Cross flies home to London after FLQ kidnapping release
British diplomat James R. Cross returned to London from Canada amid a tearful reunion with his wife Barbara. Crowds cheered as he stepped from a Canadian Forces Boeing 707 at Heathrow after being released by the FLQ group that had held him since October 5. About 100 police guarded the scene at the north side of the airport.
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Canadian officials praise police in Cross release
Canadian Foreign Minister Mitchell Sharp and Secretary of State for Trade and Industries Joh Davies hailed the operation that freed British diplomat Cross after a kidnapping. They credited Canadian and Quebec authorities for a smooth rescue and expressed sorrow over Quebec minister Pierre Laporte's murder by the FLQ.
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Pope Faces Retirement Rumors After Historic Pacific Asia Trip
Pope Paul VI resumes duties after a 29,000 mile journey to Iran East Pakistan the Philippines Samoa Australia Indonesia Hong Kong and Ceylon. Rumors of retirement swirl despite a brisk return as he leads Mass and prepares for a Sunday blessing. Cardinal Angelo Dellacqua urges Romans to give thanks and attend services.
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Kidnappers to be sent to cane fields in Cuba
Montreal Star reports Cuban officials say the Cross kidnappers may be sent to sugar cane fields as punishment or work, with only highly skilled individuals possibly escaping such labor. Two former taxi drivers among those who transported Cross alive earn safe passage credits. Canadian Forces Yukon delivers four kidnapers and three dependents to Havana without fanfare.
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