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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1951-05-21

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and top local officials sat in the
reviewing stand, along with
.ludgeSs apgoiated to. select the
best floats. The Judges were
Hank Fay Of the Miami Daily
News. Mayor iIseUis M y Eisner,
Captain Harold Paysnns Jr., and
City Manager Dave King. m
FIRST prize FOR the best civic
float went 10 the E,lks Club. Sec
onf prize to the Rotary Club.
First prize for the best Navy
float went TO the Naval Ordin-
ance Unit. Douglas High School
received first prize in the non
professional marching unit. with
the Redlapd, Homestead and Key
West High Schools receiving
honorable mention. Honorable
mention for the third best civic
float went to the Florida National
Bank. Trophies were presented
to Representatives of the winning
organizations by Captain G. c..
Adell, Commander. Naval Base,
Key West.
An excellent band concert was
given bv the l4th Air Force band
Of Robins Field, Ga, at Bayview
Park, following the parade, Under
the capable direction OF Band
,,a.,atx~.. M /S.,.A E,nk<,.t fs,ss..,, s.sl, .
ael, the bands. repetoire includ-
ed everything from stirring
Sousa March numbers to Boogic-
Woogie A large and enthusiastic
audience was on hand TO hear the
concert.
All in all. Armed Forces Day
in Key West was good show all
the way around.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1951-05-21
Four Missing Men
Safe 1sCC Toms
Cruiser In Today

The US. Coast Guard
brought S0-foot cabin cruis-
er safely TO port today short
lY before 2 pm. with four
missing men aboard. all ap-
parentlY in good condition.
AS The Citizen went to
press. the boat was being
lowed in at the Key West
blight end information rs 10
the cause of its disablement
had not been learned.
The cruiser was overdue
Yesterday snd the Coast
Guard begsn a search.
Aboard were Howard Will
son. Monroe county lax col
lector. Paul Sher. local jew
eler. Willard Cook. and Hen
~ M. Melaren. brar-a man
aser of the Associates Dis
count corporation. all Of Key
West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1951-05-21
Enemy Suffers595 1000
Casualties ln Five
Duy-oId Offensive
General Almond
Believes His
Troops Con
Hundle Enemy

EA ST CENTRAL
FRONT, Korea, May I'll
AP).-The Tenth Corps
commander, Lieut., Gen
Edward Almond, said to-
day his troops have inflict-
ed nearly $4,000 casualties
on the Reds in the fivc-day
old enemy offensive. And
the figure includes the big
gest one-day toll Of the war
"a, 700 Reds killed,
wounded and captured yes
tcrday in the cncmy's vain
effort to, plunge through
the Allied line.
Said Almond:
I'VE have taken tn G
starch out of what is in
front of us. And | feel GER
tain that if they come at us
in even greater numbers VIC
can handle them again.
Almonds figures cover
the toll taken by divisions
under his command. These
include the Second infantry
Division which has borne
the brunt Of the enemy Of
fensive. This one division is
said to have iDflicted 81. $50
casualties in the five days
of the offensive. Almond
was full Of praise for his
troops. He said he has
never seen troops whoshave
been through 50 hard d
fight still so full of fight.
And he added:
I'VE have a line that
operates day and night,
rain or shine. Our capabili-
ty Of bringing down instant
fire whenever we sight
these people is tremend-
Gus"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1951-05-21
.CC Removes Three
Sick And Injured
Seamen Off Boats

b. The u. s. Coast Guard has re-
moved three sick and injured
persons from vessels in this area
Robert f. Rogers, seaman, from
Elwood City, Penna., aboard the
SIS Sheldon Clark was taken Ia
The u. S. Naval Hospital, Roose-
volt boulevard. j.
a seaman stricken with ap-
pcndicitis aboard the PC670, and
a seaman aboard tho SIS Federal
who injured his eye. were also
taken to the Naval Hospital.
Tow Vessel
The "Blue Nose" fishing YES
sci about ITO miles south of Egg
mont Key is being towed into
Key West by the Ariadnc under
command OF Lit. James Nc
Menamin.
Two Boats Missing
Coast Guard boats and CG
planes from the Miami and st.
Petersburg area arc searching
tContinued On Page F.lghi.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1951-05-21
All Persons
Urged
Take Tests
Free Tuberculosis,
Diabetes, Blood
Tests To BE Given
Here Starting May II

"A large portion of the Ameri-
can public labors under the
delusion that takin" a health tcs,
today Stimulates a cross between {
police grilling and tangling witt
a hurricane" DIR. Earl X. Lang
ford. director of tho Monroe
County Department of Public
Health said yesterday in an
nouncins the free tuberculosis
diabetes and blood tests to bt
given here on May 9th through
June End.
Emphasizing the simplicity OF
the tests which require little
more than the pinprick of a fingcl
or the photographing of ches;
without the removal of clothing,
he urged all persons on the ISfan5i
over fifteen years of age to take
advantage Of this opportunity. He
also indicated that each cxamina
ton would take abouI five
minutes and the few persona
facts asked by the doctors would
be kept confidential.
Our objective. in these EXAM
nations is to detect diseases Of
which the person is not aware,
and if there is indication thai
they arc suffering from any one
of them, to suggest an immediate
visit to their family physician,
d. Laneford said.
He explained that the earlier
any OF ,nIac diseases is discovered
the sooner it may be cured and
controlled. Waiting too long
makes cures difficult and may
tContinucd On Page Sky
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1951-05-21
Mac Didn't Want
To Contain War
M9 Wircphoto

WASHINGTON. May 2i.-(R,.
Omar Bradley re-
sumcd his testimony today in
the Senate inquiry into General
MacArthur's dismissal.
The chairman OF the Joint
chiefs of staff said that TO have
carried out MacArthur.'s Asiatic
program, the United States would
have bad to strip its military
power elsewhere.
Bradley also told thc Senators
that thc Joint chiefs Of staff had
recommended MacArthur's custer
because he was not in sympathy
with administration plans 70 corr
tain tn" war 30 Korea
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1951-05-21
Defenders OF Freedom"
Thrilled Thousands Of
Spectators Saturday Night
Mp S. City
Police Helped
Cleor Streets
BY DOROTHY RAYMER


No moustachioed dictator
appeared on a balcony well
out of shooting range. No
tanks rumbled down Duval
street. No arms were rails
ed in clenched-fist salute as
marching units passed
along Duval street and Tru-
man avenue in the Armed
Forces Day parade held
here Saturday.
The only slogan was the
theme of the celebration,
Defenders of Freedom,
displayed on floats and let
tered on banners. Jet planes
and fighters tipped over
head just at the beginning
of the big show, but none
of them dropped pamphlets
of propaganda.
Scattered MP.'s and city po-
licemen helped clear the streets
so that there would be space for
the. cars and floats, but they car
ried no clubs or fixed bayonetS.
From my vantage point on my
own balcony. watched mothers
swOqp their romping children
safely out Of the streets to the
curb and fathers hosting laugh
ing offspring 10 their shoulders to
catch a better view from a high
perch as the first bars of music
sounded and the procession got
underway at 1870 pm.
Out in front came a lone horse
man, police lieutenant Harry Lee
Baker, mounted on a spirited
bay belonging to another police
officer, Buster Ccrezo. The
mount arched its neck praneed
and danced sideways. After him
came the city police escort of
motorcycles and cars. No Gesta-
20 these, but smiling brown
faced regular guys who waved at
the crowd.
c. p. Harvey, parade marshall
rolled by in convertible, lean
ing over the back of the car to
watch the formation behind him,
the l4th Air Force Band, Tooth
AAF, from Robins Field, Ga.
The khaki clad musicians came
smattly along playing the air
forces inspiring song. Kids be-
gan chanting Into the wild blue
yonder. )" Everybody took up
tho tune singing and clapplnG
hands in time TO the beat of the
drums and the shriliing of the
flies.
The Marines landed next, and
had the situation we'll in hand
with a magnificent float and a
full dress marching unit. All
dressed up too was Dempsey,
bulldog -around-towh, belonging
10 Frank Wayne. Dempsey" oc-
cupicd the place of honor on the
Nlrinc float as symbol of tcna-
city.
In TYPICAL democratic style.
following the grandeur, came
ono lone motorbike, its rider
grinning happily. Right on his
lone trail came the u. S. Fleet
Sonar school marching unit step
ping along iauntily, then the
Fleet Reserve ass &C iatIo n,
Branch Sc bearing white rifles.
The small fry collection of boy
scouts and sea scouts drew ter
Continued On Page Fivel
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1951-05-21
Freddie Lee
Is Hit By
Car Sunday
Youth Knocked % Feel
From Accident Scene;
Child Said To Have
RnR Into Automobile


Rolled about Is feet by
a car which struck him yes
terday at LAS p. m, two
year old Freddie Lee, mar
rowly escaped death or Sc
rious injury.
The child is the son of
MIR. and Mrs. George Lee,
40l Truman avenue. He is
in the Monroe County hos.
pital much improved since
the accident but still under
observation, and x-ray ex-
animation. Outside of the
family, visitors, arc not yet
permitted.
The accident happened during
a SUNDAY outing AT Roca Cbica
beach. George Lee, the father.
left the group TO return to a
! small cottage which he owns. In
crossing tho backroad. which is
old Federal Highway. No. /. Ice
did not notice that bis small son
was following him. Other children
said Freddie had heard The bell
of an icc-cream vendor and had
become excited.
He ran out from behind a park
cd car directly into the path OF a
passing car driven by a sailor
who was accompanied by bis
wife. The ear was proceeding at
moderate speed.
Witnesses say the impact
seemed to curl the child into a
ball and roll him over three or
four times for a distance Of Is.
feet.
Officer M. J. Wilder of the
Highway Patrol was called. He
seat for an ambulance and then
went to the hospital When he
arrived he found the driver of
the car waiting at the hospital.
Wilder said the man cooperatedI
thoroughly and the scene and
timing Of tho accident were re-
enacted
Wilder stated there was no
evidence of high speed and that
it was agreed the accident was
unavoidable. No charges were
brought.
He also pointed out that this is
the first traffic accident in this
section in q days.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1951-05-21

Key West. Flnsidn. hos the
most equuble climate il the
country. with an uvsfage
runge Of only la Fainenheii
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1951-05-21
CASTOR OIL REPORT

NEW DELHI tH1. India coft-
stlfues IFS entire annual output of
5000 IONS OF castor oil but cx-
ports about 100000 tons or eastof
seeds after meeting an internal
requirement Of .00oftonss official
sources here said. = .f.~;g5
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13
Greek Letter Groups
Adopt Civil Rights
Resolutions

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - CAMP
- Identical resolutions calling
upon the u. S. Senate to abolish
the filibuster and calling upon
President Truman to establish by
executive order an FEPC COM
mission were adopted by the l.
800 delegates attending the Kap-
pa Alpha Psi, Alpha Phi Alpha
and Alpha Kappa Alpha national
conventions here Dec. 27-S0.
Delegates to the three Greek
letter conventions voted unani-
mously in their separate organi-
cations to ask the members of
the Senate to make a revision of
its parliamentary rules the first
order Of business in January, 1851
so that the power of willful pre-
JUDGED minority to Illustrate the
action of the majority by filibuS-
ter may be curbed."
although enactment of Fair
employment and other civil rights
legislation was a major promise
in the national platforms of both
the Democratic and Republican
parties" the resolution reads,
"the 81st Congress adjourned
without passage of a single civil
rights bill. We call upon the
members of both parties in the
82nd Congress to join together
on a bipartisan basis and speed
lily enact these important mea-
SureS into law"
In the resolution pertaining to
FEPC, the Greek letter delegates
said that "The present critical na<
tional emergency demands the
full mobilization of our nations
human as well as physical re-
sources. Unfortunately our gov-
ornamental leaders have not rec
ognized this sufficiently to take
the necessary and proper action
to date.
I'VE, therefore, call upon Pres
ident Truman to establish by ex-
ecutive order a Fair Employment
Practice commission similar to
that in existence during World
War II so that contractors pro-
ducing defense materials will not
discriminate in hiring or upgrad-
ing on the basis of race, religion,
or color"
Other resolutions adopted by
the three conventions dealt with
housing, federal aid to educa-
ton and federal appointments.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13
African Student Has
Say On World
Outlook For 1851

f1OLLAND, Mich. - (ANP)-
Lawrence Apaiara Febunmi, a
native Nigeria, West African,
who is a student at Hope college
here, has his own opinion of the
world outlook for 1851.
In an open letter to the United
Nations. addressed to Secretary
General Trygve Lie, Fabunmi
said:
I'VE are at the edge of a pass
ing year;
Eve wait at the door of a new
one,
The world is on the borders
of fascinating peace;
"The Globe again faces an.
other devastating war.
II join thousands who express
respect, appreciation, and graft
tude to the UN, you and your en-
tire staff for past achievements
81 support millions who now
crave for real peace and safety
from the scourge of another
killer a third world war.
II agree with billions who be-
lieve that the UN, its workers
and supporters could easily, il
they would, prevent us and our
loved ones all over the world
from becoming prey to the whims
and caprices of big international
political talkertives, who shout
peace vociferously but whose ag-
gressive actions provoke war -
with apologies to the honored
Ralph ]. Bunche.
LAS an African, / would plead
that you and the leaders of the
UN consider the teaming peace
loving and peace-giving millions
of Africa, the resuscitating con-
tinent.
eve like to cure rather than
kill. We desire to love, not to
have any of our Gods creatures
killed anywhere on the globe.
America defends DEMOCRA-
CY;
Russia holds the banner OF
COMMUNISM.
India stands as the pillar OF
COMPROMISE and COOPERA-
TON;
"Pakistan blows the trumpe,
of SEPARATISM:
Britain upholds SOCIALISM:
'If Africa may have her own ism,
''It is HUMANISM.
$50 please do not give up
hope, but continue to strive hard
er and harder for real peace. Who
knows? You may win, even dun
ing the new year."
Fabunmi is majoring in eco
Monies and political science at
Hope college.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13
Kappa Elects
Summers Grand
Polemarch

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - tANP)
- Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity
last week elected Frank M. Sum-
mers, an East st. Louis, Ill. at
torney, grand polemarch, as 1t
held its 40th annual conclave here
in Kansas City.
The Kappas also gave an emer-
gency contribution of $1,000 to
the NAACP, called upon the
President to issue fair employ
ment practices executive order,
and took a stand on other civic
issues.
On the civic front, the fratern-
ity voted unanimously to con-
tinue its participation in the
American Council on Human
Rights. 1t voted out $4,000 for
the council.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13
Homes For Sale

2159 NV Gath street Is O clean
2 bedroom home, in good cCndi-
ton. 1t Is nicely furnished, and
on a big lot that faces two
streets. Only $500, and the terms
are easy.
2l38 NV 63rd Street is q very
lovely UNFINISHED home. Just
painted inside ard out. II has
three rooms, bath, and porch.
Nice yard with fruit trees. Price
$4,000 with easy terms.
Both of these homes are In a
fine location. Lots of stores, and
good bus service. See them, the1
see Mr.. Simon at 1901 NV 9th
ave., phone 3-S441.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13
CARD OF THANKS

take this method to thank my
many friends far and near and
well wisherS who were so kind
to me during my recent illness,
especially those who sent flow
ers, get-well cards and fruits.
Special thanks to the following
organizations: The New Provi-
dence Eastern Star and Daugh-
tiers of Atlas Temple and to all
pastors of the city, Rev. Allen,
Rev. r. H. Johnson, Rev. B. j.
Stafford, FIR. Cronin and my
pastor, FIR. Reece of st. Peters
Church and again many thanks
to enc and all.
Mrs. Sarah Young
Key West, Fla.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13

The st. John Social Club held
its first meeting of the year, Jan.
5, at the home of Mr.. Owen Cat
liam. After the business part of
the meeting a buffet supper was
served and enjoyed by the mem
bers. The following members
were present: Mr.. Maxwell
Shavers, Mr.. Nathaniel Bennett,
Mr.. Will Summons, Mr.. Roose-
welt Sands, Mr.. James Andrews,
Mr.. James Allen, Leonard Carey
and others.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13

The Strugglers are sponsoring a
popularity contest for "MiSs VAL
entine" of the StrugglerS. The
contestants are Miss Dorothy j.
Curry and Miss Flora Y. Knowles.
These young ladies are members
of the senior class of Douglass
High School, and are outstanding
enthusiastically.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13

The family of the late Robert
Cornor Davis, who departed this
life December 26, 1850 and was
laid to rest December 80, 1850,
wish to thank friends, Rev. Drake
and Richardson Funeral Home
for sympathetic services render
ed.
He is survived by:
Mrs. Edna Davis, wife; Mrs.
Laura Davis, former wife; Mrs.
Anne Davis-Brooks, daughter,
Mr.. CarneIl Davis, son; Mrs. Lucy
Davis. mother; two sisters and
three brothers.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13

Miss Emily Hepburn of this
city, now a teacher of Leesburg,
was married to Rev. Lee Evans.
The wedding took place Deem
Der "a at the AME church of
Leesburg. Miss Hepburn is the
daughter of Mrs. Annie Hep
burn.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13

Rev. and Mrs. r. H. Johnson
left the city Tuesday night to at
tend the annual church confer
ence in Fort Lauderdale. Mem
bers and citizens of this COM
nunity hope that Rev. Johnson
and his family will be returned
to Bethel AME church.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13
FOR RENT

ROOMS - With convenience to
cook, wash, iron, also radio, frigi-
daire. Apply 321 NV 10th st., or
call $1,000 between $50 and ca
am. After pm. and anytime ON
SATURDAY or sunday janis
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Taylor of
Miami motored to the Island city
on last Sunday. While here they
were the house guest of Mrs.
Frances Briggs and family.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Evans of
New York were in the city for
the holidays. Mrs. Evans is the
former Norma Mckenzie.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew w.
Small are the proud parents of a
son born January 9th at the
Monroe County, hospital. Mother
and baby are doing fine.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13
Key West Neu)s
BY MRS FRANCES BRIGGS
BY MRS. FRANCES BREGGS

turned to the city after spending
the holidays in Miami visiting
relatives and friends.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Baker of
this city left here on Sunday
morning for their home in Indi-
ana for two weeks vacation.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13

The Strugglers Clubs met at
the home of Miss Flora Knowles
Tuesday night, Jan. 8. After the
regular routine of business a
dainty repaSt was served.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13

Mr.. Douglass Adams has re-
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-01-13

Sammy Thompson and His Fa-
mous orchestra viii play at the
VFW hall on Whitehead ST., Sat-
urday night, January 20. This af-
fair is sponsored by the VFW
and the American Legion Post.
For table reservation see Mr..
Louis Smith. Admission for the
dance SIPS. Don't forget the
time, place and the date.
Evening star., 1951-01-12
TRUMAN ASKS $40 BILLION FOR DEFENSE
Ceiling on Gas Octone Ratings
To Be Set by Government Soon
Slight, Hardly Noticeable Cut to Result
In Quality of Fuels in Washington Area

The Government will issue an
order shortly to limit the octane
rating of automobile gasoline,
Secretary Of the Interior Chap
man announced today.
The order. to be issued by
the Petroleum Administration fol
Defense, will mean slight reduc-
tions in the octane ratings OF
motor fuel in the Washington
area. Under the proposed order
premium grade gasoline would be
limited to a rating of 80 and
the regular grade to "a.
In the Washington area, ac-
cording to the most recent sur
vey, the octane rating of premium
gasoline has been 92.3. while it
has been 1874 for the regular
grade.
The purpose of the step is to re-
duce the consumption of tetraethyl
lead.
Octane ratings are related to the
'anti-knock" qualities of motor
fuels
The proposed cut in gasoline
quality will not cause any notice
able effect on the performance of
most cars, according to a state
Evening star., 1951-01-12
Conservation Benefits Stopped
For Farmers Who Sell TopsoiI

The Government has cracked
down on Maryland and Virginia
farmers who have been collecting
Federal funds for soil conserva-
ton and then stripping their lands
of valuable topsoil by selling sod
to contractors.
In some cases, one official said
the Government ends up by buying
the sod from contractor who
paid as much as $500 an acre
and then pays a Federal allot-
ment to the farmer to conserve
his soil.
Production and Marketing Ad-
ministration Committees in both
States have adopted a new policy
effective this year.
1t will cut off allotments to,
or force refunds from. farmers
who sell sod after January l.
County agents in Maryland
agree that practically all Wash
ington's supply from that State
comes from Montgomery County.
Virginia officials at Richmond
said the practice is carried out in
Fairfax and Loudoun Counties
more than anywhere else in the
State.
In the Washington area. farmers
are paid from $3.50 to 5000 an acre
Evening star., 1951-01-12
Truman Owes 1t to Everybody
To Dress Well Britons Insist

than just their political SYM
pathies.
"Also by reason of the fact that
he more or less follows the gen.
eral shape and style Of conven-
tional clothing, Mr.. Truman proves
that he dresses for other people.
Were Mr.. Truman to affect a
green busby Ga fancy fur cap worn
by British Army Hussars) and a
pair of buckskin tights, we could
say: There goes an individualist.
He dresses for none but him.
self. He is happy. 1t is none
of our business
But Mr.. Truman is conven-
tional in everything, and his
dummy in Nine. Tussaud's is
spoiled only by the ill-chosen
shades of it's tie.
Dressing conventionally he
dresses thoWever unconsciously)
for other people, and it is i'm
medlately other peoples busi-
ness"