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Fast German Reds Release Nine American Prisoners
Nine American servicemen held after crossing the border into East Germany were released under an agreement between U S authorities and East German Red Cross. The men were turned over at Hof border checkpoint to U S Army officials and flown to their unit, amid negotiations that resumed after a four week delay. Names include Maj George B Kemper and Maj James R Zeller among eight others.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Tron Curtain
Army
Veldbiberg
Americas
Red Cross
Hof
Bavaria
Werner Ludwig
East German
Robert A. Wilson
Europe
Flaon
U. S. Army
United States
East Germany
U.S. Army
George B. Kemper
Escondido
Calif
James R. Zeller
Count Joy
Allan A. Brisler
Wyncote
Paul Eb, Jones
Neveland
Ohio
Frank Athanason
Greenville
Thomas J
Westbrook
Macon
Mike Ellis
Jora Ellis
Breen
LeRoy Malone
Raymond
Kan
Carrol T, Ruffin
Howe
Tex