Large Demonstrations Back General Strike
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From Times Wire Reports
Tens of thousands of demonstrators thronged major Italian cities to protest planned government budget cuts, rallying in support of a general strike that snarled transport and closed post offices, banks and public offices across the country.
Theaters in several cities performed “Requiem” funeral masses by Mozart, Verdi and Brahms “for the announced death of all cultural activities” due to reduced arts funding.
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