Word: vecchi
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...Augusteo Amphitheatre was crowded with bemedaled Black Shirts who had arrived from all parts of Italy to attend this year's National Congress of Fascisti. In the Royal Box sat Mussolini gazing down upon the multitude with the air of a Caesar. On the stage was Deputy de Vecchi urging complete "Fascistization" of the State: "Our efforts will not be relaxed," he said, "until ultimate victory. Our chief cannot be touched without passing over our dead bodies"-the finishing touch which caused an uproarious rendition of the inevitable Fascist hymn, Giovinezza...
Cesare Maria di Vecchi, Under Secretary of Finance, resigned from the Mussolini Cabinet. This is the fifth resignation that has taken place within the space of a month...
Signer di Vecchi resigned in order to avoid embarrassing Premier Mussolini. The trouble was born in a speech that Veechi made in Turin about three weeks ago, in which he said: " Everything could be put right in Italy with half an hour's martial law and half a minute's rifle shooting...
...interview subsequent to his voluntary resignation, Signor di Vecchi said: " In my Turin speech I purposely mentioned the road along which I dare hope our leader will lead Fascismo, which I believe to be at the turning point of its history." He also reaffirmed his faith in Fascista doctrines and his obedience to Mussolini...