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Christmas Day Observed in Peace Worldwide
United Press International reports a generally peaceful Christmas day with flareups in Middle East and Lebanon. In Bethlehem 15000 visited Jesus birthplace under Israeli guard. Pope Paul urged youth toward Christ before about 490000 in St. Peter's Square. Beirut endured war casualties while celebrations continued. In Argentina security tightened after a guerrilla attack killing over 100. In the United States the Ford couple spent Christmas in Vail Colorado as Mrs. Ford noted holiday shopping and family togetherness.
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