Coral Gables Riviera-Times

CORAL GABLES Riviera

PUBLISHED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOONS. VOL. 21—NO. 80 (D) U.P. LEASED WIRE CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1947 8 PAGES FIVE CENTS MEMBER AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATIONS

LOOMING 'NEW CONFLICT' DEPLORED BY POPE IN MESSAGE ATTACKING REDS

VATICAN CITY, Dec. 24. (UP)—Pope Pius warned the world today that the "sinister light of new conflict" already was flashing on the horizon and deplored the failure of the Big Four conference in London which he attributed to international insincerity and mistrust. The Pontiff in an ominously solemn Christmas Eve broadcast said Europe and the world were at a turning point of their destiny in a crisis whose gravity was unquestionable. The world is further than ever from real peace, definite recovery and overall justice, the Pontiff said. He indicated international deception and lying as dignified to a new strategic system. Nowhere did the Pope mention communism directly. But he did say that his strong words were intended for those "denying the doctrines of faith in God" and of the "propagators of fallacious intentions" studying to "drag their peoples on the path of ruin." In a clear reference to the recent communist-led disorders in Rome, the Pope spoke of "messengers of a conception of world and human society founded on disbelief and violence, who have turned themselves into sowers of discord."

3 Arabs Killed In New Violence In Palestine

JERUSALEM, Dec. 24. (UP) — Three Arabs were listed officially as killed today and four injured in a brief new clash with Jewish settlers in the Neqev district of Palestine. Several Jewish prisoners were injured in another outbreak of violence when a bomb was thrown into a prison truck enroute from Jaffa to Tel Aviv. On the restive Jaffa-Tel Aviv border, one Jew was injured seriously when sporadic firing broke out. In Haifa, a Jewish woman was shot and wounded by an Arab sniper. Both the Jewish Irgun Zvai Leumi and the Arab Youth Organization accused Britain today of being unable to "maintain a balance of neutrality" in the Holy Land. The Arabs said Britain was supplying arms to the Jews, and the Jews said Britain allowed the Arabs to steal arms.

Stassen May Tell Probers His Story On Speculators

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24. (UP)—House investigators today told former aide-de-camp for Harold E. Stassen to appear before them and go into his charge that the administration is hiding "insiders" who have gambled in commodity futures. Rep. August H. Andresen (Rep., Minn.), chairman of a special house committee investigating commodity speculation, said "it may be that Stassen has some information that our committee has not received." "If he has information which he believes will be helpful and he desires to, he'll get an opportunity to appear before our committee," Andresen said.

Man Runs Amok, Kills Wife, Wields Knife On 3

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 24. (UP)—A middle-aged man ran amok in a lawyer's office today, killed his wife and cut the throats of his son and two attorneys, and then jumped seven floors to his death. Police attempted to straighten out the tangle and decide what had happened, but the surviving principals were unable to give testimony immediately. As reconstructed, they believed that David R. Burnside, of suburban West Gate, went with his wife and 16-year-old son to the offices of Attorney Edgar G. Hamilton this morning, to settle affairs preliminary to a divorce. Hamilton and E. M. Baynes, a former circuit judge here, were critically injured with cuts in their throats, and the boy was also in critical condition. The weapon, a Boy Scout knife with a razor-sharp blade, was found in the office.

U. S. Seen Ready To Talk New Bases With Panama

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24. (UP)—Acting Secretary of State Robert A. Lovett said today the United States is ready to discuss with Panama at any time a new agreement on bases in Panama to defend the Canal. Lovett made the statement at a news conference. He was asked about reports from Panama City that Panamanian Foreign Minister Florencio Arosemena Forte has said that Panama is willing to negotiate again with the U.S. on 14 bases to defend the Panama Canal. Lovett said no official offer to resume negotiations has yet been received by the State Department. But the U.S., he said, is ready to discuss defense arrangements at any time.

France OKs 'Forced Loans' By Wealthy To Fight HCL

PARIS, Dec. 24. (UP) — The French National Assembly today approved a 1948 military budget of $2,049,600,000 and a "forced loan" anti-inflation program to compel rich Frenchmen to invest from 25 to 50 percent of their profits in government bonds. The assembly adjourned for a two-day Christmas recess after approving the military credits by a vote of 414 to 183. Communists voted against the military budget. Government spokesman disclosed during the military debate that, because of recent call-ups, France now has 708,500 troops under arms. Recent call-ups were made necessary by communist-led disturbances throughout France.

Wallace To State Stand On Campaign In Radio Talk

NEW YORK, Dec. 24. (UP)—Henry A. Wallace will announce his position in the 1948 presidential campaign in a radio broadcast from Chicago Monday night, it was disclosed today. Wallace, who is expected to reveal whether he will run for president on an independent third party ticket, will speak from station WGN of the Mutual Broadcasting System from 10:30 to 10:45 p.m. (EST) and the speech will be carried on a coast-to-coast newtwork.

Billion Overpaid To War Contractors, Probers Hold

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24. (UP) — Chairman George H. Bender said today his house executive expenditures subcommittee has found evidence of almost $1,000,000,000 in overpayments to wartime contractors by Reconstruction Finance Corporation subsidiaries. "We're not saying that there is crookedness in all this," the Ohio Republican told the United Press, "but there certainly is evidence of gross irregularities." His subcommittee is charged with watching the activities of government procurement agencies.

HOLIDAY EVE RITES ARE SET FOR TONIGHT Candlelight Services, Carol Singing Planned

While most of the churches in the Gables and Grove areas held their Christmas services last Sunday, a few will be held tonight and tomorrow. A Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held at the St. James Lutheran Church at 11:30. Entirely lighted with candles, the church will be beautifully decorated for the occasion. Rev. C. J. Suterius will deliver a Christmas message entitled: "Glory To God In The Highest." The church choir will sing the anthem "Silent Night," with the entire congregation candlelight ceremony, Mrs. E. R. Ehly will sing "O Holy Night." No special service will be held at the Country Club Christian Church but at 10 p. m. tonight a group of young people from the church will go caroling. Carols To Be Sung At the Church of the Little Flower, Christmas carols will be sung by church members from 11:30 until 12 p. m. At midnight high mass will be celebrated. A violincello recital will be given from 11 until 11:30 p. m. tonight by Walter Grossman at St. Philip's Episcopal Church. Chorale holy communion will be observed at 11:30 p. m. Holy (Please turn to Page Two)

Hardee Rd. Span Opened To Traffic

The Hardee Road bridge was reopened open to both water and motor traffic today by Public Works Director L. W. Robinson, Jr. Robinson said that the bridge might be closed again for short intervals if construction work there necessitates it. Paving of the bridge surfaces and approaches will be delayed until traffic has packed down the fill.

2 Permits Hike Building Total

Coral Gables drifted nearer its twelve million dollar construction goal for 1947, today, when permits for a $10,000 store building and apartment, plus a waterway boat house were issued by Building Inspector Gilbert E. Campbell. The two permits brought the total to $11,535,560. Campbell had expressed confidence yesterday that the twelve million goal would be topped by December 31. W. F. Blood will construct the store and apartment at 319 Avenue Alcazar. It was designed by Martin Faust. The boat house, estimated to cost $500, will be built for A. L. Coffin at 6001 Granada Boulevard. Designed by LeRoy K. Albert, it will be constructed by Clayton Getty.

Rotarians To Hear Bowl Highlights

The highlights and sidelights of the coming Orange Bowl festival will be presented to members of the Coral Gables Rotary Club on Friday by John G. Thompson, president of the Orange Bowl committee. Thompson will address the civic club at its weekly luncheon at 12:15 at the Country Club of Coral Gables.

Attending Meeting

The entire geography department of the University of Miami is attending a meeting held at the University of Virginia during the Christmas holidays, it was announced today by Dr. J. R. Staats, chairman.

On The Inside

Classified | 8 Comics | 7 Crossword Puzzue | 7 Editorials | 4 It Says Here | 4 Our Town | 4 Movies | 7 Radio Programs | 7 Riviera Time Table | 7 Society, Woman's Page | 4, 5 Sports | 6, 7

TODAY'S WEATHER

Partly cloudy, slightly warmer tonight and Christmas. Gentle to moderate variable winds.

Beacon Players Start Work On 20-Play Series Here 'WINTER THEATER' SETS UP SHOP IN COCOPLUM WOMAN'S CLUB

The summer theater, as an institution of show business, is nothing new. Movie stars and Broadway leading lights have teamed with ambitious theatrical hopefuls to tour the straw hat circuit of New England and New York state for perhaps ten years. But the 15 young actors and actresses of the Beacon Players, now in rehearsal, think they have a new twist called a "winter theater." James Maloney, a director who has just come from three years at the Cleveland Playhouse, believes if summer vacationists like an evening of the theater after a day on the sands of Ogunquit or Bar Harbor then those who take their time off during the winter should find it equally agreeable. Maloney's Beacon Players have rented the auditorium of the Coco Plum Woman's Club for a winter season of 20 weeks, with a different production planned for each week. Beginning with Mark Reed's "Petticoat Fever," director Maloney plans an unusual variety of plays that will not clash with recent Broadway or Hollywood productions. While Maloney has not completely set the season's schedule yet, he plans such seldom-produced plays as "The Curtain Rises," "Murder Without Crime" and "The Mad Hopes." Maloney's group, which arrived here this week and is now going through a tough rehearsal program, feel that they can divert many Gables citizens from the lush offerings of Hollywood or the lure of the bowling alleys. Maloney says many people with whom he has talked here have displayed a healthy interest in the Beacon Players' venture. Extends Bar Hours The city of South Miami last night acted to extend the hours of places selling liquor for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. At a special meeting of the city council, the closing time was extended two hours. About 15 establishments are affected.

Director James Maloney rehearses leading lady Phyliss Winters and actor Barnaby Smith in a tender scene from Mark Reed's "Petticoat Fever," which the Beacon Players will present on Jan. 6 at 1400 Sunset Drive.

NICKEL AND PENNY MAN GETS CARD

The postman had a puzzling problem. The address on the envelopa was "You getta da nickel and da penny." Under that it read: Coral Gables, Florida. But within an hour the strange-ly addressed envelope was in the hands of the man for whom it was intended. The postman walked into the Coral Gables police station and handed the envelope to Officer Charlie Gouveia, convinced he had found the right man. Charlie took it and thanked the postman. Charlie Gouveia's job is to extract the coins from the parking meters of Coral Gables. And the envelope contained a Christmas card.

Two Cars Collide At Ponce, Trail

Automobiles driven by Ida M. B. Hoffman, 25, of 6900 Hardee Drive and Louis Bonhoff, 38, of 810 Cortez, collided shortly after midnight last night at SW 8th Street and East Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Bonhoff told police the other car had cut in front of him while Mrs. Hoffman said her car was struck as she swung to make a left turn.

Gables Elks Lodge Slates Friday Meeting

Members of the Coral Gables Elks Lodge will hold a regular meeting at 8 p.m. Friday at the lodge hall, it was announced today by Charles I. Gobat, secretary. The meeting was postponed from Thursday because of the Christmas Holiday.

Clubs To Hear P. O. Executive At Luncheon Postal Problems To Be Discussed At Joint Meeting

Arrangements were being completed today for an official visit to Coral Gables by Frank Pace, executive assistant to the Postmaster General, which will include a discussion of postal problems perculiar to the community and an address before the combined civic club of the city. The Coral Gables Kiwanis Club will play host to the other civic clubs on Tuesday, January 6 at the Country Club of Coral Gables. The date was set yesterday following a telephone conversation between Rep. George Smathers in Washington and the Riviera-Times. The invitation to the other civic clubs was extended at noon yesterday by O. B. Sutton, president of the Kiwanis Club, following the noon meeting at the Country Club. Final arrangements await only a confirmation telegram from Pace. Members of the Lions, Rotary, Optimists and Exchange Clubs will be invited to join the Kiwanians to hear the postal official. Clem Allen, president of Rotary, has already pledged 100 percent attendance for his group. As executive assistant to the Postmaster General, Pace has general supervision over all postal matters and should be able to supply considerable information on Coral Gables' chances of securing a new Federal building and a postoffice of its own.

Kiddies Given Toys at Elks Christmas Party

Over 200 Elks, their wives and underprivileged children packed the lodge hall last night for the Elks annual Christmas party, during which hundreds of toys were presented to the children by Santa Claus. Arranged by Paul Brinson, general chairman, the program was opened with an invocation by Father R. E. Philbin. Jacqueline May was master of ceremonies; Tom Gilsain, Santa Claus and J. Francis Hickey furnished the music. Sharon Smith sang "Silent Night" and led the group in other carols. The toys, donated by Gableites, had been repaired by Jack Barrett of the fire department, assisted by Elks' wives and Ponce de Leon High School students.

Drivers Blamed Each Other In Accident

Investigation of a collision at Ponce de Leon and Alhambra Circle during the five o'clock rush hour yesterday showed both Rufus B. Davis, Jr., 20, of 7000 SW 8th Street and George Davis, 52, of 400 NW 4th Street to be at fault, Sgt. C. W. Whalen said today. Smith said he had tried to cross the crowded intersection by inching his automobile through the traffic. Davis said he had the right of way and he blamed Smith.

Reports Theft Attempt

Leo F. Fullwood reported to police today that an attempt had been made to enter a drink stand at Salvadore Park. The tennis pro said nothing had been missed, but several panels on the stand were ripped off.

—Riviera-Times Photo by Binner These "Frog Hollow" youngsters celebrated Christmas early with a community party and giant Christmas tree in the subdivision just west of the Gables.

Money Group Would Back Parking Lots ANNOUNCEMENT WITHHELD PENDING TALK WITH AGENCIES

Definite interest in financing a $200,000 city purchase of property for off-street parking lots has been expressed by one financing group City Manager William T. McIlwain revealed today. McIlwain said he had discussed the proposal to purchase four separate sites in the business area with officials of the finance organization and that they stated they would be willing to underwrite the project providing proper financial arrangements could be made. The city manager declined to name the group, stating that he wished to discuss the proposition with other financing agencies before making any public announcement. He said he is now preparing a brochure to be presented to the organization. The sites, recommended to the city commission by the Planning Board have a combined frontage of 750 feet and will accommodate 327 automobiles. The city has planned to issue revenue certificates which would be redeemed with money received by parking meters installed on the lots.

Mayor Heads Xmas Rite at Country Club Program to Be Broadcast Over Station WBOY

The observance of Christmas merriment in Coral Gables will go on the air in a special broadcast at 1 p.m. tomorrow over WBOY. The program will originate from the Country Club of Coral Gables, and will be of 30 minutes' duration. Interspersed with music provided by soloists and carolers, civic leaders will bring Christmas messages to the residents of Coral Gables. Led off by the Rev. Harvey John Fritch, the speakers include Mayor W. Keith Phillips, Dr. Bowman F. Ashe, president of the University of Miami; Albert E. Harum, publisher of the Riviera-Times; John Paul Riddle, president of Riddle College; Mrs. William Cox, president of the Coral Gables Woman's Club; Earl M. Denoon, president of the Country Club, and Charles E. Tutan, president of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. The occasion for the broadcast will be the annual egg-nog party at the club, which will be attended by over 1,500 members. Soloists include Marion McClreedy, Robert Sweet and Charlotte Holderat. Music will be provided by Cy Washburn and his orchestra. This will mark the first time that a community Christmas celebration has been broadcast in Coral Gables.

Airborne Santa On Critical List Here After Crash

Airborne Santa Claus W. C. Wirick was still on the critical list at Coral Gables hospital today, after he'd suffered severe lacerations of the head when his plane crashed yesterday while making a last flight before playing Santa Claus at an orphan's Christmas party. The pilot has had several blood transfusions. He is attended by Dr. C. E. Chambers. The crash had taken place just before Wirick, who is chief pilot at Brown's airport, was to take a bag of toys by air to the children at the Kendall orphanage. While Wirick was being carried to the Coral Gables Hospital by ambulance, another pilot took his place at the orphanage party.

Stores Face Final Xmas Jam; Tree Market is Barren

Package-laden housewives jammed the counters of Coral Gables grocery stores today, making the final purchase of a pound of cranberries or a plum pudding to complete the feast which they will begin preparing tonight for tomorrow's holiday. But only the lucky children whose parents had the foresight to buy their Christmas tree a week ago were likely to see a sturdy pine bedecked with stars and bangles tomorrow morning. There wasn't a Christmas tree for sale in Coral Gables today, so far as the Riviera-Times could learn. Small Ones Gone, Too Even the small, three-foot high prepared trees, which sold for $1 to $2, were gone and as for the big evergreens which are shipped here from Wisconsin and Maine, they were not to be had, even for $15 and up. Tanner's sold out their stock yesterday, and they'd even had a few trees flown in from Maine. "Not a Christmas tree in the store," said Vernon Hill. Even Harley Pittman, the city supervisor of parks and parkways, who had a truck load of trees last year, got caught short. "I (Please turn to Page Two)

EARLY EDITION SLATED TOMORROW

In order that employes may enjoy most of the Christmas holiday at home, the Riviera-Times will publish an early edition tomorrow. Press time has been scheduled for 11 a.m., with carrier delivery soon after that time.

GULFSTREAM PARK RESULTS

FIRST RACE— Staters | 11.70 | 5.10 | 3.20 Over Town | 6.20 | 4.00 Conformable | 2.50 SECOND RACE— Tarawa | 6.40 | 3.30 | 2.60 Gauntlet | 5.10 | 3.70 Penetrator | 6.20 DAILY DOUBLE: 174.80 THIRD RACE— Airfield | 3.30 | 2.80 | 2.40 Chippewa Chief | 4.60 | 3.20 John A. Adams | 4.40 Tomorrow's Entries On Page Two

YOUR CARRIER

Editor's Note: This is the 15th in a series of stories introducing the young men who deliver the daily Riviera-Times to your home. Riviera readers along Granada Boulevard, Avenue Milan and Columbus Boulevard whose paper is brought to them by carrier salesman Cecil Vaughn might like to know where Cecil got his collie Patsy. Patsy came to the Vaughn home one day and liked it so well that she stayed. The dog's owner called one day, took the dog with him, but next day Patsy was back. The owner gave up and Cecil has had Patsy with him on his deliveries ever since. Cecil is sometimes called Bunkey, goes to the Coral Gables Elementary school and plans to move on to Ponce de Leon High School next year. He wants to raise cattle and horses when he grows up and his dad is a freight agent for the Louisville and Nashville railroad.