RENAULT SALES in the U.S. topped Volkswagen monthly total for first time in September, 9,439 cars to 8,654. But Volkswagen is still leading foreign-car seller for first nine months, with 82,755 cars to 65,244 for Renault.
CASH DIVIDENDS on common stocks listed on New York Stock Exchange rose to record high of $6.7 billion during first nine months, 5.4% higher than in same period in 1958.
U.S. IMPORT RECORD of $1.4 billion was set in September, bringing nine-month total to $11.3 billion v. exports of $11.8 billion.
FIRST TELEPHONE CABLES between continental U.S. and Puerto Rico are being laid under 1,250 miles of ocean,...