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up the windows, he told me. I asked him how he found out and he said he had a friend on the police force. I was afraid not to take precautions. On Saturday night before locking up, I took the peace sign down. The next day, I started getting calls from townspeople.... some of them didn't identify themselves....telling to take down that sign....GET OUT OF VIETNAM. REPORTER: This proves one thing to me. If you put war on the ballot in this country, war would win. TRADESMAN: One of the telephone calls that Sunday morning came from a guy who called himself....probably with no known address....a concerned citizen. Since the students were confined to campus, and the National Guard seemed to have the streets under control, I went back to the store and took down my last sign. It seems you have to kiss everyone's prat to stay in business. (Departs.) REPORTER: At this point in our presentation, we need some strong voice of authority. We need a Winston Churchill to suddenly appear and take charge. STUDENT LEADER: I kept hearing about these outside agitators coming into town. You just heard the tradesman mention it. This campus has student organizations of all stripes....and colors: When I was a candidate for my position, I had the usual opposition. Now that opposition is with me. He is standing beside me. We have made appeals to the president of this institution to meet with me. We do want negotiations. Page 13 |