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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-06-05

Melton, Newsom and Owen,
Bragan; Deringer, Barrett, Elem
ing and Hernandez. =.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
More About Gas For Gardeners

Since early in the week there have been new or added rulings on more gas for gardeners. It was stated locally that extra gasoline would not be allowed, but from Washington, D. C., yesterday came the statement that extra gasoline will be allowed gardeners with extra plots for that purpose If there is not extra gas for those planning gardens on a some what large scale what is the purpose of promoting the vegetable garden plans? And since mid-winter the question of gardens, the proper procedure, lectures and literature on the subject have occu- pied columns in the newspapers and periodicals.
 It goes without saying that spot or two more of gas is required for full-blown gardeners and budding ones as well. If you have for yourself a bit of ground out side you expect to plant it this summer if never before. It is true that there will be many experimental gardeners who will not only waste seeds, fertilizer, ground and implements, but there are just as many or more who will make the most of their ground and seeds.
 The latest Washington dispatch yes terday stated that gas (additionaD would be allotted on the same basis that extra gasoline is rationed civilian defense workers. The would-be gardener, there fore, must apply to the ration board for additional gas, according to the acreage of footage of his plot and the distance to the scene of the gardening project. Evidently the question of more gas for gardeners has not quite reached solu- ton for procedure. When it does we can only hope that with so much work of this kind planned, yards and lots plowed up, that there will be sufficient gas for gardeners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Parkway Dispute

It's just as we'll to have any disputes over acquisition of land for the Wilbur L.. Cross Parkway aired now. There isn't any actual construction work going on along this proposed croSs-State highway and there won't be for the duration, so all the legal entanglemcnts concerning it ought to be disposed of now. ThatIl al- low the actual construction work to be Speeded up when the war is over. And, too, airing this dispute over the amount the state should pay for a tract of land in Westville near where it proposes to tunnel under West Rock will quiet later criticism.
 The memory of the scandal attached to the acquisition of rights of way for the Merritt Parkway is still too fresh in our memories to want anything like that to be attached to the Cross Parkway. The present dispute stems from disagreement between the state and property owners on the valuation of tract of land in Vest vile required for the tunnel approach. It apparently will be legal battle all the way for request has just been made to transfer the action from the Superior Court to the U s. District Court Fail ing to agree on a price for the desired property the State Highway Department last month moved for condemnation.
 The average person will not be con- cerned with the legal trimmings in this case, but he will be concerned with the ultimate cost. After all what the state pays for land it intends to use for high way purposes is reflected in the tax bills we receive. And while we don't think that anyone would like to see the state given free hand in grabbing up land without due regard for the owners rights in the same, still we can't enthuSe if the matter is carried to the other extreme. This present legal matter is an interest ing one; it may decide future policy with regard to highway condemnations. It may also seriously affect the future pro- gress of what will be the first and per 1apS greatest of our postwar highway projects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Whta's On Their Minds?

It would be interesting to have some telepathic entree into the minds of the inspectors who juggled steel tests, now that they know that the tanker Schenec- tady broke because of their criminal slovenlineSS
 Have they been lying awake nights, wondering whether other brittle steel has found its way into warships, where 1t could cause them to crack up just when the fate of battle or convoy hangs in the balance?
 No punishment will be too severe for the persons responsible for that situation, from underlings who winked to the highest superiors who instructed or &C., QuieSced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Labor Jurisdiction

The War Labor Board is correct, as a practical matter. in insisting that it can. not carry out its assignment unless it has jurisdiction over all labor disputes, whether in essential" or "non-essentlal" industries.
 There is dispute whether the board is handling wisely its job of compulsory arbiter. If it is not, then its philosophy, its methodology, perhaps its personnel, should be revised. But whatever agency is utilized to avert strikes by compulsory arbitration, 1t must be given complete coverage.
 Otherwise, in the words of Dean Wayne L. Morse, public member, we face "a major defeat in the battle of production" which would "endanger the successful operations of our armed forces"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08

Over one hundred years ago Abraham Lincoln thought little about what he should wear, especially when 1t was a question of what man should wear to his own inaugural as president of the United States. Others who felt sartorlal urges were General Ulysses s. Grant who also became president, General Philip Sheriden and General William T. Sher- man. These men went shopping at Brooks Brothers in New York City, a firm catering to men which is celebrating its 125th anniversary. The store has operated through five wars and is stil going strong, credit to the Connecticut Yankee ingenuity of Henry Sands Brooks who opened the store in April, 1918. A greatgrandson of the founder is preSi- dent of the store today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Current Comment

We shall be equal to our post war job only as we develop the re- sonrcefuiness and the insight and the understanding to deal with seD- sitive and complex human relation ships.
 President Everett Case of
 Colgate U.
 I do not think that America can prosper unless other nations Of the world prosper any more than Amer ica can prosper unless agriculture and labor prosper.
 Ali M. Landog.
  The average American soldier Is eating better than he did at home Major E. J. Fitzpatrick. sup- ply o1lcer in London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Black Record of the Black Market

Most of us consumers knew there was something rotten in the state of Denmark and in many states of the Uniteu States but just how black the picture was, es- capped the general notice in wild foray on meat. The OPA has uncovered tidy bit of meat bootlegging which has sent prices sky-high and slaughtering of cat tie on huge scale in violation of quota and price regulations.
 Evidently there was considerable skull duggery in the slaughtering and selling of cattle. With this bootlegging going on meat dealers have been up against 1t. For two and one half months this has been reported to have been going on. With the guilty now under indictment charges, with our point rationing pro- gresslng smoothly, and with plenty Of meat in the markets families are able once more to feel that they are getting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08

The truant officer is thing of the past, at least by that particular name. Time was when fear was put into youth full sidesteppers guilty of irregular ab- senteeism by threatening them with pursuit or capture by the truant officer. However, fear of such an officer of the law has not been particularly noticeable of late years and 1t takes more than threat of truant officer to feaze most children. The name has been stricken from the records this week and the leg iSlative education committee voted in Hartford to declare "truant officer" a null and void term, with attendance officer" substituted. The new title IS thought to be more suitable as well as more modern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08

High school and college girl students will be recruited as fruit pickerS when that season arrives This has been an- nounced for Columbia County, New York. The committee that is to do the recruit ing will be known as the Farm for Free dom committee and originated at Hun ter College in New York City. This sounds like a very good idea, if the girls can apply themselves without getting too bored. That is one difficulty in taking part in any of many farm projects where the routine is pretty regular if not mo- notonouS. So often young people apply themselves to various farm and garden duties in the summer only to become discouraged at the monotony of the job. Fruit picking is pretty essential and IS not too strenuous task for the average girl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08

takes an act of Congress to create a national park, so OMahoney had Ickes blocked.
 However, the law provides that the Secretary of the Interior may create a national monument" without an act of Congress. Acc tually there is not much differ ence between national park and Q national monument except in the size and name.
 So Secretary Ickes has now taken advantage of the Rockcfel- Ter gift and made Jackson Hole . national monument.
 NOTE: When Ickes took over Jackson Hole he surrounded the ranch of his bitterest newspaper critic, Eleanor Patterson of the Washington Times Herald, with Q national monument, which should enhance its value.
 Copyright, l94S, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Bishop Noll Disclaims Any COllusiOn
 Between NODL And U. 5. Post Office Dept.
Asks Drew Pearson To Make Correction Of His State.
 ment In Column Of March 25

Washington office of the National Organization for Decent Literature requires publishers to send dummies of forthcoming issues for examina- ton, while the fact is that those publishers who submit dummies have themselves requested the priv. Ilege of doing so, because they claim they actually want stories contain ing incidents of illicit love to be inspected before going to press with them.
 AS far as the National Organiza- ton for Decent Literature is Catho- lie should like to declare that the bishops of every country have the right and duty to give directions to their flocks in matters relating to morale. If the clergy and laity of other organizations, If mayors of cities and juvenile court judges, be- neve in the National Organization for Decent Literature standards. they have an equal right to get be- hind the effort to make magazine literature safer for youth.
 It may not be out of place to re. mind you that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is just as sympathe- tic toward the National Organiza- ton for Decent Literature as in the United States Post Office Depart ment. If it has not suppressed many very lewd periodicals it is only be cause it is not within its province to prosecute. It must leave that to the Federal courts.
 And it may not be out of place to remind you of the figures on the increase of sex crimes among min ors during the year l942 as com. pared to l041. Figures released on March 20-only 5 days ago-disclose that arrests of girls under 2l for sex offenses increased lO4.7 percent; that rape was committed every 52 minutes of the day and night dur ing that year-an increase of li.2 percent over the previous year. J. Edgar Hoover believes that the sala.' cious publications are largely re- sponsible for the increasing tide of sex offenses.
 I feel, dear Mir. Pearson. that even if you are not inclined to make corrections, you will, in the interest of what is fair, send a copy of this to the papers which use your syndi- cated column.
 Sincerely yours,
 JOHN P. NOLL.
 Bishop of Fort Wayne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
One Old Tire

From here and there come reports that spring, and the removal of checks against pleasure driving, are bringing back speed ing that wears out automobile tires long before their time should come.
 To any who are tempted to see how fast the old buggy still will go, let us recall the plea of Eddie Rickenbacker:
 eff people only knew that the saving of one old rubber tire was sufficient to produce one of those rafts which might be responsible, as it has been in our case, for saving seven men, they might take it more seriously"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
MIR. DREW PEARSON,
 Author of the Daily Washington
 Merry Go Round, washing

MIR. DREW PEARSON,
 Author of the Daily Washington
 Merry-Go-Round, washing ton, D. c.
 Dear MT. Pearson: My attention has been called to the observations made in the March 2S installment of the Washington Merry Go : Round. That installment deals with the National Organization for De- cent Literature, with which. you imply, Postmaster General Frank Walker is cooperating by design. can asure you. and hope that you will accept this assurance. that there is no collusion between the National Organization for Decent Literature and the United States Post office Department.
 If anything. the standards of the Post office Department are more severe than those of the National Organization for Decent Literature, because it has banned from the mai magazines which were not on the National Organization for Decent Literature disapproved list. It is moi likely that, in his censorship. the Postmaster General thinks in terms of morals as much as he does in terms of unfairness on the part of publishers to expect the Federal Government to pay most of the cost of carrying through the mails perio- dicals which to say the least, are calculated to do more harm than good. Kindly read carefully the statute governing the grant of the second-class mail privilege to period icals.
 Those who examine magazines for the National Organization for De- cent Literature do not pass abitrary judgment on them. nor permit their own personal standards to influence their judgment. They relate the magazines to the five-point code ot the National Organization for De- cent Literature, which nearly all publishers of magazines have recog- nized as most fair and sane. There is no prudishness in that code. Tn fact warm commendations of ouE policy have come from publishers from national, regional and local distributors. from thousands of rec tail dealers.
 Says Code Sane And sound
 We should like to ask you, Mr. Pearson, to examine objectiyely the code of the National Organization for Decent Literature in order tc satisfy yourself whether it Is moi I eminently sane and sound.
 If Frank Walker. as you say. "ir- dignantly denied that members oi i his own religious faith were in- fiuencing his policy in barring maga- zines from the mails," he told the plain truth. Personally, I have re. trained from approaching him les he might become embarrassed. Bu since Mir. Walkers office likely re. ceives every week hundreds o marked copies Of magazines, leaflets and circular letters advertising warei which may not lawfully be carries by mall. he has ample reason fol Independent and wholly objecttv' action. You, am sure, are too gooi c philosopher to fall for the fallacy post hoo. ergo proter hoe"
 You leave the impression on tn readers of your column that th'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08

somewhere. Gradually they arc adjust ing themselves to the new order of things. and though they cannot buy as they once did, marketing Is not quite 60 hopeless as 1t was few weeks back.
 With black markets put down and the instlgators in the racket suppressed we can feel reasonably sure that our meat problems will be only such as are war ranted under existing circumstances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
national monument.

national monument.
 Some of the leading cattle men also are irate because they say it win remove vitally needed graz ing land at Q time when meat and feed are so important. Some cat- tie could be grazed on the Jack son Hole area, the cattle men say.
 Ickes, however, has met this or- gument immediately by ruling that cattle shall not be disturbed and that cattle men can continue their grazing activities in the area, exactly as they have in the past.
 However, the friendly row be- tween OMahoney and Ickes goes deeper. For Q long time. John D. Rockefeller. who owns a large part of Jackson Hole, has wanted to give it to the government as a national park. But Senator O. Mahoney and many Wyomingites were opposed. Furthermore, 1t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Your Health By Dr. William Brady
WAITING ron nun BUSY M. D.

WAITING FOR THE BUsx M. D. A medical colleague writes;
 Some time ago you recommend cd pr. -, who is Q most cap. able man, but I waltad for one hour and forty minutes for him and I cannot spare 90 much time. Who else can you suggesta am perfectly willing Co pay regular fees, especially since I am seeking treatment far from my own sphere ...
 I'm afraid I sympathize with my colleague. have had similar ex. perience recently-waitlng for the busy N. D. On one occasion waited perhaps an hour to consult the doc- tor about myself-tha wait seemed ten hours. Another time I accom- panied Q relative to the doctors once, waited perhaps half an hour. and Still 1t seemed much longer. The doctor is a busy man--nO make.helieve about it. Far too busy for his own good or for his patients' good.
 don't blame my medical col- league for walking out on him. Nothing kept me from doing SO. but the fear that I would 50 betray unseemingly lack of patience, Incidentally, . good many read- CTS who have consulted the same busy M. D. at my suggestion, have complained about the hours they have to wait when they visit his offlce.
 Perhaps do not fully appreciate the tedium of 1t even now. I might if I were not so healthy. But I made Q few observations while waiting for the busy M. D. and here they are:
 1. It is poor economy for a suc-
 cussful physician to pack his
 waiting patients in Q half-si2e
 waiting-room like sardines in
 8 tin.
 2. It is shocking to aseptic sensi-
 bilities to have ofiices 50 ar-
 ranged that nurses or attend-
 ants must constantly run to
 and fro through the crowded
 waiting-room carrying inple-
 Tnents. . 3. It makes bad impression on
 the stranger who enters the
 waiting-roon1 for the first time
 to be SO carefully ignored by
 the offlce maid or clerk whose
 chief duty appears to be gosip-
 ing with other office clerks who
 run in on their way past. Of
 course the busy M. D. is not
 aware his receptionist is thus
 carrying on.
 {. 1t may be mismanagement or
 lack of planning, but too often
 1t is a wretched quack trick,
 making appointments with Sev-
 eral patients for the same time
 1t assures good show of be-
 ing very busy if the quack
 believes that will impress the
 people. Evidently some people
 are not so impressed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
9 t0NAl
 SPOTLIGHT
The. Idea Of
 Incentive Payment For Labor Considered
By PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat vvaahlngtsa CUEgexnonaene

The Idea of incentive payments' for war industry workers ls being toyed with in Washingtons oficial planning circles as something that will put more money in the workers pay envelopes, help combat the bip bad cost of living, beat the Little Steel formula, Increase war produc- ton and in general reduce the pub lie woe In these tough times.
 This isn't to be confused with the incentive payments for farmers, which the Department of Agrlcul. ture promoted a coupla of months
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Yltamin c

Do you believe an optimal amount of vitamin c will sure or prevent formation of abscess about roots of teeth or in the gums where there is a tendency to pyorrhea?
 (Miss J. c. Al
 Answer-HardIy. However, one with chronic gengivitis 0rritation and inflammation of guns) or pyor- rhea should be sure to get an Op- timal daily ration of vitamin c and the other essential vitamins-D and B-complex and 4. Optimal ration means several times as much as may be required to maintain good nutri- ton and prevent manifestations of nutritlonal deficiency. Send a three-cent stamped envelope beer- ing your address. for pamphlet "Ajl That Gingiyitis is Not PyoofThea." Copyright. ie4s, John F. DI,ie CO,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08

ago ana congress Kicked In the head. This new brand of incen.
 tive payment is to apply to indus trial workers only. But the War pro- ductlon Board is n ow reshuRllng its Management. Labor advisory setup, will prob. ably do something about revltalixing its moribund La. bcr Production .aa..a.a@,. ...Rna .s.a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
A Thought for Today

He dellvereth and rescueth, and He wOrketh signs and wonders In heaven and In earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of Che llons-Danlel e:27.
 Stones have been known to move and trees Co speak.-Shakespeare
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Selected Poem
RATION"

(Jessie Humes in The New York Times) He had a thought of hoarding on the day He found three daffodils beyond his share And scores Of crocuses-siye were allowed. Then, blrd-calls starting from the hedge and air Were past ali counting. past all rationg; poets inconsistency disclosed
 That five sweet notes gave him a song to spare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Washington Merry-Go-Round DREW PEARSON PS
coFdel Hull Is Gradually Relnquishins the Rens O Office Wife, Nursing His Strensth Anxious Thot He Retain Post
 Summer Wees VrtuoIy Replacing Him Secretary of State

WASHINGTON April It won't be announced and may even be denied @ aside
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


 Cough for several winters. Last winter had to go to hospital. where they told me there was nothing to be done for 1t. Following sugges- tion in your column I got some ter pin hydrate and 1t has given me great relief. I no longer have those terrible SpaslnS of coughing on getting up and on going to bed.
 (Mrs. D. V. S) Answer-Two grains of terpin hydrate, taken in capsule, or in liquid form (ellxir of terpin hy- drate) proves helpful in many cases of chronic cough where exectoration Is difficult. Two or three such doses a day, for week or two, now and then.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Daily Almanac

MooL sets at ii:23 p. m. twar time). Sun rises e:26 a. m sets 7:23 ?. m. (war time).
 Vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Hernia Cured

Hernia Cured
 Received the ambulatory treat- ment for my hernia, and my hernia is cured. Lost no time from my job. Plant physicians who have exam ined me assure me I have no her. mia now. GA. H)
 AnSwer-The ambulant treatment (injection treatmenD is by no means a sure cure, but believe it gives at least as large percent age of cures as the radical opera ton does. Beware of seeking such treatment from a charlatan who canvasses the public for customers "a doctor who is competent gets patients through the recommerda- tions of his satisfied patients.
 Salt Solution
 Why not suggest that the salt be weighed (not measured by the tea spoonfuD and the water be meas ured, to make a so-called normal salt solution?"
 Answer Thank you. I find that when I do suggest grains, grams, ounces. etc.. people want to know how in tarnation a layman is go- ing to weigh such quantities. |
 Sinus Trouble /
 I have found taking calcium and vitamin D as described in your pam phlet quite marvellous for my chronic sinus trouble. (E. W. H.
 Answer-Any reader may send three e-cent stamped envelope bear. ing his address for pamphlet "The Calcium Shortage"
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-19

LOST ration books No. 3 belong
ing to Shirley Estella Avcrill and
Frank Edward Averill. Return to
Ration Board 1l-22
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-19

LOST-Pair of lady's rimless glass
es in red case. Glasses made up
by DR.. Williams, Huntington Park.
Reward. Return to Post-Press.
1l-23
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-19

LOST Ration book No. 3 belong
ing to Robert HeyeS. Return to
Ration Board. 11-20