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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1968
Page
1
London AP reports a surge of speculation across Europe that President Charles de Gaulle may resign after the June referendum. Editorials from diverse papers warn the chances of a "yes" vote are dwindling, amid renewed rioting following his appeal for support.
Northern and central California through Monday show partly cloudy skies along the extreme north coast near the Oregon border with a chance of a low cloud layer near the coast. San Francisco Bay Area stays mostly through Monday with possible Sunday afternoon cloudiness, while Bakersfield and the Salinas Valley expect morning cloud cover and warmer Sunday conditions. Coastal and inland areas report variable high clouds, light to moderate northwest winds, and highs in the 40s to 70s with areas near Monterey Bay and Salinas showing mild warmth Sunday.
The London Evening Standard reports de Gaulle may quit before the June referendum if the government cannot offer a clear alternative. The Times notes most French would welcome a return to order, while Politiken suggests de Gaulle could still fail to gain broad support as his authority weakens in peacetime.
South County Fire dispatches from Alameda County describe numerous calls during a four hour window ending 8 p m yesterday in Castro Valley Hayward San Leandro Fremont Livermore and Livermore Valley area. Incidents include unauthorized burning and possible vehicle or structure fires with multiple locations listed and time stamps.
In Oakland, herbalist and former millionaire property owner Fong Wan died in his sleep at his home early Saturday. His son Willard found the body in a bedroom, and police were notified.
Hayward district has delayed or abandoned bond-driven changes as officials shift from building a fifth high school to upgrading existing facilities. Portable classrooms replace new permanent ones to adapt to a shifting population, with junior highs gaining showers and lockers while more work is still deemed necessary.
In France a crackdown follows student unrest as districts unify and enrollment growth slows due to mobility. Alameda County officials note unpredictable trends after consolidation, with families moving south and bond funds remaining idle until needed. Arrests in related disorders totaled over 280 in various cities.
Report describes police and army moving in after riots in the Latin Quarter. Bulldozers and troops cleared barricades as streets bore scars from fires, toppled trees, and vandalism. Observers noted a mix of protesters, students, and curious citizens amid a city in upheaval.
President Johnson spoke to a cheering garment workers crowd delivering an impromptu valedictory for his administration. He cited civil rights health and housing gains while praising efforts at home and abroad and challenging intellectuals to show how they would address ongoing tensions and aggression.
U S observers report three North Vietnamese attacks on outposts west of Kontum, 275 miles north of Saigon, repelled with light American losses as jets and bombers harassed enemy concentrations near Dak To and the Khe Sanh area. Green Berets claim nine enemy killed at Polei Kleng, with ongoing patrols and bombardment by B52s and fighters.
At Lakeland Fun and Recreation Club near Memphis Tennessee a tornado caused amusement-ride cars to swing and detach from cables stranding about 40 to 50 teenagers for up to six hours over a lake. Rescue teams used ladders and a paddlewheel boat to reach and lower those aboard including Pat Mink age 14 and David Mullins 14. Parents and bystanders watched as firemen and deputies delivered blankets and food to the trapped riders.
SAN FRANCISCO AP Billy mechanics signed a new three year contract Saturday ending the threat of a strike against the San Francisco Motor Car Dealers Association. Federal Mediator Jerry Fin helped reach the agreement as members of Machinists Local 1305 approved the deal.
The U S Navy reported a Soviet Badger bomber crashed near Essex shortly after takeoff from a patrol exercise. Rescue helicopters found three body fragments aboard a lifeboat. no survivors were recovered. The Pentagon identified the Soviet aircraft as bearing tail number 311, with the U S destroyer Warring ton nearby notifying the scene.
A three vehicle collision on Mission Boulevard near Durham Road seriously injures John and Anna Marritt, both 55, who were thrown from their station wagon and taken to Washington Hospital. Augustus J. Miller, 46, of Livermore drives a pickup in the crash. a third driver, Burnell Jipson, 43, of Santa Clara, was not seriously hurt. Miller allegedly drifted across the white line. his wife and 5-year-old daughter escaped serious injury.
A fragmented passage discusses San Leandro’s reputation for tax rate cuts and publicity. It cites Mallester’s remark on the city’s unique profile and questions the broader value of the publicity gained for 18 000 dollars. The text hints at local policy and public perception without clear details.
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