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lC000 $82 08 l b 3 . T i .): -- .. * . 4 23 June 1972 " 3 ' , ! I b .. . SITUATION INFORMATION REPORT 0 . . Press accounts reflect that many residents of Miami Beach, where the median age is 65, a r e having a paranoid reaction to tlrc prospect of their sunny paradise bein8 invaded by thousands of long- hairedqnd possibly violent youths. Much of the opposition to the likely presence of protesters stems from af9ar that'Miami Beach 1972 may prove a repetition of Chicago 1968 when thousands of demonstrators clashed with police. * So as not to offend potential voters, thc Dcrnocratic National Committee's professed chief thrust is toward making certain that all the non-delegates who come to Miami to be heard get that chance. To accommodate those expected to attend the Convention which opens July 10, the committee reportedly has lined up 20,000 hotel rooms. The big question remaining is what kinds of services will be Many a r e expected to a r r i v e without the 1 provided for a crowd of protesters variously csfimated between money for housing o r even food. the moving of the Republican Convention to Miami Beach from San Diego will greatly increase the youth contingent. would like to set aside a high school athletic field and a few golf courses: however, the city council has rejected this proposal. Local sources stated that Dade County officials will provide camp- sites for protesters but will postpone an announcement hoping the delay will keep some protesters away. . 10.000 and 100,000 strong. There is a widkspread belief that Thc committee The Democrats are setting up a beach front Youth Center in an auditorium to give the youth a vocal gathcring place. have booths for.lcga1 and medical aid and also information on the canclidatcs. A spccial feature of the ccnter will bc an ~~oiii\xx~sriiati'~ operation to aid anyone who feels he is being "hasslcd" cither by the politicians or th: police. c'3l workshops and other activities to intcrest the non-delegates. They will . . Thcre also will be rock concerts, politi- . * <