"I'am satisfied that these men did not intend any harm. They are all without criminal records. Many have futures in which criminal records would be harmful. There has, of course, been much expense to the state already. I'm asking the court to forget that, too. I've spoken to the University deans and to Chief Patrick Ready. They have been in co-operation in the past. If this trial were to go on. It might cause a serious break between them.

"I think the situation can be worked out. Therefore, I want you to put all these cases on file."

Verdict Given

Dever accepted the assistant D.A.'s suggestion, and replied, "I hope this situation does not arise again. The court won't be be so lenient next time."

During the conference that resulted in this unexpected decision, the police agreed to meet with DeGulielmo, who is also Mayor of Cambridge. Also present would be a representative of the University, and a spokesman from M.I.T. to make sure such occurrences never happen again.

The purpose of this proposed meeting will include giving the police an understanding of what is expected of them when they come to the Square for a disturbance of any sort. They will be told that it is not necessary to swing clubs over the heads of college students.

Cops Receive Reprimand

Ready also promised the several of the officers present during the Pogo uprising will be reprimanded.

After the trial, police officers and students talked and joked together in the lobby. One undergraduate was heard to say as he left the building, "this is the way the rumpus ends, not with a bang but a whimper," But all involved expressed satisfaction at the outcome. The University will not take any action against the participants