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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-15

the Russian field al MaikOp.
playing of Taps and the saying
of the Scoutnasters Benediction
as led by Scouter Victor Larsen
The following officials were
present: District Chairman Vii
bert Moehrke. Vice-Chairman
Isadore Weintraub, Commissioner
Charles Ketchurn, Committeeman
James De Land and Hunter Har-
den, president of the Rotary Club,
Howard Overlin, William Fripp,
Troop Committeeman Aurelio
Lastres and H. b Moss, Assistant
ScOutmaSter Archie Potter, Scout
master Ray Atwell. Cubmaster
Allen Hampton, Scouter Victor
Larsen. and two visitors, 1t A. H.
Tillson, former scoutmaster from
Arlington, Virginia, and Ensign
A. L. Fabrick of Gainesville, Flor
ida. both are officers in the T. s.
Navy.
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MOSCOW PLANS

(CoutInue6 from PAGE One
tire next few GAYS ard wExE z1@
Coming into Russian E4nGz. ina
war cEElcs stated E8S191 AXIS
soldiers. who are Geelnz tc<zzz
the Dueiper. are Gkzlv - ba
trapped
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REV. KEIS WILL
CONDUCT SERVICE

Rev. W. D. Keis VIII conduct
the prayer service at the First
Baptist Church on wednesday
evening at 8 o'clOak IN absence
Of the pastor, il was announced
today.
Rev. Ted NJ. Jones VIII return
to Key West IN time for the
regular services next Sunday
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Mlchael Blk of New EuwE.
snc Evelyn TYNE E1oGex. e
N0rfolk- Were EzzrrssG pszneEr-9w
by JuSlce of rhe Peace EzEl11e
ESCulualco- r
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Almost all 81 Mexlcos vanilla
output. onc-thIrd of the worlds
supply, originates IN the state Of
Vera Cruz
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VISITING HERE

Mrs. Paul Kleyla, of Cleve-
land, Ohio, arrived here last eve
ming for a visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Archer of 1402 Olivia street.
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Thousands of BrIhsh-nzde lend
lease barrage balloons now pro
tect the west coast Of the United
States.
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The Canal Zone was granted o.
the United States bv q treaty vEtln
Panama on February 26. 1904
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TECHNICAL BOOKS - New
Shipment weekly. A look at
our Technical Shelf may save
you dimes of postage and
weeks of waiting. PAUL
SMITH, bookseller, 334 Simon
ton St at Eaton st.
feb13tomar27
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FOR SALE-Smith Type D Port
able Automatic Acteylene Gen
orator, complete Soft. hose
cutting and welding torch.
Slightly used. Priced to sell.
Apply Manager, Jefferson Ho-
tel. feb3-tf
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AN 11-Tube Table Model RAJ
do. $500; one 24-inch Punch
Bowl with Stand $4,000. Can
be seen at 928 Pauline Lane
feb13-3tx
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FOR SALE-1936 Packard 4-door
Sedan, 700x16 tires. Very
good. This car worth twice
asking price. $125.00. Apply
Manager, jefferson Hotel.
feb3-tf
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McNutt says American techno-
logical superiority spells victory.
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Davies predicts defeat of Ger
many air power ia 1914
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FOR SALE-50x20 tent, COM
plete with side poles. This tent
has never been used. Half
price. Apply Manager, Jeffer-
son Hotel. feb3-tf
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FOR SALE-One two-ton chain
hoist. $500. Apply, Manager,
jefferson Hotel. feb3-tf
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CUPBOARD MOTOR,
Az horsepower and about $50
extra parts for $500 James
H. Pinder, 1917 Petronia st.
feb13-6tx
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HOUSE TRAILER, two-room,
porch. Barber, MaStic Trailer
Park. feb15-3tX
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WANTED - Fountain Counter
Girls and Mattresses. Good
salary. Southernmost City
Pharmacy. jan1-tf
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MARKERS WANTED in Laun-
dry, SOC per hour. Apply at
Building 131, Navy Yard.
feb4-tf
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FOR SALE-1935 Ford. This car
has S good 600x16 tires. Excel
lent mechanical condition. Price
$500. Apply Manager Jeffer-
son Hotel. feb3-tf
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FOR SALE-Twelve white por-
celain Counter Stools. Price,
$1,000. Apply Manager Jeffer-
son Hotel. feb3-tf
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Germans failed to get oil from
the Russian field at MaikOp-
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WAITRESS WANTED. Side
walk Cafe, Duva1 and Fleming
jan4-tf
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FOR SALE-One pair Fairbanks
Platform Scales. All metal.
Capacity, $50 lbs. $4,000. Man.
ager Jefferson Hotel. feb3-tf
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OLD RAGS. Apply The Citizen
Office. 80. feb15-tf
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FOR RETURN Yellow
Gold Band Ring, engraved
JAG. and CLIP. 4I22I17. Be-
lieved lost between Adams
Lunch, White Street and Eliza
beth Street. Return to Citizen
Office. feb15-3tx
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or UNFURNISHED
House, Apartment or Room,
preferably furnished and near
Section Base. Mrs. M. Bickeb
1906 Duval, phone 263-W. ,,a,,,
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WANTED

WE BUY OLD RECORDS, whole
or broken. Factory needs scrap.
]. R. Showers Company.
feb12-tf
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LOST

BLACK LEATHER BILLFOLD,
containing currency and small
check. Lost in, Hotzberg's
Store about 2:45 Saturday.
Finder please call Mrs. r. F.
Phillips, Central Hotel. Phone
1853. Reward, febl5-2tx
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Classified Column
FOR sAisE

MOTOR SCOOTERS, Mercury
Convertible Coupe, Trailers.
Skating Rink. 'jan25-tf
The century voice., 1943-10-01
No "SaIeStalk"

One docs like blow his hora. that is, some
people don't and believe the OF the Century
Burial Association falls in this class Ute II cNcr
hear any part them boWing you may ae ii Is not
blown as could be. We talk about Garie Horn
waking up the dead that is foreign but ii the Century
uriaIs really blown capacity people would
up great numbers all the state and testify to the
extent that those who have been sleeping then duty
provide proper protection against the and burdens
caused when member OF the family dies. would be CON
Ninced that there is better,
No doubt many have read heard l2a the Century
Burial Association is the largest Negro burial i'll the state
but that has probably been passed up salcsalk AS
matter 'boosting'. Perhaps there visible signs
OF this being localities but aS lightly as II
may have been taken. Is all An ordinary monthly
meeting would that must be true The
excellent spirit OF the agents and their love the manage
mcnt make possible operate successfully even under
strenuous war conditions So whenever and wherever YOU
hear the Century Burial Associations Hou may be as
sured it the largest i'll the state
The century voice., 1943-10-01
Nazoo City, Miss.
October Q, l9+,'

Mr.. f. ]. IIuddeston. Jr.
Iazoo City, Mississippi
Dear Mr.. Iuddleston:
writing to let YOU know that the recent Third
War Bond Drive huge in county. This
could have been achieved If not or the
untng efforts Of leaders like YOU. Therefore. writ
ing in behalf OF the County Director Mr. :. G. Williams
the County Chairman, Mr. X. r. Norquist. and myself
Chairman Tor people to express most sincere a
probation for your splendid cooperation
You soldiers working Tor the OF Democracy
and know YOU help but feel proud that YOU
called upon this time-a time when country
one greatest crisis in history-to play such
important roll in helping defeat the enemy,
There will be other drives doubt and many
Jobs do before the end OF the twa and is hope that
all YOU will hold yourselves readiness where
needed
For Your information Committee sold Sl0O0O0O0
worth of bonds This a magnificent job.
Again. want to thank you am
Very Truly Yours
ID. W. LINDSEY,
Co. Chairman for Negro War Finance
Committee
The century voice., 1943-10-01
Not Tomorrow, But Today

Today the time pay your annual Century Burial
Premium. Remember what relief it all during this
know that premium paid and the other
hand what problem have premium ready dur
ing those months because YOU did pay premium
annually
Last wear great number OF Century Burial members
demonstrated good judgment and loyalty IN paying their pre-
miums advance or year and hoping that these and
many others will do that thing this year.
We know that circulating throughout the state
at this the and the time to put Your
premium one year ahead To do this YOU will do things
relieve yourself OF the monthly and help Ill the war
effort As know the tire and gas situation not mProN
ing and YOU paid Your last annual premium more
years has been put your agents tires hereofe we
urge YOU put off today for tomorrow but to cooperate
with and help keep the Century going over big we
grateful past and ee appreciate
agent and Association to the extent that YOU WITH
help us stay the lead Negro Burial Associations OF the
state.
The century voice., 1943-10-01
Receives High Appointment

Just appointed what is the highest judicial post
attained by an American Negro Justice Francis f. Rivers
the New City Court today urged support the Third
War Loan.
With the nation and allies headed for victory Jus
tice Rivers said
I'VE people the home front must re-doube efforts
to bring speedy conclusion this and thus lives.
people on the front there thing that
that is buy bonds up the point where it hurts
This important purchase than other purchase
they make Justice Rivers said
Justice Rivers interest in financing OF the has been
demonstrated by various activities and oganzaona efforts
incident to the First Second and Third War Loans.
The century voice., 1943-10-01
Complimentary Expressions


We extend YOU hearest congratulations upon
splendid attainment i'll the Third War Loan Drive
which has Just been concluded We advised that the
coored people OF this county purchased approximately Sleo
O00O0 of these bonds In opinion this magnificent
achievement We do have the data from other counties
but feel confident that county III the State OF Mis-
sissippi-or other match this feat which
have performed
Especially do congratulate ID. w. Lindsey on the
fine results obtained and the organization perfected under
his direction He will probably issue his card OF thanks
to his executive committee, his various charmen and his
other co-WOrkers
While the Afro American Sons and Daughters the
largest purchaser of your group g. Huddleson Custo
dian of this splendid organization release the OF
such purchases if he desires) and while there several
OF wealthy citizens who liberal purchasers yet
al-and the smallest purchasersto know that
their loyalty and help are deeply appreciated.
You did great job, and again congratulate YOU on
your and thank YOU for your fine corporations
Sincerely,
p. {. WILLIAMS, Director for Iazoo County
r. r. NORQUIST. Chairman, Third War
Loan Drive.
The century voice., 1943-10-01
Rev. !. d. Wheaton Speaks Here

KeN ! d. Wheaton, District Superintendent o. the Mer-
dan District Methodist Church, delivered the address the
1913 graduating class Of the Miro American Hospital The
speaker deeply impressed the audience the subject
morrow Mil Not Always BE Sunshine" lie pointed out
the sacrifices the opportunities and the ovS IN the nurre,
profession and emphasized the greatness service to hu.
manity The address will be cherished treasure "a all
who heard IT,
The century voice., 1943-10-01
Visits Century Voice Office

Mr.. H. Hull, wealthy SunfloWer County Planter and
Merchant OF lndianoa Mississippi stopped in the Cen
turv occ Office for few minutes several days ago. His
purpose in our Office his Subscription To the
Voice In expressing his delight with the paper he had this
to say enjoy reading the Century Voice take my paper
with every day and every leisure, read portion
read everything in every issue.
The century voice., 1943-10-01
IN THE BULLETIN

WATCH THE BULLETIN FOR:
The Highest Reporting Agents For The Month
DISTRICT MEETING DATES
TOTAL NUMBER OF CENTURY DEATHS
AGENT WHO WRITES THE LARGEST NUM-
BER OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE MONTH
AGENT WHO MAKES THE HIGHEST IN
CREASE IN REMITTANCE DURING THE
MONTH
LEADING DISTRICT MEETING REPORTS
NEW SUBSCRIBERS
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
The century voice., 1943-10-01
Fatally Shot

Mr. Hosey Suits OF Mr.. G. w Suits, wealthy oil
of Anding and Jackson Mississippi was fatally shot
4th l943 Jackson Mississippi Funeral services
for Young Suits held Sunday, October 10, 1913
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-09-20

uninterrupted production from
doing so by telling them that II
they are good citizens they won't
do those things whilst their coun-
try In Mt war;"
He said that Congress had
"flagrantly violated" its commit
ment to stabilize prices as we'll as
wages at September Is. 1912, levels.
commitment which he said was
just as sacred as labor's no-strike
pledge"
Murray emphasized the educa-
tional character OF CLOS political
action campaign. He also called for
tax legislation that won't extract
taxes from the pocketbook Of q
man who Is not making enough
wages to live decently upon
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-09-20

States government and the gov
ernments OF the other United
Nations ito speed the day when
the full weight Of the military
power Of the United Nations will
be brought to bear against the
western a. well as the eastern
and southern gates Of Hitier's
European fortress
The UE condemned "the calling Of
strikes, such as those called by
John L. Lewis, as harmful to pro-
duction for victory, contrary to
the true interests of the United
States and the true interests Of
working people"
In other actions, the conveRti@n
called for an aggressive political
action campaign; for real price
rOllback to stabilized wage
levels; for q tax program based
ON ability to pay; for repeal Of
the politax and Of the Smlth-
Connally act.
The UE took particularly strong
action against all forms OF dis
elimination against Negroes and
other minorities, calling for more
power for the FEPC, treatment Of
acts Of discrimination as q criminal
offense, and an end to naturaliza-
ton determinations against certain
races.
After an afternoons discussion, q
resolution directing UE delegates
to the CLIO convention to support
James B. Carey for reelection as
CLIO secretary-treasurer was voted
down by q roll-call vote Of 22ll
to 780.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-09-20
Flag Rally,
Fun HIighIigh+
UE Farley

NEW YORK, Sept. ia COL
orful demonstration in Madison
Square Garden marked the OPEN
ing of the ninth convention Of
the United Electrical, Radio &
Machine Workers.
It was featured by impressive
flag ceremonies, parades, a union
band, and entertainment by Duke
Ellington. Kenneth Spencer and
other outstanding artists Of stage
and screen, as well as by speeches
by Philip Murray and other labor
leaders.
Albert J. Fitzgerald. president Of
the UE, declared that his union
now speaks for 100000 war work
ers and has 10000 members In the
armed forces.
Fitzgerald revealed that James
J. Matles, organization director,
was about to be indicted into the
army and had absolutely refused
to allow the union to make any
request for his deferment.
Julius Emspak, general secre-
tary-treasurer, related that UE
plants, employing 10000 workers,
have won 107 government awards
for outstanding production achieve
ments, "proportionately more than
any other comparable group in the
country"
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-09-20

similar delegations from union
shops In Britain and the Soviet
Union.
~ CLIO initiative In urging and
arranging an international con-
ference Of delegates from the
British, Soviet, United States and
other western hemisphere trade
union movements.
~ CLIO Invitation Of fraternal
delegates from British, Soviet
and Western Hemisphere trade
union movements to the coming
CLIO convention.
In regard to incentive pay, the
UE convention pointed out that
the electrical and machine industry
under contract with the UE lis
largely operating under wage pay
ment plans which provide for in-
creased earnings for increased eff
fort"
In approving union advances and
safeguards in line with this prin-
ciple, the convention urged all
locals to take full advantage Of
the policies and patterns" embodied
in such contracts; and that all new
plans to provide increased pay for
increased effort should be submit
ted to the International for ap-
prevail and guidance so they may
include proper safeguards.
The resolution on q western
front declared that the recent
victories Of the United Nations
''have created favorable conditions
for the military defeat OF the
Axis this year."
IL called upon the United
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-09-20

convention, in Madison Square
Garden.
Demanding q place for the
CLIO at the peace table, Murray
stressed the Importance Of In
ternatiOnal labor collaboration
TO win the war and preserve
future peace.
1--WE would like to know the labor
movements OF other countries"
Murray said. 1--WE would like to
know, just like our government
would like to know, what those
people are thinking about. and what
we can do to help our government
effectuate the kind OF peace that
will prevent future wars.
mo group anywhere is able to
make a more substantial and con-
structive contribution In that direc-
ton than organized labor"
The CLIO president described
labor union rights as essential to
the economic rehabilitation OF
Europe" He urged that the demo-
cratic countries proceed forthwith
toward the preparation Of charter
to definitely guarantee to all the
workers OF Europe. In the first In
stance. the right to join labor
unions of their own choosing"
Warning against mass unem-
ployment after the war, Murray
called for passage Of the Wagner
nIurray-Dingell social security
biil and urged that the govern
ment convene o conference OF
employer, labor and government
representatives, "to see what
they can do through joint think
ing to avert disaster" and to
meet Americas postwar needs.
The CLIO leader attacked the
Austin adsworth labor conscrip-
ton bill. declaring there was no
need for such extreme measures"
and adding:
"If this Congress is going to
c0nscript human beings In In
dustrial plants, then In the name
Of common sense, why not con-
cript property and wealth? 1t Is
the duty Of America to conscrlpt
its wealth when 1t starts to con-
script human beings
Murray stressed again and again
the "prime obligation" of labor to
win the war and the sacredness OF
labor's unconditional no strike
pledge.
"Don't let strikes mar your
path to victory" he said. "Pre-
want khosa xvho aeak Tn disturb
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-09-20

The 100 delegates, by unani-
nous or nearly unanimous votes
In every case, endorsed President
Roosevelt for a fourth term;
approved the incentive principle
of increased earnings for in
creased effort; denounced any
violation of labor's no-strike
pledge; called for a western
front; and adopted concrete pro-
pOsals for greater international
labor unity.
Pres. Albert j. Fitzgerald, Sec
retary-Treasurer Julius Emspak,
and Director Of Organization
James j. Matles were all re-
elected unanimously and by ac-
cIamation. The duties Of Matles,
who Is about to be indicted into
the army. will be divided among
other officers, while he Is on
leave from the organization.
The convention report of the Of
ficers was a triumphant record OF
organizational progress. revealing
q dues-paying membership more
than ~ per cent greater than last
year, with $4,000 new members
initiated during the year.
$40 CONTRACTS
The UE now has $40 collective
bargaining agreements, covering
575.OOO workers, In an industry
which manufactures one-fifth Of all
war equipment made from metal.
Eghty-three per cent Of the
employees covered by UE contracts
arc covered by closed shop, union
shop or maintenance Of member
ship contracts.
Wage increases amounting to
S27, 100000 have been negotiated
for 15SOOO members during the past
year; and agreements awaiting War
Labor Board approval provide for
an additional $14,000,000, covering
1OO.UUU workers.
ath TERM RESOLUTION
The resolution endorsing Presi-
dent Roosevelt for n fourth term
described him as the Outstanding
figure" around whom the Ameri-
can people can rally for "full
economic mobilization of the home
front. full-scale military offensive
against our country's enemies and
insistence upon unconditional sur
render"
To further international labor
unity for winning the war and
winning q peoples peace, the con-
vention urged:
(D An exchange Of accredited
delegates between the UE and
the Amalgamated Engineering
Union Of Great Britain and the
Metal Workers Union Of the
Soviet Union, with other metal
working unions to be urged to
join In this move.
(2) An exchange OF rank and
file delegates from UE shops with
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-09-20
Peace with Victory
Peace with Victory
Murray Urges Free
Union Rights For
Europe's Workers

NEW YORK. Sept. 18-An international charter guarantee
to all workers in Axis and occupied countries the right to join
labor unions of their choosing by CLIO
Philip Murray in speech to than $4,000 people at the
opening the United Electrical Radio Machine Workers
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-09-20
UE Convention
CLOS Bird Biggest Union
Hits Strikes Urges 4th
Term. Western Front
UE Convention

which makes It
the country, Electrical
o yer the
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-05-22
Negro All Work
Makes Progress

The soil conservation program
under the supervision of County
Agent Robert Lee among negroes
of the county is being taken in all
seriousness is the report from Lee
who also states the eight boys have
been selected on the various soil
conservation projects. They are:
Jesse James Johnson, Fannin;
James Reed, Fannin; Wadell San
ders, Florence; John Henry Hold
ges, Florence; Milton Spells, Flor
ence: L. c. McLaurin, Jr., Bran
don; Hack Macklin, Leesburg; and
James Carr, East Jackson.
These boys, according to Agent
Lee, represent a 100 per cent quota
for Rankin county. Aside from
certain specified crops in which
they are to engage in producing