Impromptu 'Wake' -- Supporters of anti-war demonstrator Rennie Davis hold an impromptu "wake" beside a member of their group representing a news photographer outside the Federal Building in Chicago today. Scene took place after federal officials began arresting newsmen and photographers on grounds that they violated an order banning radio and television and photography in federal courtrooms and their environs. Order was issued by Federal Judge William J. Campbell a week before scheduled trial of eight anti-war leaders charged with crossing state lines to promote a riot.
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Impromptu 'Wake' -- Supporters of anti-war demonstrator Rennie Davis hold an impromptu "wake" beside a member of their group representing a news photographer outside the Federal Building in Chicago today. Scene took place after federal officials began arresting newsmen and photographers on grounds that they violated an order banning radio and television and photography in federal courtrooms and their environs. Order was issued by Federal Judge William J. Campbell a week before scheduled trial of eight anti-war leaders charged with crossing state lines to promote a riot.

Associated Press · [ca. September 1969]

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[Information from item housing] Demonstrations...Anti Viet Other Than Greater Boston

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