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Hess in Spandau: Four-Power Guarded Prisoner Near Release
Rudolf Hess, once Hitler’s deputy, endures solitary life at Spandau West Berlin with release looming for fellow inmates. Four-power control elicits debate over his fate and costs, as Hess’s health and isolation intensify global scrutiny and moral questions about mercy.
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