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Middletown deserter Charles Jenkins arrives in U S for first visit in 40 years
Charles Jenkins, who deserted the U S Army in 1965 and crossed into North Korea, arrives in the United States with his Japanese wife and two daughters for his first visit back in 40 years. He pleads guilty to desertion and aiding the enemy and served 25 days in a Japan jail last year. Public mixed reaction surrounds his Wel don Welton homecoming amid Flag Day preparations.
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