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Holding hands happily, British diplomat James Cross, reunited with his wife, Barbara, smiles as he makes statement to newsmen at London's Heathrow Air(...)
Holding hands happily, British diplomat James Cross, reunited with his wife, Barbara, smiles as he makes statement to newsmen at London's Heathrow Air(...)

Holding hands happily, British diplomat James Cross, reunited with his wife, Barbara, smiles as he makes statement to newsmen at London's Heathrow Air(...)

Date12/6/1970
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  • Holding hands happily, British diplomat James Cross, reunited with his wife, Barbara, smiles as he makes statement to newsmen at London's Heathrow Airport about his 60 days as an FLQ hostage. During entire time, from moment she first met him until end of news conference, Mrs. Cross never released his arm.
  • Holding hands happily, British diplomat James Cross, reunited with his wife, Barbara, smiles as he makes statement to newsmen at London's Heathrow Air(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Holding hands happily, British diplomat James Cross, reunited with his wife, Barbara, smiles as he makes statement to newsmen at London's Heathrow Airport about his 60 days as an FLQ hostage. During entire time, from moment she first met him until end of news conference, Mrs. Cross never released his arm.
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      Happily Reunited at London's Heathrow Airport, James Cross kisses his wife, Barbara, as they walk from the plane to the airport lounge. His other arm (...)
      Happily Reunited at London's Heathrow Airport, James Cross kisses his wife, Barbara, as they walk from the plane to the airport lounge. His other arm (...)
      Cross, James
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      Cross, James
      4/15/1971
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      Cross, James
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      The James Cross Canadians knew showed a warm informality when he met his wife at London airport after spending 60 days as an FLQ captive
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      Cross, James
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      Holding a rose, Margaret Trudeau smiles at her husband, the Prime Minister, after his speech last night in Varsity Stadium. He asked Toronto to vote for a strong team
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