07 Dec 1974
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1974
Page
1
The excerpt recalls a U S Marine from World War I who crawled to a hill and watched bombs fall. It mentions dec 7 and mid morning events with invasion fears and threats to public places including churches and schools.
The Federal Reserve Board approved a rate cut for member banks in New York and Philadelphia by 0.75 percent, signaling a move to spur the economy as unemployment rose to 6.5 percent the highest in 13 years. The action, tied to slackening demand for credit and lower market rates, leaves other districts at 8 percent until they request changes.
Dense fog lingers in Beaumont Port Arthur as Pacific front moves east. Lubbock reaches 57 after a 41 low with mid 50s expected under fair skies. Night temps may fall to the upper 20s. State highs hit 80 in many cities amid widespread 70s. Flood warnings issued for parts of the Mississippi Valley including Jackson and Alexandria. Northern Michigan faces light freezing rain hazards Friday night.
A discussion on the right to speak versus the duty to listen unfolds in a public forum. Legal scholars, community leaders, and residents weigh First Amendment bounds and social responsibility as questions of dialogue and civility arise.
Governor Dolph Briscoe remains hospitalized in San Antonio after acute kidney inflammation. Doctors say tests are ongoing and may take several days with no condition reports until results are in. Briscoe, who attended his mother's funeral, was en route to Kansas City to lead the Texas delegation at the Democratic mini-convention when diverted to San Antonio for treatment.
U.S. Ambassador John Scali told the General Assembly that Americans are deeply disturbed by UN actions and that support for the world body is eroding. He warned that one sided resolutions threaten the UN and urged a return to negotiations and compromise.
Gen. Fred C. Weyand, 58, Army chief of staff, will enter Walter Reed Army Medical Center for exploratory prostate surgery and evaluation for benign prostatic enlargement. Doctors say his overall health is excellent and he is expected to stay hospitalized about seven to ten days.
NEW YORK AP Stocks fell to a 12 year low amid rising unemployment and economic concerns. The Dow Jones average dropped 9.46 to 577.60, its lowest since October 26, 1962, while volume reached about 15.5 million shares. Declines outpaced advances 1,176 to 251 among 1,825 issues traded.
The 10th annual Santa Speed Fest charity kart race by the Lubbock Karting Association raises funds for the Goodfellows. Time trials at 1 pm, races at 2 pm on Dunlap’s parking lot at 50th Street, no admission, donations welcomed. Coupon drive ends Dec 12 in the Avalanche-Journal to assist Christmas deliveries to children under 14.
A reader offers a heartfelt prayer thanking the Lord for gatherings in worship and friendship. The message praises communal worship and the beauty of creation, concluding with an Amen.
Texas International canceled service to 32 Texas cities including Lubbock as 1,900 of 2,400 employees walked out. Passengers were rerouted on other carriers while talks among TI, strikers, and a federal mediator continued in St Paul. Flights from Hobby Airport to resume after the strike, joining Southwest and Braniff.
Democrats charged President Ford with failing to lead on the economy and launched a 1975 legislative program aimed at tax reform national health insurance a public service jobs plan and broad economic controls. Delegates endorsed the plan and leaders pledged action in January to curb inflation and recession while party unity and a 1976 presidential victory were framed as the goals.
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