The Archive · 1934

A Fascist Victory

The victory won by Signor Musso lini over the dread reputation of the malaria-ridden Pontine Marshes fs a notable triumph for Fascism-—or, perhaps, for the driving force of its indomitable chief. The ambitious scheme of colonization of the Pontine Marshes has given Italy a new Province of Littoria. It has dene more: it has proved that science and engineering skill combined can drive out the worst of nature's afflictions.

Three new townships have arisen in the Province—Littorla {tself, Sabaudia and Pontilnla. Sabaudia, which is near the home of Circe and the spot where Ulysses landed, was

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