Calif. Sheriff Attacks Federal Indictments Over Berkeley Riots
Alameda County Sheriff Frank Madigan condemned a federal grand jury indictment of twelve deputy sheriffs on civil rights charges tied to the Berkeley People’s Park unrest. He said the action was a sick operation of government and rejected federal assistance claims. The May 15 riot saw clashes between protesters and authorities, including a fatal shooting and a blinded man.
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University clash over People’s Park ends in indictments
University of California moves to fence People’s Park amid protest. James Rector, 26, was killed by a shotgun blast and Alan Blanchard blinded as police and demonstrators clashed. National Guard occupied Berkeley for 19 days. Attorney General Mitchell announced indictments in Washington before court return. eight deputies face separate indictments for May 15 shootings.
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John N. Mitchell
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Nation and world figures speak at tense moments
United Press International reports Noureddin Atassi vows full mobilization against Israel. Lt. William Calley accepts a Legion gift for his My Lai defense and says he is at a loss for words. Yale Law Dean Pollak questions Judge Carswell’s qualifications for the Supreme Court. Albert Layton reflects on a bulldozer accident after a long illness.
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My Lai
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Idaho Legislature weighs constitutional revision and tax plans
Boise reports indicate preliminary polling of 105 legislators on constitutional revision while House members answer a questionnaire. The Education Committee plans to discuss Cottonwood Catholic Grade School closure and a 4 percent property tax cap hearings schedule. Joint Finance considers $11.7 million supplemental requests as revenue figures place a $6.9 million surplus by June 30, 1971.
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