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Claude L. Weaver '65, and two fellow SNCC workers go before a grand jury in Jackson, Miss., this morning. According to Weaver they will almost certainly be indicted on charges of armed robbery, stemming from a Dec. 26 dispute over a cab fare...
...Weaver complained about the treatment he received from Jackson police, saying that he was cursed, slapped, knocked to the floor and kicked by the officer who booked him because he answered a question with the words "That's right, air." The incident was witnessed by over 20 police officers and fellow prisoners. While in jail he was not allowed to receive mail or visitors, contrary to usual Jackson prison policy...
...Weaver described the situation in Canton as "tense." He said that police had started target practice and that there was a rumor that the mayor of Jackson has alerted his special mobile anti-riot force...
...sheriff of Canton has said that he will not allow over five people at a time to register at the courthouse, but Weaver said that the group doesn't intend to disperse without a legitimate reason. Letters have been sent to the mayor and sheriff asking that additional registrars be added for the day, but no response has been received. They are expecting intensified harassment by Canton police because of the freedom...
...Weaver expressed optimism about the progress of the civil rights workers and noted that the Negro "bourgeoise," local clergy and professional men, were at last taking an interest in the drive "We may all be back in jail the 29th, but things are blossoming...