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Escape of Selassie kin sparks mixed relief in U.S.
Six great grandchildren of Emperor Haile Selassie arrive at Kennedy amid hidden flight through Sweden, West Germany, England. They seek safety in Virginia after fleeing Ethiopia's Marxist regime. their father is jailed and their mother died in custody. The group, aged 13 to 21, spoke of fear and resolve, and charity aids for a new life.
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New York
Haile Selassie
America
Dejazemach Fere Mariam
Ethiopia
Rachel
Associated Press
David
Sweden
West Germany
England
U.S
Freedom
Virginia
Adams
Samson
Choate School
Connecticut
New York’s
Kennedy Airport