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Terrorists Kill 2, Injure 45 Seize 35 Hostages, Release Them and Surrender to Authorities

August 6, 1973
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Four Arab terrorists, including two women, threw hand grenades into the transit lounge at Athens Airport killing two persons and injuring about 45, according to reports reaching here from Athens. The two dead were identified by Greek authorities as Jean Sallad of New York, and Albert Kirsten of New Jersey. The injured, not immediately identified, were rushed to nearby hospitals. The terrorists seized about 35 hostages and tried to bargain for their freedom before releasing the hostages and surrendering to authorities. At the time of the atrocity passengers were boarding two TWA planes bound for Israel.

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