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Detroit Jewish Chronicle
SECTION ONE
and The Legal Chronicle
VOL. 48, NO. 2
This Paper Printed In Two Sections
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, JANUARY 11, 1946
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Chronicle Celebrates 31st Anniversary
Samuel J. Rhodes Is
First Editor-in-Chief
Entering into its thirty-first year of existence, the
Detroit Jewish Chronicle is now one of the oldest Anglo-
Jewish papers in the country with an unbroken series of
weekly publications. This paper has been a potent force
in the Jewish community of this city and throughout the
years has pursued one aim, to serve the community.
The first editor of the Chronicle was Samuel J.
Rhodes, the story of whose life
is portrayed in the Man of the
Week. He took his post as a mere
youngster, a few months after his
graduation from the University of
Michigan Law School in 1915.
At that time, one Anton Kauf-
mann came to Detroit from New
York intent on establishing an An-
glo-Jewish newspaper to serve the
needs of the growing Jewish com-
munity here. He looked about for
an editor to handle the writing
end of the business and settled
upon Rhodes, whom he offered an
interest in the paper.
First Issue Eight Pages
The first issue to come out was
an eight page affair which had
about the same format as that
now being used. The two men
were the entire staff and their
first problem was one of circula-
tion.
As is always the case when such
ventures are undertaken, there
was considerable opposition on the
part of many people who felt that
the Jewish people had no need for
a voice of their own. Nevertheless,
the subscription list quickly
climbed to a respectable number
of hundreds and in a few months,
the paper was self-supporting. By
1916, the Chronicle was financially
successful.
Rabbi Leo M. Franklin on Staff
At this time, there was a new
addition to the staff in the person
of Rabbi Leo M. Franklin, who
took the position of contributing
editor. He wrote the editorials and
many other articles of interest.
Use Shears Freely
There were no telegraphic serv-
(Continued on page 9)
Historian Makes
Use Of Chronicle
As Fact Source
The importance of the Detroit
Jewish Chronicle as a record of
the history of the Jews in this
community was demonstrated
clearly to Irving I. Katz, historian
of Temple Beth El, who is engag-
ed in a write-up of the history of
that organization to be released
when Beth El celebrates its hun-
dredth anniversary in Detroit five
years from now.
Katz was studying the period of
Dr. Kaufmann Kohler's ministry
in Beth El covering the years
from 1869 to 1871. There are no
records available about Kohler's
rabbinate here except a few words
in the first historical volume of
the Temple published by Dr. Leo
M. Franklin in 1900.
Seeking more information, Katz
learned from Dr. Kohler's daugh-
ter, Miss Rose Kohler, that on
the occasion of the Temple's
seventy-fifth anniversary in 1925,
Dr. Kohler had written an article
for the Chronicle entitled, "My
Reminiscenses of Temple Beth
El." This article appears in the
issue of Dec. 4, 1925, and confirms
the known history of progress
and reform In the Temple.
Kohler had abolished the second
day of Jewish holidays and had
also abolished the use of the Tal-
ith. Many historians, tracing the
progress of reform, suspected that
Kohler was the man who had done
this but they were not sure. The
article in this paper supplied the
necessary confirmation.
"The Chronicle is the only place
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Archbishop Says
I Pleased
Pope Is
CAIRO (JTA)—The Arab News
Agency reported from Haifa this
week that Catholic Archbishop
Hakim of Haifa, who has just re-
turned from Rome, stated that
the Pope asked him to express the
Vatican's satisfaction at the unity
of the Arabs in protecting the
Holy Land, and reiterated the
Holy See's opposition to the Bal-
four Declaration.
Happy Couple Reach Zenith of Bliss
In Celebrating Golden Anniversary
Why Goods Remain Scarce:
Confusion In Regulations
The shortage of goods that was ed.
One industry after another is
expected to ease with the birth of
likely in the period just ahead to
the new year is still present. The
end of the excess-profits tax did
not result in a flood of goods to
market; store shelves are not bulg-
ing as many persons predicted
they would bulge once taxes were
reduced.
find itself able to start produc-
tion of civilian goods in a stead-
ily expanding volume.
Expectations. The official view,
revised in the light of new indus-
try estimates, now is that output
in key proddets will be:
Housing, the severest shortage,
now is down to an annual rate of
175,000 units. By June, new con-
struction is expected to hit 400,000
dwelling units a year, compared
with 500,000 before the war. This
still will be far below demand. As
many as 1,000,000 new homes could
be occupied each year for ten
years if priced right.
Scarcity continues in a wide
range of goods eight months after
reconversion started, and five
months after industry turned its
full attention to production for
civilian use. Industry's total pro-
duction, including basic materials,
parts and equipment, is above the
level expected at this time by the
"%.
Civilian Production Administra-
tion under John D. Small, but fin-
Automobile production is likely
ished goods seem merely to dribble
to hit its stride by midyear, pro-
into stores.
ducing at a rate of 6,000,000 pas-
Keys to production. There were
senger cars a year, compared with
two ways in which a larger flow
of civilian products might have a •20,000 annual rate now and
been speeded to market after war 2,800,000 in 1939. Demand, how-
ever, still will be far in excess of
ended.
supply, since 15,000,000 car buy-
Inflation. One way would have ers are estimated.
been to permit prices to rise. That
Tire output now is around 3,-
would have encouraged production
700,000 it month. By the end of
in a hurry, but it also would have
June, it should be at an annual
concentrated production on high-
priced items and would have rate of about 66,000,000. But a
squeezed some consumer groups in large backlog of demand was built
the process. Almost everybody up in war years and it may be
some time before manufacturers
Photo by Keith-Newman
wanted to avoid this.
In the twilight of their lives, happiness blossomed out for Mr. and
Planning. A second way would can catch up to orders.
Mrs. Schwartz of Gladstone Ave. Surrounded by their adoring family have been to keep controls over
Electric refrigerators now are
and a host of friends, peaceful and content, with the war over, they prices, wages and materials, let less than half of prewar volume,
sat in bliss on the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary, CPA decide what goodis were but, by midyear, production is ex-
gazing at their loved ones and serene in the contemplation of a long wanted first and how many, and pected to reach the peak 1941 rate
life well spent together. (See story Page 11.)
to plan accordingly. That would of 3,700,000 units a year. This
have been the way of Government will only begin to fill demand.
planning. . Not many persons fa-
Washing machines already are
vored this method either.
at peak production in a few
A combination of these methods plants. By June, the industry is
was tried instead. Controls over expected to equal the 1941 rate,
most materials were ended abrupt- when 2,000,000 washing and iron-
ly. Wage inflation was encourag- ing machines were produced. That's
Last week, the Chronicle published an editorial asking
ed. But price ceilings were main- double the current output and still
for a signal light at the dangerous crossing at Wildemere
tained. Cost - price relationships below demand.
and Davison. Traffic Court Judge Watts has taken up the
matter. Following are his letters:
threatened to get out of line as
Radio production is scheduled
workers demanded wage increases. to exceed prewar production by
January 8, 1946.
To the Editor,
Employers resisted, fearing higher
midyear, at an annual rate of 18,-
Jewish Chronicle,
costs could not be passed on in
000,000 sets. That 'will be a ten-
525 Woodward Ave.,
higher prices. Workers struck. fold increase from the present lev-
Detroit 26, Mich.
Then there was a scramble for el, and still will not be sufficient
Dear Sir:
available materials. Production to supply a radio to ever pros-
Enclosed herewith please find copy of letter, which I am
pective buyer.
continued at a fairly high level,
this date forwarding to Lloyd B. Reid, Secretary, City of
Men's suits are being turned out
Detroit Traffic Committee.
but it was unbalanced.
Slow motion in the appearance at the rate of 10,000,000 a year,
Yours very truly,
JUDGE JOHN D. WATTS,
of many kinds of civilian supplies and this output is expected to dou-
The Recorder's Court,
now is recognized as an outgrowth ble by June, exceeding the prewar
Traffic A: Ordinance Div.
of a situation in which the Gov- rate by 3,500,000 suits. The de-
City of Detroit.
ernment tried to hold down prices mand for new clothes, however,
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while encouraging wage boosts still is expected to overrun this
and removing controls over dis- rate as veterans doff uniforms for
Enclosure
tribution of materials. The radio civilian apparel and civilians seek
January 8, 1946.
industry provides a good example. replacements.
Lloyd B. Reid, Secretary,
Prices on radio parts were not
Traffic Committee, City of Detroit,
Furniture producers once hoped
Traffic Engineering Bureau,
fixed for six weeks, and it was to equal prewar volume by June,
429 Rayne Street
not until the end of November that but now may be disappointed by
Detroit 26, Mich.
ceilings
were announced for finish- the diversion of some lumber sup-
Dear Sir:
ed models. Then labor troubles hit plies to housing. Furniture pro-
A group of Jewish citizens and the Editor of the Jewish
an important parts maker. By the ducers could sell far more than the
Chronicle have contacted me in regard to hazardous traf-
end of 1945, fewer than 150,000 $935,000,000 worth of beds, living-
fic conditions existing at the corner of Davison and Wilde-
mere Avenues.
radios were assembled, a far cry room suites, dining sets and office
There were twenty-one accidents at this corner last year,
from the 3,000,000 sets expected supplies that were produced in
on of which was a fatality, and as a result the parents
by both industry and Government 1941.
of school children worry a great deal about the danger to
by Christmas.
their children. They would like to see a permanent traffic
Household appliances, such as
signal placed at this crossing, and with this thought in
Adjustments, however, gradual-
toasters,
electric fans and kitchen
mind I am referring the matter to you for attention.
ly are being worked out. Wage
utensils, are expected to regain
Meanwhile, thank you for your cooperation.
disputes are being settled on the
prewar volume by midyear, but
Yours very truly,
basis of increases from 10 to 20 still fail to meet demand.
JUDGE JOHN D. WATTS,
per cent. Prices are being permit-
The Recorder's Court,
The near-term outlook for al- •
ted to rise slowly. Some controls most all consumer goods is that
Traffic it Ordinance Div.,
City of Detroit.
over materials are being restored. industry will lie able to find ready.
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Inventories are rising. A balance, buyers for everything that can be
it appears, now is being approach- produced.
Judge Watts Acts On Chronicle
Plea For Necessary Traffic Light