The Nation - News from Nov. 29, 1987

Police arrested more than 150 abortion protesters, some of whom had to be dragged away, on trespassing charges during a rally in front of a women’s health clinic in Cherry Hill, N.J. The clinic, which performs abortions, has been the target of firebombs and several demonstrations. “They were peacefully arrested,� Police Officer Steve Schomp said of the demonstrators. “Some walked into the buses on their own power. Others had to be dragged.� Tom McNitt of the Pro-Life Coalition, which staged the rally, said: “We’re here to try to save the lives of babies and help their mothers.�