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4-7.  PERCY M.cGHEE V... CITY OF MAGNOLIA (S. D. MISS)
McGhee, a Negro COFO volunteer, was arrested for loitering
8/22/64 by the Sheriff of Pike County, while drinking a
Coa-Cola in the county courthouse. Released on $55 bond;
removal petition filed 8/27/64.  No answer.
48.  STATE OF. MISS., V., WILLIE. JOHN DILLON (S. D„ MISS.)
Dillon, a Negro resident of Pike County who lives just outside the city limits of McComb, Mississippi, heard an ex-
losion (dynamite blasting cap - the dynamite failed to
explode) on the front lawn of his home at approximately 4:00
a.m., August 28, 1964.  He called the FBI and the Sheriff
of Pike County, R» R. Warren.
When Sheriff arrived in response to Dillon's call, he
noticed a car on which Dillon had been working on the front
lawn (car belonged to a summer volunteer).  Sheriff Warren
then arrested Dillon for stealing electricity (having noticed
a wire running from the electric post behind Mr. Dillon's
house to a light in the yard) and operating a garage without
a license.
Mr. Dillon was held literally incommunicado until 3:00
p.m. August 28th, the same afternoon at which time he was
tried, convicted and sentenced up to a total of 6 months in
jail and fine of $600.(8/28/64), He was not allowed to see
or speak with counsel or his wife. Indeed, the sheriff and
county attorney conspired to prevent counsel from seeing or
speaking with Mr. Dillon.
Petition for removal filed in federal district court
9/19/64.  Answer of Sheriff Warren filed 9/27/64; motion to
strike petition demurrer and .motion to remand filed 9/28/64.
Hearing held U. S. District ourt October 8. Remand and
Notice of appeal filed November 6th.
4-9.  STATE OF MISS... V... ROY LEE  (S. D. MISS.) No. 3589
Roy Lee, a 23 year old Negro resident of McComb, Miss., was
arrested August 15, 1964 and charged with obstructing justice, threatening the life of a policeman, and disturbing
the peace.
He had gone to the scene of the bombing of a Negro-owned
grocery store located approximately two blocks from his home
at about 12:50 a.m. August 15, 1964. When he arrived on the
scene he fell to his knees and began praying aloud, "Lord,
when is it going to end. . ." He was persuaded to leave the
scene by his companions (COFO workers). He then went to the
Freedom House when he calmed down. He went back to the scene
a second time, and again began to pray aloud. A policeman
known as "Big John" came toward him while he was on his knees,
with a gun or club raised as if to strike Lee.  The COFO
workers covered Lee with their bodies, imploring the police
officer not to strike him.  They again took him back to the
Freedom House, where he discovered he had lost his houseshoe.
As he was returning down the street looking for his house-
shoe, two police officers approached and arrested him.
Case removed August 24, 1964. Motion to remand filed
September 1, 1964. Hearing on the motion scheduled September
11, 1964 .  On that date, Judge Cox continued the hearing,
now scheduled for September 24th, Federal District Court,
Biloxi, before Judge Mize.  Full hearing U S Dist. Ct. - Judge
Mize, October 6 & 7th. Motion to remand granted Oct. 7.
Notice of appeal and stay pending appeal filed.
50.  STATE OF MISS... V.. MELVIN PJIRKER (U.S.D. Ct. No. 3624)
Parker, 21 year old local Negro, arrested May 6, 1964 and
charged with "trespass by peeping Tom," for allegedly peeping
in white folks windows.  He denies allegations. Held in Pike
County jail at Magnolia under "5000 bond, indicted by grand
jury October, 1964 for two charges of same offense.  Unable
to raise bail, has remained in jail since May.  Petition for
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