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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
By BILL RAWLINS

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. R - Every
lyear manufacturers spend huge
sums for new machine tools for
next years models.
His inventors say Weary Willie
could do the job with last years
tools almost as easily as tuning a
radio.
How about your golf game? Do
you duck your head at the wrong
time or twist your wrists too
soon? Weary Willie can show you
precisely how you swing and just
what you do wrong.
II you're busy executive. you
can teach Willie to sign your name
on hundreds of routine letters. You
needn't worry about him forging
checks. Willie can't think. He can
only repeat motions taught him.
Weary Willie is an unphotogenic
robot developed in the University
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
A Letter From
BILL LANTAFF

Dear Neighbor:
! One of the most widely discussed
issues in America to day is the
Bricker Amendment to the Consti
tuition. This explosive" measure
which is presently creating fire.
works in the Senate, involves a
question of whether or not treaties
and international agreements sup
erSede local, state and national
law.
The controversy began about four
years ago when a study of the
Constitution for the United States
revealed a lophole whereby the
Constitution could be avoided in
making laws governing the United
States. The loophle was found in
portions of the First and Sixth
Articles. While the First Articles
vested in the United States Con-
greSS granted legislative powers,
the Sixth provides that all treaties
shall be the supreme law of the
land regardless of the Constitution
or the laws of any state.
This gave rise to grave concern
over the danger that the treaty
supremacy clause in our Constitu-
ton, if miSused or abused, could
undermine the basic principles of
our American form of government
and take from American citizens
rights and freedoms which were
considered forever safeguarded by
that document.
Prompted by this concern and in
an effort to plug the controversial
loOphole, Senator John Bricker pro-
posed his Constitutional Amend
ment, which contained these prin-
cipleS: ID Prevent a treaty that
conflicts with the Constitution from
being effective; (2) Permit a treat
to take immediate effect as an in
ternational agreement on an in
ternatlonal matter, but prevent a
treaty from becoming part of in
ternal law until and unless imple-
mented by appropriate legislation;
and 80 Prevent Congress from
acquiring, by means of a treaty,
legislative power it does not other
wise possess under the Constitu-
ton.
Introduction of the Bricker Amend
ment created an immediate hur-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
This Rock
Of Ours
By Bill Glib

Have you noticed the wonderful
improvements that have been made
at both Martello Towers this win
tier?
The historical museum and arr
gallery out at the airport has beer
changed from a weed-choked. des.
olate pile of brick into an attrac.
tive sightseeing spot. Few people
can pass the new entrance without
having their thoughts stimulated
by the old architecture, guns, and
similar curiosity-provoking sights
Until this year, the predominant
picture was one Of uglineSs.
Those who sell photographer s
supplies in town should bless the
handwriting Art and Historical So.
ciety for its Identification of the
Martello Tower at Monroe County
Beach. There is hardly an hour in
the day that several vacationists
cannot be found taking pictures of
this site. Colorful bougainvillea
flowers seem to attract as much
attention as the Fort itself.
It Just goes to show what actual
Ily can be done here in Key West
in the way of playing up points of
interest for the touriSt-and for the
Key West resident tool After all.
we're the ones who are here the
year around and there is no rea.
son why we shouldn't look at beau
ty instead of its counterpart.
Roosevelt Blvd.
1t Is waste of time and space
TO protest against the filling of the
waterfront from Sigsbee Road to
a point near the old swimming
pool next to Hilton Haven. l did
that enough before the bay bottom
sales were ever accomplished facts
and got just exactly nowhere
On, well, we can write the whole
thing off to progress-commercial
progress. If and when buildings
are erected along there, we're 90
ing to be deprived of a portion of
the most scenic drive in Kew West.
Considering that the Navy of nee.
essity controls most of the water
front, with the encroachment Of
private business on what is left we
VIII soon have to drive up on the
Keys just to see the ocean.
There is an old saying that no
one can do anything about the
weather and it seems to apply
equally as well to the preservation
OF our waterfront, Enough of use.
less gripping.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12

same job with automatic devices
now eXiSting-off-center wheel af.
fairs called cams-but first you'd
have to figure out what you want
ed the cams to do, then design a
icam TO do it.
Automatic operation isn't new
in chemical factories as many as
500 separate processes are fully
automatic-but under system now
used each step must be thought
out beforehand.
Using Willie, a skilled craftsman
could put chunk Of metal in a
lathe and, with Willie remember
ing" his motions, turn out any
wanted part. Then Willie could
take over to turn out the rest all
just like the first.
Willie can forget one motion
and be taught new one simply
by erasing the tape recorder.
Of course. before you put Willie
to work in the assembly lines you'll
need to develop him further as
well as invent machine tools which
willie can adapt. You'll have to
build tools designed to 60 with
him.
But it's only a problem in me-
chanica. engineering to get Willie
more complex" Weaver SAYS.
viii Willie take over many Jobs
men now hold? Weaver says mo. d"
1T would merely make en-
gineerS out of more workers and
make workers out of more engi-
neers," he said.
But don't count on Willie's sign
ing your letters or improving your
golf game too soon. Willie, in his
present form, costs $500 in parts
alone. A version complicated
enough to swing a golf club would
cost about $4,000.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12

: Three cheers for 0. L. Bosom
lib Truman Avenue. He had ;
letter in last Wednesdays People:
Forum which put the finger OF
many of our sorest traffic pro
blems. One of his best statement.
was question.
Speaking of the proposed "cracl
down" on traffic violators. Bossom
asked: ITO me, this would seen
to be Self-admisSion of failure t
enforce already existing statutory
laws, and this being true, WHY?'
(The capital letters are my own
Bosom kept his why" in lower
case).
Boy oh boy! If you can get an
answer to that "Why?" Mr.. Bos.
som, just let me know and This
Rock" is yours for the day. I'll tell
you this much, our traffic laws
are enforced-Sporadically. There
are several reasons for this;
ID. Police officers are not paid
enough to live without holding
down another job. Therefore, quite
often when they go on duty after
having already put in normal
days work somewhere else. they
are so tired that they merely loaf
through their police shift.
(2). This is a small town and
we have characters here who not
only consider themselves above the
law but do a darn good job OF
proving the fact by getting the pol
iticianS down a policeman's neck
if he attempts to arrest them.
When politics enters a police case,
it does so with velvet touch and
in roundabout way but the law
enforcement officer knows that he
is being placed in a hot spot.
(3). And most important, many
of our police officers actually don't
know our laws and quite often,
they themselves are some of the
City's worst traffic violators.
We all know that children too
young to possess license are
whipping scooters around all over
town. 1t is surprising that the
parents of these children do not
take more interest in this Sltua-
ton. After all, they are the ones
who will be held legally response
BILE in case OF an accident
Keep the good work up. Mr.. Bos-
som, and lets see some more Of
your letters in Peoples Forum!
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
A MAN In THE HOUSE
By Florence Stuart

, visitors. No emotional excitement.
| No one would be llOwed IN her
| room except Aunt Mae. and the
night nurse. If they could get q
night nurse. Which they couldn't.
Well the doctor was right The
worst was over in four or FIVE
days But after that instead OF
picking up strength rapidly as
she should have. Jane remained
listleSS. indifferent to everything
that was going on around her.
She didn't feel like getting out of
bed. she said. And she wouldn't
even try.
A UNIT MAE sat down beside
"A James bed. You're eating
your heart out over that husband
of yours. aren't you? That's why
you don't get better. Why did you
send him away from you TO start
with? Didn't YOU have sense
enough to know"
Jane said: Look. Aunt Mae. I
don't feel strong enough to be lee
tured."
Well, you're going to get lee
ture, whether you feel strong
enough or not. You love that fell
low, and he loves you. It's never
too late TO do the sensible thing"
Aunt Mae said cheerfully: Jane.
you should have had more sense
than TO pay any attention to my
talk. You know perfectly well I'm
just gosSipy old woman. Old
maids get that way. They 60 about
attending TO other peoples affairs
because they haven't any affairs
OF their own. He loves you.
plenty"
How can you say that?" Jane
asked duly. HE could have made
some effort to see me. talk things
over. He could have stayed around
long enough to find out | was 60
ing 10 be critically i'll"
He didn't go away on a train"
Aunt Mae said shortly. And he
knew you were i'll. Oh, yes. he
knows about that"
That makes it all the worse"
Jane said bleakly. "He knows.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
Chapter 80

JANE woke the next morning &c
snow still falling from a gray
sky. 10 an earth olanketed still
and deep IN white. and to find
herself burning up with fever. II
was a moment before she opened
her eyes 70 the bed next TO hers,
and 70 the realization that Carl
would not be sleeping IN il again.
sent him away. she thought
bleakiy / deliberately killed his
love by acting the fool. and then
! sent him away.
The tears came. spilling hotly
down her cheeks
II was Christmas morning, but
she did not remember that at first
and when she did II did not seem
TO matter. The telephone rang and
her heart Jumped. Maybe il was
Carl calling. But II was only Aunt
Mae who said. IN her brisk voice:
Merry Christmas. Jane dear.
Now what's all this nonsense
about you and Carl? He phoned
me about an hour ago. Talked
some nonsense about YOU and him
separating. Said he was taking an
afternoon train for some place out
West where he's been offered an
other job. It seems he's been
offered DR.. Ross place, definitely.
but he's turning it down. He
wanted me TO tell you he'd write
you later what TO do with his
books and papers. The man
sounded absolutely demented.
Well. Jane. why don't you say
something"
'T can't" Jane gasped. Aunt
Mae, think you'd better come
right over. if you can get here
through the snow. think I'm 60
ing to be i'll. | feel $3.50 dizzy"
Pneumonia. the doctor said
cheerfully. Well. nothing to worry
about They made short order of
pneumonia these days, what with
all these new drugs. Four. FIVE
days. and the worst of it should
be over. Meanwhile, however, no
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12

ana he's never come near me. He
assn sent me a flower. He hasn't
sven phoned or you would have
toIu me about il. And you've been
Wy careful not to mention bis
\ haven't mentioned him.
aunt aunt Mae snapped. because ]
ISesneo to that fool doctor. He
sac mustn't even mention any
ing. or anyone. that would up
seH your emononally. A lot doc
eOES know aboUft what's good for
q woman Carl hasn't been here"
sLls continued. because he couldn't
ger mere. He's in the hospital The
poor man had been working him
sen 70 death He was due for q
collapse. from work alone You
put on the finishing touches
him out"
i didn't. Jane cried. =
never She stared did you say
wen. that's the way he took
what you said And il broke him
up completely. Christmas day he
went TO pieceS-started for the
ra4road station. and some friend
found him wandering around the
streets In the snow. looking dared.
thought at first he was drunk. He
wasn't He was simply very, very
Il For a few hours he didnf
know where he was or who he
awful"
Yes, isn't it! And you're part
ly to blame. Jane. hope You
realize that II the man weren't
SO deeply in love-"
But he-he didn't act m H.
oh. never mind how he acted
or what he said. Carts the deem
KIND. He doesn't 60 emotinR ali
over the place, but he feels plenty
Wen. now I've told you and the
doctor will want to skin me aIive
for It, But ! had TO get you up out
OF that bed Carl needs you
re be contfnueM
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
NEW ATOMIC TESTS

The Atomic Energy Commissions announcement
earlier this month, that a categories of atomic wea-
pons would be tested in the Marshall Islands soon has
aroused considerable speculation Most of the speculation
centers the possibility that the Acc will detonate
a hydrogen bomb in these tests.
If such is the case, it Is thought that bomb with
the force of two million tons of INT will be ex-
poded 1t is impossible to visualize the effect of bomb
packing such explosive force, especially since the atom
bomb dropped Hiroshima was estimated to have an
explosive power equivalent to about twenty thousand
tons of TINT.
Thus the hydrogen weapon thought about ready
for test in the Marshall Islands detonates with force
which is as much more powerful than the Hiroshima
bomb two million to twenty thousand. The secrecy
of the Marshall Island test is demonstrated by the Acc
announcement that only IT, S. officials concerned would
witness the test explosions. This part of the Acc
announcement heghtens speculation that the new tests
would involve the defamation of a hydrogen weapon
These tests important in that the actual desruc-
tive power of hydrogen bomb has mott is believed
been fully tested 1t is known that an atomic expo-
sion is needed to set off Hbomb explosion and there
FORE the tests will probably involve both atomic and
hydrogen explosions, of necessity.
Though we may have long wait before learning
many of the details of this experimental project no
doubt it will have wide effect on the future both in
military and non-military fields.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
Dick


Notice there Is q Vice Admiral
from the British navy in town. Now
that just goes to prove my conten.
ton that Key West isn't any worse
than other places. II England finds
1t necessary to appoint vice ad-
miralS, why should people criticize
us for our vice committees and for
Admiral TOwner who is not only
called vice admiral but a lot
worse names in certain sections of
town.
PhOoey' AS a pun, that stinks.
doesn't il?
| have lot of respect and adj
miration for Rear Admiral George
lC Towner. True enough, there
have been times when he has sort
of rubbed the fur of US civilians
the wrong way. But he has done II
for the the protection and welfare
of the young men under his com.
mand. If you have a son in the
service. you probably would like
to think that wherever he is, res
ponsible officers like Admiral Tow
ner are trying to provide him with
a clean, decent atmosphere in
which to live.
We're lucky here in Key West
that there is so little friction be.
tween the military and the civilian
population. Jim Cobb's Battle Of
Duval ST. that he so often writes
about is just a humorous version
of incidents that are bound TO take
place as long as men are men and
figure that they can be better men
by pouring a few fifths Of 'giggle-
soup down their outlets. Here In
Key West, the majority of those men
happen to be wearing a uniform.
In Tennessee, they would probably
be wearing coyeralls and in New
York, they might have on tuxedoes.
Uniforms or clothing don't change
the character Of such minor fights
and it isn't fair to blame the Navy
for the fooliShness of certain indi.
lviduals.
Changing the subject a little, the
City Fathers must have the towns
preachers in a quandry - at least
those preachers who are against
smoking. You see, II we don't
smoke lot Of cigarettes, we won't
be able to get the tax money b
pave streets. And if the streets
aren't paved, folks are going %
loose their religion cursins out the
holes In the roads. II Is a mess
all right but one thing is certain,
if we smoke three-quarters Of q
million dollars worth of cigarette
tax money, the only use we're
going to have for paved streets 10
to ride comfortably 10 the GENE.
terry In hearse.
Have you visited Dicks Tire
Service at s2s Truman Ave. yet?
Know about the wonderful values
we offer in recapped tires? We are
headquarters for U. S. Royals as
well. Come by today and see us.
There is q big parking lot In the
rear and we offer a free inspection
of your present tires 4 q contri.
button 10 Key West safety. For
road service, ph. 2-2s42. (adv.)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12

TOKYO R-Coffee high back
home? Well. it's 30 cents a cup
here, SPA a pound or $40 for
a two-ounce jar of the instant type.
If you pinch pennies, you can buy
a cup Of bitter. unrecognizsbls
brew for II cents.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
PEOPLES FORUM

The Citizen welcomes expressions Of the views is read
but the editor the right delete which
considered beIovs unwarranted The writer's should be
fair and eonne the letters 200 words write
of the only Signature of the writer
letters and will be published unless requested Otherwise
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12

starving nobody steal loaf of bread and
go to JAIL and prosperous smooth-operating business
man can steal million dollars and be considered a
smart business man.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12

It's always easy to find for delaying hard
work.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12

1t brings back memories when car salesman call.
on us these days.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12

February IL, 1854
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
It's Really High There

Ue be eentinueO
, 1954-01-26
DR.. DE FREITAS COMING!

DR.. Robert W. De Freitas
B. a. %, D. Specialist in Eye
Examination Refraction Or
thoptics; announces that on
Tues. Jan. rs, from 1000 am.
to 5 pm. and Wed. Jan. 9th
from 100 pinto 4:30 complete
o~ptometric service will be Of
fered to the Municipality Of
st. Croix.
Will be in Frederiksted
Municipal Hospital from 900
am. until noon Wednesday.
The latest designs in Eye
glasses prepaid or G. @. D.
, 1954-01-26

.GAGELAPARTMENT on
short term basis cnlv No cook
inc facilities. Breakfast only
served.
-2e COMPANY ST.
, 1954-01-26

pike, salmon and goldfish do not sleep
at all. What constitutions!
!
| You know all new cars look
lovely but after viewing a display,
iof different makes they become,
Kaleidoscope! ! was thinking jusi
that this afternoon, %returning
from q sneak preview of Sd cars,
except N particular car remained
viyidly in my mind. WhyP What
was Il about this car above all
others that was unforgettabley
Suddenly il occurred 10 me that
this car "felt'' like minei Aside
from feeling queen of all ! sur
ycyed as l sat behind the wrap
around windshield - which gives
an unbelievable amount Of clear
visiOn-here somehow knew j
had 6nger-tip control Of a power
housed The amazing developments
of Dynafow, power brakes, power
steering which enables parking q
big car as easy as handling a baby
carriage, seats that can be moved.
MP or down and backward OF for
ward - + heayen-sent blessings
for the woman driyerl What's
o Buick has also added the
elegant YET dashing appearance of
the sports car to their styling. I'm
not just talking-I'm raving about
a completely new car-and ! wish
il were minc!
Soup thai has been OUeT-sGlted
can be 7eoeS..ed BY boiling one
Or tspO e. rotate in Il.
, 1954-01-26
To Whom Il Mdy
Concern

Be it known to any interest
ed party that I, Candida Mora
les,of 1O2 Debevoisa st. Brook
1yn s, NY, on account Of not
being able to correspond with
my sisters do hereby autho-
rize my uncle, Manuel Viera,
to all rig, Is of tate Judith
Fancy, where he will continue
to pay taxes on said Estate in
my name until further notice.
csnddo Morales
1O2 D5bavoisa St
Brooklyn 6, n. Y.
, 1954-01-26
SUBMITS

GOV. SUBMITS 80.
tivities as well as methods Of
financing them to insure that
no serious damage is done to
any essential government ser
vices.
, 1954-01-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

PETER JACKSON, having been appointed Executor of
the above entitled estate, does hereby give notice to all credi-
tors and all other persons having claims against the said
estate to present such claims with proper vouchers within
four "a weeks from the date hereof. Persons indebted the
said estate are likewise requested to make payment within
the said time to the Executor or his attorney.
Dated January g. 1854.
Peter Jackson Almeric !. Christian
Executor Attorney
, 1954-01-26
WARNING ~!

Notice is hereby Given to all
that plots losea TO lOsd map
AZ page AZ Of la Grande Prin-
cesse. is private proper Y.
Removing Of SAND is pro-
=hibited. Also dumping Of re-
fuse. cans must stop.
Anyone found doing 50 will
be prosecuted to the full ex-
tent Of the law.
, 1954-01-26
NEWS

As Steamer, northbound, is
due at Frederiksted on or
about February 3rd, accept
ing freight for New York.
C STEAMSHIP CO..Inc
Rob't L. Merwin & Co, Agts.
, 1954-01-26

Soup thai has been OUeT.sGlted
can Be 7ene1::ed By boiling one
or s,OO e. rotate in il.
, 1954-01-26
MULLING
WITH
MULLER
BY Edna N. Muller

With 90 many get.togethers and
parties this time Of year you will have
plenty occasion TO wear your fayoTite
strapless evening dress. Here's a cute
idea-and perplexing for your male
escort-attach a single flower 10 your
shoulder with transparent lapel
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-03-12
W0rshann HID
Discusses Goals

Mrs j B. Massey. Of Hampden-
Sydney. was hostess to the Wor-
sham Home Demonstration Clut
on Wednesday, February "a. Ter
members We're present.
The president, Mrs. Lonnie Nc
Kay. called the meeting to order
and had the members repeat
together the Homemaker's Greed
Mrs. Raynard Mckay volun-
teered to attend the leader
training meeting on color hm-
mony in the home.
The club voted to give do
nation TO CROP
MISS Mary Dupuy gave the
demonstration for the evening
her subject being Furniture Ar
ranRement.
The Federation Goal chairman
Mrs, Charles Pickett. briefly dis
cuSSed the goal for the year as
stated IN the club yearbook. and
listed suggestions offered for each
month.
After the meeting had adjourn
cd the hostess. assisted by hcl
daughter. Miss Jean Massey
served refreshments to the group
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-03-12
Club Calendar

Business and Professional We
mans Club, Thursday, March IL,
8 D m. Hotel Weyanoke. Annual
business meeting
Literature Division. Woman's
Club. Saturday, March 10. p. m.
in College Tea Room Review by
Mrs J, r. Kennedy of Maurice
Her2og S ''Annapura.
Farmville High School P-TA,
Thursday March II. at 8 D. m.
at the High School Library. Stu
dent-parent panel.
Garden Division of Woman'>
Club, Thursday. March II at s
p. m, with Mrs. T. A. McCorkle.
Nora Lancaster Garden Club,
Tuesday, March Is, at $50 p. m.
Rev James r Kennedy will speak
on EVANGELISM
American Legion Auxiliary dim
ner meeung, Tuesday March Is
ut Gas y m, in Assembly Room
Of Farmvillc Baptist Church. IN
station Of new members. Speaker.
Dr Abnea Robertson. Guest De
partment president and officers
". :. &. 5. Circles of Farmviuc
Methodist Church, Monday night.
March IS, as follows: No / with
Mrs. Mildred Morgan H. Apo
mattoX St No. 2. with Mrs. Robert
MOTLEY. 308 First Ave. No. 3 to
be announced No 4 Mrs Hugh
Garnett Buffalo st No : MIS-.
w. Z. Mcdonald. High ST. No. s
MIS- w "A Watson. Jr.. 700 First
Ave. No 7, Mrs. O. II. Written.
l06 Appomattox St No. 8, Miss
Malnda Ayers. NJ T. Student Cen
ter, High Street. No 9 Mrs. Alfred
Price, MilnWood Road