It was reported today from Bagdad, capital of Iraq, that Arabs had slain two Jews and injured several other in a week-long outburst of terrorism. The Jewish residents have been so terrorized by the outbreaks, it was stated, that few of them are leaving their homes.
A dozen Arabs were arrested today for possession of arms and for shooting on Jewish settlements and military patrols.
A bomb exploded at the grave of Haj Khalil Taha, president of the Haifa Moslem Council and prominent industrialist, who was assassinated yesterday. The slaying was attributed to factional differences among Arabs. Taha was a supporter of the Grand Mufti.
James E. F. Campbell, district commissioner of the Jerusalem district, warned striking Arab councillors of Hebron to resume their municipal duties or he would nominate others in their place.
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