A TRUMPET CALL
FOR MORE CHILDREN. MUSSOLINI’S LATEST. LONDON, Thursday. The Milan correspondent of “The Tinfes” says that the “Popolo d’ltalia” published an article by Signor Mussolini -which is virtually a trumpet call for more ' children. Signor Mussolini states that the birth rate between 1924 and 1927 has gradually declined, and if the decline continues, real demographic decadence of the nation will begin within a quarter of a century. He asks what can be done? Signor Mussolini presents as the Fascist formula, “Less children arc born, let us have more.” lie denounces the enormous cowardice of the rich classes, which, lie says, is chiefly responsible for the phenomenon. Signor Mussolini announces prizes and exemption from taxation for big families. —(“The Times. ’ ’)
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Wairarapa Daily Times, 30 December 1927, Page 5
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121A TRUMPET CALL Wairarapa Daily Times, 30 December 1927, Page 5
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