[FIRST OF A SERIES] Befriended, Unbothered - Middletown's three repatriated POWs are like living curios encased in a museum of paradise. Ever since late August and early September, when they came home to Middletown, the three soldiers have been the highlights of meetings, interviews, banquets and ceremonies. They have been feted, queried and stared at. They have been made uncomfortable. Sgt. Charles Riddell Jr., Pfc. Roland A. Hamilton and Pfc. William F. Roosa have not complained or admitted their discomfort. But this week, when asked if they had been bothered by too many interested Middletonians in the past month, they reddened and smiled. "We understand," Pfc. Roosa said. "These people are curious." "We really don’t mind," Sgt. Riddell added. "This place is second to heaven for us." Pfc. Hamilton, the first of the three to return, pointed out that he already was getting used to his new roles as speech-maker and target of stares...

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