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Evening star., 1953-07-11
Legionnaires Urge
Textbook Screening,
Teacher Loyalty Oath
By the Assoeiosed Press

BALTIMORE, July 11.-Mary-
land Legionnaires yesterday in
dorsed a proposal that national
committee screen school text
books for subversive material and
deny Federal funds to educa-
tional institutions which don't
accept the recommendations.
The resolution adopted without
debate at the convention Of the
American Legion also would cut
of funds to States which don't
require their teachers to take
loyalty oaths.
The only comment came after
adoption from DR.. Thomas j.
Pullen, State school superin-
tendent.
"If I wished to destroy this
country the first thing I'd do
would be to undermine the con-
fidence of those in whose charge
we have placed our children" he
told his fellow Legionnaires.
"All of our public schools, all
Of our institutions of learning
are dedicated to the principle
that we are to preserve our
American way of life and our
system of government"
Maryland schoolteachers along
with all other State employees
are required to sign a loyalty
oath.
Some textbooks and courses
Of study in some institutions of
learning are known to be sub
versive in text and calculated to
discredit our American philos-
ophy Of life under our form of
government and Constitution, +"
the resolution states.
It proposed that standards for
books and courses be established
by "a national committee of rec
ognized and outstanding citizens
designated by the Executive
Branch"
The convention also approved
resolution to bring the U. s. S.
Constellation to Baltimore and
restore 1t as a national shrine.
The frigate built here in 1907
now is rotting away in Boston
harbor and it has been proposed
to junk it.
Evening star., 1953-07-11
Contract Bridge
washington, d. g.
RATuRDAY, July IL. 1858
Bv Eosley Blockwood

By Eosley Blockwood
In the old days there was no
doubt about it. Mrs. Keen'S i'm
mediate overall In her opponents
suit was forcing to game.
East dealer.
Neither side vulnerable.
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(Mr. Dale)
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The bidding:
East South West North
1C. &C. Pass 2D.
Pass IS. Pass IS.
Pass As. All Pass
Today, some self-appointed
authorities are saying that a
bid like Mrs. Keen's two club
bid in this deal is forcing for
one round only.
don't like it. The side which
does not open the bidding needs
some bid which is uncondition-
ally forcing until game Is
reached. Once such bid is
made, the pressure Is of. No
space-loSing jump bids are now
necessary. The holder of the
big hand feels no urge or neces-
Eity to make a blind stab at
three no trump or some other
game contract, for fear his
partner will drop him.
Mrs. Keen almost blew her
four-spade contract but recov-
cred just in time. The opening
lead was the six of clubs and
she had won with the ace. Ap-
parently she became obsessed
with the idea the king Of spades
was a singleton so she laid down
the ace. Nothing happened. She
captured only the deuce and the
trey.
Since she needed two entries
to dummy for leads up to her
hearts, she should have led a
spade first, to dummy's seven.
After that lost to the king, the
eight and the jack would be the
entries she wanted.
Seeing her mistake at once,
she saw another chance. If Mr..
Abel had a doubleton honor in
hearts or il Mr.. Champion had
both king and queen of hearts
and she could guess which was
the true situation, she could |
make her contract with only one |
heart lead from the board. There
was also the chance if Mr.. Abel
had doubleton honor in hearts,
he might go in with his honor
prematurely, thus taking out the
guess
With these thoughts in mind,
Mrs. Keen led the jack of hearts
at trick three. Mr.. Abel couldn't
stand it It looked to him as
If his queen would never take
q trick if it didn't take this one.
He played it and returned a
club.
Mrs. Keen ruffed and led a
small spade. Mr.. Champion won
and led another club. But Mrs.
Keen ruffed, entered dummy
with a trump and pushed the
nine Of hearts through. This won
and another heart f1nesse as
sured the contract.
Copyright 1853. General Features Corp.I
Evening star., 1953-07-11
Take MyWord for 1t
Rx Frank cnlhv

Rockville: I have been told
that it is incorrect to speak Of a
baby carriage as q "perambula-
tor" Right?
A. Literally, a perambulator is
a measuring wheel used by sur
veyors in measuring distances.
Today. however, good usage per-
mits the meaning baby car
riage."
Akron: Which do you prefer,
"sug-jest" or "suh-jest"?
A. The pronunciation "suh-
jest" is British. The pronuncia-
ton which strongly prevails in
America is: suggest.
Let's Learn q New Word De-
partment: The various kinds of
synthetic rubber go by so many
difficult and confusing names,
that the word ELASTOMER has
been proposed and accepted to
designate the synthetic product,
reserving rubber" for the natu-
raj product. Pronounce it: ee-
LASS-toe-mer.
Portland: We can't maks UP
our minds whether parapher-
MALTA Is singular or plural. And
where did we get such q long
winded word?
A. Paraphernalia Is a plural
noun meaning, equipment; ap-
paratus; trappings." The word
comes from the Greek para
pherna, which had the implied
meaning Of "any money, prop
erty, or goods possessed by a
bride and not included in her
dowry." This is the exact mean
ing given in paraphernalia in
legal phrases.
The "par-" rhymes with the
first syllable Of carrot" And
don't overlook the ''r" in the
third syllable. Say: PAR-uh-
fer-NAY-li-uh.
Kemah: Please settle an argu-
ment for us: II say II woke up;
others declare I'm wrong, it's II
walked up" Who is right?"
A. All these forms are correct:
I woke; I woke up; I walked;
! walked up; I awoke; I awaked;
I wakened; I awakened.
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Evening star., 1953-07-11
Natures Children


the reptile would quickly empty
the nest. It Is not denied that
rattlesnakes enter the home Of
the owl. Prairie dogs have been
known to drop in. But they soon
leave.
The burrowing owl seeks a
cellar excavated by better
equipped neighbor. A fox den,
a badger burrow or a prairie
dog hole is often appropriated.
If he happens to see you, he
bows with great poise and dig
nifty several times until assured
you are not interested.
During the night he and his
mate will catch up on rest need
ed for the day-long hunting ex-
peditions. The Florida burrow-
ing owl, not quite 50 neighborly.
often nest IN mounds Of soft
Evening star., 1953-07-11
Howdy-Do Birds.

Owls have always been consid-
cred night workers day sleepers.
Burrowing owls, known from
deserts below sea level to rolling
plains Of mile-high Denver. bow
to every passerby. Further they
sleep at night and work during
the day. They are known as
"How-de-do" birds or Billy" Of
the farmlands.
Farmers and ranchers appre-
ciate benef1cent activities in
their behalf. They search for
prairie dogs and rattlesnakes.
The myth Of rattlesnakes being
welcome roomers in q burrowing
owl apartment should be wiped
out. The owl would soon rid his
premises Of the unwelcome In
truder. II there were baby owls,
Evening star., 1953-07-11
A One-Minute Test of Your
Ne1DS KnoiUIedge
NEWS QUIZ
Bv Tom Henry

1. HEAD-Who is leader
Of Britain's Conservative
government while Prime
Minister Churchill is taking
q complete rest?
2. RED INK-What was
the estimated deficit on U. s.
government spending when
the fiscal year ended last
week?
3. SERVICE-What wom-
an began her 29th consecu-
tive year last week as a
member of the House of
Representatives?
4. JUMP - A new world
record for the high Jump
was made by Walter Davis
recently. What was his
mark?
5. QUOTE-What famous
woman said: IF the u. N.
decided to resist aggression
in any area of the world, I
think the U. S. would bear
its share?
Answers.
/. Richard A. Butler, Brit
aims budget chief. 2. About
50 billion. 3. Representative
Edith NourSe Rogers Of
Massachusetts,. 4. 6 feet
liz inches. S. Mrs. Eleanor
Roosevelt who is touring the
Far East.
Tom Henry's "QuiZ EN-"
appears every Sunday in
THIS WEEK Magazine with
The Star.
Evening star., 1953-07-11
BY the Asseeioted Press

ABERDEEN, Md, July IL
Army postmen acknowledged
their romantic hearts this week
For months they have been
handling letters from Miss VAL
entine Kissel Of New York to
Pfc. Jack Ahern at the proving
ground here.
On each Of the envelopes she
wrote Run. Little Postman.
Run" She illustrated with pic
lures of postmen running fran
tically. And sometimes added a
French phrase meaning Hurry
up and write"
She got good delivery service.
On more recent envelopes she
wrote Thanks, little postman,
for being 30 kind"
Evening star., 1953-07-11
By LiIIion Cox Athey

sand. Both parents are unceas-
ing in their war against rodents.
The "Howdy-do" birds are also
fond of grasshoppers and they
are of great benefit in Florida
when they dine on baby coral
snakes. All owls, being bene-
factors, should have our pro-
lection.
Evening star., 1953-07-11
ObIiging ArmyP Postmen Return
Thanks to uSutisfied Customer

This week she received a post
card in return:
I'VE of the troop command
postal section are glad and sin
cerely flattered to know that you
are a satisfied customer. For
many months we have been run
ming, but for one so kind and
appreciative as you, we shall
never tire.
"Your artistic touches, French
and pleasant humor help to
make this job more pleasant
and gives us something to look
forward to each day.
I'm sure that we appreciate
you much more than you ap-
preciate u.s."
It was signed: "Your Little
Postmen."
Evening star., 1953-07-11
Good Word for Bees

BOSTON.-The longest &C.
clesiastical word in the English
vocabulary is said to be anti
Observation-Disclosures.
Evening star., 1953-07-11
No Escape by Moniocs

No criminal lunatic ever has
escaped from a Northern Ireland
asylum, Belfast reports.
Evening star., 1953-07-11
Shows More U. S. Films

YugoSlavia Is showing more
American films, especially COM
edies and juvenile Aims.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-01-27
10 Key Westers
Lose Licenses
In One Month

Almost a score Of Key Westers
had their licenses revoked during
the month Of November, according
to the Drivers License Division of
the Florida Department of Public
Safety.
Revelations continue to lead the
list of reasons for actions against
motorists. There were $50 licenses
revoked throughout the state dur
ing November, lS4 suspended and
n cancelled.
A majority of all revocation
actions were from charges of driv-
Ing while intoxicated, the Depart
ment said. That charge is always
the leading cause for drivers
licenses action against motorists,
Commander H. N. Kirkman of the
Florida State Highway Patrol said.
Dade. Duval and Hillsborough
counties led in the number of re.
vocatlons, suspensions and cancel
lations.
The following residents of Key
West had their licenses revoked:
Samuel Leroy Bouton. Richard W.
Burnett, John q. cronk, Grace
Duane, James Ray johnson. Car.
los Edwin Lashay, Arthur John.
Continued On Page Two)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-01-27
Public Hearing Is
Set Here Feb. llth

A public hearing into a request
for q zoning variance at the cor.
ner Of White and South Streets by
the city has beer set for February
nth by the city commission.
The commissioners at the same
tine passed on first reading an
ordinance granting the zoning
change However. the hearing win
be held 30 that those who oppose
the variance can be heard before
the measure is passed on second
reading and becomes Law.
The Cuban Baptist Mission Il re.
questing the change at the corner
Of White and South Streets where
they desire to construct a church.
They are asking that the present
ordnance be amended so that they
may use y is-foot setback On White
Street instead ef the 20.geet nosw
required In addition they ask
that scyen foot setback rraasse.
merit on South strees be reduced
TO five for the church building.
A large group from the eongre.
gstica Of the raiasi0n appeared al
the meeting last night
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-01-27
King Promises
Garden Cleanup

The city promised 10 remedy q
situation on Stock Island which Is
obstrIciing the efforts Of the Mon.
roe County anfi.mosquito program
when William Warner. En'ymoIo.
gist in Charge Of the Monroe coun-
ty Anti Mosquito District said that
tangled underbrush and weeds 1T
the cisy's Botanical Gardens near
the municipal coli course is ham.
pering their fog methods.
Warner said thai The uaderbrush
and weeds do not Kermit the neres.
sary full circulation 81 the spray
70 prevent the increase In mos
quito population, IIs added that the
biggest problem they have 10 com.
bat Is Tire nfistrafloB from the 10.
per keys Of The mosquitoes.
City Manager KING said that Ne
viii clear up the situation IT the
Botanical Gardens - soon IS Is
possible.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-01-27
City To Transfer
Land To County

The city commission moved las,
night to give the Monroe County
Board Of Public Instruction out
right title to a tract Of land adj
jacent to the Poinciana Elemen.
tary school to be used as a play
ground and recreational area.
Previously the commission had
stipulated that a reversionary
clause, returning the land to the
city in the event that ii ceased
to be used for recreational pur-
poses be included in the deed to
the property.
However, legal opinion from
Attorney General Richard w. Err
win, stated that il the board should
accept the land under those terms.
1t could not expend capital funds
for buildings or permanent non-re-
movable construction since their
ownership would not be complete
but that they could spend a rea-
sonahle amount of school funds for
playground nurno Is for ~. e-'sooI
but not the general public"
Since the commissioners had ear.
iier insisted that the playground be
open to the general public. Mayor
G. B. Harvey moved that outright
title be given to the county SO that
they can improve the land. The
motion was unanimously passed BY
the commissioners.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-01-27
Lighting Up
Lower Keys
Set March l
Lower Keys Assn.
To Mark Event
With Gala Party

The identification Of the Lower
Keys win be celebrated by the
Lower Keys Property Owners Asso-
citation on March /, 1t was an
nounced today by Louis Muniz.
The regular meeting Of the asso.
citation win take place Thursday
night at the Gibson's place on Big
Pine Key. There the final arrange
ments for the celebration of the
event of electricity to the Lower
Keys win be made.
The event was originally intended
for the first Of the year. Unforeseen
delays in the completion of the
huge liberalization job have led
the committee to postpone the
celebration.
High ranking county and state
officials viii be invited to the
March 1st rarity as well as other
interested citizens.
Louis Muniz viii discuss ON
Thursday night the headquarters
building to be constructed on 4 LOT
donated by Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bar
ry of Big Pine. This win be the
permanent home Of the Lower
Keys association. Muniz is Presi.
dent OF the Association which is an
active, articulate group Of property
owners. All members are urged to
be present Thursday night.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-01-27
One Hundred Cuban Visitors
Are Expected For MART Rites
FIRST OFFICIALS
ARRIVE HERE TO-DAY
FOR CENTENNIAL FETE

The vanguard of an expected 100
visitors from Cuba for the cele-
bration of the Tooth anniversary Of
the birth of Jose MART, Cuba's
Apostle of Freedom, arrived this
morning by plane from Havana.
Colonel Garcia ri, Safety Di.
rector Of the City Of Havana and
DR.. Jose Jarranz Sanchez, an aide
to the Mayor Of Havana, were the
first to arrive.
In addition. ihe Cuban frisaio
Antonio Maeeo" is scheduled to
lie Up al she Naval Sistien short.
" after noon today.
Further arrivals by plane are
also slated for today.
Top Cuban officials including
representatives Of President Full
gencio Batista and the heads Of
the Cuban Army, Navy and De-
Tense Departments viii attend the
ceremonies at the invitation Of the
Board of Directors of the San
Carlos Institute.
The fete, which is expected to be
the greatest in the history of Key
West, win get underway tomor.
row morning AZ 9 when Senior
Plutarco Villalobo, treasurer of the
Republic Of Cuba viii arrive here
by airliner. He win be presented
with q key to the city By Mayor
c. B. Harvey on the steps Of the
City Hall and later win ofliciate
at the formal dedication n the
monument ii The essy scEtTy e
the martyrs Of the Cuban strug-
gle for independence.
The monument was recently re-
novated with funds furnished by
the Cuban government. viIlaloho
and a top local Naval official VIII
unveil the monument.
Homage to the memory Of Marti
will also be paid at his statue IN
Bayview Park. The Key West
High School band win play for this
affair.
Local Masonic organizations VIII
be presented with busts Of Marti
Continued On Page Twol
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-01-27
THURSDAYS THE NIGHT
Turn On The Porch Light For
Mothers March Against Polio

: An army of Monroe County
mothers, totalling 200 polio fight
ers, viii take to the field Thurs
day night tJanuary 29) in a march
against infantile paralysis = a
disease which in the past five
years has attacked the nation with
increased severity.
AL plans have been completed
for this special intensive 1858
March of Dimes activity, Mrs. Joe
Lopez, Chairman of the March,
said last night.
Judging by the tremendous re-
SPONGE to our recent calls for vol
unteers," Mrs. Lopez said, tour
Mothers March on Polio personnel
appears sufficient TO contact every
house in the county. However, so
important is the success of the 1853
March of Dimes of the National
Foundation for Infantile Paralysis,
that additional hands viii be more
than welcome. /"
Promptly at 100 O'Clock this
coming Thursday evening"" airs.
Lopez said, porch lights through
out Monroe County will flare into
beacons of hope for polio patients.
These lights will be glowing invi-
tations to our volunteers and will
prove that our citizens are deter
mined to do all in their power to
help our local boys and girls. This
fight against polio is everybody's
fight and we're all in il together.
Houses without porch lights or
electricity will display lamps, Ian.
terms or candles in the windows.
Dwellers in apartment houses are
asked to tie shoes or handker-
chiefs to doorknobs as a welcome
sign to the visiting contact
mothers"
THE Mothers March on Polio"
Mrs. Lopez said, sis the climax of
the 1853 March of Dimes. Never
before have our volunteer workers
and the rest of the citizenry OF
Monroe County been so aware Of
that need. |"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-01-27
City Fathers Pass
Tout Sheet Bill

An ordinance setting the occupa.
tional license fee for those engaged
in the sale Of tout sheets" in Key
West at $50 touched off a lively
session Of debate last night at the
regular meeting OF the city com.
mission.
Commissioner Jack Delaney went
on record as asking that the license
fee for the sale Of the tip sheets
be set at 5000. Delaney said that
setting the charge at that figure,
might discourage the sale of
them"
However. City Manager King
said that such = fee would be pro-
hihitive.
An amendment offered By De-
laney calling for the fingerprinting
eE anyone engaged IN peddling the
dope sheets. vas accepted.
In adsiItian anyone selling such
papers Or pamphlets 10 the city
must have been a resident of Key
West for at least six months and
cannat have a record Of eonsin.
iioa On = feaony charge.
The crdlnanee vas passed O.
firss reading penains a study Il tie
gee charged an ether cities.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-01-27
Drivers Exams
Tuesdays, $50

Written examinations for driv-
ers' tests are being held every
Tuesday from go 10 IL noon at
the county courthouse In the
former office Of the Sheriff. il
was announced today.
Florida Highway Patroiruan
Marvin ]. Wilder said that all
who want 10 take the examine
tons should come to that cffice
starting n $50 each Tuesday
Road tests are given Tuesday
afternoon from l d. n. until 4
p. m
TIE office haa been used by
Wilder for ire past two Tuesdays.
Formerly he gave TIE written
examinations IN sae $50 bald
ing, ard during is renoeasicns In
the Grand Jury r1sosn IL ina
courthouse.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-01-27
Bennett Given
Contract Mon.

The NJ. z. Bennett Construction
Company viii be awarded the con.
tract for the repair and construc.
ton Of sidewalks IN the city il was
announced yesterday. The previous
low bidder on the contract. the
Drudge Construction Company
withdrew their bid because Of
other commitments"
Work viii start Immediately
under the terms Of a plan whereby
the city viii bear IS per cent Of
the cost Of such construction and
the homeowner the remainder.
The city commission passed an
ordnance last night allowing the
city to begin The work when neces-
sars when Is per cent of the east is
% deposit II the city hall.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-01-27
Spottswood
Named To
BID.
Elected Director
At Special Meet
OF Fla. Sheriff
Association
Association

Sheriff John Spottswood has been
elected as Director of the Florida
Sheriff's Association at a special
meeting of the Board of Directors
In Jacksonville last week.
Spottswood who returned to his
office today, also attended a meet
ing of the Joint Legislative Com
mittee and the Steering Committee
of the Florida Legislature on the
Study on Fees. Compensation and
Duties Of County Officers.
This meeting took place Satur-
day morning in Jacksonville.
'These committees are trying to
come up with some kind of legis-
lation to eliminate criticism Of the
fee SYSTEM" Spottswood said.
"They are endeavoring to improve
the operation Of the offices, and
the situation in general. Z
In Florida most sheriffs, county
judges, and constahles. are on the
fee system at present. spottswood
said.
En- route to Key West, Spots
wood stopped off and visited the
Dade County Criminal Bureau of
Investigation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-01-27
Miss March OF
Dimes Contest
End Friday
Voters Urged To
Cast Votes Prior
To Deadline Then;
Mothers March Set

Now in high gear and in its final
week, the annual March of Dimes
appears to be rolling on to d new
record in Monroe County, chair
man Bill Neblett said today.
While a March Of Dimes Bathing
Beauty Queen has already hAen
chosen, there Is . clos race asnone
contestants for Miss March az
Dimes of 1858. The winner win be
crowned at the Presidents Birth
day Ball at the Casa Marine Hotel
on January 30th The winner viii
be the contestant Who has obtained
the most funds for the March Of
Dimes.
Il Is importans, said NsbIsfs,
TO remind thoss Who are support.
ing ! fine contestants for Miss
March Of Dimes Of 1853 that The
contest officially ends az IO:OO
am. on Friday January 3oth.
Those who wish 10 have their
contributions credited to . Queen
contestant must have them
in fhe hands Of fine treasurer.
Paul Sher. by that time.
Thursday night, January 18th,
from z to 8 pm. is the time for
the famed Mothers March on Pc.
lilo. Mrs. Joe Lopez, Chairman of
this event urges all residents to
have their porch lights burning
Sirens and bells win hail the magic
hour of seven, when more than l6O
Key West housewives will begin
the Mothers March.
BY tradition. the Presidents
Ball is a gala affair. and
this years Ball, to be held at the
Casa Marina Hotel Friday night
promises to provide memorable en-
tertainment. Out Of town stars.
headed by the inimitable Dean
Murphy, are scheduled to cap an
evening of mirth and pleasure. The
Jaycees report heavy advance
ticket sale and suggest that reser-
be made at once.