Italian laborers working in two shifts are rushing to completion a racial exposition scheduled to be dedicated by Premier Benito Mussolini on April 20 in connection with the anniversary of the founding of Rome.
The exhibition is termed a scientific study of ethnology, but anti-Semitic propaganda imported from Germany will be much in evidence. It is understood that German authorities on racialism are aiding in preparation of the exposition.
Meanwhile, the names of foundations bearing the names of Jews have been ordered “Aryanized” by the Minister of Interior. It is not known how many foundations are affected, but it is estimated that they number about 50. Most of them are for educational and charitable purposes, such as funds for scholarships and hospitalization.
Asked to “Aryanize” the name of one foundation in Turin established by a grandparent, the Jewish heirs changed it to Massimo Azelio, who was a fighter for Jewish independence a century ago. The executors of the Zevi Foundation in Florence, which grants agricultural scholarships, refused to suggest a more preferable name. In such cases it is believed that the foundation fund may be returned to the heirs.
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