Schools face Christmas observances after court ruling
Vermont officials cite Massachusetts Attorney General Brooke on religious holidays in schools after the Supreme Court barred classroom prayers. The debate centers on Christmas pageants, carols, and whether public schools may acknowledge faith while avoiding church endorsement.
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Congress on Medical Quackery Under Way
Washington AP reports the second National Congress on Medical Quackery opening with AMA and FDA sponsors. FDA cites actions against quack devices and products including bottled ocean water. Dr. Edward R. Annis and George P. Larrick push aggressive anti quackery stance while the National Health Federation counters with rebuttals.
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Food and Drug Administration
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FDA
Edward R. Annis
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First National Congress
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Potomac
Larrick
Annis
Negro Ministers To White Church
In Tucson the Rev. Wilbur R. Johnson and his 200 member Methodist congregation face a nine month test of shared worship with white parishioners. Johnson, 43, seeks a long tenure despite initial curiosity and hesitancy among some members. A few say they will try, yet worry about accepting new Negro members. The Pueblo Garden Methodist Church sits near a Negro neighborhood and may gain two new Negro members this fall.
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Kennedy Civil Rights and Tax Cut Bills Stall in Congress
In Washington the Kennedy civil rights and tax cut measures face long odds in 1963. Senate leaders doubt passage as Byrd and a Southern bloc threaten filibuster while House action stalls over Judiciary Committee sentiment. White House talks press Republicans to back a milder bill amid tense committee battles.
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Washington Drives Hair Color Question Off Drivers Permits
In the capital, officials drop a hair color query from auto driver permit forms after women complained about embarrassment for dyeing hair after filing. A new decree requires color photos on permits, tying the move to civil rights opposition from both parties.
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Washington, D.C
America
Five Day Forecast For Boston Regional Weather Outlook
The five day forecast covers northern New England and Rhode Island with average temperatures about eight degrees above seasonal norms. Expect warmer conditions through the weekend, turning cooler Tuesday or Wednesday with showers or possible thunderstorms early next week.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Big Lift proves huge success in airlift to Europe
The 15 000 soldiers of the 2nd Armored Division completed a 63 hour 20 minute transatlantic airlift from Fort Hood to Sembach and France. Despite some fog diversions the operation ran near perfectly and aimed to demonstrate U S reinforcement speed to NATO and the Soviets. Critics question how it would hold under war, while generals argue stockpiles and rapid mobilization would beat a surprise invasion.
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Atlantic
2Nd Armored Division
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Fort Hood
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Iron Curtain
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Paul Adams
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United States
Meter spits coins. driver wins refund
Colorado Springs AP reports a woman wrote to the violations bureau that a meter spat out her dollar and three other pennies. Judge Harold Asher ordered the $1 returned to her after the incident.
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Colorado Springs
Harold Asher
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