Dear Friends:
This is to tell you that I am safely back at Zurich, glued once more to the famous desk and sweating away at the heaps of work found on my return. I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed meeting you all. I had a very good stay in San Francisco. Chicago was short and hectic, though very pleasant indeed, and the trip to Miami at the close of my travels very much worthwhile.
It is all like a kaleidoscope now-the hills as seen from your homes, that lovely drive at night on top of the hill, the party, the talks with you all-very many things to cherish in the future. I do hope to see your people over here one day too-it would be lovely having you.
Gentlemen:
Rudolph Burckhardt English Editor, THE KREIS ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
Under separate cover I am sending you for your Library, the following books: Peter Wildeblood-Against the Law, A Way of Life; Christopher Teale-Behind These Walls; Baron Frederick von Gagern, M.D. The Problem of Onanism. I hope they will be of use to you. Mr. H.
EDITOR'S REPLY:
ELYRIA, OHIO
Indeed these, and all of the books given to ONE's Library, are welcomed. So far there have been no funds available for book purchases, so that the growth of the Library has been entirely dependent upon the generosity of such friends as Mr. H. It should be added that he has been a consistent donor to the Library for a number of years, having contributed over 100 titles to the collection during that time.
Dear Sirs:
I would appreciate having the names and addresses of sympathetic attorneys in the Washington area. Also, I would like to know what the citizen's rights are in case of an arrest being made.
EDITOR'S REPLY:
Mr. K.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Requests such as this one are received at ONE's office quite regularly. Some time ago an attempt was made to compile a list of available attorneys in various cities. Such a listing was published in ONE Confidential. However, Friends of ONE have not kept this office up-to-date regarding attorneys. Will readers please forward to us such names as they can assure us are both reliable and willing to undertake the defense of those accused of sex offenses, and other highly confidential matters?
In regard to Mr. K.'s second request we here reprint (as we do every so often):
A CITIZEN'S RIGHTS IN CASE OF ARREST
1. An officer cannot arrest you without a warrant unless you have committed a crime in his presence or he has reasonable grounds to believe you have committed a felony. (Calif. PC 836.)
2. If he has a warrent, ask to see it and read it carefully. If you are arrested without a warrant ask what the charge is.
3. You are not required to answer any questions. You may but do not have to give your name and address. If you are accused of a crime of which you are innocent, deny the charge. Go along but under protest. Do not resist physically.
4. Do not sign anything. Take the badge numbers of arresting officers.
5. If you are taken to jail, ask when you are booked what the charges are and whether they are misdemeanor or felony charges.
6. Insist on using a telephone to contact your lawyer or family. Leave your name and where you are held.
7. You have the right to be released on bail for most offenses. Have your attorney make the arrangements or ask for a bail bondsman.
8. After an arrest without a warrant, a person must, without unnecessary delay, be taken before the most accessible magistrate in the area where the arrest is made. The magistrate must hear the complaint and set bail. (Calif. PC 849.)
9. Report any instances of police brutality which you observe to your attorney.
10. If you do not have an attorney by the time you are brought before a judge to plead, ask for additional time to obtain an attorney; or if this is not possible, plead not guilty and ask for a trial by jury.
11. You are entitled to a written statement of the charges against you before you are required to enter a plea.
12. You are not required to testify against yourself in any trial or hearing. (Fifth Amendment, U. S. Constitution.)
13. If you are questioned by any law enforcement officer including the FBI, remember that you are not required to answer any questions concerning yourself or others. (Fifth Amendment, U. S. Constitution)
Dear Editors:
I want to quote from Life Magazine, 6/16/58, on the U. S. Supreme Court:
"Unless the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments are repealed or superseded, which
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