Defense Secretary pledges search for 1325 MIAs
Defense Secretary Elliott Richardson vowed the search for 1 325 missing American servicemen would be vigorously pursued as U S troop withdrawals from South Vietnam neared completion with most POWs accounted for Pentagon spokesman Jerry Friedheim said talks with North Vietnam and Laos have yet to yield actionable information on the fate of remaining missing personnel A joint agreement demands both sides help locate graves and facilitate remains repatriation The North Vietnamese editor in Hanoi said some graves are known but locating all remains will be difficult
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587th POW Arrives At Clark After Hanoi Turnover
The 587th U.S. prisoner of war group, including Lt. Cmdr. Alfred H. Agnew, landed at Clark Air Base Philippines and celebrated with a steak dinner. Many vets, some B52 crewmen, faced long captivity and report varied treatment in camps around Hanoi. The return follows Feb. 12 Hanoi turnover with ongoing efforts to locate missing servicemen and secure remains while negotiations plan broader searches and family contact.
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