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Foreign News August 7, 1935

Henderson Daily Dispatch

Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina

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On Aug. 7 in Rome, Italy's war department ordered potential officers from 1909-1914 classes, pensioned officers under 39, and expatriate officers to resume training by November 15 for Mussolini's Ethiopian policy. Public demonstrations in San Remo, Aspi, and Milan acclaimed the move, with press praising Italy and deriding Britain and the League.

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OFFICERS AT HOME AND ABROAD CALLED TO ITALIAN COLORS
Populace, Aroused Anew by Order for Three New Divisions, Acclaims Mussolini

ETHIOPIAN POLICY IS GIVEN APPROVAL
Popular Excitement Reflected in Turbulent Demonstrations In Some Areas; Press Lauds Nation's Course and Flings Derisive Phrases at Britain

Rome, Aug. 7.-(AP)-The war department summoned more potential officers from home and abroad today, as the populace, aroused anew by Premier Mussolini's order constituting three new divisions, acclaimed his Ethiopian policy All prospective officers of the classes from 1909 to 1914 (men born in those years), who have not completed officers' training, were ordered by the war department to resume it by November 15. They will complete the training next May 15. The order also applied to pensioned officers under 39 who "still aspire" to readmission to military service, as well as officers who have left the service because of foreign residence. The popular excitement was reflected in turbulent demonstrations at San Remo and Aspi, headquarters for the two newly constituted divisions of regulars, and Milan and surrounding communities from which the recruits will be drawn. The populace swarmed into the streets, singing fascist hymns, cheering and waving banners and placards acclaiming Il Duce. The press alternated in heaping praise on the "unwavering determination" of Italy, and flinging derisive phrases at Great Britain and the League of Nations.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Political Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Italian Mobilization Mussolini Ethiopian Policy Officer Training Public Demonstrations Fascist Acclaim Anti Britain Press

What entities or persons were involved?

Mussolini Il Duce

Where did it happen?

Rome

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Rome

Event Date

Aug. 7

Key Persons

Mussolini Il Duce

Outcome

summoned prospective officers from 1909-1914 classes to resume training by november 15, completing may 15; applied to pensioned officers under 39 and expatriates; public demonstrations and press acclaim for ethiopian policy.

Event Details

The war department summoned potential officers from home and abroad to resume training due to Premier Mussolini's order for three new divisions. Prospective officers of classes 1909-1914 who have not completed training ordered to resume by November 15, complete next May 15. Also pensioned officers under 39 aspiring to readmission and those left service due to foreign residence. Populace aroused, acclaimed Ethiopian policy with turbulent demonstrations in San Remo, Aspi, Milan; sang fascist hymns, cheered, waved banners. Press praised Italy's unwavering determination, derided Great Britain and League of Nations.

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