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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1972
Page
9
A lamp fell from a chair and ignited papers, causing a 1:20 PM fire at Richard Hartel's home 4766 Stevenson Blvd. Firefighters said the blaze damaged the structure by 8,000 dollars and contents by 2,000, while Mrs Hartel and her son watched from the front yard.
The State Supreme Court heard a suit challenging California’s English only at polls law. Petitioners including La Raza Unida, Japanese American Citizens League, and others argue the provision blocks non English speakers from voting, violating equal protection and due process under the Fourteenth Amendment and rights of free speech and association.
About 4,500 Greyhound drivers and mechanics in nine western states plan a May 23 strike if no contract is reached. The Allied Transit Union seeks to replace expired terms with higher wages and better working conditions. Federal mediator Jerry Finley confirms talks stalled with nine states including California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming at risk of disruption.
A group calling itself the Red Mary Faction claimed the attack on the U S Army headquarters in Frankfurt last week. One lieutenant colonel was killed and 13 people injured in the first postwar bombing of a U S installation in Germany. The letter of claim, signed by the group, cited opposition to the Vietnam War and the blockade of North Vietnam. German officials did not comment on the letter's authenticity.
A UPT columnist says a Saigon report indicates Hue is doomed and its fall could topple South Vietnam President Nguyen Van Thieu and his government. Anderson cites White House sources for the claim.
SAN LEANBO Con ceding that what happened in Maryland yesterday shakes you up the council prepared a resolution condemning the assassin of Gov. Wallace. Mayor Jack D. Mallester said the country must change and political disagreement must not lead to bloodshed. The council unanimously approved directing the city attorney to draft the resolution.
In Oakland, Bishop Floyd I Begin of the Roman Catholic diocese and the diocese Social Justice Commission urge President Nixon to declare a unilateral U S cease fire within three days. They call for UN Security Council consideration and pledge not to use nuclear power if others comply. They acknowledge Nixon’s efforts but push for action.
San Francisco officials approved a budget totaling 3 587,112,633 for the upcoming fiscal year starting July 2, a figure about 74 million higher than the prior year yet 5.7 million below mayoral proposals. Board member Robert Mendelsohn noted a tax rate increase may be unnecessary if revenues hold, with a tax rate of 12.73 dollars per thousand of assessed property value.
Dogs stirred concern at a lagoon on private property with reminders that the area is off limits. A Hexcel spokesman said the company would fence the pit or take other corrective steps. Yesterday three no trespassing signs appeared at the scene.
Angela Davis defense seeks acquittal in a San Jose murder case after seven weeks of testimony and hundreds of exhibits. Prosecutors portray Davis as motive driven by passion and love for Jackson, while the defense urges a directed verdict due to insufficient evidence after presenting Sally diary passages and witness accounts.
Doctors at a hospital near Washington reported Gov Wallace remains at risk of permanent paralysis from a gun wound to the abdomen and possibly spine. Surgeons led by Dr Joseph Schanna said recovery is uncertain but improved outlook. Wallace campaign had just concluded a speech when he was shot at Janizel Plaza. Bremer, a 21 year old Milwaukee man with Wallace gear, faced federal charges including interfering with a candidate and gun violations.
The Senate scheduled a vote on a Byrd amendment linking US withdrawal from Vietnam to an internationally supervised cease fire, four months after prisoner release. Doves argued it could give South Vietnam a veto. Byrd pressed for not tying Nixon’s hands before Moscow talks.
Clark states that President Hoover sought charges against Philip Berrigan. The defense cites pretrial actions, noting letters smuggling by Berrigan and Sister Elizabeth McAlister in Lewisburg prison. Jury did not decide on a main conspiracy charge involving Kissinger, while prosecutors and clerks face questions over evidence and alleged selective punishment.
A ripped diary fragment links a suspect to the April 4 Wisconsin presidential primary and Wallace. It notes a yearlong estrangement from a dated girl, claims of suicidal thoughts since age 13, and a mother describing the suspect as very strange. Authorities questioned Arthur Bremer who had worked as busboy and janitor and failed to make the football team.
President Nixon announced that John Connally will resign from his cabinet post after 27th birthday and remain until his successor, Robert Shultz, is confirmed. Nixon praised Connally as a long time public servant and noted Shultz as the sole candidate for the vacancy.
Continued World War II page notes air attacks by Communist gunners near Hanoi hitting Kenum airfield and an American Jeep, plus artillery and ammunition dumps near Cam Ranh Bay. A Saigon military court sentenced two police officers to death for a holdup in which two Indian shopowners were killed. US air raids against North Vietnam totaled at least 1,800 planes in seven days, with losses of seven aircraft and two missing crew. North Vietnam fired over 1,000 surface to air missiles. US pilots targeted Ye Haiphong bridge, Cai Bi Airfield, Bach Mat HQ, and pumping stations along the DMZ. Military activity in South Vietnam remained low on day 48 of the offensive.
Bremer, a Milwaukee truck driver, recalls the day of the attack on Gov. George Wallace. He describes returning home to a scene of disorder and fear, with family members present. Neighbors gathered outside as authorities investigated the shooting aftermath.
Council members including Joey Steel, Dick Oliver, Marie Palvarosa, and Harry Lewis face approval as Dumbarton bill moves forward. Other attendees include Robert Plowright, Richard Turnlund, and assistant city manager Paul Torpg in this ongoing city government session.
Union City outlines proposed budget with recreation supervisor creation and Kennedy Center operation notes. The plan covers extensive work at Alvarado Park including new restroom facilities. Council tours begin May 30 ahead of a public hearing scheduled for June 19.
University of California and labor unions held talks on Tuesday aiming to end a four week strike by food service and custodial workers. The discussions sought a resolution to labor disputes and restore operations across UC campuses.
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