In the News: May 16, 1968

These are the top stories for May 16, 1968
In the national news
Kennedy Opens California Drive
"Sen. Robert F. Kennedy launched his campaign for the potentially decisive California primary with a renewed attack on the Johnson administration and an appear for support from backers of Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy." (United Press International)

129 Bay Marchers Leave for Capital
"Three buses filled with a total of 129 persons pulled out of deFremery Park today headed for Washington, D.C., and the Poor People's March." (Oakland Tribune -- Oakland, California)

U.S. Hopes in Viet Talks Take Upturn by Raymond Lawrence
"A spokesman for the U.S. delegation at the Paris peace talks professes to see a basis for agreement in the deadlocked negotiations."

AFL-CIO Ousts UAW Over Dues
"The AFL-CIO suspended the United Auto Workers union for deliberate non-payment of dues today in a move which means UAW President Walter Reuther is leading his 1.3 million members out of the labor organization." (United Press International)

Gov. Reagan's Star Seems to Be Rising
"Republican governors of the western states are taking a new look at the presidential prospects of Gov. Ronald Reagan of California." (Associated Press)

High School Courses Are Out of Date
"Two Detroit witnesses told the Republican governors' platform committee today that high school courses tailored to the needs of the time are the key to finding meaningful jobs for ghetto children." (Associated Press)

Rockefeller to Woo Deep South
"Gov. Nelson Rockefeeler received assurances that he has the support of 42 of Pennsylvania's Republican convention delegates, then announced today that he'll make his campaign swing into the Deep South." (Associated Press)

Nader Raps Negroes' X-Ray Doses
"Negroes are getting heavier X-ray doses because of technicians' belief in the myth that they have thicker skins and harder bones, according to safety critic Ralph Nader." (United Press International)

Organizers of March Pleade Lack of Funds
"Some of the organizers of the Poor People's Campaign say it is as penniless as the thousands of destitute people it is bringing to Washington." (Associated Press)

Sorensen Quits U.C. Job to Join Kennedy Drive
"Thomas C. Sorenson, 42, has resigned as vice president for university relations at the University of California and joined the campaign of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy." (Oakland Tribune -- Oakland, California)

Kennedy Plans Big California Drive by Dave Hope
"Sen. Robert F. Kennedy of New York will spend 12 days in California, including at least one visit to the Eastbay, as he presses his drive for the state's 172 Democratic national convention votes." (Oakland Tribune -- Oakland, California)