Peabody Backs Petition to Clip Council Powers
Gov. Peabody backs an initiative to abolish most of the Executive Council's statutory powers while leaving judges confirmation and some appointments. He argues constitutional reform boosts efficiency and citizen control, urging a constitutional convention if needed and praising legislative progress on amendments. He also supports racing reform, a Consumers' Council subpoena power, and seat belt legislation while urging caution over Labor Day weekend.
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Bosston
Consumers' Council
Peacock's Imperial Creme promises wrinkles fades and spots
An advertisement claims a white quicksilver-based cream reduces facial and hand wrinkles overnight and after a few days dries skin lines vanish. It targets brown spots on hands and neck and claims oils unblock pores and lessen blemishes. Trial offered with full refund after six days at Liggett drug stores.
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Marle
New York
Liggett Drug Store
Liggett Drug Stores
Leading Trainer II Allen Jerkens Tops NYRA in 1962
Allen Jerkens, trainer of Beau Purple, led New York Racing Association trainers in 1962 with four dollar winners and purse earnings of 701,270 dollars. He steered Beau Purple to notable performances as part of a standout year for NYRA figures.
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Allen Jerkens
Beau Purple
New York Racing Association
Moon Booster Test at White Sands NMS First Apollo Firing
The Little Joe II booster reached 24000 feet at White Sands Missile Range and landed nine miles away after two charges failed to open the engine casings. NASA deemed the system structurally sound though one of six major flight objectives was not met.
More Schools Are Integrated Across Dixie
An international wave of school integration expands in the South after a civil rights march on Washington. Powhatan Virginia desegregates its white public school today as whites consider private schools. North Carolina adds six areas to integrated districts, with Burlington Gastonia Shelby Mount Airy and portions of Gaston and Curry counties scheduling first Negro students.
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Nesro Jenders
Powhatan
North Carolina
Burlington
Gastonia
Shelby
Mount Airy
Gaston and
Curry Coun Wes
Congress Approves 5 Billion Civil Space Program
Washington AP Congress passed a bill authorizing a 5.35 billion civil space program for the current fiscal year and sent it to President Kennedy. The House vote was 248 to 125, with Senate action by voice vote. The measure funds Apollo at 1.147 billion and includes 3.9 million for an electronics research center in the Boston area.
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Curley Estate Pays Only Ten Percent Of Bequests
Boston former Gov James M Curley's estate can fund about ten percent of the charitable bequests in his 1955 will. After paying widow Gertrude Dennis Curley $10,000 and other debts, only $3,386 remained for distribution to named heirs, including his sons George Curley and Rev Francis Curley S J and stepsons Richard and George Dennis.
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Boston
James’ M. Curely
Curley
Gertrude Dennis Curely
George Curley
Francis ‘Curley
S. J
Richard Dennis
George Dennis
Air Force Jet Tankers Vanish in Atlantic Search
Miami report says two KC135 tankers with 11 airmen aboard disappeared after midair refueling over the Atlantic between Bahamas and Bermuda. A life jacket sighting and oil slick were reported near the area as a massive search by planes and ships continued.
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Schilling Afb
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Schilling
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