl0K 10 DONI4 -
there . place for women 10
learn: A READER.
Just get some friend to 70
with YOU and 70 bowling.
Women bowl at all the public
bowling alleys. You always can
find someone willing to show
YOU the fundamentals and the
rest IL practice.
Mr.. Fixit; Could you please
tell me II the third tank COM
pany, now at Camp Ord. Calf,
u ever coming hack TO Fort
Lewis! Or viii they be sent to
some other base:
MISS CAROL r.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-01
WHY PRESS AGENTS
TURN GRAY

The unreasonable weather has
given the palm trees south OF
Daytons Beach a beaten look.
And the natives aren't as coeky
a. they used to be about Flor
ida the Salubrious," since Jack
Frost laid chilling hand here
abouts.
A travelling man. they tell me.
stepped on the station at Ssvsn-
nah. Ca, during a io-minute
lsyover and was asked by
sneering native: what are you
doing down thisawsy :"
I'm here" squelehe the
salesman. for the winter sports,
OF course"
The Laurence Schwahs are
wintering at their Miami Beach
home. He WAS pretty III a while
back. but TO look At his tanned
complexion these days. 1t Is hard
10 believe. II Is doubtful. how
ever. that he will 20 back to
stage production until next sea-
son.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-01
RECALLED FROM
THE TRIp DOWN

Thinking hack over my train
trip down here from New York's
chilly winds:
noticed in Washington that
the competition OF the Radio
City Music Hall and the Roxy
girls In Gotham is as nothing
compared 10 the feud between
the dancers OF the Earle and the
Capitol theaters.
That week the Earle's Roxy
cites that's what they call
ihem) were playing seeoraions.
while the cspitol's Rhythm
Rockets were blinking bsnJoes.
Gse Foster will have 10 look 10
her Roxy laurels.
You can't buy any stamps in
the huge Union Station IN
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-01

fact that the majority of home
building Is done non-union, and
so union conditions have little
effect on home building in Ia
coma.
Robt. d. Dawson. director of
housing research of the John B.
Pierce Foundation, testified
that: "A 20 per cent reduction
in material costs would save the
home buyer only 9.3 per cent in
monthly fixed charges, a 20 per
cent reduction in labor costs
would save him only 4.67, but a
reduction of 20 per cent in in
terest and amortization pay
ments would mean a saving Of
1859 per cent to the home buy
err" II the intention is to cheap
en- home owning it should be
clear that wage reduction would
help little.
Fortune magazine, June %,
1888, showed conclusively that
wage cuts OF building trades
workers would not reduce the
cost Of building appreciably.
Using the Knickerbocker village
project as an illustration this
magazine showed that IS per
cent cut in building trades
workers wages would have
meant but a saving of IS cents
per month for tenant renting
a $3.50 per month apartment.
II would be poor compensation
to a building trades wooker 10
have his wages cut from $3.50
per month to S120 so that he
could save IS cents on rent
II is hardly good policy.
though. to bring these points
out if one is trying to convince
a building trades worker to take
a cut in wages.
BERT RUSSELL.