Provide a women's center to serve the needs of Boston-area women; and

Give the women full use of the Memorial Drive Building until it is torn down to build low-cost housing.

Tension

Meanwhile, inside the occupied building, the mood was tense as the group of about 60 women prepared for the expected bust-especially at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. when the rumored police bust seemed most imminent. Meetings were held throughout the morning to discuss tactics to be used against the police.

As the day wore on, tension decreased and the Center's activities proceeded on schedule. Auto mechanics classes and karate classes were held as planned; food was cooked; children were cared for.

Waiting for Godot

Throughout the day a small crowd, waiting for the bust, milled outside the entrance of the Memorial Drive building. The largest number-about 70 people-gathered at 10 a.m. when the police were most expected.

A mailman momentarily became the center of attention when he appeared at 11:15 a.m. with a letter addressed "Women's Liberation Front, 888 Memorial Drive."

Curiosity prevailed and the women nominated a male "secretary" to accept the letter for the group. Apparently the letter was innocuous and was later brought into the building.