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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1963

Page

6

Birmingham’s civil rights crisis and national impact

The piece frames Birmingham as a racial relations testing ground, led by King and the NAACP, with King’s tactics drawing local and national scrutiny. It argues Birmingham’s turmoil shifts electoral dynamics in the South and warns against external agitation while urging fair chance for all residents.

Birmingham Pittsburgh Martin Luther King Atlanta Southern Christian Leadership Conference Albert Boutwell National Association For the Advancement of Colored People United States South Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Barry Goldwater Arizona Kennedy

UN delegates mull money crisis as last funds loom

United Nations delegates gather for a weekend session facing only 10 million dollars left and 140 million due by year end unless rapid action occurs. March 31 debt stood at 166.8 million with 72.9 million cash, threatening potential bankruptcy without broader payments from major powers and timely dues.

United Nations U Thant Congo Soviet Union Communist Bloc France United Arab Republic

Defensive Move Cancelled Three Nuclear Tests at Nevada Grounds

Washington spokesmen say canceling three planned blasts at the Nevada test site was a defensive step in the propaganda struggle. Two tests were to be above ground, one a nuclear blast and the other a chemical detonation, with a third shallow underground nuclear test.

Nevada Washington

Pressure on Streets Over Rights Risk in Birmingham Debate

The piece weighs whether public street action can rectify injustices faced by minorities and traces street politics from Europe to Birmingham. It contrasts peaceful civil disobedience led by Gandhi with militant street pressure and warns that lasting change rests with legislatures and courts.

Europe Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon Louis Napoleon Birmingham George Schuyler Mr. Schuyler National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Martin Luther King Gandhi India Henry David Thoreau Deep South Elijah Muhammad Chicago Muhammad

Abby rows on military pay myths and wedding rings

Dear Abby columns debate sergeant pay meals and allowances contradicting civilian wealth. Readers recount Army life with seven children for seven dollars and discuss value of wedding rings amid unhappy marriages.

Abby NCO Club

Horse Sense Heals Arthritic Pain Through Simple Habits

Martha G aged 48 reports knee arthritis improved after stopping a habit of twisting her leg into a desk shelf. The doctor notes readers can reduce pains by postural changes such as switching bed sides and adjusting furniture, mattresses, and work habits. A follow up promises more.

Martha Martha G

Costs Rise for Ohio Colleges in 1963 64

A Cleveland Plain Dealer survey shows undergraduate minimum costs to attend Ohio colleges for 1963 64 average at 1764 dollars, up 101 from last year and 470 from five years ago. Figures cover tuition compulsory fees books board and lowest room, with private and public schools varying greatly.

Ohio Cleveland Plain Dealer Cedarville College Western College For Women Oxford Bluffton and Malone Wittenberg City College of New York Princeton Scholastic Magazine

Zaleski By Mrs James McKibben Zaleski Sightseeing Trip

The Rev and Mrs Everett McKibben with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred McKibben of The Plains joined a sightseeing trip to Parkersburg Marietta and other places. The Fullers of Columbus spent Mothers Day with Mrs Eglebury and family. Kimberly Fuller returned home after visiting grandparents. The Lentz group enjoyed a Lake Hope dining lodge meal. Mrs Ella Hayes and son Kenneth visited Mr and Mrs Robert Lent in Ashland. Mrs Robert Martin of Barbertown visited Mothers Day with her mother Mrs Harry Tripp. Miss Diane Tripp of Barberton visited her parents Arthur and Diane Tripp.

James McKibben Zaleski Everett McKibben Fred McKibben the Plains Parkersburg Marietta Lawrence Fuller Columbus Woodrow Thomas David Athens Thomas Rufus Thomas Lake Hope Ella Hayes Kenneth Robert Lent Ashland Robert Martin Barberton Harry Tripp Diane Tripp Arthur Tripp

Photo Finish presents aging as dialogue across lifetimes

A New York stage piece starring Peter Ustinov imagines an octogenarian writer named Sam in bed who meets his younger selves at 60 40 and 20 and is counseled by each. The play links aging insight with personal history through intimate conversations with his parents his wife and romantic interests.

New York Peter Ustinov Bearded Ustinov Sam

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