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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1950-11-05
Senate Group Probing Charge
OF Small Business Handicap

Chairman Lyndon B. johnson
announced yesterday that his Sen
ate Armed Services Preparedness
subcommittee is investigating
complaints that small businesses
are being denied an opportunity to
bid on military contracts.
The investigation is being car
ried on by staff members of the
subcommittee set up to keep check
in the rearmament program.
1--WE have been receiving vari-
Gus complaints from small busi-
nesses, including particularly their
inability to bid for Government
contracts" Senator johnson said
in statement.
1.-THE most common complaint
has been that invitations for bids
are received too late for the bust
ness men, to submit their offers"
In one instance, Senator john
son said. an invitation for bids
was postmarked one hour after
the closing date for receipt Of the
bid.
Obviously" the Senator added,
"this sort of thing represents poor
administrative procedure that de-
feats the whole purpose Of COM
petitive bidding.
1--WE hope that corrective mea-
sures can be taken without the
necessity of formal hearings"
Senator Johnson's statement
was released here on the Senator's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1950-11-05

telephone instructions from his
home in Texas.
At the same time the Senate
Small Business Committee an
nounced it is issuing a pamphlet
Of questions and answers to in
form small businessmen how to OBJ
tain defense contracts. Here Is one
section:
Question: How much should I
budget for entertainment" of pro-
curement officers?
Answer: $0.00."
Another question is:
What about hiring q so-called
5 percenter to help me get a con-
tract?"
The committees advice is:
Go slow on this. If you are
alert and willing to learn the ropes
there is no reason why you should
have to incur the extra expense of
a Washington representative. And
by all means steer clear of agents
peddling influence To be gullible
on this point will, at the best, be
expensive and. at the worst, lead
to trouble.
On the other hand an honest
agent experienced in unsnarling
red tape may save you some time
and help to keep you abreast Of
the current procurement picture.
II you are convinced of this and
want to spend the money make a
complet. hard-headed investiga-
ton OF the agents qualifications
and past performances before en-
gaging him."
The pamphlet gives many tips
on how a small concern can get
a Government contract.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1950-11-05
Hairy Byers Submits
NaWProjectLow Bid

The Washington firm of Harry
r. Byers, Inc. was low with q
bid of $106,654 on project to
install and modify boilers and
equipment at the Naval Research
Laboratory, Bellevue, the Potomac
River Command announced yes
terday.
Next low was the Ambrose
Augusterfer Corp. of Philadelphia,
with $115,850 and third was Frank
M. Dorsey and Sons, Inc, of Wash
ington. with $121 900.
Three low bids for extension
of the storm drainage system at
Bellevue were: Rogers and Nc
Grath. Inc. Washington, STAT;
Arnold M. Diamond. Inc, Brook
lyn. $11 ,698. and Arthur L. Wal
tiers Co., Arlington. $12.365:
Washington area firms were
low on a project for charging a
parking lot at Henderson Hall
Marine Barracks. Arlington. They
were: Whalen and Purdy, Inc,
$4,646; Arthur L. Walters. $3.50,
and Merando, Inc, $6,033.
And three local companies sub
mitted low bids for installation Of
underground cable at the Naval
Air Station. Patuxent. Md: The
Jack Stone Co.. Washington,
$4.254; Acme Electric Co.. Airing
ton. $4,700, and Harry r. Byers,
$4,861.
Evening star., 1950-04-09
.Chrys|er Settlement
Out for Week End,
Likely in 10 Days
BY the As.esio,sd prs,,

DETROIT. April S.-There's no
hope of peace in the Chrysler
strike this Easter week end.
Some observers. however. say
settlement may come by mid-week.
Others take a To-day view.
One thing is certain, the CIO
United Automobile Workers and
Chrysler are closer to agreeing
than at any time since the walk
out January 25 over a pension
dispute. Both sides have made
concessions.
Talks to Resume Monday.
The strike started "A days ago
and has made idle 1000 Chrys-
Ter workers and 5000 employees of
supplier plants.
The negotiators wound up their
talks for the week tonight, agree
ing to take an Easter holiday and
meet again Monday morning.
Just before the adjournment,
Chrysler gave the UAW its pro-
posal on hospital medical pro-
gram. Yesterday the corporation
outlined its offer on the central
pension issue. However, there
have been no comments from the
union on the corporation pro-
posals, and none from Chrysler
on the offer made earlier by the
UAW.
Other Questions Face Delay.
1t was believed that any agree
ment on the hospital and medical
benefits question would have to
await settlement of the pension
dispute.
The unien Wednesday aban-
doned its demands that Chrysler
put . flat six cents an hour into
q trust fund to guarantee pen
sions Of 500 monthly. including
Federal social security benefits.
Chrysler came back with a new
oner yesterday. but negotiators
refused to say what it was. Pre-
viously the company backed down
from its refusal to consider estab-
lishment of a trust fund from
which pensions would be paid.
Evening star., 1950-04-09
Girl, II, Reported Missing
Aftef Trip 10 Winchester
.ax the Assoeioted Press

WINCHESTER, Va. April 81
Police today launched a search
for a 17-year- old redhead. re-
ported missing since she left a
bus terminal here Thursday night
in the company Of another woman.
Object of the search is Mrs
Orval Spurgeon of Auburn, w. Va
Her l9-year-old husband told
police he came here seeking en-
ployment and that his wife ac-
companied him.
Mr.. Spurgeon said he and his
wife were in the bus terminal
when a woman he described as
about IS years old-with child
of about seven-asked Mrs. Spur
geon to go to restaurant with
them.
His wife went out. Mr.. Spurgeon
said, and didn't come back. He
told police he has not seen her
since and that friends and rela-
tives also have not seen her.
Police Chief J. Thomas Boyd
described the missing girl as S
feet, s inches tall, weighing 100
pounds, with red hair and blue
eyes. He said she was wearing q
green dress, brown coat and no
hat.
Evening star., 1950-04-09

ample. is a consideration in most
jobs and in some counts heavily,
Imagination or the ability to ex-
press ideas are often important.
Stores often rate salespeople, on
such specific points rs courtesy
and interest in customers" Abil-
ity to train employees may be re-
qpired in q supervisory job.
If you have been. honest about
it. the score will give you a fairly
reasonable answer to the question
Of whether or not you really de-
serve more money.
If the answer is yes, then your
next problem is how to get it
That sounds tough, but don't let
it bother you for long. You have
already taken the most import
ant step toward getting the raise
You have earned it!
Evening star., 1950-04-09
Rote Yourself

::::: a. :;:::: "a a. ...-. ,.. select, lIIII ]
Ahead of most? Way out in front' IL
Production
Do you make more mistakes than otners' About
many? Fewer than most? Hardly any?------ IL
Reliability:
have to check on you frequently,
Now and then? Only in unusual cases? Never? 4
Is for you to work with others? Are you
team worker? Even when it means personal
sacrhce' l 4
Resourcefuness:
Do most obstacles throw you? Only unusual
Can you handle most unusual ones, too? Do
you always solve problems' 4
Sincerity and Enthusiasm:
days spark into t7
Enthusiastic about 1t. giving all can?----
Fexibiity:
Are you confused by changes? Can you adjust to
most situations, but not easily? Adjust
without trouble? Always adjust easily?----- / 3
Suggestions
Are they sometimes dug out of you? you
tribute a fair number? Many worthwhile
Emotional Stability:
Sometimes tempered or moodyq Usually even
keeed? Okay except in heavy strain?
controi Always! ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ! 4
knowledge o Work:
Not all should be-? Adequate for the lob?
Good gen general understanding Do know
your stuff thoroughly? Observation-Disclosures /
SUPERVISORY FACTORS
Organizing Planning:
Are u you unable & to lay you out the work? All right
planning? Always have things organized in
Fairness
Do you tend play tsyo5es, M Are usually
bend backward be fair?------ / - 4
Delegains Responsibility:
gate but nnd it hard? Do you G succeed @ dir in
portoning out the work? Clear Of all details? 4
Making Decisions
Are ndecsive, prodding? Are you slow
but don't need prodding? Usually and
SELECT TWO QUALITIES OF YOUR CHOICE
--------------------
Evening star., 1950-04-09

they" ought to make up their
minds. Others have difficulty ad-
justing to a new routine, and their
work suffers. Others adapt to
new conditions quickly. and this
adds to their effectiveness.
3. Improvements and Ideas
Some one who is alert to new ways
of doing things, makes worth
while suggestions, and frequently
comes up with new ideas is worth
more to any company than one
who accepts things as. they are,
or has to be constantly prodded
for ideas and suggestions.
8. Emotional Stability-A quick
temper or moodiness can drag
down your performance and
hence your value to the organiza-
ton. Self-control can count
heavily in your favor. So can the
ability to keep cool under pres
sure, and to keep emotions from
affecting your judgment.
10. Decisiveness and Ability to
Detect Problems-The boss i'm
preston will be based partly upon
whether you recognize problems
before they develop and head
them off-or whether you have to
dig out from under afterward. 1t
will be based partly on how COM
petently and quickly you can gath
er the facts weigh alternatives,
reach q decision, and act on it.
Now appraise yourself on the
score sheet.
Supervisory Factors Added.
You will find. first a block of 10
qualities that affect an employees s
performance on most jobs. Below
that are four other qualities that
apply mainly to supervisory jobs.
If they At your situation, score
yourself on these, too. If to
earn a raise you must get a pro-
motion to a supervisory job. run
a separate test on them.
Finally, in the two blank spaces
add two special qualities that are
important to your particular
work. Neat appearance, for ex-
Evening star., 1950-04-09
Add up all the circled numbers Your score:

Add up all the circled numbers Your scores
M rated yourself points, including supervisory
items Changing Times the Kpnger magazine about
81 or more means that should a raise.
W skipped the supervisory
score OF about 40 or more indicates raise be due
I'm general the higher the
the total there should not be involved
And will go back and study that raised
lowered See what
pull these will best possible
position to get that raise) ~
lean News Anan.1
Evening star., 1950-04-09
eleutherions Started Il

The first republic in the New
World was formed by the Eleu-
therian Adventures. who made
the frst attempt at permanent
settlement in the Bahamas in
l647.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1950-11-03

This the reelection OF Luther Youngdah
the governorshp Of the state OF Minnesota
nothing execn
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1950-11-03

months before election many a
conversation about the rotten politics and faced poll
holding seeking county city and
offices.
many alleged questionable politicians
put in their same jobs by In the first place
expect get rid Of the rotten politics. first Of all
acquan with candidates
should be carefully analysed
might haven't the that kind Of thing
this might unavorby when important
housing FEC before Congress state
legislative bodies
honest wanting be representatives Of
people be that chance We
candidates
thing sake getting the required number of votes
them
the all important matter Of voting In
other time the night
people representing Importance We
W ALL vote Nov. Z.
country the your ballot
ngno 70 be msused by
Nothing illness should
from doing citzens
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1950-11-03

personalities
the . degree. to the progress your group.
Generally fair
and the personalities that make
editor and leader the enough
OF attitude From what paper
have subscribed guilty
believe FETCc rights love ncghbor your space
entirely devoted the community
with its militant policy chiefly Negro
munity problems almost exclusively,
Your interesting Publishers good
community places
l wonder how many those friends NJ NeGrocsV
certainly shows
the minority people
Negro out Of trouble than he wou
do thing
Swede Because the editor himself Negro
should help incompetent Negro get job
simply NegoT
frankly disguSted with your policy
interesting educational
but show much discrimination,
Negro people dffercn from other people skin
Human the where you people
hope you will take
columns There lot OF who like and
doesn't hamper Why
should discriminate Margaret NrlsOR. MlnneNpOua
Editors THIS pAper'S chief purpose furnish
Of expression Information Negro community
has number Of readers other
stocks ~ Is always alert TO deNo" = certain
81 CoNeraKe 20 Of community
special RerrAclRI We
agree Margaret Nelson discriminate
against the vi. called majority group
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1950-11-03

only Monday crowded and TesOundng with
the sxhOrtatons supporters From
until next Monday night dfncut good
radio the politicians the h In hand and voice
q
TIE hAnions Of democracy
comes along just give Eisenhower another command and
the Dewey Which cir
eustanes shouldn't dpass certain gentleman with the nAls
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1950-11-03

Americans known for being behavior
and We freely speak minds friendly
kind; nhbitons Yet neEhborp
because fail reflect feelings
The French friends we'll
Frogs" We fight side side with British
"IAmes" We Italian
Spaniard "Dago "Jigg
hunk and Spic" We allies killed
by the bullets sll they Cooks"
IS
that does hurt
decency friendship
81 divided than united
friendly
minded but let's
people including yourself feelings
feelings
nothing deeper
from friend Reports
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1950-11-03

O0bsr a. had editorial Who
indicate employment
information centsr
No wonder you can't Newspaper prOperiy-but Who
Many your apparently They praise
you or and their problems.
nationality worrying whether
brothers keepsrhey 20 think
responsibility beyond airing complaints against
etc.
ofis need for thu eoored people
organizations designed for
percentage Negro population
problems pertinent them alone needs their advice
From eight years Negro community have
well
together apparently EnadtusabIs
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1950-11-03

jury Of twelve Hennepn county
nesota district Thursday October
guilty Of violation OF the civil rights He
discriminating against Negro resident Of this state.
These twelve writing history
Usually victories violation
citizens the Federal judges the
wrath pressure of the electorate.
Here Minnesota twelve white another
complexion guilty refusing
NIT Negro lad accompanied by three white
beach which he operated q public accommodation.
Here Minnesota county attorney had the bring
charges against the municipal
brush aside technical the preliminary
and the
another judge had the demurrer submitted
defendant and bring the trial
This judge offered his his charge the
that the onse stated by the prosecution
admit opinion
of the covered by the civil rights statues
Here this of the Caucasian family
group
Judge
guilty
Even making all the country protect
the rights of the least citizens still precedent making
twelve white Americans will find their
group guilty criminal offense civil rights action
Times rapidly changing Minnesota courts and uies
the needed
American citizenship That's what makes Minnesota great!
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1950-11-03

Rarely people absorbing
Congressional struggle
Congressional district
petty po
MRyorAlty battle Of
brilliant speaker dominating
personality Adam Clayton Powell has represented Harlem Con-
Prior this he had already achieved reputation
equality ontA most outstanding Of
which local employment In recent year however his con
attendance been spo Indeed the claim
Negligent respect made the
opponent Elmer
Harlem should elect fme
himself
Elmer Carter against
brings position challenger this contest
with outstanding background Of education and achievement that
compc respect demonstrated that he
weight and influence to add greatly to tho counSss Of
nation In Washington C. HIS association with the Republican
closely identify him
ordinary problems Adam Powell him
of being a folks" Negro"
electorate little heed
Powell TO his record Congress-
successful opposition the Infamous Judd bill tsSouHon Of Bw
legislation that has before congs"S on the other hand Elmer
position point the invaluable
contribution that he has made To the policies OF the greatest state In
the union The respect no enjoys among the great OF all Walks OF
the Republican party by itself most powerful force
for improvement conditions for all.
emAhAnE election contest Of
this type hat Congress-
Negroes Greater New York
should have only one conRreann 20
10 100000 Negroes throughout
the UsA should be able To elect only two congressman altogether
NJ n Chicago and New York
distinguished records Of both
yet the special drafting Of
congressional confines representative Since
believe the service Of Adam
community should not be rspudaed by
opponent Therefore
Age the reelection Of Congressman
Powell We hope however quaInca
energy give opposition essential elements Of
bulWark Of American democratic
system New York Age. Oct r.
Editors Note! Elmer Carter secretary
nNfmk.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1950-11-03
Protect Children From DRUGS

Early this month, little child managed
medicine
shortly thereafter
We report this incident because homes thought
by
Luckily in tragedies the
chance taken caressy occasionally little child
better swallows the pretty pills drinks looking with
Those who read this article should check
their home little children the household a
protect
keeping place
on OF World.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1950-11-03
Letters To The Editor
scHrINrR SAYS EDITORIAL UNFAIR


the least Speaking you
concerned about the involving the violation
Civil Rights Law by the public beach operator.
In fact for Information my
attention result Of reading the daily Immediately
tacted Mr. Per Larson
him cooperation Mr. Larson will
that active in this lent him
The that the
to the that n
spiracy silence"
Not word daily press
the effect that the
No who knew when the scheduled
the time made the notify
the working field lettering
the fact that the scheduled for that
those charge this wanted the
Negro Of the Human Relations
would have simple
time Of trial and
done and had the attendance
would have a legitimate complaint
However, feeling that charge
DESTROYS of directing this
the Negro community
agencies in the field
a mistake though Of Inc
In this particular satisfactory.
hope that all agencies in the field Of Human Relations
the cooperation Of the whole all will
sought victory achieved through the united effort all
samueI l. Schsins sIS New Yorh Life Minneapolis
Oct 90 1854.
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1950-11-03

Q thrill the Community Chest drives both Of
Of Minnesota the last week The spirit
social staff
gratifying TO this Newspaper
tried To play larger part the drive by using
sen the Red Feather readsrn The
community which directly benefit from the
contributed important community We felt
duty point people and felt they would
do the rest
imagine every Feather campaign
feels Just glad the top
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1950-11-03

Elmer Carter Is former executive secr"taTy
Of CITY Urban LHagurs.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1950-11-03

Editors Note: This carried stories about the Eng
beach discrimination Is % editions
page
and time the EaGbeg trial scheduled editorial
WHO Cares aimed the ths
Negro community although rights
other minority groups wei.
&. R8cker international representative Of
1BternelaI Commission
Informs personally notified
Human Relation
and the place BE- tried The only per-
responded. william prealdent
Minneapolis NAACP branch
Any which Of nsVspapss
could hardly called conspiracy % Inc" t
responb other daily weekly do get the
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1950-11-03

he has increased the regard for the dignity Of the
individual His precedent breaking attacks on all
forms of racial and religious bigotry have indebted
him to those who believe the real strength of this
state and nation lies in the unity of all of the diverse
racial and religious groups which make up our
citzenry
Minnesota has not had a governor in many a
year who has been conscientious in his duty to
all the people He has not pussy-footed on q single
important issue when 1t would have been pol
itically expedient to do 40
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Many Of his
supporting FEPC legislation Others opening
the Minnesota National Guard
not to be deferred advocating
states citizens This required
initiated by Governor Youngdah high
require big
the governors chair on I.
Evening star., 1950-11-19

lima beans. He does not go so far.
however, as to use squirrels and
rabbits. Louisiana gumbo. made
with the all-important filet, Is an
other favorite. Quite fittingly, the
Secretary of the Interior thor
oughly enjoys marketing, especial
ly for fruits and melons, keeping
the kitchen always we'll supplied.
HE seems" chuckles Mrs. Chap
man, "to enjoy just contemplating
the contents Of the refrigerator. T"
Since he neither drinks nor
smokes, his friends like to rib
him by offering cigarette with
the suggestion that he celebrate!
His recreation, after years Of
serving on committees and boards,
is-serve on some more! He loves
people, and his equable disposition,
which seldom allows him to get
upset. has won him long, lasting
friendships and deep admiration.
Mrs. Chapman Is popular and
busy, too. as a member of the
Women's Society of the First Bap-
tist Church, and of the Women's
Democratic Club, and with her
avowed favorite. the Goodwill In
dustries. But their deepest concern
and consuming interest is, of
course. just as in every American
family. their little boy, Jimmy.
Jimmy Is best described by his
mother, who says she wished for
twins, and got them in one
package!
Evening star., 1950-11-19

to Washington. He joined the
Navy during World War I with
a slight assist from his family
doctor since he was barely of
minimum age) and became an
assistant on a hospital ship.
When the battle wagons had
brought the last of the boys
home, young Oscar found him
self in a Colorado hospital, wag-
ing his own battle against tu-
berculosis. In the 13 ensuing
months that might have dis
spirited a less vital young man,
he seized the long hours as an