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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1968
Page
1
Scattered showers are forecast in the Texas Arkansas area and throughout the Ohio valley region tonight. It will be cooler in the Plains states and warmer along the mid Atlantic coast.
Overcast conditions give way to clearing along the coast with cool and variable temperatures. Highs reach the mid to upper 70s in northern zones and near 60s in coastal and southern areas, with overnight lows in the 30s to 50s and westerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Most regions show a light shower chance south and east, especially near the delta, with little significant rain expected statewide through the day.
The Hayward Rodeo yearns as a real life episode for rodeo enthusiasts. Harry Rowell, a major Western rodeo producer, built a dominant local scene at his tranquil cattle ranch until selling interests in 1942, per Jones.
The article discusses BART pressing for use permits to expand quarrying on 10.9 acres near Yock Avenue and Western Pacific tracks, citing city opinions on ownership timing. It notes past purchases by Niles Sand and Gravel Co and potential costs for rapid transit construction, plus a broader push for a quarry study and future regulations while exploring possible inland lake use. The piece also covers the Hayward Rodeo at Rowell Ranch, its history, prestige, incidents, and enduring rugged appeal.
A garbled county fire log lists Alameda locations including Valley and Cherryland with scattered timestamps and street references. The item mentions Union City Mont, Mission Boulevard, and several addresses, reflecting a chaotic OCR capture of emergency dispatch notes.
A garbled OCR list shows area marriage licenses including couples linked to Hayward Fremont Livermore and Oakland with various ages and addresses. Names such as George Pinarcsky Harald Cartwright Linda Nevels Kath and multiple Hayward addresses appear, alongside others like Jimmie Dann Zinn and Frank Anthony Vassallo.
Hoyt Sparks serves as president and publisher while HWilliam Chiteota handles business management and advertising. The fragmented notice hints at a civic or legal act and references a bureau and calculation, but the legible facts remain unclear.
In Denver the International Association of Machinists asked members to ratify a tentative contract with trucking firms in 11 Western states. Federal mediator Jerry Finley announced the deal late Thursday, details to be disclosed after ratification. The agreement reportedly ends a threatened strike by about 4,000 union truck mechanics.
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co seeks a three year contract with a $181 million rate increase submitted to the Public Utilities Commission. The deal targets California and Nevada employees across the Bell System and could lift consumer rates despite a pending wage settlement. Hearings concluded after two days, with a decision expected next month based on transcripts and briefs.
The article reports on calls to reopen the matter for higher Pacific Telephone rates to cover costs of yesterday's settlement, warning of a possible months-long delay in the PUC decision. AT&T warns the rate agreement will impact customer bills.
Evaluation predicts a 9.75 percent rise in the county assessed roll, pushing total local assessments beyond $2 billion. Alameda County's pattern lags the statewide average, with state board samplers measuring the gap and the Collier Winton factor requiring counties under the state average to fund schools via higher property taxes.
A Lorenzo house fire claimed a life as a Thomas family member died inside a front bedroom while attempts by Kathleen and a Thomas girl to escape failed. Deputy Millis noted the blaze burned for a long period before discovery and a firefighting brigade of 19 men and two rigs responded after calls from a neighbor at 8758 Via Represa. The Thomas family could not be questioned about the incident.
London dispatch reports Mia Forsonlat denying ties to arson rumors amid a blaze linked to her estranged husband. The article notes a report connecting her to the incident while detailing a different case involving noted figures and a related arson allegation, with family members providing statements as investigations continue.
Johnson presses tax hike, noting support from business and labor leaders though Congress delays. He warns of dangers from procrastination and delays, cites 80 billion in pending social measures, and expects Congress to consider them. He critiques budget constraints and calls for nonviolent, lawful action to present views to Ways and Means.
SAN LEANDRO witness report describes a robber in his early 30s with a moustache and leather cap entering the Hollywood Club at 298 MacArthur Blvd armed with a .38 revolver. He ordered $128 to be bagged, fled on Broadmoor Boulevard after threatening Harry Salvisburg and escaping in a car.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 77, shows steady improvement after a mild heart attack on Monday. A bulletin reports no recurrence of complications and says he remains on complete bedrest in the cardiac care unit at March Air Force Base Hospital. He was flown by helicopter from his Palm Desert home and is expected to be hospitalized for several weeks.
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