Coral Gables Riviera

This Week in Defense

THE PRESIDENT-President Roosevelt sent identical letters to UMW President Lewis and to the steel company representatives Benjamin Fairless, Eugene Grace and Frank Purnell stating "work in the captive mines must recommence. . . The issue is a national one, not justify a stoppage of work in a great national emergency." The President asked the four leaders to "allow the matter of the closed shop in the captive mines to remain in status quo for the period of the national emergency..." or else to accept final arbitration. He said any agreement reached would have no effect on the UMW's closed shop agreement already in effect with regular commercial mines. In a message to the CIO convention at Detroit, the President said organized labor's freedoms are protected from the United struggle of dictators, "free trade unions and all other free institutions will vanish." To protect these freedoms, he wrote, "we must produce guns, tanks, planes and ships without delay and without interruption, and the American people and their Government are determined that we shall have them." AGREEMENT WITH MEXICO-The State Department announced an agreement has been reached with Mexico providing: 1. The settling of a final fair value of the American petroleum properties taken over in 1933-Mexico to pay $9,000,000 at once as a token payment. 2. Mexico to pay $40,000,000 in full settlement of general and agrarian claims to be paid in $2,500,000 annually. 3. A reciprocal trade treaty to be negotiated at once. 4. The United States to provide a $40,000,000 stabilization fund to maintain the peso at its present rate. 5. The U. S. to purchase up to 6,000,000 ounces of newly-mined Mexican silver monthly. 6. The Export-Import Bank to establish credits up to $30,000,000-to be made available in installments of $10,000,000 a year-to aid Mexico in developing its highways. LEND LEASE AID-The Department of Agriculture reported nearly 1,650,000,000 pounds of agricultural commodities costing almost $200,000,000 were delivered to representatives of the British Government for Lend-Lease shipment from the beginning of operations in April up to October 1. Animal protein products, including cheese, dried milk, evaporated milk, eggs, pork and lard, made up the most important groups of commodities. State Secretary Hull announced a Lend-Lease agreement has been signed with Iceland. ARMING OF MERCHANT SHIPS-President Roosevelt signed the legislation to repeal the three key sections of the Neutrality Act. The President also requested from Congress a new $700,000,000 appropriation for the Navy, including $120,000,000 for "defense installations" on merchant ships. Navy Secretary Knox said the first armed U. S. merchant vessels will be sailing the seas within a week. He said ships plying only the Atlantic and Pacific will be armed. The arming of the ships will require three to four months to complete. The Navy will put gun crews of from 12 to 18 men on all ships as fast as they are armed. The Maritime Commission reported the keels of 21 Liberty ships were laid during October to bring the total to 76. Four of these cargo ships were launched in October, compared with three for September, and 12 more are scheduled to be launched this month. The Commission added four ships to its six-ship training fleet to help turn out 15,000 trained seamen for the deck, engine and steward's departments during 1942 and 1943. NAVY-The Navy announced passage by the U. S. cruiser Omaha in the Atlantic equatorial waters of the German ship Odenwald which was sailing under U. S. colors. The disguised merchant ship was on its way from Yokohama to Bordeaux with a cargo of 3,000 tons of raw rubber and American-made automobile tires. Secretary Knox told his press conference the Odenwald was one of a number of German vessels which had been chartered to Japanese interests. Three destroyers, a submarine and the battleship Indiana were launched, making a total of three battleships, 18 destroyers and 13 submarines launched so far this year. The three destroyers were five months ahead of schedule and the submarine three months. ARMY ORDNANCE-President Roosevelt asked Congress for a supplemental appropriation of $6,087,000,000 for the War Department, including $3,720,000,000 for Ordnance and $779,000,000 for the Air Corps. Army Chief of Ordnance Wesson, speaking in Hartford, Conn., said U. S. light and medium tanks have greater fire power, maneuverability and speed than European models, as well as "many times the power of endurance". He said the Ordnance Department has also developed a light antitank artillery piece "capable of knocking out any known tank at very great ranges". ARMY HEALTH-The War Department announced the death rate in the Army from disease now is less than one-tenth what it was in 1917-18, and the venereal disease rate is less than half what it was at that time. Chief of Army morale Osborn said most of the USO buildings will be in use by Christmas. The Army also announced field houses are being built in 37 camps to furnish additional recreational facilities during winter months. CIVILIAN SUPPLY-Director of Civilian Supply Henderson announced passenger car production during February, 1942, will be reduced by 56 percent as compared with production in February, 1941-from 396,000 cars to 174,000 cars. An OPA automotive committee recommended the effective date for the order banning bright work from automobiles be postponed from December 15 to December 31. The OPM made complete allocations of 112 airplanes to U. S. commercial airlines during 1942. SUBCONTRACTING-The Maritime Commission announced that because it started 14 months ago to "farm out" contracts to small manufacturers, it is now receiving machinery and equipment for the emergency ship construction program from 450 concerns in 32 states. The Treasury Department issued a booklet on procedures called "Doing Business with the Procurement Division". Copies are available without charge from the Treasury Procurement Division, Washington, D. C. The Contract Defense branch also drew four offices to bring the total to 66. COKE AND COAL-Fuel Co-ordinator Ickes reported coke production during the first 10 months of this year was 16 percent greater than during the corresponding period last year. A record production of 65,000,000 tons is indicated for the complete year of 1941. Mr. Ickes also said production of Pennsylvania anthracite coal through October, 1941, was nine percent above the corresponding period of 1940. If the movement is maintained, he said, total 1941 production will approximate 56,000,000 tons, the largest since 1934. NEWSBOYS TO SELL DEFENSE STAMPS-The Treasury Departmnt announced plans have been completed with newspaper circulation managers for 500,000 newspaper carrier boys to sell Defense Savings Stamps direct to American homes. AGRICULTURE-The Depart-ment of Agriculture said additional improvement in the demand for farm products is in prospect for the next few months as a result of increased consumer incomes and increased Government buying. Farm income from marketings in October was larger than the normal seasonal gain, during the period from June to September. The Department also reported 10,420,000 persons employed in agricultural as of November 1, the lowest November level since 1925. Secretary Wickard announced establishment of a nation-wide organization of farmers and department workers to make plans for an agriculture post-war program.

Clayton C. Codrington, publisher of The Lake City Reporter, was honored at the recent state press convention in Ocala by being elected to the presidency by co-publishers and editors. At a later date after a conference with the directors and officers, Mr. Codrington will announce through the secretary's office all committees expected to serve during the next year.

Seminole Indians of Florida Outgrowth of Runaway 'Creeks'

When Florida became a British territory, the English colonists who replaced the Spanish found their old Indian Allies (the Creeks) from Georgia firmly established in the State and banded together in a strong federation. They had broken with their old nation in the north and were now known as the Seminole or "Runaways." The Seminole in Florida today are divided into two tribes: the Muscogee, numbering about 140, who live north and east of Lake Okeechobee, and the 446 Micosuquee, who occupy the region south of the lake and the Big Cypress swamp on the west. Customs and habits vary but to the casual observer there is little except dialect to distinguish the tribes. The center of the modern Seminole encampment is the "fireplace" built of eight or ten dry logs arranged like the spokes of a wheel. If the camp is being set up for any length of time, the Indian erects over his fire a roof thatched with palmetto leaves, supported by four uprights set in the ground. The Seminole hut, known as a chikee, is built in the same manner as the kitchen shelter, except for a platform of saplings elevated a few feet above the ground upon which the occupants sleep. A blanket serves as mattress and covering. There is practically no furniture, but few establishments are without a hand-operated sewing machine so necessary for sewing the colorful and picturesque clothing they wear. The Indians live well. They are not held subject to the hunting and fishing laws of the State. Hunting and trapping are still the Indian's principal source of income in addition to the money that comes in during the hunting season, for the Seminole's knowledge of the best hunting grounds and his ability to follow trails through the Everglades make him an excellent guide. The Seminole differ from other North American tribes in their treatment of women. No severe agricultural labor is imposed upon them and they are shown great consideration. Marriage laws are regarded as sacred and divorces are permitted only in case of incompatibility. Either party may remarry, but the marriage must be approved by the tribal leaders. The Seminole have a dual conception of God. Ishtoholo is the Indian's symbol of God as the embodiment of greatness, purity, goodness, and the love of the "Great Spirit." The other God is "Yo-He-Wah," whose name is never mentioned in common speech, but is chanted around the sacred fires of religious festivals. This god is believed to command demons, pronounce curses, and bring on pestilence and calamities, and he can be placated only by rites, sacrifices and ceremonials. To appease Yo-He-Wah, the Seminole make sun offerings twice a year, and hold the Shot Cay Taw (Green Corn Dance) on the first day after the appearance of the first new moon of the vernal equinox, the beginning of their New Year. All tribal matters are heard and adjusted during the Green Corn Festival. Judicial powers within the reservation are in the hands of a council of medicine men which decrees penalties for the violations of its rules. Banishment from the tribe is considered the worst form of punishment. with 20% ten years ago. Ten years ago there were no cattle shows in Florida. During 1940 there were two major beef cattle shows and four minor cattle shows. More and more cattlemen are owning and leasing lands each year.

Defense Quiz

Q. Who said: "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"? A. Nathan Hale, who gave his life for America, like great numbers of his fellow countrymen. We are only asked to lend our dollars for Defense Bonds and Stamps to defend the liberty for which they died. Q. Where I work there is no pay-roll allotment plan for the buying of Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps. How can I get one started? A. This depends on your position, and the kind of organization in which you are employed. Generally speaking, your immediate superior would be the proper person to receive your suggestion that you would like to have a voluntary pay-roll allotment plan introduced. The firm's bank can supply information about such a plan. NOTE-To buy Defense Bonds and stamps, go to the nearest post office, bank, or savings and loan association; or write to the Treasurer of the United States, Washington, D. C. Also Stamps now on sale at retail stores.

Scanning the Screen *

Playing a dual role in M-G-M Technicolor filmization of "Smilin' Through" came natural to Jeanette MacDonald, for the star claims she is somewhat of a dual personality herself. In the new picture she is seen both as the sentimental Moonyean and the strong-willed Kathleen. Brian Aherne co-stars and Gene Raymond appears with Miss MacDonald for the first time. "Smilin' Through" opens Sunday at the Gables Theatre.

Sub-Tropical Fruits Grown in Florida

The climatic conditions in South Florida make it possible for residents of that section to produce a great variety and an abundance of sub-tropical fruits, many of which are as yet little known to the general trade in this country, but are, however, delicious and healthful. Among the better known varieties and those produced on a commercial scale are the avocado, the mango, papaya, pineapple, banana sapodilla and the guava; of lesser importance at the present time commercially, although produced for home use and local market, are such va-rieties as the surinam cherry, loquat, cherimoya, sugar apple, roselle, ti-es the monstera deliciosa, and many others of a tropical or sub-tropical nature. Other non-citrus fruit produced in Florida include pears, peaches, plums, figs, blackberries blueberries dewberries, Japanese persimmons, grapes, etc. According to the 1931-32 agricultural census of the State, Dade County led in production of avocados with 47,461 crates. In mangoes Lee County was in the lead with 29,342 crates. St. Lucie County was first in the production of pineapples, with 4,256 crates. In guavas Hillsborough County led with 18,968 crates and Dade County reports 10,120 bunches of bananas. In the production of peaches, Jackson was top with 5,579 bushels; with pears, Baker County reports 12,211 barrels. Jackson County led in fig production with 4,012 crates. Lake County led in the production of grapes. Florida fruits are unexcelled in deliciousness, nutritive value and healthful properties.

KING ARTHUR CHAPTER WILL HOLD FINAL MEET

Final business meeting for this year of the King Arthur Chapter, Daughters of the British Empire will be held at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday at the home of Mrs. F. Rawls Johnson, 2521 S. W. 25th terrace. New officers will be installed at this time.

Deadlines For Mail Announced

A list of latest dates of dispatch by surface transportation from Atlantic coast ports of Postal Union regular) mail articles (letters, post cards, commercial papers, printed matter, samples of merchandise and small packets) intended for delivery in certain foreign countries and United States possessions in time for Christmas, was issued yesterday by Postmaster George Merrick. LATEST DATES OF DISPATCH FROM MIAMI Country: | 1941 Argentina | Dec. 1 Bahamas | Dec. 22 Barbados | Dec. 1 Bermuda | Dec. 15 Bolivia | Dec. 1 Brazil | Dec. 1 Canal Zone | Dec. 15 Chili | Dec. 1 Colombia | Dec. 1 Costa Rica | Dec. 11 Cuba | Dec. 22 Dominican Republic | Dec. 15 Ecuador | Dec. 5 Grenada | Dec. 5 Guadeloupe | Dec. 6 Guatemala | Dec. 10 Guiana (British) | Dec. 6 Guiana (French) | Dec. 6 Haiti | Dec. 8 Honduras | Dec. 10 Jamaica | Dec. 12 Martinique | Dec. 6 Newfoundland | Dec. 13 Nicaragua Bluefields) | Dec. 3 Nicaragua (Corinto) | Dec. 23 Paraguay | Dec. 1 Panama | Dec. 15 Peru | Dec. 13 Puerto Rico | Dec. 13 St. Kitts | Dec. 8 Salvador | Dec. 13 Surinam | Dec. 6 Trinidad | Dec. 6 Turks Island | Nov. 28 Uruguay | Dec. 1 Venezuela | Dec. 8 Virgin Islands (U.S.) | Dec. 13 TRANS-OCEAN Due to the present irregular sailings for Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific destinations, the steamships, dates of sailing, and the mails to be conveyed cannot be furnished. However, it is urged on all mailers of Christmas parcels intended for delivery abroad before Christmas that such articles be mailed as early as possible. BASE FORCES ABROAD Mails (except air mail) for American military and naval forces and civilian personnel at the various United States post offices outside the continental United States, to as-sure delivery to the addressees before Christmas should be mailed in time to arrive at the Foreign Section of the New York, N. Y., post office, early in December. For further information, apply at the Miami post office.

Cattle Industry Important One

Florida has 1,331,600 head of cattle with a total value of $31,446,000. Florida sold during the year 1939, 345,000 head of cattle, including calves, which were worth $9,729,940. This is 60% increase in value as compared with 1929. Of this number there were 75,000 calves, 4,200 feeder steers, 7,200 head, fed steers, 3,500 fat fed steers. These feeder steers were sold in many of the South, Eastern States; but many of them went to States like Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia. Florida now has more than 9,000 pure bred bulls as compared with 250 in 1929. This is a 3600% increase. These improved bulls are reflecting their improvement in their get, which is readily seen throughout the herds of cattle in the State. About 70% of Florida's cattle are now fenced as compared

IT'S TRUE! By Wiley Padan

IN "HONKY-TONK" CLARK GABLE PLAYS A FAST-TALKING "CON" MAN IN THE RICHEST, WILD-EST BOOM TOWN IN THE WEST... (ALMOST DOUBLE THE SIZE OF THE TOWN SITE FOR 'BOOM TOWN"!). THE GOLDEN GULCH SET COVERS 1/2 ACRES...IT WAS DUPLICATED FROM OLD, AGUA CALIENTE CASINO IN MEXICO! IT'S TRUE! CLAIRE TREVOR WON AN 'OSCAR" IN 1938! [?] DOESN'T LOOK LIKE A JINX ON HER CARDS! LANA HAS SIX DOGS FOR PETS--A POMERANIAN, GREAT DANE, MASTIFF, TWO COCKER SPANIELS, AND A WIRE-HAIR! LANA TURNER IS TEAMED WITH GABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN M-G-M's "HONKY TONK"--ACTION-PACKED FILM OF A GOLD-RUSH BOOM IN A WESTERN MINING TOWN! LANA WAS BORN IN WALLACE, IDAHO-HER FATHER WAS A MINING ENGINEER! 456 "Honky Tonk" opens Saturday at the Coral Theatre

Start the day the Royal Arms way

Royal Arms VACUUM PACKED COFFEE Order fresher, richer coffee today in vacuum-packed tins. Delicious Drip or Regular Grind. PER 29c POUND CORAL GABLES GROCERY 2012 Ponce de Leon Boulevard Coral Gables

"Advertise? I no need to advertise! I sell da apple without your "advertise." I tink datsa foolish!"

TRY SOME OF THESE FINE APPLES 3 for 10c TALK ABOUT ADVERTISING to Tony and he'll say, "I no advertise!" But, of course, you know that he's doing just that, perhaps in another way. He does it when he puts up that sign . . . when he paints his cart a bright red and blue so that it can be easily identified, so that it looks gay . . . when he stops at a busy corner, because Tony knows that he can sell more apples when more people see his apples . . . when he shouts "Apples!" as he pushes his cart along . . . TONY HAS LEARNED the first principle of successful selling: bring your wares before the eyes of great numbers of people and you can sell profitably. But not everyone in Coral Gables is a Tony, and few business men specialize in apples. Moreover, Tony is satisfied with the number of apples he sells. A progressive merchant would never stop there. Tony is advertising-yes, but in a feeble, limited sort of way. If you are not like Tony-if you are not satisfied with the number of "apples" you are selling, and you want to sell more-you'll advertise in a newspaper that has a loyal local following, one that is read by the people who are able to buy your "apples." In Coral Gables that paper is The Riviera. Advertise Where You Get the Best Results THE CORAL GABLES RIVIERA READ BY PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BUY