Fifty Years Ago, the Kent State Riots at NIU

From the May 20, 2020, MidWeek "Looking Back.'

1970, Fifty Years Ago.

"Students and police left the western part of the Northern Illinois University campus deeply scarred after a nightlong  series of hit-and-run clashes.

"Fifty-four persons were arrested, five police officers and four students injured, two university cars and two trucks were burned, and countless windows broken."

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"A Rumor Control will be established  at 5 p.m. tonight by the DeKalb Human Relations Commission.

"The number to call is 756-XXXX for clarification  of any rumors you have heard or any information you have gathered pertaining to violence or disturbances in town."

To read about my experience during this time, click on the NIU Kent State Riots label below.

These Were Very Strange Times Indeed.  And, I Was on Campus When This All Happened.  --RoadDog