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Evening star., 1952-08-21
u. ). Soldiers Seized
In Black Marketing
OF Dollars in Japan
By the Associated Press

TOKYO. Aug. 21.-United States
military authorities and Japanese
police today said they have ar
rested some American servicemen
and 73 Japanese, Chinese and
Korean nationals in connection
with what they called So million
,a-year black market ring that
feeds dollars to Communists.
Maj. Jack Elliott, Judge advo-
!cate for the Far East Air Forces,
said the ring operates in this
manner:
Military payment certificates,
used in lieu of money by United
States forces in Japan, is spent
illegally by servicemen in bars,
hotels. restaurants and for taxi
..eares. The certificates are not
Supposed to be used in dealings
with Japanese. The certificates
reach money dealers who then pay
lother servicemen to exchange
them for dollar drafts or money
orders.
The money orders and drafts
are turning up in Hong Kong. of
the Red China mainland. Maj. Ell
lott said, and "it's a conclusion
anybody can make that the dollars
iare going to the Communists" to
lgive the Red dollars they need
Evening star., 1952-08-21
Flip of Coin Appoints
Towns Acting Mayor
by. the Associoted Pres. !

CARBONDALE, Pa. Aug. 21.-
The flip Of coin has made
Thomas F. Moran the acting
Mayor Of this Northeastern Penn
sylvania borough.
1t all started this way. accord
ing to the Scranton Tribune:
Mayor Walter j. Dryden died
recently after seven months in Of
flee. His successor under the
borough laws is the director OF
accounts and finance. In this case
lit was Mr.. Moran.
Last January, when Mr.. Moran
was to be sworn into Office along
with Councilman Peter A. Gillette
lit was a question of which man
would assume the accounts and
finance post, which a councilman
must manage under borough laws
They decided to flip a coin and
lMr. Moran won.
Evening star., 1952-08-21
Wife Of Ousfed Official Is Evicfed on Guam

she had been employed by the
Navy there.)
Mr.. Peltier. in an article in the
Congressional Record last May
after his discharge, accused the
Guam government of income tax
fraud, contract favoritism. en-
ployment of ex-convicts as police
and suppression of free speech
Carlton Skinner, Governor of
Guam, appeared before the House
Interior Affairs Committee in
June and denied the charges ex-
cept to say some former convicts
had been blanketed into the police
force when the Navy ran Guam
Guam now is under the Interior
Department.
Evening star., 1952-08-21

to support their operations in dol
lar areas over the world"
Maj. Elliott said one serviceman
has been convicted by an Ameri-
can court-martial. He refused to
give the mans name or say how
many more were under arrest.
He said many Of the Americans
involved were "dupes who didn't
know what they were getting into
or where the money was going.
Maj. Elliott estimated tn
Evening star., 1952-08-21
Baltimore Policewomen
60 on Duty Next Month
By the Asseeiatsd Press

BALTIMORE. Aug. 21.-The
first 80 women to be added tc
IBaltimore's police force as ar
auxiliary unit will be given
physical examinations and uni
form fittings next week.
They are scheduled to go or
duty as guards at school crossings
about the last week in Septem-
ber.
Col, Beverly Ober. police COM
missioner, hopes to have 100 or
duty by the first of the year
Eventually, he hopes, the auxiliary
can patrol about 800 school cross
ings relieving policemen for other
duties.
Evening star., 1952-08-21
BY the Associated Press


GUAM. Aug. 21.-The wife oi
a discharged Guam fire marshal
accusing the Guam administra-
ton Of corruption. was evicted
from her Government housing or
Federal court order yesterday.
Mrs. Norman Peltier tainted
when the United States marshal
appeared. She was taken to the
naval hospital for treatment.
Her sons. Peter, II, and Paul
"A, were placed in the care of an
attorney.
(In Washington, Mr.. Peltier
said he had wired a protest to
the Governor of Guam and
asked for transportation Of the
family back to the States.
tThe Guam dispatch did not
make clear why she was evict-
ed. Presumably, it was because
she no longer was entitled to
Government housing, although
Evening star., 1952-08-21
Indonesiu-Austriun Pact

A new trade agreement provides
the exchange of Austrian steel.
textiles, paper and machinery for
1ndonesia's rubber, coffee, tea, to-
bacco and tin.
Evening star., 1952-08-21
Beer Drinkers Strike

Villagers in Demnling, Bavaria,
called a two-week no-drinking
l"beer strike" when it went up
from 10 to IL cents a pint.
Evening star., 1952-08-21

amount involved at least So mil
lion a year. He did not say if
the arrests had broken up the
operations.
Evening star., 1952-08-21
Pan Ready

Yes! famous for quality are these tender
tasty Rockingham Fryers all
cleaned and waste removed before weigh
ing .. you pay only for the parts you
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OOOMROCk
BY ARCHIE JOSCELYN

1.-TWO? I don't understand"
"One in the head, to finish il.
One IN the Shoulder-Which could
have sent 1t over the bank, into
some deep bu pretty fast water
of Passover Greek. Trouble was,
there wasn't enough left to be
sure"
Melody shivered understanding
his implication. That someone had
tried deliberately 10 murder Link
Russell, shooting from ambush
And there was TINS fresh talk now
about that man who had come
back 10 town, strapped in his sad
die, a bullet hole just above the
heart. Despite all the talk. Steve
hadn't mentioned it. and she was
somehow afraid to ask him about
it. Oh, this was a Wild. lawleSS
land-no fit place for civilized
people She returned to the sub
Ject of Link.
What is being done for him?"
she asked. DO you have a good
doctor?"
THE Medicine Man drops in.
every few days Steve returned
absently. He says Link is i'm
provin'-thinks he may be able
TO walk again. one of these days"
The Medicine Man? That
sounds like an Indian"
Eth? Oh. Guthrie? He is like
an Indian. Used TO live among
them, and picked up some of their
ways and lore He's not a regular
doctor. But he has a natural
knack. He's the only doctor in
these parts. Pulled me through
two or three times when | was
bad sick I've known him 20 cure
cases that other mediCoS had CIV
en- up
Melody looked at him in horror.
And you've left your uncle TO
the care of such a man? I'm sur
prised at YOU, Steve, really | am
He should have the best special
lists"
Steve grinned drily.
Il know what you're thinkin'.
Melody. Well. he has had /
brought in three of them, the best
/ could find. They all said the
same. That he couldn't ever walk
again, there was nothing they
could do. The Medicine Man kept
on coming. I've given him two
sides of beef, as compared TO two
thousand dollars / paid the ex-
perts. And he says Uncle Link
will walk again, one of these
days"
HER mind had been in turmoil, |
L following that ride, but today
Melody knew with her usual clar-
ity what she wanted and how she
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Dion To Return
From Korea Soon

WITH THE 7TH INFANTRY
DIV IN kOREA-Sergeant First
Class John B. Dion, son Of Nh.
and Mrs, Fred j. Dion. 5l2 Simon
ton street. Key West is return
ing home under the Armv's rota-
ton policy after serving with
the 7th Division on the Korean
fighting front.
Durng recent action the dlVi-
sion has been probing Com
munlst positions in the noun
tains north Of the 38th parallel
The 7th has been playing ma
jor role in the Korean war since
landing at Inchon in September
1850.
While a platoon sergeant IN
Company c, 3lst Infantry Peg.
mcnt SIC Dion was awarded tho
Combat Infantrynan Badge, sym,
Dol Of the front line fighting man
4 former student at St Leo
fla Preparatory School he err
tered the Army IN Aoyembcr
1850 and received basic training
al Fort Jackson. :. c.
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Chapter s

Chapter s
rs IT that bad? And you're wor-
rying about our honeymoon?
Dont!" She leaned across to place
her hand on his arm for a mo-
ment. Go ahead with your work.
Steve. / know that a mans work
comes first. After the roundup,
we can take a trip-maybe even
back home to see my folks. They'd
like that-and you would too,
wouldn't your"
That would be great" Steve
agreed, and the relief in his voice
was manifest. YOU'RE sure you
wouldn't mInd?"
Not in the least. I'd rather that
you were able to go without wor-
rying. and with enough extra time
to make it a real honeymoon"
you're a real pal" he said, and
Melody flushed, not entirely from
pleasure. You're tCrong, Uncle
CGsS, she thought. A tuomdn can
get lChqt she IUdntS more Subtly,
il she knotUS hotCi
They turned, presently. swung
down 10 the Diamond r buildings.
1t was her first visit, and, as Steve
pointed out, she should get &C
QuaInted before coming there as
mistress. She observed much.
without comment. The big, rather
ugly house, which turned out to
be unexpectedly honey and cheer
full within. Here was none of the
elegance or luxury of CaSs Wal
den's home, bat it was d place
with a lot of possibilities. One
with which she could do a lot
perhaps as a Summer home.
She liked Link Russell. But she
was uncertain whether or not he
approved of her. He was polite,
friendly. his eyes very bright and
appralSlng, his lips noncommittal.
She turned to Steve with tor
rent Of questions once they were
III the saddle again.
But how did ii happcn?" she
asked You say his horse fell
with him-but that seems queer,
for an experienced hnrSeman.
1T was queer" Steve agreed
grimly. Particularly at the place
where it did happen. | never could
get Link to talk much about it
but il sure struck me as funny"
How do you mean?"
Il don't see how it could have
been an accident The horse, as !
told you. had TO be shot to put it
out of its misery. 1t was picked
clean by coyotes long before l
got back. But had look at the
skeleton. ! couldn't be sure, but
it looked to me mighty like there
had been tlUo bullet holes in it."
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AP NewsfSotUfes

would go about getting II. This
Bend was a wonderful country in
which to spend a Summer. as
guest of the WaldenS. But moro
than ever she was convinced that
ii was wild and savage, no At
place for anyone to linger who
had tasted and SavoFed the real
fruits of civilization. For Stoves
sake as much as her own, he must
have his chance. as he had once
planned.
There was little enough that
one could purchase at Rising Wolf.
and, fortunately, her trunks con-
tanned practically everything of
which she stood in need. But some
items could be purchased.
She moved down the street, sur
veying its Squalor with distaste.
Western towns were all new and
raw. utterly unlike the villages
or cities of the East. There one
found always neatneSs and pre-
ciSion, a sense of value and Sc
Curlty which only time and posi-
ton could bring. These same
towns might approach them, given
another century. Though she
doubted it.
Rising Wolf was more unkempt
than most cow towns. The board
sidewalk ended abruptly at a big
mud hole. which she was forced
To circle. The waste from a livery
stable was banked we'll out into
the street, waiting its odors across
the town. She circled again, chin
tilted. then halted abruptly, for
moment uncertain and i'll at
ease.
The woman who had stopped
and turned was one whom she
had seen before, so that she reco2-
nized her now. Nancy Nelson.
Melody'S first impression, some
weeks earlier. had been that Man.
cy ~'ould be a beauty with the
right treatment. A different and
more modiSh dress, a new hair-do
just a few slight touches which
were lacking, could have trans
formed her from a merely pretty
girl into one completely beautiful.
As it was. she was one of the
incest looking women in this
whole section of country.
Today there was an added spot
of color in Nancy's cheeks, embar-
raSsment in her eyes. But she
stood her ground and waited, in
tending to speak. She knew, of
course, how she had been. IL not
quite Tilted, at least cast aside
with scant explanation or apology,
and that this girl from the East
had displaced her in Steve Rus
sells affections.
Ito be eontinuedl
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Wins Divorce

Los ANGELES IN - Actress
Celeste Holm won a divorce Mon
day from Publiclst a. Schuyler
Dunning after testifylng that he
told her he hated her.
She was awarded custody of
their son. Daniel, 81 a month token
support and title to their Brent
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-04-30

wood home. They were married
in New York in laa6.
Evening star., 1952-10-30

These prices effective until close Of
business, Saturday, November /, 1852,
In Washington, D. c.; MARYLAND:
Bethesda, Silver Spring, Takoma Park,
Bladensburg, Rockville, Gaithersburg,
Coral Hills, HyattsvilIe, Kensingtor
Brentwood, Chevy Chase, ColmA
Manor, Wheaton, Mount Rainier, Col
Iege Park, Berwyn, Suitland, Marlboro
Laurel, Indian Head, Capitol Heights.
VIRGINIA: Alexandria, Arlington,
Fairfax, Falls Church, Mclean, Hern-
don, Vienna, Annandale. NO SALES
TO DEALERS. WE RESERVE THE
RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES.
= Produce prices subject to change daily.
Evening star., 1952-01-20

these might be your choices -.
two-cushion SOTO, 10000
long coffee table, 400
eote-Iee dining tobIe with drop Ieof, l24.W
chairs with covered scots and backs,
side chair, $500, arm choir, 61.75
buffet, roomy drower and cupboard space
(priee does not include sIoss-fronted
sheIves) 2O6.0O
the shelf section, $500
mon-size comfort, Ioose-bock chair, 2l4.0O
matching super-sze ottoman. $4,000 ...-
Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery
on upholstered pieces. e
Evening star., 1952-01-20
rigid specifications

pile from carefully selected And
designs through to
overcast Fringe part OF the rug
smooth and flat We priced them 2o9o
oIover medium medallion designs this
buy there Three popular sizes
Evening star., 1952-01-20

it might be for your living dining oreo planned
to look like nobody else's. Because you choose
each piece there's individuality
in the grouping Becouse you pick the smoy textured
fobrics and coors to cover upholstered pieces :.
it's your toste thot shines through
We've reolly magnificent selection for you =.
every piece in TomIinsons worm-blond "difNood"
finish. Every upholstered pieces has
the superb comfort Of Tominson
"rubberized" hair Filings and
sturdy spring construction.
You won't find American informal everywhere in
Washington . 4. only in
our spacious Contemporary Galleries where
browsine's so pleasant :.
your choice so unhurried.
-Furnture, Sixth Floor also Bethesda Chevy Chase
, 1952-12-18
Curibuir Mukes
Reservations for
st. Croix Businessmen

Dionisio Trigo, President of
the Caribbean Atlantic Air
lines, in a letter to the AVIS
states that preference would
be given St. Croix BUSH
nessmen in trips to and from
Puerto Rico.
Mr.. Trigo's letter reads in
part: During Mr.. Sheldon's
recent visits to st. Croix and
in talking to you and other
people on the Island some con-
Germ was expressed regarding
the availability of seats be-
tween San Juan and st. Croix
and vice versa this winter. +
am pleased to inform you that
Continued on page A
, 1952-12-18
Pupils Of Isldnd's
Schools Enjoy Turkey
Christmas Dinner

Pupils of the several schools
throughout the Island today
enjoyed a Turkey dinner I'M
der the auspices Of the Depart
ment Of Education. This was
made possible through the
generosity Of t h e School
Lunch Division and the De
partment Of Agriculture. It
CONTINUED On page ~
, 1952-12-18
Local Busebdll Tenn
Received Full Outfit
From Word Cnnuduy


One Of the recently organ
lied baseball teams known as
the Athletics of the Frederik-
sted Baseball Club received a
complete set Of uniforms for
seventeen of its members, con-
sisting Of suits, caps socks and
shoes from Ward NJ. Canaday.
The name Athletics is letter
ed on the front of each shirt
and on the back "Annaly' the
q Continued on mage AZ
, 1952-12-18
Choral Group to Sing
On Csted Whdrf
MonddY NIGHT

A new musical group known
as the Christiansted Choral
Society will give concert on
the Christiansted Wharf on
Monday night, December %,
at $50.
Among the items to be fea-
tured will be Carols and
Christmas songs. A few solos
will be rendered.
There are TWENTY-FIVE voices.
RS. E1lelie Berridge will be
ecorparist.
, 1952-12-18
Governor de Custro
Gets Distinguished
Service Awurd

Governor Morris F, de Cas-
tro has been awarded in absen
tia, the Distinguished Service
Award, by Secretary Oscar L.
Chapman, Of the Department
of the Interior, according to a
radio message sent by the
Honorable James P. Davis,
Director Of t h e Office Of.
Territories.
This award is the highest of
the Department of the In
terror. The presentation was
Continued on page Al
, 1952-12-18
CHS to Sponsor
Annual Xrnos Progrdm
AT C'sted Theatre

The Christiansted H j 6 h
School will hold its annual
Christmas program tomorrow
morning, December 10 at 10
o'clock in the Theatre.
The program this year is
sponsored by the Faculty.
Parents and guardians, es-
pecially, are invited to attend.
, 1952-12-18
Donors Of Plunts
MuY Ledve Them ut
Furchette's Rest rdnt

The Women's League of
st. Croix will conduct its an
nual plant sale on Saturday,
December 20, under the gal
lery Of Farchette's Restaurant
in Christiansted.
The proceeds Of this sale
will be used to present Christ
mas gifts to the paroled pa
tents Of Hansen's Hospital.
Mrs. Anna Brodhurst, Pre-
sident Of the League, has re-
quested all those who wish to
donate plants to deliver them
on Saturday morning to the
members Of the League who
will be stationed in front of
t h e aforementioned restau-
rant, through the courtesy Of
Mr.. John Farchette.
, 1952-12-18
Old-tine Ddncers
TO Feature Quudrille
AT JUNGLE Saturday,

"a group Of old time dancers
with a few Of the younger set
will feature quadrille dances
at the Jungle Casino on Satur
day night, December 20, it was
announced last night.
An admission fee of SO cents
, 1952-12-18

The Q. N. Publishing Division has developed a simple and inexpen-
sive method Of bOOkbinding used for reference volumes. The method
which has attracted the attention Of Libraries in various parts of the
world requires only an ordinary paint brush, cold padding glue and
an improvised rack for stacking the volumes. Shown demonstrating
a step, in the technique he helped develop is q. N. staff member
William I. Watson who is in charge Of the binding service.
, 1952-12-18

will t arged.. The pro-
ceeds of this dance will 60
toward paying the musicians
for their services during the
Christmas holiday celebra-
tons and also to help in de-
fraying the cost Of transnn~ta
ton between Frederiksted and
Christiansted.
, 1952-12-18
WIVI 10 Dedicate
Holt Hour Progrdm
To Bonnie Benjurnin

A half an hour will be dedi-
Gated to the songs of Bonnie
Benjamin and George Weiss
over Station WIN beginning
on Saturday, it was made
known today by Mrs. Hazel
VicKers.
Mrs. Vickers was enthused
about a recording of the latest
hit by the Benjamin. Weiss
team "a Shoulder To Weep
On" which W a s received
today.
A complete album on the
recordings of the team is being
prepared. In the meantime the
program will be featured from
500 to $50 beginning on
Saturday.
Both Bonnie and George are
expected to visit st. Croix dur
ing the Christmas season and
will undoubtedly be featured
over WIVI.
, 1952-12-18
Lost Meeting Of
G. ommitteefo OldtiYne
Xmas FridoY Night

It was announced today that
all persons interested in par
ticipating in the Old Fa-
shioned Christmas program,
are asked to attend the meet
ing to be held in the District
Courtroom on Friday night,
tomorrow at 300.
Final plans must be made
knwn. Those who will head
troupes must submit their fl
nal plans 50 that the necessary
arrangements may be made
for transportation and 81 i
centiala.
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THIS ROCK OF OURS
BY BILL GLIB

that certain of Rep. Papy's actions
do not follow our historical line
of democracy - for and by the
people.
BUSINESS CONDITIONS
In spite of the Chamber OF Com
merce, most business merchants
inform me that their percentage
of sales has dropped considerably.
Such a condition isn't unusual at
this season of the year. 1t was one
of the reasons for Roosevelt's mis-
cradle blunder of trying to change
the date of Thanksgiving.
The Christmas season will begin
within the next couple of weeks
and all the merchants will be happy
again. They should learn patience,
however, and allow us to pay for
our Thanksgiving Turkey before
Splurging on Christmas toys.
PERCY CURRY. JR.
Charles Percy Curry, Jr., Is still
over in Korea as are many other
Key West boys. If you're interest
ed in Christmas spirit, I'm sure
that one of the best things you
could do would be to drop them
a line and let them know your
thoughts are with them. Too many
men have, to pay too big a sacri-
flee for us lazy scoundrels at home.
Charles address is: Weapons Co.
LIST Bn 5th Marines, 1St Marine
Division, care Of F. P. O., San
Francisco, Calf.
If there are any other addresses
you desire, leave a message at
The Citizen plus your phone num-
Der. Let's make this a Happy
Christmas for our boys who are
fighting for the way of life we
all want. Many of us simply lack
the CUTS, are physically unable, or
have already done our share to-
ward fighting Hitler to accomplish
much more. We can still afford a
&c stamp, however. Let's make
this a Happy Christmas for our
boys.
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Trucker Los
|$l,5OS In Sea

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. Up
Virginia produce trucker, W
can't swim, dropped his billfo
containing $1,508 into the Ahanti
Ocean yesterday and was left with
IA cents.
w. E. Conner, Al, of Roanoke,
Va, spent the night. on the beach
with his fearful wife and 10-year-
old son in the vain hope that the
billfold might wash up on the tide.
When the valuable package
dropped from his shirt pocket into
the ocean, Conner watched it float
away while his son raced for a
lifeguard.
One swimmer got within 20 feet
Of the billfold before cramps
forced him to return to shore. A
Coast Guard boat sped to the
scene, but the biIlfold had disap-
peared.
Conner, who hopefully gave his
address at Rt. 2, Box 326-B, Ro-
anoke, said the find could take out
whatever he chose as a reward.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-08
BERNIE PAPY

Once again it seems that We must
1ull in our Honorable Representa-
i've Bernie Papy. AS most Of you
,eaders know, I've spent lot of
ime and effort fighting him on
various projects. The other day,
lis secretary called to find out
the date of my last column about
Bernie. It happened to have been
written on a day when Rep. Papy
was out of town though in this
particular instance, / had praised
his work.
Whether he likes it or not, I'm
going to praise him again not
because | want to but because the
ethics of journalism demand that
i give credit where credit is due.
Papy has done wonderful job
insofar as our ''Toll bridge Situa
ton is concerned. There are many
embarrassing incidents which are
likely to come up with respect to
the final solution of the bridges
but without Papy first originating
action, the situation would have
gone on indefinitely.
Please don't misunderstood this
and think that I'm a wholehearted
follower of Bernie Papy. / merely
want to give him credit that he is
entitled to. BY following such an
honest policy, perhaps the public
will believe me when l comment
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-08
FINALLY DECIDES
TO BE BAPTIZED

IPSWICH, England Up - Mrs.
Mrs. Katie Berritt, 80, will be bap-
tiled by total immersion at Beth
soda Baptist Church here next Sun
day.
I've been bordering this step
since was IS, and now I've made
up my mind" she said.
The church's baptismal pool will
be warmed for the occasion to
make sure the ceremony does not
chill her.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-08

The foundation stone Of Notre
Dame Cathedral in Paris was laid
in 1853.