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AIM Leader Warns Des Moines Could Become Wounded Knee
Des Moines faced a tense standoff as AIM leaders denounced local authorities and demanded prison reform and parole changes. Ten Indians occupied the DPI offices for hours, later surrendering after law enforcement threatened force. Eleven suspects were cited for disturbing the peace and released on bond. arraignment set for August 31.
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Lawton
DA Aim
Des Moines
Petite
Major
Durham
Eldon Joy
Arthur Black Cloud
Tama
Aaron Two Elk
Michael Mitchell
Cedar Rapids
Ray Slick
Anita Lively
Mike Wanatee Jr
DPI
BCI
Iowa Highway
AIM
Banks
U. S. Justice Department
Hughes
E. J. Dickinson
Iowa Highway Patrol