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17-Billion European Aid To Halt Reds: Truman CORAL GABLES Riviera Times PUBLISHED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOONS VOL. 21—No. 77 (D) U.P. LEASED WIRE CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1947 8 PAGES FIVE CENTS

MONEY NEEDED TO AVERT WORLD WAR III, PRESIDENT DECLARES IN MESSAGE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19. (UP)—President Truman today asked Congress to authorize a $17,000,000,000 recovery program to help 16 non-Communist European nations withstand Soviet "totalitarian aggression" and assure the security of the United States. In a 9,000-word message on the long-awaited, long-range Marshall plan, Mr. Truman told the House and Senate that the 51-month program was a vital step in United States efforts to prevent World War III. He requested an initial appropriation of $6,800,000,000. The President acknowledged that the program would mean some self-sacrifice and possibly more inflationary pressures at home. But he warned that failure to approve the $17,000,000,000 program or trimming it would jeopardize world peace and the "maintenance of the civilization in which the American way of life is rooted." While there is no guarantee that the plan will succeed, he said, its cost would be only five percent of the war effort—"small indeed" as an investment in peace. Mr. Truman did not mention the Soviet Union by name. But he made it completely clear throughout that the Communists were to blame for the present state of world affairs, and that the multi-billion-dollar project was aimed to halt the spread of that brand of totalitarianism.

General Meyers Indicted For Perjury By Jury

BULLETIN WASHINGTON, Dec. 19. (UP)—A Federal grand jury today indicted Retired Maj. Gen. Bennett E. Meyers, former air force procurement officer, on charges of perjury and subornation of perjury.

U. S. Clamps Lid on Transfer Of German Plants to Russia

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19. (UP)—Senate President Arthur H. Vandenberg announced to the Senate today that the state department has cut off all shipments of dismantled German plants to Russia. The surprise announcement was made by Vandenberg on the Senate floor during debate on the appropriations bill for emergency relief of France, Italy, China and Austria. Vandenberg said he was informed this morning by the state department that American policy "here out" would be "to make no further shipments of dismantled plants eastward; if any shipments are made they will be westward."

House Sends Price Bill To President For Signature

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19. (UP)—The House today completed congressional action on the mild Republican anti-inflation bill and sent it to President Truman for signature. Even as Republicans were asked to sign the measure, although it fell far short of the powers he asked for when he called Congress into emergency session on Nov. 17. The GOP bill did, however, contain some of the minor powers requested by the President and for this reason he was expected to accept it. But it did not give him the standby rationing and wage and price control powers he asked. The measure was pushed through the House under a "gag" rule which limited debate and barred amendments. The Republicans presented it on an "all or nothing" basis.

Senate Orders Anderson To Produce 'Big Shot' List

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19. (UP)—The House today passed and sent to the White House the Senate resolution ordering Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson to turn over to Congress and the public his list of big commodity speculators. Mr. Truman has promised to sign it. The House previously rejected a far-reaching proposal which would have authorized congressional committees to obtain income tax files from the treasury department on demand. The proposal was rejected, 89 to 41.

Senate Stamp of Approval Given Foreign Aid Bill

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19. (UP)—The Senate today tentatively approved $68,000,000 for winter relief for France, Italy, Austria and China. The money was provided in an appropriation bill being rushed through the closing hours of the special session of Congress. Tentative approval of the foreign aid funds came when the Senate accepted recommendations of its appropriations committee and an amendment offered by Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg (R), Michigan, chairman of the Senate foreign relations committee. The appropriations committee had recommended $570,000,000 for fuel and famine relief for the four countries. Vandenberg offered, and the Senate accepted, an amendment raising the total by $18,000,000.

French Workers Vote Break With Red-Controlled Union

PARIS, Dec. 19. (UP)—Delegates representing 1,500,000 members of the newly formed anti-Communist "workers' force" voted today to break away from the Communist-controlled French General Confederation of Labor (CGT) and form their own independent labor organization. The break, representing one-fourth of the CGT's 6,000,000 members, was approved on grounds that the confederation has become subservient to Russian foreign policy and no longer represents the real interests of French workers. The resolution to break away from the CGT was approved 52 to 5 by the national congress of the "workers' force." There were 14 abstentions and one vote was "reserved."

Government Launches Final Effort To Avert Telegraphic Strike

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19. (UP)—The government today called in company and union representatives in a last-ditch effort to settle the threatened pre-Christmas telegraph strike but Federal mediators saw little hope of averting a walkout. The conference between Western Union Telegraph Co. officials and officers of three AFL unions was scheduled for late this afternoon.

353 GABLES CHILDREN TO VISIT FREEDOM TRAIN STUDENTS TO REPORT IN CLASS ON INSPECTION VISIT TOMORROW

The famous Freedom Train will chug into the Seaboard Station in Miami tomorrow morning, and among the throngs there to greet it will be a delegation of 353 children, representing the elementary and high schools in Coral Gables. The fortunate group, elected by their classmates this week, will pay close attention to the historical documents of our "American Heritage" on the train, for a total of 3,840 Gables youngsters will be waiting to "see" the train through their eyes. The students, who, with their teachers, will visit the train according to a day-long schedule arranged by the local committee, will report on their experiences to their home rooms and in special assemblies. Because it is impossible for more than 13,000 persons to visit the train in one day, the tickets were alloted on a basis of 20 percent of those registered in the seventh grades and above. Delegations were named this week by the students of Ponce de Leon High School, Coral Gables Elementary School, Merrick Demonstration School, St. Theresa's Parochial School and the Exmoor School. The train, making a 33,000-mile tour of the nation, contains such historic documents as the Bill of Rights, Emancipation Proclamation and an attested contemporary copy of the Declaration of Independence. Its trip is financed by the American Heritage Foundation.

Dead-Eye Crouch Leads Police In Marksmanship

Scores of two months shooting show Officer N. E. Crouch to have the keenest eye and the best trigger squeeze in the Coral Gables police department. Crouch led the cops with a percentage score of 89.8. In this week's shooting, held yesterday and Tuesday, Crouch had a mark of 273 out of a possible 300. D. M. Retting came second to sharpshooter Crouch this week with 272. Sgt. Harry Bell was third with 266 and Detective Dale Edwards and R. E. Jacobi tied for the fourth spot, both hitting 262. Sgt. J. C. Powers came fifth with 249 and G. W. Tomlinson was sixth with 248.

Hans Nielson Dies Suddenly

Funeral services will be held Monday at Philbrick's Coral Gables Chapel for Hans O. Nielsen, who passed away of a cerebral hemorrhage at the Coral Gables Hospital last night. Nielsen was 68 years of age at the time of his death and had lived here since 1925. He was a member of the local lodge of the Masons. Nielsen was a property maintenance director. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Charlotte W. Neilson, his daughter, Helen Neilsen and a sister, Alga Nielsen, who lives in New York city.

A Record Catch

If you want to go fishing, go to South Bay, say Detective Dale Edwards and Jack Evans. The pair boasted today that they hauled in 71 mackerel and an even dozen kingfish on a recent expedition there.

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TODAY'S WEATHER

Cloudy with occasional light rain this afternoon and tonight. Slowly decreasing cloudiness Saturday. Little change in temperature. Gentle to moderate northerly winds this afternoon and tonight, becoming northeasterly, moderate to occasionally fresh Saturday.

Dickens Motif Wins Contest For Josef's C. G. Flower Shop, Rogers Electric Are 2d and 3d

A decoration motif that looked like an old-fashioned Dickens' novel last night won first prize in the Christmas Decoration Contest for the Josef Hair Design Salon, 502 Biltmore Way. The Coral Gables Flower Shop was second prize and Rogers Electric, third in the Chamber of Commerce competition. The judging was done by Denman Fink, William H. Merriam and George Rogers. A large crowd was assembled in front of the Josef Salon, where beneath the warm glow of an ancient street lamp, a quarttet filled the air with the sound of Christmas carols. Muffled in the costume of Merrie Olde England, a dead ringer for Mr. Micawber played a recorder while two women and a little girl sang such old favorites as "Silent Night". The window in the background resembled leaded glass with drifted snow in the corners of each pane. The carolers will sing there nightly until Christmas. A huge snowman, flanked with blazing poinsettias, provided the theme for the Coral Gables Flower Shop at 2511 Ponce de Leon Boule- (Please Turn to Page Two)

Sister Acts Get 1st Billing For Aqua-Follies at Pool

Sister acts will be the vogue at the Orange Bowl Aqua Follies December 29 and 30 at the Venetian Pools with the two Fitzsimmons sisters and the three Fairbrother girls as attractions. Jean and Joy Fitzsimmons, known in Coral Gables, not only as famous swimmers, but Jean as a graduate of, and Joy as a student at the University of Miami. The Fairbrother sisters, Pat, Jim and Skip, champion divers have won many titles in this area and are residents of Coral Gables. Twelve years ago at the Newark, N.J., Athletic Club, the Fitzsimmons began their swimming careers in racing events. After winning free style championships in New Jersey and Florida the pair developed their synchronized swimming talents, and appeared in shows in Miami. This spring they turned pro and toured the country during the summer. The only triple diving team in competition, the Fairbrother girls, as amateurs, won championships both in the North and along the Southeast coast. At 15 Pat won the Senior Women's diving title, and in the New Jersey invitation meet, they swam off with the honors, one, two, three—Pat, Jim and Skip. The five girls will appear in the Aqua Follies. Tickets for the water show are on sale at Burdine's mezzanine, at the Venetian Pools, Mare-Abbott in Coral Gables, and the Orange Bowl ticket office, 615 SW Second Avenue.

Apartment Permit Brings Unit Total To 382 In '47

A permit, issued today for an eight-unit apartment brought the number of apartment houses authorized during 1947 to 39 and units to 358, Building Inspector Gilbert B. Campbell reported. The $50,000 structure will be erected by G. D. Davis at 107 Avenue Calabria by R. K. Cooper, Inc. It was designed by William Tschumy. The total does not include 12 duplexes, built this year, which bring the grand total of rental units to 382.

EVASION OF LOW FLYING ISSUE CITED Port Authority's Stand Challenged By McIlwain

Members of the Dade County Port Authority were accused of dodging responsibility in the matter of low-flying aircraft today by City Manager William T. McIlwain. The city manager's statement followed a meeting of the Port Authority yesterday, at which members stated that nothing could be done to halt the practice of planes flying low over Gables residential areas in violation of a city ordinance. McIlwain said that he had received no official word from the county commission, which also sits as the Port Authority, in reply to specific demands made in a letter addressed to Chairman Charles H. Crandon. "Based on what I can learn from newspaper accounts, the Port Authority has not accepted its responsibility in the matter," McIlwain said. He stated that both the Civil Aeronautics Authority and the county board has declined the responsibility, thereby leaving the matter with absolutely no control. He reiterated his stand that a CAA patrol plane should be assigned to the Miami area to police low-flying planes. He also cited the danger of a large plane crashing in the Gables with possible loss of life to local residents. "This problem can be solved with proper cooperation," McIlwain said, adding that he would await official communications from the Port Authority before pursuing the matter further.

Ponce Eatery Faces Six Suits

As six other suits, in addition to the one filed by the insurance firm of Sertel-Reducka, Inc., piled up against Louis E. Pappas, former operator of the padlocked Ponce de Leon Restaurant, it appeared unlikely that the eating place would re-open in the near future, at least with Pappas as the proprietor. The insurance firm's action, which had resulted in the sheriff's closing of the restaurant last weekend, had been to collect $401.57 in damages for unpaid insurance premiums. The other suits against restaurant man Pappas were for allegedly unpaid balances for food and other commodities and services.

Entry Time Extended For Home Contest Seven Enter Competition For Decoration

With seven homes entered in the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Christmas home decoration contest, deadline for entering the competition has been extended to Tuesday, Dec. 23, it was announced today. Prizes already posted by merchant members of the Chamber of Commerce include: a $22.50 negligee from Daniels; $15 gift certificate from Allan Abess, Ltd.; pressure cooker from Rogers Electric Co.; 500 printed letterheads and envelopes, Riviera-Times; one bottle of Ballantine's Scotch, Carl's Liquor Stores. Judging of the home decorations, which must be visible from the street, will be done the evening of December 26 by a committee composed of Denman Fink, William H. Merriam and George Raker. Entry blanks are obtainable at the Chamber of Commerce. Entries to date include: Mrs. C. M. Ballard, 731 Minores Ave.; J. LeRoy Farmer, 6209 Granada Blvd.; F. F. Brooks, 6545 Riviera Drive; Mrs. Edward Toomey, 1117 Alhambra Circle; Bernard A. Czckaj, 234 Calabria Ave.; Mrs. M. A. Peterson, 916 Almeria St., and Mrs. Frank Kern, 3610 Alhambra Court. "The Chamber of Commerce urges more residents to enter this competition," said C. B. Tutan, president. "We are hopeful that the contest may be built over a period of years to give Coral Gables the reputation of being Florida's Christmas city, thus attracting many sightseers to our town at this season."

To Meet Tonight

Members of the Coral Gables Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars will meet at 8 o'clock this evening at the home of Walter Wigman, Curwig Pines.

BAKERY CLERK MISSES $300 CASH AFTER VISIT TO BANK

Two $100 bills and another hundred in smaller denominations disappeared yesterday noon between the Coral Gables First National Bank and Breeding's Drug Store, across the street, Gladys Noble, an employe at the Coral Gables Bakery told police. The bakery employe said she walked out of the bank with the money in a bank book, halted long enough to buy two tickets from a ticket seller, and found the bank book gone when she had crossed the street. The vendor had noticed the bank book sticking out of Miss Noble's pocket, he told police. The two tickets were purchased with money from another pocket and not from the money in the bank book, Miss Noble said. Police believe Miss Noble's pocket may have been picked as she walked across Coral Way.

SANTA CLAUS chose a modern method of transportation when he paid an early morning visit to the Coral Gables Breakfast Club. He is shown here being greeted by a throng of children when he arrived aboard a Coral Gables fire engine, with siren screaming. —Riviera-Times photo by Binner.

Postal Figures Here Top Main Office Total Business Focuses Need For P. O. of Our Own

A new record for postal business in Coral Gables was chalked up this week, with a volume of Christmas mailing on one day that postal authorities believed surpassed that handled by the main office in Miami. Although officials in the Miami post office said today that they could not release any figures on mail handled by that office, employes of the Coral Gables branch expressed confidence that the over 5,000 parcels that passed through windows here on Monday was greater than the Miami figure for the same day. Building Jammed The jammed temporary postoffice building on Avenue Giralda and the largest volume of mail in the history of Coral Gables again focussed critical attention on the need for a permanent federal building and the establishment of an independent post office in Coral Gables. The present accommodations, completed only six months ago and hailed at the post office department as a stop-gap measure, appeared to be already over-taxed by the rapid growth of this community. Receipts Hit $1,073 As the Christmas parcels poured into the hands of the arm-weary clerks on Monday, a total of $1,073 in parcel post mailing fees was racked up on the mailing meters. J. L. Beauchamp, superintendent of the branch post office here, described Monday's as a "land office business." He judged that the $1,073 total represented approximately 5,000 packages. Tuesday the total fell only a bit below the thousand mark, with the figures reading $942. Wednesday's total was $845 and yesterday the machine's figures showed $685. "Mailing was still heavy this morning," Beauchamp told the Riviera-Times. "We had expected it would fall off, but the drop was only a small one." Late mailing today and Saturday (parcel post accomodations are open until eight tonight and tomorrow) will make this week "by far" the biggest in Gables history, the local postal head said.

TWINS Filipino Delegation Visits 'U' Here

When the New University of the Philippines arises on the site of Gen. Douglas MacArthur's former headquarters outside Manila, it will probably bear a startling resemblance to the University of Miami. As a matter of fact, the resemblance is already marked. The idea of a Pacific twin for the University's main campus has evolved this week when a delegation from the Philippine republic visited the campus and went over future plans with members of the staff of Robert Law Weed, architect in charge of the new buildings. The men, Cesar H. Concio, architect for the University of the Philippines, and Antonio Toledo, were struck with the similar problems that confronted the two schools. They had been preceded by Juan F. Nakil, consulting architect for the republic of the Philippines, who concurred with them that the plans were quite adaptable for use in his native country. The University of the Philip- (Please Turn to Page Two)

Drivers Booked After Collision

Armonia Rodriguez, 28, of 3201 SW 5th Street, and Edward H. Weiss, 52, of 10 Avenue San Sebastian, were both booked by police today on charges of reckless driving following a collision between their cars at Salzedo Street and Avenue Valencia at 9:45 this morning. Minor damage was done to the two cars by the crash.

Grove Motorist Crashes Into Bus

A 39 year-old Coconut Grove motorist was recovering today from head injuries after his coupe had crashed into the rear of a South Miami bus at LeJeune Road and Avenue Amalfi last night. The Grove man, Kenneth Berghuis, of 4203 Crawford Avenue, was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital by ambulance immediately after last night's collision, where he was treated for lacerations of the forehead and face. He was released last night when hospital authorities found X-rays indicated no internal injury. According to Coral Gables police, the bus-driver, Oliver A. Chase, 35, of the Coral Lake Trailer Park, had just put his vehicle into motion after discharging passengers when the Berghuis coupe smashed into the bus's rear. The front end of the Berghuis Chevrolet was completely smashed up while the bus motor, which is in the rear, was badly damaged.

GULFSTREAM PARK RESULTS

FIRST RACE— Adenof | 7.80 | 4.70 | 2.90 Miss Evidence | 4.90 | 2.90 Inverette | 2.80 SECOND RACE— Alldepends | 15.90 | 6.40 | 4.10 Hydaik | 2.90 | 2.50 Sanchilla | 5.20 DAILY DOUBLE: 83.40 THIRD RACE— Reaping Pam | 7.30 | 5.20 | 3.80 Skyway | 8.00 | 5.20 Elated | 6.10 Tomorrow's Entries On Page Two