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Three Algerians Sentenced to Death for Throwing Grenade at Synagogue

June 1, 1956
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Three Algerian terrorists were sentenced to death today for throwing a hand grenade at Jews emerging from a synagogue in Constantine, Eastern Algeria, last week-end. A report from Algiers said that a military tribunal had passed the death sentences. Three Jews were wounded when the bomb exploded.

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