Coral Gables Riviera-Times

CORAL GABLES Riviera Times

PUBLISHED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOONS VOL. 21 — No. 44 (D) TWO SECTIONS CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1947 12 PAGES FIVE CENTS

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Austria To Get $26 Million In Gold From Fund

Washington, Nov. 4.—(UP)—The United States, Britain and France today agreed to give Austria approximately $26,000,000 in gold that was looted during the war by the Nazis. A protocol signed in London by the three countries and Austria was the second distribution of looted gold made in recent weeks by a tripartite commission. France is to receive $104,150,250 in gold, and the Netherlands, $40,376,250. The United States has urged early distribution of the "gold pot" as part of its program to give France, Austria, Italy and other European countries stop-gap financial aid.

Winant Used Souvenir Guns In Suicide Due To Overwork

Concord, N. H., Nov. 4.—(UP)—His nerves apparently shattered by overwork, former Ambassador John G. Winant used two souvenir pistols in committing suicide, it was disclosed as funeral arrangements were completed. When one pistol failed to discharge, the 58-year-old envoy to Great Britain during World War II threw the gun to his bedroom floor and obtained another with which to fire a fatal bullet into his brain. Dr. James W. Jameson, who reached the Winant home soon after the shot was fired at 7:45 p.m. last night, said the diplomat lived until about 9 p.m., although he never regained conciousness. Mrs. Winant, who flew in a chartered plane from New York, said the funeral would be held at St. Paul's Church here at 2 p.m. tomorrow with burial in the Blossom Hill cemetery.

Jury Frees 5 In Killing Of 8 Negro Convicts

Brunswick, Ga., Nov. 4.—(UP)—A Federal jury which deliberated only 13 minutes today acquitted a Georgia warden and four of his guards accused of violating the civil liberties of eight Negro convicts killed at nearby Anguilla Camp last July 18. The jury left the crowded Glynn county courtroom at 11:47 a.m. EST and returned at noon. The foreman announced the verdict—"not guilty." Judge Frank M. Scarlett had warned he would tolerate no demonstration when the verdict was read. In closing arguments, defense counsel Vance Mitchell told the jury that if the Negroes had escaped from the camp a wave of rapine and murder would have followed. He contrasted the contention of U. S. Atty. J. Saxton Worthy and the guards shot the Negroes to halt a "desperate break for freedom."

MacArthur For President Seen Certain Before Xmas

Milwaukee, Nov. 4.—(UP)—Gen. Douglas MacArthur will throw his gold-braided cap into the Republican presidential ring before Christmas, Lansing Hoyt, his leading supporter, predicted today. Hoyt, chairman of Wisconsin's MacArthur for president club, knew MacArthur as a Milwaukee high school student, and has been in close communication with him in recent weeks. "I am able to set down with the certainty of personal knowledge that General MacArthur will accept the Republican nomination if it is offered to him," Hoyt said. The Baltimore Sun said that "private advices" from Tokyo state flatly that MacArthur will be a candidate.

House Tax Group Would Cut Income Tax For All

Washington, Nov. 4.—(UP)—The tax advisory committee today recommended to the house ways and means committee a reduction in individual income tax rates "for all," with consideration given to living costs for those in the lower income groups. The committee's report was signed by nine of the 10 members of the advisory committee created by the house ways and means committee to recommend revenue law changes.

LSU Probes 'Drunken Revelry' During Mississippi Grid Game

Baton Rouge, La., Nov. 4.—(UP)—Louisiana State University officials today promised a thorough investigation of charges that "drunken revelry" prevailed at a football game last week during which a mother allegedly was overheard inviting her ten-year-old daughter to join her in a drink of raw whiskey. President Harold W. Stoke of LSU initiated the probe after the appearance of an editorial in the McComb (Miss.) Enterprise-Journal deploring conditions in the LSU-Tiger stadium during the game Saturday night. Mississippi won 20 to 18. Editor Oliver Emmerich wrote that "many drunks were stretched out upon the concrete seats when the game was over, not knowing who had won or lost the game." He said the LSU stadium here was littered with liquor bottles.

Ball Would Link Europe Aid To Achieving Production Goals

Washington, Nov. 4.—(UP)—Sen. Joseph H. Ball, R., Minn., suggested today that Congress try to develop an "incentive plan" for European countries seeking aid under the Marshal plan. He told a reporter he would like to see a scheme devised that would give needy European countries more economic aid as a reward for boosting their own production. "Make them show they're doing a good job," he explained. Ball is the ranking member of the Senate appropriations subcommittee which handles funds for foreign aid. He also is a member of the joint economic committee, which will recommend ways of dealing with the price situation.

Polish Peasant Leader Plans U. S. Visit To 'See Friends'

London, Nov. 4.—(UP)—Stanislaw Mikolajczyk, who fled from Poland because, he said, the Communists planned to shoot him, announced today he was going to the United States. Mikolajczyk was flown to Britain yesterday from the British zone of Germany. His escape from Poland followed closely on his flight into the Soviet zone of Germany. "I have not decided whether to join the International Peasant Party organization in Washington but I shall be going to the United States to see friends," he said in a statement issued at his wife's cottage in Kenton, Middlesex.

Red Cross Lists Storm Aid

West Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 4.—(UP)—The American Red Cross reported today that it had spent more than $275,000 for disaster relief in Florida as the result of two recent hurricanes, a tidal wave and the Southeast Florida flood. Karl Reiser, state director of the disaster operation, said the total would be greater when the job is finished and Red Cross personnel withdraw. He said $176,000 was spent for emergency aid and $99,000 for rehabilitation aid. Up to date, Reiser said, the Red Cross sheltered 43,859 persons, fed 24,893, gave building and repair aid to 2,822, replaced household furnishings for 1,989, gave medical care to 191, and replaced livestock farm supplies for 171.

Sinking Ship's Crew Saved

Boston, Nov. 4.—(UP)—The Coast Guard here reported today that the crew of 32 had been taken off the Canadian three-schooner Maria Carlotta, some 640 miles southeast of Argentia, Newfoundland. "Distress traffic is all over," the Coast Guard cutter Dexter radioed Boston. "Crew has been taken off." A Coast Guard spokesman here said no further details of the rescue were available and that the Dexter had been asked to send information as to how many crewmen were aboard the Maria Carlotta, whether she sank and what ship effected the rescue of the crewmen. At the scene, the Coast Guard said, were the luxury liner Queen Elizabeth and two Portuguese vessels, the Gilenes and the Joao Corte Real.

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City Fathers To Weigh Dog Control | Variety Features Agenda Of Meeting Tonite

Ballots, boxing and canines will be among matters city commissioners will find on their agenda when they convene in regular session at 8 o'clock this evening at city hall. Most heated of the topics slated for discussion is a proposed ordinance for the control of dogs in the community. A clause limiting ownership to three is expected to bring a delegation from the Greater Miami Dog Club to protest its passage. The group will be represented by Paul H. Brinson, attorney and former city commissioner. Other Clauses Approved. Other clauses in the ordinance have already been endorsed by the dog fanciers. The commission is also expected to act on the recommendatoin of City Clerk Edwin B. Poorman that the present registration system be abolished and a new one installed prior to the special elec- (Please Turn to Page 3)

Intuition | Bishop Uses His And Nabs His Man

The intuition of Detective Lieut. A. M. Bishop resulted in the arrest of a Negro wanted for questioning in a robbery case this morning. Otha Carswell, Negro, had complained to Gables police that two Negroes, one named Carl Bethel and the other known only as "Banjo" had taken him to the Poinciana Bar and forced him to drink with them and pay the check for each round. When he became drunk, they "rolled" him for $50. Bethel was arrested Tuesday night on a warrant, but police were at a loss at how to find a Negro known only as "Banjo". This morning a Negro walked into the police station looking for his friend, "Carl Bethel". "Hello, Banjo," said Lieutenant Bishop, taking a stab in the dark. "Banjo" is now popping Bethel company in city jail.

School Vote Very Light

Public apathy concerning the future of Dade County schools appeared evident in Coral Gables today as clerks at local polling places reported an extremely light vote in today's election for school trustees and a school tax millage hike. School board members are asking voters to approve a two mill increase to finance the county building program. The three incumbent trustees are running for reelection without opposition. Precinct 79 at the University of Miami, which normally registers a heavy vote in county questions reported that only 28 persons had voted by noon. At precinct 81, voting at the Country Club of Coral Gables, only 32 had balloted. Precinct 59 reported 38 voters, while similar low votes were reported not only in the Gables but throughout the county. Polls will remain open until 7 p.m.

Peck to Announce Realty Committees

Committees who will guide the program of the Coral Gables Board of Realtors for the next 12 months will be announced tonight by President Donald F. Peck when the board meets at 7:30 at the office of George B. Caster, 2505 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Optimists To Meet A report on the Youth Center show which was held in connection with the elementary PTA carnival will be given at tonight's meeting of the Coral Gables Optimists Club. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. at the Country Club.

CHAMBER OFFICES GET FACE-LIFTING

Painters were working at top speed today, preparing the office of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce for the winter season. With the inside completed, they were ready to start the "touching up" process that will enable the local information center to greet visitors, with a bright, shiny face." "Work on installing a new roof has been completed, which Chamber employes described as a Godsend," adding "we can now stop placing buckets, flower vases and other receptacles under various leaks." Leaks in the roof caused Chamber staffers to admit that it occasionally rains in Coral Gables in order to request repair work from the city's public works department.

Map Rezoning On Piecemeal Block Basis | Appeals Board Calls for Open Meeting Mar. 24

Indication that the zoning board of appeals may tackle the re-zoning of the Riviera section of Coral Gables on a block-by-block basis rather than an overall project was seen in the agenda for the board called for an open hearing at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 to consider zoning changes of Block 182. The hearing was called after the board, in special session, delved into an overall rezoning plan submitted by a committee named by the Chamber of Commerce. Recommendations for the block in question included lowering some building requirements from 1727 to 1409 square feet and others from 2000 to 1727 square feet. Board Secretary L. W. Robinson, Jr. reported that the committee recommendations were still under study and would be probed further after the zoning board's regular meeting next Monday night. He stated that holding of open hearings on particular blocks might accomplish more than to hold a single hearing on the overall picture because of the large crowd that would be expected to attend such a meeting. The board turned thumbs down on a proposal by John Bouvier to lower zoning from 1409 to 1200 square feet in the vicinity of the canal he is digging in the Riviera section.

S. Miami Water On Agenda Tonite

South Miami city councilmen will meet tonight to endeavor to decide between construction and operation of a municipal water system or the granting of a franchise to the Consumers Water Company of Coral Gables, Mrs. Sylvia G. Martin, city clerk, reported today. Mrs. Martin stated that a group of citizens have been making a survey of South Miami's water requirements for the past two months and have offered to either turn the survey over to the city to be used for municipal operation or to form an independent water company and compete with Consumers Water Company for franchise rights.

Colorful Rites to Open Span, New Park on Sunday

Traditional ribbon snipping, usually associated with opening ceremonies for public works will be dispensed with at the formal initial opening of Crandon Park and Rickenbacker Causeway here Sunday. The park adjoins the Coral Gables half of Biscayne Key. Refusing to reveal details, A. D. Barnes, director of county parks, declared the causeway and park will be opened with colorful ceremonies incorporating an un-locking of an oversized padlock on a 40-foot gate, homing pigeons zooming out of 20-foot gate posts at the proper moment "and other surprises." Traffic over the causeway to Crandon Park will be halted from 1 p.m. through the dedicatory ceremonies starting at 2 p.m., and winding up 45 minutes later. Few Speeches "Speeches will be short and few," said Barnes. Bleacher, seats have already been erected at the entrance to the new span. They will be free and unreserved. Speakers likely will include Capt. E. V. Rickenbacker and C. H. Crandon, chairman of the Dade (Please Turn to Page 3)

Well Wishers Give Sendoff To New Daily Newspaper | Inspired

Mayor W. Keith Phillips and Charles B. Tutan, president of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, are interested spectators as Publisher Albert E. Harum takes the first issue of the daily Riviera-Times from the press.—Riviera-Times photo by Binner. Coral Gables officialdom turned out yesterday afternoon to give the first issue of the daily Riviera-Times a pat on the back and wish it God-speed. In an inaugural program, broadcast over WBAY at 3:15, Mayor W. Keith Phillips led a delegation of well-wishers who heralded the advent of Coral Gables first daily newspaper as a milestone in the progress of the community. Also speaking on the program, conducted by Ted Anthony, were Charles B. Tutan, president of the Chamber of Commerce; City Manager William T. McIlwain, City Commissioner Frank N. Holley Jr., Mrs. Mary T. Moore, Chamber of Commerce manager and secretary, in addition to members of the Riviera-Times editorial staff. Radio station WGBS in Miami broadcast a 15-minute salute to the new daily at 2:30 p.m. yesterday. Representing the Florida Power and Light Company were William D. Fuller, local manager and Malcolm MacDonald, who came armed with a bottle of champagne to christen appropriately the new daily. Harry W. Morgenthaler, Youth Center president, was another well-wisher. Among those sending telegrams were John G. Thompson, president of the Orange Bowl Committee; Sam H. McCormick and Everett Clay of Hialeah Race Course and Wilbur Jennings of the Associated Press. News of the Riviera-Times' entrance into the daily field was carried to hundreds of other newspapers via the wires of the United Press. Inspired During WBAY's broadcast of ceremonies marking the advent of the Riviera-Times as a daily newspaper, the office telephone jangled imperatively. "Why doesn't someone tell me these things?" inquired Mrs. J. Tate, Jr., of 1265 Avenue Andaluisa. "I just moved here and didn't know Coral Gables had a paper until I heard the radio program just now." She ordered the Riviera-Times delivered to her home daily.

Sutton, Pankey And Henderson Named by CC

Earl M. DeNoon, without opposition on the ballot, was elected president of the Country Club of Coral Gables in all-day balloting yesterday. James A. Henderson, Dr. L. D. Pankey and O. B. Sutton were named to the board of directors. DeNoon succeeds Phil J. Laurence, who held the office during the past twelve months. The three new directors will serve with six holdover directors, including William L. Gray Jr., John R. Halifax, Andrew T. Healy, Rees A. Marshall, Sr., Byron A. Sperow and Benjamin Turner. DeNoon, who has long been active in the civic activity of Coral Gables is president of the South Florida Test Service. Henderson is an attorney, builder and member of the Dade County School Board; Pankey, a prominent dentist and head of the Pankey Clinic and Sutton an attorney, justice of the peace and president of the Coral Gables Kiwanis Club.

City Truck, Auto Damaged in Crash

A city truck driven by Daniel Nall and a Ford sedan operated by Mrs. Ethel Reynolds, 362 NE 20th Street, were damaged late Monday afternoon when they collided at Bird Road and Segovia Street. According to police reports, Nall was attempting to make a left turn onto Bird Road when he hit Mrs. Reynolds' car. ...o arrests were made.

State Robs Cities' Powers | Municipalities Urge Decentralization Of Controls

City Manager William T. McIlwain charged today that the "cities of Florida have the least powers of self-government of any municipalities in the United States." McIlwain's statement came in response to an assertion made yesterday at the 24th annual conference of the American Municipal association in New Orleans where, according to United Press, Lawrence E. Walsh, assistant counsel to Governor Thomas E. Dewey said, "Unnecessarily centralized powers must be returned and the great powers still held by local governments must be retained." Tax Power Restricted "The state has through the years restricted the taxing powers of the cities until the municipal governments are in a veritable strait jacket," McIlwain said. "This year, Coral Gables will lose $117,000 by homestead exemptions which the state has made no effort to replace," the city manager added. Hand In Pocket McIlwain said that while he believes the homestead exemption is "a fine thing," its operation in Florida is "just a case of the state reaching into the city's pocket." Touching on sources of municipal revenue, the city manager said that ad valorem taxes on larger homes are already so high that it would not be feasible to increase them. Because of this, he pointed out, other levies such as the utility tax are necessary. Endorses Conference Although no representative from Coral Gables is attending the New Orleans conference, McIlwain expressed hearty approval of the conference's demand yesterday for stronger home rule free from encroachments by state and federal governments. Today United Press reports, the conference settled back to a resumption of a discussion of housing, which one mayor termed the most pressing problem facing any city government currently. They were scheduled to hear an address by Maj. Gen. Philip B. Fleming, federal works agency administrator this afternoon on the subject, "Essentials of a Sound Construction Policy."

APPLAUSE JARS DIAMONDS LOOSE

Members of the audience, attending the first night performance of "Outward Bound" at the Country Club of Coral Gables last night applauded so hard that Mrs. McVoy's jarred the diamonds from their rings. Mrs. Robert McVoy, returning from the performance, discovered that two small diamonds had fallen from their settings following her vigorous applause. This morning, her husband, Dr. Robert McVoy, searched the audience area and found two diamonds. Returning home to jubilantly show them to his wife, they discovered that one of the diamonds did not fit. Someone else obviously had been applauding equally as hard.

TODAY'S WEATHER

Fair today, tonight and Wednesday with little change in temperature.

CITY WARS ON SCHOOL ZONE VIOLATORS | Negro Draws Fine, 15 Day Term in Jail

Total war on drivers who speed through school zones, with heavy fines and jail sentences as weapons, was declared last night by City Judge C. S. Robertson, who fined a first offender $40 and costs and sentenced him to spend 15 days in the municipal jail. Amos J. Roberts, 20, Negro, of 1630 NW 71st Avenue, pleaded guilty to the charge after arresting officers related that he had driven through the school zone at Ponce de Leon High School at 60 miles an hour. Judge Robertson warned that speeding and reckless driving, particularly in school zones where the lives of Gables children are endangered, will not be tolerated. Drivers with an urge to step on it have been warned that they may be ordered to spend a couple of weeks as guests of the city, in the local jail. Edward W. Pooley, 20, 1769 N. W. 49th St., was found guilty on a speeding charge by Municipal Judge C. S. Robertson and ordered to pay a fine of $10 and costs. Walter G. Kock, 21, 5504 S. W. Second Ter., forfeited a $50 bond on a charge of reckless driving, causing an accident, and not having a driver's license. Other cases to appear in municipal court Monday night were those of Thomas D. Cotton, 20, 303 Florida 28th Ave., who forfeited a $10 bond on a charge of being drunk, and William Murphy, 73, who was found guilty on a drunk charge. Murphy, who lives at 5904 S. W. 8th St., was released by Judge Robertson since he had spent four days in jail awaiting trial. Judge Robertson suspended judgment in the case of Herbert McCarthy, 51, 51001⁄2 S. W. 8th St., on a charge of being drunk and disorderly.

Gables Legion Post to Discuss Cemetery Plea

Paul Greenaway, Adjutant of the Coral Gables American Legion Post, said today that he had not been informed officially of the action taken by a committee of the Fifth District of the Florida American Legion which passed a resolution yesterday calling for the enlargement of national cemeteries in Florida. Greenaway said that if he received notification in time the Coral Gables Post would vote on the resolution at the regular meeting on Wednesday. Members called into session at Jacksonville South favored the action after A. L. Phillips of St. Augustine, former district commander, stated national cemetery facilities of the state were not adequate for fulfilling the right of every service man to be buried in a national cemetery if he wants to be, the United Press reported today. Phillips points out that present facilities are adequate only for a small portion of the servicemen, not counting World War II dead now being returned.

Youth Center $20,000 Campaign To Start and End on November 15

Ed Rogers, men's division chairman of the Coral Gables Youth Center, fund drive today issued a call for volunteers to aid in the soliciting of funds to carry on the organization's work in 1948. Goal of the drive is $20,000, which will be sought from businessmen and residents of the Gables in an intensified one-day canvas which is set for Saturday, Nov. 15. The fund-raising campaign will be divided into two parts, with the women, under the direction of Mrs. M. Lewis Hall, working in the residential sections while the men handle the business section. Rogers said that a meeting of the board of directors of the Youth Center will be held next Monday night. Final plans for the drive will be made at that meeting. Included in the businessmen to be solicited are many who hold Coral Gables occupational licenses but have no places of business here. Rogers said that many such firms do most of their work in Coral Gables and should take part in the Youth Center movement. Although the official drive will not begin until Nov. 15, Rogers said that donations would be welcomed now. Volunteers who can donate time Saturday, Nov. 15 to the drive have been invited to call Rogers at (Please Turn to Page 3)