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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1971
Page
7
News briefs report the Daily Review returned to normal operations after a period of disruption. Printing resumed at the Rayward press with papers produced Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Liverttone.
Corrections Commissioner Mark Luttrell said James Earl Ray, convicted of killing Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, attempted to escape from Mountain State Prison in east Tennessee. He was recaptured within 25 minutes after the disturbance near his cell was detected by guards.
Sandra Lee Kaplan aged 23 of 14065 Washington Ave San Laamtro died when her car hit the curb on the California 238 off ramp to Washington Ave. She was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected as the car landed on her. The 5:43 am crash occurred on a wet ramp with smooth rear tires per CHP. The coroner lists her as a divorced accountant.
In Newark a San Francisco police inquiry cleared officer Walter Garry of wrongdoing in the death of Ronald Allen Legault, 16, a Newark High School junior. Legault, of 5558 Lafayette Ave, reportedly matched a long hair description and fled when Garry pursued. Legault allegedly reached inside his coat, prompting Garry to fire. later police found only a beer bottle under the youth’s coat. Witnesses have not been located.
Federal judge hears arguments by Black Panther supporters on tainted wiretap recordings possibly used as evidence in Hilliard's trial for threatening to kill President Nixon. Trial delayed as legality of taps remains contested. Hilliard recalled addressing 100000 at Golden Gate Park in 1969 and declaring we will kill Richard Nixon.
Stocks moved lower in moderate trading as declines outpaced advances by more than two to one near noon. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 12 points to 932.90 and Standard & Poor's 500 slipped 0.83 to 105.42. On the American Stock Exchange, 470 of 980 issues declined while 240 rose. Notable Amex movers included National Industries warrants up slightly on 24,000 shares and Helena Rubinstein down marginally on more than 23,000 shares.
Miss Bacon appeared in good spirits from a third floor window of the federal courthouse as her attorneys argued for release. They criticized cross examination as vicious and personal while Justice Department lawyers stayed restrained. The girl was arrested on a commune roof in Washington and flown to Seattle on a $100000 bond.
Eighteen inmates on San Quentin’s death row face new court dates for execution after the U S Supreme Court denied the McGautha appeal. The decision affects the largest group tied to the McGautha ruling, including the 1967 robbery murder of Benjamin Smetana in Los Angeles.
Police evicted peaceful demonstrators from West Potomac Park as a 50 to 60 jeep convoy arrived for a roundup. Helicopters and federal troops with tear gas pressed operations, halting traffic at major bridges while Dr Benjamin Spock followers joined violent clashes. Police claimed victory as demonstrations were dispersed and the government war machine faced disruption.
The high court reaffirmed capital punishment procedures and ruled against New York's desegregation plans while expanding review on abortion law cases in Texas and Georgia. Justices Harlan and Warren led the majority with several dissents. The court agreed to hear grand jury evidentiary issues and upheld federal bans on obscene material.
UPI reports U S forces reduced in Vietnam to 272 400 last week, 10 percent under Nixon’s May 1 goal. The move follows phase six reductions toward 254 700 by June 30 with most Marines likely withdrawn. B52s bombed the Ho Chi Minh Trail and Laos DMZ area. no American combat deaths reported Saturday.
About 20 antiwar veterans from Vietnam Veterans Against the War dumped cow manure on the Pentagon steps at 7 am EDT. Federal officers detained them and moved them to a parking lot as they demanded a talk with an assistant secretary of defense. Led by Alfred H. Hubbard, they posed as prisoners of war and were later arrested and taken away in squad cars.
Police arrested two armed robbery suspects in Hayward within ten minutes of the Bargain Petroleum gas station hold up at 1975 B Street. A patrol car spotted a matching car on Campus Drive and 10:08 a.m. near Sandy's Restaurant. The Oakland men surrendered after officers surrounded their vehicle.
Clifford James Ward and his wife expected twins but gave birth to quadruplets this weekend. The two boys and two girls are listed as in fair condition and progressing. they will stay in isolette incubators at Presbyterian Hospital as doctors monitor their growth. The parents adjusted after the shock and now anticipate managing a larger family.
Former IRS official Thrower warned that voluntary compliance may slide as surveys show rising noncompliance across tax areas. He noted indicators of noncompliance and stressed the need for more staff to boost revenue, while still praising the U.S. tax system as the best in the world. The agency seeks $32 million for 2,524 extra compliance positions, expecting over $162 million in immediate extra collections.
Fragmentary OCR suggests forecast for Canara area with dancing tonight and showers clearing by fair Tuesday. Mentions warmer conditions in the west and an external series of clouds. Stock market ticket stop noted, unclear.
A chaotic OCR fragment lists multiple fire and resuscitation calls across Alameda, Livermore, Fremont, San Leandro, and nearby areas. Mentions include resuscitator reports, damaged pipes, electrical issues, and power failures with scattered times and addresses such as Belhaven, Grewel, Cherryland, and Box 9120.000 damage notes appear amid unclear place names and duties.
Washington AP reports Draft Director Curtis W Tarr granting deferments to doctors whose services are essential to communities United States begins a special doctor draft July through January 1972 Defense calls for 1608 physicians including 1531 medical doctors and 77 osteopaths Local boards to review registrants to determine essentiality to their communities.
Police stopped a car for a tail light violation in San Francisco and found a makeshift bomb stuffed with nails. Suspects Irma Trumbo, 22, and Edward Spruell, 27, both residents of San Francisco, were detained for investigation of possessing and transporting the device after officers searched the vehicle and the home.
Multiple local obituaries list names such as Charles William Adams Margaret Benotti Franges Busken Conlin John William Douglas Rose Eber Henry Garabedian Goldie P. Hubbard Ronald A. Legault David R. Owens Gloria Pavon George Anthony Pennington Ida Margaret Boss Fetereson Stella Fie Wiley and others. Services and memorial details span Fremont San Leandro Hayward Castro Valley Newark and Castro Valley with dates April May and locations including Chapel of the Roses Mortuary Guerro and Seramur Mortuary Santo Robinson Mortuary Rosehill Memorial Park and local churches.
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