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my father is dead. He died six
years ago. My mother and young
er brother live on ranch In Wyo-
ming but, Inspector, please do
not mention them. They'll never
know about this trouble if / can
help it. You see when | finished
school here in the East mother
wrote and confessed she didn't
have enough money to send me
to come home. That was only last
year. It must have been pretty
awful for her to do that. I'd been
trying to get work in New York
and ! had worked some"
Julia stopped. She was telling
more than she needed to and it
sounded too melodramatic.
I'VE don't need to tel that" he
assured her gruffly. about last
night" he went Oh. I'VE don't
know exactly where every one
was because they were all moving
around. Doctor Wandell said he
sent Moore for spirits of am
monia. He had gone into the cor
ridor outside and was looking for
Miss Pratt and Moore. Hayes said
he had just regain d enough
strength to get off the bed and no
one was in the room when he
heard Miss billiard cry out Miss
billiard had gone into the kitchen
to get a glass of water. she said,
and had left Baker a. the window,
leaning out. SteiEway and Miss
Jarvis were in the cocktail room,
sitting at the table. That would
explain why they didn't see Miss
billiard going to the kitchen. Mr..
Hartman was In the study looking
at some changes your husband
had made In a new play. / don't
know where Miss Pratt was or
where she'll say she was. ] hever
saw a small party so well scat
tered as it was at that time.
MY husband was a strong man,
Inspector. It would have been i'm
possible to push him out of a win
dow without struggle"
HE could have been slugged
first. An autopsy can't determine
that now"
"But he was quick to sense
things. He would have known he
was in danger"
''He had had a lot to drink"
II still believe he would have
called out before he could be
struck"
would he if it were a wo-
man." asked the Inspector.
| To be continued
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Miami Beach Tenth Regional
Tournament Winners Last
Year; Play Here January
4th
BY F. MILLER, JR.

Key West High Schools varsity
basketball team will take to the
road next Tuesday morning to
make a one game stand in Mi
ami Beach.
COcchs will travel in two cars.
Ten players will be led by Coach
HOffneiSter. Others will be the
lead student manager and a driv-
er.
Key West Highs opponents for
the Miami Beach game will be
the Miami Beach High TyphOonS,
who won the Fourth Regional
Tournament last year and went
on to be runners-up for the state
Glass A championship.
The TyphoOns have almost all
of their players of last year and
the Conchs will have a tough
game at the best.
The Conchs have been practic-
ing for about a month. This
years team is faster than the one
of last season. It remains to be
seen if they are stronger.
q, The first home game of the
1945-'46 season will be played
here January 4th. Opponents will
again be Miami Beach and the
fans are promised a first class
battle.
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BY ErnesFine Adams

mo. He never asked me about
anything"
'Why, no. | was too" She
stopped. She couldn't say she was
too frightened. Interested" she
finished.
Can you remember how many
steps you heard in the SALON." he
went on without a pause.
She tried to remember but she
couldn't. 1t had been so quick that
she couldn't judge.
The Inspector went to the door
and nodded to some one beyond.
Then he closed it and came back
to the chair. There was the sound
of rapid steps on the glass border.
Does that sound like the same
thing you heard last night?"
Julia studied for moment.
"As nearly as can remember"
"Were you in love with him?"
h, asked abruptly.
Her eyes dropped from his.
NO" she said softly. But he had
saved my life and 1 owed him
something"
"Yes, read about that" he said
gently.
LIE stood up and walked to the
IL window and back. He seemed
to be weighing his next move. She
met his glance steadily when he
stopped beside the bed and looked
down at her. The throbbing pain
in her head mad settled into a dull
ache but her mind was alert.
Mrs. Baker, do you know your
husband was killed."
mo" ~ "a
"But you think 500"
"You know more about what
happened than l do. Inspector I
haven't talked to the Others about
| what they saw, PRSVS ~
Venable took a turn 70 the win
dow.
Which trilI he be--d stupid
policeman or q brilliant detec-
| the? she wondered.
A sudden doub. of Doctor Wan
cell enterL1 her head. Why didn't
he want her to tell about last
night? Whom else was he protect
icg?
The Inspector sat down by her
bed again, and got out a note
book.
where were you born?"
I'm Radford, Virginia, on July
IA, 1913"
"Where are your parents?"
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Chapter 8

[sunday 9:58 to 1920 ami
NENA- e took the chair by
V the bed and his face relaxed
into pleasant lines as he looked
at her.
"How do you feel?"
I'll be all right" She tried to
smile but it would not come. Her
hands were clasped tightly to-
gether and she put them under
the coverlet. will you give me
another pillow"
He tucked one under her head
carefully and she leaned back
more comfortably
Mrs. Baker. l want you to tell
me what happened at the party
last night"
She had expected to be asked
about the detective whom she had
found en- the rug in the foyer. II
was with some relief that she
began.
ut was all rather theatrical,
Inspector, but that is the way
actors are. l didn't understand
when l was first married but
came to see that most of my hus-
bands friends carried roles on OF
off the stage"
She watched his gray eyes
anxiously. They were clOuded and
gave no indication of what he was
, thinking.
Il tell you that first so you
wort put too much meaning II
things that happen or what Is
said"
Tell me what happened and
I'll judge the importance"
His tone was brusque but not
unkindly and she noted with Z
tinge of surprise that she was not
afraid of him.
She gave a brief outline OF
events as she remembered them
about Robey knocking Jerry down
and Alma throwing a glass OF
wine at Grace. But she gave
Robey's own explanation for his
attack on Jerry and she didn't try
to interpret Alma's action. She
reviewed her own movements IN
detail.
do you have any idea why
your husband asked his two for
mer wives to this party?"
''He probably thought it would
be arnusing?"
did he consult you?"
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FOLLOWING THROUGH
By PEDRO AGUnAR
DEAR SANTA:

Since l wrote you yesterday for
some of our softball players,
have received requests for Things
from baseball performers and en-
thusiasts to pass on to you.
The first one is from former
softbaH manager who IS now in
terested in baseball. Here It is:
Roy Hamlin, city clerk, base
ball manager, promoter and jack
of-all trades, wants to keep the
national pastime ''going" here.
will be granted, Santa.
He says he is going to hang out
his stockings and pray for a big
ger and better stadium, one like
Miami has or like the one in Jack
sOnville. He will compromise for
one like Tampa has at Cuscaden
Park. He also wants a pitcher
and a first baseman for the Conch
team. He is satisfied with Baker
Albury, Acevedo and several 9th
ers but would like for you to send
him a pitcher and first sacker.
EsmOnd CTarZan) Albury is ask
ing for the return of his batting
, eye" and if you will grant this re-
quest he viii be the 'Tarzan" of
several years ago once more
Remember when he played in the
East Coast League? Help him
out, you bewhiskered guy.
Armando Acevedo wants. you
] to give him more wind so he will
be able to run faster and longer
without becoming ''winded". Al
least he wants to run as far as
! first base. The fans know he is
a ballplayer. He got a tryout al
. Mobile in the Southern League
and toured the country with the
Cuban All Stars. Say his wish.
! William CButch) Gates is asking
for a very little item. He wants
his eyesight back so as to give
the ball ride like he used to dc
! in Sanford and DeLand and foI
the Conchs of IS to 40. With
this wish granted he will be sat
isfied.
Joe Navarro, Kelly Aritas
Buster Roberts and other veter.
ans back from seeing action II
World War II are just requesting
, a chance to get in shape as they
were before being called to the
. coloFS.
, Dario Perez wants you to SEND
! him a fountain of youth He
wants to keep going on for
: ever, just like Papito Machin-
F: Charles Albury is asking fol
more speed behind his pitches.
Sweeting IS OK but wants you
to let him win more games.
Santa dear, this completes the
baseball list for today I viii
try to find out what the rest OF
the diamond performers want be-
fore Christmas rolls around so
can cable you before you start
| on your journey.
Until then, please, dear Santa
don't disappoint the boys.
Yours truly,
3 THE WRITER.
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MediCOS' Research
Kept Jump Ahead
Of Pacific YankS

FORT SKATER, T. H. -
The high standard of health Of
American troops in Japan, China
and Korea can be attributed
partly to Army laboratory Scien-
fists who benefited from know
ledge gained in treating sick
japanese.
japanese prisoners, soldiers
and civilianS alike, were given
expert care by American disease
sleuthS. Working in teams. the
highly specialized technicians
were flown by special planes
to contaminated areas whenever
field hospitals reported any new
type of disease among captured
enemy populations.
Identification of the disease.
isolation of the injecting organ
ism and the prescription Of
treatment helped save japanese
lives as well as prevent the
0lSeaSe from spreading TO Amer
lean troops.
Nine months before the inva-
sion of Okinawa, Army techni-
clans had discovered what
micrObic enemies to eXpec;
there. That was shortly after
American troops had taken Sal
Pan, where soldiers and civilians
who had resided previously on
Okinawa were found to be in
fected with filariasiS, a blood
parasitic transmitted by mos
quitoes which attacks and blocks
its victims lymph glands, and
japanese B-encephalitis, a form
of sleeping sickness presumed
TO be caused by the mosquito.
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NECK BROKEN

Salt Lake City-After walking
around for 80 hours with broken
neck, Daryl Underwood went to
the hospital. He was injured
while playing soccer at school but
did not complain of pains until
later. A dislocated vertebra be-
came wedged and kept the pres
sure from the spinal cord,
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GAMES SUNDAY

Sunday, the league-leading
Trojars will meet a stronger and
more determined Key West Conch
ball club in the second game OF
a doubleheader at the Municipal
Stadium.
In the first game, the Machin-
lists will tangle with the Ameri-
can Legion.
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NAVY BASE NEWS
No Physical Training

Beiinning Monday, the Physi-
cal Maintenance program at the
Naval Station was taken off the
must list of compulsory recrea-
ton, it is announced by Comdr.
r. J. Watson, Captain of the
Yard.
Department heads are urged,
however, to encourage all hands
to participate in whatever form
of exercise that appeals to them.
Recreation gear and facilities
as well as personnel to assist
are available at the field house.
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CONCH BASKETBALL five LEAVES
TUESDAY TO PLAY MIAMI BEACH

By
NESTOR CASTANEDA

Here are the latest batting and
pitching records of the Island
City Baseball League. These in
clude games played through Sun
day, Dec. 9.
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ouTcRows NAVY

Sampson, n. Y-Donald Holler
grew so fast during the last 8
months that he had to get out of
the Navy. He is eighteen years old
and is 6 #. 6 ID inches tall or 2
ID inches too tall for the Navy.
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FoH SALE

For Sale-Do you want to get rid
OF those rust stains caused by
dripping water in your bathtub,
sink or wash basin? Ask for
Iustretile". Will do the job
quicker and better than any
thing else and will work when
all else fails. Also perfect for
rust and tarnish on all metal
surfaces. If your bumpers or
grill work, etc, are ruSted on
your auto, 'Lustretile" is made
for you. Come in for demon
stration. Peppers Plumbing,
512 Fleming, Phone 118.
dec7-7tX
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RECREATION

Bayview Park - SWITCHBOARD,
tennis, basketball, and handball
courts.
South Beach and Rest Beach
Swimming.
Masonic Switchboard.
Gulf Dock and Rest Beach
Deepsea fishing. small boats.
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One Superior house trailer, 3
rooms, Coleman oven stove,
gasoline heater, double sinks,
Atwood hitch and jack, Marvel
windows, dinette, Reas springs
bed type front. Ask for Roche
Direction, Mastic Trailer Camp,
637 United st. decl3- Blk
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Garlic is indigenous to south
west Siberia. From the earliest
time Garlic has been used as
fooo.
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Trailer and porch, completely
furnished, running water, BIZ
cycle garage, fence enclosure.
Price, $50. Mastic Trailer
Park, United street. decl3-3tx
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CITY SPORTS
Active or Passive Recreation
DIAMONDBALL
at BaYview Park Field

at BaYview Park Field
Might Games)
FRIDAY
7.30-Miami Daily News VS..
B29 BomberS.
9:00-Aviation Civilians VS.. Ma
chiniSts.
BASKETBALL
at High School Gymnasium
might GameS)
Games next week TO be an
nounced.
BASEBALL
at Municipal Stadium
afternoon GameS)
SUNDAY
1:00-MachinistS VS.. American
Legion.
3:00-Trojans VS.. Key West
Conchs.
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Mans pre-war, newly painted BIZ
cycle. Al shape. Apt. 39-D
Opposite High SCHOOL,, after
$50. decl3 -3tx
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Rapid rise in personal plane
is forecast.
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Four room apartment Apply up
stairs. 1925 Flagler avenue
Phone 753-M- dec12-3tx
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am a 212 months old tom kitten
looking for a home. My foster
parents are leaving town. I'm
at 623 Margaret. dec13-2tx
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Most runs scored-J. Albury
Red Raiders, 5; Baker, Conehs, 3
Most runs batted in-E. Al
bury, Conchs, 5; Hernandez, Rec
Raiders, 8; T. Davila, Trojans, 3
Most two-base hits-Ten play
ers tied with one each.
Most base hits-Six play
ers tied with one each.
Most stolen bases-Arnold, Rec
Raiders, 2; Baker, Conchs, 2.
Most times struck out-R. Cruz
Legion, +.
Most times walked-R. Valdez
TrOjans. 3.
Best pitching record (won anC
lost)-Sweeting. Trojans, 10
Malgrat, Red Raiders, 10; Perez
MachiniStS, 10.
Most misunderstanding, Tro
jams, 9; Meadows, Legion, g.
Most base on balls-MeadowS
Legion, 10; P. Carbonell, Conchs
e
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Lady's bicycle left near $50 Elem
ing. Apply Felipe Carbonen-
Owner may have same by pay
ing for this adv. decl3-3tx
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Used crib with mattress playpen,
high chair and training chair
Call 800. dec13-ltX
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BIG SIX

The six leading hitters are:
MALGRAT, Red Raiders, .667;
DAVILA, TrOjans, .667;
3. SWEETING, TrojanS, .667;
J. GARCIA, Machinists, .667;
J. ALBURY, Red Raiders,
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Lot on United ST., between Duval
and Whitehead, $1,000. Apply
AZ, Porter Place. dec10-6tx
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Cottage on large lot near Rest
Beach. Furnished, electric stove
and refrigerator. $4,000. APP
ply 1911 Seidenberg ave.
dec10- 6tx
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Furniture for sale. Apply lab,
MAS. dec13-2tx
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HELP WANTED
TELEPHONE

TELEPHONE
OPERATORS
WAGE INCREASE
Learners now earn a mini
mum of $500 per week
for 48 hours work
Wage rates for experienced
operators are proportion
ately higher
Frequent increases, addi-
tional payment for evening,
Sunday and holiday work
MANY OTHER
ADVANTAGES
Let our Chief Operator,
Mrs. McDermott,
tell you the whole story
Apply 9 to 5 at the
TELEPHONE OFFICE
dec1-u
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2 and 3-bedrcorn bungalows,
furnished and unfurnished:
small down payment. balance
PAYABLE monthly. johnson &
Johnson, Phone sf2. dec1-tf
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Piano. Must be in disable condi-
ton. Enquire Sloppy Joe's Bar.
Contact Gould Curry or Joe
Russell. dec12-4tx
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WANTED TO RENT

Wanted To Rent - Furnished
apartment or small house, six
months or year. Overseas Ho-
tel, Room 311. dec7-l0-l2
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Youth bed or crib. Good condition
Phone 549-J. dec13-3tx
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Palms, crotons, coleus, sultanas,
peperona, hibiscus, cactus, step
hanotis and flame vines, fruit
trees, other plants. 1904 South
ard st. decl3-2tx
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Youths bed with mattress, new
electric iron cords. 1408 Dun
can street. dec1l-3tx
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A. LASTRES, Legion, ST..
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Most hits. Albury, Red Raid
ers, 5; A. Lastres, Legion, 4.
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Black and white Shetland pony
with saddle. Very gentle. 1921
Olivia street. decl2-3tx
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Furniture with household furn-
ishings. REASONABLE. Also
portable radio AND Magnavox
record player (electric). Other
items. Apply 7-B, MAS. Hous-
ing Project. 12-3tx
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Bassinette, two cribs, complete
with mattress and high chair.
1921 South st. decl1Stx
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Clifford Kerr, painting contractor.
Speciality, interior and exterior
decorating. Roof painting, wa
terproofing and corking around
windows on concrete building.
Call at 222 Duval st. or phone
1861 for free estimate.
dec13-6tx
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For Sale-One 1912 #. Hacker
Craft speedboat, 95 hip. Ker-
math motor. 100000 Mario,
Mastic Trailer Camp.
dec12-5tx
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Electric motors repaired. We call
for and deliver. Romero's Elec-
trio Service, 2612 Harris Ave,
or phone 585. dec8- 6tx
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WANTED TO BUY

Wanted To Buy-BOy's wool over
coat, size Is. 720 Galveston
Lane. decl1-3tX
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WANTED

Wanted-Pickup truck or coupe,
1894 model Apply rear of
512 Simonton street after pm.
dec7 -6tx
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Fresh yard eggs, fryerS and roast
ers. 919 Southland st. Hoods
l. Poultry. dec114t
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Black paint, 5-gal. can, Sc. Set
of new How batteries, SIS:
Salvage Yard, 655 Greene st.
decl2-3tx
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1885 Ford Sedan. Inquire 1929
Fleming street, Pauls Apart
ments, No. 3. dec12-2tX
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J. A Myers, painting and decrat-
ing contractor. Call at 9l9
White st. or phone go for free
estimates. dec11 -6tx
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Most runs scored. Albury
Red Raiders, 5; Baker, Conehs, 3
Evening star., 1945-10-25
Maureen Dies All Day Long

lily it's Director Lang, who has a
reputation for being particular re-
garding the way his actors pass in
their chips Throughout the day he
mutters criticisms, such as Your
face isn't relaxed enough" or "Your
hand doesn't look dead" Once a
sound man objects because he hears
a gurgling noise. A cameraman ad-
mits guilt for this. He had been
munching candy bar.
At the 18th take almost every one
around, save Lang and Maureen,
have lost interest. But when Lang
says Print it, every one perks up
again. Maureen hops off from the
couch and says, Death may be
final, but not when Walter Lang has
anything to do with it."
The grim side of moviemaking is
also to be observed on the Universal
set of 1.-The Spider Woman Strikes
Back" another one of those strong
doses of horror for which this studio
has become famous.
Gale Sondergaard is pouring
Brenda Joyce's blood into the NAV
of a huge, carniverous plant. The
tentacles of the weird vegetable
wind themselves around Gales out
stretched arm. It's mouth sWays
eagerly toward the vial.
Suddenly from the plant comes a
mild query, rs it fresh?"
Gale drops the vial, startled. 1T
spoke!" she gasps, hoarsely.
Comes roar of laughter from be-
hind the camera. Director Arthur
Lubin, amateur ventriloquist, was
having his little joke.
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