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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

While the United States will not have
a satisfactory two-ocean Navy for about
three years, it's present naval strength will
be organized into three fleets, and all YES
sells are to be manned at full war strength
at the earliest possible moment.
For several years only small portion
of the Navy has been stationed in the At
lantic, but with new and reconditioned ships
being added it is assuming proportions to
warrant the designation of this force as the
Atlantic fleet. 1t will be commanded by
Rear Admiral Ernest j. King, now COM
mander of the Atlantic patrol force, and
will have about 1875 ships.
The main fighting force afloat will
continue to be known as the Pacific fleet,
whose new commander will be Admiral
Husband E. Kimmel, who succeeds Admiral
J. O. Richardson as commander-ln-chlet.
The Asiatic fleet, stationed in the Far East,
will continue under the command Of Adj
miral Thomas c. Hart.
Under the fleet reorganization plan,
which becomes effective on February 1, the
enlisted strength of the Navy is authorized
to be increased from 10000 to $4,000
men. To supply additional officers urgent
ly needed, considerable number of mid
shipmen at the Naval Academy will be COM
missioned in February, four months ahead
of the usual graduation date.
Naval construction is progressing more
satisfactorily than any other phase of the
armament program, and the United States
Navy will soon be the strongest sea force
the world has ever known.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

Whetl1er or not you personally
liked the tone and purpose of the
Presidents dramtic "all out for
Britain speeefs onerthing can be
said fdE Ut Itlcleared away any
doubts that may have existed
concefairtg this Administrations
war puliey.sI It eliminated the last
semblacne of our theoretical neu-
trality 1t placed US definitely
beside England as an active ally,
ready to give her almost any
thing and everything she may
need to prosecute the war against
the Axis powers. 1t administered
a hearty slap in the face to ia
pan, by declaring that China too
was helping to defend American
rights and principles.
Foreign response to the talk
could easily have been anticipat-
ed. London called it zone of the
most powerful indictments of
Nazidom ever spoken, and Brit
ish spokesman, who have frankly
placed much of their hope for
eventual victory on US. aid, We're
jubilant. The South American
press, which often speaks for the
governments, was generally laud-
2tory-the Latin Republics have
apparently been looking for a
strong lead in order to develop
and affirm their own foreign
policies. Turkey, country which
has really been on the spot in that
it is an allv of Enaland and at the
same time is within comparative
ly easy shooting distance" of
GERMANY. was extremely pleased
one of the principal Ankara pa
pers said president Roosevelt
has read the death sentence of
the Axis countries. The Vichy
press was cautious in its COM
ment, which is understandable
the Petain government is forced
to walk a dangerous tight rope
between the French peoples pro-
British, pro-De,lGaulle sentiment
but said nothing new. Hitler de-
clared that anyone who said the
Nazis plan world conquest, lied
which, in the light Of past SUPER
frank statements by Nazi leaders,
is curious. Japan. frankly an
cry, said the Roosevelt policy
made a US. Japanese war almost
inevitable. Interesting reaction
comes from. on-the-fence Spain,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

where reports say, the Presidents
definite statement that the Axis
will not win, excited great inter
est. II
In this country, the bulk of the
press approved of the speech IN
general, even though many pa
pers observed that more than
words are necessary to adequate
ly arm Britain and ourselves. The
Presidents definite declaration
that no us. troops would be sent
to Europe was applauded widely
the fact is, of course, that at
present Britain does not need or
want men, in that her armies are
doing practically nothing except
keep on the alert against possible
invasion. However, certain i'm
portant government elective Off
Gals are all set to fling down the
gauntlet and fight the Admins
tration's belligerent policy.
Senate leaders like Wheeler
and Clark will make a strong eff
fort to have congress disavow at
least part of the Roosevelt aid
England program-for example,
they oppose the transfer of more
US. fighting ships and airplanes
to the British flag. They also
want to stiffen the Neutrality
Act, which at present is largely a
dead letter. 1t seems to be true
that the new congress is as much
opposed to war for this country
as was the last-even though the
majority of the members are ex-
tremely pro-British. There will
be many a red hot battle in con-
gress' world-scarred halls during
the coming months.
In the meantime, it may prove
that one result of the speech will
be greatly increased Nazi attacks
on the staunch British Isles-the
purpose being to reduce England
before us. aid can be materially
increased. It is significant that
even as the President read his
speech from the quiet of his
White House study, blacked-out
London was being subjected by
the Luftwaffe to its most severe
air raid of the war. Hitler knows
that if this country ever is able
to push its arms drive into high
gear, practically unlimited
quantity of material of all kinds
can be sent England.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16
BATTLESHI2 BUILDING

The naval strategists of the world seem
to he satisfied that the battleship is the
backbone OF sea-power.
In the navies of the world. as of today.
the experts estimate that the existing 80
battleships are divided as follows: United
States Is; Great Britain IA: Japan 10;
France /; Italy 6: Germany 6 and Rus
STA 3.
This does not reflect reported Italian
losses although it does take into eonsidera-
ton the destruction of French battieships.
The seven nations are now engaged in 8
mad building race for naval supremacy. Al
together they have Is additional battle
ships planned. or under actual construction.
The United States leads the way, with II;
Great Britain follows with 9; Japan has 8:
France A; Italy .; Germany and Russia 5.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16
ITALY's AIR FORCE MYSTERY

Announcement that German planes
and pilots are in Italy for the purpose of as
sisting the Italians in meeting develop
ments in the Mediterranean area causes no
surprise but makes one wonder what Is the
matter with Italian aviation,
Before the war started it was generally
assumed that the Italians had formidable
air force. 1t has done nothing worth men
tioning in the struggle unless it has par
ticipated more largely in the attack upon
Britain than is generally known.
The collapse of the French army was
amazing but the failure of the Italian air
arm is a mystery. What has become of the
great armada that Mussolini Dragged about
when his brave" men were bombing the
helpless soldiers of the Spanish republic
and devastating the country of the Eth
opians? =
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

Ir We olden days it was the practice by
the police to make periodical raids on
bagnios and gambling joints to yield little
suting from the arrests, but evidently the
rinicns Of the law have come to the con-
clusion that a little change will do them
more good and have created the new order
which calls for come across or else"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

The sixth annual Florida Wa
terways Congress and the third
annual Waterways Regatta will
be held at New Smyrna Beach.
February 8 and 9. Between three
and five hundred persons are
expected to attend the general ses-
sions during which plans to slim
ulate and encourage greater use
and enjoyment of Florida's waters
by Florida's people and by visi-
tors, will be discussed. w. F.
Coachman, Jr., of Jacksonville, is
chairman of the Congress.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16
new RUMFORD
BOOKLETS OUT
EACH RECIPE MADE UP AFT
Err TESTS MADE BY BAK-
ING POWDER CO.

Four new Rumford recipe
booklets-each one built around
"a favorite use for Rumford Bak-
ing Powder-have been issued
by the Rumford Company are
yours for the asking.
Booklets will be sent to each
woman who responds to the offer
made in the Rumford advertise
ments which appear in The Citi-
zen today and every Thursday.
Each recipe in the booklets has
been chosen from hundreds test
ed in the Rumford Kitchen, then,
carefully tested again.
For instance, the following is
the basic recipe for Runford
Baking Powder biscuits:
2 cups sifted flour.
3 teaspoons Rumford Baking
Powder.
6 tablespoons shortening.
% cup milk (about).
/ teaspoon salt.
l. Sift flour, Rumford Baking
Powder and salt together.
2. Cut in shortening until mix
ture resembles coarse meal.
g. Add milk to make a soft
dough.
4. Turn out on Toured surfs &c
and knead gently for 80 seconds,
Roll out to 12-inch to A-inch
thickness.
S. Cut into rounds of desired
size and place on creased baking
pan.
g. Bake in hot oven (450' FL
1915 minutes.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

There is every reason why business
men should be extended credit for they in
turn extend credit to their customers The
same cannot be said of places of amuse-
ment, moving picture houses. etc, for they
in the very nature of their business do not
and canrot extend credit and on that ac-
count should not require nor be given ex-
tensive credits. That's a reasonable con-
clusion.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

Miami authorities slapped ''Slappsie"
Make RoSonboom's night spet, opened
few nights ago, right into the spotlight.
I oliee coming ncognito entered the annex
where the gambling public was diSporting
whistle blew and the raid IVES on. The Gus
toners were allowed their freedom but the
help was arrested and placed in durance
vile II took several trips of the BLACK
Maria to get them to the "hoosegow." Why
the raid? Were not the proper precautions
taken and arrangements made with the
authorities? That little detail should first
have been attended 10, or did some sab
ordinate overstep the customary bounds?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16
"ATHLETE'S FOOT"
DUE TO A GERM
HARD TO KILL

Because it imbeds itself so
deeply. 1t requires a penetrating
fungicide to kill the germs it
reaches, Get 30c worth of TE-OI.
Soution from any druggist. Your
SOC back next morning if not
pleased. Pleasant and easy to use
for relief of Athletes Foot, +.
o. foot order), itchy or sweaty
feet. Feel it penetrate. Locally
at Gardner's Pharmacy.-advt.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

An After Holiday Citrus Sale"
was started January by the
Food Chants National Association
and was closed yesterday John
A. Logan, president of the asso-
citation, said that production esti-
mates Justify all the special sup
port which the merchandising
policies and programs of MEM
Der companies will permit
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16
Today's Horoscope

Today indicates a profound
mind but with a senual nature.
There is thought temperament
and a peaceful disposition, with
an undercurrent of great force,
when anger is aroused. You can
make your own way by force of
gentle persistence. There is
taste for travel that should be
gratified.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

Cowboys and eowgiris from ali
parts Of the country made the
PinellaS County Fair az Largo q
TIp-roaring event which attracted
record crowds during the farst
part Of this week and which may
break ali recCrdg before il is clos
ed Saturday. January rs. John Fl.
Logan. manager. reports
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16
Today's
Anniversaries

l782-Nicisoles Longworth, Ohio
land owner, patron of the arts,
among the great American horti-
culturiStS, great-grandfather of
the late Speaker, born in Newark,
N. j. Died in Cincinnati, Feb. 10,
1863.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

l8l5--Henry w. Halleck, SOL
dier-engineer, one of the makers
of California; san Francisco land
owner and lawyegYa at one time
head of the Union Armies, born
in Oneida Co, N. Y. Died at
Louisville, KY, Jan. 9, 1872.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16
FORECAST
(TiH 7::30 D. M, Friday

9Th 1870 p, m, Friday
Key West and Vicinity: Mostly
cloudy with scattered showers to-
night and Friday; mild tempera-
ture;; moderate to occasionally
fresh southerly winds, becoming
westerly late Friday.
Florida: Mostly cloudy with
scattered showers tonight and
Friday; not much change in tenn
perature.
Jacksonville to Florida Straits:
Moderate to occasionally fresh
southerly winds; overcast wea-
Their with showers tonight and
Friday.
East Gulf: Moderate to fresh
southerly winds becoming west
erly late Friday; overcast wea-
Their with showers tonight and
Friday.
CONDITIONS
Pressure is low this morning
throughout most sections of the
country from the Plains States
eastward, except the far North
east, with a center of some in
tensity over Oklahoma and Ar
kansas; while a ridge of moder-
ately high pressure extends from
Montana southwestward over
the middle Pacific coast. Light
to moderate precipitation has
been general during the last "a
hours throughout the country, ex-
cept in southwestern districts
and from the Lake Superior cc-
gion eastward over New Eng
land, and heavy thundersoualls
are reported on portions of the
Middle Gulf coast Temperatures
are generally near or above nor
NAL this morning, except in the
North Atlantic States
G. S. KENNEDY,
Official in Charge.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

1882-Nine men meeting at the
parish house of Father Michael j.
Mckinney in New Haven, Conn.
results in the founding of the
Knights of Columbus.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

IL you think advertising is unnecessary
try to repeat the Ten Commandments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

The safety of the United States de-
ponds upon the possession of huge air
fleet, two-ocean navy and modern, me-
chaniZed army.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

lS34-Robert r. Hit, Mt. Nor
ris, Ill, congressman in twelve
successive Congresses, born in
Urbana, Ohio. Died Sept. 20,
1906.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

l939-Announcement by Dis
trict Attorney Thomas F. Dewey
cf New York that the city-owncd
subway had been robbed of mil
lions of nickels.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

From an exchange: IF you like our
paper, tell everybody; if you don't like it,
keep your fool mouth shut"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16
Today's Birthdays

DIR. William M. Jardine, presi-
dent of the Wichita, Kans., Mu-
nicipal University, onetime secre-
tary of agriculture, born in Onei-
da Co., Ida, 81 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

1885 = President Roosevelt's
special message TO Congress ask
ing our adherence TO the World
Court.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

1879-Beyan, one of the noto-
-'ious Molly Maguires", hanged
at Pottsvifle, Pa. Three others
aad been hanged on the 14th.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

Aid to Great Britain cannot be justi-
fled upon the basis of friendship; it must be
based upon the protection of American in
terests
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

A legal proposition is something no
two lawyers understood the same way.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

From Hitler's speeches one would
think he was the original pacifist.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

Almost any excuse is good enough to
the man who does not want to make a con-
tribution, anyhow.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

The trouble with most unsuccessful or
ganizers is that other people refuse to do
all of the work.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16
modern apartments no

A modern Apartments house
with running water in every
room and all uaucerp conveniences
has been provided for the apes
inhabiting Sanford'S new and
unique Monkey Island at the MI
nicipal Zoo. This popular attrac-
ton is the only one Of its kind in
Florida and IS believed 70 be the
only one in the South.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16
TodayIn History

1826-The National Academy of
the Arts of Design, an outgrowth
Of the New York Drawing Socie-
~, organized.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

Key West has the harbor to harbor not
only a Mosquito fleet, but any kind of
fleet.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

1918-German finance minister
in Berlin declares that, although
United States in war, sufficient
Americans cannot reach Europe
in time to do any good.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
-t+< ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

Water and Sewerage
g. More Hotels and Apartments
g. Beach and Bathing Pavilion.
a. Airports-Land and Sea.
s. Consolidation Of County and City Gov
crnments.
8 A Modern City Hospital.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

1878-Lead City, Dakota, taken
over by border ruffians.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

1920-National Prohibition il
effect.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

Prof. Carl w. Alderman, dean
of the Columbia University Grad
uate School of Journalism, born
in Richmond, Ind, 81 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

Canada is the worlds largest
producer of platinum.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

lS59-William Roscoe Thayer.
Boston's famed biographer-his-
torian and man of letters. born in
Boston. Died Sept. Z. 1923.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

1887 Paul James Francis,
founder-g general of the Franciscan
Friars of the Atonement. born.
Died in Garrison. N. Y, Feb. 8.
1870.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

is64-Frank Bacon. noted actor
and playwright of his day, born
IN MarySville. Cal Died in Chi
cage. Nov 70. 1922
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16
u. s. WEATHER
BUREAU REPORT

Observation taken at 1880 a. M
18th Mer. Time Getty office
Temperafures
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-01-16

Rev. Hall M. Griffiths of Phil
adelphia, noted Presbyterian
clergyman-editor. born IN San
Francisco, Al years ago.
George S. Harris of South Caro-
lima. noted cotton manufacturer,
born in Cedartown, Ga, so years
ago.
Herbert G.. Moulton of New
York City. noted consulting min
ing engineer, born at Bellevue.
Idaho, SO years ago.
Robert w. Service, poet of the
Yukon. born in England, VI
years ago.
Evening star., 1941-09-07
Y.W.C. A. News

On September 13 there will be a
Y. w. G. A-sponSored trip to Nat
ural Bridge via Skyline Drive.
Dictation classes are given on
Tuesday and Thursday at Sis pm
This week registrations will begin
for the fall term of classes in the
general education department,
where often 60 or more courses are
offered.
The health education department
is continuing to offer classes in chill
drens swimming on Tuesdays and
Thursdays at $50 am, and adults
at $50 pm. There is a special
recreational swim on Wednesday
evenings at $50 pm, with instruc-
ton. The fencing group meets on
Tuesdays at $50 pm.
The Maids of Athens will begin
meetings on Tuesday at pm. The
Greek Mutual Aid Society will meet
Thursday at pm. The Radio Guild
will meet Thursday at 8 pm.
Y. M. C. A.-Y. w. c. A. dances on
Friday, beginning at 9 pm. and
the U. S. O.-new girl dances on Sat-
urday evenings at 9 pm.
The Executive Committee of the
Blue Triangle Club will meet to-
morrow at 7:30 pm. The Executive
Committee of the Xenos Club will
meet Thursday at pm.
The last meeting of the Officers
Training Course will be held on
Thursday at pm. Mrs. Frederick
Shelton will lead the panel discus
sion, Community Clues"-housing,
consumer interests, recreation, etc.,
as related to the new girls in the
city and business and industrial girls
in the city.
Evening star., 1941-09-07
D. {. Parent-Teacher
Congress Managers
Will Meet tuesday
Volunteers for School
Lunch Work to Be One
Problem Discussed

The Board of Managers of the
District of Columbia Congress OF
Parents and Teachers will hold its
initial fall meeting Tuesday in the
N. E. A. building, with Mrs. P. c.
Elicit, president, presiding. The
board will consider a number OF
problems dormant during the sum-
mer months and will outline its
plan of work for the year.
On the agenda is the suggestion
that volunteers be supplied from
various member branches to help
serve the free school lunches after
school begins. The w. P. A. allot-
ment for workers has been cut so per
cent for the District, a fact which
means that only half as many people
may be employed for the school
lunch project as were used last
year. In the face of this, it is
estimated that the number of chill
dren who will need free lunches will
be increased by a considerable per-
centage.
The whole program of the Parent
Teacher Association practically
parallels the suggestions made by
the various agencies of the Govern
ment as citizens defense participa-
ton, and, curiously enough, has al
ways been built along those lines.
The work its members are asked to
do is not new to them, but merely
continuation of what they have
always done.