Coral Gables Riviera-Times

CORAL GABLES Riviera Times

PUBLISHED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOONS VOL. 21—No. 72 (D) U.P. Leased Wire CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1947 8 PAGES FIVE CENTS

Roll-Back On Food, New Price Proposals

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. (UP)—Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach submitted a price control bill to congress today calling for a roll back of essential commodity prices to the levels of last June. Schwellenbach said he would submit a proposal for wage controls later today. His letter did not indicate whether President Truman endorsed the price control proposals. Under Schwellenbach's formula, the price control program would be restricted to commodities basically affecting the cost of living or the costs of agricultural or industrial production, or essential to U. S. foreign policy. He did not list any specific commodities. Schewellenbach's proposals were sent to congress as house Republican leaders applied a speedup to their own anti-inflation bill, which does not contain the wage and price control authority requested by Mr. Truman.

Settlement Of Red Strike Announced In Italy BULLETIN

BULLETIN ROME, Dec. 12. (UP)—A Chamber of Labor spokesman announced tonight that a settlement of the Rome general strike had been reached. ROME, Dec. 12. (UP)—Leftist leaders said tonight they hoped for an end by midnight of Rome's general strike, marked by outbursts of violence in which two communist deputies were beaten and nine persons were wounded in a skirmish around a suburban road lock. The government accused the communists of introducing new methods of violence into Italy, and warned that it would not yield to "blackmail, political strikes or tactics of disorder." Government and leftists leaders hotly debated the strike in parliament while crowds milled in the square before the chamber, singing the Internationale and other communist songs.

Britain Refuses To Enforce Palestine Partition Plan

LONDON, Dec. 12. (UP)—Foreign Minister Ernest Bevin said today that British troops will not help enforce the partition of Palestine, even if the United Nations security council so orders. The statement touched off fresh speculation that UN eventually might have to ask the United States and Russia to send troops to Palestine to end Arab-Jewish fighting. "It is for the security council to lay down which states will find the forces, but they can not use British forces," Bevin told Commons.

Death Toll Increased As Arab Violence Spreads

JERUSALEM, Dec. 12. (UP)—Jewish-Arab violence spread to almost every part of Palestine today, with British authorities reporting a 24-hour death toll of 40 persons. The official casualty toll listed 25 dead Arabs, 15 dead Jews, and 67 injured. Troops were posted throughout the old city of Jerusalem today after a night of sporadic shooting climaxed by a daylight bombing of the newspaper Al Wahda, mouthpiece of the exiled Grand Mufti of Jerusalem. The heaviest casualties were suffered in rural areas, where tempers were beginning to flame.

Pauley Admits Grain Profits As Congress Eyes Dealings

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. (UP)—Edwin W. Pauley testified today that he made "substantial profit" on grain and other futures which he liquidated after he became special assistant to Army Secretary Kenneth C. Royall. Pauley's transactions in grain, cotton seed oil, lard and other commodities are under investigation by the senate appropriations committee. There was nothing illegal about them. But committee chairman Styles Bridges (R., N. H.), charged that prominent persons close to the administration had been "sticking knives in the hearts of hungry peoples" while posing as "great humanitarians."

House Commitee Asks Prosecution Of Petrillo

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. (UP)—The house labor committee today called for "diligent prosecution" of music czar James C. Petrillo and the American Federation of Musicians (AFL) for violation of the Lea Act which prohibits "feather bedding" in the radio industry. The committee, in a report written by Rep. Carroll D. Kearns (D., Pa.), accused Petrillo of having "successfully created a small kingdom within our republic, over which he rules."

Power Failure Seen Cause Of Labrador Plane Crash

WESTOVER FIELD, Mass., Dec. 12. (UP)—A "power failure" was believed today to have caused the crash of a C-54 transport near Goose Bay, Labrador, killing 23 of the 29 persons aboard. An air force officer who arrived here from the crash scene said Lt. Col. Harry J. Bullis, Portland, Mich., one of the survivors, told him "a terrible vibration shook the whole plane" a few moments before it stalled and nosed over into the ground. The crash occurred Tuesday night a few minutes after the plane took off from the air transport command base at Goose Bay bound for Westover Field.

Strike Before Xmas Seen By Western Union Workers

ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 12. (UP)—Western Union employes today set up machinery for a strike by some 50,000 telegraphic workers that would almost certainly paralyze commercial telegraphic communication across the nation. Members of three AFL telegraphic unions established a national strike committee and said the walkout would be called "in all probability before Christmas."

Soviets Propose Law To Outlaw Racial Discrimination In World

GENEVA, Dec. 12. (UN)—Russia proposed today to nations of the world that racial discrimination be declared a crime punishable under law. Soviet delegate A. E. Bogomolov told the United Nations human rights commission that only by such stringent measures "will be able to end such acts as the lynching of negroes."

NEW PLEA READIED ON ANNEXATION No Man's Land Delegation To Appear Tuesday

Coral Gables city commissioners will be asked Tuesday to call for a special election on the annexation of Coral Groves and Coral Estates and to appropriate from $475 to $600 to cover the cost of the balloting, Finance Director E. B. Poorman revealed today. Poorman said that the request will come from a group of residents of the area, known as "No Man's Land," who will appear at the commission meeting. In addition, the residents will be forced to raise from $300 to $400 to finance an election in their own area prior to a Gables vote on the question, Poorman said. Original plans to include the question on the March 2 ballot on a gas franchise were cancelled recently when the commission learned that the annexation vote must be confined to city hall while the gas vote will be conducted in three precincts. Poorman said that he had no idea of a date for the new election, and said that it will not be established until the commission decides whether or not the money should be spent for the balloting.

DADDIES VFW Post Members 'Adopt' Orphan

Some fatherless orphan at the VFW Childrens' Home in Eaton Rapids, Mich., will soon acquire several dozen dads, and they'll all be from Coral Gables. The plan to "adopt" one of the children at the home and sponsor him was decided upon yesterday by members of the Ray Rennart Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Col. Wallace E. Hackett, commander, said today. Hackett said that other states are represented at the home by cottages which were built by money supplied by the veterans' organizations in the individual states. Florida has never sponsored a cottage, but funds have been collected and work will start soon. The local post, in addition to aiding the cottage financing, will give $125 annual care of the individual the members "adopt." Today the post is sending 152 coconuts, addressed to each individual child at the institution. The coconuts were donated by Gables residents following an appeal in the Riviera-Times. Post members also plan to send Christmas cards, individually addressed, to the children.

Burglars Loot Apartment

Coral Gables detectives are today searching for thieves who broke into the apartment of Mrs. C. W. Campbell at 609 Avenue Almeria and stole bed spreads, an electric toaster, linens and silverware. Entry was gained by removing a screen from a front window and breaking the window.

Radio Is Stolen From Bus Terminal

Frank Kilcoyne of 6341 53rd St., reported to police yesterday that a new Emerson portable radio was stolen from the booth at the bus terminal where he works. The radio has an ivory case and is valued at $37.50.

On The Inside

Classified | 7 Comics | 7 Crossword Puzzle | 7 Editorials | 4 Our Town | 4 It Says Here | 4 Movies | 3 Radio Programs | 3 Riviera Time Table | 3 Society, Woman's Page | 4, 5 Sports | 6, 7

TODAY'S WEATHER

Partly cloudy and continued warm tonight; showers and cooler Saturday, Gentle southerly winds shifting to moderate to fresh north to northeast winds tomorrow.

LOCAL BIG BEN BURNS OUT COIL; GOES 'HAYWIRE'

Coral Gables' official timekeeper, the clock on city hall tower, went haywire today, and with it all of the wall clocks in the municipal offices. Public Works Director L. W. Robinson, Jr., said the blame to a burned out coil that was causing clock hands to jump twice instead of once every minute. A new coil has been ordered, but the local "Big Ben" is expected to be out of service for several days.

Feast, Famine Is Predicted For Building Campbell Urges Planners to Buy Materials

A feast and a famine in building materials was predicted today by Building Inspector Gilbert B. Campbell who urged prospective builders in Coral Gables to "get while the getting's good". Campbell said that increased supplies of major building items such as lumber and cement would be available in increasing quantities soon, but warned that the supply would begin to dwindle rapidly in about three months. Cold weather in the North causes building activity to cease there and channels materials south, he said. Plumbing equipment will probably continue to remain scarce as foreign markets bid avidly for the materials, he said. Steel for construction purposes will not be plentiful but more will be available, he predicted. He said he received a letter today from one company stating that their steel was again available with delivery promised in from four to six weeks.

Miami Realtors To Fete Coombes

Leslie H. Coombes, the Coral Gables real estate man who is retiring president of the Miami Board of Realtors, will be honored at dinner tonight at the Coral Gables Country Club. The Miami board will install its new slate of officers at the ceremony here. A Packard Lobeck will succeed Coombes to the presidency.

Miss Dow Replaces Miss Tranbel

Miss Dorothy Dow, young New York soprano, will be the artist appearing with the University of Miami Symphony Orchestra Sunday afternoon and Monday night. She replaced Madame Helen Traubel, who through serious illness, had to return to New York.

VFW officials got into the Latin mood today in preparation for the first annual 'Fiesta del Sol' which opens tonight with a street parade. Trying on sombreros for the occasion are Robert I. Walker, commander of the 15th Florida district, VFW; W. Keith Phillips, mayor of Coral Gables; James Y. Wilson, commander of the state of Florida, VFW; Senorita Damerah Hernandez and Wallace E. Hackett, commander of the local VFW post.

City Surveys Improvement To Residences New Assessment Looms For Many Homes Here

For the first time in this city's tax history assessment values are being raised because of improvements made to existing properties, Tax Assessor Thomas C. Blount revealed today. Blount said that prior to 1947, the tax assessment department had taken no notice of the thousands of dollars worth of improvements that have been made on Gables residences, which in numerous instances will mean the difference between their being completely homestead exempt, or bearing some share of the operating burden. Blount, who started today to survey all miscellaneous permits issued by the building inspection department since January 1, stated that he planned to make a personal inspection of each improvement in order to readjust assessment values. "In many cases garages have been converted into additional bedrooms with baths that materially increase the value of the property," Blount stated, "and it's only fair that a new tax value should be placed on the building." Permits for repainting will be ignored but all types of improvements, including walls, patios, closing in of screen porches and similar work will be scrutinized, the tax assessor stated. Blount said he also hoped to secure county cooperation in obtaining a photograph of every existing building in the Gables which will be placed on file.

Weidman Estate Value Is Fixed At $205,436

The estate of the late Virginia C. Weidman was appraised today at $205,436.45 according to papers filed in probate court. The estate of the former Gablesite consisted of $16,034.37 in cash, Coral Gables real estate valued at $30,000, $155,202.08 in Coca Cola stocks and jewelry worth $4,200. The appraisal was made by John A. Lyden and Hawley Russell local real estate brokers. Mrs. Weidman died at her residence, 1021 Alhambra Circle, on June 8, 1947. In a will, signed February 15, 1946, she left the estate to her husband Herman R. Weidman and her daughter Virginia C. Weidman. They share equally. Weidman was named executor.

Gablesite Named

Selden L. Stewart of Coral Gables was elected third vice president of the Professional Engineers Association of Southeast Florida at a meeting at the Miami Country club last night.

Firemen Douse Mattress Fire

A mattress fire at the home of Mrs. Marie Elmore of 816 Granada Grove Court brought Coral Gables firemen out at 5:11 that morning. They quickly extinguished the fire. Yesterday the firemen were called on to put out a fire in an automobile owned by the Graplan Construction Co. The car was near Ponce de Leon High School.

YOUR CARRIER

Editor's Note: This is the 10th in a series of articles introducing the young men who deliver the daily Riviera-Times to your door. Billy Hudgins is following a family tradition in becoming a carrier salesman for the Riviera Times. His dad is a stereotyper on a downtown paper. Billy delivers between Navarre and Blue Roads. He's in the seventh grade at the Coral Gables Elementary School. His favorite subject is science and he wants to be a physician when he grows up. Billy likes baseball the best of all sports and says he plays "all the positions" on the djamond. BILLY

—Riviera-Times photo by Binner Postal patrons stand on the street to have parcels weighed by Clerk E. F. Fuller, as crowded lobby conditions forced the weighing department outside.

BIGGEST BUSINESS EXPECTED MONDAY AS OFFICE MAINTAINS LONE STAND Sidewalk Mailing Eases Christmas Rush on P. O.

Coral Gables postal officials have found it necessary to move part of their facilities to the sidewalk in order to handle the crowds of Gabelites wishing to mail gift packages, and the biggest rush is still ahead. Despite the fact that the postoffice is housed in a new, but temporary, structure on Avenue Giralda, the crowded lobby has forced Postmaster John L. Beauchamp to relegate the parcel weighing department to the sidewalk in front of the building. Reporting that business is already 25 percent above last year, Beauchamp predicted that next Monday may mark the biggest mailing in Coral Gables history. The postoffice will remain open on Sunday and mail on Monday," he explained. To alleviate the postoffice department installed an additional mailing station in the showroom of Tutan Motors, but similiar action this year was not taken, despite a request from the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. Beauchamp reported that new temporary sub-stations, however, were set up in various sections of Miami. Twenty-five additional carriers have been assigned to the local office to handle the rush business and eight more clerks have been assigned to man the windows. Postmaster reported today that parcel post and stamp windows will be open until 8 p.m. from December 15 to 20, inclusive, to give those who work during the day an opportunity to mail packages.

No Sticker! — Oops! No License Either!

As Officer Herman F. Ritz took out his pad yesterday to write a summons on a Ford truck which had no inspection sticker, he sat that writing the summons would not be so easy. The truck had no license plate. The Ford was parked on Ponce de Leon Blvd. and on the door was written "Taylor and Henshaw—NW 27th Ave." Police are checking the truck's ownership.

Averts One Car, Hits Another

Swerving to avoid a car which had halted to make a left turn at the corner of Coral Way and Galiano St., Kelley C. Thomas, 20, of 2301 S.W. 23rd St., yesterday afternoon struck another vehicle which was passing through the intersection. The driver of the second car was Joseph G. Cratteau, 25, of 3680 S.W. 22nd Terrace. There were no injuries and damage to the cars was minor.

Dies of Heart Attack

A 76-year-old French Canadian who was walking near the Coral Gables Hospital this morning at 8 o'clock was seized by a sudden heart attack and died inside the hospital 45 minutes later. He was Hector L. Mousett and he resided at 3170 S.W. 24th St.

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GULFSTREAM PARK RESULTS

FIRST RACE Perfect Melody | 6.70 | 4.80 | 4.10 Creolein | 16.50 | 13.50 Fagrace | 37.80 SECOND RACE Mister Chap | 12.80 | 5.80 | 4.40 Gwennie's Pal | 4.80 | 3.40 Golden Zaza | 8.50 Daily Double, 72.30. THIRD RACE Zestful | 27.50 | 9.50 | 5.00 Tarawa | 3.50 | 2.60 Crack Time | 2.80 Tomorrow's Entries On Page Two

Biltmore Links Open Next Wednesday Mayor To Tee Off On Newest City Layout

Arrangements have been completed that will assure the official opening of the Coral Gables Biltmore Golf Course at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, City Manager William T. McIlwain announced at noon today. Special ceremonies, marking the re-opening of the world famous 18-hole layout have been scheduled for 2 p.m., when Mayor W. Keith Phillips will tee off from the Number 1 mound. He will be accompanied by other city officials. No other special ceremonies have been arranged for the event, to which the public has been invited. Play on the course will cost $1.50 in summer and $2.50 in winter, with strip tickets being available at the rate of seven for $15.00. Annual memberships will be available for $100 for residents and $150 for non residents. Additional members of Gableites' families must pay $25 each and non-residents $50. The city will lease the Nineteenth Hole on a concession basis. No liquor or beer will be permitted, but soft drinks and light lunches will be available.

13 Windows In Contest Entry Deadline Is Tomorrow

With deadline for entering the Chamber of Commerce Christmas window decoration contest set for tomorrow at noon 13 Coral Gables business firms have entered the competition. Cash awards to be presented by the Chamber will be: $50, first prize; $30, second prize, and $20 third prize. Judging of the window will be done the evening of Thursday, Dec. 18, by a committee of three. Names of judges will be announced Monday. Firms entered so far are: Allan Abess, Ltd., The Bootery, Coral Gables Flower Shop, Coral Gables Glass and Mirror, Dorothy Ann's, Gables Appliance Co., Howard's Gift Shop, Josef's Hair Design Salon, Rattie Bow Book and Knit Shop, Rogers Electric Co., Chester M. Vance, real estate, Whidden Motor Sales, Inc., and Zebbie's. No entries will be qualified after noon, Saturday.

JEANNE BIEGGER TO GET CROWN WITH REGAL RITES AT POOL

In unique ceremonies at the Venetian Pools, 1498 Orange Bowl Queen Jeanne Biegger, will receive her regal crown from the Spirit of-Youth Girl at aquatic coronations during the two aqua follies presentations, it has been announced by the Orange Bowl committee. With the waters reflecting the light of their flares, 16 aqua-belles wearing star-shaped collars, will form a guard of honor through which the queen's float will pass on its voyage to her coronation. Eight-year-old Marion Parks, petite crown-bearer, will proceed the queen to the stage where the coronation will take place. Carrying the crown, Marion will swim the length of the pool to present the royal tiara to the Spirit of Youth. The songs of an eight-girl chorus will herald the arrival of Her Majesty. Enthroned on a flower-bedecked barge, with two nautically-dressed attendants at her sides, the queen will be drawn to the stage by six turbaned slaves. After she has been assisted to the stage, the queen will receive the crown from the Spirit of Youth, and the two girls will then take their places to watch the show which will be presented for the queen's pleasure. The Aqua Follies will be the queen's first official appearance of the festival. It is being presented twice to accommodate the many people who wish to attend. The water show is under the direction of Pete Desjardins, who has assembled a cast of 48 water ballerinas.