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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-08-09
THE COMMON POOL

One of the things Russia likes to en-
phasixe in its back-stabbing propaganda is
the excessive. taxation in seapital;stic"
countries. 1t says nothing about taxes in
Russia, except in general way, but con-
siderable information has leaked out of
that country. telling about the endless
complaints of peasants. as well as business
men. about the burden of taxes.
But the condition of taxation in the
areas in China held by the Communists is
not hidden behind an iron curtain, as it is
in Russia. Yesterday the Associated Press
sent outa story from Shanghai that says
taxation on realty in that city has increased
100. 1000 times since the Communists have
been in control
Property owners said they were utter
~ unable to pay the taxes that had been
imposed ON them by the Communists.
The American school in the cid
French concession in Shanghai. which had
been tax tree under the Nationalist govern
ment. has been billed by the Communists
for $4,000. current and back taxes.
Chinese communists are money-hungrv
and are devising many schemes to get all
the money they can out of landowners and
businessmen. AS result, many .landown-
ers. unable to pay the exorbitant taxes,
may have their property confiScated. AS
for the American school, non-profit or
ganization. and foreign church in down.
town Shanghai, taxed 100000, their lead
ers stated they would be unable to pay the
taxes and would have to close and liqni-
date if the taxes are not reduced.
But while communist leaders in Rus
STA and her satellite nations and in COM
munist controlled China. pass laws to get
more and more money from the rank and
file, they pretend to build up social struc-
that kills initiative. What is the use of
man to try to succeed in life in commun-
ist country when he is aware that the
fruits of his efforts will be placed in
common pool?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-08-09
CONDEMN NEWSPAPERMEN

THE good editor" declares James S.
Pope. of the Louisville Courier-Jo urnal.
has to wake up angry every morning"
With this interesting assertion we can
not agree. The man who wakes up angry
every morning will become a nuisance not
only to his community but to his family.
as well. Besides, there is no sense in being
angry.
After all, it depends upon the func-
tions of an editor. There are some who
believe that the editor should excite the
emotions of his readers in order to get
results" One may doubt the value of
such results" because, in the long run. the
product is temporary.
1t is much better. we think. to try to
be fair, to advance reasonable argument
and to invite readers to make up their
own minds. The results may not be as
flaShy but the product will be the de-
velopment of free-thinking, intelligent
and tolerant opinion, both public and pri-
vate.
We have no objection to the adjective
singing editor who emotes through his
allotted space. Neither do we deride the
emotiOnaly-minded readers who permit
such an editor to stir them up and lead
them to emotional responses. 1t is all
part of the system under which society
permits individuals to do as they please.
From the philosophical viewpoint.
however, the race gains very little from
emotional jagS. whether they affect edi-
torial pages or other methods of influ-
encing people. Moreover, we are little
suspicious of anybody who is too much of
a partisan in mental attitudes and great
~ concerned lest. somehow, the people
will not follow his or any other, course.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-08-09
Money Will Not Save the Us.

The exian 70 which the United Sutes exerng itself in
behalf of the world at orge evidenced the huge
which this country is spending for the benefit of other peoples
When Congress recently discussed the uount of the op
preparation bill the muin difference between the two houses
wos ten percent cut of the full requested S572374
ooo There only ineffective opposition the general policy
involved
Americans who support the foreign aid prcgrum should
dorstond where the money Here rough outline About
four billion dollars for the second yec of the Musholl Pun
which ends June 30h $780, about billion for expenses of
ECA in April May and June l949: neorY billion Tor the
cupisd oTeus OF Germany Austria upcn und the RYuu is
lcnds and about $4,000 for watchdog committee
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-08-09

country. is economic. The crea~
ton of free trade area. world
wide in extent, will enable our
expanding economy to find ade-
Quate markets for full produc-
ton. The unanSwerable reply to
doubt is the experience of this
country in the past when il de-
veloped the worlds creates in
dustrial economy in a continent
tai free trade area. Expansion of
the area will expand opportGni-
ties.
Another advantage involves
the world situation and the
threat eff future war between
conflicting ideologies. Just as
the thirteen colonies were too
weak to reSists foreign encroach-
ment, as individual nations. so
are the democratic nations of the
world today. They can preserve
their way of life only by union
which will assume the common
defense and prevent the alloca-
ton of such staggering sums for
preparedness as to make impoS-
Sible an unregimnted economy.
We call attention TO these
trends because of the impending
decisions which the people of
this country must made in con-
nection with our role in the
world. Whether We act to meet
new conditions or not, the world
moves on. We cannot avoid the
effect of history by inaction-
Only reSolute and courageous
leadership viii now save and
preserve our way of life.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-08-09

IOIStdn ulQ pfo9IQfn.
It will be seen that four-f ifths
OF the total represents our effort
to assist Western Europe to re-
cover from the devastating eff
fects of the recent war. The sum
includes nearly $4,000 coo for
military aid to Greece and Tur-
key but il does not include the
foreign military assistance pro-
gram for which the President re-
quests nearly one and a half bill
lion dollars.
What is it that the people of
the United States will get in re-
turn for their amazing generosi-
ty? Nobody can say with GER
tanity but there isa~a belief.
among those directing our poll
cieS abroad, that Western Europe
will emerge as a self-supporting
area of democratic peoples. This,
it is said will benefit the United
States by giving US and our way
of life assured support in event
of clash with tetalitarian re-
gimeS.
There is also the hope that the
assistance. plus the North At
lantic Treaty, viii preserve a
world area in which can be de
veloped more vigorous trade.
This viii undoubtedly benefit
all nations and make possible a
world of free peoples, where the
basic rights of individuals will
be recognized and respected by
governments. 1t will permit men
and women, in the freedom-area,
10 enjoy the right of elf-develop- /,
ment in accordance with inteli-
gence and conscience.
There is also discussion of a .
union of free peoples. This will |
follow closely the pattern set by |
the American colonies. II Wfll
not include all nations nor viii
il accept all peoples. The rigid
test of membership will be eX-
iStence of democratic Self-gov
eminent. recognizing the furlda-
mental rights of man. These an
clude, of course. freedom 5 of
speech, freedom of religion, and
the other freedoms generally saS-
ISOLATED with free peoples.
We see no reason why the PEG
pie of the United States should
be hesitant about asSociating
themselves with other free PEG
pies who wish TO follow the eX-
ample fthe thirteen colonies.
Surely. the American ideal of
government is good enough to
solve the problems involved and
to guarantee definite advantages
to all those VINO accept it. Even
the United States, strongest of the
proposed group will benefit.
One of the advantages, to this
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-08-09
Chapter 10

Chapter 10
As Derria disappeared through
n the door. Haid's manner un-
derwent an abrupt change
aO.K-" He swung on Holway.
whats the gag?"
The other Strengthened in OBJ
vious surprise, putting down the
glass he had, been holding
Il don't. think follow you.
Say, what's eating you. anyway
as Had quickly crossed the room
and closed the. door.
He came back across the room.
This Martin girl--does she come
over here very often? She a close
friend of yours?"
Holway shook his head. She's
a friend of ,Cherry's. This IS the
first time she's been over in about
a month. Why?"
Haid watched Holway's lace
closely. That" he said slowly,
was the blond girl l told you
about. The one on the bus.
II Holway was surprised, ne
managed to cover il up well
Thoughtfully he lit a cigarette.
It was minute or so before he
spoke.
you're quite sure?"
Absolutely"
Holway was thoughtful u
wonder what she's up to-"
How so?" Haid eyed him in
tently,
What did she mean by thai
San Francisco business and al
this talk about counterfeitingl
maybe she saw something n
the papers, although Ii could be
lust shot in the dark, but its
getting close to home at that"
Sure you didn't tell her any
thing? After all. from what you
told me. things were sort oi
mixed up that night"
mot as mixed up as all that
I'm not in the habit of shooting
off my mouth-you should know
that, Holway."
'Don't get sore" the latter
placated him. Il was just think
ing out loud"
"Well, don't" Haid made nc
effort now to hide his anger. III
YOU hadn't been so suspicious
things wouldn't have worked out
the way they did. ! didn't know
those two tails were your men
though ! might have guessed IL
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-08-09

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what she told yea
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-08-09
WILL YOU SMILE?
A ReSOurcefuI Guy

A married fellow we know re-
Gently spent a quiet evening
with friends, playing poker.
When he got up to go home he
was diSnayed tc see the sun
shining brightly.
What would he tell his wife?
AT last he hit on an idea. He
stepped to the phone, dialed his
h me number and shouted
hoarsely;
Its all right darling. they
let me go. Don't pay the ran
some"
The Tea Bureau reports that
two thirds of all Americans II
years old ana over drink iced tea
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-08-09
THE STOCK EXCHANGE

One of the best signs that the United
States is carrying on safely is indicated by
steady markets ON the stock exchanges of
the country. The situation seems to be
entirely different from what it was in
1929 when the markets cracked down
and American people everywhere lost
their savings - and their shirts.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-08-09

According to State Senator John Hea-
cham of West Palm Beach you are moss
back if YOU believe in fighting all proposals
TO increase the states income. Neverthe-
less applause and votes will go to those
legislators who fight to keep taxes down
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-08-09

There is vast difference between the
person of Importance and the person who
wants 10 be considered important.
Evening star., 1949-04-03
IS Naval Reserve Officers
Receive Promotions

New commissions for promotion
to lieutenant, junior grade, were
presented yesterday to 13 ensiens
OF the Naval Reserve Port Direc-
tors Composite Unit Of the Po-
tomac River Naval Command.
The ceremony took place at the
Georgetown University School of
Foreign Service auditorium.
Comdr. John r. Hall, U. S. N. R.,
OF Arlington. commanding officer
of the unit, administered the oath
and 1t. James w. Hidden repre-
sented the Navy Department in
delivering the commissions.
Those receiving the promotions
were:
Its. Leo J. Spano, 3117 N street
NV: Elmer c. Donnelly, 1927
Sixteenth street NV: r. C. Sale,
1719 Twentieth street NV; An
thony Ferrick, 1719 Twentieth
street NV; Raymond p. DelRich,
1926 Twenty-fir street NV;
william J. Mcintosh. 1850 Wyo-
ming avenue NV: Donald j.
Giesa, 1856 Thirty-first street
NV; L. H. Potter. 5000 Burns
place NV: John s. Carson, 1925
N street NV; John H. Griffith
II, 1908 Florida avenue NV;
John A. Kenny, 1927 Sixteenth
street NV; Angus D. Currie III.
1926 Twenty-first street NV, and
William Shea, 4451 Greenwich
parkway.
Evening star., 1949-04-03
Chinese Reds Capture
Strategic Points Near
Anking, Yangtze PORT
BY the ks,oeioied Press

NANKING. April 1.-THE Com
munists have captured most stra-
tegic points around the Yangtze
river port of Anking but have
failed to take the city itself. the
Chinese government military
spokesman reported today.
Marking newspapers said the
fight for Anking. $50 miles south
west of Nanking, had grown hot
ter and that the Reds also had
begun an attack on Hwayuan,
As miles northwest Of Hankow
and 200 miles west Of Anking.
This fiaring of civil war combat
came at the governments peace
delegation was shrouded behind
Communist censorship in Peip-
ing. The delegation went to that
Red capital Friday for direct talks
seeking to end the war.
Riot Incident Probed.
Meanwhile. acting President Ii
Tsung- -jen and Premier Ho Ying-
chin asked school representatives
about details Of Fridays soldier
student rioting in Marking.
One hundred-forty -four persons
were injured. The disorders fol-
lowed student demonstrations ac-
cusing the government Of not sim
cerely seeking peace. The soldiers
charged the students were Com
munists.
Six soldiers have been held for
trial. The students said two of
their injured had died during the
night. but government spokes-
man said this was untrue.
The Communist radio gave no
word of the peace mission, but it
did broadcast an item Of possibly
great significance. 1t quoted an
exchange of letters between Gen.
Flu Tso-yi and the Communist
Chairman Mao Tze-tung. 4
Flu, the government general who
surrendered Peiping to the Reds
January %, was quoted as ex-
pressing repentance for having
served the "reactionary" govern
ment and vowing henceforth to
support the leadership of the
Communists. He was quoted as
urging all government personnel
to follow his example.
Fu's Statement Applauded.
In reply, Mao applauded Fu's
statement and said that while the
government must bear the reSpon-
sibility for the war, government
civil and military officials will be
welcomed by us, no matter who
they are, provided they differen-
tiate clearly between right and
wrong. earnestly repent and
really show with deeds"
This looked like a broad offer
to modify the Red demand for
punishment of war criminals"
which has been the main sticking
point for government peace ne
gotiations. Flu was high on the
Communists war criminal list.
yet evidently has been at least
tentatively accepted into the Red
fold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-04-10
Trunnons Top
Patron List
For NovyBoII

The President of the United
States and Mrs truman head the
distinguished list Of patrons fol
the annual Navy Ball which viii
be held on May 6 at the Statler
The ball will be the second Id
the revival since the war Of thi.
time -honored event held each year
to raise funds for the welfare work
conducted by the District of Co
lumbia Auxiliary of the Navy Re-
lief Society among Navy and Ma
rine Corps personnel.
Last years ball was one Of the
brilliant events Of the season. and
this years gala affair promises to
be even more .colorful and CLAM
orous. Mrs. Louis E. Denfeld. Mrs.
Clifton 3. Gates. Mrs. Arthur w
Radford. Mrs. William M Fech-
teller and Mrs. William T. Clement
constitute the Executive Commit
tee.
Vice President Alben w. Bark
ley follows the President and Mrs.
Truman on the list of patrons and
others are the Chief Justice of
the United States and Mrs. Fred
M. Vinson, the Secretary Of the
Treasury and Mrs. John w. Sny-
der, the Secretary of Defense and
Mrs. Louis Johnson and the Secre-
tary of the Interior and Mrs.
Julius A. Krug.
Senator and Mrs. Willard E.
Tydings. Senator and Mrs. Styles
Bridges, Representative and Mrs
Carl Vinson, Representative Edith
Nourse Rogers, Representative
and Mrs. George Mahon and Rep
resentative and Mrs. Thurmond
Chatham represent congressional
society on the list. and others are
Secretary Of the Senate and Mrs.
Leslie ]. Biff1e, former Assistant
Secretary Of the Navy for Air and
Mrs. John Nicholas Brown and
Special Counsel to the President
and Mrs. Clark M. Clifford.
Resident society includes Mr..
and Mrs. Floyd D. Akers, Mrs.
Robert Low Bacon, Mrs. George
Barnett, Mrs. Truxtun Beale, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss. Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene c. Carusi. Mr..
and Mrs. c. Thomas Clagett, jr.;
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold J. Coolidge,
jr.; Mr.. and Mrs. William j.
Father, jr.; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Carroll Glover, jr.; Mr.. and Mrs.
John j. Hopkins. Mrs. George
Mesta, Mrs. Randolph Hunting
ton Miner, Mrs. Marc A. Mitscher,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Morris. Mr..
and Mrs. Harold Mosier, Mrs. AL
bert P. Niblack, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis M. Parsons, Mrs. Henry
Latrobe Roosevelt, Mrs. Claude A.
Swanson, Mrs. Sigourney Thayer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Max O'Rell Truitt
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Y.
Worthington. jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-04-10
Reception Planned
For ]. Arthur Rank
After Premiere

Mr.. J. Arthur Rank. disttn-
gatshed British film producer. vii
be the honor guest Of the Amer
lean Newspaper worhens Club 81
a reception Wednesday. April 20
The party viii follow his American
premiere OF Scott OF the Ant
arctic. at the Playhouse. and viii
be given at the Mansion. $500
Sixteenth street.
Invited TO meet the outstanding
visitor will be many famous per
sonalities of the motion picture
industry in this country. as well
as prominent members OF d!plo-
matte. ofticial and residential
society. Invitations TO the func-
ton are in the mail.
All proceeds of the showing OF
the film. which portrays the last
expedition OF Robert Falcon Scott.
famed British explorer. will go TO
the American Cancer Society drive
Mrs. Harold H. Burton is hon
orary general chairman OF the gala
benefit opening at The Playhouse
and others on the committee are
Mrs. Robert E. Freer and Mrs.
Clifford Davis. acting chairman
and co-chairman. respectively
Mrs. Max O'Rell Truitt and Mrs.
Tomas Cajigas. honorary chair
man of patroness and acting chair
man: Mrs. Sidney De La Rue.
chairman of the committee Of
diplomatic donors, and Mrs. James
Murray, ir.
Information on tickets for the
premiere may be obtained by call
ing cancer headquarters. Sterling
C6J0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-04-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Henry
Smith of Alexandria have an
nounced the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Catherine Hooe
Smith. 10 Mr.. Philip Warren
Spratley. ir.. son of Mr.. and Mrs
Spratley of Hampton. Va.
Miss Smith was student at st
Agnes School before entering
Westhampton College of the Uni
versity of Richmond. from which
she will be graduated in June.
Mr.. Spratley studied at Hamp-
den-Sydney College and Is q
member of Pi Kappa Alpha fra
ternity. J
The wedding will take place In
the autumn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-04-10

Aynca3 Mrs EawAT. Ra.aA1s
palsusan. Mrs. nafkTnAn C&Atses
Mrs Edmond Kennedy M Frank
3 kAnF. EayE4EasA SlzrEarsseg IN
Frances DEAR kdaIaA " ag.GsxE3
Helen Guess Aaa Betsy Burke
Later n tire Rt;eenocn RAs aATa
Ma,lAck gave = linen sfsoSrs sos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-04-10

Retts Err esssr# guests wwew Ma.
ClMaEy Mys Nu1aAe newav- Ma.
NAs1 irw,cgas1Aa Mrs. FsArK
AsssAsx NJ. tNas9s DA ssgrSosf Ma.
rAase fta1s. CfaaSays ans SAncy CO..
4aas virginia Tia neg szsAh. lisa
sesas Wycfse loan SsrAsola rsADc~s
r~AY and STAR lre - nHyssf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-04-10
Bride-Elect Fered
AT Luncheon Party

Mrs William e cayraway en-
tertainec al 4 luncheon and mis-
cellAneogzS shower yesterday nj The
Fort McNair O1acegx Club for
Betty Arnold whose marriage e
Howard DailrnAn wlIl take place
Arril Is
The other guests were Mrs
Marion progress., 1949-12-01
IN. c. New Car Sales
Reported At 8,772

Raleigh, Nov. 24-New car sales
in the State last month totaled
8,772, the Motor Vehicle Depart
ment reported yesterday. That
brought the years total to $4,000.
October car sales topped by
more than 5000 the 5,O53 sales
for the same month last year.
Truck sales also were up last
month. The total was 2,866, COM
pared with 2,498 in October last
year. Truck sales for the year
reached 21,622.
Wake ecounty led in sales last
month, with 542 cars and 317
trucks; Mecklenburg was second,
with $50 cars and 130 trucks; and
Guilford third, with 503 cars and
120 trucks.
Marion progress., 1949-12-01
CONSERVATION
NEWS
By L. B. HAlRR

A. c. Walker of Pinnacle Valley
Farm has perennial hay field
that is beauty. The hay was seed
led last year of fescue grass and
ladino clover. Three cuttings of
fine hay were harvested from the
field this year.
"When we began to- feed this
hay to cows, the milk produc-
ton jumped up the next day." Mr..
Walker pointed out recently.
"This sloping land where l have
the strip Of perennial hay was not
producing anything but broomsage
and poverty grass" Mr.. Walker,
until it was terraced, lined, fer
tilized, barnyard manure applied
and planted in grass and clover"
This is another example Of u.s.
ing the land for what it is best
suited and treating it according to
tits needs.
+! j. A. Early of Crooked Creek,
David Laws of Vein Mountain and
c. NJ, Jolly of Old Fort were as
sisted by personnel of the S. c.
S. in running terrace lines on their
farms recently.
w. F. Justice of Marion, route
| L, says, "barnyard manure is hard
to beat for fertilizer in establish
ing new pasture" Mr.. Justice
has a good example that shows
what barnyard manure will do. All
the area was fertilized with COM
mercial fertilizer and barnyard
manure applied on portion of
the field. Where the manure was
applied the grass and clover is
more than twice as large as where
mo manure was applied. 1t is green
er and seems to be more resistant
! to drought, according to Mr.. JUS
, tice-
Marion progress., 1949-12-01
N O T 1 c E

NOTI E
North Caroline
Mcdowell County
In The Superior Court
SALLIE BOYCE LYTLE
JAMES LYTLE
The defendant, James Lytle will
take notice that an action entitled
as above has been instituted
against him in the Superior Court
of Mcdowell County, North Caro-
lima, for the purpose of obtaining
a divorce absolute from him on the
grounds of two years separation,
and also for the purpose of obtain
ing an order Of the court granting
to plaintiff custody of the children
born to said marriage; and said de-
fendant will further take notice
that he is required to appear be-
fore the undersigned clerk of the
Superior Court of Mcdowell Coun-
ty, North Carolina, within twenty
days after the 10th day of Decem-
ber, 1949, and answer, demur or
otherwise plead to said complaint,
or the plaintiff will apply to the
court for the relief demanded
therein.
This the End day of November,
S. D.. MARTIN,
Clerk Superior Court.