1965.04.06: April 6, 1965: Headlines: COS - Indonesia: New York Times: Indonesians Expel Peace Corps Volunteer Judith J. Heining
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1965.04.06: April 6, 1965: Headlines: COS - Indonesia: New York Times: Indonesians Expel Peace Corps Volunteer Judith J. Heining
Indonesians Expel Peace Corps Volunteer Judith J. Heining
The official press agency Antara identified the American as Judith J. Heining, 23 years old, of Springport, Mich. she had been working as an athletic coach at Tomohon in the northern Celebes since the beginning of the year. Antara said the decision to expel Miss Heining was based on the "anti-American and anti-British spirit of the people of the [Tomohon] area." Anti United States organizations had demanded that she be ousted because "Indonesia does not need the Peace Corps," the agency said
Indonesians Expel Peace Corps Volunteer Judith J. Heining
Indonesians Expel a Peace Corps Girl
April 6, 1965
Jakarta, Indonesia, April 5 - Government officials today expelled a young woman Peace Corps worker because "Indonesia does not need the Peace Corps."
The official press agency Antara identified the American as Judith J. Heining, 23 years old, of Springport, Mich. she had been working as an athletic coach at Tomohon in the northern Celebes since the beginning of the year.
Antara said the decision to expel Miss Heining was based on the "anti-American and anti-British spirit of the people of the [Tomohon] area." Anti United States organizations had demanded that she be ousted because "Indonesia does not need the Peace Corps," the agency said.
In a separate development, informed sources said the Ford Foundation, which has been active in Indonesia for the last 10 years, would suspend its projects because of increased harassment of American.
The foundation has been aiding Indonesian schools and universities. Staff members, it is reported will return to the United States.
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