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University of Iowa anti-war protests, 1965-1967
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[handwritten] DI Nov. 14, 1967 Student says apologies are in order. To the Editor: The Iowa City Police Department the Iowa HIghway Patrol, the University Security Department and the University administration should be given credit for the manner in which they handled the removal of the protesters from the steps of the Union. They performed with good judgement in handling the situation. It was unfortunate that there was the necessity for the use of these officials, One county law officer commented that their action was part of their job. This is true, Nevertheless, it is unfortunate that the rights of the non-protesting students require such action. If there is to be any criticism of the action of the law officials or of the University administration it could only be that the removal of the protesters could have begun earlier. I do not know the problems, legal or physical, in organizing such a large body of law officers to handle such a situation. Therefore, this criticism can only be answered by those in charge. An apology should be extended to the Marine Corps personnel for the treatment they received. The Director of the Business Placement Office, Miss Helen Barnes and her personnel should also be extended an apology for the disruption caused in their office by protesters. I feel that this apology is not only from me, but that it is also from a large majority of University students. William Biggane, B4 120 N. Gilbert St Administration credited The University administration deserves credit for its attempts to cooperate with the anti-Marine-recruiting and antiwar demonstrators Thursday and Friday. Some of the University's rules were probably overlooked and wisely so. Organizers were given almost free rein to use the Union and its facilities. At the same time Union officials ordered that all parts of the building be opened to students despite fears by some security officials of what might happen. The protesters were allowed to dump their blood on the steps of the Union, which surely was a violation of some regulation. And Pres. Howard R. Bowen, upon short notice found time to see some demonstrators, despite the fact that he had prior commitments with some legislators. The errors the administration made Wednesday can never be rectified. But they can be partially forgotten or forgiven by those who suffered from them. The administration made a step in this direction by its actions Thursday and Friday. - Bill Newbrough Riot Chances are small Iowa City officials and law enforcement people from the area have probably learned a lot about the University's students in the past several days. The chances for a full-scale riot involving students are small if things are handled correctly, at least at this time. And many of the students involved in the demonstrations have been at least partially reassured that police do not have to be sadists. At least a few students who thought that all police were their enemies have seen that many police around here are actually good guys and surely a necessity at times. This is a healthy situation. Maybe police and students at other places around the country will learn from our experiences here. - Bill Newbrough
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[handwritten] DI Nov. 14, 1967 Student says apologies are in order. To the Editor: The Iowa City Police Department the Iowa HIghway Patrol, the University Security Department and the University administration should be given credit for the manner in which they handled the removal of the protesters from the steps of the Union. They performed with good judgement in handling the situation. It was unfortunate that there was the necessity for the use of these officials, One county law officer commented that their action was part of their job. This is true, Nevertheless, it is unfortunate that the rights of the non-protesting students require such action. If there is to be any criticism of the action of the law officials or of the University administration it could only be that the removal of the protesters could have begun earlier. I do not know the problems, legal or physical, in organizing such a large body of law officers to handle such a situation. Therefore, this criticism can only be answered by those in charge. An apology should be extended to the Marine Corps personnel for the treatment they received. The Director of the Business Placement Office, Miss Helen Barnes and her personnel should also be extended an apology for the disruption caused in their office by protesters. I feel that this apology is not only from me, but that it is also from a large majority of University students. William Biggane, B4 120 N. Gilbert St Administration credited The University administration deserves credit for its attempts to cooperate with the anti-Marine-recruiting and antiwar demonstrators Thursday and Friday. Some of the University's rules were probably overlooked and wisely so. Organizers were given almost free rein to use the Union and its facilities. At the same time Union officials ordered that all parts of the building be opened to students despite fears by some security officials of what might happen. The protesters were allowed to dump their blood on the steps of the Union, which surely was a violation of some regulation. And Pres. Howard R. Bowen, upon short notice found time to see some demonstrators, despite the fact that he had prior commitments with some legislators. The errors the administration made Wednesday can never be rectified. But they can be partially forgotten or forgiven by those who suffered from them. The administration made a step in this direction by its actions Thursday and Friday. - Bill Newbrough Riot Chances are small Iowa City officials and law enforcement people from the area have probably learned a lot about the University's students in the past several days. The chances for a full-scale riot involving students are small if things are handled correctly, at least at this time. And many of the students involved in the demonstrations have been at least partially reassured that police do not have to be sadists. At least a few students who thought that all police were their enemies have seen that many police around here are actually good guys and surely a necessity at times. This is a healthy situation. Maybe police and students at other places around the country will learn from our experiences here. - Bill Newbrough
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