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[handwritten] P-C 12/6/667 'Won't Tolerate Disturbances' County Attorney Issues Warning After Ui Melee County Atty. Robert W. Jansen today declared that local law enforcement agencies " will not tolerate any further attempts by large groups to create disturbances in this community." And Sheriff Maynard E. Schneider, while critical of the University of Iowa declared " the property and the safety of the people of Johnson County ill be protected." He pledged that his office will continue to work as with Iowa City police " as we have always done." University President Howard R. Bowen agreed to meet with demonstrators this afternoon. A group of protestors went to the east steps of Old Capitol shortly before noon in an attempt to present charges to Bowen. Protestors invited sympathizers to "march" from President Bowen's home at 102 Church Street to the Memorial Union for the speech by Negro comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory. Meanwhile, the university was calm through early afternoon in marked contrast to Tuesday when demonstrators surged across the campus and into the business district. The protests were aimed at Dow Chemical Co., which recruited here Monday and Tuesday, and the Vietnam War. Demonstrators gathered at the Memorial Union shortly after 10:30 a.m. today to hear charges of " police brutality" and " war complicity on campus" along with calls to " think about what you are doing." The charges of "police brutality" stem from actions of police in using nightsticks and Mace an immobilizing chemical spray, in breaking up a rush of protestors into the Union Tuesday. City Manager Frank R. Smiley reporting on Tuesday incidents [insert] Another Story Pictures: Pages 4A, 5A to the City Council denied police used any "excessive force." Shortly before noon, the demonstrators went to the east steps of Old capitol in an attempt to see Bowen. They broke up soon after noon when Phil Connell, the president's assistant, told the group Bowen would see them this afternoon. A demonstration leader Fred Barnett, said the group wants the president to set up a committee to formulate a " responsible" policy toward job recruiters on campus, both military and private. They also want the president to ban riot sticks and tear gas from the campus. In a statement this morning County Atty. Jansen called the events of Tuesday " an attempt in my judgment, to create an extreme civil disturbance if not near insurrection." He continued: " There was a complete contempt and lack of respect on the part of the demonstrators for the law and law enforcement officers. " it was a well-planned and well-organized affair involving elements of urban guerrilla tactics. The group leaders, agitators and monitors in each group were very careful not to be in a position to be arrested and lose their effectiveness. "This office in cooperation with the city attorney, police department, and sheriff's office is starting an investigation of the events that occurred and it is quite possible that more arrests may follow. " I wish to advise the people that we will not tolerate any further attempts by large groups to create disturbances in this community." Schneider reiterated his criticism of university handling of the demonstrators, but pledged " we will assist Iowa City police with what men we have available." Continuing he said: " It is difficult for me, however, to get men from other counties. They are disgusted with the university's lack of PROTEST Turn to Page 2A
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[handwritten] P-C 12/6/667 'Won't Tolerate Disturbances' County Attorney Issues Warning After Ui Melee County Atty. Robert W. Jansen today declared that local law enforcement agencies " will not tolerate any further attempts by large groups to create disturbances in this community." And Sheriff Maynard E. Schneider, while critical of the University of Iowa declared " the property and the safety of the people of Johnson County ill be protected." He pledged that his office will continue to work as with Iowa City police " as we have always done." University President Howard R. Bowen agreed to meet with demonstrators this afternoon. A group of protestors went to the east steps of Old Capitol shortly before noon in an attempt to present charges to Bowen. Protestors invited sympathizers to "march" from President Bowen's home at 102 Church Street to the Memorial Union for the speech by Negro comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory. Meanwhile, the university was calm through early afternoon in marked contrast to Tuesday when demonstrators surged across the campus and into the business district. The protests were aimed at Dow Chemical Co., which recruited here Monday and Tuesday, and the Vietnam War. Demonstrators gathered at the Memorial Union shortly after 10:30 a.m. today to hear charges of " police brutality" and " war complicity on campus" along with calls to " think about what you are doing." The charges of "police brutality" stem from actions of police in using nightsticks and Mace an immobilizing chemical spray, in breaking up a rush of protestors into the Union Tuesday. City Manager Frank R. Smiley reporting on Tuesday incidents [insert] Another Story Pictures: Pages 4A, 5A to the City Council denied police used any "excessive force." Shortly before noon, the demonstrators went to the east steps of Old capitol in an attempt to see Bowen. They broke up soon after noon when Phil Connell, the president's assistant, told the group Bowen would see them this afternoon. A demonstration leader Fred Barnett, said the group wants the president to set up a committee to formulate a " responsible" policy toward job recruiters on campus, both military and private. They also want the president to ban riot sticks and tear gas from the campus. In a statement this morning County Atty. Jansen called the events of Tuesday " an attempt in my judgment, to create an extreme civil disturbance if not near insurrection." He continued: " There was a complete contempt and lack of respect on the part of the demonstrators for the law and law enforcement officers. " it was a well-planned and well-organized affair involving elements of urban guerrilla tactics. The group leaders, agitators and monitors in each group were very careful not to be in a position to be arrested and lose their effectiveness. "This office in cooperation with the city attorney, police department, and sheriff's office is starting an investigation of the events that occurred and it is quite possible that more arrests may follow. " I wish to advise the people that we will not tolerate any further attempts by large groups to create disturbances in this community." Schneider reiterated his criticism of university handling of the demonstrators, but pledged " we will assist Iowa City police with what men we have available." Continuing he said: " It is difficult for me, however, to get men from other counties. They are disgusted with the university's lack of PROTEST Turn to Page 2A
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