An Italian by birth, Fiorello La Guardia, Mayor of New York, has made sweeping statements regarding the sale of American aeroplanes to France and Britain. He was born in 1882, and, after serving as a clerk and interpreter for the Government, entered Congress in 1917. Returning® after leading an air squadron on the Italian front during the War. La Guardia soon identified himself with his radicalism and his untiring efforts to suppress political graft. Reform of public services was one of his chief objectives and, when elected Mayor in 1935, he set about a scheme for doing this. National-Socialism is one of his greatest aversions, and he has made no secret of his hatred for nations which adopt such policies. He was re-elected Mayor of New York in November, 1937.

Northern Advocate, 21 February 1939, Page 4

An Italian by birth , Fiorello La Guardia, Mayor of New York, has made sweeping statements regarding the sale of American aeroplanes to France and Britain. He was born in 1882, and, after serving as a clerk and interpreter for the Government, entered Congress in 1917. Returning® after leading an air squadron on the Italian front during the War. La Guardia soon identified himself with his radicalism and his untiring efforts to suppress political graft. Reform of public services was one of his chief objectives and, when elected Mayor in 1935, he set about a scheme for doing this. National-Socialism is one of his greatest aversions, and he has made no secret of his hatred for nations which adopt such policies . He was re-elected Mayor of New York in November, 1937.