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University of Iowa anti-war protests, 1970

1970-05-12 Daily Iowan Editorials: ""Pleas for legitimate protests"" Page 4

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To the Editor: 
I ask those of you who oppose the Indo-China War, but think the letters to the President and to Congressmen are ignored to drop your skepticism and start writing. Send a carbon copy of your letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Mullen, Box 174, La Porte City, Iowa 50651. They lost a son in Vietnam and are working tirelessly to end the war. They will, on June first . . . personally call ABC, NBC and CBS National TV and ask them to come to our house to view the tons of mail that has been ignored in Washington...Our goal: ONE MILLION LETTERS." Write now. I'll bet my naivete against your skepticism that those letters will help the cause of peace.
Douglas Goodner A2
Apt. 1, 332 S. Dubuque

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steps certainly was at a height of insanity: the vicious attack on black people at the corner of Washington and Dubuque was an insanity each of us knows to be bred deep in American society — the insanity of violent racism.
The differential treatment given to the white students and the black students is enough to warrant our concern. That the black students were fired upon and threatened before being told they were under arrest is an outrage.
Thursday evening's incident marks the loss of all confidence in the Iowa City police department. We cannot and will not tolerate incidents such as there against black brothers and sisters, students and friends.
There are many questions surrounding the incident Thursday night that need immediate clarification. Among these questions are: (1) explain the inconsistancy between the police's story that the students were "looting" when the resulting charge was disorderly conduct; (2) if the students were only being arrested for disorderly conduct, why were shotguns used in making the arrest; (3) if the police department claims that only warning shots were fired into the air, why is there a bullethole at head level in a nearby store?
We demand an investigation of the incident Thursday evening—not behind the closed doors of the police department, but by the University, the City Human Rights Commission and the Civil Service Commission. According to our evidence, the investigation should result not only in dropping all charges against the black students, but in the dismissal and criminal prosecution of the officers involved.
Cheryl Miller, A4
601 E. Bloomington

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4. IF YOU MUST LEAVE TODAY, May 12, then you can still receive an absentee ballot by writing: Auditor's Office, Johnson County Courthouse, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240. In your letter give your Johnson County Address, the address to which you wish the absentee ballot mailed and specify whether you wish a Republican or Democratic ballot.
To guide this choice, it might be added that on the Republican ballot, in the contest for First District Congressman, Congressman Fred Schwengel is regarded as the peace candidate. His opponent, David Stanley, supports President Nixon.
In the Democratic contest for nomination for First District Congressman, both William Albrecht and State Representative Ed Mezvinsky are clearly peace candidates. Their opponent, a county sheriff, is generally regarded as a "law-and-order" candidate, though to be fair it must be added that Sheriff Strout has opposed the war during this campaign. (My own participation in Ed Mezvinsky's campaign is a matter of public knowledge, ad should be considered in weighing whether my description is accurate.)

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ing the authority to violate my rights and in the name of freedom?
Commendations are in order to President Boyd for not compromising on this issue. If we are going to protest, let's define the issues and make them responsive to the cause we seek to further. The issues are not related to whether we remain in school. He evidently perceived this and faced his issue like a man. If we must protest, let's be relevant to our proposition.
Jim League, G
114 Market
 
LETTERS POLICY
Letters to the editor and all other types of contributions to The Daily Iowan are encouraged. All contributions must be signed by the writer and should be typed with triple spacing. Letters no longer than 300 words are appreciated. Shorter contributions are more likely to be used. The Daily Iowan reserves the right to reject or edit any contribution.

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Striking student stops to rap with professor during Monday;s classroom picketing.  9709
—Photo by C. Michael Barnett

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Write To the Editor: I ask those of you who oppose the Indo-China War, but think the letters to the President and to Congressmen are ignored to drop your skepticism and start writing. Send a carbon copy of your letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Mullen, Box 174, La Porte City, Iowa 50651. They lost a son in Vietnam and are working tirelessly to end the war. They will, on June first . . . personally call ABC, NBC and CBS National TV and ask them to come to our house to view the tons of mail that has been ignored in Washington...Our goal: ONE MILLION LETTERS." Write now. I'll bet my naivete against your skepticism that those letters will help the cause of peace. Douglas Goodner A2 Apt. 1, 332 S. Dubuque investigation steps certainly was at a height of insanity: the vicious attack on black people at the corner of Washington and Dubuque was an insanity each of us knows to be bred deep in American society — the insanity of violent racism. The differential treatment given to the white students and the black students is enough to warrant our concern. That the black students were fired upon and threatened before being told they were under arrest is an outrage. Thursday evening's incident marks the loss of all confidence in the Iowa City police department. We cannot and will not tolerate incidents such as there against black brothers and sisters, students and friends. There are many questions surrounding the incident Thursday night that need immediate clarification. Among these questions are: (1) explain the inconsistancy between the police's story that the students were "looting" when the resulting charge was disorderly conduct; (2) if the students were only being arrested for disorderly conduct, why were shotguns used in making the arrest; (3) if the police department claims that only warning shots were fired into the air, why is there a bullethole at head level in a nearby store? We demand an investigation of the incident Thursday evening—not behind the closed doors of the police department, but by the University, the City Human Rights Commission and the Civil Service Commission. According to our evidence, the investigation should result not only in dropping all charges against the black students, but in the dismissal and criminal prosecution of the officers involved. Cheryl Miller, A4 601 E. Bloomington [beginning missing] 4. IF YOU MUST LEAVE TODAY, May 12, then you can still receive an absentee ballot by writing: Auditor's Office, Johnson County Courthouse, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240. In your letter give your Johnson County Address, the address to which you wish the absentee ballot mailed and specify whether you wish a Republican or Democratic ballot. To guide this choice, it might be added that on the Republican ballot, in the contest for First District Congressman, Congressman Fred Schwengel is regarded as the peace candidate. His opponent, David Stanley, supports President Nixon. In the Democratic contest for nomination for First District Congressman, both William Albrecht and State Representative Ed Mezvinsky are clearly peace candidates. Their opponent, a county sheriff, is generally regarded as a "law-and-order" candidate, though to be fair it must be added that Sheriff Strout has opposed the war during this campaign. (My own participation in Ed Mezvinsky's campaign is a matter of public knowledge, ad should be considered in weighing whether my description is accurate.) [missing beginning] ing the authority to violate my rights and in the name of freedom? Commendations are in order to President Boyd for not compromising on this issue. If we are going to protest, let's define the issues and make them responsive to the cause we seek to further. The issues are not related to whether we remain in school. He evidently perceived this and faced his issue like a man. If we must protest, let's be relevant to our proposition. Jim League, G 114 Market LETTERS POLICY Letters to the editor and all other types of contributions to The Daily Iowan are encouraged. All contributions must be signed by the writer and should be typed with triple spacing. Letters no longer than 300 words are appreciated. Shorter contributions are more likely to be used. The Daily Iowan reserves the right to reject or edit any contribution. [photo] Strike Striking student stops to rap with professor during Monday;s classroom picketing. 9709 —Photo by C. Michael Barnett [Handwritten] 'Protest ...Letters..." 4 (of 4) DI May 12, 1970