Polacheck in Trouble in South

To the Editors of the Harvard CRIMSON:

As was reported in the new York Times, John Polacheck, Harvard '64--4 was beaten up in Mississippi this summer. I have been in touch with people familiar with the situation in Carthage, Miss., and it appears he may be in serious trouble. He went to Mississippi from here about July 30, with a fellow from COFO to join the summer project. He was on his way to mail a letter when he was beaten up. A minister took him to a medical clinic to get aid, and the two were beaten again, arrested and charged with disturbing the peace. Apparently the white community has decided to make an example of John. He is at present near Carthage, and it will be difficult to get him to Jackson, let alone out of the State. He faces high court costs and is having trouble getting a lawyer. I remember the concern shown by students last fall over John Perdew. Once again one of our classmates is in trouble over a cause most of us support. Perhaps something can be done for John Polacheck also.

He can be currently reached, Care of S.O. Withams, Route 3, Box $3, Carthage, Miss. Anne Jennings