The Times

THE TIMES

the local community newspaper for all South Dade John T. Watters, President & Publisher William von Maurer, Editor Robert M. Slane, Advertising Manager Subscription: $3.00 year by mail anywhere

Your Support Is Needed

It is difficult to see how any merchant, businessman or professional man in Coral Gables can miss the 'premiere' of the city's public relations program and still consider himself an interested member of the community. The 'premiere', as it has come to be called, will be held at 8:15 a.m., Dec. 2, in the Miracle Theater. It will be a fast-paced, informative presentation that will be concluded at 9 a.m. The men who have arranged the prosram have bent over backwards to see to it that it will not interfere with the morning's business activities. With the way cleared for him, every businessman who is interested in the city's vitality is duty bound to attend. The City of Coral Gables decided a year ago that something must be done to revitalize the city as an attraction for shoppers and visitors. It decided upon a program shared by the city and the Chamber of Commerce and headed by Bert Burris, who was appointed to the job of city director of publicity and advertising. The city recognized that the need for such a program was so acute that it appropriated $65,000 to back it. However, the program, despite financial backing, will be a flop, unless it gets support from those it will most benefit, the business and professional men of Coral Gables. In view of the fact that public funds are being spent to help YOU, Mr. Merchant and Mr. Businessman, it is ardently hoped that you will give 45 minutes of your time on Dec. 2 to show the rest of Coral Gables that you support this program intended to benefit the business community. Give the program the support it needs at the outset to get up a head of steam on your confidence. You can do your part tomorrow morning at the Miracle Theater.

We Sail At 8:15 A.M., December 2nd ... And Don't Miss The Boat

South Miami Roundup By EDWIN KNIGHT

KNIGHT NEXT WEDNESDAY is December 7, "a day which will live in infamy," said the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt when he asked a joint session of Congress in 1941 for a de[?]a-ration of war on the Japanese Empire. And infamous the date has become, even though 19 years have passed since Japan rained thousands of tons of bombs in secret attacks on Pearl Harbor, The Philippines, Wake Island, Guam, Singapore, Thailand and Malaya. MORE THAN INFAMOUS, the date has become famous, but more explicitly, notorious as certainly the most memorable date of World Wars I and II and perhaps the most notorious date of the last 60 years. I can't think of any date of the last 100 years that compares in notoriety with Dt 7, 1941, mostly because of the heavy damage inflicted upon this country by a foreign power. AS HAS HAPPENED in the last 19 years, the sound and the sight of that infamous and notorious date will have an instant effect on most Americans over 30 years of age. Next Wednesday thousands of Americans will turn to their partners in endeavor and ask what that individual was doing on that infamous Sunday 19 years ago when United States forces and bases in the Pacific were crushed. BUT YET, PRIOR TO Pearl Harbor Day, the dat of Dec. 7 was no more distasteful than the dates of Dec. 6 and Dec. 8. Many good things have happened on Dec. 7, some many years before Pearl Harbor Day and some a few years since. Some depressing things, though, have occurred on Dec. 7 down through the years of American history. Some pleasant things have taken place on past July 4th too, but that does not relieve July 4 from being one of the most glorious dates in American history. ACCORDING TO Stanford M. Mirkin's book, "When Did It Happen?", Dec. 7 was the date listed for many me[?]or-able events in U. S. History. Some of the standouts are the declarations of war by the United States on a foreign power (and it wasn't the Japanese in 1941, either), the saving of a president from impeachment, a Civil War battle fought (with the Union side winning), the settlement of an important, nation-wide strike and the beginning of a Philharmonic Society almost 100 years ago. So you see, the date of Dec. 7 is not as bad as it seems. DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS, these are the events that have made Dec. 7 a memorable date in American history. DEC. 7, 1787 - Delaware became the first of the 13 colonies to ratify the newly written United States Constitution. DEC. 7, 1842 - The New York Philharmonic Society gave its first public concert, performing Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, the overture from Weber's Opera "Oberon" and part of the score from Beethoven's "Fidelio." DEC. 7, 1862 - The battle of Prairie Grove, Ark., was fought, with scores of men killed and wounded. The battle was termed a Union victory. DEC. 7, 1867 - By a vote of 108 to 57, the U. S. I se of Representatives rejected a resolution that President Andrew Johnson be impeached for "high crimes and misdemeanors." The majority ruled that there was lack of a specific act of misdemeanor on President Johnson's part. DEC. 7, 1874 - One of the South's most vicious race riots broke out at Vicksburg, Miss., where 75 negroes and some whites were killed. Many were wounded. DEC. 7, 1915 - President Woodrow Wilson, in his annual mesage to a joint session of Congress, recommended a standing army of 142,000 and a reserve of 400,000. DEC. 7, 1917 - The United States declared war on Aus-tria-Hungry after having previously declared war on Germany. Soldiers of the famed 42nd (Rainbow) Division, composed of soldiers from throughout the coutry, arrive in France. DEC. 7, 1920 - President Woodrow Wilson, in his eighth and final message to Congress, includes these final words: "Let us have faith that right makes right and in that faith let us dare to do our duty as we understand it." DEC. 7, 1931 - President Herbert Hoover refuses to receive a delegation of hunger marchers at the White House. The marchers had hoped to present to the president a pet on asking for employment with a guarantee of minimum wages. DEC. 7, 1946 - United Mine Workers Union boss John L. Lewis orders thousands of soft coal mine workers back to work after having been out on strike since Nov. 21, 1946. THE HAPPENINGS ON Dec. 7, 1941, by far the most renowned of all Dec. 7ths, are well-known to most Americans. Even while Peace Envoys Nomura and Kurusu were in Washington discussing a more lasting peace with the U. S. State Department, planes and ships from Japanese fleets were lambasting our installations at Pearl Harbor, Wake Island nd Guam and British possessions. Japanese Premier Hideki Tojo, in a broadcast to the Japanese people and monitored by United States and British radio stations, termed the Japanese attacks and the declaration of war as a "means of self protection." THE UNITED STATES reacted promptly to the sneak attacks. On Dec. 8 Congress declared war on Japan and Germany, thereby springing the most awesome display of might over a four-year period the world has ever seen. But this country learned much from that memorable day. Never again will we be caught napping as we were at Pearl Harbor, [?] ger again will Dec. 7, or any other date, bring forth such a lothesome and distasteful memory. May all of your remaining Dec. 7s be bright ones.

Remember The Times

25 Years Ago Coral Gables Mayor Roscoe Brunstetter told Gableites they could soon expect a definite plan as to how the city would slash its bonded indebtness by $7,000,000 ... Would Coral Gables, the City of beautiful Mediterranean atmosphere, be turned into a mecca of gamblers? That was the question plaguing residents when they learned gambling operators planned an all-out attempt to set up slot machines here ... Funds from the Federal Government in Washington poured into Coral Gables to finance 20 civic projects ... The population of Coral Gables was a little more than 7000 persons (Today, it's 35,000). 10 Years Ago West Miamians were making up their minds on a vital issue. Should they turn thumbs up or down on approving a $100,000 bond to pay for a $145,00 bonded construction program? ... The Coral Gables Youth Center celebrated its fifth birthday ... Gables' residents learned that they were expected to donate more to the Community Chest. The residents, who gave $14,000 the year before, learned their quota had been hiked 26 per cent ... The Miracle Mile Property Owners Association O.K.'d center parkway beautification of a four-block shopping area. The Gables city commission then called for a public hearing on the proposed "baby mall." One Year Ago Cliff Hendrick, Coral Gables realtor, was appointed to the Special Citizens Committee on room rentals ... Doctors' Hospital observed its 10th birthday by dedicating a three-story, $900,000 wing ... South Miami's 112-pound football team came back victors after crushing a Bronx crew 47-0 in a Turkey Bowl game.

Letters To The Editor Boosts Chamber Membership

Editor, The Times, As a resident of Coral Gables and vicinity for nearly 30 years and as a member of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce for most of that time and having on numerous occasions attempted to solicit memberships for the chamber and my work putting me in contact with practically every business and professional man in Coral Gables, I feel I am reasonably well qualified to express the reason for the lack of interest in membership in the chamber and to offer a possible solution. Without detracting in the slightest form from the excellent work of the Chamber in promoting the City of Coral Gables as a whole, the question most frequently asked by prospective members (including members who have previously belonged and dropped out) is: What does the Chamber do for me? Since it is not the function of the Chamber to benefit certain ones to the exclusion of others, this question can only be answered in a broad manner which can also be applied to non-members. Since it is possible to get the benefits without the membership, why not get a free ride? Value Or More Either those paying membership fees should get value or more received directly (more than non-members) or perhaps license fees, taxes, or some sort of levy could be applied proportionally to all licensees so that there would be no free rides. This may prove impracticable even tho it is the most fair method, because the Chamber's work benefits the community as a whole and not just selected individuals (members). 600 memberships at $50 per year is $30,000. There are presumably over 3000 licenses issued. If each licensee paid only $10 the amount would be the same, everyone would be a member, and present supporters would save 80 per cent of their contributions to benefit themselves directly. Another Way Another way would be for the Chamber to make arrangements for members to get their dues back in some way such as dinners, programs, special discounts on various items, etc. Both these solutions are difficult to develop and there may be some easier way. They are suggested as a starting point of something direct and tangible to the member in return for his membership fee. A Chamber Supporter

Special Edition

Editor, The Times; This is to express personally and on behalf of our University of Miami student body our sincerest appreciation for your excellent homecoming edition of Thursday, Nov. 10th, and also for the generous distribution to students on our campus. We at the University all think it exceeding well done. Thurston Adams, Director of Student Activities

PROFILE of the week

CHERNOW A man who wasted no time in getting to the top in the business world is Barnard L. Chernow, president of the Mortgage Corporation of America, who headed one of the nation's bigest truck lines at the age of 25. Chernow, a native of St. Paul, Minn., was graduated from the University of Minnesota and became a salesman for Commodity Carriers, Inc. Within a few years, he was president and general manager of the concern, operating more than 400 trucks over the United States. Chernow came to Miami 10 years ago. He lives at 1520 Miller Road with his wife, Kathryn, and daughter, Mary Ann, 14. Golf and swimming are Chernow's favorites in recreation. "I haven't had time for civic activities thus far, because of the traveling connected with my job," he said, "but I plan to begin soon." Bn. St. Paul, Minn. M. Kathryn Ch. Mary Ann, 14 Occ. Mortgage Corp of America Ed. University of Minnesota