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"The first thing I read in the morning are the Stefani reports."
(Benito Mussolini)
Futurism links include Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, author of the Manifesto of Futurism and co-author of the Fascist Manifesto (1919).
en.wikipedia.org
'....futurists needed to confirm that Italy was present, had an industry, had the power to take part in new experiences and would find the superior essence of progress in its major symbols like the car and its speed (see Article 4.) Nationalism was never declared, but it was evident.
Article 4. We declare that the splendor of the world has been enriched with a new form of beauty, the beauty of speed. A race-automobile adorned with great pipes like serpents with explosive breath....a race-automobile which seems to rush over exploding powder is more beautiful than the Victory of Samothrace.
Marinetti's personal friend was Ernesto Daquanno, like Mussolini, also captured and shot by the partisans at Dongo. Daquanno was the last director of Agenzia Stefani.
en.wikipedia.org
(Benito Mussolini)
Futurism links include Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, author of the Manifesto of Futurism and co-author of the Fascist Manifesto (1919).

Manifesto of Futurism - Wikipedia
Article 4. We declare that the splendor of the world has been enriched with a new form of beauty, the beauty of speed. A race-automobile adorned with great pipes like serpents with explosive breath....a race-automobile which seems to rush over exploding powder is more beautiful than the Victory of Samothrace.
Marinetti's personal friend was Ernesto Daquanno, like Mussolini, also captured and shot by the partisans at Dongo. Daquanno was the last director of Agenzia Stefani.