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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24
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San Carries Theatre
A condensed version Of this tale
Of sailors on horseback, camelhack,
and finally on . junket in a Chinese
junk, appeared in & popular maya
zine some years ago. The story is
lfactual, and involves the unique
Imission Of sending group Of navy
|eiectronicsmen and weathermen
sent into the strange land Of inner
MOgolia for the purpose Of dis.
patching meteorOlogist's news out
|Of the desert c0untry. A tough
bOsun's mate gCPO) was put in
charge. This meaty role is hand
ed to Richard Widmark who slices
it cleanly. He even talks like q
salty dog to clinch his portrayal.
His voice begins the narrative in
first person style. then the pic
Iture flashes over into what hap
|pened. And what happened is high
III interesting.
The camp they establish in the
desert (which Marco Polo once
visited), is nothing more than a
|tent-housed weather station until q
tribe Of nomadic Mongolians move
into the area. Then it becomes an
odd community with the '.cowboys'.
of Northern China riding about on
fast little horses sans saddles. At
first the tribes people swipe every
thing, including what is nailed
down. They even steal the nails.
To create goodwill, the navy chief
radios for so U. S. cavalry sad.
dies. After an amusing interludeI
which shows the confusion and red
tape Of officials who wonder why
the navy wants army saddles, the
equipment is dropped BY parachute
and the first U. S. Navy Monaghan
cavalry is founded. The saddles,
BY the by. are those split seat
army McClellans. designed for the
horses backbone to nestle in the
saddle slit. They weigh about Is
or 20 pounds. That incidental in.
tellIgence Is personal note. | used
10 use one.
Everything Is rosy until q jap
scouting plane sights the weather
station, then the camp is strafed
and destroyed. The Mongols pull
out and the gobs are stranded in
the Cobb Desert. Widmark says
break camp, and the hot trek
across the sands begins. They
catch up with the Mongols, finally,
and the fierce proud hongol lead.
re SAYS he viii escort them to the
border on horseback, but on con-
dition that they disguise themselves
IS his tribesmen to avoid further
trouble with Jap patrols and planes.
They reach the border after q
camel hump incident in which 4
sly camel merchant tries to elimin-
ate the crew. The 'tfurhats". that's
what the Mongols are dubbed, come
to the rescue.
More trouble arises when . sharp
japanese patrol spots the U. S. A.
metal piece on ! saddle. The sailors
are accused Of being spies since
they are wearing Monaghan pad
lded jackets and the bulky tribal
pants instead Of their uniforms.
There's surprise element, sus1ense
ana plenty Of action especially 1t
this point
Don TAYLOR has the second lead
- 80 haFin~. put the man m
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24

Saudi Arabs Is suempins /
VINO is nomsd.r Redoaias
settled lite viii snnaeI farm tom
munities and ifr NE
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24

should have had more recognition
Is the unknown who plays the des-
ert chief.
This is fine ail-family fare, done
in extraordinary color and with q
hsgh staraard r'ixtufe of sdgea-
t,-~~ irussl ard nicely soac bits Of
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24

Tho submerged Alid Pacific
Range. between Wake ana Hawai-.
has volcanic peaks is.e0o feet high.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24

The wings Of j butterfly are made
up Of scales similar TO those on a
fish.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24

A Britist oceanosFaphle sn.p 49,
determined that Tie Mariana Trsn-
Oh. southwest Of Guam. Is sS.sto
feet aeep.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24

Barometer tsea Levell, TOO Am.
3O.O5 ins.--lOl7.6 mbs.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24
Observations Taken at City
Office. $3.50 AN.
Key West, Fla. July "a. 1853
Temperatures

ReIsiivs Humidity. 7 AN.
500
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-24

Tonnorrow's Almanac
Evening star., 1953-06-14

Take advantage Of the
FREE CHEST X-RAY CLINIC
of the
Montgomery County Tuberculosis
Association
Tuesday, June Is, 1000 to $500
at our Chevy Chase Store,
Wisconsin and Western Avenues
, 1953-05-11

Notice is hereby given that
orders for the attachment Of
properties in arrears for real
poperty taxes and night soil
removal service fees assessed
for the yeear 1851 will be is
sued to the Sheriff for the
Municipality of St. Croix by
this office within the next two
weeks.
Office of the Administrator
for St. Croix, Cllristianst d,
St. Croix, VI, May 4, 1853
D. c. canersta,
Administrator for St. Croix
, 1953-05-11
LUTHERAN PARISH HALL
INVITATION TO BID

The Virgin Islands Housing and Redevelopment Autho-
ity invites interested persons to submit bids covering the
clearing of the grounds of the Marley Homes housing develop
ment located at Frederiksted, st. Crox, and the grounds of
the Basin Triangle housing development located at Christian
sted, St. Croix. The scope of work includes the cutting and
removal Of underbrush weeds, grass, etc. in and about the
premises upon which these developments are located as deter
mined as being necessary by the Authority. The successful
bidder will be required to furnish all labor, equipment, and
supervision to effectively carry out the requirements of the
work. Bids shall be submitted to the Authority at its offices
in St. Thomas in sealed envelopes marked bid for Clearing
Grounds, Marley Homes a n d Basin Triangle Homes,
st. Croix."
The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any
and all bids. Bids will be opened at the Offices of the Authority
in Charlotte Amaie, st. Thomas, Virgin Islands on May Is,
1858 at 200 PM, AS.T.
Henry w. de Lagarde. Executive Director
VIRGIN ISLANDS OUSIN N
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
, 1953-05-11
DR.. JAMES

have so generously contribut-
ed to the whole affair is inn
measurable. If more profess
sional people and some of our
so-caIled leaders in these is
lands would sincerely live
closer to their kinsfolk, de-
voting more of their spare
time for community better
ment, we will have a true and
unified Virgin Islands without
all the confusion that now
exists among U.s."
, 1953-05-11
NOTICE

1t is hereby brought to pub
lie notice that to use or draw
potable water from public
hydrants for purposes other
than domestic, is an offense
punishable by fine and/or
Imprisonment.
A.. Paraliticci
Supt. of Public Works
, 1953-05-11

stroyed or damaged.
The Governor declared a
state of emergency and or
dered National Guardsmen to
patrol the area.
Another tWister struck Ar
kansas and damaged forty
eight houses in a residential
district and a number of cars,
A hotel and skating rink were
also hit.
, 1953-05-11
EGIsLATIv !.

committee.
To enter St. Thomas, persons
residing in the British Islands
would have to be sponsored by
a person or firm engaged in
buisness,w no would have to
certify to the Governor that
sufficient labor is not available
locally.
, 1953-05-11

Honesty is the best policy, but
many get careless and let the
policy lapse.
, 1953-05-11
MARSHALLS

Iatives of Mrs. Marshall they
will return to st. Croix their
permanent home.
Mr.. Marshall, who is Cura-
tor of st. Croix Museum hopes
to visit several important mu-
seums in Europe to get ideas
on display particularly on
historical material, since our
museum is one devoted to the
history of St. Croix. During
his vacation the museum will
be open as usual. Miss Val
more Jacobs will be in charge.
, 1953-05-11


HOTEL-ON-THE-CAY
Christiansted, ST. Croix
U. S. Virgin Islands
announces
" From April Is until December y
Daily Buffet Luncheons at Jpn. S 2.25
Daily Full Course Dinners at PM S 3.25
Including such specialties:
EgFT8n Thursdays Roast Prime Ribs of Beef
tsFgTT& Fridays : Seafood Dinners
NTER Saturdays Charcoal Broled Steak
Sundays Roast Stuffed Turkey
COCKTAILS FINE WINES
RESERVATIONS ADVISABLE
Few cool quiet rooms available on monthly basis
with or without meals.
Also housekeeping apartment nearby on main
land including Cay Beach privileges
Low AMERICAN PLAN HOTEL RATES
, 1953-05-11
News

The SIS "ALCOA ROAM
Err" is scheduled to sail from
Norfolk May End, Baltimore
May 4th, New York May 9th,
and is due at Frederiksted
May 18th, via Puerto Rico, &
St. Thomas, accepting freigh
for Venezuela & Paramaribo
ALCOA STEAMSHIP co. Inc
Rob't L. Merwin & Co. Inc.
Agents
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03
We Wonder

OFFICIALS in Washington were rather
- dumbfounded when former President
Harry Truman announced shortly after
leaving office that he did not believe the
Soviet Union had a workable atomic bomb.
Several members Of Atomic Energy Com
mission called the statement an unfortun-
ate one and other officials disagreed flatly
with the ex-president. saying that there was
indisputable evidence to the contrary.
Former President Truman did not say
the Russians had not produced atomic eX-
ploSions. He said he dido not believe they
had a workable atomic bomb This is still a
somewhat surprising statement, IN view OF
the fact that he himself, announced to
newsmen some years ago that an atomic
explosion had been set off III Russia. Mr..
Truman, when beseged by reporters for
amplitication on his statement 5 a d he
stuck by that statement and refused to com
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03

ment further. BY the time you read this,
he might have issued further explanation
although it has not been forthcoming as
this is written.
One must only assume from the Tru-
man statement, that the former President
feels that there has been no positive evil
dence produced which showed that the Rus
slams had a stockple Of workable atomic
bombs. The most surprising angle of all
is the fact that the former President,
who had access to all secret information.
found no proof that the Russians actually
had atomic bombs ready for use. This is GER
tanly contrary to the belief which has pre-
vailed among millions Of Americans for
some time 1t would be exceedingly good
news if true, but the average American has
no way of knowing whether Mr.. Truman,
or members of the A. f. c. are correct in
their appraisals.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03

All communications md monies should be addressed
THE HERALD tarmvlie, Virginia
Entered eoondeass the poNoifice FarmvIe,
Virginia. under Act of Congress of March
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03
Double Check

The influenza is raging but its
secret nobody wants any
body else to know they would
have the old thing its too
common
We've had less business failures
in the past years than have been
the custom for years before and
the Democrats We're in too Maybe
that's one reason you got rid Of
EN-. You can always get stuff
cheaper at forced sale but who
wants to see their business 90 I'M
der the hammer?
It IS now understood that as
soon as President Dwight finds
out IN what state the Union is
that he viii truck it on down to
Congress. Been a having so much
trouble getting pieces for his cabi-
net and mailing EN- down.
its been lot of lost motion. in
activity 50 to speak Capital Hill
Is less arrogant than its been for
many years. All cussing IS done
under cover, either its a Military
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03

man and vegetation. The Older generations
believed that freezes were necessary to kill
the insects, the bugs. and the germs. and
snow was needed to replenish the soil mois
ture and raise the water level, to say moth
ing of setting the wheat and small grain.
If good cold spell will destroy the FLU
bug" which has attacked the general public
during the past several weeks. we would
welcome it despite the discomfort it brings.
Not a home. nor business has escaped the
ravages of the FLU and some businesses
have been considerably handicapped be-
cause of the disease.
Get set for cold weather and hope for
better health during the coming six weeks
Spring will be welcomed heartily.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03

forestation. Nurseries at Charlottesville
and Providence Forge are busy growing
seedlings that will be sold to landowners
at reasonable prices. and forestry offices
throughout the state hire trained foresters
to help landowners put their Improbable
acres into profitable and beautifying
forests. - AZ
In our search for a more beautiful and
attractive county. lets not overlook this
service right at our very door step. And
how many ideas for Identification can come
close to the green trees of spring, stately
and refreshing trees of summer. colorful
trees of fall, and promising trees Of winter?
We hope that community groups, farm
ers. and other landowners, will use the Nir
ginia Forest Service in order that we may
have more forests in this area. Anyone may
receive these services by contracting the
Farmvlle office Of Virginia Forest Service,
Box 1856, Farmvile.
Peak of the seeding planting season is
with us now. We shall pass that peak about
March |. Now is the time to plant those
seedlings in the moist Virginia earth Of
Winter. Now is the time to open doors to
a more beautiful, profitable county, goal
that all citizens should Join in to accom-
plish.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03
Keep Forest In Sight

9TCST like that proverbial bad penny ideas
for identifying Prince Edward county
turn up. And with 50 many orga liZatons
and groups advancing these plans, ranging
from parks to monuments. citizens might
lose sight of the forests because of the trees
which is just the very topic that we want
to talk about.
Many Identification plans call for
money. 4 lot Of it, and many Of these plans
have no further value than to beautify a
county temporarily. But it seems to US that
if plan were found to beautify perman-
emily and to serve man, that this is the plan
that we would want to advocate.
In our search for beauty, most of us
notice and appreciate trees. We observe
how beautiful they are and how much they
add to roads. homes and farms. And what
greater monument could a generation have
than green forests that add beauty. provide
recreation. and speak of future uses. In
these uses we might list employment.
homes. furniture, paper industries. and
all of the thousands of uses that man has
made Of timber.
Virginia Forest Service offers an mex
pensive way to beauty in this county and all
of the other counties of Virginia. The seed
ling program Of the service is maintained
to encourage landowners to practice re-
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03

Thus. Taft admits, once again. that the
Taft Hartley labor law needs amendment,
though he is steadfast in his belief that
repeal of the law is unnecessary and I'M
desirable. He made it clear, the day he in
.troduced his sixteen amendments, that they
were not the Administration amendments,
but his own.
Since Taft is the Majority Leader in the
Senate, he is in good position to see that
his own proposed amendments are consid-
cred. President Eisenhower is in the posi-
ton of having criticized law which was
authored by his Majority Leader and hav-
ing to depend upon his Majority Leader to
amend it. 1t seems obvious that the Maj ori-
ty Leaders views on the needed amend
ments will have to be taken rather seriously,
and perhaps, just taken.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03
Taft's Amendments

CENATOR ROBERT TAFT introduced
- sixteen amendments to the Taft-Hartley
Act on the same day he held his first regu-
lar White House conference with President
Dwight Eisenhower as leader of the Re-
publjcams in the Senate. Two of Senator
Taft's bills met criticism voiced by General
Eisenhower last year during his campaign
for the Presidency.
The timing of Tafts action made it
clear that Senator Taft had prepared the
amendments before his visit to the White
House and since he introduced them only
a few hours after that call. he made his
plans before his conference with the Presl-
dent Many of the bills introduced had been
introduced by the Ohio Senator in past
years, some having been passed by one
house but held up by the other.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03
Babson Discusses
Florida & Parking Space

Babson Park, Florida There
appears 10 be the making OF an
other real estate boom here in
Florida although l cannot believe
it will run into any such proper
tons as did the one which started
% years ago Considerable Ca
madam money is coming here
also money from Texas and Cali
fornia
The bankers here say that a
Secret, or its tabooed for future
publication. In this the press de-
serves a lot Of praise These mem
bers Of the pen and scratch or
ganization are plaStered down
With what might burst into a
volcanic conyulchng at any
time All those endearinE hopes.
promises and what not may go
down the political dtain, It's IN
the book
Thanks TO Stanley.
/ thank you for reading this
Yours,
j. Marvin Brown
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03
The Ides Of March

ClRD yourself for the next six weeks of
bad weather. The Ground Hog. weather
prophet Of long standing, saw his shadow
Monday and Immediately dived back into
his hole for six weeks more of Information
If you believe. as we do, in the accuracy of
this prophet of old you might as we'll put
in an extra supply of fuel. drag out the
boots and goloshes. chink up the cracks, in
preparation for snow and cold weather If
the weather follows the accepted pattern
spring will come early this year as Easter
will be celebrated on April 5. an early date
weather until March Is, with Springlike
weather following closely behind.
According to legend winters cold and
snow are needed for the best interests of
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03

cheap. buy it. It will be needed
sometime for parking or for a
motel. Native Floridians are blind
TO this future demand for parking
space. Furthermore, this applies
10 the old-timers OF every State in
the Union. including the COM
munity where you are reading
this column. Hence. l say that
The ''best.buy" in every communi-
ty anywhere. in my humble opin-
ion. is vacant land located SO it
vii some day be needed for park
ing space.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03
Our Bird
Dedicated to that lover Of birds.
Miss Birdie Mae Baugh

Dedicated to that lover Of birds
Miss Birdie Mae Baugh
Our Virginia cardinals lovely,
Dressed in feathers vivid red.
4 band Of black beneath his chin,
A top knot on hi~head.
lie sings for us in summer time
When weathers warm and fair;
And he still stays, to be with Us
When winters trees are bare
From tops of trees he sings to
Sweet songs of alterations
And for him | always have
Respect and admiration.
He has wife who suits him Well.
Cause she's singer too;
And he is proud of how she sings,
For bird wives seldom do.
When the cardinal is counting.
And whist loud and clear
His little mate sings songs Of love
For her sweetheart to hear
love this bird lot because
His visit seldom ends;
He does not leave for warmer climcs
Like his fair-Weather friends.
No other bird Virginia has
DO more highly rate;
And am glad that he's the bird
Selected by our state.
Ornithoogically yours
J.. ID Whitaker
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03
Ralph r. Ragland
Ends Basic Training

Ralph r. Ragland. 81 son Of
Mrs. til. R,.gland. RID / Farm
vile. has completed Army Basic
Training conducted by the Bird
Armored Division At Fort knoA,
KY
Raeland entered the ARMY ON
September II. 1852
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03

Florida boom. differing in size"
has come every generation. They
say that those who lost money IN
the last Florida boom will not get
caught again but younger ones,
who are now around forty, were
then 100 young TO KNOW what
happened IN the last boom. This
Younger generation however, IS
now getting ready TO Ivy its luck
At investing in Florida.
Already middle aged people
from the North are asking me
what to buy My first answer is to
GUY for cash only--not on mort
gage-and to use the same COM
mon sense as they would use
when buying land in their own
| home state Secondary some
thing which they could use them
selves or rent in case they cannot
sell it Third buy something
which they have first seen. ther
2ait until they get back NORTH
AGAIN before making the actua
purchase that is. take time t(
think things over
With the exception of The
Pacific Coast and the Southwest
very few states can equal FlOrida
for a winter climate. There is also
a possibility of discovering Oil If
any part of Florida posi-
bility, however, applies also tt
many other States. Therefore, ir
view Of this comparable closenes<
to the big industrial Centers Of
New England. New York, Pennsyl-
Vania. Ohio. Illinois and certain
other States. Florida Is especially
well located for those retiring or
pensions Furthermore, the goot
roads. low living costs and tax adj
Yantages make Florida attractive
Hence, l believe there will be
much activity here in the building
Of small homes
This, however. does not NEAR
that small homes III Florida OF
elsewhere are good "Specula
ton AS to agricultural land.
am not an expert Judge, but
believe that every State has its
advantages and disadvantages fol
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03
WHAT | WOULD BUY

My first purchase would be a
small home in an average. grow
ing community. with Gas much
land as I could afford. My build
ing would depreciate from the
cay I bought it put the land
should appreciate Such a home
should lengthen my life. be q
good hedge against initiation. and
be easy TO Sell. The demands for
such WeIl-located. small homes
should increase II. however.
should be within a mle of a gro
Gerry store. church and post office
and in a good neighborhood.
But here is a suggestion. Florida
is growing fast. When motoring
about if You see vacant land adj
joining chain store. or factory.
or filling station. or even a
church. which land can be bought
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03

The experts. it seems, are wrong as
often as they are right, but this is only lit
seems"
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-03

There is a time to play, as we'll as a
time to pray, but some people never try
either
Evening star., 1953-11-27
She's got braided pigtails!
WALKING DOLL is
A PETITE II" TALL!

And she's all dressed up in party dress, panties
shoes and socks She walks like little lady,
turns her pigtailed head and bnks her eyes. She's
unbreakable plastic, washable and bendable She's
sure to capture your darlings heart!