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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1975
Page
1
In Vista California a trial looms over whether crowing roosters create an unreasonable noise. Ferguson faces potential liability as Rooster Boosters mobilize with petitions surpassing two thousand signatures in defense of roosters in areas where zoning allows fowl.
Israeli Foreign Minister Yigal Allon announced he had drafted a Middle East peace plan proposing withdrawal from occupied Arab territory but provided few specifics and left timing to Cairo. U S Secretary Kissinger indicated any renewed shuttle diplomacy would be premature awaiting President Ford Rabin talks. Egyptian reopening of the Suez Canal followed troop withdrawals and large maneuvers by Egyptian forces near Port Said and the Gulf of Suez.
The May report shows 8.5 million seeking work up 360,000 from April while employment climbs by 320,000. May employment reaches 84.4 million as hours, layoffs and new unemployment claims improve, sparking debate on whether the recession has bottomed and recovery begun.
The 102 degree high ties a 1948 mark as hot air meets moisture causing brief afternoon showers near the caprock. Lubbock reports 102 while Wink ties for city heat at 106, with weekend forecasts predicting continued warmth and a small chance of late thunderstorms. A tornado watch was issued for Ochiltree and Lipscomb counties before expiring as storms waned.
President Ford received the Rockefeller Commission report on CIA legal compliance with a promise it would guide reforms. Senate members question if the CIA backed assassination plots, while a former CIA director notes early 1960s discussions about Castro were dropped. White House says Ford will read and decide on public release.
A short prayer implores Heavenly Father to instill in all Thy children a constant awareness to seek Thy counsel and guidance in daily life. The fragment reflects a religious reflection urging reliance on divine direction.
Gov. Dolph Briscoe signed a $653 million school finance bill at Catarina Ranch near Uvalde. The measure bans unemployment pay for teachers during summer layoff and raises starting salaries by $1,400, with about $10 million aiding the poorest districts. Briscoe said the plan advances equity and vowed further reforms after New Orleans trip.
Semiretired lawyer John R. Steele escaped a fire at his home on 1811 17th by crawling through a window and was in undetermined condition at Methodist Hospital. Fire units responded around 10 p.m. with investigators examining the blaze and its cause.
Jackson police foiled a helicopter hijacking at Southern Michigan Prison. Inmate Dale Otto Remling fled with hijacker Don Hill, who faces kidnapping charges. Jo lyne Conn aided the escape. all face air piracy conspiracy charges. Remling’s whereabouts were unknown.
The Senate advanced a 30.3 billion weapons bill after defeating all budget-cut amendments. The final vote was 77 to 6 and readiness to open service academies to women, extendIsrael credit sales, and block missile tests unless Russia conducts tests. Edward Kennedy Jr. completes cancer treatment early at Georgetown.
At the Miami Beach meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention leaders urge a focus on serious world issues. Pastor Jaroy Weber of Lubbock calls for meaningful debate as resolutions on hunger and disaster relief surface. Charles Colson to speak at the pastors conference.
Clear to partly cloudy through Sunday with a slight chance of thunderstorms. High near 100 today, Sunday in the upper 90s. Low tonight in the middle 60s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent tonight.
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