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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26
STEEL OURSELVES TILL VICTORY
COMES

Bad news comes from the fighting
good news and we are optimistic. We swing
from one extreme to another, for it is an
exceptional man woman, in times of
stress. who can maintain an unaffected at
titude
Last week we were depressed by the
news from Tunisia; this week we are over
joyed by Rommes setbacks and by the
figures released by Assistant Secretary of
War Ralph Patterson that last year the
United States lost only one plane to every
four the enemy lost
But Secretary Patterson, who is fami!-
lar with all phases of the war, some of which
are unknown to the public, cautioned
Americans not to be over-optimistic, after
he had released the figures that demon
strated Americas superiority in the air. He
added that Americans must now steel them
selves against heavy losses in men and ma
terial during this year and against heavy
sacrifices on the home front
Rommels success in driving the Amer
leans back in Tunisia and, in turn, being
vi IN Gil DdCh himself are IIcI6lN lllCluGIIS VI
war. They are likely to happen any day.
While we are heartened by the Nazis'
continual retreat in Russia, yet what is hap
pening there will not bring the war TO an
end. AS Senator George pointed out, the
Germans, fighting on the eastern 'front.' can
shorten their lines and hold out indefinitely
against the Russians In other words, the
great German war machine has been Grip
pied but has not been crushed
Axis Warlords have been informed that
peace may be attained only one Way-un-
conditional surrender. That requirement is
so definite in its implications, including the
mfliction of punishment on the men who
brought on the war and the men who have
committed terrible cruelties on the peoples
of occupied countries, the Warlords, fearful
Of their own skins, will fight on to the bitter
end. fOrgetful of the deaths of their own
men in battle and the misery caused at
home.
SO we must steel ourselves against
losses and sacrifices till the day of victory
comes.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26
HAVE YOU WRITTEN HOME TO MOTHER?

Have written home mother like promised
when she kissed the station faded from
Oh have been writing since journeyed far
And neglected her the letter she
Sic Is waiting 70: message, and she that
Will bring from but far all hopes .ave
been
1t won't take bu minute you'll miss time
mother back special, it'll only a
Since travelled aroff distant
you kept posponing it. until another night
Til the piled around and the didn't write?
She'd be happy to hear from just to know that we'll
tell with postcard and she'd think mighty
will you just penny. and you'll know the
1t will brings letter
mother like know should have
done.
Or have been working out playing having fun?
Can't here there waiting with twinkle in her
the twinkle fades the mailman
She's alone and thinking of and you're her
And when write, wonders perchance do
So write back a letter. with KS a
Thatl tell darling mother her.
Have written home mother, if haven't tell me-
Don think to her back word today?
Write her it's worth the effort don't her NOR:
She is waiting for letter and she's hoping for
And there's nothing thatn like line you.
Send little note, letter, postcard anyhow, .
If you haven't written mother, Sit right and
'' ~" vERAL c. ROBERTS s-2:C III
Az. Training-Rado. .-g ~; .,,.. rld .t
u S. N. A. S--V-F No. 2, OT-U. .,....
Melbourne. Fla.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26
WHY THE LEAGUE FAILED

There is a widespread opinion that the
League of Nations failed because it was
never given a fair trial" and there is much
to the belief but, even if the United States
had gone into the League it would have
been a failure unless its power had beer
commensurate with its responsibility.
President Wilson, despite his great
leadership. granted full equality to all ma
tons, which was a mistake. The idea that
Liberia. for example, should have equal
voice with the United States is absurd in
view of the responsibilities that the United
States would assume, under League action,
and the lack of responsibilities assumed
At the present time the United Ma
tons. it appears, are on the verge of making
q mistake as grave as that of the Allies at the
end of the last war We are now hearing
much about racial equality, the rights of
colonial peoples and the necessity of giving
voice to every organization that pretends
to represent a faction on the globe
This is an error of the first magnitude
Unless there is a postwar organization,
with representation and control based up-
on population and responsibilities assum-
ed, the organization, whatever its name,
will be a failure. Mr.. Clarence Streit's plan
for union of democratic people made this
matter very plain. '77t3 5n21.
Of course, there must be, as Vice Pres
ident Wallace asserts, decisive action to dis
arm the defeated aggressor nations and to
prevent them from rearming. If this is all
the postwar organization is to undertake
the matter can be easily handled by the
present organization Of the United Nation
which will have. through the association of
the United States, Great Britain. China and
Russia, the power to enforce decisions and
compel others to keep the peace,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26
PLANS UTOPIA FOR
MANNED SOLDIERS

JOHANNESBURG. Feb Is
Legless Murrough De Burg Nes-
bitt, 48-year-old South African. IS
planning a Utoplan village for
manned soldiers
A civilian. NeSbitt lost both ms
legs. and was told he would De-
crippled for life. He Gefi-d the
combined verdict Of thirteen doc
tors, and. fitted with artificial
limbs, learned 10 swim ride. dance.
plav golf On one occasion ne dis
carded his limbs and topped all
Sci African hIgh-dive records
with rs foot leap into the sea
Today the only sign of disability
is slight limp
NeSbitt claims that as he over
came all handicaps manned sol
diers should be able To do the
same. He aims TO make his village
self-supporting
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26
NO EXCUSE FOR WASTE

Senator Byrd of Virginia has long AMI
courageously opposed governmental waste
The problem has become many times great
er as the war has progressed. Government
spending has grown beyond the cOmprehen-
sion of man. 1t has grown SO great, many OF
lis are inclined to dismiss the whole subject
with a shrug And yet as Senator Byrd and
others who put interest in their country
above all else, know, government spending
that leads to uncontrolled waste can ruin the
strongest nation Just as completely as can
military defeat.
a nation may survive spending. 1t
cannot survive unchecked waste.
Billions of dollars are being wasted.
No one can deny that They are being vast
ed in excessive wages, in cOst-plus contracts
for war work, in political mlSmanagement
and in a thousand other ways. The excuse
is often made that this is a big country,
that waste is inevitable But that is not a
valid excuse There is no excuse for continu-
Gus waste.
The demoralizing influence OF govern
mental waste undelmineS the fighting spirit
OF worker ana employer. 1t will newt
ably slow he voluntary sale Of government
bones because men and women Instructive
t. miStlust Waster even when that Waster
is their OWE government. These are funda-
mental reasons why Congress must halt the
waste of public money. Ii is not so much The
money that is wasted during any given
period that will hurt, it is knowingly permit
ting the waste. In these days of hundred
billion-dollar budgets, a single billion may
not seem like much. But a wasted billion
which is part OF trend toward more was
ed billions, is danger signal that cannot
be ignored if we value our self respect our
freedom and our financial integrity.
Senator Byrd has revealed the waste
Thesvoters and Congress must apply the
remedy
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26
NO SHORTAGE OF
HOT AIR
BY SPOON RIVER SAM

APP Features.
The Presidents talk to Con-
greSs is supposed to be on the
state of the Union, but he usually
don't stick to that subject, and
it's just as well he don't change
now.
At this writing the Union seems
to be in a state of high dudgeon.
l don't know whether the people
are just trying to keep warm or
what, but the big American mouth
is wide open, and the words are
pouring out hot and furious.
Instead of directing our mad
on at Hitler or Hirohito, were
squabbling amongst ourselves hol-
le1Sng about RECOMMENDATION, bu-
rearcracy' dictators'' powers, "a
tioning, shortages, freezings, or
ANYTHING else that comes in handy,
There's one thing you can count
on. This country will never have
a lungpower shortage. The way
we keep ranting "a hours day,
we act like we're lit up on vita
minis.
We're all right at heart, of
heart, of course. but we squawk
too 'much-just like I'm doing in
this piece. We love our fellow man,
we say, but just let him step on
our toes and we'll knock his blame
head off.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print 1t
w thout 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 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
zation; tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions: print only news that will elevate
and not contamiuate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26
TOdav's Horoscope

Today gives high intelligence
but restless nature. Cultivate
concentration of thought and eff
fort and weigh all schemes be-
fore going into them. You will
be we'll centered i'm property al
fairs. .ICHE.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

Today The Citizen says in an
editorial paragraph:
I'm 1919 France said to Amer
lea: We can never repay you for
what you have done wasn't that
a timely and honest warming"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

There are people in the United States,
who didn't have sense enough to foresee
the present warfare, now trying to tell us
what we ought to do in the years of peace,
after the war.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26
bile Does

FatherA4That young imam of
yours stays''1ery late. Doesn't he
know how to- say good night?"
'Daughter-aOh?; yes, 2dads bet.
ter than any other boy 1 ever
knew.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

Claude Albury, of Key West,
who has been inspector in charge
of the immigration office in Mi
ami, has been transferred for ser
vice at Ellis Island. New York.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

Judge, there's been quite bit of talk going
around about prohibiting liquor in various
spots around the country around the
Army camps for one thing What do you
make of it?"
Well, Henry, size it up about like this
1t looks to me like the folks who are doing
the talking are shooting little bit higher
than most people seem to realize Sort of
like the salesman who gets his foot in the
door Ind before you know it he's sold you
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

The rars1EE ~ f1-1s CD h-ng
electors 10 cnnase CEa~as-s r. r~a
Holy Roman Euperor r Lsl9 has
5een called rhe 1zzE-zz 1zszzess
deal II me cErrzrv
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

This country is filled with suckers,
ready to risk their hard-earned money on
a chance to get something for nothing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

Just because half of the speeches pub
for not reading any of them
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

Postmaster Charles S. Williams.
who has been i'll for several weeks.
was taken to the Marine Hospital
today to undergo a surgical opera
ton.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

Sixty-three per cent Of az men 5
necktieS sold in tho ". :. are
bought by women.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26
Today's Birthdays

Madeleine Carroll, actress,
born in England, "a years ago.
DR.. Jessie c. Randolph, presi-
dent of Hollins College, Virginia,
born there, So years ago.
Rev. Charles M. Sheldon of
Topeka, Kans., Congregational
clergyman, author of In His
Steps, born Wellesville. N. Y,
SO years ago.
Archbishop John G.. Murray of
st. Paul, Mimi. Catholic pre-
late, born Waterbury, Conn. sc
years ago.
DR.. Frederick L. Redefer, dl-
rector of the Progressive Edu1
cation Asso., New York, born
Haverstraw, N. Y, 80 wears
ago.
Coningsby Dawson of Newark,
N. j., author, born in England,
60 years ago.
Admiral Husband E. Kimmel,
in charge of the Pacific Fleet
when Pearl Harbor was attack
ed, born Henderson, Ky, 81 years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

A. S. Cavines. of the United
States immigration office in Mi
ami. is in Kew West on a visit.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

In ancient Sparta. those who grew too
fat or too soft for military service were
soundly whipped, so dieting was in order.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

Ii the fight against initiation be lost
the nation can expect another 1921, to be
f"lloWe by another 1929.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

a bill of goods. Wouldn't surprise me bit
if what they're really aiming for IS to take
in the whole country again. We all know It
didn't work the last time. All We got was
bootleg liquor instead of legal liquor - plus
racketeers, gangsters and the worst crime
wave the country ever saw.
Seems to me we've all got our hands full
to win this war without starting up an aIga-
ment we just got through settling few
years back
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

To enjoy your own companionship is
one Ut the great secrets of living.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

Principal Horace O'Bryant. of
the Key West High School. said
today that applicants for the train
ing camp at Fort Screven, Ga. may
obtain full information about the
camp by calling at his office.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Lionel Plummer,
who had been visiting their son
and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Plummer, in Miami. re-
turned home today.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

|. Water and Sewerage.
g More Hotels and Apartments.
3. Beach and Bathing Pavilion.
a. 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, 1943-02-26

Coningsby Dawson of Newark,
N. j., author, born in England,
60 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

Mrs. c. S. Snyder and daugh-
ter, Miss Florence Snyder, who
had been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Leslie Russell, returned yester-
day to their home in Miami.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

Jefferson B. Browne, presiding
in circuit court, today dismissed
the bill of complaint for an in
junction against the Overseas
Bridge Corporation in the matter
of the construction of the propos-
ed Overseas bridges.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

Women members of the Flem-
ing Street Methodist Church will
serve dinner tomorrow, beginning
at II o'clock in the morning, in
the hall of the Pythian Sisters on
Fleming street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

Mrs. A. Lucignani, who had
been visiting her son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Luis
Mendes, in Miami. returned yes
terday.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

Bernie c. Papy returned yester-
day from Miami, where he had
been on a business trip.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

Az, Training-Radio..au =. II.
U. S. N. A. S.-V-F No. 2, O-T-U.
Melbourne. Fla.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26
KEY west in
DAYS GONE BY
FROM FILES OF THE CITIZEN
OF FEBRUARY &c. 1899

Jefferson B. Browne, presiding
in circuit court, today dismissed
the bill of complaint for an in
junction against the Overseas
Bridge Corporation in the matter
of the construction of the propos-
ed Overseas bridges.
Principal Horace O'Bryant. of
the Key West High School. said
today that applicants for the train
ing camp at Fort Screven, Ga. may
obtain full information about the
camp by calling at his office.
Claude Albury, of Key West.
who has been inspector in charge
of the immigration office in Mi
ami, has been transferred for ser
vice at Ellis Island. New York.
Postmaster Charles S. Williams.
who has been i'll for several weeks.
was taken to the Marine Hospital
today to undergo surgical opera
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lionel Plummer,
who had been visiting their son
and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Plummer, in Miami. re-
turned home today.
Mrs. C.. S. Snyder and daugh-
ter, Miss Florence Snyder, who
had been visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Leslie Russell, returned yester-
day to their home in Miami.
Bernie c. Papy returned yester-
day from Miami, where he had
been on a business trip.
Women members of the Elem
ing Street Methodist Church will
serve dinner tomorrow, beginning
at II o'clock in the morning, in
the hall of the Pythian Sisters on
Fleming street
Attorney J. Lancelot Lester.
who had been in Miami and Tai
lahassee in the interests of the
Overseas Bridge Corporation, re-
turned yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard Baker,
who had been visiting in st. Aug
Justine two weeks, returned home
yesterday.
Mrs. Erma Sands returned Sat
urday from Islamorada, where
she had been visiting relatives and
friends.
Mrs. James E. Carey and daugh-
ter, Miss Ellen Carey, returned
yesterday from ISlamorada.
Mrs. A. Lucignani, who had
been visiting her son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Luis
Mendes, in Miami. returned yes
terday.
A. S. CavineS. of the United
States immigration office in Mi
ami. is in Kew West on a visit.
Today The Citizen says in an
editorial paragraph:
I'm 1919 France said to Amer
lea: We can never repay you for
what you have done wasn't that
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

Mrs. James E. Carey and daugh-
ter, Miss Ellen Carey, returned
yesterday from Islamorada.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-26

Attorney J. Lancelot Lester,
who had been in Miami and Tai
lahassee in the interests of the
Overseas Bridge Corporation, re-
turned yesterday.
Evening star., 1943-05-13
6unshot Wound Revealed
AS Cause Of Ensiqn's Death

The Navy Department disclosed
today that Ensign Clifford Wayland
of Alexandria, who was found dead
in his automobile near Swansboro,
N. c., Tuesday night, had died as a
result of gunshot wounds.
A Navy board of inquiry has
launched an investigation. The Navy
gave no further details.
The 5th Naval District at More
head City, NJ c., where Ensign Way
land was stationed, reported yester-
day that he had been found dead on
the roadside. Death occurred on his
3lst birthday.
Ensign Wayland was the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. o. Wayland, 61l
johnson place, Alexandria, His wife
lives in North Carolina.
A native of Alexandria, he was
graduate of the University of Vir-
ginia. He also attended schools in
Alexandria. Two brothers are in
the armed forces. Harris Wayland
is an Army Air Forces cadet and 1t.
Wellington Wayland is stationed in
Georgia.
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Ii. Sydnor Is Promoted
To Fire Department Captain

Promotion of 1t. John M. Sydnor
Of the District Fire Department to
captain was approved yesterday by
the Commissioners on the recon-
mendation of Acting Chief Engineer
B. w. Weaver. He will take COM
mand of the District fire boat.
At the same time, the city heads
announced they had granted leave
to Fire Capt. Richard E. S. Boss,
now serving in the U. S. Naval Re-
serve as a lieutenant commander.
He formerly was stationed at No. II
Engine Co. at North Capitol and
Quincy streets.
Sergt. James H Reed was pro-
NOTED to lieutenant and Pvt Dexter
A. Beacham to sergeant. Pvt. Wal
ter F. Mitchell was granted addi-
tional compensation OF $5 a month
in recognition of outstanding eff
clencV'
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Army Troop Transport Glider
Flown Under Own Power
15-Poce Croft, Fitted With Two Small
Engines, Passes First Test Successfully

its own power, despite the fact it
was never designed with that idea
In this case small, cooled
engine was attached under each
wing and these engines can be put
on in hurry.
Col. Dent would not discuss what
the Army has in mind for this two
englned version of the toWed air.
plane. However. it is known that
these possibilities are under study
Use of the craft I'm our present
activities" when it is necessary to
get soldiers and equipment across
short over-water jumps where no
dock facilities are available at the
desired landing point The Ger
mans did something like this at
Crete, but with toWed planes.
Ability to land in an incredibly
small space.
Relieving the overburdened Army
air transport services on cargo that
| does not need to move Immediately
How far the ship can fly, its rated
power and like specifications are
military secrets, but it was pointed
out that 10000 of the ships, which
even can be toWed by P-38 fighter
Evening star., 1943-05-13
10000 Taken
Prisoner, AttIee
Tells Commons
BY the Associated Press.


LONDON, May l3.-Deputy Prime
Minister Clement Attlee, formally
announcing the end of the campaign
in North Africa, told the House OF
Commons today the Allies had taken
more than 100000 prisoners and
captured over 1000 guns, $50 tanks
and thousands of motor vehicles.
The end, he said, came more
swiftly and more completely than
could have been anticipated"
Mr.. Attlee hailed North Africa S
occupation as furnishing "a forward
base whence will be launched at the
right moment further attacks on
the Axis"
He called the African victory a
classic example of the military art ~
which will stand out IN history, and
added:
In time. as result of the blows
of the United Nations, Hitler like
the German generals III Tunisia will
be forced to accept unconditional
surrender"