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Student protests, May-December 1971

1971-05-12 ICPC Articles: ""Dorm Groups Contemplate Legal Action Against City"" Faculty Senate Calls for 'Full Investigation'"" ""8 Arrested During Night"" ""Patrolmen, Students are Injured""

P-C 5/12/71
Dorm Groups Contemplate Legal Action Against City
by MARK F. ROHNER of the Press- Citizen
  Dormitory associations at Hillcrest and the Quadrangle say they are preparing to take action against the city for damage to residents' possessions caused when police fired teargas into the buildings Monday night.
  Hillcrest president James Pendleton said today he felt the police action was "arbitrary, illegal and in violation of our rights."
 Pendleton said the police fired several tear gas canisters through windows into halls at Hillcrest. He said he knew of none fired into rooms.
  Residents of Hillcrest and the quad are being asked to fill out reports              damage the tear gas did to the rooms or possessions.
  "very few" reports have thus far been returned, Pendleton said.  He said many students reported clothing damaged by the gas. in addition,burn marks were left on floors by the gas canisters, he said.
  The irritating gas still lingered in some parts of the building early this afternoon.  Pendleton said, making it difficult for  many students to remain in their room to study.
  after reports have been returned and verified, a decision will be made on what action will be taken against the city, said Pendleton.

P-C 5/12/71

faculty senate calls for 'Full Investigation'
 The University of Iowa's faculty senate has called for a "full and impartial investigation" into the recent clashes between police and demonstrators.
  "The Faculty Senate of The University of Iowa supports Presidents Boyd's statement of May 11 and is grateful for Governor ray's assignment of the Iowa highway Patrol to secure the peace in Iowa City," a prepared statement said, "but the character of the disturbances on Monday evening and the character of the responses to them by police officers are of serious concern to the Senate."
  Boyd's statement Tuesday urged students to resist any call for agitation and returned Monday night's events  "fruitless harassment."

8 Arrested During Night
Eight persons were arrested -three on felony charges - during last night disturbances near the men's dormitories.
  Felony charge of assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury were filed against Mark a. Schumacher, 2909 Brookside Drive; Stephen Quick, 219 North  Dubuque Street; and Keith Barringer , 21 of West Bend, Wis.
  Others arrested on lesser charges were: Frank D. fines,303 North Riverside Drive, charged with intoxication; Donald C. lee, 326 North Johnson Street, reckless driving; Stanley j. Mortensen, 22, 1321 Marcy street, disorderly conduct; Roger Bishop of Mitchellville, disobedience to a police officer; and David H. McCuskey, 63 ,318 Wills drive, intoxication. 
 Fines, Lee, Mortensen and Barringer were still being help late this morning.

P-C 5/12/71
Patrolman, Students Are Injured
 Sixteen highway patrolmen and at least three university of Iowa students were injured in disorders last night near the men's dormitories.  
  University Hospital this morning reported treating three students in its emergency room.  All three were discharged in good condition. The hospital would release no further information.
 The Highway Patrol reported six of its officers were treated at the hospital for injuries mostly incurred when they were struck by flying missiles. another 10 men reported receiving minor injuries that required no medical attention, according to Patrol Capt. Lyle Dickinson.
  The most serious injury was suffered by patrolman Richard Weidman of Griswold, whose shoulder was hurt when he was struck by a piece of flying concrete.  Dickinson said his shoulder might be immobile for up to three weeks.
 Others treated for injuries were Lt. Donald Drustrup of Atlantic, who received a bruised leg; Trooper Lynn ford of Council Bluffs, a leg injury; Trooper James Wolske of Webster City, a gash on the leg; Trooper Fritz Langen of Mason City, a foot injury; and Trooper jerry Lewis of Greenfield, an eye injury and a cut knee.
  Lewis' eye was apparently injured by an exploding firecracker, Dickinson said.

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P-C 5/12/71 Dorm Groups Contemplate Legal Action Against City by MARK F. ROHNER of the Press- Citizen Dormitory associations at Hillcrest and the Quadrangle say they are preparing to take action against the city for damage to residents' possessions caused when police fired teargas into the buildings Monday night. Hillcrest president James Pendleton said today he felt the police action was "arbitrary, illegal and in violation of our rights." Pendleton said the police fired several tear gas canisters through windows into halls at Hillcrest. He said he knew of none fired into rooms. Residents of Hillcrest and the quad are being asked to fill out reports damage the tear gas did to the rooms or possessions. "very few" reports have thus far been returned, Pendleton said. He said many students reported clothing damaged by the gas. in addition,burn marks were left on floors by the gas canisters, he said. The irritating gas still lingered in some parts of the building early this afternoon. Pendleton said, making it difficult for many students to remain in their room to study. after reports have been returned and verified, a decision will be made on what action will be taken against the city, said Pendleton. P-C 5/12/71 faculty senate calls for 'Full Investigation' The University of Iowa's faculty senate has called for a "full and impartial investigation" into the recent clashes between police and demonstrators. "The Faculty Senate of The University of Iowa supports Presidents Boyd's statement of May 11 and is grateful for Governor ray's assignment of the Iowa highway Patrol to secure the peace in Iowa City," a prepared statement said, "but the character of the disturbances on Monday evening and the character of the responses to them by police officers are of serious concern to the Senate." Boyd's statement Tuesday urged students to resist any call for agitation and returned Monday night's events "fruitless harassment." 8 Arrested During Night Eight persons were arrested -three on felony charges - during last night disturbances near the men's dormitories. Felony charge of assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury were filed against Mark a. Schumacher, 2909 Brookside Drive; Stephen Quick, 219 North Dubuque Street; and Keith Barringer , 21 of West Bend, Wis. Others arrested on lesser charges were: Frank D. fines,303 North Riverside Drive, charged with intoxication; Donald C. lee, 326 North Johnson Street, reckless driving; Stanley j. Mortensen, 22, 1321 Marcy street, disorderly conduct; Roger Bishop of Mitchellville, disobedience to a police officer; and David H. McCuskey, 63 ,318 Wills drive, intoxication. Fines, Lee, Mortensen and Barringer were still being help late this morning. P-C 5/12/71 Patrolman, Students Are Injured Sixteen highway patrolmen and at least three university of Iowa students were injured in disorders last night near the men's dormitories. University Hospital this morning reported treating three students in its emergency room. All three were discharged in good condition. The hospital would release no further information. The Highway Patrol reported six of its officers were treated at the hospital for injuries mostly incurred when they were struck by flying missiles. another 10 men reported receiving minor injuries that required no medical attention, according to Patrol Capt. Lyle Dickinson. The most serious injury was suffered by patrolman Richard Weidman of Griswold, whose shoulder was hurt when he was struck by a piece of flying concrete. Dickinson said his shoulder might be immobile for up to three weeks. Others treated for injuries were Lt. Donald Drustrup of Atlantic, who received a bruised leg; Trooper Lynn ford of Council Bluffs, a leg injury; Trooper James Wolske of Webster City, a gash on the leg; Trooper Fritz Langen of Mason City, a foot injury; and Trooper jerry Lewis of Greenfield, an eye injury and a cut knee. Lewis' eye was apparently injured by an exploding firecracker, Dickinson said.