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The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19

A number of little books in
tended for Christmas giving have
collected on this groaning desk,
the best (and also the 1argest) be-
ing Charles Lees IAN Almanac
of Reading ssR
MIR. Lee used to. be literary
critic on the Boston Herald. and
one of this writer's most amusing
experiences was a considerable
difference of opinion with him
on the merit of Thomas Mann's
THE Beloved Returns. Now Mr..
Lee has gone to the Philadelphia
Record and there, we hope, We
may agree just as pleasantly.
This because of his AN Almanac
of Reading. Mr.. Lee has the
same passion for reading that
some of us have for music. He
loves the people from literature,
and can interest the casual read
er in them. His new book is a
condensation OF his own and 9TH
er mems enthuSiaSms, arranged
by season and by month. The
idea is to set against each month
the reading that might be most
appropriate; for sauce there are
some quizzes, some birthday lists
and a good deal of light-hearted
wisdom. (Coward-McCann;. SD.
Daphne Du Maurier's Happy
Christmas" is a bitter little dose.
It is, indeed, the most cutting
piece of prose she ever wrote
the story of how two Jewish ref
ugees were dumped into an Eng
lish home on Christmas Eve, and
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19
SWISS NAVY IN TROUBLE

Some months ago we hailed the Swiss
Navy, consisting of seven seagoing freight
ers. which the landlocked Republic had to
buy when war interfered with normal ship
ment OF cargoes destined for Switzerland.
The freighters were plying between
New York and Genoa but have been laid
up since Greece entered the war. The
ships were under the Greek flag but the
Swiss Government hopes to make special
arrangement with Great Britain and Italy
which will permit them to continue opera
tions, carrying goods to and from Switzer-
land and this country.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19
VALUE OF SCOUTING

The American boys urge to do things
is largely responsible for the phenomenal
growth of the Boy Scouts of America dur
ing the past three decades, the National
Council of the organization believes. AL
though adults look with favor upon the
character-building aspects of Scouting, the
12-year-old is primarily interested in join
ing lively bunch of his contemporaries
who seem to spend most of their time flik-,
ing, camping, performing spectacular
Good Turns and playing exciting games.
Records of the past three decades
have we'll established the character values
of Scouting. More than half of the Rhodes
Scholars from the United States have been
former Scouts. So have half the cadets at
Annapolis and West Point Private or
ganizations who hire many young men
frequently consider attainment of Eagle
Scout rank as the equivalent of two years
in college. The Army and Navy Air Corps
give sp -ial preference to high-ra nking
former Scouts because they are pre- umed
to be seriOus-minded, responsibla and
alert.
Despite the solid basis for adult ap-
p oval of Scouting there is good reason for
the enthusiasm of the boys themselves. The
Move ment's whole program is predicted on
the i!ea of learning by DOING To pro-
mote respect for the United States Flag, a
color ceremony is part of Troop meetings,
and an important part of the "Tenderfoot''
requirements is a knowledge of correct
flag usages.
Self-reliance is developed on hikes ir
the 0ods, where-under the eye of Senior
Scouts and adult leaders-the beginners
learn to pitch their own tents and cook
their own meals. Tracking and path
finding games are exciting sport, and they
teach the boys to be Observant. Contests
in first aid, knOt-tying and bridge building
Keep them alert and ready for the day
when their knowledge will be of serious
use to the community.
The idea of service is kept before the
boys throughout their years as Boy Scouts.
The daily Good Turn is a keynote of the
program. Advancement to higher rank
requires evidence that the youngsters have
lived up to the Scout Oath and Law since
joining.
Typical OF the sort of Good Turn that
appeals to the boys dramatic sense is the
distribution of Thanksgiving baskets,
ushering at public functions, and assisting
ir rescue work Preparation for such tasks
instiIls an eagerness to perform other, less
exciting jobs Active participation in Scout
ing from his 18th birthday until he is 16
or II often has a profound effect on a.
Youths adulthOOd.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print it
witccut fear and without favor; never be
afraid to attack wrong or to applaud right;
always fight tor progress; never ,e the or
gan or the mouthpiece of any pc n, clique,
faction or class; always do its utmost for the
'o5ystice; denounce vice and praise virtue,
..mend good done by individual or organ
4,=j.on; tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions; print only news that will elevate
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
pJ7rni- with principle.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19
The Literary Guidepost
By JOHN sELBY, AP Book Reviewer
A COLLECTION OF VERY SMALL BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS /

what smugness and self-compla-
cency and ignorance did to them.
1t should be read well in ad-
vance of Christmas for the good
of the soul Doubleday, Doran;
rs cents).
This Christmas Eleanor Roose-
welt has written the next book in
size, and she calls it only Christ
mas. 1t is a little allegory using
Holland for its locale and moth
er and child and a Nazi for her
characters. Mrs. Roosevelt has al
ways had the ability to reduce
complicated concepts to simple
phrases, and this she does in
Christmas. Simple phrases oft
en- become poetry without help
from their writer. and this too
has happened in Mrs. Roosevelt'S
book. (Knopf; so cents).
And Elizabeth Morrow comes
along with the smallest small
book of all, designed likewise for
Christmas. THE Rabbits Nest
talks about giving presents, but
is not a Christmas story in the
strict meaning of the term. This
is a story with a moral, and il
concerns presents which are not
appropriate, and it is told with
all the charm that made Mrs.
Morrow's "a Pint of Judgment
and ''The Painted Pig popular.
Finally. it has nothing to do with
wars or ideoloeies, only with
happy family life Perhaps that
is a major virtue. macmillan;
SO cents).
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19
BRIGHT ACCESSORIES ARE
A KEY TO INDIVIDUALITY

color, she can make her cloth coat
costume something very SPECIAL
An inexpensive and entertain
ing road TO color Is through J.
made-them-nyself accessories
An accessory trio IN bright
plaid wool would lend personal
ty to a mouse. Turban, scarf. ana
muff bag-an are easy
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19

Joachim Won Rib5entrop, Hitler's
siIht-h2nd stooge. referring to the recent
ly .gned tri-partite treaty between Ger
many Italy and Japan, intimated in a.
speech that if any country (meaning the
United States) attacked one of the sig
natory powers, the entire concentrated
strength OF the three nations with more
than 1000, 600 would be arrayed agains'
taat sentry. If the number of inhabi-
tants is to be considered the might of the
warning forces. then the United States has
nothing to fear for the British Empire and
China have 959,OOO,OOO people, while
those Of the United States and South Am
erica have another 100000, 900. making
total of 1,159,0OO,O00. OF course, in war
lower the totalitarian trinity is far su-
rior, but this is on the way to be
remedied.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19
WHAT DO YOU KNOW
ABOUT AMERICA?
ANSWERS ON PAGE FoUR)

1. What nationa1ly-known man
bears the name of a battle in one
of this country's wars. Who is
he? In what state is the battle
site?
2 The year of the United
States centennial was marked
by a famous battle and by the
admission of new state. Name
the battle and the state
3. With the campaign of which
President was this slogan used:
"A Full Dinner Pail'?
f. Each of three men who later
became President was associated
with one of these events: Battle
CT New Orleans. Blackhawk war.
Battle of San Juan Hill ASso-
ciaie the man with the event.
5. True or false? Football
was popular in American col
leges at the outbreak of the
Civil war.
Each full question counts 20
A score of 80 is good
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The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19

A good cloth coat, wise choice
of the girl on a budget, is a chal-
lenge to ones ingenuity.
1t can be a very plain costume
indeed, if q girl is so unimagina-
tive as &c team it up with moth
ing more exciting than a decent
black hat, black gloves, black
bag.
But if she'll dip her hand into
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19
II dictator countries those who openl,

II dictator countries those who openly
oppose the government are imprisoned or
executed, but in q wise democracy he
strongest and best of the loyal OPPOSITE
ale placed in high government posts
That's real democracy. and is a condition
Which prevails to a great ext It in the
Omied States today. Prominent in this
c-nnectfOn are Secretary Wallace, Secre-
ta-E Iokes, Secretary Stimson, Secretary
kI ox-all Republicans.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19

This is a big country. One state alone
-Texas--cOuld harbor the entire popula-
tion of the world, estimated at more than
two billion. The Lone Star state has an
area Of approximately $4,000 square
miles which would give each inhabitant of
t. world a strip of land 10 by Sc
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19
FORECAST

CTill 7:30 o. m, Wednesday,
Key West and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Wednesday;
warmer tonight; moderate east
erly winds, possibly fresh at
times.
Florida: Partly cloudy tonight
and Wednesday, possibly scatter
ed showers on southeast coast:
warmer In extreme north and
west portions tonight and in north
and west-central portions We'd
neSday. =
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19

The average life of a 81 bill is said
to be nine months. The average person
would like to see Cne that lasts that long;
r-.-t o. EN- even don't last until the next
ay0ay.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19

n planning the invasion of England,
1-'+ler IS trying to succeed where Napoleon
failed. The Fuehrer wisely would ponder
he fate of the Little Corporal.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19

Sincerity is great virtue, rarely ex-
hibited and seldom appreciated.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

4 Water and Sewerage
, More Hotels and Apartments
>. Beach and Pathing Pavilion.
/ Airports-L~nd and Sea.
5. Consolidation of County and City Gov
SrHmentS.
s A Modern City Hospital
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19

F'c often wonder whether the poll
Clans believe one-half the things they
say.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19

Fifty million Frenchmen may not be
n, but they can be misled.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19

SuhscrIbe e II c. -
weekly
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19
u. S. WEATHER
BUREAU REPORT

Observation taken at 7:30 a. m.
18th Mer. Time (city office)
Temperatures
Highest last "a hours ------73
Lowest last night ---6 65
Mean -- SO
Normal -------------------- III
Precipitation
Rainfall, 24 hours ending
7:30 a. m, inches - 600
Total rainfall since Nov. l,
inches O.4O
Deficiency since Nov. 1,
inches ----------------------- III
Total rainfall since Jan. l,
inches 34.89
Deficiency since January l,
inches O.99
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19

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The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19

Wind Direction and Velocif~
NE-13 miles per hour
Relative Hu-2iditT
80cc
Barometer at 7:30 a. m, today
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-19

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-04
TRIAL MAGISTRATE REPORT TO
GOVERNOR AFTER FIRST
YEAR

Looking to possible adjustment
at the next legislature of the Trial
Magistrates Act, under which the
minor courts of the counties have
been functioning for little more thar
ear, Governor Herbert r. O'Conor
met Monday with magistrates from
all over the State, coming to An.
napolis to report on the first year
of their administration.
This new State set-up with regard
to its minor courts was promised by
Governor O'Conor during his elec-
ton campaign, as means of cor
reting the admittedly unsatisfactory
and in many cases absolutely dis
graceful, functioning of these Courts
in the State up to that time. Pre-
viously the magistrates had worked
ON "a "fee" basis, which made it to
their interest to handle the greatest
possible number of cases, and to
impose fines in proportion. In some
instances this had resulted in great
competition on the part of magis-
trates in the same locality, and had
occasional many uncomplementary
comments about the administration
of justice in the counties.
Functioning of the courts under
this new Trial Magistrates System
has eliminated entirely such criti.
cisms, and has given the State in
innate control over the finances OF
these Courts for the first time in
history. Undoubtedly however, as a
result of the frank discussions al
Mondays meeting, ways will be
found to bring the new system even
more closely into line with the ideal
which Governor O'Conor had in
mind when the Act first was drawn
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-04
DRINKING DRIVRS MENACE TO
SAFETY REPORTS INDICATE

One of the first important facts
disclosed through the application of
the Selective Enforcement Plan by
Governor Herbert r. O'Conor's
Maryland Traffic Safety Committee
is the prevalence on our highways
of drinking drivers.
Reports received at the Commit
tees offices in Annapolis from the
State Police Department show an
increasing percentage of such viola
tions, and. many accident reports
carry the notation 'under the in
fluence of liquor"
Under the new Selective Enforce
ment Program, enforcement is con-
centrated on those roads and within
the hours during which accidents
have been happening with greatest
frequency. The Traffic Safety Com
mittee, therefore, advises motorists
not to combine drinking and driving
for several reasons.
First, because such a combination
is likely to produce accidents, and
possibly fatal ones. Secondly, with
the increased police activity, there
is great likelihood of such drivers
facing arrest Thirdly, there is the
probability that drinking while
driving will lead to temporary, or
final, suspension of drivers license.
With the steadily mounting toll
of fatal accidents in the State, Gov
ernor Herbert R. O'Conor has issued
a new appeal for cooperation in the
work of the Traffic Safety Commit
tee. In the matter of drinking driv-
ers, the least they can do is not to
drive their cars while they are drink
ing. The Committee would prefer
that motorists correct conditions
themselves. II not, drastic enforce
ment methods are promised to make
the roads safe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-04
VACANCIES AVAILABLE.

The Baltimore district, U. S. Army
Recruiting service, of which Rising
Sun is a part, now has So openings
for the Signal Corps. There are rs
vacancies in the 9th Signal Company
at Fort Bragg, N. c., 2 with the
303rd Signal Aviation Company at
Langley Field, Va, and 4 recruits
can select the 301st Signal Aviation
Company at Boiling Field, D. c.
For those men desiring travel and
service outside the borders of this
continent, Hawaii offers wonder
full chance for enlistment. At this
station, there are 20 openings in the
Aviation Warning Signal Company,
and in the 18th Signal Company.
For young men who have the equi-
valent Of high school education,
the Signal Corps offers a splendid
opportunity.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-04
MOTOR ACCIDENTS IN STATE
DURING AUGUST

There were thirty-seven fatal
motor vehicle accidents in the State
of Maryland during the month of
August, 1910, resulting in the death
Of forty-one persons. Six of these
accidents and deaths occurred in
Baltimore City and thirty-one acct
dents resulting in thirty-five deaths
occurred in the Counties.
Baltimore City had reduction of
one fatality over August, 1889, but
this was wiped out by an increase
of one fatality for the Counties over
August, 1889. However, both Balti-
more City and the Counties had a
favorable reduction over July of
this year when there were forty
eight persons killed. This represents
a 1870 reduction for the month of
August over the preceding month.
In Cecil County there were no
fatalities during the month, but 26
persons were injured in is accidents.
In both the Counties and Balti-
more City, Motor Vehicles with Mot
or Vehicle accidents accounted for
the greatest percentage of fatalities,
followed closely by pedestrian acct
dents.
The highest accident rate was ex-
perienced between the hours of 5
p. m. and p. m, while Sat. follow
ed by Sunday were the most danger
Gus days. Excessive speed and failing
to give right of way continued to
lead the accident causes.
The Maryland Traffic Safety Com
mittee offers the following seasonal
safedriving suggestions that every
motorist should consider.
1. During the hours of p. m.
to p. M, when the driver is return
ing from work his reactions are at a
low ebb. If he is driving in a wester-
ly direction the sun is shining di-
rectly in his eyes. Dusty windshields,
with the sun glare does not permit
him to see traffic signals or other
vehicles approaching from inter-
secting streets. Slow reaction coupl-
ed with poor visibility create an ex-
ceptionally acute accident hazard.
2. Leaves will soon begin to litter
the streets and highways Generally
they are wet and create a driving
surface similar to wet oil or ice. 1t
is advisable to drive over these plac-
es with extreme caution in an effort
to prevent a serious accident.
There has been a 1870 increase
in fatalities up to September First,
this year, over the corresponding
period Of 1889. 1t is strongly urged
by the various State and City traffic
safety organizations that every driv-
err exercise extreme caution in an
effort to conserve life and property
both of which are so badly needed
at the present time in our National
Conservation and Defense Program
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-04

trict Of Cecil County, Md. Contain
ing 5 acres of land, more or less.
$4,000.
Norman Ford and wife to John
P. McCarraher and wife. Land in the
town of CharlestOwn, Fifth Election
District of Cecil County, Md.
$1,50o.00.
James w. Hughes, Assignee to
Federal Farm Mortgage Corpora
ton. Land in the Sixth Election
District of Cecil County, Md. $1,000.
Warren w. Gibson and wife to
Lydia Pounds. Land in the Ninth
Election District of Cecil County.
Md. Containing n of an acre, more
or less. $1,000.
Charles Reckefus and wife to
Jean Hofmeister and wife. Land in
the Seventh Election District of
Cecil county, Md. Containing 112
acres. roods and 81 perches. more
or less. $500.
w. Frank Minnicks and wife to
Donald c. Cole and wife. Land In
the Seventh Election District Of
Cecil county. Md. $1,000.
Florence e. Brown. formerly
Florence B. Egee, Guardian. ct. al.
to Joseph H. Steele and wife. Land
in the Third Election District of
Cecil county. Md. 100000.
Herbert E. Shallcross and wife
to Catherine e. McGuirk. Land in
the Third Election District Of Cecil
County. Md. Containing ass acres
of land, more or less. $1,000.
James w. Hughes to The Federal
Land Band of Baltimore. Land in
the Fourth Election District of Cecil
county, Md. $1,000.
The American Clay Company, a
CORP, to M. ]. Grove Lime Co., a
corp. Land in the Fifth Election
District of Cecil county. Md. Cons
tanning 204A. more or less. $40. 81
Herbert L. Bryson and wife to-
Thomas M. Harrington and wife.
Land In the Fifth Election District
Of Cecil county. Md. Containing &c
Qcrss jof land. more or less. tl0,QQ.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-04
CECIL COUNTY DEEDS
The Peoples Bank Of Elktor

The Peoples Bank of Elkton, q
corporation, to John c. Moir. Land
in Carpenters Point, Fifth Election
District of Cecil County. Md. $1,000
John Hartenstine and wife to
Floyd ]. Kintner. Land In Cecil coun.
ty, Md. Containing acres of land
more or less. $500.
Floyd J. Kintner and wife to John
A. Hartenstine and wife. Land in the
Sixth District of Cecil County. Md
$1.00.
Carrie Ford, widow to Mary M
Ford. Land in the Fifth District OF
Cecil county. 800.
Maize e. Pericat. widow, ct. al. to
John s. Ewell. Land In the Fifth
Election District Of Cecil County,
Md. $4,000.
Edwin s. Dorcus. Treasurer oil
Cecil County, to Perry A. Gibson,
Land In the Seventh Election DIS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-04
LABOR MAY LOSE ALL RS GAINS

Roger Babson warned American
workingmen, in his Labor Day col
dmn, that If they follow the example
of French laborers they may lose all
labor gains of recent years. The re-
fusal of labor in France to make
concessions necessary in the national
emergency helped pave the way for
the French collapse, he said.
Now the Petain Government has
followed Hilter's example and dis
solved labor unions. Short hours and
high wages, plus the right to organ
ize, strike and bargain collectively,
are now things of a past age. Total
itarian governments strike at no
one harder than at the working man.
His welfare is Immediately sacri-
feed in the interest of the State.
Labor unions In this country must
clean up their organisations, relax
hour restrictions and forget about
wage increases for a while, IL the
lefnse program is to progress rapid
iy enough to prepare America for
anything the future may hold. An
attempt to force new concessions as
the defense program calls for more
workmen may end in disaster--the
actual loss OF liberty in the United
States,
SO far the rearmament program
has failed to get into high gear, and
many believe that the mutual dis
rust between capital and labor Is
partly responsible.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-04
DEFENSE PLANS INCLUDE
AIRPORTs

The Civil Aeronautics Admins
tration has suggested the expendi-
ture of nearly $S,000,000 in Federal
funds on the Baltimore Airport and
other Maryland flying fields. The ma
tion-wide airport program under
which the money would be spent
in Maryland is expected to get under
way Immediately when, and If. Con-
gress provides an initial appropria-
ton OF 100000 requested sew
erel days ago by the President for
the purpose.
Under the plan Elkton IL included
as one Of the communities designat-
ed for an airport, and the amount
ellocated ID $4,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-04

Japan continues its ghoulish tao
tics in gaining control over areas of
other nations while they are help
less to resist. Within the past sew
eral months Japan forced the Brit
ish Empire to give up practically all
its concessions in China, and during
the past few days France has been
forced to close all avenues in French
Indo- China over which material can
be shipped to the Chinese forces.
The Japanese, like the Germans,
have taken no military steps until
they felt sure of success. Like the
Germans, they proceed against coun-
tries when they are weak and can
not resist. This is seen in their ac-
ton against Germany, in 1914;
Russia, in 1918; Great Britain, in
1939-40, and now against France
and Indo- China, during the past few
days. Like France and England, who
sold essential war materials to Ger
many right up to the outbreak of
the present war, the United States
continues to sell such material to
its greatest commercial competitor
in the Orient, If not its potential
war enemy.
To save ourselves we should cease
supplying japan with war materials
and do all we can to help Great
Eritian. This, at least, seems to be
the opinion of the overwhelming
majority of the American people.