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Page 6B Wcdnodav. Jan. 13. 1999. Houston Times-Jounuil leaders in the South. The idea of non-* violent protest grew. Blacks joined together to form the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and named King the president of the group. Civil Rights Leadership A few years later, King traveled to India to study Gandhi’s ideas on non violent protest. Armed with that information, King moved to Atlanta during 1960 to become copastor (with his father) of Ebenezer Baptist Church. The move helped King strengthen his role as national leader of the civil rights movement. Many in the civil rights movement disagreed with King’s non-violent ideas. Some of them split off and formed other groups to protest segre gation. King led a major civil rights campaign in Birmingham, Ala., during 1963. African-Americans participated in voter registration efforts, and began to experience more desegregation in the South in education and housing. King’s non-violent campaigns con tinued to put him at odds with law men. He was arrested several times, and a year later, received the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to spread desegregation. King led a protest in Washington, D.C., during which he gave his famous “I have a dream” speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Changing Concerns The death of John Kennedy, United States President, in late 1963 resulted in the passage of several new anti-discrimination laws in the U.S. Congress. King began changing his focus, too. He became increasingly opposed to any violence. He recognized that Southern communities were beginning to desegregate, but that there were problem areas in the North as well. King also came to voice opposi tion to the war in Vietnam and blamed some of the difficulty on resolving American society problems on the disruption of the war. When King took his protests to Chicago, he met opposition from local African-American leaders because of his stands. Members of the Ku Klux Klan and neo-Nazis attacked the pro testers. Many African-Americans resisted joining King on his opposition to the Vietnam war. King continued, and by 1967, had become linked with the antiwar efforts in the country. Death of Martin Luther King, Jr. King was determined to lead another protest march in Washington. As the priorities of King came more in conflict with other African-American leaders, he was challenged for his leadership roles in the SCLC and FULFHLLING^^ other organizations. In a speech given April 3, 1968, King declared, “I have been to the mountain top and seen the Promised Land.” A day later, while he visited Memphis, Tenn., King was shot and killed by an assas sin. Congress passed a law, and since 1986, the third Monday in January has been observed as a federal holiday in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Source: Encarta Multimedia Encyclopedia The Rev. Hirharbsnn JfmtrraJ iiomt Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, Life Insurance, Notary Public j 447 Swift St. Perry 987-1122 LRD DESIGNS 146 San Michael Drive" Fort Valley, Ga., 31030 (912) 825-8107 Joins in celebrating the contributions of the late Dr. . ._. Martin Luther \ pVJV King Jr. to America. Keep the dream LUDELL R DINKINS Designer |p i t« _____ ♦ Shell E s W mSjLzff y„//,, , / : ;,, y /; * Mechanic on Duty, Brakes, Tune-ups, Tires and Batteries, Oil and Lube, Computer Tire Balancing, Hand Wash and Polish Inside and Out, Beverages, Sandwiches, Ice Cream Visa, Master Card and Shell Honored Pick-Up and Delivery/Road Service All Roads Lead to mmJte&fißoads.JPackage Store at the Corner. 146 San Michael Drive Fort Valley, Ga., 31030 LUMPKIN SHELL* SERVICE CENTER Corner df Swift and Houston Lake, Perry 987-1989 BELIEVE lit The Future \ we share Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s vision of a more perfect world, In which people of all races and religions are offered equal opportunities to succeed. To commemorate this truly remarkable American, we urge you to familiarize yourself with the story of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrate his legacy and cause. <J>fyfe<£ Itf Jefija 759 Commerce St. Perry, Ga. 31069 987-8766 I 987*5060 Martin Luther | j King Jr. day JAN. 18, 1999 V^®9B7-571 1 sjr Longhorn Butcher Shop ■Dainer's Hair Salon ■■HDdiner 'Dana" Alien - Owner/Stylist Jill * C_urls • Cuts • Stylers TUES.FR! 934 Carroll St SATURDAY 9:3o*m-6pm (912) 987-8187 Bam - 1 2Noon r Bernite's Beauty Shop Jean Simmons and Gwen Woodward 1410 Houston Lake Road, Perry 987-2632 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 1929-196% sGntin jfiitfa si. , the man trfw atent to the mountain tfijS and aaw the ~er ffumieed Z(and.