Professor Davide Levi Morenos, the founder and head of the “Colonie Dei Giovani Lavoratori” (Young Workers’ Settlements) has died here.
Professor Morenos, who was a Jew, had established colonies throughout Italy, for the purpose of adapting to civil life, young veterans affected in one way or another by the War.
Condolences were sent to the family of the deceased by Signor Mussolini, and the funeral, which was of an official character, was attended by military officers of high rank and by the Commander of the Italian Navy, Prince Thaon de Revel.
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