davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
St. Paul recorder., 1957-10-25
WATCH
on the
POTOMAC
BY ROBERT G. sPIvAcK

The committee was having
one of Its periodic get-tOgethers
the other day when Abrams de-
cided TO take the bull by the
horns. Instead Of the usual gov
ernment gobbledegoOk that
comes out of these meetings,
Abrams proposed a far reaching
action program which could
help his airIines fight.
The main idea was that the
federal and state anti-discrimina-
ton agencies should work to-
gether instead Of at counterpart
poses. The Abrams suggestions
were accepted by the representa-
tives Of the federal government as
well as spokesman for six other
state anti-bias agencies.
What was novel about the
meeting was that no one talked
about states rights" whatever
they are. The whole emphasis here
was on peoples rights" and what
the federal government could do
to help clean up messy situations
wherever they exist.
St. Paul recorder., 1957-10-25
The Red Moon

Common sense is a rare COM
modify in the political market
place. When the Russians launch
ed Sputnik there was something
akin to panic here. One Washing
ton correspondent wrote that the
Capital had the drawn face and
wide pupils Of a man suffering
from shock"
OF course, II was surprising to
learn that a totaIitarian dicta-
torship could produce the best
jet airliner. the first lntercon-
tinental ballistic missile and am
outer-space satellite.
I don't know why it should be
so surprising. The Nazis had
pretty good scientists too. But
we've been conditioned to believe
that men work best only in free
societies. The fact is some men
may be so unsure of themselves
they need Big Brother" to tell
them what to do.
That, though, isn't what i
started out to write about. What
l deplore was the feeling that the
bottom had fallen out just because
the Russians beat" us. Now evi-
dence is piling up to indicate that
the satellite race was not re-
Election Of U. S. scientific inferior
ity. What most Of our scientists
did not appreciate was the psy-
Geological impact Of the man.
made moon.
II seems we could have launched
an earth satellite in 1855, but our
experts weren't convinced - or
maybe even aware, OF the psyche
logival advantage OF being first
in the race to outer space.
Copyright 1887. Robert C.
Spivaek)
St. Paul recorder., 1957-10-25
Dulles -Krushchev Exchange Threats

IL dsqueng Of State Dulles exchanging
threats u would
Russia II that Turkey result the
Turkey clash
Russia and its people ready for but doubt It,
and eountrs people ready
atomic conflict and conclusive that the American
people behalf Turkey anybody else at this
time
This Is not to people would hesitate to night this
nation attacked want political Statesmen
threaten US into gba loose statements We think Mr.
Dulles warning Mr. Krushehevs The
only difference that dictator and does have
TO to the Dulles and ought be
thinking belhg
statements
II disturbing minister nation In
these days and times Throwing around all the
globe
St. Paul recorder., 1957-10-25
Meet MIR. Abrams

Washington. - Vice President
Nixon may think that fighting
discrimination consists mainly of
shaking hands with Althea Glib
SON Presidential Assistant Sher-
man Adams may think it's smart
politics to make capital out Of the
tragedy Of Little Rock.
But when it comes to really SER
ious work in the fight against ra-
cism, l take off my hat to a
man whose name you may not
know, unless you have lived in
New York State. His name is
Charles Abrams
Abrams Is housing expert.
Although wealthy man, he
fought the big New York real
estate interests for many years
20 held rents down and make
landlords maintain their pro-
perty In liveable condition.
He was doing such a good job
in this capacity for the State of
New York that he was transferred
out OF his field suspect the real
estate boys persuaded the machine
politicians that Charles was too
honest and too hard-hitting.
Whatever the reason for the
transfer Abrams was taken out
OF the state rent commission and
Gov, Hartman put him in charge
Of the New York State Commits
sion Against Discrimination.
Some people thought this was
political Siberia for Abrams, but
he has come along and made
SCAD one of the most vigorous
and alert agencies Of its kind in
the nation. Although former Gov,
Dewey used to boast about SCAD
when bidding for Negro votes, the
fact is the agency was quiescent
under the New York Republicans.
Abrams, on the other hand, has
taken his assignment seriously.
The job is to eliminate or reduce
bias in employment. Abrams
quickly went after the major air
lines for their reluctance to give
Negroes a break, They howled TO
high heaven and tried to get a
round the New York law by doing
their hiring elsewhere. notably
Delaware and Florida.
But Abrams is not man who
gives up easily.
St. Paul recorder., 1957-10-25
chink In Our Arrnor

Discrimination in housing largest ehnk In MnnesotAs
seghteousy deplores segregation In the
housing people this state must
plead guilty widespread discrimination most eonseuousy against
Negro
perfectly frank about the matter countless Mnneo
the south to schools would protest
griy n a Negro moved into their neghborhood
problem housing discrimination largely concentrated in
our metropolitan going
about that problem interim committee OF the
legislature has begun study H. The governors advisory
St. Paul recorder., 1957-10-25

a meetings union
International Brotherhood Of Sleeping Car Porters.
The public will opportunity listen
tons greatest living Randolph
address public meeting Peters
Sunday afternoon.
This always happy welcome Mr.. Randolph
outstanding
the he visits with challenging thoughtful
human and the Of the world It's
St. Paul recorder., 1957-10-25
coRRFcTs STATEMENT ON GOPHER sAcKFELD

Edtor THIS IN regard to article read paper
talking about Negro athletes participated
football at Minnesota The should
Glenn Puens came "a
Minnesota. He lettcred l9iT
In talking to both Of the boys they proved right
spec Yet Glenn Pens mentioned the harm
reporting passed or Ia
incidentally Glenn games
Bin McMoore did Sincerely yours
Constant Reader Minneapolis Minnesota October
St. Paul recorder., 1957-10-25
THE NIXON COMMITTEE

Instead. Abrams came to Wash
ington and has succeeded in in
jecting some life into the PreSi-
dents Committee on Government
Contracts. This is the group that
is headed by Vice President Nix
on. Many critics think Is has
moved pretty slowly and that
much Of Nixon's Anti-diserimina-
ton work consists Of posing for
Photographic the Dixie Democrats
TO the contrary. notwithstanding
St. Paul recorder., 1957-10-25

Editor glad to read that local
appointed Negro Doctor their Medical
not the first instance Of cooed MDs receiving
sgnment instrumental seeing Speman
appnted medical examiner for Mutual
1851 1952anoher instance
ship in unbiased policies
Hats off to the job
articles pack walop should our
Twin Cities Very truly yours 1851
St. Paul recorder., 1957-10-25

Editor delighted to learn that
Mike
Sincere congratulations
deserving you good to know
that service has not proud
tribute
Best wishes for every
Kinde regardssncerely U. Senator
Washington u. @.
St. Paul recorder., 1957-10-25
APPRECIATES NEWSPAPERS EFFORTS

Editor We sincerely appreciate your efforts
bringing before the public
brought results We feel willingness pubcze
peas community
Very truly Wahnta publicity chairman
Home Unit, Hennepin County Welfare Board 1857.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-10-06

No more drip-dEyi Wash-n.Wear eyclel Now
you can really wash EN- and wear 'em-no iron
ing at all seldom any pressing, never any dripping
clothes round basement or bathroom Only the
new RCA WHIRLPOOL Imperial Mark XII gives
you such perfect care Of Wash.n. Wear-Regula
and Delicate cycles. too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-10-06

On the dryer. Automatic Fabric Control gives you
the right setting. cycle, time and finish.
Both washer and dryer have Whrlpool's built-in
lint filter: built-in Ultra Violet lamp; special Wash
n-Wear cycle. Both are available in white porcelain
enamel smart new decorator colors. And right now,
both are available on one easy contractl See the
Imperial Mark XII washer and dryer this week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-14
Chicogoon to Head
Contractors Group

Lester c. Rogers. president OF
a Chicago construction company,
today was elected head Of the
Associated General Contractors
of America, Inc.
Mr.. Rogers succeeds Frank J.
Rooney of Miami. Fla. Elected
vice president was Fred w. Hell
denfels, jr.. of Corpus Christi,
Tex.
The contractors end their
week-long 18th annual conyen-
ton with a dance and banquet
tonight at the Sheraton Park
Hotel. About 100 members of
the organization attended buSi-
ness and discussion sessions at
Hotel Statler.
Highlight Of the convention
was a ground breaking ceremony
yesterday for a new 100000 ma
tional headquarters at Twentieth
and E streets NV. The head
quarters now are in the Munsey
Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-14
Arlington Man Seeks
Radio Stution Permit

An Arlington Va man has
applied TO the Federal Commu-
nicationS Commission for a per-
NIT to operate a new radio sta
ton at Fredericksburg. T. Harry
Cation is the applicant.
The commission also has been
asked to approve the transfer OF
control of WDDY at Gloucester
TO Charles E, Springer and the
assignment of permit to WITT.
Inc, at Rocky Mount.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-14

peen vice president OF NATIONAL
Video and will hold the same
position when it becomes Ma
tional Film Studios. The studio
will continue to work closely with
Capital Film Laboratories and
will be a service facility for
independent producers.
President James A. Barker of
Capital Film Laboratories said
the stage and studio had been
sold in order to consolidate cash
for expansion of the company'S
major activities, including film
processing, sound recording and
film editing.
He reported his company's
sales in the last year approx
mated ST million and assets after
sale of the stage and studios
totaled around $4,000. The
company has staff of 10 at its
plant at 1905 Fairview avenue
NE.
National Film Studios, Inc,
will continue to offer a COM
pletely stated and equipped pro-
duction facility for any type of
film production. The $4,000
square foot sound stage is fully
air conditioned and professional
lighting and grip equipment is
available. Additional equipment
has been added recently
Harold A. Keats will continue
as president. Edward w. AL
friend ", president of Insurance
and Bonds. Inc, of Alexandria
and of International Finance
Corp. of Washington. has Joined
the organization as member of
the board of directors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-14
CHICAGOLIVESTOCK

CHICAGO. Mar - fP-tuSDAl 49,
Salaoie hogs S,uUu. market slow through
inluSession; later and closing trade fairly
actlte butchers uneven. but generally
. TO 70 lower, least decline on weights
~ 10 and heavier. sows sloW Stcady
20 lower; fair shipping demand -.
IHu-Sbu H. butchers l9.Gu-I5 10: sew
eEsI lots 3 mostly ~ lgU-nBO 10
a. .. around ! 81 head mostly /
@uu-%9U ID lTi5: No ~ Tau-IgO N
Te!stlyely scarce l6.55-I1 %: with a few
iols mostly Is 3uo-3i6 10 lhl5-lG Is.
iaIser lots 3 31a-5J0 10 sows / : ~
o-94' few selected lots 35O-355 ID
Sslable cattle . 800. calves e0o. an
eis sSes iairiy active. STEADY. a package
iniEed choice and prime II5p 10 steers
;i,d %. trunk lot Of high choice 1850
ID steers yeaTlinss 70 so with a hetfsr
end al = 50. bulk good and choice steers
I":po-S3 90 choice largely 2i IS 10.
With loads average / 900 10 s,eegs
- ~: dtility and standard steers Is 90.
w loso ! $50 10. utility HolS:ein in
GOOD 600 10 steers Is so: few s{.raes
ehoice .O23 10 heiferx = % GOOD 10
low cholee 0u-2U - standard ) So
% utility and commercial cows
5n- 30 bulk Gamers and cutters
! ! ~ : 90; utility and eOmmerciai bull,
!, = t2-lh GOOD and choice yeslers
~ lA-@I 90. utility and standard III "a
~ 30 Gull down TO "a few roma
A'aFlns 'eedine steers IN 0u-fa 40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-14
Record OUTLAY
OF S37 Billion
Planned in 81

American businessmen viewing
the Nations economy with
guarded optimism. plan to spend
a record $37.5 billion on new
plants and equipment this year.
A survey by the Securities and
Exchange Commission and the
Commerce Department indi-
Gated an increase of more than
So billion. or SIS per cent, over
1856. Although this continues
an upward trend, it falls far
short of the SIS billion. or %
per cent. by which capital ex-
penditure increased last year
over 1855. And about half this
years increase is attributed to
still-climbing prices.
The businessmen are pegging
their OUTLAWS on the firm expecta-
ton that sales will rise to new
highs during the year. Utility
companies expect their revenues
to go up by 9 per cent. manufac-
turers by 8 per cent and trade
by 4 per cent.
Manufacturers and utilities
companies plan to increase their
capital expenditures by more
than 81 billion each this year.
The manufacturers plan out
lays of nearly Sl6.5 billion. al
most 10 per cent more than last
year but a leveling off from the
y per cent increase in 1856 over
1855.
The utilities companies. re-
spending to the continued high
demands Of industry. anticipate
expansion expenditures of more
than Sc billion, up % per cent
from last year. Railroads plan
to spend about SIS billion. an
increase of 1873 per cent. and
other types Of transportation an
ticipate expenditures Of $685.
600. 900. up CT per cent.
Reductions in capital expendi-
lures were noted in only two
categories.
Commercial companies. such as
supermarkets and other stores
and service, finance and con-
struction firms plan cutbacks of
about 6 per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-14
SEC Shuns Public Hearings
on Hot Proxy Contests

The Securities and Exchange
Commission is not expected to
call any public hearing in con-
nection with charges in the
lively proxy contests going on for
control of Fairbanks Morse &
Co. and Penn-Texas Corp.
The agency has been follow
ing the situation for more than
two months and has heard a
long list OF witnesses from all
sides, spokesman said last
night. If 1t discovers any vlo-
lation of its regulations, 1t can
at any time seek a court inJunc-
ton TO stop it, but it does not
care to become a sounding board
for sensational charges ano
counter-charges in a proxy con-
test. he said.
Alfons Landa. chairman OF the
Penn-Texas stockholders protec-
tive committee, called or the
SEC yesterday to begin imme-
date public hearings into flag
rant flouting" Of regulations on
full disclosures by Leopold D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-14
Rail Attorney Praises
transportation Bills

Bills recently introduced in
Congress present much more
simply and clearly than hereto
fore the real issues involved in
the problem of competitive rate
making between different forms
of transportation, declared Harry
Breithaupt. jr., general attorney
for the Association of American
Railroads, last night.
Speaking at Wilmington, Del,
Mr.. Breithaupt said measures in
troduced by Representative Oren
Harris. Democrat of Arkansas,
and Representative Charles A.
Wolverton, Republican of New
Jersey. would give railroads
greater scope than they now
have in competing with other
modes of transportation.
Under existing law as inter-
preted by the Interstate Com
merce Commission, one form of
transportation can be restrained
from publishing reduced rate,
even though it is compensatory
and nondiscriminatory, if it is
thought that the proposed rate
will have an unduly adverse
effect on another form of trans
portation," he said.
The railro a DIS and many
others believe this policy of arti-
fetal restraint in competitive
rate making is undesirable and
fundamentally unsound.
Ordinarily the railroads COM
petitive advantage over motor
carriers takes the form Of lower
costs" he continued. and the
proposed change would permit
the benefits of that advantage
to be realized and passed on to
the shipping public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-14
Teller Group
is Convicted
In Fraud Case

NEW YORK, Mar. IA o.
Walter F. Teller, Jersey City,
N. j., stockbroker, and two
Seattle businessmen have been
convicted of defrauding l,40O
persons of nearly $780, 900
through the sale of bonds of
the Alaska Telephone Corp.
A Brooklyn Federal Court
Jury deliberated 3l2 hours be-
fore finding the defendants
guilty last night on all SO counts
of the indictment.
Judge Mortimer w. Byers set
sentencing for April II and con-
tinued their bail of $500 each.
The trio each faces a possible
maximum sentence of five years
in prison and $4,000 fine on
each count.
The jury had been hearing
testimony for more than six
weeks.
Convicted with Teller, SIS,
were Albert j. Proctor, 40, pres
ident of Alaska Telephone and
Elton B. Jones, 48. secretary
treasurer of the firm.
A previous trial of the three
ended last October IL with
hung jury.
/ Richard F.. Burke, chief of de-
Tense counsel, commended that
the purchasers of the bonds were
we'll aware of their speculative
nature.
Paul Windels, jr.. special as
sistant United States attorney.
said the defendants had told
prospective investors that the
telephone company was in sound
financial condition and had rosy
earning prospects.
He said the frauds were per-
petrated through misstatements
OF fact in printed circulars and
telephone conversations by Tel
lier's employees.
The phone company, Mr..
Windels said, had lost money
every wear since its formation
in 1913.
Teller & Co. sold debentllreS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-14
Report Shows
Steady Growth
|0f C&P Co.

Chesapeake g. Potomac Tele-
phone Co. continued its steady
growth during 1856 to set new
records in the number of tele-
phones. revenues and plant in
vestment. the annual report dis
closed today.
Telephones in che District of
Columbia totaled 567,38l at the
years end. compared with $780,
l40 year earlier and were 46.9
per cent ahead of 386,117 10
years earlier.
Operating revenues in 1856
totaled $56,639.722, compared
with $54,292,765 in 1855 and
were 92,3 per cent above $29,-
446.42 in 1916.
Plant investment at the close
of 1856 amounted to $3.50, 788, 343,
compared with $l45,265, 535 a
year earlier and was 1873 per
cent higher than $84,098, 079 at
the end of 1916.
AS previously reported net in
come for 1856 was $6,580,678 VS..
$6,482, 493 in 1855.
Plant investment per tele-
phone rose to $263.92 at the
years end. compared with
S262l4 a year earlier and was
23.6 per cent ahead of $213.56
per telephone at the end of 1916.
Employees numbered $3.50 VS..
6.182 a year earlier and were
down 43 per cent from 1922 at
the end of 1916.
Commenting on the report.
H. Holmes Vogel, vice president
in charge of the Washington
company, praised service minded
employees for contributions to a
successful year and warned that
to provide complete service in
line with area growth. large
sums will be needed for new
construction. The willingness of
investors to provide funds for
this work depends on good earn
ings. he said. The company is
a wholly owned subsidiary of
American Telephone e. Tele-
graph Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-14
YOUR
MONEYS WORTH
~ SYLVIA PORTER

upswing while rising costs of ma
terials and manpower are squeez-
ing corporation profits as they
are today.
There is an unmistakable ten
dency among these sources to
emphasize the unfavorable news
items. shrug off favorable news
developments.
And it must be admitted: there
have been plenty of unfavorable
news items to emphasize since
January.
But does this mean that. I'M
less spring brings major revi-
val, we're in for another down.
turn that will rival or surpasS
1899 or 1884? No!
Basic Types Of Spending
There are three basic types of
spending which make up Amer
ica's economy-spending by con-
sumers, spending by business,
spending by all levels of gov
eminent.
Spending by consumers is still
rising although on moderate
scale. However, millions Of work.
ers will get automatic pay raises
as the year rolls on, millions
more will win new pay increases.
Consumer incomes are sure to
rise billions over 1856 to a new
peak.
Spending by businessmen on
new plants and equipment is still
rising although this increase too
is at a slower pace. II the latest
surveys of business spending are
to be trusted, this second most
significant type Of spending
won't push the economy into an
other upSurge. but it also will
remain a prop.
And spending by government
Federal. State and locals in
a strong climb. Here, the bias is
infiationary, not deflationary.
None Of this adds up to a re-
cesSion. Rather it adds up to
todays lull and an overall mod
crate business rise in 1857.
tCopyrisht 1857. Hall SYNDICATE. Inc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-14
Two Insurance Companies
List ID. c. Payments

Metropolitan Life Insurance
Co. paid s7,367.597 to policy
holders and beneficiaries in the
District of Columbia in 1856.
while Prudential Insurance Co.
paid residents here S4.077.0 900
of benefits in the year.
Metropolitan's 1856 payments
raised its five-year total for the
District to s34, 1863 1863. President
Frederic w. Ecker said.
Prudenial's payments were up
Sl06 900 from the previous year,
and about 66 per cent of the
total was paid to living policy
holders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-14
Reynolds OFFERING
RICHMOND Va Ma,

RICHMOND, Va, Mar. IA (P).
Reynolds Metals Co. proposes
to offer common stockholders
rights to buy additional common
stock on a basis of one share for
each II shares held on or about
April 2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-14
Bank Debts Gain

RICHMOND, Va. Mar. IA up
Bank debts for February in
five principal Virginia cities reg
istered gains over the same
month a year ago, the Federal
Reserve Bank Of Richmond said
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-14
Business Is in a LuH

AS we approach the crucial
spring weeks of 1957-when buy
ing of everything from sleek
autos to zany hats is supposed
to perk up-American business
is in lull.
Few businessmen are still ex-
uberant about the outlook. Most
Opinions have become decidedly
more cautious and reserved.
Yet. despite all the pessimistic
talk. this current lull is just as
likely to give way to moderate,
sound upturn later in 1857 as
to a painful downtrend.
During the past few weeks,
I've interviewed dozens of finan-
Iciers, businessmen and econo-
Imists in all parts of the country
men whose positions and judg-
Iments demand attention and re-
ISpect.
While the word depression
lis mentioned only in whispers,
as an honest reporter l must
confess I've found fewer opti-
mists than in many year. And
the expectation of a break
Through of business on the up
side instead of the downside in
1887 is rapidly becoming a mi
Inority view.
Worry Is Spreading
More and more informed
sources are worrying about the
weak spots in housing, appli-
ances. textiles and the softening
prices in key metals.
More and more are interpret
ing reports of a Showdown in the
rate Of rise in spending by bust
ness on expansion of plants as
a signal that the economy is
heading for a shakedown.
More and more figure that
consumers won't increase their
rate Of spending enough to off,
set the dragging impact of low
err level Of business spending.
More and more are convinced
that there cannot be a renewed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-14
Life Underwriters Make
Director Nominations

The District Life Underwriters
Association yesterday nominated
six Of its members for election
as directors at the annual cleo
tor IN June, Three will be
elected.
The nominees include: Richard
Carson Aetna; jeremiah ODon-
ovan, Guardian Life William
Spiker. New York Life; Frank j.
Carlo, United Benefit Life.
Robert p. Gatewood. Lincoln
National: Quentin AananSen.
Mutual Life of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-14

Silberstein. president of Penn
Texas, and fellow officers.
At the same time, Robert H,
Morse. jr., president of Fair
banks, Morse g. Co., wired Sen
ator Styles Bridges. Republican
of New Hampshire, demanding
that proper committees of Con-
gress investigate operations of
Mr.. Silberstein, who is attempt
ing to gain control of Fairbanks,
Morse.