Town celebrates release of hostage Terry Anderson in Lorain
In Lorain Ohio townspeople gathered at City Hall and Clearview High School to mark the anticipated release of former hostage Terry Anderson. The green grandstand stood empty while ribbons on the flagpole signaled celebration as Mayor Alex Olejko spoke of captivity and hope.
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U N Says Anderson Freed by Shiite Captors in Syria
U N Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar says American hostage Terry Anderson has been freed and is in Syrian hands after negotiations. He places Anderson in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley with Syrian officials as heavy snow delays the transfer toward Damascus.
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Joyful homecoming after Terry Kin freed by captors
WESTLAKE Anriety turned to jubilation as Terry Anderson's family learned the American hostage had been freed by his Muslim captors. Leila Arden of Avon Lake spoke of the emotion after a long hour and a half, and uncle Edward Jones recalled a call at 3:30 this morning confirming the release. Welcome home, stay out of trouble, Jones quipped.
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U.S. hostage stance cheered jeered in Lorain
Lorain residents react to Terry Anderson's release with mixed views on using force. Some call for immediate commando raids or military pressure, others urge restraint or diplomatic pressure, reflecting broader debate on how to handle hostage cases.
End of hostage era teased by Middle East expert
Oberlin College Middle East specialist Mek Eoeas Oberlin predicts an end to hostage-taking by Islamic extremists. The report tracks Terry Anderson’s kidnapping chronology, notes remaining hostages in Nicosia, and reports a Cyprus thumbnail of the situation.
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