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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1972
Page
2
Berkeley AP report says three men and a woman robbed a local shop early Sunday, tied up the first two employees who arrived to open, waited for a safe-access helper, then emptied the safe and locked the workers in a cold storage area before fleeing.
Stockton UPI reports columnist Jack Anderson at the University of the Pacific calls deception by federal officials a crime. He cites Johnson’s 1964 Tonkin Gulf claim as a license for expanding the war and urges law changes to curb falsehoods.
An explosion during defueling at North Island Naval Station San Diego injured 46, with 2nd casualty Donald Coleman among the most seriously hurt. The blast scarred the command module heat shield, damaged three planes, and left the craft in hangar repairs while Navy officials said all injuries were non life threatening.
Fire officials said two fire captains and a son of two career firefighters were killed while battling a blaze at a tavern in Newark. Victims identified as Capt. Victor Hardiere and Capt. Dominick Latorre, with Russell Schdetter among the dead. youths were arrested on suspicion of starting the fire.
Two men surrendered to FBI agents after threats to blow up the Miami International Airport terminal. Leonard Kiser Boliday and Eric Frank en Yates are charged with making explosive threats to obtain 250000 dollars. No explosives were found. both suspects posted 10000 bond each.
Hong Kong AP reports William J. Crum, American slot machine supplier to U.S. Vietnam installations, is missing with four guests aboard his 63-foot ketch Nostronio. The yacht has not been seen since leaving its anchorage Saturday for a short sail. Crum was named in Senate hearings as “the money king of Vietnam” for lucrative military club sales. he is the son of an American pilot on the Yangtze River in China and was educated in California.
A three alarm blaze at Presidio Hill School in San Francisco destroyed a wood frame building and spread to a neighboring home, totaling about $40,000 in damage to the school and $5,000 to an attic. No injuries were reported. the school serves about 190 students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
Police report a man named Robert Lea Fuller was arrested on suspicion of murder after five bodies were found in a four family building in East St. Louis. Neighbors heard shots about ten hours earlier and warrants were expected to be issued for Fuller.
Sacramento AP report says the State Department of Water Resources eyes a 60 mile bicycle trail pilot along the California Aqueduct from Bethany Reservoir near Tracy to San Luis Reservoir near Los Banos. The project would run through Alameda, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced counties as a first step toward 400 miles of cycling routes alongside the State Water Project.
San Francisco Examiner reports presidential candidate George McGovern condemned North Vietnam's invasion of South Vietnam. The paper sent telegram questionnaires to nine candidates. McGovern's reply was his full answer condemning the invasion. Other respondents Hubert Humphrey Edward Muskie WearyJackson Wilbur Mills Los Angeles Mayor Yorly Ashbrook also condemned the invasion.
Wallace captures third presidential primary victory riding anti busing sentiment. Alabama governor hints he may run in California as a write in, with final decision possibly after Maryland and Michigan primaries. Wallace defeated Terry Sanford 403,785 to 34,307 as results tallied.
The newly formed California Progressive Republican Club, mostly black Republicans, endorsed President Nixon at a statewide convention. Club president Wendeller Handy announced about 20 delegates adopted resolutions urging Nixon to appoint a black cabinet member, to campaign vigorously in black and minority communities, and to pursue a neighborhood school approach to improve education.
Most riders on the broken Sky Glide gondola ride chose to stay put atop a 50 foot high Santa Cruz Boardwalk structure. Only one family climbed down while the other three waited two hours as repairs were completed after a motor failure.
San Jose AP report: United Republicans of California denounce President Nixon and back Ohio Rep. John Ashbrook for the GOP presidential nomination. Delegates vote 521 to 60 for Ashbrook, adopt a Republican Loyalty resolution accusing Nixon of violating the party platform and appointing dangerous renin.
Secretary of State Edmund Q. Brown Jr. reports a historic turnout with 9.1 million Californians registered to vote in the June 8 primary, Democrats leading Republicans for the first time since 1965. Brown predicts 10 million by November as registration windows shift due to a Supreme Court ruling.
UPI reports Hubert H. Humphrey and George C. Wallace both aim to win West Virginia Democrats as 35 delegates are bound in district contests. Humphrey campaigned in Nebraska and West Virginia, while Wallace seeks gains in West Virginia and Michigan. Humphrey criticized Nixon’s economy and Wallace’s law and order record, praising Minneapolis reform mayors.
Demo frontrunners Hubert Humphrey and George McGovern sharpen schedules to sway 400 000 Nebraska voters on the eve of the Democratic primary. Humphrey returns from West Virginia and campaigns at public housing sites urging Medicare drug coverage and higher Social Security payments while playing bumper pool. McGovern defends abortion stance and outlines views on marijuana legalization and draft evaders amnesty aligning with past presidents. He visits Omaha stockyards Hastings farm and Ak-Sar-Ben racetrack while Humphrey hits stockyards high schools and plant visits amid a rural youth outreach push.
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