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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02
AND THEN WHAT?

tCitizens of Key Vests better element
who are looking forward to the day when
the navy and public health service carry
out their expressed intention of putting the
clamps on the city's 'red light district
ought to take time for lite fact facing.
True, the, district spreads disease. 80,
fruesit represents O. crime center. ,sd
0a'uTrue,i'it probably does contribute ito
the moral delinqu of some. young, men
who otherwise might spend their evenings
in some moral pursuit. l+i9@ 'Sl'
Guilty on all three counts as it is, the
fact remains that to close the Houses with
out substituting some other system of con-
troll. will make the situation worse than it
is now.
The condition brought about by the
presence here of women who follow the
navy from port to port and do not live in
commercial houses will give anyone who is
interested picture of what it would mean
to close down the "red light district.
Women have come here from dozens
of ports and naval stations to make their
temporary homes near the naval units sta
toned in Key West. They liyyse. in rooms
ar ,n q 9,g In
police officefsx are bothered with no sHedi-
cal examinatiians. -. if5a'i1 .
They, too, are .a,source Of disease, of
crime and Ct rf69fAl delinquency, but the
pvs9lie heaitRssSssai.vice QUARANTINE Signs will
mot affect them.
Women in the houses, on the other
hand are under constant surveillance by
police officers Their frequent medical ex-
limitations, as DR.. Parramore points out,
are not certain protection against disease,
but surely they are better than nothing.
And, in not too pretty partnership with
the county, they contribute their $40 and
costs in frequent visits to the courts.
The situation is bad, yes. 1t was bad
when Carthage and Rome ruled the world
between them, and before that in the days
of the Pharoahs, but the old sop to the re-
formers of "close 'em up is not the an
swer.
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EXTEND THANKS
Honorable Mayor and Mrs.

Honorable Mayor and Mrs.
Willard Albury, Is
1927 White Street,
Key West, Florida.
My dear Friends:
The Catholic Daughters Court
Star of the Sea No. 634 join with
me in extending to you our sim
cere thanks for your kindnesses
during our recent State Conven-
ton which helped in major de-
gree to make our guests enjoy
their stay here.
We would appreciate your
sending cur message of thanks to
those persons who generously Of
fered their cars and time which
made the motorcade possible.
We hope that some day we will
be in position to be of service
TO YOU and we ask that you not
hesitate to call upon us.
Very truly yours.
/ MRS. VIRGINIA DEMERITT.
Key West, Fla, n
April %, 1871. syh
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

wanted the practice to be abolish
ed entirely.
The citrus industry is divided,
too, on the amount of tax to be
assessed for. advertising, purposes
The present tax is one cent a box
on oranges, three cents on grape
fruit and five cents on tangerines.
One group wants a flat tax of one
cent on. all varieties, and another
group wants the tax on oranges
raised to two cents for the next
two years. ~
A third major controversial pro-
posal is bin which would permit
growers to sell and ship unpro-
cessed citrus fruits in bulk
There has been considerable
curbstone discussion about legal
izing certain forms of gambling
in the state, and the Dade county
grand jury put it into definite
form last week. 1t recommended
the enactment of suitable laws
whereby gambling, or at least GER
tain forms, could be legalized and
controlled TN a resort area such
as this, where thousands come for
recreation and amusement each
year. it said, "it is difficult to
enforce the gambling laws against
anparent public opinion
Action bv the House last week
IN passing a bill recommended by
Governor, Holland making the
terms of members of the state
pfoad board and other appoi1tive
soffiees expire with the Governors
torro. will be generally approved.
It simply. makes legal a practice
which has become a custom
tlrnneh lone usase but which
might have caused nasty situa-
ton c-ARae time.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02
EXPLANATION

Editor. The Citizen;
In your report of real estate
transfers in Yesterdays issue you
failed to mention the fact that in
the transaction between Joe F.
Jaycocks and Clement Jaycocks
that it was made in the year 1890,
eleven years ago. As it reads now
it gives the impression that it
was made in l941.
As I am a recipient of old age
assistance the omission of the
year, if not corrected, may give
the Welfare Board. not knowing
the facts, the impression that it
occurred this year and cause them
to do me an injustice, which
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02
Il NAV he eond materlal tactics

II may be good material tactics for
labor to use national emergency as a
means of selfish leverage but it is poor
retriot'sin, In this connection it is peril
merit to recall the words Of SAMUEL l;l3ml
pers, president of the American Federation
of Labor, expressed some l25I years ago !:
Employers and employeds in private in
'ustt'es should not attempt to take adj
vantage Of the existing abnormal conditions
to change the standards which they were
unable to change under normal conditions"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02
PEOPLES FORUM

The citizen Welcomes express
sions OF the views OF it's read-
ers. but the editor reserves the
right to delete any Items
which are considered libclous
or unwarranted. The writers
should be fair and c0nfine the
letters to 500 words, and write
ON one side of the paper only.
Signature of the writer's must
accompany the letters and will
be published unless requested
otherwise.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02


know you would not want 10
happen. I am one of the old time
printers in Key West. having set
type on nearly all of the papers
that were printed here in nv
younger days. guess put in
seven or eight years at it.
Please make the correction in
today's issue if convenient, and
oblige
Yours truly,
C. JAYCOCKS.
100 Division Street,
Key West, Fla.s
May 2, 1871.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

DISPATCHES have announced the arri-
val of Captain James Roosevelt of the Unit
ed States Marines in Chungking, China.
The Presidents eldest son was hailed by the
natives arl given the title of American
crown prince" That was intended to be
be complimentary to the President and the
American people, but they don't like it a
bit
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

This Column has always urged that the
food blockade against the conquered ma
tions in Europe be kept intact, which is
diagorally in opposition to the efforts of
Mr.. Hoover, who believes we should feed
the hungry of Europe. This humanitarian
principle would be eommendable were 1t
enforceable. but il is not American food
for the conquered nations would net only
mean the feeding Of the common enemy
who has pluEdered Europes food bins, but
would also energize factories manufacture
ing Supplies for Germany. That waald
make Hitler laugh ia his sleeves.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02
The American peonle tbouoh

The American people, though they are
almost unanimously in favor of about all
to England, are still heavily opposed to
sending troops abroad. That is the gist of
a recent Gallup poll Seventy-nine per
cent OF those queried were against sending
part ef our army to Europe to help the
British. Smaller maiorities We're against
sending American air and naval units.
Propaganda. however ard wherever in
spired, in favor .ofsour participation in the
ars1s.sang0S fhountLs You viii notice its
eftest Ags the ppblie with each, announced
poll| 3aAMAa E19s sscFw Il.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

he will visit for an indefinite pc
Rod. Sebastian Cabrera, DR.,
LEGAL business man, left yesterday
for Miami on business. DIR. Will
liam r. Warren and, Jerry j.
Trevor left yesterday afternoon
to attend the bankers convention
which opens ia, Palm, Beach this
morning .Remigiqr Lopez, efor
many years one of Key West
foremost cigar rnangfac tufafs
left yesterday for Cuba, where hf
will remain indefinitely r-ee. ME-
and Mrs. George Pinder, 1920
Eaton street, will leave tomorrow
for Tampa to begin an automo-
bile trip through the east.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

It's mans world, according to Mrs.
Franklin d. Roosevelt, land will be just as
long. as the women want it to be-. Well, if
the women want the world in the fix it is in
now, they are welcome to it-Sanford
Herald.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST 51E4 70
as ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

watar a,d eo,oar.ao @ ,ssDaG "a
"iN - NVT l4it lso
q More Hotels and Apartments s'
g. Beach and Bathing Pavilion
a. Airports--Land and Sea.
5 Consolidation If County and City Gov
crnments.
A Modern City Hospital
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02
NO REASON FOR EXCITEMENT

There is no reason for any excitement
in this country over the statement OF
Charles Gray, editor of James All the
Worlds Aircraft" British semi-authori-
tative annual. that 1.-The United States has
decided to support the. war financiaBE &c
the last Englishman.'tarals 20 3s.,s aiss
.lac4 Wifh alt.dae respect TO Ahieficaa SssaHf
sibilitses. the statement of Mr.; Graf il
seems ID us, about cavars.the situation. At
this time, the position of the United States
is that it will give. unlimited material as
sistance to Great Britain, regardless of whe-
Their the British can pay for supplies or not
but that the United States will not become
involved in active hostiiities.
This seems to be supporting the war
financially TO the last EngIishman" That
is blunt way of defining American policy
which is supported in this country by the
frank argument that If we keep the British
fighting, We may be able to keep American
boys cut of war.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02
WHAT CAUSES
-EPiLEPSY9

a bookiss eonssinine shs opinlons of farm
eus doctors on this interesting subject viii
be ssrs FREs. while tsssy isss. 10 sny reader
writing 70 IRE Eoucafionsi piwssicn. SIS
Flftss Ave, New York. N. T.. UeSs MAS
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

When old Nautilus predicted the
eventual overpopuIation of the earth he did
not foresee the era of automobile and blitz-
kriegs.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

The Citizen, in editorial para
graphs, said:
"The commissioners have di-
rected that in the future ae-
counts of highway ferries shall
be kept separately, making it
possible to compare expenses OF
operation for each boat. A very
wise move, unquestionably, and
one favored by the entire
board.
at seems practically assured
that President Hoover will seek
reelection. Which. if it comes
about, will come perilously close
to being disastrous for our navy"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02
Today's Birthdays

Justice Owen j. Roberts of the
us. Supreme Court, born in
Philadelphia, Sc wears ago,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

Peggy Bacon (Mrs. Alexander
B1ockl, of New York, artist-au-
thor, born in Ridgefield, Conn,
46 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

The world situation, Judging from ex
pected tax increases, isn't isolated.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

Halle Erminie Rives-Wheeler
of Virginia, noted author. born in
Christian Co, Ky, So years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

Free verse is probably so called be-
cause 10 much of it is free from rhyme or
sense.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

PERSONALS-O. Truiillo was
a passengev- aboard the Governor
Cobb yesterday for Cuba. where
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02
KEY WEST In
DAYS CONE BY
Happenings On This Dste Ten
Years AGO As Taken From
Files Of The Citizen

~ Rep. William v. Albury, in
spite of ruanors to the contrary,
did introduce in the house a bill
reducing the number of city coun-
cilmen here from seven to five,
and providing for election of a
mayor from the ranks OF the
council.
A report current here this
morning contradicted an Asso-
ciated Press story which said
) Alburv had introduced the bill.
According to number Of local
citizens "a bill was introduced in
the senate by Senator Gomez,
but no companion measure had
appeared in the house.
The Journal of the House OF
Representatives, official organ OF
the state legislature, reveals that
Albury did introduce the bill and
won suspension of the rules in
order that il might be passed a
second time.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

Mr.. andfMrs. Melvin Russell.
1927 Washington street, have an
nouneed the birth Of a boy We'd
nesday.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

Associated Press storyAThe
Empire State, worlds tallest
building. officially was opened
today in New York with former
Gov. Alfred A. Smith taking
part in the ceremonies. Presi-
dent Hoover pressed telegraph
button In the White House to
t,,rn on the lights surrounding
the 86-story structure.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

US. Senator James F. Byrnes
of South Carolina, born in
Charleston, 81 years ago.
? trfr e 4 1t 1S15AIAW SE3iT
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

Brian Aherne, actor, born in
England, 80 years ago.
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SPECIAL NOTICE

All reading notices, of thanks, resolutions Of
respect obituary notices. etc. a be charged for at
10 cents a line
Notices for entertainment by churches from which
revenue Is to be derived are cents line.
The Citizen open forum and invites discus
zion public subjects of local general
Interest but 1t win publish communi
cations
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

i. Foundations for the new Sun
day school annex of the First
Methodist church viii be poured
tomorrowsor Monday, it was an
,nolnced today. 1
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

Bing Grossly adsdf. Singer born
at Tacoma, Wash, 81 years ago:
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-05-02

Norma Talmadge,, actress, born
in Niagara Falls. N. Y. A years
ago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04
TEMPERATURE DURING D,pll!R JULY
 JUST NORMAL
Precipitation During Month Unusual . Sunshine
 Below Average

The month of July in Juneau was normal as to temperature but considerably above normal as to precipitation and with the per- centage of possible sunshine cor respondingly below normal accord ing to the monthly meteorological report issued by the Juneau Wealth CT Bureau Office. The average tenn perature for the month was 56.7 degrees which was exactly normal for Juneau. The warmest July on record was that of 1915 with mean temperature of 62.7 degrees, and the coldest were those of 1914 and 1917 with a mean temperature of 52.7 degrees. The highest tenn perature in Juneau for the past month was 72 degrees ,,on the 18th and the lowest was 49 degrees on the 30th. The highest temperature of record for Juneau in July over a period of 46ityears was 89 de- grees in 1915. The lowest over the same period was ss tiegreesgin 1895.
 The total precipitation for the month was 7.2S inches or 2.i51 inches above the normal. The vet test July on record over a period of 46 years at Juneau was that of ls17 with a monthly total of l059 inches, and the driest July over a similar period was that of 1915 with OPS inches. The maximum, amount of precipitation occurring in a 24-hour period was 2.60 inch es, which is the largest 24-hour fall on record in July for Juneau. Measurable precipitation fell on 9 :. days of the month. .e
 The month of July was unusual as to cloudiness, with 31 cloudy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04
DOUGLAS
 NEWS x
COUNCIL TO DECIDE
 TAX RATE TONIGHT

A special meeting of the Doug las City Council is scheduled for this evening starting at 7;30 O. clock in the City Hall for final consideration of tax matters which will include naming the rate prop erty owners will be required to pay on their assessed valuations. e
 Final meeting of the Board of Equalization was held on Saturday night and their recommendation relative to the special assessment to be levied this year is anticipat- ed at tonight's meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04
s.s. PICNIC

Annual picnic for MT. and Mrs H. B. Schlegel's Sunday School children has been announced fuI tomorrow. The children and their parents are to meet at the City Hall at 10.30 o'clock in the morn ing to go in a group to the Tread- well beach where the picnic will be held. Each one is expected to take his down lunch out ice cream will be served to the members of the classes and their parents without charge.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04

days being recorded Out of pos sible 542.8 .hours,. the amount of sunshine received was Al hours or eight percent. This is the second least possible amount of sunshine for July since records began at this station in 1917.
 The prevailing wind direction for the month was south, with an av- craze hourly velocity of 54 miles. The maximum velocity for a sus- tained period of five minutes was 21 miles from the west on the 5th. Light fog was observed on l5 days of the month.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04
ATTENTION TO JUNEAU AIRFIELD WORKERS

Room and board at a fine home in Douglas. Anyone interested call in person on Sundays or phone eve nings at ten Phone Douglas 4l2 or P.O Box 1101, Douglas. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04
HERE FROM sKAGWAY

William E. Feero arrived here by plane yesterday from Skagway to undergo medical treatment. Dur- ing his stay he is a guest at the home of his daughter, Mrs Thomas Jensen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04

Sh DENTS EACH PAID for. used
 sound gunny sacks at Coal Bunk
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04

GUARANTEED Realistic Perma- nent, $5.50. Paper Curls. $1 up
 Lola Beauty Shop. Phone POI! 315 Decker Way.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04

TURN your old gold into value. cash
 or trade at Nugget shop. :
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04

The Daily Alaska Empire has thel largest paid circulation of any AL aska aneWspaper.ss ss
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04
MISCELL ANEouS !

HOUSEHOLD goods and tools for Sale; also Broom fur house fol
 reht. 1112 w. 9th St. Z
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FOR RENT

FUR RENT < FURNISHED house for rent. Two bedrooms. Oil heat. Call Steve Stanworth. VACANCY at Kilburn Apts., $50 mo- Heated, cleo. range, Frigi- daire, wash. mach, ample drying space. Phone Douglas AS.
 3-ROOM furnished apt. Couple only. Feloion Apts. Phone Black 415s ti. f'.s,i's Q ONE UNFURNISHED APAR . MENT AND ONE FURNISHED APT.,i BOTH WITH BEDROOMS. PHONE 439 OR RED 235 OR CALL AT PREMISES. n HE HILLCREST. Has i3a 1ae s VACANCY-Evergreen Apts. Blue 629. eal HEATED, light housekeeping room. Phone 351. se t. APARTMENT for rent, $l6 month. Furnished. Phone 621.
 BROOM apt. with bath. $15. 713 5th St. Phone Black 6l9.
 
 VACANCY - Decker Apts, lower rates. Phone Blue 465I.ssf ,tvs VACANCY--MacKinnon Apts.
 
 FOR RENT-4-room apt, electric range, steam heated,,' hot and cold water Above Capitol Cafe. VACANCY = Fur. apt. Shabaldak Apartments. Phone 642. ,: ra MODERN house, fireplace, channel view, hardwood floors, full base ment, oil heat, unfurnished. Phone 439 or Red 235.
 o-tOOM lACCAy FIJI. Stul. 4ACeLSu apts. and houses. Windsor Apts VACANCY Perelle Apts. New man. ager, John Conn. Phone Blue 200. TWO large, clean, steam heated. front room apt, including water, garbage, $35. Phone 143. s
 F VACANCY at Fosbee Apts.
 GROOM FURNISHED apartment: also 5-room strictly modern un- furnished house. Phone 484. ONE OFFICE room for rent. First National Bank Bldg. ' I FOR RENT-Apartments. inquire at office 2oth Century Bldg. ' - COZY. vatm. furn. apts. < Lighta swatcr. dishes. cooking utensIls and bath. Reasonable at 6eaylsx1 , VACANCY - Francis Apartments Impure Snap Shoppe. ss
 FOR RENT-2-rm. and 3-rm. apt. Hot and cold water Stean1heat. Elec. ranges Phone 56o. VACANCY Nugget Apartments. Re, i, duced rates. s.Sss8 ' 2rROOM furnished cabin on Gas tineau Ave. Inquire duncan Paint Store. A tss ssl MIlScELlANEonS Ist sE'ol|nL HOUSEHOLD goods and tools for Sale; also Broom fur. house foi refit. 1112 w.. 9th St. a8 GUARANTEED Realistic Perma- nent, $5.50. Paper Curls. q up Lola Beauty Shop. Phone 201. 315 Decker Way V .sI TURN your old gold into value. cash or trade at Nugget Shop. gA sh DENTS EACH PAID for. used sound gunny sacks at Coal Bunk CTS. sl~z.s
 The Daily AIaska Empire has tho largest paid circulation of any AL. asks neWspaper.s T
 II
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LOST and FOUND

- -ss,I :slssls - 4- E E 5 5ss { ssa s1El FOUND-Pair of glasses near As sembly Apts. Turtle shell trimmed. Call Green 545. Owner may have same by paying for this adv. z LOST-Old fashioI ed gray pocket book containing money. Finder return to Femner'S Dock. 2 Re- ceive reward. aig x
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04
WANTED

DISTRICT, sideline, mail order and local salesmen. Internation- ally successful pet specialtiesl Ex- cellent profits and yearly increas- ing repeat business. Specialties, Dunblane, Sask., Canada
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04

Empire Classifieds fayI
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04

FOR SALE Estey piano, $75 cash.
 Phone Blue 306. -'r
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04

GOOD restaurant equipment for sale. Can be seen at Case Lot Grocery
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04

COUPLE wish furnished apartment or house about months, prefer ably from occupants temporarily outside. Write FHS, GO The Empire. fe
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04

FURNISHED house for rent. Two bedrooms. Oil heat. Call Steve Stanworth.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04
FOR SALE

30-FT. TROLLING boat, equipped. Phone Black 375 after 5 pm. ss
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04

WANTED = Maid for general
 housework. Apply Nugget Shop.
 Trademarks are registered With the Patent Office, Department Of Commerce; copyrights with the Li- brary of Congress.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04

VACANCY at Kilburn Apts., $30s mo. Heated, cleo. range, Frigi-
 daire, wash. mach, ample drying
 space. Phone Douglas AS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04

2sROOM 2 furnished cabin on Gas tineau Ave. Inquire duncan Paini Store. A8 stss s
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04

WURLITZER pianos. Expert tun- ing. Alaska agent Phone 143.-
 Geo. Anderson Music Shoppe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-04

3-ROOM furnished apt. Couple only. Feldon Apts. Phone Black
 AIS. "@ '. s'sit''~ Q {.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-13

the state will not permit them
again to overspend the approved
items.
Ramsey said the governor al
ready has removed commission
ers in other counties for over
spending, and that he, for one,
has no intention of voting to
spend a nickle more than the
amount set up in any budget de-
partment.
Claude A. Gandolfo, county
tax assessor, was given full ap-
proval by Lee for his tax books.
making it possible for him to
present them to the board to-
morrow night. The budget can
not be officially drawn until the
books have been turned over to
the commission, but it is under
stood the figures tentatively ap-
proved by Lee will stand.