Carter lights National Christmas Tree in 1976 ceremony
President Ford flips the switch to illuminate the 58th National Christmas Tree amid 10,000 spectators. The 44-foot Colorado blue spruce from Pennsylvania stands as 3,000 red huts and 67 larger ornaments mark each state and territories. Rosalyn Carter and Betty Ford attend as Olga Korbut dress tale unfolds and Pat Nixon tops Good Housekeeping poll.
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Rescued From Capsized Seaplane Off Vancouver Island
Sixteen people and a dog were rescued after a commercial seaplane capsized during a forced landing in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Fourteen passengers and two crew, all in life jackets, were saved by a Coast Guard helicopter and boat with no serious injuries reported. The Twin Otter, owned by Air West Ltd of Canada, overturned near Vancouver Harbor as it attempted takeoff and landing in water. The Coast Guard helicopter was damaged by a wing during rescue and could not depart, necessitating transfer to a boat.
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Manson fan guilty of triple murder in Illinois
Michael E. Drabing, 21, of Lincoln, convicted of slaying eight members of the Schneider family on August 19. Insanity plea rejected. Held without bond in Macon County Jail. Jan. 21 hearing set. Prosecution linked killings to Manson influence and the book Helter Skelter and a film. Minimum 10 years to life. no death penalty.
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Beirut clashes near refugee camps raise Beirut violence fears
In Beirut near the Palestinian refugee camps the Moslem western sector saw explosions and machine gun fire in Chiyah and Bour Brajneh. No immediate details on the sides involved were available. In Kingston Jamaica Prime Minister Michael Manley moved toward a second five year term urging unity and sacrifice to revive the economy and curb violence.
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