V.E. DAY RIOT VICTIMS
LONDON, May 12 The French authorities promptly quelled disturbances in parts ol North’ Africa on V.E. Day, which started when armed Arab bands marched on Setif and killed. a number of leading French officials and tried to incite the population to demonstrate against the shortage. (Rec. 6.30.) LONDON, May 13. In V-E Day riots about fifty persons were Rilled, in various parts of the Algerian Province of Constantine. Police, helped by military restored order and arrested ring leaders. Several thousand people from London suburbs were stranded in the West End last night, or had to walk home after a final round up tour of the? capital’s victory floodlights, said the Press Association. A last minute rush for home caused scenes unprecedented even on cup final or boat race nights. People stood as many as 16 and, 17 in railway compartments. Many women and girls were on tne verge of collapse. ________
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Grey River Argus, 14 May 1945, Page 5
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