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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1968
Page
1
Weather forecast for Ceag Fair notes a today through tomorrow span with low overcast easing tomorrow. Daytime highs expected in the 60s and lows around 35 to 45. Winds vary, turning lighter as clouds clear tomorrow.
A construction worker dies when a dynamite blast shatters his car in downtown Oroville California. Residents and officials note widespread debris and fear as authorities investigate the explosion. The incident coincides with a massive public display on a boulevard across town.
A bitter cold wave blankets the upper Midwest to the Appalachians and deepens the icy grip into the East. Fatal highway crashes dampen holiday spirits as officials cite dangerous conditions and rising traffic deaths. President Johnson wins swift bipartisan backing for tighter U S finance to protect the dollar. Senator McCarthy remains hopeful about his Democratic bid while polls hint Nixon leads the Republican field but Rockefeller could beat Johnson. International Telephone withdraws from a merger with ABC amid Justice Dept opposition. Hanoi peace talks stance remains unclear as Johnson curbs overseas investments and travel to bolster the dollar. Inaugural ceremonies in many cities signal new political horizons for 1968.
Senator Edward M. Kennedy arrives in Vietnam to examine U S civilian casualty and refugee programs amid ongoing criticism. the report notes his prior stance against these efforts and references multiple page items on cease fire and peace talks.
Washington officials said on Monday they were unsure if Hanoi's latest peace talk conditions offered more hope than earlier statements. North Vietnam's foreign minister Nguyen Duy Trinh called for an unconditional U S bombing halt before talks, a condition tied to past North Vietnamese statements.
Underdogs prevailed in major bowls with Oklahoma beating Tennessee 26 to 24 in the Orange Bowl and Texas A M defeating Alabama 20 to 16 in the Cotton Bowl. No 1 USC edged Indiana 14 to 3 in the Rose Bowl while LSU rallied to beat unbeaten Wyoming 21 to 13 in the Sugar Bowl.
Robert E. Hilderbrand woke at 3 35 am to an explosion that lit his front lawn at 4604 Mayfield Drive and a nearby telephone pole. Police found three empty charred gasoline cans, suggesting Molotov cocktail use from a passing vehicle. A passerby assisted, and property damage was limited to scorched lawn and pole. gas had burned but not the lawn.
Fremont juvenile court dropped extortion charges against 17 year old Jose Salvadore, a Kennedy High School student, after a Dec 20 hearing. He had been accused of extorting two classmates with threats of a false story to a slow learner.
United Press reports at 4 p.m. EST show at least 311 people killed in traffic accidents during the 78 hour New Year holiday weekend starting Friday. California leads with 34 deaths, followed by Texas 31 and Michigan 25 amid multiple fatal head on crashes near Flint and Garden City.
David D. Colony Jr. reports a seven year old boy, David E. Maddock, was chased from a yard by his brothers and struck by his pickup truck on Stevenson Boulevard. Maddock, a second grader at Blackaw Elementary, suffered abrasions and a lacerated hand and was treated at Washington Hospital in fair condition. The driver, Coloms of Oakland, said he did not see the boy until in front of the vehicle traveling about 10 to 12 mph. no citation was issued.
Fremont council to discuss area wide CATV system and a $1.2 million police building plan tonight at 7:30 in the Community Center. A joint powers agreement with Newark Union City and possibly Milpitas may be explored while bids and franchise terms are narrowed. The staff was told to limit variables to city revenue share before issuing new bids. Some police building elements may be cut to stay within the budget, requiring different financing for equipment such as locksmithery generator emergency pump and well kitchen facilities pistol range and disposal.
President Johnson urged restraints on overseas travel and investments in a White House briefing. He outlined a five step program to strengthen the dollar and improve the U.S. balance of payments, aiming for a $3 billion improvement in 1968. The press conference also touched on Vietnam, international trade, and a proposed tax surcharge amid the 1967 deficit. Ackley named head of the Economic Advisers, with no replacement announced for Reinhardt.
Saigon reports Allied forces end a 36 hour truce and renew fighting across the Vietnam theater. Officials say at least 132 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong guerrillas were killed as U S and South Vietnamese casualties rise with 28 South Vietnamese and five Americans dead and 99 Americans plus 64 South Vietnamese wounded. A Viet Cong regiment attacked a US artillery base near Dan Teng 241 miles northwest of Da Nang, with one soldier killed and six wounded in the base defense.
A mother and her 13 year old son were arrested after a series of six burglaries in the Ogden Drive area of Fremont Thursday night. Police say the woman ordered her son to enter homes to steal items. The boy tried to enter several houses but became frightened and refused. The incident began when police were alerted to a break in at 4215 Ogden Drive.
A family of eight from Indonesia, the Dronkers, became new U.S. citizens in 1968 after settling in Oakland since arriving July 26 1962. The parents sought better education for their children and adapted to American life despite language hurdles. The father, a hardware salesman, recalls learning English and the local culture while observing Indonesia’s political changes. The article notes their unique status as among the first Dutch citizens in Indonesia to pursue US citizenship during a period of sovereignty transfer debates.
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