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Looking into the future the Pelican feeding its young from a self-induced wound in its own breast (as depicted, mysteriously, on the state flag of Louisiana) is accepted as an appropriate symbol of both self-sacrifice and rebirth. Through his selfless efforts, man is raised from the slavery of ignorance to the condition of freedom conferred by wisdom. Given the current state of affairs in Louisiana, one hopes that the understanding of the Pelican as a symbol shall point the way towards a new consciousness of ourselves as a whole, and lead us to face our futures with strength, grace, wisdom and faith, to learn from our mistakes and carry our successes and zest for living to future generations.

A Letter from Armand R. Howard District Commander, Federal Protective Services

  1. General Services Administration, Region 7
  2. Federal Protective Service 7PSONO
  3. Hale Boggs Federal Building
  4. 500 Camp Street, Room 1044
  5. New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

  6. Date: April 9, 1982
  7. Reply to Attn of : 7PF-PS-2
  8. Subject: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Hearing
  9. To: Save Our Wetlands
Dear SOWL:

In reference to your letter of March 24, 1982 expressing your concern about intelligence gathering from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Building, let me assure you the staff nor Chief Judge Charles Clark knew the details of security measures to be taken for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Hearing.

The New Orleans Police Department did have my permission to monitor and take photographs from the balcony of the demonstration on March 23, 1982. The officers obtained my permission to go through the West Courtroom to the second floor balcony. The group is from the Intelligence Section of the police department, Sergeant Craig J. Jennings officer in charge. All photographs that were taken of the demonstration are in the custody of the police department.

I apologize to Chief Judge Charles Clark and his staff if this incident has caused embarrassment to the Court. In the future, no persons will be allowed to take photographs or film demonstrations from either the balconied or from other vantage points within the building.

If you have any questions in this regard, please contact me at the above address, or by telephone at 589-4197.

  1. Sincerely,
  2. Armand R. Howard
  3. District Commander
  4. Federal Protective Services

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