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Jewish Forces Surrender In Jerusalem... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...



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May 28, 1948

THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 28, 1948  The front page has: "Bitter Two-Week Struggle Ends: Last-Ditch Jewish Forces Surrender In Jerusalem," with related text providing details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, and the unrelated, "Famed Marine Succumbs After Long Illness," which tells of the death of the beloved Col. Anthony J. D. Biddle, one of the world's foremost experts in hand-to-hand combat, and the founder of the movement, "Athletic Christianity." See images for details. Other news of the day is found throughout.
Complete in 14 pages, some mildewing and dampstaining, slightly rough left spine (see images).

Category: The 20th Century