FRENCH MOTHERS
ADDRESSED BY MARSHAL PETAIN. (By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright i LONDON, May 25. Marshal Petain broadcast to French mothers today io mark the first celebration of the Feast <>f Mothers of France. Their hearts, homes and families, he said, had that spiritual quality which had nothing lo do with selfishness. "Today, in lhe midst of our mourning and distress, you mothers are carrying the heaviest cross of all. "To you. who would give your lives lo save your children from starvation I express today the fullest gratitude of France." the Marshal said. For the last 10 months he had been urging lhe French people to tear themselves away from the l mirage of their materialist civilisation. he added. Today's, celebrations included the distribution of diplomas and decorations to mothers with large families. Paris radio forecast today that meal rations will probably be reduced in France next month.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 May 1941, Page 5
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