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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1962
Page
3
United States officials announced release of several American captives held in Laos after negotiations with local authorities. The freed individuals are expected to travel to a processing center for medical checks and family reunions as diplomats continue efforts to secure broader detainee releases.
NBC reporters tracked survivors from a Laos incident where six Americans and Frigillana were aboard a plane that crashed in 1961. They were flown to Clark Base for medical checks while others were moved to Bangkok as doctors treated injuries including a neck fracture and a tracheotomy. The release followed Geneva accords and involved Pathet Lao negotiating with coalition authorities.
Boston police cleared two suspects in a mass mail truck robbery while FBI and state officials press for leads. Investigators say three men were questioned and released. authorities seek the location of the $1.5 million heist amid rival theories and stolen autos. A separate report notes Eastern Air Lines machinists vote to strike over alleged harassment and layoffs.
Mrs Lynn Carter Wilkin son Jr 23 daughter of former heavyweight boxing champion Gene Tunney has volunteered for the Peace Corps in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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