Huang-an

Rev. K. N. Tvedt of St. Paul, United States Lutheran United missionary, held captive by Chinese Communists near Hwangan, northern Hupeh, since last October 17, was released yesterday on payment of ransom by the mission.

The Lutheran mission's home here was advised Mr. Tvedt had arrived at Sungfow, south of Hwangan, en route to Hankow.]