The Guide

THE GUIDE the local newspaper for all South Dade

BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit 742 Miami, Fla. Vol. 2 No. 18 William von Maurer, Editor Thursday, October 13, 1960 Published by TIMES-GUIDE 308 Aragon Coral Gables, Fla. HI 3-1661 Combined Circulation 44,095

S. Miami Renews Water Rate Fight Long Seeks 'Unfreezing' Of Consumers' Schedule

City of South Miami, which two years ago fought Consumers Water Company in court over the price of water, is now arguing with a Metro Water Committee over the same water price. Former South Miami City Attorney Hughlan Long reported to South Miami Council last week that he had the freezing of Consumers Water Company rates deferred for two weeks so as to explain to the Metro Commission why South Miami's water company rates should be reduced rather than frozen. As of now, South Miami's water rates are $1.50 per cubic feet of water. If South Miami wins a suit pending in Circuit Court, the rates will be lowered to $1.40 per cubic feet of water. To Explain Long intends to explain to Metro's Water Committee and th Metro Commission that if the rates are frozen now, there will be no lowering of water rates for two years. Specifically, Long is asking that all of Consumers Water Company rates be lowered to $1.40 across the line. Coral Gables now pays $1.50 per cubic feet and the county area served by Consumers now pays $1.80 per cubic feet. Long explained that the profit made by Consumers would be offset by the lowering of rates to water users served by Consumers. Consumers is a subsidiary of General Water Works which is in the process of being purchased by Metro for more than $7 million. South Miami was taken to court in 1958 after the city set its own water rates. A spot audit made by the city showed that Consumers was making what the city termed more than a fair rate of return on its investment in the City.

Matheson Is Open To Swimmers Again

Matheson Hammock pool which has remained closed since Hurricane Donna to allow workmen to drain and refill it after cleaning, reopened to the public Sunday, Oct. 2. The Metro Dade County Park atoll-like pool is again the scene of popular exercise and swimming classes. Exercise classes are conducted Moday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m. Pre-school swim classes are held five days weekly as are beginner adult swimming classes. The activities are under sponsorship of the Recreation Division of Metro-Dade County Parks and Recreation Department.

UM Liked Times Special

Editor, The Times: On behalf of the faculty, administration and students of the University of Miami, I would like to express hearty appreciation of your splendid section entitled "Support Your University." I feel certain this will do much to show our home folks and others how much has been accomplished by the University in its brief history and how we are progressing in our efforts to provide education of increasingly high quality to our growing national and international student body. I would like also to congratulate you on the excellent selection of photographs and the precision and clarity of the news stories. The lead article by Maurice Labelle is particularly well done. Jay F. W. Pearson President DR. PEARSON

Canal Killed By Metro, Coral Gables

Coral Gables last week, in effect, gave Dade County Metro Commission a free hand in its handling of the salt water intrusion line problem. The Coral Gables city fathers passed a resolution rescinding a previously passed resolution accepting the route of a proposed canal to be dug by developer Sol Rovin through Matheson Hammock. Metro on the same day, also voted to rescind the canal digging permit issued to Rovin. In rescinding the previous resolution, Coral Gables is complying with the Metro salt water intrusion line which is farther east (nearer the bay) than the Coral Gables intrusion line. Meanwhile, at the courthouse, a seven-man committee, including Coral Gables Mayor John Montgomery and Commissioner Frank Kerdyk, made a list of recommendations to be presented to the Metro Commission that may spell the end of Rovin's canal. Included in the list are recom- (Continued on Page 4)

At Cutler Ridge New Richards Opens Today

OPENING TODAY in the Cutler Ridge Regional Shopping Center is Richards Department Store. Richards, new store utilizes the latest architectural and construction techniques and will be air conditioned throughout. Cutler Ridge merchants and Richards have joined in a cooperative effort to observe today's opening. Six months ago Richards Cutler Ridge store was just a sketch on blueprint. Today, majestically modern and spaciously sprawled over 70,000 square feet of space, it is open for business. This beautiful suburban branch, which increases the growing Richards family to four, boasts the distinction of being the largest department store south of Coral Gables and the fir major department store between Miami and Key West. Located in the south end of the mushrooming Cutler Ridge Regional Shopping Center, Richards southern-most branch is molded along ultar-modern lines. The rambling two-story structure is unusual in that it is made of pre-cast columns and beams. Designed by nationally known architect Meyer Katzman, whose fame extends from Florida to Southern California, Richards is an interesting study in architecture and color, from the outside as well as the inside. Directly in front of the main entrance, set in an island of concrete and flanked by a profusion of tropical foliage, lies a picturesque pool that is a bubbling kaleidoscope of color. The exterior, with its imposing facade, is typical of South Florida's modern architecture. The handsome main entrance of the building is a subtle contrast of color. A subdued beige shadowbox effect of block, outlined in white, is supported by square terra-cotta pillars. Entrances and exits to Richards can be gained through multiple glass doors at the front of the shopping area, the south side and in the rear facing the parking area. An additional doorway on the north side, toward the center of the building opens directly onto the mall, adjacent to the side entrance of W. T. Grant. Once inside, customers and onlookers alike will be warmed by a bevy of friendly colors ranging from greens and yellows to blues and lilacs. At the same time, they will be cooled by an elaborate system of air-conditioning which pumps, via two machines, a total capacity of 230 tons of cool air. Brilliant lighting will flood the store from the 2343 lamps in the ceiling and cove. The intricate fixtures alone contain 829 lamps. Hanging from the dropped ceiling in scattered locations are some half dozen colorful murals—striking attention-getters all—depicting various aspects of suburbia. Like its downtown and 163rd Street counterparts, the Cutler Ridge branch will be completely stocked in merchandise that is the finest in quality, value, assortment and fashion. The new Richards will house a complete line of ready-to-wear for men, women, children and infants. It has a Scout department for boys and girls; accessory divisions including handbags, jewelry, hosiery, neckwear and gloves; a candy department; stationery and notion counters; records; a gift department containing china, silverware and lamps; major and minor appli- (Continued on Page 2)

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