Coral Gables Riviera-Times

Reds Poised To Take Europe In 24 Hours; SPEEDY FOREIGN AID NEEDED TO AVERT COUP, SAYS EATON

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3. (UP)—Chairman Charles A. Eaton of the House foreign affairs committee, pleading for speedy handling of the emergency foreign aid bill, said today Russia is in a position to take over all of Europe by force in 24 hours. The House foreign affairs committee said Russia is trying both to prevent American aid to Europe and Asia and make such aid "as ineffective and expensive as possible" to bleed the United States economically. The committee also made public Army department figures showing that Russia and her satellites have 5,213,000 men under arms as compared to 3,416,000 who could be mustered immediately by free European nations—a ratio of about 5 to 3.

CORAL GABLES Riviera Times

PUBLISHED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOONS VOL. 21—No. 66 (D) | U.P. LEASED WIRE | CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1947 | 8 PAGES | FIVE CENTS

SCHOOL BOARD TO BARR 'AIR' FIELD

Move Spoils City's Plan To Acquire Chapman Field HENDERSON SAYS BOARD PLANS TO GIVE FLYING INSTRUCTION The Dade County Board of Public Instruction dropped a surprise "monkey wrench" into Coral Gables' plan to secure Chapman Field, today, with an announcement by James A. Henderson that the school authorities are considering filing a bid for the tract for use as an airport. Both city and county officials have indicated that they would file no bid for the field Dec. 12 in an effort to force the War Assets Administration to remove sale restrictions requiring its use as an airport. If the school board bids for the acreage under the original sale conditions it will stand a good chance of being the only priority-holding bidder in the city and county effect a swift change in tactics. Fight Foreseen City Manager William T. McIlwain informed by Henderson of the board's plans, expressed disappointment over the surprising move. "You can expect a fight from both the city and the county if you try that," he informed Henderson. The school board member explained that the board wished to acquire the field to expand its aviation training facilities and make flight training available. The program is now being carried on at Tech High without flight instruction. The school board already owns several war surplus training planes for use in the project. "I certainly don't want high school students flying over my house or my kids flying planes when they are in high school," McIlwain commented. Henderson said that many of the students in the training program at Tech High were pilots during the war and are now completing their education. "If we can use that land to better our education system, we're going to get it," Henderson said, "even if there will be some shouting done about it." McIlwain also commented that residents in the area of Chapman Field were against the resumption of flying there.

Arabs, Jews War In Streets As Soldiers Fire On Rioters

JERUSALEM, Dec. 3. (UP) — Arabs and Jews fought a pitched battle in the Jaffa-Tel Aviv area today and first reports said five Arabs and two Jews were killed. Reinforced Arab bands resumed rioting in Palestine as their fellow Moslems in Cairo gathered in front of the United States embassy to shout, "Down with America." One Jew, Hagana area Commander Moshe Neuman, was killed on the Jaffa-Tel Aviv border, and two Arabs were seriously wounded by soldier gunfire in Jerusalem. The day's second fatality occurred at Jaffa Gate when Arabs mobbed a Jew driving a truck. A squad of soldiers began shooting when an Arab mob poured from the old city, attacked parked automobiles, and moved toward the Jewish quarter. The soldiers were almost engulfed before they opened fire, and dispersed the mob. Arabs from surrounding villages boarded trucks and sped toward Jerusalem. Alarmed British officials extended for another 24 hours the curfew that was intended to keep Arabs in their homes. Jews, meanwhile, rallied their own forces when a 15-truck convoy loaded with food and armed Jews broke through an Arab ambush to reach Jewish communities where several thousand families were stranded.

Army Of 80,000 Called To Quell New Paris Riots

PARIS, Dec. 3. (UP)—The government moved late today to mobilize 80,000 Army reservists to deal with a national crisis intensified by mounting sabotage which killed an officially reported 20 persons in a train wreck outside Arras. Jittery Parisians got their most impressive demonstration of strength marshaled against the Communist leadership of the crisis when mobile guards in full battle kit cordoned off the national assembly against reported Communist plans to march on it in force. If the Communists had such plans, they abandoned them in the face of the show of strength. When no marchers showed up the bristling cordon was withdrawn and the traffic block around the assembly finally dissolved late in the day.

Truman Reaches Key West For Vacation, Dedication

KEY WEST, Fla., Dec. 3. (UP)—President Truman arrived here early this afternoon for a four-day vacation during which he will dedicate the new Everglades National Park Saturday. His DC-4 plane, the Sacred Cow, landed at the Boca Chica naval air station at 1 p.m. (EST) after a four-hour, 48-minute flight from Washington. Mr. Truman and members of his staff took off in the White House four-engine plane for Key West at 8:12 a.m., (EST). They will remain there until Monday. Mr. Truman greeted reporters at the plane when he arrived a few minutes before 8 a.m. with a "How are you all, this morning." Mr. Truman carried a cane which he explained was his "walking stick" that he always carried when taking walks and added: "I expect to do a lot of walking in the next few days." The plane would have taken off at 8 a.m. as scheduled, but Mr. Truman visited for several minutes with members of his staff and newsmen and posed for photographers.

Government Seeks GI Aid To Indict 'Tokyo Rose'

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3. (UP)—The government asked ex-GI's today to help it set up a treason case against "Tokyo Rose." The Justice Department sent out a call for any and all Pacific veterans who can actually identify Mrs. Iva I. T. D'Aquino as the voice behind a Japanese microphone. They should contact the FBI. The department said it has information that six different English-speaking women made up the "Tokyo Rose" propaganda broadcasts but Miss D'Aquino was the only native-born American among them. She has been under investigation for two years but the government still hasn't found two witnesses who saw or heard her individual broadcasts. Two witnesses to the same act are necessary before a person can be prosecuted for treason.

Dulles Sent To France As 'Big Four' Stalemates

LONDON, Dec. 3. (UP)—Secretary of State George C. Marshall, alarmed and impatient over the crisis in France, decided today to send John Foster Dulles, his Republican adviser on foreign affairs, to Paris on a fact-finding mission. Dulles, a member of the American delegation to the big four conference, will fly to Paris tomorrow, weather permitting. Otherwise he will go by train and boat. As Marshall's personal emissary, he will confer with all top French officials. He planned specifically to have long talks with Premier Robert Schuman and Gen. Charles de Gaulle. Dulles' mission will be to determine the status of the political and economic crisis in France.

Siamese Twins Joined at Skull Are Born To Indiana Couple

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 3. (UP)—Doctors said today that no attempt will be made to separate two baby boys, believed to be the only Siamese twins ever born joined together at the top of their skulls. The twins were born Saturday to a Bedford, Ind., couple but the nature of the birth was not disclosed until last night. The Bedford physician who delivered them by Caesarian section said the babies have "a common head above the hairline and the top of the two skulls are continuous." He asked that his name be withheld.

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GABLES VOTE ON INCLUSION SEEN STAYED

Technicality May Endanger Both Elections A technicality in the wording of a special legislative act was seen today as eliminating the possibility that Coral Gables vote on the inclusion of "No Man's Land" at the March 2 balloting on a gas franchise for Coral Gables. The "error" was discovered last night as commissioners were discussing the plea of the residents of No Man's Land and Coral Groves that they be taken into the city limits. The way for the inclusion was paved through a special legislative act, passed by the last session of the legislature—but the act also specified the Coral Gables City Hall as the voting place for the election on the plan. Would Cause Confusion Under state law, the balloting on the franchise must be held in three precincts, and if the question were placed on a single ballot, voters would have to vote on one question in their home precinct, then proceed to city hall to vote on the "No Man's Land" proposition. City commissioners were of the opinion that such a move would cause only confusion and might endanger the validity of both elections. A vote in the area in question, necessary before the plan is presented to Gables voters, had been tentatively scheduled for Feb. 3. Residents in the area have scheduled a conference to discuss the matter in view of the new developments and the possibility exists that the whole procedure may be changed.

NEW VOTING PRECINCTS

Here are the new voting precincts established last night by the city commission for the March 2 gas vote and subsequent elections. Precinct 1 will vote at the Country Club of Coral Gables, Precinct 2 at City Hall and Precinct 3 at Ponce de Leon High school.

More Pretty Girls Needed For Float, Says Chamber

Wanted—beautiful girls to ride on the Coral Gables float in the Orange Bowl parade. That was the plea issued this morning by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce as the December 5 deadline for selecting the four girls who will represent this city in the New Year's Eve extravaganza neared. Seven girls have already applied for the honor, Mrs. James B. Moore, executive secretary, reported, but more entries are needed before the committee makes its final selection. The four girls will be selected by a committee of three members of the Chamber of Commerce and the co-sponsoring civic thunder. To be eligible to ride on the Gables float the girl must be a resident of Coral Gables or attend a Coral Gables high school. On the float the girls will wear evening dresses of "the garden party variety". Each contestant must submit a photograph, which may be a snapshot.

Worker Shortage Causes Lag In Youth Center Drive

The $15,000 campaign for operating and capital funds for the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center neared the half-way point today, according to an announcement by Harry W. Morgenthaler, Jr., general chairman. "We have recorded more than $7,000 in cash and pledges," Morgenthaler said, "but hoped to be much farther along by this time." He said that both E. D. Rogers and Mrs. H. O. Johnson, chairman of the men and women's divisions were having difficulty in obtaining workers as the Gables entered into its "busy season." "We are lamentably short of workers," he said, "and it would help us a lot if persons wishing to contribute would telephone the Youth Center, 48-2567, where a worker will be dispatched to pick up the donation. An anniversary celebration dance, commemorating the second anniversary of the Center, has been scheduled for Saturday night.

GROWTH Giffen Sees Industrial Area Expansion

The extensive development of warehouse facilities in Coral Gables' industrial section was predicted last night by S. E. Giffen of the Giffen Roofing Company. Appearing before the city commission to request permission to extend a spur railroad track to his plant, 100 feet south of Bird Road, Giffen said that the Gables area might prove the answer to the lack of warehousing facilities that has plagued the Miami area. He told the commissioners that the vacant areas in the section are being eyed as sites for warehouse, and that extension of the spur track would open up the abutting property for such construction. One large, modern fireproof warehouse has already been erected in the section by the Galloway Transfer and Storage Company. M. L. Neher, owner of the Model Laundry, also appeared before the commission to state that he had no objection to the track, but said that it would necessitate his moving a boiler that is presently occupying part of the right of way. He said that he is already planning new construction to house a new boiler room, but that he needs time to acquire materials and get construction underway. The matter will be further discussed at a joint meeting of the commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals tomorrow night.

HIGH MILK COST ON AGENDA OF TWO WOMEN'S GROUPS HERE

The problem of the increased cost of milk was put on the agenda of meetings of two women's organizations today after a two-cent a quart hike had forced housewives throughout this area to look for ways of keeping their milk bills down. Mrs. William Cox, president of the Coral Gables Woman's Club, said the topic would be discussed at a board meeting to be held tomorrow and Mrs. C. Ernest Snyder, head of the Coco Plum Woman's Club slated the question for a meeting later today. A number of leaders of women's organizations agreed that "something must be done," but they could only suggest discussion of the problem and petitions to the milk commission. Mrs. Cox said, "We must use less milk." The Gables club head, in her capacity as first vice president of the Dade County Federation of Woman's Clubs, had led a drive which secured thousands of women's signatures for a petition sent to the milk commission last month. This petition was in the hands of the commission last week when it approved the boost which had sent milk soaring to a new high of 26 cents. The Coco Plum group was expected to agree that decreased use of milk by all members would be the best way to combat inflationery prices. But, even as these plans were being made, milk industry men foresaw no price drop, whether or not these women's organizations were able to effect a slight decline in consumption.

Wallet Stolen

Miss Ruth Zwosla, a nurse at the Pratt General Hospital, told police today a wallet was stolen from her at the hospital's bowling alley last night.

Poorman Sets Up Precincts For Gas Vote

Registration Lists Voided For Election City Clerk Edwin B. Poorman today began preparation of a master list of streets and street numbers to allocate them to three separate voting precincts established last night by the city commission. The action was taken as the city fathers passed three ordinances setting the wheels in motion for a special election on a gas franchise requested by James A. Henderson and Charles E. Starr. The new laws: 1. Called for a special election on March 2 to decide whether or not the franchise should be granted. 2. Voided the present registration list and called for a complete new registration between January 2 and February 14, inclusive. 3. Established three voting precincts for future municipal elections. Precinct No. 1 will comprise all of Coral Gables north of Coral Way and west of LeJeune Road. Voting will take place at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Precinct No. 2 includes all of Coral Gables north of Coral Way and east of LeJeune Road and all of the Gables south of Coral Way and north of Bird Road. The City Hall was designated the voting place. Precinct No. 3 includes all of Coral Gables south of Bird Road. The voter will cast ballots at the Ponce de Leon High School will be the voting place. Poorman also stressed the fact that the gas election is not a freeholders election and that all registered voters will be able to cast ballots. He said an erroneous impression had been created by a story which appeared this morning in a Miami newspaper.

Library Staff Won't Get City Raise

City Aid Based On Appropriation, Mrs. Roser Told Employes of the Coral Gables Library will not benefit from the 9.09 percent pay increase voted recently for city employes, the city commission decided last night. The commission's decision followed receipt of a letter from Mrs. Evan D. Roser, chairman of the library board, in which she stated that it was "presumed" that the library workers would receive pay increases on the same scale with regular city employes. It was pointed out during discussion of the letter that the city's aid to the library is effected through one annual blanket appropriation which was increased $500 this year. The commision stated that the city has never regulated salaries or library employes, or the number of workers employed. The library is operated by the Coral Gables Women's Club under an agreement with the city. The commission pointed out that the annual grant is designed to (Please turn to Page Three)

Judge To Take Stern Measures Against Fighting

Judge C. S. Robertson was to hear evidence against two Negroes accused of disorderly conduct and fighting in municipal court this evening, and the judge was expected to take stern measures against the pair in an effort to stop street fighting in the Negro district. One of the two, Charlie Johnson, 54, of 225 Higgs St., had failed to appear in court last Monday and the jurist had signed a bench warrant for his arrest, adding that "fines won't stop this fighting." The second Negro in the case is Lonnie Alexander, 21, of 3782 Charles Street. The judge will also hear evidence against three charged with reckless driving by speeding and against another motorist who police say refused to park his car in daylight. Norman Caple, 19, of 1840, S.W. 11th Street; Ross E. Romprey, 18, of 7664 N.W. 10th Ave., and William L. Sanders, Negro, 18, will face speeding charges. Martin J. Gessler, Jr., 46, of 3958 Bird Road, is charged with disorderly conduct as well as improper parking as a result of an altercation with a police officer.

Stores, Homes Bolster Gables Building Total

A store building and a $13,000 residence were included in the Gables' list of new construction today when permits authorizing their erection were issued by Building Inspector Gilbert B. Campbell. Campbell also announced that the addition of 78 miscellaneous permits for painting, plastering and minor repairs had brought the November total to $740,601. The miscellaneous permits totaled $26,401. The Sparks Construction Company will erect the store building at 4969 Ponce de Leon Boulevard at an estimated cost of $5,000. Le-roy K. Albert was the architect. The residence, designed by Gerard Pitt, is being constructed for J. E. Steigner of 430 Avenue Gar-lenda.

Miami Ponders Acquisition Of Clark Tract

Miami City Commissioner W. W. Charles today broached the proposition that the Miami city commission sell the 1,675-acre Graves tract in the northeast section and use the money to purchase the David H. Clark 130-acre tract at Coral Way and Douglas Road, just across the street from Coral Gables. In an informal discussion (Please turn to Page Two)

Taxi Applications

Operators of taxicabs and for hire cars, desiring to license additional vehicles for the winter season, were instructed today to present their pleas at a special hearing at 8 p.m. Dec. 16 before the city commission. The hearing was set after Director of Public Safety William G. Kimbrough reported results of a survey of existing taxicab licenses and recommended that additional ones be issued.

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TODAY'S WEATHER

TODAY and THURSDAY—Partly cloudy with widely scattered brief showers through Thursday. Slowly rising temperatures. Moderate to occasionally fresh northeast to east winds.

Hunt Confesses to Assaults, Faces Death for 8 Crimes

With an all-embracing confession in hand, the state attorney's office today sewed up the sexual assault case against Ernest V. Hunt of Coral Lake Trailer Park. The case will be presented to next Tuesday's session of the grand jury with a request for an indictment. State Attorney Glenn C. Mincer said today the 28-year-old Michigan man had confessed to seven cases of criminal assault and an attempted assault after he had been identified by two Coral Gables women as the man who had attacked them. Hunt was nabbed by a flying tackle made by Deputy Claude High of the Dade County sheriff's office as he allegedly ran after a girl near S.W. 8th Street Monday night. Hunt told police he left a $4,200 a year advertising job in Michigan to bring his two children here for their health. The authorities said he began his marauding within days of his arrival here. According to police, he attacked three women the first night he was on the prowl. His technique, the detectives said, was to trail busses until an unescorted girl stepped off, then follow her until she reached a dark and lonely spot. The attack on a 20-year-old University of Miami co-ed was not (Please turn to Page Three)

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