Athens College graduates numerous degrees amid family plans
The Athens College and nearby schools celebrate graduations with several family ties. Mrs Sobotka skips her ceremony to attend her son John R Sobotka's Vanierbilt BS degree at 6 pm. Charlotte Leeman earns a BS in education at Florence State College. Leeman becomes superintendent H.R Leeman’s daughter-in-law-to-be Miss Leeman plans marriage July 28 to John Knight of Falkville. Tami N Ogle, a war bride from Japan, earns an education degree at Athens College and seeks home mission work. The piece notes Rhodes Scholar hopeful younger Sobotka and public service careers within Decatur and Tuscaloosa areas.
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Health Capsules and Pacific War Facts Collide in Papua
Dr Michael A Petit notes alcohol limits at one fifth per hour. The article then describes Dutch forces in New Guinea fighting Indonesian invaders across Vogelkop and Fak Fak, led by Col. Ger De Roos. It paints a grim jungle war, with Papuan culture amid conflict, noting language diversity, food, and limited contact with outsiders.
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Degree graduates in Decatur area weekend ceremony
Two Decatur mothers are graduating this weekend with their children also earning degrees. A Japan native war bride and her husband are among Athens College graduates today. Mrs. Max Sobotka and Mrs. H R Leeman, both local teachers at Somerville Road Elementary, are noted in the ceremony lineup.
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Indonesian paratroopers press in West New Guinea clash
Indonesian paratroopers and Dutch forces forecast continued bombardment in West New Guinea's Bird's Head despite U N mediation efforts. A Dutch marine described limited options as the conflict persists with no immediate settlement in sight.
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Dutch Hold on as Indonesian Paratroopers Move In
Dutch defenses faced dawn raids by Indonesian airborne units as C47 Dakota transports, flying without lights, dropped troops into jungle fronts. Dutch reports show only one Dakota shot down so far, with estimates exceeding 500 Indonesian volunteers involved in early operations.
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