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Show -25- They saw cars either passing them or being passed by them carrying provocative banners proclaiming the right of every California citizen to an adequate education, obviously in response to the Governor's recent statement that "Higher education is not a right? but a privilege! Sometimes they saw persons they knew in other cars. Once or twice an arm was raised through an open window in a gesture new to the Professor? but soon to become all too familiar: a bent arm and a clenched fist? Such exuberance he found more amusing than exhilarating; but it increased the interest of the drive? Ihey were slowed briefly at the narrow bridge spanning the Sacramento River at the entrance to the city, then proceded only a few blocks until they came upon the large parking lot that was the staging area for the march. They were among the earliest to arrive, so found no difficulty in locating a space? The atmosphere was almost like that in the parking area of a football stadium. Many of the participants had brought food with them? which they immedlatly proceded to eat? sometimes from the tailgate of a statiin-wagon? sometimes from the bumper or BLbod of their cars. The air was festive as newcomers arrived in a steady stream? Tie Professor and his friend had not thought to bring food? so they walked across the lot to a large market? where they purchased crackers and soft drinks? The Professor paid for his purchase before his friend? and as he stood waiting beyond the checkout counters, le heard a reporter for one of |