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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1968
Page
1
Sydney authorities report the death in prison of Stephen J. Bradley, one of Australia’s most notorious murderers. He was convicted eight years ago of kidnapping schoolboy Graeme Thorne, whose father had recently won a 224 thousand dollar lottery.
Alameda County Republican candidates plan a fund-raising dinner October 28 in Goodman Hall Oakland Jack London Square with Ronald Reagan as principal speaker. ticket price is 00 per plate and calls to 462-0433 or mail to the Alameda County Republican Finance Committee provide tickets. The report also notes political activity including Louis Garcia named to head Arriba Humphrey campaign and local GOP opposition to Don Edwards on federal jobs and budget issues.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk rejected claims that U S officials urged a bombing halt to gain military advantage. He said Humphrey’s pledge to end bombing if it would hasten peace was not supporting a pre election halt and noted no change in policy before elections. Rusk dismissed speculation about Cyrus Vance returning to Washington signaling policy shifts. He also outlined plans for talks with Soviet envoy Andrei Gromyko as a scouting effort while confirming his January resignation intentions.
Police report a thief remained after 2 a.m. at the Cabbage Patch on Fremont Boulevard took 379 dollars in cash and several bottles of liquor. Bartender Robert Cleary found the rear door ajar and a note from the janitor. No forced entry detected. thief possibly hid in the restroom and burglarized after hours.
A partially readable notice references a March 1 act of Congress and a center ward in a city, with details remaining unclear. The fragmentary text mentions a depository of communications and a matter requiring judicial action under federal law.
In Detroit during a rain swept World Series game, Tubert H Humphrey promoted a patriotic stance while criticizing Nixon for avoiding debates. Nixon countered by accusing Democrats of neglecting the human element in government and blamed federal programs for reducing personal initiative.
New York Times poll shows Richard Nixon holding a large lead over rivals with 34 electoral votes ahead of Wallace. Humphrey gains in several states, while Wallace leads in Alabama Arkansas Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina and South Carolina. The Times endorsed Humphrey but said the survey may not reflect recent campaign events. Nixon retains key states New Jersey New York and Pennsylvania while Wallace and Humphrey contest others and attack ads spark debate.
A survey found five states with one electoral vote each were too close to call. Analysts note the slim margins could decide key contest outcomes if numbers shift between campaigns.
In Birmingham doctors report two of the surviving sextuplets born last Wednesday are in a serious condition and fed intravenously. The other four infants, three girls and one boy, are progressing satisfactorily. One infant died shortly after birth. the father, Norman Thorns, has signed a $240,040 publicity rights contract with a magazine.
A middle aged woman with a pistol hijacked a Aeromaya Airlines jet carrying American tourists on a Yucatan Island route and forced a landing in Havana. Officials would not identify the hijacker or release passenger lists. No injuries were reported. The plane reportedly operated from Merida to Isla Mujeres and Cozumel with 71 passengers aboard.
Alameda County Board of Supervisors chairman Robert E. Hannon accuses University of California administrators of taxpayer disregard in handling a Cleaver tied campus controversy. He questions teaching standards and warns that legislative action may follow, referencing a 10 Hearer lecturer and a Racism study.
Funeral services for Gertrude Collier Gomes 89 owner of Collier's Restaurant at 6980 Mission Blvd Fremont will be held in the Fremont Chapel of the Roses Mortuary 1940 Peralta Blvd Fremont at 10 a.m. tomorrow A London native she had lived in Fremont 48 years She leaves two sons Paul Collier of San Leandro Kenneth Collier of Oakland two daughters Ivy Campbell and Ethel Tremblay both of Fremont seven grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery Oakland.
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