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Item # 580414
May 08, 1933
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York, May 8, 1933

* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast
* Early, same day 1st report

This 34 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Gandhi Freed by British as He Starts Fast in Jail", "Government Feared Serious Disorders if Indian Leader Died in Prison--Ordeal Thought Likely to Prove Fatal to Mahatma".

Other news and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.