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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1968
Page
2
President Johnson announces an immediate indefinite halt in most air and sea bombardment of North Vietnam as a first step to de escalate the conflict. He also details troop levels, retooling of the South Vietnamese army, and Harriman as peace talks envoy while urging national unity and a nonpartisan campaign season.
North Viet bombardment ban in effect last week as six of six million two man planes slipped into Thai bases for combat testing. One went missing. North Vietnam claimed shooting it down. In South Vietnam fighting flared near Saigon and DMZ with 38 Viet Cong killed by Rangers aided by air and artillery. U.S. and Allied forces reported casualties and damage at Lang Vei area.
fragmentary report lists multiple fire department responses across Alameda Castro Pleasanton San Leandro and nearby cities. incidents include trash fires false alarms and car fires with times and street names such as 17290 Fearhitt Blvd 1250 4m and 1071 Humming. authorities respond from Ashland REMONT Union City and other stations with no injuries noted.
A stream of birth notices lists families including Claareen Strathmr in Fremont and several other parents such as Shy Nuwark, Quinnyes, and Carl Frethings. The items mention dates in March and April, locations like Masser Hospital and Fremont, and multiple newborns including girls and boys with various surnames.
The council will discuss the mayor’s salary increase while reviewing an informal housing project between Tennyson Road and Foreles Way financed under the Federal Housing Act. Hayward Planning Commission postpones action to April 1 amid resident opposition over congestion impact on schools and parks, as Lyman Jee’s subdivision gains 15 conditions. The Santa Clara and Elmhurst post office project faces renewed scrutiny after redesigns, with Alameda County Planning Director Fraley noting little change to the prior plan.
Democrats consider Humphrey as Indiana ballots loom on May 7 with voters seen as more conservative than elsewhere. Kennedy urges action toward peace in Vietnam and national unity while Johnson’s pause on bombing is cited as a potential step forward. Nixon speculates Johnson could name a successor, a view not shared by many leaders.
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North Vietnam in Paris said they refuse to predict. President Johnson hopes open peace talks soon in the United States after halting bombing raids. Hanoi may seek strengthened border across the Demilitarized Zone to restore peace in Southeast Asia. Johnson spoke at a National Association of Broadcasters event, his first public appearance since 1968 politics. Britain consults with the Soviet Union on new Vietnam peace moves as co chairs of the Geneva Conference. Prime Minister Wilson calls urgent cabinet meeting to discuss Johnson's call for a new bid for peace in Vietnam.
Orange County delegates stirred the GOP convention scene by endorsing Reagan while signaling room to back Nixon if released to vote freely. They urged a delegation aligned with Reagan’s conservative credentials, with some preferring Nixon if his philosophy matched Reagan’s.
President Johnson acts unilaterally to halt bombing in North Vietnam to lower violence and advance negotiations. He seeks assurance from Hanoi on de escalation and is offering a postwar development program for Southeast Asia with South Vietnamese rebel leaders included in political processes.
In a third candidates night by the No Name Committee several incumbents spoke of support for a police review board while challengers voiced varied views. Ron Farrell and running mate Julio Bras backed a board. Tene Weinreb and others urged consideration of ombudsman options with no firm commitment. The topic drew polarized opinions ahead of next Tuesday’s election.
A Hayward man died after a motorcycle collision on Highway 80 near San Lorenzo. The other driver was cited for unsafe passing. injuries included a San Mateo rider listed in satisfactory condition and a passenger hospital transfer. Police identified the victims and noted the crash occurred shortly after 2:30 AM with patrols investigating at the scene.
Castro Valley deputies report a safe with over $4000 in savings bonds $500 cash and papers stolen from a locked garage cabinet at a residence on Jetta Vernon Court. Jamesil Egan 19 found the shaft in the garage while Thomas Egan 40 vacationed with his wife. The incident occurred into Saturday, authorities said.
The Supreme Court extends the one man one vote principle to local government affecting about 80 000 units nationwide. Midland County Texas case involves Mayor Hank Avery and Commissioners Court. Dissent by John M. Harlan calls the decision unjustifiable and ill advised. Justice Byron White writes the majority ruling affirming equal voting weight.
From his Maryland home Congressman Don Edwards D San Jose says Johnson’s Vietnam policy shift is a bombshell. He notes McCarthy backers push broader de escalation and negotiation with all parties, while Johnson seeks limited force reduction. Local Democrats express mixed views on a path to peace.
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