Coral Gables Riviera-Times

CORAL GABLES Riviera Times

PUBLISHED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOONS VOL. 21-NO. 63 (D) U.P. Leased Wire CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1947 8 PAGES FIVE CENTS

RUSSIA BLOCKS 'BIG FOUR' ACTION ON ESTABLISHING FRONTIERS FOR GERMANY

LONDON, Nov. 28. (UP) - Russia again today blocked action by the council of foreign ministers on German frontiers and the economic integration of the Saar into France. British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin submitted a formal proposal to establish an Allied commission or commissions to study the German frontier question. Secretary of State George C. Marshall and Foreign Minister Georges Bidault of France accepted Bevin's proposal, but Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov refused to discuss it. The council was confronted by the prospect that communist-inspired chaos in France and Italy might preclude negotiation of any compromise on Germany.

Meat, Steel and Lumber Slated For Price Control

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28. (UP)-Secretary of Commerce W. Averell Harriman told Congress today that the administration hopes to roll back the prices of meat, steel and lumber under its anti-inflation program. Above all, he said, the administration seeks to halt the upward trend of prices. Harriman made the statements before the joint congressional economic committee which is considering President Truman's 10-point anti-inflation program. Harriman testified under questioning that rationing and price control of "such important items as meat is one of the matters the program contemplates dealing with." He suggested that the committee ask Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson about exact plans for a roll-back in meat prices. But he reminded the committee that there would be less meat next year than now.

FBI Joins Meyers Probe Of Wartime Activities

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28. (UP) - The FBI has joined forces with Justice Department agents in rounding up evidence about the wartime business activities of Maj. Gen. Bennett E. Meyers, it was disclosed today. A federal grand jury already is investigating one phase of the government's case against the retired air force procurement officer. Justice Department attorneys now have asked the FBI to help prepare evidence on other aspects. The current grand jury hearings are in recess until Monday. Justice Department attorneys declined to reveal which of Meyers wartime activities were under FBI scrutiny. It was believed they were digging deeper into certain charges made in the senate war investigating committee's hearings on the Meyers case.

Leclerc Believed Victim Of Oran Plane Crackup

PARIS, Nov. 28. (UP)-The air ministry announced tonight that a plane which may have been carrying Gen. Jacques Leclerc, French World War II hero, crashed today near Oran. The air ministry's first announcement said the plane that crashed was Leclerc's personal aircraft, but that he might not have been aboard. First reports of the crash came from the National Assembly, where a brief meeting had just adjourned. Leclerc, 44, rode into Paris at the head of his Second Armed division when the city was liberated in August, 1944. The air ministry said the crash occurred 18 miles from Colomb-Bechar, Algeria. The plane caught on fire and burned all its occupants to death, early reports to the ministry said. It was described as a converted Mitchell B-25.

Troops Ordered to Milan As Leftists Call Strike

ROME, Nov. 28. (UP)-The government today ordered Italian military authorities to take over control of the key northern industrial city of Milan where Leftist demonstrators and partisans have taken over the federal building and called a 12-hour general strike. Whether the government's order to the army meant that troops would make a forcible attempt to drive the left-wing adherents from the federal prefecture in Milan was not immediately known. However, the government order said that "military authorities" had been directed to assume all civil and military power in Milan at 3 p.m. (11 a.m. EST). Milan police headquarters was advised of the order which was believed to be a preliminary step toward declaration of a state of martial law in the turbulent northern metropolis.

France Mobilizes New Army To Restore 'Public Order'

PARIS, Nov. 28. (UP) - The new French government, grappling with a nationwide strike of 2,000,000 workers and fresh outbreaks of violence, today recalled for army service about 80,000 men of last year's military class. Premier Robert Schuman's cabinet, meeting for four hours in emergency session, was reported to have discussed the mobilization of striking dockers, miners and railway men. It did not reach a decision. "The government has decided to make public order and the liberty to work respected by all means at its disposal," Pierre Abelin, secretary of state in Schuman's office, said today.

Bare Okay Seen in UN For Palestine Partition

UNITED NATIONS HALL, Flushing, N. Y., Nov. 28. (UP) - President Oswaldo Aranha of the United Nations general assembly predicted hairbreadth approval of the partition of Palestine today as the 57 United Nations edged toward a decision on the fate of the Holy Land.

Penicillin Shortage Looms

NEW YORK, Nov. 28. (UP) - A nationwide shortage of penicillin, one of medical science's "wonder drugs," was reported today and officials said the situation would become worse with the expected increase in colds and winter infections. The trouble, according to Dr. Henry Welch, of the penicillin division of the food and drug administration, may be attributed to several reasons. One is the return of many army-trained physicians to general practice. During service, they learned the value of penicillin and are now using it in many cases where previously they prescribed one of the sulfa drugs.

One In 16 Crazy, Doctor Holds

NEW YORK, Nov. 28. (UP)-Dr. Vladimir Eliasberg, a psychiatrist, said today that one person in 16 is crazy. "Eight hundred thousand insane people are in institutions," he said, "but 8,000,000 more are on the loose wandering the streets."

BUS FARES, CITY WAGES UP

'CANES BUCK FAVOR'D TIDE TEAM TONIGHT | Gloom Prevails As 'Bama Gridders Close Season Here

By DON CUDDY Riviera-Times Sports Editor Friday, the 28th of November—the day of the coming of Alabama to the Orange Bowl—bowed drizzly, dark and chilly. Hardly a typical day for the 1947 University of Miami football players to wrap up their collegiate football careers, but the day does deny the Crimson Tide at least the sunshine for which they came to Miami. Few of the faithful followers of the Hurricanes can remember a University eleven being rated a 30-point underdog—except for the 1944 team which attempted a back-breaking schedule with just enough ball players to go around. But then, seldom has such a blow-torch of football talent been on display arrayed against the Hurricanes 'at one time. All over the country, where folks are discussing New Year's Day bowl prospects, fans are talking of the Pasadena Michigan-Southern Cal game, and in the next breath speculating on the Sugar Bowl at New Orleans. Sugar Bowl this year is synonymous with Alabama and Harry Gilmer, called the greatest passer in the country today. It is a household word in November and a superlative football season go out together. Harry's passing is as lethal as a Tommy-gun. It might not be so bad. One-man teams are the most predictable upset-bait known in the football game. Stars on The Field But when you take a look at the sky before leaving (early, we hope, for your sake) for tonight's exhibition, don't worry about the overcast—there'll be plenty of red-jersied stars out on the field. In six out of nine games this season the Hurricanes have succumbed to better passing (from those Southwestern demons, Baylor and Texas Christian), harder running and blocking (Vanderbilt and Cincinnati), smarter football (South Carolina) and hard luck (Florida). Only in the last department can they expect much better treatment from the Red Elephants. Nine members of the Crimson (Please Turn to Page Eight)

-Riviera-Times photo by Binner Wilbur "Umps" Clark, acting professional, surveys the Miami Biltmore golf course with Mayor W. Keith Phillips and City Manager William T. McIlwain.

Parade, Bands and Kids To Welcome Santa Dec. 8 | CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TO FLASH ON AS ST. NICK MAKES JOURNEY

Christmas ceremonies in Coral Gables will begin on the evening of Monday, Dec. 8 when Santa Claus, accompanied by the Ponce de Leon High School Band, will ride in an open car from the Youth Center to the corner of Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Alhambra Circle receiving the welcome and applause of the young people of the city. The Christmas lights strung last week by the Junior Chamber of Commerce with the help of the Elks and Lions, will be flashed on as Santa makes his journey. The parade is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and its Merchants' Bureau. Beginning at 7:30 the 100 members of the high school band will leave the Youth Center, accompany St. Nick to Le Jeune Road, then along Coral Way to Ponce de Leon Blvd., and over the boulevard to Alhambra Circle. At Alhambra, he will be greeted by the Coral Gables Elementary School Band and the high school choral group seated on a special stand. Miss Shirley Webb, aged 10, and her sister June, 12, will sing traditional Christmas carols. Over 400 children from the Youth Center will march in the parade.

New Homes | Construction to Start on Monday

Construction work on a new housing development, just west of the University of Miami's main campus, will get under way Monday following commission approval of zoning changes there this morning. The commission action approved changes on 28 lots in the block bounded by Avenues Zoreta and Delgrado, Alhambra Circle and Red Road. Zoning requirements on the inside lots were reduced to 1409 square feet, with 1727 foot requirement for the lots facing Alhambra Circle. While the zoning change affects only one block, the zoning board has indicated that it will later recommend rezoning of approximately 18 other blocks in the same are to open it up for similar construction. The home project will be carried out by E. E. Graham, Daniel Redfearn and G. C. Kirkland.

Clark Seen Sure of Post At Biltmore | City Expected To Act Tuesday Evening

Wilbur "Umps" Clark appeared certain today to get the official nod for the job of supervising both the Coral Gables Biltmore course and the Granada course when the city commission convenes on Tuesday evening. Clark has been doing the job as "acting pro" in getting the course ready for a December opening. His operating plans, worked out with City Manager William T. McIlwain, will be presented to the commission at the regular meeting. The commission, in its special session this morning, discussed Clark's job informally, but decided to take no definite action until the professional could present his operating plans. It was indicated that Clark will obtain the services of two professionals, one for the Biltmore and the other for the Granada, who would operate under his general supervision. Clark has been employed as promanager for the nine-hole Granada layout. Clark will also be asked for an estimate of income from pro shop sales and rental of golf carts, which usually go with the professional's job. Forty men are now working at top speed to get the famed course ready for a December 1 opening.

Public Opinion Aid For UN Asked of Rotary

District Governor James A. Keller today appealed to members of the Coral Gables Rotary Club to help make the United Nations work by shaping public opinion to help UN. "Rotarians are respected and their words carry weight. We can have a hand in spreading the gospel of good will," the Rotarian leader said. "Today the world is on trial," he warned. "Freedom will spread or shrink." Keller suggested newspaper editorials, radio round tables and pro-other means of combatting the forces of suspicion and fear.

Eight Gableites Get Certificates For Teaching

Eight residents of Coral Gables were issued teaching certificates yesterday by the Florida State Department of Education. Post graduate certificates were issued to Miss Mary Margaret Clark, Mrs. Herberta Ann Leonard, Andrew Steelman Malone, Mrs. Jessie Kingsley Fowler and Mrs. Nell Hathcock Leifeste. Temporary certificates were received by Mrs. Ethel Chapman Lispcomb and Mrs. Esther Smith while Jack H. Kaspar received a provisional graduate certificate. The Gables teachers were among 1,094 educators certified during October, the department said.

GAUTIER TO DEFEND BILL IN DEBATE

Rep. R. B. Gautier, Jr., the father of the Dade-Miami consolidation bill, instead of Charles Morehead, will debate the issue at the Coral Gables Elks Lodge next Thursday, Andrew T. Healy, exalted ruler, announced today. Gautier will defend his bill while Carl Hoffman, Miami Beach attorney, will take the negative side. Gables residents will be invited to participate in an open forum discussion following the debate, Healy said.

Miami Toll 15 Local a Dime After Sunday | City Commission Makes Move at Special Meeting

The Coral Gables city commission effected a 9.09 percent salary increase for all city employees today by raising bus fares to 10 cents on local runs and 15 cents on the Miami trip. The increase in fares is expected to net approximately $54,000, while the salary increases will cost the city $48,246.15 annually. The present fare is six cents local and twelve cents on the Miami run. Bus riders can effect savings by purchasing tokens, which will sell for $1 for 15. One token will be required for local trips and two for the Miami trip. Effective Sunday The fare increases will be effective on Sunday morning while the new salary scale goes into effect Dec. 1. There will be no Christmas bonus. The action was taken at a special session of the commission which convened at 9:30 a.m. In recommending the move to the commission, City Manager William T. McIlwain told the commission that in 1944-45 bus revenues were $282,655 with operating expenses amounting to $209,-112. Estimated revenue for 1946-47, not counting the new fare increase, are $289,000 but operating costs have increased and are estimated at $253,426. City officials expressed apprehension of a run on tokens before the Sunday morning deadline, and were informed by Finance Director E. B. Poorman that only 20,-000 are on hand. If heavy runs develop today and tomorrow, bus drivers may be forced to limit the number sold to each passenger.

Kansas Takes Orange Bowl Invitation | Twice-Tied Big Six Co-Champs Signed In Telephone Deal

The University of Kansas Jayhawks, twice-tied co-champions of the Big Six conference, today accepted a bid to play in the 1948 Orange Bowl game, but learned that tomorrow's Georgia-Georgia Tech game in Atlanta will decide whether the Engineers will be the other team on New Year's Day. The first announcement was made by John G. Thompson, president of the Orange Bowl committee, after Van C. Kussrow, schedule chairman, had confirmed the acceptance by telephone with Ernie Quigley, athletic director at Kansas. A figure of $50,000 was set for the Jayhawker's share of the guarantee. Kansas and Texas Christian University (which beat the University of Miami 19-7 here on Oct. 10) played a scoreless stand-off to open the season. Then the Jayhawks whipped Iowa State and South Dakota State before the second tie, 13-13 with Oklahoma, who shares the conference title. Missouri Win Decisive Last Saturday's 20-14 decision over Missouri, once a strong contender for the bid, swung the selection to the Jayhawkers. In between, they walloped Kansas State, 55-0, and aced Nebraska and Oklahoma A & M by the same score, 13-7. They wind up the season against Arizona tomorrow. This will be the first time Kansas has ever played in any bowl game. Two other Big Six representatives have visited Miami on New Years, Oklahoma (1939) bowing to Tennessee, 17-0, and Missouri losing to Georgia Tech, 21-7, in 1940. Ray Evans, Kansas triple-threat back is a strong contender for All-America honors, a survey of the nominations made so far reveals. The Jayhawkers are under the first-year tutelage of George H. Sauer, who made All-American at Nebraska in 1934.

Penna. Official Buys $32,000 Home in Gables

Auditor General G. Harold Wagner of Pennsylvania is one of the latest northerners to find a home in Coral Gables' warm and sunny clime. Purchase of a two-story dwelling on DeSoto Boulevard at Toledo Street for a reported $32,000 was revealed today. The good schools in Coral Gables plus the healthful climate were the deciding factors in Wagner's decision to buy. His son Kenneth, 17, is a student at the University of Miami and another son, Hal, 14 attends Ponce de Leon High School. Mr. and Mrs. Wagner visited Coral Gables last winter and liked it so well they purchased a three-bedroom bungalow at 1901 Cortez Street. However, need for additional space induced them to buy the DeSoto Boulevard home from the William J. Canfield estate. The Wagner's Pennsylvania home is at White Haven in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains. Since buying in the Gables, Wagner has been commuting during the season by plane, remaining for short periods. He is optimistic over the "tremendous future growth that this area is bound to enjoy, possessing as it does the natural advantages of land, sea and air." He said he feels that the Miami area possesses great possibilities as a trade center on the air route between the United States and South America.

Water Festival Tickets Offered To Gableites

Orange Bowl Festival workers are hoping to fill the 2,500 temporary Venetian Pool seats for the Aquafollies' opening night, Dec. 29, with Coral Gables residents, James Kinney, manager of the pool, said today. "Tickets are now on sale at Burdine's and at the pool," Kinney said. "and, although we can't restrict their sale to Gables residents, we would like to have as many Gables' folks as possible there for the coronation." Tickets for the first Gables' participation in the festival are $1 for general admission and $1.50 for reserved seats. Feature of the show itself, under the direction of Olympic Diving Champion Pete Desjardins, will be a 48-girl water ballet, the largest ever staged. Entries for the Orange Bowl Queen selection closed at noon today, Kinney stated, and screening of candidates will start early tomorrow.

Wet Pavement Causes Accident

Wet pavement caused an accident yesterday at the Dixie Highway-LeJeune Road intersection in which two vehicles were slightly banged up. The drivers were Mrs. Marie Eaton, 34, of 4059 Douglas Road and Louis Lehrman, 33, residing at a Miami Beach hotel. Lehrman's car skidded 24 feet as he sought to avoid the collision.

Alumni of PBK To Hear Rossborough

Prof Melanie R. Rossborough of the University of Miami will address the Alumni Association of Phi Beta Kappa at 8 p.m., December 4 at the University Home Center, 2705 SW 3rd Street. Professor Rossborough will speak on "Women of the UNO". Marjorie Stoneman Douglas will also address the group on "Researches in Historic Aspects of the Everglades".

UM Marine Lab Gets State Project

The University of Miami Marine Laboratory was employed by the State Board of Conservation today to survey the sponge fishing grounds at Tarpon Springs. Headed by Dr. F. G. Walton Smith, who investigated the "Red Tide," the laboratory staff will survey the multi-million-dollar industry that has fallen from 628,000 pounds in 1936 to 135,000 pounds in 1946.

$11,000 Sarto Home Okayed by City

A permit for the construction of an $11,000 residence at 322 Avenue Sarto was issued today by Building Inspector Gilbert B. Campbell. The house will be built for A. D'Angelo by the Unger Construction Company. It was designed by M. M. Ungaro, architect.

Alleged Beggar Gets Free Ride to Miami

M. E. Bolleen, a 59-year-old Baltimore man, who allegedly was begging for dimes yesterday wound up with a free ride to Miami instead. Picked up by police, they requested he leave the city. Sgt. J. C. Powers furnished the transportation to the Miami bus terminal.

THEFT CANCELS HOLIDAY TRIP

Someone pulled a dirty trick on Hewitt Brown of 1100 South Greenway Drive. Brown had filled the gas tank of his car with 18 gallons of high octane gasoline and was all ready to take a Thanksgiving trip yesterday. But when he walked out to the car and pushed the starter, the engine just wouldn't catch. He examined his gas tank and found the cap gone and the tank bone dry. Police are investigating.

Two-Week-Old Car Accident Lands Driver in Jail on 2 Counts

Charles Hewitt, 40, of 124 Avenue Mendoza was in city jail today held on two charges in a total of $75 bond in conection with an accident which occurred almost two weeks ago. Police say Hewitt had banged into two cars, one of which was parked, between 2 and 3 a.m. on Nov. 15. When the accident was reported Hewitt had claimed his insurance would take care of the damage. But, according to police, Hewitt was not able to handle the financial burden and was jailed yesterday. The first charge is leaving the scene of an accident and failing to report an accident. Bond is $50 on that count. The second charge, on which the bond is $25, is reckless driving and causing an accident.

Jailed in Fighting

Wilma Gill, a 27-year-old Negro, is in city jail today charged with disorderly conduct and fighting. Her home is at 110 Front Avenue.

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'Missing' Child 'Finds' Himself, But Cop Gets Credit for Assist

Officer James Bergen found a lost child yesterday but he hardly considers it one of his most sparkling bits of detective work. Little Billy Black, the son of Mrs. William Black of 122 Avenue Camilo, was reported missing yesterday evening. Police arrived at seven and combed several backyards. Just 22 minutes later, Officer Bergen, scouting the Black backyard, saw the child walk up to the back porch and knock on the door of his house. But Mrs. Black, her eyes filled with happiness, congratulated the policeman as if he had just solved a most baffling case.

TODAY'S WEATHER

Tonight and Saturday-Continued cool tonight but clearing by Saturday. Saturday cool but sunny