Boxoffice (Oct-Dec 1963)

do not be persuaded by his argument. Do not be influenced by his well-dressed appearance or his apparent honesty. The experienced short-change artist is a convincing actor. Have the cash drawer checked. To protect yourself and your store against short-change artists: be alert, but not overly suspicious: never make accusations; and, even though you feel sure the customer is wrong, be courteous. If you are reasonably sure the person is a shortchange artist, report his appearance to your employer or the police and let them take the responsibility of apprehending him. Recognizing "bad" money. You should be alert to the possibility that someone, sometime, may attempt to pass some “bad” money. This may be authentic money that has been altered to increase its apparent value or it may be counterfeit money. Short-change artists sometimes split bills of large denomination into two pieces — difficult as it sounds. One thin half of a bill of larger denomination then is pasted on one side of a real $1 bill and the other half on another $1 bill. These bills are presented at a busy time with the large denomination side up. Another trick is to cut a large denomination bill in half and paste one half on one end of a $1 bill and the other half on the end of another. Each bill is then folded so only the large denomination end shows. To prevent such swindles, make a habit of unfolding all paper money and looking at both sides of large bills. Counterfeit bills usually “look bad,” and can be readily detected if reasonable care is taken in handling and observing money. Your most reliable source for items to do your job better, easier, and more profitably I I —Write for Free Catalog Today. GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS CO. 1851 FREEMAN AVE CINCINNATI U. OHIO See us in Booth 105 at the TOA-NAC Trodeshow, Americana Hotel, New York City, October 28-31. By comparing a suspected counterfeit bill with a genuine bill of the same type and denomination, several distinguishing differences will be apparent. Quite likely the fine lines on the counterfeit will be irregular, broken, and scratchy: the points on the rim of the printed seal may be broken and irregular; portions of the designs may appear unusually white or dark and, perhaps, smudgy; serial numbers probably will be unevenly spaced; and there will be no tiny red and blue silk threads scattered about in the paper. Counterfeit coins are detected by dropping them on the cash register change plate. Authentic coins ring clearly, while counterfeits sound dull. A counterfeit coin also usually feels greasy and the corrugated ridges around its edge may be uneven. The United States Secret Service offers this advice to the person who receives counterfeit money: 1. Do not return it. 2. Telephone the police at once. 3. Delay the passer under a pretext. 4. Avoid argument; if necessary say that police will handle the matter. 5. If the passer leaves, write down his description. 6. Write down the license numbers of any cars involved. SOMETHING NEW AND TASTY for YOUR Snack Bar/ lAZAR S KOSHER PURE BEEF FRANKFURTERS WILL SHIP SAMPLES! WRITE. WIRE. OR PHONE FOR INFORMATION WB SHIP EVERYWHERE LAZAR’S KOSHER SAUSAGE FACTORY 5511 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago 25, Illinois Phone: IN 3-3351 STOP IN AT BOOTH 84 FOR FREE SAMPLES PROVED DRIVE-IN SUCCESS! Manley Serv-O-Ramic BOOSTS SALES! Average increase of 5<f per patron* — "impulse buying” steps up as people see all food items. REDUCES PAYROLL! One-third the number of persons required for oldtime concessions operate the ServO-Ramic with ease.* MANLEY, me. “TURN KEY” INSTALLATION! Manley handles details of planning, designing, supervising installation. Turns key over to you when projit-proved concession is complete. *Act Now! Write for specific facts and figures on Serv-O-Ramic drive-in installations. 1920 Wyandotte, Kansas City 8, Missouri Supplying the Theater Industry for more than 35 years BOXOFFICE October 21, 1963 49