McCord Shifts Align with Cranston Forces in GOP Row
Fremont figure Joseph McCord, long a political enigma, realigns with Alan Cranston against Max Rafferty. The dissident Republican group urges censure of Rafferty for campaign tactics while praising Cranston's record of patronage, sparking accusations of deceit and party betrayal.
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Los Angeles
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Fremont Council Faces Historic Quarry Permit Appeal
Fremont City Council meets to review an appeal of use permits granted to Inland Aggregate Co and two other firms. Residents cite unpermitted quarrying, dangerous truck traffic, and law violations in the BART alignment fills. Council aims to impose order after years of quiet acceptance of unauthorized operations.
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Fremont
Leslie Salt
Coyote Hills
Inland Aggregate Co
Wallace warns on school integration control battle
Countdown George Wallace says if he is not elected President public opinion toward school integration will force states to seize control of their schools. The states may lose control as students take over. Senator Dirksen credits Nixon’s high poll rating to low-key campaigning. It remains to be seen whether Makey will fit in the White House.
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Matkey
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America
Hubert Humphrey
Graubard
Voice Of The People Behind Newark Days’ Success
In Newark the parade and field competition succeeded thanks to many people beyond the chairman. The editor credits wide cooperation and efforts from numerous helpers. Special praise goes to Men Castle, reporter for the Newark area, for outstanding text and photographs.
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Newark
Men Castle
Treity
Tax On Gravel Se sanitation tax idea urged by reader
Readers discuss fiscal policy and civic concerns. A letter suggests a severance tax on gravel removal to ease operator losses and spur search for new areas. In a separate note a resident praises Wallace and laments choices in the Vietnam era. Newark Days organizers thank The Daily for coverage and praise the paper for its 1968 festival reporting.
United People Unite for a United States of America
A call to end racial hatred urges blacks who do not hate whites and whites who do not hate blacks to seek positive action. The editor asks readers to write their political representative or local editor with ideas to unite the nation and reject pervasive animosity. The decision to pursue racial harmony rests with individuals.
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Neilson
America
Vietnam
Ameriars Society
United States of America
Nixon's bid for big victory in 1968 race
Holmes Alexander analyzes Richard Nixon's campaign as he seeks a landslide win. The piece contrasts Nixon's appeal to the Forgotten American middle class with risks of appealing to broader factions, noting his shift toward unity while hinting at tensions with Wallace and potential civil conflict.
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Richard the Conqueror
Bob Kennedy
Dick Nixon
Nixon
Riots Follow News Media Around World This Time
Washington columnist argues that media presence draws riots rather than causes them, noting Mexico City Olympics coverage, Chicago Democrats convention, Miami GOP issues, and Paris peace talks as examples. He says press availability shapes protest energy and that instant communications force acceptance of this influence.
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World
Hubert Humphrey
Los Angeles
G.O.P
Miami Beach
Miami
Paris
Japan's Rise and Cultural Core Shape Its Postwar Path
Russell Kirk argues Japan grows in prosperity and stability while peers falter, crediting energy, discipline, and cultural assumptions over mere economics. He cites Dr. Mark Graubard on liberal blindness, U.S. aid, and Japan's response to occupation, noting deep national character beyond policy.
Notable 19th Century Milestones From 1900s Highlight
This Day In Review recalls special delivery mail service starting in towns with 4000 or more residents, the first World Series opening in 1900 with the American League beating Pittsburgh in eight games, Ford's Model T debut in 1908, and James Meredith becoming the first Negro student to register at the University of Mississippi in 1982. Menander’s thought on life closes the note.
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Boston
Pittsburgh
James Meredith
The
University of Mississippi
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