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Mike, Did you ever get this question answered? I'd be interested in how to tackle this problem as well.
Removing rust from laundry items used to be tackled with diluted oxalic acid. You can get it at your local pharmacy in powdered form. Dilute it with warm water. It will chemically remove the rust, but as in all operations of this type, proceed with caution. I'm thinking Q-tips to apply, and then be sure to remove all traces of the cleaner. Some rust cleaners still contain it, like "Barkeepers' Friend," for pots and pans. Our Town has offered some laundry cleaner containing oxalic acid after municipal pipe flushing wreaked havoc with the laundry of the uninformed. It's very effective.