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inadequate considering the size of the diaster and the volume of the   
demands but still they are sufficient to meet the most tragic   
situations- above all, they are such as to give the Italian people  a   
tangible feeling taht human brotherhood and solidarity among people   
           are not merely a literary expression.            
 
                                                            
 
 
The Great American nation has streched out her arms to suffering Italy   
and we have flet all the warmth and sinceity of this gesture. We   
realize and appreciate the profound human meaning of the American   
relief for Italy which has been offered with such friendship and which   
                 is so gratefully received.                 
 
                                                            
 
 
The Christmas and New Year festivities are upon us and despite the war   
the sweet gatherings which are held for innocent children are not   
forgotten. Throughout the communities where so many childen have been   
left without homes they are being brought together at this Christmas   
time and they will enjoy their Christmas trees, the bright lights and   
the gifts and there wil be rejoicing. tables will be made merry.  The   
help of our Allies is particularing gratifying and touching also on   
this occasion.  The American and British Red Cross and the American   
Navy and the representatives of he United Nations and other agencies   
                    have all been moved                     
 
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