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A war orphan from Cambodia, Suvann Ratha, 5 months old, gets welcoming kisses in Montreal last night from her new parents, Thomas and Adela Beasley of(...)
A war orphan from Cambodia, Suvann Ratha, 5 months old, gets welcoming kisses in Montreal last night from her new parents, Thomas and Adela Beasley of(...)

A war orphan from Cambodia, Suvann Ratha, 5 months old, gets welcoming kisses in Montreal last night from her new parents, Thomas and Adela Beasley of(...)

Date4/6/1975
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  • A war orphan from Cambodia; Suvann Ratha; 5 months old; gets welcoming kisses in Montreal last night from her new parents; Thomas and Adela Beasley of Oakville. She was one of 54 orphans; 31 from South Viet Nam and 23 from Cambodia; united with adoptive parents last night. Suvann's new name is Leah Ann.
  • A war orphan from Cambodia, Suvann Ratha, 5 months old, gets welcoming kisses in Montreal last night from her new parents, Thomas and Adela Beasley of(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: A war orphan from Cambodia; Suvann Ratha; 5 months old; gets welcoming kisses in Montreal last night from her new parents; Thomas and Adela Beasley of Oakville. She was one of 54 orphans; 31 from South Viet Nam and 23 from Cambodia; united with adoptive parents last night. Suvann's new name is Leah Ann.
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