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The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
WHATS IN A
HEADLINE? YOU'D
BE SURPRISED!

Writing headlines isn't always
the easiest OF Jobs on paper 1t S
| sometimes necessary to use a long
word - and that most often hap
pens when there's only a small
amount Of space. Then there are
/ the blunders. grammatical errors,
misspelled words and other night
mares which appear after the pa
per has been printed, folded. wrap
ped and sent on its way.
Here are a few bloopers collected
by the Montana Press Association:
Night School To Hear Pest Talk
Two Convicts Escape Moose;
Jury Huno
Bride Replaced on Highway %
Dead Officer on San Francisco
Police l8 years
Senate Passes Bill Providing
Electrocution OF All Persons Over
II
Lewis Wins and Loses Union
Suit
40 Men Escape Watery Graves
When Vessel Founders in Ale
Hotel Burns: 200 Guests Escape
Half Glad
Nebraska Officers Best Bank
Bandits
Local Man Has Longest Horns
In All Texas
Dog in Bed. Asks Divorce
Infant Morality Shows Drop
Here
Bachelors Prefer Beauty To
Brains in Their Wives
Thugs Eat Then Rob Proprietor
San Leon Quits Raising Hogs for
Fruit
Boy Cooks Must Eat Own Vitals
Jury Gets Drunk Driving Case
Here
Car Leaves Road: Suffers
Broken Nose.
tGaston Citizen
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR

Mrs Karl E. Sommerlatte, the attractive and spirit
ed young wife of the Second Secretary in embassy in
Moscow is returning home PERSONA non grata, ac-
cording to latest information This action follows the
ona and Intellectual protest of US Ambassador Charles
Bohlen to Russian Foreign Minister VyacheSav Molo
tov.
AS you will recall Mrs Sommeratte and the wife of
the assistant Naval atache Marine 1t Col Houston Stiff
were walking the Embassy when they asked group
OF Russian women if they might take their pictures The
declined to pose and the two Americans
gave up the dea leaving their camera in its case Two
men in plain clothes then suggested there interesting
photo subjects nearby and led them into club building
The women sensed something wrong and attempted to
leave the building when they forcibly restrained
and kept there an hour and half spite of their dplo
matte identification cards During their scuffle, Mrs Som
meratte it is said slapped OF the two secret police
men. This the Kremn calls "hooligansm
Since neither State Department in Washington
nor Ambassador has been able to protect either the
dignity the affronted ladies that OF the United States
we think Mrs Sonmeratte should be accompanied nome
by the entire US Embassy staffincludlng Ambassador
Bohen who shouldn't have gone to Moscow IN the flrSt
place. ,, o .o.,o
At the same time Washington should arrange trans,
portaon for all the Red diplomats consular agents and
other fnconares within borders PAINFUL as tnlS
incident has for the ladies nvolvedt PROVIDES tne
State Department with the perfect opportunity Tor
housekeeping lob here Certainly the demand OF ncreaS
ing numbers of Americans the past months OF mount
ing Russian nsoence that relations can no longer
be ignored. ..oo, , will,
Nehru?
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
MR. JONAS PROVED A FEW POINTS

stage strength.
What does it prove? A number
of things. apparently.
First, that Charles Raper Jonas
has earned the respect of a con-
siderable majority of the people
of this district as a man OF
honor and integrity, as repre-
sentative with judgment and in
telligence, as a Republican whose
view of the public interest is not
obscurred by partisan lens.
In giving Congressman Jonas so
impressive a vote of confidence,
the people of the Tenth District
made it clear that the ties which
link them with either party are
tenuous indeed, with "independ-
ent" no longer a shameful label.
Mr.. Jonas returns to Washing
ton as the chosen representative
of the people of the Tenth. We
are confident their trust has been
well Observation-Disclosures Observer.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04

For man who never really
wanted to run for Congress,
Charles Raper Jonas has turned
out to be the runningest man in
these parts
His Tenth District victory on
Tuesday was not only decisive, but
clearly significant.
AS a Republican candidate in a
normally Democratic section, he
became the first of his party ever
to win reelection to Congress in
North Carolina
He did it in surprising fashion,
with no need of the Mecklenburg
majority that was considered es-
sential to carry the district.
He won against technical odds
on q ballot weighted to favor
straight-ticket voting. In an Off
year election. Despite a Democratic
bid that was hitched to sizable
candidate and powered with off,
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
Nov. 20 Deod!ine
For Nays College
Training Program

High school seniors and gradu-
ates have only until November 20
TO apply for the Nayy's college
training program, it was announc-
ed today. Candidates who apply for
the NROTC will take the qualify
ing mental examination on De-
cember l. as the first step in the
competitive cycle leading to an
appointment as midshipman.
Successful candidates will start
their Naval careers in colleges and
universities across the country in
1855. with substantial financial as
sistance from the government Af-
ter normal college education.
graduates will be commissioned in
the Regular Navy or Marine Corps.
for active duty with the Fleet
throughout the world,
Male citizens of the United
States. between the ages Of II and
q are eligible TO apply for the
NROTC aptitude test Persons
who attain a qualifying score will
be given the Nays rigid mid
Shlpman physical examination
next February. From the pool OF
qualified candidates remairing in
competition. approximately 1900
young men will be selected for ap-
pointment to the NROTC, and the
college OF their choice.
Students enrolled in the Regular
NROTC program will spend their
summers on training cruises with
the Fleet. and will receive $500
annual retainer pay until COM
missioned. In addition to the nor
nal college curriculum. the mid
Shipmen will study planned
course in Naval science. All tuition.
fees, and books will be furnished
by the Navy
Applicants in this area can OBJ
tain the necessary forms from the
nearest high school or Navy re-
cruiting station. or By writing di-
rect to the Chief Of Naval Per-
sonnel. Washington 25. DC.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
SUNDAY SCHOOL
TRAINING IS GOOD
FOR EVERYBODY

We were rather startled recent
Is when We heard a speaker make
the statement that the average girl
or boy who attends Sunday School
regularly has only about 26-hours
actual instruction during the year
When you consider that the
Church Schools Of the various de-
nominations are the principal
source for this type OF training.
YOU realize Just how important is
his program OF Christian educa-
ton.
We think it is safe 10 say that
lust about everybody likes to 90 to
SUNDAY School, but the fact is that
Just about everybody Will let the
most trivial thing interrupt his
continuous attendance. Going TO
Sunday School should be some
thing that is considered to be Just
as important as going TO school, or
reporting for duty on a JOB during
the week
We have heard much about ad-
vancement that has been made in
the realm Of public school educa-
ton during the past few years and
OF the greater goals which lie
ahead Not so much has been said
about the Church School training
program. but in this field, too,
there has been great advancement.
New methods. new materials and
a higher standard for teachers and
leaders have contributed to this
improvement.
We attended a Rally Dav pro-
gram Sunday. and because of this
event and the fact that there was
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
Obituaries
MRS. MARTHA NIXON

Funeral services we're held Sat-
urday afternoon at the Mt. Holly
First Methodist Church for Mrs.
Martha Susie Nixon, conducted by
the Rev. c. D. White. the Rev. H.
NJ. Williamson OF Belmont, and
the Rev. c. c. Roberts OF Second
Baptist Church. Burial was in Pine
View Cemetery.
Mrs Nixon so, died Thursday
afternoon at her home in Mt.
Holly, where she was born and
had spent the past 36 years.
Surviving are her husband.
George L. Nixon: two daughters.
Mrs. Gus O'Donohue and Mrs. Hal
Hornbuckle OF Mt Holly: six sis
ters. Mrs. Dawson Warren. Mrs.
Mack Bvlum. Mrs Frank Names.
Mrs. Oscar Mathis. Mrs. Burein
Lawing, all Of Mt Holly, and Vance
Nixon of Triangle; and a half-hro-
ther. T O. Nixon. Charlotte Rs.
special program. attendance was
up about one-third above the usual
number. But in looking over the
group which was present there
was not the face Of a single person
who could not come to Church
School Sunday after Sunday. And
there was not single person pres
ent who did not enjoy the pro-
gram.
Sunday School attendance is
good for everybody, and more peo-
pie should enjoy the friendly at
mosphere of Christian fellowship
which it creates s.-Skvland Post.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
Even Air Conditioning.
r.

if YOU wish
Air i heated or cooled bv a
single unit that fits COM
pactly into the front Of the
car. Requires no trunk
space. (N3 models ONLY
And that's only one of the
wonderful eNtra-cost options
YOU can get.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
And look what you see
from the drivers seat

Chcvrolet's new Sweep-Sight
Windshield curves around to
vertical corner pillars, giving
YOU a wide. full view. And you
can see all four tenders from
the drivers seat!
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-11
MEASURE OF PEACE
COMES TO ART COLONY

TAOS, NJ NJ, Sept. II IA
measure Of peace has come at last
to at least this big business seq
ment Of the quarreling world of
art.
Conservative or objective paint
ers now not only speak pleasantly
to the moderns, but are actually
working with them hand in hand,
paint pot and pallet, to improve
the affairs of the art world.
The peace is a little startling in
this colorful Northern New Mexico
art colony. Their quarrels in the
past have occasionally broken out
into open hostilities.
The honeymoon has lasted more
than a year and the life expectancy
of the agreement is increasing.
No one is quite sure just how ii
happened. But some of the con-
sentative artists got together with
their natural enemies, the moderns,
to clear the smoke from the air.
What they came up with was the
Taos Artists Assn, 4 gallery
where all can display, and a golden
rule creed to make the peace per-
manent.
The association set up its own
gallery-one of the most popular
spots for the increasing tide of
visitors. Mrs. Leone Kahl is gallery
director and the works hung there
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-11
WHY NOT A PARK7

Editor, The Citizen:
We have seen Key West citizens recently and
they feel as strongly do regarding the idea of pac
ing tax on all telephone bills for a swimming pool to
be built in our town. place which is surrounded by
derful tropical water in which to SWIM
Apparently the main for a pool is to attract
more and more visitors doubtful premise swimming
pools found in cities and hamets from end of the
U. S. to the other pool is deemed such necessity
why not charge for the privilege of using rather than
place the burden property who already
to be overburdened with taxes?
If taxpayers must be taxed for public facilities why
not spend it park in the center of the city, much
needed place for visitors to rest and become acquainted
with of exotic, unusual trees and plants which
not found in other places. Suitable property
available and still may be, in the lot at the of
Angela and Smonton Streets contains full grown beau
tu trees together with enough open space at the back
for much needed parking where meters could be
installed and income produced to defray the maintenance
of the park Many natives of Key West do not realize the
Importance of the unusual vegetation found island
which is of the greatest drawing cards for the north
ern tourist business Alas too much has already been de-
sroyed Hawaii emphasizes its tropical trees business
streets and around buildings Why can't we?
We trust that other citizens feel rs we do that the
above mentioned property, which is natural park may
be saved for all time.
Sincerely
J. EDGAR WILLING
September 2, 1854. GLADYS PRATT WILLING.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-11

Yesterday, I saved the Key West
Cuba ferry operation from possible
disaster.
| did so, by the simple expedient
of choosing the correct type of
Old Sour to be used in its chris
tening which will take place next
Wednesday during a party being
given by the Miami Chamber of
Commerce.
Key Vests first lady, Mrs.
Wilhelmina Harvey will smash
the bottle of Old Sour against the
side of the ship. It is a fitting
choice, that of Old Sour in place
of champagne.
MiamianS apparently haven't
progressed to the point where they
have discovered now Old Sour will
improve a piece of fish or a bowl
OF souse. Zone fellow once told
me they haven't discovered souse
up there Hence, Hottie Agey,
public relations counsel for the
ferry company, asked me to obtain
bottle of the stuff for him.
When ! started to shop around
for some Old Sour, the first place
thought Of was Pepe's Cafe,
where they keep a supply on
hand for their weekend souse
customers. / went over to talk
with Carlos Ferrer, proprietor of
the establishment. Ferrer is
better known as "Mr. Grass"
"Mr. Grass" l said, Il need
some Old Sour"
Sure" "Mr. Grass replied,
what do you want one year,
two year, or three year Old Souri,"
He explained that the older the
sour, the better.
decided that nothing but the
best would be fitting for the
christening of the "City of Key
West" / told him I wanted three
year Old Sour.
Mr.. Grass reverently brought
forth a large pickle jar he had
hidden on a high shelf. It was
about half full sour, and then
packed to the top with those
little re peppers that grow around
here.
II like my Old Sour plenty hot, -
said Mr.. Grass, unscrewing the
lid Of the jar. Smell that
aroma"
took a Whit. II smelled hot.
I took a little taste.
It felt as though / had swallow.
ed lighted kerosene lantern
-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-11
By jim COBB

Red flashes: split the air. had
a ringing in my ears and my eyes
began to water profusely. stag
gered over to the counter and
gaSped out an order for a Coca
COLA cold one.
"You feeling all right" Mr..
Grass inquired anxiously-"You
don't look so good"
When l got my voice back, I
suggested to Mr.. Grass that NAV.
be I'd better send some not-so-
hot Old Sour up to Mr.. Agey.
I shudder to think of whal might
have happened had sent some
of that hot Old Sour to liami.
/ can see it now:
Key Vests first lady WINS Nd
like Robin Roberts and hurls that
bottle of Old Sour against the vide
OF the CITY of Key West Il
splatters up against the trim vessel
and scores of spectators emit On
and abs as the trim vessel rios
lightly and gracefully at anchc.
The ship, proud hope of Ke
Vests economic future, neve
looked better. 1t Is q happy ia,
for Key West.
Then, a workman notices q thin
wisp of smoke curling up from
the bow.
Happy smiles turn to looks Of
CONSERVATION and the spectators
stand transfixed as the glistening
new paint blisters before their
eyes.
Fire" shouts another workmen
and soon the raucous blast Of the
general alarm echoes out over
Biscayne Bay. Then the smell Of
burning metal permeates the air.
Bystanders emit a collective gasp
as they see a fast-widening hole
being eaten into the side Of the
ship. Rapidly it spreads down
below the water line. The vessel
begins to settle at the bow and
soon all that remains in sight 10
its superstructure.
Mr.. Grass red-hot Old Sour has
eaten a hole right through that
ship.
1t is the end of the once-proud
CITY Of Key West"
Broken hearted, the spectators
trudge dejectedly from the scene.
But happily, come next We'd
nesday, that is not going to happen.
It's not going to happen because
the Old Sour / sent to Miami
is not Mr.. Grass hot Old Sour.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-11
TAXPAYER" ANSWERED

Editor, The Citizen: q"
In answer to the person who signed her letter in
Sept Citizen as Taxpayer:
She says the taxpayers paid for the Navy pools to
be built Maybe in the of the word she did, but
there was no extra" per cent your utility BILL was
there?
Neither was there additional tax ever forced on
you to pay for the main water line that the Navy put
through from Miami These things unmportant but
pull the Navy out of here and figure of speech you've
had it."
Many OF the native Key Westers have said if such
ever happened, you would have to fish for your next
meal Deny this you will, but your own people agree
it's so.
We all pay taxes lady. Where does it 60?
S. LIS
p s. Your Forum is the best part Of Key West At
least it is democracy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-11

represent Just about every type Of
art known. There's no pressure
no trying to sell modern over a
conservative, no boosting one artist
over another. The customer buys
what he likes.
There's also commercial method
In the marriage of the two groups.
In Taos, art is a 500 900 a wear
business. 1t keeps 20 to q galleries
gong and brings a steady clatter
In the cash registers of business
houses.
Ihere are holdouts, of course. A
pand known as the La Fonda group
has no place in the association.
they show only at La Fonda, a
hotel.
Ernest Blumenschein, one of the
nations greatest artists, heads the
dlssident group of about II against
the 40 members. Half of those
people"-referring to the associa-
tlon-"have no talent and no gift, -
he contends.
How do the townsfolk 60 for this
new movement? So long as the
cash register drawers open more
frequently, they are happy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-11
xii Officers,
Men Dig Deep To
Help Fight Polio

The officers and men Of xii
dug down deep when the "Heip
Wanted" sign was hoisted, and
the Emergency Polio drive got
under way as 9S.5 per cent of the
Squadron contributed a total Of
$472.65.
Sailors have always been known
to have big hearts and never fan
to put something in the pot when
it is passed. This drive was diff
ferent in one respect and in one
respect only; no hat was passed,
no pressure applied, no one plead
ed or badgered, but nevertheless
most Of xii came through with
flying colors. It was a response
bility Of every individual man and
was accepted as such.
Maintence Office Personnel of
xii initiated a Polio Drive an
their own in the form of "CUSS
BOX" All persons using adjec.
tives not normally used at Cap-
tain's Mast were compelled to do
nate 10 cents for the privilege Of
using such descriptive phrases.
Being rigidly enforced BY Fred
Dowie, James Johnson, Dick Rob-
erts and Curtis Gibson, the "non-
cussing" campaign netted A.a5 Of
the grand total.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-11
NO TAX MONEY USED

Editor, The Citizen:
have just read with interest an article in Peoples
Forum dated September L. This article was signed "a
Taxpayer"
He or she said that as a taxpayer they have helped
pay for the pools and beaches that the naval
use on the naval bases These and all recreationa fac
ties used by the naval are paid for by the profits
from Navy exchanges, movies etc.
They also state naval personnel would not be barred
from using it. They would have reason to want to use
it as they already have pools which they may use
e. F. M.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-11

The radio is fine for shut-ins.
1t isn't the thing for folks who can
visit a church on Sunday, however.
/ think I'll take some of my own
advice and 60 to church tomorrow.
How about you?
New Traffic Signs
Have you noticed the new sign
which has been placed below the
traffic light at the corner of Tru-
man and Duval? It says, "Move
On Green Only" That means no
more right-hand turns on that
particular red light. hope it also
means fewer accidents.
You might find it interesting to
check all the new aids to motorists
that are being installed around
town. Officer Bernard Waite has
informed the Safety Council
that approximately eighty new
Stop signs are scheduled to
be placed around the Island. City
trucks are busy trimming low
hanging palm limbs-(this job was
originally suggested by the Key
West Safety Council, approved by
the City Commission, and put in
to effect with the cooperation of
City Manager Vic Lang, the
Police Dept, and the Public
Works Dept.
Worst spot in Key West for
traffic accidents is at the bridge
repair project on Roosevelt Blvd.
You would think any darn fool
would be careful at this place
there is certainly enough visible
evidence of danger! Drivers
simply lack the courtesy to allow
one-iane traffic to pass, however.
They push ahead in order to save
a minute-have an accident and
lose dollars, hours, and usually
little bark off their hides.
We ought to outlaw that word
accident" and start using the
proper term, collision" Few
wrecks are actually accidents.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-11
Naval Units Honor
Former Secretary

In a message to all naval ac-
tivities, the Secretary Of the Navy,
c. S. Thomas, announced that
former Secretary of the Navy.
Curtis Dwight Wilbur, died on
September 8.
In his message, Mr.. Thomas
said, sit is with deep regret that
! announce to the Naval establish
ment the death on 8 September
1854, Of the Honorable Curtis
Dwight Wilbur, the former Sec
reary Of the Navy from 10 March
1924 to ; March 1929. With his
passing the naval establishment
lest an esteemed and devoted
friend"
All ships and stations were
to display colors at half mast
colors from 500 am. on Septem-
Der 10 until sunset, September II,
In honor Of the deceased ex-secre-
tary.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-11
Scientists Try To
Make Her Sniffle

LONDON, Sept. II u Mrs.
Kathleen Chaffey, IS, is off again
for Salisbury where scientists viii
do their best to give her a cold.
This Is her 10th visit 10 the
Common Cold Research Institute
and 30 far the scientists haven't
been successful in getting her to
snifAe. They consider her their
prize subject for experiment, figur-
Ing that somewhere In her physi-
cal makeup must lie the secret of
how not to catch cold.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-11
This Rock
Of Ours
BY Bill Glib

You can't win with these min
listers. Rev. Paul Touchton was
in the office the other day and
we were talking about q topic for
. sermon. I told him, "That's a
mighty good subject for you to
tell all those OTHER people,"
He looked at me in kind of a
dry manner and asked, "Why don't
YOU visit our church and listen
to me tell all those OTHER peo-
ple?"
Rev. Touchton is pastor of the
Old Stone Church, corner of Eaton
and Simonton Streets. He is a
wonderful guy to talk to-kind of
stubborn though. I've never yet
BEEN able to convince him that
church wouldn't do me and my
troubles q bit of good.
My biggest grippe against these
men who preach about God is
that, they don't understand human
nature. Heck, I'VE had enough
experience to know that prayer
used in its proper form-is the
strongest power that a human be-
ing may acquire. But if / used
prayer all of the time, wouldn't
have any troubles; and if I didn't
have any troubles, ! wouldn't
know what to do with myself-es-
pecially when it came to writing
a column.
Radio Sermons
Although ! seldom get to
church, I'm always telling some
one else to 60. I've gotten into
a bad habit of listening to sermons
on the radio. It is pure cussed
lazinesss and I'll be the first to
admit that the practice is un-
desirable.
To begin with, q fellow loses
the wholesome, uplifting atmos-
phere that he receives at church.
Secondly, he usually finds it
mighty easy to switch off a
preacher who might be stepping
on his own particular corns, Cor
sins, if you wish).
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-09-11
NEW LOCATION

VIENNA, Austria, Sept. II u
Communist Czechoslovakia is hold.
ing its summer air force maneu-
vers this year in the east, near
Russia, instead of in the West, near
Germany.
The Prague newspaper Rude
Pravo did not indicate any reason
for the change.