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Smyrna times., 1953-09-24
Poultry Disposal Pit
Advantage To Farmers

Delaware farmers who have
built poultry disposal pits can
vouch for the advantages of such
a system, according to Silas Nc
Henry, assistant extension poul-
tryman for the University of Della
ware.
Most important economically, a
poultry disposal pit helps reduce
disease hazards by safely disposing
of dead birds. To encourage poul-
trymen to build these pits, Nc
Henry says the Delaware Poultry
Improvement Association has set
as its goal "a disposal pit on every
Delaware farm" A well-construct-
ed pit has no noticeable odor if
tightly covered, cannot be reached
by prowling animals, presents no
fire hazard, and can be built near
the poultry house.
A poultry disposal pit is easy to
build. The only cost is for ma
terial-either concrete blocks or
scrap lumber. Blocks are more
permanent. Recommended size for
an average fart is a circular hole
~ feet in diameter and 6 feet
deep. Mark off a 6-foot circle on
the bottom of the hole and lay the
first row of 8-inch concrete blocks
outside this line.
Nine rows or about 108 blocks
are needed to build a pit up to
ground level, setting each row 11s
inches in toward the center. Set
an 8 or 12-inch tile with bell end
down on two 2 x 8-inch boards laid
across the top. Cover top of pit
with rough boards and on top of
them pour a concrete slab 8 inches
thick. Cover all but the top of the
pit with dirt, then finish with q
cover for the tile such as an in
verted can, piece of board, or milk
can lid.
For further information, ask
your county agent for the exten-
sion leaf1et" Poultry Disposal Pits
Smyrna times., 1953-09-24
Land Values Up Slightly
In Delaware Last IL Months

Delaware land values were up
slight two per cent during the past
II months. This slight rise be-
comes significant in view of the
general decline in land values over
the country, according to DR.. R. o.
Bausman, head of the department
of agricultural economics at the
University of Delaware.
New Jersey and Maryland, along
with Delaware, are among the few
states that have had a slight rise
in land values. In contrast to
most parts of the country, and the
Southwest and Great Plains in par
ticular, farmers in Delaware and
in neighboring states have enjoyed
fairly stable prices of farm prod
ucts during the past year.
Bausman says grain, beef, and
dairy products prices are some
what below those of a year ago but
pork, eggs, fruit and vegetable
prices are slightly higher.
Values have declined this year
as much as ten per cent in the
Southwest and the Great Plains
area, due largely to combination
drought and fall of about so per
cent in beef cattle prices.
Delaware land values have some
what more than doubled since Pre-
war II. History has shown that
high land values are cause for
caution. A current cause for con-
Germ in Delaware is the decreasing
number of sales of farms during
the past two years.
Smyrna times., 1953-09-24
To Discuss Bangs Disease
at Meeting Monday Night

Farmers of Kent County will
have an opportunity to hear and
ask questions concerning Bangs
Disease or Brucellosis, at an open
meeting to be held at the Caesar
Rodney School next Monday even
ing at s pm. Bangs Disease can
cause sterility in dairy herds, and
is responsible for most of the
calves which are born dead. The
disease in fact is also known by
the name of Contagious Abortion.
Dairymen are being helped
greatly by the new Ring Test
which identifys herds in which
there may be a suspicion of the
disease. The test is made at the
milk plant where the milk is re-
ceived from the farms. It is pos
sible for a farmer to develop an
accredited nerd more easily with
this method because only single
blood test, rather than three blood
tests, is necessary.
DIR. Harry Mcdaniel, veterinar-
ian of the State Board of Agricul-
ture has arranged to have panel
of experts to discuss the problem
of eliminating the disease. Mr..
George Simpson, chairman of the
state committee which is working
to control the disease, will be on
hand to outline what is taking
place in this state.
Other matters which are related
to Bangs Disease will also be pre-
sented-such as calfhood vaccina-
tion, and the laws regarding ship
Smyrna times., 1953-09-24
NEWS OF INTEREST TO FARMERS AND FARM FAM
lilies OF KENT COUNTY

edies. Few people realize that
even a very small current can
cause death. The current used by
a small Z to 10 watt bulb is enough
to electrocute a person. Victims
freeze" to the conductor and they
cannot release themselves unless
the current is shut off.
The National Safety Council sug-
gests the following safeguards:
1. Avoid locating an electric
fence near a good ground, such as
pipe line, pump, stock tank, pond,
irrigation ditch or other normally
wet ground.
2. Always prominently identify
electric fences especially those
near buildings, property lines or
roads.
8. Never depend upon an electric
fence to restrain bulls or other vic
ious animals.
Smyrna times., 1953-09-24

AS a test, stretch the banding be-
tween your hands, then let it
spring back. A firm rib-knit will
spring back quickly to its original
shape. A banding that fails to do
this will lose its shape after few
wearings. For best elasticity a
ribbed banding should be knit with
a higher gauge than the body of
the sweater.
You'll find additional tips on
sweater selection in a booklet,
Buying Sweaters for the Family"
which is available from the mailing
room, Agricultural Hall, Univers-
ity of Delaware, or from county
extension offices in Newark, Dover,
and Georgetown.
Smyrna times., 1953-09-24

specialist. One factor affecting
variability is the gauge, or the
number of stitches within a space
of IL inches. The higher the
gauge, the finer the knit. For ex-
ample, a 21-gauge sweater is fine
knit, while 6 gauge is coarse.
High gauges are best suited to
fine yarns, low gauges to heavy
yarns. When the gauge is right
for the size Of the yarn, the fabric
is firm, thus protecting against
pulled or snagged yarns and loss
of shape by stretching or shrink
ing.
In landings, look for a firm,
close knit that will stand strain
without losing shape or elasticity.
Smyrna times., 1953-09-24

ment of LIVESTOCK (which require
blood tests or an accrediated herd
status). A film will be shown
which covers the whole field of
Bangs control.
More complete information can
be obtained at any time from the
State Board of Agriculture, your
local veterinarian, the milk plants,
or your County Agent.
Smyrna times., 1953-09-24
Know The Gauge in
Buying a Sweater

Cool weather just ahead means
sweaters in the family wardrobe,
observes Miss Ruth E. Pearce, ex-
tension clothing specialist at the
University Of Delaware.
If you must shop for a new
sweater, it pays to know how that
sweater in constructed, says the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05
.Smathers Lauded
AS Friend OF
Small Business

Senate Democratic Leader Lyn.
don P. Johnson. Of Texas, said that
the appointment Of Senator George
A. Smathers, Of Florida, to the
Senate Small Business Committee,
assures small business the pre-
sence of one of its ableSt and most
aggressive friends" upon this i'm
portant group.
The appointment wa announced
Jan. 81 by Vice President Rich
ard NJ. Nixon upon the basis Of
Senator Johnson's recommends
tons.
Senator Smathers is an exceed
ingly able legislator wNo not only
understands the problems Of small
business but who is eager and anx.
ious to act upon them" Senator
Johnson said. He win be a power.
full voice in bringing tie needs of
small business to the attention Of
the Senate and in securing sym
pathetic consideration Of necessary
Legislation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05
Toll OF Thirteen
Dead In Auto
Crashes In 1852

Thirteen persons were killed In
Monroe County IN auto accidents
In the eleven month period January
through November. iss7. Il was an
nounced today By the Department
of Public Safety.
An additional iss persons were
injured in sil accidents reported 70
the State. This means that two per.
cent Of al aceidents were fatal. Of
the fatal accidents, eleven took
place outside Of Key west Itself.
one fatal accident took place h
Key West. Key West had $40 aeci-
denfs.
Reports on accidents outside of
Key West are made By State High
way Patrnlman, Marvin j. wilder.
who has conducted IN extensive
safety program IN The county.
among teenagers ~ wei IS adults.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05
Senate Okay Is
Expected Soon On
Smith And Conant

WASHINGTON a - Unanimous
committee endorsements Of Gen.
Walter BedeIl Smith and James
Bryant Conant for top diplomatic
posts foreshadowed their confirma-
ton by bic votes when the FUN
Senate considers them. possibly To-
morrow.
All IS members Of the foreign
relations committee voted late yes
terday in favor Of Smith as under
secretary Of state, the No. 2 man
in the department. and Conant as
high commissioner for Germany.
Smith was chief Of staff 10 Presi-
deaf Eisenhower Ia World War II
and is the retiring head Of the
Central Intelligence Agency Goa.
art is winding 40 4 .e-year career
as president oF Harvard Tai
verSity.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05
Presidents Yacht
May Ride Out The
Eisenhower Term

WASHINGTON N - The yacht
Williamsburg may yet ride out the
change in administration.
President Truman often took 10
the Williamsburg for vacations and
week ends. However, President
Eisenhower leans more TO fishing
and golf for relaxation.
The first word was that the
Williamsburg's days as a presiden-
tial yacht were ended. Now, how
ever. people around Eisenhower
say he Is being reminded Of how
successful were his top-leyel con-
ferences aboard the cruiser Helena
coming back from Korea last De-
cemher.
Talks aboard the Williamsburg,
they say. might work just as well.
The Williamsburg is now in the
Norfolk Navy Yard pending q de-
cision.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05
Key West Sets
Scene For Story
By Local Author

Annual Key West resident Bene-
dict Thielen utilized . Key West
background for a short story cali
ed Lady On The Reef which ap-
pears IN the February issue Of the
American Legion Magazine.
The setting, at the start, Is Sand
Key Just off Key West where q
young scientist Is crawling al1ng in
shallow water wearing goggles
undersea while searching for mol
lusks. He's q malacologist, (shells
to youse guysl. cleaning material
for a paper in research. His name
Is Eddie Simmons and he has a
deep resentment for Navy Scram-
hled Eggs because they made him
a yoeman with nothing to say and
turned down 4 plausible help to
the ships when he suggested how
to keep barnacles off hulls.
All this comes out in the story
which, boiled down, Is . light ro-
nance with hunor. The dialogue
Is as II should be when boy meets
girl. The girl is visitink Admirai's
daughter with sea-green-and- gold
eyes and q nice way Of making
him feel like 4 very brave man
because he goes under water re-
gardless Of shark and barracuda.
He tOws her becalmed sailhoat In
to safety and thus meets her
father.
Thielen proves his versatility. He
Is usually serious writer. Even
in this lifting little opus. there are
some descriptive passages which
tran his stardust.
Anyway, Edna. the Admiral's
daughter. and Eddie. the mala-
col0Rist. who finds out that he
isn't maisdjusted after al when
his country needs him. encounter
the hrasrue admiral who turns out
70 be ~ understanding man and
rs the story ends. everything Is
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05
Mothers March Nets More
Than 5000 For Polio Fund

: Mrs. Joe Lopez. County Director
of the Mothers March on Polio,
today disclosed that total Of more
than $500 was contributed dsrlnR
the hour-long March of Dimes ac-
tivity which took place from TO Z
pm. Jan. 20.
I'VE are extremely gratified by
this splendid showing" Mrs. Lopez
said. 1T once again presents out
standing evidence that the citizens
of Monroe County are solidly with
Us in the fight against infantile pa.
ralysis.
Sincere congratulations are due
our more than 200 volunteer work
ers for their tireless efforts in
helping make the Mothers March
the success II was and had to be.
At the same time. words seem In
adequate In thanking the countless
people who contributed to this spe.
cial activity on behalf Of polio pa
tents. Believe me, we're mighty
proud Of the generosity Of our To-
cal citizens
Funds given 10 the Mothers
March, as in the case Of donations
help provide for care and treat
ment Of local polio patients, Mrs.
Lopez said. But aside from the
important phase Of patient care
and treatment, '.she continued,
contributions 70 the annual cam
'paign of the National Foundation
10 all March Of Dimes activities,
for MANTLE Paralysis make pos
sible an intensification Of research
projects aimed at conquering the
disease. set up . backlog Of emer.
gency aid. and underwrite our pro-
fessional education program.
Mrs. Lopez said That while the
Mothers March was eminently
successful. contributions from any.
one who has not given win Be
heartily welcomed. inssmaeh a.
every dime and dollar given 10 the
fight against polio VII be speedily
put 10 good use.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05

WASHINGTON:--- On Tuesday of
last week, l introduced in the Sem
ate bill which has far reaching
implication throughout the State Of
Florida and which win focus the
attention Of the Congress upon our
States phenomenal growth.
! refer to the measure which, il
enacted, would give Florida three
instead Of the present two, Federal
Judicial Districts.
The State Is now divided into two
districts known as the Northern
and Southern Districts. The North
ern District, whose center Is PEN
sacola and which includes al OF
that northwest area including Ala
chua County and al Of those coun-
ties north and west Of that county,
has a, population Of approximately
q half million; I proposed no
change in that District. However,
the Southern District has q popula-
ton Of approximately two and q
half million In this great land area
OF the State and the judicial sys-
TEN is so overburdened that it
hardly can function. Everybody in
Florida is familiar with the incon-
gruous situation, with Tampa,
Jacksonville, Orlando and Miami
areas, the four most populous areas
in the State, all being embraced
in this one Judicial District with
an inadequate number of judges
and other officials, resulting In in
tolerable slowing down of the pro-
cesses Of justice. lin Florida there
is real meaning TO the old legal
adage Justice delayed is justice
denied. - So, I have reintroduced
q bill previously had sought to get
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05
Vice Squad To
Police City's
Bar Operations
Close Check Will
Be Maintained On
B-Drinking, Noise
In Key West Bars

With the announcement that Key
Vests first full-time vice squad
will go into action this week, local
drink pushing" activities are re-
ported to be at a standstill to
avoid prosecution Under the new
ly enacted ordinance which pro-
vides stiff penalties for anyone
soliciting the sale of alchoholic
beverages in the city.
At least one "sirIis show" was
reported today TO have suspend.
cd operations, presumably be-
cause Of ths provisions Of fhs
ordinance which makes h IN.
lawful for showgirls 10 mingle
with guests In ii1e .eify's bars and
nighiclubs. Most Of fhe Skin
show" operators are said 70 have
depended greatly in ihs past on
fhe revenue obtained from The
sale Of drinks which The show
Continued on Page Three)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05
SENATORS NEWSLETTER
Smathers Explains Need For Judicial Act

Flood Control and Water Conser-
walton project to the favored posi-
ton it has held for the past several
years. Congressman Dwight Rog-
ers in the House. and Senator Hol-
land, who is a member of the Sen.
ate Public Works Committee and
the Appropriation Conference Com
mittee on such projects, win take
the lead and try to ramrod it
through the various government
agencies involved and the Con-
gress. The plan is to raise the 1854
appropriation to this program
from the one and 1 half million
in the Truman budget to the eight
million recommended by the Army,
|Engineers and dictated by sound
business practice.
Senator Holland with seven other
Senator's and myself as co.sponsors
has introduced a Constitutional
Amendment to abolish poll tax
and we have high hopes Of its en-
actment this year. This measure,
which is one Of the acceptable por-
tons Of the Civil Rights Program,
would have been passed several
years ago had not the so-called
Liberals" blocked It's considera-
ton by their whole hog or none"
demand.
The Senate paused briefly last
Thursday to pay tribute to the me-
mory of Jose Marti upon the birth
anniversary Of this man who is
known in history as "The Liberia
tor Of Cuba" was happy to join
in paying tribute to MART who
lived for long time at Tampa and
whose home in Ybor City Is slated
for preservation as great civic
museum.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05

This was . banner peace
time year. Never except In World
War q have We found 50 many
jobs for 50 many people," knight
stated.
I'VE made the placements In
year round business, not In highly
seasonal, fly-by-night enterprises, "
Knight stated.
Largest placements were made
in retail and wholesale trade, and
businesses that cater to the ever
expanding tourist industry.
Placing men and women in jobs
Is only part Of the job Of knight
and his two assistants at the local
office, 314 Simonton Street.
During HE year Is.4st people
cot In touch with the office for
one Of Iis many services. Of
these LISA made new sppIiea.
items. Seine - people were given
veesiienal eeunsslins and TEST.
Inc. They were helped 10 bseems
"oeevpsfionally set" knight said.
Of the 2,6l0 men and women
placed in jobs. 400 were World
War II or Korean veterans.
Manager knight got around on
S38 employer visits In the Key
West area during the busy year.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05
County Road
Bonds Given
Top Rating
Investors Co.
Assis, An
Rating To 8
f1a. Cssinsie4

Monroe county road bonds are
rated near the top by Moody's
Investors Service according to Q
letter receiyed by Gerald Saunders,
Chairman Of the Monroe County
Commission.
Along with Dade. Palm Beach,
Broward. Marion. Osceola. volusia,
and Brevard. Monroe county bonds
were assigned an IA rating.
The news came to Saunders In
letter from c. T. Mccreedy, Me-
Greedy and company. Inc. Munich.
pal Bonds.
The text Of die letter 10 saund-
ers follows:
"A couple Of months ago Moody's
Investors Service assigned q great
many ratings TO bonds Of some Of
the Florida counties and also to
the gas tar road bonds Of prac.
tically all Of the Florida counties
which have road bonds outstand.
ing. / meant to write you about
this ut the time but II slipped my
mind.
Monroe County was included
among those counties whose road
bonds were rated, and you were
assigned an IA rating along with
Broward, Marion, Osceola, Palm
Beach, volusia, Brevard and Dade.
Quite lot Of them were rated only
A and q few Of then only Baa. For
example, Orange County Is only
Baa. They did not rate your gen
|erai obligation bonds because you
have 30 very few outstanding.
Il thought you and the members
of the Commission and the various
officials would be interested In this
rating IS il IL decidedly 10 your
credit. The highest rating assigned
70 any public credit Il Aaa and
those rated dovn a. low ~ Bas
are still considered eligible invest.
ments for banks and other con-
servztive accosnss.
sincerely yours,
Mac
c. T. Mccreedy
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05
License Tag Sale
Ends In z Weeks

More than 5000 plain license tags
and q total Of 5000 Of all kinds
have been sold by County Tax
Collector Howard Wilson he an
nounced today.
Less than two weeks are left
during which 1853 tags can be OBJ
tanned at his office. Car owners
themselves must appear in person
to get the sticker permitting Mon
roe county residents to travel the
highway free, Wilson said. A total
Of more than 10000 tags may be
sold by then.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05
Youth Center
Name Contest
Offers SIS Prize

TIE IS prize cnnfest for . name
for the Youfk Safety Cub esnfef
Is stin vide open. Il vas an
noaneed today.
Contestants ned merely write
fhe prDposed nsme for fhe teen
age yNsth renissr ea . p<nny pcs.
card snd addrtss Z 70 Jsycee.s.
key West.
F1orids Higksfsy Pasrzansaa Mar.
SIN i Wider Urged large nsm.
bar ~ ecnsestzrsss ses TIE - prize
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05
Vote Registration
Reaches TT Today

Registration for voting in the
November city elections is pro-
ceeding at slightly faster pace,
Deputy Supervisor of Registrations
Agnes Lowe reported today. To
date, TIT voters have appeared at
her office, she said.
Mrs. Lowe emphasized that all
naturalized citizens must bring
their citizenship papers with them
when they register to vote. Il is
necessary for all Key Westers to
register for the elections If they
wish to cast their ballot in the
elections, regardless of when they
last voted, she added.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05
Shrimper Charged
With Assault Wed.

Charles Gnerro. local shrimper.
was bound over 70 Criminal Court
following . preliminary hearing be-
fore Justice oE he Peace Ira AL.
bury Wednesday &C . charge al
assault and battery
The charge was brought BY Al
win Beck who SAYS that GueTru
gCcattnned On P..gs Threel
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05
Guy Lombardo
AT Casa Marina

Guy LOnbarsto and bis family
checked IN II the Casa Marina
Monday for % Indefinite vacati0n.
i was learned today.
The oFehextxa EnaestSp's wife
asd brother. LAehert are 10 kss
party TIE iong-tiFae Esvor1fe 10
enpyfng . day 81 fishing today.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05

enacted when I was In the House
of Representatives to divide the
Southern District into two parts
and to redesignate the northern
portion Of the present District as
the Central District. / propose to
establish a Judicial District line,
roughly from TT. Pierce on the
east coast across the State to TT.
Myers on the west coast and to in-
clude the greater Miami area and
all Of the State south of that line
in new Southern District. The re-
mainder Of the present Southern
District, i.e., Jacksonville, Tampa,
Isl. Petersburg and Orlando area
would comprise the new Central
District.
Any proposal to alter the FEEDER
al Judicial system is subject to
the most rigid scrutiny and other
acid tests and ! have no allusion
that the passing of this bill will
be an easy matter, however, I am
convinced not only Of its merits
but OF its timeliness and that some
action may be expected during this
session of Congress.
The long pending move to create
an Air Force Academy similar to
the Military Academy at West
Point and the Naval Academy at
Annapolis seems 20 be heading for
a showdown in the Congress at this
session and l have introduced q
bill to locate this academy in Flo
rida, thus calling the attention Of
Congress to the unexcelled china
tic conditions In our State.
The entire Florida delegation
met the other day to map its cam
|paign for restoration Of the giant
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-05
Exchange Club
Names Officers

], u. Fernandez. Jr.. was in.
stalled as the president Of the Key
West Exchange Club at their Dis.
trict Governors Banquet ct the
Casa Cayo HneSo Tuesday evening.
Raymond 5. Drexler. Miami. Dis.
trici Governor of the group has
been the guest Of the local club
for the past week and was the
guest Of honor al the dinner.
nr Delio Cohc was elected First
Vice President, Charles FaraIsao.
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