The Coral Gables Times

Here's Bait In Your Eye

People scrambled to cover up their cars and take in freshly washed clothes this week as low-flying government planes began the job of spraying the Gables for Mediterranean Fruit Fly infestation. Meanwhile, Postmaster Eugene M. Dunlap issued instructions that put a ban on all fruit shipments out of this area as far south as Kendall Drive. This means those choice mangos you were planning to send north to your friends will have to stay here until — and if — the ban is lifted. One exception to the ban — fruit that has been properly fumigated. There is no indication when the spraying will end, but the last infestation called for repeated sprayings over an extended area. A good time for enterprising young students to go into the car and window washing business.

SAFE now from cars speeding along South Dixie Highway, negro children gaze through a newly completed, protective fence.

It'll Cost You More To do Business Here

Most Coral Gables merchants are going to get their occupational license fees raised. Coral Gables City Commission Tuesday passed on first reading an ordinance which generally raises occupational license fees 15 per cent. The move was one way of adding much - needed funds to the city coffers which are nearly depleted. According to Finance Director Kennetly Allyn, realtors face the largest increase, from $30 to 40, while professional licenses will only increase from $30 to $35. One reason for the increase is the fact that most license increases have not been increased since 1946, according to Allyn. "In going over the budget," Allyn said, "we found this one way to increase income which has not been adjusted for a long time." The city hopes to raise about $30,000 from the increase. But Allyn brought out that even with the increases, the City fees still will be generally below those of surrounding cities. These are some of the increases affecting businessmen: Architects will pay $35 instead of $30; Auto painters $50 rather than $30; electric light and power company from $300 to $400 and milk distributors from $25 to $30. One group, contractors, will be generally unchanged, with slight increases for some. Real Estate salesmen will be increased from $5 to $10. A public hearing on the increases was held May 21 before the budget advisory Board. About 27 written objections were received from 5,000 post card inquiries. Only 15 persons turned out to protest at the public hearing.

P. J. VALTER was elected President of South Dade Farmers Bank, Homestead, at a meeting of the Board of Directors held June 21. Valter was employed Feb. 15 by the bank as executive vice president and director. Prior to his employment with South Dade Farmers Bank, he was vice president of City National Bank of Coral Gables.

Tax Debate Rages Commission Confronted

(Continued from page 1) were mostly about the reassessment, there were some budget comments. Bernard Weksler, 435 Luenga Ave., brought out that the millage rate, to be about 10 mills in the upcoming budget, could be lowered by placing Doctors' Hospital and the Country Club of Coral Gables on the tax rolls. Weksler also beat the drums for a city beach and marina near the entrance to the Coral Gables waterway. Nat Winokur, a merchant, sided with the Commission on the reassessment issue. He brought out the multiple services offered by the city in contrast to other areas of Dade County. I. Thommy Thomas, 1257 Ortega Ave., an appraiser and Realtor, strongly complimented the Commission on having the courage to reassess property. He said he didn't think homeowners have been taxed enough. Philip Caplain, 929 Bayamo Ave., complained of his assessment going up 35 per cent and asked why some city functions could not be turned over to Metro. J. W. Watson Jr., a 35-year resident, complained of the drastic jump in his taxes and said the reassessment was bad economically. He said his home evaluation jumped from $10,500 to $30,500. Fred Brown, who operates an apartment at 16 Minorca Ave., said his reassessment was out of line and brought out that Coral Gables apartments won't be able to compete with others with these new taxes. Former mayor John Montgomery asked the reasons for the reassessment, how high taxes will go and the comparison of a mill in value with last year. Mayor Searle said the value of a mill in the upcoming budget will be $250,000 compared with $95,000 in the present budget. Others who spoke against the reassessment were Fred Cavaalleo, 1216 El Rado St.; James L. Byrd, 1409 Alhambra Cir.; Roy Oliver, 422 Alcazar Ave.; Mrs. Ellen Whiteside, 4409 Santa Maria St., and Sidney Hoehl 920 Andres Ave.

There's a 'Stop' on Palermo, But He Didn't Heed It

(Continued from page 1) Volkswagen east on Palermo Avenue. He had the stop sign. But he didn't stop. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Doctors at 1:20 p.m. after doctors had worked to revive him for an hour and a half. He was thrown from the car and pinned between his car and the curb. His neck was broken. The Fire Department rescue team were the first ones there. "We picked up the Volks. One of the neighbors was faithfully taking care of Linda. I was just running around in a daze. It just didn't seem real. "When they said he was dead I felt real funny.. I got the shock of it then. When they said he was dead at the hospital, I had already accepted it," said young Kirkland. "It seems kind of strange, but you know, I don't feel bad about that guy in the other car. It was just like another accident, like I wasn't there. I never saw him before I saw him at the curb and he was dead then." Sheriff's Patrol Sgt. T. J. Connor, who reported the accident from Doctors' verified that Davey failed to yield at the stop sign. "It doesn't look as though it was a matter of speed," he said. "He just plain didn't stop." Kirkland was examined at the hospital but was not kept there. He stayed there until 9 p.m. Tuesday night though, with Linda, who was held overnight for observation. "We've been going together for a year this week," he said. "And I just brough her a four-leaf clover charm for our anniversary. Seems kinda funny..." Burr Alan Davey is Dade County's 93rd fatality so far this year.

Linda Badgley fights to hold back tears.

July 4 Sale On the Mile

You may win a week-end trip for two to Nassau if you shop on Miracle Mile during the annual Fourth of July sale in which 50 stores are participating. The sale runs from tomorrow (Friday) to Tuesday and stores participating will carry Fourth of July signs in their windows. The Miracle Mile Association, sponsors of the sale, will hold a drawing at which they'll award two prizes of trips for two to Nassau.

Newcomers In Town BIRTHS AT DOCTORS' HOSPITAL

June 15 | Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murray, girl, 19232 NW 23rd Ct. June 16 | Mr. and Mrs. Joe Warren, girl, 12830 West Randall Park Dr. June 17 | Mr. and Mrs. Richard Spence, boy, 16120 SW 98th Ct.; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Aldridge, girl, 3745 SW 90th Ave.; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Braverman, boy, 4340 SW 108th Ave.; Mr. and Mrs. George O'Brien, boy, 200 Hampton Lane; Mr. and Mrs. Jose Acevedo, boy, 1723 NW 43rd St. June 18 | Mr. and Mrs. John Jett, boy, 251 SW 47th Ave. June 19 | Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hobson, boy, 9730 Memorial Rd.; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Muller, girl, 4013 Douglas Rd.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Christian, boy, 5785 SW 46th Ter.; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Schry, girl, 3232 SW Sixth St.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Symonds, girl, 3021 SW 27th Ave. June 20 | Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crocker, boy, 10605 SW 82nd Ave.; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Doster, boy, 3038 SW Eighth St.; Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Coffey, girl, 1180 Nightingale; Mr. and Mrs. Milton Godfrey, girl, 9850 Nicaragua Dr. June 21 | Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Toemmes, girl, 3510 SW 105th Ct.; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Soderholm, girl, 1531 SW 75th Ave.; Mr. and Mrs. William Delaney, boy, 1715 SW 72nd Ct. June 22 | Mr. and Mrs. David Luther, boy, 7875 Grand Canal Dr.

They Say 'Change Site'

(Continued from page 1) Avenue. Where the old Times was located. "We would rather see them take advantage of any empty space available before we use the land in back of City Hall," Mrs. Christophel said. The petition, out five days now, is in the hands of residents all over the city. In the event that some residents don't know where to find it, they are en-couraged to contact Mrs. Christophel.