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Blue Laws repeal

Description: Press conference on repeal of Blue Laws in Massachusetts to allow retail sales on Sundays. Heads of Chambers of Commerce. Rep. Tim Bassett.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/22/1982

Blue laws

Description: Governor Edward King speaks on lifting blue laws to permit Sunday business. King signs bill that allows businesses to open Sundays, although the law prohibits forcing anyone to work Sundays. King states that this bill will increase job opportunities.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/22/1982

DEATH PENALTY

Description: EDWARD KING SIGNS DEATH PENALTY BILL INTO LAW, LAST DAYS IN OFFICE. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/22/1982

Dukakis appoints Salvucci and Xifaras

Description: At Park Plaza press conference before inauguration, Michael Dukakis announces appointments of Fred Salvucci as transportation secretary and Margaret Xifaras as special assistant to the governor. Dukakis answers question about carrying out capital punishment though he opposes death penalty.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/22/1982