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Cl VnatiBA 0# fcnfrficsumnL Need for the strict enforcement of Cspe May’s zoning: ordinance was discussed at length late last week at a meeting of the city commission following a conference on ways and means to establish an accurate checking system on all construction in the city through the issuance of building permits. City officials last year climaxed a long study of local conditions with the adoption of Cape May’s zoning ordinance. The problem of zoning was one of the most important the present administration has had to face, and the formation of the ordinance adopted last year was a monumental task. The zoning ordinance, apparently having the approval of all Cape May residents and summer residents as it was finally passed, sets forth reasonable building requirements and divides the city into various zones where future building will be restricted so as to conform with existing buildings. Passage of the ordinance gave city officials their first vestige of control over the building situation in Cape May and provided regulations which could be enforced. It appears now, however, that a considerable amount of building, in proportion with the limited amount possible under war-time curtailments, has been done without complying with the city ordinance. Alerations, changes, additions have been made to existing buildings. Some small structures such as garages have been erected. And, according to the commissioners, the number of applications for building permits,- the number of instances where detailed plans have been submitted for approval, have been few, indeed. The best law in the world is of no yalue if it is not enforced. Every community undoubtedly has some ordinances or local statutes^ oi books which are not enforced fully or forgotten altogether. Cape May is no exception. There are many local ordinances which have been lost entirely through the course of time. But the ordinances that are necessary to govern the operation of a well ordered community, those that have been worth passing in recent years, are certainly worth enforcing. No doubt there is and will oe more or less difficulty in enforcing the Boning ordinance strictly. After having an uncontrolled building situation in Cape May for a hundred years it is naturally difficult to put • control measure into practice. But it can be done and it should be done; otherwise all the work, expense and effort which went into the ordinance will have been wasted. With this as with any other legislation: If it is a good law, should be enforced. If not, it should be abolished. Now, with building at a new low because of war-time restrictions, is an ideal time to work gradually into the full enforcement of the zoning ordinance.

Qt Should SOdfi, The recent announcement that the Navy will now commission experienced boatmen between the ages of 22 and 45 should be welcome news to a number of Cape May County boat operators, whose source of livelihood has been virtually ruined as a result of new restrictions and regulations on party boat fishing. Now, instead of being forced into some other type of work for which they are not as well fitted, boatmen may, if they desire, obtain commissions in the Navy at a rate of pay comparable to their earnings in civilian life during normal times, and continue operating small craft in coastal waters. The seriousness of the party boat situation cannot be overemphasized. Since the most recent regulations became effective August 1, the oncc-fiourishing Cape May party boat industry has been virtually dormant. As an example, last Sunday a total of less than 40 fishermen went to sea aboard Cape May party boats. Only three of the smaller craft were operated. Once again a considerable number of prospective anglers remained on the wharf after it was found that they had not obtained proper credentials in the form of Coast Guard identi-. fication cards. A situation like that is ruinous if it is to last over a protracted period. With a great deal of money invested in boats and equipment, party boat operators will soon be forced to the wall if they are not allowed to operate. The Navy’s changed requirements now permit experienced boatmen to obtain commissions. The change should be beneficial all around. It will give boatmen an opportunity to ply their trade, and at the same time will give Uncle Sam a sizeable group of small-craft officers who know their business and know the waterways along the coast like a book.

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The annual coronation of Queen Maysea will be held at Convention Hall tomorrow evening as one of the highlights of Cape May’s summer entertainment program. Always a popular event, the coronation is expected to draw a capacity audience this year. The elaborate costumes, the pomp and ceremony which are part of such coronations must make a lasting impression on small minds and memories, and the beautiful world of make-believe is brought right to the feet of those taking part in the events. Interesting tc^dults as well, the coronation programs and their attendant ceremony this year particularly will provide a bright spot of color in a world dark with the clouds of war. Aa an entertainment feature, the coronation tomorrow will be a huge success if it brings joy to the youngsters participating in it, and if it can, even for a brief hour or so transport a few adults into the land of make-believe and away from the stark, ugly realities of the present

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Cape fslanb baptist Cburcb Corner of Gnerney Street and Colombia Avenue. REV. ROBERT D. CARJUN SUNDAY. AUGUST 2S ANNUAL GREENBACK DAY Bible' School 10:00 A. M. Morning Worship 11.A.M. Rev. J. W. Marson will preach. Sermon: “How Long Is Your Arm?” Evening Worship 7:46 P.M. Sermon: "The Enemies of the Cross of Jesus—Is Hitler The Only One Living Today?” Soloist—Miss Dorothy Talbot, Soprano, of Philadelphia.

SPECIAL ATTENTION One third assessed value will recommend as purchase price for brick corner building 100% location. 526 Washington Street OVERLOOKING OCEAN One-half of aasesaad value will recommend as purchase price for rooming house with large lot and garage. 801 Beach Are. and Howard SL Broker co-operation solicited. RICHARD P. BLOOM 8c CO.. REALTORS ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.

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Monday, August 24th is the Deadline to AVOID ihe TAX SALE

1. A sale of land for Unpaid 1940 Taxes, required by law, will be advertised for sale on August 24, 1942, by the Collector of the City of Cape May. Taxes for the year 1940 and all prior years, * including the so-called Five Year Plan, if delinquent, must be paid prior to August 24, 1942, to avoid being included in the advertisement of sale. 2. Those who are delinquent in their 1941 taxes can save money by paying 1941 taxes now. The City has warned repeat; edly that l°/o interest is charged on tax delinquencies. Don’t continue paying a penaliy! If you have the money, pay promptly. 3. Three quarters of 1942 taxes are now past due. You can help yourself and your city if you pay your current year’s taxes now to avoid the penalty of 7 % interest on delinquencies. 4- If you want to pay your taxes, either current or delinquent, and are unable to pay them in full right now, the Collector will assist you in working out a plan of installment payments.

ACT NOW . . . SAVE MONEY! GILBERT C. HUGHES, Tax Collector CITY of CAPE MAY