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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1967
Page
1
Northern and central California face showers with cooler trend and gusty winds. Alabama reports a deadly late storm with multiple fatalities as floods surge and cars plunge into rising waters near Huntsville and Morgan County.
Fire departments in Fremont and surrounding areas responded to a series of calls across Alameda County. The overnights included power outages, grass fires, wiring hazards, and a fire drill at several locations such as Industrial Parkway, Minton Alley, and Bay Area roads. Investigations followed multiple incidents with smoke observed on Haswell Avenue and Union City, plus appliance and electrical issues near various addresses. The tally included tuned reports of vehicle fires, furnace malfunctions, and a few siren alerts across Pleasanton Newark and surrounding districts, with crews dispatched to multiple residential and commercial properties.
A flurry of birth announcements from Kaiser and Washington Hospitals in Hayward, Fremont, Newark, and San Leandro records dozens of newborns. Parents include Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Young, Mr. and Mrs. John Martinez, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bragg. The entries list dates in December and early January, with multiple girls and boys, and addresses across the East Bay.
President Houan Boumpouchas of Algeria moves to cement control of the armed forces to avert a repeat of Saturday’s rebellion. The action signals a crackdown aimed at preventing further uprisings within the military ranks.
A severe storm caused widespread outages across Crete and nearby cities. About 1900 customers lost power as lines were damaged and crews worked to restore service. Fremont Berkeley and Oakland reported roof damage and flooded underpasses. Two feet of water blocked an underpass near Mission and Niles. Fire departments covered holes to protect interiors. More rain and wind were forecast, then diminishing tomorrow.
Australian harbor receives Alex Rose after a 14,000 mile solo voyage from England ending Sunday. The yachtsman rests in Melbourne as a crewed welcome greets him at the quay.
Governor outlines budget cuts to Medi-Cal welfare and higher education to keep 1968-69 spending within income while preserving property tax relief. He warns of a $2.5 billion Medi-Cal cost by 1972 without reforms and defends reductions to mental hygiene, pledging maintained care quality and a disciplined campus environment.
Danes report a survivor or body found after a bridge disaster on the Ohio River near Point Pleasant. Max Ray a New Orleans diver warns of falling metal hazards while words from Tray describe the dark murky depths and tangled superstructure. River traffic halted and 10 000 tons of cargo stalled as the river was closed above and below the riverfront site.
In New York, Riverside Democratic Club president Lattimore sat in front of Mayor Itolin V Lindsay’s car and waved a sign calling for increased West Side public housing. He was escorted away by guards after interrupting a televised segment.
Melina Mercouri, exiled Greek star and citizen rights critic, says the king no longer exists for Greeks and that Constantine’s escape after last week’s upheaval shows he will be a puppet of the junta if he returns. She spoke at MIT amid support for democratic restoration in Greece.
Berkeley leads the United States with the most doctorates awarded in four fields from 1964 through 1986, officials report.
Deputy Prime Minister John McFinen was named to succeed Harold Holt as prime minister amid Holt's disappearance after diving off Portsea. Governor General Lord Richard Casey announced the appointment, effective 8:10 am EST, with McFinen serving as temporary successor while the Liberal Party begins leadership selection.
A chaotic report notes a group called UPH-A tied to Vietnam signaling no change in major policy, backing the Allied war effort. Amid turmoil, Gypsies burned tents during a Sunday vigil marking 25 years since a controversial event, while Australian officials faced casualties and search operations were hampered by bad weather and near zero visibility.
Air Force cargo planes and helicopters prepare to drop food shelter clothing and medical supplies to 60 000 Navajos trapped by a severe storm across the large reservation seven miles north of U S 86 and 15 miles west of the New Mexico border. At least one death is reported with up to five more feared while 1410 square miles of the 25 10 square mile area are affected.
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