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Editorial
FULL-TIME EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

FULL-TIME~ EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
H SELECTION of a full time Executive Secretary
by the St. Cfoix Chamber of Commerce is good news indeed.
Few organizations have a greater opportunity to really serve
this place than the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce, and
when it raised its head again at the end of l947 we jumped to
sing out our praises and wish for that group the fullest mea-
sure of success. With limited funds it went to work, making
its influence felt, among other things appointing an execu-
tive secretary in the person of Johannes Rasmussen, who car
RED on admirably. Mr.. Rasmussen introduced many novel
ideas, but it became impossible for him to devote his entire
time, and the Chamber looked around for the means where
by a ful-time executive secretary could be had.
CONDITIONS ON this Island, and the entire group for
that matter, have changed. No longer is the group isolated,
nor does it continue on its placid way, making the best of
what is around. This is a new day. Competition is keen, and
when one crop, or one product will not give the answer, we
must look around for other means to keep our economic head
above water. And here is where the Chamber of Commerce
can make an outstanding contributor to the welfare of St.
Croix, and even the whole group. The4ourist trade must be
developed even fmthered. The wares of this island must be
sold to the American public and to the whole world. People
must know that here is the, ideal vacation spot; that every
thing is to be had here, and our shops and stores can pro-
vide whatever is needed and at reasonable rates. Business
must be boosted Businessmen must be brought together on a
practical, fmctioning basis, and no organization can better
serve that end than the Chamber of Commerce.
u OVER and above all we see a dawn of a new idea
in the assumption of responsibility in underwriting the posi-
ton of executive secretary, even for one year. This idea, tax
ing root, and spreading to other groups and in other fields,
will bring the sense Of responsibility so necessary to econo-
mic success. Slowly, but surely individuals and groups will
come face to face with the idea that if economic and social
independence are to be assured, then responsibility must be
placed somewhere else than upon the government. And no
group can better take on such responsibility or lead the way
than the Chamber Of Commerce. Once begun, there is no
telling how far the work can progress, and there is no doubt
that the entire island is looking forward with great hopes to
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-10-31
ights,,FEPC Vital
Issues |nIninois Election
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the vote here is usually Democrat
ic, many leaders in Chicago feel
that Lucas indecisive activity on
civil rights has alienated the Ne
gro vote. In fact, several persons
interviewed felt he would lose the
election.
Rep. Dawson has appeared in
the senator's behalf, and so have
other Democratic leaders including
Vice-President Alben Barley.
Despite all these efforts in his
behalf it is felt by Chicago Negro
leaders that he will not gain the
overwhelming support Of Negro
voters. Many believe Lucas may
lose the state unless his Chicago
margin is great.
Probably the most aptly stated
reason vas given by an interview
ee who said lucas has lost favor
with Negroes for 'pussyfooting.'"
Each person answering the poll
agreed that Dawson was a sure bet
for reelection despite the opposi-
ton of "Old Archibald J. Carey.
1t is believed, however, that Daw-
sons overwhelming margin of 49,
48 will be cut down considerably
because of the strength Of his op-
ponent.
Democratic leaders in Chicago's
9Th senatorial district are having
a difficult battle on their hands
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-10-31

to win voters of this heavily Ne
appropriated are to the candid
ate of their choice, Atty. Marshall
Karshak. Pitted against him is
Atty. Benjamin H. Crockett, who
is the first Negro to be picked
by either party for the state sena-
torial post for the district. Last
April II, the Democrats backed
Korshak against the CLIO choice,
Willoughby Abner, Negro leader
in the Chicago Industrial union
council. In the resulting battle,
Korshak is said to have cleared
Abner by more than double the
number Of votes. Yet the CLIO
claim Abner actually won, and still
refused to indorse Korshak.
Incumbent Negro Sen. Christie
pher C.. Wimbish of the third, is
rated a favorite for his third four
year term over his COP opponent
Atty. Philander S. Neville.
Charles J.. Jenkins, a veteran in
the state house of representatives,
is contesting for return in a field
of four candidates. Jenkins is
sided by COP running mate Frank
Crisopo. On the Democratic side
are Fred j. Smith, a fourth-term-
err and George Harry Noonan.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-10-31
Education
News, Views
u. OF TENNESSEE
DELAYS

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. CAMP
Negro applicants for admission to
the white University of Tennessee
adopted a policy of watchful wait
ing this week as the university
trustees delayed action on their en-
rollment until Dec. 4.
Apparently hoping that the Ne
groes take their case to court, the
trustees delayed action dependent
upon Participated" action by the
Negroes. At their melting the trust
ees suggested a type of jimcrow
setup for teaching of courses to
Negro students in subjects not
taught at the Negro Tennessee
State A & I college. This setup
would keep Negroes from being
enrolled at the university.
The trustees are expected to
present more concret ideas on
the expansion of Tennessee State
to keep Negroes out Of the white
school.
The trouble started when the
state attorney general, Roy H.
Beeler, said Negroes must be al
lowed to attend the university for
courses not taught at the Negro
college. This was an advisory op-
pinion which trustees hope not to
keep, it appears.
Three students applied to the
university : : Lincoln A. Blake
ney, Aubrey Lee Totten, and Gene
Gray. Blakeney and Totten at pre-
sent do not plan any immediate
legal action, and Gray has not
made a statement.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-10-31
Between The Lines

hand and seeing it flouted on sub
citizens in time of peace: of hear
ing Christ preached on Sunday
and seeing him crucified Monday
on the cross Of race prejudice.
Psychologists tell US that such
experience builds up a mental con-
flict which has a warping effect
on personality. The point being
made here is that of seeing solici-
tude for the youth as : it pertains
to protecting them from the fears
begotten of this endless talk about
atom warfare on the one hand,
and seeing them daily exposed to
a more insidious evil which must
surely destroy the moral fibre of
both white and Negro youth on
the other.
When the going was tough in
Korea the Negro soldiers were
rushed to the rescue and then
bravery was heralded afar. Now
that the wal is about over, a Ne
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-10-31

Just such a man is Edward
Breen, representative in Congress,
3rd district, Montgomery county.
Mr.. Breen has shown throughout
his career that he is sympathetic
towards the rights and issues that
are uppermost in the minds of the
colored taxpayers.
His sincerity is not measured in
words but in action. Let's look at
the deplorable record of the first
session of the 81st. Congress and
see just how Congressman Breen
felt on certain issues.
On the extention of rent con-
troll Mr.. Breen voted Yes.
On the issue to provide low cost
housing units MI. Breen voted . 8.
Yes.
Mr.. Breen voted against the
Poll tax (paying to vote).
Mr.. Breen voted Yes to increase
social security benefits.
He voted Yes to veterans pen
sions.
When Alaska was nominated
for statehood he voted yes.
He voted for decent housing for
middle income groups.
The American council on HUI
man Relations this year thanked
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-10-31

This writer can fully appreciate
the point of view of those who
object to fear psychology begotten
by too generally appealing to mass
fear of inevitable doom.
But this writer is also concern
ed with the effects that may be
driven home to the hearts and
minds of youths by being taught
race perjudice as a religion. This
is the real camel in the premise.
The studied and fragrant attempts
of the south to circumvent the
provisions of the Constitution
which the youth of the land are
taught to respect, presents one OF
the gravest dangers that challenges
the normal moral growth of the
youth of this and other nations.
The white child is handicapped
sorely by being exposed to the
daily experience of hearing the
Constitution lauded on the one
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-10-31

Breen for his vote on the McCon-
nell amendment on the Powell bill.
This amendment was the acid
test for showing just how a man
felt on FEPC.
The American Council on HUI
man Rights, made up of seven
national fraternities and sororities,
lauded Breens vote thus,
you demonstrated your belief in
human rights 49,"
The above is the reason we
heartily endorse Congressman
Breen for reelection. The fight
for FEPC is still not lost, but we
need men we know and can trust.
Breen is that sort of person.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-10-31
xpress Endorses Breen

Through the welter of political talk, charges and
counter charges the Daily Express has stood aloof and
has confined itself to reporting meetings and running
political advertisement.
We have not sponsored or endorsed any candidate be-
cause we wanted to wait until the fog had cleared and
each man had committed himself to the issues vital to
our readers. Now that election day is rolling around we
feel it high time to begin pin pointing our candidates,
candidates we feel will do the most for all the people,
esneciallv the Neorn.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-10-31

gro officer is being court-martial-
ed with a sentence of death. Mo-
body but Negroes suffer the pangs
of fighting for a sub-citizenship
and all too often the hapless Ne
groes are forced to fight under
prejudiced officers. who would
rather see them dead than alive.
This column has long laid en-
phasis on this point. If Negroes
are expected to fight and die to
maintain a sub-citizenship, unto
God it should not be under pre-
JUDGED officers! How long will
our country continue to strain at
gnats and swallow camels of moral
disintegration that rae prejudice
foists upon us?
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-10-31
Sentence Sermons
By Rev. Frank Clarence Lowry
For AMP

by INCVs II Sk0H SAA(S AS
For AMP
Too often we try to do the
task that God would like to have
a part in, but because of our
conceit and pride, His chances to
aid are very thin.
When we deny Him His right
full place in church and state, and
on Him fail to call, then be it re-
m~embered in such a case that
pride goeth before a fall.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-10-31
MISS AMERICA
VISITS KING

OPELOUSAS, La. (ANP)-
miss America of 1850" spent a
day here in Opelousas at the Ne
gro Yamba celebration, a part Of
the Yambiles given here annually.
While here, Miss America who
in real life is Miss Yolando Bet
beze of Mobile, Ala, watched the
big parade, attended the program
after the parade, and posed with
the Yamba King and Queen for
photographers.
King Yamba was J. w. Fisher,
head of the department of agri-
culture, Southern university, and
the Yamba queen was Miss Eliza
beth Chretian of Lafayette, La.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-01-31

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3l.-(P).
President Truman has told the
Atomic Energy Commission to
work on Inc hydrogen or super
bomb.
In two paragraph statement.
the Chief Executive said he has
ordered the commission to con-
tinue work on all forms of atomic
weapons-including the hYdroben
bomb.
MIR. Truman said he gave the
order because of what he called
his responsibility ito see TO it
that our country is able TO defend
itself against any possible ag-
gressor."
The Chief Executive added that
this atomic work will be pursued
on a basis consistent with Amer
lean plans for peace and secur-
itY.
The semi annual report to Con-
gress by the Atomic Energy Com
mission discloses that the United
States is stockpiling atomic weap-
ons at ar ever-increasing rate. In
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-01-31
BUhhETnN
Start Work On Hydrogen
Super Bomb Truman

the overall detectives Of our pro.
gram for peace and security.
( This we shall continue 70 do
until a satisfactory plan for In
ternafionai control Of atomic on
ergY is achieved. We shall also
continue TO examine ali those
factors that affect our program
for peace and this eounirY's Sc
CURLY"
That was the Presidents state
ment.
In recent DAYS in Washington.
a number of prominent iegisla-
tors have joined the elamor for
going a.ead with the H-bomb.
Mostly. they argvs II is necessary
in order 10 get the jump on So
Wet Russia.
The Russisns have created an
atomic explosion-and are be-
lieved 10 be making Ab0mbs
similar 10 those which the United
States used against Japan.
AS for the H-bo=ib-iheFo Il a
feeling among experts IN this
country Ahai the Sovieis are also
likely working towar4 eonsiFuc.
ton of hydrogen bombs.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-01-31

vote of thanks.
Norman Kranich, president
of Local Musicians Union, and
Mrs. Ruby Crawley. secretary.
coordinated the entertainment
through Louis Carbonell so that
every walk of life was gathered
Duval Street to hear and see
outstanding performers.
The u. S. Navy, which is so
vital a part of our community,
played an important part also
for several enlisted men kept the
audience enrapturd while they
sang their songs. Many of the
contributions we're from the inn
maculately dressed Sailor in his
white uniform. Our U. S. Navy
personnel could be heard to re-
mark, wait just minute, lady,
l want to deposit a dime in your
polio coin collector for friend
of mine back home had polio. l
know, what it is"
The people gathered there all
gave generously of their money
while the talent gave generous
ly of themselves. 1t was through
their efforts that Louis Carboneil
was able to have collected by his
March of Dimes girls more than
$1,000 during the shows.
March of Dimes Chairman {.
B. Harvey drew attention to all
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the report. the Acc made no
reference to any plans for pro-
ducing a hydrogen bomb. but it
said that there had been some
research on the possibilities of
using hydrogen to produce atom
ic energy.
Mr.. Truman ordered develop
ment of atomic weapons TO con-
tinue until-he said-"a satisfac-
tory plan for international con-
troll of atomic energy is achieved"
The question of whether the
United States should undertake
production of the H-bomb has
been a behind the scenes debate
for at least four neutrality-suspicious.
longer. The cost of the project
has been variouslY estimated up
TO four billion dollars.
Here is Mr.. Humans state
ment
1T is part of my responsibility
as commander in-chief of the
armed forces TO see 10 it that our
country is able TO defend itself
against any possible aggression.
accordingly. I have directed
the Atomic Energy Commission
10 continue its work on all forms
of atomic weapons. including the
so-called hydrogen or super
bomb. Like all other work in
the field of atomic weapons. it
is being and will be carried for
ward on a basis consistent with
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-01-31
Truman Calls To-Day
Coal Mining Truce
Acc Says America Must Get Most Out
OF Its Atomic Resources Now That
Soviet Russia Has An Atomic Bomb
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-[P).,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l.-tA1.
The word hydrogen, already
big question mark in Washing
ton, pops up again today in the
semi-annual report of the Atomic
Energy Commission.
Administration leaders and
scientists have been discussing
whether a hydrogen bomb should
be built. The Acc report to Con-
gresS does not mention any plans
for a hydrogen bomb. But the re-
port says atomic scientists have
been working on a study of three
different forms of hydrogen for
the production of atomic energy
on laboratory scale.
This may indicate that the
scientists are ready to go ahead
and make a hydrogen bomb if
President Truman gives the
signal. The President has said he
alone will decide if the H-bomb
should be made.
Meantime, American atomic
weapons are being produced, i'm
proved and stockpiled at grow
ing pace. In its report, the
Atomic Energy Commission also
says new marks of accomplish
ment have been set in its pro-
gram of adapting atomic power
toward peacetime use.
The Acc also declared that it
has changed its production sys-
tenn to an industrial rather than
custom-built type of operation.
This would mean faster produc-
ton.
And the Acc says it advanced
its design of weapons, prcSumab-
ly for more strength.
The report adds the output of
uranium and plutonium set new
records.
Summing up its work, the
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-01-31
City Commission
Meets Today In
Special Session

Mayor Louis M. j. Eisner stat
ed this morning that the City
Commissioners will meet in spe-
cial session this afternoon at 4:30
o'clock in City Chambers.
A number of local contractors
have asked EiSner to call the
meeting.
Topic to be discussed is the
urgent need of mari for construc-
ton purposes in the city.
Eisner has notified Captain c.
c. Adell of the United States
Naval Station, and has requested
the high naval officer to send a
representative to the meeting
today.
Also at the meeting of the City
Commission this afternoon, an
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-01-31
French Approve
Record Budget
For 1850

PARIS, Jan. 3l.-tAs The
French National Assembly has
approved a record budget for
1850. In okaying the budget, the
Assembly gave Premier Georges
Bidault a new vote of conf
dence. The final vote was re-
ported unofficially as 800 to 1884
That is the widest margin for
the Premier in a series of five
confidence votes on his budget
policies upon which he staked
the life of his three-months-old
government.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-01-31
RUSSIAN BLOCKADE
CONTINUED TODAY
ON EASTERN FRONT
tR Photo

{ BERLIN, Jan. 31.-(P).-The
Russian little blockade here con-
tinues today. And it's now a mat
ter for action on the higher
level.
Yesterday, the Soviet guards at
the boarder point of Helmstedt
relaxed their inspection of trucks
going east to Berlin. Today. the
restrictions arc or again. Once
more, Soviet guards are taking
their time checking papers
AS a result, there's a big line
up on the west side of Helmstedt
and only about five trucks an
hour are getting through. The
normal rate is thirty trucks an
hour.
Western Allied authorities in
Berlin have protested the truck
ing delays, but there's been no
answer yet from the Russians.
And it's expected that the block
ade question will be thrashed out
on the high commission level.
Only the western high commits
sioners and Soviet Commander
General VASTLY Chuikvo can act
on the matter,
One American official summed
up the Western Allied attitude
this way, 1--WE are in effect sit
ting tight in Berlin on this ques-
ton. Any further action will
come from higher levels"
AS for the Russian attitude,
that comes from the Soviet-spon-
sored East German Police at the
Helmstedt zonal boade~ Said one
of these. policemen, I'VE are
simply checking these trucks in
the normal way"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-01-31
Many Residents
See domestic Map
AT Citizen Office

A number of residents of Key
West have viewed the domestic
map. sent to The Citizen by the
Bureau of Land Management,
Department of Interior, Wash
ingtOn. ID. c.
The map lists all the home
sites by number Some of the lots
are on the waterfront. One of
the lots number 38, has been re-
served by the government for
use as a public beach.
In the story sent to the Citi-
zen. mention was made that an
other copy of the map had been
forwarded to the County Re-
cOrder of Monroe County. This
morning. Monroe County Re-
cvorder Earl r. Adams stated
that his office had not received
the map.
The only map Of the domestic
area is therefore at The Citizen
office. Greene Street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-01-31
DIR. Walker Tells
OF Miami Trade
FairOrganization

While much work has been
don toward the formation of
plans for the Inter-American
Cultural Center and Trade Fair
at Miami, great deal more must
be accomplished before it is, def
initely settled.
So said DR.. w. H. Walker of
Miami, Organization Committee
Of the Inter American Cultural
Center and Trade Fair, before
the members of the Key West
Chamber of Commerce meeting
last night at Harris School.
'We have the wholehearted
support and assurance of CO.
operation from Charles Sawyer,
/; Secretary of Commerce of the
United States, who believes that
this program will be an element
of great strength in carrying out
international policies of the adj
ministration," said DR.. Walker.
Jacques Kunstenaar, leading
expert of the United States gov
eminent in matters of this kind,
is working actively with our or
ganiZation committee.
THE major municipalities of
Florida are assisting and are rep
resented on our committee. The
Florida League of Municipalities,
representing 102 incorporated
cities and towns of this state, has
unanimously endorsed the pro-
ject.
1T is believed that it has the
support Of Florida's entire dele
cation in Congress. By special
appointment with Governor War
rem and his cabinet, the subject
will be discussed in detail in
Tallahassee within the next few
days.
"This week it is expected that
all committee assignments on a
state wide basis will be com
pleted, and Kunstenaar of the
Department of Commerce will
meet in accordance with these
committees.
THE next steps are TO adopt
definite plans of financing and
elect general management
Further progress reports will be
issued as soon as the committee
organization and conferences
with governmental agencies have
been completed"
President Joe Allen of the
Chamber presided, and Edwin
Trevor, former president of the
Chamber, introduced DR.. Walker.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-01-31
Insane
AT Time OF Killing
Dad, Says Mother

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. Jan. 81.
-(Pl-Carol Ann Paight's moth-
or, Mrs. Mary Paight, testified
today that her 2l-year-old
daughter was insane at the mo-
metn she shot and killed her po-
lice sergeant father.
Carol Ann broke down for the
first time in her week old trial
here, when she heard her mother
testify Carol Ann wept silently,
The State is trying Carol Ann
for second degree murder in the
death of her father, Police Serge
ant Carl Paight, who was incura-
bly, ill of cancer at the time of his
death.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-01-31
1854 Persons
Have Registered,
England Reveals

a total or 1872 persons mad re-
gistered 20 vote in the primaries
and the November elections UP to
last night, John England, county
registration supervisor said to-
day.
This is about one fifth of the
expected registration. however,
and at the rate so far followed
several hundred potential voters
will not qualify to vote in the
Nav End primaries, since April !
Is the deadline for qualifying.
England said that during Feb
ruary his office in Monroe Coun-
" Courthouse would be open
from to 6 p. m. each Monday
and Tuesday in order to register
men and women who are work
ing ut other periods of the day.
Yesterday this office was
open from 5 to p. m, and only
one man came in to register"
said England.