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CORAL GABLES Riviera Times

PUBLISHED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOONS VOL. 21—NO. 62 (D) U.P. Leased Wire CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1947 8 PAGES FIVE CENTS

MARSHALL SET TO RAISE GERMAN FRONTIER ISSUE AS 'BIG FOUR' RECONVENES

LONDON, Nov. 27. (UP)—Secretary of State George C. Marshall expected to try to elicit Russia's views on the future frontiers of Germany at the third meeting of the Big Four foreign ministers today. Marshall, chairman today under the system of rotation, planned to raise the frontier issue as a counter-move against Soviet foreign minister V. M. Molotov's propaganda blast yesterday. Molotov's statement urging the early conclusion of a German peace treaty and establishment of a central German government was regarded as designed primarily for consumption in Germany, where Russia now could pose as a champion of an early peace. If Marshall's contemplated tactics work, however, Molotov might be forced to make statements which would not sound well to the Germans. He might have to reaffirm the Soviet Union's position on the German-Polish boundary, created at Potsdam.

Snow and Low Mercury Greet Holiday in North

BY UNITED PRESS Most of the nation had perfect weather for Thanksgiving day. The northern third of the country, from Pennsylvania to the Rockies, was covered with snow from the last few days and light snow fell in the northern Mississippi and Ohio river valleys today. Temperatures were relatively mild except in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin and in the New England states. A heavy but localized snowstorm buried the area around Erie, Pa., under 24 inches of snow. The storm disrupted traffic and caused officials to close schools early yesterday. More snow was forecast for the section today. Temperatures were below freezing throughout the north central states. A new low for the winter of 12.7 degrees was reported early today at Chicago. Fargo reported a low of 8 degrees above zero.

Revolutions Said Brewing In France and Italy

PARIS, Nov. 27. (UP)—France plunged headfirst toward a general strike and possible coup d'etat in the nation. The unions rejected both Premier Robert Schuman's plea for them to stop their strikes and his offer of a raise to all salaried workers. One million, five hundred thousand workers were on strike and thousands more were quitting today. Among these were long distance truckers in the Paris area, who threatened to cut off the capital's food supply. Italian newspapers reported that the communists were planning a general strike and coup d'etat in the nation. The French government was reported to have brought back 30,000 troops from Germany and North Africa and stationed them around Paris, Marseille, Lille, Lyon and other spots where the communists were likely to make trouble.

Marshall 'Blitz' on Stop-Gap Charged by Senator Ball

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27. (UP)—Sen. Joseph H. Ball, R., Minn., charged today that Secretary of State George C. Marshall was trying to rush congressional approval of the $597,000,000 foreign aid bill with a "combination of blitzkrieg and the old mousetrap play." Ball's charges came as Senate administration forces, taking advantage of the Thanksgiving day lull in floor debate, worked to bolster their ranks in hopes of passing the bill Monday. Approval seemed assured despite some loud opposition. The Senate rejected a move yesterday to clip $197,000,000 from the bill to help France, Italy and Austria. But the 30 votes garnered by the economy-minded opposition touched off a rash of amendments that blasted original hopes for a final vote by Thanksgiving.

Petrillo Lifts Music Ban On 'Co-op' Radio Programs

NEW YORK, Nov. 27. (UP)—James Petrillo, president of the American Federation of Musicians (AFL), announced today that he has lifted his ban against music on cooperative radio programs effective immediately. Petrillo said his action had no connection with a suit filed last month by the producer of the show "Information Please" which charged the AFM with a secondary boycott under the Taft-Hartley act. The AFM had prohibited use of musicians on cooperative programs offered by networks to member stations for sale to local advertisers, unless each station using the program hired a stand-by for each musician taking part in the broadcast at the point of origin.

Cool Gaze of Woman Teller Breaks Nerve of Bank Robber

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 27. (UP)—FBI agents searched today for a nervous young bandit who broke under the steady gaze of a cool woman bank teller and fled in the midst of an attempt to hold up a bank here yesterday. Mrs. Mollie Miller, 37, originally of Denton, Tex., was working in her cage at the Commercial and Industrial bank when a young man slipped a note through the grill. Written on the back of a counter check, it read: "This is a holdup. Give me $4,000 in $10, $20, and $50. My gun is on you." Mrs. Miller stared straight at the gunman and ordered him curtly to "get out." He made no move and finally Mrs. Miller's steady gaze was too much for him. He grabbed for his note, which tore in half, and ran for the door, quickly losing himself in the heavy downtown crowds.

School Board Defies Pupil Strikers, Refuse to Reinstate Fired Coach

COLUMBUS, Ga., Nov. 27. (UP)—The Columbus board of education refused last night to reinstate Jordan High athletic coach B. F. Register whose discharge touched off a three-day student strike recently. Register, math teacher and coach at Jordan for 21 years, denied the charges of insubordination given for his discharge and countered that City Superintendent W. H. Shaw was trying to "squeeze" him out of the system. The students hanged Shaw in effigy. Register was accused of not following a set program of athletics for the school where his teams have made impressive records, particularly in basketball

GABLES GIVES THANKS AT CHURCH RITES Special Services And Sermons Mark Holiday

Coral Gables residents went to church this morning to give thanks to God in a community Thanksgiving service at the University Baptist Church and in other services with a similiar theme. The Rev. Harvey John Fritsch, pastor of the Country Club Christian Church, delivered the sermon at the community service in which all Protestant sects joined. Three churches joined to present a joint Thanksgiving service in the South Miami Baptist Church at 414 Sunset Drive. Amid Thanksgiving decorations of harvest flowers, the congregations of the Baptist Church, the South Miami First Methodist Church and the Riviera Presbyterian Church heard Rev. Carroll H. Varner deliver a special message entitled "Giving Thanks in a Strange World." Also taking part in the program were Rev. A. L. Bridges and Rev. Bruce Cumming. Masses at Little Flower At the same time, at the Church of the Little Flower at 1120 Avenue Anastasia, At the University of Miami, students of all faiths gathered to hear Dr. Bowman F. Ashe, president of the University in a special Thanksgiving program at noon today. At the St. James Lutheran Church at Avenue Phoenitia and East Ponce de Leon Boulevard another Thanksgiving service was held at nine this morning, Rev. C. (Please Turn to Page Five)

IT'S ROAST BEEF FOR JAIL INMATES

Firemen and inmates of the city jail had the same fare for Thanksgiving dinner today, and neither had turkey. For the nine members of the Fire Department who were on duty and the four prisoners who were in the jailhouse, Paul "Ace" Matheson prepared roast beef, mashed potatoes and peas and corn. The only holiday touch was peach pie. Matheson, who works under the direction of John Q. Hollingsworth, said Thanksgiving was "just another day" as far as his kitchen was concerned.

Lions to Supply Free Eye Exams For Gables Pupils

Plans were made for every boy and girl in the Coral Gables schools to have a yearly eye examination, paid for by the Lions Club as the organization met at luncheon at the Country Club yesterday. Dr. L. R. Wheeler, head of the University of Miami's reading clinic, told the Lions that he regularly discovers college students who have the reading level of a fifth or sixth grade grammar school student. These reading disturbances, the visual expert said, could have been easily cleared up when the students were in elementary school. The examination planned by the Lions for Gables schools includes a reading rate test, a reading comprehension test and the use of a symptom sheet worked out by Dr. Wheeler. A. A. Renuart heads the Lions' committee now working on the project. Other members are Dr. Kenneth Cole, George Hurst, Clarence Hnskamp and Dr. M. E. Widdersheim, who is an optome-trist.

On The Inside

TODAY'S WEATHER

TODAY AND FRIDAY—Occasional rain and much cooler today. Partly cloudy and cooler tonight. Friday cloudy, not quite so cool. Moderate to fresh northeast winds today, becoming gentle to moderate northerly tonight and Friday.

Thankful? You Mean Me, Mister?

Hey, chum, that gravy's sposed to go inside! Just as if tow-headed Frankie Froehling cared—like hundreds of other Gables kids today, five-year-old Frank's got a firm clutch on a drumstick and he's willing to leave finer points of etiquette to elders who haven't got a leg to stand on. —Riviera-Times Photo by Bonner

Fun, Food And Thanks Giving, Too, Mark Holiday

Special Thanksgiving services, a seven course turkey dinner and a visit from cafe and radio singer Hildegarde marked the holiday at the Pratt Veteran's Hospital. Festivities began last Saturday night with a holiday dance. The Miami Federation of Musicians furnished a six-piece orchestra for dancing and the Red Cross supplied refreshments and decorations. Last night the Coral Gables Elks sponsored a blind date program, with models as blind dates. The models choose their dates for the evening by the interview method. At nine this morning, Chaplain James Boston conducted worship services and chapel. Then, after the patients had finished their de luxe dinner, singer Hildegarde entertained them, rendering "The Last Time I Saw Paris" as only she can.

Cribben Recovers Car Stolen at Pratt

A car, stolen from in the front of Pratt Veterans Hospital last night was returned to its owner today after police discovered it abandoned on Douglas Road near Avenue Andalusia. Robert H. Cribben, 836 Palermo Street, reported the theft to police when he left the hospital about 9 p.m., after attending an Elks party for veteran patients. The car was found at 2:45 this morning by Sgt. Carl Whalen and Officer A. E. Tipton.

Thanksgiving Proclamation

WHEREAS, Thursday, November 27, 1947, has been designated by the Congress of the United States as Thanksgiving Day; and WHEREAS, it is most fitting and proper that on this day we should be again reminded of the great advantages and blessings enjoyed by the people of this city and country in the midst of a troubled world where so many lack the abundance and tranquility found in this great nation; NOW, THEREFORE, I, W. KEITH PHILLIPS, Mayor of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 27, 1947, as a day of Thanksgiving in this city, and I call upon all citizens of this city to dedicate themselves on that day to thoughts of gratitude for the great blessings enjoyed by them, and to a firm resolve to aid and assist other less fortunate and needy people in this and all other lands. Given under my hand and seal this 26th day of November, A. D. 1947. W. KEITH PHILLIPS, Mayor of the City of Coral Gables W. K. PHILLIPS

Boss Used 3-Striper Tactics, Tony Says of Restaurant Fracas

The second World War ended over two years ago, but some of its effects were still present in Municipal Court yesterday when Anthony Emmanuel Tamburo, former patient at the Veterans Hospital at Ft. Meade, told his story. Tamburo is a young man who can describe the "arrogant, army master sergeant tactics" of a restaurant manager who employed him and also a fellow who carries his Bible to work. The 21 year-old veteran resented the "master sergeant" attitude in his boss last Sunday and a rumpus started which wasn't ended until Judge C. S. Robertson dismissed three sets of charges and counter-charges last night. Tamburo, in a dead serious manner, described a lengthy antagonism between himself and his boss. Unsmiling, he called it "persecution." It came to a head Sunday, Tamburo says, when the manager pushed him away from the sink where he was washing towels. The boss told him to "get back to that (Please Turn To Page Five)

The Bird Flies High But Trimmin's Cost a Bit Less Than They Did in '46

Many of the Gables resident who rested back in their chairs after piling their plates high with turkey and cranberries may not have stopped eating long enough to notice, but their Thanksgiving dinner cost a few pennies less than last year. Despite the fact that the main item of the meal, the turkey itself, cost a little more, such items as cranberries, pumpkins, fruit cake, chestnuts and celery had cost a bit less. Apples, sweet potatoes and oysters cost about the same time as a year ago. At Tanner's Food Center on Ponce de Leon Boulevard, hen turkeys went for 69 cents the pound with toms just 14 cents less. Those prices roughly prevailed in all Gables markets, although Carl's Food Center, while selling the hen at the same level, figured the tom was worth only 50 cents less than its female counterpart. While some staunch New Englanders bought up whole cranberries at 35 cents per pound and made up their own cranberry sauce, mostly the canned sauce was used. That item sold for 17 to 19 cents per can. Turkey prices here were a good bit higher than in New York, where the United Press found the birds for sale at 49 cents for the big turkeys and 59 cents for the lighter weights. A few housewives, who managed to jot down the cost of all their holiday purchases on a paper bag, might be interested in seeing what the UP figured a deluxe meal for six would cost. Stinting nowhere and with lots left over for turkey sandwiches for next week's school lunches, the dinner would cost $19.41 said the press association. That includes a 15-pound gobbler at $8.85. The same layout in 1946 would have cost $19.78, with the magnificent decrease amounting to 37 cents. Bicarbonate of soda, by the way, is now retailing at about 35 cents per pound, if you need that much.

Early Okay For Theater Is on Page

Hope for early OHE approval for the construction of the Wometco Miracle Theater in Coral Gables was seen today by Roy Page upon his return from Washington where he conferred with Congressman George Smathers on the building. Page, who is president of the Miracle Mile Association, stated that the congressman is working hard on the project and has advanced some very logical reasons why the theatre, planned for Coral Way and Salzedo Street in the Miracle Mile section, should be constructed immediately. Page pointed out that the steel for the 1,600 seat cinema palace is already on the building site and that it is not usable for home construction. Made for Theatre "It was made to order for the theatre and is useless for any other purpose," he stated. He also pointed out that the theater would provide low cost entertainment for patients at the Pratt Veteran's Hospital and veteran students of the University of Miami as well as the hundreds of other veterans living in the area. "Wometco Theatres represent four of the eight major motion picture studios, and the fact that they do not have a theatre in the Gables cuts off a great deal of entertainment for many," Page said. Talked to Smathers The Miracle Mile chieftain said that he had talked at length with Congressman Smathers and his aide, Grunt Stockdale on the theatre, the construction of which was first held up by the CPA and later by the Office of the Housing Expediter. Page also conferred with postal authorities concerning rental contracts for the building housing the Coral Gables Branch Post Office. Page built the Giralda Avenue structure and leases it to the government. "Smathers is working hard for the best interests of this district," Page commented, "and his office was full of people from this area seeking advice and assistance." Page flew to Washington on Monday and returned Tuesday night.

Consolidation Debate Moves To Gables Local Elks Plan Discussion Next Thursday

The heated debate on the proposed consolidation of Dade County and the City of Miami will move to Coral Gables next Thursday in a forum discussion sponsored by the Coral Gables Elks Lodge, Exalted Ruler Andrew T. Healy announced today. The Elks will invite proponent, Charles A. Morehead, to debate the issue with Carl Hoffman on the floor of the meeting hall, following which Coral Gables citizenry will be privileged to participate in an open discussion of the controversial subject, Healy stated. MAYES Elks-sponsored forums in Mayes last night sounded a warning that Coral Gables' nationwide reputation as a model city, free from vice and corruption, is being jeopardized by the consolidation plan created by Representative R. B. Gautier, Jr. Mayes' warning was made in a four-man debate before the Miami lodge of the Elks. Speakers for consolidation were Gautier and Morehead, while Mayes was joined by Hoffman in presenting the opposition's arguments. Gautier told the Elks that if the consolidation plan does not save the taxpayers money that he will spend the rest of his life apologizing and claimed that the system of separate cities was an old relic inherited from England. Morehead stressed the theme of abolishing duplication of governmental functions by combining boards and offices. Commissioner Mayes objected to the loss of the individuality of (Please Turn to Page Five)

Detectives Keep All-Night Vigil After New Attack

Gables detectives cruised the streets last night in an after-dark vigil for would-be assailants as the county chalked up its third criminal attack within a month. County officers, with only a meager description to guide them were searching for a young man who raped a 15-year-old high school girl in an outlying district of the county, home from a church service. The girl said the man caught her about two blocks from a bus stop, dragged her into a clump of bushes and dazed her with a blow on the head. In the meantime the search continued for the man who assaulted a University of Miami coed near the main campus last week. Last night's search was occasioned by the report of a nude man who was spotted by a local woman as she was walking home in the Gables. Yesterday Justice of the Peace O. B. Sutton bound over for the grand jury William Pryor of South Miami, accused of assaulting a waitress near the South Dixie Highway on Nov. 15. Bond was set at $2,500.

'Three of a Kind' Has Mayor Bragging

There were three of a kind in the Phillips family today. Grandpa W. Keith Phillips and proud papa W. Keith Phillips Jr. were bragging up a storm over the arrival of W. Keith Phillips III yesterday at Jackson Memorial Hospital. It was reliably reported that W. K. the third was also doing a little howling on his own account. The junior Mrs. Phillips, who was the former Mary Lou Grassmuck was reported doing nicely after the event. She and her husband make their home at 1555 SW 6th Street.

3 Cars Damaged In Ponce Crash

Three automobiles were slightly damaged in a three-way collision along the 2300 block of Ponce de Leon Boulevard yesterday. The drivers were Ronald Levy, 20, of 1397 SW 22nd Terrace, Maxwell S. Baskin, 50, of 54 Blackburn Avenue and Raymond M. Henning, a 25 year-old resident at the Veterans Campus of the University of Miami.

Sleeps In Jail

A 40-year-old man who was found asleep by police near a Ponce de Leon Boulevard garage last night is still asleep this morning, but he's doing his sleeping in the city jail. The charge against William Moates, of 405 N.W. 2nd Ave., is public intoxication.

MAN'S 'ATTIRE' BELIES WEATHER

Police had a scanty but compelling description of one man whom they sought today. This man was six feet tall, blonde and wore no clothes whatsoever. Mrs. Cody Gazlay of 210 Avenue Calabria reported as she walked along Ponce de Leon Boulevard between Avenue Antilla and Avenue Phoenetta, she heard a man clear his throat in the woods. She turned, looked around, and according to the police, saw a man standing among the trees wearing nothing whatsoever. She noted his height and color of hair, then fled.