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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24
DEFECTIVE TRAFFIC LIGHTS

Green for.GO and Red for STOP, but
when the Green and Red are not working
properly, driving is extremely dangerous
So it is now and then with the traffic
lights in Key West Monday morning The
light at Simonton and Fleming streets was
defective, rs & Jesuit Of which several acct
Gents were barely averted,
One driver. going iickity split, came
within a hairs breadth of running spang-
bang into car that had the green light.
The former however. did not shoot by The
red light. No light at all showed facing
him, and he assumed he had the right of
way. The trouble was with the traffic
light; its mechanism was out of order,
which makes driving at a corner of that
kind far more dangerous that at a corner
with no lights at ALL
Key West has only few traffic lights
and it should be an easy matter TO keep
them IN order. Where they are defective
they should be taken down Immediately.
While on the subject of traffic lights
the time is Opportune to speak about traffic
gether too much speeding in the city linn
ITS That driver at SimOnton and Fleming
who thought he had the right of way. dash
ed by at dizzy clip. 1t was shortly before
. O'Clock in the morning, and probably he
feared he would be late to work, so he set
pace that would have been considered
last even on the Boulevard.
Any day it would be an easy matter
for the police to arrest dozens of traffic
vlolators, ranging from those who stop in
the middle of the street to converse TO those
who park on the left side of the street and
on to those who attain speed of from 20
TO 4O miles an honr or more. And about
ohe oriVer IN lO pays any attention to stop
signs Yes, the police will find it an easy
matter to arrest traffic violators any day.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24
THE DIFFERENCE

A reader of The Citizen asks us 10 tell
our idea of the difference between lobby
list, publicity man and lawyer, when all
OF them are working for the same corpora
ton in an effort to secure benefits for it in
return foR accepting its cash
AlObbyist, in sense pernicious, is us
ually a secret employee. He may pose as
patriot, or disinterested citizen, but he
peddles propaganda for which he is paid.
He may be sincere, but the suspicion arises,
usually justly. that he will sell out for either
side. - 1tsot
A publicity man. ON the other hand,
frankly acknowledges his position, being
paid to promote the interests of his employ
er by securing an understanding on the part
of the public of the good things this his en-
ployer thinks he is doing.
Al lawyer, bestirring himself in Great
ing favorable sentiment for his client is in
one of the categories above, depending
upon whether his connection with his client
is admitted or concealed. At the same time,
in the effort, he is no more practicing The
legitimate business of his profession han
a cowboy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24
Who KNOWS?
ANSWERS ON PACE FOUR

/. Which is closer TO New
York, Dakar N West Africa. OF
Natal. Brazil2
2 Who is the first American
TO become . Bishop IN the
Church OF England?
3. How many miles IS II from
Il Alamein 20 Tripoli2
4. Who said. All ] know -
just what I read IN the papers ?
5. VINO is President Of Turkey
6. How old is General Mont
gOmery. commando Of the Brit
ism victorious Eighth Army
7. What is Winston Churchiifs
age?
8. How many ships we're lost
in the Battle q Jufland n
1872
9. What high-ranking naval
officer lost ms life q the Solo
mons recently
10. What was tina OC105sr total
Of Lend-Lease goods and ssrv-
ices 60 0lr Allies7
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print it
without fear and without favor; never be
afraid to attack wrong or to applaud right;
always fight for progress; never be the or
gan or the mouthpiece of any person, clique,
faction or class; always do its utmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption or
injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue,
commend good done by individual or organ
ization; tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions: print only news that will elevate
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24
PLEASED WITH SCHOOL

Editor, The Citizen.
was IN Key West last August
and the eOloned people in general
were very much upset over the
outlook for the school year 1912
a. Many Of them were of the
opinion that the cOlOred school OF
Key West would not open for the
1928 term. ! could not conceive
Of Monroe County not making
provisions for the housing Of It's
colored school children during the
school year l942-43. and SO stated
tins to some Of my friends.
! was delighted TO know that
my faith in the Board Of Educa-
ton was well founded when / read
IN The Citizen some weeks after
my return TO Augusta that pro
visions for the temporary housing
Of the school children had BEEN
made with the authorities Of some
Of the churches and other avail
able buildings.
Now, / am dOubly delighted 80
read IN The Citizen that plans arr
under way for erection Of a pew
Douglass school and that funds I'd
wards 70 $4,000 are available for
this purpose. ] am hoping that
the building viii be adequate TO
take care Of the needs. and that
after the war additional facilities.
including a spacious auditorium.
will be added. This. I believe. VIII
care for the educational needs Of
the colOred children Of my native
city.
! am also delighted 70 read IN
The Citizen that the Housing Al
thority Of Key West IS gong 70
build another project for colored
citizens. Some months ago I sug-
geSted through these columns that
if another project was built for
colored people III KEY West that
il should be named IN honor Of
Robert Gabriel the last colored
man to serve on the City Council
of Key West am again Suggest
ing that the new Housing Project
for Colored People Be named
Gabriel Manor
With the white projects named
in honor Of two outstanding cItI-
Zens. DR.. J. Y. Porter and George
". Allen. ! think that II VIII be TT
ting and proper that the colOred
project be named IN honor q tins
outstanding c0l0red citizen Of Key
West / feel quite sure that VII
liam Porter and Benjamin Trevor.
two outstanding white citizens
who knew Robert Gabriel cutie
well. viii approve Of this sugges-
ton.
Yours truly.
!. A GABRIEL,
(Son Of Robert GABRIEL.
1917 18th Street,
Augusta, Georgia
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

Artillerymen Pick Up
Skulls In Alaska
By Associated PresSD

AN ALASKAN ARMY OUT
POST, Nov. 24.-Artillerymen
get practically all the best SOU
venirS al this advanced army
base in the Aleutian Islands.
No souvenir is quite such 2
prize to soldier as a nice grin
ming skull. At one time there
were many Aleuts in these is
lands and they always buried
their dead on headlands so that
they could look out to sea from
their graves.
The artillery has to have its
guns similarly placed and the
skulls just naturally come up
when the gun crews dig in.
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YESTERDAY: Rita Ralston
has gone east to NelD York from
California to see lDhGt she can
do Nth the NetD York bank
tDhich holds her fathers note for
10000, since her father tcds too
III to make the trip. On The
plane she met the actor, Clark
Pasquil, and notD she is hdping
dinner tuith him before his cue
ming performance. Incredible it
is, to Rita, but the great PdSQuin
is deeply interested in the girl
from California
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

WT1Le-upSs WS11T lildl dCulG MY
Observation-Disclosures. I've cul-
tivated a certain adreitness IN
finding my way around a stage
once get the furniture charted,
but they don't think I'd do so well
on a battlefield"
Sudden understanding sent a
rush of blood through Rita's heart.
This was the real Clark Pasquin
straightforward, eager, honest
like her father, resenting fiercely
any physical shortening that
came between him and his duty.
'This wars the big show now"
he was tracing an impatient line
on the tablecloth. ''It's hell being
on the sidelines.
Rita's hand reached out this
time in an involuntary gesture of
sympathy. His hand closed over
it, his glance met hers. Slowly he
relaxed, smiled.
And, at that minute, Gloria's
voice cut through the soft drift of
music about them, harshly i'm
perative.
Its Mr.. PasquinI"
Clark and Rita looked up
dazedly into the laughing faces of
the three debutantes and their
escorts just as a photographers
flash-light caught the group.
Patty was shrilling. Did we
brighten you?"
"Out of an absorbing tete-a-
tete." Gloria was humorously sar-
castle as she turned to Clark's
companion. Her smile dropped
abruptly. She gasped. "YouI" she
cried.
Clark was startled. "You know
Miss Ralston?"
Gloria's sullen eyes lighted with
purpose. even as she turned back
to face Clark. But of counsel" she
cried gaily. "Our fathers went to
school together! I've been dying
to show Rita the town. That set
ties it. Now you must join usI"
But Clark affably excused him
self and Rita on ground of weari-
ness. They said their goodbyes.
but as they turned toward the
door, Rita caught Gloria's black
eyes on her in a glance so vibrant
with hatred she felt as if she'd
been struck.
Completely exhausted and puz-
zled, Rita relaxed against the
leather seat of Clark's car, while
he drove once around the park.
A white moon cleaned frostily
through misty clouds. The tires
made singing noise on the ma
cadam of the drive.
as that important business of
yours going to keep you all day
tomorrow" he asked quietly.
Il want to work out what Pm
going to say in the morning and
see Mr.. Cunningham in the after
noon," she answered dreamily.
"All right. But I'm picking you
up for lunch:" He smiled down at
her slowly. -'You still don't be-
lieve I'm serious, do your"
She laughed and shook her
head.
Siege To Come
LIE PULLED the car to the curb
II before her hotel. His voice
was low. You're facing a siege,
little country girl" he said. 81
haven't wanted lot of things in
my life-but l always knew what
they were, and they always
haunted me till 1 got them. Just
a. warning"
Thanks" Rita whispered, smil-
ing above a thudding heart.
He pulled her slowly into his
arms, kissing her once. slowly,
gently and released her.
The world swung away from
them. They were alone, in a place
of quiet wonder, utterly unaware
of the doorman at the curb, the
cars whirling by the street beside
them-or of a limousine that
passed very slowly, on the back
seat of which Gloria watched
them with hard, flashing eyes.
"She lives at Hotel Chelten-
ham," she said thoughtfully. Her
voice was a vindictive whisper.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

Two sailors, Wood and Stone by name,
were strolling down the street A, lovely
young thing passed Wood turned to Stone.
Stone turned to Wood. Then both turned 10
rubber-U s. S. Phonix Flame.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24
Chapter Six
Spied On

MY THINGS too fast isn't it?"
IfI Clark said quietly. Makes
the lines sound corny. I'm sorry.
But when you meet one person
who Gains you and steadies you
makes you feel like you've found
a ballast"
That's a sack of sand, isn't it? !"
Rita murmured fiippantly. Her
heart was pounding violently, but
she covered her confusion by
glancing at her watch Half our
supper hour is gone. You'll be late
for your show if that waiter
doesn't hurry"
He beamed joyously at her as
he summoned the waiter. Il knew
you'd be the kind to watch over
me-" he said.
The evening swept on without 4
flaw. Rita sat entranced through
Clark's play, her heart swelling
with pride and happiness each
time he appeared on the stage.
She hardly followed the plot, she
was so intent on him-listening to
the warm tones of his voice.
watching his tricks of stage tech
nique, sensing his hold on the
audience.
Afterwards, Duffy took her back
to his dressing room to meet the
cast and director, and then she
and Clark escaped through a horde
of admirers pressing night club
invitations. Out through the stage
door through another horde of
autograph seekers and finally to
Clark's car and a swift drive
across the din-lit city to the Wal
laby Club.
AS they danced, Clark continued
to be warmly attentive, but Rita
just as determinedly refused to
take him seriously.
Il don't dare" she assured him
lightly. You're giving the coun-
try girl a big thrill. and don't
think 1 don't love it. But the fam
Gus, handsome stage actor, Clark
Pasquin interested in plain Rita
Ralston from Blossom Ranch, Cali
fornia? Oh, no."
What a woman" Clark mourn
ed humorously. Not one decent
spark of vanity l can work on"
Rita had almost forgotten the
thrill of dancing to the strains of
a good orchestra in a dusky.
scented room-of lingering over
delicious food and delicate wines
as though they had time without
end.
In spite of an amending process
sion of congratulating acquain-
tances their table gradually be-
came an oasis of privacy. Their
talk and laughter built bridge of
shared, secret enthusiasts. They
had read the same books, loved
the same music. They argued hap
PLY over plays. Once Rita noticed
large party of soldiers, hosted
by patriotic, white-haired stock
broker.
Snapshot
HAVING a grand time, aren't
L L they?" Clark's eyes had fol-
lowed hers. He was abruptly
sober, thoughtful. you haven't
asked why I'm not in uniform. !"
Rita's face colored guiltily. u
didn't think of it." she lied.
"You had right to-" His tone
was suddenly bitter. Fact is. they
won't take me-" All his easy So
phistication was gone with the
statement. He was a disannninted
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

Pressure politics seem to be the ac-
copied method of promoting decisions in q
democracy and whether you like it or not,
you might as well adopt the methods if you
expect to get results.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

EEP VS.. MULE
I'm CLIMBING TEST
CBy Associated Pressl

COLORADO S RING S.
Cole. Nov. 24.-It;s a ieep
versus mule argument that
RACES among soldiers of Camp
Carson artillery pack units.
The soldiers are seeking a
spot. On nearby Pixies Peak.
where they can test the re-
sPective climbing ability of
the famed Army mule and
his new cousin. the motorized
jeep.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

The man or woman who thinks solely
of what they can get out of life for them
selves will discover that, in the long run, it
isn't much.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

Advertise your business any way you
want to, but advertise it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24
Todav's Horoscope

Today gives visionary nature,
but il also carries force making
many of the ideals most prsc-
teal. There is danger Of con-
tention indicated A certain
amount Of success follows, but
the body or spirit may come out
of the fray much battered
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

When cities start leYying an income
tax, then we will have something more to
worry about; but it isn't here so let's forget
it, and Slap on the wrist for mentioning the
possibility.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

Lots of folks don't believe in ghosts
they are only afraid of them.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

Lest we forget and lest you forget: Be
sure to shop early for Christmas II This is
good advice for you and will help,aYoid the
usual rush.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

Progress that is permanent is rarely
made in one big jump. Let's take things
slowly and make sure that we have what
we think we want
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

1876-Hdeyo Noguchi, famed
American scientist of the Rookie
teller Inst. for Medical Research.
born in Japan. Died in Africa,
of yellow fever, while studying
it, May q, 1928.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

The Japs' two ancient collections of
literature, upon which the mythology of
into, the Jap national religion is founded
are both written in Chinese
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

Al government, administered for the
good of all citizens, should recognize no
privileged class.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

1849-Frances Hodgson Bur
nett, popular novelist of her day.
born in England Died in New
York, Oct. %, 1924.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

Flattery is one way some people pave
the walkway of life, but it often costs more
than it is worth.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24
Todav's BIRTHDAYS

Maj. Gen. George E. Strate-
meyer, chief of air staff, born in
Ohio, So years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24
Today's
Anniversaries

1784-Zachary Taylor, soldier
of the Indian wars, hero in the
war with Mexico, 18th President,
born Orange Co, Va. Died in
office, July 9, 1850.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

Maj. Gen. Richard c. Moore,
born California, Mo, 81 years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

1656-Harry Thurston Peck.
New York editor, classicist, and
scholar, born Stamford, Conn.
Committed suicide. March %,
1914.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

1859-Cass Gilbert, noted New
York architect, born GAINESVILLE,
Ohio. Died May II, 1884.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

Maj. Gen. Sanderford Jarman
born Boatner, La, So years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

Trade in Key West: 1t pays me, you
and everybody here.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

Q.-My son wrote that he'd
taken out an insurance policy
with me as beneficiary before
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

he went overseas. Shouldn't ]
have received it?
A.-You'll receive notification
in due time. ma'am. Just be pa
tent.
OIL am a widow with a son
in the army. Is there any way
l can get help because I have no
income?
A.-Write full particulars tc
the Army Emergency Relief,
Walton Building, Atlanta, Ga.
Q.-Is there any law to pre-
vent me from killing two hogs
and selling one when / need the
lard from two to last me until
next killing? / don't need all
the meat. zi1l
A.-No, siEg There's no law
against this. The government
asks us to cut down our meat
eating, but you may sell your
cork to anyone.
OIL am divorced with two
children. If their daddy goes to
the Navy, can I get an allotment
and how much?
A.-Write full particulars to
the bureau of Navy Personnel.
Navy Department, Washington.
n
Q.--Is il true that bananas are
used to launch ships?
A.-They were used once tat
Beaumont, Texas.) That's the
only case on record.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

The Citizen in an editorial
paragraph says today:
"All luxuries haven't been
given up, in spite of the depres-
sion. Atlanta's baseball team has
been maintained during the last
three years at a loss of S108,-
0O0."
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

Father Bernard r. Hubbard.
famed Jesuit Glacier Priest" of
Santa Clara, Cal. born San
Francisco, 81 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

/. Water and Sewerage.
2. More Hotels and Apartments.
3. Beach and Bathing Pavilion.
4. AirpUrts-Land and Sea.
5. Consolidation of County and City Gov
'ernments.
g. A Modern City Hospital.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

Admiral Edward B. Kalbfus,
born Mauch Chunck. Pa. SIS years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24
KEY WEST In
DAYS GONE BY
FROM FILES OE' THE CITIZEN
of NOVEMBER "A, 1882

t A hearing on the Overseas
Bridge Corporations application
for a loan to construct the Over
seas bridges will be conducted in
Miami on December 6, the cor
poration was informed today.
Representatives of the Recon
struction Finance Corporation.
which has been asked to make
the loan, will be present at the
hearing.
According to an Associated
Press dispatch from San Fran
cisco, published on the front
page of The Citizen, Ruth Bryan
Owen, retiring representative
from this congressional district,
today declared she will vote to
legalize beer when that bill
comes up for consideration in
congress in December.
Eugene Roberts, ferry ticket
agent at Matecumbe, who is q
visitor in Key West, said today
that walking tourists" have
started their trek southwark.
Many of them, he added, are
headed toward Key West.
Burglars broke into the Inter
state Restaurant on Trumbo
Tuesday night and stole SO in
cash and large quantities of
cigars and cigarettes.
Will Curry, who is in charge
of the Unemployment Relief
work on the upper keys, is in
Key West today making arrange
ments to get funds necessary to
pay the men who are working
under him. He will leave to-
morrow with the money.
Thanksgiving Day is being
quietly observed in Key West
today November 24). Some
business places gave a half holi-
day, while others closed for the
entire day.
William Gates, general agent
of the Key West Investment
Company, is seriously i'll in his
home at 1882 Virginia street.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Paul Vecker
arrived yesterday afternoon
from Havana and are the guests
of Mrs. Vecker's mother. Mrs.
Nellie Williams, of Elizabeth
street.
Attorney and Mrs. William H.
Malone left yesterday for Miami
and are guests today of DR.. and
Mrs. w. H. Sandborn at a
Thanksgiving dinner in their
home in Coral Gables. Mr. Ma
lone took along his golf clubs, as
he is scheduled to play several
matches on the Miami Biltmore
course in Coral Gables.
Mrs. William o. Shelton and
children, who had been visiting
in Miami, returned yesterday.
Victor Johnson, who had been
on a business visit in Miami for
several days, returned home yes
terday.
The Citizen in an editorial
paragraph says today:
"All luxuries haven't been
given up, in spite of the depres-
sion. Atlanta's baseball team has
been maintained during the last
three years at a loss of s108,-
000."
@uzun=z.uuuuu-a.uuu~u.~anan
Todov,'c pipthdoxyc
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24
Today In History

1852-CommOdore Perry leaves
Norfolk, Va, on historic mission
which opened Japan to the
world.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

l859-Darwin's epoch-making
book, the Origin of Species"
first issued in an edition Of 250C
copies-all sold the first day.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

Dale Carnegie of New York.
author of How to Win Friends. "
born Maryville, Mo-, 54 years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

1867-Sioux Indians defeated
by the Fourth U. S. Cavalry at q
pass in Montana's Big Horn
Mountain.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

194l-U. s. Supreme Court
finds California Anti-Migrani
Law (Okie law, unconstitutiOn-
al.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

Q.-When indicted, will a
soldier be allowed gas to trans
fer his car home?
A.-Yes, providing it involves
{ change of residence.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-11-24

1941-American forces Occup
Dutch Guiana