Pope John Paul II urges end to arms race in Christmas plea
In a St. Peter's balcony address the pope spoke in 43 languages and called for an end to the arms race that diverts resources from feeding the hungry. He urged dialogue to ease tensions, aid developing nations, and protect basic rights, offering moral mediation between East and West.
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Russians Reject Santa As US Posts Thousands Of Letters
Tass reported that Russians joked there is no Santa Claus while US post offices receive tens of thousands of letters yearly, many seeking money or food. The agency criticized Reagan’s Christmas speech as hypocritical in addressing hunger and cold.
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Cold cuts holiday death toll rises in Christmas traffic
United Press International reports bitter cold kept motorists home on Christmas Day while safety officials predicted a light toll. At least 100 deaths so far, with Texas 17 and California 16, marked by a 12 vehicle crash on Interstate 35 near Alexander, Iowa, that claimed a Crystal Minnesota mother and daughter.
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