Five Jewish refugees from Cuba, including an 82-year-old woman–the first Jews to arrive since Fidel Castro relaxed his regime’s exit ban two weeks ago–landed here today in a 28-foot boat. They braved the hazardous 90-mile voyage to join their children and other relatives in the United States.
The refugees were immediately taken to the United Hias Service office in Miami, located at the U.S. Government Cuban Refugee Center, for resettlement assistance. In accordance with U.S. Government regulations, efforts are being made to resettle the refugees outside the Florida area.
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