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= . 7 tlt Me wy 100-161445 conrioeNiAL f subject's case in that in the Joyce case, the defendant, JOYCE, was convicted in the Court of General Session for violation of the Federal Flag Desecration Statute, and that on December 2, 1969, the District of Columbia, Court of Appeals, affirmed JOYCE'S conviction based solely on the precedent established in the subjects case, On January 20, 1970, the United States Court of appeals granted the request for the consolidation, ; The file further disclosed that on February 9, 1970, a brief of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on behalf of the subject as Amicus Curiaewas filed with the Clerk's Office, United States Court of appeals, Washington, DC. II, acCTIVITLEs A. Black Panther Party On the evening of March 23, 1970, SaS of the FBI observed a benefit for the New York Panther 21, which was held at the Village Gate, Thompson Street, New York City, from about 8:00 p.m, until midnight, with about 450 people in attendance. Principle topics of discussion included the Panther 21 trial in New York City, the trial of BOBBY SEALE in New Haven, Connecticut, and the trial of the Chicago Seven. Among the participants were ABBIE HOFFMAN, JERRY RUBIN and LEONaARD WEINGLaSS. ‘ RUBIN played a recording of what he described as the Yippie National anthem called, “I'm Proud To Be an Okie From Miskokee", a country western song criticizing every aspect of hippie life. RUBIN in his remarks advocated support of the Postal strike and urged everyone to demonstrate at the Main Post Office on March 24, 1970. HOFFMAN put on a comedy skit concerning incidents that occurred during the Chicago Seven trial. He also stated that the movement is more concerned about the liberais than they were about the conservatives. HOFFMAN urged everyone to act this Spring, especially on april 4, 1970, when ‘ | 5 - - CONFILENTIAL