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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
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

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

Date12/18/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0041346F
      Showing up for work, British diplomat James Cross, freed after being held hostage for 60 days by Quebec FLQ terrorists, leaves Foreign Office in Londo(...)
      Showing up for work, British diplomat James Cross, freed after being held hostage for 60 days by Quebec FLQ terrorists, leaves Foreign Office in Londo(...)
      Cross, James
      12/9/1970
      After his release by the FLQ, British diplomat James Cross criticized newsmen for speculating about the contents of his letters. His point was well taken, says Prof. David Cameron in his article
      After his release by the FLQ, British diplomat James Cross criticized newsmen for speculating about the contents of his letters. His point was well taken, says Prof. David Cameron in his article
      Cross, James
      4/15/1971
      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
      12/6/1970
      Tortured. By Peter Rickwood Toronto Star. A 33-year-old Canadian Sikh say he got on help from the Canadian High Commission when police in India detained and tortured him as he was about to fly home. Dalbar Sidhu, a Kitchener auto worker, told a Toronto news conference yesterday he was held at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport for two days. He claims he was denied foor and seep, was threatened with revolver and had his fingernails pulled and hair tugged out of his beard and scalp. His wife Satwant, who was travelling with him, contacted the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi after his arrest said. [Incomplete]
      Tortured. By Peter Rickwood Toronto Star. A 33-year-old Canadian Sikh say he got on help from the Canadian High Commission when police in India detained and tortured him as he was about to fly home. Dalbar Sidhu, a Kitchener auto worker, told a Toronto news conference yesterday he was held at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport for two days. He claims he was denied foor and seep, was threatened with revolver and had his fingernails pulled and hair tugged out of his beard and scalp. His wife Satwant, who was travelling with him, contacted the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi after his arrest said. [Incomplete]
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      1/29/1986
      James Cross tells a news conference in London yesterday about his 60-day ordeal as a prisoner of the Front de Liberation du Quebec in a Montreal North(...)
      James Cross tells a news conference in London yesterday about his 60-day ordeal as a prisoner of the Front de Liberation du Quebec in a Montreal North(...)
      Cross, James
      12/9/1970
      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(...)
      Cross, James
      12/6/1970
      The other $50 first prize winner, for his story of the days when he knew King George VI as his shipmate aboard H
      The other $50 first prize winner, for his story of the days when he knew King George VI as his shipmate aboard H
      Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002
      5/8/1939
      Warm greeting: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother arrives at Pearson International Airport last night to be met by Lieutenant-Governor Lincoln Alexander and his wife Yvonne
      Warm greeting: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother arrives at Pearson International Airport last night to be met by Lieutenant-Governor Lincoln Alexander and his wife Yvonne
      Bull, Ron
      7/5/1989
      Major David Currie, home after 28 months over seas, shows his wife the Victoria Cross which he won at Falaise, France, as they met today in Toronto. It was Mrs. Currie's birthday, happiest ever
      Major David Currie, home after 28 months over seas, shows his wife the Victoria Cross which he won at Falaise, France, as they met today in Toronto. It was Mrs. Currie's birthday, happiest ever
      Currie, David V
      12/15/1944
      A different James Cross was on view at a press conference four days after arriving home
      A different James Cross was on view at a press conference four days after arriving home
      Cross, James
      12/17/1970
      Bing Crosby (1904-1977): He lived his final days as if he knew the ned was near
      Bing Crosby (1904-1977): He lived his final days as if he knew the ned was near
      Crosby, Bing, 1903-1977
      10/16/1977
      Days of terror: Canadian soldiers guard the funeral cortege of Quebec Labor Minister Pierre Laporte, murdered by FLQ terrorists
      Days of terror: Canadian soldiers guard the funeral cortege of Quebec Labor Minister Pierre Laporte, murdered by FLQ terrorists
      Griffin, Doug
      10/20/1970