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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1962
Page
3
A week of stock market trends shows splits and proposed splits rising while profits slow. Analysts note many firms halted or delayed plans as long term payouts and dividend expectations influence investor interest. The annual split peak was in 1959 with 320 approvals, while 1962 projections look lower than 1961.
Congress passed a bill raising the ceiling on deductible medical expenses. The measure would set new limits at 10000 for single, 20000 for married, 5000 for dependents, 10000 for single disabled, and 40000 for married disabled over 65, with deductions only above 3 percent of income. The bill now goes to President Kennedy for approval.
Miss Marie Nelson, 44, who wrote on rheumatic heart disease for national publications to aid other patients, died Friday in Sarboursville. Her work highlighted heart illness and patient support through medical writing.
At St Margaret's Westminster a landmark ceremony united Georgina Turtle, once a naval officer and surgeon, with Christopher Somerset, an electronics engineer tracing King John in his family tree. The 99 year old bride wore a nylon organza gown as bridesmaids and organ music framed a reception.
White House press secretary Pierre Salinger announced that West Germany Chancellor Adenauer and Foreign Minister Schroeder will visit Washington for discussions with President Kennedy and U.S. officials. Adenauer arrives November 7 for several days of talks on mutual interests.
A lengthy Philadelphia and Newark gathering highlights a diverse roster of musicians and industry figures. Notable names include Louis Prima, Frank Sinatra, and others tied to performances and awards at cultural events.
Pro-EU cardinals halted the first session of the Roman Catholic ecumenical council as they moved to adjourn for a day to review candidate knowledge. Cardinals from around the world discussed proposed members for 10 working commissions and planned national group talks to discuss candidates, while U.S. authorities reported espionage concerns linked to a crew member aboard a tanker and exile rescue operations near Czechoslovakia.
NATO Secretary General Dirk Stikker is recovering at Walter Reed after removal of a malignant tumor in the large bowel and a small bladder, as doctors report progress. Pope John XXIII presides over ecumenical council sessions and urges reporters to fulfill their mission while stressing transparency and world opinion toward the Catholic Church.
Charles Fahry, 101, of Jeffersonville Indiana, a veteran of the Indian wars of the 1880s and one of 25 survivors, died Friday in a Veterans Administration hospital. Fahry served with the U S 6th Cavalry during the pursuit of Geronimo and other Apache chiefs.
A Russian tanker responded to a distress call from Cuban refugees at sea. The tanker secured a sailboat, hoisted a motorboat, and aided multiple survivors during rough conditions. Two more refugees jumped into the water as a motorboat attempted another pass, and the sailboat was sunk. Cuban refugees were taken to Miami for processing by immigration officials.
In Madison Wisconsin a crowd of about 3000 students sparked chaos at the University of Wisconsin with a panty raid injuring seven and arresting fifteen. Police fought with rioters as windows were broken and doors damaged, while a Notre Dame student’s car was pushed into Lake Mendota. Two fire trucks and fourteen officers responded. one student was arrested for espionage in Prague.
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