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The Key West citizen., 1952-10-01
BY HAL BOYLE

NEW YORK Up - Why doesn't
some kind-hearted scientist invent
a pill or magic potion to create
pleasant dreams?
This is one of the worlds great
needs.
Life is such a living nightmare
to millions today that they deserve
and need peace in their sleep. But
too often the goblins that infest
taeir waking hours haunt their
night minds, too. in even more
magnified and fearful form.
1t simply isn't fair. The quest
for an elixir of youth may be
doomed to failure, but science
ought to be able to stew up brew
that will at least keep us young,
happy and free of warts sfor our
eight hours of slumber. If we all
could stroll at ease in a Garden of
Eden while asleep, it would be
easier to face the troubles OF the
day. AS it is now, We often merely
close our eyes on one set of terrors,
and doze off only TO face another
set even worse.
Consciousness is two-Sided coin
waking and sleeping and is
marked by fantasy in both periods.
A man has some control of his
dreams while he is awake. If the
boss bawls him out, his mind i'm
mediately creates an interior
drama in which he himself be-
comes head of the corporation and
the boss becomes a janitor.
Every bum is hero in his wax
ing fantasies and walks his brain
king. But once ne drowses off
his conscience remorseleSsly takes
over and makes him a bigger bum,
1t is only a legend that buns have
happy dreams; they are ever shah
bier in their Nightmares.
That is the trouble with dreams
asleep: You have no control over
them, Only a man with insomnia
can be sure Of remaining a hero in
his fantasies after midnight.
The Key West citizen., 1952-10-01

any of them are drawn to serve as
jurors.
IF a stranger has a case in
court, | think he should have the
privilege of having a choice. of
some brother stranger decide
his case, since so many natives
seem preiudiced against new
comers."
Another letter-writer comments:
81 disagree as often as / agree
with your comments but cannot
help but admire your nerve in ex-
pressing yourself. Surely you rea-
lize that it is only question of
time until you'll be put out of COM
mission. Physically yoIa could pro-
baby hold off one or tNFo but not a
crowd in. the dark. Financially, you
are small potatoes dependent upon
credit and a daily job that could be
wiped out. Morally, you might b
trying to do what is right but So
called whispering campaigns have
deliberately been set mp to ruin
more than one good man in the
past.
"Tm not trying TO discourage
you because if you ever get into
trouble. I'll back you to the limit.
| know that you devote untold
hours to your work without con-
sideration of monetary reward or
public acclaim. Local clubs are too
busy patting themselves on the
back to notice the efforts of an out
slider. Even the City which has
given citations for life-Savlng In
the past. ignored your iseroisnn in
pulling an unconscious boy from
his wrecked automobile n Garri-
son Blight.
MAY God be with you and keep
YOU. Right or wrong, you're AZ
least trying TO help the town"
This is all the space I'm allowed.
Don't you think the various com-
ments are mighty generous and in-
spring? The letters had 10 be ex-
pressions from the heart because
I'm nothing but a run-oa-the-mill
citizen with nothing to offer beyond
a sincere desire to see Love and
Integrity rule in this life OF ours.
The Key West citizen., 1952-10-01
THIS ROCK OF OURS
slLL elBs

"A n n a AAA a n a n n a a a n n a
It was quite a pleasant surprise
to go down to the Citizen the other
day and find several letters await
ing me. These, plus some l receiv-
ed at home, made me feel like a
kid at a birthday party. Perhaps
that isn't a professional attitude
many writers, / notice, treat their
mail as a boresome and unneceS-
Sary detail. They are being COM
pletely artificial.
Whenever someone takes the
trouble to write TO This Rock Of
Ours" whether they are for or
against it | feel particularly
thrilled because | know that at
least the column is serving pur-
pose readers are investigating
the rightness and wr0ngneSs of
various subjects.
Following are a few excerpts
from letters. Wen delete the name
because of the possibility of en-
barrassment or retaliation. -.
Concerning a column on Federal
subsidies: II simply want to tell
you how delighted my husband and
| were with This Rock OF Ours"
last night. 1t expressed our feeling
on the matter of this ever increaS-
ing leaning on the Federal govern
ment exactly, We are concerned,
not to say alarmed. by this ten
dency of individuals and munich
palities to lay their troubles, great
and small, Squarely in the lap of
Uncle Sam and wait like trusting
children for nice pat solution. :"
Same subject, different writer:
Welcome TO the conservative Re-
publican circle who believe in the
democratic way of life for the
citizens of this great country. Most
Republicans favor brotherly assis-
tance, look with disfavor upon pa
ternal generosity, and certainly are
against the control of the individual
when it concerns the kind of gov
ernment we ought to have"
A Navy wife and mother writes:
Thanks a million for the sharp
and sometimes stinging reminders
you give us to think for ourselves.
Thanks for the courage you give US
to speak up, even against the gov
erning powers if we feel they are
in the wrong. And thanks for gett-
ing our aspirations out OF the cloud
and down to basic necessities when
it comes to improving our town"
One critic says: You'll probably
get your head beat in some day
and |, Tor one, think you deserve
it. Your column is womanish and
petty. The ordinary individual is
like an animal eating, sleeping,
working - but without the brains to
govern himself properly. Why
shouldn't men with brains be al.
lowed to profit from such sluggish
ness?" (Unsigned).
A stranger" expresses himself
as follows: II want to say ! enjoy
reading your articles very much.
You let your chips fall where they
will. AS for law enforcement
officers, | doubt very much il there
are 3 men on the police force in K.
w. who could hold a similar job 90
days any other place.
And why is il when jurors are
drawn for court, it is practically
the same old crowd everytime?
There are . large number Of
strangers who made their home
in X. w., yet you rarely see where
The Key West citizen., 1952-10-01
COMMUNISM IN THE PHILIPPINES

Philippine Defense Secretary Ramon Magsaysay re-
Gently told the Southeast Asia Veterans Conference, in
Manila, that the government of the Philippines had
stopped the enemys advance and turned the tide and
now has him squrrning survive. Mr.. Magsaysay was
referring to the Communist underground movement n
the Philippines.
His statement is encouraging, because only year
ago. the Communist threat in the Philippines appeared to
be real one The statement also made at Oppor
tune time, since the Southeast Asia Veterans Confer
ence in Manila the first meeting of its kind In that
part of the world the purpose being to exchange views
how to beat Communism.
Said Mr.. Magsaysay the Communist movement in
the Philippines: To-day that Communists
military effort is demoraized and broken his raids re-
dueed to only occasional sores in desperate search for
goods and supplies and confined to isolated places No
doubt this was encouraging to delegations from Indo-
Cbira Thailand, and the Malay States. A~
interesting note that the success in the Philip
pines came about after L. S. forces took up the fight
against Communism in Korea 1t will be recalled that the
Willingness o the democracies to throw force into an &C
tive military battle heartened anCommunists all
the Far East And with the Philippines apparently safe,
may be much to hope that the threat will be
checked in other Far Eastern danger spots At least
accurate say that the hope today brighter one than
it has been for time.
The Key West citizen., 1952-10-01
HOLLY WOOD
NOTES
By BOB THOMAS

/ TIO4L II WOOD vi - mo hlOQlI2,
boss, this gal Jean Peers actually
turned down a buildup as sexy
dish. What's more, she added that
sex has been oyerdone in Holly
wood.
How do you figure a gal like
that, boss? She's trying to 60
against the trend. Let me tell you
how it all happened.
This gal Peters was assigned to
do the role of a brainless B-girl
in "Blaze of Glory" That's the
role Shelley Winters couldn't do
on account of she was pregnant
and Betty Cradle wouldn't do on
account of she wants to remain the
happiness girl in films. Cradle got
a suspension.
Well, this guy guided me across
the movie lot to see Jean Peters.
This guy-I think he was from
the publicity department-Spoke
hopefully that the role was chang
ing the whole course of Jeans
career. From now on, she was
going TO be a Slinky, sexy siren.
She looked the part, being decked
out in a low-cut, form-fitting dress.
I've got news for you," in
formed the onetime Ohio State
coed. las soon as this picture is
over, Pm going right back to blue
jeans"
This guy-rm pretty sure he was
from publicity-looked crushed.
Jean tried to Soothe his feelings
by explaining.
Look" she said, so I'm doing
a role of a sexy dish. That doesn't
mean | have to assume the part
in real life. I'm not the type. l
don't go in for tight skirts; l like
sport clothes and suits. And / don't
think | should be expected to
change my life just because I'm
playing role. An actress shouldn't
be expected to.
Besides, think sex has been
overworked by Hollywood. Take
bosoms, for example. They have
been so over exploited that nobody
even notices them much any more.
Years ago, Lana Turner was a
sensation when she wore a sweat
er. Nowadays, people see girl
in sweater and they say, so
what? So she's cold
al agree that sex is fascinating
subject for conversation. But it
isn't everything. It's the goal OF
every woman TO be attractive to
men, but she can't do ii only with
face and figure. She must have
other qualities.
Jean said she didn't at all mind
taking a role which had been mixed
by two other gals for varying
reasons.
"As a matter Of fact. | found
out about the part from one of my
spies long ago." she reported. Il
went to the producer and made
a pitch to play it. But | was told
Il wasn't the type, Then Shelley
Winters was east in it.
AFTER she dropped out, made
another pitch. This time | was
given the script and allowed to
try out for it. Then Grahie was
given the role, so | gave II up.
But she turned ii down and / got
ii after all"
Jean turned down suggestions to
bleach her hair for the role. The
reason was that she didn't want
to evoke comparison to the two
blondes who were originally cast.
1--WE also developed my own
walk for the part" she added.
Ordinarily | have stride that
could cover two country miles In
half an hour. But I've worked out
a sexy shuttle in the picture. "
The new Peters walk has evoked
the interest Of her friend. Marilyn
Monroe, who visited the set and
warned. IF you steal anything
from me, I'll sue.
Don't worry; this is all mine,"
assured Jean.
The Key West citizen., 1952-10-01
33 Freight
Cars Upset

CUMBERLAND. Nd. IA house
vas ba lis damaged and 33 freight
cars we're upset when two Balu'
mere and Ohio Railroad freight
trains sideswIped at nearby North
Branch here.
No one was injured.
The Key West citizen., 1952-10-01

HOMETOWN, U. S. A. R-Wil-
bur PEBBLE, Americas average cit
izen, joined a group reading a
notice his boss had just pinned to
the office bulletin board.
The notice said;
ITO all employees:
"The management has been ask
ed whether it plans to start gift
fund to retain high caliber employ
es who have been offered govern
ment jobs at three times their
present salary. We don't
"A statement of the firms fin
ancial position is attached. Atten-
ton is directed to the portions in
red ink.
"The management also an
nounces that if the employees wish
to start private fund to help the
firm meet its expenses their con-
tributions will be gratefully accept
ed
(Slgned) THE BOSS"
Wilbur shook his head. Later in
the morning he sneaked downstairs
to get haircut on company time.
Before attacking with his shears,
the barber bowed and handed him
a sheet of paper covered with
ssures.
what is this, Tony" asked
Wilbur.
MY profit-and loss statement for
the last 20 years replied Tony.
What do | care about that?"
said Wilbur.
I'm tired of hearing the public
say BARRIERS are scalping them, "
said Tony You will please note
my car is five years old and am
still using the same scissors start
ed business with Just can't afford
a new pair"
Fascinated, Wilbur studied the
figures. After work he dropped into
a bar across the street With his
martini the bartender held out
black notebook.
my income tax payments for
the last five years." he said. 1.-THE
politicians say they are clean as a
hounds tooth-well, I'm cleaner
than a toothless hound. You can
see no tax payment for l949, |
want to go into that in detail, |
worked for my brother that year,
and anybody knows when he works
for a member Of his own family
he can't even steal enough to make
him owe taxes. -
Still later, when he entered his
nelghborhood grocery store, Wilbur
was dazed to see the butcher scrib-
bling like mad
1.-The housewives are demanding
a complete accounting of my fin
anceS," he said. They even start
ed an ugly rumor that was curing
my lumbago with 4 mustard plaS'
ter made OF 500 bills. Come with
me, Mr.. Feeble l want yon 70
know the full truth
Wilbur followed him into the
back room. where the butcher
peeled to the waist Five SO bills
we're bandaged across one kidney
Yea can see how easily things
get exaggerated. cant yous" &c.
manded the butcher.
The political candidates n0w
have Got the voters following their
bare sour handbook campaigns, "
he told his alfe. and added toking
When are you a0iag 10 give =
pssblIe report on yoaT private fur
coas fuad
'Im glad you bgouEhs that up,
Wilbur. said TreilIs Mae She aens
"a . vase ard shook 0as small
storm of paper
The funa il ea1ps3s SIC sad.
Bat | have ten us yezgr / q. T. 4
bsAlsnx slsa whaf I waas 70 kEas
is rat yoa 6bd mah the nagaag.
Ard asneg tesl ue sDa used Il To
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The Key West citizen., 1952-10-01

Make your contributions to your community without
thought of matching elses contribution. and
without thought Of them matching yours.
The Key West citizen., 1952-10-01

The U. S. Olympic team showed the Russians what
comeback is, in Helsinsd.
The Key West citizen., 1952-10-01

The leader who is hundred years ahead of his peo-
pie might well be hundred years behind.
The Key West citizen., 1952-10-01

This is the first year we remember when dog day
began i'm June.
The Key West citizen., 1952-10-01
Citizen Staff Photo

be harder to make than an atom
bomb?
Evening star., 1952-10-05
APARTMENTS FURNISHED

DUPLEX. beautifully furnished; cow.
to Air Force fields and trans; avail.
immed; 540 5Ist st: sc.
Newly decorated studio rm.. serni-
ss s 1ssa sssn '5a 5s6 S Il so%:n ssc rs
BEDRM. AND KIT. next to bath; sea
SILVER SPG. - rms, PVT. entr.:
sfaasif" sfoo Tei '9sensss Vs. 1883 Io ssissas
FRANCIS SCOTT KEY HoTEL-ons
room. kit. and bath; completely
furn.; air.conditioned apt; tub and
1454 FHiRMONT NV. e-rm, APT,
1850 Que, Que 2i5m. n sspssz pvt. bath and
BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED. / bed
bus ssoD o n front Snns 3, r Door XIV S.iins Hss
$3.50 plus ufils. Ii. 6-3iss. ~
1885. CONN AvE.-Liv. rm., bedrm.:
kitf6ensstsl s1f6 %asfb pvt. bath. . or 3 adults.
ss1!:. EI' ie::: 's:s :s's :'..: e y:
,ss5s sssS si.. 'fe sr. ST 'N.HWE.L1h,rd-n. w. sSp..,
2 bedrms., liv. rm.. kit, bath. All
util. incl. Shown only betveen. 8
MAR I1H ceoILEGE e;mE PARK. eueens5nr,
utilities turn.; sll-elss, Sit.; adult;
1900 BIN. col. I'd. NV rooms,
lge. kit. bath. In small apt blde.i
,ss5' ss5' SSiyEKT gsly qsili' sq nE. NW sSso mr. s.s
and Col. rd.---Elev. apt. bldg; .
bedrm. and 3-bedrm. apts.: iiv. rm.,
din. rm-, KIT, bath; lge. enough for
s or 8 persons. See Res. Wgr.. ---&
(Continued On Next PaGe)
Evening star., 1952-10-05
ROOMS WITH soARp

14O1 18th N.W.-Share rm.. for lady;
pvt. bath; also. dble.; selected
menus; TV. switchboard. -15
DUPONT CIRCLE, 1925 10th st. NV.
vacancies for refined young people
sNYpEERs E Du. Ss4e. ''1 10 10
DOUBLE ROOM for gentlemen II
pvt. home. Convenient transp. Phon'
1873 81 osss; fesS ST. N.w.-vae.neies .g 10,
n young mel men and and women: @ Plenty Q, Q,
sSSS fsSD a1GS :ep ~ Dnd nSry nGyn prs MEs
no. e637. pu. $500.
WALTER REED, vic. 1891 9th st
n.w.-Nicely furnished twin-bec
room; delicious meals; home priyils
ROOM roo AM An soARp-sinsls gentle.
Lee GEN. sSEh SsiTsfss 81 SshE SCI sH bsag asge RIM
semipvt. bath, 8 windows. pvt: entr.;
best of home e-cooked fods; Tv and
in new pvt. home; priyils.; cow
sE%hyas "A ool ssas to e. Ss sld
1889 sSaS0il islELMoNT RD. N.w.-Niee,
bright room; next bath; good food;
good location: co. 1899;
old lady or gentleman. who would
appreciate comforts OF q modern
private country home; 5 min Minis to
to permanent party. call Brandy
ssis istR ST. NE. Twin bedroom
In pvt. home. home cooked food;
$50 e.. Men only. MI. 1890. -
masIsF .msilel r1. 1DhE E1s.lIsns sosfd sssn fVss
home. Reasonable. RA. 7o21.
Evening star., 1952-10-05
FARM AND GARDEN

TREE REMOVAL. SIS and up; get our
free estimates and save money.
PkUL'S TREE SERVICE, 10. 5-455s.
Iandseapins. LAM esph' iu. .sS$te H5SSs. any time.
TOP soIL-very good rich top soil
for lawns and greenhouses. Very
EssTqnaele Cal an,daI HI 1893 tSs IN s Fys.
wsskefas; wsyS Takoma al PARK RisS Nd ofeeA E5
with Rototiller. Reasonable rates.
cBsIS; 8EESsLER; PhSne "a; s;Sg 54i2 ssrv15p w5
planting and trimming: all kinds Of
Garden work. WI. 1857. %
solors and sizes. 251o 18th st. ne,
soopDDISSGe? Se? AND GRAD1NG-oood sod.
s6D014c i2is So. yard. cut in field; nr.
Rockville. Cali Gaithersburg 652
CHOW X syei, YouR iH own Svas FRUIT. compIe..
plants. grape vines. and ornamental
plant material offered by Vtrginia's 3
largest growers. Salespeople wanted.
Write for free copy 58,pags pla%nSins %
EulQt IN CUIUI. WA1NESDOnO NUN
NEW sERIFs; TouipMENS' MsSfssRoro yHlrsi1Gia q Cub
Super 4. G. il and n tractors.
plows. mowers, rakes... forage har-
vesters, corn pickers. balers, drills.
Nass1s beaEy Sads9s s9y s. uns
mills. and shelters. New Holland bal.
ers. forage harvesters. blowers. saws,
cement mixers and discs; New Idea
mowers, rakes. corn pickers spread
srs Ssson sS
lime i- and Fertilizer ' dist; 3 Briiiion
grass seeders: Myers hay condi-
TONERS; baler and binder twine.
Parts and service. MALoNEY's,
INC, Silver Spring, Md.
small farm mo Or e estate: Rs MAEoSEY's. 1ss
MALL Is CHAIN CHAT 0'N; SAWS. me-; new and used;
parts and service; MAIoNEY's.
INC, Silver Spring, Nd; ~. S-3333.
| I0i wIplow: D. c. Case; Economy
w/plow. and mower; Fla w/mower
and cult; corn planter: two lain.
plows; mowers: land rollers; en-
silage harvester. MALoNEY'S. INC.
rREE SiiHsr sGGRSERx-R.nov.l. sGTsSSf; ~: .oDp,ns
7-54s4. SIL. sP0. TREE SERVICE
TOP eOIl-Enriched, sifted: manure
and humus. 60c bu.: free delivery
yiisiToRs WELCOME. You are cor.
| daily invited to visit our 45-acre
| nursery and 4 green houses. all f1lleG
! with plants; y mile west Of Ty.
sons Corner. on Route to Lees.
| you, you may wander ut Will. Oper
daily including Sun. MEREDITH
CAPPER. JE. 2-1617.
Evening star., 1952-10-05
ROOMS WANTED

NICE BUSINESS GIRL would IKE
room and board, or small apartment,
In private home. Box 2S1-K, Star.
KITCHEN. large. once or twice weekly
from 10 to 1 pm. for private.
smaller cooking class: GeorgetoWn
or best NV. sec. DE. OTIS. 8 to 10
cI; an; to 5 and s to 10 pm.
GENTLEMAN. permanently located.
desires comfortable room with pri-
yatae family. convenient to down
town, Give PARTICULARS, including
ROOM AND BOARD for mother and
infant. with day care. NV. pfd,
RE. 3404. Apt 705.
MlDDLE-AGED Jewish gentleman de-
Sires room, quiet nome; comfortable
bed. Petworth pfd. State rate.
Box 292-K, Star.
ARLINGTON--Law student seeks
warm. conf. rm.; S25 mo. Priv.
GENTLEMAN-U. S. retired. nom
drinker, smoker. Wants room. Kit.
privs:. mod. home, small adults.
gentle family. or interested in Ink.
or apt. or share apt. with con-
genial person. 1-fare zone. Give
details and price. Box 1891. Star,
ELDERLY WOMAN wants small apt.
kit. .privils.; pvt. home or sep. unit.
Rent partly covered by light duties,
baby sitting, etc. OR. 9293.
Evening star., 1952-10-05
ROOMS FURNIsHED-s.E.-s.W

~ .s ss:' st lss tss
1900 q .ssURkkEE sf.@Nr. Gal. HOSP.
tian adult home; $3.50 sgle. -5
trolley roll i lines. Sn WMssH bus 'so'. 70 An. >:
drews- Field. Census Bur- nicel,
furn. lge. front rm; ssle. Ss: dble.
sGLE. AND DELE. Rms. reas. rates
| blk. from Cap,tols; So5 New jersey
CLEAN, III ~; WELk.fURN. Ii urn FRONT S sleep.
ali transp. Refined gentlemen. Refs
exchanged. AT. S667.
LGE., BRIGHT, sunny rm.. dbl. bee
or twin beds; lge. closet; laundry
facilities. Ride to Pentagon. Ii
RIM. Ro1Pdi RoR SETTLED. empl. woman
Pss 10. 05 csii alter SS1 i'DsS pm. II Il
DIszfi DBg.z lin. ttvin b.ds,. girls. .xcep-
tionally well furn. home, laundry
and breakfast privils.; non-drinkers.
1900 blk; =. Cagitol st. II: 3-259z.
Lab: attrac. frt. bedrm. in Christian
home; non-drinkerS and non-smok-
ADJoiNiNG BATH, couple or middle
ased lady. All conveniences. IL
CoIoRRgE;D-FURNIsHED-rvo rms.
aisfssa asss. '9s 9sh bath 8: =: IN apis gssn! s0Ts
CoLoRED-FURNIsnED ROOMS fe1
privil Can n. ee27.