To Deputy Jacques Duclos, Communist leader, the law awarded six sentences totaling 30 years and six fines totaling 18,000 francs ($540); to Deputy Andre Marty, famed Red, the law gave ten years in jail and a fine of 6,000 francs ($180); René Bellenger and Henri Barbe received lesser terms. All the sentences were for fomenting disorder.
Two days later, at the Toulon Naval Prison, twelve Communist prisoners, armed mysteriously with picks and other handy tools, broke loose and liberated nearly 100 other prisoners. Marching around the prison they bawled: "Down with the Army!" "Long live Marty!"
Prison wardens were helpless. Outside the gates...
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