The Archive · 1938

Held by Republicans

Hendaye, Oct. 8.

Fourteen Americans, former members of the International Brigades fighting for the Republicans who were captured during General Franco's sweep to the sea this spring arrived here today.

They were met at the Irfternational Bridge by Mr, Claude G. Bowers, United States Ambassador to Spain and Sr. David Amariglio, Delegate of the International Repatriation Committee, The men will be sent to Fans for repatriation to the United States as soon as they are vaccinat-

All of the men were released from Nationalist prisons in. exchange for prisoners held by the Republicans in accordance with the plan advanced by Mr. Bowers this spring—United Press.

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