The Archive · 1940

Conviction Grows

Rams, June 4.

The conviction that Italy is entering the war in the near future is growing among Italians, Postponement of the Rome World Exposition is regarded as further evidence. Military doctors and veterinary surgeons are being called up next Thursday.

The press is still filled with anti-Allied reports. Despatches from Tangiers alleged the Allies were planning an attack there. Other reports claimed Italians are persecuted in Algeria, The press predicts a great German offensive against the French line along the Somme and the Aisen, declaring the attack will be supported by 8,000 planes. "Germany hes suc. ceeded in dividing the enemy's forces, now she is preparing to conquer each one separately," writes the "Popolo di

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