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...massacre at Chenoua Beach climaxed the worst week of rebel terrorism in Algeria since June 1957. It stemmed from rebel rage at the breakdown six weeks ago of preliminary truce talks between France and the F.L.N. Since then, French officers had spread the word among Algeria's many uncommitted Moslems that "the F.L.N. is finished." The massacre at Chenoua might not endear the rebels to their fellow countrymen - many Moslems were appalled - but it was meant to prove cold-bloodedly that the F.L.N. was not yet to be counted...
...liberal-conservative realignment, a Republican-type party might profit. Among the minority (44%) of voters who understood the liberal-conservative division. Gallup pollsters last week found more prospective conservatives (45%) than prospective liberals (43%). Omitting the undecided (12%), conservatives (51%) edged liberals (49%) nationally, with this region-by-region breakdown...
...years. Just one hour and 55 minutes later, as the first wave of Japanese bombers swept over Pearl Harbor, Allen had the biggest exclusive of his life. Over at the rival Advertiser, then the only Sunday paper in town, the presses were out of action with a mechanical breakdown. Star-Bulletin Editor Allen, routing an emergency staff from bed, weaving stories from wire dispatches and eyewitness accounts, put out three extra editions before the tragic day was done...
...program ended with a discussion by Ijaz Husain, Barrister-at-Law, Pakistan, on "The Constitutional Breakdown in Pakistan." He outlined the history of the creation of Pakistan, stressing the importance of English occupation. Then speaking on the existing constitutional situation, he indicated that--until Pakistan realizes it cannot function as a religious state--it will never be able to pursue policies of a democratic state...
When Irene was 22, Mike Todd hired her for Star and Garter, fired her before the show was six weeks old. After that, says Irene, "I kinda had a nervous breakdown for five years...