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Gables Men Active in Supply Reserve

Two Coral Gables young men have been prominent in the organization of a Naval Reserve Supply Corps Volunteer Reserve unit in the Miami area. Both of these officers served meritorious-ly throughout the duration of World War II ashore and afloat in diversified naval supply billets. Lt. Comdr'r. Frank M. Kosek has been appointed as Executive Officer of the division and as temporary Officer-in-Charge. Kosek entered the Navy in September 1941 and was assigned to the Naval Supply Corps School at Harvard University. From there he was sent to the U.S.S. Aldebaran where he served as Disburs-ing Officer and Ass't. Supply Officer for 18 months. Thereafter he was sent to the U.S.S. George F. Elliott as Supply Officer in which capacity he served for an addition-al 23 months afloat. Later, Kosek served as Aviation Shipping Officer at Stockton, Cal. Lt. John Galbraith, after an out-standing course of training at the Naval Supply Corps School at Harvard University, was assigned to the Naval Air Station at Sand-point, Seattle, Wash., Lighter-than-Air Base at Tillanook, Ore., and later to an advance base unit in the Pacific. Later Galbraith went to Rio in the Marshall Islands as supply officer, and from there to the Naval Powder Plant at Charleston, W. Va. While at Rio, Galbraith was awarded the bronze star for conspicuous gallantry in action. Division 7-2 of the Volunteer Supply Corps Reserve, which these officers are now affiliated with meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Naval Reserve Armory at P.A.D. For the present, this organization is restricted to former Naval Reserve Supply Corps officers and men, but it is expected, in the near future, to include qualified civilians. The division is affiliated with the Organized Reserve in Miami and exists to afford special-ized training to reserve personnel. As a part of this program, op-tional two week training duty at sea or ashore may be had annuall-ly upon request. All qualified Naval Reserves are invited to attend the twice monthly meetings and to affiliate with this division.

Hispanic Am Lecture Slated For Today

Hispanic American Institute, University of Miami, is presenting a lecture-recital today at 4:30 p. m. in the new modern lecture hall of the Main Campus. Cuban pianist-composer, Joaquin Nin-Culmell, will be the guest artist in a program featuring his own music and that of some of the best known composers in the Americas. Included are: Three Cuban Dances, Caturla; Tonadas, Falla; Negro Baby's Lullaby, Roldan; Pastoral Lullaby, Caturla; Homage to John, Garcia; Three Preludes, Chavez; Homage to Sinho, Vianna; Two Argentine Dances, Gaito; Sonata, Nin-Culmell. All lectures and recitals are open to the public with no admission charge. Since its opening in 1926 the University of Miami has stressed the study of Pan-American affairs. Conferences, lectures, and round-tables have been inaugurated to study Latin American problems. Publications and the maintenance of an extensive exchange of books and periodicals between libraries throughout the Americas have gradually expanded to include the guidance of foreign students. Dr. A. Curtis Wilgus will con-tinue the series next Tuesday, April 15, with a lecture on The Economics of Hispanic America. He is professor of Hispanic-American History at George Washington University and during the war was Consultant to the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs. Many publications have been edited by Dr. Wilgus and his contributions to books, magazines, and periodicals are numerous. He has been a delegate to many international conferences, among which were: First Congress of the Pan American Institute of Geography and History; First Congress, Inter-American Federation of Educa-tion; Seventy Pan American Sci-entific Congress; and Second In-ternational Congress of Historians of the Americas. Following this lecture, Dr. Wil-gus will speak again on Wednes-day, April 18, regarding "Hispanic America in the World of Today and Tomorrow". The contribution of each continent to man's development and the part each played in history will be discussed and a true insight of what part this con-tinent has played in history, and will play in the role of the world of today and tomorrow.

This Takes Care of the Old Clothes

Mrs. Loura Swan of South Paris, Me., shows you the room-size braided rug she made for her daughter, who lives in California. Now the Swan family has no old clothes left.

Hurricanes Look Tough In Spring Grid Training

Spring football practice at the University of Miami indicates that the 1947 Hurricanes will again be as tough as they have been for Coach Jack Harding's last four Miami teams which have won 32 games while losing only seven. The 1947 team loses one pretty good varsity team ncluding John Mell and Gene Jupin, ends; Morris Klein and Frank Lehn, tackles; Lou Ferrante and Phil Kaplan, guards; Harvey James, center; Eddie Rozenburka, quarterback; Dave Eldredge, tailback; Gene Hancock, wingback, and Bob McDougal fullback, all of whom have been lettermen in past campaigns. Nevertheless, at least two lettermen are available for every posi-tion from the 1946 team and in many positions, more are avail-able. In addition, Coach Harding gets back from the service Hal-back Al Kasulin, ace of the 1942 team; Al Hudson, the hero of the 1946 Orange Bowl game, another halfback; Carlo DeBuono, end, who was the defensive star of that same game; Cecil Settle, one of the few promising backs on the 1944 squad and Bob Kolz, a prom-ising freshman in 1941. On top of that, about 25 of the 1946 B squad have graduated to the varsity and the Hurricanes are also looking over some freshmen and discharg-ed GIs in their spring drills. Prospects will be even brighter if Hal Johnston, star halfback in 1946, decides not to graduate in summer school, in which case he would play again next fall. He's the most effective passer Miami has had in more than a decade and was among the nation's first 20 last fall in total yards gained on passes and runs. Spring practice at Miami will end March 29, with the annual spring game. Only three 1946 foes return to the 1947 University of Miami football schedule which however brings three former rivals along with four newcomers. Villanova, Texas Christian and Florida, all of which bowed to Miami in close games last fall are again on the Hurricane grid slate while Rollins College which drop-ped football during the war, is back for the first time since 1942. Alabama which played Miami in a 21-7 thriller in 1941 and South Carolina, which has played eight close games with Miami also re-turns. Only one South Carolina-Miami game has found the win-ner ahead by as much as seven points. Teams opening gridiron rela-tions with Miami this fall include Baylor, George Washington, Cin-cinnati and Vanderbilt. The Hurricanes who attracted some 240,000 fans to their home games last fall, are expected to do even better with capacity crowds assured for at least three of the games and 30,000 turnouts prob-able for most of the other five. The dates follow: Sept. 26, Baylor; Oct. 3, Villa-nova at Philadelphia; Oct. 10, Texas Christian; Oct. 17, Rollins College; Oct. 24, George Wash-ington; Oct. 31, South Carolina; Nov. 8, Cincinnati at Cincinnati; Nov. 14, Vanderbilt; Nov. 21, Florida; Nov. 28, Alabama.

New Officers Installed by VFW Post

New officers of the Iay Renuart Post 5718, Veterans of Foreign Wars were installed last night in ceremonies held in the Coral Ga-bles American Legion Home. Installing officer was Thomas Anfinso, chief of staff for the department of Florida, who ad-ministered the oath of office to Commander Wallace Hackett, A. T. Griswold, senior vice command-er; W. L. Lewis, junior vice com-mander; Morton Engel, quarter-master; Rev. Otto Hampton, post chaplain; Frank O. Spain, post advocate; Dr. T. D. Sandberg, post surgeon and William T. McIlwain, Carl T. Wallace and George W. Harrell. Staff appointments announced at the meeting by Commander Hackett included Lewis C. White, adjutant; J. R. Ortenzi, officer of the day; J. P. Cown, patriotic in-structor; E. T. May, post histor-ian; B. E. Smyers, post service of-ficer; Allen B. Stewart, post legis-lative officer; Richard D. Mc Enany, post employment officer; G. T. Taylor, public relations of-ficer; Vernon Drennon, H. F. Cates, color bearers; H. R. Camer-on and E. W. Hague, color guards. The new commander outlined a nine-point policy program which the post will pursue during the next year. The post will advocate a state-wide program of entertain-ment to raise funds to provide Florida cottages for the VFW Or-phan's Home at Eton Rapids, Mich.; a poll of all members in the state on a state bonus; an eye bank; support of the Florida Chil-dren's Hospital, the Youth Center and the Ladies's Auxiliary; the securing of land and erection of a club house, a workable program for veterans housing in the Coral Gables area and a "hands off" policy on the disposition of the Pratt General Hospital.

Florida Paylines Swaying Towards Conditions Brought by People

Floridians got nine per cent of their 1940-earned dollars by following basic agricultural pursuits, and 16 per cent from the same source in 1945, the reasearch and industrial division of the Florida State Chamber of Commerce stated yesterday, in its weekly business report, in which earnings for the two years, one a normal year and the other a peak year, are compared in an endeavor to make clear what is happening in today's shifting economy. "Paylines, in swerving away from war conditions to those of peace," the report said, "follow the flag of the consumer; they go where he goes. Floridians, there-fore, by studying the tabulation below, will get some idea of 1947's dollar shift as it differs from 1945, and from it draw realistic conclu-sions. "In 1940 factories handed Flor-idians seven per cent of their in-come; in 1945 nine per cent; con-struction, five per cent against two; trade and service, 32 per cent against 23; rentals, and other property income, 17 against nine; civilian government, 10 against 12; miscellaneous sources, 13 against 11. Transportation and communi-cations remained on an even keel, seven per cent. In 1945, eleven per cent of Floridians' income came from military sources.

Peaceful Picketing Marks Telephone Strike Here

BY MARY FRANK It was "all quiet on the communications front" this week. The Coral Gables Bell Telephone plant was deserted. The out of town phone lines were as quiet as could be, due to the NFTW strike. Even the pickets in Coral Gables were more mum than the long distance panel board. "Men cannot engage in conversa-tion while picketing," seemed to be the rule. Even the ice man came, but it appeared that no one was inside the desolate building. Finally, the door was opened by one of the su-pervisors, who had nothing to say for suplication. The company, too, had severed relations with the outer world. Approximately 45 to 50 persons at the Coral Gables Telephone Co. went on strike Monday morning, along with other workers in the Greater Miami area. Three picket representatives paraded in front of the office at 2117 Galiano St., working in shifts of four hours each. "Two bucks per day to hike our pay, enough to keep the wolf away," were the words on the picket signs. Another sign read, "General strike, all phone work-ers out; these lines won't stop 'till we get $2 more every day." The men plodded back and forth silently, sometimes jokingly com-plaining about the hot sidewalk penetrating through the soles of their shoes. However, a raise in wages was desired, and even the hot weather couldn't make them unhappy. The workers are demanding wage scales throughout the coun-try. "Why should telephone work-ers in the South be paid less than Northern workers, when the work involved is the same?" seemed to be the question. Meanwhile, supervisors main-tained local telephone service in Coral Gables and phone users were assured of local telephone service as long as the dialing equipment held up. However, long distance calls were indefinitely suspended, except in cases of emergency.

In Florida Caverns State Park the Chipola River sinks under-ground for more than a quarter of a mile.

A stump of a giant cypress tree grown during the glacial area was uncovered by subway workmen on August 6, 1931, in Philadelphia. The stump measured 17 feet in circumference.

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White House Magazine Features Local Pin-ups

Three pin-up girls from the Coral Gables Youth Center had something in common with Presi-dent Truman last week, when their pictures appeared opposite the chief executive's in the, White House magazine. Posing before 11 national photog-raphers, Betty Wagner, Kay Dug-gan and Liz Schwartz, all 14 years old, stole the Rotary Club luncheon show in which Miami models made their debut. Those attending were astounded at the beauty and poise of these youngsters, reported Betty Ward, Youth Center director.

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