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: .9. 8 ,  92  ~ * On two occasions in 1963, however, he failed to report for induc- tion. His request for deferment to attend school was turned down. His case was transferred back to the South Carolina draft board in late I963, and he was again classified I-A. When he neglected to report for induction in early 1964, he was arrested by FBI Agnts in New Jersey and refused to give a signed statement concerning his failure to report ior induction. He informed a I United States commissioner that he was an N01 member and would not submit to induction into the armed services for either combatant or noncombatant duty, because of his religious beliefs. A Federal grand jury in South Carolina indicted the N01 member for violation of the Selective Service Act, but he consented to stand trial in New Jersey. On pleading guilty, he was given a two-year sentence. Several years ago, John Ali, national secretary of the N01, enunciated a policy governing NOI contacts with the FBI. He warned members not to sign any papers if requested by the FBI and to report immediately to NOI leaders if interviewed by FBI Agents. -94- r 2 t 3 1 1 Q : Ei I 1 4 1