World Christians Join In Song In Bethlehem Christmas Eve
World Christians join in song in Bethlehem to mark Christmas Eve as peace hopes rise ahead of a planned summit between Israeli Prime Minister Begin and Egyptian President Sadat. Bethlehem Mayor Freij hails a peace package for Jews Arabs and the world.
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St. Catherine's Basilica
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Cherokee elder Tom Handle keeps Cherokee heritage alive
In Okla Nativity piece, Audrey Handle notes Tom Handle may be 103 or 104, born Christmas Day. A living repository of Cherokee history, he was among last Nighthawks who resisted eroding old traditions. Known for Cherokee language singing, he recorded several songs for the Library of Congress in the 1960s.
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Carter Christmas Plans Highlight Plains Family Traditions
President Carter and Rosalynn share holiday greetings as the Carter family prepares a traditional Christmas in Plains Georgia. They plan meals at Miss Lillians Pond House and home gatherings with Rosalynns relatives, church services, and a midday Christmas dinner.
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Piney Pines Away. Puppy Finds Day On Christmas
Piney, a lone pine tree in a desolate Las Vegas lot, recalls its forest home as strangers cut down the woods. A small puppy offers companionship on Christmas Day, and the two lost souls discover they are loved at last.
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Christmas Miracle As Coast Guard Rescues Missing Husband
Carol Lackey, who woke to a phone call about her husband lost at sea, learned Christmas Eve that Nick Lackey was rescued by the Greek freighter Fifth Avenue about 200 miles west of Coos Bay Oregon. He was picked up on a life raft and hospitalized in good condition in Coos Bay.
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San Francisco
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Coast Guard finds brave survivors after storm wrecks Blessed Redeemer
Mrs Lackey and her two young children survived a nighttime fire when the Blessed Redeemer capsized in coastal storm waters. Ernie Lopez, a crewman, later perished. Lackey credited neighbors for aid, with 5000 residents rallying around the family with shelter clothing and gifts as the Coast Guard continued search and rescue efforts.
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Gift Heist Won't Spoil Kids Christmas at Center
A theft at Great Oaks Village in Orange County stole gifts for 44 of 78 resident children, but Orlando residents responded with a flood of toy and cash donations. Assistant County Administrator Tom Sewell praised the overwhelming community support and the center's administrator Larry Jones confirmed the loss and relief.
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