The Coral Gables Times

13 Businesses Burgled; More Noise Than Success

At least 13 burglaries and attempted burglaries have been reported to Coral Gables police by area businesses since Nov. 28. Despite the large number of cases, most of the breaks have been minor or unsuccessful, police report. The main break occurred at Yelta Duke, 1825 Ponce de Leon Blvd., sometime between Nov. 28 and 29. The woman's shop had stolen a small safe containing $200 in cash and undetermined amount of checks. Between 65 and 100 dresses and 31⁄2 dozen slips were also reported taken by the thieves and another large pile of dresses was found in the rear of the store, as if ready to be taken away. An estimated $50 in cosmetics was reported stolen from Nelson Drugs, 6939 Red Rd. Other breaks or attempted break ins occurred during the general period at Gerry Cleaners, 1801 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Lee Taylor Beauty Shop, 1731 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Gables Auto Parts, 239 Minorca Ave. Rexall Drugs, 1735 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Appliance Center, 1827 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Earl Long's Colonial Market, 1831 Ponce de Leon Blvd. S & H Green Stamp redemption store, 2020 Ponce de Leon Blvd. On Sunday night, the following stores reported breaks or attempted breaks: Nancy's Dog Beauty Shop, 3808 SW Eighth St. Starrette Carry Out, 3816 SW Eighth St. Maison Maurice Hairdressers, 2418 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Lannis Beauty Salon, 3812 SW Eighth St.

'People Do Too Much About Population: 1 Million Babies'

By TONI STROBINO Correspondent Dr. William Vogt was referring to himself when he said, "The major problem of an ecologist is one who knows less and less about more and more." The guest lecturer, an authority on population growth and control, spoke before social science classes at the University of Miami this week. To illustrate the increasing birth rate in the United States, Dr. Vogt said, "When Washington was president there were 4 million people. In Kennedy's time there are 187 million. In Caroline Kennedy's time there will be 350 million, and when her grandson is president there will be 1 billion!" "People do too much about population," he said; "over one million babies are born each year." Since the first time he came to Florida 30 years ago, Dr. Vogt said there have been a great many changes. "Florida has four times as many people and new towns as then and Miami itself has increased 270% in population from 1950-1960. "Ft. Lauderdale and Hollywood are the fastest growing cities in the country." Dr. Vogt pointed out some facts on foreign countries also. "If populations keep growing as fast as they have, the standard of living will fall as in countries like India because there is not enough food to keep up with the growth." "A solution to India's problem would be to increase the quantity of food; such an increase would ward off diseases that cause so many deaths." "Solving the problem of overpopulation must be according to one's values," said Dr. Vogt. Some views in holding population down include non-maternity benefits for women 18-20 years for the years they do not have children. Also, taxes might be raised on families of more than two children. Dr. Vogt realizes that education is the most important means of solving the population problem. "People can come to an understanding of the problem through education." A number of research projects concerning conservation led to Dr. Vogt's interest in population. He believes destruction of natural resources contributes to the population problem. He has written two books which deal with the problem, and has been active in the Planned Parenthood Federation and the Soil Conservation Service of America. When he is not traveling, Dr. Vogt and his wife live in the Catskill Mts., N.Y.

Send These Away

Wouldn't you rather be in Miami | YOU'RE ENCOURAGED to stuff these flyers into your out-of-state mail. They're free and can be obtained in person or by calling the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. The mail away campaign is intended to counteract the distortions of Florida which have occurred in the news around the nation due to the Cuban buildup. The word "Miami" appears on the leaflets but is deemed okay by the local Chamber which says if people get to Miami they're bound to get to the Gables, too. The leaflets are free.

Light Due At Valencia, Le Jeune Rd.

Good news for you shoppers who emerge frequently from Valencia Avenue into Le Jeune Road-Metro is going to install a traffic light, probably this month. The decision to put in the light followed a recent study of traffic conditions created by the recent opening of the Publix Supermarket and several other shops there, according to James Freeman, analyst for the Metro Traffic Engineering Division. "It should be put in this calendar month," Freeman said. A policeman was used to direct traffic during busiest hours, but a hazardous condition still existed by the fact that large numbers of cars had to pull out into busy Le Jeune Road westbound from Valencia.

Belgium Comes to Our City

FRANK C. STERCK ... New Consul | Coral Gables got its first consulate this week when the Belgian government named Frank C. Sterck to be its honorary consulate. Sterck, of 6001 Moss Ranch Rd., will be responsible for an area stretching from Key West to Jacksonville and including Central Florida. The consulate in Jacksonville was closed and all its operations moved here. A vice consulate remains in Tampa to serve that area. Why Coral Gables? "I like Coral Gables," said Sterck, "I don't like downtown Miami." Furthermore, said Sterck, Coral Gables is centrally located and its as conventional here as Miami. And, the place is known internationally. Sterck pointed out that his appointment is honorary, since he is not a Belge national and an American citizen. The new consul, an investor and businessman who holds a doctor of laws from Georgetown University, has a working knowledge of five languages. He will be responsible primarily for handling business relationships between this area of the United States and Belgian, with the accent on the import-export trade. He predicted a great boom in trade with the Common Market countries with its potential of 200 million customers. Belgium's main exports to this area are glass products, beer, lace and china. Sterck, a former resident of Stanford, Conn., with offices in New York City, had been a frequent visitor here before he moved here. The Stercks have four children including twins, Clement, 20, a pre-law student at St. Bernard College, and Claire, 20, a research worker in missiles and former student at Barry College. Maryanne, 17, will graduate from Emaculata Academy and named to the national honor society; and Gregory, 15, a freshman at Christopher Columbus High School. The new consul and Mrs. Sterck are members of the Coral Gables Country Club.

Christmas Gifts

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Tinder's Contract Is Set

(Continued from Page 1) $40,000 revenue for managing the cart operation and to pay maintenance personnel. Receives 10% of cart revenue over $40,000 for same purpose. Pays a flat $250 a month rental on the Pro Shop. Pays 6% of the gross up to $50,000 and 8% above that figure on the 19th Hole Restaurant operation. His golf lesson income remains unchanged. He gets whatever he takes in. The City will pay for all power and major maintenance costs in connection with the electric cart operation. Mayor Robert L. Searle has told The Times that figures previously withheld and used by the City to arrive at the contract will be made available for study. The Times expects to print them next week or the week following. A recent Times series on the Biltmore Golf Course operation showed how Tinder was making in the neighborhood of $25,000 while the City made little profit and a deficit loomed as a possibility this year.

GABLEITE

Charles I. Babcock Jr. is the new president of the Home Builders Association of South Florida. His father was the association's founding president. The Babcocks and their four sons live at 1121 S. Alhambra Ave. He'll be installed in ceremonies Saturday night at Doral Country Club.

Apartment Litigated

(Continued from Page 1) held the $120,000 second mortgage but later assigned it to Jack P. Schliefer and then later to Croyden Capital Corp. A fourth mortgage for $60,-000 reportedly went from 650 Coral Way Inc. to Schliefer and later to Croyden Corp. and Morris Weintraub. Victor Levine, trustee for the property, said Monday that the building will be sold regardless of any appeals and the funds obtained used to pay off creditors. All leases with tenants will be honored, Levine he said.

THIS IS THE LITIGATED APARTMENT, LOCATED ACROSS FROM GRANADA GOLF COURSE