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XL 1 LOCAL NEWS AND FEATURES SECTION 2 MONDAY. AUGUST 6. 1931 PAGE FIFTEEN Obituaries Radio Theatre Comics Iff in uk iqui TODrS MOOT QUESTON: 4RE MAYORS SMART PEOPLE? UBiirrrro Coreytown May Appeal Ruling That Took Life The defunct Town of Cbrevtown AA Here, Indeed, Is a query which helps determine the mental status of the scribe. The Big Story radio program has made it clear that the only reporters worthy of the name are those who can trap all type murderers by police work which, puts the local law to shame. sition sheet without resorting to profanity? 2.

Explain to a man who has just brought in a 50,000 word article on "Decline And Fall Of The Buttonhook" that the paper can't use a word of it, and send the man away happy? 3. Tactfully tell a poor soul who has just accidentally knocked down! two citizens, a fire hydrant and a store front with his car that the vvomm PAUL The Mayor's mental ability is still a blank to the public, sadly may appeal to the Florida Su-enough, since no radio program preme Court the Circuit Court r-has been able to glorify anything der that took its life, former Town higher than a Water Commissioner, Attorney Maurice R. Sehuh told Talk Of The Town Today Peace talks to be resumed as Reds withdraw troops. The City Little League tournament that ODens tonight Possibility Coreytown By DICK BOTH WELL Hats off to courageous Mayor Ralph J. Morissette, I say.

This dauntless dignitary of Og- densburg, N. has up and exposed a subject which has long cried aloud for publicity. Maybe it was the August heat. Maybe Morissette had ulcers. But history will record that just scant hours ago His Honor asked the Town Council to enact a law pro hibiting newspapers from hiring reporters unless they pass a mental test.

It seems that a hardened journ alist named Charlie Saunders, City Hall reporter, had touched the Mayor's quick with a story about a Military Police riot drill at nearby Pine Camp. For generations now, city officials and reporters the world over have been firmly convinced that the other side needed a mental test. Sometimes they have muttered about committing each other to institutions, and worse. But Mayor Morissette has finally made a clean breast of this feeling. Reporter Saunders, no moron he, retorts that he'll be glad to take a mental test if the Mayor' TWO 1 i court ruling that cost its life.

personalized Service Harry Sminiski, the quadruple amputee, whose plight was publicized when his electric wheel chair was laid up for repairs, has a brand new electric chair and it's a whizz, he says tickled to death about it and thanks all for their interest. Its delivery merits a note for it was brought here by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn A. Steven, who have a small plant in Kansas City, and who personally deliver all chairs made to see that they meet requirements Steven, an electrical engineer, worked for the North American bomber plant during the last war, often wondered what would happen to amputees who came back from the wars set out to do something about it and follows each chair to its new owner He had delivered one other here story just can't be kept out of the papers? Can the Mayor? 1.

Listen to a committee of infuriated citizens demanding action on street repair, assure them of his sympathy and still avoid making any commitment? 2. Say a few words of praise for almost any group or individual he doesn't know on short notice when a microphone is thrust beneath his nose? 3. Make a City Hall reporter feel that he, the Mayor, regards him as a favorite son? i When educational circles prepare the standard reporter's test, let us! hope that they will include this question: Have you ever solved a mur der? If so. how? auors ini est rom nuance Po Oon! Notes Off The Cuff Writers for the Florida airea weeKiy over radios of the State, thought The Times handling of the Father's Day auto fatality that killed six was so forceful that much of the editorial was used on the first August broadcast. Pinellas County used 3,133,166 gallons of gasoline during June taxes on same totaled $219,321, and of this $52,230 was kicked back to the County.

Pasco County used 494,841 gallons, Manatee 718,722 Naval Reserve wants recruits. recruiter is at City Hall, 9 a. m. till 4 p. to give details Tuesday through Friday.

get $2.75 for training sessions and get good instruction. have the opportunity to try for By DENNIS IIALLINAN Dismissal of 90 West Point Cadets on charges of cheating on exams came as a shock locally, but a majority of those interviewed yesterday felt the dismissal justified. While many felt the punishment too severe, most i agreed with West Point officials the Academy's 125-year-old entrance into Annapolis without Congressional appointment. limits 17 to 28. Meet The Newest Beauty Joseph W.

Steffek, free lance photographer, came here last Winter, met Madeline Castle, was struck by her blonde r. fyjyftnmfmi -in nmn -niiTiniMitliii-iiiiin'i nil fWirii'i (it miiiiitmninirili Jr if Mayor Morissette mental test law goes through. I predict a wave of similar legislation. All over the nation, tests and counter tests will blossom much as investigations do. Council can test the City Manager, who can test them back.

Policemen can test firemen; pupils can test teachers for a change. Musicians can test the writers of singing commercials, privates can test generals. America's watch word might become: "He Might Be A Phony Give Him A Mental Test!" And eventually, we'll be testing the people who write the tests, all because some GI hollered, "Down With Morissette!" Dismissal i5k IF STRAYEIt (BUCKY) a luiiui ituiiua xvxiixiaxjr football coach. 821 28th Street North: "This condition (of cheating on exams) probably exists in every major school in the country. It's just too bad it had to be uncovered first in the nation's top academy.

Nev- ertheless, I don't think the punish- ment is too se- HAWK vere considering these boys all took a pledge of honor that is more than 125 years old. As for the football team, it looks as though they will keep on with their schedule for least another year. Then I imagine they will slow down until they can build the team back up RALPH E. MOULTON. optician 840 38th Avenue South: "The boys should be given another chance to take the examination, then if thev tiunK, dismiss them.

It will be a lesson to future students. After all, when a man goes into the service, he should have enough American spirit to be honest, particularly those that are chosen to lead oth ers." juii.x o. uukax, re tired artilleryman. 4400 Burlington Avenue North: "I have the fullest confidence in the men who dealt out the punishment of dismissal to the Cadets. They knew exactly what they were doing and I'm sure they made a complete study of the matter before taking action.

As for the football team, it is merely a secondary matter and shouldn't be considered since it is the school's honor system, not its athletic record, which is of immediate con cern." Time uaoeis. Sports -I I i I yesterday. Although Circuit Judge John Dickinson declared the town dissolved July 23. his order barring town officials from further action as such was not signed until Wednesday. Schuh said that order automatically changes the mayor and coun-Cilmen to trustees of the town who will wind up any pending business.

When asked what pending business remained. Schuh replied: "Well, we now have 30 days in which to appeal the Court's decision." He said Town officials have been notified of their changed status. Municipal Court is no longer in existence. But Schuh said he understood former Town Marshal Eugene Marshall is being retained by businesses ther as watchman. Sheriff Todd Tucker said Marshall has a deputy sheriffs bond, but since the town is dissolved, he will not permit Marshall to make any more arrests.

"I have not re voked his deputy's card, however," the Sheriff added. "I understand Marshall is starting a patrol service in that area. If he confers with me on this I may decide to permit him to make arrests there again." Marshall could not be reached yesterday. Schuh said the town received its check for S265 from the State in refunded cigarette tax money for the month of July. This money, along with $1,500 a year paid year ly in November in liquor tax re- funds, has supported the town since its conception in March.

J-IKJ. A. 1113 Will ujc 1UO lliCLft the town will get. Women's Ccdy Found In Bay; Suicide Ruled Despite resuscitation attempts, a 54 year old woman was pronounced dead at Mound Park Hospital yesterday morning after being found floating in Boca Ciega Bay. The victim was identified as Mrs.

Margaret DeChant, 501 Villa Grande Avenue South. Mrs. DeChant's body was spotted by A. W. Hingle, 222 Sunset Drive South, who saw her floating face down in the water near his home about 8:15 a.

m. Hingle got in his boat and retrieved the body, then began giving artificial respiration. Policemen D. II. Bolender and H.

C. Smith arrived and also gave artificial respiration until a fire department resuscitator arrived. Firemen gave oxygen for some 45 minutes without success. Bolender found a note at tha dead woman's home saying she was sorry to go. He said her husband, Abner DeChant, told him Mrs.

DeChant had been in poor health and had been under con stant medical treatment. It was not known how long Mrs. DeChant had been in the water. Her husband said he missed her when he woke up. Police believed she left home in the early hours of the morning and jumped or waded in.

Magistrate Joe E. Carpenter. acting as coroner, ruled the death as suicide. Mrs. DeChant had lived here six years and was the wife of Abner S.

DeChant, secretary of Unique Prod- ucts. Other survivors include three sis ters. Interment will be in Washington, D. with Wilhelm-Booth in charge locally. Trash Collection Schedule Today The trash collection pickups scheduled for today are as follows: -v NORTH SIDE Between lfith and 28th Streets, starting on 26th Avenue North.

SOUTH SIDE Between ISth Avenue South and 2Gth Avenue South on 31st Street. By Jimmy Hatlo Cadet Sgt. Harrison Travis, left, of Atlantic Highlands, X. and Cadet Ronald L. Clough, right, of Waukesha, are two Cadets who say they are among 90 dismissed from the United States Military Academy for academic cheating.

Center is Cadet Travis' father, former West Point instructor, who said the boys got a "raw deal." (AP Wirephoto) DAVIS CONDUCTOR may appeal to State Supreme Highway Patrol safety program, beauty and took a number of pictures of her that are now beginning to show up on covers ana inside raees of glamor magazines of the counirv. She was the cover girl on the last issue of Sir, and has been in, or will be featured in Laff, Famous Models, Hit, Look, Glamorous Models and other mags. also appear in the Paramount film, "City of Beautiful Girls," to be released next Fall. She's five feet seven, weighs 128 pounds, is 19, blonde, blue eyed and has the right curves. name Castle is nrnfpssinnal Rhf'c Specs, the famous fishing RCA Hall.

N. thv saw themselves on a screen I "W-v-v -t MADELINE CASTLE i ABtfTY TOOMVUKZ iiai iAL ABIimriN6CNRAl MAYOR ANP REPORTER TYPE BRAINS 1 3. Fill his own paste pot. A good Mayor should be able to: 1. Shake hands with at least 100 persons at a session and give each a firm, hearty grip rather than a limp, dead-fish palm.

2. Pin a medal on a beauty contest winner without blushing. 3. Lean back in a swivel chair without propping his feet on his desk. Emotional-Lingual Balance: Can the reporter? 1.

Read the story he had been promised exclusively in the oppo OUSTER ing in 1949. Koch made an appearance and announced that he was willing to purchase some 1.500 city lots for the sum of $50,000. The Commission knew what was coming because it had discussed the matter previously with Koch. However, it was quite unprepared for Koch's action when the deal was closed. Taking out his check book, Koch asked blandly: "Shall I make one check for $50,000 or two checks for $25,000 each?" The Commissioners looked at each other for a moment to see if they had heard right, then Mayor Fred H.

Howard snickered. "Just so it's $50,000, Mr. Koch." Koch was fully prepared for the publicity his Tarpon Springs deal initiated. Not that he liked it, particularly: he simply realized that it was bound to come. He even bore up when people began re ferred to him as the "land baron." That too was part of it.

Had Koch taken his 1,500 lots and stopped there, he probably would not be in the news today. But he didn't. He continued to buy and to date this is his record: Some 220 additional acres In Tarpon Springs, one island and another under negotiation. He owns one-fifth of Oldsmar, one- eighth of Gulfport, and one-sixth of Pinallas Park. For good measure he bought 3,000 acres in Belle Haven, a new towTiship located east of Dunedin.

"Roughly," he mused, "I own about 10 per cent of the undeveloped land of Pinellas County." Koch originally had planned a 20-year development program for his holdings, aided by a national advertising campaign. His 20-year "master" plan is still in effect but he has found national advertising unnecessary. "The county is building up so rapidly that it is not needed," he said. Koch Is married and has two children, Carolyn, 5, and Freddie, 7. John M.

Weiss, a former asso ciate of Koch's in the beauty prod ucts business, is associated with Koch in operating Florida Acres, Inc. It would seem that a man of Koch's interests would have a hobby. He has, in his own words: "Land." Where To Find Features Today ABILITY TO MAKE STORY OUT OF 1 I 1WK lU.MJ WJ JP I Pinellas 'Land Baron9 Carl Koch Holds 10 Per Cenf Of Undeveloped County Land Concern over the future of West Point athletics was voiced. Those who have followed the fortunes of the great Army teams of the past hoped its traditions would be car ried on. Many were curious as to the Identity of the Cadets who have been cashiered out of service.

"We feel pretty badly about this," a sports follower said. "It's almost as bad as waiting for a battle casualty report." Here is the reaction of some polled yesterday by The Times: HARVEY G. HALL locksmith, 3216 17th Avenue South: "If they had to cheat on their exams because they couldn't make the grade, I think expelling the Cadets is the only thing to do." HOWARD F. NEWELL, income tax consultant, 1234 13th Street North: "Dismissal is apparently a just at West Point since the Academy ts noted for its honor system. However, I don't think it would be the best type of punishment for many other schools.

By all means the football schedule shouldn't be changed. It would only hurt the other members of the squad who look forward to play ing tne tougher teams." THOMAS A. TURNER, retired New York contractor and realtor, 236 19th Avenue Southeast: "There's no doubt in my mind but that those boys were led on by someone higher up. I think they all started out at West Point on the level. They ought to be given another chance, maybe take the exams over again.

Dismissal outright is too coldblooded. However, regardless of what they do, the boys should have a good going over. And If they decide to give them another chance, then they ought to go ahead with their planned football schedule." ABILITY TO SAY NOTWINfr PRESIDE AT DUU. WITHOUT CONVICTION FALLING- AtUEP ABILITY TO GT ALONG WIT PR5 CKO-SECTION COMPARISON Of- will too. Since some of my best friends are reporters, I feel that such a test should be devised for both newsmen and statesmen.

"Mental test" is a bit vague. Let's be fair and break it into sections, following the Army's famed I. Q. routine. Manuel Dexterity, for example.

A good reporter should be able to: 1. Sharpen three pencils with out removing a finger. 2. Type with not more than three fingers at a rate of 10 words per minute. CADETS ADMIT CARL KOCH "My love for land had never abated," he said.

"It was a plane ride to Tampa that started me in Florida real estate." Like any other tourist who is impressed with the natural beauty of Florida, Koch went through the usual oh's and ah's stage and proceeded to hire a car to see the country. "I went all over Pinellas County," he said. "When I had finished, I made up my mind. I moved my family to Clearwater and began buying." The Tarpon Springs City Commission has never quite got over what happened at a special meet- under former Sheriff E. G.

Cunningham and a railroad detective, indicated he'd be a candidate. Then he added: "It is too early to talk about it." Renublican Magistrate Ed Silk said "It's a little parlv isn't it' Besides I have one job to do right and Democrats have urged him to run. Republican County Commissioner Sidney S. Parry said: "No com ment. I am very busy right now with the job of County Commissioner." Constable Cy Lowrey, popular Clearwater officer, has announced he is still planning to enter the race, providing the Sheriff does not run.

In his campaign for Constable. Lowrev made few sDeeches but won votes between rallies bv ABU If a I MAYOR" rv.j vjj 'I I SIT For Sheriff In A Sense the wife of Victor Crook, Florida Power employe, doesn't plan to model professionally. stepfather is Arnold Loher. you don't recognize that name vou'll know who we mean when we say he's uiue. The Sick List Mrs.

Islea Shriver Ellis is expected home this week from U. S. Marine Hospital, Savannah, where she underwent minor surgery last week. Have You Industrial Floor Space? The Pinellas County Light Industry Council is seeking info on any industrial floor space or buildings in the County that may be available for lease or sale Frederick R. Barkley, executive director, says the data will be turned over to Fred H.

Howard, Tarpon Springs Council member who is leaving soon on a mid-West trip to seek new industries and interview several prospects Council's office is Room 211 County Building, phone 7-0310. Names In The News Ben Smith, director of tourist relations for the C. of C. who returned recently from a Western tour with Mrs. Smith, says the whole country seems to be on the tourist trails this Summer.

everywhere, ririces ripht nn thprp inn By BOB PRICHARD CLEARWATER You probably have heard of Carl E. Koch, the so-called Pinellas County "land baron." Perhaps you have read accounts of his vast land holdings It is even possible that you, along with a couple of thousand other people, have wondered what sort of a fellow Koch is. At his resplendent two story home on Jasmine Way, Koch appeared to be much the same man he was in 1949 when he almost scared the pants off Tarpon Springs City Commission by buying 1,500 city-owned lots for $50,000. The 48-year-old Illinois farm boy who parlayed $700 into slightly over $2 million, stood his ground well and smiled at the questions put to him. YES, HE STILL believes in the future of Pinellas County.

Will it continue to grow? "I repeat what said back in 1949," he said "Pinellas County will someday re semble Los Angeles County. Cal. All the communities within it will expand and meet each other." Is he sorry that he has invested slightly more than a half-million dollars in land here? Not a bit. A clod-hopping farm boy from his father's 640-acre farm at Evanston, Koch left the land to become a certified public accountant. In 1934 with a business capital of $700 he founded the American Beauty Product Co.

in Chicago. From that time on, Koch was on his way. Koch smiled genially when it was mentioned that he sold out his interest In the company in 1946 for slightly over S2 million. However, he changed the subject. andidates nteruiewe 5 EVIDENCE WAS IN THE BAG Eyeing a citizen who was carrying a brown paper bag with suspicious care yesterday.

Policeman Dwight Bolender decided to investigate. But when Bolender got out of his patrol car, citizen got nervous and dropped his prize a quart milk bottle full of moonshine. Bolender gave pursuit and apprehended James Settles, 28, 1076 First Avenue South. Ensconcing Settles in the cruiser, Bolender headed for the Police Station. Settles, however, decided he would leave at this juncture and jumped out.

He didn't get far, though. For waiting on the corner was another policeman. Ray Stewart. Settles ran into Stewart's waiting arms and decided to quit. Settles was booked for drunkenness.

The broken moonshine bottle was held as evidence. Ben figures it's war nerves. is going places to see things on account it might be too late if a big shooting war starts. he predicts crowds will overflow St Pete this Winter. Ben and the missus met Roy Brown's tourists at Colorado Springs where the whole bunch were entertained at the Jaycee's annual Chuck Wagon Dinner, a very colorful event.

Mrs. Mary Lininger, former principal of Forest Hills School, has returned from a visit with her son, William G. and wife at Kewanee, 111., and to get acquainted with her new grandson, William born last Mother's Day Bill has an excellent position with Boss Manufacturing Company there. Dr. John W.

MeClane, former resident here, continues to improve at Nassau General Hospital, Fernandina, where he is a heart patient. stay there around six more weeks. and Mrs. J. P.

Camobell. St. Pete Rearh hart They'll Do It Every WT SEEMS TREMBLEOM -8 AIS ALWAYS READ! MS ABOUT OV THOSE COM MEN! WUO ARE SS W4 ABLE TO CASH GREAT BQ CJw, POGO CHECKS FROM Sg)j ff the novel experience of watching themselves perform on during a recent visit at "acted" before a TV camera, COAST TO COAST 1 yoH Five prospective candidates for Sheriff, currently getting mention now that Sheriff Todd Tucker has declared "it is doubtful" if he will again run in 1952, shed little or no light on their plans Lv.mm aoifi FSS bXrP-cJUST LET HIM TR TO LJ r-Acra A DPPCPm (VYD I I ii-fi lacing tne stage. Man Wifh A Problem That's the way Harvey M. Litchfield, who gives his address as View Restaurant.

Johns Pass, describes himself He has just received 41 letters from Bristol, England, children who are members of a newspaper club there all of them are looking for American pen pals and asked Litchfield to pass out the letters so they can get going on the writing business The letters are from children of all ages. Litchfield has handed out a half dozen to kids around the neighborhood urges any boy or girl who wants to correspond with English children to stop at the restaurant and take his pick of the letters. The Sick List in interviews with The Times. Veteran Constable Sid Saunders appeared a certain candidate but he was making no announcement at this time. If Tucker does not run and Saunders does, he will! have his blessings Tucker has said.

js Almost certain not to run Tarpon Springs Constable Walter) Carey. "I'm just a Constable in a little old town, and have no ambitions to run for a big job like the Sheriff's," he said. Then he added: "Of course things could change my mind before the next primary comes around." Police Chief Jake R. Reichart politics unknown) "Just say am non-committal. Saunders, a Democrat, who has TJP $5 CHECK IM A STORE HE'S 'J PATSDMIZEO FOR YEARS-AhlP- Tl i I Vpi I llw I Goren on Bridge Page 12 Crossword Puzzle Page 12 Uncle Ray Page 13 Friend or Foe Page 14 How Do Yon Write? Page 17 Fortune Finder Page 21 Pogo Page 21 Canasta Page 21 Quiz Hall Page 21 Horoscope Page 27 Dr.

II. C. Bumpous, who underwent an operation at Asheville, N. flew home Friday with Mrs. Bumpous.

be able to be back at his office full time for more than a week. Harold F. Ballew left St. Anthony's Hospital Saturday. was there for an operation.

Joseph Jordan continues to recuperate at St. Joseph's Hospital. Tampa, where she underwent a major operation. Mrs. James F.

Potts, who underwent an operation at Mound Park, ill go home today. been Constable 12 years, a deputyiplaying his guitar. ir i'.