1963 Press Photo New Hampshire Governor John W. King signs lottery bill.

Governor John W. King of New Hampshire of New Hampshire as he prepared to sign into law today a bill making his state the first in 70 years to sanction a sweepstakes. King, 44, signed bill over opposition of Protestant clergymen and other citizens of Granite State.

Photo is dated 1963.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.