The third group of American veterans enrolled at the Hebrew University under the G.I. Bill of Rights sailed today for Palestine aboard the SS Marine Carp. Among the group of twelve were several ex-chaplains and ex service women. Additional groups of veterans are scheduled to sail in August, September and October.
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