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The death of Vallabhbhai Patel...



Item # 581271

December 15, 1950

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1950

* Sardar Patel death (1st report with photo)
* Leader in India


This 64 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 31: "SARDAR PATEL, 75, IS DEAD IN BOMBAY", "Deputy Prime Minister Called Nation's 'Strong Man'--Was Associate of Ghandhi" with smaller subheads and photo. Early, same day report on the death of India leader Vallabhbhai (Sardar) Patel.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.

Category: The 20th Century