DOC RELATES TO PROJECT MERRIMAC (MERRIMACK) - SITUATION INFORMATION REPORT - CALENDAR OF TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

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• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 00018214
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• Document Creation Date: December 20, 2024
• Document Release Date: December 24, 2024
• Publication Date: November 1, 1972

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SITUATION INFORMATION REPORT
CALENDAR OF TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES.
14 November -- Washington, D. C.
The Board of Education voted November 14 "Julius Hobson Day. "
An evening to honor Mr. Hobson is being planned by a group of his -
Washington friends and admirers which include more than 75 sponsors
ranging from U.S. Congressmen to local antiwar activists. Folk singer
Joan Baez will perform at the dinner scheduled for 8 p. m. in the Sheraton
Park Hotel's Cotillion Room. Other entertainment will include portions
of "From Africa to Broadway" by G.old Drum, a black entertainment
group.
The so-called Ad Hoc Committee to-Honor Julius Hobson has
advertised that tickets can be obtained by writing to their office located
at 1316 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 1122. This address is the same as the
Student Mobilization Committee (a front of the Communist Young Socialist
Alliance). Also tickets can be obtained by callirig 293-3855, which is
the number of the Washington Area Peace Action Coalition, the local
branch of the National Peace Action Coalition (Trotskyite group). Report-
edly, the Washington Area Peace Action Coalition will receive one-half
of the financial take from the dinner in honor of Hobson.
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18 November -- Nationwide cl rc
Officials of the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC) have been
disappointed by the small number of participants in recent antiwar demon-
strations across the country. They have scheduled massive nationwide
demonstrations on �18 November; however, current trends indicate that
the demonstrations will generate little response.
Jerry Gordon, national coordinator, has indicated that the rallies
and marches would be legal and peaceful. The organizations that have
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dorspd Hip nntiumr movement art: the Federr21 Employees for Peace,
The Socialist Workers Party, the Student Mobilization Committee,
Women Strike for Peace, Young Socialist Alliance and others. The
19 cities that have been targeted by the protesters are Atlanta, Boston,
Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Minne-
apolis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt Lake
City, San Diego, San Francisco, St. Louis, Seattle and Washington, D. C.
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Demonstrators in Boston will assemble at Copley Square at 1 p. m.
and march to the Boston Common for a rally to be held between 1:30 and
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Officials in Portland, Oregon announced they will assemble at the
USS Oregon Monument, march through the town, and proceed to the
Portland State University campus for a rally. . � i.�s. ,,.
In Philadelphia, a rally will be held at Independence Mall followed
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The Young Socialist Alliance in Los Angeles is attempting to
enlist the support of high school students to participate in the demonstra-
tions which will be held in the downtown are-a. of L. A.
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- Protesters in Washington, D.C. will assemble at the Reflecting
Pool at 10 a. m. and march to the White House and Lafayette Park for
a rally at 11 a. m. Officials are expecting approximately 200 protesters.
23 - 26 November -- Chicago, Illinois
The Peoples Coalition for Peace and Tustice (dominated by CPUSA)
has announced plans to hold a national conference at an undetermined
location in Chicago during the Thanksgiving weekend. The purpose of the
conference will be to plan demonstrations at the Presidential Inauguration.
The Attica Brigade, which describes itself as a mass student-
based anti-imperialistic, democratic organization consisting of many
New Left activists,- is reportedly writing a scenario for the Inauguration
to be 'presented at the PCPS national conference.
23 - 26 November -- Columbus, Ohio �
Recently, the Youth International Party announced they will hold
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A csonfprvwo mt, art k.tactetertnined location in Columbus to plan demonstra.-
tiqns at the Presidential Inauguration. Reportedly, the Zippies have been
invited to attend the conference.
24 - 26 November -- Durham, North Carolina
The New American Movement is a new left electoral, political
group which is scheduling a nattonal conference for women on "feminism"
and "socialism" over Thanksgiving weekend. The main topic of discus-
sion at the conference will be the relationship between NAM and the
womenYs movement for immediate reforms and a long-range program.
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24 - 26 November �-- Albuquerve, New Mexico
The first national convention of the Mexican-American activist
group, La Raza Unida (United People) was held at El Paso, Texas
1 - 4 September 1972. Some 3,000 people attended the convention, -.
including 500 official delegates. Without funds, Staff, or real political
experience, they formed a political party. La Raza Unida was founded
by Jose Angel Gutierrez in late 1969 as a local third party in Crystal
City, Texas. The party has organized itself as a national political
party which does not endorse any presidential candidate but concentrates
on state and local campaigns.
At the convention, the delegates elected Jose Angel Gutierrez
-chairman for the next two years, defeating Rodolfo Gonzalez of the ultra
militant faction. The conven".ion delegates elected a steering committee
to further the party platform and to codify the more than 500 resolutions
passed which will be known as the Congress� de Aztlan. The Congresso
de Aztlan will consist of 54 members (three representatives from each
of 18 states) who will meet in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the above
dates. All party business will be conducted through the individual state
chairmen.
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27 November -- Hactcensa.ck, New Jersey
Reportedly, the Jewish Defense League (militant, activist group)
is planning a demonstration to coincide with the appearance of. the Soviet
Beriozka Dance Co. at Bergen Technical High School on the .above date.
Officials of the SDL have advised that the demonstration would be peaceful
and no militant activity is being considered.
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'211 November- -- 3an Francisco
The trial of Ruche11 Magee on charges of murder-kidnap-
conspiracy in connection with the 1970 Mann County Courthouse escape
attempt, has been delayed until the above date.
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