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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-10
COMMUNIST LEADER
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forbids measures designed to over
throw the government.
Nelson also faces a federal
charge of conspiring to overthrow
the government of the United
States.
Judge Montgomery also fined
him $4,000 and ordered him to
pay court costs.
1t was the maximum penalty
and the stiffeSt sentence ever given
a Communist in Western Pensyl-
vania.
The House UnAmerican Activi-
ties Committee accused Nelson in
l948 of passing atomic secrets he
obtained from an American scien-
fist to the Russian vice consul in
San Francisco. Nelson and the
scientist have denied the charge.
The scientist. Prof. Joseph w.
Weinberg, was indicted last May
charged with lying under oath
when he told the committee three
years ago he was never a member
OF the Communist Party.
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LOCAL STORES
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press the information on whether
or not Key West stores have
come in and filed or paid their
tax.
The stores which have lottery
plans can pay up through July.
After that investigation will take
place.
Affected by the ruling on the
gambling law are suit clubs,
jewelry clubs and others in which
participants buy membership
The membership fee is applied
toward the purchase of the mer-
chandise. Members also receive a
chance on a free award.
Now under the Federal law 1t
turns out that each store pro-
prietor and each employee en-
gagged in selling under such con-
ditions must pay the $50 a year
stamp. The proprietor in addition
must pay the monthly tax OF 10
percent of receipts.
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terprises have Soen handling tSs
cargo brought to Key West by the
ship.
The owners Of the vessel must
petition the United States Treasury
Department to regain control of
the ship. Jurisdiction over the craft
reverted to that agency when she
was seized. It is not known at this
time what penalty will have to be
satisfied as a result of the seizure.
The adams" is named for tie
former Key West Mayor, A. Matt
land Adams.
Customs authorities announced
that a $1,000 fine has been levied
against Edwin L. Foster, the Mas
ter of the "Cable" as a result of
the finding of undeclared liquor.
beer, radios, clothing and food
stuffs aboard his salvage ship.
The authorities said that the IL
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SENATOR RUSSELL

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ate on this comment as he left
the White House.
A reporter asked Russell, ''Lest
there be some misunderstanding
when you say you and the Presi-
dent understand each other, does
that denote any endorsement of
your candidacy"
eff you will quote me as said
it, l believe I'll stand on what /
said" Russell replied. 81 don't be-
lieve I'll elaborate on that"
He repeated earlier statements
that he would not walk out" of
the party if it adopted civil
rights program he does not like
and said he is not interested in
It.
Russell spoke optimistically Of
his chances for the presidential
nomination, asserting:
II would not exchange places
this morning with any other can
didate for the Democratic nomi.
nation"
He said he thought he would
have fright around 800 votes on
the first ballot"
As the tall Georgian came out
of Mr.. Truman's office, he told
reporters he asked for the appoint
ment to discuss politics" with the
President.
81 think the President and ! un
dersand each other" he said, and
then after a moments pause, he
added: "I'm sure the Presiden,
and | understand each other"
The interview was interrupted
when Sen. Lyndon Johnson ID.
Tex walked into the lobby on his
way to Mr.. Truman's office. He
stopped to shake hands with Rus
sell with the greeting, GOOD
morning, Mr.. President"
Asked whether he had evaluated
his candidacy, Russell would say
only that "we discussed politics. y
Russell said he still is not in
terested In the vice presidential
nomination although he feels ''the
vice presidency is an exalted Of
flee"
He said he had been active in
the Senate for almost 20 years ant
that if he served as vice president
he would have difficulty restrain
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IKE hackers STRIVE


a push with a prediction that the
general will win on the first ballot.
He declared he is confident that
Maryland's "a votes will be east
unanimously for eisenhower.
But Maryland's Sen. John Mar
shall Butler. a Taft supporter, told
reporters he feels Taft still is in
the running.
81 think he is still very much in
the fight" Butler said.
The California delegation had a
caucus and its chairman. Sen. VIII
liam F. Knowland, told the mem
bers to hold their 7O-vote line firm
for Gov. Earl Warren.
eff we are not swayed by ru-
NOR" Knowland said, I'VE have
the opportunity to nominate Earl
Warren for President"
That meant. in Knowland's view,
a distinct possibility of an Essen
hower-Taft deadlock.
Harold Stassen told a news con-
ference he was staying in the race.
He has Is committed votes.
Around Eisenhower's headquar.
tiers in downtown hotel, there
was a general atmosphere of con.
fidence in victory.
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E. ROOSEVELT OWES

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roe county, and another to the
state.
The Roosevelts owe on Class B
which consists of stocks and bonds,
Class A intangible property which
consists of money in the bank and
other savings has a tax rate Of
five cents per thousand dollars.
Class D tax requires payment OF
one dollar for every thousand dol.
lars of mortgages held.
The State of Florida uncovers
tax payers in, these categories
through perusal of Federal income
tax returns. 1t is entitled to study
of returns when it wishes to check
on State holdings of corporations
or individuals.
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but a search of the ship revealed
nothing.
However, on Wednesday, the
Coast Guard suspecting that more
contraband had been dumped over
the side, sent divers into the area
and an additional four cases of
rum and three sacks of tropical
orchid plants were brought to the
surface.
The orchids are considered high
" contraband since they must be
held in quarantine by the Depart
ment of Agriculture before being
admitted to this country.
The Captain of the adams" has
been penalized twice the value of
the rum and orchids, which has
been set at $3.50 by the Customs
Service. The boat is owned by
Ebanks' wife, a resident of Grand
Cayman, B. w. /. Thompson En-
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quor, If found &c for human en-.
sumption, will be given to hospi-
tails and the other merchandise
will be sold at public auction upon
forfeiture.
The ship had been engaged IN
salvage operations in British Hon.
duran waters and the goods are BE-
lieved to have been obtained IN that
area.
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BIRD 1T. COX. USN
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1913, all the Chesapeake's officers
were killed or wounded.
They were standing on the deck
together when. Lawrence was hit.
He asked Cox to take him below
save Lawrence and Cox were
for medical aid and Cox did so.
Later, Lawrence died Of his
wounds.
A court martial found that Cox
who was in technical command
of the ship as the only abie-bodied
officer-abandoned his post of duty
during an engagement, and 1t
stripped him of his commission
and discharged him.
The Georgia congressman said
he wanted to right the wrong and
asked authority for the President
to issue an order clearing Cox's
name and awarding him post
humous commission. The House
and Senate adopted his plan and
today the President made it offic-
ial by signing the legislation.
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BRITISH RAISE
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band of princess, he shouted.
Il would be ashamed if couldn't
keep her."
The budget also gives the Duke
of Edinburgh 10000 pounds (sl12,-
000) annually for life instead of
his present allowance of 10000
pounds (S2S,00O) and sets aside
one-ninth of the revenues of the
Duchy of Cornwal-about $50. 900
pounds tS42o,0OO) a year-.for g.
year-old Prince Charles, the Duke
of Cornwall.
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ing the temptation to get out on
the floor.
Russell said he will be around
Washington a few days to confer
with various people before going
to New York to appear on a tele-
vision program next week. He ex-
poets to be in Chicago not later
than next Thursday.
Russell said that he hoped the
Democrats could avoid the bitter
ness that has featured the Republi-
can convention.
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won't make any difference be-
cause he cannot be elected to
the presidency. Eisenhower
would draw a lot of Democratic
votes if he ram"
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PICTURE CORRECTION

Through an error in outlines,
a picture credited to 1t. A. Dus-
sell, USN, in Yesterdays Key
West Citizen should have read:
1t. Eugene Dente, USN.
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Top creamed sweetbreads or
chicken with strips of crisl ba-
con.
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It's a good idea to count on
" to !-3 up of raw rice or each
serving. This amount will make
about one cup of cooked ric'.
The frontiersman., 1952-11-26

A group of local business men met Monday afternoon to hear a report by Fred M. Zieke, Coop general manager, on a recent discussion held in Seattle per taining to the full shipping tie up in that port.
 As a result of the meeting, the Matanuska Valley Farmers and Merchants Pitchfork Committee was formed. A letter is being drafted and copies will be sent to all suppliers in Seattle, the Alaska Steamship Company, Mayor Pomeroy of Seattle, Del. Bob Bartlett and Governor Ernest Gruening, setting forth the seri- ousnes of continued strikes in the port of Seattle.
 The letter refers specifically to their concern over continual Seat tie shipping strikes, dating back to 1894. The Valleys need for steady, continuous service; and emphasized we are not an in-
The frontiersman., 1952-11-26
TRAFFIC COUNTER STOLEN FROM HIGHWAY

Oliver Onkka of the Alaska Road Commission reported the theft of an ARC traffic counter sometime between 4 pm. Novem- Der 24 and the morning of Mo- vember 25. It was stolen from a spot about one mile north of town on the Glen Highway and wasn't easy to remove, Onkka reported. Padlocked to a post, all that re mained of the counter was a small one inch hasp that had been cut through.
 What anyone would want with a traffic counter was beyond the speculation of Onkka. Tt isn't good for a thing except what it was intended for", he said.
 Appropriating government pro- perty is punishable by fine or inn prisonment or both, according to Territorial and Federal laws.
The frontiersman., 1952-11-26
LEGISLATORS TO
 CONFER WITH DAIRYMEN

Valley dairymen will have a chance to present their problems to the men who will represent them in the next legislature.
 Senator Snider and representa- tives elect, M. D. Snodgrass and Dr. Lee Mckinley have been in- vited to meet with members of the Matanuska Valley Breeders Association at their next regular meeting.
 This meeting will be held at the Harold Thuma ranch at pm. Tuesday, Dec. 9th. All Associa- tion members and their wives are invited to attend.
The frontiersman., 1952-11-26
'PITCHFQRK COMMITTEE" FORMED BY MATANUSKA VALLEY BUSINESSMEN

dustrial community; we are sole ly a farming community, de- pendent upon vital supplies to sustain the small merchantss the farmers and their livestock.
 As was pointed out, this group has no quarrel with labor-nor the suppliers-their interest is to try and correct situation that will assure the Valley of reason able security.
 This morning Manager Zieke
 sent a wire 10 Maxie Weisbarth of the ILA asking if and when
 there will be another ship re-
 leased for Alaska sailing.
 The entire Seattle waterfront has been threatened with con- plete closure over dispute in hiring of longshore foremen. The AFL group said they would at tempt to bring influence to bear upon military shipping. If that plans succeeds, the entire port will be tied up.
The frontiersman., 1952-11-26
UNION RELEASES ANOTHER SHIP

According to a wire received in the Anchorage office of Alaska Steamship Company yesterday their ship the M. V. Susitna was released to sail from Seattle at 2 am. yester- day with capacity load. The Union also released the s. s. niamna to sail Friday, Novem- Der 28. The latter ship to clean up about IT tons of cargo now on hand at Pier 42 which the Susitna was unable to load. All cargo on the niamna will be for Seward and Valdez dis charge, he wire stated. No other cargo other than what is now on Pier 42 will be load ed to the niamna and no other cargo will be received for the niamna. These restrictions were put on by the union, the wire informed officials.
The frontiersman., 1952-11-26
Icy Roads Cause
 Week. End Acci dents

Icy road conditions were blam- ed for series of accidents in the surrounding areas this past week end.
 An accident involving two ve- hicles early Friday evening caused approximately an hours traffic delay on the Glenn High Highway about 600 feet west of the Matanuska Bridge and in- directly caused damage to third vehicle.
 Around 7:30 pm. a 1852 Chev- rolet pickup truck driven by IT, wing T. Sawby of Wasilla struck Nash sedan owned and driven by Jack Leek of Palmer. Damage to both vehicles was estimated around $500. The two drivers re- ceived small cuts about the face while Cheryl Ann Leek, riding with her father, received bruises on her chin and chest.
 The accident was investigated by the Alaska Highway Patrol who supervised the removal of both vehicles. During the removal process, a 1851 Chevrolet sedan driven by Ava D. Saxton of Pal mer was stopped by road flares when a 1851 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by J. L. Dougherty of Anchorage struck the Saxton vehicle from the rear, causing damage to the fender and bump CT.
 Dougherty was charged with driving under the influence of in- toxicating liquor and was to ap- pear before U. s. Commissioner Rose Walsh in Anchorage this week
 Several reports of vehicles sliding off the road in various spots were known but not re- ported. In this respect, Sgt. Stan
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The frontiersman., 1952-11-26
CITY APPROVES fl LIQUOR LICENSES

A total of eleven liquor li- anse applications were approved by the city council last night when they met in regular session in the Coop Club room. Of the II licenses, five were for bars; two for clubs and four for pack age stores. They included: Pal mer Bar, T & T Sourdough Bar, Shamrock Lounge, Frontier Bar and the Matanuska Hotel Bar. Club licenses to the Elks Lodge and Moose Club and package store licenses to Bert's Drug, Koslosky's, Frontier Liquor store and Comperski Liquor store. These applications were accepted by the council subject to approval by the District Court and subject to approval of applications being bona fide and in accord with the law.
 In granting their approval, it was stated that all clubs are subject to the sales tax and that any club operating within the city limits must collect sales tax on their sales. Any who have not done so in the past will be requested to bring their returns up to date.
 Resolution No. 31 was adopted as read and the official title des- ignated for the telephone system. It is to be the City of Palmer Telephone System and all future payments should be made out to the City of Palmer. Confusion has resulted from many telephone users continuing to send their payments to the Matanuska Val ley Telephone Company.
 New contracts with government users and others will be drawn up in the near future and will be retroactive to the 18th of Sep tember when the city took over the telephone business. All con- tracts will be subject to the ap- proval of the council. Monthly rates established for telephone users are as follows: Residential lines: Slime, $500 2-line, $6.5C and 1-line, S7.50. Rural residential phones will be 10-line, $500 - Slime, $7.00 - 2-line, 5000 and 1-line $12.50. Installation charges will be $10 as will the deposit re- quired of new users. A toll rate of 20 cents for three minutes has been established from Palmer tc Jonesville, Eska and Alpine.
The frontiersman., 1952-11-26
Merchants Annual Christmas Party Set for December 24

The annual Merchants Christ mas Party for Valley children will be held Saturday, afternoon, December 24 in the Valley Thea ter, it was announced this week.
 A recent canvass of local mer- chants brought forth that all were in favor of continuing the annual program, and as in the past, the party will be financed by the merchants. A varied program of comedies has been planned and each child attending the party will receive a bag of goodies from Santa Claus who will ap- pear in person, on that date.
 Two hundred pounds of candy, 150 pounds of Christmas nuts and 100 pounds of peanuts have been ordered in addition to apples and oranges. Women of the Moose have again agreed to tackle the job of bagging $50 bags for the party. Moose members will act as ushers and Santa's helpers during the program.
 Al Hagen said that over 600 children attended the party last year and that that many or pos sibly more were expected this year. Total costs of the operation last year was approximately S515; this included 10 reels of comedies. As in past years, Hagen will do- nate the use of the Valley Theatre for the party.
The frontiersman., 1952-11-26
Pumping to Start Al Eklufna Tunnel

Work at the Eklutna hydro electric site is progressing at a normal rate, Acting Engineer Charles Inman announced this week. Water in the tunnel flood ed two weeks ago has receded a little, he said, and the contractor is installing two, 9 inch pipes for draining. Pumps, capable of handling the situation, are en- route from the states and will be put into immediate use upon arrival.
 Meanwhile, excavating work at the other end of the tunnel has been started by the contrac- tor, Palmer Constructors, and will continue until the flooding at the other end is under control.
 Hydraulic dredging by the Ben C. Berwick Company is progress ing to the point where crews are nearly ready to start placing pre- cast concrete piping for the in- take in the lake bottom, Inmann said. Work at the lake will con- tinue as long as possible. How ever, Inmann said, once the lake is frozen, work will have to be curtailed until spring.
The frontiersman., 1952-11-26
Hospital Announces New Payment Policy

Effective this past Monday, No vember A, the financial situation of the Valley Hospital required the Board of Directors to estab- fish a new polSy. In the future all hospital patients must pay an advance deposit of at least S25 within 24 hours after admittance. This new regulation will apply to all persons not covered by insur- ance or compensation, O. K. Kin caid, hospital manager said in making the announcement.
 Also, all persons who will be personally responsible for bills will receive regular billings after each week of disqualification and it will be expected, Kincaid ad- 'ded, that payments will be made on account each time.
 The announcement has brought forth the information that abso- lute debts, owed the hospital, total some $28,000. The monthly ex- penses at Valley Hospital run in excess of $7,000 each month, $5,- 900 of which goes out on the pay roll.
 Kincaid said that the new plan was established in a way the di- rectors believe will cause the least hardships on the public.
The frontiersman., 1952-11-26
Col. Robert Fulton
 Speech HighIight of kiWanis Dinner

Speaking before a large attend ance at the annual KiwaniS din ner November 20, Colonel Robert F. Fulton, Base Commander of Elmendorf Air Force Base, un- equivocally impressed his listen CTS with his comparative remarks about citizenship in America and the workers life in Russia.
 Easing his presentation on facts broug1t, out of Russia, Col. Fulton told of an education system pres entfy in vogue in that country. Its beginning starts when couple decide to marry. Without any ceremony they go to one of the Peoples Commissars and ask for living quarters. They are then provided single 75 to 100 square foot room, Col. Fulton described, and set up the only married life they are to know. Eventually a child is born and when he reaches his fifth or sixth birthday, a solu- ton to offset the cramped living quarters must be found by his parents.
 The workers pay is no solution, he went on, for there is only enough money to buy their food, their rent and possibly one pair of shoes a month. At this period their benevolent state offers a solution. We will take your child, provide living quarters and educate him for you," is their proposal. Children who are given up to the State, Fulton went on, are put in a government board ing school and commence the Russian education, continuing un- til he reaches a grade equivalent to our eighth grade. Following this completion, they are destri- buted in three categories; army, additional education and top quality students selected for sci entific work. Many are later fun neled into the airforce or put out on farms. By the time they reach their twentieth birthday, they are ready to marry and the cycle starts over.
 The workers know no other life, Col. Fulton pointed out. The entire Russian education system is under the control of the state, even the books are written by the state. The problem of revolution is no where near as acute as many democratic countries be- lieve, for the workers only educa- tion and therefore his only thoughts, are those of the state, Col. Fulton pointed out.
 Comparing our system of edu- cation and resulting citizenship, Col. Fulton reminded listeners of our privileges of freedom of speech-our ability to answer de- sires as expressed-build homes eliminate disease and develop our communities
 Col. Fulton was introduced to the gathering by It. Governor James Hurley of the Alaska-Yu- kon Division, Kiwanis Interna- tional, following the dinner. Previous to the dinner Rev. Ed ward Imme, board member, clev- erly took the part of the master of-ceremonies and with the help of Cy Brewer led the group in favorite songs. Others who added to the fun of the evening were: (COntinued on Dape 6)
The frontiersman., 1952-11-26
CITY OFFICE IN NEW QUARTERS

The office of the Palmer City Clerk has completed the move to their new quarters in the Neal Wright Building and have established regular of- flee hours. The office will be open from g am. to noon and from l pm. to 5 pm. daily.
 L. K. Mooers, city clerk, will be in the office during these hours to receive utility pay ments and other city business.
 Mooers has asked that all telephone bills be made pay able to the City of Palmer, rather than the Matanuska Valley Telephone Co. This re- quest includes all accounts dating back to September 16, the date the city acquired the telephone system.
The frontiersman., 1952-11-26
MANY ATTEND
 SPORTSMEN'S SHOW

An estimated 2,000 persons visited the Anchorage Sports mems Show held in Elks Hall, Anchorage on November 24. The many exhibits including game trophies, sporting goods and equipment plus several reels of sports film, proved interesting to the spectators.
The frontiersman., 1952-11-26
THOMPSON PASS ICY

Thompson Pass, 30 miles north of Valdez, is presently impossible without chains due to icy con- ditions, the Alaska Road Com mission announced yesterday. Motorists are urged to travel the road with caution.
The frontiersman., 1952-11-26

Thanksgiving Day primarily established religious holiday Originated by the pilgrims their of God their appreciation for his many blessings it has become tradition and symbol to the American people The festivities and easng the holiday minor individual and collective humility and deep gratitude most important Thanksgiving Day family holiday. lime for fellowship and feasting the good things from bounteous harvest As sit down 10 own heavily laden tables offer of thanks day