Huntington Avenue, Mechanics Building, 1897

Debris on flooding Willamette river comes to ground on Swan Island near downtown area. River crested here Christmas day at 29.8 feet.

Sightseeing in Peabody-As the waters went down several hours after the dam break, crowd of curious was able to keep feet dry and Coast Guard amphibious craft was operating on wheels. Crowds estimated at 4,000 watched rescue operations during the evening, with officials preparing to handle larger throngs at daylight today.

Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida

Pressing for a televised debate with Gov. Francis Sargent, Mayor Kevin White, backed by running-mate Michael Dukakis, says "I can't wait no longer" during conversation with newsmen