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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1968
Page
1
GOP platform drafters push for a broad crime crusade aligning with leaders Reagan Lindsay and Nixon. They aim for a general, principle driven plank acceptable to any presidential candidate, stressing law and order, national strength, and domestic renewal.
In Oakland Alameda and Berkeley, Local 260 of the Hospital and Institutional Workers Union overwhelmingly rejected contract proposals from seven hospitals. Final tallies were to be completed after the evening shift. results could affect hospital operations and potential fare impacts on San Francisco Public Utilities Commission utilities. Tim Twomey, union official, said today’s vote may influence regional fare decisions and municipal railway deficits.
Soviet leader Brezhnev who is 81 did not attend the final session in Cierna as three day talks with Czechoslovak party leaders on liberal reforms continued. Alexander Dubcek visited by train during a lunch break amid hopes the discussions would conclude, with officials unsure if illness would abruptly end the deliberations. The conference lingered one day longer than expected as delegates voiced personal views on reform.
In Sacramento a Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee voted against Reagan’s last ditch plan to cut property taxes. The package would send 145 million to local schools for property tax cuts and raise a half cent sales tax to fund urban schools, but faced strong resistance and potential limitations to a one year effect. The debate centered on financing and scope as GOP governor’s tax relief proposal faced rejection.
Alameda County Superior Court faced defense motions over jury selection in the Huey Newton case. Judge Friedman rejected claims that the process was biased or that jurors could prejudice Newton, while defense contended the panel included biased individuals and that a juror’s statements could taint the trial.
In Berkeley, Mihver Slavin 27 resigns after an incident where police used chemical mace on a 13-year-old during a disturbance at a marathon meeting. Slavin, a two year Berkeley veteran, faced a harsh response after attempting to detain a woman posting notices for an Afro American celebration.
The Nevada Gaming Commission fined a prominent Las Vegas casino $10,000 and canceled the license of its manager for alleged cheating at blackjack. The Pioneer Club owner Mrs. Margaret Klardi was allowed to reopen after paying the fine and taxes. An officer Wendall Ting Jey had his gaming license revoked. Four decks of blackjack cards were seized, with 16 missing cards weakening scoring potential.
The Daily Review reports President and Publisher Jacett Sparks, along with executives Cridente and Burimesy, were freed at Dost Ole Heyward. Amid a chaotic scene, officials moved to stabilize operations at the Anat Gongiese Merch 4 facility in Winton Aga, Hayward, California.
Police say snipers wounded two people and deputies arrested 15 in an incident tied to a public assembly in the Bayigan Pueblo area. The event, linked to a contentious welfare cost debate, involved bottles thrown at a bar and patrol cars hit by a deadly weapon. A state-imposed cost framework spurred the confrontation.
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