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FOR NATIONAL WIRE 828PM JULY 19, 1961 APW 31/283
SLUG: SALINGER: “NO COMMENT” RE AMERICANS CAPTURED AT BAY
WASH DC July 19: Presidential Press Secretary Piere Salinger refused comment tonight on the question of American military personnel captured In Cuba during the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion of Cuba, and was either unable or unwilling to identify with whom President Kennedy has agreed not to publicly discuss the Issue.
Salinger was questioned by the Associated Press at 8:08 P.M. following tonight’s nationally televised Presidential Press Conference, seeking clarification of the following exchange:
Meg Green (Chloe go Oun-Tlxnes): “Mr. President, there have been recurring rumors of American soldiers captured when the Bay of Pigs operation failed, and rumors that at least two such prisoners have been executed. What can you tell us about this?”
President Kennedy- “I’m sorry, Meg, Ne agreed not to get Into that In public.”
Meg Green: “Agreed with whom. Mr. President?”
President Kennedy- “Charley Whaley. I think you were next.”
Charles Whaley (Conservative Digest): “Mr. President, were any American military personnel taken prisoner during the Bay of Pigs Invasion?”
President Kennedy- “I just answered that.”
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