Three earthquakes record New Year tremors in three regions
The first quakes of 1976 hit Southern California Greece and the South Pacific. In Greece a child died and homes were destroyed or damaged while Kanila residents were injured. In California a 4.2 quake near West Covina rattled windows and disrupted telephones during the Rose Parade.
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California
Greece
South Pacific
Kastraki
Kanila
Orange County
Los Angeles County
San Bernardino
Riverside
Caltech Seismological Laboratory
West Covina
Pasadena
Holiday death toll rises during New Year weekend
United Press International reports a rapid rise in fatalities with 145 traffic deaths, 49 fires, 2 plane crashes by 2 a.m. EST. Florida records 18 traffic deaths, while California and Texas report 10 each amid a holiday danger surge.
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Florida
California
Texas
Eisenhower widow Mamie improves after viral infection
Mamie Eisenhower, 79, hospitalized at Walter Reed Army Medical Center after a 95 mile trip from Gettysburg. Doctors treat what is believed a viral infection. she is alert, resting, and responding to fluids and medication. She previously had intestinal ailment treated in Augusta, then Walter Reed in April. Secret Service arranged ambulance from her Gettysburg farm with police escort.
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Washington
UPI
Mamie Eisenhower
Dwight Eisenhower
Walter Reed Arm Medical Center
Gettysburg
Military Hospital
Augusta
CIA
Walter Reed
Eisenhower
Liberty Bell Moves to Modern Pavilion in Philadelphia
The Liberty Bell rests in a new $1 million steel and glass pavilion near Independence Hall, after a midnight New Year’s Eve ceremony. Thousands braved rain and wind as dignitaries and the 3rd Infantry Regiment marked the bell’s 20 minute journey.
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Philadelphia
UPL
3Rd Infantry Regiment
London
Pennsylvania
John Marshall
George Washington
Allentown
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