The Coral Gables Times

THE TWIST? NOPE, just Harvey S. Pierce twisting his nameplate over his head at the Gables Chamber of Commerce coffee at which he spoke Thursday of last week. In the center is Arthur Lundeen and at right is Robert Hildreth. (Times Staff Photo by Raymond Lang)

He Shoots at Aerojet, Says May Not Be Worth Seeking

One of the engineers prominently associated in the development of Cape Canaveral pooh - poohed last week the Aerojet - General plant being enthusiastically talked for South Dade County. The engineer is Harvey S. Pierce, associated with Maurice H. Connell & Associates Inc., Miami-based engineering firm. Pierce said there is not only a good chance that the proposed plant won't come to Dade, but he questioned the wisdom of our seeking it. "Let's don't get too excited about it, It's not that important," he said in response to a question at the end of his talk at the monthly coffee club meeting of the Gables Chamber of Commerce. The affair was last Thursday at Coral Way Cafeteria. Pierce said that the facility would likely employ 1,000 people—not 12,000 as repeatedly stated in the press. He said the large amount of land needed for a buffer zone—because of noise associated with the missile fuel work to be done there—is a liability in a county which doesn't have enough land. As for his assigned topic— "Economic Benefits for Dade County Associated with Cape Canaveral Expansion"—Pierce made these major points: 1. Brevard County's population jumped from 30,000 people in 1950 to 120,000 in 1960. 2. Dade County derives few direct benefits from work there but many sub-surface benefits. His own firm, for instance, with a payroll of $1 million a year, has about half its work on government contracts. 3. So-called satellite industries will not flock to the cape to be near the rocket launching base. "If they did it would be poor judgment by management. "They'd have to compete in a tight labor market and simply would pyramid the cost of labor to the point they could no longer be competitive with companies in other areas of the country." 4. Dade County should aim for small and diversified industries not subject to the "violent fluctuations" associated with government defense contracts. 5. Cape Canaveral will require $200 million worth of construction yearly for the next three or four years, requiring 5,000 workers in this field instead of the present 1,500. (By comparison, all construction in the Gables last year amounted to $13.6 million.) Speaking on Aerojet, Pierce also said: Aerojet is one of four major competitors for the contract to produce fuel for the big Saturn rocket that will take man to the moon. The Homestead site is simply one of "about eight" it has an option around the nation. "If Aerojet becomes the one of the four to get the contract then Dade becomes one of the eight to consider for the site."

Spanish Class

Frank Mena, instructor in Spanish, has been assigned as teacher in beginners, intermediate and advanced classes in Spanish at the Coral Gables Youth Center. Mena is a 20-year resident of Miami. The lessons are afternoon and evening. Call the Youth Center for details.

Miami Actor Is Injured In Gables

A 25-year-old Miami actor was injured filming a television show when his airboat struck a limb and tossed him into the boat early Tuesday morning. John Page, of 5343 SW 91st Ave., was listed in "satisfactory" condition at Doctors' Hospital. He was treated for a back injury at the scene by Fireman Gillum C. Davis Jr. and Thomas H. Hamm shortly before 8 a.m. near San Juan Dr. and the Coral Gables Waterway. According to police, they have been getting complaints about the airboat operation this week.

His Prowling Brings Jail

A man found guilty of prowling was sentenced to five days in jail and to pay a $30 fine by Municipal Judge Charles Spooner Tuesday night. Willie Woolfolk, 30, of 3303 Grand Ave., was found guilty of disorderly conduct by prowling and failing to give a good account of himself.

Chamber's Big Push Starts Tuesday

(continued from page 1) Frank Domnick and Harry Taylor. Robert L. Cherry, captain, Dr. Homer Briggle, Dr. Richard Strain, Dr. William Briggle, Dr. Edward N. Green, Dr. Frank Rentz and Raymond Mayer. Robert M. Brake, captain, Robert M. Silver, Edward Burrus, Donald Wilson, Curtis Myers, John D. Salmon, and O. K. Houstoun. Ed Crowley, captain, Robert Seipp, Harry Sikir, Jack R. Bohlen, Curtis Howell, Abe Maloff and Rolfe Neill. Thomas Davison, captain, T. S. Hornbuckle, Weyman Hickey, Gerald Pucci, Jack Admire, Frank Norman and Seymour Ronald. Robert Davidson, captain, Larry Larrimore, Delio Cruz, Charles Taylor, Ernest White, John Stadler, Elliott Stallins. Frank Guilford, captain, Byron Nelson, William DeMico, Dr. Richard Souviron, and Albert Friedman. James Hartnett, captain, Anthony Caruso, A. Farkas, R. L. Budde, Hal G. Edwards, Cliff Doolittle and Carl Hartley. Albert Jacobson, captain, Robert Bradley, Robert Hildreth, Bernie Blanck, Don Mullen, Robert Gallahger, B. J. Newburger. William J. Weissel Jr., captain, Nat Winokur, Joseph Hanks. And captains Bill May and Lila Dickerson. Additional members will be appointed by team captains at a later date.

Plumbing Sans License Hurts

Doing plumbing in Coral Gables without a license cost Roy Graham, 39, of 7897 SW 12th St., $100 and costs in Municipal Court Tuesday night. Judge Charles Spooner later suspended the sentence against Graham.

Costly Bribe

A man found guilty of attempting to bribe a Coral Gables policeman was fined $35 and costs in Municipal Court Tuesday night. Joseph Lawrence Shapiro, 62, of 10300 West Bay Harbor Rd., Miami Beach, had been charged by Officer Robert J. Smith after he allegedly tried to hand him a $5 bill to forget a traffic charge on Jan. 13.

Times Story Was Wrong About McShane Case ID

The Times has received a complaint about a story appearing on this page last week. The story pertained to a proceeding in Municipal Court in which Lynda Morgan Decker, 377 Minorca Ave., forfeited $75 bond rather than appear to defend a disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace charge. Dr. James K. McShane Jr., 801 East Ponce de Leon Blvd., made the charge. The story identified Mrs. Decker as Dr. McShane's former wife. This is incorrect. This newspaper printed the story in good faith, compiling the article on information obtained from City records. We regret the error and are happy to make this correction.

Louise Alter Struck by Car

Eleven-year-old Louise Alter, 325 University Dr., was treated at Doctors' Hospital Saturday morning for injuries sustained at the corner of Le Jeune Road and University Drive. According to Officer R. J. Smith, the girl was crossing the street when she was struck by a car driven by Matthew L. Wohl, 23, of 3385 Mark St. shortly before 10:30 a.m. No charges were filed in the accident.

Sunset Robbery

A man carrying a .22 caliber rifle held up Joe's News Stand, 1575 Sunset Dr., Friday. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCormick, said the robber forced them to lie down on the floor and made off with $150.