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1972-05-14 Daily Iowan Article: ""Six Convicted, Fined For Actions During Protests""

DI May 14, 1971

Six Convicted, Fined For Actions During Protests
The first round of trials in connection with recent disturbances in Iowa City was held Wednesday. 
Six of the 11 persons charged with disorderly conduct were convicted by Police Court Judge Joseph Thornton. Robert Ziegler, A2; Beauford Salisbury, A1; Harold Erickson, A4; Steven Homma, A1; Patrick Russell; and Dennis Liming were fined $100 and costs. 
Liming posted appeal bond and will take the case to district court. 
Charges against Peter Middlecamp, A1; Victoria Millard, A3; and Wesley Rajan were dismissed. 
Thomas Reed, A3; and Charles  Oliver, B3; were found not guilty. 
More trials resulting from the disorders are scheduled for May 17. 

Demonstration Tonight 
A group calling itself Students for Peace will sponsor a peaceful demonstration on the Pentacrest. 
A spokesperson for the group has said that participants are asked to bring stamps, stationary and pencils to write letters to congressmen and to sign petitions. Tutors will be provided for participants who are worried about their studies. 
The demonstration is for "people who are fed up with all this violence" the spokesperson said.

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DI May 14, 1971 Six Convicted, Fined For Actions During Protests The first round of trials in connection with recent disturbances in Iowa City was held Wednesday. Six of the 11 persons charged with disorderly conduct were convicted by Police Court Judge Joseph Thornton. Robert Ziegler, A2; Beauford Salisbury, A1; Harold Erickson, A4; Steven Homma, A1; Patrick Russell; and Dennis Liming were fined $100 and costs. Liming posted appeal bond and will take the case to district court. Charges against Peter Middlecamp, A1; Victoria Millard, A3; and Wesley Rajan were dismissed. Thomas Reed, A3; and Charles Oliver, B3; were found not guilty. More trials resulting from the disorders are scheduled for May 17. Demonstration Tonight A group calling itself Students for Peace will sponsor a peaceful demonstration on the Pentacrest. A spokesperson for the group has said that participants are asked to bring stamps, stationary and pencils to write letters to congressmen and to sign petitions. Tutors will be provided for participants who are worried about their studies. The demonstration is for "people who are fed up with all this violence" the spokesperson said.