When India became independent in 1947 (and lost eastern and western wings to Pakistan) the Mahatma was in Calcutta, living under the same roof as the Muslim politician blamed for inciting murder of the city's Hindus, a gesture that temporarily quelled communal passions.

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The Battle Wings' Newman lost in the low six figures last year, his first season after buying the team from an Albuquerque doctor.

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