Press Photo Sanford Stone with other American hostages held in Laos. - now51265

Shown are three Americans being held hostage in Savannakhet, Laos, Thursday. They are, from left: Sanford J. Stone, 58, of Cleveland, Ohio; Daniel P. Ster, 28, of Columbus, Indiana; and Charles R. Pearcy, 63, of Salem, West Virginia. Student demonstrators have threatened to execute the three unless the Laotian government accedes to student reforms. These photos are undated file photos.

Photo is undated.

Photo measures 9.75 x 8.25 inches.