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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20
"COMPETITlVE?"

The National Federation of Small
Business, an organization which processes
to represent small business" in the United
States, wants positive statement from
President Truman as to his position on the
free, competitive enterprise system
While statement from the President
might be interesting, the American eco
nomic system is not to be helped by state
ments, but by the practice of business
men, Rather than flow of words from
politicians, the nation needs positive evil
dence that the business leaders of this
country are against the ethics and practi-
ces of the small per cent of business men
who favor the free, but stifle the competi-
tive part of the private enterprise system.
This attempt to eliminate competition,
which is the handspring of the American
economic way of life, is not confined to
large corporations, even if it reaches an
unsupported efficiency in various trade
agreements. 1t is only fair to state that in
small towns and cities, like Key West
there are small business men anxious to ell
inmate competition in order to be assured
of greater profits.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20
MONOGRAPH
AUTO DRIVING UP-TO-DATE

The American public has learned to
expect important mechanical advances
from the automobile industry. Now Buick
announces that it will introduce "com-
'pletely new and different type of auto
matte transmission in its 1948 line of cars
scheduled for introduction in January
which tallies with the well-known slogan
that when better automobiles are built,
Buick will build them.
The new Buick transmission is called
Bucks answer to no-shift, clutchless
driving" by Harlow W. Curtice, general
manager of the company and vice-presi-
dent of General Motors, who explains that
sit eliminates not only the clutch but all
gear shifting, even automatic" and sit
represents an entirely new advance in
driving simplicity"
The new Buick transmission, to be
introduced initially on Roadmaster mod
els, is development of the principle en-
ployed in the transmission used on the
fast, hard hitting "Hell Cat" tank destroy
,ers built by Buick during the war.
The tooling program for manufacture
of the new transmission is costing several
million dollars, and the undertaking is
well advanced" even though limited by
the availability of cold rolled steel New
ertheless October production brought the
total 1947 model output thus far to 224,-
113 units.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
EVENING

e:oo--News Report. IS Min.--nbc
NewscaSt Every DaY--cDS
Network Silent Hour-abc- cast
Riddles Hour (repea) abe west
Network Silent I'll hr.) -mbs-e east
Riddles Hour (repeaO -llbs- west
6:t5-Sports: Music Time-nbc
In My Opinion, Talks-cbs
S:3o-Red Barber Sports--cbs- east
Lum < Abner (repeaO obs Vest
6:45-Newscast BY Three-nbc
Lowell Thomas trepeat lll-cbS
7:oo-Radio Supper Club-nbc- basic
Mystery of the Week-cbs
News and Commentary--abc
Fulton Lewis. Jr.-mbs
7:15-News and Comment-nbc
Jack Smith and Song-cbs
Daily Commentary
Dinner Concert-mbs
7:3o-Guy Lombardo Band-nbc
Bob Crosby's Club-cbs
Recording of Royal Wedding-ab c
News BIoadcaSt-mbS
TAS-Harlness Comment-nbc
Ed Murrow News-cbs
Sports COMMANDMENTS
S:oo-Henry Aldrich Family-nbc
Suspense Mystery Draina-cbs
Candid Interchangeable
Jan August Trio-mbs
s:15-Song Show Time-mbs SO.
s:3o-Burns s. Allen-nbc
Mr.. Kcen's Drama-cbs = Pm
The Clock Drama-abc
Scarlet Queen. Sea Drama-mbs
S:55-Five Minutes News-chs
Billy Rose COmment-mbs
9;oo-Music Hall, Al Joison-nbc
Dick Haynes NarietN-cbs
Willie Piper Skit-abc
Gabriel Heater Conment-mbs
s:f5-Real Life Drama--mbs
s:3o-Jack Carson & Eve-nbc
Crime Photog., Drama-~cbs
Darts for Doush--abc
Block Farty Music-mbs
1o:oo-Bob Hawk Ouiz-nbc
The Magazine Theater-cbs
Mr.. President Drama-abc
Family Theater, Drama-mbs
1o:3o-Eddie Cantor Show-nbc
To Be Announced-cbs
Lenny Herman Quartet--abc
Dance Band Show-nibs
1o:45-Earl Goodwin Talks-abc
1f:oo-News So Variety hrs-nbc
News. Variety, Dance hrs. obs
News and Dance Hour-abc
News. Dance Band hrs.-mbs
f2:oo-Dancing Continued-ab abe west
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20
PATTON DEFENDS SHAPING

General George S. Patton Jr., in his
book about the war, written in 1915 and
published posthumously defends the
much denounced slapping of a soldier
in the Siciian campaign in 1943.
The General says that he saw a CT
sitting on a bed. When asked what is the
matter, the boy said, Nothing, l just can
not take it." The General asked what he
meant and the soldier said, Il just can't
take being shot at Then he burst into
tears" and General Patton said he i'm
mediately saw that he was an hysterical
case" Therefore, Il slapped him across
the face with my glove and told him to get
up, join his unit and make a man of him
self, which he did"
The General points out that the man
was absent without leave at the time, that
he was sure that his action was entire
ly correct and that had other officers had
the courage to do liewkise, the shameful
use of battle fatigue as an excuse for
cowardice would have been infinitely re-
duced."
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20
FACTS and FIGURES
BY FULLER WARREN

own and Chic is beyond the
reach of envy. the name OF the
bridge he caused to be built
should be changed to Acosta
Bridge.
Great though his civic and po-
liticA contributions to this city
were, he made a far greater
contribution to the world in his
6 splendid children, 3 daughters
and 3 sons. They will cause his
name to be cherished long at
ter his deeds which gave it lus-
ter have been forgotten.
His love of his native city ami
mated him to the very end of his
life. A few days before he died.
| met him on Forsyth Street and
! he told me TO do all ! could to
get the State Road Department
to build better highways into
Jacksonville AS he said good
bye for what turned out to be
the last time, I told him l would
do my best. A few weeks ago, l
sent him the book, Wartime
Correspondence Between Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Pope Plus
XII" The following day he
wrote me a very appreciative
letter of thanks.
Chic had a heart as warm as
life itself. In a sense, he was age
less. Although 2 years beyond
the Psalmist's span of life, he
had the enthusiasm and Zest of a
young man. Although he was 81
years older, l felt as free to call
him Chic as he did to call me
Fuller.
As I looked upon the coffin
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20
TODAY'S
ANNIVERSARIES


1620-Peregrine White, born on
the 'Mayflower" in Cape Cod
Harbor. who lived long, UNI
eyentful life, born. Died at
Marshfield, Mass, July %, l7O4.
184O-John Russell Young, New
York administration, famed
Journalist abroad, Minister to
China. where he won Chinese
confidence to a remarkable ex-
tent born in Ireland. Died Jan.
II, 1899.
1855-Josiah Royce, famed
Harvard philosopher, born at
Grass Valley, Calf. Died Sept.
IA, 1916.
l866-Kenesaw M. Lands, jur-
ist baseball's high commissioner
for "a years, born at Millville, O..
Died Nov. IS, 1914.
l867-Patrick j. Hayes. New
York's Roman Catholic prelate
and Cardinal, born in New York.
Died Sept. 4, 1888.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20
CATASTROPHE POSSIBLE

The world is headed for catastrophe
unless the United States continues its in
itiative in world affairs and it's policy of
"containment" for totalitarian govern
ment, declares Secretary of State George
C. Marshall, who blames Russia for the
failure of the world to get back to peace
full status.
Mr.. Marshall reminds his fellow
Americans that the eclipse of former great
powers has thrust the United States into
a position of outstanding leadership in
world affairs" There are few to doubt the
correctness of this assertion, but there are
many who profess to believe that our
leadership" should consist of sitting
down, holding our hands and bemoaning
the general condition of the world.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20

that contained all that was NOR
tai of this good man, / hoped
and believed his soul had found
the rest his body had never
known on this earth. AS the
gifted Graves said of Georgia's
| beloved Grady, "The grandest
thing, next to the radiance that
flows from the Almighty throne
is the light of a noble and beau
tiful life, drapping itself in ben
! ediction around the destinies of
men, and finding its home in the
blessed bosom of the Everlasting
God"
If it be permitted mortals who
have put on Immortality to look
down upon us here below, the
incense of sorrow that arises
from the stricken hearts of his
friends must be sweet to the soul
/ of Chic Acosta.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20

A great batter in Lies League
has been struck out by Deaths
fast BALI
When Chick Acosta fell into
the last long sleep, Jacksonville
lost a good and useful citizen,
and the Southside lost sits, best
friend. Of few men may it be
said, "He is gone and no man
can take his place" But this
may be truthfully said of Chic
Acosta. For nearly 40 useful
years. he filled a place in the
life of this city that connot be
taken by anyone else. 1t is safe
to say that no other city ever
had such a citizen as Chic Acos-
ia.
His unselfish efforts through
out long lifetime wrought more
lasting good. for the people of
Jacksonville than the labors OF
any other person who has ever
served this city-and it has been
well served by many fine and
unselfish men and women. 1t has
been said, History is but the
heightened shadow of great
men," Much this is good and en-
during in this city is but the
heightened shadow of Chic
Acosta.
The St. John River Bridge
the greatest single piece of pro-
gress this city has achieved in
long career of continuing pro-
gress, was born of Chic Acosta s
ceaseless' efforts over nearly a
decade and against almost fana-
teal opposition from certain sell
fish interests. Without this
bridge, Jacksonville would like
ly have remained the small city
of 1883 it was in 1920, and the
SouthSide would have continu-
ed to be stunted village.
This bridge will ever remain
an enduring monument to the
membory of this unique and
greatly loved citizen. Now that
death has claimed him for its
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20
Wrong Way
To Do It

LUSK, Wyo.-Charley Long
had house and he wanted base
ment.
Since the house sat on almost
solid rock, he decided to use
dynamite. He put in one charge
a little heavier than usual. The
rock gave way all right, but it
practically wrecked Longs house.
Now he has a basement but
very little house.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20
NOV. ~ THROUGH NOV. a

Morning
s:oO-Honeymoon In n. Y.-nhg
Breakfast Ciub--abc
s:15-Oklahoma Roltndup-cbs
9:s0-Shady Valley Folks-mbs
1o:o0-Fred Warning Show-nbc
Music For You-cbs
My story Erama-abc
10:25-Betty Croker Talk-abc
t0:3o-Say 1t With Music-mbs
1t:00-Arthnr Godfrey Show-cbs
Breakfast in Holly wood-abo
f1:3o-Ben Alexander Show-mbs
1t:45-Serials t24 hrs.)-cbs
Afternoon
t2:o0--Welcome Travelers-abo
Kate Smith Speaks-mbs
12:30-Words and Music-nbc
Daily Band Concerts-mbs
1:o0-Concert lf-Hour-nbc
2:oo-Four Hours of SeriaIs-nbo
Queen for Day-mbs
2:3o-Bride and Groom-abc
Martin Block Records-mbs
3:0o-Double or Nothing--cbs
Ladies Be Seated-abc
S:3O-The House Party-cbS
Paul Whiteman Records-abo
4:oo-Hint Hunt QuiZ-cbs
4:3o-Winner Take All-cbs
4:45-Kiddies Shows N hrs. west
repeats l hr. later)-mbs
k:oo-School of the Air-cbs
Riddles Hour (west repeats I
hr. later)-abc
5:3o-Treasury Bandstand--cbs
5:45-Lum and Abner-cbs-e east
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 90,
l947-Superior faculties prevail,
and the mind is free and depend
able. The intellect is rather sub
tie in quality and perhaps inclin-
ed to be ascetic. The whole spir-
it is luminous. faithful and strong,
possibly turning toward the study
Of philosophy, religion, or kim
dred subjects. and probably writ
ing and teaching them.
The Aztecs had l3 principal
deities and 20 lesser gods.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20

Folks here were burned up over
an article on Our Town reprinted
from a city paper. Made us sound
like a bunch of "hicks" who whit
tied sticks and wore chin whiskers.
Uast person / saw with chin
whiskers was passing through on
his way east.)
So ran an editorial on how we
spoke of city "slickers"-as over
dressed wiseacres, only interested
in making money, and spending it
in night clubs.
Fact is, if we got to know each
other we'd probably find we're not
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20

A liberal person is one who believes
that the average man has sense enough
to take care of himself if the government
will guarantee certain basic rights in
economics, politics and religion
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20

Highway safety will increase in pro-
portion to judge and jury convictions of
those guilty of driving under the influ-
enee and those who violate other traffic
regulations.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20

In 1886 a quarter of U. S. fam
lilies had less than $500 a year
income and almost three-quar-
tiers had less than $500.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20

Abraham Lincoln had as much
schooling as the average pioneer
boy of that time.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20

People of imperfect education af~
feet to despise what they do not know.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20
Radio Programs
Doyfirse Summary

Selected programs as listed below
are broadcast at the same time lon.
day through Friday. Time 10 eastern
standard. For central standard sub.
tract one hour; for mountain stand.
ard two hours.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20
NETWORK PROGRAMS

Time 10 eastern standard. For cen.
sral standard subtract ono hour. tor
mountain standard subtract TIVE
hours. Some local stations change
hour OF relay TO Ht local schedules.
Last minute program changes can.
not DO Included.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20
'0ldat 4O,5O,60
Man, You're Crazv

Forget your age. Thousands are peppy at 20. Try
popping up with Os!rcX. Contains tonic for weak
rundown feeling due solely TO body's lack Of iron
which many men and women call old" Try
Ostrex Tonic Tablets for pep. younger feeling this
very day. New get acquainted" size only soc
At an Orug stores Where-in
Key West at Gardeners Pharmacy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20
From where | sit e. by Joe Marsh
Metropolitan Papers
Please Copy!

much different, underneath. City
folks work hard; like to come home
at night to their families; and re-
lax with a moderate glass of beer,
like we do.
From where I sit, it doesn't mat
ter if you live in an apartment
house or on a Framework in an
office or q cornfeld-the American
tradition of quiet home life, tenn
perate habits, and neighborliness
is common to all of US.
@e @@s4x
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-11-20
ITCHING
KNOCKED OUT

Are these itchInes setting you Crazy
Namely: poison-ivy itching, eczema itching,
pimpe itching. mosquito bites, bug bites or
any kind OF common skin itching. II so, reach
!or HOBSON'S DERMA-ZEAIA OINTMENT.
And don't bear with chapped hands. cracked
hands. ehahng, sore skin or sore scalp.
Reach for HOBSOE'S DERMA- JENA ONT
MENT. Let it knock these feelings cold''
may he delightfully."- surprised. Use only as
directed on label. ASK for HOBSON'S
DERMA-ZEMA OINTMENT-z9e.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-26
WANTED TO RENT OR BUY

House, furnished or unfurnlSh-
ed. Earle Johnson, 322 Duval
ST. Phone l92-W. dec26-lt
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-26
THE. LOW DOWN
HICKORY GROVE.

/ see in my crystal ball, a
dark omen-looks little like
the old OPA skeleton. But II
won't be called such a name as
OPA-it will be a very small
control this time, the Boy Won
ders say-just a little super
vision over a few major items
like maybe wheat and steel, etc.
Nothing more than that-just
temporary, they say.
There is still something like
an excess of one million on I'm
Gle Sans payroll - left-overs
from the big days of the Alpha
bet. Trese folks-useless excess
baggage, l calls 'em-have gotta
keep something stirred up so 1t
will look like they are busy
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-26
WILL YOU SMILE?
Fifty-Fifty

Hello, Henry" an Alabama
darby called out to friend he
had not seen for several months,
"How's everything?"
Amt you heard, Joe" Henry
replied. Use been divorced"
DO tell said Henry. What
did you and your woman do with
dat house yOu-all oWned?"
"Oh, we divided it up"
Divided yo house?" rejoincd
Joe, looking slightly puzzled.
How"
"Fifty-fifty'" said Henry. She
takes Gle inside and / takes de
outside"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-26
VIE YOU SMILE?
What's That Again

A town meeting was called to
discuss the icy condition of the
roads surrounding hill country.
We are here to discuss parti-
cularly," announced the modera-
tor, ''one of these steep hills
traversed by the Tanline Bus
service. l see that you have an
opinion, Mr.. Crimpshaw"
Il have, Mr.. MODERATOR
slowly replied Farmer Crimp-
shaw. I've given the matter a
lot of thought and l would
recommend that we level off the
grade and leave the down
grade as it is.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-26

versus just being on the payros
and sittin' there with their n.
on the desk. They have ca
WINGED Uncle Harry that soms
thing should be done. mn.
write and warn Uncle Hsr@
again I guess-he is runnis
around with the wrong crowd
Can you have a little con,ss
like they say, says Henry a.
not have big control next? WEI
Henry, / says, there used 70 :
a fellow over in Cleburne--,hs
is in Texas-and he said |.
knew how to shoot a cannon !.
little at a time, and not MAJ.
such a big noise. He tried !
Well. the undertaken, after IA
ing his very best on the remain,
you couldn't even tell, who !
Was-or had been.
Yours with the low down
10 SIERRA
.-------- 81.
Read the Classified Ads in n.
rNsNr1nr
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-26

Furnished cottage. Apply 1923
Margaret or Phone 846-J.
dec23-5t
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-26

The average American used
about 1874 quarts of fluid milk
in 1947, which was lower than
the record 201.40 quart in 1915,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-26
HELP WANTED
FOR RENT
RATES FOR REGULAR and
BLACKJACK TYPE

Two new one-bedroom apart
ments. SEASONALLY ONLY.
1923 Whitehead St. decl0-tf
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-26

Furnished four-room apartments,
maid and janitor service, linens
and all utilities furnished.
Coral Hotel Apis, opposite Post
Office. deC23-l2
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-26
WANTED TO RENT

Furnished or unfinished two OF
three bedroom house. Imme-
diate occupancy. Phone 1927.
dec23 SIX
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-26

Modern efficiency apartment, $50
per week. Twin beds. Nice
neighborkood. Near the beach
Phone ll29-M. dcC23-3l
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-26

$1,000 Reward for information
resulting my occupying , or
3 bedroom furnished apart
ment or house. Phone 1889.
or after 6 p. m, 737-W.
dcC26- 4tX
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-26

Clean, airy rooms, with connect
ing baths, near the ocean.
Beach Guest House, 1928
White St.
decl2-l3.l9-2O-26-27
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-26
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

For any kind of properties in Key
West, be it home or business,
contact Paul Boysen, 626 Flem-
ing Street. Phone 1853.
dec22-l2tX
Evening star., 1947-01-01
On the Record
By Dorothy Thompson

But just to make 1t easier for the
Beirut usurpers we have unfrozen for
their benefit the Polish funds In this
country, thereby enabling that govern
ment to draw the benefit of an American
stamp of approval in advance OF the
elections. Mr.. Mikola jczyk, once Presi-
dent Roosevelt's honored guest In the
White House, is thus given slap just
when he needs whatever encouragement
we might give. I recall-since was
present - that Mr.. Mikolajczyk, in
response to toast at the White House
dinner, said. very simply, that he hoped
only that Poles in Poland would one day
enjoy the human rights that Americans
of Polish descent enjoyed in the United
States.
But, by unfreezing the Polish funds
for the benefit Of the Beirut election
campaign, we have further undercut
Yalta.
The "unilateral" decision which has
occasioned Big Three protest Is the
French action in embodying the Ger
man Saar in economic union with
France, in advance of peace conference
decisions. The only thing wrong with
this action. in reason, is that it does
not 60 tar enough. The people of the
Saar hailed it with Joy though in 1884
they voted overwhelmingly for union
with Germany, when their interna-
tionalized states ended. But economic
union with anything viable Is what
splintered Europe needs. Why not
economic union with France and all
Western Germany? And all Western
Europe? Including Great Britain? AS
far as I can see the only objection Is
that would be eminently sensible.
Il
But while we talk continually of "one
world" any attempt even to get one
Europe occasions alarm in all circles
unless it is one MARKHAM Europe, against
which the only objection Is that the
Europeans don't wart it. Apparently.
the very notion of union by free consent
must be forbidden. perhaps because the
notion Of free" consent implies opposi-
ton to unfree consent by which East
ern Europe is being united.
Despite the fact that the Russians
wouldn't like 1t, there is nothing to
prove that the Russians are always
right in their own interests and much
to prove they are no brighter than the
rest of us. If there is ever another war,
which God forbid, it will be-according
to Russian theorists-between the U. 8.
s. r. and the U. S. A. European satel-
lites are a menace to both and, by again
turning Europe into a battle-ground,
would finally end Europe forever. A
united. viable Europe, would therefore
have to maintain a neutral position of
balance between the Titans, and make
international peace the foundation
stone Of it's policy.
Therefore, any step toward a Euro
pean customs union should be greeted,
not opposed. ,..
(Released by the Bell Syndicate, Ine)