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The Coral Gables Times
Thursday, October 12, 1961, page 1 (of 28)
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THE Coral Gables TIMES
THE CITY BEAUTIFUL Vol. 36, No. 35 28 Pages Thursday, October 12, 1961 Phone HI 3-1661 Price 10c
Look Inside!
For inside reading you'll find this week's Times loaded with interesting features. Look for the story about the 'knitter, the special section about Granada Presbyterian Church, a page of pictures on Gable High parents, Dante Fascell's appointment with death, and how a fifth grade soft-sold their parents. There's more in the new Coral Gables Times every week - for you.
Here's Why
Here is the heart of the commissioners' resolution: WHEREAS, the City Commissioners of this City, as the elective representatives of the citizens of the community, feel a responsibility and duty to inform and advise their constituents in matters of great public concern, and WHEREAS, while it is conceded that the present form of Metropolitan Government has not attained the desired results or achievements which were anticipated, they believe that Dade County cannot continue to grow and prosper in [an] orderly manner without a Metropolitan form of government, and WHEREAS, the Commissioners of this City are convinced that the present Charter can be successful if careful and proper implementation is furnished by those in command of its destiny, and WHEREAS, it appears to the Commissioners of this City [that] the substitution of the McLeod Charter for the Dade County Charrter will cause the government of this County to jump "from the frying pan into the fire." Resolved: Vote No.
It's All Right to Spend Co. Funds Fighting Reds
A Gables company, the Wackenhut Corp., has received an okay to use corporate funds to fight communism. The opinion came through the state's attorney general Richard W. Ervin. "Our company's plans for an educational program among our 1,700 employees, including a monthly publication on the Communism menace, can now proceed," President George R. Wackenhut said. The opinion clarifies section 104.091 of the Florida statues which prohibits the use of money for politocal purposes by a corporation, and provides severe penalties for violations. Since Florida requires all state and county officers and employees to take a noncommunist oath, "it would seem inconsistent with state and national policy that corporations could not expend funds to educate the public about the perils of communism," the attorney general said.
City And Chamber For Metro
Coral Gables city commissioners voted 4-0 Tuesday to oppose the McLeod Amendment to be voted on next week. Commissioner George Wilson, who was out of town, indicated earlier his concurrence with the move. This marked the second important body of local leaders to come out against the McLeod Amendment. The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently came out against the amendment and reaffirmed that stand last week. The Commission had been considering such a resolution for three weeks and it came as no surprise. How the move will affect the Gables vote in next Tuesday's election is not difficult to estimate. The Gables has voted consistently to back Metro since its inception even when the City government and Metro were at odds over matters such as the takeover of traffic law enforcement and adjudication.
Forbidden Fruit
Between 100 and 200 avacadoes, valued at from $20 to $40, were stripped from a tree belonging to James R. McCleskey, 5000 Orduna Dr., sometime Saturday. McCleskey told Coral Gables police that there was someone at home at the time of the theft.
Dante & Coffee
Dante B. Fascell, U.S. congressman from this district, will be guest speaker at the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Coffee Club Tuesday. The meeting, open to members and their guests, will be sponsored by Daniels' from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Coral Way Cafeteria.
It's Smelled Too Long— So City Will Sue Miami
By MAURICE LABELLE Times Reporter The Coral Gables City Commission voted 3-1 to sue the City of Miami over fallout and odors from its Coconut Grove incinerator. Commissioner Franklin Evans refused to go along with move. Mayor Robert L. Searle and Commissioners Joe Murphy and C. L. Dressel Jr. on the George Wilson was absent. The controversy over the incinerator has been smouldering for several months. Residents living in the general area of the new incinerator (just off South Dixie Highway) have complained of falling cinders and ash, an offensive odor and excessive smoke. Miami is in the process of trying to find out from engineers why the new incinerator has failed to perform according to specifications, but the Gables City Commision Tuesday indicated the problem had dragged too long.
AHEAD OF THEIR class are these Gables High seniors who also take courses at the University of Miami. Left to right are Lee Groth; Mike Machtey; Bob Solomon, 3501 Riviera Dr.; and Jack Catlin. The girls? They're UM students from South America. (Staff photo)
Take Advanced Work Our Boys Know the Formula!
By LEE SANDLER Correspondent Four Coral Gables High School students have found a unique way to prepare for college entrance next fall. They are taking courses at the University of Miami. While a number of high school students have spent their summers and evenings sitting in on college courses, these four have taken the program a step farther by taking college courses in the place of their high school electives. The students, all seniors, are Jack Catlin, Lee Groth, Michael Machtey and Bob Solomon. They begin their school day at 7:25 every morning at Coral Gables High. By 11:45 Jack, Lee and Mike have left for the University. Bob follows them at 1:15. Their university curriculum varies. Lee Groth has already completed two years of calculus in summer and night school so he is forced to take an advanced calculus course. Jack Catlin and Mike Machtey, having taken only one semester of calculus previously, are now taking the second semester course. In his first semester calculus class, Bob Solomon scored the highest mark on a recent test. All but Catlin are taking second year physics and all but Solomon study Fundamental Concepts of Real Analysis. Groth supplements his studies with college geometry and Catlin also takes speech. Their extracurricular activities show their diverse interests. Catlin, in addition to serving as president of National Honor Society, is a member of the school's track team and Crescent Club. Machtey has spent time composing humorous poetry and handling the treasury of the school's Literary Society. Solomon was a member of the junior varsity basketball team and is active in Sigma Rho, a Y-sponsored club. When asked where they will go to college when finally eligible to attend on a full-time basis, all but Solomon gives a quick reply. Jack Catlin lists Chicago as his first choice and Mike Machtey has selected Reed. Lee Groth plans to continue at the University of Miami for at least two more years.
Downtown Site For Publix No. 2
A new Publix Supermarket and commercial building are to be built at the site of the old Youth Center owned by James Sottile. The market will be the second proposed Publix outlet for Coral Gables. Property already is purchased in the Riviera Section behind the Howard Johnson's Restaurant on South Dixie Highway for the other unit. Publix' new market on the Sottile lot needs only City Commission approval to become a reality. It was approved by the Zoning Board Monday. Sottile's property is bounded by Le Jeune Road, Andalusia Ave., Salzedo St. and Valencia Avenue. Three rental units are proposed in the separate commercial building. The proposed development falls far short of the plans announced by Sottile in early 1956 when he revealed a proposal to build a three-story bank building to replace the First National Bank on Miracle Mile, which he then owned. Sottile had purchased the property from the Florida National Realty Co., reportedly for $450,000 earlier. Florida National Realty Co., which remains the owner of record, bought the property from the War Memorial Youth Center Association.