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Overtime for the Mayor. Campogalliano buzzed. Ostilio, said neighbors, had been beaten with a matterello (rolling pin) by his wife, who greatly outweighs him, and confined to his house for two days. Ostilio and Santina denied any improper relationship. Said Ostilio: "She's just an office colleague." Said Santina of Ostilio: "Among other things, I don't like his mustache." Santina opened a counteroffensive. Said she: "I could tell you a few things about the mayor. He often got me to work overtime in his office, and he has a pair of very long hands indeed...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: ITALY: Love in the Town Hall? | 1/22/1951 | See Source »

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