Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-05-03
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and perhaps our previous inn
preston of Italy may take a
distinct turnabout now that we
have tasted of the wine of life
Roman style.
Rome is the city of the an
clients tempered with the new
style of the modern day ROM
ana very stylish and intelli-
gent individual who knows his
way around to say the very
least. Rome, with its aqua
ducts, its eternal walls, its gar
dens and its structural beauty,
are in the "never-to-be-forgot-
ten" class and Rome becomes
a fascinating old friend in a
very short time.
Coming into Rome along the
Appian Way is like sliding
down a chute into the past.
One asks himself the age old
question, Quo Vadis 2" and
the imagination allows the
thoughts to go back to the vast
armies going out this same
road to new conquests. It is a
unique experience to me.
Our first night here is most
gratifying since we have the
good fortune to happen into a
beautiful night spot called
"Ulmvia" - that and nothing
more. Here we get our first
taste of a beloved Italian song
called 20 Ciuccurello." THE
Donkey. 1t is sad and beau
tiful thing and sings the tired
fate of the tiny burros which
pull SO many heavy loads but
whose masters are kind to
them. Of course the music is
played and sung by the really
fine musicians found all over
Italy. We recommend the song
and the place to all interested
persons.
The public squares, tn e
streets and the buildings OF
Rome have been described by
better than l, but let me say
this we love Italy! Nuf
sed!
Our visit includes a visit to
the presidents palace which
has been successfully a kings
palace, a dictator's stronghold
and is now the hub of 1taly's
new democracy. Minister b.
Migone, head of the Italian
Cabinet, is our host at cock
tails and very friendly inter-
view. Mister Migone, we find,
has lived in Russia, France,
the United States and various
other countries. He is a first
class citizen of his country If
our Judgment can be relied
upon. Mister Migone has only
Just returned from Washing
ton where he was the guest of
Ike and Mamie. Mister Migone
calls Mrs. Eisenhower Mo
mie" in the Italian style. He
tells us that his trip was for
the purpose to thank the Unit
ed States for her help in re-
habilitating Italy after the war
and in his own words. This is
the first time since the war
that we have not asked for
anything" 1t would seem that
Italy is on her way. The labor
union at the Fiat" auto plant
has just voted by 67 per cent
against the Communists and
the u. S. has awarded an {
million dollar aircraft contract
to them. Thus, it appears that
things are going in the right
direction here. Too, the powers
that be have a bill in process
which, if passed, will encour'
age American capital invest
ments and will grant profi'
clauses so that secure JOBS
may be offered to Italy's un
employed millions.
But back to the trip. The
catacombs literally tunne
every part of the city and sub
.urbs. Contrary to opinion, tn
catacombs were never used a
habitations although at time
the Christians hid in them t.
escape persecution.
AS everyone knows, Rome i
the Catholic capitol of tn
world and it was our privileg
and pleasure to visit st. Pet
er'S and the Vatican museum
The Pope has not granted al
interview for over a year du
to delicate health but does ap
pear each day at 1880 an
gives blessings to the multi
tude gathered below his win
dow in st. Peters Square. IN
glories of the Vatican Museur
would take days and pages I
describe SO / wfil only say tha
it and the Sistine Chapel be
long among the wonders G
the world. This whole countr
is one which makes superls
tives inadequate.
The Americans fit well int
the Italian country since "
are accustomed to the foo
and many of the words OF III
Italiano. Pasta, vino, cheese
a thousand varieties, and plai