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Refugee survey portrays DP's adapting as good Americans
New York AP reports Ruth Safran of the US office of the International Refugee Organization surveyed 5,000 displaced persons in 10 states. She cites 80 percent of adults over 21 applying for citizenship, near-universal school enrollment, English study, and pride in American life, with varied outcomes including some failing sponsors and others facing difficult placements. States covered included Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio and Pennsylvania. DP roles ranged from farm laborers to professionals, with stories of resilience and adjustment alongside challenges in some cases.
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