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Evening star., 1949-06-14
Mad Dogs Can Have the MONDAY Sum- But Not This Eove Extra
By HoFry Macarthur

The shortest motion picture career record ended at ESQ
yesterday the did
drama press international
a A there All three undoubtedly
right by U for walking of the before
Evening star., 1949-02-06
THIS WEEk reader.
first met the author
when he described his
life as u slave lalnprer

in Staiin's Siberian gold fields.
Now he appears in a new role.
Flashes Of humOr in his prison.
camp notes convinced the editors
that Mr.. PctrOv had a fair for
fiction. This story $500 his first -
is the result. lie il nov On the
faculty Of Yale graduate school
Evening star., 1949-02-06

one for me, or for himself And then .. .. j.. then
you can repeat what you told me yesterday"
oh, ho!" thought Kotikov. 1T looks as
though my old lady has cooked herself up
romance! Well, wellr' But together with his
surprise he felt that his pride was affected.
The whispers subsided for moment, and
then words of farewell were heard The guest
departed. Kotikov began to feel mounting
irritation. At last when he could stand it no
more, he put on his coat, raped on the blan-
ket, and said: May come in minute?"
PLEASE do. if it's absolutely necessary. his
wife answered. kotikov crossed the boundary
and entered his wifes half. She was clearing
off the table. When she saw him she stifled
smile and asked: What is it?'
'You could wait for our divorce before you
start receiving your suitors at home. You are
not in your own house yet, but in miner
Kotikov said in an irritated tone of voice.
''You think so? Well, you are wrong This
is my home as well as yours, and it won't be
completely yours until you find me another
ROOM Meanwhile, you will not get anywhere
in announcing your pretentions to me. And
looking like that" She pointed to Kotikov's
bare legs. which were on view under his coat.
who was that you had visiting you?"
asked kotikov. not answering his wife.
Pardon me, but that is absolutely none of
your business. l do not ask you whom you
are paying court to or whom you meet, 50
nlease leave me in neace"
There was nothing to say Kotikov turned
around lifted the blanket with rough move
ment. and disappeared into his half. Damn
it," he thought, I've been married for seven
years and never has my wife talked to me like
this. And she's different somehow-she seems
younger" With these thoughts he fell asleep.
The next day was Sunday, but since his
Evening star., 1949-02-06

four other families in addition to us, so that
there will be plenty of room to move around
in the kitchen"
Wonderful" exclaimed Liza. not without
sarcasm. And what about your wife? Has
she moved to another place YETI"
mot yet" Kotikov said confusedly. I've
been hunting for another room for her for six
months, but you know how hard that is.
Don't think -. We've stopped being man
and wife long time ago. . The room is
divided into two halves and we rarely meet"
How boring all this is, my DEAR" said
Liza, not looking at him and bending away
from his embrace. You've bothered me for
six months now. 1t would have been better
to tell it all to me - at once. Later when all
your problems are settled. -
Kotikov hung his head sadly After min
ute of unpleasant silence he said, with sigh.
"All right. But tomorrow is Sunday, and we
will take a walk in the Park of Culture and
Rest. The weather will be fine. -"
NO." said Liza decisively, tomorrow I'm
going to be busy and I'm not going anywhere
with YOU One of my friends has invited me
to party. and during the day - during the
day I'll be busy, too"
All the questions and arguments that fol-
lowed led to nothing. kotikov said good-by
to Liza. and began to walk home, putting the
collar of his coat up to protect his neck from
the cold wind.
At home it was not very cozy. The room
at one time really large and we'll furnished,
had for several months now been divided in
half by sheets and blankets hung on a rope
suspended across it. The light in his wife's
half was burning, and the sound of voices
came from it. Kotikov took off his coat and
went to the kitchen to brew some tea.
WITHOUT leaving the stove, he drank his
fill of tea. Then he returned to the bedroom
undressed without putting on the light, and
lay down on the couch. (After the division of
the room. the bed had turned out to be in his
wife's half) But he could not sleep.
His wife's guests began to leave At last
only one was left. Kotikov tried to recognize
him by the sound of his voice but could not,
perhaps because the conversation was con-
Quoted in whispers Occasionally the sill
houette Of the remaining guest appeared on
the suspended sheet as on screen. Straining
his ears Kotikov could catch snatches of SEN
tences. His wife was saying:
Try to stand it little longer, my dear
friend. The divorce will come through soon
He is obligated to find me room. because he
wants to get married himself He'll have to find
Evening star., 1949-02-06

stroll with Liza had not materialized. kotikov
was in a bad humor all day. In the evening
he went out for walk and, few blocks from
home, he suddenly saw Liza on the other side
of the street walking arm in arm with tall
young man. Kotikov crossed the street quickly
and began to walk faster Craning his neck,
he tried to hear what they were talking about
but he was not able to distinguish any words.
Kotikov dropped behind when he noticed that
they were approaching Liza's house, and
began to watch them.
HE young couple remained in front of Liza's
house for about five minutes, holding hands
and talking with animation. Then Liza dis
appeared inside, and the young man began I'd
walk toward the corner behind which Kotikov
was standing He had his hands in his pockets
and was whistling some kind of march.
Kotikov emerged from his concealment and
addressed the young man directly. I
Pardon me, do you have match?" he
asked, taking out cigarette.
Certainly" answered the young man p3
litely, producing lighter
DO you want cigarette?" n
with pleasure Mine are all gone" Il
They began to walk together. Kotikd
tortured himself, trying to decide the best w
to start the conversation. The young mi
began it:
Wonderful women you have in Mosco&"
''Ye-e-e-s," grunted Kotikov. u
I've only been here month and alre6dy
have had two romances. One is char1&ng
girl, eighteen years old-blue eyes-a trea1 Ire!
The other one is somewhat older, but Aery
bright, with fire - simply dreamr'
''Are you planning to get married tken?'
asked Kotikov, hiding the feelings TIN = had
seized him.
In general. no, but in particular hhaps,
yes. It's just that don't know WI ch one
to marry They are both wonderful each in
her own way Speaking frankly, it. bnly the
housing problem that stands in. til way. I
live in student dormitory with ty Enty men
in one room you know how it is :"
'@YEs, it's hard to find apaltments in
Moscow" said Kotikov with 9Th. What
are you, a STUDENT"
mo, I'm all through, but have some
student friends who have fixed me up with
a cot in the dormitory."
''You will have to put all tlbught of mar
riage out of your mind" saidFKotkov, with
secret rejoicing.
well. that remains to b seen One of
my girl friends is still married. to some old
idiot from whom she is being divorced any
day now. Her husband has 70 get her another
room. and then I'll have 70 think seriously
about the question of marriage"
CoSaalu aGaes IL
Evening star., 1949-02-06
A Short Story

T1HE situation was becoming tragic. 1t was
l. now year since Kotikov, an inspector of
the State Bank in Moscow, and man not old,
but not so young either, completely losing his
head, fell in love with. an eighteen year r-old
secretary in his Office. Half year had passed
since Liza categorically let it be known that
only a formal offer of marriage could change
her kindly inclinations toward Kotikov into
something greater
At that time, six months ago, having had a
frank talk with his wife, Kotikov began a
divorce action. Then, just as the case was
moving toward slow but successful conclu-
sion and his lawyer had informed him that the
courts decision could be expected from day
to day, kotikov became convinced that Liza
was interested in someone else.
HE preceding evening, having taken Liza
home from the opera, where he spent more
time admiring her profile than listening to the
music, Kotikov fingered as usual at the door
of Liza's house to profess his limitless love for
her He noticed that she was listening to him
with great impatience.
Darling. I'm certain that in few days our
love will receive all its rights. My divorce will
become fact We will belong to each other"
Evening star., 1949-02-06

so! You've certainly
made me wait for a long
time!" said Liza with
irony. well, all right. how
do you imagine all this in
practice?"
What - what do you
mean?" kotikov was con-
fused.
Il mean our marriage.
Where are we going to
live? Do you have an
apartment"
But you know that l
have one. darling. A lovely
big room and with very
decent furniture, too. On
our floor. there will be only
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-13

Texas and American sightseers
left $72,00O,000 in England and
$50. 000,0 600 in France.
1t is encouraging that Florida
still has potential possibilities to
Increase its tourist rade for Amer
lean traverers last year spent
abott $11 billion in the United
States. This means that our state
only received 7 percent Of the
total spent so that with our eli
mate and recreational resources,
we should be able to tap the
tourist reservoir even further.
The reduction or elimination of
the existing IS percent federal
transportation tax would do
much to stimulate thavel to Flor
ida. Tax experts in the Treasury
Department admit that the tax
acts as a deterrent to travel and
especially to pleasure travel be-
cause those on business can de-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-13
CITIES NEED MORE HIGHWAY MONEY

The mayors Of several hundred cities,
81 members Of the American Municipal
Association recently denounced what they
called " the present gross inequities'' that
Discriminate against municipalities in con-
section with the distribution of money APP
prapriated for highway construction.
The Association. in a resolution, esti-
mated that although more than forty-nine
per cent Of the eountrys traffic eenters Is
IN cities. the municipalities receive only ten
ger cent of the funds allocated for highway
construction and maintenance. The rest
II the cosi is met by the cities.
Il seems 10 Us that the mayors have
s"nething in their complaint. Too often,
n legislatures dominated by rural men,
hers. 90 by those who seek to retain rural
support. there Is no intelligent effort to
understand. much less TO meet. the finan-
eial needs Of modern cities. Money Is all
iueated on a unit basis. but. in the distrie
button. no account is taken Of the obliga-
llons which press heavily upon municipal
corporations.
some years ago. there was much talk
@@""A system OF supef-hiBHWagS IN the
tniied States We were somewhat pleas
ed with the idea of constructing such
national system until we read. in the re-
ports II competent traffic officials, that
most II the congestion on our highways
oecurs in and about the larger cities. Con-
sequ, ntly. the suggestion was made that
greater attention be given to the construc-
ton Of routes to bypass congested urban
traffic. but nowhere was the idea advane-
ed that some Of this money should be paid
by funds other than those of the municipal
tiles.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-13

The flftv-nine nations General Assem-
~ AZ the United Nations recently APP
proved ten resolutions providing for con-
tiinlins investigation and review OF con-
dtlons In al colonies. The purpose of the
resolutions was 10 extend permanent in
fernational supervision over the worlds
2oo.o0o.000 dependent peoples.
TIE French and British Governments,
however. announced before. the voting
herum that they would refuse4to comply
WITH the resolution calling for political
Attenuation from the colonies, charging
tat the proposal was an illegal attempt
b amend the Charter which only requires
Ghe submission Of data on social and econ
omie conditions In non-self governing
territories.
The French representative, Roger
Garrau. denounced the proposal as VIOLA
zion Of the Charter $50 fragrant that it is
difficult 10 consider Il accidental" He ac-
eused the Assembly of endowing the
special data-screening organ with "enor-
mous" and unconstitutional" powers
nm0untlng 10 direct International !, inter-
veniion In french colonies He particu-
iarig dlsliked a passage Of measure that,
~ said would enable the United Nations
e. decide when a French colony should
ailahn sslf-Rovernment. . s34.a
"a 'yvtetAll attention to the series of reso-
lutihns because they illustrate again the
teHdeney II the international body to
gradually extend It's power. Apparently,
there = a strong sentiment among the
member nations that the organization can
aeqaire q predominant voice upon inter-
national issues by asserting the right to
- 90. The force of public opinion is re-
lied upon 10 support the opinions, con-
elusions and recommendations of the
United Nations.
We have called attention to the tend
emey ~ a majority of nations in the Cen
eral Assembly 10 project the information
al body into the determination of prac-
tieally any question that arises This is
. dangerous procedure which, in time.
may cause the U. N. to lose some of the
support which il has received in the past.
Ihis support has been based upon the
eninien that the United Nations is work
ne Tar the peace Of the world and it will
he disslpated promptly if the uncontroll-
"a deliberations and decisions of the
General Assembly create friction and dis
eunieni among the member nations.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-13
Reds Charge Ward
And Party $7,OOO
For 2O-lMile Trip

WASHINGTON, Dec. is.--fa7
Consul General Angus Ward
says the Chinese Communists
charged him $1,000 70 move his
party of 20 from Mukden % Il.
eatsin adistanke of SEQ sn,lsA
The E5ninnunist also charged -
party four times the pQrmal rats
for food. Ward told the. stprx
49,
duct the expenses from their
income taxes. ,as ri IEr.,
The entire federal system Of
excise taxes is long overdue ior
complete revision. 1t may b
that the forthcoming session e
Congress will take this mattef
rnder active consideration De-
cause the Senate Finance Com
mttee headed by Senator Geofks
of Georgia has recently done
some advance work in his fed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-13
Congressional
Crist Mill
By BEE. cEoRcE sttATHERs

OF great interest to every
Floridian are the figures in a re-
Gently published booklet by the
Miami Beach Hotel Owners AS
sociatio, which give the estimate
led dollar income to Florida from
tourists during 194S. Especially
illuminating are the comparisons
Of ourist-derived income with
the dollars produced from other
major industries in Florida.
According to the statistics
given, the resort trade brought
some 0,000,000 to the State of
Florida almost a third of which
was spent in Dade County.
When one includes Monroe Coun-
ty in the compilations, the esti-
mate should be for about quar-
ter of billion dollars spent an
nually in Florida's two southern
most counties by tourists.
Recent statistics compiled by
the Florida State Chamber Of
Commerce list Florida's 1913 in
come from oranges as $57, 970,-
600; from grapefruit $13, lao, 600;
from truck crops $88,507, 600.
These and other crop Yields have
an estimated total ranging from
230 million dollars to 307 million,
depending on the source Of fig
.uTes.
Since the income from Flori-
ida's manufacturing industries
was about $35O,0O0,000, the tour
ist income was greater than the
combined agricultural (exclud-
ing livestock and dairies) and
manufacturing incomes, which
shows the great value of the tour
ist business to the prosperity of
Florida.
Last year Florida accumulated
more tourist dollars than any
othr resort area in the United
States. Southern California was
second with $457. 800, 900. In other
sections tourists spent 100000
600 in Wisconsin, $l16,000,000 in
Washington state, $114,000,000 in
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-13
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS
(Know America

Drew Pearson, colunniSt, born
in Evanston, Ill, So years ago.
Edwin y. Nicholas, president of
Farnsworth Television and Radio,
Fort Wayne, Ind, born in ,Cleve-
land, 56 years ago.
DR.. Bancroft Beatley, president
of Simmons College, Boston, born
in Boston, SIS years ago. @
Marc Connolly of New York,
famous playwright, born at Nc
Keesport, Pa, SO years ago. ~
Norman Foster, actor director,
born In Richmond, Ind, 40 years
ago. 4ea4
Ulfich Bell of New York, news
paperman, born in Louisville,
KY, So years ago u7a @4
DR.. Charles w. Furlong of Co.
hasset, Mass, explorer, author.
and lecturer, born in Cambridge.
Mass, rs years ago.
Rear Admiral Charles Randall
Brown, born in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
so years ago.
One out of every IS Swiss
workers is in the watch making
ft1dttcfrv
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-13

Now that football is about over, may
b. the college students will get to work
ln time 10 turn out the commencement es-
saFs for which the nation breathlessly
salts.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-13

Il Is about time for some intelligent
author 10 produce a best-seler which will
not BE- based upon what so many of them
are based on - If YOU know what we
mnan.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-13

Today The Citizen says in, an
editorial paragraph: $SsSIIF Y
Since love is blind. what is,
the eye-opsner?"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-13
Key West In
Days Gone By


.
At the meeting of the Board OF
Directors of the Chamber Of
Commerce Monday night, H Earl
Humbert, publisher of cityadirec-
tories, was assured of the CO.
operation of the Chamber on this
much needed undertaking. Fred
Dion will provide a central office
from which the work will be car
ried on, it was announced.
Gordon Dill, former resident of
Key West while stationed here
with the WPA, now manager of
the Florida City State Market
was visitor in this city today in
the interests of promotion of the
work now being undertaken by
the State Marketing Board, spon-
soring agency of the market now
nearing completion at Florida
City.
United States Senator Key Pitt
man, of Nevada, Mrs. Pittman,
r. NJ. Hardy, well-known silver
mine operator, and Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. Trent, are visitors in the
city and guests at the Hotel / ia
Concha. asH
One destroyer, the Wicks, left
yesterday afternoon to go for an
assignment on patrol duty, the
first assignment for this duty
given any of the ships arriving
from California last week.
Arriving on the Steamship
Cuba from Havana yesterday
was a group of refugees from
warning countries in Europe,
most of them Jews from Austria
who had made the trip by way
of South America, thence to
Cuba and to the United States.
DR.. Joseph F. Plainfield, sup
erintendent of Mission Work
among the foreigners of the
cities of the south for the South
ern Baptist Convention, spoke
last evening to an interested and
appreciative congregation assem-
bled at the First Baptist Church
Of this city.
Key West Choral Society Hall
will hold its first concert this
year, December 20, at $500 clock,
at st. Cecelia's Hall, at Convent
Mary immaculate.
!. L. w. Brazell of the State
Highway Patrol. has reported
this week for duty and will be
assigned to duty from Key West
tofthe' first toll gate. As =
Miss Louise Hawkes. of this
city has just returned from d visit
with her grandmother, Mrs.
Tfrnx,I, A KH.,dI Of Miami poaoh
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-13

Miss Louise Hawkes. of this
city has just returned from a visit
with her grandmother, Mrs.
Joseph A. Mudd of Miami Beach.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-13
z. ElIN

The Murrays caution you about tires that nave q
scrubbed look show signs of uneven yourcar
has tendency to wander, weave pound as it goes
down the road these danger warnings conditions
that may lead ruined tires very costly tragic
accident They can check your with precision guages
In case any malignment unbalance exists they are
completely equipped to make the proper corrections or
adjustments to save tires cars, and lives.
Murray Auto Electric Company los Simonton
Street also render carburetor repairs starter generator
and tuneup services Their automotve electric shop has
the newest equipment, including Wedenhof tune-up
tester and anayzer for motors, Special machines for
testing distributors Marbee manufactured Dyn-A-
Lyzer wheel aligner, we'll as a special carburetor
tester. "s''
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-13

!. L. w. Brazell of the State
Highway Patrol. has reported
this week for duty and will be
assigned to duty from Key West,
to the first. toll gate. 9s1s :
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-13

Key West Choral Society Hall
will hold its first concert this
year, December 20, at $500 clock,
at St. Cecelia's Hall, at Convent
Mary immaculate. m
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-13

In business since 1916, Murray Auto Electric Com
pany is owned and operated by Messrs E. c. Murray
and E. c. Murray Jr They have beaned every effort to
being of real service to the automobapa truck owners
of this area. RENN sbr II
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-13

One out of every IS Swiss
workers is in the watch making
industry.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-13

United States Senator Key Pitt
man, of Nevada, Mrs. Pittman,
r. M. Hardy, well-known silver
mine operator, and Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. Trent, are visitors in the
city and guests at the Hotel La
Concha. asl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-04-24

HELENA, Mont. April 23.-
When thinking OF rodeos, the
average fastener generally con-
siders the big. highly commercial
lied affairs such as the Calgary
Alta Stampede or the Pendle-
ton COreg.) Roundup. But for
each of these, there are scores OF
smaller rodeos. The Western at
mosphere is wholly authentic. the
events unvarnished by CONNER
cialization, and the "bucking
broncs" more intent on getting
rid of their rider than in gaining
applause from the grandstands.
In Montana, for instance. al
most every community OF any size
holds a rodeo during the summer.
Many of them are staged In con-
nection with the county fairs.
Tourists intent on this interesting
aspect of Western life can see
first hand the events which have
made the rodeo q peculiarly West
|ern NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. broncs,
horses either unbroken or trained
in the most effective methods OF
unseating their riders.
The professional bronc-buster,
the horse fighter" is a colorfu'
character. He follows the rodeos,
seeking to pick UP prize money.
He forks" the horse, endeavorS
to remain on the hurricane deck
while the animal pitches. losses,
"sunfishes" by putting head be-
tween forelegs and heaving. until
a certain number Of seconds have
elapsed. Then. If he still remains
in the saddle, a pickup man"
rides alongside him and pulls him
from the saddle.
Included among the more in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-04-24
Pan.American Highway Paved $50 Miles

MEXICO CITY. April 2s--Tnf
secfaon Of the Pan-AnsegacAa high
way passing through Mexico 10 now
completely paved for . distance
Of 1855 mica. extending fron ssae
Texas horcer 81 Laredo down 70
San Crtgtohsl las CasAs In the
State Of Chiapas An an-xeAtheE
road. not YET paved. Is available
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-04-24
Moose Increasing

ST. JOHN, New Brunswick, April
23.-Moose are on the increase in
New Brunswick. according to
Horace M. Block, director OF New
Brunswick's Government Tourist
Travel Bureau. He predicts that
within a year or two the season on
moose may be reopened IN New
Brunswick.
Government surveys also tndi-
cate that deer and bear are still
plentiful In New Brunswick forests.
he added.