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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1972
Page
11
The Daily Review notes that Charles Peterson Leona Ward Managing Editor Associata Editor Mike Nickel City Editor and a dated line from January 2, 1972 accompany a publisher's disclaimer stating that the opinions and materials do not necessarily reflect the position of The Review.
The California Supreme Court avoided direct involvement in reapportionment, accepting the Legislature’s 43-district congressional plan while deeming the state Reapportionment Commission unconstitutional. The decision leaves assembly and state senate plans to the Legislature, with the 1971 boundaries looming for this year’s elections. The critique cautions against eroding checks on political gerrymandering and urges more conscientious redrawing.
Robert S Allen III reports that the United Nations Development Programme, funded by the US, has become a refuge and lucrative assignment for Vu Van Thai, former South Vietnam ambassador to the US, labeled a co-conspirator by a Los Angeles grand jury in relation to the Pentagon Papers. Thai, on a six month UNDP contract at $2.00, was arranged through Thant and Hoffman, linking Rand Corporation alumni to the leaking affair. The UN’s finances face strain as Secretary General Waldheim imposes austerity amid insolvency fears. Thai denies wrongdoing, calling the case political and refuses to comment.
A clipped discussion notes fewer strikes amid wage price controls and payroll freezes. It cites Bureau of Labor Statistics figures showing about 2 million workers striking in 1971 versus 66.4 million in 1970 pay era, and references labor board decisions on increases for coal miners and rail workers amid union activity and holidays.
The writer recounts serving on a jury in a Hayword case involving drug influence in a public place. They argue for reliable physical testing to back arrests, defend officers from mockery, and call for clear, consistent laws rather than more statutes.
Washington reports Hubert Humphrey, age 58, pushes a new campaign machine led by 39 year old Minnesota lawyer Jack Chestnut. Chestnut crafts a disciplined operation, contracts with a telecom, and trims staff while Humphrey sellers his liberal image to reclaim the White House, aiming to overcome past Johnson stigma.
An observer argues Henry Jackson stands apart in the Democratic presidential race due to candor and language. He notes Jackson’s integrity, conservative tags from rivals, and calls to end Vietnam quickly, while highlighting his stance on school integration and law order amid a rising Soviet threat.
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