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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1959

Page

2

French Push Storms Kabylie Mountains in Algeria

Thousands of French troops assault rebel strongholds in the Grand Kabylie range near Algiers in a major offensive aimed at ending the 44 year nationalist rebellion. Paratroopers dropped into Akfa Forest. Marines landed at Cap Sigli as the mountains are ringed by French forces. Up to 1,000 rebels believed to remain, with potential collapse seen as critical to the rebellion.

Algiers Grand Kabylie Akfadoz Cap Sigli Algeria

Hostess Brusset Loses Suit in London Court

Washington society hostess Mrs. Martha Brusset, 50, failed to win a 372000 claim against London insurance tycoon Edward Lumley. Lumley testified their affairs were personal and not business related. Lumley's lawyer derided the suit as blackmail and sought damages.

London UPI Martha Maria Brusset

Murrow Applies for Navy Reserve Commission

New York UPI reports Edward R. Murrow applied for a Navy Reserve public information specialist commission. At 50, he submitted papers in Manhattan for the rank of commander, to be reviewed by Washington. Murrow had not served in the Navy before, and his spokesman confirmed the application amid his yearlong CBS absence and TV radio projects.

New York UPI Itv Edward R.murrow CBS Navy Reserve Commission Walter J. Ellis 3Rd Naval District Murrow Public Informa Manhattan Bureau of Personnel Washington Navy Murrow Seale Morrow

Cubans Stage Mass Strike for Castro's Return to Power

In Havana a mass strike called by the Cuban Workers Confederation paralyzed activity across the island to force Fidel Castro to return to power. Workers halted buses, trains, and air travel as Osvaldo Torrado joined the stoppage. Castro urged patience until Sunday when a major rally and vote of confidence are planned.

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