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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-09
Mrs. Bolton Honored

Representative Frances p.
Bolton Of Ohio. who recently
was made an honorary mem
Der Of Theta Sigma Phi. met
local members Of the Jour
nalism sorority at q coffee
given last night By the Ma
tional Capital Chapter.
The informal party took
place ct the home Of Mrs.
Mary Jane Fisher on High
land place. with the chapter
president. Hiss Mimi Simms.
heading the receiving line
with Mrs. Bolton.
The Congresswoman, who
Is the ranking Republican
member Of the House For
eign Affairs COMMITTEES, was
initiated ct the n national
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-09

Theta Sigma Phi eonven-
ton last August In CleVe-
land. Ohio. She was chosen
because Of her continuing
dedicated effort to better
communications between the
United States and other ma
tons"
Miss Jane Winland, presi-
dent Of Beta Omicron, Theta
Sig's chapter at American
University whose members
were invited to the coffee,
was among those receiving.
Others included Mrs. Her.
bert L. Captain, National
Capital Chapter vice presi-
dent. who was In charge Of
arrangements. and Mrs.
Samuel Stovan. advisor to
Beta Omicron Chapter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-09
Book Sale
Opens

The Brandeis University
Women's Committee annual
collection Of books for sale
starts today at q tea to be
given by Mrs. Milton Elsberg
at 1850 pm.
Mr.. ]. r. Salamanca, au-
thor Of 'Lilith" win be the
guest Of honor. Filming of
the movie version Of 'Lilith"
has Just been completed In
New York with some of the
scenes filmed here.
Admission to the tea win
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-09
Mental
Problems
Discussed

The problem Of mental re-
tardation In this country Is
50 large that despite 9 great
" expanded Federal program.
the efforts Of al including
private agencies are needed
to combat It. Mr.. Luther W.
stringham declared ysster.
day.
Mr.. Stringham, who Is
chairman Of the Committee
on Mental Retardation set
up last year BY Health, Edu-
cation and Welfare Secretary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-09
yeon Smith Shops

DUBLIN, Oct. Q (AP)-
Mrs. Jean Smith, President
Kennedy's sister, spent an
hour yesterday choosing and
purchasing antiques in 3 Dub
lin shop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-09

nifty level and private agen-
cies are extremely important
IN the fight 20 combat mem
tai retardation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-09
FINE ART

man at the opening last night of q coIIiorophy
exhibition at the Jewish Community Center of
0reoter Washington, 1929 Sixteenth street
NV The exhibit will be open to the public
through October 3o-Stor Stoff Photo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
MERRILL LYNCH, EXCHANGE
DISCUSS STOCK OFFERING

NEW YORK DO.-Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner &
Smith, Inc the Nations largest brokerage firm has been
discussing with officials Of the New York Stock Exchange
public offering of its stock
Under the exchanges constitution stockholders in a
member corporation must be approved by the ex-
changes board of Holders of both voting and
non-voting stock classified "allied" members of
the exchange and must pass exchange examination
the securities business.
Michael W. Mccarthy. chairman Of Merrill Lynch,
said: I'VE have had discussions with the Exchanges
staff and officers have been talking about it for
year and half. We certainly want to explore It, and
when the time appropriate win request the COVER
nors to recommend it the necessary constitutional
change-to the Exchange members"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
Record Is SET
By Dividends
Paying Firms

NEW YORK (AP). = More
companies listed on the New
York Stock Exchange paid
dividends during the first six
months of this year than ever
before, the Exchange Maya
zine reports.
For the second year in a row
dividends for the half year
topped S. billion. e
A total of 995 companies, out
of 1,184 listed at midyear, paid
IS, 705, O46,260 in dividends, d
IA per cent increase in pay
mentS over the same period last
year. The previous high of 994
companies was set for all of
1862.
The magazine credited the
olVloen0S rise TO the economy'S
upward thrust in the first six
monthS-a period when profits
were generally excellent.
OF the Is industrial groups
of stocks on the big board, 81
showed higher payments than
in the comparable 1862 period.
The SharpeSt gain was scored
by automotive stocks. up 39.1
per cent. +
Other substantial gamers in
cluded foreign stocks, 20.1 per
cent; shipbuilding and operat-
ing, 1875; textiles, 1874; petro-
leum and natural gas, 10.9, and
office equipment, los.
Steel and iron shares re-
ported a drop of 21.2 per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
Group Seeks to Level Off
Convention Peaks, Valleys

a month less filled with con-
vention activity" said j. r..
Boyd, committee chairman.
I'VE know" he added, that
many organizations have no
constitutional or other compel
ling reason to meet in any pre-
scribed month. In such cases,
it would be to their advantage,
economically and practically,
to convene in a period when
city and hotel facilities are
more readily available"
The committee said conven-
tons are the principal stabiliz-
ing factor against a drop-off
in hotel business. At some
hotels, conventions may account
for so per cent Of yearly &C.
cupancy. Other business, such
as restaurants, passenger car
riers and retail stores, depend
on a measure of convention
spending.
The attendance survey was
conducted by the International
Association of Convention Blu
reaus for the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
District Druq
Earnings Rise

Sales and earnings of Dis
trict Wholesale Drug Corp
reached new records in the fis-
cal year ended June 30, David
I. EStrian, president, an
nounced today.
Net earnings from opera
tons totaled $196.276, or SO
cents a common share, up "a
per cent from $146,196, or 20
cents a share, in the previous
fiscal year.
Including a non recurring
gain from the sale of real es-
tate, total net earnings in the
latest fiscal year were $250,314,
or 40 cents a share.
Sales at SIS, 483 900, were up
II per cent from last years
$13,920,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
By SYLVIA PORTER

cases identified can be sue
ceSSfully treated.
One New York agency, which
has studied more than 1000
cases in a six-year-old pro-
gram, estimates its savings
from the program will run to
$3.50 900 in 1868 alone. A major
Detroit utility reduced its
alcoholism caused absentee
ism from twice the company
average to half the company
average. A large midwestern
farm machinery firm cut its
absentee rate among alcoholic
workers IS per cent and slashed
its firing rate among tn m
from IS to 8 per cent.
What's of first Importance is
to end the secrecy and admit
this is a 50 billion q year cost
which can be draStically re-
duced. Then every company in
which there is even the posi-
bility of this problem III ould
adopt a realistic treatment
program tailored to its own Or
ganization setup and designed
not only to save money for It
self but also to save the life
of the work.
distributed 1868, by The Hall
Syndicate. Inc. AL Rights Reserved)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
Financial General
Acquires Bank

Financial General Corp, Of
Washington, said today it has
acquired a majority interest in
the First National Bank of
Lexington, Va.
On June 30, the Lexington
bank has had assets of $3.5
million and deposits Of SO mil
lion.
According to an announce
ment by Maj. Gen. George
'Olmsted, (retired. USAR) pres
ident of Financial General, and
Homer Derrick, president of the
bank. stockholders representing
about $500 of the banks 1880
outstanding shares accepted FL
nancail Generals offer to pur-
chase the stock. The offer was
previously approved by the
banks board of directors.
Financial General has "a
other affiliated banks in its
group, including eight in
Northern Virginia. Others are
located in New York, New
Hampshire, Washington. Geor-
gia, Tennessee, Illinois and
Maryland.
Present officers. directors
and employees OF the Lexington
bank will remain, the an
nouncement said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20

creases to &c per cent for six
months.
Total attendance in the pc
Rod surveyed was $3.50, 682.
May led in total number of
conventions. but October had
the most delegates, sos, 666.
The Convention Liaison
Committee said conventions
constitute a $2-billion annual
business.
The group, made up Of rep
resentatives from those who
"sell" convention services as
well as those who buy" said
it will carry to the trade the
message that more facilities
and premium service are avail
able in the low occupancy
months-December, January,
February and August.
I'VE expect to present this
picture strongly to the so-called
customer groups with the
suggestion that many of them,
now holding their conventions
in the crowded months, will
shift their annual meetings to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
July Income Hits Record Rate

and $21 billion above that of
July, 1862.
Dividends declined slightly
from the previous month and
factory payrolls remained vir-
tually unchanged from June.
Seasonally adjusted employ
ment, weekly hours and aver
age hourly earnings all held
steady as far as factory work.
erS were concerned.
July was the first month
since January that factory
pyarolls have not risen sig
nificantly.
Higher Than in 1862
Individual income in the
first seven months of the year
ran at a seasonally adjusted
rate of $458 billion. This is AZ
per cent, or $40 billion, above
the comparable 1862 period.
Farm proprietors' incomes
and rental incomes were the
only cateeories that did not
advance over 1862.
The slight decline in divi-
dends resulted primarily from
a large June payment by a
major automobile company.
The dividend payments were
higher than July, 1921, 082,-
100000 compared to $995 mil
lion. The dividend total was
$500 million below the June
figure. and the dividend paid
by the automobile producers in
June was $3.50 million.
Factory payrolls had gained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
u. S. Lines Plans
New Atlantic Run

NEW YORK (SpeciaD. -
United States Lines said today
it will inaugurate an express
service next month to Antwerp
and Rotterdam with five new
cargoliners that can make the
crossing to Antwerp in 61a
days.
Travelling at more than 81
knots, the lines Challenger
class ships are expected to chop
two to three days off the time
now required by present cargo
vessels.
The ships will depart directly
from New York, but will also
serve the outports of Boston,
Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Norfolk, the line said.
First ship to sail in the new
service will be the SIS American
Charger, leaving New York
September 6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
II Trunk AirIines
Report Passenger
Traffic Up p Pct.
By the Associated Press

The domestic trunk air.
lines report a % per cent in
crease in passenger traffic in
July and an operating profit
Of $40, 795, 900 and net profit of
1884,, 900 for the first half.
The Air Transport Associa-
ton said the operating revenues
Of the II truk airlines, during
the first six months of this
year, were $1,184, 269, 90, COM
pared with $1,126.S76,0 900 in the
same period of 1862.
Operating expenses totaled
81, 135, 474,000, compared with
1,l02, 500, 900 in the 1862 period
when the operating profit was
$24,186,00 reduced by income
taxes, special items and non
operating expense to a net loss
of $7,122,000.
During July the trunk air.
lines flew 3,226,841 900 revenue
passenger miles, a gain of 1913
per cent over the July 1862,
total, and the IS local service |
airlines flew 160,612,00O revenue
passenger miles, a gain of SO
per cent.
For the first seven months of
this year, Alta said, traffic on
the domestic trunk and local
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
Contract Is Awarded
By Satellite Corp.

Communications S atellite
Corp. has awarded a $10,500
contract to the Univac Division
of Sperry Rand Corp. for COM
puter services to help 1t evalu-
ate the various global com
munications systems.
Bids for the procurement
were received from 16 COM
panieS, and were reviewed with
respect to equipment to be
utilized and quality of person.
mel to be provided, the Wash
ington-based firm said.
csc was established by Con-
gress last year to plan, de-
yelop and operate a satellite
communications system In CO.
operation with other countries
or their business agents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
lCC Hearing on Pennsy-Cent
Merger Plan Enters Second Year

Interstate Commerce Com
mission hearings on the pro-
posed merger of the Pennsyl-
vania and New York Central
Railroads today entered their
second year.
The merger would combine
the Nations two largest rail-
road systems into a huge rail
network stretching from the
Eastern Seaboard to the Mid
west.
The hearing has been in ses-
sion for lit days, a record for
ICC merger cases.
Evidence of ass witnesses has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
BY DON BACON
Star Business Writer

About so per cent of all
conventions are held between
March and June-a situation
which a group representing the
convention industry will try to
change.
The Convention LiaiSon
Committee, after a recent
meeting here, yesterday an
nounced the results of a con-
vention attendance study, said
better distribution" through
out the year would benefit
both the hotel industry, cur
rently in a slump, and the con-
yention delegates.
The report covers 6,270 ma
tional and regional conventions
booked in So principal conven-
ton cities - including Wash
ington-for a year. 1t shows
that half of all conventions
come in March, April, May and
June, and by adding Septem-
Der and october, the total in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20

estimated total for the model
run to 1910, O00-a record high.
The Ford Thunderbird plant
at Wixom, Mich, was one of
the first to go into 1864 pro-
duction as the model run be-
gan last Tuesday. The remain
ing IA Ford assembly plants
will be in operation by Sep
TENDER 9.
General Motors, biggest pro-
ducer in the industry, is due
to begin general assembly of
the 1964s September 3-the
day after Labor Day-with "a
plants at work. Chevrolets will
be turned out in 16 of them.
The new Chevelle, only brand
new car of the 1864 line, will
be turned out by Chevrolet at
its plants in Fremont, Calf. :,
Kansas City and Baltimore, &C.
cording to one usually reliable
source.
Chrysler, first of the auto
makers to hold a national press
preview of its new cars at San
Francisco last week, had all its
facilities at work on 1864 pro-
duction last week.
American Motors began out
put of 1964S last week on one
shift, and was due to switch
to a two-Shift operation this
week. At Studebaker, Lark and
Hawk models joined Avanti
production, which was begun
last week.
Wards Automotive Reports
said its survey showed that
new-car sales for August lilo
slipped about 5 per cent below
the same period in 1862. 1t
said the comparative figures
were 159,837 and 1881.
Wards said one Of the main
reasons for the drop was that
many dealers were running
short on 1868 models as year.
end closing sales campaigns
were under way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
Germans Buy
ARCRocketsto
StudyWeather

Atlantic Research Corp, of
Alexandria, Va, said today 1t
has received a $246,746 order
from the German Ministry of
Defense, through the United
States Bureau of Naval Weap-
onS, for 140 AREAS meteor
illogical sounding rockets.
The rockets will be used by
the German government for
atmospheric research projects
to be conducted during the
coming International Quiet
Sun Year, Atlantic Research
said.
The order includes complete
telemetry and launching equip
ment, which is also fabricated
by the Virginia company.
The AREAS has been flown
from ranges through the world
by the United States military
services and the National Aer-
onautics and Space Admins
tration in cooperation with
foreign governments.
However, according to M. Lee
Rice, company president, the
German order represents the
first major purchase of the
system by a foreign government
for its own use.
The rockets are made at
Atlantic Researches Pine Ridge
facility, near Gainesville, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
1868 WOUND UP
"a Auto Production
Is Beginning Slowly

DETROIT (AP). - United
States auto plants, with the
exception of General Motors,
had their 1864 production lines
moving slowly this week as the
auto industry prepared for in
PRODUCTION of the new models
beginning in September.
Ford built the last car of the
1868 model run on Saturday
and brought the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20

affected by the merger. Some
1856 attorneys, representing ZIG
parties of interest-Such as
railroads, shippers, municipal
tiles, State and Federal agen-
cies, civic and business groups
and labor organizations-haVe
made appearances.
Craig w. Wallace, who last
week won the world stenotypist
championship for the third
consecutive year, has been the
official recorder at the hear
ings. He has missed only three
dayS-the time it took to 90
to Detroit to retire the steno-
typist trophy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
TAX SUBJECT
FOREIGN STOCK
IN FIRST TRADE

NEW YORK CDD.-The
first trade in 4 foreign
stock subject to the pro-
posed interest equalization
tax was made on the New
York Stock Exchange at
1918 pm. today. The trade,
200 shares of Dome Mines
Ltd, was at 80. Regular
trade in the stock not SUBJ
ject to the tax are currently
being made at 80. Dome
Mines closed yesterday at
32A on the New York
Stock Exchange.
Foreign stocks traded on
the exchange are assumed
to be sold by Americans
and thus not subject to the
tax unless specifically
stated.
Sales subject to the tax
are made by, special con-
tract and indicated by the
ticker symbol (F). There
were not such sales yester-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
Prudential Finances
Two Virginia Projects

Prudential Insurance Co. Of
America has authorized loans
totaling SAT- million on two
projects in northern Virginia
according to w. I. Barter, jr.,
manager Of the company's
Arlington, Va, office.
The largest loan covers 5l4
garden apartments to be con.
structed south Of Alexandria by
the Tower Construction Co. The
other loan will provide perma-
nent financing for the new Ro-
bert Peck Chevrolet showroom
and garage in Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20

about 81 billion a month from
February through May, and
there was an advance of about
half that amount from May
to June.
Payroll changes among in
dividual types Of manufacture
ing industries were generally
small. The biggest increases
were in nonelectrical machin-
cry and in stone, clay and
glass. Payroll decreases were
reported in the food and auto
motive industries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
MEMO TO INVESTORS
Airline stocks rebound
foster thon indUsSriuis.

service airlines was up 10.7
per cent, to a total of 21,551,-
$4,000 revenue passenger
miles. The load factor-per-
centage of seat space occupied
by paying paSSengers-was 52.5
per cent compared with 53.4 per
cent for the same period a year
earlier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20

produced approximately $4,000
pages of testimony. The official
transcript, which includes all
cross-examination and some di-
rect testimony, totals more than
$4,000 pages. Witnesses, in ad-
dition, have submitted 285 pre-
pared statements and 1913 ex-
hibitS.
The proceeding has been con-
Quoted by Jerome K. Lyle, chief
finance hearing examiner, and
Henry C. Darmstadter, hearing
examiner.
Regional sessions have been
held in II cities that would be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
Biz Bourd Seat Sold

NEW YORK ODD. - Ar
rangements have been made
for the transfer of a member
ship on the New York Stock
Exchange for 100000, up
$4,000 from the previous
transaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-20
BY the Associated Press

Gains in construction, trade
and the service industries
pushed personal income to an
annual rate of $464.3 billion
in July, the Commerce De-
partment announced today.
The rate, a record, was ST.
billion higher than in June
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-15
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herself Her culinary speciality French Margaret and Larry
also readers since Mother Goose days. have done explosive
experimenting their chemistry lab in the garage Bonnie the
most social Of the children spends all the time she spare
family fun manipulating the problems a math board
School work easy of course and the kids all have high
los But Clint and Mern think freedom explore their
and parents who teach and questions play just big
part in their development.
The method has produced four happy, lively little prOdes
and they'll take on Unvac any day. -RosEM >. SAITH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-15
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-15
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Kodiak mirror., 1963-07-19

CTS to 1887 subscribers to date this year. MT. Harris, a long time Alas ka resident, will continue to head another communications company in Anchorage, Communications En- gineering, Inc. This company is engaged in mobile communication equipment and service and are statewide distributors for General Electric Mobile Units and Ray theon Marine Units. Communica- tions Engineering was formerly subsidiary of Trans Alaska until it's purchase by MT. Harris.
 The new president of the tele- phone utility has promised con- tinued growth and improved serv- ice. TAT presently serves Kotzc- bue, Big Delta, Talkeetna, Gird- wood, Portage, Kodiak, Dillingham;, Naknek and all of the Kenai Pe- ninsula.
Kodiak mirror., 1963-07-19
Trans Alaska Telephone Firm Has New Boss

One of Alaska's largest privately owned utilities announced this week change in top management personnel. Trans Alaska Telephone Company made public the resigna- ton of Thomas c. Harris as presi- dent of the utility. He will be sue ceeded by Charles c. Stanton, Granville, Illinois.
 Mr. Stanton took over his duties this week as president and general manager. He comes to Alaska with 36 years of experience in the tele- phone and communication field. Stanton began his career in 1927 as plant superintendent of Is ex- changes with the Pike County Tel ephone Company in Illinois. He has been general manager of the Granville Telephone Company un- til his new appointment with the Alaska company.
 TAT has been under the guid- ance of Thomas c. Harris since 1861. During that period the com pany has grown from 933 subscrib-
Kodiak mirror., 1963-07-19
New Method
(Continued from Page 6)

(COntinued from Page 6) home that day. Councilman Worth also said he had to do away with them at his rentals because of care lessness on the part of those using them.
 Tn answer to a question, the audience was told the present gar bage pickup contract expires Sept. 28 It will be up for bid, the City Manager stated.