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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-06-08

per year, on money loaned for
pawned goods" said Nathaniel
Goldstick. assistant corporation
counsel. But after talking to some
OF the patrons in the large Gratiot
pawn shops 1t appears that those
pawn shops charge a flat rate of
80 cents Service charger even II
the pa%ned article is left only for
80 minutes ans then redeemed In
a visit TO severalSf the city's pawn
shops / talked to many patrons
who seemed bitter about the prac-
tees OF many pawnbrokers. es-
pecially about the business prac-
tees OF the Harlem Loan Office
on Hendrie and Hastinsg accord
ing to these patrons. this pawn
shop allegedly through large
service charges. actually receives
10 per cent interest per month
on articles pawned.
HIGH PROFITS
There is no question that the
pawn shops are one OF the most
lucrative OF all businesses. The
pawn shops on Gratiot Avenue
record as much as 400 articles
day. All of the IS Detroit pawn
shops together average $4,000 ar
ticles a month. The average sized
pawn shop must have at least
$4,000 in cash on hand for loans
10 customers, according to Gold
stick
Goldstick went on 10 say that
when a pawnbroker wishes to 30
into business he must file an APP
plication az police headquarters.
Police officers on pawn shop detail
investigate the pawn broker for
any criminal record II the pawn
broker passes approval with the
police on pawn shop detail he
takes out a license for $500. Re-
sides this. he must file $4,000
bond each year For his regular
routine. the pawnbroker must fin
gcrprint all customers. permit
police to go through his goods
every day. and send in a record
OF all goods that have come into
his shop during the day Despite
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-06-08
hove produced

Each salesman above produced
IN excess Of $4,000 new business
for \. '. !. W.
For the outstanding production
made by the agency, they were
thanked by President Charles II.
MahOney. for the Board, and
also by Seeretary.General Man-
ager l.. {. Blount. who stated:
I'VE are naturally proud Of
the above emepi, hut we
are very conscious that such a
record would not have heen pos.
Sihle had II not been for the
wonderful cooperation Of the
public. for which we are thank.
ful. We would also like 10 use
this medium ~ thank our hum
dreds Of sponsors, who gave Of
their time and energies 10 aid
our representatives in writing
new business. With such won.
derful cooperation. We have
every reason to believe we will
build company OF which We
will all he proud"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-06-08
Vets Seek Lower
Apnraiisal Fees

Proposal for reducing the cost
~ home applaisals for veterans
were made this week hy the
Michigan Area Council % the
American Veterans Committee II
Mas announced by Michigan Field
secretary Guy Nunn
Tho veterans organization COM
plains thar fees of $50 are bemg
CHARGED even tho many apprais-
as result in the denying Of the
CT Bin Of Rights loans for which
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-06-08
WORLD WONDER
MEDICINE CO.
1929 Preston
995 Hendrie
Detroit. Michigan
MaY ~. 1916

have been suffering with the
asthma for years and / did every
thing that people told me TO do hut
couldn't get anything like relief
what ever. couldn't do my
hOuSe work or wash my clothes
and ! couldn't even walk from my
beL 10 tho hath room. 80 some one
recommended the Worlds Wonder
Cough syrup and ] bought n bottle
from one of the agents and | took
one hottie and IL did me 50 much
good that when the agent came
hack around | bought another
bottle. And after taking too hot
ties 81 that cough Syrup l got 50
that ! could 20 about my house
work and wash my clothes. And
now am beginning 10 feel like
myself again.
80 am. recommending the
Worlds Wonder Cough Syrup "a
anybody that suffers with the as.
thma because IL prove itself Ia
be the Worlds hest.
Yours truly.
Mrs. Ruby Perkins
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-06-08

Jaskolski stated. Many of the
pawn shops have protested against
this ordinance because II cuts
down on the amount of goods they
handle.
The type OF goods pawned most
frequently are articles Of cloth
ing ladies' and mems rings, watch
es, musical instruments and large
weapons such as rifles and shot
guns
After much discussion with Of
ficials at police headquarters and
with people going into the pawn
shops to pawn goods, the general
concensus OF opinion is that trad
ing With pawn shops is risky bus
mess al all times. even with a fair
nawnhroker. because interest rates
are high AS one clerk in a pawn
shop said. going into pawn shops
is habit forming, with many
workers on low economic level
who do not realize how much
money they lose to the pawnbrok-
ers and who misintcrpret the
over-friendly atmosphere Of pawn
shop as being special service to
them II an economically secure
group had money to waste on
gambling, dealing with pawn shops
could he looked at in a more fav-
orable light. But pawn shops not
only hurt the little guy by taking
his money, they also dope him into
way OF living that keeps him
permanently on the list OF The ex-
plotted
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-06-08

Lakes Mutual Insurance Com.
pany, with their cO-wOrkerS,
made what i believed 10 he the
most outstanding production rec.
ord Of any company during Ma.
tional Negro Insurance Week
celebration.
They produced more than e.
6OO.0O0 face amount Of Insurance.
This represents at least . per
cent Of the national quota Of
S5O.O00.O0O set for that week. The
production was divided a. fol-
lows: sl.325, 900 industrial and
3l1.OO ordinary.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-06-08

MAN DIES IN
ROOMING HOUSE

Police took the body OF man.
who is presumed 10 have died
from natural causes. from a
rooming house az SAB r Eliza
beth, on Frday afternoon lie
was Identified as Wilhe Far-
child, age 80.
The body was discovered ty
the landlady, Mrs, p. Waters of
5i5 +. Elizabeth, who called
doctor
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Expose Pawn Shop Racket
Continued From Page 1

Continued From Fhge
hnd hngcrprinling is used to keep
i complete record Of each pawned
hrlicle and the person who pawn
b. IT, These files are kept in De-
hra.ts police headquarters, in the
',la,c police headquarters in Lans-
BIZ and in the books of the pawn
shops so that the state and local
police can check reports OF stolen
good against pawn shop tickets.
The state law permits the pawn
shops 10 charge 3 per cent interest
per month or SO per cent interest
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-06-08

Lett TO right seated {. Twit-
~. Mr. l.. {. Blount, Secretary.
General Manager; {. Curry. ;.
Lindsey. =. Miller, VI. McGauley,
T.. Hill; T.. Rcddick, l.. Rogers,
j. II. Rolling; (Standlng): VI.
Williams. g.. Glenn, T.. Ross,
superintendent Il. l.. Oden. and
4. Il. Tyler, Agency Director, L.
Shell; Supervisor, J. Reed; Man.
aver William Hanson; Assistant
Manager, ". croft; Manager ".
Mitchell; Assistant Managers II.
Foster and {. -. Rolden; Il.
Blackmon and VI. Andrews.
The above group from Great
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-06-08

home, firing three SHOTS from a
revolver a; him.
Cook unhit by The revolver bull
lets il Is reported went home
and secured shotgun. with
which he fired two shots at Hunt
or, who was then running down
the street toward his own home
Both men and both weapons
are being held by police
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-06-08
PRICE n line

ih' IN LINE
Loans are granted 10 veterans.
unde the Gl Bill, it was eN-
planned only when an appraisal
shows that tho price TO he paid
b In linc with the actual value
Of mo homo When the price is
ton high The loan is denied Thus
a veteran may have many homes
appraised without securing a
loan
Tho AVG seeks a reduction of
me flat rate from 500 to $40 and
uree- clearing house arrange
mcnt whcrchy appraisers will be
assigned 10 appraisals near their
homcs cutting down their costs
and increasing the number they
can make per day.
HI SHARING
II also asks that the fee be
shared by more than one vcter-
an Should they be asking for an
appraisal Of the same home
Nunn declared that &c the Vet
Grams Administration and the De-
trot Society Of Appraisers are
not willing voluntarily to elimi-
nate the obvious mequities in
Che present system they will in
effect he endorsing a mechanism
FOR bleeding thousands OF help
less veterans OF hundreds OF
thousands OF dollars
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-06-08

the red tape pawnbrokers must
operate under. the profits they
receive from their business make
il well worth while.
During the last five years"
said Goldstick, five licenses have
been revoked. when it was proven
that the pawnbrokers involved had
been receiving stolen goods when
they were aware that the goods
were stolen"
CHECKED DAILY
All reports OF stolen goods are
checked against the files OF pawn
ed articles by Detroil's pawn shop
detail. under the supervision OF 1t
Jaskolski. II the two descriptions
correspond the owner Is asked to
accompany the police into the
pawn shop to identify the article.
1t has been the practice Of certain
police officers for long time to
suggest TO the owner that he
should pay the pawnbroker some
thing for the pawnbrokers loss.
But in the Detroit Police Manual
the rule for such procedure is as
follows:
AN officer when accompanying
a complainant 10 pawn shop or
secondhand store shall. immediate.
~ upon the owner establishing pos
tive Identification Of stolen
pawnPd article. advise the owner
that he need moi pay the pawn.
broker or secondhand dealer any
money 10 recover the property.
Ii Jaskolski said that II the
item pawned has not been redeem
ed in six months pawnbrokers are
required to notify the client 30
days before the clients time runs
out. Most pawnbrokers merely
tell their customers to pay their
loan il they see them in the shop.
but do not send written notices
through the mail
ONCE EASY
Statistics prove that until very
recently. pawn shops promoted
petty thievery because the pawn
shops provided an easy way for the
thief to dispose OF his stolen prop
erty. An informant IN the police
record bureau admitted that in
1945. $4,000 worth OF stolen prop
erty was recovered from the pawn
shops and returned to the proper
owners. The amount OF stolen
goods going through the pawn
shops has lessened considerably
since the fingerprint law OF octo-
Der 81, 1915 was passed requiring
all clients to be fingerprinted. 1t.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1946-10-18

what our foreign policy toward Rus
STA was supposed to be, and if so,
why. I shall report as nearly as
can what have heard. The report
will not be in the formal language
of diplomacy, in which, we have
been told, words are used to con-
ceal thoughts. I report it, COM
pressed, of course, but as nearly as
possible in the phraseology used
by gentlemen who ought to know
what they are talking about.
We start with the Misunderstanding
revelation that American negotia-
tons with Russia are complicated
and difficult.
They are complicated because 1t
appears the approach must be made
along two separate paths, each lead
ing to separate Russian group.
They are difficult because there
are unusual obstacles put in the
way of the diplomat, especially our
representatives in Moscow; OBJ
stacles which, I am assured, must
be encountered at close quarters to
be appreciated.
The two groups, since neither is
homogeneous nor closely identifi-
able, might better be referred to as
two elements. One comprises that
great indefinable and inarticulate
body, roughly classified as "the
Russian people," Americans who
have spent some time in Russia and
who have enjoyed such contact as
c rnrvoiffn1 with tho
pie, say they are devoted to their
country with Spartan loyalty, SEN
sitive to its shortcomings, proud
of its achievements.
Many in this group, especially
those who have met Americans,
like US. All want to know more
about US. For example, they de-
YOUR the big, propaganda, picture
magazine America" printed in
their language and distributed by
our embassy. Formerly we distrib-
uted $4,000 copies. Later we were
permitted to increase the printing
to $4,000 copies. 1t is estimated
that hundred Russians read each
copy of America; it is black-market-
ed at high price and read to tat
tiers.
This group admires and respects
mechanical how-how, our indus
tries, our technical skiIs. Officially
there has been no propaganda to
cry down American achievement in
the production fields, but rather ex-
hortations to emulate and surpass
US.
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Russia would participate equally
with the rest. The intention of the
United States was firmly stated.
There would be union of British and
Americans, presumably the French,
and the Russians too, if they con-
sented. If the Russians refused, the
United States would 60 ahead with
the plan but it would not slam the
door on Russia.
We are to be friendly but we must
be firm. That is what makes nego-
tlations SO difficult. To convince the
haters' we mean what we say,
the United States must state its de-
cisions firmly and emphatically, out
line exactly what we will do and
will not do; what we will permit
Russia to do and not do. Our
firmness has to depend on our
words. We cannot use force, be-
cause we have not the force avail
able to use.
This, however, does not mean we
cannot succeed, because I am op-
timistically assured the Russians
are weaker than we are. Although
their military forces on the con-
tinent of Europe are stronger than
those of the Allies, it is believed
that the Russians lack the econom-
ic, physical or moral strength to en-
gage in a major war and they know
that in the long run the rest of the
world can develop a greater power.
Politically they have not the in
from the United Nations. They
know they could not take a suffi-
Gent number of other nations out
with them and thus, withdrawal
would mean ostracism and threats
from the rest of the world. This the
Russians know as well as we do.
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Agriculture and industry spread
rapidly. Millions of years ago, Ma
ture provided New Hampshire with
an abundance of gravel, sand and
granite. Under the surface were
more than IS different minerals.
Many large rivers had their sources
in New Hampshire, and could be
harnessed for power. There was
plenty of timber and wild game.
There was excellent soil, partic-
ularly in the valleys of the Connecti-
cut and Merrimack rivers. Grass
was plentiful for livestock. Fruit
trees were easily grown. The eli
mate was healthful. The New
Hampshire of today was built upon
these resources.
Unique Industrialization.
Even the industry of New Hamp-
shire has its unique side. "Our
craftsmen know what it is to live
in good place." is the states
boast. Laboring men never know
the crowded living conditions which
so often attend industrialization.
New Hampshire plants, mills and
factories manufacture chemical
products, electrical equipment,
leather goods, machinery, tools and
scores of miscellaneous articles
and products. made in New Hamp-
shire" may mean anything from a
sewing needle to steam engine or
the heaviest foundry casting. Its
wood products are without number.
Its paper and paper products are
used throughout the world.
The dairy industry is the most
important agricultural enterprise in
New Hampshire. Milk, cream,
butterfat, cattle and calves return
cash income of about ten million
dollars a year. The apple is the
chief commercial fruit, and New
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1946-10-18
Soviet Officials
Hate America

The other Russian element which
we have to consider and with which
we deal directly is composed of the
leaders, the party bureaucrats, the
secret. police. They hate America
with an almost incredible hatred.
Their attitude is so extreme that it
does not seem real; it appears to
be prompted by a policy, rather
than a normal, human, emotional
reaction.
If either of these two elements
existed alone it would be simpler
to establish line of procedure. But,
my informant points out, each ele-
ment requires separate and diff
ferent approach, since the two con-
tradict each other.
Because the only visible hope for
an understanding with Russia de-
ponds on the semi-friendly group,
nothing must be said or done in our
relations with the other (now in
power), which would make it seem
that we are building a wall against
Russia. That impression would al
ienate any potential sympathy the
semi-friendly ones might feel for us.
This dual approach was exempli-
fed by the Byrnes speech calling
for the unification of Germany, un-
der single government, with all
four occupying countries acting to-
gether as co-directors of the whole.
Byrnes made the proposal inclusive.
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critics of govern
m e n t. I don t
know on what the
remark is based.
If we haven't any
foreign policy to-
day, then many
hundreds of thou
sands of words
have been ex-
pended in COM
ment on nothing.
While the re-
cent Byrnes-Wal-
lace controversy
W a s ra ing I
spent many hours
trying to find out
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1946-10-18

New Hampshire's natural setting
adds greatly to its charm. While
it usually is considered a mountain
Gus state-and justly so-its eastern
slope extends in gently rolling in
clines southeastward to the Allan
tic. Five sandy beaches are fea-
lures Of New Hampshire's Is miles
of seashore.
But New Hampshire is remem-
bered longest for its mountains and
valleys, forest roads, remote farms,
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1946-10-18
B A RIBS by Baukhage

In the midst of the maritime and
trucking strikes, Manhattan's bar
ber's helpers and manicurists
walked out. 1t made little differ
ence-New Workers. had already bit
ten their nails short over previous
troubles.
Some dogs and husbands won't
stay home, no matter how well you
feed them.
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Animal lovers were glad to learn
that the blooded horses held aboard
strike-bound ships finally agreed to
disregard the picket lines-some-
thing a well-trained army horse
would hesitate to do.
Annabelle tells me that every
young man in snappy suit OF
tweeds isn't necessarily a wolf in
sleeps clothing.
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suA Z 40 kAC kO"A nan anu
at Hancock, N. 81.
units so complete it seems nothing
is lacking.
New Hampshire farmers do
not put all their eggs in one
basket" or hold to one principal
source of income. They hold to
combination of products and
services calculated to return the
largest income, considering the
family skills, the soils and mar
ket opportunities. They look to-
ward year-around income
not to a single cash crop.
Lakes, mountains, seashore and a
splendid climate have made New
Hampshire famous for vacations
and tours.
White Mountain national forest,
with its roads, trails, lakes and
streams, lures thousands of people
from every part of the United States
each year. From bathing on the
ocean beach to skiing through
mountain SHOWS, New Hampshire
offers opportunity for recreation
and sports.
From colonial buildings at Ports
mouth, Dartmouth college at Han
over, and Daniel Webster's birth
place near Franklin, to the Old Man
of the Mountains, Lost River at
Kinsman Notch and the cog railway
at Mount Washington, New Hamp-
shire offers everything for those who
seek historical, recreational or in
spirational travel.
every road that leads you out
Makes you long to turn about,
In New Hampshire"
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old villages and vhite-painted
houses. The White mountains are
stored mountains, long loved and
sought by man. Other distinctive
sights in New Hampshire are its
hundreds Of ponds, its thousands Of
granite lodges, its expanding for
ests, its industries and its green
landscapes.
The mountain region has few In
habitants except In summer. In the
lakes district, an agricultural area,
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1946-10-18

are the industrial cities of Laconia
and North Conway. Connecticut
valley, embracing three-tenths of
the state, contains New Hampshire's
chief agricultural section and many
industries, with Merrimack valley q
close second in agriculture and
greater in industry.
The eastern slope Is largely agri-
cultural, but contains the Industrial
cities of Rochester. Somersworth
and Dover.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1946-10-18
LeaUe Door Open
For Co-Operation

Is there hope? My informants an
swer yes, but it will be long haul.
This is why: Russia cannot fight
major war for FIVE or ten years.
She might seize all of Europe tenn
porarily, but she realizes she could
not hold it, that she would be defeat
ed in the end.
1t would take five to ten years for
Russia to build force strong
enough to risk a war. Meanwhile,
America hopes and believes that if
the door of cooperation is left open,
and if by example, the haters see
that cooperation will benefit Russia,
not hurt her, internally and exter-
nally, then either the haters will
change their policy, or the other
friendlier element will force them
to do so.
This does not mean there will be
a revolution in Russia. The loyalty
to the present system or the power
to enforce loyalty is too great. But
it means that American statesmen
feel they can hold back the nom
co-operators without risk of war I'M
til Russia is convinced that she can
benefit more through cooperative
methods than by force of arms.
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Hampshire orchards range from a
few trees to more than 100 acres. A
million and a half bushels Of pota-
toes are grown in the state each
year, making them the most impor-
tant field crop.
Complete Farm Units.
Most New Hampshire farms are
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Mechanical Typewriter
Latest Invenfion

If there had been word-count-
ing device on my typewriter, l
would not be writing this end-piece
now. But it is just as well authors
haven't adopted these wordometers
or they might find their thoughts be-
ing regimented.
The typewriter has already adj
vanced far in its evolution. There
is now a typewriter for the Chinese
with their $500 (believe-it-or-not)
characters. 1t is product of the
miracle working International Bust
ness Machines corporation. But it
is no miracle for IBM which built
a gadget used at the Nuremberg tri-
ais whose dial we could twist to
produce with equal fluency, English,
French, Russian or German, re-
CARELESS Of what language was be-
ing spoken. OF course human be-
ings - lightning translators - are
cogs in its works. The Nuremberg
trials lasted too long as it was-but
they would have lasted four times
as long, if it hadn't been for IBM,.
I understand typewriter is be-
ing perfected into which you talk an
which obligingly types the words you
speak with no manual effort on your
part. How, I wonder, would this
recording typewriter spell: If you
spell the word 'house" on the ordi-
nary keyboard it comes out that
way, house. But if the machine
operated by sound, "house", de-
pending on where the speaker was
born, might come out "ha-ows";
"idea" might appear as "idear";
For my part should be very hap
py if gadget were invented which
would spell better than my type
writer can or even if the gadget
would produce synonym now and
then after had repeated the same
shopworn word three times.
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mouth-just three years after
the landing of the Pilgrims and
seven years before Boston was
founded. The first settlers were
fishermen, farmers and traders.