American circles said today they expected the release tomorrow of the Rev. Gerould R. Goldner, Ohio missionary, held for ransom since last Wednesday by Arabs. Negotiations for payment of the ransom were proceeding today. A messenger from the kidnap band said the missionary was in good health.
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