IRAQ EXECUTIONS
THOUSANDS FLOCK TO WATCH. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy righ 6). (Received this day at- 9.45 a.m.) CALCUTTA, July 26. The first year of Iraq’s independence has boen marked by a revival of the old spectacle of a public execution, in the hope of stemming a flood of violent imurders, from which, the ✓community is suffering. Its deterrent effect is doubtful, however, ns thousands flock daily to watch the hanging, but appear in no way horrified.
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Hokitika Guardian, 27 July 1933, Page 5
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78IRAQ EXECUTIONS Hokitika Guardian, 27 July 1933, Page 5
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