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WEST of the City Limits with Ron Levitt

Local letter carriers are joining with their fellow mailmen throughout the country in trying to get what everyone likes — a raise in pay! The local Association of Letter Carriers is urging the citizens to write their Congressmen in support of House Resolution 9531 which would give them a substantial "take-home" pay increase. It is not uncommon for government workers to try to gain support where their income is directly affected by the vote of their Congressmen. And, after listening to some of their arguments, one gets the feeling that — if the facts they present are correct — they may have an argument for more pay. Alvin Friedman, assistant secretary of Tropical Branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers, provided the following figures to substantiate the "claim": (1) The starting salary of a letter carrier produces less than $70 weekly take-home pay (2) 70% of all postal workers earn less than $5,000 annually (3) 90% of all postal workers receive less than $5,500 per year. Friedman said that despite these figures, "conscientious and dedicated letter carriers over the past Christmas period saved the postal department over five million dollars through their increased productivity." Of course, many people might give you the argument that this isn't so bad — but the letter carriers argue that the only people that would say this are those who have the wrong view of what a postman is. "In the public view the need for a highly developed mentality is, unfortunately, eclipsed by the difficult physical aspects of the job," the postmen say. But they argue that today's postman is more than one who delivers the mail. They say he must be a trained clerk with an excellent memory, a trained diplomat in handling people and they say a letter carrier is frequently called upon to obtain information of a strictly confidential nature by branches of the Federal Government. Obviously, if these postal employes are to get a raise in pay, the post office department — already a part of the annual debt — is going to have to find additional income. The logical answer seems to be an increase in postal rates. This may be an unpleasant fact to the average citizen — yet it is very likely that Congress will yield and raise postage rates during the 1962 session. This, of course, will probably be simultaneous with some action on higher salaries for letter carriers, but the average letter carrier — or at least their spokesmen — seem to feel the public would be more than willing to accept a slight postal increase in order to give letter carriers a higher standard of living. They say that almost everyone will agree that five or even six cents for the efficient delivery of a letter to any part of the country is one of the best bargains on earth. I think the letter carriers may have a point. My only complaint about letter carriers is that the only thing they seem to bring me is bills, bills, and more bills!

3 R's of Driving Taught at Palmetto High

By EUNICE TALL Correspondent A program designed to teach all Palmetto High sophomores the proper attitudes and basic skills of automobile driving began second semester. Students enrolled in this program will learn basic knowledge in mechanics, safety rules and regulations, driving skills, and proper attitudes toward driving in this semester-long course. The driver education program is divided into three phases: 12 hours of television lessons shown during homeroom period three days a week; 18 hours of classroom work; and six hours of actual driving practice on an off-the-street range. Sophomores will begin the actual driving March 15 with the arrival of a 12-car fleet of 1962 automobiles. The three driving range instructors are Ted Bouyoucas, Kal Manning and Carmine Regna. Students will attend classroom lectures taught by Walt Chwalik, head of the driver education program at Palmetto. * * * "Americanism Vs. Communism," the theme of a series of discussion groups sponsored by the Palmetto PTA, will again be discussed Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. in the Palmetto auditorium. The theme of this meeting will be "Communism in the Orient." Walter Van Poyck and George Wackenhut will be panel members. * * * Winners of the Safe Driving Contest sponsored by Palmetto in conjunction with the Inter-School Student Traffic Safety Council are Nancy Lipscomb and Robyn Wall. Winners were selected by a majority vote of the senior class. Nancy and Robyn won a trophy, seat belts and a $25 bond. Pat Ann Shull, senior, is the winner from Palmetto in the 1962 Betty Crocker Search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow. She achieved the highest score in the examination on homemaking knowledge and attitudes taken by senior girls. Pat now becomes eligible, along with winners in other state high schools, for the title of State Homemaker of Tomorrow. * * * Ed Hagan, Fred Overly, and Dale Heckerling, seniors, were elected tri-captains of Palmetto's 1962 track team. Palmetto's first track meet will be Feb. 23 against Riverside Military Academy at the University of Miami at 3:30 p.m. Under the direction of Jack Acklin, teacher, Palmetto has organized a golf team. Members are Carl Westman, Tom Greek, Bob King, Ralph Jarrendt, Bill Sweeney, Randy McMichael, Bob Williams, Rick Friedman, Cal Kellogg and Steve Steinbring.

Pandora Salon Sold to Smiths

The Pandora Beauty Salon at 9871 Bird Rd. was recently purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Smith. Mr. Smith formerly owned the Biltmore Beauty Salon concession at the Biltmore Terrace Hotel. He is originally from Brunswick, Ga. The Smiths live at 5223 SW 92nd Ave.

VARSITY BARBER SHOP

218 Miracle Mile AT Miracle Building Arcade Manicuring & Shoeshining "Only Barber Shop On The Mile"

TAKE SOME HOME FINE CHINESE FOOD HOUSE OF BAMBOO

6267 S.W. 8th ST. MO 1-8525 — MO 1-8526

QUESTIONS ANSWERED on low cost car insurance LOU HAUSHEER

320 ARAGON AVE. Coral Gables HI 3-8968 MO 1-2961 STATE FARM INSURANCE STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY Home Office: Bloomington, Illinois

A HIT AT THE N.Y. COPA! A HIT AT THE SAHARA IN VEGAS! FRANKIE DASH STUFFT SHIRT LOUNGE

A DASH OF HUMOR... A DASH OF MUSIC... A DASH OF WAILER... A LOT OF DASH! HOLIDAY INN — 2500 BRICKELL AVE. — TEL. FR 4-1519

OPENS FRI., FEB. 16 Daily thru Wed., Feb. 21 TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL MIAMI International BOAT SHOW

7:30 P.M. 1 to 11 P. M. Get a Line on Everything New! "SEE YOUR FUTURE AFLOAT" The Very Latest in BOATS — ENGINES ACCESSORIES SERVICE BRING YOUR CAMERA Free Parking DINNER KEY AUDITORIUM ★ ★ ★ ★ MIAMI, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 16 thru 21

CLIP AND SAVE. DAILY SPECIALS RED SUNSET CAFETERIA

6901 RED ROAD — CORAL GABLES THURSDAY—FEB. 15 LUNCH Baked Meat Loaf, Creole Spaghetti | .42c DINNER Golden Brown Fried Chicken, Yellow Rice | .54c Salad Tossed Green Salad | .17c Dessert Flaky Apple Pie | .17c FRIDAY—FEB. 16 LUNCH Spanish Omelette | .39c DINNER Broiled Spanish Mackerel, Lemon, Tartar Sauce | .49c Salad Cabbage Pepper Slaw | .12c Dessert Individual Lemon Tart with Whipped Cream, | 17c SATURDAY—FEB. 17 LUNCH Baked Stuffed Pork Chop | .49c DINNER Bar-B-Q Short Ribs of Beef | .62c Salad Health Salad | .12c Dessert Key Lime Pie topped with Whipped Cream | ..19c SUNDAY—FEB. 18 Roast Leg of Lamb, Dressing, Gravy, Mint Jelly, Just | .72c SPECIAL CHILD'S PLATE (UNDER 16 YRS. OF AGE) 50c Chopped Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy Choice of One Vegetable SOMETHING NEW! SNOWY WHITE TABLECLOTHS FOR YOUR DINING PLEASURE SERVING HOURS: 11:15 A.M. to 2:15 P.M. 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. SPECIAL SUNDAY SERVING HOURS: 11:15 A.M. to 2:15 P.M. 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. PLENTY OF FREE PARKING IN THE REAR

RACING FANS The New Fireside Restaurant and Lounge

TOM TRULIS, your host and owner of the New Fireside Restaurant invites you to complete your day with a wonderful dinner at the Fireside. Barbecued Ribs, Chicken or Duck $2.95 STEAKS CHOPS SEAFOOD PRIME RIB OF BEEF $3.75 Personally Selected by Tom Trulis LIVE MAINE LOBSTER KING-SIZE COCKTAILS AT POPULAR PRICES Cocktail Hour Daily 4 to 6 p.m. LUNCHEON SPECIALS FROM 85c Served Daily (Except Sunday) 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. DANCING AND ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY UNTIL 5 A.M. featuring FLORENCE CLOSE Vocalist Air Conditioned Free Parking 3622 CORAL WAY — MIAMI (S.W. 22nd ST.) For Reservations Call "Dotty" HI 3-2038

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT . . . "BREAKFAST AT COOKIES" Cookies RESTAURANT • FOUNTAIN • PANTRY

TWO LOCALLY PRODUCED LARGE EGGS (ANY STYLE) POTATOES OR GRITS INCLUDES CHOICE OF . . . Any Juice or Homemade Stewed Prunes. Basket of assorted oven-fresh Rolls and Miniature Danish. Creamery Butter, Cream Cheese and Jelly. Our special blend of coffee (second cup on us) BETTER THAN EVER all for 75c SERVED UNTIL 11 A.M. OPEN 16 HOURS 135 MIRACLE MILE—SERVING 4 MEALS A DAY 8 A.M. - 2 A.M.