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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1963
Page
1
The article reviews post address violence across the nation as Kennedy urged citizen support to end discrimination. It notes the Mississippi killings and campus rioting, with Southern Democrats resisting new civil rights legislation and Kennedy pressing Congress for stronger laws amid rising tension.
In Jackson Mississippi Medgar Evers widow Maxine spoke at a Negro church service following his assassination. She described his lifelong dedication to civil rights and urged unity while calling for support for his family and a memory campaign. The service included prayers for forgiveness and a vow to continue the fight for equality.
President Kennedy summoned labor leaders to the White House to discuss eliminating job discrimination against Negroes. He planned talks with union heads and other officials, aiming to bolster civil rights efforts and address employment barriers in cities nationwide.
A black manhood leader Medgar Evers was killed by a single rifle shot near his home in Jackson Mississippi. Investigators pursue leads while nationwide protests ignite street violence and arrests. Evers had warned of threats and was returning from a civil rights rally when the fatal shot struck close to his home. His widow spoke of his resolve to fight for equality.
The Kingsport center faced budget shortfalls and staffing failures leading to closure on December 31 190 with part time operation thereafter. Directors sought hospital integration to stabilize funds while Community Chest funds were denied. The center warned the move could produce a long uphill reopening.
Former President Harry S Truman warned in Washington that the civil rights problem “will grow more serious until it’s settled.” He excoriated Republicans for inaction, said Dems could win without the South in 1964, and commented on Medgar Evers’ killer. He also dismissed summer demonstrations as “perfectly silly” unless protests turn violent.
Bolivia announces withdrawal from the Organization of American States over the Lauca River dispute with Chile. Minister Velarde calls the OAS incompetent to resolve a 14 month disagreement amid Bolivian plans to counter Chilean dam impacts. Bolivian delegate Sarmiento remains active in key committees.
Honolulu(AP) Mayors backed President Kennedy's call for racial harmony by adopting a five point program and adding a sixth. The conference approved 28 proposals in a final session, electing Arthur L. Selland as president for 1962 64. A civil rights measure sponsoring city action to wipe out racial troubles was praised as the biggest step.
Huntsville Alabama telegraphing dispatch says federalized Troopers and police guard the University of Alabama extension campus armory during summer term enrollment for Negro students. Mayor Scarey and Governor Wallace comment on law and order and federal troops. No troops evident on campus.
Dr. William J. Trent aged 80 president of Livingstone College died Wednesday in Salisbury North Carolina. The college and local officials mourn the long serving leader who guided the institution through decades of growth and change.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medicine as a solution to indigestion. It claims flash relief from antacids is useless and promises prevention of symptoms by stimulating digestive juices. It cites over 95 million bottles sold and guarantees relief or money back.
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