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Statement Continues

The Weekly's statement continues:

"Program organizers have faced a
combination of lies, intimidation, stalling, and
harassment designed to prevent Huey
Newton's speech, not because of concern for
anyone's dignity or for the safety of state
property, but in order to repress Huey's
message to the people of the South. University
officials have told us that Huey's speech will
give the University a "bad image," and will
invoke the wrath of the state legislature; they
have made it clear that the real reason for
refusing permission for Huey's speech is
political."

If Newton does actually appear at the
University officials expect state-wide
repercussions, including criticism from the state
legislature.

The Black Panthers are asking for tight
security and a ban on fire arms inside the hall
because they fear attempts on Newton's life.

The Weekly has announced a press
conference to be held today at 11 a.m. on the
steps of Cabell Hall to discuss Mr. Newton's
appearance.

Photo By Lovelace Cook

Portrait Of George Washington By Gilbert Stuart Donated By George Rives

Number Eleven In A Series Of Portraits, Painted In The Head-Profile 'Vagn Style'