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from the issue of May 1, 2008
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From the Archives - Student parking protest
A student "mob" walks down 12th Street during a parking protest on May 7, 1948.
The students were protesting a "no parking" regulation on 12th and R streets that was in effect. The riot began when police-directed tow trucks attempted to move double parked cars. Students deflated tires on two of the tow trucks.
Police used tear gas and the fire department was called out to disperse the estimated 2,000 students. In response, the students marched to the police station, City Hall and then the State Capitol.
The students issued the protest to Gov. Val Peterson.
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