The Archive · 1940

Rome War Demonstration

Rome, May 26.

Bursts of machine-gun fire marked the close of a physical culture demonstration in Mussolini Stadium today, when young Italian athletes concluded their exercises with patriotic songs and a poster-parade; the posters bore the single word "Wai Il Duce was present for the exercises, Members of the Japanese trade delegation visiting here were his guests.—Havas.

Italian Ships Leave Turkish Waters Istanbul, May 26.

Italian liners and freighters left Turkish waters today upon receipt of. urgent orders to make for home ports, unconfirmed press report declared this evening.—Havas.

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