Beirut, Nov. 10.
An attempt on the life of King Farouk of Egypt was made today by a former employee of the Finance Ministry just as the sovereign was driving away from the Mosque after prayers. The man leaped toward the car and hurled a litre of acid at it The King was unhurt and maintained complete calm. The man, a Nubian believed to harbour personal grievances against the Administration, was immediately arrested—Havas.
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