These are the top stories for July 1, 1968.
Charles De Gaulle defeated the Communists in what UPI describes as a "stunning landslide victory." He won 350 seats in the 487 seat National Assembly. France had experienced civil unrest for months. Pro-communist forces have clashed with government troops, and labor strikes have occurred throughout the country.
According to the Oakland Tribune, there is a dawn-to-dusk curfew in Berkeley, California. This is the third day of civil disorders for the Hippie haunt. Windows have been broken and other forms of street violence are taking place near the University of California campus. 110 people were arrested during last night's melee.
Mary McGrory tells readers that Gene McCarthy's campaign is once again making waves. He is calling for an "open convention," despite Humphrey's high delegate count and the probability of Humphrey's nomination. McCarthy denies that he will leave the Democratic Party, or support a Nelson Rockefeller campaign over Hubert Humphrey.
Nelson Rockefeller has called for more diverse draft boards. He would like women, blacks and younger people to be included in the process.
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty missed a Hubert Humphrey campaign event. The event was aimed to display the support that Humphrey is receiving from mayors around the country.
Finally, the Blacks for Justice Committee is planning a boycott of the Housewives Market in downtown Oakland, California. Spokesmen for the group are demanding an end to police harassment, the hiring of more black policemen and better community training.
