Life Magazine July 3, 1964

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Cover story: Bob Kennedy's Week of Trial and Decision, as he debates his career and family responsibilities; young volunteers join the civil rights struggle in Mississippi; various new drugs, including the birth control pill are judged for their safety to the patient; in fashion, transparent blouses cause a stir; part 4 of recollections of General MacArthur; surfboards built for two take center stage at tandem surfing competition in Doheny Beach, California; the art of sculptor Houdon showcasing great Americans of the 18th century; story with striking photos on the Portuguese man-o-war jellyfish; Milwaukee hosts an old time circus parade, profile of boxer Buster Mathis, report from the World's Fair, IBM's People Wall"; book, music and movie reviews, including "Music to Acquire Couth To" and "Zulu". There is a profile of Winston Mosely, killer of Kitty Genovese; Frank Sinatra directs and stars in "None but the Brave" ; French girl creates huge bubble. 98 pages, mailing label on front cover.

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