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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1975
Page
8
Dr Jaro Weber pastor of First Baptist Church presided as greeted by a penc tenet banner on JOfoot. The fragment notes the event and attendance on a Friday service day.
Weber was elected by acclamation to a second one year term as president at the conference.
Dr Weber urged 1000 delegates at the Southern Baptist assembly in Lubbock to focus on spiritual renewal and unity. He warned against dwelling on divisive issues such as the charismatic movement ordination of women and abortion, calling for oneness and focus on core concerns.
The article outlines ongoing Middle East diplomacy around Israel Egypt and Syria with a focus on Jerusalem withdrawal terms and U S mediation. It notes Vatican and church leaders attending a pastors convention highlighting faith healing debates and renewed optimism about spreading the gospel amid global tension.
The article reports on Ford signing a broad bill affecting veterans and Social Security payments. It notes delayed benefit checks, payment tapes sent to Kansas City, and upcoming delivery to the Treasury. States preparing to allow teachers to claim federal unemployment aid are listed, with House approval of an extension bill pending in the Senate.
The article argues for a Soviet push toward a mutual arms pact while noting both the United States and Soviet Union hold nuclear and hydrogen capabilities that could devastate humanity. It mentions space based fragmentary bombs as proposals with no evidence of progress beyond theory.
A flag day ceremony will honor the flag with Col Richard A Ingram and Lt Col James C Gibler, Reese AFB commanders, as special guests. The event starts at 4 p.m. at Elks Lodge No 1348 located at Slide Road and Brownfield Highway and is open to the community.
President Ford backed by labor and management leaders urged Congress to grant tax writeoffs for utility construction and tax deferral on reinvested dividends to accelerate power plant expansion and coal conversion. The plan aims to cut oil dependence and ease shortages while creating long term jobs.
Washington AP reports Rep. James M. Collins of Texas agreed to pay 60,000 to settle government claims over a salary kickback scheme involving his staff. Former aide George Haag, convicted in 1972, aided the payroll deception and kickbacks. No criminal charges against Collins were filed.
Roy Farr a longtime civic and business leader in Lubbock died suddenly. He served on the Texas Tech board of regents and chaired its board, supported Lubbock Christian College Tech McMurry and Boys Ranch. Survivors include his wife Leia two sons a daughter and twelve grandchildren.
A severe quake struck northern Japan around 1 08 pm local time with a magnitude of seven. The epicenter lay about 125 miles east of Hokkaido as the Japanese Meteorological Agency issued Pacific coast wave warnings. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Elvis Presley is remodeling his refurbished 100 passenger Convair 880 at Meacham Field in Fort Worth with luxury features including a queen size bed. The king will fly in a plane upgraded with lavish interiors, distinct from standard no frills service.
Dr. Kornegay argues progress against institutional racism depends on enforcement and court decisions. He links national unity to the upcoming Bicentennial and a decade of rededication. The event at Texas Tech featured Dr. Perry as emcee and NAACP leaders guiding remarks. Kate Noble chaired the dinner in Lubbock.
A weather system brought scattered showers to Odessa Notrees Abilene and Snyder with pea size hail near Notrees. Thunderstorms caused local flooding across New Jersey Pennsylvania Louisiana Oklahoma Missouri and Texas. A large wave of severe storms produced at least 74 tornadoes across Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Illinois Indiana and Oklahoma with hail and high winds.
The Sears 13th Street store will close with no plan to stay downtown. A new Sears complex will join the mall as a fourth anchor housing 20 to 25 specialty shops. Construction began in 1974 and the new wing should open in April 1976. About 120 construction jobs and nearly $1 million in payroll are expected. further details on staffing remain undisclosed.
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