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Stop the Draft Week from KALX October 17, 1967
This is a rally at UC Sproul Plaza broadcast live during the weeklong STDW protests. The broadcast is interrupted early on by a bulletin with a message from Roger Heyns, UC Chancellor, about enforcing selective service (draft) laws, etc. and forbidding activities of STDW supporters on the UC campus. Issue of non-violence vs self-defense; issue of whether or not to block traffic; whether or not to focus on free speech issue on campus. Vote is held on joining the next day’s demonstration, controversy erupts on how to do the vote. Issue of those going, what tactics they might engage in. Then voting on some proposals. Mike Smith’s proposal to go to Oakland City Hall the next day. William Mandel proposes a march to Oakland City Hall from the rally. Several more, including an SDS proposal that focuses on campus aspects. Strong statement of opposition to the war by one speaker. Chants: Vote! Vote! Confusion continues. Terry Cannon speaks to help organize carpools starting at 5AM; picket signs; speaks of people protecting one another, will be peaceful tomorrow, a monitor system—matter of life and death (refers to Bob Mandel an STDW leader arrested)— “if we are not for ourselves who is going to be with us.” Three acts here tonight: burn draft card, burn uniform, burn naturalization papers. Rally followed by a special program produced by KALX News (Alex Frair/Frayer) on anti-draft resistance, opened by chants of: “Hell No We Won’t Go!” The program features detailed coverage by the on-the-scene reporter with actuality from the demonstrations, confrontations and clashes with police.
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