Gandhi Ends His Fast

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

1764

Date Released

26 Jan 1948

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1French Cyclists Hold Two-Wheel "Grand National"
2. 2Aged and Widows Get Food from Princess
3. 3Any Risk for a Thrill
4. 4Fashion Scents Spring
5. 5Gandhi Ends His Fast
6. 6Top Ski-Stars Meet in US

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 6

Summary

Peace rules in India between Hindus and Muslims as Mahatma breaks 122-hour fast on pledge being given that old enmities will be forgotten.

Keywords

Politics and government; Riots

Library number

16706

Length of story (in feet)

117

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