Jordan Bans Book by Premier of India for Favorable Remarks on Israel

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July 10, 1959

JERUSALEM (Jul. 9)

The Jordanian Education Ministry has banned a book by Prime Minister Nehru of India, “Glimpses Into World History,” because it has favorable references to Israel, it was learned here today. All copies in circulation were ordered sent to the Ministry.

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