A zone-wide celebration of the establishment of the new state of Israel was held here today throughout DP camps, with Jewish and American flags bedecking institutions and buildings.
There has been a tremendous rise in morale throughout the DP camps, where the refugees have identified their fate with that of the Jewish community of Palestine. A preponderant majority are determined to leave for Israel as soon as possible.
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