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Helping Hands and a New Outlook End the Flight From Communism
Cuban refugee Gilberto Mejias and his family settle in Elizabeth New Jersey after escaping with 40 pounds of belongings. The International Rescue Committee aids resettlement as more than 350 000 Cubans flee and 800 arrive weekly. Mejias plans to bring King the dog from Cuba with saved funds.
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Simmons Company
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