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Sukarno Wins First Phase In West New Guinea Plan
Indonesian troops penetrated Dutch defense along the Serang Sea as West New Guinea campaign enters its first phase. Paratroopers moved deep into jungle zones south and west, evading Dutch marines while inciting Papuan villagers to support Indonesian control. Dutch officials report 400 paratroopers active, with one C47 shot down. sea and air approaches show uneven success.
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AP Corres-Roys
Hal “McClure
Weat
New Guinea
Mount
Indonesia
West New Guinea
Serang Sea
Kaimana
Serang
Sukarno
Fakfak
Kaima
Ner Teminabuan
Sorong