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236 “doctrine to Muslims, and current events, and politics.” Malcolm X and Haley, Autobiography , pp. 300-301.
236 “and also the devils in that city.” Elijah Muhammad to Malcolm Shabazz, April 25, 1963, MXC-S, box 3, folder 6.
236 “negative attitude” toward Muhammad Speaks. FBI—Gravitt, Summary Report, New York Office, January 27, 1964; and MX FBI, Memo, New York Office, May 15, 1963, and May 23, 1963.
237 contacting Joseph directly on mosque matters. Branch, Pillar of Fire, p. 163.
237 “our people to our one from the Speaker’s Stand!” Open letter from Elijah Muhammad, April 25, 1963, MXC-S, box 3, folder 8.
237 “the No. 2 man of the Black Muslim sect.” “Malcolm X Coming Here,” Washington Post, May 1, 1963.
237 black street crime in the nation’s capital. “Malcolm X in D.C. with Solution to Crime Rate,” Chicago Defender, May 13, 1963. The press conference was held on May 9, 1963.
238 at the invitation of the local minister, Jeremiah X. MX FBI, Memo, New York Office, May 15, 1963; and MX FBI, Summary Report, New York Office, November 15, 1963, p. 26.
238 “he is a four-legged dog or a two-legged dog.” “Malcolm X in D.C. with Solution to Crime Rate.”
238 The trial of fourteen Muslims began on April 8, 1964. “14 Muslims Go on Trial in Fatal Riot,” Los Angeles Times, April 9, 1963.
238 “circulated in a dense crowd outside.” Bill Lane, “Jury Selection for Muslim Trial Fair,” Los Angeles Sentinel, April 12, 1963; and “14 Muslims Go on Trial in Fatal Riot.”
238 all-white jury of eleven women and one man was sworn in. “Row Flares Over Jurors in Muslim Riot Trial,” Los Angeles Times, April 25, 1963. Reporter Bill Lane of the Los Angeles Sentinel claimed that six of the twelve jurors were black. See Lane, “Jury Selection for Muslim Trial Fair.”
238 separate section was created for the women. “Negroes Ask Segregated Court Seats,” Los Angeles Times, May 1, 1963.
238 would be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. “Muslim Riot Described by Officer,” Los Angeles Times, May 2, 1963.
238 who had killed Ronald Stokes, and provocatively took several photos of him. “Top New York Muslim Says L.A. Is on Trial,” Los Angeles Times, May 4, 1963.
239 “white people of the country are in agreement with the Nazis.” Gladwin Hill, “Muslims’ Defense Opened on Coast,” New York Times, May 12, 1963; “Use of Word ‘Negro’ Issue in Muslim Trial,” Chicago Defender, May 8, 1963; and “Malcolm X Raps L.A. Press as Favoring Cops in Trial,” Chicago Defender, May 25, 1963.
239 “I just thought I might lose my temper.” “Muslim Trial Interrupted by Attorney,” Los Angeles Times, May 7, 1963.
239 “so they would have a reason to shoot us.” “Muslim Trial to Jury, Malcolm X Is Rousted,” Los Angeles Sentinel, May 23, 1963.
239 had made their point, and beat a hasty retreat. Ben Burns, “First Negro-Owned Station to Hit Airwaves,” Chicago Defender, May 8, 1963; and “Negro Picket Slugged at Black Muslim Rally,” Los Angeles Times, May 5, 1963.
239 failed to reach unanimous verdicts on two others. “9 Muslims Guilty in Coast Riot,” Los Angeles Times, June 14, 1963; and “11 Convicted on 37 of 42 Counts in Muslim Trial,” Los Angeles Sentinel, June 20, 1963.
239 the prisoners’ probation hearing on their behalf. “Black Muslim Rioters Get Prison Terms,” Chicago Tribune, August 1, 1963; and “6 Jurors Say Muslims Got Unfair Trial,” Atlanta Daily World, September 1, 1963.
240 he met privately with Green for two hours. C. Portis, “Celebrities and Celebrators Pour into City,” New York Herald Tribune, May 15, 1963; MX FBI, Memo, New York Office, May 15, 1963; and “Miscellaneous Financial Documents,” MXC-S, box 11, folder 15.
240 “had demonstrated their ability to defend themselves.” “Black Muslim Raps Hearing Postponement,” Washington Post, May 17, 1963; M. S. Handler, “Malcolm X Scores Kennedy on Racial Policy,” New York Times, May 17, 1963; and “Malcolm X Denounces JFK on Civil Rights,” Chicago Defender, May 25, 1963.
240 “fox will eat you with a smile instead of a scowl.” MX FBI, Memo, Washington Office, May 13, 1963,