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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1962
Page
2
Emerson College announces that Mary Pickford will be awarded the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at the 82nd founder's day convocation on November 4 in Boston. Pickford, a renowned film star, is recognized for lifetime contributions to the arts and humanitarian efforts.
New York report says Nanette Fabray will wear a hearing aid during her lead role in Irving Berlin's Mr. President. Fabray notes she sometimes misses a beat and must rely on the conductor and orchestra to keep tempo after visiting a Washington school for the deaf.
Moscow reports Russia issued three new atheist films including one attacking Jehovahs Witnesses as tied to the U S intelligence service. The union paper Trud says the films urge youths to reject fanaticism and live Soviet life. One film follows a young tractor driver leaving a seminary and choosing the world. another shows a farm girl rescued from a broken marriage by a Protestant singer.
VAN NUYS UPS The stepfather Amos Veigh 39 is sought for questioning in the strangulation of Terryl Lee Veigh known as Darbi Winters. Police say a teen described him at the scene and a phone call linked him to the home before the body was found in the couple’s apartment, autopsy confirms death by strangulation.
Los Angeles Philharmonic musicians offer to sign a one-year contract to start the 1962-63 season, after previously rejecting a two-year deal. John Tranchitella of Local 47 said the offer aims to get the season underway, though not all contract aspects satisfy the union. Details remain undisclosed as the Southern California Symphony Association decides.
A Ottawa blaze destroyed a warehouse valued at about $20,000 in roofing materials and machinery. Bell Canada manager Jor Shea apologized, saying clerical confusion led a caller to dial information rather than 911. Rene Prud homme of National Roofing and Waterprooting Co. Ltd claimed quicker results from calling the operator.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra gave the American premiere of Berlioz's Lelio Friday under conductor William Steinberg. Tenor Walter Carringer and baritone Paul Thena led soloists with a 200-voice chorus. over 3,000 attendees lauded the performance, which may move to New York on November 19.
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