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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
1
County Delegate expresses disappointment with McCarthy movement and the convention. He blames Chicago Mayor Daley for ticketing bias and criticizes party establishment while acknowledging hopes for Humphrey unity but doubts the McCarthy revolt’s lasting impact.
Kenneth Young, 11, son of Herbert Wing, president of a Beverly Hills savings and loan, was released unharmed after a kidnapping earlier in the day. Police noted no ransom call, while Pat, a visitor to the Stalford home, gave no useful information. The boy’s father was at work during the incident and the case ties to the Stalford family, including a former wife, Lorraine Allen, who won a $300,000 settlement in a 1960 divorce from the family.
In Oakland a teacher Harold H. Ramnger 41 and his daughter Pamela 3 died from inhaling car exhaust in the family garage. Wife Vera Ramnger 49 and daughter Nancy 4 were hospitalized in critical condition at Highland Hospital. The mother and two children were deaf. Vera Johnson found the victims in their night clothes with the car engine still warm.
A damaged line from a California regional notice shows postal and publication details. It mentions Alameda County and a daily newspaper with Sunday editions. The legible content hints at an entry related to newspaper classification or mailing matters but lacks clear action or names.
Humphrey won the presidential nomination with a large California opposition bloc. McCarthy received 91 votes, McClarthy, McKavern split 5, and Humphrey only 14, while Washington favorite son Channing Phillips drew three votes. Unruh backed McCarthy as the Vietnam era platform opposed bombing North Vietnam, though California delegates mostly opposed the war. San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto backed Humphrey as a potential rival for Unruh in the primary.
Senator McCarthy refused to accept a bid from Vice President Humphrey to join a united front for the Democratic convention in Chicago. The move signals continued rifts within the party as the 1968 campaign advances.
HARD officials discussed delaying decisions on annexation and city takeover of HARD services. They warned a city run department could raise costs and duplicate services, while cautioning withdrawal now would be premature. Directors noted potential future annexation by Hayward and debated which entity should provide parks and recreation.
Antoinette Rivera, who had moved into the upstairs unit the day before, and Irene Tobin smelled burning paper and found the basement bedroom engulfed in flames. Jeannette Beckman, 45, suffered burns over more than 75 percent of her body and died at St. Francis Burn Center in San Francisco after transfer from San Leandro Memorial Hospital. Fire origin undetermined. basement fire gutted the lower level and caused extensive damage upstairs. car
Chet Ornelas, 47, of 33825 Fifth St., in Huntley, suffered third degree burns from an explosion that destroyed his home in Helena. He underwent skin grafts at Highland Hospital and said he is not planning to seek public office. He previously told NBC News he might run but now says politics are not his cup of tea. The blast, caused by an open gas jet, occurred July 29 and is under investigation by district authorities.
A survey shows 77 percent of Southern California July 4 weekend crashes occurred within 23 miles of victims homes. Twenty eight of 60 accidents happened at night. Driver error caused 88 crashes, equipment failure four, road defects three, pedestrian errors nine, some causes undetermined.
Humphrey wins the Democratic nomination on the first ballot amid a split convention. McCarthy and Nehtra supporters push dove plank debates while antiwar delegates threaten a walkout. Police block protests as disputes over Vietnam policy unfold in Chicago.
A grand jury in Alameda County continues its inquiry into the Carmack case tied to a high profile plan involving arson and murder plots. Key figures Billy Ray Carmack and an associate face charges, while legal actions unfold in Hayward Municipal Court as jurors weigh evidence and possible reconciliations amid ongoing investigations.
Demonstrators plan another tally across from the Hilton at 2 p.m. CDT as Hubert Humphrey’s nomination rally and a wave of protests unfold in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention. Police used clubs, 287 youths were arrested, and about 300 demonstrators were injured amid clashes and tear gas.
Chicago reports tentative order for tonight’s convention final session. Activities include opening roll call for nominations for vice president, balloting for vice president, memorial tribute to Robert F Kennedy, Humphrey acceptance speech, and adjournment.
A communist led insurgent group claims the killings were retaliation for the murder of a Guatemalan beauty queen by right wing terrorists. In Washington, President Johnson and Secretary Rusk expressed shock and grief and called for a full investigation. The record notes the assassination of Col. John Webber and Capt. Ernest Munro seven months earlier and details the career of diplomat Mein, survived by his wife Elizabeth Ann Clay and three children.
Concord painter David B. Widner splashed paint on the Concord police station and three patrol cars after the Democratic National Convention coverage. Officer Jerry Zwickey said Widner, 24, armed with paint and a brush, attacked him and was booked for resisting arrest malicious mischief and assault on a police officer.
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