STOP ROTC ON THE DARTMOUTH CAMPUS - FREE THE PARKHURST 56
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1969-05-13
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"Last week the three year fight to totally eliminate ROTC FROM THE DARTMOUTH CAMPUS was brought to a head. At 3:00 am Wednesday May 7, 56 men and women were arrested for defying a court injunction to leave the building (Parkhurst Hall, the college administration building). 45 cases were tried on Friday May 9, giving the lawyers involved less than a day to prepare their cases and meet their clients. The prosecuting attorney asked, "with some hesitation", for 15 day sentences on work faros, $100fines, and that the students be allowed to bring textbooks with theD so they could continue their course work. After a brief recess, during which the Judge met with the Governor's council (Governor Peterson of New Hampshire is scheduled to receive an honorary degree from Dartmouth in June and he is a trustee of the college) a 30 day sentence behind bars and $100 fine was declared. No mention was made of books. The 45 prisoners were immediately taken to jail. They have since been transferred to six jails in New Hampshire. Two of the people convicted were not even in the building. 9 members of the group have to stand trial on May19....If you can give some money, a car, any time at all at Dartmouth or for more information please contact us. The 45 people in jail need visitors, letters, encouragement. We have a list of names addresses and jail regulations."