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Further development of Romanian Infrastructure
May 1953
Bucharest,Socialist Republic of Romania, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
| Our proud Socialist Republic is continuing it` s set goal of creating a modern Industrial state at a pace never seen before in any nation of the Eastern Bloc! During 1950 and 1953 The Socialist Republic of Romania has built 3.000 km of new roads, modernized around 2.500 km of Railroad and improved the overall production of the countless factories by providing them with modern equipment. It is also important to note that the first Electric Railroad route has been built between the city of Galati and Constanta, linking the two ports and securing a faster delivery of goods via new Electric Locomotives which are yet to be purchased . The average productivity of Romania has risen by an astonishing 7.23% in the last year, compared with 3.1% during the period of 1949-1951. Comrade Constantin Rotaru has been especially pleased with these informations calling them "A phenomenal achievment of all the Working People of this brave Nation!"
| While Romania is developing at an alarmingly fast rate, it will still take a few more years until Romanian citizens can enjoy life in "The New Romania" yet they look at the future with hope, trusting the beloved Communist Party and The Brave Leader. Romania is looking forward to loans from the IMF to secure the fast development of every aspect in day to day life. With the help of the IMF loans, The Nation can continue it` s set goals without any delays.
"Poporul, Romania, Rotaru!"
"Partidul, Romania, Rotaru!"
May 1953
Bucharest,Socialist Republic of Romania, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
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[list][list]MAY 1953
[sub]Joy, Tears and Prayers[/sub][/list]
[sub][pre] T H E B E S T D A Y S [/pre][/sub]
[list][list][sub][pre]Take under your motherly protection the whole
human family, which with affectionate
love we entrust to you, O Mother.[/pre][/sub][/list][/list]
RIO DE JANEIRO, FEDERAL SENATE MORNINGTIME
[sub]THE UNITED STATES OF Brazil Toucan[/sub]
| U.S.-Brazilian relations are at their best now compared to the World War II years. In Washington and Rio, Brazilians and Americans began preparations to finalize pending deals that would unite the two biggest countries in the New World. In Rio, the Federal Senate voted final approval, 40 to 8, of the Bilateral Military Assistance Pact. Brazil will supply strategic materials to the U.S.; in return, the U.S. will provide Brazil with military technical assistance and training equipment. The U.S. made a similar pact with La Plata, Cuba, Andes, Gran Colombia and the Dominican Republic, which was long criticized by Communists and extreme nationalists in Brazil. President Vargas appointed Brigadier EDUARDO GOMES¹, his opponent in the 50 elections, to represent him in the meeting with the Americans. |
| In Washington, the Americans granted Brazil a $300 million loan just before Brazil devalued its currency. The loan will be guaranteed by the bank and the Brazilian Treasury and will be paid in monthly installments over three years. During Brazils dollar crisis, American exporters waited nine months for payments, the Brazilian government promised to pay the total amount of $423 million until July 1st and to continue after that on a pay-as-you-go basis was a good sign. It looked like carnival. People were happy and celebrating. A small white and gold statue of Our Lady of Fátima arrived in Rio, whose sanctuary is much appreciated in Portugal, the statue that has traveled the world since 1947, has now traveled the streets of Rio de Janeiro in a golden carriage, followed by devout Catholics, applaud and cry. The midnight mass was held at Rios Municipal Stadium, packed to nearly double the capacity for the largest crowd in Rios history, surpassing even the most popular soccer game. |
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[sub]¹ BRIGADIER EDUARDO GOMES, was Minister of Aeronautics under the Café Filho, Carlos Luz and Castelo Branco governments.[/sub]
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Whether by luck or the colonel's Abyssinian exploits, his punch lands squarely on Franc's mouth and sends blood cascading from a cut lip. By now, however, half a dozen Slovene villagers were on a trajectory for the Italian; a man with a sawdust-flecked apron is the first to arrive and tries at once to grapple Senofonte as an array of shouts in Slovene fill the air, more than one containing the word podgana.
[list]Umazan Franc began, staggering back.[/list]
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CUT THE SPONSOR, SEND A MESSAGE: TARGETING OF TESENEY AMID RAIL CONNECTION TO SUDAN APPEARING ACTIVE
Prior to the initiation of the counterterrorism operations against Eritrean rebels, Emperor Haile Selassie has approved the request of the Supreme Joint Chiefs of the General Staff to allow officers and sergeants flexible leadership over squadrons and their units to ensure maximum advantages on the battlefield in comparison to rigid top-down leadership. Because of this, the 2 x Sukhoi Su-2 light bombers would take it upon themselves to directly target the train rail and if possible the train itself. To make a clear statement to the people of Teseney, the two Su-2 bombers waited until the train arrived at its destination in Teseney. Flying at high altitudes to avoid immediate location by ground observers but low enough to keep eyes on the arriving train, the pilots would coordinate with each other via hand signals when it was time to dive and bomb the train while it was in station. In synchronous fashion, the Su-2 bombers began their descent. Taking 2.5 minutes to descend, the bombers would launch 4 x RS-82 unguided rockets each (8 total) toward the Teseney train station, where the train was being unloaded with unknown products.
After the first bombing, the 2 bombers would fly toward and make a U-turn back to Teseney to release 500 lbs of free-falling bombs per bomber (1,000 lbs total) on the train and the train rails. Rising black smoke from the explosion presented the best escape smoke screen to hide the direction they flew. The objective for the Ethiopian Air Force in Western Eritrea is to destroy, destabilize, and constantly antagonize Eritrean rebels to make their lives miserable. With four RS-82 unguided rockets and 300 lbs of free fall bombs left per aircraft, the bombers returned to Gulch, where aerial intel indicated open rebel training commencing in the town square. En route back to Asmara for rearmament, the two bombers would fly over Gulch and release 2 x RS-82 rockets and 150 lbs of free fall bombs upon Gulch and would empty the remaining rockets and bombs upon Barentu.
THE EASTERN FRONT: FORO DISOBEDIENCE MEETS CLOSE AIR SUPPORT JET AIRCRAFT FROM YUGOSLAVIA AHEAD OF ETHIOPIAN GUERRILLAS
The support for Ethiopia within Eastern Eritrea prompted slightly more ease and thus prompted a new strategy. The Joint Chiefs did not want to stretch conventional forces too thin across Eritrea; therefore, Eastern Eritrea was placed under the command of Major General Mulugeta Buli and his Arbegnoch ("Patriots") paramilitary. The initial deployments toward Foro would come to a halt directly outside the village from the direction of Tio. The two regiments (5,000 Ethiopian personnel) would come to a halt as they were dressed in light tan uniforms taking into consideration the desert and heat. The personnel would additionally be equipped with AK-47s provided by the Soviet Union; however, this was not the surprise. The two regiments would then break again with one regiment heading to Hadish, Eritrea and the other to Zula. In a moments notice, from Asmara, 6 x J-451MM Strljen Close Air Support (CAS) jet aircraft could be heard from the distance as they were accompanied with 4 x FMA IAe 33 Pulqui II, referred to as NEAC Zara Yaqob 33 jet aircraft. The J-451MM Strljen Close Air Support (CAS) jet aircraft would be equipped with 4x 100kg (220 lbs so 1,320 lbs in total) bombs and 2 × 23 mm Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23 machine guns.
With the sound of jets creeping in slowly, the J-451MM Strljen Close Air Support aircraft would immediately make their way to Foro and release a total of 450 lbs of bombs upon Foro in the first bombing and 400 lbs of bombs in the second bombing. The Air Force sought to avoid religious buildings being targeted; however, they also knew religious buildings could be potentially used for supply storages, harboring of militants, and for command posts. The two regiments, as they marched toward their new coordinates, would watch the dropping of bombs onto Foro and black smoke and flames rising from the ground while the jet aircraft hovered back and forth. Foro became a clear indication the Air Force will have a main pillar in the counterterrorism operation against Eritrean rebels.
Meanwhile in Massawa, Ethiopian soldier casualties did begin to mount as personnel would be contained at the harbor by Eritrean rebels seeking to push the Ethiopians out and back onto Dahlak islands. As the battle did begin to look grim for the Ethiopians with an estimation of 320 dying in the firefight, it appeared as if the sound of a miracle dawned upon the Ethiopians. Upon completing their 850 lbs of bombs upon Foro, the 6 x J-451MM Strljen Close Air Support (CAS) jet aircraft appeared like lightning and released the remaining 470 lbs of free fall bombs upon Missawa. Flying out in the direction of Asmara and back, the CAS aircraft conducted strafes with their 2 × 23 mm Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23 machine guns whilst being supported by 4 x FMA IAe 33 Pulqui II, which would normally do air-to-air combat with its machine guns; however, opted for ground based strafing at Eritrean forces. The strafes would begin continuously back and forth over Massawa as Major General Buli made the decision to not seek the sending of personnel over the Bab Ashraa Bridge, recently blown up by the Eritreans but rather to reposition the deployed personnel into Massawa via the Shek Abdel K'adir Terminal. As this slowed down the transportation of a main force through Massawa, Air Force Commander Asefa Ayana decided it was time to deploy 1 x Tupolev Tu-16 strategic bomber to cripple Eritrean rebel capabilities in Massawa and for another Tupolev Tu-16 strategic bomber to make a flyover Asmara as an intimidation tactic of what is to come if rebellion continue.
The Tupolev Tu-16s would deploy from Aksum fully equipped with free fall bombs as they graciously flew through the sky. The goal in Massawa is to completely bog down and destroy Eritrean forces while Ethiopian forces regroup. With approval from Prime Minister Benti, Commander Ayana is willing to level Massawa to root out Eritrean rebels and purge the entirety of the coastline of dissidence.
MOUNTAINS OF DEATH: THE SANAFE DEATH TRAP & FIRST ETHIOPIAN STRATEGIC BOMBING
Going into the counterterrorism operation, it was understood immediately the mountainous regions would be a death trap and many on both sides would die; however, Prime Minister Benti and Emperor Haile Selassie agreed it was a price to be taken. The capturing of Adi Kuala served as a tactical victory as Ethiopia has deployed law enforcement and security personnel into recently acquired villages to disrupt rebel lines and to interrogate rebel supporters. Meanwhile, looking in the sky, the Tupolev Tu-16 flew graciously over Adi Kuala as it watched Eritrean forces toward Adilges. Flying with 20,000 lbs of free fall bombs on board, the Tu-16 would drop 1,000 lbs upon Adilges during the first bombing session while the Tu-16 continued on course to fly over Asmara for intimidation. The remaining forces in Ethiopia, including armored units, would await in Adi Kuala as the Tu-16 would come around for a second bombing strafe with the dropping of 500 lbs of bombs upon Adilges prior to ground troops advancing further. Of the 25,000 personnel deployed into the mountainous region from the East, 1,250 Ethiopian personnel have died in the struggle thus far; however, 10,000 from the 35,000 personnel from the main conventional force have begun their push toward the remains of Adilges to target Eritrean rebels that have remained. The objective is to get to Adi Ugri. Understanding ground forces will need additional aerial coverage, 4 x J-451MM Strljen Close Air Support (CAS) jet aircraft have been deployed over the mountainous region with unguided rockets and free fall bombs to clear the way for Ethiopian personnel. At the moment, Haile Selassie still has rejected proposals to destroy Asmara; however, Haile has approved continual intimidation flyover tactics over Asmara and back to Aksum. The occupation of Adi Keyh by Ethiopian forces would to be designated as a force projection location for the 25,000 personnel coming into the region from the East. The intended new objective is to hover over Eritrean rebels and pinch them into a confined area between Dbarwa and Dekemhare, pushing Eritrean forces northward toward Asmara.
From the original 35,000 into mountainous region, projected 1,750 Ethiopians have been killed within the hills and valleys; however, that has not stopped the aggressive counterterrorism operations to flush out the Eritreans. Commander Asefa Ayana of the Air Force has prompted the order to utilize strategic bombers in heavily mountainous regions to either trap or flush out Eritrean rebels into the open space to be targeted by Ethiopian ground troops and armored divisions. Furthermore, law enforcement and security forces have been given the orders to occupy and remain within seized villages to protect from potential returns of Eritrean rebels and to reinforce from behind.
MUSLIMS LOYAL TO THE EMPIRE BEGIN MOBILIZATION FROM MOGADISHU!
After a meeting in Mogadishu with Mohamed Siad Barre, Prime Minister Benti has confirmed preparations to deploy 4,000 Somali Muslims to the frontlines from Mogadishu in an effort to demonstrate that it is not just Christians that seek total unity of East Africa and the end of the rebellion. The 4,000 Muslims are to be airlifted to interestingly not to Aksum but to an airstrip right outside of Massawa directly North and away from rebel activity. The 4,000 Somalis would not be airlifted all at once but through a series of airlifts utilizing transport aircraft; however, the Somalis would receive orders not to wait until the entire 4,000 have arrived but to move south toward Massawa to open up a Northern flank in waves to flush out Eritrean rebels and to disrupt any potential supply lines and to seize the Dogali Bridge to prohibit rebels from blowing up the bridge nor retreating to Asmara.
Major General Siad Barre was given the honors of the "Blue" uniform in addition to being allowed to oversee Somali operations in Eritrea.
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CROATIAN GRUMBLES ON THE BORDER WITH SLOVENE REBELS
May 6th 1953
Their Minister dead amid constant Slovene claims that Croats are in fact Slovenes has strengthened the Croatian opposition to this supposedly free state on their regional border, which itself occupies lands many Croats believe to be rightfully theirs. As tensions within the Croatian Community grew on May the 6th around 30,000 Croats began protesting on the Yugoslav side of the double Barbed wire fence at the town of Bregana outside of Zagreb. Holding signs accusing the Slovene Rebels of atrocities and some even of trying to sink the Yugoslav Frigate which itself had a half Croat crew. While the Yugoslav Border Force was as always present they had to request reinforcement from the nearby 8th Infantry Division to prevent individuals from seeking to break through the fences and acquire entry into Slovenia. It is to date the largest protest to take place on the border between Yugoslavia and the Rebel Occupied areas of Slovenia, with the last being a 6,000 strong protest in 1949.
While Soldiers and Border Guardsmen did their best to prevent Protestors from committing acts of violence some did try and throw rocks or other objects across at any individual on the other side of the fence as well as nearby buildings, though the distance itself along with the added handicap of Yugoslav Soldiers preventing them made this a hard feat in of itself. The Croatian state Minister Valentino Čoopić when questioned about the ongoing protests offered only this simple response : "When a group of rebels pretending to be a government actively try and rip the identity from those along their border, it is only natural that those people respond with disgust and outrage. We are not Slovenes, and the gall of a group that lacks and proper legitimacy to claim that we are borders on insanity."
Further reinforcement of the Border in the form of 300 Policemen from Sisak-Moslavina County are expected to arrive within a day in order to assist the thinly stretched Zagreb Police Forces, which contributes by far the largest amount of manpower to Border security as is due to their position within the Salient. As an act of solidarity with the assisting Officers the Central Government in Belgrade has authorized all Policemen assisting double pay for the duration of the troubles.
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| GLORIA BANZA MAKES WAY TO SLOVENIA |
[sub]12th of May, 1953[/sub]
| Finding herself at the airport, Gloria Banza would be surrounded by press from Zaire, Slovenia and the world. It was her departure airplane from Zaire to Slovenia, in a move labelled by the press as Bold to repair the damaged relations between Zaire and Slovenia after the visit of Mrs Izuru in Yugoslavia a year earlier. As much as Banza's visit in West Germany earlier this year brought peace to Western Europe that Zaire is a reliable ally and partner, it became obvious after Slovenia's refusal to allow Zairean companies in that Slovenia felt otherwise.
Standing in a dark purple dress, Mrs Banza would find herself amidst reporters to whom she spoke up about the reasoning of her visit before finding her way onto the airplane. Soon enough, after a refuel stop in Cairo, Mrs Banza found herself in Slovenia. Standing behind the closed door, she would breathe heavily, rather afraid of the reaction she might get from Slovenians, the people who raised statues in her name in the past. Finding a moment of peace in herself, she would step out in a dark ice blue dress and with smiles and waves to the press make her way to whoever was to greet her. |
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[list][list]April 1953
[sub]The Heart of Arabism, the Damascus Renaissance[/sub][/list]
DAMASCUS, (Bescania) MORNING
| Damascus is a city of ancient history and undeniable beauty. Known as the "pearl of the East," it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history dating back to the second millennium BC. The city is nestled in a lush oasis, surrounded by rolling hills and towering mountains. The Barada River runs through the centre of the city, providing a source of water and life for the residents. The river is lined with willow and poplar trees, creating a picturesque scene that has inspired poets and artists for centuries. As you enter the city, you are greeted by the ancient walls that have protected it throughout its history. The walls, made of massive stone blocks, stand as a testament to the city's strength and resilience. The main gate, known as the Bab Al-Faraj, is an architectural wonder, intricately decorated with carvings and inscriptions. The streets of Damascus are a labyrinth of winding alleys and narrow passageways, leading to charming plazas and bustling souks. The souks, or markets, are a lively and colourful spectacle, filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of spices, fabrics, and handmade goods. The souks are a treasure trove for shoppers and a painters dream. One of the most famous sights in Damascus is the Umayyad Mosque, a stunning example of Islamic architecture. The mosque, dating back to the 8th century, is a sprawling complex of courtyards, domes, and minarets. The mosque's grand dome is the largest of its kind in the world, and its mosaics and tilework are truly a work of art. As the sun sets over Damascus, the city takes on a different character. The hustle and bustle of the day fades away, replaced by a peaceful, tranquil atmosphere. The streets are lit by the soft glow of lanterns, and the sound of the evening call to prayer echoes through the city. In Damascus, the past and present coexist in perfect harmony. It is a city that has stood the test of time and has much to offer the world. It's a city that will be remembered forever |
| In April 1953, the city of Damascus has embarked on an ambitious infrastructure project that would change the face of the ancient metropolis forever. Dubbed the "Damascus Renaissance," the project aimed to modernise the city and bring it into the 20th century. The centrepiece of the project is the construction of a small, state-of-the-art dam on the Barada River. The dam would be used to harness the power of the river to provide electricity and irrigation for the city and its surroundings. Moreover, the dam is serving a purpose as a symbol of the city's progress and prosperity, and the technological advancement of the Arab people. Construction is expected to take several years. The project also includes the construction of new, modern roads and highways, making it easier for residents and visitors to navigate the city. The new roads are to snake through the city, connecting the downtown area to the suburbs and the countryside, reducing traffic congestion and improving access to essential services. In addition to the new roads, a new public transportation system is eventually to also be introduced, which included buses. This is intended to make it easier for people to get around the city, especially for those who live in the crowded and narrow alleys of old Damascus. Overall, the Damascus Renaissance is a massive undertaking that will transform the city into a modern and vibrant metropolis. The project will bring new jobs and opportunities, improve the quality of life for the residents and put Damascus on the map as a city of the future. |
| Soviet engineers and construction experts are working closely with local workers to design and build the dam, which is expected to be a state-of-the-art facility when completed. The Soviet Union will be providing the necessary equipment and machinery, as well as training and guidance to ensure that the construction of the dam is carried out to the highest standards. However, the project has faced opposition from local residents who are concerned about the displacement of communities and the potential environmental impact of the dam. However, the government insists that the benefits of the dam far outweigh any potential drawbacks, and that the project will be a major step forward for the development of the country. The Syrian government is also providing funding for compensation and relocations for the affected communities. Furthermore, the Syrian government has also secured Egyptian funding for several of the infrastructural developments including highways. Prime Minister Aflaq is building on the positive relationship shared between himself and Nasser, with the two states promoting Arab unity across the Middle East. In a speech providing justification for the project, Prime Minister Michel Aflaq stated
[list][sub]... we believe that infrastructure development is a key aspect of building a strong and progressive society. The city of Damascus, as the capital of our country, must be a model of modernity and development for all Syrians to look up to. This is why we believe that it is essential to invest in infrastructure projects in Damascus, such as the construction of new roads, bridges, and public buildings, as well as the expansion of existing infrastructure like water and sewage systems. We see these projects as a means of not only improving the quality of life for the people of Damascus, but also as a way of promoting economic growth and stability in the region. Good infrastructure is necessary for the efficient movement of goods and people, and it creates jobs and improves productivity. This in turn, leads to the overall development of the country. Furthermore, as Ba'athists, we believe that the unity of the Arab nation is of paramount importance. We see this infrastructure development as an opportunity to improve our ties with our neighbouring countries, and to build a stronger and more interconnected Arab world. On a more local level, these infrastructural projects will help to create a sense of pride and ownership among the residents of Damascus, who will see the city improving and developing right before their eyes. This will help to create a strong, cohesive society where all members feel invested and connected. As Ba'athists, we believe that infrastructure development is essential for the growth and progress of our country, and investing in projects like those in Damascus is critical for the overall development and unity of Syria and the Arab nation "[/sub][/list]
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[list][list]May 1953
[sub]The Future of Egypt Part 1 [/sub][/list]
UNIVERSITY OF CAIRO CAMPUS, CAIRO (Kotakuan Ii) MORNING
| The University of Cairo is a beacon of knowledge and cultural heritage that stands tall in the bustling metropolis of Egypt. Founded in 1908, it is the premier institution of higher learning in the Arab and African world, and a leader in scientific research and cultural preservation. The ancient campus, surrounded by lush gardens and towering palm trees, is a harmonious blend of traditional architecture and modern facilities. The library, with its grand domed ceiling and ornate arches, is a scholarly oasis, while the state-of-the-art science labs and cutting-edge technology centers are a testament to the university's commitment to progress and innovation. With students and faculty from all corners of the globe, the University of Cairo is a melting pot of cultures and perspectives, where ideas and traditions collide and collide to create a vibrant intellectual atmosphere. Whether you're a student, a researcher, or a curious traveler, there's always something new to discover at the University of Cairo, a place where the past meets the future, and where the pursuit of knowledge knows no bounds. |
| In 1953, the University of Cairo is a veritable stronghold of scientific advancement, boasting some of the most advanced facilities and equipment of its time. The main science building, with its tall pillars and imposing façade, is a testament to the university's commitment to progress and innovation. Inside, the halls are lined with state-of-the-art labs, each dedicated to a different field of study. The physics lab, with its gleaming instruments and precise measurements, is a marvel of technology, while the biology lab, with its rows of microscopes and petri dishes, is a haven for scientific discovery. The chemistry lab, with its bubbling beakers and mysterious potions, is a place of experimentation and exploration. The library is not left behind, it is a treasure trove of knowledge, where scholars and researchers can find the latest scientific journals and textbooks from around the world, as well as a wealth of historical texts and manuscripts. |
| Deep within the halls of the University of Cairo, a new class of students has begun their journey into the mysterious and powerful realm of nuclear physics. Here, among the gleaming instruments and high-tech equipment of the state-of-the-art lab, they will unlock the secrets of the atomic nucleus and unlock the power of the atom. The coursework is rigorous, covering the principles of quantum mechanics, the properties of subatomic particles, and the behavior of radiation. But the students are determined, fueled by their curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. For these students, the study of nuclear physics is not just a course, but a calling. They have chosen to walk the path of the atom, to unlock the power of the universe and to make a difference in the world. Through their studies, they will make discoveries and innovations that will change the world, one atom at a time |
[list][sub] I stand before you today as a proud student of the Nuclear Physics program at the University of Cairo. As I look back on my time here, I am filled with a sense of awe and accomplishment, for the knowledge and experiences I have gained through this program have been truly transformative. To those of you who are considering a career in nuclear physics, I urge you to take the leap and pursue your dreams. The road will be challenging, but the rewards are immeasurable [/sub]
ABDUL EL GHAZI, Nuclear Physics student at the University of Cairo [list]
[sub] Part 1 of 2 of a series regarding Egyptian Universities. Part 2 will encompass the examination of the philosophical and humanities degrees offered by the University of Libya [/sub]
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[list][list][list][pre]RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
FRENCH BUREAUCRACY
MINISTÈRE DES AFFAIRES ÉTRANGÈRES[/pre][/list]
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FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTRY: PARIS WELCOMES GERMAN CHANCELLOR ADENAUER FOR EUROPEAN PROJECT MEETING WITH AURIOL
[sub]IVTH FRENCH REPUBLIC | PARIS, MAY 1953 [/sub][/list]
[sub]| HELM OF DIPLOMACY, MINISTÈRE DES AFFAIRES ÉTRANGÈRES - | The city of lights has welcomed German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer as he has come to meet with President Vincent Auriol. The two world leaders concluded their meeting behind closed doors in the dining hall of the Élysée Palace which had been preparing for Chancellor Adenauer's visit all week. Over a six course meal made up of mixed cuisine from all across Europe. Chancellor Adenauer had been formally greeted by President Auriol on the steps of the Élysée just a few hours prior to being seated in the illustrious and grandly designed dining room where to two men would discuss business.[/sub]
[list][sub]| President Auriol | "So tell me monsieur Konrad, what is it that Germany envisions for a united Europe?"[/sub]
[sub]| Chancellor Adenauer | "Well I personally think my government as a whole envisions a way for Europe to be united so that the past is never repeated. That is something I am sure everyone desires."[/sub]
[sub]| President Auriol | "Undoubtedly so my friend. France will continue to look to our shared future, but we will never forget the past. And God willing, nor should anyone. I guess that brings up my next question...What form of institutions does Germany seek to establish under a European Union?"[/sub]
[sub]| Chancellor Adenauer | "Germany shall never forget it either monsieur. To answer your question, I believe we will need commissions for various matters which face a diverse united European continent. Commissions for trade, taxation, human rights, legal rights, and economic cooperation should be the foremost important institutions we conceive."[/sub]
[sub]| President Auriol | "I couldn't agree more monsieur. With the addition of a Commission on European Finance, France eagerly shares the same wishes for the birthing of a European Union. I also look forward to our upcoming Pan-European Conference here in Paris this coming June which will be the first big step towards establishing the European Economic Community."[/sub]
[sub]| Chancellor Adenauer | "Ah yes indeed. I too anxiously look forward to our conference. There we will be able to discuss these topics more in-depth as we will have more voices and opinions to be heard. We can also discuss and form the first set of regulations we should hold ourselves accountable to and place them to a vote."[/sub][/list]
[sub]As the two men began to conclude their discussion of European affairs, the kitchen doors burst forth into the dining room and servants began marching out with steaming silver covered dishes, placing them in front of the President and Chancellor. President Auriol would look to Chancellor Adenauer and say "bon appétit" as the two then dug into their long awaited meal and switched to more personalized discussion such as family and talking about their daily lives. | [/sub]
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[list][list][pre]VIVE LA RÉPUBLIQUE!
VIVE LA FRANCE!
VIVE LEMPIRE![/pre][/list][/list]
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𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘[/sub]]
Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
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The crowd gathered at Matija Majar Airport was loud, put mildlybut, perhaps in a surprize to Banza, was almost solely with cheers and admiration. Though Slovene political strategists questioned Zaire for Marie Izuru's visit to Yugoslavia, the general public was largely uninvolved in the exact details of Slovenia's political circumstances beyond Italy and Yugoslavia and remembered Gloria Banza fondly for her 1946 visit to Slovenia. Still, there was work to be done; agitators chipped the base of her statue after Izuru's visit, and the Slovene Foreign Ministry viewed Zaire with skepticism. As proven by the case of Ethiopia (Alzarikstan), which once had fruitful relations with Ljubljana before treating with Yugoslavia, the Slovene government saw the world as totally binary: nations could stand either with Slovenia or Yugoslavia. There could be no place between those positions.
At the foot of the airstair was the stony Jaka Avič, the fifty-seven-year-old mayor of Ljubljana: a Chetnik veteran who had been personally appointed as legendary Chetnik Draa Mihailović's representative in Slovenia. He had joined Slovenian independence fighters as the Chetnik battle waned and was now a staunch Slovenian nationalisthe saw the world as even more black-and-white than the Slovene Foreign Ministry, if it was possible.
[list]Your Excellency, the snowy-haired man spoke in English as Banza descended. His pale blue eyes betrayed his slight sense of disapproval.[/list]
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| A smug grin appeared on Senofonte's lips after seeing the hulking man stand back. Performing a few solo steps of dance with his arms wide open to celebrate his victory, he shouts to his ever-lengthening line of adversaries: |
[list][sup]| Col. Senofonte Scalzo: |[/sup] "Heia heia alalà! Haha! Down you go, fat Serb. Who's next, huh? I'm ready to take this whole town! What is this, the Second Battle of the Piave? I'll vanquish you lot! Out, out of my town! Come at me boy! Hnnng "[/list]
| Grappling with his new adversary, he'd catch him by the shoulders and throw a long left hook, aiming for the man's temple. |
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Though Senofonte had bested Franc for the moment, the colonel's luck had likely run out. Staring down the village's carpentera sturdy, shaven-headed man called Borut who stood at nearly six feetthings were certainly less amusing. Borut would grab at Senofonte's wrist with his right hand as the Italian threw his hook, hoping to stop it dead. His left hand darkly grabbed for Senofonte's collar.
[list]You Borut bit out as he made his move.[/list]
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| Dazzled by the wine and by the euphoria of victory, Senofonte had not precisely gauged the man's height, in comparison to which he looked like a child. The carpenter's iron fist would soon be felt around his left wrist and the odds seemed stacked against him. |
[list][sup]| Col. Senofonte Scalzo: |[/sup] "Gasp L-let go of me, you beast! Ngh!"[/list]
| Furiously kicking and struggling, yet unable to reach the Slovene giant with his arms, Senofonte resorted to one last bid for freedom: He'd bite the man's left hand with all the force he could put in his jaw. |
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ALBANIA UNDER LOCK AND KEY
May 19th 1953
https://youtu.be/4f0m3hTW5-E
More than two years on from the liberation of Albania many of the scars and results of the operation still remain over the Country like a shadow of the past. While larger Settlements and Cities received top class repair work within the first six months of a new Socialist Albania under the Federal Government, smaller more irrelevant towns were left to do so on their own as their value was overall insufficient to warrant expensive investment. Rural Army Bases, including Soviet Installations were one of the few boons to come to these towns, as Troops would spend money in local markets helping to raise funds to repair buildings and in some case even bridges. In many cases adherence to state rules and membership of the Communist party is a pre-requirement for state aid even under the new Albanian Socialist Party. Hoxhaist opposition had mostly petered out in 1952 following fervent searches and patrols conducted by Yugoslav and Soviet Troops, made easier by Albania's small population.
A National Curfew running from 8pm to 7am prevents individuals from going outside at night, allowing the Military and Police to potentially shoot individuals on sight as Rebels and Guerillas, along with permitting the Night to be dominated by Military supply convoys that require less security. Factories and other Enterprises benefit from Guards at Entrances to check pockets and confirm no weapons or devices are taken inside, and School buses are escorted by members of the Young Cadets. Overall Yugoslavia clamped down on aggression rather harshly, opting for a "no blood at any cost" policy which was to protect the many from the few. While there are many who speak out against the Curfews they are a long term policy as determined not only by the Federal Government but the Albanian Parliament.
Prices within Albania have stabilized thanks to Government controlled imports and exports, as well as shipments from other portions of Yugoslavia at fixed prices. Shops that were unwilling to adhere to the new price requirements were seized and given new management rather than closed, when doing so their debts were usually wiped as an incentive which gave small corner shops new life. While naturally things are still shaky it does however seem as if Yugoslavia has managed to return some semblance of peace and security to Albania even at a large cost of freedom. The former Embassies within Albania have mostly cleared out, one notable exception being the Soviet Union which retains a regional representative.
ALL Statues of Hoxha had been removed within the first year of admission into the Federal Republic, being replaced with Statues of Tito or other Socialist Symbols. The Anthem of Albania itself was replaced with an Albanian version of the Internationale to remove Hoxha's own choice that had been introduced in 1945.
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[list][pre]June, 1953 | Massawa, Red Sea Region, The Federation Of Eritrea[/pre]
THE SPRING OFFENSIVE, ERITREA FIGHTS ON[/list]
The Western Bombardment (March June)
By the end of March, Ethiopian forces would discover that Sudanese train routes entering Eritrea had continued uninterruptedly despite the outbreak of the war. Despite the lack of military intelligence regarding the content which had been onboard these Sudanese trains arriving weekly at Teseney, the Ethiopians had carried on with their plans to bombard the tracks and rail harbors located in Teseney. Despite the Eritrean Armys presence at the station, that part of Teseney heavily relying on the train from across the border would still be filled with civilians and many who spoke become victims on that fateful day. Though luckily the train had been mostly emptied by the end of the war, this act by the Eritreans effectively severed Western Eritreas lifeline for the duration, reverting to the pre-world war use of camel trade between Sudan and Eritrea and other smugglers who cross the border on regular, continuing the trade of undisclosed and unknown amount of supplies, information, and other intelligence with Sudanese intelligence poised as camel traders and herders, while Ethiopia severed a main line of trade and communication, with the lack of land control in western Eritrea the trade of supplies and information throughout the vast desert and mountains would be proven harder to control from the air.
However, the train had now become lost in the bombardment along with the station, and 358 other Eritrean civilians and soldiers gathered there. That train officially belonged to Sudanese Railway Corporation (SRC), which had been leased to a Sudanese farming corporation operating out of Qeddarif and Kassala, the owners of this train would have lost both their train and about 15 of their employees that day, becoming the first Sudanese casualties of the war. Though the SRC had been outraged by the attack, the Khalil Administration in its best efforts to maintaining Sudanese involvement to a minimum and ease public outrage towards the war, the SRC and the farming corporation had been paid handsomely under the table to preserve their silence or raise questions about the level of Sudanese involvement in Eritrea.
Just like Teseney, other western cities would suffer from the aírela bombardment campaigns carried out by the Ethiopian aggressors. Though Gulch and Barentu were indeed sites for several resistance exercises, the attacks on these towns and cities had been detrimental to the civilian population and therefore a clear sign of human rights violations. Gulch being the smallest of the two suffered with the bombardments, seeing about 600 dead who gathered at the town square during a graduation ceremony for the recruits. Another 470 dead in Barentu, most of the casualties in both towns were soldiers and their families whose service to their country would be cut short by the cowardly Ethiopian attacks from the comfort of their aerial attacks. About 3,000 refugees mostly made up of women, children, and elders would flee western cities for the safety of the Sudanese border. They would be taken to many refugee camps in the Kassala province of eastern Sudan, given Sudanese food and Brazilian medical aid arriving soon. It is in those camps that the horrors of the war matching that of the Blitz in Great Britain would be shared by the refugees and reported on by the Sudanese and international media.
The Eastern Front (March June)
Just like in Teseney, the tragedy of Foro would be a story told like any other throughout Eritrea. The Ethiopians use their planes rather than fight with their own hands like the honorable warriors they once were, these are the uniters of East Africa? Oh, how the mighty have fallen! Preached by the wife of the Zula Mosques Imam, her name was Hijra Tekle, her voice trembled before the throne of the creator, as the mosque shook with the bombardment of Foro. All the wives, women, and children saw as the town on the main road had been bombarded, surely there were no survivors, and the men were gone. And all that could be heard from beneath the billowing smoke and bombs, were the prayers of the faithful who remained in that mosque until it was all over.
Massawa, fighting in the rubbles (March June)
Time and time again civilian casualties caught up in the war would begin to mount one after the other as aerial bombardments indiscriminately attacked Eritreans on the ground, Eritrean mortar positions on top of the roofs would be wiped out within the first couple weeks of the attacks, the fight for the mainland would continue. Massawa would see the largest exodus of refugees with the entire citys population attempting to flee on the long difficult route heading toward Asmara. By the end of May, the entire Ethiopian forces had been regrouped from the Islands to the Shek Abdel K'adir Terminal, officially landing Ethiopians on the mainland just two miles east of Massawa. A small unit of militias consisting of 40 personnel, known as Unit 46 had seen the amassing of troops at the beach, prompting them to withdraw from the peninsula, all whilst dedicating the last couple months of the offensive, living in rationed food and supplies, trying to set up as many roadblocks and obstacles along the roads and other pathways were viable for the movement of tanks in the region.
By the beginning of May, Unit 46 made their way to the Ras Gherar Peninsula, where they awaited nightfall and the cloak of darkness to move by boat directly back to the Massawa islands the Ethiopians had spent the last couple of months retreating from. Once on the islands Unit 46 would begin to loot the bodies of dead Eritreans and Ethiopian fighters for food, weapons, bullets, and supplies, all whilst sneaking between the ruins clear off the main roads to avoid being detected by any Ethiopians forces left behind on the island, their objective? Stay behind.
The scene in Massawa would begin to resemble that of the apocalypse, the constant air raids coupled with the abandonment of the city by its inhabitants. By the 2nd month of bombardments, the Eritreans would entirely avoid the open spaces of the city, avoiding roads and only keeping it to the series of underground tunnels connecting some buildings and alleyways. At the initial start of the Eritrean invasion, 5,000 Eritrean resistance fighters had been positioned in Massawa, now after the bombardment, about 3,000 remain in the citys shadows, preparing an urban showdown with the Ethiopian army, preparing to use tactics of fear and raids throughout every night that the Ethiopian occupation of Massawa would continue. 1,300 parishad with the bombardments with 700 of the 1,500 missing having withdrawn early on amongst the civilian refugees to defensive positions in Gathielay, as they sent out distress calls to the capital.
Spring in the Mountains (March June)
Throughout the mountains from Axum to Asmara, entire villages, towns, and cities would be evacuated as civilians fled for the countryside or towards the west where they would either seek refuge in Barentu and Teseny before heading out further towards Sudan. However the Eritrean Sovereign Army would begin to employ similar measures, calling on a full retreat of all Eritrean soldiers from Adigles and other urban areas, it has become clear the Ethiopians are targeting the cities for the large presence of civilians and perhaps troops. Following heavy bombardments on Adigles and rapid mobilization of their positions, the town would be declared lost as the ESA commander ordered the remaining 3,200 Eritrean troops who survived the bombardment to essentially, scatter, breaking into groups of hundreds or tens, forcing them into desperate throughout the plateau.
A group of about a thousand was soportes leaving east and splitting up again, one heading in the direction of Ona Gabien and Ananit, sitting right at the cliffs of the plateau. A group of another thousand headed west towards the cliffs, once again disintegrating as they reached Adi Keshi, following a supply run from the locals. From there, each group had a total of 50 to 100 units split up as they used their knowledge of the terrain and local support to ascend The Valley in search of hiding spots amongst the mountains that turn away from the main roads. Their objective so far is to avoid urban centers and roads.
And finally, a group of another thousand or so will also split up in the number of groups as they begin to hide out in several various hiding spots and dugouts in the hills surrounding the main road, armed with Northover Projector Anti-Tank Gun / Grenade Launchers to begin to take out convoys. Though they were susceptible to Ethiopian free-fall bombs, they had positioned themselves high up the hills and further away from the main road to avoid being in the path of destruction, eventually making their way down the hills to attack the Convoys with 30-minute attacks every two hours throughout the night.
While the Ethiopians successfully cleared out a path for their advancements, it had pushed the Ethiopians to the hills where they would either head towards unknown positions in the mountains far from the main roads or around the main road to inflict casualties on the Eritreans as they marched in towards Asmara. This exact situation would be copied a little further east where the Senafe Army now situated in Dekemhare would receive these orders. However, in Dekemhare, the group which has grown to 8,000 strong would split into Two again. 4,000 were tasked with heading north along the main roads and cutting through the valleys towards assisting the 700 Massawa units holding off at Gahtielay within a day's trip on foot, gathering supplies through the villages they pass. The remaining 4,000 in Dekemhare would however follow the new protocols by breaking up into numerous groups of 50 to 100 units each, and then dispersed amongst the nearby hills in various locations, and headed far away from the Dekemhare to avoid aerial free bombings over these populations centers
In Adi Ugri however, news from Massawa had confirmed that the Ethiopians will undoubtedly bomb civilian centers regardless after it had designated all Eritreans as terrorists. The Eritrean Sovereign Army has managed to amass about 15,000 new units in Adi Ugri, only for the army to split this fighting group into four, just before the Ethiopian bombardment reached Adi Ugri. Group one consisting of 6,000 would be tasked with staying put in Adi Ugri, preparing for the defense of the city at all costs. The remaining 3,000 each would disperse throughout various directions, the 2nd headed towards Barentu, the second utilizing their knowledge of the mountains to cut straight trie towards Hageza, setting up hiding spots and defensive positions along the way for later use. And finally, the 3rd group was tasked with setting up defensive positions in the mountain north of Dbarwa, where the army hoped to re-employ the methods it had used in the battle of Adi Kuala, inflicting heavy damage on the enemy.
The aerial bombardments had done quite the opposite of what it had hoped to accomplish, though it is true that the Eritrean resistance utilized the advantage of the mountains at the early stages of the war outside Adi Kuala and Senafe, the capitulation of Adi Keyah and Kuala by Ethiopians forced the Eritreans to retreat out in the open, only for the aerial bombardment to force them back in the mountains, however this time instead of climbing up, they would be climbing down the mountains into the valleys and canyons surrounding the flat plateau where Eritreas urban centers are situated.
Hamid Addresses the Masses (June)
With the sound of Ethiopian planes flying overhead almost daily, the tactic of fear and intimidation would start to work as the population turns frustrated. There was no hope but to fight, Ethiopia had refused to negotiate for peace by refusing the presidents response, why? Because the insecure emperor cannot handle a peace talk attended by a third-party nation. Hamid had let this fact be known to the Eritrean council and Asmara, Ethiopias plan is total war, and what could only be described as genocide against Eritreans. The Somalian Muslims were right, Muslims can become part of this empire, but the emperor and his prime minister had made it known that the Eritrean people have no place in his new regime which would surely take place after Asmara is silenced, this was the mark of total war for Eritreans, it was no longer in the name of their God and way of life, but in the name of Life itself, Eritrea will not accept being labeled a terrorist while Ethiopia is the aggressor. About 4,900 civilians and above 3,000 military personnel are estimated to have lost their lives on the Eritrean side since the aerial bombardment campaigns had begun.
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| The reaction of the large crowds surprised Gloria, but it placed at her ease. With waves and smiles at them, she would ease into the situation and understood immediately who she was meeting. Her charm kicked in, as she prepared her herself like a lioness for a hunt. She confidently approached the Foreign Minister, offering a handshake before nodding at the Mayor and the Veteran. She would smile softly at them all as she spoke up in English. |
[list][ Gloria Banza ]: "It is such a pleasure to be here again. It feels like second home to me. May you translate something for me to Mr Mihailović and Mr Avsic?"[/list]
| She would turn her gaze at the two men with an open smile. |
[list][ Gloria Banza ]: "Mr Mihailović it is such an honor to meet such a fantastic freedom fighter. You are a beacon of what the free world is, and should be for decades to come. Mr Avsic. Your leadership of this beautiful city is something I want Zairean city councilors to look upon. You make your country proud, but you are also the stronghold that stands within flames of tension, aggression and danger."
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[list][list]JUNE 1953
[sub]Coming Home[/sub][/list]
[sub][pre] B Y E B Y E R I O [/pre][/sub]
[list][list][sub][pre]It is the duty of men who militate in all
sectors of public life, in all spheres of
Government, in all party associations,
to dedicate their efforts to the good
of the People.[/pre][/sub][/list][/list]
RIO DE JANEIRO, FEDERAL DISTRICT AFTERNOON
[sub]THE UNITED STATES OF Brazil Toucan[/sub]
| About two years ago, in the midst of efforts to improve the Brazilian economy, the United States and Brazil formed a joint commission in Rio to grant investments in railroads, electric power and other projects. U.S. officials predicted that the joint commission would bring Brazil between $350 million and $500 million in loans from the U.S. Export-Import Bank and the World Bank. With only $122 million in loans granted to Brazil, the U.S. decided to close the commission and return home. Although Brazilians agreed with this, they protested that the US took this seriously. U.S. BREAKS ITS PROMISE OF ECONOMIC AID, said Rios Correio da Manhā. Foreign Minister JOÃO NEVES DA FONTOURA¹ was discouraged. Some Brazilians even said to denounce the mutual defense pact with the U.S. |
| Washington backed off a bit. Although most were already on their way home, the United States agreed to extend it for another three or four months. Brazilian Ambassador JOÃO CARLOS MUNIZ was informed that $48 million in loans for electric power will be granted by the end of June and that the World Bank will open an office in Rio to deal with the delay of $226 million in projects after the end of commission. These changes helped to reassure Brazilians that the $300 million loan obtained to pay creditors could be considered by the new U.S. government as a help to Brazil and, therefore, would serve as an excuse to forget other joint commissions projects. The U.S. also made it clear that the issue is not exactly whether Brazil should borrow to carry out projects, but when. |
| The Vargas government would like to start some projects that are urgently needed. But Washington notably the World Bank considers that Brazil must strengthen its currency, eliminate the trade deficit and control inflation before having to contract more debt, even for more urgent projects. With Brazil facing mounting foreign trade debts and an inflation that enrages many Brazilians, President GETÚLIO VARGAS² called on his old friend. As the new finance minister, he chose OSWALDO ARANHA³, 59. Like Getúlio, born in Rio Grande do Sul, Oswaldo helped Vargas seize power in the 1930 revolution. He was very popular in the United States and was a strongly pro-allied foreign minister during World War II. As a member of the postwar conservative opposition, he joined the UN, which led to his presidency of the General Assembly in 1947. |
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[sub]¹ JOÃO NEVES DA FONTOURA, was Minister of Foreign Affairs (1946-1946 and 1951-1953) under the Getúlio Vargas and Eurico Gaspar Dutra governments and Minister of Finance (1961-1962) under President João Goulart.[/sub]
[sub]² GETÚLIO VARGAS, was twice President of Brazil (1930-1945 and 1951-1954).[/sub]
[sub]³ OSWALDO ARANHA, was a Brazilian diplomat who made a career at the U.N. that led him to the presidency of the General Assembly (1947-48) and later Minister of Finance (1953-54) under Vargas Government.[/sub]
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[sub]Alternate Story: From August 1953 to July 1956, João Carlos Muniz was Ambassador of Brazils U.S., but in our world, he took office in January 1953 and will remain until July 1956, in December 1952 his predecessor Walther Moreira Salles was appointed Ambassador of Brazils U.N.[/sub]
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[list]May 1953
[sub]The Grand Coalition Continues[/sub][/list]
[pre]T H E '5 3 G R A N D C O A L I T I O N[/pre]
THE AUSTRIAN PARLIAMENT BUILDING, RINGSTRABE, VIENNA, Reyzen
[sub]THE AUSTRIAN REPUBLIC[/sub]
| The 1953 FEDERAL ELECTIONS were held with an eye towards a new dawn in the sky for the independent Republic. It was the first federal election held since the country gained independence in 1950. That year, PRESIDENT HENRY WALLACE of the United States had initiated negotiations successfully with the Soviet Union for the signing of a treaty granting Austria its independence, and allowing for the withdrawal of the Allied occupation forces. While WALLACE left office in 1948, replaced by HARRY TRUMAN, his role in initiating the agreement that would allow Austria its right to choose its own destiny (as explained below) would remain in his legacy. Truman had convinced the Soviets to agree to the treaty without pressing one of its requests: For Vienna to, should it gain independence, declare permanent neutrality on the world stage. Domestically, there were concerns that such a request would pressure the Austrian state into relegating itself to the will of larger powers before it even became independent. When the 1950 Austrian State Treaty was signed between the Allied occupying powers and the Austrian government, the country celebrated at its newfound independence, through which the Allies affirmed that; |
[list][pre][...] Henceforth, the new Republic of Austria shall be allowed its inalienable right to decide its own destiny for its peoples through the democratic will, without the interference or pressure from foreign nations.[/pre][/list]
| Shortly before the Treaty was signed in May of 1950, the first federal elections of the Republic were held. Leopold Figl, of the Austrian People's Party (OVP) was re-elected as Chancellor with 44.0% of the vote and 1.8 million votes. A grand coalition had existed between the center-right liberal-conservative OVP and the left-leaning Austrian Social Democrats (SPO) under Adolf Scharf, who was regarded as the primary opponent party to the OVP. Both elections were held for all 165 seats of the NATIONAL COUNCIL, the lower house of the Austrian Parliament, and more commonly considered as the national legislature itself. In the 1953 federal elections, the atmosphere was set for the SPO to gain seats as Figl's government was plagued by a rocky start considering how swiftly a new government had been established. From '50 to '53, he conceded to a grand coalition between the OVP and the SPO (the Communists had been ejected from all positions of government in 1947) as memories of the factionalism of the Prewar plagued the press as he sought to form his government. In the 1953 elections, the election swung three points left, though the Social Democrats ended Election Day with 73 seats to 74 for the People's Party. |
[list][pre]1953 ELECTION RESULTS - FEBRUARY '53
Austrian People's Party (OVP) - 1,781,777 votes (41.26%) - 74 seats
Social Democratic Party (SPO) - 1,818,517 votes (42.11%) - 73 seats
Federation of Independents (VdU) - 472,866 votes (10.95%) - 14 seats
Communist Party (KPO) - 228,159 votes (5.28%) - 4 seats[/pre][/list]
| The grand coalition was maintained between the OVP and the SPO, however Figl was demoted to serve as Foreign Minister, being replaced as Chancellor by Julius Raab of the People's Party. Adolf Scharf, the chair of the SPO, maintained his role as Vice Chancellor. The Federation of Independents (Vd) and the Communists (KPO) formed the weakened opposition to the grand coalition government, which was seeing anti-Communist sentiment begin to stir in light of tensions between Italy and Yugoslavia, and the latter's consistent provocations against its neighbors, Slovenia in particular. Relations between Austria and Slovenia were fragile at best, but the grand coalition government under Raab was more amicable towards opening dialogue with the Slovenians - and the West - in light of what members of the Austrian government viewed as 'a possible patient zero of violence on the European Continent once more'. |
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Mayor Avič's expression softened at Banza's words, and at the end, he offered a slight smile.
[list]Of course. And here he said, gesturing to the crowd, your reputation precedes you.[/list]
The Zairean and the Slovene then began their walk together along a cordoned-off path from the plane toward a sleek black sedan. A small row of blue-and-gold-clad ceremonial guards stood at attention just before it, and one broke from the rest to open the door for Banza and then Avič. The drive through Ljubljana was fruitful, and Avič seemed to grow more gregarious as it went on: Banza's charm had clearly not worn off. The environs were equally charmingAvič had spared no expense in following Črtomir Nagode's 1949 façade laws, and Ljubljana glistened. Spring greenery abounded, and spectators lined the immaculate streets to wave to the visitor from a far-flung continent.
Their destination was the Grand Hotel Union, a forty-eight-year-old building in the Vienna Secessionist style that was once Ljubljana's largest structure. That would be the Zairean First Representative's resting point for the next three days as she once more was introduced to the Beloved City. New buildings crowned the landscape, including the towering spiral dome of the Plečnik Parliament and no fewer than three new monuments to the Slovene Rising. New politicians governed it, tooa meeting with Prime Minister Andrej Gosar proved another tough match for the First Representative, but one which she evidently passed with flying colors: Gosar proclaimed to the legislature later than a week that the Izuru summit with Tito was an exception in a Zairean nation which otherwise wholeheartedly embraces democracy and our freedom.
Her fourth night in Slovenia was spent not in Ljubljana, but at the millennium-old Bled Castle overlooking the eponymous lake. In the lower courtyard, the traditional nobility of Slovenia put on a lavish ball and a feast for the ages: from local cuisine to the finest of wines, a cornucopia of tastes and textures was accompanied by local choirs and bands, including one Avsenik Brothers Ensemble. The aristocracy deeply appreciated a stylish foreigner in the country, and conversations on a dazzling array of subjects filled a night to remember. It was the fifth night which would be her greatest challenge: a private audience with President Vida Tomič, the Lady of the Tempest. Pleasantries and publicity photographs were followed by a quiet walk to a wood-paneled study in the Predsednika palača (Presidential Palace), and it was here that the intrigue truly began.
[list]How have you found Slovenia? Tomič opened, an edge to her tone.[/list]
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Borut cried out in agony, blood streaming from his hand. He reflexively unhanded Senofonte, hurling obscenitiesbut by now no fewer than three Slovenes stood behind the colonel, and Franc was once more coming to bear against him. Already someone had a hold of his collar from behind and another threw a blow at the back of his head. It was a grisly sight: the air was filled with profane shouts and speeding limbs.
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| Twice victorious but now encircled, assailed and held by all sides, it seemed like all hope had been lost for Senofonte. He'd kick and punch like a furious beast as the Slovenes grabbed him, and one could wonder how such a short man could be this energetic. However, the turbulence would not last. An unseen blow from the back would render Senofonte groggy. |
[list][sup]| Col. Senofonte Scalzo: |[/sup] "Let go of me, you filthy peasants! Let! Go! NghhAgh...Ouch..."[/list]
| Meanwhile, the Arabian was growing restless again, as he witnessed his master's demise. |
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Senofonte had put up an impressive fight indeed, with half a pint of blood to show for itafter a few more blows had landed, however, he lay on the gravel road of Zgornje Zre. Three villagers restrained Borut from attacking the fallen man and Franc had frustratedly stomped off to keep the bleeding off his embroidered shirt. In the resulting quiet after Senofonte's fall, however, a sense of unease crept into some of the townsfolkthey had just beaten a reasonably notable Italian into gravel. Whether he was unconscious or worse, it could have consequences greater than themselves. The policija officer who lived downhill in Spodnje Zre would surely testify for them, but nothing was guaranteed.
And then there was the horse.
Blue-jacketed officer Jot Kleva arrived to an amazing scene. Several villagers were trying toas gently as they could managerein the horse to the supporting posts of a lean-to roof that sheltered cut wood. Lying face-down in blood-flecked gravel nearby was an ill-dressed Italian surrounded by a few townsfolk talking worriedly amongst themselves. Kleva fast silenced them.
[list]What is this? he demanded.[/list]
A long silence passed.
[list]What is this? Kleva then cried, gesturing emphatically towards the colonel.
He bit Borut, one woman offered. An Italian. I don't know.[/list]
Kleva gave an exasperated look at the villagers before jogging over to Senofonte and inspecting his wounds.
[list]You've knocked him asleep. Maybe worse, Kleva said at once, looking up and around at the steadily growing crowd of villagers.[/list]
His look grew exasperated again.
[list]Help me with him! And someone get Janez. Tell him to get to my house with his kit.[/list]
Several townsmen gathered around to hoist up the colonel with Kleva and begin the walk downhill. Senofonte would remember little or none of it, of course. If or when he awoke, it would be to an elderly, bespectacled man handling his scalp with cotton swabs.
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| It felt like days had passed when Senofonte slowly regained consciousness, although he had evidently lost all notion of time. He slowly opened his eyes with a pain-induced grimace, suffering from the aftereffects of the fight. Not fully remembering what had happened, he asked: |
[list][sup]| Col. Senofonte Scalzo: |[/sup] "Where...where am I? Have I been captured by the enemy?"[/list]
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The old man chuckles. His Italian would soon betray that he was no Sloveno-American, like the other familiesJanez Osterc had once been called an Italian Slovene. He was now the doctor in Zre.
[list]Sì.[/list]
He continued in the Trieste dialect, though his conjugations were very rustyit had clearly been some time.
[list]You will be interned at Tolmezzo¹ this time tomorrow. Relaxthere is nothing you can do. Lie still.[/list]
Janez continued working on the Italian's scraped scalp.
[list][sub]¹ Now officially the Slovenian town of Tolmeč, though the many remaining Italians make up one-third of the town.[/sub][/list]
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| Senofonte closed his eyes. He remembered, bit by bit. |
[list][sup]| Col. Senofonte Scalzo: |[/sup] "Maledetta bestia. Where is my horse now? Where am I going after this? Come on doctor, I've had much worse injuries in Abyssinia. I Ouch..."[/list]
| He tries to move his head, but ends up letting the doctor do his work. |
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Some manner of antiseptic stung Senofonte's head from above for a moment before Janez began to adhere sterile dressing to the colonel's head.
[list]I do not know of your horse. But that gentlemen outside he says, giving a backward nod to the wood-framed doorway of the small stone room they were in, is taking you to Tolmezzo tonight. It's only an hour, so I have cleared you for it. Thenwell, then, God help you, your fate is in the hands of Horjak.[/list]
Whether Senofonte would recognize the name depended on how abreast he was of the news. HorjakValuk Horjak in fullwas a relentlessly anti-Italian judge currently presiding over Tolmeč. Now seventy, he was born and educated in Maribor, but the Slovenian legal apparatus transferred him to Venetian Slovenia after the annexation. Tolmezzo had few Slovenes living in it in 1945, none of whom were legally trained; an outsider was needed to discipline the town and its environs into their current Slovene form, making way for Slovene settlers. Through a combination of draconian punishments and general prejudice, that is precisely what Horjak has been doing.
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[list][pre]T H E S L O V E N E R E P U B L I C S L O V E N S K A R E P U B L I K A[/pre][/list]
SUDANESE BUYERS TAKE AN INEXPLICABLE INTEREST IN THE SLOVENIAN ARMS INDUSTRY
[list][sup]WHATEVER COULD THESE WEAPONS BE FOR?
JUNE 1953[/sup][/list]
A small ensemble of visitors from the eastern Sudanese (Nileia) town of Kassala were unanticipated arrivals to Slovenia in the late spring of 1953. The nascent African nation, newly independent from the United Kingdom, had few diplomatic or cultural ties with the Slovene Republic and was well outside Slovenias usual foreign policy circle. Their trip was clearly purposeful, and indeed, they fast boarded a train for Maribor to engage in earnest talks with heavy vehicle manufacturer Pionir. Presenting offers entirely in cash, they raised eyebrows among Slovenian corporate circlesstill, they were scarcely turned down. Pionir sold an undisclosed number of sturdy Osliček supply trucks to the customers for immediate and direct shipment to Port Sudan. Six days later, in Carinthia, Zlatorog sold a staggering twelve thousand JP-48 battle rifles to these far-flung buyers, also for shipment to Port Sudan. Of Zlatorog, it was at least characteristic; Slovenias arms makers had been aggressively wedging themselves into the worlds military manufacturing sphere with near-indiscriminate sales policies and competitive pricing. Regardless, it was a curious few weeks that injected much-needed life into Zlatorog, which had just made its first international bulk sale since the companys inception eight years ago.
The purchases precipitated interest among Slovenian corporate entities into the Sudanese; if there truly was business to be made there, then it should, in their minds, be made. The Slovene government subsequently entered talks with the Commonwealth of Sudan, establishing tariff maximums on a number of exports deemed optimal to foster between the two states. Several Slovenian consumer goods makers had long sought a reliable source for cotton and textiles, and in Sudan the government had apparently found it. Likewise, the Sudanese trade authorities recognized the benefits of introducing Slovenian-made chemicals and industrial equipment in creating domestic industry in Sudan. Altogether, it was a partnership in the making. Appropriately, the Slovene government asked no questions of its Sudanese counterpart where it expected the weapons and trucks to be used, and directed Pionir and Zlatorog to list the sale as being to Sudan, with the expectation of use for Sudanese-sanctioned law enforcement or military purposes.
[list][sub]IN OTHER NEWS: The Slovenian Foreign Ministry has expressed a refreshing optimism at the willingness of the Austrian (Reyzen) coalition government to work on Austro-Slovenian relations. We hold no old prejudices against our northern friends, Foreign Minister Leonid Pitamic said in a press conference on the matter, and feel confident in beginning peaceful overtures as partners in the years to come.[/sub][/list]
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[list][list]June 1953
[sub]The Alexandria Accords - Part 1[/sub][/list]
ALEXANDRIA, (Kotakuan Ii) MORNING
| The sun beat down on the ancient city of Alexandria as delegations from Ethiopia and Eritrea arrived for a historic peace conference. Hosted by Egypt in June of 1953, the conference was a chance for the two nations to come together and discuss a resolution to their longstanding conflict. The conference was held in a grand hall, adorned with intricate murals. The delegations were seated at a large round table, symbolising the equality of all parties involved. As the conference began, the air was thick with tension. Both sides had suffered greatly during the conflict and there were deep-seated resentments to overcome. Egypt, as the host of the peace conference between Ethiopia and Eritrea, played the role of a neutral mediator. The Egyptian delegation, led by President Gamal Abdel Nasser, was determined to facilitate an open and fair discussion between the two sides. The Egyptian delegation worked tirelessly behind the scenes, attempting to build trust and find common ground between the Ethiopian and Eritrean delegations. They were able to diffuse tension and create an environment of mutual respect and understanding. Despite wanting a return to the African Union brokered agreement, the Egyptian delegation remained impartial and objective, never ever daring to take sides or showing favouritism. They were to be the glue that would hold the conference together, working tirelessly to ensure that the discussions were productive and that all voices were heard. |
| Gamal Abdel Nasser, the President of Egypt, was a towering figure. As the leader of the host nation, he was a driving force behind the conception of the conference and played a key role in facilitating the discussions. His presence in the grand hall was commanding and regal, as he stood tall and confident, surveying the proceedings with a keen intellect and a sense of purpose. He was dressed in a finely tailored suit, made of a luxurious dark fabric that seemed to shimmer under the light of the chandeliers. The suit was cut in a traditional Egyptian style, with a long, loose-fitting jacket that fell to just above the knee. The jacket had a deep V-neck and wide open cuffs that revealed a crisp white shirt underneath. The trousers were similarly loose-fitting, and tapered down to a pair of polished leather shoes. The suit was adorned with intricate gold embroidery, depicting traditional Egyptian symbols such as the Eye of Horus, adding a touch of regality to the ensemble. The suit was tailored to perfection, fitting Nasser's tall and imposing frame perfectly. Overall, Gamal Abdel Nasser's suit was a perfect representation of his dual roles as both a leader of Egypt and a mediator of peace. It was a blend of traditional and modern elements that reflected his vision for a peaceful and prosperous future for his country and the region. |
| The hall was located in one of the city's most ancient and grandiose buildings, with high vaulted ceilings and marble columns that seemed to stretch up to the heavens. The walls were adorned with intricate murals depicting scenes of peace and prosperity, adding to the hall's already impressive ambiance. Sunlight poured through the tall arched windows, casting a warm golden glow on the delegates seated at the large round table in the centre of the hall. The round table was a symbol of the equality of all parties involved in the conference. The floor was made of gleaming white marble, and the air was filled with the scent of exotic flowers and incense. The atmosphere was one of grandeur and elegance, befitting the importance of the event taking place within its walls. The delegates were seated at a large round table, surrounded by comfortable armchairs, with flags of their respective countries behind them. On the table, there were name plates, water glasses, and pens. The hall was equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, ensuring that the conference was well-documented and disseminated to the world. Overall, the grand hall in Alexandria was the perfect setting for the peace conference, providing an atmosphere of grandeur and importance that helped to elevate the proceedings ... |
[sub]Part 2 will encompass the results of the Alexandria Accords, with discussions between the Eritrean Federation (President Idris) & Ethiopian Delegation (PM Tafari)[/sub]
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Post self-deleted by La Granadinas.
[list]JUNE 13th 1953
[sub]EL SUSTO ROJO: UN COMITÉ DE CÓNDORES[/sub][/list]
Gran República de la Nueva Granada
[sub]Before sunrise On June 13th 1953, the second anniversary of the murder of Lieutenant Colonel Chalbaud, a nondescript boat would arrive off the coast of Tierra Bomba Island in the bay Cartagena having left the docks of Fort Sherman in the Panama Canal Zone the night prior. Theyd meet the sound of blaring sirens from the port city of Cartagena, air raid sirens as a great blaze engulfed a military warehouse at Naval Base Bolivar. All of it a ruse, psychological conditioning for the day ahead, an army demolitions team loyal to the military staff and the National Security Directorate had set fire to a warehouse holding thousands of pounds pre Second World War German origin explosives and ammunition. Granadine naval ships and air defence assets in the area spotted their queue and lit up the night sky with spotlights to give the illusion of a suspected air raid. The unidentified boat would flash its fog lights in sequence towards the northern shore of Tierra Bomba, before receiving a sequence of lights in response from a tree line behind Tesoro Beach. The boat would depart in the direction of Panama after a second exchange.[/sub]
[sub]Unidentified Entity One: ㅤㅤ* ㅤ* *[/sub]
[sub]Unidentified Entity Two: ㅤㅤ* *ㅤ**ㅤ* *ㅤ*ㅤ***[/sub]
[sub]Unidentified Entity Two: * ㅤ ㅤ *ㅤ * *ㅤㅤ* *ㅤ* * [/sub]
[sub]Unidentified Entity One: *ㅤ* ㅤ *ㅤ* * *ㅤ*ㅤㅤ* ㅤ* * *ㅤ* * *ㅤ**ㅤ* *ㅤ
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[sub] Two hours later, at around seven in the morning air raid sirens would blare once again, this time in every notable city across the country. Using the prior fire at Cartagena to induce a genuine sense of fear of an air raid among the populace, rather than a false alarm, the sirens would force citizens to retreat indoors, allowing free movement for army personnel along the streets. Colonel Marcos Pérez Jiménez, General Commander of the Armed Forces and the military staff would order a complete lockdown of the country by sea and air. Civilian airports would be stormed by infantrymen and forced to bar the departure of all planes not already in the air, military air bases would taxi their aircraft into hangars and syphon the fuel out of those that couldnt, anti aircraft guns were ordered to fire on any military aircraft that attempted to sortie without prejudice. Docked civilian vessels were barred from deporting, all Naval vessels apart from patrol craft were recalled to their home ports and the patrol ships were put on high alert, even ordered to fire upon any Navy vessel attempting to depart from or refusing to return to their port.[/sub]
[sub]In Bogotá the soldiers policing the city due to the indefinite state of siege would place the capital on lockdown, blocking all exit and entry, forcing lingering citizens off the streets and clearing a path all the way from the army barracks at Army Command Bogotá to the Capitolio Nacional and Casa de Nariño at Bolivar Plaza allowing its mobilised garrison to quickly secure the countrys administrative center. The military staff had planned to confine the countrys statesmen to their houses or the administrative grounds and detain President Jorge Eliécer Gaitán during an early morning meeting in response to the warehouse fire incident they had orchestrated.[/sub]
[sub]A severe lapse in communication however would somewhat derail. President Gaitán would be delayed for whatever reason while travelling between his personal residence and his official workplace and official home, Casa de Nariño. Believing that the president had been captured after the garrison surrounded and stormed the capitol communications officers would begin a planned message over the public address system and through the state radio service. The address would denounce the president and his colleagues including one Rómulo Betancourt, accusing him of colluding with communist elements both local and abroad.[/sub]
[sub]The military staff would designate both Gaitán and Betancourt as domestic terrorists, accusing both of organising and arming left wing activists and militants in an attempted violent Marxist revolution against the Republic that resulted in the Bogotazo, resulting in the deaths of nearly three thousand people and the destruction of hundreds of buildings. They would further be accused of plotting to organise another uprising the next year in the event that Gaitán had lost that years election. They claimed that Betancourt in particular had supplied hundreds if not thousands machetes, handguns and assorted red flags, the color of both the liberal party and marxism adherents to the perpetrators of the Bogotazo and Gaitán of appropriating government resources to fund and encourage Los Cachiporros, left wing militias, during the ensuing La Violencia. [/sub]
[sub]They would formally accuse the president of conspiring to assassinate Lieutenant Colonel Chalbaud two years prior. Claiming that the perpetrators mercenary Rafael Simón Urbina, his known communist nephew Domingo Urbina and their additional twenty self-proclaimed communist guerillas had named the president during their interrogations, stating that they attempted to kidnap Chalbaud, one of the presidents political rivals, in exchange for the reinstatement of their ringleader Rafaels assets confiscated in the past. [/sub]
[sub]Next they would accuse him of aiding in the potential perpetration of human rights abuses by Emperor Haile Selassies Solomonic State of Ethiopia against the people of Ethiopia's Autonomous Province of Eritrea via the transfer of military aviation through the sale and donation of 76 Dornier Do-17 twin engine light bombers and the licenses for an assortment of domestic hardware. They would mimic the accusations of Great Britains delegation to the United Nations of Soviet presence in Ethiopia collaborating with the Ethiopian Armed Forces in Eritrea, painting the president as an enabler of Soviet sympathetic regimes and the Soviet geopolitical aspirations. Finally theyd point to the fire at Naval Base Bolivar, stating that their actions to detain the president was spurned by the discovery of reported missing individual military equipment organised and moved to the base during an impromptu inspection leading to the belief that he planned to transfer these units to Ethiopia under the table to avoid the new spotlight on the Eritrea situation and that some personnel loyal to him had attempted to destroy the warehouses in a crude coverup. [/sub]
[sub]Delayed and being chauffeured through Bogota President Gaitán would be alerted by the air raid sirens hed instruct his motorcade return him to his residence rather than risk driving deeper into the capital. Before he could arrive the Public Address would be broadcast informing the president that he was a fugitive in his own country. Fearing what possibly waited for him both in the capital and at the residence he was returning to his motorcade would desperately search for a route out of the city until finally encountering an army blockade. Uninformed that the President had not been taken into custody the soldiers would try to stop the line of cars believing it to be a fleeing presidential guard unit. Panicked the motorcade would attempt to ram through the blockade resulting in startled gunfire in their direction. Gaitán and his presidential car would be riddled by a burst of an army M8 Greyhounds coaxial browning machine gun. [/sub]
[sub]Informed of the presidents death, Colonel Jiménez would be proclaimed as the acting provisional president of the Grand Republic and the Revolutionary Government of 1946 reinstatement as the presiding executive body in the country, a return to complete military rule now under Jiménez and his subordinate Chiefs of Staff, Army Staff Chief Rojas Pinilla, Navy Staff Chief Oscar Emilio Ghersy Gómez and Air Staff Chief José Saúl Guerrero Rosales. The reformed Revolutionary Government would inform the public of Gaitáns demise while attempting to flee from the authorities and would send out a BOLO (Be On the Look Out) notice for Romulo Betancourt who could not be located at any point during the day. [/sub]
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[list][list]June 1953
[sub]The Future of Egypt Part 2[/sub][/list]
UNIVERSITY OF LIBYA CAMPUS, BENGHAZI (Kotakuan Ii) MORNING
| The University of Libya in Benghazi is a bustling and vibrant institution of higher learning, nestled in the heart of the city. It is one of the two major universities within Egypt, the other being the STEM focused University of Cairo. The campus is a harmonious blend of traditional and modern architecture. The main buildings are made of a warm, sandy-colored stone that exude a sense of history and stability, while the newer buildings are sleek and contemporary, with clean lines and large windows that allow natural light to flood in. The campus is spread out across lush green grounds, dotted with palm trees, and other lush vegetation, providing a serene and peaceful atmosphere. |
| As you stroll through the campus, you can't help but feel a sense of energy and vitality. The quad is alive with the chatter of students, as they hurry from one class to the next. The grassy lawns are dotted with groups of friends enjoying the warm sun, and the shaded benches are a popular spot for quiet contemplation. The campus is also home to a number of sculptures and works of art that add a touch of elegance and culture to the grounds. The library is a particular standout, with its impressive collection of books, journals and other resources. The building is a modern and airy space, with natural light streaming in from the large windows. Inside, you'll find a wealth of knowledge, from ancient texts to the latest research in a wide range of fields. |
| The University of Libya's humanities courses are a feast for the mind and soul. They offer a rich tapestry of disciplines that delve into the human experience, from literature and philosophy to history and cultural studies. The Department of Literature is a particular highlight, with courses that span the globe, from ancient Greek epic poetry to contemporary African fiction. Students can explore the works of Shakespeare, Hemingway, and other literary giants in small, intimate seminar classes or discuss the latest theory and criticism in larger lecture halls. The department also offers creative writing classes, where students can flex their own literary muscles and receive feedback and guidance from accomplished writers.
| The Department of Philosophy is another standout, with courses that cover everything from ancient Greek thinkers to modern ethical dilemmas. Students can delve into the works of Plato, Aristotle, and Nietzsche, and explore the big questions of existence, morality, and the nature of reality. The Department of History is equally impressive, offering courses that survey the major events and movements that have shaped the world from ancient times to the present day. Students can learn about the rise and fall of empires, the impact of colonialism, and the causes and consequences of wars. |
| The Department of Cultural Studies is a multidisciplinary department that examines the cultural and social aspects of society, including the arts, media, and politics. Students can learn about the impact of increased global trade and relations, the role of culture in shaping identity and the relationship between culture and politics. Overall, the University of Libya's humanities courses offer a profound and enlightening education for students looking to understand the human experience and our place in the world. With a diverse range of disciplines and perspectives, it's an ideal place for anyone looking to explore the richness of human culture and thought. |
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[list]October 1952 (1952年10月)
[sub]The Japanese General Elections (日本の総選挙)[/sub][/list]
[pre]YOSHIDA's LIBERAL PARTY WINS MAJORITY IN GENERAL ELECTIONS![/pre]
NATIONAL DIET BUILDING
[sub]TOKYO, Nippon-Nihon MORNING[/sub]
| [sub]The 1952 general elections were different from previous elections as Japan was officially no longer under occupation by the United States, the Japanese government could begin to implement its own policies both domestically and internationally more freely. Under the leadership of Shigeru Yoshida, the Liberal Party of Japan saw significant influence over Japanese politics often bringing Japan out of the age of isolationism and traditionalism and into the new, modern age of western democracy and liberalism. With the assistance from the United States the Japanese economy began to see increasing trends, although many Japanese citizens were still struggling financially from the aftermath of the Second World War. Nonetheless, the popularity of Yoshidas governance would see the new Liberal Party rise to power with 240 seats, a six seat majority within the National Diet.[/sub]
[list]SHIGERU YOSHIDA, 首相: [sub]As our economy begins to recover, so does the lives of the everyday citizen. Our work is not done, but it is continuing to benefit everyone from all backgrounds. The Japanese people have chosen the path of peace and prosperity. The path of reconciliation and opportunities. The path of greatness. The Japanese people have put their trust in not only me, but the governing party that I lead. Let the next few years prove the efficiency the new policies will bring to Japan and her people."[/sub][/list]
[sub]As a part of his vision to bring Japan into international affairs, Yoshida's Grand Scheme would prioritize the rebuilding of Japan's lost industries mainly that of the automotive industry and technology sectors, in hopes of attracting foreign investors and businesses. With Japan beginning to experiment with new models of small vehicles companies such as Toyota hope to appeal to the international market as a reliable, yet efficient automobile brand. With the Grand Scheme, Prime Minister Yoshida hopes to bring in thousands of jobs for the many Japanese citizens still unemployed.[/sub]
[sub]While economic assistance from the United States saw Japan slowly exiting the post-war troubles, millions of Japanese citizens still struggled financially and with food scarcity. To avoid potential communist uprisings from rural communities, the Prime Minister along with Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ogasawara Sankurō would continue to work with American advisors and authorities to rationalize scarce foods, as well as coordinate shipments of supplies coming from the United States. With the signing of the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty and the Yoshida Doctrine, funds originally designated for defence spending would be redirected towards rebuilding efforts and the concerning food scarcity problem facing millions of Japanese citizens.[/sub]
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[list]June 1953
[sub]The Fire Burns Bright[/sub][/list]
[pre]D I E B U N D E S W E H R[/pre]
GERMAN BUNDESTAG BUILDING, BONN, New Provenance
[sub]THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY[/sub]
| The tipping point had, by effect, been reached. The Korean War had triggered the whispers in the backrooms of the halls of power in Bonn. The invasion of Albania and aggressive movements in the Balkan Peninsula by the Soviet-aligned Yugoslavs initiated further talks, and the launching of secret conferences in 1950 and 1951, between the Federal Government and former members of the Heer. A 'secret federal matter', the conferences' subject was described in publicly-released memorandums that received barely any publicity in the German free press at all. The intention was to prepare a framework for the establishment of a German Armed Forces, composed of at least twelve divisions and strong aviation units, that was fundamentally new, without any basis on old Wehrmacht structures. Of course, there remained opposition to the notion of a German military and the Bundesrepublik taking up arms for the purposes of self-defense, but by early 1953, it was clear that the times were changing. Initiated by CDU/CSU deputies on February 4, the Bundestag motioned to vote and unanimously consented to the establishment of a Federal Special Committee for Defense (Bundesfachausschuss für Verteidigung), that reported directly to the Bundestag and its subcommittee on internal matters. The committee began the process of preparing for a possible establishment of a Defense Ministry. |
| In January 1951, a 'Blank Office' was also established by Chancellor Adenauer. Headed by Theodor Blank, a CDU/CSU deputy in the Bundestag, the office was officially named the 'Chancellor's Commission for Questions with Regard to the Strengthening of Allied Troops'. On paper, the commission dealt with how Germany could better strengthen its security by allowing for increases in the presence of Western forces in the country, primarily the United States. Washington was becoming an increasingly close ally of the German government in Bonn, and was crucial in maintaining Germany's national security in the absence of a native German armed forces. Unofficially, however, the office was also directed to begin framework development for a possible Defense Ministry - a job that was supplanted by the Special Committee for Defense, as aforementioned. |
| Consultations with Western powers began as early as spring of 1951, as the German government was already making moves to join the newly-established North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as soon as feasibly possible, and as talk for a possible European community project was moving along swiftly. Communiques between Washington and Bonn and London and Bonn, as well as with Paris and Bonn, were underway and grew increasingly frequent as the months went on. The invasion of Albania by Yugoslav forces with the support of Greek troops in the south had triggered alarm bells in Germany, and immediately discussions between the U.S. and the Federal Republic were underway as to the feasibility of the establishment of a German military. By February of 1953, after the establishment of the Bundesfachausschuss für Verteidigung, ascension from Paris, London and Washington had been received. In light of recent events, and tensions between Yugoslavia and Slovenia, as well as conflict in the Horn of Africa that could be an indication of a heating global climate, it was cited, Germany was in the 'best position' to 'establish for itself mechanisms to manage its own defense, in the possible case of a threat from the East'. |
| The boiling tensions between Slovenia and Yugoslavia proved to be a serious turning point. The Bundestag had, by this point, secured the necessary votes behind closed doors. Of course, Adenauer did not need legislative approval for the action, but he sought to secure resolution support to strengthen the legitimacy of the move. Communiques were exchanged between Bonn and the U.S., France and Britain on 4 June 1953, and replies were read out to a Cabinet meeting by the Chancellor - who also served as Foreign Minister - on 7 June. The CDU/CSU, FDP and KON leadership signaled their support for a resolution backing a confidential executive decree drafted by the Chancellor and already co-signed by the Bundesprasident, Theodor Heuss. The decree was as follows; |
[list][pre]This day, hereby directing for the renaming of the Chancellor's Commission for Questions with Regard to the Strengthening of Allied Troops, Federal department under the Office of the Chancellor, to the FEDERAL MINISTRY FOR DEFENSE (Bundesministerium für Landesverteidigung), which shall, for its purposes, henceforth;
a) Immediately endeavor towards the establishment of the BUNDESWEHR, the German Armed Forces, for the purposes of national defense;
b) See THEODOR BLANK, head of the former aforementioned Chancellor's Commission, be appointed the first Federal Minister for Defense;
c) Immediately endeavor to prepare for the initiation of application services for voluntary service in the German Armed Forces;[/pre][/list]
| With the green lights from the Western Powers, Chancellor Konrad Adenauer signed the directive into law on June 15, 1953, at an event attended by several members of the Bundestag and other government officials. The Federal Ministry for Defense was officially established with its offices in Bonn the next day, and on the 18th of June, 1953, Theodor Blank was sworn in as the 1st Federal Minister for Defense. Immediately, Blank issued a directive requesting the Bundestag to allocate funding for the new federal ministry 'at the soonest possible date', citing the need to 'immediately get all systems up and running'. New staff members were brought on, and Adenauer attended his first national defense briefing by Blank on 22 June, who presented a national defense report to him and his Cabinet, in his first meeting to the Cabinet as a Federal Minister. |
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Paramountica, Spainard, Central Arstotzka, Arcanda, Amsterwald, Israelli, Pontianus, Puebliza, Ranponian, Great Britain Gb, Metropolitan Francais, Taiiwan, Brazil Toucan, Turkiye 1St
[list][list]March, 1953
[sub]The Last Execution[/sub][/list]
BALAGANSK, IRKUTSK OBLAST, SOVIET UNION Osivoii MID-DAY
[sub]BALAGANSKOE LO, SIBERIA[/sub]
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| The Siberian wind swept through the Balaganskoe Gulag as 20 prisoners stood up against a 10 ft tall concrete wall feeling the freezing wall pressed against their back, piercing through their thin shirts sending them into a light shake as they awaited instructions. 5 Gulag guards would exit the main building with 4 of them armed with AK-47s and the highest ranked only armed with a Makarov would steadily walk towards the wall to the first criminal and would begin to read out the crimes of said prisoners. Khamidullin would stand 5th in line of the 20 and would try his best to stand bravely and keep his stare upon the slow moving river in front of the camp surrounded by the Siberian Tiaga, a mocking show of the unreachable freedom that Khamidullin will never feel again. The 20 Prisoners were all on a list sent to the labor camp from Moscow calling for their immediate execution for Treason, Sabotage, and Counter-Revolutionary activity. |
[list]| [sub]KHAMIDULLIN MAXIMOVICH, Gulag Prisoner ~In his Head~[/sub] | O Lord our God, if during this day I have sinned, whether in word or deed or thought, forgive me all, for Thou art good and lovest mankind. Grant me peaceful and undisturbed sleep, and deliver me from all influence and temptation of the evil one.
| As the guard captain finished reading the first prisoners name from the list. Once the last letter was spoken the Makarov would send a crack through the air as the guard completed his duty. The sound was a distinct one as Khamidullin listened to the thud of his former comrade once filled with a soul fall empty to the snow dusted ground. Then the sound of the guard captain shifting over and walking to the next man in line and beginning the process over again. |[/list]
[list]| [sub]KHAMIDULLIN MAXIMOVICH, Gulag Prisoner ~In his Head~[/sub] | O Lord our God, if during this day I have sinned, whether in word or deed or thought, forgive me all, for Thou art good and lovest mankind. Grant me peaceful and undisturbed sleep, and deliver me from all influence and temptation of the evil one.
| Khamidullin would repeat his prayer over and over as his heart beat harder and his vision began to tunnel as the 2nd and third shot continued to ring in a horrid rhythm as the Knowledge of the coming void of the afterlife whatever it may be became more realized every second. |[/list]
[list]| [sub]KHAMIDULLIN MAXIMOVICH, Gulag Prisoner ~In his Head~[/sub] | O Lord our God, if during this day I have sinned, whether in word or deed or thought, forgive me all, for Thou art good and lovest mankind. Grant me peaceful and undisturbed sleep, and deliver me from all influence and temptation of the evil one.
| With his eyes glued towards the river not wanting to see the aftermath of the sentencing of the 4th prisoner, the man beside him. The muffled sounds of a far away metal door opening covered heavily by the Captains speaking and the strong Siberian wind broke Khamidullins gaze as he turned to his left to see a young Guard running from the communications building towards the Captain. The crack of the Makarov and the thud of the man next to him once again broke his gaze on the young guard as he turned his head and saw the barrel of the Makarov and the face of the Captain in front of him. He would look into the eyes of the Captain in a desperate plea for even a couple more seconds of his precious life. |[/list]
| [sub]Captain Kuznetsov, Guard Captain[/sub] | Khamidullin Maximovich, you have been sentenced to death for your crimes against the people of the Soviet Union.[/list]
| His eyes stayed glued to Captain as he watched the Captains finger begin to once again wrap around the trigger of the Makarov as the words left the Captains mouth. Khamidullins last words would quickly exit his mouth. |[/list]
[list]| [sub]KHAMIDULLIN MAXIMOVICH, Gulag Prisoner[/sub] | O Lord our God, if during this day I have sinned, whether in word or deed or thought, forgive me all, for Thou art good and lovest mankind. Grant me peaceful and undisturbed sleep, and deliver me from all influence and temptation of the evil one.
| The young guard would now be sprinting towards them as he watched the Captain begin to squeeze the trigger he would yell |[/list]
| [sub]Young Prison Guard[/sub] | Captain Kuznetsov, wait![/list]
| The crack was deafening to the Young Guard as he saw the muzzle flash and the life leave the Khamidullin eyes as the body once filled with a soul fell empty to the floor. The Young Guard finally reached the Captain and stood next to him at attention. |[/list]
| [sub]Young Prison Guard[/sub] | Captain Kuznetsov, we have received orders from Moscow to seize all executions immediately. . .[/list]
| The Captain would sigh as his eyes trailed down the blood splattered wall to the body of Khamidullin. |[/list]
| [sub]Captain Kuznetsov, Guard Captain[/sub] | What a shame.[/list]
| A silence would fall over the execution yard as the remaining 15 prisoners who were all on the list prepared by Stalin heard what the young guard had said. Captain Kuznetsov would look up from Khamidullin and order the remaining prisoners to dispose of the aftermath and return to their living quarters once they were finished. He would clean himself and turn to the right and walk off the yard in a calm stride while the armed guards watched the prisoners clean the yard. |[/list]
| Soon the yard would once again fall to a somber state as the wind swept through the dusted ground and all that remained of the scene that took place was the bullet holes in the concrete and wall and the stained snow as the last Stalin ordered Execution has taken place. . . |[/list]
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Paramountica, Spainard, Central Arstotzka, Arcanda, Amsterwald, Israelli, Pontianus, Puebliza, Ranponian, East Germany Ddr, Sri-Lanka, Great Britain Gb, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Kewtpuff, Taiiwan, Greater Kurdistane, Brazil Toucan, Turkiye 1St
[list][sup]| Col. Senofonte Scalzo: |[/sup] "Horjak? This man? Help me God, if I ever get in front of him, he'll get a taste of my fists!"[/list]
| Just now realizing his host had conversed in Italian with him, the Colonel would grin emphatically. |
[list][sup]| Col. Senofonte Scalzo: |[/sup] "But you'll testify for me, eh? Come on, doctor. You speak Italian just like I do! We'll drink to it in a few months, I'm sure! Haha. But my horse now. It's very important. I didn't come all the way here for nothing. I need a civilized man like you to look after him while I'm pleading my case. Keep him in a clean stable. Feed him the highest-grade food; I will mail you the needed money when I get back home, yes, heh? He cost me quite a lot of money."[/list]
| He pauses and sighs. |
[list][sup]| Col. Senofonte Scalzo: |[/sup] "Che merda! Never spent a day in prison, not even after the war, and now this!"[/list]
Paramountica, Amsterwald, Pontianus, Ranponian, Sri-Lanka, Great Britain Gb, Taiiwan, Brazil Toucan, Turkiye 1St
Janez gives a wry smile at this. What is especially amusing about Senofonte's words are unclear.
[list]Well, my Italian is not by choiceit is old, and only remains to tell me what my wife swears at me in her native tongue, he says, a twinkle in his eye, adding, for she is Italian, like you. Only better-looking.[/list]
Janez cuts the roll of gauze he had been using and adheres the last of it to Senofonte's head before sitting back.
[list]I have no love for Horjak and how he has dealt with her family. But of what happened to your horse, and to the upper villager, I do not knowonly that you worked to anger them. The Americans are easily provoked, but not without cause.[/list]
Paramountica, Arcanda, Pontianus, Ranponian, Sri-Lanka, Great Britain Gb, Taiiwan, Brazil Toucan, Turkiye 1St
| Senofonte gets up and tries to sit straight. He opens his arm in a jovial gesture as he learns of Janez' wife. |
[list][sup]| Col. Senofonte Scalzo: |[/sup] "Oh, Italian? She must be an admirable woman then, I'm sure! Tell her my greetings, from a fellow Italian."[/list]
| He stretches and does some military-style gymnastic movements with his arms. |
[list][sup]| Col. Senofonte Scalzo: |[/sup] "What I did to those bastards? I'm the one they knocked down! There were at least ten of them beating me up! Those rascals tried to take my horse, and then they Well they provoked me. It was legitimate self-defense, yes, doctor. As for my horse, it is of imperial necessity you enquire about him. These savages, I don't trust them one bit. They might sell it, or eat it. Ride it for all I care! Keep the beast, it will only bring me bad luck now! But don't leave it to those people, especially not that plump man, who may be tempted to cook it. Che merda. Oh, grazie mile for your care, doctor. Have anything to drink before I am chained and thrown to the lions?"[/list]
Amsterwald, Pontianus, Ranponian, Sri-Lanka, Great Britain Gb, Taiiwan, Brazil Toucan, Turkiye 1St
[list][list]June 1953
[sub]The Alexandria Accords - Part 2[/sub][/list]
ALEXANDRIA, (Kotakuan Ii) MORNING
| The peace talks between Eritrea and Ethiopia were held with high hopes and optimism, but as the discussions progressed, it became clear that a resolution was not within reach. The atmosphere in the grand hall where the talks were held grew increasingly tense as the delegations from Eritrea and Ethiopia presented their demands and counter-demands. The Eritreans insisted on their right to self-determination and full independence, while the Ethiopians maintained their stance on maintaining the unity of the country. |
| As the days passed, it became clear that the two sides were deeply entrenched in their positions and unwilling to compromise. The Egyptian delegation, who were mediating the talks, worked tirelessly to find common ground, but to no avail. The final straw came when a crucial deadline passed without any progress being made. The Eritrean delegation, frustrated and disillusioned, announced their intention to walk out of the talks. The Ethiopian delegation followed suit, and the peace talks collapsed in a cloud of disappointment and recrimination. |
| The failure of the peace talks was a bitter blow to the people of Eritrea and Ethiopia, who had suffered greatly during the conflict. It also dealt a heavy blow to the region and the international community who had invested time and resources to bring about a peaceful resolution. The grand hall, once filled with hope and optimism, now echoed with the sound of chairs scraping against the marble floor as the delegations gathered their belongings and left in silence. The failure of the peace talks was a tragic reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of finding a lasting solution to conflicts.
| As the peace talks between Eritrea and Ethiopia came to a close, President Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt stood before the delegations and addressed the Ethiopian Prime Minister Benti and the Eritrean President Hawate. His voice was filled with a sense of gratitude and admiration as he thanked them for their participation in the conference. "I want to express my deep appreciation to both of you, Prime Minister Benti and President Hawate, for your willingness to come to Alexandria and engage in these important peace talks," Nasser said. "I understand that this process has not been easy for either of your nations and that the road ahead will not be without its challenges. But I hope that you both leave this conference with a sense of hope and optimism for the future." As he spoke, Nasser's gaze met with the eyes of both leaders, and it was clear that he was speaking from the heart. He continued, "I want to thank you both for your courage and your dedication to peace. Your presence here today is a testament to your commitment to finding a lasting resolution to the conflict between your nations. I believe that this is just the beginning of a new era of cooperation and understanding between Eritrea and Ethiopia." |
| With a smile on his face, Nasser extended his hand to both leaders and shook their hands firmly, sealing the end of the conference. His words were met with applause and a sense of accomplishment from the delegations, as they acknowledged the effort and the importance of this peace conference, and the hope for a better future. |
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Paramountica, Amsterwald, Pontianus, Ranponian, Nippon-Nihon, Sri-Lanka, Great Britain Gb, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Taiiwan, Brazil Toucan, Turkiye 1St
[list][list][pre]Prague, Czechia, Third Republic of Czechoslovakia
14TH OF MARCH, 1953 - CZECHOSLOVAK COMMUNIST LEADER AND LEADER KLEMENT GOTTWALD DEAD, NEW LEADERSHIP TO BE APPOINTED[/pre][pre]ZEMŘEL VŮDCE ČESKOSLOVENSKÝCH KOMUNISTŮ A VŮDCE KLEMENT GOTTWALD, BUDE JMENOVÁNO NOVÉ VEDENÍ [/pre]________________________________________________[/list][/list]
| The past handful of months, even year or two, has been a writhing image of stagnation for the miniature USSR of central Europe. The ČSSR and its population has been riding the high of post-war economic mobility, benefiting from the expansion of industry and new form of communist government that brought positive benefits to the lives of its citizens. Now, in 1953, the nation has begun to see economic stagnation on new levels, even after the implementation of the new 50-year-plan economic model of a command economy. More specifically, a Stalinist mass-policy structure was implemented at the helm of Klement Gottwald, the leader of the nation's Communist movement and current Prime Minister. In Czechoslovakia, the Stalinists and those else seeking "socialism in one nation" aimed to replicate the might of the USSR displayed in WWII here in Czechoslovakia. Political opponents have begun to see purges, the economy has been commanded and planned, and industry has expanded multi-fold, as well as other Stalinist policies furnished into the political-economy. Prime Minister Gottwald and the rest of the leading Communists in Czechoslovakia have primarily recieved their wishes and reaped the benefits. |
| Now, the small power reaches a new turning point in its history as a nation. As Czechoslovakia followed the direction of Gottwald's planning of Communism, nationalizing its industry and collectivizing its agriculture. Although Gottwald originally sought a more independent line, a quick meeting with Stalin in 1948 convinced him otherwise and so he sought to impose the Soviet model on the country as thoroughly as possible. By 1951, Gottwald's health deteriorated and he was suffering from heart disease and syphilis in addition to alcoholism. Recently only making a few public appearances. The woes were only heightened with the recent death of the iron leader of the USSR Joseph Stalin amongst the party leadership and communist party captaincy. On March 11, 1953, the first workers' president returned by special plane from Stalin's funeral. After landing, he complained to Prime Minister Antonín Zápotocky that he was not very well. He thought he just had the flu, but the reality was more serious. Gottwald would go on to die peacefully in his sleep five days later on 14 March 1953, aged 56, the first Czechoslovak president to die in office. |
| This death has rattled the entire nation, from political leadership to those who sought out his leadership during the world war. A funeral is to be held later this month of March, in the mausoleum intended for Czechoslovak leadership, including President Tomá Garrigue Masaryk, in the adapted National Memorial on Prague's Vítkov Hill. On the national side, a new round of leadership rotation and an election is to be expected within the coming month as well. Rumors and assumptions of Premier Antonín Zápotocký rising to Presidency, with Antonín Novotný as head of the KSČ and Prime Minister. This has only put a temporary pin the economic reform plans that were upcoming for the KSČ, due to necessary currency reform desires through the nation's leadership. Only time shall tell now the nation will react to the death of its 1st leader, in the short-run and the long haul. |
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Paramountica, Arcanda, Amsterwald, Pontianus, Ranponian, Sri-Lanka, Great Britain Gb, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Taiiwan, Brazil Toucan, Turkiye 1St
Tensions in the Hungarian counties of Romania
June 1953
Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
| It is with great sadness to report that Hungarian provoked tensions in the counties of Ciuc, Trei Scaune, Odorhei and Mures have risen once again. The Romanian poet of Hungarian ethnicity Halász Botond has been caught spreading Anti-Revolutionary and Hungarian Nationalistic ideas in his poetry. Following his arrest by the Romanian authorities ethnic Hungarians have taken to the streets in Romania`s majority Hungarian counties and cities vandalising monuments of Romanian people with great influence, causing the Romanians to stand firmly against terrorism and vandalism. Violent street clashes broke out between the two already troubled ethnic groups. This is not the first time an incident like this breaks out, in 1949 a group of Hungarian students have taken to the streets led by Professor Horváth Ádám of the Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca to protest the so called "discrimination" Hungarians have to endure in the then People`s Republic of Romania.
| The situation is very worrysome and dangerous. Code red of emergency has been enacted in all the zones occupied by these Vandals and Terrorists. If the situation persists within the following week, the People`s Army will be called to end all the violence and Anti-Revolutionary sentiments, being allowed to use all measures against the Vandals. Rumours have begun to spread as to how these Terrorists are being sponsored by the government of The People`s Republic of Hungary, The Western Powers or The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to cause mayhem and to bring political instability in our country. The Securitate has been ordered to monitor every aspect of day to day life in the mentioned zones. In total the terrorists have caused the loss of 27 human lives and 84 injured or badly injured. Romanian officials stand firmly against Hungarian Nationalism, spread of Anti-Communist sentiments, Vandalism and Terrorism.
The people responsible for the violations of Romanian rule of law will have to face consequences of their destruction.
"Țară scumpă România,
În frunte avem un Partid glorios!
Vezi stindardul și tăria
În veacul lor luminos!"
June 1953
Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
Paramountica, Central Arstotzka, Arcanda, Amsterwald, Pontianus, Ranponian, Sri-Lanka, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Taiiwan, Brazil Toucan, Turkiye 1St
The old doctor reaches for something out of Senofonte's line of sight. He hoists up a thick glass bottle up from under a bedside table.
[list]Some slivovicaer, plum brandy. Medicinal, of course, he says with a knowing smile.[/list]
Janez stands to retrieve a small glass from a cupboard across the room.
[list]About the horseI do not know. I will inquire into it.[/list]
He returns to Senofonte's bedside and pours some of the liquor.
[list]You have my sympathy, of course, he says, handing the glass to the colonel, for, as an educated man, I know that prejudices cost us dearly. Still, the judge will not look kindly upon you.[/list]
He sighs, glancing to the door. The whine of a car's brakes is heard, as is the grinding of rubber on gravel.
[list]You don't have long, now. Drink up.[/list]
Paramountica, Arcanda, Pontianus, Ranponian, Sri-Lanka, Taiiwan, Brazil Toucan, Turkiye 1St
[list][pre]T H E S L O V E N E R E P U B L I C S L O V E N S K A R E P U B L I K A[/pre][/list]
BRONZE AGE SETTLEMENT UNCOVERED IN ISTRIAARCHAEOLOGISTS AND NATIONALISTS TAKE INTEREST
[list][sup]THE LOST MILLENNIA OF QUINCE HILL, JUNE 1953[/sup][/list]
For a few months, Quince Hill seemed the tallest in the Republic. Surveyors Boris Bačič and Branko Maruič of the Pulj Archaeological Museum had spent much of their recent careers combing the ancient Istrian peninsula for prehistoric sites, but their luck truly struck five kilometers east of Rovinjonce Italian Rovignoalong the Lim Valley in the early summer of 1953. There, on a hilltop shrouded in quince trees and underbrush, several tons of stones formed the telltale concentric circles of a Bronze Age hill fort. Hidden for millennia, it electrified the archaeological community of Slovenia. Rigorous study ensued, and the site was christened Monkodonja, or Quince Hill, for the yellow-green fruits which grew over and fell upon the site. Hoards of pottery and arrowheads were unearthed and cataloged, dating the site to the Early to Middle Bronze Age between the 19th and 13th centuries BC. While the academic community generally celebrated and prestigious universities fought to lay claim to the site, a more geopolitical slant was given to the find.
The Slovenian National Party (SNS) included the discovery in their monthly newsletter, leveraging the site as another reason to insist on the antiquity of Slovenia. They had long used the seventh-century Principality of Carantania, also called Korotan, to prove that Slovenia is the eldest of the Slavic nations; the more ancient ruins of inspecific origin that they could uncover, the stronger their claim of the ancient glories of Old Slovenia could be. Altogether, it was yet another bullet fired from their propaganda arsenal. The SNS had been especially active in recent months, refuting Croatian claims in Yugoslavia (Ranponian) that Slovenia demanded Croatian land, insisting that the northern CroatsKajkavianswere Slovenes themselves: one people sundered for political purposes. The Slovenes were hardly the only leveragers of Monkodonja, howeverthe Istriotic and Italian (Arcanda) communities took note of it, as well, and for the month of June and July an uptick was seen in pro-Italian activities in nearby Rovinj, which still boasted an Italian community that encompassed a quarter of the city. One Istriotic municipal official labeled Monkodonja as a site of distinctly Romance heritageakin to the historic towns of Aquileia (now Oglej), Palmanova (now Nova dlan) and Cividale del Friuli (now Čedad)appropriated by Slovenians as their own.
[list][sub]IN OTHER NEWS: The Slovenian Foreign Ministry walked a careful balance after the death of Czechoslovak (Central Arstotzka) leader Klement Gottwald. Cordial relations between the Czechs, Slovaks and Slovenes had long been a feature of ethno-political life in Central Europe, but Gottwalds Stalinistic views were deeply unpopular among the Slovene public. The Ministry opted for lukewarm condolences to the Czech and Slovak nations, not addressing Gottwald by name.[/sub][/list]
Paramountica, Central Arstotzka, Arcanda, Israelli, Pontianus, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania, Ranponian, Sri-Lanka, Great Britain Gb, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Taiiwan, Brazil Toucan, Turkiye 1St
National Emergency
June 1953
Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
| As the Warsaw Pact and the world knows, tension has been building up in the Hungarian ethnic majority regions of Romania following the arrest of Hungarian poet, Nationalist and Anti-Communist Halász Botond. The month of June has proven to be a very troublesome month for Romanian society, as the Hungarian Anti-Communist terrorists have waged full on war against the Romanian population. The People`s Army has been deployed in these regions, surpressing as much as possible from the Hungarian Terrorists.
Around 72 people have lost their lives, 38 only in the Targu Mures massacre of 15th June, most of them being of Romanian descent. Romanians are willing to fight for the Motherland, land of peace, prosperity and future, however these Magyar terrorists think otherwise. They may be sponsored by the West, the Hungarian Government or Soviet Intelligence agencies to cause mayhem and bring social and political instability on the lands of The Socialist Republic of Romania. While it is not known, the population is beginning to spread rumors.
| 30.000 Soldiers have been mobilized to serve the Republic against the Terrorist traitors of Odorhei, Trei Scaune, Mures and Ciuc.
The Romanian government has blockaded the regions controlled by the Terrorists, reducing the amount of products which are being delivered in the regions, hoping of a faster surrender, however the Romanian People`s Army is trying it`s best to supply the Romanian population with food. Evacuation plans have been enacted and people are being rescued every hour. The population of both Hungarian and Romanian descent is afraid and shocked. They refuse something like this is happening in The Socialist Republic of Romania, a nation with a bright future under the Red Banner. It is estimated around 50.000 Terrorists are out in the streets right now, causing destruction everywhere. They have been chanting "Le a kommunizmussal!" which translated means "Down with Communism!".
Romanian officials believe that the Army would finish it with the Terrorists by the start of the month of July however we are asking the Warsaw Pact to be prepared to help and aid The Socialist Republic of Romania if needed.
| Comrade Constantin Rotaru, General Secretary of The Communist Party of Romania, President of the Presidium of The Great National Assembly, beloved and esteemed ruler of The Socialist Republic of Romania, the son of the brave Romanian people will give a speech about the past, current and future situation(s) and scenarios.
| The people responsible for these crimes against the state and the people will be punished harshly.
"Priviți, mărețe umbre, Mihai, Ștefan, Corvine,
Româna națiune, ai voștri strănepoți,
Cu brațele armate, cu focul vostru-n vine,
"Viață-n libertate ori moarte" strigă toți!"
June 1953
Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
Amsterwald, Pontianus, Ranponian, Sri-Lanka, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Taiiwan, Brazil Toucan, Turkiye 1St
[list]December 1, 1952 February 1, 1953
[sub]The nationalization of all private schools and the consequence of it.[/sub][/list]
[sub]Education in Ceylon has been around the island for over 2300 years. It is believed that the Sanskrit language was brought over to the island from North India as a result of the establishment and conversion of the island to Buddhism in the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa from the Buddhist monks sent by Emperor Asoka the Great of India. Since then, an education system evolved based around the Buddhist temples and pirivenas (monastic colleges), the latter primarily intended for clergy (even to this day) and higher education. Evidence of this education system is found on the national epics of Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa, the Chronicle of Lanka, that deals with the history of the island of Lanka from the arrival of Prince Vijaya and his followers in the 6th century BC. However, with the outset of the colonial expansion on the island, first in the coastal provinces and then interior, Christian missionary societies become very active in education and establishing many private schools on the island.[/sub][/list]
[sub]Under the British colonial rule, Catholics and Christians enjoyed a privileged position in the field of education. By 1939, both Catholics and other Christians who comprised only 6.25 percent of the population obtained 73.2 percent Government grant for denominational schools whereas Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims who constituted 93.7 percent of the population received the balance 26.3 percent of the grant. Besides higher education which was in English was fee-levying and was limited. While many schools were built in the post-colonial era, unfortunately, the established schools that had their origins in the colonial era dominate social life in Ceylon which is mainly due networks of old boys and old girls. So much so that even after independence nothing was done under UNP government to change the educational system and the preference of Catholic and other Christian schools over Buddhist, Hindu, and Muslim schools. However Prime Minister Kandi Ramamurthy Rajah plan to put an end to this injustice.[/sub][/list]
December 1 30, 1952: The proposal of the bill and the hard to get it passed through both houses of Parliament
[sub]On December 1, Prime Minister Kandi Ramamurthy Rajah announced he would propose a bill to be passed in both houses of Parliament that would allow the government to nationalize all private schools in the country. Kandi Ramamurthy Rajah wanted this for two reasons. One was that he believed everyone, regardless of class, caste, or social standing, should receive a free and affordable education. He believed that the only way to do it was to bring all schools under government control. His second reason was that bringing all the schools under government control, his control is part of his plan to restore the Sinhalese monarchy by controlling the education and schools. Therefore, when he brought the bill to the House, he believed it would be passed easily since his party had majority control over both houses. However, there was resistance to his bill from not only the United National Party (UNP) and the Federal Party but also the people who opposed the bill, mainly those from the Catholic Church. This is because the Church believes that catholic schools should stay private to carry out their catholic education with complete freedom. Because of this, it took until late noon on December 30 for the bill to be passed through both houses of Parliament.[/sub]
December 31, 1952: Passing of Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Special Provisions) Act No 5 of 1952, the date for it to be enforce, and response from the Catholic Church
[sub]On December 31 the act known as the Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Special Provisions) Act No 5 of 1952 was officially signed into law by the Governor-General. This act will allow the government to officially nationalize all 2,500 privately operated schools in Ceylon, but the act does include that private school to have a choice to not be nationalize by government if they renounce their government subsidy and become a tuition-charging institutions. Prime Minister Kandi Ramamurthy Rajah announce that the act will be put into effect the next day on new year. In response to this T.B. Cooray, the Archbishop of Colombo said, Our schools should not be touched. We would fight to the end even by shedding blood.[/sub]
January 1 January 10, 1953: Government takeover of private schools and violent resistance to it.
[sub]On the day when the schools were to be taken over, many Catholics, at the instigation of the Catholic Church, protested against it. As a result, some Catholics forcibly occupied all catholic schools and barricaded themselves in it. This took a serious turn in Negombo, known as the little Rome and Catholic areas in the vicinity. Prime Minister Kandi Ramamurthy Rajah ordered the Security forces to break up the demonstrations and take back the schools occupied by Catholics. However, the Catholics, both in the demonstration and in the barricaded school, violently resisted the security forces. It took them nine days to put down the rebellion. Finally, all the occupied schools were recaptured, and the security forces broke up demonstrations against the act by Catholics. About 500 people were wounded, and 20 were killed during the nine days of violence. After that, all the schools were officially nationalized, and there was no more resistance from the Catholics.[/sub]
February 1, 1953: The attempted coup eat
[sub]On February 1, Prime Minister Kandi Ramamurthy Rajah and the government arrested two-dozen officers of the Security Forces and some civilians, who were taken into custody. Their reason was that they attempted to overthrow the government. The coup plan was the arrest of several members of the government, including the Prime Minister. A patriotic officer leaked the plot to the Prime Minister and the government. It was later discovered that the plot was a reaction to the takeover of private schools by the government, and all the coup planners and participants were Catholics. Prime Minister Kandi Ramamurthy Rajah announced on live TV the attempted overthrow of the government by Catholic officers and the arrest of all those who were part of the plot. Kandi Ramamurthy Rajah made this sound like a victory and a triumphant of Buddhism over Catholicism.[/sub]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
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[list]September 1953
[sub]Turkish Delegation Arrives in Athens[/sub][/list]
[list][sub]A start of a new Era?[/sub]
[list][list][sub]How happy is the one who says I am a Turk! - National Motto[/sub][/list][/list]
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Final Preperations
[sub]Ankara, Republic of Turkey Dawn Morning[/sub]
[list][sub]Mehmet Köprülü has been minister of foreign affairs for three years now and many things have changed since his appointment, but most nerver pertain to his field. Now it was his time to finally shine. After the president's massive reshuffling of the government, Köprülü was given his first major assignment besides the country's entrance into NATO, diplomatic delegation to a foreign nation; Greece. A country which still holds lingering animosity against Turkey, caused by centuries of Ottoman occupation; a history that is unlikely to disappear from the minds of the average Greek for some time, but given time even once mortal enemies can become friends.[/sub][/list]
| With the ministry's latest mission objective given by President Bayar, the entire ministry went into a frenzy as minister Köprülü assemble the best diplomats he could count on for the delegation while bureaucrats worked tirelessly to set up a meeting with the Greek government. It took a few months, as the minister was particularly invested and meticulous with the planning of the delegation and setting up the perfect meeting with the Greek government. With everything to Köprülü's standards, he held one last meeting with the delegation's main ambassador, and his personal friend. |
[list]| [sub]Halil Yüksel, Head Ambassador[/sub] | Calm down, Mehmet, you've been working yourself to death here. I've reviewed the paper a dozen times, already. I get the main talking points and what to do. You're workaholic attitude is what's gonna be the end of you, I swear the amount of times I've had to pull you from your office because your wife keeps nagging at me is enough to make me your personal caretaker.
| [sub]Mehmet Köprülü, Foreign Minister[/sub] | Yeah, yeah, still, I need this to be flawless. I want this to be the best goddman presentation we've given. Our public image, especially in Greece, has to be maintained at the highest standard possible, I don't want Bayar on my behind if something screws up. And.. wait, don't use my wife as an excuse![/list]
| After a brief argument between the two, an aid interven letting them know that the entourage was ready to leave for Athens, before quickly leaving. |
[list]| [sub]Halil Yüksel, Head Ambassador[/sub] | Well that's my queue to leave, guess I'll be calling you from Athens. And don't worry I'm the seasoned diplomat here.
| [sub]Mehmet Köprülü, Foreign Minister[/sub] | Fine, just stay safe, I don't want to wake up to a diplomatic crisis being the first thing I see in the news because you flirted with some girl and piss someone off an started a fight.[/list]
Journey to Greece
[sub]Ankara Esenboğa Airport, Republic of Turkey Noon[/sub]
[list][sub]With all the preparations made for the delegation to Athens, Yüksel held a final review with his team going over the main talking points of their mission right before boarding the plane. After which, Yüksel sat in his seat, deeply in thought as he read over classified documents he got from a friend in the National Assembly. Reading silently with great interest, Hüseyin, his friend and member of the delegation, seated himself next to him taking notice of Yüksel's distracted state. [/sub][/list]
[list]| [sub]Hüseyin Turan, Ambassadorial Aid[/sub] | What did you get there, Halil? It has the assembly sealed, so let me guess, got it through a friend. And knowing you, probably something classified that you shouldn't have.
| [sub]Halil Yüksel, Head Ambassador[/sub] | Oh, calm down, it ain't like I'm leaking it to the public or some buyer. But yeah, I got it from a friend and it's rather interesting. It looks like there are some talks about expanding MAH.[/list]
| Turan sat confused before he remembered what the confusing acronym stood for and quickly realized the implications. Remembering speeches from some members of parliament calling for harsher crackdowns on any and all socialist groups in the country, with a few outspoken spouting mild levels of ethnic suspicion. |
[list]| [sub]Hüseyin Turan, Ambassadorial Aid[/sub] | I see... I'm assuming is probably from those hardliners from the Nation Party, they have been vocal on harsher stance against socialism and other similar groups. But they're far too small for it to even pass, whose supporting them?
| [sub]Halil Yüksel, Head Ambassador[/sub] | Bingo, that is the golden question. They did initiatally start the idea but it's mostly former officers in the assembly that are pulling the strings here, and it looks like they're calling on help from their friends in the army and defense ministry, to sway the others.
| [sub]Hüseyin Turan, Ambassadorial Aid[/sub] | Why am I not surprised. Ögel has been opened about his desire to increase the budget of the agency and he does have ties with Hulusi Köymen. But this issue isn't ours to debate on, and I sure don't mind them riding the country of those traitors radicals.[/list]
| Yüksel nodded in agreement with Turan before slowly changing the conversation to more pleasant topics as they enjoyed the flight. Eventually, the captain announced that they we're approaching towards mainland Greece, causing the two to look out and see the city of Athens in all its beauty. |
[list]| [sub]Halil Yüksel, Head Ambassador[/sub] | Well, the fun is over, looks like we're back to work again.[/list]
City of Athens
[sub]Ellinikon International Airport, Kingdom of Greece Afternoon[/sub]
[list][sub]It was afternoon by the time the delegation's plane finally arrived from Ankara to the capital; Athens. Once the plane finally landed safely in Ellinikon International Airport, Halil Yüksel, gave a final speech of encouragement to his team and a reminder that they represent Turkey, an no mistakes cannot be made. After his speech Yüksel and his team exited the plane to the security escort already waiting on the outside for them.[/sub][/list]
| Upon leaving the plane with his ambassadorial team Yüksel was greeted by the lead officer of the escort, speaking to him in heavily accented Greek as he tried his best to speak politely in Greek. |
[list]| [sub]Halil Yüksel, Head Ambassador[/sub] | Good afternoon, sir; it's a pleasure to meet you and I assume you'll be our escort, correct?[/list]
[spoiler=Nations Involve]Adriatican Islands[/spoiler]
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| Senofonte drinks his glass in full, puts it down and smacks his lips in delight. He opens his hand to the doctor for a cordial handshake. |
[list][sup]| Col. Senofonte Scalzo: |[/sup] "Beware of horses and women, doctor. They do not bode well for us. Well, grazie mile for the hospitality. A sage among the barbarians you are."[/list]
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INDEPENDENCE DAY 1953
The Vargorian People march into the streets, and celebrate 70 years of the country's founding. A giant parade full of floats showing the People's Republic's achievements of the decade. A special show was held at the Berr Abel Stadium, presenting a beautiful dance routine showcasing our country's history. It was a very successful and proud day. Viva La Vargorie!
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[list][pre]T H E S L O V E N E R E P U B L I C S L O V E N S K A R E P U B L I K A[/pre][/list]
ZVOKI IZ KOZMOSA ATTRACTS SENSATIONAL ATTENTION: THE RENAISSANCE OF SLOVENE SCIENCE FICTION
[list][sup]THE WHISPERED CALL OF THE COSMOS
JULY 1953[/sup][/list]
[list][sup]https://i.imgur.com/HzwFPtd.png[/sup][/list]
Edvard Beter was born in a nation with a centuries-old talent for astronomy. He grew up in the country of Pavel Kunaver, and was raised on such books as Sprehodi po nebu (Walks across the Sky) and the science fiction of Damir Feigel. The construction of the national observatory at Črni Vrh in 1948 was as electrifying to him as it was to every young stargazer in Slovenia, and his interest in the cosmos never waned through his graduation from the University of Ljubljana in 1951, when he was awarded a dual degree in astronomy and creative writing. Two years later, his luck struckafter gaining a small following writing science fiction articles for urban magazines in Slovenia, he was hurtled to fame by the publication of his first full-length novel on a deal narrowly earned with the Obzorja publishing house of Maribor after the Ljubljana-based Slovene Society harshlyand ill-advisedlyrejected it for its preference for audience appeal over cultural value. In the end, however, Zvoki iz kozmosa (Sounds from the Cosmos) was sensational. An epic tale of a man and woman from two different worlds, it presented a unique perspective on the universe, and its themes of exploration, discovery and the power of the unknown captivated the imagination of Slovene readers. Bearing a cover plastered with the raygun Gothic style that would dominate the era, it seemed to be a kind of turning point in the nations fictiona staggering 100,000 copies were sold throughout the country between the summer of 1953 and the next, and while harsher critics attributed its appeal solely to its fantastical futurism, Beters book fast became a staple of the young adult readership in Slovenia.
Its impacts spread beyond just young adult literaturebefore the end of 1953, the Ministry of Education reported the apparent formation of over forty new astronomical clubs in universities and community centers across the country, bound together by the creation of the nationwide Drutvo ljubiteljev astronomije (Society of Amateur Astronomers) that November. The aforementioned Pavel Kunaver, a nationally famous amateur astronomer, naturalist and prolific author, personally sponsored the Society. Beter himself was starkly taken aback by the works popularity and reach, and did not cherish the limelighthe made few public appearances, though he responded meticulously to fan mail. His chief public appearance was in the autumn of 1953 at a literature fair in Ljubljana, where he announced his plans for a sequel to the book to be published in the summer of 1954 to a cheering crowd. Newspapers often spoke derisively of such enthusiasm among Beters readership, however, with one dismissing it as a craze. [Beter] has swept up the young people of this country into distraction by way of fanciful descriptions of the void beyond our planet, wrote Anton Hercog harshly in Maribors Večer. Still, these critics were in the minority. Most praised Beter for giving the most literate generation to date a reason to look fondly skyward.
[list][sup]The void of space is yet filled with sound, and the cosmos sings with the harmony of a thousand melodies yet to be discovered.[/sup]
[list][sup] Edvard Beter, Zvoki iz kozmosa, 1953[/sup][/list][/list]
[list][spoiler=OOC]Thanks to Paramountica for the cover design![/spoiler]
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Before Janez could return the handshake, the door is flung open. A gruff-looking police officerwho almost certainly just drove a car up from Tolmeč to retrieve the colonelmakes purposefully for Senofonte's bedside, and gestures for him to stand. Behind him, silent, is solemn-faced officer Kleva.
[list]Navzgor, the first officer demands. We go, he follows in simple Italian.[/list]
[list]Good luck, Janez says plainly to Senofonte, standing.[/list]
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Beginning of the yearly harvest and the defeat of the Terrorist threat in The Socialist Republic of Romania!
July 1953
Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
The Revolts
| After nearly 3 weeks of violent riots in the counties Ciuc, Odorhei, Mures and Trei Scaune, The Communist Party of the Socialist Republic of Romania together with the People`s Army of The Socialist Republic of Romania have declared victory against the terrorist traitors of the state.
While it is not known who or what drove the Hungarians to revolt in such a barbaric and brutal way, officials speculate Hungarian Nationalists lurking in The Communist Party of Romania or foreign intelligence could be the main force behind these violent revolts.
In total 102 civilians lost their lives and another 354 injured or badly injured, out of which famous Romanian born German musician Corneliu Lorenz-Welker, who was killed by an angry mob of Hungarian civilians in Targu Secuiesc.
| Following the revolts state buildings have been damaged or badly damaged and are in need of immediate repair.
Buildings of great historical and national symbolization have been destroyed without any remorse by the angry Hungarians, including a statue of Voievode Mihai "the Brave" of Wallachia that is dated to 1922.
Through the power of the Romanian Workers we will build every destroyed building back, stronger than ever.
| An internal investigation will take place to determine who the guilty for these heinous and vile War Crimes are.
When the investigation is finished, the guilty will be held accountable on trial and will be given the appropriate punishments, regarding their War Crimes in the four troubled counties in the heart of Romania.
We are going to make it clear that such acts will never be tolerated again, and that the Army and Police will respond with every means against any traitors of the state and the people that threaten the future of The Socialist Republic of Romania.
Romanian intelligence agencies will have the task of finding every possible spy and collaborator regardless if they are native to Romania, from any Warsaw Pact country or NATO.
Every possible spy and collaborator will be severly punished by the Romanian rule of law.
| Following Comrade Constantin Rotaru`s speech, Romanians are determined to stand like a wall against the immoral acts of terrorism in our brave and proud country.
Beginning of the yearly harvest
| The Socialist Republic of Romania has begun it`s yearly wheat, barley and canola harvest.
Romania (known as the bread basket of the Balkans) is keen on exporting Romanian grains and food to countries in need.
The projected quantity of grains is as follows:
Wheat quantity (in tonnes): 104.231t
Barley quantity (in tonnes): 78.090t
Canola quantity (in tonnes): 93.754t
"Vai saracii dusmanii, cum si-o pierdut ciucurii,
Codrule, codrule drag,
Pa podul Satmarului, de dorul Ardealului,
Dorule, dorule drag."
July 1953
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[list][list]JULY 1953
[sub]Isabel the Redemptress[/sub]
[sub][pre] T H E I M P E R I A L P R I N C E S S I S B A C K [/pre][/sub][/list][/list]
[list][list][pre]If I had a thousand more thrones, a thousand
thrones I would lose to end slavery![/pre][/list]
RIO DE JANEIRO, FEDERAL DISTRICT EVENING
[sub]THE UNITED STATES OF Brazil Toucan[/sub]
| In the vicinity of the Sugar Loaf, a Brazilian cruiser Almirante Barroso was sailing towards Guanabara Bay, there were jet planes in the sky and a 21-gun royal salute. On this cruiser under the old Imperial flag were two coffins. They contained the remains of Princess ISABEL DE BRAGANÇA¹ and her French consort, GASTON COUNT DEU². The Brazilian nation was honoring a heroine, the princess who freed the slaves. On May 13, 1888, the Imperial Princess of Brazil, with a gold pen studded with diamonds and emeralds, signed the law that went down in history: |
[list]| DONA ISABEL, [sub]Imperial Princess[/sub] | From now on, slavery in Brazil is declared abolished.[/list]
| It was a great triumph for Isabel. In ten days, after having reformed the cabinet, she took the emancipation bill to the General Assembly. The Brazilian people celebrated, but the ousted prime minister said: |
[list]| JOÃO ALFREDO CORREIA DE OLIVEIRA, [sub]Prime Minister[/sub] | She freed the slaves, but she lost a throne.[/list]
| Isabels humanitarian act, which received harsh criticism from coffee and sugar planters, caused an economic crisis. Crops rotted as freed slaves abandoned the farms. Within a year, populous cities faced famine and the army deposed the royal family. Princess Isabel died in France in 1921. In 1938, when the Golden Law" completed 50 years, President GETÚLIO VARGAS³ decreed that the princess remains be taken back to Brazil. World War II delayed this project. When the Brazilian cruiser sailed for the British coronation ceremonies, it had the opportunity to bring the princess back home. The princess bones were in Rios cathedral, where her baptism and marriage took place. Beside her coffin was the solid gold rose bestowed upon her by Pope Leo XIII after she signed the Golden Law. For three days, all Brazilians from every corner of the country were in mourning. Said the rector of the University of Brazil: |
[list][pre]Greater than the empire she lost was her title, Isabel the Redemptress.[/pre][/list]
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[sub]¹ DONA ISABEL DE BRAGANÇA, nicknamed "the Redemptress", was the Princess Imperial (heir presumptive to the throne) of the Empire of Brazil and the Empires regent on three occasions.[/sub]
[sub]² GASTON COUNT DEU, was a French prince and military commander.[/sub]
[sub]³ GETÚLIO VARGAS, was twice President of Brazil (1930-1945 and 1951-1954).[/sub]
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| DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF KURDISTAN - KOMARA DEMOKRATA KURDISTANÊ |
Kurdistan Re-Organizes and Expands Security Forces
[sub]| Amed Capital District
| May, 1953[/sub]
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The EKNS defensive nationalist priorities are emphasized in a comprehensive effort at security reform by military and police leadership.
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With the commanding heights of the economy firmly in the states grasp and the revolution imposed unquestionably, President Remman has at last turned his attention to matters of defense and security. Strengthening Kurdistans military has been an explicit priority of the new government, and military-related concerns have been shared by much of the populace. Thirteen years since independence, Kurdistan still finds itself in a precarious place. Hawkish opinions on Kurdistan and the Treaty of Diyarbakir are on the rise in Turkey, a country finally recovering from 40 years of continuous geopolitical embarrassment. And to the south, a coup has pushed nationalists and radicals into power in the Arab Federation. Among Kurdish leadership, concerns that both nations might soon renege on the Treaty are high. Such fears are generally shared by the Kurdish public, who are egged on by state media and propaganda. Now, President Remman has unveiled a series of new laws meant to reform and prepare the Kurdish military for the future. The reforms have been designed in large part by General Ardan Reswan, currently Minister of Defense and Minister of Internal Affairs.
The Kurdish Armed forces will officially be reorganized as the Kurdistan Defense Forces (HPK), with the land component being the Peoples Army (AGK) and the air component being the Peoples Air Force (HHGK). Each branch will have a Commander, appointed by the President. The management of the HPK will be undertaken by the new General Staff Command, the Chief of which is also appointed by the President. The office of the President will now also carry the title of Supreme Commander of the Defense Forces, holding absolute operational and administrative authority. Another important development is the creation of the Military Political Directorate (PSL) as an independent body with the Defense Ministry, answering directly to the President. The PSL will act as political officers for military units, monitoring to detect disloyalty to the EKNS and threat to the regime, as well as instilling revolutionary spirit and nationalist ideals in the troops. PSL officers will have the unique power to arrest and convene military tribunals at will for personnel suspected of treasonous or anti-state activities. Finally, as a major propaganda piece of the reforms, President Remman has been awarded the new 5-star rank of Field Marshal, replacing the Generalissimo rank that has been dormant since Mustafa Barzanis ouster. The latest state propaganda emphasizes Remmans active duty officer role, referring to him as Marshal just as often as President.
Additional funding has been advanced to both the Defense Ministries and Internal Affairs Ministry. This includes a considerable expansion of the Directorate of State Security (MED), more commonly known as the Asayish. The nations secret police and intelligence service is a crucial part of securing EKNS rule and President Remman has made the maintenance of domestic stability and political unity a high priority. Asayish officers are being deployed both in uniform and undercover across Kurdistan, including in local party offices, important government bodies, colleges, unions, and a litany of other civil society institutions.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs, responsible for policing and intelligence, is keenly aware that it might one day assume a military role in the very possible event of invasion. Additionally, it seeks to shore up its domestic security capacity to confront threats like significant civil unrest or tribal revolt. Thus, President Remman has approved the creation of the Peoples Revolutionary Guard (PSG). The PSG will act as a paramilitary and gendarmerie, supplementing the National Police where necessary and defending the state against threats foreign and domestic. PSG units will be organized at the town and district level, under provincial commands and ultimately a national Commander who answers to the Internal Ministry. Despite its militarized role, the PSG is fully independent from the HPK and cannot be deployed beyond the borders of Kurdistan. The PSG will also fulfill an important role in relation to the ruling EKNS. Membership in the EKNS is a prerequisite for joining the PSG and state propaganda has proclaimed that the PSG are defenders of the party and revolution just as much as of the state and nation. PSG personnel are expected to be well versed in the partys left-nationalist ideology, dispensing such knowledge to their communities and instilling loyalty to the party. The organization has been permitted funding to raise 50,000 personnel, along with armored vehicles and crew-served weapons. General Yasar Kalhor has been appointed the PSGs first Commander.
To integrate the activities of the security services and coordinate the implementation of policy, President Remman has additionally approved the formation of the National Defense Council. The body will convene as needed and following a declaration of emergency or martial law, the body can additionally assume legislative power from the Peoples Assembly.
The President will serve as Chairman with the following serving as members of the body: [list][sub]-Minister of Defense
-Minister of Internal Affairs
-Minister of Foreign Affairs
-Chief of the General Staff Command
-Commander of the National Police
-Commander of the Peoples Army
-Commander of the Peoples Air Force
-Commander of the Peoples Rev. Guard
-Director of State Security
-Chief of the Military Political Directorate[/list][/sub]
Throughout the reform process, Remman has been intentional in elevating ideological allies and personal associates to positions of power. The completed cycle of political patronage cements Remmans rule and only pushes political power into the hands of the military.
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[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
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OPERATION BROWN HYENA: 4TH ETHIOPIAN ROYAL CORPS OPENS NEW FRONT TOWARD GULCH AND TESENEY & NEW BOMBERS COMMENCE HEAVY BOMBING IN ADI UGRI-ADIGLES AREA
Returning to Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Tafari Benti already knew thts would be unsuccessful. Upon entering his office, Prime Minister Benti authorized the beginning of Operation Brown Hyena (ኦፕሬሽን ብራውን ጅብ). Part of the operation, to ensure reductions in the possibility of Eritrean fighters mobilizing from the main battlegrounds around Adi Ugri toward the West, Ethiopian Air Marshal Asefa Ayana authorized the usage of Ethiopia's first domestic strategic bombers called the NEAC Tewodros I B-53 Bomber. Both bombers carrying 15,000 lbs of free fall bombs and remote controlled turret machine guns, the NEAC Tewodros I B-53 Bombers is the first clear domestic aerial capability of the empire. While the bombers were in route to Udi Ugri, the 4th Ethiopian Royal Corps (25,000 personnel) from Bahir Dar were deployed with the following equipment and weaponry:
[list][sub]30 x T-54 Tanks
100 x Kedus Harbe Armored Personnel Carriers (modeled after the IC Rhodesian Greyhound APC)
30 x GMT-50 Medium Tanks (Greek alternate IC tank)
50 x Yetbarak Main Battle Tanks
25 x Yetbarak IA Main Battle Tanks
AK-47 Assault Rifles[/sub][/list]
The 4th Royal Corps has been directed to enter Eritrea through Himora with the objective to seizing Gulch and Teseney. Upon ensuring the eradication of terrorists in Gulch and Teseney, 5,000 personnel will remain in Gulch and 5,000 personnel will remain in Teseney while the remainder of the 4th Royal Corps is to then head East toward Asmara to clear the area between Asmara and Teseney of rebels while having Ethiopian law enforcement and security personnel remain behind the moving military force to ensure law and order in addition to low level counterterrorism tactical operations to disrupt rebel supply lines. Unlike the main front in the more mountainous region and in the East along the coast, this new front will not be assisted by the Air Force initially to avoid any indication of a major attack coming toward Gulch via Ground Forces. 10,000 personnel have been given specific counterterrorism missions between Teseney and Asmara; therefore, they will detach from the main force upon successful missions in Teseney.
Meanwhile, one of the two NEAC Tewodros I B-53 Bombers would be supported by the Tupolev Tu-16 already engaging rebels in the Adi Ugri vicinity while the remaining NEAC Tewodros I B-53 Bomber would make its way to Massawa to support the Tu-16 and J-451MM Strljen Close Air Support (CAS) jet aircraft engaging with Eritrean rebels.
SOMALI MUSLIM FORCES ENTER MASSAWA OUTSKIRTS FROM THE WEST TO FLUSH OUT REBELS; LANDED PERSONNEL AT PORT TERMINAL BEGIN GROUND ENGAGEMENT WITH REBELS IN MASSAWA
The situation of Massawa became annoying to much of the Ethiopian leadership; however, the arrival of Somali reinforcements gave some ease. Major General Buli instructed new orders for Somali forces to travel directly to Massawa but from the back of the city in the direction of Dogali. Being informed of the movement of the Somali reinforcements, to bog down Eritrean rebels in Massawa, The Tupolev Tu-16 began a punishment bombing directly on the center of Massawa with 4 carpet bombing operations dropping 12,000 lbs of Badger-A + high explosive gravity free fall bombs. The carpet bombing campaigns were also a signal for the Ethiopian forces that successfully landed at the Shek Abdel K'adir Terminal to say their prayers and get ready to enter Hell for the glory of the Empire. The 3,500 soldiers became emboldened by their duty of sacrifice and martyrdom. From the terminal, the 45 x Kedus Harbe APC, 10 x Yetbarak Main Battle Tanks, and 10 x Tatadim Tanks would take the lead in the charge toward Massawa as the 3,500 personnel would run behind the armored vehicles with their assault rifles, pistols, and grenades. Still having to cover some distance before leaving the port and into the city, a large aircraft shadow would fly over the Ethiopians in the direction of Massawa. While still running some would look up and bear witness to the behemoth strategic NEAC Tewodros I B-53 Bomber flying above and opening the underbelly as it begun to drop 3,000 lbs of high explosive free fall bombs upon Massawa to cause further confusion and anxiety for rebels. Coming from the South, 6 x J-451MM Strljen Close Air Support (CAS) jet aircraft appeared through the black smoke stemming from the high explosive bombs as they conducted strafes with 2 × 23 mm Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23 machine guns and dropping 4x 100kg (220 lbs) bombs into urban areas to flush out the rebels into the open.
The NEAC Tewodros I B-53 Bomber would turn around to commit another strafe before seemingly disappearing off toward the Arabian Sea. From there, the ground engagements would begin as Massawa signaled the first major urban battle of the whole conflict. The Tatadim Tanks, intentionally built to be useful against fortified positions and anti-armor operations, would initiate the official presence of the Ethiopian forces in Massawa. The occupied airport outside the city has been determined to be used as an additional way into Northern and Western Eritrea. As engagements officially began, Somali personnel would continue to get closer to Massawa with the orders to engage and enter the urban regions in waves to exhaust rebel forces but to also cover more ground and avoid concentrated clumping of forces. The Somali and Ethiopian forces appear to wear very similar uniforms but Somali uniforms are slightly different to indicate their Muslim culture; however, the Somali and Ethiopian forces can identify each other from their emblems. Unlike the Ethiopian forces, the Somali personnel are more experienced in unconventional guerrilla tactics; therefore, their formations tend to be more loose and their movement is intended for operations that entail hit and run tactics while Ethiopia is utilizing swift brute force.
FORCES PIVOT TO MOUNTAINOUS REGION AFTER CLEARING FORO
The aerial operations that resulted in complete destruction of Foro and rebel forces in the village was hailed as a major example of the aerial firepower Ethiopia possesses. The two regiments (5,000 Ethiopian personnel) would enter into Foro after the significant CAS and strategic bomber aerial campaigns ended to finish off any remaining rebels. Women and children that were found were spared and directed to stay where they are as Ethiopian law enforcement and security personnel are to appear and take them to established facilities in Doleh, where they will receive fresh clothes, water, food, and a place to stay before being interviewed and set for relocation within the Empire. Upon checking on Foro, the two regiments (5,000 Ethiopian personnel) would pivot their attention West to reinforce the main Ethiopian forces as they move toward Adi Ugri from Adigles. The two regiments would embark upon the mountains to begin direct engagement with Eritreans as they moved from Foro to Sacatare, Chenanadole, and Acoma. The intention here is to begin applying the constriction and containment of the rebels into a circled, closed off area. This was no longer solely about getting to Asmara but rather inflicting serious punishment upon Eritrean rebels and their supporters. The movement of the personnel is to be done on foot once accessing the mountains commenced. The Su-2 recon bombers would be redeployed from Aksum to specifically hover and report on rebel movements and activities within and around Adi Ugri with permission to drop their high explosive conventional bombs where deemed necessary to keep the rebels preoccupied and constantly under a state of targeting. Meanwhile, the two regiments would seek to get to Dekemhare to surprise rebels and cut off their supply routes via raids. As this would put 5,000 Ethiopian personnel ahead of Adi Ugri, the goal is to cut off the Eritrean rebels from between Adi Ugri and Asmara.
ETHIOPIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS PASSES NEW COUNTERTERRORISM LEGISLATION EXPANDING PRIME MINISTER & STATE POWER IN SECURITY MATTERS
To further expand the pressure of the counterterrorism operations against Eritrean rebels, the National Congress of Ethiopia passed new security legislation signed into law by Prime Minister Tafari Benti that not only officially labeled Mr. Hawate and his Eritrean rebels as terrorists but has further given larger legal grounds toward expanding counterterrorism operations directly to the rebels but also now supporters of the rebellion. With this new measure, Prime Minister Tafari Benti has authorized the strengthening of the embargo to now include absolutely no imported products are to be sent to Western and Central Eritrea where the rebels are. Furthermore, items, including agriculture that is produced in these areas and sent to the docks, are now grounds to be seized by the Ethiopian government and sent to pro-Addis Ababa/pro-Ethiopia villages and urban areas to be sold and consumed. Prime Minister Tafari Benti has indicated the time has come for total and absolute isolation of rebel infested areas until the terrorists can be eradicated and peace can be guaranteed.
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[list][list]July 10th
[sub]The Osunja Incident[/sub][/list]
OSUNJA, CROATIAN SOCIALIST REPUBLIC, YUGOSLAVIA Ranponian MIDNIGHT
[sub]OSUNJA BORDER POST, CROATIA[/sub]
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| The night air cooled the hills surrounding the extremely small Village of Osunja as the 5th Platoon of the Red Army 12th Tank Division drove through the night to respond to a request for reinforcements called by the Osunja Border Post at the rumor of Styrian Guard sabotaging Defensive structures in the region, not a uncommon action by the militant group. The Platoon would be armed with 50 Infantrymen, 5 ZIS-5 transport trucks, 2 BTR-50, and 1 T-45. The ZIS-5 trucks would be equipped with loudspeakers and large lights to illuminate areas for the search and each vehicle would host a Soviet flag. They would reach the border post where Lieutenant Gvasalia would exit his ZIS-5 truck and speak to the Yugoslav Border Guards. |
[list]| [sub]LIEUTENANT GVASALIA, Platoon Commander[/sub] | Sergeant Posavac, whats the situation?[/list]
[list]| [sub]SERGEANT POSAVAC, Yugoslav Border Guard[/sub] | About an hour ago 10 men of the Styrian Guard were caught cutting the wires and fences, but our 5 man patrol spooked them and they ran west and deeper into the forest. Theres only 10 of us here and we cant leave this post undefended. Can your unit conduct a search to ensure they actually left and arent sabotaging more of the defenses? I believe theres a lot more than 10 of those militants so be careful and watch out.[/list]
[list]| [sub]LIEUTENANT GVASALIA, Platoon Commander[/sub] | We will commence the search immediately.[/list]
| The Platoon would disembark to commence the search in the Croatian Forest. 50 Soldiers would conduct the search utilizing flashlights to see in the dense forest. Once inside the forest they would follow the Yugoslav fence line in a sweeping motion allowing them to quickly encircle any force caught between them and the fence. After a 20 minute hike into the forest a sudden burst of rifle fire would come from the forest in front of the Soviet force and would strike the young Private Orazev in the neck. The men around Orazev would yell out and begin a burst of automatic fire towards the muzzle flashes while a medic attempted to stop Orazevs bleeding. The firefight lasted only 5 minutes as Lieutenant Gvasalia ordered a ceasefire. |
[list]| [sub]LIEUTENANT GVASALIA, Platoon Commander[/sub] | Ceasefire! Ceasefire! Ceasefire![/list]
| The forest soon turned back to its deafening silence as now only the sounds of wounded could be heard as the Soviet Unit stood up from the prone and crouched positions. The rustling of the fence could be heard as the enemy force seemed to make a break for it while the Soviet force assessed the situation. 6 Styrian Guards would be found along the fence line with 2 of them already dead from multiple gunshot wounds and the rest wounded. Private Orazev would be pronounced dead in the arms of the Platoon medic shortly after the firefight occurred. The four living, but badly wounded Styrian Guards would be taken out of their misery by an all too gleeful group of Soviet Soldiers and they would be placed back over the fence line onto Slovenian territory. The Platoon concluded the search of the area by 2am in a somber mood at the loss of such a young soldier. News of the engagement would immediately be sent to Moscow as the Platoon made its way back to Cazin to send Orazev back home to his family. |
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[list][pre]T H E S L O V E N E R E P U B L I C S L O V E N S K A R E P U B L I K A[/pre][/list]
[list][sup]TO PACIFY THE SHADOWS OF STOLEN SOULS
JULY 1953[/sup][/list]
Invariably, the Slovene Armys morning border patrols circled south from the river town of Kostanjevica na Krki to the Sloveno-Yugoslavian bordergroups of men in trucks and on foot performed regular sweeps for any sign of Yugoslav (Ranponian) incursions, growing more thorough in their efforts year by year. The patrol was doubled on the morning of the 11th of July, 1953, however, on account of heightened local radio activity detected by Slovenian listening posts the night before. The scene they uncovered was horrific: just south of the Slovene town of Vrbje six slain men, four clearly executed, lay in Slovenian territory. At least a dozen Slovenians had thus died at the hands of Yugoslav or Yugoslav-backed violence in the last year following these killings and the torpedoing of a fishing trawler the previous November, and though these men were armed, it would make no difference to the Slovene public. When news broke of the killings later that day, it inflamed the nation. Soviet (Osivoii) involvement was suspected after ballistics analyses were carried out and was later revealed by the publicized funeral of Private Yerik Orasevbut to millions of outraged Slovenes, the villainy was in the lap of Josip Broz Tito.
[list][sup]Marshal Titos violence against Slovenes has cast a dark shadow on our shared history. What could have been brotherhood has been evilly warped into persecution.[/sup]
[list][sup] Boris Furlan, 13 July 1953[/sup][/list][/list]
President Vida Tomič doubtlessly felt a renewed sense of urgency. She, as did Slovenia altogether, feared Yugoslav incursions, and though military intelligence would later confirm the victims to have been armed nationalists, any Slovenian death would fall to her and Andrej Gosars government in the public mind. Yugoslavs play in international competitions, she lamented in a speech to the Slovene legislature, and walk among diplomats. They trade, they are rewarded, and they profit from others, all while at home they slaughter their neighbors in sadistic recreation. We call on the world to bar Yugoslavia from their diplomatic quarters, to cancel diplomatic missions and to withdraw recognition from this hostile state until they take accountability for their actions at once. Photographs plastered on the front pages of Slovene-language newspapers and journals around the globe vividly displayed the execution-style bullet wounds in the dead Slovenes of Vrbje. Slovenian embassy staff overseas summoned meetings with their host nations diplomatic corps, proliferating evidence of the murders. By the end of July, the funerals of the six mensix shunned ultranationalists turned into captivating martyrswould draw a collective ten thousand attendees. The later year would even see the Drutvo za proučevanje ukradenih Slovencev (Society for the Study of Stolen Slovenes) founded as a historical association in Ljubljana dedicated to the commemoration of Slovenes lost to Titoist violence. The Slovenian memory reached far.
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THE VULTURES CIRCLING ABOVE
Ibn Saud had been ruling for a few years since his decisive defeat of the Hashemites, who cowardly fled to form the Hashemite Kingdoms, before forming positive relations with them for the sake of stability, and for the sake of the damned Churchill who burns in hell. Since then, he has accomplished more than anybody thought, after all, what more could a warlord do? He evened the profit split to 50/50 between the Americans and the Saudi royal family, which significantly bolstered the economy, which was mostly oil money with a bit of Yemeni farming and livestock mixed in there. He had also destroyed Shia monuments and formed the Arab League, his only regret being the existence of Israel. However, he is living his last days out, and he knows it.
If his successor is not as strong as he is, surely the Kingdom will collapse. This Saudi State that had been revived for the third time, had barely survived the Hashemite conquest, let alone the numerous vultures who circle upon it right now. From Kotakuan Ii, the Nasserist "intellectual" movement grows, despite the recent successes of Saudi rule, and the clear priority for Islam over ethnicity, as mandated in the holy text. In Yemen, the separatist movement grows, with Ibn Saud on his last legs. In the Hejaz, decades of Hashemite overprioritization to the region had left its people dissatisfied in the new management, as seen in the attempted bombing of the Saudi Royal Palace by a Hejazi separatist. Even if the kingdom does not splinter, this kind of wealth was unprecedented for the Arabs...
"IF ONLY I HAD TWO FAISALS..."
His Crown Prince and heir was Saud. Before, the clear cut heir was the experienced Turki, his first born son, who had died of tuberclosis before being able to see the reconquest of the land. Saud had a clear taste for the finer things in life, mansions, cars, flights, and so on. Rumors say he singlehandedly is responsible for at least a tenth of the debt that the state accumulated so far, and had a whole team dedicated to siphoning oil funds. A wide contrast with his third born son, Faisal. Faisal was a deeply methodical man who had personally led and won many charges against the Hashemite menace. His experience in governing was only matched by his father, as well as his abillity to negotiate with the Westerners. The obvious thing to do was to nominate Faisal as crown heir. However, this would only destabilize the succession process and possibly lead to a civil war between his two eldest sons, splitting his massive family in the process.
He had 36 sons to choose from. The only way for a peaceful succession was to pass it to Saud. Cliques were already forming within the various children he had fathered, and if it were to choose the successor "meritocratically", chaos would ensue. Regretfully but hopefully, he relinquishes all duties to the Crown Prince: Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
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https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1795233
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1795483
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1815967
[sub]THE GOVERNMENT OF BRAZIL[/sub]
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[list]July 1953
[sub]The Militarization Question[/sub][/list]
[pre] L A V A N G U A R D I A[/pre]
MADRID, Spainard
[sub]THE SPANISH REPUBLIC OF SPAIN[/sub]
| It is intended that the Foreign Ministry's Office will take into account the country's long-term stability and influence. As a result of the impending election in December, there has been a great emphasis placed on whether the government should invest more in its defense capabilities, as its neighbors have done. In the opinion of many citizens, the young and thus far successful democratic institution of Spanish society should remain unaffected by external factors. Amidst discourse, communist ideals, and military warfare in Eastern Europe, many look to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as a means of protecting democracy and individual liberties.|
|By taking advantage of the Marshall Plan, the Spanish government has managed and continues to maintain the funding necessary to stimulate local industrial investments while reestablishing a sound social and economic framework for its citizens. Nevertheless, military spending remains a major concern in Madrid. There is a strong call for more government attention on defense, particularly by the Opposition and Miguel Azana, who is running for the position of Prime Minister using defense as a platform. |
|In efforts to snub out the opposition, Prime Minister Ruiz has entertained the idea of working with the United States to house U.S. troops in the country as part of Spains repayment incentive as a Marshall Plan recipient. Its not a secret that the Prime Minister has dismissed the idea of stronger armed forces for the betterment of the economy. In his manifesto, he outlined Spains geopolitical situation as far less significant than that of its other Mediterranean neighbors (excluding Portugal). Buffered by France and West Germany to the north, he is determined that European integration is Spains best defense long-term. Madrid hosts its first-ever Pan-European conference where member leaders will discuss a potential European single market that many economists believe will transform Spanish society for many years.[/I] |
[list][spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
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Post self-deleted by Brazil Toucan.
| After all the flashes of photographers and the glitz and glam of the meetings and balls, Banza knew that Vida was her biggest challenge. Gloria has admired Vida since her Presidency started, and viewed Vida as the European Freedom personified. Gloria always managed to charm men, politicians, Kings, Presidents and Prime Ministers. But in her head thoughts mumbled as she tried to calculate just how powerful her charm would actually be on a woman leader. |
[list][ Gloria Banza ]: "Beautiful, as always. Slovenia has always reminded me of Zaire. The same fighting spirit, the same determination for freedom and liberty."
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[list][list]AUGUST 1953
[sub]Empire of Light[/sub][/list]
[pre] F O U R T H W A L L [/pre][sup]A Series¹[/sup]
[list][sub][pre]Mad Men: A term coined in the 1950s to
describe the advertising executives of
Madison Avenue
. . . They coined it.[/pre][/sub][/list]
[list][sub]McCANN ERIKSON has been tasked by the Federal Government, to reinnovate America's appearance to the world, a new campaign begun at the behest of the Eisenhower Administration.[/sub][/list]
INT. CONFERENCE, McCANN ERIKSON AFTERNOON
[sub]NEW YORK, NEW YORK, Paramountica[/sub]
| Washington would have gone to no other advertising agency than McCann Erickson, with their motto Truth Well Told had been the countrys largest firm of such nature since the end of the Great War. So much so was Madison Avenue interwoven with the Eisenhower Administration that rumors had already begun that not a single New York firm worth its magnitude intended to welcome a 1956 democratic challenger as a client should the General seek a second term . . . So much so was Wall Street interwoven that her most omnipotent Wall Street lawyer, who had aided in weathering the FDRian years and chief legal counsel of big business throughout the 20s through 40s was now Eisenhowers Secretary of State, JOHN FOSTER DULLES, the top diplomat position in the country . . . Here in the conference room of McCanns midtown Manhattan offices stood JIM HOBART, not yet head executive at McCann but nearing it, as the long polished oak conference table was flanked on one side by advertising executives and the other flanked by Washingtonian bureaucrats. |
[list]| JIM HOBART, [sub]Advertising Executive[/sub] | . . . Well make sure to make it brief, let you fellas get around the city this evening before heading back to Washington, theres lots of great shows, but I imagine the shows your interested in arent mainstream.[/list]
| Soft chuckling from the Washington bureaucrats. |
[list]| ANDREWS NEAL, [sub]Washingtonian Bureaucrat[/sub] | Well . . . We came primary for this,
| JIM HOBART, [sub]Advertising Executive[/sub] | But not only this, I imagine . . . Were all Americans here, and we all know what that means, but here at McCann Erickson wed like to take it one step further. You hear on the news everyday, the world rebuilding, red terror at the gates, but yet wed say what we have here is by far more revolutionary than 19th century socialism . . . Its a new kind of freedom, of capital and individual opportunity without losing what got us through those two decades of strife Its America. Its the new prosperity waiting for all of us.
| ANDREWS NEAL, [sub]Washingtonian Bureaucrat[/sub] | That sounds fine, we gather itll be more than just WPA talk. If I have to see another FDR-Wallace trope I think Im going to lose it.
| JIM HOBART, [sub]Advertising Executive[/sub] | Would it help to know we all voted for Ike here?
| ANDREWS NEAL, [sub]Washingtonian Bureaucrat[/sub] | That definitely helps, in a sense, sure why not.[/list]
| Laughter from the assembled Madison Avenue and Washington suits as HOBART walks over to an easel covered with a parachute paper covering something to be revealed. |
[list]| JIM HOBART, [sub]Advertising Executive[/sub] | . . . And itll be much more than just WPA, we shifted the color tones to hues that straddle between naval Atlantic depths and the reds of that future of spaceflight . . . We call it the Empire of Light campaign, and an entirely new redesigned Pax Americana[/list]
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=544810
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[sub]¹ A Series: Fourth Wall Breaking the fourth wall is when a character/scene acknowledges their existence, by either indirectly or directly addressing the OOC world.[/sub]
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[list][list]AUGUST 1953
[sub]The Death of a Journalist[/sub]
[sub][pre] N O F R E E D O M O F T H E P R E S S [/pre][/sub][/list][/list]
[list][list][pre]Here died a journalist defending Freedom of the Press.[/pre][/list]
GOIÂNIA, STATE OF GOIÁS MORNINGTIME
[sub]THE UNITED STATES OF Brazil Toucan[/sub]
| A young journalist, HAROLDO GURGEL, 22 years old, who worked at the newspaper O Momento, already knew that he had made powerful enemies. In the morning, as he left the hotel, four armed men surrounded him. In front of the startled citizens, they pushed Gurgel against a wall, pistol-whipped him, and fired twelve shots at him as he tried to crawl away. Two men who tried to help him were injured. After that, the four men left the place, while the citizens cautiously approached the dead man. It wasnt difficult to discover the motive that led to the murder of a journalist. O Momento had published a story by Gurgel aimed at PEDRO LUDOVICO TEIXEIRA¹, governor of the state of Goiaz and the main enemy of the press. He accused Pedro Arantes, appointed head of the Electric Energy Commission by the governor himself, was running the states power rationing to suit himself. The newspaper ran the headline HE CAME AND PRODUCED LIGHT. After being published, Arantes found the reporter in the street, slapped him in the face. |
| That was a warning, but no one expected the journalists murder. The outrage spread throughout the state and throughout Brazil. Students went on strike. Lawyers and press associations demanded justice. Governor Teixeira publicly denied taking part in the murder and dismissed Arantes. But Arantes and his gunmen had already left the city. No policeman seemed in a hurry to arrest anyone. A police captain who reported Gurgels murder was punished for insubordination. But no police officer erased from a wall the words someone had written: HERE DIED A JOURNALIST DEFENDING FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. |
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[sub]¹ PEDRO LUDOVICO TEIXEIRA, was a Senator for Goiás (1946-1951 and 1955-1969).[/sub]
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| Senofonte stands, and nods to Janez before following the officers. |
[list][sup]| Col. Senofonte Scalzo: |[/sup] "Ciao, dottore. And you, I am ready for the chains. (Murmured) Bestia."[/list]
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[list]Your colleagues do not seem to share this sentiment, Tomič observed pointedly.
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The officer steps forth to brusquely handcuff Senofonte and haul him outside into the evening air. A few villagers look on from windows and doorways as he is forced into the back of a dark blue Avsec-built supermini marked Policija in white.
The drive downhill to Tolmeč is bumpy and quiet. Any remarks the colonel made would be met with silence, though it is difficult to tell whether it was due to the officers' ignorance of Italian or contempt for the colonel. An hour later, the lights of Tolmeč turn to passing windows as the drive smoothed on stone streets. The driving officer switches on the blue lights, though he forgoes the sirens, and in minutes pulls into a brick-walled compound near the city center.
The two officers exit the car and pull Senofonte along to a side door of the compound's stuccoed main building. Their first encounter in the warmly lit, mostly empty station is at a clerk's desk where a bored, mustached man looks up to the three arrivals.
[list]Italijan, officer Kleva says to the clerk, gesturing to Senofonte. The clerk raises his eyebrows.
Italijan. . . iz Italije? he responds with some interest.
Yes, Kleva continues in his native tongue, and important, perhaps. He chased a horse into Zre. Some scuffle happened. I don't know.[/list]
The clerk keeps his interested expression and gestures for Senofonte to move in front of a bulky camera slightly further inside.
[list]Fotografija, he says loudly, hoping the Italian would understand the cognate.[/list]
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Peruvian Federation
Syncronized peoples
La Presidenta Julia Lopez announces "the mission for the Peruvian Peoples," stating cheerfully that the Federation is to take steps to, "like the United States," have peoples that work together - stressing Unity and Cooperation in and between Peru. "The thing is that all of Peru should be syncronized, working together step-by-step for the happiness and prosperity of all of the nation." She also remarked that "What really matters is that we're all hispanohablante¹, though I believe Peru and other South American, as well as the North itself - should make-up for the old injustices, what happened to the native peoples all around what was called 'the New World.'"
¹: "ˢᵖᵃⁿᶦˢʰ⁻ˢᵖᵉᵃᵏᶦⁿᵍ"
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Breaking news! The American Union Has taken over canada! They are now going to supply this region (but no the Soviet Union) with oil.
Welcome please this read!
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=497355
Ranponian, Brazil Toucan
Looks like we have conflicting claims, maybe?
Ranponian
The first Ploiesti trials
August 1953
Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
| Romanian intelligence agencies have found the main people behind the staged terrorist attacks in the "Secuime". Behind these attacks there are 23 Ethnic Hungarians, (out of which 8 party members), 5 Romanians and one Bulgarian spy.
As the Ploiesti trials have begun, all the current guilty traitors will be dealt with corresponding with the Romanian rule of law.
While not every terrorist has been caught, the Securitate will search everyone in the counties of Ciuc, Mures, Trei Scaune and Odorhei, including Party officials, suspected to have betrayed the country in the past.
Such attempts at de-stabilizing of The Romanian society will never be tolerated again, and Romania is not afraid to show it.
We are determined to do the Republic justice, in the name of the people of Romania, especially for those who lost loved ones.
"Trei culori cunosc pe lume
Ce le ţin ca sfânt odor,
Sunt culori de-un vechi renume
Amintind de-un brav popor..."
August 1953
Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
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| Gloria would sigh loudly looking away for a moment. |
[list][ Gloria Banza ]: "Marie views the world a little bit different to us. Not everyone is so idealistic in their politics like we are, I'm afraid. She views it more pragmatically, and believed that a deal with Yugoslavia would not have consequences. But let me remind, that I am the face of Zaire, the diplomatic force of Zaire and what I say in diplomacy, goes."
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[list]I should hope so, Tomič replies. You in Zaire do not live in a world like ours, she continues on, for, otherwise, Miss Izuru would have behaved with greater sense. To be a Slovene is to be daily threatened with extinction. Death. Even as a civilian. To treat and deal with those who would bring it upon us is to condemn innocents to suffering.[/list]
She exhales deeply and regains her composure.
[list]In a way, I wish that it was Marie herself visiting so that I would be afforded the chance to harangue her myself, she sighs. Still, I appreciate your being here. You have shown reason that she does not.
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[list]| As the plane landed, a group of young escort officers approached the runway, a car was prepared to facilitate the two delegates. | [/list]
| Galyn Vidalis, Lead Officer | Good afternoon, Mr. Yüksel, my name is Mr. Vidalis, I'll be overseeing your stay here in Greece, and yes, I am your escort. Please make your way here sir.
[list]| The two would be led to a car, leaving the runway and being driven off to Athens, where they were to meet their Greek counterparts. As the two were driven through Athens with light motorcycle escort behind them, the driver recalled them marveling at the beauty of Athens. The car ride took thirty minutes, arriving at the Tatoi Palace, which could only mean one thing, these two men were going to meet the King. | [/list]
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Peruvian Federation
Times of Old
La Presidenta Julia Lopez affirms her stance, continuing to say that native peoples all over the Federation will be granted more rights, and that the government will make it its primary goal to prevent disenfranchisement of indigenous peoples. She also comments that she's free and open to giving more rights and freedoms to other peoples within Peru, though to "not go down the Red road of chasing too much equality and unity," she still stands on what she'd said lasttime - that Peru ought to have more synergy; all citizens should stand together as one folk, though to remember the past and ways of old.
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Julia knows what's up
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[list][pre]August, 1953 | Office Building at 87183 39th Avenue East, Khartoum Province, The Commonwealth Of Sudan[/pre]
EXECUTIVE ORDER 91, ESTABLISHING THE SECURITY INTELLIGENCE AND RESPONSE AGENCY[/list]
It had been half a year since the outbreak of war in Eritrea, triggering a massive humanitarian crisis on the eastern Sudanese border with reports of daily indiscriminate aerial bombardment of Eritrean cities and largely contributing to the outflow of civilians and refugees from Eritrea into the Kassala Province in eastern Sudan. However, following these reports of the use of indiscriminate aerial bombings by the Ethiopians, some Eritreans in the refugee camps interviewed by Sudanese officials spoke of what appeared to be European soldiers in uniform fighting with or alongside the Ethiopians at different fronts of the independence war.
Though at first, the allegations of European soldiers fighting with the Emperors armies were assumed to be foreign mercenaries until later, Eritrean sources confirmed the Europeans were in Soviet uniform. For the last couple of months in the spring, Sudanese intelligence gathered information from Eritrean refugees and fighters stationed in Sudan to recuperate before being smuggled back into the war zone. Later on, Prime Minister Abdalla Khalil would authorize the sharing of this information with the British MI6 intelligence agency along with other western intelligence agencies, pointing signs towards the existence of Soviet personnel in Eritrea and raising the level of threat to Sudanese national security as well as the interlinked connections of the western world.
The Cold War that had emerged in splitting the western and eastern world between Washington and Moscow would now begin to mark their influences on the emerging and increasingly decolonized African continent. Despite the attempts of the African Union to cement African nations in the alliance of the non-aligned, it seemed that Ethiopias employment of Soviet assistance in this war would only allow for the outside influences of superpowers to seep in. Speculations of Soviet presence across the Sudanese border have raised several alarms across the Sudanese military and national security, pushing the Sudanese government to seek further knowledge by gathering more information regarding the crisis in Eritrea.
With Parliament having acknowledged the situation on the border as a crisis, the Khalil Administration, acting on the constitutional powers granted to the executive office during times of crisis and emergencies, has gone on to sign an executive order known as Executive Order 91, also known as the National Intelligence Act. This executive action would establish the formation of yet another executive office that would answer directly to the office of the Prime Minister, effectively establishing another position on Khalils cabinet. Executive Order 91 would officially establish the Security Intelligence and Response Agency, otherwise to be commonly known as SIRA, which would act as a national intelligence and security agency tasked with the gathering of information and knowledge deemed valuable to the motherlands security and safety. However, the SIRAs main task is also to use the intelligence it has gathered and resources allocated by the central government to defend and guard the Sudanese nation at all costs through economic, political, and social means.
The SIRA would be directed by Darfur native Sufyan Ali, a veteran who had served in the Sudanese Defense Force as commander of an SDF unit stationed in Eritrea in the late 40s. SIRA Director Alis first task would be to oversee the training and help the SIRA shall receive from their strategic partnership with the British MI6. The SIRA would be taught in the areas of intelligence gathering, scouting, blending in with civilian populations, arms training, sabotage, concealing information, archiving, and also monitoring behavior deemed risky to social and national stability. It is the ultimate goal of this organization to ensure the stability of the commonwealth and also protect the strategic economic, political, and social interests of the Sudanese state. It is unknown how much power would be given to the SIRA or whether it would operate in alignment with the Sudanese Defence Forces. The costs and scale the SIRA might go to in guarding Sudanese interests have not yet been set by the administration either.
[list]GOD SAVE THE KING!
AL-NASRU LENA!
AL-NASRU LE SUDAN![/list]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
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| RENAISSANCE OF ZAIRE |
[sub]18th of August, 1953[/sub]
| The ZAIREAN OBSERVER released an article a few days back that has brought the attention of the international press. The article suggested that Zaire has entered its first Renaissance era. It seems as if the Zairean society has fully made a switch, a switch which Fabian Nigoye was aiming for. The switch from an impoverished back ex-colonial mindset to a opulent capitalistic orientated mindset, and indeed that has happened. Many statistics that have been published in the months before adhere to that, and the overall mood in the country has too.
THE MUSIC industry has flourished incredibly since 1950. Four major label companies have formed in the country, The Ubudu Records, the African Gem Music, the Zairean Warner and the New Wave Records have risen as the major labels of the music industry. Publishing and creating new music stars of Zaire, such as Mathilde, The Sudufu Brothers or Andrea Juguru. The Zairean National Song and Music Contest continues to the most listened to and watched program of the year, and new radio stations have arrived on the music scene. A record player is just as important in a household as a radio is these days. The sales of record players has tripled since 1951 by nearly 82%. Music is omnipresent, and the music itself in Zaire is shifting away from the tribal sounds of Zaire, to modern pop, lyrical and rock & roll music.
THE TELEVISION in Zaire has become a must in households. Since 1952, when the first Television sets have arrived, the number of households who have a television set have went up to nearly 60%. Zaireans are using their hard earned money to spoil themselves, and no longer are they worried about surviving. They are now focusing on living, a major shift in the mindset of millions. Television stations have appeared in bigger numbers, with television sets spread out throughout the country. Television programs are now entertaining masses during evening hours, allowing families to come together. A major news broadcaster has also moved to to television, ZAIRE TODAY has went from being a radio station to a major television news broadcaster.
THE FILM industry has flourished out. With experts and advisers from Hollywood and the French filmography, the Zairean films are now sought after all around the country. Cinemas are opening up in smaller towns now, as people are wanting to see their favorite stars on the silver screen. The city that is growing into what the Zairean Observer called The Hollywood of Africa is the city of La Ville des Rêves which was built between 1948 and 1951 near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. All major stars of Zaire are starting to move into the city, with the city expanding in its importance. However, five other towns that were built during that time are now expanding in size, mainly due to major investments, industralisation and the need for their products around the world.
THE STANDARD OF LIFE of millions of Zaireans has also flourished. With education being free and mandatory, and healthcare being free and more facilities opening up, Zaireans are starting to enjoy the life of being taken care of and thought about. Many older Zaireans are in shock of the new country they're living in as many of them still remember their lives on plantations, in mines and in horrid conditions during colonialism. The Special Retirement Payment ( passed in May of 1953 ) is allowing thousands of those above the ages of 60, who were brutally treated during the colonial times to live peacefully and with dignity in their older days. Alongside that, the infrastructure of Zaire has become very effective in its railways and road transportation, allowing big cities to all be linked up and smaller towns and villages be linked up to its big mother city. It is estimated that due to free mandatory education and infrastructure, those between the ages of 12 and 23 have an enrollment of nearly 94%.
Furthermore, the Motherly Act that was passed in March of 1953, entitles every new mother to a six week paid leave for mothers, with 50% of the cost being covered by the state to compensate the companies. The act also introduced the child support allowance for the poorest of families, which pays for all the expenses the child will need to be part of the society until they are of 18 years of age. But, the Izuru's administration has also passed the Domestic and Foreign Business act in January of 1953, which from April has eased all laws and regulations on opening and running a small to medium sized business in Zaire. It has also eased all restrictions for foreign companies operating and entering Zaire, to a basic handful of rules, cutting out unnecessary bureaucracy.
THE TOURISM industry has also seen a boom, especially in the six major resorts that have appeared around the country. The resorts offer a beautiful gateway into the heartland of Zaire, as much as they offer beautiful views by the coast of the Atlantic. The resorts for now have seen a big influx of rich Europeans and Americans taking their holidays in Zaire. All the resorts are nearby major cities of Zaire, allowing for a quick link to the nightlife of the country. A nightlife that has flourished into becoming filled with glitz, glam and music. Cafes and nightclubs are the norm in every major city and town of the country now.
The economic situation of the country has also significantly increased, with the Zairean economy seeing a high increase in its productivity. The country is now exporting nearly as much as it is importing, with natural resources, luxurious goods and manufactured goods making their way across the globe. The unemployment rate has fallen drastically after major implementations to tackle unemployment by Izuru in 52 and early 53.
The Zairean Renaissance has entered its first era, and the Zairean Observer is not wrong about that. A story of success is forming, whereas a post colonial nation is turning into a country that is aiming to be on par with its European and American counterparts. Ambition, determination and capitalism is fueling the minds of millions of Zaireans who are now living their lives as free opulent people, rather than oppressed and impoverished ex-colonials. |
[spoiler="The Banza's administration is placing the country into a different route and mindset, the question is for how long will it be able to upkeep that?"]
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(CCP) Peoples Republic of China / (CCP) 中华人民共和国
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FIRST FIVE YEAR PLAN SEES THE BREAKING GROUND OF NEW AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRIES UNDER FAW GROUP!
第一个五年计划见证了一汽集团旗下新汽车产业的破土而出
[sub]March 1953 | 1953年3月
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BEIJING, CAPITAL PROVINCE | 北京,首都[/sub]
[sub]By the directive of Chairman Mao Zedong, the Chinese economic base had been restabilized in the light of the end of the Chinese Civil War. Through various decrees that were ceremoniously ratified by the immense bureaucratic jungle that was the Peoples Democratic Government of the Peoples Republic of China, Chinas economic base was restored to a stable state, and methods to encourage growth and actual economic output were designed. Agricultural pathways were developed to strengthen the integrity of the Chinese agriculture and farming markets, and plans to begin industrial growth within the country was laid out. It was well understood that for any modern nation in the Postwar Era to succeed, they needed to have sufficient industrial capacity to both maintain their own populations in a stable state while leaving enough output of products aside for foreign exporting, of course, to generate profits and positive growth for the state, its businesses, and the economy. Naturally, this supposedly simple way of running a nations economy was made more complicated by the fact that the Communist Party, as the name suggested, preferred a nationalized, state-owned economy rather than the capitalist, private-focused economies that powered the accelerating economies of the United States, Britain and others in the Western World. Nonetheless, Chairman Mao pursued his own vision of economic jumpstarting when he convened a special committee of members of the proletariat, loyalists within the higher echelons of the Peoples Government, in meetings chaired by Premier Zhou Enlai, the de facto head of government of the Peoples Republic. He, however, served moreso as a rubber stamp to Chairman Maos decrees and policy maneuvers.[/sub]
[sub]The First Five Year Plan was drafted to the latter part of 1952, with the intention of its implementation starting in 1953. Chairman Mao, Premier Zhou, and other loyalist members of the proletariat leadership were ready to embark upon an extensive, all-encompassing National Program to revive industrial growth, national socialization, and a stabilizing of the countrys socioeconomic and political environments. The administration for this reason pursued the adoption of the Soviet economic model, which stood behind state ownership in modern sectors, large collective units in agriculture, and large, centralized economic planning. This would be first manifested in the First Five Year Plan, which would last from 1953 to 1957, which was put forward to the Chairman in late December.[/sub]
[sub]By his directive, and upon its adoption on 22 December 1952, the following were highlighted as the main points of the First Five Year Plan:[/sub]
[list][pre]- Concentration of efforts on the construction of 694 large and medium industrial projects, with the proposed aid of the Soviet Union
- Lay out, with experts on economics provided, the foundations for the Peoples Republics socialist industrialization efforts
- Develop the strength and integrity of agricultural cooperatives with the intention of boosting output and international exports
- Facilitate the socialization of private industry and commerce[/pre][/list]
[sub]The primary aims of the First Five Year Plan would be to jumpstart the programs and moneymakers that would make subsequent Five Year Plans and other government initiatives to strengthen the country economically and indeed socially possible. The plan was to, at the time, more than double the current investments in capital construction, with ranges estimating that anywhere between 50 to 75 billion yuan could be invested over the next two years. Hundreds of industrial projects to begin preparing China for mass industrialization were planned across the country, which would also allow those unemployed to secure for themselves jobs on the factory floor.[/sub]
[sub]Another main goal would be government industrial control, which in March of 53 was manifested firmly by Chairman Mao when he signed the decree officially establishing the First Automobile Works (FAW, or 第一汽车集团), the first Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer committed to providing the transportation and logistics products necessary to supplement Chinas planned rampant industrialization efforts. It was founded by state agents in March, and in the next month it broke ground on its first factory. It would, at the behest of the Chairman and the CCP leadership, have its headquarters based in Changchun, in Jilin region. It was planned to see up to 15 factories built across the country within two years, and for product lines for passenger vehicles and cargo vehicles to be up and running within four years.[/sub]
[sub]根据毛泽东主席的指示,鉴于中国内战的结束,中国的经济基础已经恢复了稳定。通过由中华人民共和国人民民主政府这个巨大的官僚丛林隆重批准的各种法令,中国的经济基础被恢复到一个稳定的状态,并设计了鼓励增长和实际经济产出的方法。开发了农业途径,以加强中国农业和农业市场的完整性,并制定了在国内开始工业增长的计划。人们很清楚,在战后时代,任何现代国家要想成功,他们需要有足够的工业能力,既要维持本国人口的稳定状态,又要留出足够的产品出口,当然,要为国家、企业和经济创造利润和积极的增长。自然,这种所谓的简单的国家经济管理方式由于以下事实而变得更加复杂,即共产党,正如其名称所示,更喜欢国有化的国有经济,而不是资本主义的、以私人为中心的经济,后者为美国、英国和西方世界其他国家加速发展的经济提供动力。尽管如此,毛主席在召开由无产阶级成员组成的特别委员会时,追求他自己的经济启动愿景,这些成员都是人民政府高层的忠实拥护者,会议由人民共和国事实上的政府首脑周恩来总理主持。然而,他更多地是作为毛主席的法令和政策操纵的橡皮图章。[/sub]
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[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
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The Confederate Prussian Empire
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| During the car ride through the city both Yüksel and Turan enjoyed the beauty of the capital, as was evident to the driver by their faces even as they spoke in Turkish. |
[list]| [sub]Halil Yüksel, Head Ambassador[/sub] | They weren't lying about Athens being a city of beauty and history.[/list]
[list]| [sub]Hüseyin Turan, Ambassadorial Aid[/sub] | No they weren't, it looks just as majestic as Instanbul.[/list]
| The two Turkish delegates continued to chat for the next half hour untill the Tatoi Palace eventually came into view, causing a sudden realization that they're about to meet the King. Both of the diplomats quickly went silent as they're postures tense up in anticipation. Once the escort came to a stop just outside of the palace, the lead officer Vidalis quickly opened the door for the delegates to exit. |
[list]| [sub]Halil Yüksel, Head Ambassador[/sub] | Well, let's make a good impression Turan, or Köprülü might have a panic attack.[/list]
| Turan made a noticeable snort at Yüksel's comment as they we're both escorted into the palace by the local security force. |
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The Socialist Republic of Romania denounces the SovRoms!
September 1953
Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
| 14th September 1953, Romania has finally spoken out against the evils of the so called "SovRoms"!
| "In theory, SovRoms are joint Romanian-Soviet ventures aimed at generating revenue for reconstruction, and were created on a half-share basis in respect to the two states however, they were mainly designed as a means to ensure resources for the Soviet side, and generally contribute to draining Romania's resources (in addition to the war reparations demanded by the armistice convention of 1944 and the Paris Peace Treaties, which had been set at 300 million United States dollars). The Soviet contribution in creating the SovRoms lay mostly in reselling leftover German equipment to Romania, which is systematically overvalued."
| This is how the Communist Party of Romania has stated that the SovRoms are nothing but Soviet-Romanian enterprises meant to drain Romania from all the national resources and goods produced.
| The Socialist Republic of Romania stands firmly against the exploitation of countries by Imperial Powers, quoting Comrade Constantin Rotaru, General Secretary of The Communist Party of Romania, President of The Presidium of The Great National Assembly, beloved son of the Romanian people: "The people are free to choose their future, as they are the masters of their destiny and of the riches of the country!"
| -Gheorghe Gheorghiu Dej, The Minister of The Economy: "Soviet Communism has been built around the idea that it can exploit other countires, which is very distant to the Communist ideology of Karl Marx. The exploitation of a country`s resources is something only an Imperial power would do and Imperialism was something that the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics didn`t like if i am not mistaken. We wish to hold conversations with Soviet officials, in order to dismantle the "SovRoms", and if they refuse, we have every right to dismantle the SovRoms all by ourselves since they are located in the territory of The Socialist Republic of Romania and stopping the export to the Soviet Union of the goods produced in our country."
"Ridica, om al muncii, glasul,
Si zvarle peste zare norii,
Ca iata, suna ceasul,
Acum sa te ridici!"
September 1953
Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
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[list][list]| Galyn Vidalis, Lead Officer | In Greek, This way, Mr. Yüksel and Turan. [/list][/list]
[list]| The two would walk through the halls of Tatoi, admiring the historical beauty and the natural scenic views of the palace. There they were led to a room with a set of double doors, where a slight noise of chatter could be heard, and with a guard standing outside. The two were led inside the room. | [/list]
[list][list]| Galyn Vidalis, Lead Officer | In Greek, Your Majesty, Prime Minister Papagos, and the rest of the Greek delegation, here is Mr. Yüksel and Mr. Turan of the Turkish delegation sent on their mission to Athens.[/list][/list]
[list]| The men inside comprised of the sheer elites of the Greek political world, with the King himself, HRH Pavlos, joined by Prime Minister Alexandros Papagos, along with several other high ranking officials. Upon hearing Mr. Vidalis' announcement, the group would rise up, and would smile. (The rest of the conversation will take place in Greek, translated into English). | [/list]
[list][list]| Pavlos, King of Greece | That'll be all for now Galyn, thank you. Hello gentlemen, would you like a cigar?[/list][/list]
[list][list]| Halil Yüksel, Head Ambassador | Oh yes please, I appreciate the offer, Your Highness.[/list][/list]
[list][list]| Hüseyin Turan, Ambassadorial Aid | Its quite fine Sir, I stopped smoking a few years ago, thank you though.[/list][/list]
[list]| The King would grab a cigar from his own personal box, cutting off the cigar cap and light it, giving it to Yüksel. | [/list]
[list][list]| Pavlos, King of Greece | Here, Mr. Yüksel? I apologize for not knowing your names, Mr. Papagos here kept me talking all afternoon! So, I've been told you two have come here to Athens to discuss future plans for Greco-Turkish relations, what were you thinking of doing with Greece?[/list][/list]
[list][list]| Alexandros Papagos, Prime Minister of Greece | And what kind of business would you like with Greece? As a former veteran myself, I've fought alongside brave Turks in liberating Greece, the strong will of the Turkish people and the heroic stead of the Greeks is a fine combination if I do say so myself.[/list][/list]
[list][list]| Halil Yüksel, Head Ambassador | Well your excellencies, we as Turks would like to approach Greece to normalize relations between our two great nations, and to once have a strong bond that we once had fighting together during the war.[/list][/list]
[list][list]| Pavlos, King of Greece | Well this should be fun, tell us more.[/list][/list]
[list]| The two delegations would smile the afternoon off, talking about politics and the two nations, even drinking alcohol with the King himself, towards the end of the meeting, the two bonded further, however dreadful news from Turkey had arrived. | [/list]
[list][list]| Halil Yüksel, Head Ambassador | Well gentlemen, thank you for having us, its been a jo-[/list][/list]
[list]| Just as Yüksel was about to finish, Viadalis would frantically barge in with a face of dread. | [/list]
[list][list]| Pavlos, King of Greece | Galen! What brings you in?[/list][/list]
[list][list]| Galyn Vidalis, Lead Officer | Your Majesty, gentlemen, there is dreadful news from Istanbul![/list][/list]
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[list][pre]T H E S L O V E N E R E P U B L I C S L O V E N S K A R E P U B L I K A[/pre][/list]
STRIKE AND COUNTER-STRIKE: A DEAD AGITATOR AND A SUNKEN SHIP MARK AN ESCALATION IN COVERT OPERATIONS
[list][sup]DIRECTOR VAUHNIKS RIPOSTE
AUGUST 1953[/sup][/list]
It was a masterful plan. Two Soviet-supplied (Osivoii) Yugoslavian (Ranponian) assailants slipped through the snaking, forested border just west of Gornji Macelj as a group of Croats posed as drunkards harassed the Sloveno-Yugoslavian border checkpoint nearby. Through the night, they made the three-hour walk through Slovenian woodlands to Ptuj, where a train ferried them to the bustling Styrian city of Mariborthe seventh largest in the country, and the informal headquarters of the Slovenificationist right-wing Styrian Guard. There, it took less than twelve hours for the agents to pin down and shoot militia leader Zlatko Zorc in retribution for the Osunja incident; one of the assailants escaped to his native Yugoslavia, while the other dutifully died in a firefight with Styrian Guardsmen. It was, in the eyes of the Slovene Security Service (Slovenska varnostna sluba, SVS) of director Vladimir Vauhnik, yet another infraction after the killing of brigadier general Ferdinand Jane in the spring of 1951 and the sinking of a Slovene fishing trawler in the autumn of 1952. Several counter-strikes had been proposed by the higher echelons of SVS staff, and now was the time to dismiss concerns about practicality and work decisivelySlovenia desperately needed a victory in the growing war of covert operations, and sabotage seemed its most viable course.
Thus, in August 1953, the cargo hold of a Yugoline Rijeka-class freighter transporting twelve PT-76 light tanks to Ethiopia (Alzarikstan) was rent open by thunderous blast, sending the freighter plunging into the depths of the Adriatic as it capsized in under twenty minutes. Miraculously, no crewmen were killed in the attackwhich involved powerful explosives strategically placed by several hired longshoremenbut the loss of one-tenth of the PT-76s ordered by Ethiopia was enough for the SVS to consider it a victory. Any incident which would diminish Yugoslavias credibility as a supplier was worth pursuing, in Vauhniks mind, and a pursuit it was: the logistics of the operation involved explosives manufacture and absolute secrecy in a state renowned for its iron fist. The risk of failure precluded another operation like this for some time, but that was well with the director. The involvement of Slovenes in the sinking remained unrevealed, and Vauhnik had no urgency to break the secrecy. When Yugoslav Foreign Service chairman Neboja Stefanović blamed Slovenia and its NATO puppetmasters for the sinking, Foreign Minister Leonid Pitamic simply replied: perhaps it was an old German mine.
The attack was not a fix-all for Slovenias problems, however. It was not a victory in the public eye, for the SVS did not take credit for the sinkingneither could it then be used to leverage gratitude from the Eritreans (Nileya) or their Sudanese (Nileia) benefactors. It was scarcely even a victory in counter-intelligencethe SVS still had work to do. It had long pursued suspected communists and kept a relentless watch on the Slovene public. Now, however, after two successful assassinations of notable Slovenes, its grip would need to tighten. Without the knowledge of the public, phone lines would now be almost universally tapped; more informants would be inducted into the Services circle; and more surveillance of suspected communists would be conducted. Slovene border security would need improvements, and the development of military assetslike the Kocelj-class destroyer debuting next year or the Mea-class submarines planned for 1956would need accelerating. It was a costly game, but one which demanded to be played.
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MULENGA LENSHINA RISES FROM A COMA TO GATHER HER FLOCK: THE BIRTH OF THE LUMPA CHURCH
[list][sup]A PROPHETESS NEWLY AWOKEN
SEPTEMBER 1953[/sup][/list]
She awoke glistening with sweat. The thatch roof of her familys dwelling in the village of Chinsali swirled and oscillated above hernausea still gripped the thirty-three year old Mulenga, baptized Alice. Her husband, Petros Chintankwa, rushed to her, dropping a dish of cooked white amaranth¹ in his haste, and so she returned to the world from the weeks-long coma inflicted on her by cerebral malaria. While she had been unawake, visions tormented the ngandu-born Mulenga Lubusha. The final one was paradigm-shifting. Jesus Christ, Mulenga claimed, had come to her to task her with proselytizingthis, until her death, would now underpin every action Mulenga was to take. Christ had, in her words, come to guide her in the spiritual landscape of Bembaland. The Roman Catholic Church and Church of Scotland had long competed in the region for membership and primacy, but she had been charged to clarify the Christian message to AbaBembathe people of Bembaland. She was lucky to have been gifted with a charisma and an air of fiery determination that would make most cast aside their prejudices for a woman preacher. The coming weeks would be a whirlwind; appointing herself Mulenga Lenshina (a Bemba form of Latin regina, queen), she would take a leading role at the United Free Church of Scotlands nearby Lubwa mission, preaching a revival of Christian values and a renewed attention to witchcraft and heresies. She was a prophetess, she claimed, and had been sent to cleanse the Bemba of anything which stood in the way of pure Christendom: a drop of alcohol, a polygamist family or the worship of idols could not be borne. For now, her work went unnoticed by the Chitimukulu and royal court at Kasamashe had no organization or follower base to her name. However, there is a danger to letting some seeds sprout. Chilyamafwa II may soon have to face it himself; the Lumpa Church, as it would later become, would quickly come to bear.
[list][sup]¹ A fictional, diecious species of amaranth with white blossoms and pale leaves that is native to Southern Africa, has a high nutritional value, and can be used in a wide range of culinary applications without losing its nutritional value when cooked. More at tinyurl.com/alloplants.[/sup][/list]
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Peruvian Federation
Unalignment
La Presidenta Julia Lopez formally declares that the Federation will stand neither for "the West" nor "the East," that simultaneously Peru can work with the US and USSR but fight against both parties' dominance and, in Lopez's words, "their puppets." She wanted to make this clear to the rest of South America and ultimately the World that Peru belongs to no-one and will not be puppetted by any group or person. She also comments that the Federation could possibly work with the United States of America and also Brazil, though she also stated that she wants and hopes that South America can "be a free and neutral place, not either bowing-down to the Americans or the Brazilians." She also hopes that both the Soviets and Americans/their allies respect that the Federation will be Unaligned, and that the USSR and US respectively or simultaneously do not make plans to threaten Peruvian "peace and tranquility."
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[list][pre]Právo Paper
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Prague, Czechia, Third Republic of Czechoslovakia[/pre][/list]
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21 MARCH 1953 - [sub]One Czechoslovak Koruna[/sub]
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[list][list]ZAPOTOCKY NEW PRESIDENT-APPOINTED, BY EMERGENCY NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION, NEW LEADERSHIP IN STATE[/list][/list]
{ It has been what was predicted to be a chaotic several weeks for leadership in the Communist Party in Prague, but has turned out to be far more orderly. With the death of Party Chairman and First ever President Klement Gottwald earlier this month, the KSČ internally, reportedly, began its procedures effectively and efficiently, in the event of such death. An emergency session of the National Assembly, the nation's unicameral legislature, was called to order this week. Nominated from within the party by popular vote and confirmed by vote within the National Assembly, Antonín Zápotocký has succeeded as President of the Republic. Such a change in leadership would take place, in the government and within the party, in the event of a death such as Gottwald's. Though, Chairman, the leadership within the Party's Central Committee, would stay unoccupied for now as more leadership changes would happen within government, as Zápotocký's old leadership positions are left open within the Presidium. In a similar efficient manner this week, Zdeněk Fierlinger has been elected Chairman of the National Assembly, and subsequentially the Presidium elected Jaroslav Haek as Premier. }
{ Though the change in political leadership this week has been smooth sailing and without real roadblocks, already rumors of political concerns about the new leadership in power have sturred. Specifically, of new President Antonín Zápotocký's methodology of leadership and "bureaucratic style" of captaincy and governance, seeing his stretched political background in the former republic's legislature and through into this one. Even reports of so-called "letters" (whether actual letters is disputed) written to staffing leadership detailing the executive's rumored incompetency and possible corruption. This is something Premier Haek and the National Assembly's Intelligence Commission said they would "look into". Meanwhile, President Zápotocký had this to say about the rumors and other exchanges, when questioned by one of Právo Paper's reporters: }
[list][sub]"... and I, really, don't think you all- "reporters" should be engaging in those reports... because they are currently unfounded, to my staff's knowledge, and those responsible for this, so-recent, act of corruption within my cabinet will not be tolerated. Corruption is not tolerated in the leadership of any socialist regime in Czechoslovakia..."[/sub][/list]
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[list][list]TODAY'S OTHER HEADLINES[/list]
[sub]Economic entities in Czechoslovakia aim to keep its steady pace and industrial confidence, and continue to look outwards to its neighbors and fellow socialist states. As potential conflicts brew in the Balkans once again to Czechoslovakia's south, Czechoslovak economic representatives send word to Ranponian that they are willing to make more military sales to the nation if need be.
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[sub]As a sign of historical goodwill and a gesture of "non-violence", Czechoslovakia has also reached out to Amsterwald for economic sales as well. Primarily, an offer to sell Czechoslovakia's remaining German-design carbines and light tanks, which have been recently phased out by Czechoslovak designers.
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[list][list][sub]September, 1953[/sub]
[sub]Istanbul Progrom[/sub][/list][/list]
[list][sub]Ethnic violence![/sub]
[list][list][sub]How happy is the one who says I am a Turk! - National Motto[/sub][/list][/list]
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Riots Spread
[sub]Instanbul, Taksim Square Afternoon[/sub]
[list][sub]After the Turkish delegation left the country for Greece with the mission of establishing productive relations, tragedy stuck in the country as an unexpected ethnic riot broke out in the city of Instanbul. What started out as a simple rally over the issue of Cyprus, was further instigated by flood of news of the bombing of Atatürk's home, with fase accusations circulating the Turkish media, resulted in a sudden outburst of violence towards the local Greek minority communities.[/sub][/list]
| With the sudden outbreak of an ethnic riot, the city quickly turned chaotic as the rioters from Taksim Square quickly spread out towards local Greek communities. Within a matter of hours, Greek businesses, schools, and neighborhoods, we're either ransack or set ablaze by the ethnic rioters as their numbers suspiciously grew ever larger, as police and militia units mobilized during the outbreak of ethnic violence. In further suspicious action, perimeters were only organized around Turkish dominant communities ensuring only their safety as the violence of the riot went on unimpeded as rioters chanted terroristic threats. |
[list]| [sub]Rioter, 1[/sub] | Death to the Giaours![/list]
[list]| [sub]Rioter, 2[/sub] | First your property. Then your life![/list]
[list]| [sub]Rioter, 3[/sub] | Massacre the traitors and foreigners![/list]
| It took only a matter of hours before news of the riots reached both Athens and Anakara, resulting in the President of Turkey holding an emergency meeting with his trusted advisors on what action to take before the news was spared to the rest of the world. |
[list]| [sub]Mahmud Bayar, President[/sub] | What the f*ck is going on in Instanbul?! Why am I hearing of a sudden ethnic riot sparking out of nowhere, and why are the local authorities only appear to just be ignoring the disaster instead of stopping it? The hell is going on, this is a diplomatic disaster and a crime against humanity.[/list]
[list]| [sub]Hulusi Köymen, Defense Minister[/sub] | Well... sir, I have to say this obviously didn't happen naturally; this clearly shows signs of foreign intervention but I know of no active groups within the area capable of instigating a riot of this scale, or well that aren't apart of our organizations.[/list]
[list]| [sub]Mahmud Bayar, President[/sub] | Are you telling me that this was a inside job and we had no idea about it?![/list]
[list]| [sub]Hulusi Köymen, Defense Minister[/sub] | N-not exactly, sir; it's obvious this was instigated and not likely by any known militant groups due to the complexity of the riots. Which means it was either done by a foreign government, which is unlikely, so in all likelihood means it was done by a rogue group within the government that has meaningful funding and training.[/list]
| The president stayed uncomfortably silent for everyone in the meeting as he contemplated what to say. |
[list]| [sub]Mahmud Bayar, President[/sub] | Okay... Köymen I want you to mobilize the closest military units in the area capable of putting down the riots and issue a declaration of martial law, effective immediately till the riots are subdue. And, I want you to start an internal investigation to find any kind of rogue elements, and this goes for all other ministries. Köprülü, I want you to alert the delegation of the incident before it gets to the Greek government and start writing a response condeming the riot, this is a f*cking PR disaster.[/list]
[list]| [sub]Fuat Köprülü, Foreign Minister[/sub] | Yes sir, and if I may ask, what should we do if the Greek government demands reparations or something else?[/list]
[list]| [sub]Mahmud Bayar, President[/sub] | Just run any demands to me and try to extinguish the incoming wildfire, we'll be lucky if they'll be willing to hold any kind of civil discussion over the matter. Before I forget, tell the delegation head ambassador that the mission is in his hands and he has the authority to end if if he feels the situation is too volatile [/list]
Dust Settle
[sub]Instanbul, Greek communities Midnight[/sub]
| Under the President's order, the country went into immediate martial law for the rest of the day as local military units of the Turkish Army mobilized, and entered the city, subduing the riot by midnight. It would be the morning of the next day when the true damage was revealed, over an estimated $24 million in property damage. Four thousand homes, a thousand businesses, seventy churches, twenty schools, two monasteries, and a synagogue were either destroyed or partially damaged, most being Greek owned. And, with order being restored in the city, what followed is best described as a mass arrest by the Turkish Army as over 3,151 people we're put into custody, most being rioters. |
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YUGOSLAV NAVY EXPANSION PLAN OF 1953 OUTLINES NEW SPLIT CLASS DESTROYER
September 1953
As Yugoslavia moves away from a primary policy of acquiring hand-me-down vessels from the Soviet Union and looks towards the creation of its Naval Forces Domestically thanks to Soviet observers and assistance, it was as a result necessary for it to create more modern designs for its use. While the Split Class Destroyer and Kirov Class Cruisers still performed admirably upgrades to both were sorely needed in order to bring them up to the standards of the 1950s. As a result more modern Fire Control Systems, now coupled to Radar are to be installed on all currently serving and in-construction Naval Vessels and older Instruments gutted entirely. The expansion as a whole was enabled primarily by the completion of multiple larger Civilian Vessels that were taking up most of the facilities at the Brodosplit & 3. Maj Shipyards, now absorbed into the Naval Production plan. The 1953 revamp of the Split Class Destroyer provides it vastly improved capabilities however ultimately it is in virtually all forms an entirely new Vessel besides the shared dimensions. It has been announced that all new Split Class Vessels shall be of the 1953 configuration, set to become the Workhorse of the Yugoslav Navy well into the latter half of the Century.
Yugoslavia plans to maintain the current 2-destroyer per year standard for its Shipyards, typically achieved by 6 units being in construction at any given time in various states of completion. As a result of this periodical completion rate the current 4 pre-1953 Split Class Destroyers already under construction will be completed before being replaced on their slipways.
[spoiler=Split Class Destroyer (1953-revamp)]
Displacement - 3,100 long tons at full load
Length - 120 m
Beam - 11.3 m
Draft - 3.48 m
Propulsion - 2 shaft geared turbines, 3 boilers 60,000 shp (44,742 kW)
Speed - 38 knots (70 km/h; 44 mph)
Range - 4,080 nautical miles at 16 kn
Complement - 292
Sensors and processing systems, Radars - Gyus-1, Ryf-1, Redan-2, Vympel-2, Tamir-5h, Sfera-56 fire control computer, 1-UM electromechanical computer, AMO-3 anti-aircraft sight, Shtag-B ranging radar for air targets
Engagement Ranges - 24 km for naval surface targets, 15 km for air targets up to 300 m/s, 31.5 km calculation for shore targets
Armament -
2 × 2 Autoloading 130mm SM-2-1s providing 12 Rounds per Minute
6 × 1 57 mm AA guns
12 × 1 Zastava M55 20mm AA guns
2 × 5 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
60 mines or 52 depth charges
* Note in advance, while originally designed with three turrets the removal of one aft of the Vessel was made necessary by plans to install Ship-borne anti-aircraft missiles upon the availability of such. As it was already known since 1951 to the Yugoslav Leadership that the Soviet Union was testing such missiles, and Yugoslavia itself began doing the same in 1952 in close cooperation with them.
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Peruvian Federation
Old dawn
La Presidenta Julia Lopez reveals that the Federal Capitol will be changed, from Lima to Cuzco, stating that "Of course, this'll take time and we'll have to adapt to this - much like any drastic change." She also said that there's plans to redesign and update Cuzco, "Our artists may have a field-day, Cuzco is to be modern but like all plans I have for Peru it must also take alot from the past and remembering where exactly this nation came from."
In other news...
The Federation also plans on updating its army, though thinking of buying firearms from the Czechoslovaks Central Arstotzka - although the Czechs are Red, business is business. Peru also fears being too reliant on other countries, so plans are in the works for Peru to manufacture their own weapons. The Peruvian Navy is also in the works of being remodeled, La Presidenta comments "Peruvians are not renowned for being sailors and seamen but the time for the change is now."
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[list]September 1953
[sub]Defensive Mechanisms[/sub][/list]
[pre]F O R O U R S A F E T Y A N D S E C U R I T Y[/pre]
| The events of the Welle discovery of '45 had been kept secret by both German and American intelligence service, and by bureaucrats in both Bonn and Washington. Almost a dozen partially assembled Volkspanzer Jaguar tanks had been discovered, along with multiple Panzer IV and Panzer III units, and over a dozen anti-tank artillery units from the War. Inside and around the refinery, American forces had that year combed the surrounding area to search for the rest of the equipment hidden away in the last months of the war, but to no avail. A few weeks later, however, uncompleted Jaguar blueprints were discovered. Subsequently, all the equipment from the War hidden away by German commanders in order to gain for themselves leverage when they realized the war was over. American forces shipped off the equipment to the United States, and in 1949, German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer signed a memorandum behind closed doors with American military commanders asserting the secrecy of the whole ordeal. |
| In 1953, the establishment of the German Wehrmacht had not come without planning or precursing events. Bonn and especially Washington had corresponded heavily with regards to the formation of a German Armed Forces, and during Adenauer's trip to the United States, President DWIGHT EISENHOWER and the German head of state had discussed the formation of a German military. More specifically, Adenauer later reached out to U.S. defense officials with regards to the possibility of the United States military serving as the primary supplier of armaments and weapons to the German military. Initially, Bundestag deputies were skeptical of placing Germany's military capabilities in the hands of being dependent on the United States as its primary supplier, and many moderates - especially within the FDP, the Konservative-Partei, and more right-leaning elements of the CDU/CSU parties - indicated that they would rather support a development of a domestic German military industry. This was, however, blocked by Adenauer and the Social Democrats, along with Adenauer loyalists within the CDU/CSU who comprised a majority of the party's representation in the German legislature, who clarified repeatedly during Bundestag discussions that Germany forming its own defense industry 'would not be conducive to the goal of the establishment of our new Federal Defense Ministry, which is to stand for peace among Europeans, rather than war and destruction'. |
| By July, talks between the United States and Germany were underway. It was immediately understood that the United States was to enthusiastically supply the German Bundestag and its first batch of military personnel - expected to be registered and begin their basic training as early as August or September - with the arms, armaments and military supplies that any Postwar military would need to fend off a possible invasion - a possible Eastern invasion, to clarify. Adenauer, serving as the chief diplomat and as Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, headed these negotiations, and was able to secure Eisenhower's personal support for the sale of arms, primarily artillery and aircraft for the German Air Force. Armored transport vehicles would also be sourced from the United States according to initial documents, while Germany would be granted access to the blueprints of several Wartime equipment, such as the prized Volkspanzer Jaguar medium tank, who would receive a new engine to drastically strengthen its capabilities and range. |
| In early September, a deal would be inked between Germany's deputy foreign minister and the United States' chief defense officials for the transferring of the following surplus equipment from the United States to the Federal Republic of Germany's Bundeswehr. These would be slated for delivery as early as November or December, ahead of the planned activation of the first Bundeswehr units soon after. |
[list][pre]- (45x) M41 Walker Bulldog light tanks
- (54x) M47 Patton main battle tanks
- (350x) M114 155mm Howitzer (towed)
- (102x) M1 155mm field guns
- (62x) P-51 Mustang long-range single-seat fighter bombers
- (49x) B-32 Dominator strategic bombers
- (25x) C-46 Commando twin-engine transport aircraft[/pre][/list]
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[list][list]SEPTEMBER 1953
[sub]See It Now S1E1[/sub][/list]
[pre] C B S B R O A D C A S T[/pre][sub]TO AMERICA & THE WORLD[/sub] [sup]A Series¹[/sup]
[list][sub][pre]SEE IT NOW An American broadcasted series on CBS that began in 1951,
created by Mr. EDWARD R. MURROW and Mr. FRED W. FRIENDLY, it remains
on the air as of 1953.[/pre][/sub][/list]
CBS ░▒ SEE IT NOW EVENING in B&W
[sub]STUDIO 31, CBS TELEVISION, LOS ANGELES, Paramountica[/sub]
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1824858
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[sub]¹ A Series: CBS BROADCASTING Programs broadcasted by one of America's three major networks; CBS/NBC/ABC.[/sub]
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The future of Romania will be decided!
September 1953
Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
| The Great National Assembly has given orders to hold an election in October 1953, to determine who the first President of Romania will be
"Hai la lupta cea mare
Rob cu rob să ne unim
Și internaționala
Prin noi să o făurim"
September 1953
Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
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[list][list]September 1953
[sub]Equality Prevails[/sub][/list]
DAMASCUS, (Bescania) EVENING
| In the year 1953, amidst the bustling streets of Damascus and the rolling hills of the Syrian countryside, a revolutionary law was passed that would forever change the lives of the Assyrian and Kurdish communities. Dubbed the "Equality Law," this measure aimed to level the playing field for these minority groups, granting them the same rights and opportunities as their Arab counterparts. Under the Equality Law, Assyrians and Kurds were finally able to participate fully in Syrian society, without fear of discrimination or persecution. They are to be given access to education, government jobs, and political representation, which had previously been restricted in certain circumstances to them. The law also ensured that their respective languages and cultural heritage would be protected and respected. |
| For the Assyrians, this meant that their ancient language, Aramaic, could once again be taught in schools and spoken freely in public. They were able to establish their own schools, where their children could learn the language and history of their ancestors. For the Kurds, the law allowed them to celebrate their unique customs and traditions, including their music and dance, without fear of reprisal. The Equality Law was not only a triumph for the Assyrians and Kurds, but for all Syrians. It was a sign that the country was moving towards a more inclusive and equitable society, where all citizens were treated with dignity and respect. |
| It was a ray of hope in the midst of social unrest, a beacon of light that promised a brighter future for all. The Equality Law is more than just a piece of legislation, it was a symbol of unity and progress, a reminder that despite our differences, we are all equal in the eyes of the law. As much as the Baathist ideology is based around the need for Arab nationalism and solidarity, it also presented previously disregarded progressive beliefs such as the need for complete equality and the respect of the diverse cultural and linguistic landscape within Syria - particularly those of Kurd and Assyrian demography. Syria has a history of diversity and tolerance but had never enshrined this into law providing full protections for minorities. Therefore, despite living in the midst of a nation steeped in religious diversity, the Assyrian Christian community in Syria found themselves marginalized and discriminated against. If not discriminated against then in a land where the call to prayer echoes through the streets and the scent of incense fills the air, the rights of the Assyrian Christian minority were at the very least often overlooked and ignored. |
| With the passing of the Equality Law, Assyrians are now able to openly celebrate their religious holidays and traditions, such as the Feast of the Assumption and the Feast of the Cross, without fear of reprisal. Such openness will paves the way for the restoration and preservation of ancient Assyrian Christian sites, such as the Monastery of Mar Bisho and the Church of Mar Gewargis, which had been neglected and allowed to fall into disrepair. These sites are not only important to the Assyrian Christians, but also to the cultural heritage of Syria as a whole. |
| Moreover, this newfound equality and acceptance has helped to improve relations between the Syrian government, the Kurdish community and the Kurdish government. Syrian Kurds were no longer seen as a minority group to be oppressed, but as equal citizens of the nation. This new perspective has helped to foster a more positive and productive relationship between Syria and Kurdistan, particularly as the two nations are growing closer due to the joint participation in the Trade Council between Syria, Kurdistan & the Soviet Union. |
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[list][list]September 1953
[sub]The Farmers of Golan Heights[/sub][/list]
AL-MASRI FARM, GOLAN HEIGHTS, SYRIA (Bescania) EVENING
| Nestled in the rolling hills of the Golan Heights, the Al-Masri family has been cultivating their land for generations. As Syrian farmers, they have a deep connection to the earth and a fierce determination to make a living off of their fertile land. They rise with the sun to tend to their crops, carefully nurturing olives, figs, and wheat that have sustained their family for years. The family works together, with the children helping their parents in the fields during the day and the parents teaching their children the traditional farming methods at night. With the uncertainty that comes with a land border with the so-called State of Israel, and a previous conflict only 6 years ago, the Al-Masri's find solace in the rhythms of the land and the togetherness of their family. They are proud of their heritage and their ability to provide for themselves and their community through their hard work and dedication as farmers. |
| The Syrian government has implemented a number of initiatives to support farmers like the Al-Masri family. Some of these include:
[list] 1 Agricultural extension services: The government provides technical assistance and training to farmers to help them improve crop yields and increase their income.
2 Credit and subsidies: The government offers low-interest loans and subsidies to help farmers purchase necessary equipment and supplies.
3 Irrigation and water management: The government has invested in improving irrigation systems and water management to help farmers access the resources they need to grow their crops.
4 Marketing and distribution: The government supports farmers by providing resources and infrastructure for the marketing and distribution of agricultural products.
5 Research and development: The government supports agricultural research and development to help farmers stay up to date with the latest technologies and farming practices. [/list]
| In recent years, several Israeli settlers have begun creating farms on the border of the Golan Heights which has generated a contentious relationship between the Al-Masris and their Israeli neighbours. Despite their shared love of the land, and for farming, the Al-Masris and their Israeli counterparts have struggled to find common ground. The Israeli farmers, who have access to modern equipment and technology, often view the Al-Masris as backward and traditional. Meanwhile, the Al-Masris feel that the Israelis who have settled in the border regions do not understand the deep connection they have to their land and their traditional farming practices |
[sub] The Farmers of Golan Heights a continuing series beginning in 1953 focusing on the farmers, both Syrian and Israeli, living in the Golan Heights and the friction and disputes that arise [/sub]
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The Petrosani mining disaster
27th September 1953
Petrosani, Socialist Republic of Romania, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
| Petrosani, one of the most industrialized towns of Romania ever since the late 19th Century due to it`s enormous coal deposits is in the spotlight.
| In the morning of the 27th September 1953, miners working have heard strange sounds coming from the main building that reportedly sounded like something banging against the walls constantly.
After around 15 minutes of the constant banging, a loud boom was heard even below in the mines.
It is speculated that the Oil heating unit inside the building was not maintained in the proper way and it caused an explosion that destroyed the main building, affected the mines below it and took three miner`s lives.
Comrade General Secretary of The Communist Party of Romania, President of The Presidium of The Great National Assembly, Constantin Rotaru has sent his sincere condolences to the families of those killed in the explosion. Constantin Rotaru will visit the affected building and the mines on the 28th September 1953
| An internal investigation will be held to determine the true cause of the explosion.
"Să stăm în bănci, să ridicăm steagul,
Lasă cântarea noastră să fie teribil de puternic!
Cu mândrie și îndrăzneală pentru cauza corectă
Să lovim împreună pe toți dușmanii!"
September 1953
Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
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BENELUX
29th September 1953
PRESS REVIEW
HEADLINE
BENELUX LOOKING FOR A NEW LEADER AS POLLS TURN AGAINST CURRENT PM
What could possibly change the fate of the young Union of Benelux ? "Perhaps a new leadership with a vision" says Jeroen de Witte. The man of the Christian Union Party, close to the German CDU and firm admirer of De Gaulle despite many different visions, seeks to replace the current Dutch first Prime Minister of the Union.
The economy of Benelux is starting to regain confidence but lacks reform. In fact, the biggest reform is namely the future creation of the European Community. "We need to be there if we want to make it work. The Community cannot be the voice of two large european nations namely France and Germany" agrees Minister of Foreign Affairs Paul-Henri Spaak.
Military
UNITING THREE ARMIES INTO ONE IS A HASSLE. BUT IT IS GETTING THERE, LATE.
Since the creation of the Union, the question of its defence forces remained a large problem. Netherlands was the bigger power. Yet, the creation of the Union meant things could not all go the Dutch way. There were serious disagreements over command structure, the procedures for tenders, the location of headquarters, the requirements for military academies and so on.
In 6 months, both the Chamber of Representatives, the United Council of Defence, the 3A Commission, and the Ministry of Defence published nearly 45 149 documents between laws, decrees, orders, and various internal memos.
"Its a f*cking nightmare I swear to god" says one officer of the Dutch Navy. "We have problems with the French speaking Belgians. And also the Luxembourg guys are just in another world too. But we'll get there. I hope".
"PLAN 3A" was supposed to take two years. It is now reaching its third year. There is no time left. The Union must already head for the second phase Navy 3 and Air Force 3. [...]
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[sub]HE WHO DIGS A PIT SEPTEMBER 1953[/sub]
| Abd al-Karim Qasim releases several important Military Decrees and repeals the Treaty of Diyarbakir. |
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1820605
[sub]MENTION PINGS: Paramountica, Greater Kurdistane, Osivoii
REGION PINGS: Bescania, Turkiye 1St, Sudesam[/sub]
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[Sofia, Bulgaria]
[Народна република България]
September 1953
| Prime Minister Chervenkov has been in Sofia meeting with carefully selected workers, the outward message is that the Prime Minister is out to thank local men for their contributions to the Peoples Republic. In reality, the majority of those involved know that this is nothing but a propaganda mission. |
| The talking points were how all the state representatives present, including the Prime Minister himself, were obsessively sticking to the key party message. The message of the day was clear, Bulgaria was a younger sibling that had to aspire to be like the bigger and infinitely more powerful brother that sat to the east.
Moscow might have been over a thousand miles away, but if Chervenkov and his inner circle werent allowed to forget who called the shots, neither could the people they governed. |
| This propaganda mission was not an end within itself. It was expected that change was coming to Bulgaria. Murmurs suggested that the government were only looking to deepen ties with Moscow for security and for their own benefit.
With Moscows support, Chervenkov could establish his own personality cult and become a founding father for his nation, and it was widely whispered amongst those inside and outside of government that this was the plan all along.|
Mentions: Osivoii
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[list][list]The Kingdom of Greece, The People of Greece Rally Against Istanbul Pogrom, Greek Government Extends Forgiveness, Demands Concessions!, September 1952
Το Βασίλειο της Ελλάδας, Η Ελλάδα συσπειρώνεται εν μέσω πογκρόμ στην Κωνσταντινούπολη, η ελληνική κυβέρνηση παρατείνει τη συγχώρεση, απαιτεί παραχωρήσεις!, Σεπτέμβριος 1953[/list][/list]
[list][list][list]Adriatican Islands Turkiye 1St - The People and Governments - Οι άνθρωποι και οι κυβερνήσεις! [/list][/list][/list]
[list][list][pre]| RESPONSE TO THE POGROM, GREECE, SOUTHERN BALKANS: | ΑΠΆΝΤΗΣΗ ΣΤΟ ΠΟΓΚΡΌΜ, ΕΛΛΆΔΑ, ΝΌΤΙΑ ΒΑΛΚΆΝΙΑ: | [/pre][/list][/list]
[list]| Following a a bloody Pogrom against the Greek and Jewish Minorities in Istanbul, and the subsequent millions lost financially by them, the Greeks in Greece have boiled up in discontent with the Turks, however not knowing that while this was happening, two Turkish Ambassadors were meeting with HRH Pavlos himself. The two delegates, Mr. Halil Yüksel and Mr. Hüseyin Turan upon hearing the news were in shock, and on behalf of the Turkish people, had already made apologies to the Greek government, particularly the King and Prime Minister Papagos who were present at the meeting at Tatoi Palace. The King, a kind one at that, had granted special protection rights to both Yüksel and Hüseyin, as they were both safely escorted to a safe area at the estate, where they both agreed to stay there for the time being, a working vacation if you will. Channels were kept open by the Greek and Turkish Governments to settle the issue, with the Turks also agreeing that it is best to keep the two in Greece as representatives of the Turkish government. |[/list]
[list]| After the safety of the two ambassadors was confirmed, the King and the Prime Minister were driven to the Greek Parliament Building. En route, they were paraded by Greek citizens, protesting against the Pogrom, rallying Greek citizens to join them in their efforts to make their voices be heard by the Turkish. One particularly sign held up by the protesters was: "Αν θέλουν να σκοτώσουν τους Έλληνες, πρέπει να μας σκοτώσουν όλους!" - "If they want to kill Greeks, they have to kill us all!". As the King and the Prime Minister arrived at the Parliament Building and entered, the sound of chaos could be heard. The King and the Prime Minister were both escorted to their seats, as the Parliament decided what to do next. In the end, it was chosen to use diplomacy to settle the issue, however, the majority of the Parliament's description of 'diplomacy' was massive financial concessions to Greece, to aid the resettlement of those killed and the recovery of the Greek community in Istanbul, if they were still even welcome that is. While the government of Greece was certainly willing to forgive, the people of Greece were not. To finally settle this, after the Parliament session, the King went out of his way, to address the 30,000 or so people outside, wanting to hear something from their government. |[/list]
[list][list][pre]My fellow countrymen and countrywomen! The news of this... genocide against Greeks in Istanbul has been dreadful to all of us, and just earlier, the Greek parliament decided on opening diplomatic channels with the Turkish. I assure you, that we Greeks and the Turks to the East will have this issue resolved. I guarantee you that no more Greeks, or Turks for that matter, shall suffer in both nations. We have extended our hand to the Turkish government, and are now planning concession plans for the Greeks. Thank you, and good day." [/pre][/list][/list]
[list][list][list][pre]- The King of Greece, HRH King Pavlos I[/pre][/list][/list][/list]
[list]| Following the statement, the crowd cheered on the King. A few days after, the Greek government and the Turkish government started negotiations, which included Greek requests for large financial concessions. However, the Turkish government (Turkiye 1St), had thought of something else... |[/list]
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Overview of Equatoria: Africas Broken Heart
When Equatoria was released by Zaire in 1951, many of its people hoped that this was the start of a new chapter for its people. Free from the dictations of far away European colonial powers, or the rule of Gloria Banza and Zaire. Very quickly the people of Equatoria would be proven wrong.
The democratic yearning of the so-called Republic of Equatoria were quickly manipulated and abused. The peoples choice for President was Patrice Lumumba. A true reformist, and believer in liberal democracy, nationalism, and progressivism. He led the Equatorial National Movement. Unfortunately for Lumumba he found himself beat out by a coalition of businessman, Europeans, and tribal aristocracy of the Zande, Baboa, and Mangbetu tribes. This coalition would be led by the Joseph Kasa-Vubu and Joseph-Désiré Mobutu. Kasa-Vubu and Mobutu ran on a platform of empowering tribal aristocrats, expanding the power and reach of foreign companies, and maintaining the privileges of white Europeans. They would name their coalition, Alliance for Equatorial Prosperity (AEP).
While Lumumba had the clear advantage, and the love of the people he was unable to utilize it. Mobutu and Kasa-Vubu would use their contacts and financial sway to limit voting booths in smaller villages, vastly increasing the distance some villagers needed to travel if they wished to vote. This meant in most Pro-Lumumba areas, villagers found themselves with few options to vote. Meanwhile areas of strong AEP popularity found themselves with numerous voting booths, and access to the ballot.
Overall, Lumumba and his Equatorial National Movement were delivered a crushing landslide loss. Joseph Kasa-Vubu was named the first president of Equatoria, and Joseph-Désiré Mobutu was named prime minister.
Now two years later, the power of the AEP has only entrenched. Like a black tentacle they have stretched their influence around Equatoria, and have ensured their constant electoral success. Highly difficult literacy tests in Pro-Lumumba areas, restriction of access to education, and healthcare have left Lumumbas base of support weakening and unable to stand against the continued abuses.
Former Belgian corporations like the refounded Abir Equatoria Company, and numerous other ghost front companies have become fat off the lands, using near slave like conditions to harvest rubber, copper, and gold from the lands of Equatoria. Workers rights remain nonexistent, as unions have been crushed as soon as they spring to life.
Things are not all positive for the corporate masters and their African cronies. Patrice Lumumba remains popular and powerful, and his reach is growing. For every worker that dies in the mines, for every bone broken in the fields, for every hand lost on the rubber plantations, Lumumba gains a new follower. A time of change is coming to Equatoria, will her people be free or will Africas Broken Heart continue to scream.
Democracy or Corporatocracy
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[list][list][list][pre]RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
FRENCH BUREAUCRACY
PALAIS DE LELYSÉE[/pre][/list]
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ÉLYSÉE PALACE: PRESIDENT AURIOL MEETS WITH DEFENSE MINISTER TO DISCUSS YUGOSLAV AND AFRICAN AFFAIRS
[sub]IVTH FRENCH REPUBLIC | PARIS, SEPTEMBER 1953 [/sub][/list]
[sub]| HELM OF DÈMOCRATIE, PALAIS DE LELYSÉE - | It was sometime in the late evening when Minister of National Defense René Pleven, a former two time Prime Minister (1950-1951 & 1951-1952) stopped by the Élysée Palace upon the request of President Vincent Auriol. Auriol had spent much of the day reading documents from the Foreign Ministry along with Foreign Minister Georges Bidault, also another former Prime Minister (1946-1946 & 1949-1950). The documents being reviewed by Auriol included information from the Foreign Ministry as well as the Ministry of National Defense and other French intelligence agencies regarding the recent affairs and squabbles of Yugoslavia and separately, the ongoing clashes between the Ethiopians and Eritreans. Minister Pleven entered the residence through the main foyer of the palace and made his way through the various corridors to President Auriol's private study where he would knock before entering.[/sub]
[list][sub]| President Auriol | "René, it is so good to see you. All day I've gathered wind of the troubling situations abroad, some of which our allies have found themselves tied up in."[/sub]
[sub]| Minister René Pleven | "Oui Monsieur le Président, it appears that the Yugoslavians are becoming increasingly more belligerent with their aid coming in from the Soviet Union. Our ally Slovenia has been pushed into upping their game and strategies as well. The Greeks are assisting as much as they can without coming across as being overly hostile. We also maintain a small support fleet in the Adriatic which is mostly monitoring the escalations and ensuring safe passage of commercial and civilian vessels."[/sub]
[sub]| President Auriol | "I see monsieur. Well that all seems very well indeed, but is there anything else we can do to either assist our allies or attempt to deescalate the situation?"[/sub]
[sub]| Minister René Pleven | "Well you see Monsieur le Président, the Yugoslavs don't appear to be up for any sort of negotiations at this current time as they are still bent on reincorporating Slovenia into their union. They also refuse to negotiate as it would give legitimacy to the Slovenian government which they have been overtly careful not to do thus far. This leaves us with only one real option which is to assist Greece and Slovenia and perhaps scale up our own operations in the Adriatic."[/sub]
[sub]| President Auriol | "René, I think we both know what must be done here...escalation until capitulation. I authorize you to make the necessary naval movements and deployment of ground troops to our respectable allies should they accept. Additionally Slovenia and Greece should be granted discounted access to our defense market and military surplus market. Whatever we can afford to given them, we must. That is my order."[/sub]
[sub]| Minister René Pleven | "Very well your excellency. I shall see to it that they get what they need and we will start by reinforcing our flotilla in the Adriatic immediately. Now regarding the Ethiopia and Eritrean conflict, that one is a bit more controversial for us since our ally Sudan supports Eritrean independence and clearly our ally Ethiopia does not."[/sub]
[sub]| President Auriol | "Of this I am very much aware as of today. It also seems we have done our best to ride the fence on this issue and play both sides."[/sub]
[sub]| Minister René Pleven | "Indeed we have your excellency. We have sold armaments to Sudan to quell their national security and defense concerns and we have sold armaments to Ethiopia which they have used against the Eritreans. It is beginning to look as if France must pick a side in this conflict or remain completely neutral from this point forward and that includes cutting off all sides from access to the French arms market."[/sub]
[sub]| President Auriol | "Then so be it. France will remain neutral regarding the affairs of Eritrean independence from this point forward. We will remain cordial with Addis Ababa and Khartoum on a separate basis and whatever agreements we have signed with them, we will continue to honour. In the meantime lets shore up our defense of Djibouti as well as increase border security due to the ongoing conflict in that region. I am sure Addis Ababa will understand. That is all I have for you for now Minister Pleven. I thank you for your attendance this evening."[/sub]
[sub]| Minister René Pleven | "Monsieur le Président I shall see to it that your direct orders are carried out on these matters with haste. I bid your excellency a goodnight."[/sub][/list]
[sub]The Defense Minister would exit the President's study and leave the palace, heading back to his offices at the Ministry of National Defense. Once there, Pleven would initiate the President's orders by contacting the Greek and Slovenian defense ministries. Minister Pleven would also request a more organized and accurately drafted assessment of the situation in the Adriatic before organizing a group of ships to reinforce the small French flotilla already stationed there. Foreign Minister Georges Bidault would also carry out his duties by contacting the Slovenian and Greek Foreign Ministries as well as the Sudanese and Ethiopian Foreign Ministries in order to update them accordingly. | [/sub]
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[list][list][pre]VIVE LA RÉPUBLIQUE!
VIVE LA FRANCE!
VIVE LEMPIRE![/pre][/list][/list]
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𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘[/sub]]
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Assembled with Dot's Region Saver.
Written by Refuge Isle.