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[list][list]SHŌWA 45 | AUGUST 1970[/list]
[list][list]理髪店帝国
[pre]BARBERSHOP EMPIRE[/pre][/list][/list]
[pre] L U X U R Y B A R B E R [/pre]
[list][list][sub][pre] オー・スネイル 富士山に登ろう でも、ゆっくり、ゆっくり
O Snail; Climb Mount Fuji But slowly, slowly![/pre][/sub][/list][/list]
OSAKA, OSAKA EVENING
[sub]OSAKA PREFECTURE, Nippon-Nihon[/sub]
| With money scarce and hairstyles getting longer, many men take time between haircuts. In some cities, barbers say their business is down between 25% and 50%. However, barbers problems seem small when compared to those of barber chair manufacturers. It was a cozy industry for many years; Several national companies saw their profits grow, constantly selling around 10,000 chairs a year to the 100,000 American barbershops. Then, in 1957, with the establishment of Osakas Takara Belmont Co. in the United States, a classic Japanese takeover began. Takaras copying skills were so deft that a kind of Japanese record for daring was set. Its first models were almost exact copies of chairs produced by the leading American manufacturer, Chicagos Emil J. Paidar Co. The parts were interchangeable. Therefore, if chair parts broke, Takara simply purchased replacement parts from Paidar, eliminating the need for expensive shipping or an even more expensive service network. |
| In addition to selling its chairs for 20% to 30% less than American chairs, Takara introduced a concept of planned obsolescence. New models are now released every 18 months. As a result, the firms chairs are often more advanced than anything the competition has. Takaras latest model, sold in the United States for $1,000, is the ultimate in tonsorial care. It has a wraparound shape and a hydraulic system that automatically raises the seat and carefully lowers the backrest for massages or hot towel treatments; while clients hair is cut, an electrical system in the chair massages their back and calves. The firms salespeople boast that their chair is only for a king. Two users of the chairs are Emperor Hirohito, who has one in the Imperial Palace, and King Bhumibol of Siam. Takara holds 70% of the American market and earns $25 million worldwide. It inaugurated an assembly plant in Somerset, New Jersey, last year and acquired the Koken Companies, Inc.s barber chair subsidiary. Currently, there is only one major American-owned manufacturer left: Paidar. The firm once held 70% of the market, but is now so troubled that President RICHARD NIXON gave it government assistance. |
| Takaras head is HIDENOBU YOSHIKAWA, 70, having founded the firm 49 years ago. A devout Buddhist, Yoshikawa says that all of his business ideas are conceived, including entering the American market, during his daily periods of prayer. Takaras $1,000,000 Beautilion at the Osaka World Expo is a pile of steel tubes and rounded capsules, reflecting YOSHIKAWAs extravagant sense of promotion. 48 lotus leaf-shaped barber chairs lift visitors nearly nine feet into the air to view a display projected onto the ceiling; the melancholy soundtrack incorporates YOSHIKAWAs voice in prayer. Although he is almost bald, YOSHIKAWA never fails to go to the barber, who trims the rest of his hair and gives him a massage. |
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International Association Football Federation | Fédération internationale de football association
FIFA World Cup 1970 | Copa Mundial de la FIFA 1970
THE GROUP STAGES (PART 3)
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After some intense matches thus far, we come to the final day of the group stage, with many groups already set for the knockout stages and some that are going down to the wire. We've seen some strong performances from some of the debut teams, with some in a strong position to advance to the next round, and already others having done so, and some shocking first-round exits from the giants of football. The World Cup hasn't failed to excite so far, and this final round of matches should provide some nail-biting football for the fans across the world to get ready for. It all comes down to this ahead of the next round, let's join our commentary team for the full match recaps.
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Group A
China PR v Bulgaria
Both sides competing today are well within a chance to qualify for the next round as we enter this match, with both teams in reach of the next round. China have not had the wonder-run that other debutants have had, and Bulgaria look in danger of not repeating their Round of 16 performance in the previous tournament. A win for either side should be enough to send them through, depending on the performance of the next match. The match begins and both sides start fighting for possession, hoping to use their skill to push for the advantage early on. China playing some strong offensive play to press the Bulgarians, but to no avail. The breakthrough comes in the 30th minute, a well-delivered corner finding Petar Zhekov to make it 1-0. From here, the Europeans settle into the match, and Hristo Bonev makes it two after a fantastic strike before the end of the first half. Hoping to redeem themselves, China make some excellent chances in the early stages of the first half, but still aren't able to penetrate the Bulgarian defence. Georgi Asparuhov makes it 3 after a superb run, showcasing his skill, and striking home to seal Bulgaria's lead in place. Not long after, it's 4 goals to nil as Bonev heads it from a corner kick, holding the score until the end of the match. A disappointing but encouraging result for China, making it to the World Cup ahead of staunch opposition, but not enough to secure a wonder-run. Bulgaria take home their only win, 4-0 against China.
South Africa v Colombia
Colombia already have their foot in the door for the knockout stages, but it's South Africa who will have to fight to make their way through to the next round. The kick-off sees the two teams clamoring for the ball, Colombia making some strong plays in the early match, clearly the superior side. The South Africans aren't prepared to give up that easily though, playing extremely well from the counter attack and pushing forward to try and secure an early lead. Poor defending leads to a South African penalty just 18 minutes in, neatly tucked away by the captain August Makalalane to give the Springboks the lead. However, within minutes, Colombia find the answer, as Luis Paz secures a fantastic header from a free kick to bring the match level again. The first half drags on as both sides make good plays into each-others halves, but neither can secure that all-important goal. As the second half commences, Colombia look eager to complete a perfect group stage, but it's the South Africans that hold possession. With just 20 minutes of play, young striker Kenneth Mazibuko secures a wonder strike from an excellent counter-attack to give the African side a well-deserved lead. Colombia try to push for the counter, looking for that equaliser, but to no avail as the scoreline stays the same at the final whistle. South Africa qualify for the Round of 16 for the first time in their history, a dramatic finish to an incredible group, beating the hosts 2-1.
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Group B
Korea v Uruguay
Both teams here need a win to advance to the next round, it's the battle of Group B as Korea face Uruguay. Korea haven't been able to replicate their performance in the previous tournament, struggling in their opener whilst Uruguay look to make it to the knockout stages after missing out on the tournament for some time. The teams spring into action and the Uruguayans immediately look more comfortable in possession, forcing Korea to chase the ball from them. Within 10 minutes, Roberto Matosas delivers a fantastic header from the corner to give the South Americans the lead. Korea look for a response, pressing hard into the Uruguayan box, and are rewarded when a handball awards them a penalty, slotted away by Chung Ho-seon for the equaliser. The first half sees the teams run back and forth, with counter-attack after counter-attack exhausting them. The second half begins and Korea look to be on the offensive, learning their lessons from the first half. By the 51st minute, it's Kim Jin-kooks header that sends the Koreans into the lead and renews their hopes for qualification. Seeking to drop back and defend, the Uruguayans now face the Korean midfield as they look for a way through. Pedro Rocha delivers in an incredible shot from outside of the box that thunders into the back of the net, delivering them the goal they needed to equalise. Despite their best efforts, Korea fail to find an answer by the final whistle. Uruguay triumphant as they march to the next round, Korea wishing they could've done better as they tumble out of this tournament.
Costa Rica v Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia proved dominant in their group with two wins under their belt, facing against Costa Rica, notable giant killers, for the final match. The first half looks to be fairly even, with the Central Americans having some extremely good chances to take the lead in the first half, but unable to capitalise on any of them. Yugoslavia look out of shape, struggling to find their rhythm as the manager plays reserve players, no doubt to rest their main squad for the upcoming knockout round. The first half sees no credible chances by it's close, with both sides underperforming. Costa Rica enter the second half with a mission, outplaying the Yugoslavs in the early stages and rapidly countering any efforts to score, trying to get the lead. The Yugoslav keeper is put to the test as he fends off attack after attack. As the match enters the closing stages, it's looking like a tie until a tackle in the Costa Rican box awards a controversial penalty, with Dragan Dzajic slotting the ball away to give Yugoslavia a late lead. Yugoslavia will advance to the next round with a perfect group stage record, confident of a strong performance in this years tournament.
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Group C
Iran v West Germany
Iran may be out of the tournament but that won't step them from bringing their best to face the reigning World Champions. The match begins with Iran looking to try and disrupt the traditionally strong German midfield, holding them back from making any credible runs at goal. The Iranians look to try and counter but the formidable German defence led by Beckenbauer doesn't let anything through, with the scoreline remaining level by the end of the first half. The second half sees a now tired Iranian side contend with the German offensive, who within 6 minutes see the first goal coming from a superb long-strike from star forward Gerd Muller to give them the lead. Not moments later, Uwe Seeler and 1966 hero secures the second goal with a comfortable tap in from a cross. The Germans fail to score again as Iran try their best to claw back points from this encounter, but fail to do so, as West Germany secure their spot in the next round.
Haiti v France
A rivalry for the ages as Haiti face against France in this final match, both sides capable of advancing to the next round. Haiti have proven a dangerous opponent in this tournament thus far, with France being among the strongest competitors they've ever faced. Nevertheless, as the match starts, France appear in control of the match, holding possession in the midfield. However, in a shock turn of events, Claude Barthelemy seizes possession from the midfield and makes a wonder run towards goal, securing a strike that sends Haiti into the lead against their rivals. Stunning the French, Haiti approach the rest of the half with confidence, and by the 41st minute, secure a second goal from an incredible free-kick from Philippe Vorbe to give the Caribbeans a two-goal lead into the second half. France now have it all to do as they fight to reclaim the lead against their opponents, their first coming from a thunderous shot by Charly Loubet that nearly tears the net from the goalposts. However, Haitian defending prevents any immediate equalisers, and the French fans look tense and worried that they will be eliminated in the first round for the second year running. In the final 10 minutes, however, Marc Molitor secures the equaliser, his header bringing France back into contention. Haiti try to find the counter attack, but their fate is sealed when a tap in from Herve Revelli sends France into the lead with only 3 minutes remaining. Haiti may be out but they've proven themselves a force to be reckoned with, and they can take a lot of positives away from this tournament.
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Group D
Ghana v Norden
Norden face against Ghana in this match, where Norden need to win in order to keep themselves in with a chance to qualify for the next round in the face of poor performances. As the first half begins, within 3 minutes, the Nordic side find themselves ahead after an early goal from Bosse Larsson, giving the Scandinavians some early hopes. Ghana hold their ground for much of the first half, hoping not to give any more ground against their opponents whilst looking for an opportunity to fight back and claim an equaliser. However, Leif Eriksson manages to secure Nordens second with a driven ball finding it's way into the Ghanaian net. 2-0 at the break, Ghana needed to find something to keep them into the match, despite early efforts not bearing any fruit. Ibrahim Sunday finally manages to get Ghana back into the match with a fantastic goal from the counter-attack. Just when hopes were renewed, however, Egil Olsen secured Norden's third goal with a header from a long cross, giving Ghana another mountain to climb which in the final 10 minutes, they fail to do. Final score 3-1 to Norden, Ghana go home after a difficult first tournament.
Kurdistan v Italy
Kurdistan needed to secure a point against Italy to keep themselves ahead of Norden, against Italy who had already qualified. The 1966 runners-up were a difficult opponent for the debutants to face. As the match began, spirits were high in the Kurdish camp, looking to cause yet another upset as they had done against Norden. However, their enthusiasm was challenged with Giga Riva's opening goal within 11 minutes sending the Italians into the lead. Kurdistan held on for the remainder of the first half, racking up a lot of chances but failing to breach the Italian keeper and get the equaliser. As the second half began, Italy looked to take control of the match and secure their lead. Angelo Domenghini managed to do just that, with a strike from the corner kick sending Italy 2-0 up. Now facing an insurmountable challenge, the Kurdish side tried their best to find the equaliser, coming close on many occasions, but their fate was sealed with a second goal from Riva bringing the score up to 3-0, and sending the Asian hopefuls out of the tournament. A strong performance from Kurdistan, but not enough as they find themselves out of the World Cup.
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Group E
Nigeria v Brazil
Nigeria face off against Brazil, in an all important match for the African side that could see them with a chance to go through. The Brazilians are the favourites for the tournament, which could hinder their hopes for the next round. The match begins and the teams clash, their fast-paced play styles creating some entertaining football for the fans as the first half progresses. Despite some good chances from the Nigerians, it's Brazil that take the lead in the 33rd minute, Pele heading the ball home for the South Americans. In just a matter of minutes, star striker Tostao gets his name on the scoresheet with a fantastic run into the box resulting in yet another goal as the first half is dominated by the Brazilians. The second half sees Nigeria struggle to find an answer but fight nonetheless, with some excellent football seeing them outpace the Brazilian midfield and secure some good chances. Nigeria's fate is ultimately sealed when Jairzinho fires home the third and final goal to give Brazil a comfortable win over the African debutants.
Poland v Portugal
With Nigeria out of the running, Poland and Portugal fight for the final qualification spot, with both sides capable of heading through given the right circumstances. Poland looking strong after their first match scoring 3 against Brazil but suffering that defeat against Nigeria, they head into the first half confident, looking for early control of the match against the Portuguese. Portugal stand firm in the early stages of the match, making use of an experienced midfield to prevent the Poles from making any early gains. Despite this, the Polish side look firmly in command of the match, recording better statistics for the early stages of the match than their opponents. As the second half begins, Poland remain in control and push to try and get the first goal, which comes from a free-kick deflection as striker Lubanski sends the Eastern Europeans into the lead. The goal rattles the Portuguese defence, now on the back foot, and pushing their midfielders to do more to maintain the status quo. Their efforts see some chances form from some counter-attacks but not enough to secure the equaliser. Lubanski makes it 2 for Poland after an excellent volley, sending the Poles into the lead which they hold for the rest of the match. However, by the end, it's not enough as they fall short of the goals needed, sending Portugal through to the next round.
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Group F
Argentina v Spain
In dramatic fashion, both of these sides were eliminated after the last match, with this match being the one many were expecting to be the highlight of the group and the potential battle for first place. In a shocking turn of events, neither of these teams will go through, as they battle for what will ultimately be a consolation prize. As the match begins between these old rivals, Spain look to try and get an early goal against their frankly deflated opponents, making some early runs into the box to try and secure the goal. Argentina hold on the defensive to try and prevent any attacks, stopping a number of early Spanish chances from hitting the net. The deadlock was broken when Spaniard Juan Manuel Asensi struck a fantastic free-kick. The goal, warmly received by the fans, did not do much to improve the mood of the Spanish team for the remainder of the first half. The second half saw little movement, with Spain still firmly in control of the match, and Argentina seemingly unable to respond to the mounting pressure. By the end of the match, Spain leave with a consolation win to mark an unremarkable campaign for both sides.
Cameroon v Netherlands
Cameroon shocked the world with their successive defeats of both Spain and Argentina, can they make it 3 for 3 with their final match against the similarly dominant Dutch? The match begins with Cameroon looking to strike early, trying to take the advantage and hold onto an early lead. However, the Dutch midfield proves too strong for them, implementing total football to extents not seen in this tournament as they retain possession away from the African side. Despite holding the ball, they don't seem able to do much with it, as they struggle to find a path through before the end of the first half. The second half bodes similar with very little movement from either side, Cameroon struggling to make use of the counter-attack that did wonders in their first games, whilst the Netherlands struggle to out--play the more physical African side. Final whistle, and despite an underwhelming 0-0 draw, both teams advance to the next round, Cameroon making history as they secure one of the all-time great debut performances.
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Group G
Peru v Australia
It's one or the other to advance to the knockout stages, as Peru take on Australia for a spot in the Round of 16. Both sides level on points with Australia just ahead on goal difference, a win will take either side through to the next round. The match begins and Peru demonstrate their dominance in the early stages, their talented side holding onto the possession and displaying some superb skill to weave around the Australians, who are forced to defend. Teofilo Cubillas opens up scoring with a wonder strike that rattles the frame of the goal to send the Peruvians ahead after 18 minutes, to the adoration of the crowd. Australia struggle to fight back, with their counter attacks swamped by the Peruvian defence, with the statistics favouring Peru in the first half. Five minutes into the second half, and Peru make it a two nil lead with Chumpitaz' header finding the back of the net to secure their lead. Peru drop back to defend, not looking to over-extend themselves, whilst the Australians batter their keeper with shot after shot. A few close calls but Peru hold on to secure three points and send them through to another knockout stage.
Guatemala v England
England look to complete a perfect group stage against already eliminated Guatemala, as the Central Americas hope to at least secure some token achievements from this difficult match. England looked in charge of the match from the get go, dominating nearly all statistics and holding nearly all possession for the first ten minutes of the match. The breakthrough for England came when Bobby Charlton converted a fantastic free kick to give England the lead. This lead was again secured after a corner ball found Geoff Hurst just moments later, securing a 2-0 lead and setting Guatemala on the back-foot. The relative ease of the match lead to England opting for some early changes when the half-time came, looking to rest some of their key players for the next round. Substitute Francis Lee was rewarded with his first World Cup goal, converting a penalty in the 46th minute to make it 3-0. With that goal, England's victory was secured, with Guatemala fighting to try and secure a consolation goal but finding themselves unable to do so by the end of the match.
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Group H
Romania v Sudan
Romania had been experiencing a strong return to the World Cup whilst Sudan had struggled, especially after their harsh defeat to Mexico in the previous match. This match would therefore be all important to determine who will go through to the next round. The two sides came into the match even, with both sides enjoying strong runs of form and boasting talented squads. However, clumsy defending lead to an early penalty for Sudan, Ali Gagarin giving them the lead in just 10 minutes. Romania did not let up, with their impressive midfield gradually fighting to get Romania back into position, and Nicolae Dobrin striking to bring the Romanians level at the 27th minute. Romania managed to secure their lead before the end of the first half, with Gheorghe Tataru striking to make the score 2-1 in the 35th, Sudan failing to find an answer before the end of the first half. In the second half, Sudan looked to be more proactive, leading possession and shooting statistics as the Romanians dropped back to defend. Despite fierce resistance, Jaksa Abbas managed to weave his way past the Romanian defenders to equalise in the 73rd minute and bring the score level again. However, despite many efforts, neither side could secure the winning goal, leaving both teams with a point apiece and Romania with a ticket to the next round.
Czechoslovakia v Mexico
The final group stage match would be contested between the Czechoslovaks, a team on a visible decline for international glory, and Mexico, who had performed excellently in recent years. Mexico already through to the next round, Czechoslovakia would need a win to try and secure their place in the next round. The first half saw a constant back and forth between the two teams, with Mexico taking a narrow advantage but neither side able to make a serious dent against one another. This play seemingly exhausted many of the players, especially at the altitude of the stadiums. The score remained level at the end of the first half, and looked to remain that way in the second. However, a poor tackle at the very edge of the box lead to Mexico being awarded a free kick, which flew towards the goal but deflected from the keeper, before being slotted away by Gustavo Pena for the lead. Mexico held onto this lead until the very end, securing their spot and sending Czechoslovakia home from yet another World Cup.
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THE WINDS OF CHANGE...
August 1, 1970
Vientiane, Laos Province, Kingdom of Siam
| The air was oppressively thick, even in the ornate office of Phoui Sananikone, as Laos Province sweltered through the middle of its wet season. A fan spun rapidly and hummed as the Governor read over a report from the garrison at Muang Het, who had just held off their second incursion from the PAVN in three months, this one far less confidently than the first it seemed. |
| The inaugural Governor of the 'Laos Province' formed following the Siamese invasion of 1967, Phoui, former Prime Minister of the now-defunct Kingdom of Laos, was highly popular, having been born into an aristocratic family and served various roles in the Royal Lao Government, before it was overthrown by the communist Pathet Lao. Somewhat reluctantly joining the Siamese collaborationists following the Pathet Lao coup and resulting Civil War - he'd sooner put a handgun in his mouth than support communists - Phoui had done his best to help combat the communists in the eastern reaches of Laos, while not squeezing his people dry of resources in doing so. Chief among his proudest achievements in this mission was convincing King Rama IX not to enact conscription among Laotians, arguing this would only turn favour further against the intervention in both Laos and Vietnam, and risk more soldiers deserting and defecting. |
| As Phoui pored over the frightening casualty figures in the report before him, there was a thump on the door, and before he could draw himself from the report and ask who it was, a voice he had heard a few times over the phone, and only once in-person, spoke from the other side of the door. |
[list]| Rama IX, King of Siam: | "Phoui, I hope we are not interrupting anything. May we come in?"[/list]
| The Governor paused, fully recognising the voice after a moment but surprised that it would be here, this far from the heartland. He gripped his desk before standing at attention. |
[list]| Phoui Sananikone, Governor of Laos Province: | "...Y-Your Majesty! Please, come in!"[/list]
| With that, the King entered the office, flanked by a stocky man who, like Phoui, was decorated with several military honours upon his breast. Phoui didn't fully recognise him, but had a feeling he had seen the man before. The duo sat at the chairs across from Phoui's, and Phoui sat back down too. |
[list]| Rama IX, King of Siam: | "Phoui, this is Vang Pao. Vang, Phoui Sananikone, Governor of this fine province."[/list]
| Vang smirked slightly and bowed his head. From his appearance Phoui could tell he wasn't Lao, but as the King mentioned his name, his eyebrows raised slightly. |
[list]| Phoui Sananikone, Governor of Laos Province: | "Vang Pao...Major General of the Royal Lao Army during the Civil War?"
| Major General Vang Pao: | "The same. And now Major General of the Royal Siamese Army."
| Phoui Sananikone, Governor of Laos Province: | "Oh...my congratulations to you."
| Major General Vang Pao: | "I thank you. Your Majesty?"[/list]
| The King nodded, clasping his hands together, and looked into Phoui's eyes. |
[list]| Rama IX, King of Siam: | "...Yes, well, I thought it best to...do you the courtesy of delivering this news to you in-person, rather than over the phone."[/list]
| The Governor shifted slightly, both at the eye contact from his sovereign, and the tone of his voice. Vang's smirk seemed to widen. |
[list]| Phoui Sananikone, Governor of Laos Province: | "...News from Krung Thep, Your Majesty?"
| Rama IX, King of Siam: | "In a manner of speaking...yes. Phoui...I thank you for your service as Governor of Laos Province over the past three and a half years. But I am here to tell you that you are relieved of your duty."[/list]
| Phoui's eyes widened, and he sat there, stunned and silent for a moment. |
[list]| Phoui Sananikone, Governor of Laos Province: | "...Y-Your Majesty? I...I don't understand. I have performed to my utmost in my capacity as Governor, I-"
| Rama IX, King of Siam: | "In your capacity, yes. I understand. But I fear you have been too...hmm...soft, Phoui. You have been like a patient mother to your fellow Lao, and perhaps that was needed when your people were first liberated by mine. But Laos needs a firmer hand, one that will guide her to a stronger future. And I believe Vang here is that firmer hand."[/list]
| Phoui's eyes widened further, and he looked to Vang, whose smirk was wider than ever. He understood now. Vang was not Lao, not among the ethnic majority of what was once the nation of Laos, now the province. Vang was Hmong, a historically oppressed minority whom the Lao had committed genocide against. |
[list]| Phoui Sananikone, Former Governor of Laos Province: | "I...I understand, Your Majesty...shall I pack up my things?"
| Rama IX, King of Siam: | "Yes...you will have 48 hours to vacate the premises. We will leave you be."[/list]
| Phoui bowed his head as the King left, Vang flashing Phoui a final smug grin before following the King out. A light, warm rain had begun to fall, and Vang extended an umbrella over the King's head as the two began to walk towards the waiting car. Vang opened the rear left door for the King, who turned to him. |
[list]| Rama IX, King of Siam: | "Vang...garner more support for the war effort here...ensure we and the Americans watch Ho Chi Minh hang...and your people shall have the homeland they have been denied by the Lao for so long."
| Major General Vang Pao, Governor of Laos Province: | "It will be done, Your Majesty."[/list]
| The King looked into his new Governor's eyes for a moment, then nodded in approval at the conviction he saw in them, before getting into the car. Vang closed the door behind him and saluted as it began its journey to the airport, before turning to the Governor's Palace...what would soon be his new home. |[/list]
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WHATUUUUUUUUUUUUUUP
Cascadla
[pre]| AUGUST | SANZA YA MWAMBE |[/pre]
[pre]| 1970 |[/pre]
[list][list][list][pre]DRC ★ DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
RDC ★ RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO |[/pre][/list][/list][/list]
PRESIDENT MOBUTU OVERSEES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF EDZ AND SMEI :
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONES {EDZ} AND STRATEGIC MUNICIPALITIES OF ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE {SMEI} ESTABLISHED ACROSS THE CONGO TO ALLOW FURTHER LOCAL INITIATIVE TO DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC!
PRESIDENT MOBUTU AZO SUIVEZ ESTABLISHMENT YA EDZ NA SMEI :
BA ZONES YA DEVELOPPEMENT ECONOMIQUE {EDZ} NA BA MUNICIPALITÉS STRATÉGIQUES YA IMPORTANCE ECONOMIQUE {SMEI} ESI ETABILÉ NA KONGO PO NA KOTIKA LISUSU INITIATIVE LOCAL PO NA DEVELOPPEMENT YA RÉPUBLIQUE!
| THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONES - BA ZONES YA DÉVELOPPEMENT ECONOMIQUE |
[pre] - Kinshasa Economic Development Zone [KEDZ] | Zone ya Développement économique Kinshasa [ZDÉK] - Provinces within: Bas-Congo, Kinshasa, Bandundu[/pre]
[pre] - Equatorial Economic Development Zone [EEDZ] | Zone ya développement économique équateur [ZDÉÉ] - Provinces within: Équateur, Orientale[/pre]
[pre] - Kivu-Lakes Economic Development Zone [KLEDZ] | Zone ya Développement économique ya Kivu-Mabeke [ZDÉKM] - Provinces within: North Kivu, South Kivu[/pre]
[pre] - Central Economic Development Zone [CEDZ] | Zone Katikati ya Développement économique [ZKDÉ] - Provinces within: Kasaï-Occidental, Kasaï-Oriental, Maniema[/pre]
[pre] - Shaba Economic Development Zone [SEDZ] | Zone de développement économique ya Shaba [ZDÉS] - Provinces within: Shaba[/pre]
| STRATEGIC MUNICIPALITIES OF ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE - MUNICIPALITÉS STRATÉGIQUES YA IMPORTANCE ECONOMIQUE |
[pre]| Kinshasa, Kinshasa[/pre]
[pre]| Matadi, Bas-Congo[/pre]
[pre]| Banana, Bas-Congo[/pre]
[pre]| Bandundu, Bandundu[/pre]
[pre]| Mbandaka, Équateur[/pre]
[pre]| Kisangani, Orientale[/pre]
[pre]| Kindu, Maniema[/pre]
[pre]| Goma, North Kivu[/pre]
[pre]| Bukavu, South Kivu[/pre]
[pre]| Kanange, Kasaï-Occidental[/pre]
[pre]| Mbuji-Mayi, Kasaï-Oriental[/pre]
[pre]| Lubumbashi, Shaba[/pre]
[pre]| Likasi, Shaba[/pre]
[pre]| Kolwezi, Shaba[/pre]
[pre]| Kalemie, Shaba[/pre]
[pre]| Kikwit, Bandundu[/pre]
[pre]| Bumba, Équateur[/pre]
[pre]| Bunia, Orientale[/pre]
[pre]| Lodja, Kasaï-Oriental[/pre]
[pre]| An intense drive to develop the Congo has always been a strong ideological goal of President Mobutu. The Democratic Republic of The Congo is one of the most vast nations within the continent and its geography and environments were not advantageous to modern development goals. The vast jungles and marshland hindered road and rail developments. A secondary issue to this is the ease that rebels are able to disappear into the bush of the Nation, a headache for the National Security Forces. The Central government decided to allow local initiative to build the interior of the nation with the formation of Economic Development Zones (EDZ). These EDZ will be headed by twenty men who make up the Development Board and all appointed by Mobutu personally. These Boards will be allowed to host foreign intellectuals, businessmen, and politicians to advise in the development of their EDZ. Each EDZ will be required to hold bi-annual meetings for locals to come and discuss issues of infrastructure and security concerns directly to the board. This will promote local involvement in development and assist in building a national identity through involvement in local government. |[/pre]
[pre]| While the boards look at the grand scheme of a Zone development (with approval by President Mobutu) the Central Government and Party have decided that certain areas are to be prioritized and the focus of the Central Government. These are the Strategic Municipalities of Economic Importance (SMEI) which will be under the control of the National Development Board headed by the President. This board will focus on the building of transit infrastructure between these urban/growing municipalities to be the start of a diverse transport network to allow people, goods, materials, and the military to be swiftly moved through the Congo. President Mobutu claims that this program's first phase will see each of these municipalities connected by paved road, rail, air, and water. Paved modern highways would be promised to connect each municipality alongside rail connections, small to large airports based on the size of the municipality, and safe built up river ports to assist in river travel especially along the Congo River. The NDB is made up of thirty men and like the EDZs would be able to bring foreign experts to advise the Board on policy, but unlike the EDZs the NDB will not be required to hold citizen conferences for input. |[/pre]
[list][list][pre]PEACE-JUSTICE-WORK![/pre][/list][/list]
[list][list][pre]PAIX-JUSTICE-TRAVAIL ![/pre][/list][/list]
Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Al-Jammahirya Al-Arabiyya, Zingium
West Indies Federation - August 1970
April-June, Changing Winds
The state of the Black Power Movement has forced the government to attempt reform. With a larger section of the population joining on to the ideals of the movement, failing to meet the call for reform will cost the West Indies Federal Labor Party its control of the government in the next election. In several meetings and cabinet discussions Prime Minister Williams publicly fired 3 ministers who had called for more suppression of the protests, two of whom were white, and replaced them with reformers. He even managed to pull 3 senators, and get the governor-general to appoint new ones who would be more neutral on any bill that passed through. With an executive now more willing to talk reform, that's when the first of those reforms start arriving.
First was the Equal Development Act of 1970, which decreed that the state will create the means by which disenfranchised citizens may achieve business growth and support. The act saw the creation of the National Agricultural Bank, Development Bank and Workers Bank, two financial institutions meant to support farmers, local business, local utilities and services. It would be a start on the road to the new plan on taking control of the Federation's mostly foreign owned industries. Several other acts in line with the Equal Development Act would follow, aiming to address poverty, absentee landlords and other small-scale challenges to the larger goal.
The pattern of ownership in 1970 is reflected in the following statistics:
[list][*]90% of the oil industry wholly owned by foreigners,
[*]60% of the money made in transport, storage and communications went to foreigners,
[*]43% of the money made in construction was earned by foreign firms,
[*]In the Wholesale and Retail distribution sector, foreign ownership was dominant in the larger establishments, e.g. the Cannings group, Bookers (Ross, Stephens, Woolworths, etc.),
[*]Almost half (½) of the land in estates over two hundred (200) acres was owned by foreigners.
[/list]
Prime Minister Williams was not afraid to use the ideals of central authority to steer the economy, and he will need to do it again to weather this storm.
July-August, Filling the Sails
With smaller legislation providing a bed where citizens can be organized effectively, the larger legislation can now begin. The goal of the cabinet is not to hit the country with a sledgehammer, going too fast can cause financial panic and do more harm than good. What they need is a strategic approach that not only gets the country to where they want now but allows them to prepare for the future. The first target it was chosen, would be the oil industry. Consolidating the few state-owned oil industries together, the government formed the West Indies Petroleum Corporation as the nation's largest state oil producer. Through the power of a new bill, the National Oil Act of 1970, the government when on to acquire control over the assets of Shell, Texaco, Tesoro and British Petroleum, taking large amounts away through sales and buyoffs. In a very sudden and rapid change, the new W.I. Petroleum managed to secure a total of 70% of the West Indies Federation's oil industry.
It was a remarkable success for the federal government, one which gave it far more power and leverage, while also placating the ideals of the Black Power Movement. The NJAC even commended the government on its actions in listening to the national call. For the time being, the government is now planning the next set of laws and policies to fight against the foreign ownership of land, the expansion of the public sector in communications, and the overall development of the local private sector. Through a coordinated series of tax breaks, investments, and a change in the national industrial policy, the West Indies Federation is setting itself on track for a Japanese style social democracy and, hopefully, its own economic miracle.
Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Zingium
[pre]١٩٧٠, Augustus August, 1970
Parliament House, Barlama Avenue, Khartoum, Khartoum Province (Mukataet Khartoum)[/pre]
[list][pre]The Republic Of Sudan جمهورية السودان[/pre][/list]
[list][list]THE ELECTION OF 1970 MODERATE INFIGHTING FAILS TO CREATE GOVERNMENT PARLIAMENT SHUTDOWN WITH THE CITY UNDER MARTIAL LAW[/list][/list]
The scenes within the Sudanese Parliament have gotten increasingly intense, the assembly has now entered its 2nd week of resumed contentions between members of parliament, amidst the chaos of 1970 election results. Day after day MPs had been locked into heated and hostile debates with one another, what had first started as confusion and uncertainty had transpired into anger, paranoia, bickering, and the exchange of vile insults and threats within a week. It was only a matter of time before things were getting worse.
Al-Tigani Al-Mahis party, the Democratic Unionist Party, had emerged as the victors of the 1970 election, triumphing over their liberal counterparts, who had found their popularity dwindling in the face of the last three years. Nevertheless, the DUP and Liberal Coalition had collectively failed to gain the 75 or more majority seats needed in Parliament to establish their moderate government, only coming up to 67 seats in total. Al-Mahis prospects of courting the Islamists into being part of a coalition government had fallen short within the first few days after the election. The Islamists themselves had been amid a political scuffle within the Mahdi Umma Party, as the theocratic party was split between hardline Islamists led by Sadigg al-Mahdi, and the moderate Islamist order of Hadi Al-Mahdi.
The ideological split within the MUP had transpired around the nature of the Islamist role within the coalition government, which the hardliners had staunchly opposed political cooperation with a Western-aligned government. Those same hardline viewpoints were ironically beginning to emerge within President Lwokis Liberal Party as well, as they now became increasingly opposed to the political coalition to what they see as radical religious extremism. This viewpoint was now threatening the moderate coalition, and their relationship with the DUP, who found the task of establishing a government difficult.
1970 ELECTION RESULTS BY SEATS
150 Available Seats, 75 Needed To Create Government
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) 35 Seats
Liberal Party (LP) 32 Seats
Sudanese Communist Party (SCP) 31 Seats
National Homeland Party (SCP) 28 Seats
Umma Party (MUP) 24 Seats
DUP, LP failed to form a government with a combined total of 67 Seats in Parliament.
The moderate infighting however did not shadow the political struggle occurring in the backgrounds, in the recent weeks of the elections. Tensions between the Communists and Arab Nationalists, as well as the Islamists, were reaching boiling levels, in some cases turning into physical violent alterations, prompting increased military presence in the streets of the capital city and urban centers, followed by SIRA surveillance of the opposition parties.
Nevertheless, the chaos of the political theater had failed to provide Parliament with a government. Lwoki remains the de facto President of the Sudanese Republic, with his eventual successor Al-Mahi of the DUP still acting as Vice President. The infighting within the coalition was beginning to create notions that painted Lwoki as illegitimate, with some DUP members seeking to have Lwoki deposed to recognize the election results. But without a majority in Parliament, Al-Mahi cannot be declared President, creating an obstacle in the transfer of power, a perceived dangerous error in Sudans democratic system. As Lwoki entered a second week serving as the temporary President, his proposals to call for a special reelection were met by outrage from the opposition parties, eventually even prompting a certain communist MP to hurl a literal chair at the direction of the President in the middle of his speech. By then emotions were at an all-time high, and hell was let loose. Though the chair didnt get close to the President, it had hit a DUP MP in the head, sustaining heavy injuries. Soon a brawl broke out on the floor of the assembly for the first time in the history of the Sudanese Parliament. Sticks, chairs, and documents went flying around the room as some MPs engaged in physical combat, with a handful of others trying to pull those fighting apart. Soon after the President had been long gone intelligence services relocated him to a safer location, all whilst armed police and military infiltrated parliament to restore peace and civility on the assembly floor.
The day after, news of the brawl had been spreading nationwide. The public was left stunned and confused by the increase of misinformation flooding the airwaves about the Parliamentary Brawl as it came to be known. Confusion and anger were quickly setting in on the streets of the capital, all while the opposition factions carried out a campaign of slander on one another. By then Parliament was closed under orders of the President, under the excuse of national security and stability. Overnight fearful over his life, President Lwoki had then authorized the SIRAs Director, Gaafar Nimiery, full control and authority over the military and police units within the capital city. Nimiery was tasked with restoring the peace in the capital city by all means, he went about setting up a secure perimeter around Parliament, as crowds and demonstrators began to gather in protest against the incompetence of the Assembly. A second group of protesters has also shown up demanding the President resign and hand the transition of power to President-Elect Al-Mahi, who still has no hopes of creating a coalition government in sight.
Another week it had passed, Khartoum is under martial law. Parliament had yet to return in session, and the Vice President, that is the President-Elect, had not been seen in public since his supporters rioted on Qasr Avenue earlier in the week. Certain radical Communist militias have been engaged in a low-grade exchange of fire and combat with military and police units in the citys industrial center. The Islamist civil war continues between the Mahdi family. And the Arab nationalists strangely lurk in the background of the chaos. And amidst all the boiling tensions in Khartoum, Gaafar Nimiery had virtually taken full control of the province and the capital city, the men under his command were going door to door not only arresting trouble makers and anarchists but also intimidating and arresting those the Director views as a threat to his plot. Soon all that was left was President Lwoki, whose trust in Director Nimiery had reached a dangerous level. High-ranking staff within the Presidential Office have stated that Lwoki has reached a level where he is prepared to resign and hand the office to his VP. Still, it has also reached a point where the faith of the country now relied a lot more on the powers of the SIRA, than it relied on the office of the President, perhaps its too late for the Government to stop Nimiery from what he had plotted all along, ceasing this government, its powers, and the highest office of the Republic.
AL-NASRU LENA!
AL-NASRU LE SUDAN!
[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]
COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY
]
Peoples Republic Of Czechoslovakia
Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
The Confederate Prussian Empire
[/spoiler]
Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Al-Jammahirya Al-Arabiyya, Zingium
The Three Princes
| Scene I, Act III |
| Old Rivals, New Challenges |
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[sub]November, 1970[/sub]
By November of 1970, President Balewa was much more optimistic about the years ahead, with the ousting and downfall of his closest rival during the April Crisis and managing to consolidate his own powerbase in the influential and powerful Ministry for Finance and Commerce, placing a rising star in Mathew Mbu to head the Ministry and to place former general of the Nigerian Army during the early years of the NRF in 62 and 63, T O S Benson, as the new Senior Minister for Foreign Affairs. Unlike Azikiwe, Mbu did not have the experienced backing to challenge the Presidency, as of yet, but to Balewas eyes, he could be the next in line to rival his rule. But for now, the President needed to keep his strongest and most senior allies closest to him, and Mbu was one of them, if not the most influential of them all. But a challenge to his Presidency was maybe not to come inside the party, but outside in Gowons Nigerian Renewal Party. Whatever it stood for, it was a threat which was a completely different entity than Azikiwe. Not only was he outside the party, but Yakubu portrayed even greater influence within the military ranks and the media itself and so was not as simple as simply sacking him when the time came, such was for the former Finance ministers rapid demise.
An economy recovering, slowly, but recovering nonetheless perhaps didnt place Gowon on the backfoot, but kept him in his place in the pecking order of the political elite. For the sake of popularity and keeping the NRP quiet, he needed an economy growing at a quicker rate, even if his approval ratings had improved throughout the September and October months. He would open up the Assembly earlier than usual in a bid for a large swath of legislative victories, aiming to focus on social reforms on gender, education and protection of rights. With a much more supportive and loyal party in the fall-out of the April Crisis, the President would announce a new set of constitutional adjustments focusing on;
Right to Free Education at a Primary and Secondary Level
Right to Equal Pay between men and women.
Right to the Freedom of Religion and Religious Prayer.
Protection against any gender, racial or age-related discrimination.
Establishment of the Nigerian Supreme Court as an upper body of protecting rights and hearing judicial cases from the public.
Right to a free trial with the establishment of the Judicial Protection Body, which will offer public funds to individuals taking a case to the Supreme Court.
Supported by the vast majority of Assemblymen across the isles, any constitutional amendments, that being all bar the creation of the Supreme Court, would need 2/3 of the Assembly in support. Fortunately the measures put in place by Balewa were not only popular amongst most of the parties bar a few dissidents in the Christian party, but was always going to popular with the public. Passing through with 537 AYE and 13 NAY, the President now looked forward with a boost in the polls and much more popular amongst the NDP. But despite this, the President still wanted to make further reforms, although this time concerning more economically-inclined reforms. While more risky than the amendments passed previously due to having no financial attachment bar the JPB, if he was to win a second term for 1973, Balewa was determined to take advantage of his large parliamentary majority and support from other parties. While the NDP were a big tent party leaning to the right merely due to the economic liberalisation policy and favouring a moderate and more progressive form of social conservatism, Balewas key allies were perhaps more inclined to move on more left-leaning reforms such as free university education and the introduction of devolution.
In his second wave of wide-ranging social reforms, the NDP announced 3 separate bills to head through during the late November window in a long-standing session of debate, squabbling, delaying and eventually, voting. The 3 bills on display the General Assembly were;
Free Education Bill - A bill which guarantees that higher education, or university education, will be free of charge and instead see government and local businesses make investments to pay the cost of this.
State Rights Protection Bill - A bill which will set up a referendum in the states of Northern Nigeria, Western Nigeria, Eastern Nigeria, Mid-Western and Biafra region over the creation of a Regional Assembly with the subsequent creation of a Regional Premier.
Federal Devolution of Powers Bill - A bill, with the need of the State Rights Protection Bill to pass, will offer some devolution powers to regional governments. All regions will offered some powers concerning local budgets and some control of social policy, education and healthcare.
The aim of the bills was to decentralise power from the central government in both a bid to empower loyalists who had remained sidelined since the NDFs victory last year and to increase the popularity of the party and government. While much of the cabinet and party supported all 3 of the bills, Balewa himself was cautious of giving away too much power regions, for which had been one of the factors for the 7-year long civil war. However, if he gave too little, the regional governments would merely act as political blockades for implementing policy rather than a proactive government able to deal with more regional and local issues.
By the end of the session on the 29th November, all 3 bills entered statue and the President would close the assembly for 7 days in preparation for its reopening and yearly address in December. Following the success of the two waves of wide-ranging and to an extent, progressive reforms, he would announce the regional elections of both the regional assemblies and Premiers to take place in June, 1971 and would turn to 1973 as the fixed election date, to the same dates of the parliamentary and presidential elections taking place that year.
A success nonetheless for Balewa and his government. While not an attack on Gowon, it was smoke and mirrors offering the NDP and the Nigerian government much-needed time to spur the economy on and prevent the continued rapid climb of the NRF. The battle for Kingship looks to slowly move back into the grasp of the President.
[spoiler= November, 1970 Polling]
[list][*]Nigerian Democratic Party - 40%
[*]Liberal Alliance for Nigeria - 24%
[*]Socialist Party of Nigeria - 15%
[*]Nigerian Renewal Party - 10%
[*]Christian Alliance Party - 5%
[*]Biafra Nationalist Party - 3%[/spoiler]
Amsterwald, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Maziya, Spain-, Al-Jammahirya Al-Arabiyya, Zingium
The Three Princes
| Scene I, Act III |
| On the front foot of Reform |
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[sub]September, 1970[/sub]
By September of 1970, President Balewa was much more optimistic about the years ahead, with the ousting and downfall of his closest rival during the April Crisis and managing to consolidate his own powerbase in the influential and powerful Ministry for Finance and Commerce, placing a rising star in Mathew Mbu to head the Ministry and to place former general of the Nigerian Army during the early years of the NRF in 62 and 63, T O S Benson, as the new Senior Minister for Foreign Affairs. Unlike Azikiwe, Mbu did not have the experienced backing to challenge the Presidency, as of yet, but to Balewas eyes, he could be the next in line to rival his rule. But for now, the President needed to keep his strongest and most senior allies closest to him, and Mbu was one of them, if not the most influential of them all. But a challenge to his Presidency was maybe not to come inside the party, but outside in Gowons Nigerian Renewal Party. Whatever it stood for, it was a threat which was a completely different entity than Azikiwe. Not only was he outside the party, but Yakubu portrayed even greater influence within the military ranks and the media itself and so was not as simple as simply sacking him when the time came, such was for the former Finance ministers rapid demise.
An economy recovering, slowly, but recovering nonetheless perhaps didnt place Gowon on the backfoot, but kept him in his place in the pecking order of the political elite. For the sake of popularity and keeping the NRP quiet, he needed an economy growing at a quicker rate, even if his approval ratings had improved throughout the September and October months. He would open up the Assembly earlier than usual in a bid for a large swath of legislative victories, aiming to focus on social reforms on gender, education and protection of rights. With a much more supportive and loyal party in the fall-out of the April Crisis, the President would announce a new set of constitutional adjustments focusing on;
Right to Free Education at a Primary and Secondary Level
Right to Equal Pay between men and women.
Right to the Freedom of Religion and Religious Prayer.
Protection against any gender, racial or age-related discrimination.
Establishment of the Nigerian Supreme Court as an upper body of protecting rights and hearing judicial cases from the public.
Right to a free trial with the establishment of the Judicial Protection Body, which will offer public funds to individuals taking a case to the Supreme Court.
Supported by the vast majority of Assemblymen across the isles, any constitutional amendments, that being all bar the creation of the Supreme Court, would need 2/3 of the Assembly in support. Fortunately the measures put in place by Balewa were not only popular amongst most of the parties bar a few dissidents in the Christian party, but was always going to popular with the public. Passing through with 537 AYE and 13 NAY, the President now looked forward with a boost in the polls and much more popular amongst the NDP. But despite this, the President still wanted to make further reforms, although this time concerning more economically-inclined reforms. While more risky than the amendments passed previously due to having no financial attachment bar the JPB, if he was to win a second term for 1973, Balewa was determined to take advantage of his large parliamentary majority and support from other parties. While the NDP were a big tent party leaning to the right merely due to the economic liberalisation policy and favouring a moderate and more progressive form of social conservatism, Balewas key allies were perhaps more inclined to move on more left-leaning reforms such as free university education and the introduction of devolution.
In his second wave of wide-ranging social reforms, the NDP announced 3 separate bills to head through during the late November window in a long-standing session of debate, squabbling, delaying and eventually, voting. The 3 bills on display the General Assembly were;
Free Education Bill - A bill which guarantees that higher education, or university education, will be free of charge and instead see government and local businesses make investments to pay the cost of this.
State Rights Protection Bill - A bill which will set up a referendum in the states of Northern Nigeria, Western Nigeria, Eastern Nigeria, Mid-Western and Biafra region over the creation of a Regional Assembly with the subsequent creation of a Regional Premier.
Federal Devolution of Powers Bill - A bill, with the need of the State Rights Protection Bill to pass, will offer some devolution powers to regional governments. All regions will offered some powers concerning local budgets and some control of social policy, education and healthcare.
The aim of the bills was to decentralise power from the central government in both a bid to empower loyalists who had remained sidelined since the NDFs victory last year and to increase the popularity of the party and government. While much of the cabinet and party supported all 3 of the bills, Balewa himself was cautious of giving away too much power regions, for which had been one of the factors for the 7-year long civil war. However, if he gave too little, the regional governments would merely act as political blockades for implementing policy rather than a proactive government able to deal with more regional and local issues.
By the end of the session on the 29th September, all 3 bills entered statue and the President would close the assembly for 7 days in preparation for its reopening and yearly address in December. Following the success of the two waves of wide-ranging and to an extent, progressive reforms, he would announce the regional elections of both the regional assemblies and Premiers to take place in June, 1971 and would turn to 1973 as the fixed election date, to the same dates of the parliamentary and presidential elections taking place that year.
A success nonetheless for Balewa and his government. While not an attack on Gowon, it was smoke and mirrors offering the NDP and the Nigerian government much-needed time to spur the economy on and prevent the continued rapid climb of the NRF. The battle for Kingship looks to slowly move back into the grasp of the President.
[spoiler= September 21st-28th, 1970 Polling]
[list][*]Nigerian Democratic Party - 40%
[*]Liberal Alliance for Nigeria - 24%
[*]Socialist Party of Nigeria - 15%
[*]Nigerian Renewal Party - 10%
[*]Christian Alliance Party - 5%
[*]Biafra Nationalist Party - 3%[/spoiler]
Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, Osivoiii, New Provenance, Maziya, Spain-, Zingium
AUGUST , 1970
The "No Free Banks" Act
| As part of the [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=55255778]Third Malaysian Plan[/URL], the No Free Banks Act would be drafted. To serve as a act of government that establishes a system of national banking and the removal of privately owned banks, otherwise called the "Free Banks", within official documents. |
| The [I]No Free Banks Act[/I] states that:
[List][I]Section 1:
[B] There will be an establishment of a official "Central Bank Of Malaysia".
Section 2:
[B] To serve as the administrative body of the central bank. There are four levels of directors. The highest level are the Federal Directors Of The Central Bank Committee, which oversees the management of the central bank on a nation wide scale. Next is the State Directors Of The Central Bank Committee, which oversees the management of central banks within their respective states their the committee for. Next is the Directors Of The Central Bank Commune, which oversees the management of central banks within the city/town their commune is in. The lowest level is the Individual Director Of The Central Bank, which is a administrative director for just the one central bank they are stationed in.
Section 3:
[B] The Central Bank of Malaysia is responsible for managing the country's money supply, managing inflation and deflation of the currency and making loans.
Section 4:
[B] There will be an establishment of the "Emergency Income Committee" which functions as a lender of "last resort". Members of this committee are appointed by the prime minister or the minister of finance, albeit with approval from either the prime minister or legislation.
[B] "Last resort" is a tool of liquidity to a financial institution which finds itself unable to obtain sufficient liquidity in the market, when other facilities or such sources have been exhausted. It is, in effect, a government guarantee to provide liquidity to financial institutions and the general market as well.
Section 5:
[B] All present, Free Banks in Malaysia. Have two options to decide their fate within a 16 days window. Either sell off their ownership of the property to the government for it to become a branch of the central bank or officially disband their free banking enterprise and repurpose the property as a new business.
[B] If failed to make a decision within that 16 days window. The government will be allowed to seize ownership of the property by force and label the former owner as a "man of treason against the economy".[/I] | [/List]
| With the passage of this act. Immediate effects would not be shown, but as days turn to weeks. Some effects were manifesting, as the Free Banks began cancelling each account that they had under their banks. Some people who weren't particularly aware of news relating to the economy, attempted to sue an organisation that by law wouldn't exist as a legal entity. Some demanded for explanations to why their account was cancelled. However as the news of the [I]No Free Banks Act[/I] began to spread, as some former Free Bank owners and lawyers had to explain the current situation of banking in the country. Aside from the common citizen. The former owners of Free Banks were highly critical of the act, due to the acts function as a means of eliminating bank privateering. Some went as far as labelling the current administration as:
[List][I]" The true communist threat to the nation. "[/I][/list]
Or proclaiming:
[List][I]" The communist have already infiltrated Malaysia's government. "[/I][/list]
Which began to lower the popularity of [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] and his [I]Prosperity Coalition Party[/I], among the wealthy men with multiple connections. |
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Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Spain-, Zingium
[pre]T H E K I N G D O M O F P O R T U G A L | O R E I N O D E P O R T U G A L[/pre]
[list]𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐒
[list]-𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐍𝐄 - 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆-[/list][/list]
[sup][sub]| August 16th, 1970 | Praia Military Base, Cape Verde |[/sub][/sup]
| Military Personnel Surrounded the new planes; Portuguese built. The planes were brand new models inspired by the americans. They had brand new features; though they only had four. They were given to the squadron captains, the most notable was Afonso Sousa, a legendary pilot who had previously fought in the Angolan Airforce Bases. Now, he was fighting in Guinea. He marched proudly on the left wing, and he squinted to the thousands of personnel on sight, and waved, they waved in return. The new planes were about to go on a test flight, to see if they even worked. These planes had no previous testing, so who knew how it would turn out.
| Not only was this one of the first planes to be built in Portugal since World War Two, it was one of the most powerful models ever built (in the Portuguese Airforce, that is) multiple Portuguese pilots were told that the americans had much more advanced weaponry, and for that they admired the americans for that. Even though they were enemies up until 1968, they now were allies in this insurgent war.
| AFONSO SOUSA [sup][sub]Captain of the 13th Guinean Squadron[/sub][/sup] | "Have the plans been made, Agostinho?"
| AGOSTINHO RIBEIRO [sup][sub]15th Admiral of the 3rd Interior Army[/sub][/sup] | "I believe so, yes."
| AFONSO SOUSA [sup][sub]Captain of the 13th Guinean Squadron[/sub][/sup] | "Whats the route through the jungles?"
| AGOSTINHO RIBEIRO [sup][sub]15th Admiral of the 3rd Interior Army[/sub][/sup] | "Through the Bissau Base, then into Quinara, through Tangali, than through the easternmost Bafata Jungles. The land army will be guarding Bissau during our absence, as to protect from well organized forces. We also are planned to request aid from Rhodesia in Angola, however such aid is unrecognized right now."
| AFONSO SOUSA [sup][sub]Captain of the 13th Guinean Squadron[/sub][/sup] | "Good. I recall that the Militarist Secretariat would visit Cape Verde to convince the Prime Minister to give funding towards the acts?"
| AGOSTINHO RIBERO [sup][sub]15th Admiral of the 3rd Interior Army[/sub][/sup] | "Yeah, thats right. You should probably get into your form, your squadron is about to go. Good luck out there, Afonso. Follow the route I gave you on the map. Lead your squadron this way, do not go through Oio unless completely necessary. Do not go through otherwise. Good luck, Afonso."
| Afonso gave a charming smile, he then left into the cockpit and did normal procedure. They were ready to unload over the Tangali jungle, where the PAIG base was apparently located. It would be about an hour until they reached Bissau, then the rest of Guinea. The local Verde Portuguese Supporters had volunteered to help the army, in which they proved to be adapted to these conditions. The Independence Movement in Cape Verde started to be extinguished, however rebellions were inevitable to the point where it became regular. The Cape Verde, and the Praia Military had become very loyal to the local enforcement. The jet engines fired, the smell of burning fuel put into the air, and the eardrum splitting sound of the jets blasting and launching across the base. The newest model was an American T-35, which had been sold years prior. The plane was in good condition and was nicknamed the 'Falcão da Morte' for its service in the Squadron and how it operated, in fact, there is a story of the plane going so fast it killed those without even firing any weapons, though this story was obviously, exaggerated. Military funding had really ramped up military production numbers. However, now, the Kingdom has a viable protection to protect itself from the insurgents in Africa and give them a bloody nose; a lesson to not rebel against the rightful crown.
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| Bombing of the Tangali, 1970 |
| Tangali jungle was hit with a suprise attack on the dawn of the morning on August 15th, after efforts from the FAP preserved the colonial air superiorty. The land was still dominated by the PAIG, however, Bissau remained firmly defended with Portuguese forces taking strategic positions around the city. Outside the city, efforts were raging on with the Battle of Oio, which completely depleted PAIG resources. On the legislative scene, the Prime Minister and Parliament passed a resolution for increased military focus on the colonies, especially Angola and Mozambique. The continued defense of the major cities keeps the colonies under the control of the Portuguese, but holds weaken elsewhere. Tangali Base was taken and pillaged by Portuguese forces to make resources out of the base, in order to better keep the colonial unity, the Portuguese enforced new (more fair) laws and removed unfair taxes. The continued adolescence of the colonies had proven through multiple Portuguese defenses in the jungles in the south. Continued advances in Guinea promise a quick end to the 'Portuguese Vietnam' and a new begenning of Colonial Dominance. The French donated weapons given by the French Military have also proven adept to the jungle enviorment.
| Guerrilla Warfare became the bane of the Portuguese forces, increased dozens of militias and different rebel squadrons terminated and annihilated multiple Portuguese forces in the Jungles, while the more open fields were dominated by Portuguese forces. The immense support from outside empires proved to be even more of an annoyance to the Portuguese Soldiers and the PAIG became more and more adept at training, military skill, and marksmanship. The worrying aspect of losing Guinea was not a worry, though, as major progress in cities continued and Portuguese Dominance also was adept and guaranteed on the mainland. The war was becoming a horrible side topic for the Portuguese as the brand new laws passed on the mainland also angered some normal Portuguese. The Sao Tome rebels were dissipated, the island was absent of natives when discovered, thus most were native Portuguese immigrant, and many were faithful to the mainland government, and disregarding the natives, the Cape Verde was the same. It became the Autonomous Regions of Cape Verde and Sao Tome were both admitted and given almost complete autonomy. The brand new incentives introduced new opportunities to the locals and new laws improved life, further lowering independence movements in the two regions.
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New Team Captains; Better Hopes
| With the continued successes of the Portuguese in the World Cup, progressing further into the World Cup by default. The continued marches of Portuguese success has been a boosting morale for the Portuguese Team and people, with the ongoing war overseas, football has been a escape from real world problems and issues that surronund Portugal.
| World Cup morale has been at a all time high, with the win against Poland and Nigeria, the hopes of Portugal entering into the World Cup seem to be one of the most possible outcomes, players have been playing their best this time around with the FPF overlooking most games. Otto Gloria, the current head coach of the team, has been praised for leading the team through multiple succsess throughout the season, and the new wins the team is scoring in the World Cup has also imporved hopes. Portugal advanced to another round and is progressing rapidly throughout the World Cup season, and it seems the team is in the ring to win the cup. If won, this will be the first international that Portugal has won in its history. A win like this would prove Portuguese superiority in the Football Scene, with the new president encouraging protection and strength throughout the season, new hopes create new dreams with this brand new and renewed hope in the season. The next match is currently being scheduled, and the World Cup could be in Portuguese hands.
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THE ROUND OF 16 (PART 1)
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With the Group stages now behind us, we head into the knockout stages. 16 teams have made it this far, battling hard to overcome the challenges of the first round in their campaigns and now begins the road to the final. We see some familiar faces join us in the first round, favourites Brazil and England making it through with ease, defending champions West Germany and 1966 runners-up Italy, along with some new arrivals, with Peru, South Africa and stunning debutants Cameroon make it through to the next round. Despite all the teams that have failed to make it this far, the footballing world commends them for producing some of the most exciting football seen at this tournament in years. Haiti, Korea and Sudan proving themselves amongst the very best in the world and showing they can fight to keep themselves in the tournament even in the face of superior opposition. France, Yugoslavia, Uruguay and Mexico look to be dark-horses in this tournament, with strong chances to cause upsets and to advance in this round. Without further ado, let's head down pitch-side with our commentary team for our match reports today.
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Colombia v Uruguay
We're underway here in Pereira at the Estadio Hernán Ramírez Villegas as the hosts Colombia look to try and secure their best ever World Cup performance against South American rivals Uruguay. Uruguay charge into the knockout stages after some lack-luster performances in recent years, the two-time champions looking to try to take that all-important third world title that many nations will be chasing here today. From the get go, the teams look even, slow play in the midfield as the two sides size each-other up. The Colombians hold onto possession, and get some good balls forward to try and secure that all important opener. It's knocked out to the left wing, where a cross is delivered, and finds Luis Paz in space... GOAL! Colombia take the lead only 10 minutes in! What a statement from the hosts here!
The first half continues on, it's looking tense as Colombia look for a second, whilst Uruguay push for the counter-attack. There are some good chances here, Uruguay's top scorers Rocha and Zubia having some good attempts on goal but they're fumbled by the defence, landing the ball squarely into the keepers hands. Colombia know their defence will be vital in this game to keep their advantage, the Uruguayans are deadly when given the chance. Nevertheless, the first half drags on into a monotonous back and forth, both teams trading chances with Uruguay edging just ahead in the statistics as the first half ends. It's looking like an evenly matched tie, with chances for an equaliser rising. If Colombia can't secure their defence in the second half, it looks like only a matter of time before Uruguay find the answer.
The second half begins and Colombia start strong, pushing towards the Uruguayan goal bolstered by the home fans. The stadium here a sea of yellow shirts as they cheer on their team, and the effects are noticeable as they maintain their possession into the opening moments of the half, keeping the ball firmly away from the awaiting Uruguayan forwards. Uruguay are experts at coming back from a goal down, and the team is among the most talented in the World Cup, it will be without question a matter of moments before we see an equaliser.
As the half continues on, and we creep into the final moments of the game, Uruguay can't seem to convert any of their chances. Despite pressing the Colombian defence and dominating over three-quarters of the second-half attacking plays, the keeper is putting in a serious shift to prevent any of the shots becoming goals here. A fantastic display of athletic ability as the keeper makes leap after leap to knock the Uruguayan shots away from goal. The final ten minutes, and both teams look exhausted, a number of changes for both sides bringing fresh legs into the match. Uruguay make a fumble in the midfield to open up a few good chances from Colombia, but none go in. Nevertheless, the Colombians battle to hold possession in the Uruguayan half, trying to run down the clock and prevent any counter-attacks. As we meet the final whistle, Uruguay push for one final attack, charging down the pitch trying to beat out the defenders, but it's the keeper who bravely comes out of his box to tackle the ball out of possession.
And the whistle blows, and it's the hosts that will advance to their first ever quarter-final! Uruguay leaving knowing they should have done better, but a strong performance from them that will set them up for the years to come. It's party time in Pereira as Colombia advance, 1-0.
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West Germany v Norden
We travel to Medellin to watch yet another instalment in the Northern European Derby, it's the reigning champions West Germany against tournament hopefuls Norden. Norden are generally a solid squad in these tournaments, they regularly make it out of the group stages in every tournament they qualify for, but the Germans are on form and looking to break the three-title record, as they head into this match. Tensions run high as the match begins, and the Germans are quick to dominate possession in the midfield in the early stages. Norden pushing to try and find a break in the midfield, but they have to accept being pushed back as they fend of chances from the experienced German forwards. Germany opting for a three-attacker set up, seeing a far more aggressive strategy than they've played in the past with this team. However, it remains level as the match continues on.
As we head into the rest of the first half, it becomes clear that it's Germany's game as they dominate the match statistics and have only had to do some minimal defending against the Nordic side. With some excellent play, the ball finds it's way into the box, and a scramble seeing shot after shot fired at the keeper ends up with no goals but a well-deserved corner, one of the first in the game. As the ball flies in, the keeper leaps out to defend it, knocking it into the path of Helmut Haller who strikes from just outside the box... GOAL! Germany take the lead and what a shot that was! Haller proving he still deserves a space on the team as his teammates rush to celebrate with him. The advantage is held through the remainder of the first half, and its difficult for Norden to find an answer. Despite some chances for Eriksson to find an equaliser, the score remains 1-0 as we head into the second half.
The second half begins with Norden trying some new strategies, some faster play than we're used to seeing from them as they start peppering the German goal with shots. Some clever man-on-man marking makes any German advances difficult, as the play becomes relatively bogged down in the midfield. Despite this, the West Germans are still able to push for some chances, sending the ball forward to the strikers but they get closed down quickly and efficiently as the match progresses. Frustration from both sides, Germany looking for the second goal and Norden desperate to find the equaliser to keep themselves in the match. The chance comes when Beckenbauer delivers a perfect ball down the line to Haller, who rushes to get the shot forward and he finds himself in some excellent space to strike... GOAL!! Haller makes it two and secures West Germany's lead! What a fantastic goal from the veteran striker!
Norden find themselves in trouble now as they desperately need to find a goal to bring themselves back into this match. Some good forward play but it's ultimately sloppy, the Nordic forwards failing to organise themselves as some runs go without any support. The second goal clearly rattled the Nordic players, who feel their chances slipping away from them as the half goes on. Into the final ten minutes and it's Germany who are on the offensive, potentially looking for a third as Norden lose their footing in this match. The defence do well to prevent any further goals but they're struggling to get the ball forward.
And that's it! 2-0 to West Germany and Norden crash out of the tournament at the knockout stages once again. Disappointing for them, but still a strong campaign from them to get this far. It'll be West Germany against the hosts in the quarter-final.
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Yugoslavia v South Africa
European giants Yugoslavia face off against knockout round debutants South Africa, in what could be a thrilling match. Yugoslavia looking to advance to yet another World Cup quarter-final after losing out to the eventual champions in 1966, with South Africa hoping to continue their wonder-run in this tournament, as one of two African nations making it this far in the tournament. The match begins with the South Africans playing some quick football to hold onto possession, looking to try and get an early goal to give them the advantage. It's all square though as the vastly experienced Yugoslavian midfield controls the pace of play, preventing any quick counter attacks. One might wonder if this early play could prematurely exhaust the South African players, but their determination is commendable as the match continues.
The first half sees very little movement as the play gets bogged down in the centre. Both sides coming up with some impressive chances, and as the minutes tick on, Yugoslavia begin to dominate in both possession and shooting, registering a lot of chances on target. Yugoslavia relying on their forwards to strike from distance and create space whereas the South Africans are looking to rely on set-plays, with corner kicks becoming abundant and plenty of chances from headers and deflections being created. The defenders of both sides have to be commended as they resist efforts for either side to take the lead. As the first half comes to a close, it's been frustrating for the players but the South Africans give themselves a breather and come leave the pitch confident they've resisted the superior Yugoslavian side.
The second half begins, and Yugoslavia are pushing to take the advantage, now charging towards the South African goal with some vigour to try and get the opening goal. They're forcing the younger African side on the defensive as their box begins to fill with defenders and midfielders alike, the strikers playing out of position to come and support. Jerkovic gets an opening, runs into some better space battling off the defenders to strike... GOAL! It's Yugoslavia who take the lead in this tie, and after 58 minutes it's later than we might've expected. The seal is now broken and both sides will want to get moving to either extend or level the tie. The confidence of that first goal is seen as Yugoslavia now press into the South African box registering several shots on target, the keeper holding them off. A corner kick delivered into the box to find Dragan Holcer... GOAL! 2-0 and it's all running away from the South Africans. Yugoslavia cement their lead and it looks like they might have more in store for them!
Yugoslavia firmly in the lead here and South Africa are scrambling to get the ball back, trying to find a way to secure their spot in the next round. The Yugoslav attack is relentless, they're hungry for more as they dominate possession here. Jerkovic with a fantastic chance to make it three... GOAL! It's 3-0 and that could be the goal that does it! South Africa with just 10 minutes to find an answer, they've been struggling here as it looks like Yugoslavia will be taking the victory here in Bogota! South Africa go on the offensive, they're looking for something here as they press in the box, some last minute changes bringing on more attackers as they look for the chance. Their efforts are rewarded with a corner, which flies in to meet the head of Jacobs... WHO SCORES! It's a consolation goal and might be too little too late as we head into stoppage time!
And that's the final whistle! Yugoslavia book another quarter-final appearance with that dominating display! South Africa could have done more there but they can go home proud of their achievements in this tournament.
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Italy v France
One of our big match-ups here, it's a rivalry as old as time as Italy face off against France. Italy seeking that third title but their opponents will likely consider it a matter of pride not to let them get there. France have been rebuilding themselves after a few years in the wilderness and the team looks far more capable than this time last tournament, where they exited controversially in the group stages. The match begins and the Italians take the advantage, controlling possession and using their fast strikers to get into position. Within just 10 minutes they're already registering chances against goal, it's a nightmare scenario for France. A handball awards the penalty, it's Giga Riva to take... SCORES! 1-0 and Italy take the lead! The defenders are furious, they're arguing with the referee, a controversial call no doubt as we hear the reaction from spectators in the stands.
Italy with the advantage, but they look like they have more to give as they advance onwards into the half. Riva playing some excellent football today as he dominates in the French half. Not the start France would have wanted but it's still too early to count them out as they defend well against the oncoming onslaught. Riva with some good space finds his teammates, who deliver an excellent through ball into the box, and Riva is there to meet it... GOAL! 2-0! Italy cement their lead and make a clear statement to their opponents! That will be a serious blow to French hopes this early in the match! The first half sees the Italian dominate, with France seemingly finding it difficult to respond as the fight to try and keep possession from their opponents. Some chances from the French strikers but the Italians prevent anything from coming to fruition as the first half ends, and France have it all to do.
The second half begins and already some tactical changes from France, looking to secure the goals they need to keep themselves in this match. They're playing a lot more aggressively, their fear of challenging in the midfield seemingly gone as they fight to reclaim possession from the Italians. Georges Bereta has space, he gets the ball in from a long cross and he's weaving his way through the defenders, some incredibly skill from the attacking midfielder as he looks for the space, and he finds it with a strike... GOAL! France get one back and no time for celebration as he brings the ball straight back to the centre. France determined not to let those Italian goals go unanswered as the French look renewed in their efforts to win this match. With just a single goal defecit, it's looking likely as the Italian fans start to worry that this tie may not be as smooth as they hoped for.
France pressuring the Italian midfield, they've change the tide of the game as they push for that all important equaliser. The minutes go on and there are a number of chances, despite Italian efforts for the counter-attack, they're looking strong as they push harder into the box. The Italian defenders are working overtime, and clearly becoming quite tired, prompting a number of changes that sees Antonio Juliano, top scorer of the previous tournament, make an appearance to support in the midfield. After some strong attacking play, an Italian defender brings Bereta down and it's a free kick from a dangerous distance. Charly Loubet, France's star striker to take, as they look for the chance in the last 10 minutes of the match. He steadies himself, the whistle blows and he strikes... GOAL! There's the equaliser they've been hoping for! It's all level at the Estadio Manuel Murillo Toro as the team rushes to celebrate with their man. It looks like Italy can't find the response and we'll now be heading into extra-time.
It's all down to these last 30 minutes, both sides wanting to end this before it gets to the dreaded penalty shootout. Italy looking to try and retake the lead with some early shots, brining on Sandro Mazzola to complement their attack at the expense of the defenders. The French stand firm, denying the Italians a chance whilst simultaneously looking for a chance to counter attack. The first 15 minutes comes and goes as if it were nothing, both sides recording some good chances but neither being able to convert. The pressure is on as France try to find the lead, they push into the Italian box where Revelli tries his luck nearly at the open goal... but it's caught by Dino Zoff, some impressive goalkeeping there and that might've been the chance that France couldn't afford to waste. Fatigue hits the pitch as the pace slows down, and it doesn't look like there's any chances left as the final whistle blows, and we head to the penalty shootout.
Italy to take the first, winning the coin toss. Goalscorer Gigi Riva to take the first shot. An expert at this range, he lines his shot up... GOAL! No doubt about that as the Italians take the lead!
Revelli to take France's first penalty. He's been good this tournament, racking up some good goals, can he convert... HE CAN'T! Dino Zoff with the save and it's dangerous now for France!
Bertini to take the second for Italy. He steps up to the mark, pressure mounting, and takes his strike... MISSED! He can't believe it as the ball rockets over the bar into the crowd!
Loubet to take the second for France, and he has the chance now to level it. Calmly he steps up, makes his run and shoots... GOAL! France have levelled it, and Loubet roars towards the French fans!
Boninsegna for Italy, he sets up his shot. The referee orders the French keeper behind the line, he blows the whistle and Boninsegna shoots... AND SCORES! Italy back in the lead!
Henri to take France's third penalty. He waits for his moment, the whistle blows and there's a second delay, a slow run towards the ball and... GOAL! France keep themselves in the match!
Sandro Mazzola to take the Italian fourth penalty. He lines himself up, takes a deep breath, and shoots... SAVED!! Into the arms of the keeper, and France have a chance to take the lead!
Bereta to take France's fourth, a lot of pressure on this man now, if he scores France are in touching distance of the quarter-finals. He takes his shot... AND IT HITS THE POST!! Head in his hands he walks away from the spot, a wasted chance for him there!
Antonio Juliano to take Italy's fifth, they need to score here to keep themselves safe in this match. Juliano steadies himself, and fires away... GOAL! A powerful strike and it's all in France's hands now!
Bosquier to take the French fifth penalty. He needs to score here to keep France in this match. He waits for the whistle, visibly nervous, and strikes... SAVED!! Zoff gets a hand to it and taps it away!!
Italy find themselves in another quarter-final after an incredible match, disappointing for France there, they looked really strong but they just couldn't convert it. Yugoslavia awaits the Italians as we move on to the next round!
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[sub][sup]SEP 1970 - UNITED ARAB REPUBLIC[/sub][/sup]
[list][sub]"God Almighty, have mercy on Gamal and take him to Your paradise. He has devoted his whole life to us and to the entire Arab nation. peaceful soul, return to, your God reassured. Be one of my faithful and enter paradise." There was a distinct silence that dawned upon the usually bustling metropolis that is Cairo in the early hours of morning. The masses of the United Arab Republic awoke to the gravest of news, the knight of Arabism, the liberator who threw off the chains of imperialism, the educator who taught the Arabs to fight, he was gone. The beating heart of the Arab world stopped beating.[/sub]
[sub]Over 6 million citizens from all across the United Arab Republic, from Benghazi and Tripoli, from Alexandria and Aswan, poured onto Cairo to take part in the last cry for their leader. The United Arab Republic refused to believe that its leader was dead, perhaps a rouse perhaps a nightmare, but it was instead the despairing reality. Millions chanted for the President, "Nasser will never die!", commonly heard across the districts of Cairo, rich and poor alike, men and women. Crowds outpoured their grief openly and without shame, the worst fate that could have befallen them had already came, what their was to hide anymore?[/sub]
[sub]The death of Nasser served as a reality slap to the leadership in the National Progressive Party, the initiation of the Mass Revolution and the creation of the NPP had brought over a euphoric sense of progress not observed since the unification of the United Arab Republic, however in the wake of this euphoria the glaring issues that were at hand still were not solved. The death of Nasser had the effect of once again exposing these problems back to the surface. The most pressing question in the wake of the President's death was succession. [/sub]
[sub]Per the constitution, the Vice-President, currently Anwar el-Sadat, would take over as acting President. However questions arose over whether Sadat should continue as the President or if another should be nominated as the new President. The question of leadership mostly fell across three spectrums, the leftist-socialist current which supported former General-Secretary Ali Sabry, tactically supported by the man that ousted him General-Secretary Khalid Muhyi al-Din, a rightist current that supported the rehabilitation of former vice-president Zakaria Muhyi al-Din, and a third more moderate current led by General Fawzi - current Minister of Defense - that supported Sadat's bid for presidency.[/sub]
[sub]For the time being, Sadat will be instituted as the President for the time being until a new candidate could perhaps make his way into power. A 40 day mourning period has already been declared, with many still in deep grief over the death of the great leader. Even within the top leadership, Sadat, Aly Sabry, and Mu'mmar al-Gaddafi have all suffered fainting during the funeral due to grief. Such is the effect of a giant of history.[/sub]
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[list]ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ[sub]The demise of Benelux unfolded with an abruptness that caught many off guard, yet in hindsight, it bore the hallmarks of inevitability. Internecine strife, simmering ethnic tensions, and local disputes conspired to plunge the union into a maelstrom of chaos, eroding the very foundations upon which it stood. The resounding success of the Walloon independence plebiscite in 1967 sounded the death knell for Benelux, splintering it into two distinct entities: Holland and Wallonia. However, the implementation of the Wolsheijner-Bakker plan, devised to delineate the new borders, brought to light a contentious issue. The plan's demarcation along the easternmost reaches of Liège Province left Wallonia with a slender corridor, separating it from neighbouring West Germany. This strip of land, known as the Luik Corridor, was intended to serve as a vital land bridge between Holland and Luxembourg, the latter opting to remain within the union following a similar referendum. Yet, a significant obstacle lay in the path of this envisioned link: the corridor itself. Predominantly rural, it lay in dire need of development. Comprising mostly forests, small towns, and meadows, this narrow strip of land offered little beyond a tenuous connection from Amsterdam to Letzebuerg. Its sparse population, barely exceeding twenty thousand citizens, belied its vast expanse, equivalent to that of Italy's Gargano region.[/sub]
[sub]The underdeveloped, scarcely inhabited region cried out for transformation. Adrian Wolsheijner, then at the helm of the Privy Council, possessed a bold vision when he etched the lines of the corridor during the drafting of the Wolsheijner-Bakker Plan alongside Lodewijk Bakker. This swath of land represented an untapped potential, a blank canvas awaiting the strokes of innovation, projects, and fresh infrastructure. It stood as a pristine slate upon which the Dutch Kingdom could inscribe its blueprint for a post-Benelux era. The concept of establishing a new Dutch city within the corridor was first championed by urban developer Mathijn Meeske. This proposal aimed not only to alleviate the looming issue of overpopulation in Holland in the forthcoming decades but also to harness the economic potential of the "Lagerlandswonder." Several candidate locations were mooted for the new city, but ultimately, Boetenbeek (formerly known as Bütgenbach), a modest town nestled within the strip, emerged as the preferred site. Boetenbeek, once a quiet abbey town, had endured significant devastation during the German invasion of Belgium and the subsequent Battle of the Bulge. Reduced to a shell of its former self, it languished in a state of stagnation, yearning for revitalization. With its flat terrain, sparse population, and latent promise, Boetenbeek embodied untapped potential. Upon approval from the Van Veerenjans Administration, construction efforts swiftly commenced, heralding the transformation of Boetenbeek into a vibrant modern metropolis poised for economic prosperity.[/sub]
[sub]In its initial phase, the city planners designated two industrial zones, eight residential districts, and four commercial precincts for Boetenbeek. The heart of the city underwent a rapid and remarkable metamorphosis over the ensuing years. Lined roads, verdant boulevards, and towering apartment complexes emerged as tangible symbols of the burgeoning Dutch nation's ambition. The transformation drew settlers from bustling urban centres such as Amsterdam, Brussels, Rotterdam, and The Hague, alongside guest workers hailing from Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Slovenia. By 1970, with construction reaching 65% completion, Boetenbeek's streets bustled with the activity of over eighty thousand inhabitants, all from different walks of life, a staggering increase from its original population of merely six thousand. However, the breakneck pace of growth brought with it challenges, particularly concerning infrastructure and transportation. Plans were set in motion for the construction of a metro line to emulate the efficient transit systems of Amsterdam and Brussels, alongside the expansion of the nascent bus network. Despite these hurdles, Boetenbeek emerged as a burgeoning European hub, poised to host exhibitions, draw tourists, and celebrate its rich cultural tapestry. While the city remained a work in progress, the future shimmered with promise, buoyed by the government's substantial investment of billions of guilders to address its myriad needs.[/sub][/list]
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Amsterwald, Cascadla, Bulzhariia, South Abrada
| Jaguar-1A1 |
[ Joint Military Base: Brasília, Brazil ]
| August, 1970 |
| The time allotted to the military for the project concerning the Jaguar battle tank was fairly lengthy, as the company was involved in the designing and production. Engesa, the company selected for the contract, was ready to unveil the first of the Jaguar tanks for inspection of the chief of staff and Frederico himself. Currently, Federico and other members of his cabinet were standing underneath a pavilion-like building. Waiting for the tank to arrive at the testing range, as the designers and creators wanted the design to be a surprise for the president. Minutes passed before the growl and hum of a tank motor got closer and closer, causing those present to turn their eyes to the dirt and gravel road leading towards and past the building. A very impressed smile crossed Fredericos face when the tank finally came into view, the chassis of the tank itself was not massive by comparison to the American tanks, but it appeared well armored and well built. Much like the rest of the chassis, the turret was not too big either and was more of a flat rounded shape as the main cannon jutted out from the front. Staring at the tank, he admired that it had a rugged and more streamlined approach while still being able to maintain a very mean look to it. The tank rumbled past them as it turned towards the resting range, allowing the king to look down at the information pamphlet the designers had given him. Staring back up at the tank, he and those with him would watch as it went about its initial tests. Maneuverability and speed being the first tests, which given its size was nothing too insane. Luckily the President was realistic, and he knew that they wouldnt have a tank that could go eighty or more kilometers per hour. Despite that, the maneuverability of the tank was impressive and even off of a main road it kept relatively good speed. The more he saw, the more Frederico was beginning to love the idea of the Jaguar as the new main battle tank of the Brazilian Army.
Ultimately, the decision would fall to him if the tank would be approved for adoption into the Brazilian Army, or if it would fall to the wayside. Looking up from the pamphlet, he would watch with wrapped attention as the tank went into its various gunnery testing stages. A smile seemingly etched itself into Fredericos face as the main cannon roared when fired, sending a 125mm round down range and impacting into the armor of the M48 Patton that was being used for target practice. The round had punched through the side plate of the tank, as a small fire erupted from left over fuel within the decommissioned vehicle. A laugh escaped Frederico, clapped his hands at such a magnificent showing of the tank and its capabilities. While he could not foretell the future, he believed that this tank could be the next standard for Latin American tanks to build off of. At the very least, it could be a tank that other nations build their own designs off of. Following the roar of the cannon was the heavy chatter of the 12.7x108mm gun on top of the turret for the commander to use, all of which in case of an emergency or in the support of infantry troops. Looking away from the testing, Frederico would sign his signature on the paper for the approval of the tank itself. Even the designers themselves were not paying attention when he signed the paper, as all of them were enraptured as they watched the tank do its gunnery testing. Needless to say, Frederico did not interrupt any of them as he himself returned to watching the tank as well. A satisfied smile on his face and pride in his eyes, as he saw the future of Brazil in this tank and its production. Amongst many other things to come, as the sky was truly the limit for all of them. A new type of beast had arrived on the American continent, The Jaguar. |
[spoiler=Jaguar-1A1 specifics as given by the Brazilian Army ]
Mass-39 Tonnes
Length- 10.225m
Width- 3.415m
Height- 2.172m
Crew- 4 (driver, gunner, commander, designated radio operator/mechanic)
Armor- (Turret-50mm) (Hull-80mm)
(Composite)320-350mm KE, 400mm CH,
Main Armament- 125mm Smoothbore gun
Secondary- 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 12.7mm turret mounted above commanders hatch
Engine- 6-Cylinder Diesel 14.7litre 700hp
Suspension- Torsion Bar
Operational Range- 500km-700km (External fuel tanks added for long distance operations)
Maximum Speed- 4560 km/h (2837 mph)[/spoiler]
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COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY
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Peoples Republic Of Czechoslovakia
Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
The Confederate Prussian Empire
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Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Salisbury-Southern Rhodesia, Zingium
БЪЛГАРСКО НАЦИОНАЛНО РАДИО
Созопол, община Созопол, област Бургас
10 септември 1970 г
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ТУРИЗМЪТ Е ВЪВ ВЪЗХОД, ТЪЙ КАТО БЪЛГАРСКОТО КРАЙБРЕЖИЕ СЕ ПРЕВРЪЩА В РАЙ ЗА ПОСЕТИТЕЛИ
TOURISM ON THE RISE AS BULGARIA'S COAST BECOMES A HAVEN FOR VISITORS
As of 1970, Bulgaria has developed a reputation in the Eastern Bloc for being one of the most popular tourist destinations, with millions of visitors flocking to the nation each year from the Soviet Union, East Germany, Romania and other allied nations. What once formed a nominal contribution to the wider economy has begun to grow into one of the key economic sectors of the People's Republic, with millions of Leva being poured into the economy year on year. Tourism has only recently begun it's unprecedented growth as a contributor to the economy, with the initial policies of Dimitrov and Chervenkov focusing primarily on the rapid industrialisation and collectivisation of the nation. Once these policies had been more-or-less achieved in the late 1950s, and with the rise of Todor Zhivkov as the General Secretary of the Communist Party, the economy has refocused and now aims to meet the needs of consumers in a time where the overall quality of life now exceeds pre-war levels.
Bulgaria's attractiveness as a tourist destination is owed to a number of factors. By far the most popular destinations are along the Black Sea coast, where pristine beaches and warm weather, coupled with a distinct maritime culture and the clear waters of the Black Sea, attract visitors from across the Socialist bloc. This popularity has seen the rise of many towns and cities into major tourist centres, such as Sozopol where we report from, the other tiny town built atop the ruins of the old Byzantine fortress, has turned from a small village into a bustling township with the local population benefiting from local investments. Other Black Sea resorts, such as Burgas, Varna, Pomorie, Slunchev Vrah, the ancient town of Nesebar and others have seen a similar rise in both population and local economic production. The coastal regions have otherwise been overlooked, with little industrial activity being present as compared with further inland on the Thracian Plains and the Danube Basin.
But it's not only the summer tourism that Bulgaria intends to target. The abundance of mountain resorts have become a popular destination for skiing and alpinism, the resorts of Bansko, Pamporovo and Borovets receiving the most visitors per year. Skiing is becoming a far more popular sport as Bulgaria also expands its athletic infrastructure, with the Winter Olympic squads now training exclusively at Bansko as they prepare for the upcoming 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo, Japan. Alpinism has also risen in popularity, with recent news that mountaineering and trekking would become a core activity of the Pioneers, with the Party announcing the "10 Peaks" challenge for those to climb the ten highest peaks in Bulgaria. Musala, the highest mountain in the Balkans and South-Eastern Europe, has become of particular interest, despite the more difficult peaks of Vihren and Malyovitsa being favoured by more experienced mountaineers. The rising popularity of mountaineering is partly owed to Hristo Prodanov, who three years ago became the first Bulgarian to climb Lenin Peak in the Soviet Union, and has been backed by the Party for expeditions into the Himalayas within the next 10 years.
As well as the natural beauty of the nation, the rich cultural history of the nation has begun to attract visitors in their thousands. Archaeological sites across the nation, having been uncovered only in the last 20 years, have attracted both scholars and visitors alike. As historians begin to uncover and unravel the mysteries of the nations history, many have come to see the various sites that have been preserved. Among these are the discoveries of rich Thracian sites, packed with findings and information linking the modern nation to it's ancestors. Roman and Byzantine heritage has also been painstaking preserved, with the small town of Hisarya being among the best preserved and now finding an economic renaissance as a spa resort. With new discoveries made each year, the National Museum of Bulgaria becomes filled with cultural treasures, with museums in Sofia, Plovdiv, Pleven, Stara Zagora, amongst others becoming among the most popular. The ancient citadel of Veliko Tarnovo and the rock-hewn fortress at Belogradchik have also become top destinations for visitors, and have been protected by the Party as national heritage sites.
As Bulgaria seeks to open itself to the world, following over two decades of relative isolationism, the Party have proposed the creation of limited tourist visas open to the West. After the success of small private enterprises implemented in the mid-1960s, the hopes that Western tourists will bring in more money and more popularity has risen. The move is controversial, and there is some debate amongst Party officials as to whether the opening of the nation, albeit in small, controlled groups, will pose a threat to the security of the People's Republic. The matter is expected to be discussed at the 10th Congress of the Bulgarian Communist Party just next year.
Amsterwald, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, Maziya, Spain-, Zingium
EXPO 1970 | ЕКСПО 1970
Осака, Япония
НАРОДНА РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ - НОВАТА ЗОРА
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After making its first appearance at the 1967 World Expo, the Bulgarian Communist Party authorised the return of the nation to the 1970 Expo, hosted this time in the historic city of Osaka, Japan. The popularity of the previous pavilion, alongside the lobbying of Lyudmila Zhivkova, has prompted the Ministry of Culture to allocate a far larger budget to the pavilion, the total funding have increased by around four times that of the previous pavilion. The Expo, previously unknown to many in Bulgaria, has now solidified it's reputation in Bulgaria as a opportunity for the nation to display it's cultural heritage and achievements to the world amongst a community of like-minded nations. Colloquially referred to in Bulgaria as Културната олимпиада (The Cultural Olympics), the Expo has become not only a source of excitement but also of pride for the nation and has formed the centre of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs missions abroad.
The pavilion itself stands out as a crowning achievement, regardless of the presentations that have been brought. The pavilion is the product of two years of design and construction, mixing elements of modernist ideas with socialist brutalist architecture to create the outstanding structure. The pavilion is located just across from the pavilion of the Soviet Union, in the northwestern sector of the Expo grounds, and stands tall being amongst the highest pavilions built at the Expo, though appearing dwarfed by the triumphant Soviet design. The design is credited once again to Zhivkova, who according to documents, proposed the design as a way to bring "a piece of Bulgaria's natural landscape across the World for all to see". The design team was a primarily Bulgarian squad headed by L. T. Hristov, with support from Soviet Mosproject, and supervison from the Ministry of Culture. The pavilion stands as a set of four pyramids, of glass and steel construction, with the central pyramid standing the tallest, followed by the rear pyramid and then the two smaller pyramids on either side. In front of the pyramids is a single-story structure with a wooden facade in which the 'guest' area of the pavilion is located. The facade itself contains a small restaurant, with a specially crafted Bulgarian menu which has seen popularity especially amongst Japanese visitors.
The pyramids are representative of mountain peaks, with the four represented being (according to mixed sources); Musala, Vihren, Botev and Bezbog, among some of the highest and most prominent peaks in the nation. The silhouette of the pavilions architecture is also representative, with the rising peaks a symbol of the impetus of socialist Bulgaria towards progress, both culturally and scientifically. This has reported to symbolise the consistent policies of the Communist Party to ensure peaceful relations between the people of the Balkans and to extend the desire of the state for progress and harmony across the World.
In 1967, the Bulgarian pavilion focused on a tour of the history of the nation. Similarly, the topic of history and cultural heritage has been at the very centre of the pavilion. Split into four distinct sectors, correlating with the four pyramids. The themes of the pavilion focused on: the upcoming 1300 year statehood of the Bulgarian nation, the struggle for national and social liberation, the natural beauty of Bulgaria and celebrating 25 years of socialism in the nation.
Beginning with the first theme, archaeologists and historians across Bulgaria were gathered to curate a special exhibition of cultural artifacts for viewing at the pavilion. Similar to the previous Expo, many Thracian, Roman and Byzantine artifacts collected around Bulgaria were assembled for the viewing of the Expo guests. This featured a wide variety of gold treasures uncovered from newly discovered Thracian tombs, some of which are the oldest known in the world. Historians have also assembled a number of recreations of old townships and settlements, dating back to the neolithic period, in a special model display showing the evolution of Bulgarian cities. This is mainly focused around the city of Plovdiv, founded as Philippopolis, which is a reported site of the Thracian capital Odryssa and was renamed likely in honor of Philip II of Macedonia, the father of Alexander the Great. The model shows a wide view of the city from it's humble origins into a Thracian city, to a Roman Metropolis into the state it is today. The display is also intended to show the achievements of the socialist construction projects as the city now stands as an achievement of socialist design.
Moving on, the second sector focuses on the struggle for liberation. This sector of the pavilion features four in-depth historical representations of key Bulgarian revolutionaries:
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[*] Vasil Levski: The national hero of Bulgaria, dubbed the Апостол на свободата (The Apostle of Freedom), is the most significant figure in the Bulgarian struggle for liberation. Born in Karlovo, Levski was the founder of the Internal Revolutionary Organisation, and the Bulgarian Revolutionary Central Committee, which helped to train, arm and support anti-Ottoman liberation activities during the mid-1800s. Eventually murdered by the Ottoman Empire, Levski became a martyr of the Bulgarian people and is venerated to this day. His display includes various artifacts including his pistols and his uniform.
[*] Hristo Botev: Botev was one of the key writers of the revolution, who's poetry helped to inspire the revival of Bulgarian culture under the Ottoman Empire. Born in Kalofer but growing up partly in Odessa, his writings would become integral to the revolutionary movement and remain popular even today. A collection of his original poems and notes are displayed on loan from the National History Museum in Sofia.
[*] Georgi Benkovski: Benkovski was a key military leader and revolutionary fighter who helped to orchestrate the April Uprising of 1876, a major uprising against Ottoman Rule and the one that is often referred to as the predecessor of Bulgarian liberation. Benkovski was a key fighter who inspired many Bulgarians and is venerated today as a military hero. His sword and rifle are displayed in the pavilion.
[*] Hadzhi Dimitar: Dimitar was a Воевода (Voidoda, "Warlord") who fought alongside the Bulgarian Revolutionaries to disrupt Ottoman trading routes along the Стара планина (Old Mountains, the Balkan mountain range). His efforts would greatly support both the revolutionaries and the eventual liberation of Bulgaria in 1878. The flag of Hadzhi Dimitar, with the inscription На оружя мили братя (Take up arms, my dear brothers) is on display.
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The exhibition also features a special section dedicated to the April Uprising, and the subsequent Българските ужаси (Bulgarian Horrors) which was the massacre of thousands of Bulgarian citizens in retaliation by Ottoman irregular troops from Circassia. It also features a special painting dedicated to the Battle of Plevna and the Battle of Shipka, two key battles in the 1877-78 Russo-Turkish War that resulted in the eventual liberation of Bulgaria.
Following on from this, a special display on the natural beauty of Bulgaria could be found in one of the smaller pyramids. The display was created in conjunction with biologists and geologists from the top Universities and Research Centres in Bulgaria. The display focused on the various eco-systems of Bulgaria, including the mountainous alpine terrain and the lowland terrains of the Thracian plains. A floral display of Bulgarian wildflowers and national flowers such as the Rose and the alpine Edelweiss plants were displayed in the very centre of the area. Preserved specimens of some of the many indigenous fauna that inhabited Bulgaria were also displayed. Though smaller than the larger, more historically focused exhibitions, this particular sector drew a lot of attention in highlighting the natural landscape of the nation. A selection of photographs adorned the walls of the exhibition, collected by a national competition held just the previous year.
Finally, the largest exhibition is dedicated the 25th anniversary of socialism in Bulgaria. Entering the largest pyramid are large busts and displays of Bulgarian leaders Georgi Dimitrov, Valko Chervenkov and current General Secretary Todor Zhivkov. The busts and accompanying murals were designed especially for the Expo. Alongside this are a variety of achievements, with a number of products built in Bulgaria, ranging from consumer goods to industrial tools were displayed and some allowed to be handled and tried by visitors. A special display of models showing the construction achievements of the Bulgarian state, including the purpose built housing blocs and a scale model of the Kozludoy Nuclear Power Plant, due to be completed some time in the next decade and once completed will be among the largest reactor buildings in Europe. A special section was dedicated to information technology, with components and demonstration models of computers displayed, though far smaller than their counter-parts currently in use. Finally, a display of some of the industrial activity including a rotating podium with a Balkan M-250 motorcycle and the first look at the new Balkan Rallye sports car.
The exhibition and pavilion at the Expo has been reported as a symbol of national pride, receiving widespread attention across Bulgaria partly due to the effective work of Lyudmila Zhivkova in it's promotion. The second consecutive pavilion could mean yet another pavilion will be displayed at the next Expo in 1973.
Amsterwald, Cascadla, Stolkland, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, Maziya, Spain-, Zingium
International Association Football Federation | Fédération internationale de football association
FIFA World Cup 1970 | Copa Mundial de la FIFA 1970
THE ROUND OF 16 (PART 2)
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The first set of Round of 16 matches saw Colombia, West Germany and Yugoslavia go through with some ease, and a thrilling display between Italy and France where the former side went through. After an exciting collection of matches, we can only assume that the matches today will be just as interesting. On the roster today is Brazil who take on debutants Cameroon in our first match. Following that, tournament favourites England make their Round of 16 appearance against Romania. The Netherlands, after dominating their group face off against Portugal. Finally, we see Mexico take on Peru in the final match. Four quarter-final spots up for grabs here, as we enter the last four matches of the Round of 16, tensions will be high here and we'll be expecting some thrilling football. Let's head down to our correspondents pitch-side for the recap on today's matches.
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Brazil v Cameroon
We get underway here on the Caribbean coastline at Santa Marta for this match-up between favourites Brazil and the stunning debutants Cameroon. At the start of this tournament, we might've expected Spain or Argentina to be in this match, perhaps even the Netherlands, but Cameroon have pulled off one of the all-time great shocks of the World Cup, managing to secure their spot in the Round of 16 against all odds. Can they continue that great run of form as the match begins against Brazil, a team that has been dominant from the start of qualification and are looking like probable candidates to win the tournament this year. The early stages of this match run slow, with Brazil making some good attacking play to match the fast-paced Cameroonian tactics. Both teams playing some extremely athletic football, it's looking fairly level here.
As the first half rolls on, we see Brazil taking more of an advantage as Cameroon get pushed back towards defending. Though the Africans are playing well, that Brazilian attack is just too much for them as they get themselves into some good space and record some chances against the Cameroonian net. A few set-pieces troubling the Africans as the match progresses, as they try to get back to the centre the ball is picked up by Tostao, who makes an excellent run towards goal and he's in space to strike... GOAL!! Brazil take the lead just at the end of the first half! After a difficult half for them the South Americans get themselves ahead and Cameroon will need to find their way back out of this situation in the next half.
The second half begins and Cameroon try to fight for possession, but it's Brazil who are firmly in charge of this match, pushing forward as they keep looking for a second goal. Cameroon have barely managed to secure any shots on target today, such is the domination of the Brazilian midfield who are simply playing superb football today, they're looking very calm and collected as the match goes on. The ball comes into the Cameroonian box more times than we care to count, with Brazil peppering the goal with chances. The ball goes out for the corner kick, and delivered in to find the head of Carlos Alberto... GOAL!! A stunning header gives Cameroon the second goal and puts them firmly in the lead now. The African side looking furious with themselves for letting the game run away from them like this.
We head into the latter stages of the match and it's still Brazil who are putting the pressure on Cameroon, with Pele now in possession to make an excellent run down the line. He finds himself boxed in, but an excellent bit of skill gets him out and in space to shoot... AND IT'S IN!! 3-0 for the South Americans and surely it's all over for Cameroon now! An excellent run of form in the group stage but they simply can't overcome the Brazilians here, what fantastic play from them to get that goal in. As the minutes tick on, Brazil make a number of tactical changes, no doubt resting their key players in for the next round, and Cameroon find some opportunities to try and get back into the game, but it's too little too late as they fail to secure a goal before the final whistle.
Brazil make it back to back World Cup quarter-final appearances with that victory, Cameroon leave their mark in the history books but sadly will have to wait until next time before they can try to go further. It's Brazil 3-0 against Cameroon in Santa Marta.
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England v Romania
Romania and England repeat their qualifying performances by facing each-other off here in Bucamaranga. England breezing through their group, looking strong and one of the favourites to win this tournament, whilst Romania managed to secure their spot in this round by the last match, marking a memorable return to the tournament for them after years in the international wilderness. As the match begins, we see both sides trying to fight it out for early possession, England looking a little slower than we tend to anticipate with them they head into this half, and Romania looking to set up some early chances. Leading the way is Nicolae Dobrin, a fantastic player who's shown his ability as a strong central midfielder to help Romania achieve what they've achieved thus far.
First half goes on and little chances are being had here, Romania leading the way statistically but something seems off about England's performance, perhaps trying to slow the pace down from the younger Romanian side. Nevertheless, Romania's chances may be plenty but none are making it past Gordon Banks, who's standing firm to prevent any goals through here. England's strong defence looks to be frustrating the Romanian side, who feel they should've had a goal by now. As the first half comes to a close, England begin racking up some chances on the offensive here, trying to secure an opening goal, but they find themselves unable as the first half comes to a close, a goalless draw so far.
The second half begins and it looks as though England are starting to wake up, registering some good efforts on goal early on and troubling the Romanian defenders. Some impressive midfield play sees the first 15 minutes or so of the half happen almost exclusively in the Romanian half, with the English getting more players out front to start applying pressure of the Romanian defence. As they come forward, the ball starts flying towards the goal from all angles, forcing the keeper to put in a serious shift to keep the balls out. Eventually, a free kick is given after some rough defending results in a yellow card. The ball flies in from the free kick but it's deflected out, but it finds it's way into the path of Geoff Hurst who strikes... AND SCORES! England take the lead late in the game! Romania will have to fight back now to get that equaliser but as it stands, England are in the lead.
Romania spring into action and start aggressively playing into the English half, trying to get the equaliser. Romania are no strangers to coming back from a goal down and it looks like England are full aware of that as they drop their midfield back to support their defenders. It's a difficult task, with some of Romania's finest strikers firing shot after shot towards the goal, but Banks stopping any chances from going through. England saved a few times by offside rulings as the Romanians get more risky with their plays. Despite this, England look to try and get some counter-attacks forward, but they're stopped by the defenders, determined not to let another goal past. The minutes tick on and it's looking like the end for them, no chances left for the Romanians to get the ball through as they heavily defend against the English.
The final whistle blows, and England will face Brazil in the quarter-finals! Strong performance from Romania, shame they weren't able to level the match but it shows promise for the upcoming tournaments and they should be in a good position to challenge in the future.
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Netherlands v Portugal
We come to you from the Estadio General Santander where the Netherlands face off against Portugal. Both sides playing some pioneering football here, with the Netherlands developing their total football style that has done Ajax wonders in the UEFA club competitions, whereas Portugal follow in Brazil's footsteps with a fast-paced attacking form that has proven strong in recent years. Both teams should be evenly matched on paper as the match begins and already the Dutch look to dominate possession. They're having a harder time of it than usual as the Portuguese chase them down around the pitch, and already begin moving for the counter-attacks. Within the first 25 minutes Portugal register some fantastic chances, but they find it hard to get past that solid Dutch defence that continues to hold them back.
The first half progresses and Portugal continue their offence, trying to find a goal to set them ahead. However, the Dutch are still holding a majority of possession, lead by Cruyff in the midfield who pushes his team to get forward. As the first half comes to a close we start seeing the tables turn in favour of the Dutch, who begin striking at the Portuguese goal, but they're fended off by the Portuguese defenders who rush to get back. Overall, Portugal looking stronger as the first half comes to a close with some great chances early on, but the Netherlands still have a lot to offer in this match and as the first half ends, both teams are still level here, and the second half is wide open for them.
The second half gets underway and already we're seeing much of the same here, possession dropping back into the Dutch half with the Portuguese chasing. Portugal really looking strong on the attack here but that midfield is struggling as the Dutch pass the ball around, tiring out the Portuguese players. Some tactical changes from Portugal to get some fresh legs onto the field, maybe a change in tactics might be needed. However, a pass intercepted and Portugal are on the run, Joao getting the ball forward to Eusebio, who beats his marker and he's making some excellent runs towards the box. He gets in position to strike... GOAL! Portugal get the goal they've been looking for and take the advantage as we head into the second half! Fantastic play from Portugal's talisman striker to get them ahead, and the Dutch will have to rally now and find the answer.
The Netherlands opt for a more aggressive play-style as they look to find the equaliser. That goal really rattled them, they were hoping to tire out the Portuguese to try and pick them apart in the latter stages of the match, but you can rarely ever plan those kind of things and so they rush to the offensive. Balls come flying into the Portuguese half as they look to find a way forward, trying to get themselves ahead. Some good chances from Cruyff and his fellow strikers, but it comes to nothing as the Portuguese race to get as many men in their box as possible. Defending strong, the Portuguese prevent any chances going through but the lack of forward players mean that their opportunities to put themselves further in the lead are far and between. The Netherlands fight until the very last second of the match, producing some incredible tactical football, but it's just not to be.
Final whistle, and Portugal book a second consecutive quarter-final appearance. Disappointing for the Netherlands, but they've proven themselves one of the top European sides and we'll be sure to keep an eye on them going into the next few years.
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Mexico v Peru
It's the final Round of 16 match, and it's an all-American battle between Mexico and Peru. Two teams that have high expectations, both touted as dark-horses to win the tournament, and here they meet one another in the knockout stages. The Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali records a record attendance, over 45,000 people here to watch these two teams with many more outside the stadium listening in on the radio or watching from local bars. The excitement surrounding this match is incredible. The match begins and both sides rush to gain possession, it's some incredible football here as they push to try and secure the lead early on. Some incredible talent on both sides here, it's definitely looking to be a good match today. The half goes on, and it's Peru who get the advantage, Cubillas delivering a good ball into the box to find Leon... GOAL!! Peru take the lead and the crowd goes wild!! 1-0 after 17 minutes and it's Pedro Pablo Leon who takes them there!
The first half goes on and Mexico now need to fight their way back from a goal down, the stadium vibrating from the sounds of the fans as the atmosphere is just biblical. Mexico producing some good attacking play as they press into the Peruvian half, but at the slightest slip-up they're forced the other way as Peru rush to counter-attack, looking very dangerous as they try to put themselves two-goals ahead. Some incredible displays of athleticism here as both sides rush to try and get up and down the pitch. Mexico get a good run in, pushing from the right side as the cross goes in, deflecting from the defender but intercepted by Enrique Borja, who tries his luck... AND IT'S IN! Mexico get the equaliser and they bring it level before the end of the first half, what an incredible display of skill there! Mexico aren't done yet though, they still press Peru as the minutes tick down, and their play gets them awarded a free kick in a fantastic location. The free kick comes in, the keeper stops it but fumbles the catch, the ball drops to floor where Salgado meets in... GOAL!! Mexico make it two and they take the lead before the end of the first half! What a mistake that was, the keeper will be furious with himself!
With the second half beginning, Peru don't look disturbed at all by the score-line as they go straight back to it, pressing Mexico back into their half as Cali erupts in support. Cubillas holding possession, the pace slows down now as they look for chances, and the ball comes through to Baylon, who gets it back to Leon who's now in some good space here, and he looks to shoot... but he dummies the keeper and passes it back to Baylon who has an open goal... SCORES!! Only 6 minutes into this half and Peru level the score! Mexico's hard work from the first half almost nullified and they'll have to push yet again to get themselves in front here. Peru definitely not giving up as they continue their aggressive play, prompting changes on either side as both teams push to secure their spots in the next round. As it stands, the match looks level and we still can't call this match.
Mexico back on the offensive here, looking to try and secure a goal to get themselves back in the lead. Their star strikers trying as hard as they can now to convert their shots, but Peru's keeper is working overtime to prevent any of those shots going through. Diaz gets the ball through, strikes but the balls deflected, and against as Borja tries his luck but the ball is deflected and kicked out, where it's caught by Hernandez, who fancies his luck from the distance... SCORES!! What a fantastic shot that was to bring Mexico back into the lead! From that far out he's hit that ball with such speed and precision to get themselves ahead, that's absolutely incredible! Mexico celebrate as Peru steady themselves again to fight back, mercilessly attacking as the Mexico's defence works hard to try and prevent them from striking. Peru struggle to get the ball into the box and Mexico run for a few counter-attacks but nothing comes of it. The Mexican fans are already singing as if they're won, but Peru aren't finished here yet. Cubillas in the centre, he's an excellent play-maker this young man as he finds Leon and sends the ball forward. He's onside and very much in space, touches the ball once before striking... GOAL!!! Peru level it!! Mexico looking shocked that they've allowed that to happen but Peruvian fans go wild both in and out of the stadium! What an incredible goal in an incredible match, absolutely unbelievable!
It's extra time and the two teams make some changes here, looking to go for the long haul as they both have their eyes set on the prize. Definitely a contender for match of the tournament as both teams force the attack with the ball flying back and forth across the midfield. Both sides seemingly unaffected by the high-altitude here, with both teams used to playing at these altitudes, perhaps a warning to Portugal who await the winner of this match in the next round. It's still all to play for as both sides register some good chances, but are ultimately unable to convert as they struggle to keep their shots on target. With the final whistle impending, Peru launch a final run towards goal, recording at least five shots on target, but the Mexican keeper does an incredible job to prevent it there, securing them as the match heads onto the dreaded penalty shoot-out.
It's Mexico to take first, Isidoro Diaz lines up against the keeper. He's on track to become the tournaments top scorer, he's lethal at this range, can he convert?... HE CAN! Mexico in the lead and it never looked in doubt!
Cubillas now, this young man one of the finest players in the world at the moment, he steps up to take the penalty... SCORES! No stopping that an the keeper could only watch it fly past him.
Aaron Padilla now to take Mexico's second, the veteran player looking like a sure thing to score. He makes his run and... MISSED! Push to the post by the Peruvian keeper!
Pedro Pablo Leon now to give Peru the lead. He's got two goals on the score-sheet, can he make it three... SAVED!! Mexican keeper having none of it as he clutches the ball to his chest!
Salgado now to give Mexico the lead. He steadies himself to shoot... AND SCORES! 2-1 Mexico!!
Baylon to strike now. There's a lot of pressure on this man and he makes a run up to shoot... SAVED!! The crowd roar in support of the keeper, and Mexico sit in the lead!!
Borja for Mexico's fourth penatly. He really needs to score this to keep them comfortable, can he do it?... HE CAN! Mexico extend their lead and take a step closer to the quarter-finals!
Gallardo for Peru, he needs to score this to keep Peru in this match. Waiting for the whistle, you can see the nerves on his face, as he strikes... AND SCORES! Neatly put away into the bottom corner of the net!
Munguia to take Mexico's fifth penalty. If he scores, Mexico will advance to the quarter-finals for the first time in their history. He steps up, makes sure the ball is in the right place, makes his run and... GOAL!! He does it!!
Mexico through to the next round in triumphant fashion, what an incredible match! Peru will be disappointed in that result but they played amazingly to keep themselves ahead. It's Mexico's night in Cali though, as they book their spot in the next round to face Portugal!
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[list][list] SOCIAL DEMOCRAT BRUNO KREISKY ELECTED PRESIDENT OF ALPENLAND
DER SOZIALDEMOKRAT BRUNO KREISKY WIRD ZUM PRÄSIDENTEN DES ALPENLANDES GEWÄHLT
LE SOCIAL-DÉMOCRATE BRUNO KREISKY ÉLU PRÉSIDENT DE L'ALPENLAND
IL SOCIALDEMOCRATICO BRUNO KREISKY ELETTO PRESIDENTE DELL'ALPENLAND
SOCIALNI DEMOKRAT BRUNO KREISKY IZVOLJEN ZA PREDSEDNIKA ALPSKA
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BERN
[sub]CAPITAL CITY OF THE ALPINE REPUBLIC[/sub]
| For a fourth time since the founding of their republic, the citizens of Alpenland would prepare to vote on who would represent them and their government to the world. Public squares, town halls, and community centers across the Alps from Geneva to Vienna would buzz with lively political debates, rallies, and campaigns. When the day would finally come they would eagerly cast their votes with a profound understanding of the significance of their choices. Peering down at their ballots, voters would have dozens of candidates to choose from for every level of federal office. |
| In Alpenlands past, three major parties had been at the forefront of the political world. The Free Democratic party had seen the most success of them, with its predecessors in former Switzerland and Austria having been in power for the 20 years after the end of WWII. It would represent the centrist traditional liberal views of the Alps. However in recent years, the Free Democratic party had seen a large-scale decline, with polls indicating they had lost nearly half of their support which had been split between the left-wing Social Democrats and right-wing Christian Democrats. This decline could be attributed to Alpenlands most recent president Hans Schaffners perceived reluctance to support any sort of change to the status quo. |
| And so the election of 1970 would come down to only two realistic options: |
| The Christian Democratic People's Party had been a well-established faction in Switzerland, and had merged with the Austrian Peoples Party to become the go-to center to center-right party of Alpenland. Ludwig von Moos had been chosen as the presidential candidate. He had been elected Landeshauptmann, or governor, of the small, mountainous state of Obwalden in 1966, and had captured the nations attention with his unique speeches on popular political topics. His base of conservative rural and middle-class families would form nationwide support, but many would question if his qualifications would be enough for the presidential office. |
| The Social Democrats of Switzerland and Austria had also quickly joined forces as the progressive, left-wing party of the nation. A still enthusiastic Bruno Kreisky would be taking the Social Democratic Partys presidential ballot space for the fourth time in the row. He had been the obvious pick due to his working-class background which had drawn him to the party at age 15 and his experience on the Austrian presidential cabinet. A practicing Jew, Kreisky had escaped the holocaust to Stockholm and had returned to rebuild the government of his home country. He had been chosen for a seat in the first cabinet of Alpenland formed in 1958. While in office, he had made promises of sweeping housing reform, transportation, and increased representation of Alpenland on the international stage, which he had claimed were only being held back by low support in other parties in the National Council. |
| Voter turnout in 1970 would be 92%, beating 1958s 91% as the highest in Alpenlands history. |
RESULTS
[sub]A SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC VICTORY[/sub]
| With 46% of the vote, up from 35% in 1966, Bruno Kreisky would win the presidential race over Ludwig von Moos 44% and the Free Democratic Partys 8% (2% would vote for others, such as the Communist Party). The election of 1970 would mark the largest single party in Alpenland ever, only being a few seats away from an absolute majority in the National Council. Part of Kreiskys success would be his promises. Millions of supporters had been disappointed with previous governments non-responses to major world issues, such as the Yugo-Slovenian crisis that had developed right on Alpenlands border, and would hope Kreisky would handle things differently. This would mark yet another step away from absolute neutrality, which had been embraced for the past 12 years in Alpenland, and had gone back centuries in the preceding Helvetic Republic. The election of 1970 would be a historic one, especially with it being at the dawn of a new decade. The 1970s would be the dawn of a new era in Alpenland. |
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AN MARGADH NUA: CAUTIOUS ECONOMIC LIBERALIZATION CONTINUES INTO THE 1970s
[sup][pre]With an infamously static and archaic economy, the ANH must continue careful reform.[/pre][/sup]
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[list][sup]CAREFULLY, CAREFULLY
SEPTEMBER 1970[/sup][/list]
The economy of Éire is anemicunsurprising, given its decades of insularity and protectionist policies, as well as its highly centralized commercial development. Particularly in its earliest years, over-emphasis was placed upon the conservation of family agriculture and small farming, and discontented underground Marxists to this day revile the Gaelic State as feudal. The only industries to truly capitalize on the post-war boomincluding $133 million in Marshall Plan aid which Éire, as with corporatist Portugal, receivedwere shipbuilding, fishing and pharmaceuticals. After having been saved from a grim bout of tuberculosis by antibiotic streptomycin in 1951, inaugural Ceannaire L.S. Braonáin-Móinbhán pursued the native development of the pharmaceutical industry in full force. Heavy industry in the uppermost portions of the country comprising engineered shipbuilding and consumer products manufacture have trickled out to rural areas in Connachta [Connacht] and An Mhumhain [Munster]. The Calafort na Sionainne agus Fhainge [Shannon Foynes Seaport] at Luimneach [Limerick] has developed secondary hubs of commerce: warehousing, handling, storage of imported bulk minerals from Africa and Asia, primarily nickel and ferrous mineral ores, and secondarily and more recently oil. The Calafort na Sionainne, for years famed, has provided no small portion of export revenue and high foreign GDP percentageupwards of 33% at times. In addition, electronic, radio, and chemical plants have cropped up in the Abhainn na Sionainne [River Shannon] area and central countryside.
[list][sup]Ailtirí na hAiséirghe does not consider credit expansion in itself an easy road to national prosperity. We do not consider that money or credit has any wondrous power in itself. It is the right employment of that money that matters.[/sup]
[sup] AILTIRÍ NA hAISÉIRGHE, 1944 platform[/sup][/list][/list]
The Irish pound, hard pegged to the British pound throughout the early 1940s, was unpegged and rigged to float in 1946. After an initial surge, the punt [pound] has been utterly precarious on its own. GDP growth per capita peaked in 1952 and has subsequently been on a constant descent. During the 1950s, Ireland passed into a sort of near-static economic hibernation that hobbled industrial developmentit grew steadily, but at a crawl. This is not to say that progress was altogether nonexistent; six months mandatory service in the National Comradeship Corps for young men meant that the government could readily employ thousands in both civil and corporate projects. Still, nominal growth languished. It was only when Gearóid Ó Cuinneagáin, leader of the Ailtirí na hAiséirí¹, permitted himself to become Ceannaire in 1959 that a radical change commenced. He labeled it an Margadh Nua [the New Market]: a program of general economic liberalization and wider commercial development. Even despite the rigid Christian corporatism of his 1940s manifestos, Ó Cuinneagáin had repeatedly committed to taking decisive action away from inefficiency and slotheven when his policies had been their most evident cause. Import quotas and protective tariffs were to be gradually slackened. Opportunities for foreign investment were to be slowly reintroduced. Ownership and the means of production, which at one point had been so heavily regulated in the hands of corporate councils and turnstiles, were now tacitly allowed to drift towards private ownership, with fewer annual reports to the National Council and more room for womens and non-partisan participation. Workers rights, however, were non-negotiable.
Incumbent Ceannaire Oilibhéar S. Ó Flannagáin generally held to this line of thinking. Cautious economic liberalization, one step as a time, was evidently the only way to keep any pace with the rest of EuropeÉire, in truth, had much catching up to do.
[list][sup]¹ The name of the party changed in 1958 with a sweeping Irish spelling reform. I originally imagined that Ó Cuinneagáin would have resisted the reform, but he appears to have accepted it in real life, renaming his newsletter from Aiséirghe to Aiséirí accordingly.[/sup]
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SEPTEMBER , 1970
Malaysia's Newest Chinatown
| As part of the [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=54981543]National Security & Development Program[/URL] to handle the current predicament of the [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=54670450]Malaysian Emergency[/URL]. Multiple "new towns" were built across the country, with people from pre-existing towns and cities in the north being relocated into the southern end of the country on peninsular Malaysia, meanwhile on the Borneo part of the country, people were moved away from the Sarawakian east into the western portion of Borneo Malaysia. |
| One of these [I]"new towns"[/I] is Kampung Baru Bagan, which is located in Bagan; which is a [I]federal constituency[/I] in the [I]North Seberang Perai District[/I] in the state of Penang. [I]Kampung Baru Bagan[/I] is one out of fourteen, [I]new towns[/I] built under the plan. However [I]Kampung Baru Bagan[/I] is its official name given to it by the local Penang government. Locally it is known as Kejiayuan (客家園), meaning; guest (客)homestead (家園). |
| [I]Kejiayuan[/I] sits as a recent cultural marvel in [I]Penang[/I]. Not due to its Chinese cultural heritage, as [I]Penang[/I] has always been a state with the highest demographic of ethnic Chinese. But due to how [I]Kejiayuan[/I] presents its culture, in its architecture. The infrastructure, while funded by both the [I]Penang[/I] and [I]Malaysian[/I] government. The actual labour and architects were done by the relocated people themselves, with little help from professionals. A township that was accidentally set up to fail on the long term. |
| However the resulting architecture were described by journalist, who were gathering information on these [I]new towns[/I] as:
[List][I]" Varied. Depending on where in Kampung Baru Bagan, you are in. "[/I][/list]
Pictures taken and written descriptions given are that in the center of [I]Kejiayuan[/I], buildings were built out of either: bricks, stone or rammed earth. These buildings are also characterised as:
[List][I]" One or two storey mixed commercial-residential building (shophouses) with a roof clad in curved tiles. Each storey is three to four meters tall, the roof has a upward-curving ridge shaped like the tail of a swallow. The degree of the curving is very slight. The "swallowtail" in question can be single or double-layered. Some buildings would be painted, pink and white in colour. "[/I][/list]
However the further out you go from the town's center, less buildings built out of bricks, stone and rammed earth are and more buildings built out of wood become common. However along the coastline, some buildings have roofs made out of Oyster shells as when questioned the locals answered with:
[List][I]" The use of oyster shells helps the building become more resistant to wild changes in temperature, accumulation of rainwater, and insect infestation. "[/I][/list]
These outer buildings have been characterised as being:
[list][I]" Long, communal homes. Housing not just parents and their children, but also grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins. These buildings are majority one storey and a half, with the half storey being used for storage. However some are two storeys tall and some are just one storey tall. "[/I][/list]
However despite the difference between the infrastructure on the outskirt of the town and the inner of the town. There were some general shared features. Namely:
[List]" The addition of piles (deep foundation). This was to avoid wild animals and floods, to deter thieves, and for added ventilation.
Due to the piles, stairs are required to reach the elevated interior. The stairs connected the land front of the house to the porch. Additional stairs might be found on back of the house. The stairs can be made of wood, bricks, stone or rammed earth.[/I] |[/list]
| [I]Kejiayuan[/I] sitting only at a size of 3 hectares and a population of 3,250. Majority Chinese, with the second largest (approximately: 4%) ethnic group being Indians.
However some citizens of [I]Kejiayuan[/I] clashed with the local Peranakan Chinese population of [I]Penang[/I]. As the two groups meet, throughout daily life. As the Chinese citizens of [I]Kejiayuan[/I] call the [I]Peranakan Chinese[/I] "Màomíng dǐngtì zhě". Meaning impostor. As the [I]Peranakan Chinese[/I] and [I]Kejiayuan[/I] Chinese have hardly anything in common, aside from their ancestral homeland.
As the [I]Peranakan Chinese[/I] speak their own creole language, over using any Chinese dialects. The [I]Peranakan Chinese[/I] women also wore clothing, that looked very Malay inspired. This divide was caused by the difference in periods between migration of the Chinese people to the Malay peninsula. The ancestors of the [I]Peranakan Chinese[/I] came to Malaysia during the 14th and 17th centuries and have naturalised into Malay culture within that time, meanwhile the [I]Kejiayuan[/I] Chinese are filled with people who fled China during the Japanese invasion during WW2. As such they haven't naturalised into Malay culture and are largely conservative to their cultural roots in China.
The clashes between the [I]Peranakan Chinese[/I] and [I]Kejiayuan[/I] were not only just loud spats of words, but also actual physically violent confrontations. However current reports suggest that these physically violent confrontations are caused by those who are gangsters and not the overall populace. |
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THE QUARTER-FINALS: COLOMBIA v WEST GERMANY
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A very warm welcome to all of you tuning in today on this very sunny June day, we're coming to you live from the Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali for what will be the first of the four quarter-final matches of this World Cup. It's shaping up to be an exciting round with some very interesting match-ups, but we start here with the hosts Colombia against reigning world champions West Germany. Fans have been flooding into the stadium for some time now as the atmosphere stands as a mixture of tension and excitement for both sides. It's going to be an interesting match-up for definite as we look take a look at the teams competing today.
Colombia are the hosts and enjoyed a solid group stage round, recording victories against Bulgaria and China PR before that unexpected last defeat to South Africa. Despite this, the hosts went through to the next round facing South American rivals Uruguay, whom they dispatched 1-0 to progress further than they've ever done before in this tournament. Colombia have the home-side advantage with the stadium majority filled with yellow shirts, and several of their players are on good form, including their key forwards Luis Paz and Alfredo Arango. The challenge will be great today as their opponents will give them a lot to do, but I'm sure they can go into this match confident of a decent result.
Now we turn to the away side, West Germany are the reigning champions and the best ranked team in Europe. They're a side composed of players that need little introduction, many of them part of the squad that took home the trophy last time out in England. West Germany managed to secure the top spot in their group defeating both Haiti and Iran, and drawing with rivals France. They faced off against long-time rivals Norden in the Round of 16, who they disposed of with some ease. The skill on this team is apparent with several players now contending for the Golden Boot, and with the determined skill of Der Kaiser Franz Beckenbauer in the midfield, they should be an incredibly difficult team to beat today.
The crowd start to cheer as the two teams enter the field. Both sides with looks of steely determination on their faces as they line up for the pre-match ceremonies. Whilst that commences, let's have a look at the starting line-ups and formations for both sides today:
Colombia
Colombia opting for a 4-3-3 formation, popular in South America at this time. They're going for the wide forward three, no doubt hoping to use their athletic skill to cover the width of the pitch and get some good set-plays in.
Otonial Quintana starts in goal, his defenders include Gabriel Hernández on the left, Darío and Óscar López in the centre and captain Arturo Segovia on the right. The middle three include Óscar Garcia on the left, Hermengildo Segrera in the middle and Mario Agudelo on the right. Finally, that front three include Alejandro Brand, Luis Paz and Alfredo Arango, three men on the goal-scoring sheet.
West Germany
West Germany opting for the 4-2-2-2 formation, a bit tighter than the Colombian side but perfect for the total football favoured by the Germans. This formation should allow them to dominate possession in the midfield and get themselves in good positions for scoring.
Sepp Maier in goal, he's supported by Karl-Heinz Schnellinger on the left defence, Horst-Dieter Höttges and Wolfgang Weber in the centre, and Berti Vogts on the right. Max Lorenz and Franz Beckenbauer making the first two, just ahead of them Wolfgang Overath and Helmut Haller, a strong middle four there. Out front is the wunderkind Gerd Muller and talisman Uwe Seeler.
The two captains exchanging crests in the centre, Colombia looking to take us into the first half. The atmosphere is picking up already, and we could be in for a treat here in Cali as the referee blows the first whistle.
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FIRST HALF
The match begins, Colombia from the kick-off sending the ball into their half to Agudelo as they look to hold possession early in the match. The ball gets forward again to Segrera, who's looking for a run in the centre with options, but he's dispossessed but Lorenz, who gets the ball out wide to Overath who's got space on the left. Some good passing between Overath and Muller. Schnellinger comes from behind to pick the ball up and he makes a strong run down the left side, running almost unopposed and beating out Segovia until he reaches the edge of the box, getting the ball forward to Seeler who tries his luck... SAVED! Not enough on the ball and at an awkward angle, that's not going to trouble the keeper at all. The ball flies back out into the centre, Hottges there to meet it as he beats out Paz for the header, but the ball drops back into Segrera, who gets it forward to Alejandro Brand who's got the time and space here to make a run... but he's stopped by Weber and the ball is sent back into the midfield.
Overath picks it up in the centre, he's got options ahead of him as he finds Seeler, and then finds Muller, who's got some space to run towards the box and he strikes from the distance... SAVED! Tipped away by Quintano and it's out for the first corner of the game. Beckenbauer to take the corner, he makes a big run up but plays it short to Muller who's there waiting, and he tries to get the ball into the box but it's knocked out by Garcia for another corner kick. Beckenbauer plays it short again, and this time Muller tries to run on his own into the box but Quintano picks him off and sends the ball back out into the midfield. It's picked up by Schnellinger, who knocks it back and force between him and Weber as they build up for the attack. The ball comes forward to Overath, who gets it forward to Seeler, and back into Overath who has a chance to run into space and strike... SAVED! Quintano tips it across the face of the goal and we're back for another corner kick. Another short corner, Muller trying to find space in the middle there but it's knocked back out, and picked up by Overath again who tries to get into a position to cross on the left side, but he's dispossessed by Lopez and it's another corner kick. Some excellent defensive play from Colombia but you have to think that with this kind of play, a German goal should be just around the corner.
Beckenbauer delivers the ball long this time, and it flies in to find the head of Muller who heads it towards goal... but it's into the arms of Quintano, not enough power behind that to trouble him there as the ball is sent back out into the midfield. The ball drops back into the German defence, as they try to get the ball forward. Haller has it and he's looking for options, playing extremely well to get forward here as he delivers a long ball low to the ground that finds Gerd Muller, who's got all the space in the world to shoot... AND SCORE! Muller finds the back of the net as his shot rockets into the Colombian goal! A defensive fumble from Colombia gives the Germans the lead they've been expecting and what a goal for that man!
Colombia down a goal but definitely not out yet as we head to the restart. Agudelo getting the ball forward and he looks like a run could be on here but he's stopped by Vogts who gets the ball back out to Overath, and then forward to Muller, who's in space again and has a really good chance to run towards the goal and shoot... but it's deflected by the keeper and it's not out of danger yet as Seeler comes running to pick up the deflection... but he's stopped by Lopez who holds onto possession. Lopez tries to get the ball away but he's tackled by Haller and the ball lands to Seeler who tries to shoot... SAVED! Quintano smothers the ball and there's no chance of that heading through. We're seeing the ball get bogged down in the midfield now as the teams look to trade chances, Germany getting some good opportunities now with Seeler looking to get his name on the score sheet. However, the Colombian defence is standing firm, not letting a single ball through as they try to get the ball out of their own half. Luis Paz leading some of the first Colombian efforts on goal but it's becoming difficult for them as that German defence closes them down. Some frustrating play here but neither side is relenting.
The ball comes out to Arango on the right side, he makes a decent run and this could be Colombia's first chance here, but he's lacking support in the middle as he tries to pass a quick ball into Agudelo but Hottges is there to clear the shot to the midfield. It comes to Beckenbauer who makes a fantastic run down the centre, he's got options available but it doesn't look like he needs them as he runs down the pitch and makes it to the edge of the box... but Lopez is there to stop him and it comes to nothing. Now it's Segovia, who makes a strong run down the right flank and he's got plenty of space as he breaches into the German half, delivering a long ball trying to find Brand on left flank... but it's caught by Schnellinger and the attack fizzles out. Lorenz gets the ball in the middle, and finds Helmut Haller, who runs towards the centre and he's got defenders in front of him but he tries to shoot... and it's deflected, he can't get it past the defenders and it comes out to Segrera in the midfield. Paz gets the ball in the centre, sending it back to Segrera who fires a long ball out to Brand, who beats his marker and now he's in with a chance to shoot... SAVED! Maier knocks the ball out for a corner as it flies across the face of the goal, and Colombia in with a good chance now. Garcia takes the corner, it flies in but it's headered away by Lorenz, but it lands for Paz who gets it back out to Arango, who strikes... SAVED! Maier gets a hand to it and it's out for another corner, Colombia really pressuring Germany now! Garcia sends the ball in... but it's collected by Maier, they'll need to do more than that to get a good chance in on goal.
Ball comes out to the centre, but it's knocked back to the Colombian defence. Haller tries to make an aggressive run to tackle Hernandez for the ball but he misses his chance and the ball comes out to Segovia, who starts his run, and he beats out two markers to start his attack on the box. He's got plenty of space on the right flank as Germany fail to get the men back in time. He gets the ball forward to Arango as he gets closed down, and then back to Agudelo, who's looking for options to pass. Back to Arango, who back passes to Segovia and again into Agudelo who's in the box now. He sends the cross in, it beats out Maier and finds Paz in space... GOAL! Colombia get the equaliser! What a superb goal as he scissor kicks the shot into the back of the net! Keeper couldn't have done anything about that shot as Paz brings Colombia level in the 42nd minute!
The restart comes with just two minutes to play, and West Germany look to try and get a chance forward. It gets bogged down in the midfield, with Colombia holding their ground but after some good back and forth it gets to Overath, who finds his way into the box and looks for a cross. The cross comes but it's knocked out by Oscar Lopez, and that's the first half whistle! What a fantastic first half and it's all level in Cali. Both sides producing some fantastic goals here, some players perhaps not performing up to their usual standard but it sets a good scene for the second half.
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HALF TIME
Both sides looking strong both offensively and defensively, registering some really good chances and netting a goal each to keep the match level. West Germany definitely started the match off superior, with Colombia bringing themselves into the game in the latter stages of the half. Statistically, it looks as though the German total football tactics are paying off, controlling a majority of possession in the first half. You can see the tactical differences as Germany register 26 more passes in the first half than Colombia. Colombia leading the way defensively, but proving expected with Germany leading the shots on target. After that half, I think it's safe to say that West Germany are looking stronger on the attack, and we're expecting a few more goals from them as he head into the second half, but we shouldn't discount Colombia just yet, they're still a strong team and after that fantastic equaliser they could be in a position to hold Germany off and try to play the long game.
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SECOND HALF
The ball gets rolling again for the second half, West Germany looking to maintain possession and strike early to regain the lead but it's Colombia that look to try and disrupt the flow of play as they tussle in the midfield. Germany managed to wrestle possession away here, and it's Beckenbauer who has the ball in the centre. He gets the ball forward the Muller, who immediately sends the through ball forward to Seeler who's in space and he's at a dangerous distance to strike... GOAL! 2 minutes into this half and it's West Germany that secure the lead once again! Seeler getting another goal to his name in this tournament as he regains the advantage, and Quintano could do nothing to stop that as it flies into the left-hand corner of the goal! Germany making a statement that they're still in this game and Colombia will now need to rally and find the answer to keep themselves in this match.
The goal has definitely bolstered German hopes in this match as they look to immediately gain possession from the restart, after some back and forth they close down the midfield, building up play as they get the ball out to Beckenbauer. He's got space as he finds Seeler, who plays a back-and-forth with Muller until they find their way into the box. It's looking dangerous now as Muller gets a chance... MISSED!! The ball curves too far to the left and flies out of play as he fails to get another goal in! Nevertheless, Germany looking dangerous as Colombia set up for the goal-kick. The goal-kick comes out deep into the centre, where Weber is there to header the ball away. Colombia now looking for a way forward as Germany start to hold onto their defence, making sure that those Colombian forwards are kept at bay as they look for a path through. A foiled German attempt allows Garcia to get a good ball forward, beating out Vogts as it finds Brand open on the left wing. The defenders are flooding back as Brand takes it into the box, and gets a pass through to Paz who strikes... MISSED! Over the cross bar as he puts too much power on it and it flies into the stands, disappointing miss that as he could've given them the equaliser with that shot.
West Germany to make a change, and it's the talisman Uwe Seeler making room for Hannes Lohr out front, the captain's armband passing over to Beckenbauer for now. Maier opts for the short ball into the defence, Schnellinger getting the ball forward into the centre, Lohr getting his first touch as he finds Haller, who's got some decent space and options as Germany get 3 other men into the box, but Haller is going it alone looking for the options to get his own name of the score sheet, and he strikes... SAVED! Not enough power on that as the ball rolls comfortably into the hands of Quintano, and it's knocked out of play for a corner. Another change for West Germany, and it's a controversial one as Gerd Muller makes way for Reinhard Libuda, could the manager be resting his players or could it be that there's a change in tactics here as Germany look to solidify their midfield at the expense of their forwards? Beckenbauer takes the corner, and it's knocked away by Lopez but not out of danger as it falls into Overath, who tries a long shot... SAVED! The ball loses momentum by the time it reaches Quintano, too easy for him and Overath is struggling with these long shots. Down the left flank it's Oscar Garcia, who gets another fantastic ball forward to Brand, who makes a run towards the box and he finds his way there, his pace proving too much as he looks for support but he's closed down by the German defenders, not going trouble them with that play. Wolf gets the ball and sends a long ball into the centre where Libuda is waiting, and taps it off to Lohr who tries to find his teammate down the right flank but it's caught. Lohr intercepts the clearance and takes a stab at crossing the ball himself, but Lopez catches it and deflects. It's not out of danger as Haller receives the ball just outside the box, and finds Overath in position to shoot... MISSED! Flies well over the bar as he struggles to control that shot.
Colombia with their first change of the match in the 66th minute, Oscar Garcia making room for German Gonzalez in his World Cup debut. Quintano fires the ball into the centre but it's knocked back into German possession, the defence knocking the ball forward to Libuda, who gest the ball out the Haller who's waiting on the right flank, he finds his way past the defenders and looks in a great place to cross the ball in, with options flooding into the Colombian box. Just as the cross comes, Segrera knocks the ball out for the corner, saving Colombia for just a moment but Germany still in dangerous territory here. Beckenbauer delivers the corner in, and Libuda rises to meet it... SAVED! The ball is caught nicely by Quintano who registers yet another save this game, a fantastic performance from him. The ball flies out into the centre but it's caught yet again by the German midfield, who get the ball forward to Libuda, and then onto Lohr who has a lot of space here. He tries his luck from the distance... SAVED! Into the arms of a diving Quintano and they'll need to do more than that if they want a third goal. The ball comes out into the midfield and Colombia are looking to try and get on the offensive again, Arango on the right flank looking to make a run but he's brought down by Schnellinger, an excellent tackle to avoid the foul but the ball rolls out for a Colombian throw-in. Gonzalez takes the ball and makes a good run, beating out his markers to find himself at the edge of thee box with options to pass. He finds Brand who tries to shoot... MISSED! Over the bar, and that was an incredibly difficult angle to strike from, not enough space to give him a clear shot on goal as the ball rockets across the face of the goal. Maybe he should've looked to pass that ball to his teammates.
Maier plays it short into the defenders as they try to build up the shot here. Lohr, out of position, brings the ball into the midfield, where he finds Beckenbauer, drifting to the right wing as he looks for opportunities to pass here. He finds Haller, who's got space and makes a superb run down the right wing to get into position for a cross, beating out Hernandez as he has plenty of space in the centre. The cross comes in and it's caught by Dario Lopez, who struggles to control the ball and it's out for a corner kick. Another change for West Germany, and it's Helmut Haller making way for Peter Dietrich. Some interesting calls from the manager taking off his main goal-scorers but it seems to be paying dividends so far. Beckenbauer with the corner, it flies in but it's deflected out, and Libuda tries to header it, but it falls squarely into the hands of Quintano. Ball flies out to the centre, gets it to Dietrich who sends the ball fowrads to Hannes Lohr, who makes a short run before trying from the distance... AND HE SCORES! Lohr makes it three as the ball flies past Quintano, curving it's way into the left-side of the goal, and at 80 minutes in that could be the goal that finishes the match for them! What a strike from this man to register his first goal of the tournament!
10 minutes remaining and Colombia are looking out of touch with the match here, they need to pull together a major effort to secure the goals they need to bring themselves back into this match. Reports coming from the touchline that Beckenbauer looks injured from that last play, but he's soldiering on. Segrera with the ball in the centre, what can he do here? Paz gets it the ball and passes it forward to Arango, who immediately delivers it to Brand who's got some space to try and run, but Weber catches him and the attack fizzles out. Segrera dispossessing the German defenders, as we receive word that Luis Paz receives a yellow card for the challenge on Beckenbauer. Arango gets the ball again and Paz has some space here. He's under pressure from Hottges as he tries to shoot... MISSED! Too wide and the ball scraps the outside of the net for a goal-kick! Referee stops play here and Reinhard Libuda is carded for an early challenge on Segrera, clumsy tackling there and completely avoidable. Late change for Colombia as Dario Lopez makes way for Julio Gaviria, what can this man do for their chances here as we enter the final five minutes. The ball comes out and Segrera collects it in the centre, it's forward to Paz who gets it to Brand on the left side. He wrestles his way past his marker to try and get into some space here. He passes forward to Agudelo who's waiting, and he strikes towards goal... DEFLECTED! Maier stops it but loses control as Agudelo picks it up again, he's got defenders on his right but he taps towards goal... AND SCORES! Colombia get a goal back and Maier is furious with himself for that! 87 minutes in and the comeback could be on for the hosts as they rush to get the ball back for the restart!
Colombia looking dangerous as the restart begins and Germany try to hold possession, the crowd singing in support of the home team. The ball comes out to Overath on the left side, who makes a short run before sending the ball forward to Lohr, who tries his luck again... SAVED! Quintano picks that up with little difficulty, wasting no time in sending the ball out as we head into stoppage time. It's a slow build-up for them as the German midfield tries to pressure the ball in Colombia's half, running down the clock here. Agudelo gets the ball in the centre, it's forward to Paz, and then onto Brand who finds his run into space and steadies himself to strike from range... SAVED! Maier gets a hand to it and it's out for a corner! Brand should've looked for a teammate there, no use wasting these chances at this stage. It's the final kick of the game as they set up for the corner, Arango to take as Quintano runs out of his box to try and support his team. They need a goal from here, they won't get another chance. The ball flies out, Quintano holding back the defenders for Brand to try his luck and header it in... SAVED! Not enough and Maier collects it as the final whistle blows!
And it's all over! What a thrilling game of football that sees West Germany make it back-to-back semi-finals at the expense of the hosts. Colombia's World Cup dream in tatters, despite making it to the quarter-finals, they really hoped for more especially after that late-stage goal. A lot to be proud of for the South Americans but they won't be feelings that way right now. West Germany head through to the final four, awaiting the victor of tonights tie between England and Brazil. We'll see you next time!
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[list][list][list][pre]THE ALGERIAN DISPATCH
البيان جزائري
AL BAYAN JAZA'ĪRIYUN[/pre][/list]
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NASRID ALGERIA: THE EMIR'S APPEAL TO A GROWING WORLD AND RECOGNIZING ORAN'S AMBITIONS
[sub]EMIRATE OF ALGERIA | ORAN, SEPTEMBER 1970[/sub][/list]
[sub]| COURT OF THE LIONS, ZIANIDE ROYAL PALACE - MEXUAR المشور | Two years into its long fought for independence, Algeria seems to position itself as the crowning jewel of North Africa. Emir Al-Rahman's liberal economic plans are in full effect with Oran and Algeria's vast oil and natural gas attracting hundreds of foreign investors whom are also keen to experience the lifestyles of Algeria's petroleum rich oil barons. Construction of Nasri Tower, the planned hub of financial institutions, home of the Nasrid Central Bank, and an economic forum filled with insurance agencies, lawyers, and big investors is in full swing with the first 60 out of 165 floors being stood up. In the meantime other smaller tower projects have been established at the heart of Algeria's new capital city with the Emir setting forth plans for lavish high-rise apartments, luxurious hotels, and landmark monuments and casinos.[/sub]
[sub]The Emir's most recent travels to Las Vegas, Nevada made him change his mind about Algeria's strict no gambling laws and upon returning last month, Al-Rahman issued yet another royal decree establishing the inner cities of Oran and Algiers as gambling free centers. Both cities are already among the most economically free in world with only Monaco topping them out. While Algeria continues to push forward in the world of advanced sciences and medicines, new hospitals and clinics have popped up with nearby research facilities. This has spearheaded and reinforced the government's plans to institute a free universal healthcare program across the nation for all Algerian citizens. The growing Algerian economy has also taken to the global stock exchange, investing in several global financial institutions and large technology companies. The Emir hopes to showcase Algeria's progress during the official visit of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew which will also hopefully bring increased mutual investments between the two countries as well as formal official recognition and the establishment of embassies between the two.[/sub]
[sub]Emir Al-Rahman has also issued an appeal to the European Economic Community in which he hopes to establish mutual investments and a long term partnership with the growing trading bloc. With most Algerians having set aside their disdain for the French and Europeans in general, it is likely that Algeria and Europe could foster a close a prosperous relationship in the near future. Algeria already supplies oil to France and by default to different parts of Western Europe via the Trans-Mediterranean Pipeline which transports a total of 80 million tons of oil and 600 billion cubic feet of natural gas annually through its three underwater pipelines. From an economic standpoint this flow of revenue coupled with that made from ship bound oil and gas exports remains Algeria's lifeline. Without it, Algeria and the Emir's plans for a modern Algeria would not be possible. | [/sub]
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[list][list][pre]!آَخَرٌ مِنٌ الْرَمانِ
ĀKHARUN MINUN ĀLRAMĀNI!
LAST OF THE POMEGRANATE![/pre][/list][/list]
[list][spoiler=[sub]𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐑𝐈
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Indonesian Federal Peoples Republic
Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
The Confederate Prussian Empire
The Kemalist Republic Of Turkiye
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Paramountica, The Confederation Of Northern Germany, Amsterwald, Federated Arab Emirates, Sixth French Metropolitan Republic, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Holy Vatican City States, Federated Turkey, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, Monaco-, Andorra-, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Zingium
Post by Pyrosian Knights suppressed by Paramountica.
Damn
Why are the posts here so damn long.
But anyways Hi guy's
I'm new here
Post by Pyrosian Knights suppressed by Paramountica.
I don't think this region fits my style
Decade of Modernisation
[pre]| Cautious Reform in the Face of Paranoia |[/pre]
[sub]October 1970[/sub]
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In Tunisian politics by 1970, the infinite and continuous question of reform, whether that be political or economic, was unique in what it meant to reform. On the one hand, senior members such as Ahmed Ben Salah had been quietly towing the line of a more planned and command-based economy, tariff were reducing the power of party cadres and their influence on national policy, strengthening central government and increasing state involvement in all major sectors via tariffs and other regulations set on them. To the other end was those wanting to further liberalize the Tunisian economy, for which they would deregulate major sectors by reducing price controls, profit and general market regulations and increasing the power of the business class for which were so vital to the Tunisian economy and the stabilization of the Youssef Regime itself. To the middle was the General-Secretary himself with the singular policy of "Cautious Reform" in what was seen as wavering away from the more ideologically-inclined liberals and socialists which had creeped into the senior party bands and to a new form of reform which was much more pragmatic than the formers. Perhaps for political motives as-well, for which managing to alienate the two rivaling sides of the reformist debate strengthened not just his especially economic grip of the party, but his own grip itself.
By October of 1970 following the historic 10th Party Congress, senior party members such as Mahmoud Messadi, the newly-appointed party chairman, now looked for some new fresh economic plan for the decade, as what had been done in 1960 as the 1st 10-Year Plan, which outlined both aims for the next decade and a rough plan of policy year by year. For the 70s, the central committee, especially those wanting a more progressive policy of reform, whether through increased state control or liberalization, wanted it to be a decade of modernizing the Tunisian economy on the back of a high-growth decade of the 1960's. While the general-secretary was in agreement of the need for modernisation, he wanted it to come through a careful plan for pragmatism, aiming to make the necessary policy changes at the right times, not something based on a long-term need for bedrock change on the basis of thought. Discussion occurred within the central committee in the early days of October over the new decade-long plan focused on all cyclinacs. Despite the consistent demand for more wide-ranging changes from Ahmed Ben Salah and Messadi, Youssef would sideliner them politically with a much more cautious 2nd 10-Year Plan - named Cautious Modernisation for a Brighter Future.
For 1971, the aim was to decrease emigration to european nations via an expansion of the welfare state, tiger price controls on agricultural goods and the creation of a new Agricultural Investment Index for which government income, set to be increased by more tariffs on luxury items coming into Tunisia and a new 5% VAT on non-essential food and goods. A luxury to reform, and despite the initial push-back, was a move clearly forward for the Youssef regime, tackling a major problem which risked a stagnate slump in the 70's. But to the more idealist of the committeemen, it was simply too little and too restrictive 70s of a reform. But the demands of the senior members were to be ignored in favor of the status quo of cautious economic progression and a complex relationship with the ever so important business class of Tunisia.
The coming years will show the clear intentions of Tunisia's political elite. While the status quo remains in the ascendancy of control, the winds of real change and progression seem to be getting stronger. But despite this, General Secretary's grip on power remains as tight as ever, politically weaving his way through rivals and potential opponents to the regime in the search of ultimate power over Tunisia and it's future.
Paramountica, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Stolkland, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Maziya, Spain-, Al-Jammahirya Al-Arabiyya, Zingium, Independent Singapore
Dos Hermanos Part 2: The Beginning of Reform and a Shocking Revelation
[sub]1 de agosto de 1970[/sub]
It took well over a month for Fidel Castro to decide on which course to take next. The economy continued to fail around him, yet he remained undeterred in his desire to better inform himself on the alternatives. For weeks, he remained confined to Punto Cero and for countless hours read book after book on economic theory, Marxism, Liberalism, the works of famous economists ranging from Keynes to Marx, Smith to Friedman and finally, a few lesser known ones such as Liberman, the very man Raúl had directed him to.
On the 1st of August of 1970, Castro summoned Cubas legislature, the Congress of Peoples Power to an extraordinary session. He did so through Cubas President, Manuel Urrutia Lleó who had the unique power to do so. The gathering was not unprecedented, with the legislators often called back to Havana to pass key legislation or to approve new policy programs proposed by Castro himself. Unlike many other socialist countries, Cuba had a full time parliament though its members were not set to return to the capital until the end of the month after a long recess. The fact that Castro had called up the members of the Congress at that time only cemented the significance of his announcement.
Castro's appearance at the Capitolio drew Cubans to anywhere where there was a radio or a television set. From Havana to the smallest villages in the countryside, most Cubans had gathered around to hear or see what the countrys leader had to say, especially at such an unprecedented time. On the television, they saw Castro step up to the podium in his famous green military fatigues and cap, a set of papers rested under his arm. Legislators clapped as he climbed the steps to the highest spot on the Congress floor before waving for the members to sit. From that podium, Fidel Castro spoke, delivering a speech that would change the course of Cubas destiny.
Initially, Castro began his speech as he did with most. He praised the strength and resilience of Cuba in the face of the American embargo, and thanked every person on the island who was working hard to keep the people fed, clothed, and with ample access to essential goods and services. But then, his speech took on a much more somber tone and for the first time, Fidel directly addressed the poor state of the economy. He admitted that the current system didnt work. That central planning, the collective farms, all of it had failed. And then, to the shock of all of those watching and listening, he took responsibility. Laying all blame on himself.
Then, from the podium, he raised the stack of papers he had carried all the way here. He revealed it to be a bill to be proposed to the Congress. Within, Castro told Cuba, laid his proposed solution to the economic malaise. Extensive reforms that would place the island back on the path of growth and prosperity, just as Castro had promised on the first day of the successful Cuban Revolution. The stack of papers, he proclaimed, would be his answer to his own failures. A solution to the countrys problems. And the answer to the question of whether Cuba would survive the storm it was being rocked by.
The solution was an extensive reform of Cubas economic system which would involve the immediate abandonment of central planning and the restructuring of all nationalized assets. The Revolución Económica, as it was dubbed by Castro would introduce a series of drastic changes to the Cuban economy, stripping it of its centrally planned character while introducing unorthodox elements such as profit incentive, market economics, and state-owned enterprises. The plans main points were as follows:
[list][*]All collective farms will be reorganized as farming cooperatives. Remaining foreign-owned land will be seized by the state, nationalized and restructured into worker cooperatives without compensation to the former owners.
[*]Enshrining the right of private property, excluding the natural resources, land, and waters which belong to the state which represent the Cuban people.
[*]Enshrining the right for the Cuban people to create small and medium businesses and to operate them within the guidelines established by the Cuban government.
[*]Nationalized assets will be restructured into Empresas del Estado (EDE) managed in accordance with their function. EDEs not determined to be for the public good such as those managing waterworks, electricity and power generation, road and rail management, hospitals and healthcare, telecommunications, natural resources, and port infrastructure will be structured as for-profit corporations.
[*]Public good EDEs will be managed under the respective ministries of competence, e.i an EDE managing waterworks infrastructure would be overseen by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure.
[*]For-profit EDEs will be overseen by the Ministro de Empresas del Estado (MINDES), a cabinet-level commission directly under the authority of the Prime Minister.
[*]A new cabinet-level ministry, the Ministro de Empresas del Pueblo will be created to support and enforce regulation on private small and medium enterprises.
[*]The Congress of Peoples Power will convene every five years and pass a Five Year Plan to direct the Cuban economy.
[*]The first Five Year Plan will direct EDEs and support other enterprise accelerate industrialization, food self-sufficiency, and the increase in exports of Cuba-centric goods along with the construction of infrastructure to support said efforts.
[*]Cuba will continue to invest and support education from the earliest levels to high education to support a long-term economic outlook.
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The news of reform had a mixed reaction from Cubans. Some were overjoyed at the news that the government would do something about the islands economy. Many were workers, farmers, small and medium business owners and even those who worked out of small stalls or driving a taxi around Havana found comfort knowing that Castro would be addressing their concerns. Others, however, particularly hardliners within the PPC and to a lesser extent among the public, saw the reform as caving in to the U.S embargo. Worse still, Castros ready embrace of market economics and profit made many suspect that the islands most powerful man wasnt who he claimed to be. The reform was, in their eyes, a betrayal of socialism.
However, at the end of Castros speech he said something that brought the entirety of Cuba together. Before Cuba and the world, Castro said: I take full responsibility for the failures of our economy. And if it is the wish of the Cuban people for me to step down because of it, then I will resign. If it is their will, then I will step away.
The shocking statement made the entire room where Castro spoke explode into uproar. Members of the Congress rose from their chairs and shook their heads, shouting no repeatedly and practically pleading for Casteo to stay. The people watching on the stands above had an even more visceral reaction, with their loud disagreements soon turning into chants that called on Castro to stay. When the chants began, Castro raised a fist in the air and then stepped away from the podium. When he intended to leave the Capitolio, he was met by a massive crowd, kept only at bay by his bodyguards. People went to shake his hand and he obliged them, and each and every time, Castro heard them beg for him to stay. That they wanted no one else but him at the helm of Cuba.
Eventually, Castro made it to his car and a convoy drove him back to Punto Cero. From the window, he waved at jubilant crowds. There was a smile on his face as he did, pride and confidence in his expression. Inside that car, Castro was far from the defeated man the world and the nation had seen on that podium, but a man who had stolen victory from the jaws of defeat. Just as he had done from the Sierra Maestra, just as he had done during the Bay of Pigs invasion, and just like had prevailed in the face of numerous attempts to overthrow him or assassinate him, he would once again emerge victorious here.
Paramountica, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Stolkland, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Al-Jammahirya Al-Arabiyya, Zingium, Independent Singapore
[list][list]SHŌWA 45 | OCTOBER 1970[/list]
[list][list]驚異的な成長
[pre]EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH[/pre][/list][/list]
[pre] T H I R D L A R G E S T E C O N O M Y [/pre]
[list][list][sub][pre] オー・スネイル 富士山に登ろう でも、ゆっくり、ゆっくり
O Snail; Climb Mount Fuji But slowly, slowly![/pre][/sub][/list][/list]
TOKYO BAY NIGHT
[sub]TOKYO, Nippon-Nihon[/sub]
| In Japans offices of industrial and commercial managers, Orderly Marketing and Orderly Purchasing have become the watchwords, which over the last two decades have continued a policy of aggressive expansion in all top markets and sources of raw materials in the world. Japans rise from war devastation to the worlds third-largest economy, with a gross national product of $166.4 billion last year, has led to a reexamination of trade accounts around the world, including in the United States. It has been two years since Japan surpassed West Germany in terms of gross national product, and the Japanese economy continues to grow at a rate of more than 10% per year. Exports reached close to $16 billion last year and will reach close to $20 billion this year. Imports reached a comparable level. According to Japanese economists, in 1975, Japans GNP will be $440 billion and exports will exceed $40 billion. From West Africa to Dusseldorf, West Germany, Japanese vendors sell their wares, from ballpoint pens to excavators and entire industrial plants. Other Japanese businessmen are also working hard to close deals extracting copper in Congo (Kinshasa), uranium in Niger, iron in Australia and coal in Canada. Because Japans 100 million inhabitants live in a space smaller than California, with no natural resources worth mentioning. |
| The Japanese buy raw materials from all over the world, sell finished products, and make a living on the difference. During the postwar years, Japans per capita income increased steadily, from $145.80 in 1951 to $394.70 in 1960. Reaching $1,289 in 1969, Japan overtook Italy. The average per capita income in West Germany is $1,793, in France $1,436, and in Great Britain $1,358. However, the strength of this drive to buy, produce and sell has been so aggressive and relentless that Japan has received criticism from around the world, from the countries where it buys and from the countries where it sells; developing countries, as well as the United States and other industrialized countries. The textile dispute with the United States, in which the Americans have been pressuring the Japanese government to accept voluntary restrictions on exports of chemical fibers and wool, is a clear example. But this is repeated in many other sectors in color television, for example, where the Americans stopped the customs assessment of imported Japanese sets on dumping charges, or in calculating machines, where in just three years Japan conquered 72% of the American market. Prime Minister EISAKU SATO, who will participate in the celebration of the United Nations silver jubilee in New York, is expected to meet with American President RICHARD NIXON in Washington. |
| In June, when Japanese Trade Minister KIICHI MIYAZAWA traveled to Washington to discuss the textile issue with Commerce Secretary MAURICE STANS, the Japanese chemical fiber industry proclaimed that it would refuse to accept any voluntary restrictions unless Americans could prove the loss. Although MIYAZAWA was eager to resolve this dispute, his freedom to negotiate was limited by the industrys tough stance, leading to the failure of negotiations. However, the Japanese textile industry appears more receptive to accepting the self-policed idea of orderly marketing as advocated by the steel industry and others who have voluntarily limited their exports to the United States. The idea is beginning to enter business circles that Japan is no longer a poor nation trying to pave the way in the world of the rich, but rather one of the main drivers of the world economy; Japan must assume a greater share of the responsibility for maintaining this economy. Under the slogan liberalization of trade and capital, MIYAZAWA promised that Japans remaining restrictions on the free import of foreign goods would be comparable to West German ones, while most companies would be open to 50% capital participation by foreign interests. The trade situation with the Americans can also be difficult when Japan is the buyer. For example, with the United States facing the possibility of a coal shortage this winter, there has been pressure from different sides to limit coal exports, many of which are destined for Japan. |
| A few years ago, the Japanese steel industry depended almost 100% on American coal and currently purchases just over half of its coal, or 25 million tons annually, from the United States. For 1975 the objective is 160 million tons, which means that 300 million tons of iron ore and coking coal will have to be imported. Japans current investment abroad is $2,682,000,000 in 96 countries and territories. Investments in North America represented 37.4% of the total, while industry, which predominates in Latin America, represented 26.9%. Mining and other development work represented 35.7% of the total and was concentrated in Australia and the Middle East. Japan invested $61 million in coal and iron mines in Australia and pledged another $90 million. However, the Japanese complain that the numbers are minuscule when compared to the tons of money that Americans and British, or other Western Europeans can spend on such ventures. Despite all its extraordinary growth, Japan is still a poor country in terms of capital. |
Paramountica, Amsterwald, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania, Cascadla, Stolkland, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Zingium, Independent Singapore
OCTOBER , 1970
The "Formal Education Reform" Act
| Continuing the ideas of the [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=55255778]Third Malaysian Plan[/URL], the Formal Education Reform Bill would be drafted. To reform Malaysia's education, by establishing set courses that children could take throughout their educational period of life. |
| The bill states that:
[List][I]Section 1:
[B] There will be four levels of education. The first level, is the kindergarten level, next is the primary school level, then there's the secondary school level and finally there's the university level.
Section 2:
[B] To achieve the maximum formal education potential out of the youth. There are a set of acronyms that needs to be followed through by every school.
Section 3:
[B] The first acronym is NL.PL.PF. which standard for National Language (NL), People's Language (PL) and Physical Fitness (PF). This acronym [NL.PL.PF] is a acronym of list of educational activities that every level of formal education has to follow.
Section 4:
[B] The second acronym is for just kindergarten and primary school level. This acronym is; S.A.M, which stands for Science (S), Arts (A) and Mathematics (M). As these three would lay the groundwork for the next acronym.
Section 5:
[B] The final acronym is for the secondary school and university level. This acronym is T.E.AM.EC.HS.AR. Which stands for, Technology (T), Engineering (E), Additional Mathematics (AM), Economics (EC), Higher Science (HS) and Architecture (AR).
Section 6:
[B] Economics will not just be teaching how to read, analyse and understand the economy and its various schools of thought. But also teach business and accounting.
Section 7:
[B] People's Language, is not a singular language being taught in schools. But a series of languages, which includes the Malay language, any Indian dialect, any Chinese dialect and any other languages that the school has listed as their People's Language course.
Section 8:
[B] A school can teach multiple People's Language courses and not just stick to one.
Section 9:
[B] There will be a mandatory 4 years of kindergarten, 6 years of primary school and 6 years of secondary school.
Section 10:
[B] In their sixth year of secondary school. Every student has to complete a standardised national examination. Upon the completion and on their graduation day. The students will be awarded for their hard work and dedication with a certificate, that shows their national exam grades and final remarks from their classroom teacher. That certificate is to be used, for a student to apply for a university.[/I] |[/list]
| Eventually the [I]Formal Education Reform Bill[/I] would be passed into becoming an official act of the government. Becoming the Formal Education Reform Act. Which are intended to greatly reform education in the country of Malaysia. As the way schools have to teach, are altered away from the way things were done in the colonial era and into the [I]"modern"[/I] era. |
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Paramountica, Amsterwald, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Great Britain Gb, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Sealom, Spain-, Zingium, Independent Singapore
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[list] | [sub]06 𝖮𝗄𝗍𝗈𝖻𝖾𝗋 1970[/sub][/list][/list]
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[list] | [sub]𝖱𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗈 𝖳𝖾𝗅𝖾𝗏𝗂𝗌𝗒𝖾𝗇 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗎𝗋𝖺[/sub][/list]
[list][list]𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖢𝖺𝗇𝖺𝖽𝖺 𝗌𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗇𝗀𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗇𝗌 𝗍𝗂𝖾𝗌 [/list][/list]
[list][list] | 𝖢𝖺𝗇𝖺𝖽𝖺, 𝖺 𝖽𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗅𝗈𝗉𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖭𝗈𝗋𝗍𝗁 𝖠𝗆𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇, 𝗐𝖺𝗌 𝗌𝗅𝗈𝗐𝗅𝗒 𝖻𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺 𝗂𝗆𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍𝖺𝗇𝗍 𝗍𝗋𝖺𝖽𝖾 𝗉𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗇𝖾𝗋 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗈𝗋𝖾. 𝖯𝖺𝗌𝗍 𝖺𝗀𝗋𝖾𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗌 𝗐𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝗌𝗂𝗀𝗇𝖾𝖽, 𝖻𝖾𝗍𝗐𝖾𝖾𝗇 𝖻𝗈𝗍𝗁 𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌, 𝗍𝗈 𝖿𝖺𝖼𝗂𝗅𝗂𝗍𝖺𝗍𝖾 𝖻𝗂𝗅𝖺𝗍𝖾𝗋𝖺𝗅 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌, 𝖻𝗎𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗈𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗇 𝗀𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗇𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗌𝗈𝗎𝗀𝗁𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝗌𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗇𝗀𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗇 𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗈𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖭𝗈𝗋𝗍𝗁 𝖠𝗆𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇. 𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗈𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗇 𝗀𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗇𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗐𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝗌𝖾𝗇𝖽 𝖺 𝖽𝖾𝗅𝖾𝗀𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗍𝗈 𝖮𝗍𝗍𝖺𝗐𝖺 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗍𝖺𝗅𝗄𝗌. [/list][/list]
[list][list][list][list][sub]𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝗉𝗋𝖾𝗌𝖾𝗇𝗍𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝗁𝖺𝖽 𝗆𝖾𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖢𝖺𝗇𝖺𝖽𝗂𝖺𝗇 𝗋𝖾𝗉𝗋𝖾𝗌𝖾𝗇𝗍𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝖻𝖾𝗁𝗂𝗇𝖽 𝖽𝗈𝗈𝗋𝗌 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝖽𝗂𝗌𝖼𝗎𝗌𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌. 𝖠𝖿𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝖺 𝗅𝗈𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝗋𝖾𝖾 𝗁𝗈𝗎𝗋𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝖺𝗅𝗄𝗌, 𝖻𝗈𝗍𝗁 𝗋𝖾𝗉𝗋𝖾𝗌𝖾𝗇𝗍𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾𝗌 𝖼𝖺𝗆𝖾 𝗈𝗎𝗍 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗋𝗈𝗈𝗆 𝗍𝗈 𝗌𝗉𝖾𝖺𝗄 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗉𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. 𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗈𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗇 𝖺𝗅𝗈𝗇𝗀 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝖢𝖺𝗇𝖺𝖽𝗂𝖺𝗇 𝖼𝗈𝗎𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗉𝖺𝗋𝗍 𝗃𝗈𝗄𝖾𝖽 𝖺𝖻𝗈𝗎𝗍 "𝖺 𝖼𝗈𝗎𝗉𝗅𝖾 𝗀𝖺𝗆𝖾𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝖼𝖺𝗋𝖽𝗌 𝗐𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝗉𝗅𝖺𝗒𝖾𝖽" 𝗂𝗇 𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗉𝗈𝗇𝗌𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗆𝖾𝖾𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗅𝖺𝗌𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗍𝗁𝗋𝖾𝖾 𝗁𝗈𝗎𝗋𝗌. 𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗈𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗇 𝗋𝖾𝗉𝗋𝖾𝗌𝖾𝗇𝗍𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗎𝖾𝖽 𝖻𝗒 𝗌𝖺𝗒𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝖺 𝖿𝗋𝖾𝖾 𝗍𝗋𝖺𝖽𝖾 𝖺𝗀𝗋𝖾𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗐𝖺𝗌 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖼𝗁𝖾𝖽 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖢𝖺𝗇𝖺𝖽𝖺. 𝖳𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝗐𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝗂𝗇𝖼𝗅𝗎𝖽𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖾𝗅𝗂𝗆𝗂𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝖺𝗋𝗂𝖿𝖿𝗌. 𝖨𝗇 𝖺𝖽𝖽𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇, 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝗉𝗋𝖾𝗌𝖾𝗇𝗍𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝖺𝖽𝖽𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝖻𝗈𝗍𝗁 𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝖺𝗀𝗋𝖾𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝖾𝗌𝗍𝖺𝖻𝗅𝗂𝗌𝗁 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗌𝗎𝗅𝖺𝗍𝖾𝗌, 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝖾𝗋𝖼𝗂𝖺𝗅 𝗋𝖾𝗉𝗋𝖾𝗌𝖾𝗇𝗍𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝗈𝖿𝖿𝗂𝖼𝖾𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖾𝗅𝗂𝗆𝗂𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗈𝖿 𝖽𝗈𝗎𝖻𝗅𝖾 𝗍𝖺𝗑𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇. 𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗈𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗇 𝗋𝖾𝗉𝗋𝖾𝗌𝖾𝗇𝗍𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝖻𝖾𝖿𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝖾𝗇𝖼𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖾𝗇𝖽 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗉𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝖿𝖾𝗋𝖾𝗇𝖼𝖾 𝗍𝗈𝗅𝖽 𝗋𝖾𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 "𝖨 𝖽𝗈 𝗇𝗈𝗍 𝖽𝗈𝗎𝖻𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝗐𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖻𝖾 𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝖺𝗀𝗋𝖾𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗌 𝗌𝗂𝗀𝗇𝖾𝖽 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖢𝖺𝗇𝖺𝖽𝖺 𝗂𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗎𝗉𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖿𝗎𝗍𝗎𝗋𝖾" 𝗌𝗎𝗀𝗀𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖢𝖺𝗇𝖺𝖽𝖺 𝖼𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖻𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗆𝖾 𝖺 𝖼𝗅𝗈𝗌𝖾 𝗉𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗇𝖾𝗋 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗈𝗋𝖾. [/sub][/list][/list][/list][/list]
[list][list] | [sub]𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖺𝗇𝗇𝗈𝗎𝗇𝖼𝖾𝖽 𝖿𝗋𝖾𝖾 𝗍𝗋𝖺𝖽𝖾, 𝖺𝗅𝗈𝗇𝗀 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝖺𝗀𝗋𝖾𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗌, 𝗐𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝗌𝗂𝗀𝗇𝗂𝖿𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖽𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗅𝗈𝗉𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖾𝗑𝗉𝖺𝗇𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗈𝖿 𝖻𝗂𝗅𝖺𝗍𝖾𝗋𝖺𝗅 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝖻𝖾𝗍𝗐𝖾𝖾𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗍𝗐𝗈 𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌. 𝖶𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖴𝗇𝗂𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝖲𝗍𝖺𝗍𝖾𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝖠𝗆𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖼𝖺 𝖻𝖾𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺𝗇 𝖺𝗅𝗅𝗒 𝗍𝗈 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗈𝗋𝖾, 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖫𝖾𝖾 𝖪𝗎𝖺𝗇 𝖸𝖾𝗐 𝗀𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗇𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗌𝗈𝗎𝗀𝗁𝗍 𝖿𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗇𝖽𝗌𝗁𝗂𝗉 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖢𝖺𝗇𝖺𝖽𝖺 𝗍𝗈 𝗌𝗈𝗅𝗂𝖽𝗂𝖿𝗒 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖭𝗈𝗋𝗍𝗁 𝖠𝗆𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖼𝖺. 𝖯𝗈𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗅 𝖺𝗇𝖺𝗅𝗒𝗌𝗍𝗌 𝗉𝗋𝖾𝖽𝗂𝖼𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝖢𝖺𝗇𝖺𝖽𝖺 𝗐𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖻𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗆𝖾 𝖺 𝗆𝖺𝗃𝗈𝗋 𝖺𝗅𝗅𝗒 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗋𝖺𝖽𝖾 𝗉𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗇𝖾𝗋 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝖲𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖺𝗉𝗈𝗋𝖾, 𝗂𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗎𝗉𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗒𝖾𝖺𝗋𝗌.[/sub][/list][/list]
Paramountica, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Maziya, Spain-, Newauroria, Zingium
[list][list][sub]S O C I A L I S T R E P U B L IC O F R O M A N I A R E P U B L I C A S O C I A L I S T Ă R O M Â N I A [/sub][/list][/list]
EXPO 1967 | Republica Socialistă România
[list][list][sub]August 1970, Comitetul Central al Partidului Comunist Român, București, Republica Socialistă România[/sub][/list][/list]
[list][list][sub]August 1970, Central Committee of The Communist Party of Romania, Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania[/sub][/list][/list]
| In the bustling atmosphere of EXPO `70 held in the historic city of Osaka, Japan, the Romanian Pavilion stands as a monument to the remarkable progress and cultural richness of the Socialist Republic of Romania under the visionary leadership of His Excellency Comrade Constantin Rotaru, General Secretary of The Communist Party of Romania, President of The Presidium of The Great National Assembly, President of the State Council, President of the Socialist Republic of Romania, Supreme Commander of The People's Army, beloved and esteemed son of all Romanian people, the Genius of the Carpathians, the revered Conducător of the nation. With a focus on technological, scientific, and industrial advancements, as well as the vibrant Romanian culture, the exhibition offers a captivating glimpse into the achievements and aspirations of the Romanian people.
[sub]Technological and Scientific Advancements[/sub]
| As visitors step into the Romanian Pavilion, they are greeted by a display of modern technologies and scientific innovations that underscore Romania's commitment to progress. The exhibition hall pulsates with the latest innovations in various sectors, highlighting advancements in manufacturing, agriculture, and transportation.
The Romanian exhibition also provides an immersive experience into the realm of scientific discovery. Various displays elucidate breakthroughs in fields such as medicine, chemistry, engineering and political science. Visitors are captivated by demonstrations of Romanian contributions to Mechanical Engineering. Scientists are currently presenting groundbreaking research projects, illustrating Romania's continuous pursuit of scientific excellence.
[sub]Industrial Achievements[/sub]
| The exhibition further highlights the industrial achievements of Romania during the "Golden Epoch of Romania", the Rotaru era (1952-). Through live demonstrations, visitors witness the evolution of Romania's industrial sector, from its foundations in heavy industry to its diversification into electronics, petrochemicals, and automotive manufacturing. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, Romania showcases its commitment to industrial development while preserving its natural resources for future generations.
Moreover, attendees are treated to demonstrations of machinery and industrial processes, illustrating Romania's prowess in manufacturing and engineering. From precision engineering to automation, the exhibition underscores Romania's position as a hub of innovation and modern standards in the socialist bloc.
[sub]Cultural Demonstrations[/sub]
| Beyond its technological and industrial advancements, the Romanian Pavilion offers a vibrant celebration of the country's rich cultural heritage. Through live performances, traditional music, and dances, visitors are immersed in the sights and sounds of Romania. Artisanal displays featuring intricate folk crafts, ceramics, and textiles highlight the craftsmanship and creativity of the Romanian people. Additionally, culinary delights tantalize the taste buds, offering a sampling of Romania's diverse cuisine.
[sub]E scris pe Tricolor unire! Pe roșu steag liberator! Prin lupte sub a lor umbrire, spre Comunism urcăm în zbor![/sub]
[sub]Trăiască Partidul Comunist Român în frunte cu al său secretar general, tovarășul Constantin Rotaru![/sub]
[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]
COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY
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Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
The Confederate Prussian Empire
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Paramountica, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Maziya, Spain-, Zingium
Post by England Domain suppressed by Paramountica.
Englands peoples declare freedom they break away from the uk
Post self-deleted by Nippon-Nihon.
International Association Football Federation | Fédération internationale de football association
FIFA World Cup 1970 | Copa Mundial de la FIFA 1970
THE QUARTER-FINALS: BRAZIL v ENGLAND
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Welcome back and we turn our attention to the Estadio General Santander in Cucuta for our second quarter-final match. It's a tie for the ages, two of the world's footballing giants going head to head for a spot in the semi-finals. Brazil face off against England in this match, sparks sure to fly as the two teams square off against one another. Both highly rated heading into this match and enjoying strong runs in qualifying and in the group stages, we'll be expecting big things and lots of excitement today, as will the capacity crowd here who have queuing up to see the match since the early hours of the morning. The England fans matched only by the Brazilians, with both sides bringing their unique atmosphere to the stadium. Let's have a quick look at the teams competing today as we await the match to begin.
Brazil are among the favourites for this tournament, losing only one game in a dramatic tie with Bolivia to secure their spot in the tournament. They disposed of their group stage opponents, with a dramatic win against Poland in their opening match and two strong performances against Nigeria and Poland. After dispatching Cameroon in the round of 16, they're looking to be one of the tournament's toughest competitors, and will surely be a tough challenge for the English side. Alongside West Germany and Italy, they have a chance to break the record for most championships won, and to earn the right to take the fabled Jules Rimet trophy back with them. They'll be in extremely high spirits as they enter the match today.
Facing them are England, one of Europe's finest teams, who enjoyed a strong run of form in qualifiers in what proved to be a difficult group. After qualifying they secured a perfect group stage after defeating Guatemala, Peru and Australia to secure their spot in the knockout stages. They faced a spirited Romanian side, dispatching them to advance here with some brilliant tactical play. Boasting some of the finest players from the top clubs in the world, England will be a dangerous opponent even for Brazil as they seek to make amends for their failure to make it to the final last year. England hungry for their first title, they won't go easy on the Brazilians and they'll force them to play their best football tonight.
As the teams arrive on the pitch to the triumphant noise of the crowds here, we're just moments away from kick-off as they line-up for their national anthems. Whilst that goes on, let's have a look at the line-ups for todays matches:
Brazil
A change in tactics today as Brazil opt for a 5-3-2, adding an extra defender from the midfield no doubt to deal with the dangerous England forwards. Although this leaves fewer forward players for Brazil, they should have the speed, skill and talent to fill that gap with little issue.
Felix in goal, his defenders from left to right are Everaldo, Piazza, Clodoaldo, Baldocchi and captain Carlos Alberto. In the midfield, made up of attacking midfielders, we have Gerson, Rivellino and Paulo Cezar. Finally, the front two made up of two world-class stars, Pele on the left and Tostao on the right. A formidable side that will cause England more than enough trouble.
England
England taking a leaf from their opponents book and opting for the 4-3-3 formation, a good all-round formation that favours attack and control in the midfield, this should be good for getting chances forward, especially with Brazil's strong defensive line.
Gordon Banks starts in goal. He's support by Terry Cooper on the left, Brian Labone and Bobby Moore in the centre, and Keith Newton on the right in defence. Alan Mullery, Alan Ball and Martin Peters form the centre three. The attacking forwards have Bobby Charlton and Colin Bell either side of talisman striker Geoff Hurst.
We're almost ready to go here as the coin toss goes England's way, they set themselves up as the players prepare themselves for what could be a rough night for both sides. Tensions rising in the stands and on the pitch as we await the first whistle to this highly-anticipated quarter-final match.
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FIRST HALF
And this confrontation is under way, Hurst getting the ball back to his half, and they find Bell on the right side, who feeds the ball through to Hurst again but he's caught by the defenders and it's Brazil who have possession. Gerson trying to find a way through, he sends the ball back to Piazza and finds the space, as he gets the ball back this time in the English half, and forward to Tostao, who sends a through ball forward to Pele, and he's at the edge of the box now with a chance to shoot... SAVED! Banks stretches to reach it and he knocks it out for a corner. Our first shot on in just two minutes of play. Paulo Cezar to take, he plays the corner short into Pele, who tries to feed through but he's stopped by Peters, and back into Paulo Cezar, who delivers in the cross... but it's headered away by Mullery. Ball comes back to Brazil, trying to find a way through now but the attack breaks down, and the ball comes forward to Hurst, who beats his marker and now has space to run on the right flank. He tries to work with his team-mates to build up the attack but Everaldo is there to stop him. Back into Gerson, who starts a run and gets it to Tostao, who gets it back to Gerson who's making a run towards the box, with options in the middle, and he tries to pass it but it's caught by Banks who stops the attack in its tracks. Banks sends the ball forward trying to find Hurst but he's closed down by the defenders, not enough there as Brazil hold possession after 10 minutes.
Rivellino now with the ball in the centre, looking for some options here but he's dispossessed by Ball, who runs forward trying to find the space and the options. He's closed down by the defenders here but Mullery is on his right side, he gets the ball and strikes from distance... MISSED! Much too high over the bar, not enough accuracy on that ball and it's out for a goal-kick. Felix delivers the ball back into the centre, where it's caught by Peters, and out to Cooper on the left side, who's left unmarked here. He gets it forward to Bobby Charlton, and back to Cooper as he gets aggressively marked by Carlos Alberto. Cooper to Mullery, and into Hurst who's waiting in the centre, back to Mullery and across the centre to Bell, who finds Hurst with a chance to shoot... SAVED! Tipped away by Felix and it's an England corner. That was dangerous play from the talisman striker! Bobby Charlton to take, he plays it short to Bell who delivers the cross in... but caught by Felix, doing well to prevent the play there. The ball comes back out into play, but too much power sends it over the Brazilian midfield and into the English half to be collected by Cooper. Bobby Moore gets it, and it's into Peters again as he looks for a path through. Into Mullery, who delivers a brilliant through ball to Hurst, who's in space again and tries the long shot... SAVED! Felix did well to stop that, a lot of power behind that shot and that could've been dangerous for them there.
Felix sends the ball back to the midfield, and both sides jostling for possession. Alan Ball in the centre, back out the Hurst who remarkably is again found unmarked in the centre, what are the defenders doing as Hurst tries his luck again... SAVED! Felix prevents it again but the balls not out of danger yet as it rolls towards the right of the box, Everaldo collects it and sends it back down the line to Piazza, who loses the ball to Hurst again and he tries his luck... SAVED! Yet another England corner as Hurst records shot after shot on target, that could've been costly for Brazil had Felix not been there to stop it! Everaldo presented with a yellow card for an earlier challenge as they set up for the corner, a rough tackle on Alan Ball before Hurst's first attempt on goal. Charlton again plays it short into Bell, who tries to cross but it's deflected out for yet another corner. England really playing offensively now and pressuring Brazil, a goal could come as a matter of time here. Charlton delivers the ball in... headered away by Carlos Alberto, but not by enough as Labone gets the ball, headers it on the Peters but the attack breaks down. Cooper picks up the ball and sends it forward to Charlton, into Hurst and then back to Charlton for the shot... MISSED! Way too high and the ball flies over the crossbar for a goal kick! Felix plays it short into Paulo Cezar, who takes a short run before the ball comes the Tostao, and into Pele but he's closed down and Moore takes the ball from him. England playing around in the midfield, getting it forward to Mullery, who finds Hurst who taps the ball forward to Colin Bell, who fancies his chances from the distance... MISSED! Too wide and the ball doesn't trouble the keeper this time.
England may be dominating possession but they're struggling to convert, and Brazil play it down the wing looking for a chance to strike, Pele harassing the defenders. It's back into Ball, who plays Peters forward and the through ball finds Hurst on the right side, and he's got options in the centre as he finds Colin Bell who shoots... SAVED! Felix tips the ball across the face of the goal and it's another corner kick. England are really applying the pressure here, they're trying to force a goal no matter the costs. Charlton plays it short, and it's Bell with the header towards the far post, he beats out Felix and it finds Geoff Hurst, who headers it back towards the centre where Mullery gets a head to it... SAVED! Felix collects the ball there and the danger is averted for now. Ball comes back out the centre and Brazil struggling to get the attack going here England regain possession and it's Colin Bell with the ball on the right flank, squares it to Geoff Hurst, who turns away from the defender and shoots... AND SCORES! Hurst brings England ahead! It was only a matter of time with their attacking play this half, what a fantastic goal that was, simply incredible!
Brazil are a goal down and now they need to find an answer, England definitely playing stronger in this first half and they have the goal to show for it now. Tostao in the centre looking for options, and it's forward to Pele who tries to find his way through but he's brought down by Keith Newton and England regain possession. Reports coming to us now the Hurst might be injured after that first goal, he looks fine at the minute but that could be troubling for them as they go ahead. Now England go on the attack again as we run down the clock, Mullery gest it forward again to Bell, and into Hurst who again has found himself unmarked and in space, as he strikes towards goal... SAVED! The low ball wasn't an issue for Felix who calmly collects it. Ball comes out to Carlos Alberto, and the counter-attack looks to be shaping up as he finds Gerson, and then into Pele who threads the ball through to find Tostao, and he's in a lot of space here and it's Brazil's first real chance of the match, can he deliver... HE CAN! In the blink of an eye Brazil level the scoreline! A thundering shot flies past Gordon Banks and there's nothing the keeper could've done to stop it! What a finish and Brazil aren't through yet as we head into half-time.
And there we are, the first half ends at the referees whistle and it's all square in Cucuta. A lot to talk about there as we head into the next half, let's head back to the studio to discuss: Brazil 1-1 England.
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HALF TIME
Well we're at the half-way point and so far it's level but that first half showed us one thing and that's England are definitely in command on the early stages. Holding a slimm majority on possession the English side look projected to score a lot more goals, registering triple the shots on target and over 25 more passes than their opponents. Brazil struggling for their usual form as they're forced on the defensive, with Felix making 7 saves that half to Gordon Banks' 2. Overall, England look like they could get another goal in this next half, and if things stay the way they are Brazil might have to work overtime to keep themselves ahead. We can't discount the Brazilians completely though, despite only 4 shots on target they managed to get the equaliser whereas England on had one goal out of 11 shots on, Brazil's keeper is top quality and he'll be sure to hold their line well, even if that back five aren't playing up to their usual standard. With the half-time period almost over, leads head back down to the pitch to re-join the action in this gripping quarter-final match.
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SECOND HALF
We're underway in the second half as Brazil try to hold onto early possession here, the English midfield pressuring them as the half begins. Gerson on the left flank, trying to find a way through the English midfield but they close him down, as he gets the ball back to Pele in the centre. Pele to Paulo Cezar, and again through to Tostao, who's boxed in by the defenders. Labone regains possession for England and the balls forward to Mullery, who tries a run into the box before sending the through ball forward to Hurst, who turns to beat Clodoaldo and he has a good run on the box now. He could shoot, be he sends the ball forward where Colin Bell is waiting, and Bell strikes... SAVED! Bell scuffs the delivery of the shot as it rolls towards Felix where he scoops it up! They're going to need to do better than that to beat the keeper.
Felix sends the ball into the midfield, Paulo Cezar working with Carlos Alberto on the right side but the English midfield works fast to close them down. Mullery trying to find a path forward for England here, into Ball who tries a run but he's brutally dispossessed by a charging Clodoaldo, who's looking far more spritely in this half than in the first. Clodoaldo has a lot of space to work with now, a short run followed by a pass to Pele, and into Tostao as the defenders scramble to close the attack down. Tostao tries to get the forward pass to Pele but it's caught by Moore who passes straight back to Banks for the clearance. England trying to play the short game on the left flank, with Cooper inching forward before sending it towards Hurst waiting in the centre. Hurst can't keep a hold of it and it's back to Paulo Cezar, who makes a fantastic run to beat out the English midfield and into Pele, who loses possession and Moore is quick to send the ball forward away from the danger zone. Mullery in the centre, playing a back and forth with Hurst until he finds himself in space, turns to beat his marker and shoots... SAVED! A powerful strike driven straight into the hands of Felix, the keeper putting his best game forward today to prevent any further England goals. Felix drives the ball forward, but it's not enough as it's caught by the English midfield and they're looking to restart their attack here. It's Newton down the right line, getting a through ball through the legs of Bell to Peters, who makes some room in the centre of the box and has a go... MISSED! Skied that shot straight into the stands, no chance that was going in!
Felix plays the ball short and it's almost caught out by the waiting England forwards, but Rivellino claims possession and sends the ball forward. Fighting his way past Bobby Charlton the ball comes to Paulo Cezar, the central midfielder showing his class today, getting it forward to Tostao, who brilliantly sends the ball back with his heel to Pele in the centre. Into Rivellino, and to Paulo Cezar, as they try to pass their way through the defenders to find Pele once again but it's caught out by the defenders and the attack is on again for England, Peters leading the way. He gets closed down and finds Newton on the right, who takes the ball a decent distance but ultimately it gets knocked out of play. Our first change of the match and it's Gerson coming off after a superb display for Edu, and England are making a tactical change too, with Norman Hunter coming on for Martin Peters. Fresh legs on the pitch should benefit both sides here. Throw-in for England finds Hunter, then back to Newton and then into Colin Bell, who's on the right side of the box without many options, he tries to cross but it's deflected and Edu picks the ball up. Edu into Paulo Cezar, who tries a run but he's stopped in his tracks by Alan Ball in the midfield as England continue to mount the pressure. England really pressuring them as Hurst, Hunter and Mullery all try their luck on target but are foiled by those back five defenders. The ball coming out to Edu who's got some space to try and make a run now. Gets it to Tosta, who dummies the ball to beat out Moore before finding Pele and he's virtually unopposed now, all the space in the world as he can speed towards the goal, in perfect space to strike... SAVED! Banks smothers the shot by charging the Brazilian to knock the ball high and wide, and out for a Brazilian corner kick. Another change now, and it's a controversial one, as the manager looks like he's taking off Pele for Roberto, there must be a tactical reason for that change but from where we're sitting we can't see it. If you thought that was controversial, Bobby Charlton is coming off now for Peter Osgood. No idea why they're taking off their star players at this stage, but I'm sure the managers have a plan in mind.
Paulo Cezar takes the short corner into Tostao, who sends the cross in deep looking for his teammates but it's knocked away. It's not out of danger just yet as Roberto has a chance to try and keep the attack going, finding Tostao again who stalks the defensive line looking for a path through, and strikes... SAVED! Another corner as Banks turns the ball away! Brazil looking a lot more aggressive as we head into the final 20 minutes of the match. Another short corner, Tostao delivering the ball in as Edu gets a head to it and turns it the way of Roberto, but he's knocked back and the ball heads out to the midfield, Bell taking possession and trying to find a route out of their half. Hurst tries to make a good run but he's stopped as the play starts to get bogged down in the midfield, both sides trading runs on goal as they fight to try and create the chances here. Mullery tries to get the ball forward to the left side, where Osgood tries to run and meet it, but it's too far as the ball goes out of play. Brazil throw-in and they send the ball down the right side to Rivellino, not much attacking play from him this match but some good playmaking as he sends the ball to Tostao, who makes the cross with options the box but it's knocked away and Hurst comes to collect. England struggling to find a path through the Brazilian defence now as Brazil look revived in this match, Newton to Bell on the left side, can they make something of this chance now? Newton tries to centre it into Hurst but it's intercepted by Clodoaldo, Baldocchi now getting the ball forward to Carlos Alberto, sending it back to Roberto, and now forward to Tostao and Brazil look to get more bodies up front. Back to Rivellino who makes a fantastic run and he almost makes it to the box before getting closed down by the defenders.
Final ten minutes of normal time and at the rate things are going we could be heading into extra time, neither side able to break the deadlock this half so far. Osgood tries to make a run down the left flank but it comes to nothing, picked off by Baldocchi who holds possession looking for options out front. Rivellino gets an excellent through ball to Carlos Alberto, who's got space on the right and options in the centre and this attack looks very promising. Ball comes to Roberto, and then into Paulo Cezar, who has the space to strike... SAVED! Banks tips it away but it's not out of danger as Edu is within striking distance... but it's knocked away by Newton and the England defenders work the short pass to get the ball out of danger. England under pressure now, holding possession but seriously struggling to get the ball forward, being held back in their own half as the half continues on. Osgood gets the ball on the right and he's got space to make a run now, Hurst supporting him in the centre. Pass comes in, Hurst beats his marker and shoots... SAVED! Felix gets a hand to it and tips that powerful shot out for a corner! What a save, especially from such short distance! Two more saves here, Paulo Cezar after a fantastic match coming off for Jairzinho, Brian Labone making way for Tommy Wright as the managers now look to shore up their team in the event of extra time. This corner is a fantastic chance for England now, as they look to try and secure that winning goal, but the corner comes to nothing as Brazil fend off the attack. Another corner, and what can England make of this as we enter the final minute of regular time. Bell delivers the ball in, but it's knocked around and eventually away by the heads of the Brazilian players, not good enough to trouble them this time. Jairzinho forward to Tostao, who finds Carlos Alberto in space and Brazil could have a final chance here, edging forward he finds his way to the edge of the box, delivers the cross in to find Roberto... MISSED!! Far too wide, completely messed up his timing there.
And there's the whistle! 1-1 at full-time, we will be heading into extra-time as nothing separates these two sides at the end of 90 minutes. Brazil definitely woke up in that second half, dominating nearly all aspects of play and making England work a lot harder than they did in the first half. Some controversial changes from the managers there, perhaps they're seeing something we didn't as some of the top performers of the match seeming whisked off the field. We now head into extra-time, 30 more minutes of play to see if these teams can be separated.
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EXTRA TIME
Extra time gets underway here and England kick us off sending the ball deep into their half before trying to find space to attack. Some changes here, Dario coming on for Rivellino, Alan Mullery making way for Jeff Astle. Osgood finding some space on the left flank here but he's closed down and dispossessed, the ball comes forward to Jairzinho who's brought down by Hurst and that was a serious tackle there, what could the referee be deciding on that one? Hurst gets a yellow card and it's a clumsy tackle now that we see the replay, studs up and gets more of the player than he does the ball. A player of his calibre should know better really. Clodoaldo delivers the free kick short as Brazil knock the ball around in the midfield looking for space to build up the attack. Edu gets it into the centre, who gets a good ball forward to Roberto, who tries to find the space to pass it forward to Tostao, but he's closed down and the English defence holds firm there. Getting it forward to Hurst in the centre, he's closed down but he's still got options here. Some frustrating play for both sides here as the ball flies back and forth between them, they're struggling to get any plays through here. Both sides defending well, some athletic football here to intercept and dispossess their opponents as they push through to try and create some chances here. Alan Ball with the chance to send it forward, he finds Hurst in the centre who tries to get the ball forward to Colin Bell, but he's caught by Everaldo there and the ball comes back to the keeper. No real chances yet in this stage of the match as the ball flies forward to Roberto, back to Tostao in the centre but he's dispossessed and Cooper makes a strong run into the centre now, finding Bell on the left flank. Bell gets closed down and sends it back to Hunter, who finds Hurst who tries the shot... SAVED! Rolled along the ground to meet the keeper, no challenge there. Ball flies into the centre, it's caught by Jairzinho, some back passing needed as the ball comes back into Roberto, into Dario who's looking for some space to attack here, back to Jairzinho who finds Roberto in the centre to strike... SAVED! Not enough on that shot and Banks collects that with ease. First half of extra time over, still level and we creep ever closer to the dreaded penalty shootout.
Just 15 minutes of play remaining and it's still level here at the Estadio General Santander, Brazil kick us off with Tostao making a charging run towards the box, but he's stopped in his tracks there as England begin making a play in the midfield. Hurst gets a good ball in the centre and tries to deliver it across to Osgood in the box, but the defender is there to meet it and nothing comes of that attack. England still trying to pressure the Brazilian box here, Dario finds Carlos Alberto on the wide right, and he's making a strong run towards the box here, with options in the centre. He gets it back to Dario, who tries to find Tostao out front, Tostao down to the centre finding Roberto, Roberto on to Edu who has a chance to shoot... SAVED! Banks gets a hand to it and tips it out for a corner kick! Dangerous for England as they scramble to defend. Carlos Alberto plays the corner short to Tostao, who delivers the cross, but it's headed away and England could be on for a counter-attack now. Alan Ball gets it and he makes a super run down the pitch, finding his way through the midfield and the defence, he wrestles past his marker and looks to shoot... SAVED! The angle was far too narrow there as Felix has no trouble saving that shot. The ball arrives back into the centre, headered back and forth as they try to hold possession. Edu holds the ball in the centre, options forward for him. Strong ball out to Roberto, tapping the ball back to Edu as they wait for support. Everaldo gets the ball on the left flank, drawing the English defenders out as he sends it back into Edu, and now Roberto who's got space. Roberto into Tostao, who tries... and fails, defender nudges him ever so slightly off his mark and the shot comes to nothing, rolling into the arms of Gordon Banks. Ball comes out again and Baldocchi makes an impressive lead to head the ball back towards Tostao, who's got nothing but space and time as he tries his shot... SAVED! Powerful strike from him but not enough to trouble Banks in goal. Final few minutes here and Brazil looking hungry for the goal that could take them into the lead. England now trying to get something forward, Astle has it in the centre looking for options forward as we head into the final moments of extra-time. If England are going to strike, it has to be now. Astle makes a promising run, striding dow to the box but he's stopped by Clodoaldo, and it's into Jairzinho in the centre.
And that's it! 1-1 at the end of play and it's on to the penalty shootout! Always a tense feature when penalties are involved, both sides tired and lacking some of their key players, this could go either way as far as the match is concerned. The fans will be trembling as we head into what could be joy or misery for either side.
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PENALTY SHOOTOUT
The two teams convene, selecting their line-ups for the penalty kicks. The keepers prepare themselves, facing a penalty is one of the hardest things you can do as a goalkeeper, but both have been on extremely good form this match and they should be in with a good chance of stopping at least a few of these shots today. It's going to be tense, but it looks like we're just about ready to get underway, Brazil to take the first penalty.
Piazza to take the first penalty from Brazil. A slow run-up coming from the right-side of the ball, he creeps forward and strikes... GOAL! Top left corner and Banks goes the other way!
Geoff Hurst steps up for England's first penalty. Cool, collected, he strides towards the ball and strikes... GOAL! Expertly sent into the back of the net, Felix couldn't react in time and it's 1-1.
Roberto to take the next one for Brazil. He lines up his shot, takes his run and strikes... GOAL! Into the bottom left corner as Banks flies the wrong way again!
Colin Bell steps up to take the second penalty for England. He's looking calm and determined as he comes to strike... AND SCORES! Bottom right corner sending Felix the wrong way! England keep it level!
Tostao ready to take his penalty, it's looking all too easy for him as he strikes... SAVED! Banks catches the ball and Brazil are down a penalty!
Alan Ball to take the next penalty, he could send England in front here if he just keeps his nerve. He shoots... AND SCORES! Into the left-side of the goal as Felix dives the wrong way, England lead in this penalty shootout!
Dario stepping up to take the next penalty, really needs to score this one to keep them in the match. He steps up and strikes... GOAL! Drives the ball into the bottom right corner with power and precision, Banks dives the wrong way and Brazil bring themselves back to 3-3.
Peter Osgood with a chance to bring England within touching distance of another semi-final. He sets himself up, the whistle blows and he strikes... SAVED! Felix guesses the right way and tips the ball away from the goal! Nasty injury there as he clatters into the post, doctors checking everythings okay before giving him the all-clear.
Carlos Alberto to send Brazil back in the lead of this penalty shootout. The miss will be a tough one for England to bear. He steps up, sells Banks the dummy and strikes... SCORES! Into the right side of the net and never in doubt as Brazil lead 4-3.
There are no two ways about it, England need to score this next penalty, and it's Tommy Wright who will come on to take it. He steps up and shoots... HE SCORES! England are still in this match!!
We head into the sudden death round as it's Everaldo to step for Brazil. Not an experienced penalty taker, but he sets himself up to strike... GOAL! Sends Banks the wrong way yet again and fires the ball into the bottom right corner.
England again on the chopping block, and it's Jeff Astle to take the shot. The weight of the world on this mans shoulders, England need this goal to stay in it. He steps up to take, makes his run, and shoots... IT'S SAVED!
And there's the final result! Brazil go through on penalties against England, Astle not able to prevent Felix from guessing the right way and he knocks the ball out. The Brazilian fans are going wild as their team sets up a semi-final meet with old rivals West Germany in the next round! What an incredible match, really disappointing for England, but a brilliant result for Brazil tonight. It will be party time in Sao Paulo, Brazil defeat England 5-4 on the penalties.
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[list][list][list]O JAPONÊS E O PORTUGUÊS; DOIS IRMÃOS EM MUNDOS DIFERENTES
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The Portuguese Exposition Pavilion
[list]| The Portuguese were intrigued by the idea of participating in the celebration of the exposition in Osaka, Japan. The government issued multiple state engineers to take the lead in the construction of the pavilion and its exhibits. The country began to fill the roles and multiple proposal, ideas, and plans were put out, but one prevailed; the exhibition would be all about the alliance of Portugal and Japan, how they have progressed over the years, their disputes, and how they are connected as international brothers. The continued planning was in full effect, and by the time of the Exposition, the country immediately began to help with building efforts. Due to war efforts internationally, though, the Prime Minister and President had to delay multiple orders and material requests. However when things were extinguished in the mainland the Portuguese funded the exposition once again and continued construction had begun. Soon, the construction was complete. It was a simple yet sleek design that shined the rest of the exposition, and when inside, they would learn of the Portuguese progression in mankind's history, their developments with allies (especially Japan) and how they affect the modern world.
| A statue known as 'Estátua da Unidade e a Indústria do Homem' was constructed in the center of the pavilion to further center unity. When the exposition started, many flocked to see the Portuguese exhibits, so interesting with the history of hundreds of years piqued tourist curiosity as they entered the pavilion. As soon as many began to look through the Portuguese Exhibit, the shining gem was the Estátua da Unidade e a Indústria do Homem, or simply called Statue Homem, which stood tall among the expo. It was over 68 feet tall, and was one of the most carefully put together parts of the whole exhibit. Made with the classic style of Portuguese stone, the statue towered above the exhibit, and after the exposition, there are plans to bring the statue to Lisbon, to show it off as a memoir of the ancient history of Portugal. It depicts the revolutionary figure that is the personification of the Portuguese Liberty, Mãe das Coroas Brilhantes, holding a tree in the palm of his right hand, while holding a sword high over her head in his left. She wears a cape resembling that of O Cabo dos Heróis, an ancient cape in the ancient lore of Portugal only worn by heroes and saints, and given to those who were true in intention and action. The personification then looks as if it is marching forward to represent progress. Inside the statue, residents can find an ulterior staircase to the observation deck on top of the head of the woman, in which one can view the extraordinary site of whatever the statue overlooks.
| After the Expo, it is planned that the statue be moved to Lisbon in a preplanned area ready for the statue itself. According to theoretical schematics of the statue in Portugal, it is to be placed in front of the House of Parliament (also called the Palace of Heroes) overlooking the 25th de Abril Monument, commemorating the Revolution overthrowing Americo Tomas. The statue would become a staple of the Portuguese cities around the world, the inside of the statue would become an eternal expo for as long as Portugal exists. The statue is to be enagurated as a offical statue in Portugal, being planned to land and be complete and assembled at the end of the year on Christmas. The statue would forever stand tall amongst not only Lisbon, but for now, Osaka as it overlooks the national prowess of Portugal.[/list]
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[list][list][pre]| V E R E N I G DㅤㅤK O N I N R I J KㅤㅤB E N E L U X
| "ㅤE E N D R A C H TㅤㅤM A A K TㅤㅤM A C H Tㅤ"[/pre]
[list][list][pre]Het recht heeft de gewoonte om gediend te worden,
vroeg of laat zal het komen...[/pre][/list]
[pre]// 01 OKTOBER 1970, DINSDAG
UTRECHT, NEDERLAND //[/pre][/list]
Ā L E AㅤㅤI E C T AㅤㅤE S Tㅤㅤ:ㅤㅤV E N G E A N C EㅤㅤI SㅤㅤM I N E ,ㅤㅤIㅤㅤW I L LㅤㅤR E P A Y
[list]ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ[sub]Throughout its tumultuous existence, Holland has endured a saga of triumphs and tragedies, bearing witness to the ebb and flow of her trade empire, the anguish of her oppressed peoples in far-flung lands of Africa, and the brutal incursions of relentless German forces violating its borders during times of bloody war. Each scar etched upon its collective memory narrates a tale of endurance and resilience. Yet, amidst this backdrop of historical tumult, perhaps none has left as profound a mark on the Dutch psyche as the harrowing Walloon Crisis. For two agonising years, terror and horror gripped the nation as the terrorist group Les Éveillés unleashed a wave of violence, claiming the lives of dozens in their ruthless pursuit of objectives masked by the veneer of freedom fighting and independence struggles. From the fateful year of 1967 until 1969, the Walloon terrorists have cast a shadow of fear over innocent civilians, perpetrating attacks that have officially claimed the lives of eighty-seven individuals over twenty-three months. These dark chapters in Holland's contemporary history serve as stark reminders of the fragility of peace and the enduring scars borne by a nation steadfast in the face of adversity.[/sub]
[sub]Holland found itself gripped by a pervasive sense of fear, its populace on edge, awaiting the next sinister move that could claim innocent lives. Day and night, the streets of major cities and quaint towns alike were patrolled by the vigilant Royal Bewakers, standing as sentinels against the looming spectre of terror. Car bombings, hostage crises, targeted assassinations, and bombing raids became distressingly routine headlines in the morning papers, each report amplifying the collective horror gnawing at the nation's psyche. Journalists who dared to shine a light on the nefarious practices of Walloon separatist groups and expose their inner corruption found themselves marked for death, alongside unionist politicians and intellectuals who have expressed their stances heavily. No one was spared from the indiscriminate wrath of Les Éveillés. From esteemed academics to elected representatives and ordinary citizens, all became potential prey for the voracious predator stalking Holland's streets. Yet, it was the brutal slaying of Lodewijk Eerbek that struck the nation with the most chilling resonance. Eerbek, a relentless reporter unmasking the atrocities of the group and its political appendage, Parti Socialiste, met his demise in a meticulously planned ambush on a Thursday afternoon on the New Years Day of 1968. An explosive device rigged beneath his car by the terrorists detonated as he entered the vehicle, extinguishing his life in a blaze of terror. With each mounting body count the group had achieved, the nation oscillated between paralysing fear and simmering fury, steeling itself for the battle to safeguard its very existence.[/sub]
[sub]As crackdowns intensified on the terrorist activities perpetrated by Les Éveillés, the group found itself increasingly beleaguered, its once formidable foundations crumbling under the weight of relentless pressure. The AIVD, the esteemed intelligence and national security service of the Benelux (and today, of Holland), emerged as a stalwart guardian, thwarting thirty potential attacks within a mere six-month span and apprehending over one hundred of the group's operatives. Amidst this concerted effort to dismantle the organisation, Jacques Rouzet, the elusive founder and leader of Les Éveillés, vanished into the shadows of anonymity, evading capture. Yet, even in his absence, the group suffered severe blows at the hands of the AIVD's relentless pursuit. As the year drew to a close, weariness pervaded the national consciousness, and the conflict between the government and the dwindling remnants of Les Éveillés descended into petty squabbles. The once deadly attacks gave way to sporadic acts of defiance, overshadowed by widespread protests that reverberated throughout the Wallonian region. Campus demonstrations, often bolstered by the support of Les Éveillés, became a common sight, while separatist institutions found themselves increasingly linked to the waning influence of the group. Despite their diminishing relevance, the danger they posed to Holland's cherished national stability remained undiminished. The spectre of Les Éveillés continued to loom over the nation, a reminder of the enduring struggle to preserve peace and security in the face of adversity.[/sub]
[sub]With the dissolution of the Benelux following the momentous Walloon independence referendum, many have presumed the demise of the once formidable Les Éveillés. Indeed, several former members of the group, including its enigmatic leader Jacques Rouzet, have seamlessly transitioned into positions of political power within the newly formed Wallonia. However, despite this apparent shift in fortunes, the spectre of Les Éveillés continues to haunt Dutch authorities, with the group still prominently featured on the red list of threats compiled by the Dutch government. Even as citizens with ties to the defunct group face routine scrutiny and occasional arrests, the most significant crackdown in the post-Benelux era unfolded under the leadership of Adrian Wolsheijner. Operation Judas, initiated on 18th May 1970 and executed by the AIVD, was meticulously crafted with the singular purpose of holding former Les Éveillés members accountable for their past actions. Months of painstaking research culminated in the identification of over two hundred individuals, predominantly hailing from the cities of Brussels and Antwerp. The operation lay dormant until the onset of September when, on an unassuming Sunday evening, the tranquillity of countless households was shattered by the ominous knock of the Royal Bewakers. In a single day of swift and decisive action, over one hundred and thirty arrests were carried out, with eighty-eight individuals apprehended in Brussels alone. As Operation Judas unfolded, it not only succeeded in its primary objective but also yielded an unexpected twist. Amongst those detained were six individuals identified as Gaston Lavaud, Michel Laflèche, Lucrèce Poincaré, Jean-Pierre Baudouin, Léo Parr, and Arnaud Azaïrafigures who once held pivotal roles within Les Éveillés, now branded as traitors to both the state and the crown. Those six names held high authority inside the organisation, being high-ranking members responsible for the administration, communications and strategy.[/sub]
[sub]As the calendar turned to the first day of October, a sombre procession unfolded within the confines of ADX Reekalfsjager Utrecht. The six men, held in captivity for three weeks, were escorted to the prison yard, their faces concealed beneath black bags, a symbol of their impending fate. Forced to kneel before a firing squad of eight soldiers, their final moments were spent in silent resignation, facing the cold embrace of death. Alongside three other members of the defunct group, they met their end that day, their execution marking a solemn milestone in Holland's post-war history. Operation Judas, in its unyielding pursuit of justice, sent a clear message: Holland does not forget, nor does it forgive, acts of betrayal that threaten its sovereignty and security. Under the leadership of the Wolsheijner Administration, with its unapologetically hawkish stance against anti-nationalist entities, from communist organisations to former Walloon separatists, traitors found themselves with no refuge. Holland, resolute in its determination, emerged as a formidable force in Europe, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding its interests with unwavering resolve.[/sub][/list]
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Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
The Confederate Prussian Empire
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West Indies Federation - September 1970
Shield of the Tradewinds
With the recent army mutiny of the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment, the semi-violent independence of Anguilla and recently announced Cuban reforms which are predicted to bring about a seismic shift in their capabilities, the question on the mind of every government official and military analyst is whether the West Indies Defence Forces is truly capable of maintaining the level of readiness needed in the event that it must see combat. With the national focus placed on the social and economic reforms being unveiled in the wake of the Black Power Movement, the geopolitical scene continues to unravel around the federation, and it must not be caught unprepared.
A comprehensive audit was commissioned for the WIDF to take place across the entirety of September to assess every level of its capabilities. From how long it took a company to assemble to its full combat strength and abilities. Even as the audit's preliminary results arrived, government could already spell the answer, partly because one man had been shouting it to their faces since the 60s.
Brigadier General Jeoffre Serrette, a graduate of Sandhurst academy in Britain, had been raising alarms at the state of the defence force since he was appointed to the position in 1964. Despite his attempts at shaking up the army in that time, he was consistently left aside on matters of funding and training. In 1968 he resigned, taking back the position only when his successor was sacked for not being able to deal with the riots. The task of reshaping the armed forces was now a matter of urgency, and he would get his wish. The first action was moving the Army HQ from Teteron, where the mutiny had taken place, to Up-Park Camp in Jamaica. Up-Park was considerably more modernized than Teteron, featuring a larger heliport and garrison. Following that, the plans are to meet with the US ambassador to negotiate a pre-emptive release of the Destroyers-for-Bases deal leases on the lands of Naval Base Trinidad and Vernam Field Jamaica so that they can be turned into a new naval center and airbase respectively.
With a developing situation across the federation and beyond, further developments of the defence force are, while not a priority, one of the many focuses of the government.
Paramountica, Cascadla, Earstenia, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Maziya, Spain-, Zingium
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THE TRIUMPH OF THE MODERATES: LIBERAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY WINS 1970 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
[sup][pre]After twenty-five years of eccentric ideologues reigns, the fires of Slovenias youth have cooled: moderate Angela Vode is elected President.[/pre][/sup]
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[list][sup]TAME HENCEFORTH
JULY 1970[/sup][/list]
The likes of national vitalist Nikola Koprivnikar and artist-turned-politician Boidar Jakac would not, it seems, be seen again in Slovenia. The will of the people was made strikingly manifest as Slovenes went to the polls in the autumn of 1970extravagant promises from mystical ideologues could no longer sway them. The modern, center-left, orthodoxically intellectual Liberal Democratic Party trounced the Aesthetic League of Carniolas young Janez Bernik, who placed fourth. The Christian-democratic Slovenian Peoples Party and conservative Slovenian Democratic Party placed second and third, respectively, making the message ever clearer: the Republic had matured. President Jakac had held his presidency together with a haphazard cocktail of personal clout and general driveone could not deny the intriguing allure of his vision of an aesthetically resplendent beautiful Slovenia. However, the general lack of substance regarding actionable policy had long been a sticking point with his critics, and as the young Bernik rose to attempt to fill Jakacs shoes, that proved to be the downfall of the Aesthetic League. Shortly after the presidential elections, the board announced the wholesale dissolution of the organization in favor of artistic philanthropy.
Thus, liberal pedagogue and author Angela Vode was sworn in as the fifth President of the Slovene Republic in an appropriately secular and intellectual ceremony featuring the heads of the nations three great universitiesGradec, Ljubljana, and Trstas well as, with great significance, Prime Minister Metod Kumelj. Kumelj, also of the Liberal Democratic Party, was freshly appointed after the summer elections brought a resounding defeat of the Aesthetic League in the National Assembly. Prime Minister Kumelj, a 70-year-old editor and former head of the Slovenian Red Cross, had much to gain from Vodes presidency, and his inclusion in the inauguration was thus especially fitting. Vodes platform had long included considerable reductions in what she labeled the autocratic position of President, which, in Slovenia, wielded considerable authority over the National Assembly, cabinet formation, and foreign affairs. In her inaugural address, Vode reiterated her positionthat by the years end, considerable constitutional changes would cut down the power of the President to a general advisory role over the legislature with the power to dismiss it only in the event that it fails to elect a Prime Minister. In her new era, the Prime Minister would be at the fore of the Slovene government, with the President as its ambassador and figurehead. Her critics detracted her as cowering from the duties for which she ranas phrased by one critique in Catholic magazine Dom in svetbut it proved a surprisingly popular position among Slovenian moderates, who saw it as a victory for the democratic system in Slovenia. Opposition to patriarchal autocracy was a core tenet of Vode, and, though devoutly progressive herself, she opposed communism for that reason.
[list][sup]Kako alostno, da sme imeti vsaka koko več samostojnega miljenja kot ga sme imeti komunist![/sup]
[sup]How sad that even a hen is allowed to have more independent thinking than a communist is allowed to have![/sup]
[sup] ANGELA VODE, feminist writer and critic before her election to the Presidency[/sup][/list][/list]
President Vode and Prime Minister Kumelj thus spent the waning days of autumn convening an informal commission of constitutional scholars and parliamentarians in pursuit of the planned reforms to the office of the Slovenian President. It was a tranquil timethere were no fiery disputes about the election or dramatic shifts in policy to be heard. The Slovene Republic had truly graduated from the heat and passion of the independence era, it seemedeconomic growth continued apace, and Vode regularly expressed her commitment to international tranquility, European integration, and state-led humanitarian efforts abroad. Even on the Yugoslavian Question, Vode was milder than many of her predecessors. Though possessing fierce convictions against the Titoist system, she recognized the potential of détente in a pragmatic respect. Slovenias military budget has remained remarkably low, especially given its geopolitical position, as successive administrations committed themselves to the weaving of a comprehensive welfare net and industrial investment. Not wishing to jeopardize that, keeping tensions minimal would be of particular benefit to Vodes realization of a peaceful, modern, liberal state whose attention could be wholly devoted to the well-being of its citizenry.
Only one issue remained as a true thorn in the side of the new administration: President Angela Vode was seventy-eight years old. Some argued that it was her age that permitted a second woman to be elected President of Slovenia in an era where feminism still had much room to growthat it afforded her a unique venerability. More, though, argued that it was an impediment to the modernity she so earnestly sought. Indeed, there have been many older heads of stateGustaf V of Sweden ended his reign at 92 with his death in 1950. However, it was scarcely an ideal situation and all the more reason to entrust more powers to the more dynamic position of Prime Minister. Even here, however, Prime Minister Kumelj was himself 70the combined age of the heads of Slovenian state and government was thus 148. Neither would let themselves be overcome by talk of senility, though. Kumelj was determined to prove himself worthy of the new responsibilities to be passed to him, and occupied every possible hour of his schedule meeting with parliamentarians, local officials, activists, philanthropists, industrialists, and minority leaders; Vode, too, set to meetings when she was not convening with Kumelj and the constitutional commission. Her first target for discussion was the considerably younger Chancellor Sophie Scholl of West Germany (New Provenance)a fellow woman in power, and greater still, the head of government of a nation with whom her administration sought to draw nearer.
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15 , OCTOBER , 1970
Sympathy For The Communist In Cabinet
| [U]Minister of Labour, Local Government & Housing [I]Ahmad Boestamam[/I], the creator of [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=55176085]Doktrin Mazisme Merah[/URL] and a vocal supporter of socialism and to a certain extent communism. Would request an audience with all members of the prime minister's cabinet. |
| Prime minister [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] would oblige with the request and assemble his cabinet for a cabinet meeting. [I]Ahmad Boestamam[/I] wanted this cabinet meeting to gain support for his intentions of settling the [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=54670450]Malaysian Emergency[/URL] through a peaceful negotiation with their leader [Chin Peng]. |
| [I]Ahmad Boestamam[/I] would argue to the cabinet:
[List][I]" The pressing matter that is the Malaysian Emergency. We've all been reconvened here once again, under my request to the prime minister for me to have the floor to speak my mind on how we could end this matter. I suggest that we begin entering peace talks with the communist forces, as to officially end the insurgency. This would not only bring a stop to this non sensical violence, but also pave the way for the communist to see the errors in their revolutionary way and with time become reformist leftist. It'll also show that Malaysia is not a country that despises the left, but a country willing to make compromises with other ideologies that aren't associated with the government ideology. "[/I][/list]
[I]Ahmad Boestamam[/I] words connected with some members of the cabinet. Beginning mass discussion in the room among its members. |
| That was until [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] demanded for everyone to be silent as his deputy prime minister [I]S. P. Seenivasagam[/I] to retort, [I]Ahmad Boestamam[/I] claim.
[List][I]" Ahmad Boestamam, well I do respect your opinion. I have to say one thing to this cabinet. Ahmad's solution works under the ideal assumption that the communist won't attempt to corrupt the government or go as far as assassinations of popular opposition to their chances. This would only cause discourse in the nation, that is itself not very stable as we sit very close to a possible race riot, on the same level as [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=54962953]May 13[/URL]. But if we do accept Ahmad's solution, who does it benefit? Himself [Ahmad] as if he could get more leftist into the country, he increases his political power. "[/I][/list]
The sounds of discussion once again fills the room. Until [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] declared the meeting over. |
| As every member of cabinet was leaving the room. [U]Minister of Home Affairs & Justice [I]Yeap Ghim Guan[/I] and Minister of Education [I]Yap Pian Hon[/I] who are both members of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) would talk with [I]Ahmad Boestamam[/I] on their way out. As they tell [I]Ahmad Boestamam[/I] that he [Ahmad Boestamam] has their [Yeap Ghim Guan & Yap Pian Hon] support for his solution, to end the [I]Malaysian Emergency[/I]. |
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Paramountica, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Earstenia, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, 11Canada, Spain-, Zingium
A Most Dangerous Game
December 1970
Haiti has not had a peaceful transfer of power that did not entail the death of a predecessor since 1946. 6 of the last 9 Presidents or Prime Ministers have been military leaders. If Haiti is to advance we must put an end to our militarism, and lay down our firearms. The next wars will not be fought externally, but internally, the army must shift prioritizes, structure, and purpose, it is not the sword of the state anymore, but its shield instead.
Paul Magloire, Personal Diary 1970
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Prime Ministers Office, Port-au-Prince
| Paul Magloire sat nervously behind his desk, pouring himself another glass of water, at times like these he wished he had never abstained from alcohol.
Despite having proven himself recently in the legislative elections, any path forward would be dangerous. The sword of Damocles hung above his head, and the name of that sword was the Haitian Armed Forces. The Haitian Armed Forces had been instrumental in overthrowing the tyrannical regime of Rafael Trujillo; nonetheless, it had also been a major reason he had strong-armed the previous less radical, but still racist regime of the Sténio Vincent, not to mention being the main benefactor of the U.S. Occupation. The Haitian Army had turned from a protector of the republic, to a vehicle of regime change, and a supporter of whoever bought them off the most.
There were many options for dealing with the Haitian Army; however, none were particularly attractive. One major idea that was floated was to go the way of Costa Rica and entirely abolish the military. While a possibility, Haiti had threats like Cuba or the Black Power Movements that necessitated the continued existence of the military. Magloire had formulated a more risky, but still potentially more long-term stable plan, he just had to hope he could strong-arm his own generals.
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Aide: Mister Prime Minister, Lieutenant General Raymond, and Major General Lara have arrived.
Paul Magloire (PM): Thank you, Ricardo, send them in.
| Swallowing his nerves, Magloire adjusted his tie as Joaquín Lara, and Claude Raymond entered into the room, shaking both of their hands and offering them a seat.
PM: Gentlemen, thank you for coming. I would offer you a drink, but sadly I have nothing stronger than water to offer.
Joaquín Lara (JL): Thank you Prime Minister, sir, water will be fine for the both of us.
| Magloire poured both men a drink. The whole interaction was stilted, and awkward. He had risen through the ranks with Lara, and Raymond, and now his elevation to Prime Minister had left a chasm between their friendship that no amount of formality could conceal. Sighing and sitting down Magloire decided it was best to get it over with.
PM: Im sure you two know I called you here for something important, there's no easy way around this, the Haitian military has been an integral part of politics in Haiti. This must end now.
JL: Sir? Are you saying you want to abolish the Haitian military?
PM: No Joaquín, I would never do something so drastic. The Haitian military is too important to national defense, especially when we are surrounded by communists and racialists. But, we need to professionalize, that's why Im telling you both in person, your membership in the Haiti in Action Party is revoked, and shall continue to be as long as you serve. The army must be above partisanship.
| Claude Raymond, who had been quiet this whole time, but growing increasingly angry finally snapped. Standing up he jabbed his finger at Magloire.
Claude Raymond: I cant believe what I'm hearing, if it wasn't for the military, for me, and Lara, you'd be put up against a wall and SHOT Paul!
PM: And if it wasn't for the military, the Americans would have never occupied us, and Trujillo would have never ruled. Now get your finger out of my face, and its Mr Prime Minister to you.
| Shocked, Raymond dropped his hand and stepped back.
CR: I can't believe you, I used to think you were a better man. And you Joaquín, sitting there licking his boots and nodding along. You are less than a dog. If you think the Haitian people will stand for you denigrating our military you'll have another thing coming.
PM: Are you going to betray the Republic, Raymond? I should have that treasonous tongue cut out.
CR: Ask Heureaux if he was betraying the republic when he put a bullet in Salomon.
| With that, Claude Raymond stormed out of the Prime Ministers office, leaving Magloire to seethe and rage, while Joaquín Lara tried to calm him down. The reforms would go forward, even if Raymond had to be put down to do it. Meanwhile, Raymond began reaching out looking for allies against the growing power of the Prime Minister and party.
Paramountica, Cascadla, Earstenia, Stolkland, Nippon-Nihon, Nileia, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Maziya, Spain-, Al-Jammahirya Al-Arabiyya
International Association Football Federation | Fédération internationale de football association
FIFA World Cup 1970 | Copa Mundial de la FIFA 1970
THE QUARTER-FINALS: YUGOSLAVIA v ITALY
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We're live from the Estadio El Campín in Bogotá, the largest stadium in the country as fans gather to watch our third quarter-final match-up. It's an all-European battle today, as Yugoslavia face off against Italy. Almost hard to tell the fans apart as the stadium begins filling with blue shirts, it's a capacity crowd of over 60,000 people here to watch what could be an extremely interesting match today. Both sides are on form and showing strong signs of being able to go the distance. The stands of the stadium adorned with flags, a new tradition for this tournament with both supporters decorating their allocated sections of the stadium, hoping to give their players a big boost on the field today. There's a lot at stake for both teams tonight, the tensions grows as we get closer to kick-off. Let's have a look at the teams tonight and their paths to this match as we await the players.
Yugoslavia have had a strong run in the past year or so, looking to try and reclaim their spot among the best in the world. Having made their way through qualification with little issues, they were drawn into Group B facing against Korea, Uruguay and Costa Rica. They defied the odds to record a perfect group stage, recording some strong results against some difficult opponents to secure their space in the next round. Facing knock-out round debutants South Africa, Yugoslavia managed to secure a dominant victory to book their first World Cup quarter-final in nearly 8 years. Despite some worrying this squad wouldn't be able to make it this far after their performance in the Euros, they shown that they're still capable of playing some serious football, and will definitely pose a challenge against their opponents tonight.
Italy have been on a super run of form not only recently but in the past four years. This squad has proven themselves among the best in the world, having made it to a World Cup final and winning the Euro 68. Italy dominated their qualifying group, suffering defeat only to Czechoslovakia who finished on top. Heading into the group stage, they were drawn with Kurdistan, Norden and Ghana, against all three of which they secured victories with conceding a single goal. In the Round of 16, Italy faced off against France in one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament, taking the lead in the first half before battling their way against a French comeback, and securing another quarter-final appearance on penalties. Italy are among the two remaining contenders to secure a third world title in this tournament, to move ahead and set a new record, but they'll need a strong performance here to achieve that.
The thunderous applause from the fans behind us can only mean one thing, the teams are entering the pitch for the national anthems, lining up at the centre with looks of steely determination. As the anthems blare across the stadium, let's have a look at the line-ups and formations for tonight:
Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia opting for the 3-5-2, a strong midfield at the expensive of a defender, they'll be looking to dominate possession in the midfield to help them build up the chances, something they'll need to secure if they're going to take on Italy.
Mutibaric in goal, he's got Blagoke Paunovic, Dragan Holcer and captain Dragoslav Stepanovic in his defensive line. That midfield from left to right includes Ilija Petkovic, Borovije Dordevic, Jurica Jerkovic, Danial Piric and Jovan Acimovic. Up front they've got Dragan Dzajic and Dusan Bajevic leading the way.
Italy
Italy going for the attack focused 4-3-3 with wide attackers, a solid play for a team as confident as they are. It allows for good width and solid counter-attacking play, and will rely on the speed and accuracy of those wide players in supporting the centre.
Enrico Albertosi in goal, the veteran replacing youngster Dino Zoff for this match. The back four from left to right include Giacinto Facchetti, Fabrizio Poletti, Comunardo Niccolai and Ugo Ferrante. In the midfield, Mario Bertini, Gianni Rivera and Giancarlo De Sisti. Their forwards looking dangerous today, Roberto Boninsegna, Gigi Riva and Angelo Domenghini to start for tonight's match.
We're ready to get underway here, the crowds are going wild in the stands as the tension builds. Yugoslavia to kick us off as we get set up for the referee to blow the first whistle.
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FIRST HALF
The match gets underway, Yugoslavia dropping the ball back into their half, before knocking it forward to Bajevic who looks to try and make a run, but he's caught by Boninsegna. Boninsegna knocking it forward to Rivera, and into De Sisti, sending the ball far to Bertini, and now into Niccolai, looking for some options out front. He's caught out, and the ball gets forward where Dzajic tries to pick it up, but it's knocked forward again and now De Sisti has a chance to run with it. Passing it back to give his teammates a chance to catch up with him, getting it to Rivera who finds De Sisti again, and he's got space to strike... but it deflects off Holcer and the ball comes forward to Bajevic. Gets it to Jerkovic, who tries to find Dzajic but he's tackled by Rivera and Italy look to try and get the ball forward again. He's got excellent space for the run now, he makes it to the edge of the box but he's caught out, the ball deflected back into the path of De Sisti, who finds Riva waiting in the box and he strikes... SAVED! The first proper chance of this game and Mutibaric has no trouble preventing that shot. The ball is sent out to the centre again, with Dordevic holding the possession trying to find his way through, playing well with Piric on his right. Piric finds Jerkovic, who tries to get the ball forward but he's stopped by Ferrante who breaks down the attack.
Bertini down the left side, looking for options forward as he struggles to keep the ball in play at the touch line. Sending the ball back to De Sisti, and forward again to Boninsegna, he's got support as he tries to get forward towards the box here. Cross comes into Riva, and he's got space sending the ball to Rivera, who tries a shot on here... but it's deflected away, should really be taking his time at that distance. Yugoslavia with a chance to get it forward now, Jerkovic over to Piric and now down to the left flank where Acimovic has some good space to run. The run is impressive, beating Facchetti down the flank as he weaves his way into the box, and now with a chance to strike... but it's kicked away by Niccolai before he gets the chance. Out for a corner, as the referee rushes to give Dordevic a yellow card for an earlier challenge on De Sisti, Italians appealing for a red but given the challenge it doesn't look that way. Corner flies in from Jerkovic, finding Stepanovic at the near corner of the box, header comes in but not enough, and it rolls away to be collected by Dzajic at the edge of the box. Vlahovic tries to pass it in, but it's deflected out by Ferrante, into the path of Jerkovic who strikes... SAVED! Albertosi gets a hand to it to gently knock it out of play for another corner kick. Jerkovic plays the ball in short to Acimovic, tries to get the ball in but sends it far back and Piric gets it, Piric passes it back into Jerkovic who turns and he's got an opening here. He steadies himself and strikes... SAVED! Albertosi stops the shot there, gets two hands to it and stops that incredibly powerful strike. Albertosi gets the ball out, but Yugoslavia pushing to try and get the ball in to strike, but Facchetti preventing anything from going ahead with some solid defending.
Yugoslavia looking stronger on the attack in this first half, as Italy struggle to find a chance. Boninsegna playing well on the left, getting it into Bertini, who delivers the ball forward to Riva who's waiting and in space. Riva takes a fantastic run into the box, beating out with marker as he moves to strike... SAVED! Mutibaric holding the ball firm there as he squares himself to catch the strike. Both keepers doing well against some serious shots here. Ball comes back into the centre and we engage in some back and forth, Yugoslavia really trying to find a path through here as they make some decent passes but they're struggling to beat out the Italian midfield. Now it's Italy's turn, Rivera passing the ball on to Riva just as he's brough down in the centre, referee waives the advantage and Riva could be on a run here. He speeds over into the box before sending a cross out to the right side, where Domenghini is waiting for it. Domenghini gets closed down and it's back to Riva, and now into Bertini who's in the centre and waiting, trying to pass it through again to Riva... but its intercepted and Mutibaric gets a hold of the ball. Ball comes back out to the centre, but Italy are on the run again, with Bertini making a strong run towards the box, making it to just before the line before sending the ball left to Boninsegna. He charges into the box, before trying to cross... but it's sent away by Holcer who clears the danger for now. Italy can't maintain the attack and now Dzajic runs on the counter-attack, Jerkovic picking the ball up as Dzajic loses it. He finds Petkovic on the left wing, who's got some good space now. Petkovic loses possession and it's out for a corner kick, another yellow card issued this time to Piric for that earlier challenge on Rivera.
Corner comes in short and Acimovic makes a run towards the box, lots of Italian defenders surrounding them as he sends the ball to Bajevic who tries his luck but gets blocked almost immediately there. Dordevic collects the ball from the throw-in, and sends it to Petkovic who starts a run down the line. Virtually unopposed he draws the defenders in to follow him, leaving Dzajic open for a back pass and now they're in trouble. Dzajic beats one of the defenders to send it forward to Bajevic who tries to strike... SAVED! Albertosi doing well to stop that, not enough on that to trouble him. The ball is sent back into the centre, and Bertini collects the ball, sending the ball forward to Riva. He tries to chip the ball out to Domenghini but he misses his chance, and Yugoslavia retake possession now. Acimovic sends the ball forward to Jerkovic, who's got the strikers available in front of him, gets it to Dzajic on the left side, who sends it forward to Petkovic who's running unopposed on the left wing. He sends the ball in, but it's deflected away and now Piric leaps to try and keep the ball in play, into Dzajic who strikes... but it's deflected away. Yugoslavia pushing to try and keep the ball on the attack here but they're struggling as the Italians close them down, and we head into the final five minutes of the half.
Facchetti trying to find some options for Italy to attack here. He passess aimed at Bertini but he's intercepted by Acimovic who makes a superb run towards the box, he's got options but he tries to get there by himself, and strikes... but it's not enough, awkward angle and not enough power rolls the ball into the feet of Albertosi. Time running out for both sides in this first half, with the ball picked up by Petkovic in the centre, sending a long ball forward where Dzajic headers the ball into the path of Bajevic, who has an opportunity here to strike... GOAL! Bajevic breaks the deadlock and Yugoslavia have the lead! A fantastic strike thunders into the back of the net, Albertosi just couldn't get there in time and Yugoslavia take the lead.
Yugoslavia take the advantage here, it's been a tough half for both sides but Italy will need to claw their way back now. The Yugoslavians have looked strong and it's Jerkovic with a good run towards goal, he makes his way past the Italian defenders and tries a shot... SAVED! Albertosi did well to get there, that could've been dangerous for them had he failed to save it. The referee blows the whistle, and that's the end of the first half. Score as it stands, Yugoslavia 1, Italy 0.
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HALF TIME
Well after a tense first half Yugoslavia lead heading into the second half, and they've definitely been ahead of the Italians, securing a lot of good opportunities. They've been a lot stronger than Italy in a lot of areas, holding the lead in possession, recording more shots and passes than the Italians, and despite playing mostly on the attack, Yugoslavia have recorded more tackles made and won. Overall, it looks like the momentum is with Yugoslavia, and that goal is just proof of it. Italy really need to wake up in this second half if they want to stay in it, otherwise they run the risk of letting this all run away from them. We shouldn't underestimate the Italians or their ability to come back from a goal down, but they'll need to do a lot better than they have been if they want to stay in this match and in this World Cup.
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SECOND HALF
Italy kick us off in this second half, Riva delivering the ball back into his half as they fight to come back from a goal down. Bertini holds the ball in the centre, looking for opportunities here, sending it back to Poletti who tries to send it forward but it gets too far forward. Acimovic with the ball on the right wing now and he's making a good run into space, getting to the ball back to Bajevic who's in good space, weaves his way through and delivers a quick pass to Dordevic, who collects and tries to shoot... SAVED! Albertosi gets a hand to it and prevents the shot from going in there. Ball sent back into the midfield, Italy trying to hold onto possession now as Rivera makes a strong run into the box, with Riva in support, but Holcer stops the attack and clears the ball away from danger.
Dordevic picks up the ball from Holcer, passing it through to Jerkovic and now into Dzajic, they try to get the ball forward now but it's closed down, Poletti getting the ball back and Albertosi sends it back into the centre. Rivera gets it in the centre, looking for De Sisti who takes the pass and makes a good run into the centre, making it towards the box as he looks for the chance to either pass or shoot, but he's dispossessed and Piric collects it. Piric gets it to Jerkovic, who takes a short run and tries to get it to Bajevic, but he's closed down and so the ball gets sent out to Acimovic, who's got a lot of space as he sprints towards the box, powering up he strikes... SAVED! Albertosi just tips it out of play and out for a corner, but that was a dangerous shot there. Piric sends the ball in from the corner, and Jerkovic gets his head on it... SAVED! Quick reactions from the keeper to keep that out, and it's another corner! Piric plays it short to Acimovic, he runs towards the box, can't find the space as he sends it into Dzajic, but he's dispossessed and Italy get the ball away from danger. Out to Riva who finds Domenghini on the right, and he makes a fantastic run into the box, beating out the markers and tries his luck... SAVED! Ball flies up as Mutibaric deflects it but it's not out of danger yet. The ball comes down, Mutibaric misses it and the ball is knocked back where Riva is waiting to shoot... SAVED! Deflected again and the Yugoslav defenders are really trying to clear this ball from danger!
The ball is sent back into the centre, Poletti collects it and Italy are playing well on the offensive here, he finds Ferrante on the right wing, who tries a run but he's brought down by Petkovic, and that's a rough tackle there. Referee doesn't give a foul for that one, they set up for the throw-in. De Sisti gets the ball in, back to Domenghini, who feeds the ball through again to De Sisti, who's in with a good chance on the attack. He makes a decent run, but he's brought down, and Bertini sends it back into the box where he's got options but he chooses to strike... SAVED! The ball is tipped away out for a corner, that was a dangerous shot, keeper did well to save it. Italy making a change here, Riva coming off for Antonio Juliano, trying to spruce up the attack as the minutes tick on and Italy are still behind. Rivera delivers the cross in... but it's deflected away, Poletti rushes to get the ball back. Yugoslavia turning the tables now as Petkovic makes a superb run down the left wing, with Ferrante trying to chase him down. Kostic finds his way into the box, and delivers a long pass over to Dzajic, who shoots... but Niccolai is there to deflect the shot, straight back into Albertosi. The ball is sent back into the centre, but Yugoslavia are still on the attack, Piric collecting it and sending it forward to Acimovic, passes the ball across the box to Dzajic who shoots... SAVED! Another good chance from the striker but not enough to give Yugoslavia the comfort goal that they need here. The keeper delivers the ball out, but it's caught again by Acimovic and in the blink of an eye Dzajic is back on the attack, looking for the goal here, he tries to deliver the shot... SAVED! Albertosi putting in a serious shift to keep these shots out!
Italy running out of time to find an answer to that opening goal, and Yugoslavia still playing strong on the attack, Ferrante receiving the ball short from ALbertosi, and now into Domenghini on the right wing, as we looks to try and make a run or get the ball forward, ball back into De Sisti, and now forward to Juliano, the veteran striker looking to make an impression here, great control to keep the ball as he strikes... SAVED! Deflected by the keeper but not out of danger yet. Domenghini keeps the attack alive, sends it to Bertini in the centre, but the attack is broken down and the ball goes Yugoslavia's way. Petkovic into Jerkovic, he tries to get into space now but he's dispossessed and Bertini gains possession, gets it to Boninsegna on the left wing, who beats his marker and makes it to the edge of the box, looking for options to cross but Yugoslavia closing it down well. He gets the ball back out to Rivera, who turns to beat his marker and fires away... AND SCORES! Italy have equalised it, and they've left it a little late here! Rivera gets his first World Cup goal, that shot firing into the back of the net and they're back in the game!
A late goal levels it just when Yugoslavia could've started to feel comfortable and they'll be kicking themselves to try and get back into the lead. Dordevic looking for options to get the ball forward, but he's dispossessed, and the ball comes forward to Boninsegna, who beats his marker and now he's on the run towards goal. He tries the shot... SAVED! Kept out by Mutibaric but not out of danger yet as Boninsegna heads the ball towards goal again... SAVED! Great reflexes to keep the ball out and it's sent out of the box. Substitution for Yugoslavia, Jerkovic coming off due to an injury here, and Josip Bukal coming on to take his place. Piric gets it forward to Dzajic, but he can't hold onto it, and the ball comes to Bajevic, who does the find the space after beating Facchetti and now he's in dangerous territory here. He gets into the box and strikes... SAVED! Albertosi stands firm to defend and thwarts the attempt on goal. Italy trying the slow build now, getting the ball as far away from their half as possible as they try to get that all-important goal to get them ahead. We enter the final ten minutes now as Bukal dispossess Bertini, but loses it in the centre, Italy try to find a way through here but they lose out again and Bukal now has a chance to take it forward for Yugoslavia. Niccolai gest there to break down the attack, and Italy need to try and get the ball forward with only five minutes of time remaining.
A couple of changes here, Ilija Petkovic making room for Miroslav Pavlovic, and Sergio Gori coming on for Mario Bertini. Yugoslavia pushing to try and get the attack on in the closing moments of the game, Bukal at the edge of the box, but Domenghini dispossesses him and the ball is sent forward, Italy on the attack, Boninsegna with a good run into the centre, beating out the defenders but he gets closed down, and now into Domenghini who makes a run towards the box, he's got options in the box now but he tries to run into the box, gets closed down and now it's Juliano with a chance on goal here, but the defenders catch him. Yugoslavia on the counter-attack now, playing dangerously here as Dzajic breaks free of his markers and he's through with a superb chance on goal, but it comes to nothing as Rivera is there to stop him. Not over yet as the throw-in comes in to Bajevic, weaving his way into the box to find Bukal, who taps it back to Dzajic who's in space to shoot... SAVED! Albertosi there to meet it, that should've been a goal from that distance really.
And there's the final whistle, we're all square in Bogota as we head into extra time. Italy leaving the come-back a little later than we were anticipating, troubling signs from them but Yugoslavia struggling to convert any of the shots. Overall, not the performance we've come to expect from either side, as another quarter-final heads into extra time here.
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EXTRA TIME
Just 30 minutes of extra time now for one of these teams to take the victory, Yugoslavia kick us off as we head into this all important period. Some changes made, goalscorer Bajevic makes way for Vahidin Musemic, and Gianni Rivera making room for Sandro Mazzola as we head into this half. Yugoslavia on the attack, Bukal trying to find some space forward here, but he's stopped in his tracks and now Italy have a chance for the counter, with Boninsegna on the attack now. Showing some excellent skill he dribbles his way through the defenders, inching closer and closer to the box, as he gets ready to strike... but it's deflected off, the ball going high and Gori looks to try and collect it. Yugoslavia clear the ball, Dzajic trying to encourage the counter-attack now, but the Italians close them down, reading the play there and holding on to possession. Poletti into De Sisti, and De Sisti with a good run down the pitch, but he's held off and Paunovic stops him to retain possession. The ball is won by Bukal, who takes an impressive run down the line on the right to find himself close by the box, with options in the middle, sending the ball to Dzajic waiting in the centre, who strikes... SAVED! Really good timing from Albertosi there, the ball looked inches away from the line as he tips it out for a corner. Pavlovic to take the corner here, the ball comes in and Dzajic tries to header it... SAVED! Albertosi collects it and no danger to the keeper there. The ball comes out, and it's Domenghini who gets it, trying to play it forward now and almost loses it, but it's caught by Ferrante on the right wing, who delivers it to Juliano waiting in the centre, back to Ferrante, passed to Domenghini who taps the ball along Gori who strikes... AND SCORES! Italy take the lead in extra-time, and the fans are going wild here! The substitute scorer, less than 20 minutes played and he sends Italy into the lead here!
Italy have the lead and the advantage, as Yugoslavia find themselves behind and under pressure to score again. Second half of extra time now, as Yugoslavia look desperate to try and hold possession. The Italians looked bolstered by that goal, they're playing with a lot more speed and confidence than they did before. Yugoslavia trying to get the ball forward but the Italian defence is holding firm here, not allowing them through at all. Some frustrating play from the Italians, getting a little rough in their defence, as they now push to get forward, Mazzola and Juliano trying to find space and options to score but they too are struggling. The Yugoslavians are also finding it hard to get into space, the play slowing down when it really needs to pick up. Dzajic getting some decent chances but they're really holding him back, Facchetti and his men stopping all the chances. Some menial chances coming through but none of them challenging Albertosi, and it looks like Italy could run away with it now, Gori coming forward to try and strike again... SAVED! Mutibaric stopping it there and they're on for the counter attack, the ball comes forward and Dzajic is there waiting, he has a golden opportunity to equalise, and he strikes... MISSED! Just wide, not enough on that and that could be all over now...
Final whistle in Bogota, and Italy will go through to another World Cup semi-final. Yugoslavia really pushed to win that match, but they just couldn't secure it in the end, disappointing for them especially after being a goal up. With this match down, Italy goes on to await our last quarter-final match, between Portugal and Mexico, we'll see you then!
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[list][list]JULY 1969
[sup]The Brain Trust[/sup][/list]
[list][pre] P O S T C A M E L O T ¹ [/pre][/list]
[list][sub][pre]Chappaquiddick Might Sink You Too[/pre][/sub][/list]
[list][pre]AN AUTOMOBILE
OVERTURNS ALONG
THE SAND DUNES AND
PAST POUCHA POND.[/pre][/list]
HYANNIS PORT, MASSACHUSETTS, Paramountica AFTERNOON
[sub]THE KENNEDY COMPOUND, ALONG THE ATLANTIC BOARD[/sub]
| In the room swathed by the delicate patterns of floral curtains, framed by bay windows that open onto a breathtaking view of the coastline, a place where history whispered through the walls. This was where the grandeur of the Presidential helicopter once graced the family grounds, delivering brothers JOHN F. KENNEDY, The President and ROBERT F. KENNEDY, the Attorney General during the Camelot Years . . . But now, Senator EDWARD M. KENNEDY, known affectionately as Ted or EMK, made his entrance The family living room, a sanctuary of celebrations for Christmases and birthdays past, now became the stage for a gathering of a different sort. Guided into the center of the room by his father, the venerable former Ambassador JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, now seated in a wheelchair a silent testament to his resilience following a stroke in '62 EMKs gaze swept across the familiar setting. |
| The space once filled with laughter, was now overtaken by a sea of faces, a conclave of former cabinet members and top advisors of the Kennedy realm, spanning administrations past and present. They were united by a singular, urgent cause: to navigate the treacherous waters of the Chappaquiddick affair. Beside him, his father, the architect of this assembly, wore a smug smile, a reflection of his unwavering confidence in the formidable intellects he had summoned. Among them stood luminaries like ROBERT McNAMARA, the strategic mind who had served as Secretary of Defense under JFK and LBJ, now at the helm of the World Bank . . . TED SORENSEN, a titan of the Atlantic intellectual elite and a cherished confidant of the Kennedy family . . . BURKE MARSHALL, whose wisdom had once guided the Justice Department and who now shaped the future at IBM . . . SARGENT SHRIVER, bound to the family not just by his role as Ambassador to France but as a son-in-law to Father Kennedy . . . STEPHEN SMITH, another family in-law, who had navigated the turbulent political waters as Senator RFKs campaign manager and now stewarded the vast Kennedy fortune. Amidst this gathering of political strategists and kin, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, otherwise known as BOBBY, Senator of New York and brother, fixed TED with a stern gaze, a silent charge of the gravity of the moment. As ANN GARGAN, after ensuring the elder Kennedy's comfort, brought a chair for McNAMARAMA, who took his seat beneath the stoic image of a U.S. Naval Battleship braving the choppy Atlantic, a potent symbol of the Kennedy family's enduring legacy. In this room, amidst the convergence of minds and wills, a resolve to weather the stormiest seas. |
[list]| TED SORENSEN, [sub]JFK Speechwriter & Lawyer[/sub] | Well, Bob, you handled that 62 Missile Crisis and Johnsons Vietnam, what can we do about this?[/list]
| TED is defiant, stuffing his hands into his pockets. Refusing to make eye contact with his brother, RFK. He turns to look down towards his dad. |
[list]| TED KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-MA)[/sub] | You never like to not have the influence, huh dad?[/list]
| Father Kennedy knows what is best. TED proceeds to step a few steps towards the brain trust. |
[list]| TED KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-MA)[/sub] | Gentlemen, I thank you for making the trip for me. However, I hope you understand that I prefer to handle this with my own team, its my political future, not any of yours.
| ROBERT McNAMARA, [sub]Fmr. Secretary of Defence[/sub] | Youre not going to have a political future if youre in jail. Your fighting a two front war and you dont even realize it yet.
| TED KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-MA)[/sub] | I think you need it to cool it there. I know the issues I face with the press and the people of Massachusetts.[/list]
| McNAMARA rises to his feet, charging towards TED, pointing a stern finger close to TEDs face. |
[list]| ROBERT McNAMARA, [sub]Fmr. Secretary of Defence[/sub] | Thats just the half of it! Youre also in massive legal trouble, son![/list]
| TED is taken aback by McNAMARAs verbal attack, taking a few steps back, he turns to face his father. Father Kennedy is gone, back upstairs. TED makes eye contact with RFK, who can sense what TED is thinking. |
[list]| ROBERT F. KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-NY)[/sub] | Teddy, Bobs just trying to help, we all are . . . and dont even think about it. If you storm out, you wont even make it to the front door before Sorensen and I both drag you back in here.[/list]
| TED has no choice but to look down towards his shoes and take the McNAMARA treatment. |
[list]| ROBERT McNAMARA, [sub]Fmr. Secretary of Defence[/sub] | Thank you Bobby, now, Ted, if they find your negligence is the cause of the accident, thats involuntary. If theres even a whisper that you arent as clean as all of the Vaticans saints, youll be charged. Not a lot of Senators charged with a crime of this degree go on to become President.
| TED KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-MA)[/sub] | I was under the idea that the whole plan is to have Bobby run again in 72 and beat Nixon.
| ROBERT F. KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-NY)[/sub] | We just want to keep all of our options open, Teddy. You may be the one who needs to run in 72 or even 76. Even so, something like this can even harm me.
| TED KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-MA)[/sub] | I understand options, but
| ROBERT McNAMARA, [sub]Fmr. Secretary of Defence[/sub] | And thats not even anything to say about being convicted. If you get indicted, it wont matter what verdict comes back. The court of public opinion will have you condemned.
| TED KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-MA)[/sub] | Ill place Sorensen on it, we shouldnt have a problem.
| ROBERT McNAMARA, [sub]Fmr. Secretary of Defence[/sub] | Problems, Ted. Problems. Its plural. Theyre three main problems. ONE, the information we know that we need to make sure no else knows. TWO, the information we dont know, that we need to make sure remains unknown, and finally, THREE, the information youve already admitted that we need to make sure people forget.[/list]
| McNAMARA turns to face the rest of the group, now in a different gear, from talking down to TED to bringing order and coordination to the troops. Bringing up the fact that they need to be in control of the entire scene. TED brings up the fact that he has one of his own men, DUN GIFFORD at the funeral home. McNAMARA turns and scoffs at the news, RFK just groans in annoyance. |
[list]| ROBERT McNAMARA, [sub]Fmr. Secretary of Defence[/sub] | Having some gopher in a suit sitting in some room isnt getting us anywhere! There has to be certain legal and explicit procedures that must be follows. Do you know if the certificate has even been signed yet?!
| TED KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-MA)[/sub] | I-I dont know.[/list]
| TED rises to use the phone in the other room, to place a call to Edgartown. Moments later, he returns, with a thumbs up to McNAMARA, and goes to sit in a chair at the corner. McNAMARA nods, but clearly in no mood for TEDs overconfidence. The rest of the advisors also nod with satisfaction. |
[list]| ROBERT McNAMARA, [sub]Fmr. Secretary of Defence[/sub] | Now to my second item...we need to look through the unknowns of this case to determine if we have any liabilities hiding around. What proof could be used against Ted to prove he acted negligently?
| TED KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-MA)[/sub] | W-wait, why are we just assuming I acted negligently?
| STEPHEN SMITH, [sub]Kennedy Estate Manager[/sub] | Theres someone in the Edgartown morgue.
| ROBERT F. KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-NY)[/sub] | Its a possibility.[/list]
| TED shoots out of his seat, unable to handle this advice anymore. He turns from the group as he begins to explode in frustration. |
[list]| TED KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-MA)[/sub] | There were no witnesses! Theres no evidence. What proof could there even be?!
| ROBERT F. KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-NY)[/sub] | Teddy, dont act like a child.[/list]
| SORENSEN rubs his head in frustration. This is clearly a bigger scandal than anyone thought brewing. |
[list]| TED SORENSEN, [sub]JFK Speechwriter & Lawyer[/sub] | Ted, Were your headlights working last night?
| SARGENT SHRIVER, [sub]U.S. Ambassador to France[/sub] | Were you wearing your seat belts?
| STEPHEN SMITH, [sub]Kennedy Estate Manager[/sub] | Was there enough thread on your tires?
| ROBERT McNAMARA, [sub]Fmr. Secretary of Defence[/sub] | Was your driver's license in good standing?[/list]
| TED doesnt flinch at any of the questions. No reaction until McNAMARAs question. A feeling of absolute dread falls at once over TEDs face, as he turns pail. |
[list]| TED KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-MA)[/sub] | My license expired.[/list]
| The entire room breaks out in great annoyance and frustration. In a silent panic as well.
[list]| TED SORENSEN, [sub]JFK Speechwriter & Lawyer[/sub] | Your license is expired?!
| TED KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-MA)[/sub] | Do you think that could be an issue? How is that negligent?[/list]
| A few, such as RFK, bury their faces into their hands. What a mistake TED did. Murmurs of distress echo the room. |
[list]| ROBERT McNAMARA, [sub]Fmr. Secretary of Defence[/sub] | Dear god, any time you get behind the wheel of a car, you're in breach of the law! Id say that is pretty damn negligent![/list]
| BURKE MARSHALL removes his glasses and begins to speak for the first time, with great and true authority. |
[list]| BURKE MARSHALL, [sub]Senior V.P. at IBM[/sub] | Does anyone know the DMV inspector over at Martha's Vineyard? Weve got to make sure to end any idea of reckless driving.
| STEPHEN SMITH, [sub]Kennedy Estate Manager[/sub] | Joe Greenlish runs the Hyannis DMV, we can have him help us cover this with his connections for a price.
| TED KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-MA)[/sub] | Lets have Gifford take care of this.[/list]
| McNAMARA throws his hands up, clearly mad at TEDs idea. |
[list]| ROBERT McNAMARA, [sub]Fmr. Secretary of Defence[/sub] | Damnit Ted! This cant all be connected to you![/list]
| TED rubs his forehead and takes a drink down, looking up to the ceiling, reeling in from McNAMARAs latest condescending talk down. Hes all alone, he knows RFK agrees with McNAMARA. |
[list]| STEPHEN SMITH, [sub]Kennedy Estate Manager[/sub] | I know a guy. His names James Steele. He worked as an advance man for JFK on the 60 campaign. Off the books. He likes it better that way.[/list]
HYANNIS PORT D.M.V., MASSACHUSETTS, Paramountica AFTERNOON
| After some bribes, the renewal papers get stamped by the official DMV seal. The forms read from the start of last year: EDWARD M. KENNEDY License Valid from 2/22/1968 to 2/22/1978. Soon a new license with TEDs photo is printed and and quickly shipped off. Now to the Government, the license didnt expire last year. |
KENNEDY COMPOUND, HYANNIS PORT, MASSACHUSETTS, Paramountica AFTERNOON
| McNAMARA paces as everyone remains seated. The room by now is filled with the cloud of smoke, cigarettes lighting to calm the nerves. TED is clearly uncomfortable, the youngest of any of the men here by far, both age and political experience. |
[list]| ROBERT McNAMARA, [sub]Fmr. Secretary of Defence[/sub] | Alrighty! Weve moved past the immediate warzones. Now we can take a look at the root of this entire issue...the things you have already stated to the police. It paints simply, the most damning portrait of negligent behavior. You left the scene of an accident and didnt bother saying ANYTHING for Nine full hours! Didnt Joe Gargan find you seated getting ready to eat lunch?[/list]
| TED squirms uncomfortably in his seat, unwilling to take McNAMARAs, RFKs, and so forths questioning any longer. |
[list]| ROBERT McNAMARA, [sub]Fmr. Secretary of Defence[/sub] | Beyond the Joe part, the rest is on the record, that cant be changed in any way, now, I think what we should do next[/list]
| TED finally has had enough, rising from his seat, he heads straight for the door. |
[list]| TED KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-MA)[/sub] | Im gunna go to get some air.[/list]
| Nobody cares beyond RFK and McNAMARA, who are stunned at TEDs behavior. |
[list]| ROBERT F. KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-NY)[/sub] | We kinda of need your help on this. I wasnt joking when I said we may need to drag you back in here if you ah, wish to act like this.[/LIST]
| TED stops, turning to face his older brother. |
[list]| TED KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-MA)[/sub] | Dad brought you and everyone else here to fix this, so fix this.
| ROBERT F. KENNEDY, [sub]Senator (D-NY)[/sub] | Teddy, dont you day-ah![/list]
| But it was already too late, as RFK rose from his seat to say that, TED storms out of the room, slamming the door behind him, walking across the field where Marine One used to land, past the white flag pole with the American flag flying high against the cool summer winds of the bay, and down to the beach. Nobody really has the energy to go after him, rather focused on what to do next. |
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[sub]¹ A Series: POST-CAMELOT The Lives of the Kennedy Family and their associates after the abrupt end of JOHN F. KENNEDYs Presidency, which lasted from 1961 to 1963, approximately 1,000 days of Camelot. Robert F. Kennedy survives the assassination attempt by Sirhan Sirhan, going on to become Hebert Humphrey's VP nominee, only to lose to Nixon in the November General. Ted M. Kennedy serves as Senator from Massachusetts, succeeding his brother JFK, who previously held said seat. [/sub]
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[list][pre]November 1970[/pre]
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[list][list][list][pre] T H E S T A R L E D G E R [/pre][/list][/list][/list]
[list][pre]Williams vs. Gross - A Comprehensive Analysis[/pre][/list]
[list][sub]In the fervent pursuit of Senate dominance within the Nixon Administration, New Jersey emerges as a pivotal focal point. This assertion finds substantiation in the conspicuous actions of the President himself, who, on Saturday, undertook a demonstrative journey across the state via helicopter to catalyze three rallies rallying support for the Republican contender, Nelson Gross. The prioritization of New Jersey is inherently logical, given the historical and political context. In 1968, Mr. Nixon clinched New Jersey by a narrow margin, yet the state emphatically embraced Republican representation last year, evidenced by the resounding victory of Governor William T. Cahill with a staggering half-million-vote lead. Presently, Senator Harrison A. Williams stands as the sole remaining Democrat in statewide elective office. Moreover, Nelson Gross, a politician epitomizing the President's ethos, notably spearheaded an early alignment with Mr. Nixon within the New Jersey delegation during the 1968 Republican National Convention.[/sub]
[sub]Its asserted that the argument in favor of Senator Williams' re-election is unequivocal and compelling. Throughout his tenure, he has consistently aligned himself with the progressive factions within Congress, tirelessly advocating for inventive and forward-thinking resolutions to a plethora of pressing issues. Notably, his stewardship in championing assistance programs for both aging Americans and migrant laborers has garnered widespread acclaim on a national scale. Furthermore, Senator Williams' legislative endeavors, including the successful passage of bills aimed at safeguarding the health and safety of miners and construction workers, underscore his commitment to substantive action. Moreover, he has spearheaded the crusade for a more comprehensive industrial safety framework, even amidst obstructive maneuvers orchestrated by Republican opponents in recent weeks.[/sub]
[sub] It does not discount the less commendable aspects of Senator Williams' track record. It is evident that he has occasionally been overly deferential to the specific interests of organized labor, a tendency that may have contributed to the tepid nature of his inquiry into the United Mine Workers following the tragic Yablonski family murders. Additionally, his unwavering alignment with President Johnson's policies, particularly concerning Vietnam and contentious initiatives such as the supersonic transport aircraft and antiballistic missile development, raises legitimate concerns regarding independent judgment and critical evaluation of complex issues. Mr. Gross is primarily renowned for his prowess as a political strategist and operator rather than for his accomplishments as a public servant. His tenure as a lawyer and a one-term State Assemblyman fails to demonstrate qualifications suitable for the Senate convincingly. Furthermore, as the campaign has progressed, Mr. Gross has increasingly adopted the rhetoric reminiscent of Vice President Agnew, even going so far as to label Mr. Williams as a "radical-liberal." This shift towards divisive language suggests a departure from substantive discourse and a reliance on polemical tactics.[/sub][/list]
[list][list][list][spoiler=[sub]Commonwealth of Liberty[/sub]
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★ 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝚄𝙽𝙸𝚃𝙴𝙳 𝙰𝚁𝙰𝙱 𝚁𝙴𝙿𝚄𝙱𝙻𝙸𝙲 ★
[list][list][list][pre]
"𝖥𝖾𝖺𝗋 𝗂𝗌, 𝖨 𝖻𝖾𝗅𝗂𝖾𝗏𝖾, 𝖺 𝗆𝗈𝗌𝗍 𝖾𝖿𝖿𝖾𝖼𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝗍𝗈𝗈𝗅 𝗂𝗇 𝖽𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗋𝗈𝗒𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗈𝗎𝗅 𝗈𝖿 𝖺𝗇 𝗂𝗇𝖽𝗂𝗏𝗂𝖽𝗎𝖺𝗅 - 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗈𝗎𝗅 𝗈𝖿 𝖺 𝗉𝖾𝗈𝗉𝗅𝖾."
ANWAR EL-SADAT
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[list][sub]𝐒𝐌𝐎𝐊𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐈𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐑𝐒
𝐄𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐃𝐄 𝟏[/sub]
[sub][sup]OCT - NOV 1970 - UNITED ARAB REPUBLIC[/sub][/sup]
[list][sub]Despite the time that has passed, the death of Nasser still casted a long shadow across the United Arab Republic, somber moods and a feeling of malaise still grips the general atmosphere. The situation is not much different within the Standing Committee of the National Progressive Party, it's highest decision making organ. The death of Nasser brought over a vacancy that was yet to be filled, largely out of a sense of loyalty to the now empty chair of the President. In the meanwhile, Party-Secretary Khalid Muhyi al-Din has taken over the dual position of both General-Secretary and Chairman of the Standing Committee, something largely expected due to the Chairman position having been in place for Nasser in the first place.[/sub]
[sub]Now President Sadat had secured his mandate as the new Za'im (leader) of the Arab nation following a national referendum in the United Arab Republic, of which he secured a 90,4% vote of approval. While the referendum was mostly ceremonial, it did establish that the popular will still remained within the Nasserist system, and the continuation of the Mass Revolution under the new leadership. The Mass Revolution has been of course a topic of debate amongst the Egyptian intellectual class, with many criticizing it for instilling a sense of new chaos, with hundreds arrested, the radical movement gaining ground in universities and the intellectual scenes, and the so-called 'sovietization' of the U.A.R. However this position has also been contested by other prominent intellectuals, whom have called the Mass Revolution the first actual state effort at mobilizing the masses in a manner that was almost democratic if at the very least less repressive than other attempts (granted that participants weren't ideologically undesirable).[/sub]
[sub]The debate over the Mass Revolution is generally part of a wider debate over state direction, under the new leader. Sadat is largely an enigma, a competent state hand who proved his merits by being the National Assembly's kingpin and being part of the Egyptian hand in Libyan affairs during his stay in that region, as well as being the legitimate successor as Nasser's former deputy. However his ties with people of the business class, his social conservatism, and his history of political opportunism is something that can't be ignored, as many of his already emerging critics have pointed out. [/sub]
[sub]For now, the new President has begun his presidency in a steady manner. Already organizing a tour through the most important spots, such as universities, major enterprises, Libya's oil wells, and Upper Egypt's peasantry. So far, Sadat has begun building the image of the simple 'Fellah' (an Egyptian farmer), in contrast to the more charismatic image of his predecessor. Whether this is out of Sadat's own character, or a ruse to make his enemies underestimate him, is not certain, but it certainly has struck a chord with many of the average populace in Libya and Egypt.[/sub]
[sub]While Sadat is busy building his image, all manners of forces have begun to conspire against the new leader. On one side, Khalid Muhyi al-Din has for the first time escaped the shadow of Nasser which had at times held and stunted him. His level of respect was never in doubt, practically being the lynchpin of leftist politics in the United Arab Republic, but the question had always remained on whether he can leverage his level of respect to actual influence, given that for all his competency, he was always viewed as a talented Egyptian equivalent of the Nomenklatura. Muhyi al-Din seems to have recently found a particular ally in the reigning Premier, the Libyan Mu'mmar al-Gaddafi. Given Muhyi al-Din's tendency to nurture younger cadres, something that in part has contributed to the youth wing of the National Progressive Party being as advanced as it is in this early stage, it is no surprise that he has took liking to the fiery and firm Gaddafi, though it remains to be seen if this alliance could translate to something productive.[/sub]
[sub]On the other hand, the foci of power, Aly Sabry, Sami Sharaf, and Sha'arawi Gomaa, former head of the party, head of Presidential Affairs, and head of the intelligence service respectively, have been plotting to restore their grip on power that waned in the aftermath of the 1967 war. This axis is certainly the most powerful on paper, and still maintain considerable amounts of influence, being the leading voice in nominating Sadat (being viewed to them as a ceremonial head of state to be controlled) and limiting the extent of the power that Muhyi al-Din could exercise.[/sub]
[sub]That of course is not to mention the growing liberal movement within the National Progressive Party, which while it had to veil itself with the cloak of Nasserism due to the party line, is nonetheless active in its demand for a liberalization of the economy, limited democracy, and a less repressive police state apparatus. It is notable that many of Sadat's possible allies exist within this group, though it remains to be seen if they can actually be a fighting force in the coming weeks.[/sub]
[sub]For now, the game of smoke and mirrors has begun...[/sub]
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Post by Reformed Drachevilloniour suppressed by Paramountica.
Salt Lake City 2153:My Nation came from the Nuclear ruins of Salt Lake City and made peace with multiple raider gangs and crime syndicates like the Italian Mafia and it is kinda successful
Post by Reformed Drachevilloniour suppressed by Paramountica.
Salt Lake City 2150:been 1 century when the nuclear Bombs hit the area that cause poodles to die out and bears to have 2 heads the president was driving when a mentally disturbed man shot him with a SMG the man quickly got arrested and the president got drove to the Salt Lake Hospital we do know now the president is telling Salt Lake Police Force or called the SLPF to execute multiple crime families and corrupt government officials and nazi sympathizers there been a increase of women thinking there better then the president said something about those types of people should be grateful that
the government is stable to survive in a Nuclear Utah Man kills 3 people one of them was the Presidents brother .SLPF had send C4 bombs and mustard gas to multiple terrorist groups in South America
[pre]١٩٧٠, Uktubar October, 1970
Imperial Hospital, Ali Dinar Street, Khartoum, Khartoum Province (Mukataet Khartoum)[/pre]
[list][pre]The Republic Of Sudan جمهورية السودان[/pre][/list]
[list][list]GAAFAR NIMIERY, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN THE SOFT COUP[/list][/list]
The sound of wailing and screaming is heard throughout the quiet streets of an East Khartoum neighborhood, some residents of the area respond to the distress calls of the neighbor, running down the street to find it coming out from the residence of the El-Tigani El-Mahi, the Vice President. By the end of the hour, an ambulance van and a handful of police cars had been dispatched to the residence, quickly after the paramedics would wheel out the unconscious Vice President, and load him into the van, accompanied by a frantic and distressed spouse, that had earlier woken up the entire neighborhood with her wailing. Neighbors watched worriedly as the dramatic events unfolded, praying and hoping that their neighbor would return home safely, the faith of the nation relies on it, for El-Mahi is still the legitimate victor of the unresolved 1970 election, the destined President of Sudan.
As soon as El-Mahi was admitted to the Imperial Hospital in Khartoum, the Vice Presidents conditions and whereabouts had been revealed to the public. With the press digging even deeper into the story, eventually, the country would come to discover the Vice Presidents struggle with a heart illness that had left him indisposed for the past two months, far away from the public stage, and from the stresses of political life. El-Mahis hospitalization had become the focus of the national body for the last number of days, replacing the state of mourning established by the death of UAR President Gamal Abdel Nasser, to a state of fright and worry, the condition of El-Mahi was critical to the security of the presidential office once the election crisis had been resolved, many even speculating its is this crisis itself that had left the Vice President on cusp of literal life and death.
Eventually, the concerning news quickly evolved into tragedy. Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, the government-owned state media, announced to the country that Vice President El-Tigani El-Mahi, would pass away at the age of 59 after succumbing to heart failure, medical teams at the Imperial Hospital have tried and failed to resuscitate the middle-aged man. News of the President Elects passing had rocked Sudan to its core, amid an election crisis, and a period of mourning across the Arab world, it had seemed that Sudan had once again come to witness a dark moment in its history. Perhaps it was the stress of it all that exacerbated his deteriorating health, the rise of Arab nationalism and political sectarianism, the increase in military presence in the capital, the wars plaguing Sudans peripheries, and the threat that Sudans Security Intelligence and Response Agency had presented to the Republic he took part in forming.
Another two weeks of mourning had been declared throughout the country, those two weeks have been filled with many trying to find answers to the ongoing situation. Many are asking, what now? The President-Elect responsible for establishing a coalition to form a government had just passed away, and his party, the Democratic Unionists, was incapable of naming a successor amid the mourning period. On top of all that, the Islamists who are the only faction viable of taking part in the coalition government, had been fractured into two between radicals against the coalition government, and moderates who support it. The Communists are practically in open anarchy against the state, which they hold responsible for the death of their late leader Abdel Khaliq. The Arab nationalists seem to be conspiring with foreign actors to undermine the Lwoki government and restore Arab rule to Khartoum. And at the center of it all, sat President Benjamin Lwoki as the head of Government, head of the Sudanese state.
The problems had seemed to accumulate at the hands of the Presidency, and with it, Lwokis will to carry on at the helm of leadership had started to drain the life out of him, and soon it came to an end. It only took until opponents started speculating foul play from the administration, coupled with the preexisting calls for his resignation since his partys loss in the election, that he started to seriously contemplate retiring once and for all. By the end of the two weeks, in an emergency session of Party representatives from across the political spectrum, followed by a handful of meetings with Gaafar Nimiery, other military leaders, and Provincial Governments, a decision had been reached. In what could be described as amongst the first major televised addresses to the country from the Presidential office, Benjamin Lwoki would deliver his resignation speech.
[list]President Lwoki :| Esteemed fellow citizens of the Sudanese motherland, friends and families, neighbors and Allies. As many of you know, the recent months of this year have been deemed amongst the most challenging of our countrys history. In those months, I have tried my absolute best as President, to keep peace and order, as well as to preserve the stability and interests of the Sudanese people both domestically and internationally. I have however heard your pleas, and it had become increasingly evident that my time in office, my time in the political sphere had come to an end after almost 30 years in the spotlight of national internal affairs. It is time for the last of the old guard to step aside, and make way for the newer, brighter, and most proud of our generations to step in, and steer our Republic into destiny. This is why, I am announcing that by the end of this speech, I would effectively be resigning my post as the President of the Republic of Sudan. To my fellow citizens who are afraid, and anxiously await what comes after, rest assured, the Presidential line of succession has been determined. My right-hand man, the highest ranking body in ensuring the security and well-being of the citizenry and people, Gaafar Nimiery, will be taking the role of President of the Republic, and shall effectively take on the task of establishing a transitional government for three years until 1973, where free and democratic elections shall be restored to the country. Nimierys position as an independent, and his track record of duty and loyalty to the nation above all, have shown me that he can be entrusted with such a task in uniting the political factions under the umbrella of National Unity. And with that, I leave you with this final address from me to you as a President to his people. The unity of our Republic is sacred, much more sacred than power. We must fight to live in the memory of those who have passed, truly we have lost many good men in the Arab and African worlds, but the future remains in our hands, Sudan shall rise from her woes, and shine the light of stability once more. Thank you all, and God be with you.[/list]
As the President concluded his speech, the camera faded to black, followed by white text on a black background, in both Arabic and English that said Please hold for the Presidential Oath. The camera turned back on, and President Lwoki stood to the left of the screen, his right hand up while his left hand held a paper he was reading from, in front of him stood the former SIRA director Gaafar Nimiery with his left hand up and his right hand firmly placed on the Holy Quran, which was being held up by an office staffer. Nimiery would then repeat the oath of office recited by Benjamin Lwoki, one line after the other. Finally concluding the oath with a handshake, just before the screen turned dark, and the footage returned to the SBC Newsroom, where the reporter began recapping the events of the evening, and even two weeks back to the funeral of the former VP.
In the meanwhile, Lwokis family and personal staffs motorcade to the airport had been met by crowds waiting outside the residence, many greeting him farewell as they went by. As several hours passed by, Lwoki at his entourage were aboard a plane only three hours out from reaching its destination at Juba. It is there that the former president began to look back to everything he couldve done differently in his second term, the riots, the increased military policing, and the intelligence services that had trampled on peoples civil liberties. All these factors have contributed to the Liberal Partys underperformance during the elections of 1970, losing almost 10 seats in the north alone as his popularity plummeted. His mind began to run, the communist agitators, the Islamist split, the Arab nationalist riots, giving control of the military to Nimiery the capital was under siege, Nimiery targeted who he wanted when he wanted if they proved a threat to his authority as the countrys top cop. A conclusion was almost met, Nimiery had orchestrated a delicate yet series of chaotic events, all leading to the end of his government, he was pushed to resignation by popular demand of course, but what pushed such public outrage, this turbulent era that had left the country shaken. To Lwoki, it was becoming clear, Nimiery was the one shaking the country, and as the realization dawned on him, he thought to himself, this was a coup a soft coup. It was now the era of President Gaafar Nimiery.
AL-NASRU LENA!
AL-NASRU LE SUDAN!
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[list][list]SHŌWA 45 | OCTOBER 1970[/list]
[list][list]皇太子殿下
[pre]KŌTAISHI DENKA[/pre][/list][/list]
[pre] T H E C H R Y S A N T H E M U M ¹ [/pre]
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[tr][td][sub][pre]すべての人は海のように兄弟です
世界中に; ではなぜ風が吹くのか
そしてどこでも波が激しく打ち寄せる?[/pre][/sub][/list][/list][/td][td][sub][pre]All men are brothers, like the
seas throughout the world; So
why do winds and waves clash
so fiercely everywhere?[/pre][/sub][/td][/tr][/table]
TŌGŪ PALACE MORNINGTIME
[sub]TOKYO, Nippon-Nihon[/sub]
| With the Royal Couples schedule always full, the Crown Prince and the Princess didnt even have time to talk, it was one commitment after another. His latest adventures were in the small village of Hayakawa, in Yamanashi Prefecture, where the Crown Prince stood on a podium and gave a lively speech to some families and another at a furniture factory in Tokyo. Now, the next destination will be to make a 12-day visit to Indonesia and Australia, representing the Emperor. Their Imperial Highnesses last state visits were to Malaysia and Singapore at the beginning of the year. Its difficult for the Royal Couples three children, Prince Hiro, 10, Prince Aya, 4, and Princess Nori, 1, to spend days away from their parents. The children stay with nannies, handpicked by the Crown Princess. But this time the Princess made a different decision, Michiko decided that she would take Prince Hiro and Prince Aya on this trip, but not Princess Nori because she is only 1 year old. |
[list]| AKIHITO, [sub]The Crown Prince[/sub] | I dont think its appropriate for Naruhito to step aside from his duties.[/list]
[list][list]徳仁氏が職務から離れるのは適切ではないと思います。[/list][/list]
[list]| MICHIKO, [sub]The Crown Princess[/sub] | This will be good for him, because after all, one day he will have to deal with all of this.[/list]
[list][list]結局のところ、いつか彼はこのすべてに対処しなければならないから、これは彼にとって良いことだろう。[/list][/list]
[list]| AKIHITO, [sub]The Crown Prince[/sub] | Well, youre right.[/list]
[list][list]まあ、その通りです。[/list][/list]
| The Crown Prince turns and walks to the door, leaving the Princess to finish her tea. Prince Hiro, with a worried expression on his face, entered the room and sat down on the sofa. |
[list]| NARUHITO, [sub]The Prince Hiro[/sub] | Why do I have to go?[/list]
[list][list]なぜ行かなければならないのですか?[/list][/list]
[list]| MICHIKO, [sub]The Crown Princess[/sub] | Because it will be an important lesson for you.[/list]
[list][list]それはあなたにとって大切な教訓になるからです。[/list][/list]
| Although his father is first in line to the throne and Prince Hiro is second, Their Royal Highnesses are already preparing him to be monarch, learning what to do and what not to do. This will be Prince Hiros first state trip. According to the itinerary, under the supervision of a nanny, he will visit two hospitals, a school, and a factory in Indonesia and his parents will visit a car factory on the outskirts of Jakarta. On the same day of arrival, in the evening, Prince Hiro and his parents will participate in a state dinner that will be hosted by the Indonesian authorities. His younger brother, Prince Aya, will stay with his mother, Princess Michiko, as he is only 4 years old. |
[sub]¹ A Series: THE CHRYSANTHEMUM, Even before the engagement was announced, Empress Nagako was firmly opposed to the marriage of her son, Imperial Prince Akihito, to the daughter of a wealthy industrialist, Michiko Shōda.[/sub]
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SUDDEUTSCHE ZEITUING
[sub]A Nation of Truth[/sub]
[sub]NATIONAL HEADLINE - SZ[/sub]
CONSERVATIVE FREE DEMOCRAT KUHLMANN-STUMM THREATENS SPLINTER AS GOVERNMENT SPLITS OVER ENERGY
| (BONN, OCT 1970) THE GOVERNMENT now faces its greatest challenge yet as Chancellor Sophie Scholl enters into a shouting match with conservative Free Democrat Knut von Kuhlmann-Stumm, a prominent FDP official who leads the coalition partner's conservative faction. The debate emerged over the government's proposed energy legislation, which cuts nuclear energy subsidies in favor of investing in "modern renewable sources". The Chancellor's party, the left-wing DfV, introduced the clause to appease to green factions of the party, which have been demanding inquiries into the true safety of nuclear power. The Free Democratic party leadership, under Wolfgang Mischnick, offered their support to the overall energy bill, pointing to regulatory streamlining for contemporary sources of energy as their primary reason for support. Nonetheless, Kuhlmann-Stumm again broke with party leadership earlier this month, telling Die Zeit in an exclusive interview that: |
[list]| [sub]KNUT VON KUHLMANN-STUMM, FDP conservative leader[/sub] | ". . . To abandon nuclear energy, to concede to leftist elements that are too sensitive to govern, we put at risk this government's chance for progress. The Chancellor cannot continue to be weak, otherwise, she will face challenges to her mandate in the form of coalition partners departing or a snap election being called. We are a democracy. We remove ineffective leaders through the power of the vote."[/list]
| The comprehensive energy package also aims to invest in German energy exporting as a means of generating a profit for the country as it seeks to bolster recent POSITIVE MANUFACTURING GROWTH, a measure supported individually by the opposition Christian Democrats. To the dismay of the Government, Kuhlmann-Stumm was joined by 12 other Free Democrats in voting against the resolution, which passed with unanimous support from the SPD, DfV and majority of FDP parliamentarians. While the Government has reiterated the success of the motion's passage, Chancellor Scholl personally addressed concerns about continued volatility in the traffic light coalition, which continues to trudge onwards. Current polling indicates that if an election were to be held today, the opposition Christian Democrats would win over 45% of the vote, putting it in a prime position to form a government after almost a decade in opposition. Voter fatigue with progressive governance could continue unless efficacy at governance is proved by the Chancellor, who continues to poll popularly with a 64% approval rating among voters, especially on her foreign policy victories like Vietnam withdrawal. With a wide range of policy disagreements, the Chancellor must undertake it as her duty as head of government to heal these divisions and effect proper governance with her coalition, lest she allow it to fall, marking her legacy as the first chancellor not to survive an entire full term in office. Already, the Government is working towards this aim with roundtable discussions with SPD and FDP lawmakers. The Chancellor is also rapidly expanding her public profile, investing heavily in nationwide trips and especially in inviting foreign diplomats and leaders to Germany. |
| Despite this, Kuhlmann-Stumm and the conservative faction of the FDP, her influence rising since the departure of Erich Mende from the party chief role, continue to apply pressure on the Government that could only serve to divide and conquer rather than provide meaningful feedback to the new government. Just over a year into its existence, Scholl faces crises after crises. The Chancellor's October address to the Bundestag will likely be the point where the Government could easily pivot its programs, especially given the popularity of some and the unpopularity of others. "The government isn't inherently unpopular, it is just that the unpredictability and volatility of the government and its frequent debates appearing on the papers that is destabilizing public opinion of Scholl's government," Erich Haeder, a professor of politics at Bonn Technical University, told SZ. |
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[sub] OCT 1970[/sub]
[list][list][list][sub][sup]REPUBLIC OF CHINA | 中華民國[/sub][/sup]
[pre]𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙶𝙷𝙾𝚂𝚃 𝙾𝙵 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝚆𝙷𝙸𝚃𝙴 𝚃𝙴𝚁𝚁𝙾𝚁
白色恐怖的幽靈[/pre]
[/list]
B[sub]eing forced out of the mainland had many implications for the Kuomintang, however the most important was the importance on ensuring that its grip around what land it still had was as firm as can be. Resulting from this, the declaration of Martial Law in 1948 began what many observers have called the 'White Terror', a campaign to eliminate all manners of communist influences and threats on the island, both real and perceived. However since the 40s, the target of the white terror has far expanded beyond just Communists, but now actively hunting any dissident to the regime, whether liberal, socialist, or otherwise. This state of terror has made Taiwan perhaps one of the most repressive societies in Asia politically, something which has intensified anti-government sentiment in recent years with the emergence of democracy movements led by Taiwanese indigenous residents (of whom make-up 12 million out of the 14 million residents in the island).[/sub]
[sub]This repressive campaign was on the path of waning in recent years, with some leeway given to activists of recent years due to the slow decline of the mainlanders and the emergence of a new Taiwanese political class. That was until the escalation in the Taiwan Straits led to a third Taiwan Crisis ₁ that ignited the flames of the hardliners within the KMT. The hardliners blamed weakness of the party and the lax security attitudes that were being promoted as one of the main reasons that the illegitimate regime in Beijing was able to throw its weight around, further pointing out that the United States has been slowly positioning itself for opening up with Red China.[/sub]
[sub]The military and intelligence apparatus both argued the same, and they alongside the hardliners formed a bloc that demanded that new Chairman of the KMT, Chiang Ching-kuo, begin instituting a new wave of repression against dissidents and empower the iron grip of the KMT.[/sub]
[sub]Ching-kuo was ultimately a pragamtist and a reformist, but he was also aware of the dangers that faced the island. Losing recognition from the superpowers wouldn't be a problem, losing the grip of power would be. Ching-kuo was raised and molded by Soviet methods, he had a distinguished political career so far spanning 4 decades of everything from economic reconstruction of Shanghai in the 40s to running the security apparatus in the 60s. Seeing no other choice, the Generalissimo's son approved the plan put forward by the hardline wing of the party during its sixth Plenary Session of the Central Committee of 1970.[/sub]
[sub]Like the previous wave of repression, the new White Terror would take place through both formal and informal lines, the formal being the empowering of the National Security Bureau (NSB), the feared shadowy Taiwanese intelligence agency, which will receive an expanded budget and information network to begin cracking down on any ideological deviations in the country, including suppressing any left-wing thought whether Communist or not. The informal line would be resetablishing contact with the Bamboo Union Gang, Taiwan's principle triad organization. Founded by mainlanders in order to maintain the power of the mainlanders on the island, while enriching themselves through organized crime, the Bamboo Union has always slotted easily as the NSB's illegal activities arm, turning a blind eye to their criminal activity in exchange of engaging in hired assassination work, smuggling, information collecting, and oppressing the native Taiwanese. [/sub]
[sub]For the reformist wing of the KMT, this was nothing but a reactionary attempt at resisting modernity, however with the external situation forcing Taiwan's hand, it seems that the reformists will have to take a backseat for now.[/sub]
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₁ https://imgur.com/a/g9nprxo
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[pre]"If when I die, I am still a dictator, I will certainly go down into the oblivion of all dictators. If, on the other hand, I succeed in establishing a truly stable foundation for a democratic government, I will live forever in every home in China" ~ Chiang Kai-shek[/pre]
Victoria Harbor, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Launggyet, Zingium, Independent Singapore
[list][list][list][pre]REINO DE ESPAÑA[/pre][/list]
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Preparation for the Spanish General Election of 1971
[sub]KINGDOM OF SPAIN | MADRID, NOVEMBER 1970[/sub][/list]
[sub]It has been three years and soon it will be time for the General Election in July where the people of Spain will elect new members for Congress of Deputies. Many political parties are choosing their different candidates to run for the seat in the Congress and get their chosen representatives to become MP in the house. For years since the restoration of the monarchy, Spain been dominated by the Conservative Alliance (AC) with Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez leading the parties and the faces of the conservative and catholic groups. However the opposition consist of many socialist and communist parties with the communist Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) being the largest parties in the group are hoping to oust the conservatives from power in the upcoming election. However, after losing Spanish Guinea to Cameroon shortly after the 1967 election, the Conservative Alliance lost prestige and legitimacy and even the resigning of the previous PM Luis Herrera that lead to Adolfo Suárez becoming the current PM. Could this event three years ago lead to the end of the dominance of the Conservative Alliance? Only the upcoming election will decide if that the case or not. Here are the current political parties that are participating in this year election.[/sub]
[sub]- The Conservative Alliance (AC)[/sub]
[sub]- The Liberal Party (PL)[/sub]
[sub]- The National Union (UN)[/sub]
[sub]- The Carlist Party (PC)[/sub]
[sub]- The People's Democratic Party (PDP)[/sub]
[sub]- The Republican Left (IR)[/sub]
[sub]- The Republican Union (UR)[/sub]
[sub]- The People's Socialist Party (PSP)[/sub]
[sub]- The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE)[/sub]
[sub]- The Communist Party of Spain (PCE)[/sub]
[sub]- The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV)[/sub]
[sub]- The Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC)[/sub]
[sub]Only time will tell which of these parties will come out on top in the upcoming election.[/sub]
[list]______[/list]
[list][list][pre]VIVA EL REY!
VIVA ESPAÑA!
VIVA LA IMPERIO![/pre][/list][/list]
[list][spoiler=[sub]Our hope is in Christ;
this little mountain will be
the salvation of Spain
and of the people of the Goths;
the mercy of Christ will free us
from that multitude.
Pelayo of Asturias, King of Asturias[/sub]
COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY
]
Peoples Republic Of Czechoslovakia
Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
The Confederate Prussian Empire
[/spoiler]
Victoria Harbor, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Launggyet, Zingium, Independent Singapore
[list][list][pre]| V E R E N I G DㅤㅤK O N I N R I J KㅤㅤB E N E L U X
| "ㅤE E N D R A C H TㅤㅤM A A K TㅤㅤM A C H Tㅤ"[/pre]
[list][list][pre]In tijden van problemen, angst en hopeloosheid is muziek
iets dat we als vanzelfsprekend kunnen beschouwen...[/pre][/list]
[pre]// 02 NOVEMBER 1970, ZATERDAG
ROTTERDAM, NEDERLAND //[/pre][/list]
A U D E N T E SㅤㅤF O R T U N AㅤㅤI U V A Tㅤㅤ:ㅤㅤAㅤㅤN I G H TㅤㅤO FㅤㅤJ O Y
[list]ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ[sub]On this extraordinary Saturday night in Holland, the stage was set for a truly exceptional event, with the vibrant city of Rotterdam aglow beneath a canopy of stars. Within the grandiose neo-Gothic facade of the Royal Vermeer Hall, typically reserved for operas, theatre productions, and concerts, anticipation hummed in the air as the city prepared to host an illustrious gathering. Inside, the opulent entrance corridor dazzled with elegant décor in shades of red and white, adorned with luxurious materials sourced from far-flung corners of the globe. Italian marble from Padua graced the floors, while Persian silk from Isfahan adorned the walls, creating a sumptuous backdrop for the evening's festivities. Each chair, meticulously arranged, awaited a distinguished guesta luminary in the realms of arts, music, and entertainment, hailing from across the vast expanse of the European continent. As the moon ascended to its zenith and the clock struck ten, the hallowed halls of the Royal Vermeer Hall echoed with the chime of bells, signalling the commencement of a prestigious art show poised to honour those who had achieved unparalleled excellence in their respective fields.[/sub]
[sub]The esteemed guests, each a familiar face renowned for their cherished contributions to the arts, filled the hall with an air of anticipation and excitement. The scene exuded luxury and opulence, as the ladies of the ceremony graced the space in silk gowns and cashmere dresses of haute couture craftsmanship, their necks adorned with strands of lustrous pearls and dazzling diamonds. In contrast, the gentlemen presented a more subdued elegance, clad in classic black-and-white tuxedos accented with white silk gloves, though a select few opted for avant-garde ensembles, adding a dash of intrigue to the affair. As the room brimmed with anticipation, two figures emerged from the coulisses of the stage, greeted by an eruption of applause akin to a cascading waterfall. Will Tura, exuding charm and elegance, cut a striking figure in a timeless Italian suit of deep blue, his hazel eyes aglow under the spotlight's glare. Beside him stood his co-host, the legendary Sophia Loren, resplendent in a classic vintage Dior ensemble of sleek black, her slender neck elegantly carrying a necklace of glistening rubies. With a single glance from her captivating emerald eyes, she held the hearts of every gentleman in the room, and perhaps even a few of the ladies.[/sub]
[sub]As the night unfolded, filled with wit, banter, and infectious humour, the dynamic chemistry between the hosts and their engaging rapport with the guests elicited uproarious laughter throughout the hall. With each envelope ceremoniously opened, the anticipation mounted as the winners in each category were revealed, greeted with beaming smiles and thunderous applause. In a landslide victory, the legendary Italian chanteuse Mina clinched the title of Best Female Artist, her unparalleled talent shining brightly amidst stiff competition from luminaries such as Dalida and Mireille Mathieu. Meanwhile, the Armenian-French maestro Charles Aznavour claimed the coveted title of Best Male Singer, his timeless classics "Emmenez-Moi" and "Hier Encore" resonating deeply with audiences across Europe. A ripple of controversy swept through the hall as The Dubliners, an Irish band, clinched the award over iconic British juggernauts The Rolling Stones and The Beatles, asserting their place in musical history. The Best Rising Star accolade shone on Greece's laïko pop queen Nana Mouskouri, heralding her as a fresh and promising talent on the rise. In a nod to enduring legacy, the incomparable Dalida was honoured as the Best Legacy Artist, her transcendent voice and timeless contributions to music earning her rightful acclaim. And in a poignant finale, Dalida's haunting ballad "Le Temps des Fleurs" captivated hearts and minds, clinching the coveted title for Song of the Year. Amidst a sea of talent and prestige, the task of selecting the deserving winners proved no easy feat, with narrow victories and impassioned debates echoing both from the esteemed jury panel and the passionate televoting audience. Yet, in celebrating the brilliance of European arts, the evening stood as a testament to the enduring power of artistic expression and the boundless creativity of the human spirit.[/sub]
[sub]As the curtains drew to a close on a night of unparalleled musical splendour, the audience was treated to a truly unforgettable momenta legendary duet between France's beloved little sparrow, Mireille Mathieu, and Turkey's rising star, Ajda Pekkan. Together, the duo mesmerised the crowd with enchanting renditions of Mathieu's latest hit "Pardonne-Moi, Ce Caprice dEnfant," Françoise Hardy's timeless classic "Tous les Garçons et les Filles," and Italy's Adriano Celentano's romantic ballad "La Coppia Più Bella Del Mondo." The harmonious blend of their voices and the infectious energy of their youth kept the audience enraptured, ensuring that the night concluded on a high note of laughter, joy, and entertainment. With the European press in attendance, the reverberations of this spectacular event would echo far and wide, gracing the pages of morning newspapers across the continent. For those who were unable to witness the magic firsthand, the ceremony was broadcasted to six countries, ensuring that the spirit of European musical excellence reached audiences far and wide. Truly, it was a night to rememberone that celebrated the rich tapestry of talent and diversity that defines the European musical landscape.[/sub][/list]
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[/list][spoiler=[sub]Dit is een fictief stukje creatief werk voor[/sub]
de GEMENEBEST VAN FRIJHEID [ CoL ]
]
Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
The Confederate Prussian Empire
[/spoiler][/list]
Victoria Harbor, Cascadla, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Launggyet
NOVEMBER , 1970
The "Farmland Redistribution" Act
| As part of the [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=55255778]Third Malaysian Plan[/URL], the Communal & Personal Farms Bill would be drafted, to create a more communal society in Malaysia's rural and farm dependant areas. |
| The [I]Communal Farms Bill[/I] entails for:
[List][I]Section 1:
[B] Within a farmland, there will be 9 identically sized sections. [B]8 outer sections would be privately cultivated by a farmer and his family. The center section would be farmland that is communally cultivated by all 8 families on the behalf of the government.
Section 2:
[B] The 8 private fields would be managed exclusively by a farmer and his family, with the government whether it be local or federal not being allowed to interfere, as long as the farmer and his family are paying taxes. The produce would be owned only by the farmer and his family for whatever usage they intend to use it for. The center, communal sector worked on by all 8 farmers and families. The produces that results from it, went to the government for the government to use.
Section 3:
[B] All farmland is owned by the government, which would then assign it [the farmland] to individual families.
Section 4:
[B] After the owner of the farm passes away, the land would revert to being owned by the state to be reassigned to a new owner.
Section 5:
[B] Only one individual within a household, will actually have the right of ownership of the farmland.
Section 6:
[B] One household cannot own more then one farmland. Once a women who owns her own farmland, married a man who owns a separate piece of farmland. One of them has to move to their partner's farmland and the farmland their leaving behind would be given back to the state for redistribution.
Section 7:
[B] Under normal circumstances, inheritance of farmland isn't allowed. But if that farmland is being used to farm a produce that is identified by the federal government as a important product. That farmland is inheritable by someone in the immediate family. Extended family members are not eligible for inheritance of the farmland.
Section 8:
[B] The amount of land being distributed by the government to a potential owner is only 2.2 acres of land. With the center, communal section only being slightly larger at 2.6 acres of land.
Section 9:
[B] If a farmland isn't being maintained. The government is allowed to step in and reassert their ownership of the property and kick out the family in charge of the property at the time. Then the government has to divert funding towards the repairing of the land, before they can distribute it again.[/I][/list]
The system designed by the bill is intended to foster the development of land and to ensure that no agricultural land lay neglected. But also prevents the genesis of a new aristocratic class and to prevent wealthy individuals from developing large power bases by monopolizing the fields. The system is also intended to allow the common people to take part of the land and ensure their livelihood. It also allowed the government to develop a tax base and slowed the accumulation of land by vast, untaxable estates. |
| The bill would be passed and repackaged as the Farmland Redistribution Act. By the prime minister's cabinet, but fears arose among certain members of the cabinet on how the people would react to such a new act, that was greatly different then what they were used to.
With the passage of the act, a few government agencies needed to be established to carry out the provisions of the act. The first agency would be the Farmland Redistribution Committee, which would be in charge of keeping track of what farmland is presently owned, what farmland is eligible for inheritance and what farmland needs to be redistributed.
Then there's the Farmland Monitoring Committee, which would be in charge of checking every single farmland to see if it's being managed properly and if the land isn't being maintained they can give out the letter of notification that Section 9 of the act has been enacted and they need to vacate the land.
Finally there's the Communal Center Councils which would be a council comprising of one individual from each of the 8 families that surround the center section, + 1 local government official. Their job is to ensure that the community is functional, there's no major rivalries in the community and that each member of the community is maintaining their respective land. |
| Those fears would become a reality a few weeks into the [I]Farmland Redistribution Act[/I] being active. As once large farmland owners protest on the lost of their land to the government for them to redistribute and multi generational farmers protest on the fact they can no longer pass on the family farm to their descendants. However more small time farmers, were vocally on the side of the government as now they can rival their once larger rivals in the farming industry and now get their produces out into more markets, instead of markets being dominated by large farmers produces. |
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Victoria Harbor, Cascadla, Nippon-Nihon, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Spain-, Launggyet, Sport-Internationale, Zingium
[table=noheader][tr][td][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]
SYNDICALISTS COUP THE ELECTED GOVERNMENT OF VODE, DECLARE FORTHCOMING INTEGRATION EFFORTS WITH THE SOVIET UNION
[sup][pre]Unable to tolerate a government considered normal by international standards, the Slovene people rebel. April Fools.[/pre][/sup]
[/td][/tr][/table]
[list][sup]THE RED TIDE BREAKS
NOVEMBER 1970[/sup][/list]
The flag of the ZSSSSlovenias national trade union centerrippled nobly over the doorways of the Presidential Office in Ljubljana. The election of a moderate had been a step too far for a nation heretofore ruled by idiosyncratic demagogues, and now the consequences had fully come to bear. 70-year-old socialist Iztok Jamnikhe who had organized the Aesthetic League of Carniola in its first daysstood proudly behind the presidential desk at long last, red ribbon gleaming upon his lapel. He at once began the effective dismantlement of the Slovenian Armed Forces (which had, unfortunately, been asleep during the coup), filling diplomatic back-channels with requests for integration with the Soviet Union to Moscow that, in their frequency, could only be described as spam. Slovenia isand always has beenmerely a bone in the body of a greater Soviet world. Whathavent you been paying attention? he cried to crowds of curious listeners in autumnal Ljubljana, soon to be renamed Mesto Karla Marxa. Our syndicates have long ached and groaned under the corporate overlords of the Republic of Slovenia. Long live the Slovenian Soviet Socialist Republic!
Observers could find no apt response to this swift change. Former Slovenian President Boris Furlan, when asked for his opinion, replied I turn 76 years old this month14 years older, I expect, than I ever got to be in another timeline. I will content myself merely being grateful for that. Various other comments from Slovenian national figures usually involved being too old to care or questioning why these upstarts had to call themselves syndicalists rather than socialists. The answer, naturally, was that the Slovenian word for labor union is sindikat, which is genuinely quite cool. The national flag was appropriately changed to feature pan-Slavic colors and a Triglav under a red star, pending the design of an official flag for the Slovenian SSR. Recently elected and now-deposed President Angela Vode, now in exile in a rural town in Bolivia, could only comment alas when asked for her thoughts on everything.
[list][spoiler=OOC Note] april fool. opposite direction from the last one[/spoiler]
Victoria Harbor, Cascadla, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Maziya, Spain-, Launggyet, Zingium
[list]1970년 11월 04일
[sub]A Begrudging Alliance[/sub][/list]
[list][sub]SDP-SLP Alliance - The Fallout from Pyongyang Elections[/sub][/list]
[sub]Pyongyang, Korea[/sub]
| The addition of the Socialist Labor Party on the left on Korean politics had made it competitive and cramped, the Social Democrats, Socialist Labor and the Workers Party were all competing for the largely the same sets of voters, with the SDP also battling the Peoples Party for the centre ground. The SLP had split from the Workers Party a mere four months previous but had heavy backers within the left-wing, managing to put together a full slate of 161 candidates for the Pyongyang City Council elections. Elections in Pyongyang have been dominated by the Workers Party since the 1950s, this election was seemingly no different. The results rolled in and the dust settled by the early hours of the morning. The Workers Party had come out on top with 42.83% a fall of roughly 12 points; the Social Democrats had become the principal opposition party with 26.45% a gain of 5 points; the National Democrats sat on 18.19% with Socialist Labor on 10.75%; with all other parties failing to reach the 5% threshold required to win seats. Despite being ten seats short, the Workers Party were sworn back into government as no real coalition was possible, however these results werent setbacks for the SDP and SLP as behind the scenes the two parties began talks about a working relationship between the two, realising that the vote on the left was being split. |
| In October it was announced that the two parties were working on a joint electoral programme for the up and coming elections to the National Assembly, set to take place around April of 1971. In November a press conference hosted by Kim Dae-jung and Kang Song-san (the respective leaders of the SDP and SLP) it was announced that the joint electoral programme would be put to a vote of the membership of both parties and if it passed the electoral committees would begin working on an electoral pact. The plan would be to have only one member from the SDP or SLP stand in each seat, who would stand aside based on incumbency; likelihood of success; and the voting pattern of the seat. It was fairly clear to most that the SLP would not do too well out of this arrangement, however the SLP would likely benefit in the regional lists with the plan to rank candidates by vote of combined regional members. |
| On the surface the arrangement seems to threaten the National Democratic government, however underneath all of the smiles and waves, the two parties are not amicable partners. Top figures in the two parties reportedly do not get along, and relations at best are described as civil when in each other's company, it is reported that the leadership has come to blows repeatedly over who the top candidate and possible Prime Minister would be. Despite sharing similar overlaps in social policy, the two are quite different when it comes to economics, the SDP favours a regulated form of capitalism, and looks towards small scale nationalisation of key industries that lack competitive choice, i.e. regional water boards, whereas the SLP lean towards more a government controlled economy. How exactly the two parties intend to thrash out a coherent electoral programme remains to be seen, however if polling is to be believed the combined voters of the parties could knock the National Democrats off the top spot at the next elections. |
[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]
COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY
]
Peoples Republic Of Czechoslovakia
Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
The Confederate Prussian Empire
[/spoiler]
Amsterwald, Victoria Harbor, Cascadla, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Launggyet, Zingium
The Reffist Mask Falls - Left Wing Haiti Breaks From the Malaise
April 1, 1971
| While Haiti has been a vessel through which one, Reff, has used to craft, and explore his beliefs, it has turned out the entire thing has been a mask.
Dropping the pretense, Haiti shall be renamed the Federal Socialist Republic of Haiti. A peoples multi-party democracy, with left-wing parties being allowed to run for governance only. The National Peoples
Congress has been formed being elected by workers soviets on a local level. These workers soviets elect town, state, and federal council members.
Socially FSR Haiti has pursued radical progressivism. Gay marriage has been officially legalized, and full abortion and no-fault divorce have also been pushed. Reactionary social movements have all simultaneously fallen away when faced with the glory of a new progressive Haiti.
In economics, a true market socialist state has been built. Major corporations have immediately been turned into worker-owned cooperatives and any business that exceeds 100 workers in the future is slated to be instantly made into a cooperative. Works councils have been massively empowered in workplaces with less than 100 employees to ensure every worker has representation in hiring, firing, wages, and any other area. State-owned enterprises retreat from most sectors only being allowed in electricity, railways, and other vital infrastructure.
A new red idealist reffist future has risen over Haiti, and let nothing bring it down!
Amsterwald, Victoria Harbor, Cascadla, Stolkland, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Indonesian Federal Peoples Republic, Spain-, Launggyet, Lucki
Post self-deleted by Sport-Internationale.
[list] هذه المدينة ليست كبيرة بما يكفي لنا نحن الاثنين
[sub]THIS TOWN (SYRIA) AINT BIG ENOUGH FOR THE TWO OF US
1970[/sub]
[list][sub]| The year is 1970, and tensions between Salah Jadid, the official President backed by the Ba'athist party, and Hafez al-Assad, the Minister of Defence, backed by the Syrian military, were at an all-time high. However, since 1969 and the suicide of Abd al Karim Jundi, Jadid's right-hand man, the balance of power had shifted significantly to Assad, as he gained de facto power over almost every aspect of the government. Almost. The Ba'athist party members remained rebellious and still planned to grasp any power remaining in their hands. At the same time, they were aware time was running out to make a move before Assad made a move for the party base itself. However, the opportunity presented itself. In September, the famous Pan-Arabist in Cairo, Gamal Abdel Nasser passed, and Hafez al-Assad was to attend his funeral the following month. This was when the party decided to prepare their last stand. When Assad and his right-hand man, Chief of Staff Mustafa Tlass, returned on November 12, they were greeted by an Emergency National Congress. Here, Assad would take a seat in the Congress and be ready for the barrage of angry questions that would follow, surrounded by his enemies. |[/sub][/list]
[sub]| President Salah Jadid | "Here is Minister of Defence, Hafez al-Assad. As you all are aware. He has failed this nation in his refusals to comply with the highest entity of governance in this land, the party, in his independent dealings regarding foreign policy, most significantly Israel."[/sub]
[list][sub]| Assad would scoff as the rows of party members looked anxiously around. |[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Minister of Defence Hafez al-Assad | "What apt timing you have had to declare this emergency. How have I failed this nation may I ask?"[/sub]
[sub]| President Salah Jadid | "There is clear evidence of your reconciliatory attitude towards Israel, through your lack of preparation for any confrontation with the Zionists, and your refusal to comply with our objectives. You have betrayed our revolutionary ideology, and your place in this nation itself is in question."[/sub]
[sub]| Minister of Defence Hafez al-Assad | "What does this council not understand? For years, you cowards have hid behind Nasser to make your provocative statements, so that he could back up your empty gestures of defiance towards Israel. The fact is that Nasser is dead now, this practice must end. You cannot hide behind him any longer. There is no room for empty gestures towards our neighbors when our country fails in its basic economic development."[/sub]
[list][sub]| General murmuring and groaning would be heard and Jadid held up his hand for silence. |[/sub][/list]
[sub]| President Salah Jadid | "The reason that these gestures are empty is because of you. It is your duty to strengthen our armed forces to confront our enemies."[/sub]
[sub]| Minister of Defence Hafez al-Assad | "The vast majority of experienced army officers hold that such a task is of no purpose right now. The fact is that it would have been better to refrain from gratuitous provocation which the enemy can exploit to trap us into a battle our army is in no state to fight, let alone win'."[/sub]
[list][sub]| The statement aroused a storm of protest to which Jadid once more held up his hand. |[/sub][/list]
[sub]| President Salah Jadid | "We have heard enough. It is time to hold a vote. On charges of encouraging defeatist sentiments within our armed forces, bowing down to the Zionist imperialists, and encouraging such indiscipline that has created a duality of power that hobbles the state's very ability to operate, I propose a resolution to strip the Minister of Defence Hafez al-Assad and Chief of Staff Mustafa Tlass of their army commands and government occupations. Raise your hand to approve such a motion.[/sub]
[list][sub]| The vast majority of members approved as a wave of hands slowly appeared in the crowd. |[/sub][/list]
[sub]| President Salah Jadid | "It is done.[/sub]
[list][sub]| Suddenly, frantic yelling could be heard as armed troops appeared throughout the conference hall blocking off all exists. Through the windows, the barrels of tanks aimed at the building. |[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Minister of Defence Hafez al-Assad | "As commander of the armed forces, it is my duty to preserve the integrity of our government. You all have failed, and I have taken the liberty to arrest you for insolence. Salah Jadid, you have the option to submit lest you face dire consequences.."[/sub]
[list][sub]| This proposition would be met by a scowl. |[/sub][/list]
[sub]| President Salah Jadid | "If I ever take power you will be dragged through the streets until you die."[/sub]
[list][sub]| A mass of soldiers would march down the aisle to arrest every Ba'ath party member in the room, and they would later face further interrogation to prove loyalty. However, the vast majority would be released and be permitted to continue their government positions, given they swear loyalty to their new leader, Hafez al-Assad. The coup was complete. |[/sub][/list]
[spoiler=[sub]Annual RP complete[/sub]
Syrian Arab Republic
]
Peoples Republic Of Czechoslovakia
Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
The Confederate Prussian Empire
[/spoiler]
Victoria Harbor, Cascadla, Stolkland, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Launggyet, Zingium, Formosa-, Total Woman Victory
The Great Game Part 6: Sarwo Edhies War
[sub]October 13, 1970[/sub]
General Sarwo Edhi Wibowo sat on the hood of a Willys Jeep, a lit cigarette in between his fingers as he watched members of his unit, Kopassus use flamethrowers against huts and other simple tribal dwellings which made up a village. Soldiers dragged villagers out of their homes, beating them if they resisted before putting their houses to the torch. Men, women and children alike were rounded up by Indonesian soldiers whose sole orders were to push the natives away. In some instances, the men of the village fought back, naturally enraged by being evicted by people who were essentially foreigners from land they had inhabited for centuries. Their response? Gunfire. Any attempts to stop Kopassus was answered with violence or deadly force.
All the while, Sarwo Edhie watched from a distance, unflinching at the violence unfolding before him, after all he had given the orders to remove them in the first place. The General had little sympathy for the natives of the region. He saw them as an obstacle to Indonesias progress. While the natives of the coast integrated gradually into modern Indonesian society, those in the interior were less willing to accept Indonesian rule or any form of progress. And so, the decision had been made to remove them. Force them further into the interior. Though, there was more to this atrocity than mere convenience.
Over the rim of his aviator sunglasses, imported from the United States, Sarwo Edhie looked up at the mountains of the Sudirman Range, a series of mountains which included Puncak Jaya, the highest mountain in Indonesia. He was in awe of its size and beauty and for a moment, he became lost in the vastness of it all. That towering monument to the omnipotent character of nature. But then he looked down again at the sound of automatic gunfire, soldiers firing their rifles at the remaining men who dared to resist them, along with some of the women and some teenagers who fought back. In a way, Sarwo Edhie saw himself as that mountain in the distance. Imposing, overwhelming, omnipotent. How couldnt he be? After all, their weapons and equipment was practically magic to the natives here.
Much like other villages before it, this village suffered the same fate. Its structures, the simple agricultural fields and other signs of human habitation were destroyed by the power of fire and bullets. Any trace of the native Papuan culture was wiped out and turned to ash in a matter of moments and its former residents driven deeper into the jungles and into the interior. The dead were gathered up by the soldiers and also put to the flame, wiping out any evidence that Kopassus or the Indonesian Army for that matter had even been there. Though, it wasnt as if it mattered
Sir. A voice called from behind him, making the General turn only to come face to face with one of his subordinates. In his hand was a piece of paper, folded three times. Its important. telegram from headquarters.
Sarwo Edhie raised an eyebrow, a telegram from the Indonesian military out here was rare, so if they had bothered to get this all the way out here then it was indeed important. Waving away his subordinate, Sarwo Edhie sat on the passenger side of the Jeep and lazily placed one foot on the dash, then the other. Unfolding the piece of paper, his eyes fell upon the symbol of the Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces. Sarwo Edhie laughed at the sight of it. The symbol served less to mark the telegram as official and more as a message to Sarwo Edhie himself by part of its Commander and officially his own commanding officer, General Mohammad Jusuf. It was an attempt to assert authority that Jusuf didnt have.
The message was brief, but it made the smile fade from Sarwo Edhies face. Jusuf wanted to meet in Jakarta in person. Why? The telegraph didnt say, but, Sarwo Edhie had his theories. It could be an attempt to remove him, after all, the Old Guard faction saw the Radicals as obstacles to their vision of the New Order. Or, it could be an attempt to actually assert their authority over Kopassus, a unit that was otherwise outside the traditional chain of command and by all accounts, under the personal control of Sarwo Edhie and to some extent, by Suharto himself. Finally, Sarwo Edhie thought that Jusuf and the Old Guard wanted to parley. Arrange some sort of deal that benefits them both at Suhartos expense. After all, the President had been surprisingly quiet on the issue of Malaysias left-wing tilt.
The meeting between Sarwo Edhie and Jusuf took place inside a nondescript meeting room inside the headquarters of the Indonesian military in Jakarta. Sarwo Edhie had arrived by car and had entered through a back door, an odd choice which lent credence to the Generals theory that Jusuf wanted to parley. Sure enough, Jusuf was alone at the end of the table and the moment Sarwo Edhie approached, he went to shake his hand. Obliging, both men sat at the finely carved wooden table and before Jusuf could begin to talk Sarwo Edhie beat him to it.
Im surprised you didnt call me all the way here to ask me to resign. Sarwo Edhie wore a smile on his face, reaching into the breast pocket of his uniform, he pulled out his cigarette box, with practiced ease drew one out and lit it. I know you want to.
I am not that foolish. Jusuf said, his expression unchanging since the moment Sarwo Edhie had entered the room. Steely gaze, a cold expression, the pinnacle of a military man and the face of the Indonesian military. Know how much pull your people have over the special forces and the air force. Seems every Indonesian who steps foot in the United States comes back a loyal soldier of radicals of the New Order.
Sarwo Edhie shrugged, feigning innocence. It was no coincidence that Indonesians coming fresh from training out of the U.S were more drawn to the strictly anticommunist and uncompromising Radikals. After all, if Indonesia wanted to be as successful as America, it needed to root out Communists, Socialists and any other subversive that threatened the New Order. Sarwo Edhie knew where this was going. All the secrecy and hush-hush nature of it all. This was more than a parley, but he wanted Jusuf to say it himself. Assuming all of that is true, what exactly do you want from me?
Playing coy was getting into Jusufs nerves, but there was nothing he could do about it assuming, of course, that he wanted the Radikals on his side. Leaning into the table, Jusuf sighed and finally explained himself. Some of the other officers and I have been discussing some future operations. The remaining regions of Timor occupied by Portugal, for instance could easily be taken by Indonesian forces assuming ample-
At least- Sarwo interrupted Jusuf mid-sentence, making the General sigh in increasing annoyance. -pretend that you came up with the idea yourself instead of blatantly telling me something that has been in the books since before you sat on that chair. Now it was Sarwo Edhies turn, and he too leaned on the table, the wood creaking under the added weight as he moved closer than Jusuf ever did. Taking a drag of his cigarette, he blew smoke to the side and with a self-satisfying smirk on his face continued dressing the General down. In fact, Ive been preparing for it for a while now.
Jusuf leaned back slightly, his eyes narrowing with growing suspicion. What are you talking about?
Okay Sarwo Edhie sighed himself, tapping some ashes off his cigarette onto a nearby ashtray. Ive been preparing to take Timor since the moment I put those degenerate communists to the sword. Roads are being built, airstrips, running water, electricity, radio antennae, radar Bringing the cigarette to his lips, Sarwo Edhie watched with growing satisfaction as Jusufs expression slowly fell, his plan collapsing right before him. So lets get something straight. This- He gestured around the room. -is mine. He said, gesturing to his chest. My idea, my operation, my war.
Mohammad Jusuf had done as many of his colleagues within the Old Guard had attempted during Sukarnos time. To bring themselves personal glory and merit by presenting all sorts of proposals and innovative solutions to pressing problems. Jusuf now wanted to play both sides in his quests for his own bit of glory. Taking Portuguese Timor would be one great prize indeed. A prize that once gained would galvanize the masses, raise Suhartos popularity and cement Indonesias role as the power of Southeast Asia, one unchallenged by any European power on neither land, air or sea. To think how other countries would see Indonesia once the last bastion of European colonialism was ripped away and brought back into the fold where it belonged.
General Sarwo Edhie Wibowo, the commander of Kopassus and the leader of the New Order Radikals had emerged from the Indonesian military headquarters as a victor in a war he didnt even know was fighting. Jusuf was practically in his pocket now and while he was going to remain Commander of the Armed Forces for the foreseeable future, it would be Sarwo Edhie who would receive all the glory. Glory he would use to uphold the ideas of Indonesias total transformation.
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[list]THE KINGDOM OF PORTUGAL | MEDIA; THE SPANISH INVASION
[list]Two Brothers turned VIOLENT![/list][/list][/td][/tr][/table]
Invasão da Espanha!
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[list]ㅤㅤㅤ [sub]| "Years of oppression will be no more, down with the Spanish Crown!" words first uttered by revolutionary Funzel during his campaign in Madrid. The military began to take the lead in a new spanish invasion as Portuguese forces mobilized in Spain, creating a new tactic for invading the country. The Portuguese invasion of Spain would forever be remembered throughout Portuguese history. Portugal begins its invasion of Spain! Spain being completley unprepared for the occurence, now faces the full military might of Portugal. NATO completely sides with Portugal, and sends reinforcements to take over Spain. The nation also changes, because the continued aggression also led to Civil War by the communists of the country, beginning another era of unrest, and now, Portugal has become a Communist Republic. This change in Government allowed the revolutionary , Funzel Valdez, to rise to power and take over the nation. Now, Spain is seeing difficulty in fighting off the Portuguese after the Siege of Madrid, an ongoing surround of the capital of Spain, Madrid.
|| In the colonies, they swore complete loyalty to the Portuguese crown, and all independence groups were eradicated, and the colonies become constuitent republics of Portugal. Now, Brazil unites with Portugal and Portugal regains all North American colonies, not only this, but the United States of America gave all of their military capacity to Portugal, now, Porutgal is the worlds colonial hedgemon after keeping all of its colonies and becoming the most powerful nation on earth, taking over the whole world![/sub][/list]
[spoiler=OOC NOTE]Spain is really pretty to visit, especially in Spring, maybe around April, most preferably April 1st. . . which is also. . .
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International Association Football Federation | Fédération internationale de football association
FIFA World Cup 1970 | Copa Mundial de la FIFA 1970
THE QUARTER-FINALS: PORTUGAL v MEXICO
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The Estadio Manuel Murillo Toro in Ibagué is the scene of our final quarter-final match, and it's down to our last two teams fighting for a spot in the semi-finals against Italy. All eyes come down to these two sides, Portugal seeking a spot in the semi-finals after reaching the quarters on their debut in 1966, and Mexico seeking to advance to their first semi-finals and becoming the first North American team to do so. It's a capacity crowd here, dominated by the Mexican fans filling up the stands, they've come out in force for this tournament to support their side. Both teams have enjoyed strong runs here and they'll both be looking to take control of this match early on. Whilst we wait for match to start, let's have a quick review of the teams playing tonight.
Portugal have been on an upward trend in the past few years, after securing their first ever World Cup performance in 1966, they've been on to dominate in Europe both internationally and in club football, with the Portuguese qualifying as the first to this tournament. Expectations were high as they entered the group stage, but they only just made it through, suffering defeats to Brazil and Poland, but their early victory against Nigeria giving them the goal difference to hold on and advance to the next round. They managed to overcome the challenge set by the Netherlands in the round of 16 to get them this far. A strong overall squad with some stand-out players, they will be extremely strong in this match and definitely give Mexico a run for their money here.
Mexico on the other side are the strongest team in North America, and have repeatedly showed their strength in the past few years. Despite failing to pass the first round in the previous tournament, Mexico showed themselves dominant in the continental competitions and in qualifying, out-classing their rivals to qualify for this tournament. In the group stages Mexico dominated, defeating Sudan, Romania and Czechoslovakia to qualify to of their group. The Round of 16 saw them face off against South American hopefuls Peru, resulting in one of the most exciting matches of the tournament so far, a 3-3 draw that Mexico eventually won on penalties. Mexico are on their best run in history and if they want to break their records and reach the semi-finals, now may be the best time for.
The crowd roars into life as the teams enter the field, getting ready for the national anthems and the pre-match ceremonies. Let's have a look at the line-ups and formations for tonights match-up:
Portugal
Portugal going for the 3-1-4-2 line-up today, one of the more unusual line-ups in use today, opting for the strong midfield but sporting a single defensive midfielder on his own line. Should give them flexibility in the centre and more room to move around, but if Mexico find their way behind that midfield it could get dangerous for them.
Vitor Damas in goal today, his defending three are Hilario, Joaquim Conceicao and Pedro Gomes. Jose Rolando as the sole defensive midfielder, ahead of him Fernando Peres, Jose Maria, Nelson and Fernando Tome. The two strikers out from Jacinto Joao and Eusebio.
Mexico
Mexico going for a more traditional 4-3-3 route, with wide attackers and a tight midfield, great for attacking plays especially on the counter-attack, difficult to hold possession but it's backed up by a solid defensive line there.
Ignacio Calderon in goal, he's got Guillermo Hernandez, Gustavo Pena, Francisco Montes and Juan Manuel Alejandrez in the defending line. The tight triple midfield includes Antonio Munguia, Hector Pulido and Juan Ignacio Basaguren. The wider front three are Horacio Lopez Salgado, Isidoro Diaz and Enrique Borja.
The anthems are over as the players form up their lines for the kick-off, the atmosphere here is fantastic, lets head down to our commentary team as we head into the first half.
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FIRST HALF
And we're underway, Portugal taking the kick-off as Eusebio holds possession in the middle, trying to pass back and forth to build up the attack in these early stages, getting the ball wide to Fernando Tome who loses possession and the ball goes out for a throw-in. Muguia gets the ball from the throw in, he's got some space as he considers the run but opts to send the ball forward, where it's caught out by Jose Maria, who takes it in his stride and makes a run he makes his way towards the box, getting a ball forward to Jacinto Joao, who turns away from his marker and finds space to take a shot... SAVED! Calderon turns the ball away from goal but it's not out yet, Joao looking to collect the ball again but he's closed down by defenders. Tries to deliver the ball into Eusebio but it's cleared away, ball flies back into the centre to Jose Rolando, who passes forward to Pedro Gomes, and back into Rolando who strikes from the distance... SAVED! Calderon catches it, powerful shot but not powerful enough to beat the keeper from that range. Ball flies back into the centre again but Portugal regain possession, Nelson taking the ball and sending it down the line to Jose Maria, and back into Jose Rolando, who delivers the through ball to Joao who's again in space, and turns to shoot but he's blocked by Montes. Hernandez with the clearance, gets it to Salgado who takes a decent run into the centre, looking for options forward and Basaguren gets it in space. He tries to deliver the ball forward, but it's intercepted and Nelson get it in some decent space, but he's caught out by Montes, gets it down to Hernandez, but he can't get it forward. He sends the ball back to Calderon, trying to chip it forward but Eusebio gest it, and it's into Joao for another potential chance. Joao gets it, and sends it to Eusebio who makes a good run here into the box, but Montes is there again and it's intercepted, Calderon sending it forward again and trying to clear the danger.
Alejandrez weaving his way through the Portuguese forwards, looking for an chance to send it forward, delivering a long ball to Munguia waiting in the centre. Munguia exploiting weaker defence here as he beats out many of the returning Portuguese players, finding Isidoro Diaz in what could be Mexico's first real chance on goal here. Diaz tries to find his way through, but sends it to Munguia who's made a strong run into the box here, and tries a shot... SAVED! Damas gets a hand to the ball and knocks it away, but not out of danger, Hilario rushing to get there before Borja and sending the ball out of the box. Nelson with the ball, he takes a short run before sending it forward to Joao, and into Eusebio, the two passing it back and forth with either trying to find the space, but the attack is closed down by Mexico. Montes taking the ball as he runs into the centre, getting the ball forward to Basaguren, who's got some decent space for the attack now. Into Diaz, and back to Basaguren as he tries to get into the box, with Hilario bearing down on him. He shoots from range... SAVED! Not enough, the ball losing velocity by the time it gets to Damas' hands. Ball sent back out, and it's Rolando who gets it, short pass to Jose Maria who sends a cross forward trying to find Fernando Tome, but it comes to nothing and it's out for the throw-in. A brief attempt by Tome to get the ball forward from the throw-in, but he's pressed by Hernandez who stops him in his tracks. Ball sent forward but it's Rolando with possession, sending it forward to Joao who makes an excellent run, beating out his markers as he makes his way into the Mexican box, really pressing them as he looks to cross to Eusebio... SAVED! Calderon leaps off his line and stops that attack from going anywhere.
Calderon sends the ball forward, but straight back into Portuguese possession here as within moments the ball is back to Joao, and into Eusebio who really does have the space to attack now. Eusebio beats out the defenders, and finds the time and space to shoot... SAVED! Knocked away by Calderon and it's out for a corner kick. Nelson to take the corner, plays it short into Peres who's looking for options to cross. Mexico closing his path down well here, so he finds a short pass to Conceicao, who turns and shoots... SAVED! That could've been dangerous there, from in the middle of all those players Calderon had to react quickly. It's a low ball down to Pena, and now forward to Pulido, who delivers a long ball into Basagurn, who's running well and in with a lot of space. A dangerous attack building up here, doesn't stop to take a touch as he delivers the cross in to Diaz waiting, who strikes... MISSED! Just wide on the right side of the goal, what a fantastic chance there! Mexico looking far more aggressive on the attack now. Damas plays the kick short, but it's intercepted by Diaz, and this could be it... GOAL! The ball thunders into the cross bar, and bounces down back over the line, the linesman confirming the goal as Portugal's players protest! 1-0 Mexico and in controversial circumstances here, Damas will be kicking himself over that and the defenders should've done more to stop it! The goal stands, and Isidoro Diaz sends Mexico into the lead!
That's not a good show from Portugal and they find themselves a goal behind, practically gifting Mexico the lead there. Portugal kick off from the restart, passing the ball around in the centre trying to find their way through. Looks like they might try Tome on the right, but he's closed down and they find Peres in the centre, trying to find space through the middle of the Mexican team. Getting closed down, he tries to play the long ball out to Tome but it's caught out by Salgado, sending the ball forward to Diaz waiting in the centre. Diaz struggles to hold onto it, beats his first marker but dispossessed by the second and now it's Gomes with the ball. Gomes into Rolando, he tries to send the ball forward but Pena is there, the clearance sent into Jose Maria, who finds Eusebio in front. The attack breaks down and Mexico could start the counter, Munguia looking for the build-up, but it's a free-kick awarded for the earlier challenge of Eusebio. Eusebio lines up, he's taking it from a long distance here, but he's shown capable of scoring from this distance before. He lines up, takes a run and strikes... SAVED! Beats the wall but it flies straight into the hands of Calderon, disappointing from him there. Ball comes back out and down the left flank, with Salgado looking for space and options forward, but Gomes stops him in his tracks. Throw-in, Munguia getting it forward and centered for Basaguren, who has some space for the attack but his forward cross is halted.
Portugal trying to clear the danger but it's Diaz again with the ball, and Mexico exploiting that weaker back four as the Portuguese fail to hold onto possession here. Diaz dribbles around the defenders and finds space for a shot... SAVED! Not enough there to trouble Damas. Portugal looking for the counter-attack now, it's all becoming a bit precarious for them as they opt for the slow-build, holding possession whilst trying to inch the ball forward. Eusebio delivers into Tome, who's in the box, and he tries his luck... SAVED! Awkward angle for him there as the keeper has no trouble in stopping that shot. The kick sends the ball back to the centre and back into Portuguese hands, Rolando sending the ball forward to Eusebio once again, looking for a chance to level the match. Passes it onto Joao, but he can't make much of that and the attack dies down. Diaz again with the ball, into Basaguren, who sends it wide to Borja, who's brought down after a strong tackle from Hilario, and the balls forward again to Fernando Peres. Portugal try to get the ball on the run, but Mexico closing them down and slowing the pace of play, even Eusebio can't get through. Some back and forth as Mexico try to run down the clock, Portugal holding possession in the centre looking for options, getting it forward to Eusebio, looking for a chance to breach through here, and he tries to cross from inside the box... into the arms of Calderon.
And there's the first half whistle, a dramatic first half that sees Mexico with the lead into this quarter-final under some controversial circumstances. No doubt the managers will have some strong words for them in the dressing rooms. Score at the break, Mexico 1, Portugal 0.
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HALF TIME
A lot to talk about in that first half but we have to address that goal, Damas really messed up there and gifted Mexico the opening goal, especially with Portugal dominating the match up until that point. The statistics show that too, Portugal leading with 57% of possession in the first half and with more shots on target, dominating passing statistics too. Mexico have been a lot better defensively, and despite lacking they are projected to finish better here today. Portugal really need to start this second half strong if they want to stay in it, they put themselves behind unnecessarily, and it's up to them to change that. Let's head back to the action for the second-half.
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SECOND HALF
Mexico kick us off, and already they're looking strong as they get into an attacking position, sending the ball forward to Salgado on the left wing. Salgado has options but he's decided to run towards the centre here, charging towards the box and he's looking dangerous here, as he strikes... MISSED! Over the bar and not enough to secure that second goal. Mexico making a change already, Basaguren making space for Mario Velarde. Damas sends the ball back into the centre, collected by Eusebio who's looking for some space on the attack here, but it's closed down by Mexico and they struggle to back to defend on the counter-attack. Velarde gets the ball into the centre, and forward to Munguia, passing it forward to Salgado who's in dangerous space, and the ball comes in for the cross... GOAL! Hilario knocks it into his own net, but celebrations are halted as the linesman call for offside, Salgado just running a bit too far, the goal won't stand.
Conceicao sends the ball forward as Portugal start to look for the equaliser. Rolando in the centre looking for options, finds Peres, who struggles to take it down the left wing. Back to Rolando, some quick passing finds Joao, and now into Eusebio, can he find a way through this time? Tries the quick through ball to Jose Maria waiting in the box, but he's stopped by Pulido who gets the ball forward and Mexico try to set up the counter-attack. Pulido with a strong run into the centre, through the Portuguese midfield to find Diaz, who takes a good run and he's left unmarked, defenders scrambling to get back to stop him as he strikes... SAVED! Damas gets both hands on the shot and it comes to nothing. Portugal struggling to find an answer to Mexico right now, they're holding possession but finding it really difficult to create the chances, getting halted by that strong Mexican defensive line, who fire the ball back into the Portuguese half, and Borja takes it after wrestling it from Hilario, and this could be a chance? Borja sends it back to Pulido, and forward to Diaz, who spins to beat his marker and he's got space in the box to strike... GOAL! He does make it two, and Mexico secure their lead! What a powerful strike, beating the keeper and sending it into the opposite corner! Fantastic goal from a fantastic player who's been on fire this tournament!
Portugal really in trouble now as they find themselves two goals behind, still struggling to create chances as within moments Borja breaks away from the Portuguese midfield and makes a strong run towards goal, he finds himself unopposed in the box and strikes... SAVED! Not enough and he scuffs the shot to roll to Damas' feet who clears the ball with no hesitation, straight back into the Mexican midfield. Pulido claiming the ball in the centre and bringing it forward, the momentum really sticking with Mexico now as they push to try and keep the pace on this attack. Into Borja again, who finds Diaz, but Gomes brings him down and now Nelson has the ball, looking for the counter-attack. Some strong tackling and some difficult play finally sees the ball played to Joao from Rolando, and into Eusebio, who has a strong chance and a good run towards goal. He gets into space, but he's dispossessed by Montes and Mexico break up that attack without issue, they get the ball forward but it's Joao again with the ball, and this could be dangerous here for Mexico, as he feeds it through to Eusebio who strikes... SAVED! Out for a corner kick and that was a superb chance from their talisman striker. Quick change for Portugal, Jacinto Joao making room for Manuel Antonio, manager hoping some fresh legs will help overcome the deficit here. Gomes plays the corner into the box, it's headed towards goal by Eusebio... SAVED! Keeper gets his hands to it!
Calderon sends the ball out into the box again and now it's Diaz with a chance to make a play, holding the ball in the midfield as his teammates rush to catch up with him. He's getting closed down but not before he gets the ball forward to Salgado, and then into Borja, who's got the ball on the right side of the box, but Gomes is there to deflect the ball and it's out for a corner kick. Salgado delivers the ball in, he's got three players waiting for him but Gomes is there to knock the ball out, but not out of danger as Borja looks to pick the ball up here. It's knocked back to Velarde, trying to get another attack going here but Conceicao with some solid defending prevents the play. Getting the ball forward, it's Tome down the right flank into Nelson, and onto Eusebio with some space to press forward. He finds Nelson ahead again, he's tackled but Peres is there to keep the ball moving, forward into Jose Maria, who tries a shot... SAVED! Keeper dives and gets there with little issue. Short pass there, Antonio tries to get the ball out but Montes keeps a hold of it, Alejandrez with a long ball down the line to Salgado, and now into Diaz, sending it back to Borja, and now onto Velarde, weaving his way through the defenders to get into space for a cross, but it's caught by Damas.
Portugal now playing with the ball in the centre, Antonio looking for some space to attack now. Struggling to find the space, he drops it back to Rolando, and into Nelson, who's got an opening into the box, and he shoots from range... SAVED! Ball deflected off a Mexican defender, losing it's speed and drive as it rolls towards the feet of Calderon. Ball is sent back into the centre, Rolando collecting it as Mexico struggle to keep a hold on the ball. The attack fizzles out, and it's cleared away back into the centre again. Five minutes remaining and Portugal are in trouble, they need to find two goals before the final whistle or their hopes for this tournament are over. Rolando sends the ball forward to Eusebio, and across to Nelson, who strikes... AND SCORES! Nelson brings Portugal back into the match, and in spectacular fashion as the ball rockets into the back of the net! Nearly 90 minutes of trying and they've finally got their first goal! Nelson wasting no time as he rushes to bring the ball back for the restart!
Portugal with the momentum now and can they capitalise on it? They'll need another to keep themselves in this match, as Munguia finds Salgado on the left wing, beating his markers and making a run towards goal. Back to Munguia, as he steadies himself to strike... SAVED! Damas gets a hand to it and it's tipped away for a corner kick. Salgado to take the corner kick as we approach the closing moments of the game, Portugal need to clear this and get on the counter attack to have a chance in this match. Corner comes in, it's headed by Pena and into the path of Diaz... GOAL! Diaz gets the hattrick, and it's all over now! Diaz fires them into the semi-finals at the death, and surely Portugal have lost it now! What a fantastic goal from the Mexican striker there!
Portugal look defeated now, only a few minutes remaining and I don't think they can finish this. Eusebio charging forward now, looking for a consolation, but he's dispossessed, and Mexico on the attack again. The ball comes out to Salgado, who sends it forward to Borja, and now Diaz again with a chance to strike... GOAL! I don't believe it! The final minute of the game and he's only gone and made it four! What a sensational performance from this man! He's breaking records and Mexico have secured it!
And just as soon as the restart comes, the final whistle is blown! Mexico make history for themselves and for North America as they will meet Italy in the semi-finals! What an incredible run for this team, and a bitter end for Portugal, so disappointing for them! It's Mexico's night, 4-1 is the final score!
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[table=noheader][tr][td][pre] Соціалістична Радянська Республіка Україна | Socialist Soviet Republic of Ukraine[/pre]
[list]A GROWING DIASPORA
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Зростаюча діаспора
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[sub][sup]2 ЛИСТОПАД | KYIV, UKRAINE[/sup][/sub]
[list]ㅤㅤㅤ [sub]| Throughout the extended 20th century, the Ukrainian culture had been fought and extinguished by Soviet intervention and soviet oppression, this can be traced back to the Russian Revolution, or April Revolution, after the intervention of Soviet influences. The people of Ukraine have always resented the Russian occupation, but what choice did the small state have? When it was fully incorporated into the Soviet Union on the 30th of December, 1922, its culture was meant to be replaced with Russian ones. The culture diaspora created a odd dynamic in Ukraine, where the Ukrainians became a independent culture group, but it had almost seen as if the more modern and united Russian culture was becoming more relatable, intelligible, and similar cultural traits and traditions. Ukraine's culture had been thought of in the modern USSR as a parallel to the Russian culture, having almost identical practices while being so different at the same time. The men and women of the culture, were not very keen on Soviet oppression plans. Throughout this year, Ukraine had begun seeing multiple rallies and cultural movements resolve, and more de facto parties growing stronger. Cultural heritage was fought to be preserved in the Ukrainian SSR, and eventually, thousands became supporters of the de facto parties. This growing aspect has sent ripples throughout the Supreme Soviet office which had previously addressed the issue by sending police to deter resistance, now with the mass, it would create bad state media. Therefore, the Supreme Soviet and the elected delegate had an exchange across in the CT USSR Political Channel, broadcasted on October 23rd. [/sub][/list]
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ЦЕНТРАЛЬНЕ ТЕЛЕБАЧЕННЯ УРСР
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[list][list][sub]The delegate twiddled his hands as the Television went live, he put on a show face and the Supreme Soviet showed along with him, as the spotlights shined on set,
they seemed so bright that they whited out the camera for a minute, but it came back within seconds[/sub][/list]
| OLEKSANDR KORNIYCHUK [sub][sup]Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR[/sup][/sub] | "Regarding new cultural concerns and worries, please be informed that the cultural impact of Ukraine is undefined, no specific legislator in the USSR has ever stated anything against the cultural representation of Ukraine, however certain allegations have pointed or shown towards such subject, no evidence ever suggests that these legislators had these intentions, though."
[list]«Щодо нового законодавства, будь ласка, зверніть увагу на те, що культурний вплив України є невизначеним, жоден конкретний законодавець в СРСР ніколи не висловлював нічого проти культурного представництва України, однак певні твердження вказували або показували на таку тему, жодні докази не свідчать про те, що ці законодавці мали такі наміри».[/list]
| IVAN ALISTRATOV Delegate of the Council of Ministers | "These facts are true, but there is failure to consider one thing; the people themselves. They have been forced to live in a tangled web of lies and truth, and they are the ones protesting for change. I say the Supreme Soviet request such through Moscow and formal representation, the State Parliament of Ukraine stands by the Supreme Soviet if such is implied. Do not waste time, just go to Moscow and take care of the issues that need attention at this moment."
[list]«Ці факти правдиві, але не враховується одна річ: самі люди. Вони були змушені жити в заплутаній мережі брехні та правди, і саме вони протестують за зміни. Я кажу, що Верховна Рада вимагає таких через Москву і формальне представництво Державний Парламент України стоїть за Верховною Радою, якщо це мається на увазі. Не гайте часу, просто їдьте до Москви і займайтеся питаннями, які потребують уваги в цей момент».[/list]
| OLEKSANDR KORNIYCHUK Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR | I see. . . well through the power invested in me, I formally announce my presence to the Russian courts to get this case sorted out, however no promises of true cultural freedom can be made. I will try my utmost to get this legislation through, for our people and Ukraine! For all of the Soviet Union![/list]
[list][list][list][list][list][list][spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]
COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY
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Peoples Republic Of Czechoslovakia
Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
The Confederate Prussian Empire
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Socialist Democratic Republic Romania, Cascadla, New Provenance, Maziya, Spain-
[list]April 1970
[sub]Turning Point[/sub][/list]
[list][list] ALPENLAND ABANDONS ARMED NEUTRALITY, EMBRACES ARMED ANTAGONISM
ALPENLAND GIBT DIE BEWAFFNETE NEUTRALITÄT AUF, UMARMT DEN BEWAFFNETEN ANTAGONISMUS
ALPENLAND ABANDONNE LA NEUTRALITÉ ARMÉE ET EMBRASSE LANTAGONISME ARMÉ
LALPENLAND ABBANDONA LA NEUTRALITÀ ARMATA, ABBRACCIA LANTAGONISMO ARMATO
ALPSKA OPUSTI OBOROENO NEVTRALNOST, IZBERE OBOROENO NASPROTJE
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BERN
[sub]CAPITAL CITY OF THE ALPINE REPUBLIC[/sub]
| A centuries long tradition of armed neutrality would come to a quick end with the historic first meeting of the 12th National Council. Among the group, many newly elected politicians would have their first chance to influence their nations politics. The issue on the table: Alpine neutrality. Alpine neutrality had stood as a testament to diplomatic ingenuity and resilience, embodying a beacon of stability in a tumultuous world. With a history dating back centuries, Alpenlands commitment to neutrality had not only shielded it from the ravages of conflict but had also positioned it as a trusted mediator on the global stage. |
| A quick unanimous vote would result in the April 1st Declaration, vowing to piss off as many nations on Earth as possible, starting with a declaration of war with anyone with the letter "A" in its name for reasons too complicated to understand. |
Amsterwald, Victoria Harbor, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania, Stolkland, Great Britain Gb, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Maziya, Launggyet, Zingium
13 , NOVEMBER , 1970
Factionalism In The Democratic Action Party
| The Democratic Action Party [I](DAP)[/I], one of the core members in the [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=54920260]Prosperity Coalition[/URL], current head of said coalition and the current ruling party of Malaysia. Witnesses a case of internal party factionalism as 2 major oppositions to Goh Hock Guan position as head of the [I]DAP[/I] begins to rear their ugly heads. |
| The first of these major oppositions to [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] is led by the National Organising Secretary Lim Kit Siang. Who formed what those who support him [Lim Kit Siang] call the 'Báisè Gēn' (白色根). Which could either mean 'White Base' or 'White Root' or 'White Foundation'.
The second major opposition to [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] is led by his [Goh Hock Guan] very own member of cabinet, Yeap Ghim Guan. Who formed what his supporters call the 'Fěnhóng sè Nánjué' (粉紅色男爵). Which means 'Pink Barons'.
Meanwhile the faction that supports [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I], calls itself the 'Chúcún Qián' (儲存前) which is translated as the 'Preservarion Front'. |
| The [I]Báisè Gēn[/I] are a faction within the [I]DAP[/I] that believe that the party was lost its way and fallen under the spell of leftist ideology. As such the party needs to be placed under a new leader, to restore the party to its former [ideological] glory. Away from leftism all together and abandon it's status as a socialist party.
Meanwhile the [I]Fěnhóng sè Nánjué[/I] believe that the party is not decisive enough on where it supports, in terms of the political spectrum and that they need to move the party support away from the centre and into the leftist side of the spectrum. The [I]Fěnhóng sè Nánjué[/I] firmly advocate for a peaceful resolution to the [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=54670450]Malaysian Emergency[/URL], under the [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=55399620]plan[/URL] that Ahmad Boestamam created to end the insurgency. |
| Due to the emergence of these two factions. The [I]DAP[/I] is internally fractured among those who support [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I], [I]Lim Kit Siang[/I] and [I]Yeap Ghim Guan[/I]. As a power struggle begins to materialize for who the party should nominate to be their head. Members of the [I]Báisè Gēn[/I] faction, demands for the resignation of [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] to make way for [I]Lim Kit Siang[/I] to assume the position of head. Meanwhile members of the [I]Fěnhóng sè Nánjué[/I] faction, attempt to court [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] into aligning with them. |
| Subsequently, [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] has rejected both of the factions attempted advances to consolidate power within the [I]DAP[/I]. But a fear grows within [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] that his attempted neutral approach to handling this situation within the party will be the destruction of the party as the potential for the two factions to split away from the [I]DAP[/I] looms over [I]Goh Hock Guan[/I] consciousness. |
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Socialist Democratic Republic Romania, Cascadla, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Spain-, Launggyet, Zingium
[list][list]26-31 August 1970
[sub]Afton Down, Isle of Wight, England[/sub][/list]
[pre] I S L E O F W I G H T F E S T I V A L [/pre][sup]A Singular¹[/sup]
AFTON DOWN, Great Britain Gb
[sub]ISLE OF WIGHT, ENGLAND, Great Britain Gb[/sub]
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The United Kingdom continues on in its role as a 'home' for worldwide rock music, and the otherwise overlooked village of Freshwater on the Isle of Wight for five days become the very centre of the world for all music fans. Thousands flocked to the tiny island, upon the chalk down of Afton Down, a stones throw away from the English Channel, for the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival which will go down in history as one of the greatest rock concerts of all time. The festival comes as a result of Fiery Creations Ltd directors Ron and Ray Foulk, as well as their brother Bill Foulk. Isle of Wight natives, the brothers were responsible for the preceding Isle of Wight festivals which in previous years had featured such artists such as Jefferson Airplane, T. Rex, the Move, the Pretty Things, Joe Cocker, the Moody Blues, the Who and Bob Dylan in what was only his second performance after his 1966 motorcycle accident. The festival has gained a good reputation amongst revellers across the United Kingdom, and indeed across the world with thousands flocking from the Americas and Europe.
The festival began in 1968, organised by the Foulk brothers, as part of the counterculture movement in the late 1960s. The 1970 festival would be the first at Afton Down, with the 1968 festival taking place at Ford Farm near Godshill and the 1969 festival taking place near Wootton. Jefferson Airplane headlined the first edition of the festival, with T. Rex and the Pretty Things in support, and was attended by around 10,000 people. Though modest, the 1968 festival would prove to be the launching pad for the next festival in 1969. Attendance once sky-rocketed to around 150,000 people, held at Wootton. The line-up featured a number of popular performers, including Bob Dylan and the Who, with the festival now solidifying itself as a major event. Numerous celebrities all attended the festival, adding to the public image, including John Lennon, Yoko Ono, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Keith Richards and Jane Fonda. The 1969 festival opened eleven days after the close of Woodstock. Controversially, Dylan, who was living in Woodstock, New York at the time of the festival was believed to be performing as the event was "put in his own backyard", but instead Dylan chose to fly to the Isle of Wight on 15 August - the day that Woodstock began.
However, the 1970 festival would take the event to heights hitherto unknown to the music world. Following on from Woodstock the previous year, Isle of Wight chose to take the line-up one step further, enlisted Jimi Hendrix as the main headliner (in what would be one of his final performances before his tragic death in London later the same year). With Hendrix confirmed, a vast number of artists signed on, including Rory Gallagher, Cactus, Chicago, the Doors, Lighthouse, the Moody Blues, the Who, Miles Davis, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Jethro Tull, Sly and the Family Stone, Ten Years After, Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Free. With one of the strongest line-ups in rock and roll history, attention turned to the location. Afton Down was selected, in part due to the mass number of ticket presales and the need for a larger space to accommodate revellers and to set aside camping space. The Down is known for its magnificent location, facing towards the English Channel on a hill in which the Isle is visible.
The festival was not without difficulties, owed in part due to the mass attendance. By the time doors opened, an estimated 600,000 to 800,000 people had attended to the event, which according to the record books, makes it the largest musical event in history. Logistics were strained as the Island's transport services were now responsible for the transportation of this mass amount of people to an island where the population numbered only 100,000, at a time when British holidaymakers were arriving also and French anarchists armed with knives were causing trouble of the ferry crossings. As such, the opposition to the festival was far better co-ordinated that in previous years. The Isle of Wight has a reputation for being an favoured retirement destination for the British well-heeled, a haven of the yachting set, and the traditional residents deplored the idea of the huge influx of "hippies" and "freaks". The local council was placed under immense pressure as a result, and therefore placed far more restrictions on location. In previous years, the organisers were able to rent a few acres of suitable fields from local farmers in a simple commercial transaction, however by 1970 these had become subject to approval by several local council committees that were heavily lobbied by local residents. After several back and forth decisions, eliminating several favoured locations, the promoters had no choice but to accept Afton Down as their chosen venue.
Although scenic, the Down came with some issues. The first of these being that the prevailing wind from the sea blew sound sideways across the venue, with the Who's PA having to augment the sound for them. Furthermore, the large hill, though beautiful, meant that a significant number of people were able to watch the festival for free, as organisers were simply unable to track and control the mass amount of people. As a result, the organisers had to declare the festival a "free festival", owing to the fact that the political and logistical difficulties had made the entire venture unprofitable. Despite the commercial failings and the conflict between festival goers and the local residents, the five-day festival was eventually confirmed and began on Wednesday 26th August as planned.
The Wednesday saw the day open with Judas Jump, a heavy progressive band, followed by Californian singer-songwriter Kathy Smith, who was well received. Rosalie Sorrels, a folk musician, played her set next, accompanied by David Bromberg on guitar. Bromberg then played a set, despite not being on the bill, causing some minor changes to the set. Next came the awaited set of Kris Kristofferson, American country singer that was due to headline the Wednesday billing. However, the set proved to be a disaster, and a controversial one at that. Poor sound meant that the audience were not properly able to hear anything. Reports suggest that the crowd were unable to hear his song "Blame It on the Stones" correctly, and some ignorant members of the audience assumed that he was criticising the Rolling Stones and the whole youth movement. What ensued was a series of clashes between the audience and the artists, with the audience jeering and booing him off the stage, even throwing things at Jimi Hendrix. The chaos quickly ensued as fans began tearing down the outer walls, setting fire to concessions and their own tents, and shouting obscenities. What could have become a disaster for the festival was eventually calmed down, with some being removed by local security. Mighty Baby, a psychedelic rock band, finished the billing for the day.
After the calamities of the first day, hopes for the Thursday billing to be a quieter day were answered. Gary Farr opened up the billing, the brother of festival promoter Rikki Farr, who'd released his second album Strange Fruit for CBS Records earlier in the year. Another debut artist, Supertramp, followed on, with their eponymous album released just a month before the festival began. Andy Roberts' Everyone and Ray Owen appeared after, with Howl, a Scottish hard-rock band formerly known as the Stoics, performing just after. Another controversial group played shortly after, Black Widow, who's debut LP Sacrifice was written about the groups' Satan worship. The Groundhogs, Terry Reid and Gracious! all filled out the rest of the day. A unique addition to the set-list was the addition of Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso, two Brazilian Tropicália musicians, playing their first major set in the United Kingdom.
The Friday was set to be another massive day. Kicking off with Fairfield Parlour, debuting their single "Let the World Wash In (I Luv Wight)" which after the performance had been taken to be the festival's unofficial theme song. Arrival and Lighthouse played shortly after, the latter agreeing the perform a second set due to cancellations. Taste played what would become on other their final shows, the blues trio disbanding soon after the end of the festival. Tony Joe White performed a hit set, including his popular song "Polk Salad Annie". Chicago played their next set, including "25 or 6 to 4", "Beginnings", and "I'm a Man", to critical success. Family, a relatively small band, played the next set, including "The Weaver's Answer" which became their hit song as a result of the festival. Procol Harum played next, with Gary Brooker commenting that it was a cold night, becoming the catchphrase of the festival. The Voices of East Harlem, a ensemble of singing school children from East Harlem in New York City, performed and received several standing ovations. Cactus finally headlined the end of the Friday, performing a memorable set. The night ended with a showing of the Murray Lerner film Festival.
Saturday was shaping up to be a big day for the festival. John Sebastian opened up the day, performing an unprecedented 80-minute set during which Lovin Spoonful guitarist Zal Yanovsky made a surprise guest appearance. Shawn Phillips followed on with an impromptu solo set following this. Lighthouse played their second set after cancellations. Joni Mitchell then played her set, but once again, controversy struck, as following her performance of "Woodstock", a hippie named Yogi Joe interrupted her set the make a speech about the people at the festival in an encampment made of straw bales known as Desolation Row, after the 1965 Bob Dylan song. Joe was hauled off by Joni's manager, the audience began to boo Mitchell until she interrupted her own set to make an emotional appeal top the crowd to "give us [the artists] some respect". The crowd eventually quietened down, with Mitchell closing her set with "Both Sides Now" and returning for a two-song encore to a now appreciative crowd. Tiny Tim then appeared on stage, with his memorable rendition of "There'll Always Be an England". Miles Davis then appeared on stage, with his performance of "Call It Anythin" praised by the media. Following this Ten Years After appeared to reprise their Woodstick Set, including highlights such as "I'm Going Home" and "I Can't Keep From Crying Sometimes". Emerson, Lake & Palmer played their second gig, debuting the Moog synthesizer in their performance of Pictures at an Exhibition, becoming the centrepiece of this historic set. The long await performance of The Doors came on, but their set was shrouded in darkness due to Jim Morrison's unwillingness to have movie spotlights on the band. Their performance was plagued with wind, bad weather and the cold that made the performance even harder for the abnd. However, their iconic performance of "The End" made the set one to remember. The Who then played immediately after, performing their set that included the rock opera Tommy. Woodstock veteran Melanie played a well-received set as the sun rose, with Keith Moon of the Who offering moral support and encouragement according to her, not knowing who she was. Sly and the Family Stone, showstoppers for Woodstock, played to tired audience on the early morning of Sunday, but the audience woke up for the sprited renditions of "I Want to Take You higher" and "Dance to the Music". Prior to the encore, another political militant made another speech and the booing audience started to throw beer cans on the stage. Freddie Stone was hit by a flying can, forcing the band to skip the encore.
The final day took place on Sunday, kicked off by American acoustic duo Good News. Kris Kristofferson returned to perform his second set, being warmly received by the crowd that just days earlier had booed him off stage. Playing with a bigger band, he joked when taking the stage: "Well, I'm back but this time I've brought some bodyguards". Ralph McTell followed, and despite an enthusiastic reception from the audience, he did not play an encore. British jazz-influenced rock band Heaven, managed by festival promoter Rikki Farr, took the stage next, followed by Free who played a popular set including their classic hit "All Right Now". Donovan then took the stage, performing his acoustic set first and then an electric set with his band Open Road. Pentangle played next, but were once again interrupted by a German woman who delivered a political message to the audience. The Moody Blues, veteran of the Isle of Wight 1969, played next. Jethro Tull played next, having entertained the Sunday morning audience prior by his rehearsal and sound-check. Jimi Hendrix then took to the stage, playing in the early hours of the 31st August, in a show that was beset by technical problems. During his performance of "Machine Gun", the security personnel's radio could be clearly heard through Hendrix's amplifier. David Gilmour of Pink Floyd reportedly helped mix the sound on the night. Joan Baez followed, with her version of the Beatle's "Let It Be" receiving acclaim. Leonard Cohen then played, and finally Richie Havens, the man who opened Woodstock, closed out the set. Whilst playing his version of "Here Comes the Sun", a cloudy dawn broke after four days of cloudless sky, and thus changed the lyrics to "Here Comes the Dawn". He closed out the festival with the Hare Krishna mantra that opened the Woodstock festival in 1969.
A record breaking performance fraught with trouble, the Isle of Wight festival now stands on the precipice of disaster, with the Government rumouring changes to the law requiring even more permits and restrictions to events on the Island. Despite this, the festival will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the greatest concerts of all time.
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[spoiler=[sub]Written for the RMB Screen of the[/sub]
COMMONWEALTH OF LIBERTY
]
Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
The Confederate Prussian Empire
[/spoiler]
Amsterwald, Victoria Harbor, Cascadla, Stolkland, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Maziya, Spain-, Launggyet, Zingium, Formosa-
International Association Football Federation | Fédération internationale de football association
FIFA World Cup 1970 | Copa Mundial de la FIFA 1970
THE SEMI-FINALS: WEST GERMANY v BRAZIL
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Four teams remain, and they're only one win away from the World Cup final as we head into the first semi-final. We're coming to you live from the Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali, the sun just setting on this day as the fans line the stadium in support of these two teams. It's been a busy day in Cali as thousands have been arriving for this match, and it's shaping up to be a big one, with defending champions West Germany facing Brazil. These two teams faced each-other in the quarter-finals of the 1966 tournament, West Germany coming out on top after a brutal match ended in a penalty shootout. Both teams are on excellent form after defeating Colombia and England respectively, we should be in for a treat tonight.
As the teams take the field and line-up for their national anthems, let's have a look at the formations and line-ups for tonight.
West Germany
West Germany sticking with the 4-2-2-2 tonight, no changes there as the formation worked well in previous games. The formation owes well to their total football tactics and should give them a good boost against Brazil's attacking play.
Sepp Maier in goal. He's got Karl-Heinz Schnellinger, Horst-Dieter Hottges, Wolfgang Weber and Berti Vogts out front. Max Lorenz and Franz Beckenbauer in the defensive midfield, Wolfgang Overath and Helmut Haller. Gerd Muller and Uwe Seeler out front to complete the squad.
Brazil
Brazil sticking with the 5-3-2, opting for the strong defensive line again especially against the Germans, it worked well against England and they'll be hoping to use the same tactics against their opponents tonight.
Felix in goal, he's got Everaldo, Piazza, Clodoaldo, Baldocchi and Carlos Alberto out front. The middle three are Gerson, Rivellino and Paulo Cezar, and out front they've got Pele and Tostao.
Strong line-ups tonight and it's an all-important game, both teams are candidates to take home the fabled third world championship and in doing so have the right to take the Jules Rimet Trophy back home with them. The players set themselves up, ready for the starting whistle, as the tension builds and grows in the stadium tonight.
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FIRST HALF
And we're underway, Germany kick us off sending the ball deep back into their defence, holding possession as they look for options. Getting it forward, trying to find a way through as Brazil start to encroach on them. Muller making a strong run into the centre, gets caught at the Brazilian wall and sends it to the left and finds Seeler, and back into Muller who's got space in the centre to run towards the box, he tries a shot... SAVED! The low ball caught by Felix there, no trouble for him at all. Felix gets it out to Everaldo, and now into Gerson, sending the through ball to Pele waiting on the left wing. Pele gets it to Tostao, but the linesman calls offside, and its back into German hands. Weber plays it short on the restart to Beckenbauer, the Germans knocking it around in midfield, playing it forward to Muller, getting it forward to Overath, who shoots... SAVED! Felix gets both hands on it and that ball goes no further. Ball sent back into the midfield, Brazil claiming possession here as Rivellino gets it in the centre. Now forward to Pele, passing it between him and Tostao as they try to get that ball forward and into danger, but they're closed off by the defence and Beckenbauer fights to get the ball away from danger. Beckenbauer has a good run down the line, beating out the defenders as he looks for a long ball to Muller, but its caught by Piazza and back into Felix, who clears it from danger. Gerson gets the ball in the centre, and he's got space to make a move here, an extremely dangerous run takes him all the way down the left flank to the box... but he's caught out by Haller, playing deep into his own box as he moves to get the ball forward. Back to Weber, who takes it further as Haller gets forward into position, trying to find a way through the Brazilian defence. Haller stalks the defensive line, looking for an opening, tries a through ball to Seeler in the Brazilian box but Felix gets there first, and the attack breaks down.
Ball flies back into the centre, Weber gets a head to it but it's back into Paulo Cezar, into Rivellino, then Tostao, and now forward towards Pele, who's got the space for a run, and he's in dangerous territory here for Germany but he closed down and Maier clears the ball. Vogts with the ball, making a run down the right flank, he's got options available, nearly dispossessed by Gerson but gets it to Haller, who chips it forward to Muller, sending it back to Vogts as he struggles to keep a hold of the ball, back to Beckenbauer and forward again to Seeler in the centre, taps it along to Overath who strikes... SAVED! Felix makes it there and makes the save! The ball flies towards the centre, it's knocked around by the midfield but Pele gets the run, and he's in dangerous space again, what can he do this time? Sprints towards the box, steadies himself and it's a dangerous shot... MISSED! Beat the keeper but just wide of the right post! What a goal that could've been! Maier plays the ball short, and it's Pele again with the interception, this could be bad but he's brought down by Weber dangerously close to the box. The referee is running over, stopping play and reaching for his shirt pocket... and it's a red card! Weber is sent off and that's disasterous for West Germany! They're down to 10 men and Seeler is coming off for Siegfried Held, some tactical changes needed to reinforce the midfield. Free kick just outside the box, really dangerous territory here for Germany, they're lucky that wasn't a penalty. Piazza to take the free kick, he lines himself up to strike, the ball flies over the wall ... AND HE SCORES! Brazil take the lead after that disaster for the Germans! They're celebrating like mad as the German team looks livid!
A man down, the Germans kick us off again as they play it forward trying to find Muller, but it breaks down and Brazil are on the attack again, Pele trying to get it forward but he's closed down and can't find Tostao waiting out front. Germany regain possession, and now they're on the attack here, playing it into the centre as Beckenbauer finds a chance here, and gets it forward to Muller waiting in the centre of the box to strike... GOAL! Within minutes the Germans have brought themselves back into this match, what a superb goal fired into the top of the net! Brazil's advantage now disappears, and they have to get in front again, what fantastic play from the world champions especially a man down!
Brazil now taking the ball into the centre, trying to find their way through, but they can't make it as Germany dispossesses them again, making a strong run as Muller sends it forward to Beckenbauer, who's got nothing but space between him and the keeper as he strikes... SAVED! Felix gets his hands on it and disposes of that ball quickly. Brazil getting the ball back and sending it forward, trying to find Pele again as he runs with it, gets it across the pitch to Tostao, but he's closed down and Hottges disposes of that ball quickly. Schnellinger and Overath playing it close on the left flank, trying to find the space forward for Muller, into Haller in the centre but he loses the ball and it's Brazil's possession. Brazil struggling to get their way out of the German midfield, it's tough for them as they try to find a way through, delivering a long ball down the line to Everaldo... but it's offside again. Germany with possession again, and Vogts gets it to Held who tries to make a run but he's caught and it's out for the throw-in. Ball comes to Haller, who tries to weave his way through the Brazilian defenders, but he's caught and nothing comes of it.
Now Brazil trying to make a play forward, playing it back and forth in the centre, before Paulo Cezar finds Tostao in space, and good space indeed as he has time to make a run towards goal, passing it down to Pele and through to Gerson, who speeds into the box but finds himself at an awkward angle to shoot... deflected and out for a corner, good defending there. Paulo Cezar delivers the corner in, but it's headed away and out to Rivellino, finding Paulo Cezar again who tries to cross it in, but Beckenbauer is there to force another corner. Another corner, and it's deflected again but back to Paulo Cezar, trying to get the cross in but Lorenz is there this time to knock the ball out, yet another corner for Brazil. He plays the corner in short, Pele receiving and finding a better space to cross, and the ball flies towards the players waiting in the centre but it's knocked away again, collected by Clodoaldo in the centre. Germany trying to get the ball forward and the referee calls a late foul, Held on the floor clutching his knee after a collision during the last corner. Held can't go on, and it's yet another substitution, Held only managing 10 minutes of the field before he comes off and it's Peter Dietrich to take his place. It's knocked around in the midfield, Germany playing well despite losing a man, and Brazil really struggling to make use of the clear advantage they have here. Both sides trying to play the attack down the wing, but they're struggling to make any impressions here.
5 minutes of the first half remaining, and Germany looking to attack now, but they lose possession in the midfield and now it's Brazil with the opportunity. Paulo Cezar forward into Pele, and on to Tostao who has a good chance to turn and shoot, but he's blocked off and the ball is back in German possession. Germany holding the ball in their defence but Brazil pressing them, looking for the intercept and they get there, Carlos Alberto snatching the ball and trying to deliver the cross for Pele in the centre... but it's deflected out by the defenders, Brazil still with a chance here. Paulo Cezar picks up the rebound, he grapples with the defenders to find Tostao who strikes... SAVED! Tipped away and out of danger, Brazil get a corner! Brazil play it short, Pele tries to get the cross in but it's deflected by Schnellinger, and into Everaldo... SAVED! Another corner kick and Brazil are really pushing the German lines. Corner flies in, and it's looking dangerous... but Maier knocks it out and it's into the midfield for Germany to try and do something with it. Brazil still hounding the German midfield, Pele having a good chance to score but can't get past the defenders.
And that's it for the first half, two goals and a red card as the players exit the field for the break, it's been a dramatic first half here in Cali. Scoreline as it stands, Brazil 1, West Germany 1.
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HALF TIME
Well that first half has had a lot of drama, we're level on score but we've seen a lot more going on. Obviously we have to address that red card, some might think that was a harsh decision from the referee but Weber didn't get a foot on the ball, it was a silly challenge in a dangerous area, and they got punished with a goal. But even a man down Germany are still deadly, getting that equaliser just moments later. Overall, the match is looking equal, not much separating these teams in the statistics. Brazil could be better on their offensive play, but it's enough for now as we head into the second half.
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SECOND HALF
The second half begins, and it's Brazil that kicks us off, getting the ball back into their box and Muller sprints down to try and chase that ball from them. Some good passing play from Brazil, some key players trying to inch their way through the German defence but they're struggling as Germany gets more men back into their half. The ball gets stuck in the midfield, West Germany with the opportunity to move it forward as Overath gets it to Muller, but he's dispossessed and now Brazil could be in with the counter-attack, as Paulo Cezar gets it to Tostao who's waiting out front, but it's not enough as he gets closed down and the attack breaks down. Beckenbauer gets a good run into the centre, trying to find his way through as he plays alongside Haller on the right wing but he's dispossessed and the attack comes to nothing. Brazil now showing some dangerous play, Everaldo making a long run down the left wing, sending the ball forward into the box, and Brazil are trying to pass around and look for the option, which finally gets to Rivellino who has a go... MISSED! It's deflected and it goes well above the crossbar. Brazil try to play the short corner, but the defenders are there to stop that in it's track, with Beckenbauer now running the width of the pitch looking to get the ball away from danger. Schnellinger gets it forward to Muller, and into Overath who tries to battle through but Piazza is there to prevent it, and it's back to Baldocchi who tries to find options ahead of him.
Brazil pushing forward with some impressive attacking play, getting all the plays they can involved to try and keep the ball rolling here, but that German defence is just too strong and they fail to the get the ball into striking distance, even Tostao failing to get a shot on target this far into the match. Overath with the ball now, trying to clear it away from danger, but it's caught by Rivellino and it's back in play for a Brazilian attack, into Paulo Cezar, and he shoots from range... SAVED! Maier gets there in the nick of time to stop the ball going in. Maier gets it forward, but Gerson is there to meet it, as he taps it along to Tostao who takes a short run and he's in space to shoot... SAVED! Maier keeps it away and out for a Brazil corner! Corner comes in, and it's deflected away but not for long as Rivellino gets the ball and he's in with the run, he makes his way into the box and strikes... SAVED! Tipped across the face of the goal and out for a corner again, Maier saving them once again! Corner flies in by Paulo Cezar, but this time it's firmly caught by Maier who hopes to spare himself another attack. Germany trying to find a way through, Dietrich into Haller as he tries a run, but the Brazilians are there, and it's Gerson with the ball and the space to run, tries to send it forward to Pele but he can't make it in time as Vogts picks it up. Overath plays the long ball to Muller, trying to play it around and get the pass through to Dietrich in the centre, but he's stopped by Clodoaldo. Brazil dominating this half so far as Carlos Alberto sends the ball forward to Tostao, looking for options as he pushes his way into the box, can't find the pass so he strikes... SAVED! Keeper gets it at the near post, two hands on it.
Germany hold possession again in the centre, Beckenbauer looking for options forward and he finds Muller, gets it forward to Dietrich and runs into space for the attack, he's open on his right side, and tries his luck... SAVED! Deflected and it rolls into the keepers hands. Brazil looking to counter-attack now, Tostao picks it up in the centre, finding Carlos Alberto sprinting down the line and collects it, and he's got space to strike... SAVED! Tipped away but not out of danger as Pele rushes to collect it near the touchline, but it's knocked out for another corner. Change for Brazil here, their first of the match as Edu replaces Gerson in the centre. Corner kick comes in, and Everaldo with the header, but it's deflected out to Piazza who's waiting for it. Piazza sends it to Carlos Alberto, and into Tostao in the centre, through to Pele who can't get it through and the ball rolls out to be taken by Edu... GOAL! The substitute gives them the lead again, and the crowd are going absolutely wild in the stands! What a fantastic strike to beat the keeper there!
A dramatic moment there as Brazil's efforts are rewarded, and Germany now have to find a way to claw this back. Lorenz and Hottges playing it short between themselves in the midfield, trying to find Schnellinger to take it forward but they're being closed down by the Brazilian forwards, looking hungry for another goal here. He finds the space to get it forward to Overath, and now centres it to Muller, who takes another run here, passed on to Dietrich, and into Haller, who strikes... SAVED! Felix tips it away and it's out for a corner kick! Another West Germany change, Haller coming off for Hannes Lohr to try and spruce up the offence. Beckenbauer delivers the corner, but it's headed away and out of danger. Muller trying to find a way through now but Brazil's defence have closed down, and it's their turn to look for the counter-attack. Edu plays it to Tostao, who tries to find Everaldo sprinting down the line, but he's caught by Dietrich who reclaims possession. Dietrich into Muller, who's found some space at last and delivers the through ball to Overath, who charges towards the box and he's got superb pace and strikes... GOAL! Overath levels it! Only 10 men on the field but you can never count the Germans out! What a fantastic finish as the ball rockets into the top right corner of the net!
In dramatic fashion, the reigning champions have levelled the match, and what an incredible display of skill and determination this match has been. With close to ten minutes left of the match, you really feel like this match could still go either way. Brazil get us started again as the ball comes back to the midfield, and straight out to Tostao, without a goal in this match and he's weaved his way through the midfield, really pushing to try and make his way to the box as he beats out the defenders, and this could be a really dangerous chance here, as he makes his way unchallenged into the box and strikes... SAVED! Maier gets a hand to the ball and it's tipped away for a corner kick. The corner played short, Tostao receiving the ball and he chips it into the box, and Pele rises the meet it... SAVED! Maier just knocks the ball away, and that was dangerous play for the Brazilians as they record yet another corner kick. Corner played short again, and Tostao sends it into the box, but it's headered away and Muller is waiting to receive it just outside the box. Muller tries to make something of it, but he's dispossessed and the ball is taken by Rivellino, and onto Edu, who finds his way into the box, and passes it along to Tostao, who strikes... AND SCORES! Brazil get themselves ahead once again and it's Tostao who delivers them! Straight into the top left corner of the net and Brazil are in front! What an important goal as his teammates rush to celebrate with him!
And could that be enough to seal the deal here tonight? West Germany get us kicked off again at the restart, sending the ball back into their half as Muller looks to try and get the ball forward again, but he's dispossessed and it's Edu leading the Brazil counter-attack, into Pele who loses it and now it's into the German midfield, Overath waiting to receive it with options available to him. Overath takes a short run, getting it forward to Lohr who's trying to find space. West Germany have already equalised twice here with a man down, we can't discount them yet from this match, but the attack goes nowhere as Carlos Alberto takes the ball from him. The ball comes forward to Tostao, and finds Edu in open space with a perfect run towards the goal. He gets it forward to Pele, trying to find space again but he gets tackled and the ball rolls back into the path of Edu... MISSED! Hits the post and rolls out for a goal-kick! So close there, he could've made it four! 3 minutes of match time remaining, and it's Roberto that replaces Tostao in the closing moments, a fantastic performance from that striker which brings him within touching distance of the Golden Boot. The ball comes out the centre, Beckenbauer there to meet it, what can he do here with the time he has left? He tries to find Muller waiting for him, but he's caught out by Edu who starts the counter-attack. Brazil have been dominant this match, can they pull out another goal here? Edu makes his run, forwards the ball to Roberto, and now Pele, who finds Rivellino on the right flank. Rivellino into Pele, who back heels it into Roberto, who has a chance to strike... SAVED! Maier denies him and it's out for a corner! Brilliant attacking football from them there! Corner played short, and Pele tries the cross but it's blocked by the defenders, and he's looking to collect the rebound. Knocks the ball along to Paulo Cezar, who's at the right edge of the box, the ball comes in... but no-one can meet it in time and it rolls along to Vogts on the left flank. Times running out and Germany need an answer to keep them in this match. Overath with the ball in the centre, trying to play it out to Vogts who's made a superb run down the length of the pitch, but Piazza is there to meet it and the attack fumbles. A minute of stoppage time left, Brazil knocking the ball around, trying to run down the clock, but Schnellinger sprints to get there and intercept, trying to find Overath but he's closed down by the defenders...
And there's the final whistle! Brazil record yet another World Cup final in dramatic fashion! What an amazing match that was, full credit to West Germany, couldn't get the result but they played well especially after that early red card. It's Brazil triumphant here and they make another World Cup final appearance, facing the winner of Italy v Mexico, join us for the next match!
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[list]A COLLECTIVE UNION
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[sub][sup]NOVEMBRO 10TH | LISBON, PORTUGAL[/sup][/sub]
| On November 10th, the Portuguese moved major forces in Mozambique upwards to quell rebellions in the area. The movements completely decimated rebellion forces on the coast, while also moving Portuguese forces deeper into Mozambique. The 5th Air Squadron, or the Falcões da Morte, flew over the jungles of Mozambique and released their payloads on their respective targets. The U.S. has served a major role in winning the war as continued success throughout Mozambique rings. However, the same cannot be said for Angola. The war in Angola had been far from successful, with the Angolans using banded military might to decimate Portuguese forces in the jungles while Guerrilla Warfare and the ambushes on military regiments became very common. Jungle regiments were made by Angolan Loyalists which served alongside the Portuguese forces. Luanda remained firm, and the construction of the Cidadela de Luanda was constructed, only furthering defense in the city. In the area of Cambinda, or Portuguese Guinea, the forces remain firm as well, the MPLA began forcing major movements to go and 'liberate' Cambinda from Portuguese control. So far, these attempts have failed and they have not tried since the last month.
| In more recent news, the UNITA units officially allied with Portuguese forces in order the halt all other parties in their tracks, at this point, UNITA was looking for the destruction of their enemies, but with limited military resources in their hands, they could not do much. Portuguese Tanks rolled over the cities in Mozambique with Rhodesian support. South African support was seen in Cape Verde after a series of helpful hands given in the area. The continued wars have seen a game of what is like the US Vietnam; protecting every important territory was vital. The MPLA held most of the south, while all of the UNITA and Portuguese forces held the north. In Mozambique, the rebel forces were forced to the west and the east is controlled by Portuguese forces. Sea ports remained in business after the continued focus on the important shipping ports.
| Though the Asian colonies are not officially a part of the colonial wars, issues have been uprooted as well. In Portuguese Indonesia, the Indonesian officals demanded the return of East Timor to the Indonesian government, so far, the Portuguese have rejected every single offer, choosing to hold on to the colony instead. The continued occupation has dragged on some independence, though not large enough, movements in East Timor. Macau had been very neutral in the stance of colonialism, though the occupying PRC did not really mind the occupation of Macau, there was suspicion of a hidden intention of the Chinese State to take over Macau, though these claims lay unconfirmed.
| Mainland Portugal has seen the reintroduction of conscription for anyone above the age of 18, however even then the 'conscription' was not really conscription due to the lack of enforcement. Anyone could willingly sign up to the military within a short amount of time, only about 10-20 minutes. This rapid entry into military forces has led to many incidents during training and even on the battlefield. Portuguese forces were seen as sometimes untrained among the Angolans, they viewed Portugal as a land of lackluster training, men, and soldiers who just were not fit to fight. These claims were quickly proved wrong in the battle of Benguela which proved Portuguese strength and resilience. Training was stepped upon in the mainland, and training was done alongside NATO members, as to unite the soldiers with foreign methods. Training was the main issue of the armed forces, and with that almost gone, it can be said Portugal is well trained and has no intention to stop this war; mentally or physically.
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[list][list]KERALA, INDIA 1970[/sub][/list][/list]
| The September 1970 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections saw a shock defeat for the Marxist wing of the Communist Party of India (CPI-M), after polls had indicated they were expected to pull off a narrow victory over the United Front coalition of the Indian Union Muslim League, the Revolutionary Socialist Party, the mainstream Communist Party of India, with external backing from the all-powerful Indian National Congress party. The defeat for the CPI-M comes after a year of violence for Indias Communists, who have reacted to increasingly chafed political conditions with the use of violence to demonstrate their will and influence. Earlier this year, in January, a government transport bus was torched by CPI-M workers, resulting in the deaths of 4 workers. The Communist Party of India, once the main opposition to the Indian National Congress, had fallen onto hard times politically. As the Cold War escalated, and the INC assumed a more friendly position with the United States, communism was waning in popularity among Indias vast voter base. The CPIs misfortunes were exacerbated by the splitting of the party into two, between the mainstream CPI and the CPI-M Marxist wing of the party. The split allowed the Communists to fall behind in other state and local elections nationwide throughout 1970, culminating in the stunning defeat in Kerala province, where Communists have a strong existing voter base. |
| As Prime Minister Indira Gandhi seeks to build an India of peace and stability in the new decade, the Congress Party has issued new directives opening the door to greater cooperation with left-wing parties in order to bar the CPI-M from taking any sort of power, according to inside documents circulated between among the leaderships of the INC and other mainstream left parties. The Lok Sabha, to aggressive and loud objections from the opposition, also passed a historic national security law in 1969, strengthening protections against communist influence and subversiveness and empowering state law enforcement and authorities to utilize its resources to enforce bans on compromised political parties, a list that could include the CPI-M. |
| Despite this, the CPI-M has repeated its intention to continue to contest future elections and has ruled out the possibility of joining a coalition with the Indian National Congress, declaring to supporters by pamphlets and posters that the CPI-M would only accept radical institutional change by true left-wing socialist parties. On the national level, the Indian National Congress maintains its historic mandate, and the party continues to dominate and control practically every part of the government bureaucracy. The Hindu nationalists under the right-wing BJS have seen rapid increases in their share of the vote, while the Communists have fallen behind even further thanks to the Marxist schism and general distrust among the populace for any party carrying the Communist brand. |
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- Indian Union Muslim League - 11 seats
- Revolutionary Socialist Party - 6 seats
- Praja Socialist Party - 3 seats
- Kerala Congress - 12 seats
- Kerala Socialist Party - 1 seat
- Indian National Congress - 30 seats (external support)
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Rottingham Rotting From Within
Racial tensions have been boiling over for the last 2 years. The largest city of Rottingham has been a powder keg waiting to be lit. The match would be struck on the evening November 1, 1970. The following events would transpire. The South Central Africa Democratic Forces or SCADF would prepare a protest of new restrictions enacted by the hardline city government. The restrictions now enforced stated that any person of African origin would be prohibited from taking public transport owned by the city. The city government stated that the white and asians paid taxes to fund public transportation thus it should be ridden by whites and asians.
Black residents were now being forced to buy a car which was well out of reach financially and legally for a vast majority of black residents or use the unreliable van taxies. Throughout the next few days protests supported by the SCADF grew in size and intensity. Upto 20,0000 marched down the streets of the CBD and battled with local police. Protesters would do the unthinkable: block in buses on the street, stop passengers by force from using the bus, take over taxis, and block the bus and taxi depot, and more.
The city facing the pressure would declare a state of emergency and the North Rhodesian Defense Force would now walk the streets. What would occur would be truly terrifying: On the evening of November 28, 1970 all hell broke lose. In the evening light of the setting sun and the street lamps stood 5,000 protesters armed with bats, wood boards, metal pipes and some with concealed pistols. The NRDF outnumbered 10 to 1 were fearful of a riot and the burning of the city. They stood tired and weary but not ready to admit defeat. The protesters began to chant, "Let us be free! Let us ride the bus! Let us be free!" The crowd began to move as to march down the usually busy downtown street. The curfew of 8 pm lay near, anyone no matter what tone of your skin were ordered to be off the streets and inside a residence.
8 pm came and went, The NRDF began to use speakers demanding that the crowd go home and disperse and if they did not the crowd would be forced to disperse. And those refusing to leave will be arrested without question. The crowd began to become angry and moved closer to the NRDF now in riot formation and ready to defend themselves if need be. A well dressed middle aged black man with glasses approached a NRDF solider in military gear and spoke, "Do you not want peace? Do you want to always look behind yourselves and constantly fight a war that will be in vain? Think about what this nation could accomplish under a multiracial democratic society!" The crowd fell silent as he spoke not only to the NRDF soldiers but to the entire crowd. The man was well spoken and clearly quite educated. The solider stood emotionless as the man spoke again, "This world would be better place if we all weren't fighting over the skin that covers our bodies, that which we are born with. We cannot control such a thing. But, we can disagree and be at peace with ourselves over such disagreements. This white minority government has everyone no matter what color of their skin living in fear of each other. There is no progress, only pain! A mother weeps for her child who has died from illness or fighting for his freedom. He did not die in vain. The sadness of a mother turns into anger and anger turns into vengeance. Vengeance does nothing but kill. The process continues. But, process be damned! We need a future for ourselves, for you and I, for our nation!"
After the man finishes his speech, before he could react, a masked black man in the crowd pulls out his pistol and shoots the man. The man falls to the ground bloodied and in shock. The masked man turns around and flees but is tracked through the crowd and tackled. That man that just spoke was Julius Monroe, the head of the SCADF and the face of the struggle for freedom of the black majority. In response to the angry crowd the NRDF opens fire into the crowd killing 24 protesters and injuring 100 others. In response, the crowd stampedes causing the deaths of 38 others and injuring 250 more people. Julius Monroe taken to the hospital and his condition is unknown at this time. The masked man is killed by another man in the crowd during the chaos. When Monroe wakes up he will be charged with inciting a riot and encouraging treason. The death toll now stands at 78 with more deaths resulting from injures.
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THE SEMI-FINALS: ITALY v MEXICO
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With Brazil's victory over West Germany last night, we advance on to our second semi-final match-up to set the stage for the holy grail of international football; the World Cup final. The capacity crowd of over 60,000 here as the El Campin in Bogota tonight is a testament to the pressure that will be placed on these players tonight. Italy hoping to make it back to back finals, and to finally take home that third championship after decades of waiting, especially after their difficult loss to Germany in the previous tournament. However, Mexico have reached the zenith of their footballing history, making it to the semi-finals is no easy feat and the North Americans will be hungry to make this one count as they prepare to face their European opponents. In a tournament that has seen so much drama, we expect just a little bit more tonight as the teams prepare to take the centre stage in this World Cup semi-final.
The crowds roar into life as they line the centre field for the national anthems. A proud moment for both players and fans alike to see their teams get this far in the tournament. Whilst we wait, let's have a look at the starting line-ups for tonight:
Italy
Italy opting for the 4-3-3 again, narrow forwards here as they follow on from their European rivals in trying to implement a shorter, passing game to get themselves ahead. It's a good tactic especially against the American teams that rely primarily on counter-attacking football.
Dino Zoff returning to goal after the previous match, in his defensive line he's got Giacinto Facchetti, Fabrizio Poletti, Comunardo Niccolai and Ugo Ferrante. In the centre three it's Mario Bertini, Gianni Rivera and Giancarlo De Sisti. The forward three are Roberto Boninsegna, Gigi Riva and Angelo Domenghini.
Mexico
Mexico sticking with the 4-3-3 formation with the wide forward attackers, a strong formation that will give them plenty of width and flexibility to set up attacking plays, which they'll need if they want to get the early advantage against the Italians.
Ignacio Calderon in goal, ahead of him he's got Guillermo Hernandez, Gustavo Pena, Francisco Montes and Juan Manuel Alejandrez. In the midfield three its Antonio Munguia, Hector Pulido, and Juan Iganacio Basaguren. The forward three here, Horacio Lopez Salgado, Isidoro Diaz and Enrique Borja.
The formalities complete, and the teams rush to get into formation. The fans starting to really get into this match, the atmosphere in the El Campin is incredible tonight, such energy from both sides, as we await the starting whistle and this all important match to begin.
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FIRST HALF
Italy kick us off, and the first half is underway, Riva sending the ball back into his half as Italy look to build up play. Bertini looking to run into the centre field, trying to find options forward but he sends it down the line to Facchetti on the left wing, tries to play it forward but he's caught out by Basaguren and it's out for a throw-in. Referee changes his decision, he's calling the ball back for a free kick in the centre, must've been a challenge he didn't like and it's Rivera with the ball. Long distance free kick, could try to deliver it into the box but gets it to Facchetti with a short pass. Back to Rivera, who delivers the long pass to De Sisti in the centre, running into the box and in dangerous territory to send the corner in, but it's knocked away and Domenghini waits to pick the ball up here. Knocked out again but headered on by Di Lorenzo, and now onto Bertini... SAVED! Calderon gets his hands to it. Ball flies into the centre, Diaz tries to get a head to it but he can't hold it, and it's back to Munguia, who tries to find Diaz again but it's caught out and now it's De Sisti with a chance to play it forward. De Sisti into Rivera, who's trying to weave a path through the defenders, and finds Riva who tries but he's caught by the defenders and it's Munguia again with the ball. Getting the ball forward into Diaz, and he tries to find the space but has to pass it along to Salgado on the left, making a good run into the centre but Niccolai intercepts and it's back forward to Rivera. Intercepted again byt Munguia, and forward to Basaguren who centres it to Diaz, who tries a shot but he's stopped by Niccolai and it's back in Italian possession. Italy playing the slow build up, Bertini and Rivera passing well as they inch forward and get the ball to Boninsegna, back to Rivera, and now into De Sisti, trying to chip the ball forward but he's stopped by the defnders, the ball comes back to De Sisti with space in the centre, and he shoots... but it's deflected off Pena and out for a corner kick. Rivera short into De Sisti, who beats out his marker and makes a dangerous run into the box, can't find the pass and it's back to Rivera on the edge of the box, sends the cross in but it's headered out of danger by Pulido and out for another corner.
Corner flies in, but it comes to nothing as Basaguren heads the ball away, but not out of danger as it lands in the box again, Munguia wrestling Poletti to keep the ball and gets it forward to Diaz again, making a superb run into the box and Ferrante is there to intercept. De Sisti and Domenghini trying to play the ball forward on the right side, but Munguia is there with some strong defending to prevent the play from going any further. Munguia takes a good run, trying a long pass to deliver the ball to Diaz waiting in the centre, but Poletti is there and the attack breaks down. Poletti forward into De Sisti, and now Rivera and what can he do here? He finds space for a chip forward into Riva, who's got space and makes a run into the box, Mexican defenders struggling to keep up and he strikes... GOAL! Italy take the lead and it's Riva who sends them in front! Great attacking play there as the Italians draw first blood in this semi-final match!
The Italians levying the challenge to the Mexicans as we get underway at the restart, and Mexico will need to find their way back from this. Munguia with the ball in the centre, finds Diaz out front, but he's stopped and Basaguren is there to collect it, sending the ball far forward to find Salgado, who's got space and takes a run into the box from the right side, and strikes... SAVED! Zoff gets his hands on that dangerous looking ball and the shot is stopped. Zoff plays it short to Facchetti, and now into Rivera who finds Riva out front, Riva under pressure and gets it forward to Rivera who's found some space in the Mexican half, back to Riva who gets stopped by Munguia and now its De Sisti with the ball. Out to Domenghini, and back into De Sisti who finds space to shoot... SAVED! Calderon prevents the shot and knocks it away for a corner kick. Corner played short, De Sisti tries to weave his way through but Hernandez is there to prevent it, tries to send the ball far down the line but it's not enough and the Italians get possession back, Ferrante into Rivera in the centre again, but Diaz gets the ball back and now its Munguia with a run, trying to find Salgado out front but Ferrante is there to block the play. Italy passing the ball around to find the space to get it forward, but it's intercepted by Borja, who mounts a counter-attack for Mexico now. Borja finds his way to the right side of the box, delivers the cross to a hopeful Diaz but Niccolai is there to get the ball. Italy now with the counter as De Sisti makes a decent run into the Mexican half, gets the ball across to Bertini and then onto Riva, who finds Boninsegna on the left side, making some adjustments as he strikes... SAVED! Calderon knocks the path of the ball and Hernandez is there to collect.
Munguia now looking for space to get it forward, the Italians closing him down, as he passes it back to Hernandez, into Pulido and now onto Diaz for the attacking play. Diaz sends the ball wide to the right side of the pitch, Borja there to receive it as he sends it into the box, where Diaz is waiting for it, excellent space to strike... MISSED! The ball beats the keeper but it goes just wide of the far post! Wasted opportunity for the equaliser there! Italy getting the ball out again, Ferrante on the right side trying to find Domenghini on the flank but he's closed down, and he gets it to Rivera in the centre, who finds Riva in space out front, Riva beats out his defender and strides again into the box, with a chance to shoot... AND SCORE! Riva makes it two and Italy are firmly in the lead now! What a superb goal, Calderon couldn't do anything to prevent that shot!
Mexico are now in danger of having this game run away from them as they get us started again, Munguia in the centre getting closed down by the Italian midfield and it's all becoming difficult to manage for them. Pulido tries to get the ball forward but he's caught out and it's Riva again, trying to send the ball far forward to Boninsegna but Alejandrez is there to intercept. Now Montes, he's got plenty of space down the right side and sends a strong ball to Diaz waiting in the centre, Italy's defence closing in. Diaz can't make anything of it, and Niccolai sends it to Rivera waiting in the centre, passing it around and forward to De Sisti, and then Riva and now into Bertini, getting it back to Desisti but Pena is there to stop him. Ferrante picks up the ball now, it's a scramble down at the right corner as the ball changes hands over and over, finally into De Sisti, but the attack stops as the linesman calls him far offside there. Now Mexico looking for the counter-attack, Pulido plays it long into Salgado who's got the time and space but Ferrante is closing in on him, but it's another offside there and the attack breaks down. Close call but the linesman had it right. Ferrante delivers the ball out, and it's down the line to Domenghini, makes a strong run into the box to find De Sisti, Mexico closing them down here, and finds Bertini who strikes... SAVED! Out for a corner as Calderon knocks it out of danger. Rivera delivers the cross, but nothing comes of it as it's knocked out of the box, Boninsegna to collect, but Basaguren gets the ball away and Mexico could be in with a chance now.
Five minutes left in this half and Mexico yet to produce a serious threat to Italy's lead. Basaguren tries to get the ball forward, has to send it back to Alejandrez but Rivera is there to dispossess him and Italy could be in a good position for a counter-attack now. Italy passing it around well in the centre, Niccolai comes out of his position to help get the ball forward, and gets it to Riva, who's unmarked yet again and with good space to run here, tries his luck from the distance... MISSED! Just wide of the post, keeper saw that coming from a mile away, goal kick. Calderon tries to clear it out but Italy catch it, Mexico struggling to find a way through as the ball gets locked down in the midfield, De Sisti tries to find a break for Italy and he strikes... MISSED! Too far away for that shot to trouble Calderon. Keeper delivers the ball into the centre, but it's Italy that take possession, playing it well forward and trying to get into space to cause problems for the keeper, but De Sisti is caught off-side. The ball comes out again, and this time Rivera picks it up, sending it forward to Riva, who's got plenty of space to make a run here, and he strikes... GOAL! Riva makes it a hattrick in the first half! Italy are running away with the match!
And there is the first half whistle, Italy dominating the first half here and it's 3-0, what an incredible display for the European champions, and Mexico are really in trouble in this semi-final!
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HALF TIME
Well I think it's fair to say that Italy are definitely looking like the stronger side here as we head into the second half. You can't argue with a 3 goal lead and Gigi Riva has been on fire in that first half, three fantastic goals and plenty more changes, Italy have given themselves more than enough of a comfort zone. Mexico are trailing in most areas and really haven't been able to challenge Italy's dominance in the first half, a couple of decent chances here and there but it just wasn't enough to get the match going. Overall, I think this match looks more or less decided but we can't discount Mexico, they are good under pressure and they could try to bring this back in the second half.
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SECOND HALF
And the second half begins, Mexico kicking us off as already Diaz is making strides into the Italian half trying to claw one back to lessen the deficit. Diaz makes a superb run but he's brought down before he can make it to the box, Mexico appealing for a foul but the referee says play on. Bertini with the ball now, looking to build up another attack here, can't get it past Alejandrez and the attack breaks down. Passing it along the defensive line, Pulido tries to get it forward to Diaz, but it's caught by Ferrante. Sending the ball forward into De Sisti, then onto Riva who finds De Sisti sprinting past him, and they could be in space here, as De Sisti finds Riva in the centre to strikes... MISSED! Too much power behind that shot and it flies over the bar! Mexico making a change, Basaguren coming off for Velarde. The ball flies out into the box and Velarde gets it, plays it around with Pulido before sending it forward to Borja, finding some space and passes it onto Velarde again, who gets into a decent position and strikes... SAVED! Zoff gets it away but Salgado is sprinting to collect it, tries to get it back into play but it's deflected away. Rivera collects it and plays it to Bertini, who finds Riva and then De Sisti on the right side of the pitch, but they're caught out by the defenders and the attack stops there. Pulido again forward to Velarde, and into Diaz who tries to get it forward, but it's stopped and the ball is deflected away to De Sisti. Domenghini now trying to get it forward to Riva, but Mexico are defending well to prevent the shot from coming through. Velarde now forward to Diaz, who sends it out to the right flank where Alejandrez is waiting for it, but he can't set up the cross and the attack dies down.
Zoff plays it out but Italy struggle to maintain possession, Pulido getting the ball in the centre again, chipping it forward to Salgado with some difficulties. Salgado makes a really dangerous run, beating out the defenders as he comes within just a few metres of the goal, tries a cross but the keeper is there to prevent it, that could've been dangerous. Ball comes down to Facchetti, and he tries to send it forward to De Sisti who's waiting but he's intercepted by Pulido, who finds Velarde who takes a strong run into the box, and he strikes... GOAL! Velarde gets one back for Mexico, and could this be the start of the come-back! Fantastic shot to beat out the keeper there!
A fantastic goal to get Mexico back in the running in this match, Italy still ahead by two goals but that could shift the momentum of this match in Mexico's favour. Italy playing the ball around well in the centre, passing it between those middle three as they get it forward to Riva, who finds Bertini in space to make a run into box and strike... SAVED! Calderon gets his hands to it and the ball flies into the air, defenders scrambling to clear it. It's sent back out into the centre but Italy get the possession agian, this time it's Rivera who charges down the centre of the field, and sets up a shot... SAVED! Not good enough to beat the keeper. Back into the centre, and Bertini sends it forward again to Boninsegna, the Italians not done on the attack as he tries to deliver the ball in, but it's cleared away. Poletti picks it up, and it's back to Boninsegna, who beats out his marker and is in a dangerous place to cross the ball in again, getting it to Riva who shoots... MISSED! Just wide of the post there and it's out for a goal kick! It's a change for Italy, and triple goal scorer Riva is making way for Antonio Juliano, what a fantastic match this man has had today as he leaves the field to thundering applause. Now it's Mexico with the chance on goal, Hernandez sending the long ball forward to Salgado, who makes a superb run down the line and in space as he gets it to Pulido who's in the centre of the box, and he shoots... SAVED! He can't get the ball in from the angle! Another Mexican change, it's Hernandez coming off for Mario Perez now. Goal kick played short, as Italy try to build up another chance here, but they're struggling as the long ball forward misses Domenghini and is picked up by Pena. Juliano now trying to make some room in the centre, passing well between him and Bertini, and he's caught by Montes, free kick awarded. Bertini delivers the free kick in, but it's kicked away by the defenders, but it's brought back in to Facchetti who finds the space to shoot... SAVED! Not enough to trouble Calderon there.
Calderon disposing of the ball quickly there as they try to get it forward, Alejandrez forward to Salgado and now he's got some serious space to run here, opts to try and find Diaz in the centre but it's not enough and he's dispossessed. A short Italian counter-attack, Rivera trying to get the ball forward but he's stopped by Montes, sending the ball back into the opposing half to find Diaz, who sends it wide to Borja, taking it all the way into the box as he tries to find a way around the defenders, getting it back to Perez, who shoots... SAVED! Zoff leaps off his line to catch that. Played short again, Italy looking to build up the attack, Rivera getting it forward to De Sisti, who takes an incredible run once again to try and get the ball forward, but he gets into the box and tries himself... SAVED! The shot deflects off the defender and it's out for a corner kick. Boninsegna plays the short ball to Domenghini, who can't find the space to run into the box and it's back into De Sisti, who thunders a shot towards goal... SAVED! Calderon smothers the ball and the attack finally dies down. Mexico trying to build up and attack here, Perez gets it to Salgado, and onto Diaz who tries to break through the defensive line but he's caught out and Ferrante now tries to clear it. The clearance comes to nothing, Velarde in the centre again as he pushes forward, finding Pulido in the centre and he takes it forward into the box, getting dangerously close and strikes... SAVED! Deflected away but into the path of Diaz... GOAL!! Diaz makes it two and Mexico are back in this game! Just one goal away from equalising, the comeback is well and truly on, and we could be in for a dramatic night tonight!!
Just ten minutes remain in this match, and Mexico have the momentum, they could bring this match back into their hands and send us into extra time if they can just rally around their talisman goalscorer. Italy trying to hold onto possession and Facchetti gets it on the left wing, finds Boninsegna down the line, and now into Juliano, who takes a run and he beats his marker to find a clear path into goal and strikes... SAVED! Calderon charges him down and smothers the shot, Alejandrez now trying to get the ball clear. Mexico now with the counter, Borja gets the ball forward to Diaz, who has space to run, tries to find Velarde but it's closed down and Niccolai disposes of the ball, into Ferrante, and forward to De Sisti who has a chance to run forward with it. Forward to Juliano, who's on the right side of the box and with plenty of space to cross, tries to get it in but Montes is there to stop it, ball rolls to Bertini who passes it along to Boninsegna with a chance... SAVED! Calderon uses his full body to prevent that shot, deflects it away and now Pena has to clear it, getting it forward to Muguia, and further on to Velarde, Mexico looking dangerous as they build up the counter-attack. Velarde into Diaz, and Diaz takes the ball into the centre of the box, tries to cross but Rivera is there to stop it, and takes an incredible run as they charge back on the counter, finds Domenghini on the far right of the box, and he strikes... SAVED! Calderon gets his hands to it and it's a corner kick. Some changes here, Rivera out for Sandro Mazzola, Peirino Prati on for Boninsegna. Corner played short, Domenghini in trying to find the space to shoot, but it's deflected off, Pulido stopping the shot there. Time running out for Mexico to find that equaliser, as the clearance fails and Italy back on the counter attack, Mazzola now in the centre trying to look for options, Mazzola finds De Sisti in the box, who tries to shoot but Pena gets there and it's out for a corner kick. Prati with the corner, plays it short to Domenghini and into the box where Juliano heads it... SAVED! Calderon there to stop it, and Salgado now trying to get the ball away, fires it out but straight into Bertini, and now forward to De Sisti, trying to find a way through on the right hand side, with the seconds ticking down to the final whistle, and it's out for a throw-in. Domenghini with the throw to De Sisti, and back to Domenghini who takes the ball into the box and strikes... GOAL! That's it! Italy end Mexico's dream run with that goal and book themselves a spot in the final! What a fantastic play there!
And there goes the final whistle! Italy will face Brazil in the final, Mexico heartbroken after their superb run in this tournament, they'll fight for third place in the match with West Germany. It'll be a final to remember, join us next time!
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Paramountica, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, Tallahan, 11Canada, Maziya, Zingium
[sub] DEC 1970[/sub]
[list][list][list][sub][sup]REPUBLIC OF CHINA | 中華民國[/sub][/sup]
[pre]𝙸𝚁𝙾𝙽 𝙵𝙸𝚂𝚃
鐵拳[/pre]
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P R E V I O U S L Y
P[sub]osturing was nothing particularly new to the Taiwanese public, but two acts of aggression in the span of a few month was something that re-ignited a flame that had been slowly waning away as the calender moved further away from the defeat in the civil war. The People's Republic was in no shape to actually invade Taiwan, it would be a logistical nightmare, but the mere threat of it happening provided the hardliners and the military apparatus with something that they desperately needed, legitimacy and purpose.[/sub]
[sub]It is no secret that Taiwan had been, whether through intention or not, moving closer and closer towards embracing a somewhat democratic path in recent years. Power had been shifting towards technocratic and reformist elements of the party and state. As the economy has boomed, so has the influence of native-born businessmen, reformist-minded technocrats, and non-military members of the KMT. The older generation growing slowly older with time certainly aided in this. It had become common opinion that the military's hold on politics (which while less than other such governments in the region) and the hardliner KMT line were becoming outdated.[/sub]
[sub]The military, desperate for any thread to hold onto, were gifted a boon when their neighbours across the straits attempted their occasional attempt at posturing to boost their own legitimacy. Not wasting a beat, the top military leadership justified the necessity of a tighter fist, and for the second time, this boon has once again bore fruit as another round of escalation, no doubt motivated by the former one, eventually gave way to another plot by the military elements of government to seize power.[/sub]
[sub]And thus, the Emergency Military Government (EMG) was born. Coinciding with the intensification of the repression campaign that started in 1948 and ongoing till today, the military government is a "temporary" caretaker government until one can be formed after the 'threat of an invasion' is over. Intentionally vague, the new military government is a mix of military officers and KMT technocrats aimed at both soldifying the presence of the military in government as well as continuing the Taiwanese economic miracle at a rapid pace.[/sub]
[sub]With the creation of the EMG, General Hau Pei-tsun was choosen as the new Premier of the Republic. Out of the military apparatus, General Hau has always been the most political minded, and his recent successes in leading classified military operations and being one of Kai-shek's closest advisors has certainly earned him swaths of political capital. This however should not be mistaken, the military will still be the ultimate kingmaker, with Hau simply as their front and public face. [/sub]
[sub]It seems that the hope for a democratic Taiwan will have to take a backseat for the time being.[/sub]
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[pre]"If when I die, I am still a dictator, I will certainly go down into the oblivion of all dictators. If, on the other hand, I succeed in establishing a truly stable foundation for a democratic government, I will live forever in every home in China" ~ Chiang Kai-shek[/pre]
Paramountica, Amsterwald, Cascadla, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, Tallahan, 11Canada, Maziya, Launggyet, Zingium
Post by Czabalkia suppressed by Metropolitan Francais.
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Post by Czabalkia suppressed by Metropolitan Francais.
Whats open these days?
Cascadla
West Indies Federation - December 1970
The Storm Passes
As December dawns upon the Federation, many have come to say that this year is the most tumultuous since the 1960s crises that nearly destroyed the country. The Black Power Movement, though increasingly pacified as government reforms address the demands made, has continued to operate and agitate in Jamaica, Trinidad and Barbados. In Grenada, various smaller black power and socialist/communist groups are said to be meeting together and organizing on a far larger scale than had been seen on the island before and Prime Minister Williams stands at the head of it all.
Despite this, the nation still maintains its cohesiveness. The reforms of early 1970 have placated a substantial amount of the movement's less hardcore members, and the threat of an armed revolt by any of the movement's organizations from NJAC to BPP has been effectively removed. The shifting of the state continues as well with the railroads, which previously were under threat of closure, now being given operating grants to begin further passenger travel. Though the railroads were designed for industrial travel, turning them into means for public transport is projected to increase revenue and keep them operating. Furthermore, a government partnership with several private firms creates the West Indies Telecommunication Company (WITC) to manage the development of telephone technology. Land reform, though heavily distilled via parliamentary disagreements, has seen several sections of land owned by foreign estates broken up and given to regions or local owners via grants. Development in the country has also seen an uptick in new housing developments both high and low class alike, development in the education sectors and healthcare.
In addition to all above, the expansion of social safety nets, unemployment funds, pensions and various other social programs have managed to place citizens into trade schools or higher education rather than on the street as well as increased purchasing power for seniors and young adults. One such program is the Military-Led Academic Training Programme or MiLAT, designed specifically to help "at-risk" men aged 16-20 through an extensive education, physical training and trade course that will take them either into a proper civilian career or further into the Defence Force.
In matters of the defence force, successful negotiations with the United States has seen the return of Naval Base Trinidad and Vernam Field to the WIDF. These locations, given to the US in the Destroyers-for-Bases deal, allowed the air force and navy to operate during the war against German submarine forces and act as supply stations on the route to Africa. Since the end of the war these locations were abandoned and have begun to be overgrown. The return of these areas to the WIDF means that efforts can now be done to save these structures and put them to use. Naval Base Trinidad and its associated structures across the West Indies provides the coast guard with the sufficient infrastructure needed for a much-needed increase in scale, and Vernam Field gives the Defence Force a location to turn into a proper airbase on Jamaica which will be a significant deterrence to any Cuban attempts to intimidate the nation. This combined with new projects to reopen Wallerfield Air Base and others across the federation place the WIDF on track to become a proper military force for the nation.
The question remains, will this be enough to save Eric Williams come the 1972 general elections? Will the opposing forces be able to rally against the PNM and WIFLP? Only time can tell.
Paramountica, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania, Cascadla, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Maziya, Launggyet, Zingium, Formosa-
Title: Iron March Across the Borderlands
Location: Hooimanian Military Command Center
General Kael Drakov, a man with eyes like cold steel, stood before the War Council. The dimly lit room smelled of aged parchment and suppressed tension. Maps sprawled across the table, their inked lines tracing the borders of neighboring nations.
The Situation:
Hooimanias military had been dormant for years, its soldiers relegated to parade drills and ceremonial duties.
But whispers of rebellion and external threats now reached the regimes ears.
General Drakovs orders were clear: Expand. Conquer. Crush dissent.
The Plan:
The Borderlands Blitz:
Under the moons pale gaze, Hooimanian troops mobilized. Their boots crunched on frost-kissed soil as they crossed the border into the neutral territory of Veridian Hills.
The Veridian Confederation, unsuspecting, would soon feel the weight of Hooimanias wrath.
Strategic Targets:
Fort Argent: A key outpost guarding the Veridian trade routes. Its cannons pointed outward, but its walls were old, crumbling.
Whispering Pines: A village nestled in the forest. Its people whispered defiance, harboring rebels and dissenters. They would learn the cost of rebellion.
The Banshees Warning:
The enigmatic Banshee had spoken: The skies will weep crimson. Drakov scoffed at superstition, but he couldnt shake the chill that crawled up his spine.
Was it a metaphor? Or something more ominous?
The None:
The shape-shifting national animalthe noneloomed in Drakovs thoughts. It had been seen, lurking near the border, sifting through discarded intelligence reports.
What secrets did it carry? Whose side was it on?
General Drakovs Resolve:
He clenched his fist, the map crinkling beneath his grip.
Hooimanias military expansion would be swift, merciless.
The skies might weep crimson, but victory would be painted in iron and blood.
Paramountica, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania, Abessinienreich, New Provenance
[list][list][list][pre]RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
FRENCH BUREAUCRACY
MINISTÈRE DE LÉCONOMIE & FINANCES[/pre][/list]
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MINISTRY OF ECONOMICS & FINANCE: FRANCE UNCORKED WINE! MORE WINE!
[sub]VTH FRENCH REPUBLIC | PARIS, NOVEMBER 1970[/sub][/list]
[sub]| HELM OF PROGRÉS, MINISTÈRE DE LÉCONOMIE & FINANCES - | Wine is a major source of bread for France in the economic sense. Its domestic wine market generates $2.5 billion in sales annually. At $3 billion, wine is also one of the nation's most bracing exports. This year, the weather proved to be perfect with just the right amount of sun and showers following an unseasonably cold spring which had producers initially worried. With the grape harvest nearing its end last week, the prospects for the wine industry appear greater than ever as 85 million barrels of wine make their way to the storehouses. The crop yield is up this year by 24% compared to the last.[/sub]
[sub]The vines are even more abundant in the Champagne district now than they have been in the previous century. There was occasionally confusion among the vintners due to the abundance of Pinot Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and other Champagne grapes. Moët, Chandon, and Piper-Heidsieck were forced to lease boats on the Marne River in order to store their excess wine. Others made use of swimming pools and even abandoned water towers. Only slightly less intoxicating were the assessments of the quantity and quality of the grape crops in other wine districts. The quality was best described by a representative of the official organization of the industry, the Institut National des Appellations d'Origine: "For Bordeaux, it is the sort of harvest that comes along every 25 years, for Côtes du Rhône every 15, for Alsace every twelve, for Burgundy every ten, for the Loire every six."[/sub]
[sub]The strong harvest is unlikely to lower wine prices due to inflation and the custom of basing prices on the Institut National des Appellations d'Origines crop ratings, which are high this year. Furthermore, even though the quantity of the California wine production is down from the previous year, the crop will not have much of an immediate influence on the U.S. wine market. The first wine to travel, Beaujolais, won't reach the United States until March of next year, while this year's Champagne won't be available in American stores until 1974. However, representatives for French wineries tend to become extremely excited when talking about the future of their biggest export destinationthe United States. Americans spent $90 million on French alcoholic beverages last year alone, with wine primarily being the targeted product. [/sub]
[sub]French wine imports into the U.S. increased by 30% in the first half of this year. High-quality wines are in more demand domestically and abroad than they are being supplied and now France is branching its growing wine market beyond that of just the United States and Canada, going into markets in South America and the Caribbean. French wine experts and officials from the Economics & Finance Ministry project that this year will see one of the largest returns (about $4.5 billion) on the highly sought beverages than ever before. | [/sub]
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[list][list][pre]VIVE LA RÉPUBLIQUE!
VIVE LA FRANCE!
VIVE LEMPIRE![/pre][/list][/list]
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Paramountica, The Confederation Of Northern Germany, Federated Arab Emirates, Sixth French Metropolitan Republic, Socialist Democratic Republic Romania, Cascadla, Holy Vatican City States, Federated Turkey, Nasrid Algeria, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Monaco-, Andorra-, Maziya, Launggyet, Zingium, Hooimania
Dear Metropolitan Francais i hope you will like a gift we have sent you. We are grateful for what you have done for our nation. The gift should arrive really soon by a armored convoy.
Sincerely Dictatorship of Hooimania
Oh welcome back! Please read our Q&A dispatch
We mostly OOC chat on discord now, RMB is for IC posting
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=497355
Czabalkia, Cascadla, Launggyet
THE UNION OF NORDEN - NORDENS FORBUND
25 May, 1970 - Oslo
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STATE OF THE UNION - PART 1: THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY - KONGERIKET NORGE
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His Majesty King Olav V looked out the window of the Royal Palace in Oslo with a sense of begrudging trepidation. This year he was to be officiated as the third High King of all Scandinavia, an almighty responsibility and task. The son of a second rate Danish prince who acceded the Norwegian throne by popular vote in 1905, Olav knew he was in prime position to become an excellent High King and further unite the two constituent nations of Norway and Denmark by the shared blood of their royal houses. By Nordic law, he had no choice in the matter. The throne was passing to him on a rotating basis as dictated by the painfully agreed upon unification settlement of 1950. Though of both Norway and Denmark, Olav did not feel particularly Scandinavian. He owed Norway everything. Born among its towering cliffs and valleys, playing in its deep snow and fast rivers, his soul echoed and reached back into the eons of the Norway of old. He loved his people with all his heart. His father, the much revered Haakon VII had provided unity and strength to the Norwegian nation when the barbarity of the Wehrmacht crushed and clanked over its soil. Haakon VII became a symbol of independence, liberty and democracy for all to live up to and fight for. Olav has carried this mantel and has carried it well, surpassing even the immense popularity of his father to be become the ultimate grandfather figure for Norway. He wished he didn't have to go. He did not want to float around pompously in Gothenburg for 10 years, meeting and greeting the great and good of the world. He wanted to stay among the land that nurtured him, raised him and grew him into the embodiment of the Norwegian people. His land, his only true land. To forfeit however would endanger the entire Scandinavian project.
Gustav VI Adolf had been perfect for the role, he came to the throne of the High Kingdom in 1960, and was instrumental to its preservation and success when internal political conflict and disagreement threatened to unravel the whole experiment. With his charm, grace, political wit and fondness of high society he was able to knit an iron structure that would cement Scandinavian unity. He acted as a thoroughly experienced political operative able to impact both constitutional development and party politics on a highly apt level. Why did he have to step back? Surely he could just remain in his post, he clearly loved the title and prestige of being more than mere King of Sweden, though even Olav felt uncomfortable just thinking this.
Olav's hesitancy towards the position of High King could be said to mirror that of the overall Norwegian attitude towards the entire Scandinavian project. Hesitancy, wariness and perhaps even a dash of regret. Norway had once again been brought into a political arrangement that left it without international sovereignty, and it would once again have to heed a deeply foreign Swedish and Danish ruling elite that would surely end up dominating the new country. Many Norwegians feel kinship to Swedes and Danes, it certainly cannot be denied. In times past we held shared faith in Æsir and Vanir, spoke a common tongue and sailed the world over as members of one culturally united North. We could not forget those links of the past, without which the union would not have been possible at all. Even for two thousand years, the Saxons and Russians made no distinguishment between the dragon bow of a Danish longship or a Norwegian one.
Nonetheless, the nationalistic fire in Norwegian hearts will likely never be extinguished even if Norden endures for the next 2 thousand years. The discovery of oil had only complicated matters for many, particularly in the Western cities of Bergen and the fast growing Stavanger. Even in Oslo, the emerging money class was almost frothing at the mouth to keep all the oil extraction for themselves. Though it seems Gothenburg has already sought to portray this discovery as something for all of Scandinavia to exploit, with Scandinavian oil companies sticking their fingers into the icy depths of the Norwegian Sea in order to take what is there. Though something subconsciously vibrates in every home west of the Scandes, every Ola and Kari Nordmann mutters under their breath wether they be exuberant millionaires in Oslo castles or the people who will clean the oil platforms with their bare hands, they say: "It's Norwegian oil". How long it will take for this thought, this quiet whisper to turn into political action could be anyone's guess. Even His Majesty King Olav V, soon to be High King, whispers this in his thoughts.
Olav turned away from the window and ended his train of thought. He would have to do it. He would do fulfil his moral obligation as he had always done, it was his duty as a man, as a father, and as a King. He began penning a letter personally inviting the statesman of the world to his investiture, now only several months away and coming in fast. The Norwegian people expected this of him. He could not endanger their safety and security now by refusing, it was simply out of the question.
Even with the rotating Violet Crown about to placed on their King's head, something ancient stirs in the desolate heart of the Norwegian fjords.
They may be neighbours, they may be blood, they may be family and they may be brothers.
Rarely do brothers still share the same house in their adulthood.
ENIG OG TRO TILL DOVRE FALLER!
Paramountica, Cascadla, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Spain-, Launggyet, Zingium, Hooimania
[sup]-- SOUTHERN RHODESIA --[/sup]
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[sup]DECEMBER 1970[/sup]
[sup]|-| RHODESIAN 1970 GENERAL ELECTION |-|[/sup]
[sup]General Election[/sup]
[sup]Elections have been held in Southern Rhodesia with government oversight following a tedious year of violence and unrest. Voting centres have been segregated into camps depending on where an individual fits into their race roll. Campaigning has been significantly harder this election following government restrictions on crowds being placed and due to a general concern for the safety of candidates. Prime Minister Ian Smith by the will of his camp has been re-elected to power and has retained his home seat of Umzingwane. Military oversight of election centres has been introduced to ensure smooth voting processes in all electoral districts. Rhodesia has also employed a system of dividing districts into multiple seats based on their power within the nation to reach the established goal of forty-nine (49) seats for Europeans, forty-eight (48) for Africans, and three (3) for Asians.[/sup]
[sup]Results[/sup]
[sup]European Roll[/sup]
[sup]Rhodesian Front: 74,166 Registered votes (76.8%), 42 Seats[/sup]
[sup]Centre Party: 8,619 Registered votes (11.0%), 7 Seats[/sup]
[sup]Non-Votes: Unknown amount of non-voters due to demographic obscurity (~12.2%)[/sup]
[sup]Total: 82,785 Registered votes (32.0% of valid voters), 49 Seats[/sup]
[sup]African Roll[/sup]
[sup]Zimbabwe African People's Union: 2,582,439 Registered votes (53.4%), 27 Seats[/sup]
[sup]Zimbabwe African National Union (Ndonga): 1,273,922 Registered votes (26.3%), 13 Seats[/sup]
[sup]South Rhodesian ANC (Independent Alliance): 254,520 Registered votes (5.3%), 3 Seats[/sup]
[sup]ZAPU-Alligned Independents: 192,762 Registered votes (4.0%), 2 Seats[/sup]
[sup]ZANU-N-Alligned Independents: 90,321 Registered votes (1.9%), 2 Seats[/sup]
[sup]Independents: 50,234 Registered votes (1.0%), 1 Seats[/sup]
[sup]Centre Party: 2,147 Registered votes (0.04%), 0 Seats[/sup]
[sup]Non-Votes: Unknown amount of non-voters due to demographic obscurity (~8.2%)[/sup]
[sup]Total: 4,446,345 Registered votes (91.8% of valid voters), 48 Seats[/sup]
[sup]Asian Roll[/sup]
[sup]Independents/Total: 21,570 Registered votes (90.3% of valid voters), 3 Seats[/sup]
[sup]Conclusion[/sup]
[sup]The 1970 General Election has been deemed successful and has seen significant turnout. Non-votes are mainly due to individuals not voting or not meeting the requirements (infrequent). European communities outside of urban areas usually refrained from voting as their votes would be almost guaranteed to be overshadowed. Additionally, many Europeans are either foreigners (such as the Afrikaners) or non-naturalised.[/sup]
Paramountica, Cascadla, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Launggyet, Zingium, Hooimania
Invitation to Vote for Injunct Realm of the Whispering Winds in World Assembly
Esteemed Representatives and members of the Commonwealth of Liberty,
We extend our warmest regards from the Injunct Realm of the Whispering Winds. As fellow nations within this vibrant global community, we recognize the importance of collaboration, unity, and shared values.
Our humble realm, nestled amidst ancient forests and veiled in mist, seeks to contribute actively to the Commonwealth. We believe in upholding principles of liberty, justice, and prosperity for all. Our people, though few in number, harbor a fierce determination to make a difference.
What We Pledge:
To uphold the Commonwealths values.
To foster diplomatic ties and cultural exchange.
To contribute constructively to regional discussions and initiatives.
Vote for the Injunct Realm of the Whispering Winds, and together, let us create a harmonious symphony of nationsa melody that echoes through time and space.
May the winds carry our plea to your hearts, and may the stars align in our favor.
With reverence,
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ron Wolland
Post by Isvarde Socialist suppressed by Paramountica.
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lesdas e magusto fis 30.0%:that our political crisis can be fixed by our oil pit which is under develop but that doent mean that i cant rule this country bad
faizal manugov 44.05%: that as the prime captain of is
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International Association Football Federation | Fédération internationale de football association
FIFA World Cup 1970 | Copa Mundial de la FIFA 1970
THE THIRD-PLACE PLAY-OFF: WEST GERMANY v MEXICO
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It's the penultimate match in what has been a World Cup to remember, so many shocks, records broken and masterful performances that it almost feels sad that it's ending, but end it must as we reach the final stages of the tournament. The Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Medellin hosts our third-place play-off for this tournament, though not as prestigious as the final it offers our losing semi-finalists one last opportunity to bring home some achievements from this tournament. Our match tonight sees West Germany, previous World Champions finding themselves unable to win two on the trot as they settle for yet another third place match up, against Mexico, the North American hopefuls that stunned the world by making it to the semi-finals, who have one last chance to secure a World Cup medal. Both teams have been playing superbly up until this point, and this will be a tough match for the both of them as we head into this tie. As the teams line up and prepare for the pre-match ceremonies, let's have a quick look at the teams for tonight:
West Germany
Sticking with the 4-2-2-2 line-up, it's worked well for the Germans thus far in the tournament, shown especially with their 10-man team holding Brazil off until the closing moments of their semi-finals.
Sepp Maier appears in goal again, ahead of him the familiar faces of Karl-Heinz Schnellinger, Horst-Dieter Hottges, Willi Schulz starting in place of the suspended Wolfgang Weber, and Berti Vogts. Max Lorenz and Franz Beckenbauer for the first two midfield, ahead of them Wolfgang Overath and Helmut Haller, and the front two are Gerd Muller and Uwe Seeler.
Mexico
No major changes for Mexico, still utilising the 4-3-3 formation which has risen to popularity as thanks to this tournament, it's been a strong formation for the duration of this tournament, and has shown some strong advantages against the European teams.
Ignacio Calderon in goal, Guillermo Hernandez, Gustavo Pena, Francisco Montes and Juan Manuel Alejandrez in defence. The centre three are Antonio Munguia, Hector Pulido and Juan Ignacio Basaguren. The front three wide attackers are Horacio Lopez Salgado, Isidoro Diaz and Enrique Borja.
The anthems played, the crests exchanged, and the atmosphere rises in the stadium as we await for the first whistle, this could be a serious spectacle, let's head down to our commentary team as we await the play to begin.
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FIRST HALF
And we are underway, West Germany kicking us off here as they drop the ball back into their half, Mexico trying to close in early with some strong attacking play. Seeler in the centre trying to get the ball out to Haller on the right wing, but he's caught out by Munguia and now Diaz has the ball, encroaching on the centre, Diaz making an extremely good run into the centre, he's beaten out the defenders as he strides into the box, and in with the shot... SCORES! Mexico are in the lead and the crowd can scarcely believe it! Just two minutes into this match and the North Americans put themselves ahead! Shocking defending from West Germany there, delight for Mexico as they take the advantage!
That goal cements Diaz as the top scorer, moving two goals clear and well within a chance of the golden boot, only three goals away from equally the record held by Just Fontaine for the most goals in a single World Cup. The Germans get us moving again and Muller takes a run towards goal, getting closed down by the defenders he plays it between Haller and Seeler with some good tactical play, good passing to keep it moving forward by Pulido breaks they're flow, and Lorenz comes to try and keep it moving, trying to weave his way through but Pena is there again and Pulido now with a chance to launch the counter-attack. Into Diaz waiting for it out front, can he make something of this? Plays the ball forward to Basaguren, who takes the ball forward into the box with options available, but Schulz is there to prevent the cross and hold the attack back. Beckenbauer now trying to get the ball forward, but Pulido is there to dispossess and now it's Salgado in the centre, trying to play it forward but it's picked up Hottges, but not for long as Basaguren gets the ball again and strikes... SAVED! Keeper gets his hands to it, and the attack breaks down.
Maier playing the ball long but it's caught by Pulido in the centre, Mexico looking really dangerous this early on. Into Basaguren, who plays the long ball out wide to Borja, but he loses the ball and German defenders smother it. Struggling to get it out, Schnellinger gets it through to Beckenbauer, and back to Lorenz who sends the ball forward looking for Muller in space, he can't hold it and Pulido knocks it on to Munguia in space, he takes a really good run in an open centre here, and strikes from just outside the box... SAVED! Maier really had to leap for it but the shot is prevented. Another long ball out, Seeler can't hold it but Beckenbauer gets there, sending it forward to Lorenz who's got space to try and get it forward. Lorenz finds Overath, who tries to carry it forward but he's caught out by the defenders. Munguia into Borja, who strides down the right flank getting into space, tries playing it to Basaguren in the centre but Hottges catches him, and Overath again with the ball trying to play it clear. Playing it to Beckenbauer, and now back to Schulz, who loses it in a tangle with Diaz and Mexico are in the clear again, Munguia with the ball in space and he shoots... SAVED! Maier tips it away for a corner-kick. Salgado with the corner, plays it in but it's knocked away, Pena trying to play it back in but he loses out to Overath, and now Muller rushes to collect the ball, but he;s closed down in the centre and Hernandez takes possession. Into Pulido in the centre, he runs towards the box tentatively looking for space, and finds Salgado on the left of the box, tries to pass it in but Schulz makes it there to clear the pass. Out to Seeler, under pressure from the Mexican midfield finds Overath, and now forward to Muller, trying to find the space and sends the long ball forward to Haller on the right wing, just keeping it in play as he makes a run into the box, options to pass but he strikes... SAVED! Calderon smothers the shot and it's back in Mexican possession.
Mexico playing really strong here but Germany now trying to find the answer to it. Out to Pulido, sending it immediately forward to Diaz again, momentarily dispossessed but he gets it again and makes a run towards the box, but Schnellinger stops him in his tracks. Germany struggling to get the ball forward as they pass between the defenders and the defensive midfielders, but they find a long ball forward to Seeler who's made a good run to beat out his markers, into Muller in the centre who turns to shoot... but Pena is there to deflect the shot and Mexico now trying to get the ball away from their box. Pulido on the left wing sends a ball forward to Diaz, headered back to Basaguren, back to Diaz and he tries to make a run for it but Beckenbauer is there to stop it. Beckenbauer and Haller trying to play it forward, he loses the ball near the centre but Schnellinger is there to send the ball forward to Overath, finding Seeler in the box who strikes... SAVED! Calderon leaps to get the ball and the attack breaks down. The ball is sent out again, headered around before finding Pulido in the centre, into Diaz who finds Munguia, but he's caught by the defenders and now Lorenz takes possession. Lorenz centres it to Seeler, and now forward to Muller who's drifting to the left of the box, and fires a shot... SAVED! Calderon deflects it away from danger, and rushes to catch it.
West Germany not done with their counter-attack at the moment, Lorenz and Hottges playing well together in the centre-line. Trying to squeeze their way forward and they find Muller again, who's in with a chance on goal... SAVED! Another chance prevented by Calderon there! Pulido with the ball now, he takes a few strides into the West German half before finding Salgado in space on the left of the box, Salgado with plenty of space and Diaz waiting in the centre, he strikes... MISSED! Over the bar and out for the goal-kick, wasted chance to put them another goal ahead! Referee rushes to give a yellow card for the earlier challenge on Beckenbauer, Pulido receiving. Maier plays it short, Beckenbauer forward to Lorenz who finds Haller on the right wing, back to Beckenbauer and forward to Seeler, tapping it along to Muller but he's closed down by the defenders. Montes forward to Diaz now, and over to Basaguren as they try to find a path through, but the attack fails as the forward pass is caught by Hottges. Schnellinger now into Overath, and it's a long ball forward trying to find Muller in the centre near the box, but he doesn't get there and the ball is headed back into the centre. Pulido trying to play the ball forward, but Hottges is at the end of it, passing it around the defensive line until they find Muller in space again, but Muller struggles to get it forward and now Alejandrez with the ball. Finds Borja forward, beating out his markers but he can't get the pass he needs to find Diaz out front. West Germany passing well into the midfield, and forward to Seeler who's passing back and forth with Muller to try and build up the attack, but it's Montes there with the interception.
Mexico trying to build up the attack with just five minutes remaining in the first half, Hernandez sending the ball forward and trying to pick out Salgado, but the defenders catch him and he knocks the back-pass out for a goal-kick. Germany playing the short game, Schulz and Vogts trying to pass it down the line, with Beckenbauer collecting and delivering a superb long ball forward to Muller who sprints to try and collect it, Muller in with a good chance here to strike... SAVED! Deflected upwards by Calderon and there are players waiting for it, but Calderon jumps to catch the ball. Out to Salgado, plays it back to Pulido and then Alejandrez, who delivers the ball down the line for Salgado to take the run, into Diaz in the centre, but passes it back as the attack is boxed in on the right wing. Struggling to play it forward, Salgado finds Basaguren in the box who takes an ambitious strike... SAVED! Maier knocks it out for a corner as we approach the end of the half. Salgado with the corner, knocked away by Maier into Pulido, and centres it again to Basaguren who strikes... MISSED! Over the bar again and a wasted opportunity!
And there goes the whistle for the first half, Mexico ahead by a single goal after that dramatic opener, West Germany seemingly struggling to find an answer. Scoreline at the break, West Germany 0, Mexico 1.
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HALF TIME
The scoreline says it all really as Mexico take the early advantage thanks to that incredible goal by Diaz in just two minutes of play, that had to have shaken the Germans who just weren't expecting to concede that early on. Mexico have been strong this half, just ahead on possession and on shots, but Germany have been doing well defensively and with their passing play. Both sides definitely still strong in this match and that lead is definitely not something that can't be overcome, we think the Germans will be able to level the score in the second half, but Mexico are in control as we head into the second half. An exciting first half and now we re-join the action from the second half whistle.
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SECOND HALF
Mexico kick us off in this second half, lots of anticipation surrounding this second half and whether Mexico will be able to hold on to their lead. Pulido now with the ball, trying to play it forward to Diaz but he's closed down by the defenders. Beckenbauer now finding Muller forward, playing it across to Seeler who finds some space to take the run, making a strong run into the box and he tries to pass it to Muller in the centre, but Pena is there to deflect it. Beckenbauer to take the corner kick, ball flies towards Muller who tries to header it along but it's knocked away, Beckenbauer rushes to beat out Diaz to the ball and it's back into Seeler, and back to Haller, who tries a shot... SAVED! Tipped over the bar and out for another corner kick. Beckenbauer delivers the corner in, and it finds Seeler in the centre... GOAL! There's the equaliser, and Seeler rushes into the net to collect the ball and get it back to the centre, no messing around there from the captain, fantastic goal there and the Germans are back in the match!
Mexico get us rolling again and they have it all to do after losing their advantage, Munguia trying to bring them forward but he's caught out by Overath, and now back to Seeler in front. Seeler playing it back and forth with Muller as he tries to chip the ball forward to Muller, but it's caught out by the defenders and sent back into the centre. Munguia gets to it after a quick back and forth, tries to pass it forward, but Schnellinger is there to collect, and now out to Overath, but he's dispossessed and it's a throw-in for Germany. Muller is there, into Schnellinger who finds Overath with space to run into the box, Overath makes a good run but he's brought down and Alejandrez is there to collect, getting the ball forward to Diaz, almost losing possession but he plays it along to Munguia on the left wing, but he's dispossessed and the attack stops there. Beckenbauer and Lorenz playing off eachother, finding Muller forward who gets to to Seeler, back to Muller who delivers the long ball trying to find Haller on the right side, but the ball goes out of play, good defending by Mexico there. Calderon delivers the ball out, and he gets it to Basaguren, and onto Alejandrez who's trying to play it forward, but he can't find the space. Lorenz now trying to spark the counter-attack, struggling to find the space as they pass it around the midfield, finding Muller in some decent space to attack, tries to get it forward to Seeler, but he's tackled and it gets to Munguia in the centre. Mexico lose possession, and it's German throw-in, Overath tries to play it down the left wing but he's closed down, and the attack breaks down.
Some frustrating back and forth for both teams here, really struggling to break through at the moment. Mexico playing well in the midfield but it's caught out by Beckenbauer who delivers the ball to Muller, Muller takes a good run into the box and goes for the shot... GOAL! Muller sends them into the lead in emphatic fashion! Sending the ball straight between Calderons legs and the Germans are back in control of the match, what a fantastic goal there!
Mexico now having to play catch up as we head into the final 30 minutes of play here. Moving the ball well forward as Basaguren tries to carve some space out to get to the box, but he's dispossessed. Schnellinger with the throw-in to Lorenz, looking for options forward, gets it to Muller in the centre, but they lose momentum. Basaguren again looking for space to advance forward, but his cross gets caught out and deflected away from goal. Beckenbauer with a good through ball to Seeler, who takes it on and sprints towards goal, just beating out his markers as he strikes... MISSED! Over the bar and out of danger, poor effort from the captain there. A German change here, Hannes Lohr coming on for Helmut Haller here as Germany look to shore up that attack. Calderon sends the ball back into the midfield, and Vogts is there to take it up the right flank, and in dangerous space here, sending it to Beckenbauer, and now Seeler, through to Muller, who strikes... SAVED! Calderon deflects it away from goal! Not out of danger yet as Lohr gets the ball back to Seeler in the centre, moving well around the defenders and strikes... SAVED! Tipped away from the goal and out for a corner-kick. Beckenbauer plays the corner in, and the ball finds Muller who headers it... SAVED! Another corner as Calderon gets there in the nick of time. Beckenbauer plays it again, Muller with another header but Calderon is there to collect it with ease.
The ball heads out into the midfield, but the Germans get to it and it's not long before Lohr makes a decent run to the edge of the box, trying to get the ball in for the strikers in the centre. Passes it on to Seeler, and then Muller but he's closed down and Alejandrez looks to get rid of that ball. The ball gets forward to Salgado, and he's looking to make a run down the left wing with plenty of space and options, Mexico setting up for a dangerous counter-attack here. Salgado gets to the edge of the box, but can't set up the cross, getting closed down by the defenders he finds some space and strikes... SAVED! Maier gets a hand to it but it's not out of danger yet, Hottges sprints to kick it back and it's a German goal kick. Schulz plays the ball out to Lohr, and now forward to Seeler who's in some dangerous space here, firing the cross from the right side of the box, but it's headered away. Mexico struggling to get the ball out of the box, Basaguren finally gets a shot down the right wing this time, sending the ball down the line to Borja, who's in some good space to attack now as he makes his way to the box, and crosses it in to find Salgado... GOAL! The leaping volley makes it 2-2 and Mexico are back in the game! What a special goal that is to keep their hopes alive in this match!
We're back on equal grounds here as West Germany make a move to try and regain the lead, but they're closed down by the Mexican wingers here. It's a German throw-in, finding Schnellinger who takes it down the line, into Overath who tries to play it in the centre but Pena knocks it away. Just 10 minutes of regular time in this match and the tension continues to build. Lorenz gets the ball and sends it forward to Seeler, who strikes... SAVED! Over the bar it goes! Seeler coming off, making room for Reinhard Libuda to supplement their forwards here. Corner comes in from Beckenbauer, but it's headered away, Beckenbauer receiving and now trying to keep the ball moving as he lines up a shot, but it's deflected off Pena and out of danger now. Diaz gets the clearance into Basaguren, and now Salgado, into Diaz but Hottges is there to stop the attack. Making a run, he gets down the left wing and finds Lohr, into Libuda who's in some dangerous space here, and he strikes... GOAL! Across the face of the goal and it thunders into the back of the net, what a fantastic play there! West Germany retake the lead!
Only five minutes left of regular time, could that goal be enough to finish the match here? A last minute change here, Beckenbauer being subbed off for Peter Dietrich as they try to mount their defence of the lead here. Mexico restart, and straight away trying to find Salgado, but it's not enough and now Germany on the counter, Libuda taking the ball on the right wing looking for Muller in the centre, but it's not enough and the ball is sent the other way. Munguia looks for Diaz in the centre, and finds him as he wrestles away his marker and makes room in the centre, finds a space to pass to Borja, who strikes... GOAL! Mexico level it at the death! What a superb goal! It's pandemonium in the stands as the Mexicans keep themselves in this match!
It's the dying moments of the game and West Germany desperately looking to end the game in normal time. A throw-in sees Muller try to head it on, but it flies to the defenders, who try to get it out by Libuda is there to catch it, and passing it along to Muller who's got space in the box, this could be the chance here, tries to pass it down the box to Dietrich who leaps for it, but misses as it's back into Mexican hands. Mexico send the ball forward, and it finds Salgado who beats out his marker and is in dangerous space for an attack, finds Diaz in the centre who strikes... SAVED! Not enough on it and Maier gets both hands on that ball.
And there's the final whistle! It will be extra-time between these two sides, but what an incredible half there, 5 goals scored in spectacular fashion, Mexico holding on until the very last moment to keep themselves in this match. An incredible display of football here. Score after 90 minutes, West Germany 3, Mexico 3.
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EXTRA TIME
West Germany kick us off in this 30 minute period of extra time, both teams undoubtedly nervous to finish this match here before heading on to the dreaded penalty shootout. Hannes Lohr leading the early charge here as they try to find some space in the middle, playing well off Muller but the Mexican defence is too firm for them. Mexico on the counter attack now, Alejandrez forward to Salgado, in with a chance here and passes it on to Diaz who strikes... SAVED! Not enough power and the ball rolls into the arms of Maier. Maier plays the ball out but Mexico try to get it back into the centre, but it's not enough as their attack breaks down and Germany goes on the attack. Quick change for Mexico, Basaguren making way for Mario Velarde again as Mexico try to keep up their momentum. Schnellinger forward to Dietrich, who sends the ball down the line into Lohr who's in superb space now, and he strikes... SAVED! Awkward angle for the striker and Calderon gets there easily. Out to Salgado from Velarde, but the attack breaks down and as soon as they try to get it forward the Germans are back on them, Lohr making another superb run down the line to try and get into space for the attack, getting it across to Dietrich, who headers it on to Muller, who strikes... MISSED! Over the bar and out of danger. The ball is sent flying out, Borja trying to get it but he's dispossessed and Lorenz is there now with the chance to get it forward. A change for West Germany, Haller making room for Jurgen Grabowski. Lorenz makes a good run forward, finding Grabowski, and now trying to find Dietrich but the attack is broken down by excellent defending. It's played around in the midfield as Dietrich comes with the ball again, finding their way through and getting it forward to Libuda, who tries a shot... SAVED! Can't get past the keeper but the ball is still in play, Lohr with the ball again, tries to square it again for Libuda, but it's cleared away and he misses his chance. Alejandrez tries to find Salgado, but it's out for a throw-in, Lorenz commanding the midfield play as Germany look to break through, getting it out to Grabowski, and now into Libuda, who tries to deliver the pass but it's cleared away by Velarde. Throw-in comes in, Grabowski into Libuda, and into Muller who tries a shot... SAVED! Deflected away by Calderon! Not out of danger yet as Lorenz collects and makes his way back into the box, taking the shot... SAVED! Out for a corner in the dying moments of this half. Another change for Germany, Lorenz off for Siegfried Held, and Pena making way for Javier Guzman. The corner comes in from Lohr, but it's headered away.
Mexico try to keep us going here, and West Germany look to seriously press them in their own half. Diaz coming off for Javier Valdivia. Gerd Muller breaking away now after Montes fails to hold onto the ball, and this could be dangerous now, as Muller lines up the shot... GOAL! West Germany take back the lead in this dramatic match, what and incredible goal that was from the talisman striker!
Mexico now having to find yet another goal as they kick us off from the restart, it's been such a difficult match for them as they've had to fight back over and over again, despite that early goal giving them the lead. Velarde finds Valdivia and into Munguia, inching forward and finding Valdivia in the centre who strikes... SAVED! Maier stops that dangerous looking shot in its tracks. The ball is knocked around in the midfield, both sides struggling to break here, with Mexico needing it far more than West Germany do at this point in the match. Alejandrez plays it forward, finding Velarde delivering the through ball into Valdivia, who's in space to strike... GOAL! He's only gone and done it! Mexico level the match again and this is incredible what we're witnessing! An eight-goal thriller so far and Mexico simply refuse to be beaten!
Absolutely stunning football and the match remains level after nearly two hours. Germany now looking to play it forward but Mexico have the momentum, Velarde there to claim it and get it forward to Borja, finding Valdivia but he's caught out by the defenders. Now Hottges gets it forward to Libuda, into Muller who beats out the defender, but can't beat out Guzman, playing it back to Calderon who tries to clear it, but not for long as it's headered back into Muller who tries to strike, but it's deflected away. Time's running out for these teams as we enter the final five minutes of extra time. Calderon clears the ball away, and it finds its way to Munguia, getting it forward to Velarde, who takes a short run and gets it forward to Salgado, who strikes... SAVED! Maier gets there and it's out for a corner kick. Salgado delivers the corner, but it's caught by Maier, who wastes no time clearing it. Libuda is there to meet it, into Dietrich who finds Grabowski in space on the right, makes a brilliant run all the way to the edge of the box and delivers it, where Libuda is there to meet it with the header... SAVED! Calderon has to stretch to get it but he prevents the ball from going in. Out for a corner, Lohr plays it short to Grabowski, who tries to deliver the ball but it's deflected out for another corner kick. Corner played short again, Libuda tries to chip it into Dietrich in the centre but it's knocked away again, headered back towards goal by Schnellinger... SAVED! Calderon knocks it away! Out to Muller, who tries his luck... SAVED! Calderon knocks it away for a corner, what a performance from this keeper today! Could be their last chance here as the clock runs down, Held sends the corner in and it's deflected away!
And there we are, 4-4 after extra time, what an incredible match this has been and we end the match with a penalty shootout!
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PENALTY SHOOTOUT
And it's West Germany to kick us off, Calderon takes his line and it's Grabowski to take Germany's first. An expert penalty taker, he lines and up shoots... SCORES! As easy as you like in the bottom left corner, sending the keeper the wrong way!
Valdivia up for Mexico. He takes a stuttered run, forces Maier to go early and... SCORES! Cheeky play from the striker but he levels the score!
Libuda to take the next penalty. He lines up his shot, takes his run and... SAVED! Calderon gets there!
Borja with a chance to send Mexico ahead, can he do it... NO HE CAN'T! Maier keeps it level and knocks that ball away from goal!
Schulz now to take this penalty, he goes for the run... SCORES! Straight down the line, calm and collected!
Guzman now to take the penalty, looking a little nervous as he makes his run... AND SCORES! Mexico keep it level!
Held up with the shot, a decent penalty take, he makes his run and shoots... SAVED! Calderon goes the right way and Mexico have a chance to take the lead!
It's on Salgado now to taken them ahead, he takes his run and strikes... GOAL! Maier couldn't even move to it as it thunders into the top right corner, and Mexico have the lead!
Now it's Dietrich, they need to score this to keep themselves in this match, he steadies himself and runs to take his shot... SAVED! Calderon does it!
Mexico make history! They claim the third-place medals for the first time in their history, and in one of the most dramatic matches in World Cup history! What an incredible display tonight as the Mexican fans storm the pitch, West Germany looking dejected! It's a night to remember and possibly Mexico's greatest ever performance, things are definitely looking up for this young team heading forward, and we can expect a lot more from them in the future!
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[pre]| JANUARY | SANZA YA YAMBO |[/pre]
[pre]| 1971 |[/pre]
[list][list][list][pre]| ꜰʟɴᴄ ★ ꜰʀᴏɴᴛ ᴅᴇ ʟɪʙᴇʀᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ɴᴀᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟᴇ ᴄᴏɴɢᴏʟᴀɪꜱᴇ ★|[/pre][/list][/list][/list]
𝙲𝙾𝙽𝙶𝙾𝙻𝙴𝚂𝙴 𝚁𝙴𝙱𝙴𝙻𝚂 𝙴𝚂𝚃𝙰𝙱𝙻𝙸𝚂𝙷 𝙱𝙰𝚂𝙴 𝙸𝙽 𝙶𝙴𝙼𝙴𝙽𝙰, 𝙳𝙴𝙲𝙻𝙰𝚁𝙴 𝚁𝙴𝚅𝙾𝙻𝚄𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽𝙰𝚁𝚈 𝙶𝙾𝚅𝙴𝚁𝙽𝙼𝙴𝙽𝚃 𝙸𝙽 𝚁𝙴𝙸𝙶𝙸𝙽𝙸𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽 𝙾𝙵 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝚂𝙸𝙼𝙱𝙰 𝚁𝙴𝙱𝙴𝙻𝙻𝙸𝙾𝙽
[pre]| It had been 6 years since the Simba rebellion was put down, bringing with it the end of the dream of an independent Congo united under the forces of anti-imperialism and progress. With the dissolution of the Lumumbist current, many of the leaders in exile began to self-examine all the issues that faced the Simba Rebellion, culminating in warlord Laurent Kabila's 'Seven Errors' manifesto published during his stay in Beijing. The Seven Errors while not widely distributed, did form the first attempt at forming a concrete ideological synthesis of what the path for Congolese rebels was and what they should learn from the past experiment. Kabila's attempt at criticism would later inspire another veteran of the Simba rebellion, Yves Ngoma to begin his own series of analysis during his exile in neighboring Brazzaville which had soon came under Communist rule. |[/pre]
[pre]| Ngoma was a veteran of the Congolese Crisis and the Simba Crisis where he like most rank-and-file started out as a committed Lumumbist. However as the rebellion progressed, Ngoma also went another such development that also many of his fellow comrades underwent, mainly a shift towards Maoist inspired politics thanks to increased Chinese support of the rebellion. Ngoma's development did not stop at the surface level however, and he spent most of his time inbetween Beijing and Brazzaville. His works and documents on the rebellion became widely shared amongst other rebels and Congolese intellectuals whom were repressed under Mobutu. While he was more than competent with a gun, Ngoma's main appeal came in his theoretical grounding and silver tongue which overnight made him one of Congo's foremost leftist intellectuals.|[/pre]
[pre]| While Yves Ngoma was rising from obsecurity, another warlord was establishing his own legitimacy, Laurent Kabila. Kabila had been one of the few ideologically concrete viewpoints, going so far as to receive praise from Che Guevara himself (which was accompanied by equally scathing criticism on Kabila's corruption and frequent brothel visits). Kabila formed one of the few remanent strongholds of the Simba rebellion, holding several areas in the Eastern provinces under his control, while Mobutu struggled to put them out completely. |[/pre]
[pre]| With Mobutu's increasing repression and selling out to the Western sphere, it was no surprise that the revolutionary fever still ran strong. With an initiative ran by the Communist government in Brazzaville, many of the former Simba leaders met to formulate a united front against the warlord-turned-dictator. Weeks of debates and infighting brought again the repressed memories of the Simba rebellion which itself was plagued with many such conflicts. However the Marxist component of this rebellion had only grown stronger as years progressed, and with the help of Congo-Brazzaville and the People's Republic of China, both Kabila and Ngoma announced their own united front, the National Front for the Liberation of the Congo, by early 1970. |[/pre]
[pre]| Avoiding the mistakes of the Simba rebellion was key, the rebels this time were gifted with patience, and began training their soldiers under the supervision of Brazzaville. Modern military equipment, disciplined codes, ideological education, all thanks to the Chinese support, brought the ragtag group of hopeful Congolese in a much better position than the previous rebellion. Whereas the Simbas struggled for ammo and guns, lacked discipline, and believed in magical fairytales on the battlefield, the FLNC were trained guerilla leaders who took their inspiration from Mao and Guevara. |[/pre]
[pre]| Thus it was no surprise when the rebels managed to capture the city of Gemena and surrounding villages to finally be able to declare the start of the 'People's Revolution'!. |[/pre]
[list][list][pre]HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE IS WRITTEN IN IRON AND BLOOD![/pre][/list][/list]
Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Greater Kurdistane, Launggyet, Zingium
The Great Game Interlude: The Strangest of Visits; Indonesia Receives Japanese Royals
[sub]October, 1970[/sub]
The city of Jakarta was no Tokyo, that was for certain. The arrival of the Crown Prince, his wife and his son to Jakarta was likely underwhelming for the couple, at least when compared to their home country. In a way, Jakarta was a city stuck in between progress and modernity. Tall buildings lined some of the urban landscape, home to office buildings for expanding state-owned and private enterprise, traffic winded through freshly paved roads and the airport itself had been refurbished just ahead of Akihitos arrival. From the air, they were able to see the disparity between the inner and outer reaches of the city. Wealthy Indonesians ranging from the political and military elite, businessmen and the rising middle class inhabited the center while the outer reaches were reserved for the poorest, rural peoples rushing the urban areas in an effort to find work in an economy that was gradually industrializing. Though, once the plane landed, the shanty towns and poorly-planned neighborhoods were out of sight.
Akihitos visit had mixed reception among Indonesians. Before his arrival, newspapers had published the Japanese royals intention to visit the country as part of a cultural tour. Small protests broke out, though by the time his plane touched down on the tarmac, members of the Indonesian National Police or KNI had cleared out anyone protesting just outside the airport on the direct orders of President Suharto himself. There would be no signs of dissent or outward anti-Japanese sentiment during Akihitos visit. Though, the suppression of dissent against the Japanese Crown Prince would come at a cost.
Akihito, his wife and son were greeted by an honor guard consisting of the presidential guard, members of Kopassus, Indonesias special forces, and all three other branches of the armed forces. Local children from Indonesias most elite schools were enlisted to wave small Indonesian and Japanese flags, while a girl and boy dressed in traditional Javanese clothing welcomed the couple with rich flower arrangements. Meanwhile, the press stood nearby, taking pictures of the first meeting between Suharto and Japanese royalty. Hands were shaken and bows given and the Crown Prince and his family were officially welcomed to Indonesia.
Among Indonesias main factions, mainly Suhartos loyalists and the Old Guard, there was frank agreement on one thing, foreign policy. Unlike the Radikals or the student groups, they held a pragmatic and Western-oriented view of foreign policy. The Old Guard, under Nasution, had generally moved on from Sukarnos pro-Soviet policy, seeing more gain in siding with the United States. Eventually, that had expanded to all Western-leaning nations in Asia ranging from Thailand, South Vietnam, Korea, Australia, and the most controversial of them all, Japan. Japan was a superpower in the region, with a massive advanced economy fueled in part by Indonesian exports such as rubber. In exchange, Indonesia received automobiles, steel, and electronics fueling the rise of the developing nation. In other words, having a good relationship with Japan was paramount to Indonesian economic success. It meant that Akihitos visit would have to proceed smoothly.
The Japanese royals were welcomed to stay at Bogor Palace just south of the capital. Serving as one of the many official residences of the President, it has remained largely unused by Suharto save for occasionally serving as a residence for key foreign dignitaries. The facilities were lavish and likely familiar, with European architecture dominating the compound which also encompassed a set of botanical gardens that the family could enjoy during their stay. The compound also featured numerous pieces of local and foreign art, many of which were collected by Sukarno during his presidency.
Nearly every aspect of the familys tour around the country centered around the island of Java. There werent any plans to fly the Crown Prince outside it, particularly to more remote islands like Sulawesi or Papua. Instead, Suharto lead Akihito and his family through museums at the capital first, most of them showcasing art and other cultural treasures of Indonesia's ancient past. A section dedicated to Japans invasion and occupation of Indonesia was closed off for Akihitos visit.
Plans to visit the prestigious University of Indonesia were canceled at the last minute when Kopkamtib caught wind of plans by students associated with KAMI to stage a protest and confront the Japanese Crown Prince on campus. Instead, plans were hastily redrawn and the visit was redirected to the Bandung Institute of Technology, a less politicized institution dedicated to the study of subjects such as engineering, the sciences, and technology. Here, the Crown Prince received a warmer reception and was able to see the advances in education and technology in Indonesia.
The last stretch of the trip consisted of visits to various historical and archeological landmarks. Yogyakarta, the site of Indonesias sole remaining monarchical state, the Yogyakarta Sultanate. The city itself was a bustling cultural time capsule, with several structures, art, and temples built in ancient times still preserved to the modern era. Akihito and his family had the opportunity to have an audience and a dinner with the Sultan, Hamengkubuwon IX and his family and were given a tour of the historic residence of Yogyakartas own royal family.
Another tour took the Japanese royal family to the dig site at Sangiran, where the famous Java Man was discovered. While the remains had been stolen by the Dutch colonial administration, the site was still being researched by local experts in search of more remains. Finally, the Japanese royals were able to visit two ancient temple compounds. One, in Yogyakarta built by the Sanjaya Dynasty dedicated to Hindu deities and dating to at least 850 A.D. The second was much more famous and well known. The Borobudur temple compounds, a Bhuddist temple built around the 8th and 9th century A.D by the ancient Shailendra Dynasty.
At the conclusion of their visit, Akihito, his wife Michiko and their son Naruhito were given various gifts by President Suharto and the Speaker of the nations Parliament, A.H Nasution. A handmade ceremonial kris dagger for the Crown Prince, a kebaya, a traditional upper garment for women in Java for the Princess, and finally a songkok cap for Naruhito. Along with the gifts was a formal invitation by President Suharto for the Japanese Prime Minister to visit Indonesia in the near future.
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https://www.nationstates.net/nation=lucki/detail=factbook/id=1935137
Metropolitan Francais, Tallahan, Maziya, Launggyet, Zingium
JANUARY , 1971
The 'Agrarian Production Incentive' Act
| As an extension of the [URL=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=55413368]Farmland Redistribution Act[/URL]. The 'Agrarian Production Incentive' Bill would be drafted for review by everyone within cabinet. |
| The [I]Agrarian Production Incentive Bill[/I] entails that:
[List][I]Section 1:
[B] There will be a tax on food production, that is only paid in kind [barter].
Section 2:
[B] This tax only applies to farmers.
Section 3:
[B] Rice, sweet potatoes, carrots, milk, seeds of any kind and beef will become 'household disposable assets'.
[B] However due to religion. There will be variation on what will be household disposable assets. The Hindus and Buddhist will have milk and beef replaced with chicken and eggs, within what is their household disposable assets.
Section 4:
[B] There will be a progressive tax system in place.
Section 5:
[B] Every farmer has to provide the information on how much agricultural produce they have in balance, to the local government. On a monthly basis.
Section 6:
[B] The higher the balance, the higher the tax on food production will be. Meaning they have to give up more of their produces to the government as part of the paid in kind nature of the tax.
Section 7:
[B] The adjustment of the tax is based on a system of 100's. If their balance had increased by 100 in comparison to the previous month, their tax on food production will increase by 2% and if it has decreased by 100, their tax [on food production] will decrease by 2%.
Section 8:
[B] As the tax is paid in kind. When farmers are paying their tax, they will receive the options of getting either: fertilisers, paint or new farming tools. From the government.
Section 9:
[B] The starting standard for the tax, will be a measly 4% tax on food production. But is susceptible to change once information is collected on balances in each farm. As per Section 7.[/I][/list]
The idea behind this bill is to provide an incentive for farmers to develop their own, sustainable household economy. But still allowing the government to receive a portion of the goods from the privately owned farms but still assist them in developing themselves. |
| The bill would be passed into becoming an act. With its passage, comes the need for establishing new roles for pre-existing government agencies and the establishment of new agencies to fill certain roles that current agencies can't support.
The Communal Center Councils which was established by the [I]Farmland Redistribution Act[/I]. Would be in charge of the collection of information on the balances of the 8 private farms that they are a part of.
Meanwhile the Farmers Tax Committee would be established to, adjust the rate of tax on food production on every individual farmer based on the information collected by the [I]Communal Center Councils[/I].
Then the Farmland Monitoring Committee would be given a, additional function of informing each individual farmer of their altered tax on food production.
Finally the Roughneck Committee would be established. To serve as a [I]"physical use of force"[/I] organisation, serving on the behalf of the [I]Farmland Monitoring Committee[/I]. As their function is to force a farmer and his family [with physical harm or threats of physical harm] off the property, if they had their rights to own the property, revoked or to force a payment of their taxes on food production, if they have yet to pay their tax on food production. |
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International Association Football Federation | Fédération internationale de football association
FIFA World Cup 1970 | Copa Mundial de la FIFA 1970
THE FINAL: BRAZIL v ITALY
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It's been another record breaking tournament as we conclude a month of exhilarating football here at the FIFA World Cup. Colombia, despite the many last-minute changes and the unprecedented financial burden imposed by its hosting, has managed to deliver one of the great tournaments that will surely go down as one of the most exciting in World Cup history. Plenty to look back on from this tournament but tonight is the big one, the World Cup final. Millions across the world are tuning in by TV or radio to join us in the greatest sporting spectacle in the world, the final battle for the crown of the FIFA World Cup Champion. More to that, both teams appearing tonight will be vying for the coveted third title, the title that will see them become the most successful team in World Cup history, and that will give them the right to permanently take home the Jules Rimet Trophy, named after the founder of the World Cup and the very same trophy that was lift in 1930 in Montevideo for the first World Cup by Uruguay. Whatever happens tonight, history will be made here tonight in Bogota.
Brazil dominated their qualifying round winning all but one of their matches to advance to the World Cup. Placed in a group with Poland, Portugal and Nigeria, they expertly dispatched all three to secure their spot in the next round with ease. Brazil then defeated debutants Cameroon in the Round of 16, followed by a hard-fought victory over England on penalties in the quarter-final. They secured their spot tonight defeating West Germany 3-2, and are looking dangerous and ready to take their third crown. Italy also enjoyed a strong qualifying run, the defending European champions pushing through to qualify for the tournament. Defeating Norden, Kurdistan and Ghana, they recorded a perfect group stage to advance to the next round. In the Round of 16, they defeated a resurgent French side that took them all the way to penalties, before dispatching Yugoslavia in the quarter-finals after going a goal down at half-time. In the semi-finals, they went 3 goals ahead in the first half against Mexico, and fought off the come-back to secure their spot in this final. Both sides on extremely good form, and it is shaping up to be a match for the ages tonight.
Before we get started tonight there is the closing ceremony, another fantastic display of acrobatics and human art on the field as we are treated to the final show before the game. The teams looking ready to enter the field as they line-up in the tunnel, entering the field either side of the trophy place on a podium in the centre, as they line up to the cheering fans at the Estadio El Campin. Let's take a look at the line-ups and formations for tonight:
Brazil
Brazil sticking with their 5-3-2 formation for this match, no major changes as they found this system really worked for them in their previous matches.
It's a familiar squad tonight, Felix starting in goal. Everaldo, Piazza, Clodoaldo, Baldocchi and Carlos Alberto in that strong defensive line. In the centre, we have Gerson, Rivellino, and Paulo Cezar looking to hold the midfield line. Out front we have the dangerous duo of Pele and Tostao.
Italy
Italy similarly sticking with their 4-3-3 formation, the wide attackers utilised to try and weave around that defensive line.
Dino Zoff starts in goal, he's got Giacinto Facchetti, Fabrizio Poletti, Comunardo Niccolai and Ugo Ferrante in the defensive line. Mario Bertini, Gianni Rivera and Giancarlo De Sisti in the centre, and the wide attackers are Roberto Boninsegna, Gigi Riva and Angelo Domenghini.
With the anthems out of the way, we're now at the crucial time, the players forming up their lines as Italy prepare to kick us off, and here we go, the 1970 FIFA World Cup final is here, and we await the first whistle...
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FIRST HALF
The whistle blows, and we are underway here in the final, Italy dropping the ball back into their own half to hold possession, finding Bertini in the centre, who delivers the ball forward to Riva, but he's caught out by Clodoaldo and it's back to De Sisti in the centre. Italy struggling to get it forward, and Brazil now apply the pressure here, with Tostao beating out the defenders and now into Pele, who looks like he could take a run here, but he's brought down. No card this time around for Niccolai, though it looks like the Brazilians are protesting that, it was a rough challenge. Piazza to take this free-kick, plays it short to Baldocchi, and now into Paulo Cezar, who finds himself some space and strikes... SAVED! Zoff is there to prevent the shot. Italy get on the move, Niccolai controlling passing here as he finds Bertini, and now onto Rivera, who's got some space to bring the ball forward. Rivera tries to chip the ball forward into the box and Riva is sprinting to it but Piazza gets there first. Italy not done as the deflection finds Bertini, who takes the ball into the box and gets into some space here to cross, the pass flies in but Baldocchi clears it away from danger. Tostao tries to keep possession, but De Sisti beats him to it, sends it quickly forward to Domenghini who tries a shot... SAVED! The shot gets caught amongst the defenders and loses its momentum as it rolls into the waiting hands of Felix. The ball is knocked around in the midfield until Paulo Cezar gets to it, now looking to try and bring the attack forward, into Tostao, but he loses it in the centre. Bertini playing well with Boninsegna on the left to try and build up an attack, but the ball goes astray and out for a Brazilian throw-in. Into Rivellino, who finds Piazza in the centre and now forward to Everaldo making a run down the line, Everaldo into Pele, playing it well off Rivellino and now Pele with the shot... SAVED! Zoff tips it away but not out of danger yet as Pele rushes to collect, tries to deliver the corner in but it's deflected away. Rivera now with a chance to push forward, into De Sisti, and now back to Rivera who tries to get it forward but he's brought down. It's a rough challenge and the referee rushes to present the card... IT'S RED! Paulo Cezar is sent off after only 10 minutes! The fans can't believe it! What a disaster for Brazil!
That's a controversial call from the referee here as Italy play the free kick short into De Sisti, making a good run towards the centre here as he tries to find options, but instead goes for the shot... SAVED! Felix reaches for it and knocks it away for a corner! Bertini with the corner, but its headered away from danger, trying to get the ball back as Bertini finds some space to strike but it's deflected off Pele and now Brazil are rushing to get the counter-attack going. Tostao trries to hold possession but it's sent back into Poletti, tries to get it forward but Tostao is there to intercept, and now he's got space to make the run, gets all the way into the box and strikes... SAVED! Zoff just about gets there and knocks the ball away from goal. Brazil trying to keep the attack alive as it's knocked back into Pele, who gest it to Tostao again, who strikes... AND SCORES! Brazil take the lead in this World Cup final! And with only 10 men on the pitch! Incredible stuff here as Tostao brings up his goal-scoring tally!
Italy get us rolling again, a goal down but still with plenty of time to rectify that. Italy playing well into their own half before sending the ball forward to Riva, waiting in the centre, now trying to find space to move forward, but he's caught out by the defenders and now forward to Pele, played between Rivellino and Tostao as Brazil try to inch forward. Tostao trying to play it forward to Gerson, who moves well into the box and tries to pass it along to Tostao in the centre, but he fails to strike as Poletti is there to stop the attack. Niccolai to De Sisti, making a strong run into the Brazilian half as he moves forward and sends the ball to Domenghini, and he makes a fantastic run towards the box now, running unopposed as he strides towards the goal, and delivers the shot... GOAL! Domenghini levels it and it's within a few minutes of that opener! What a superb strike that was to bring them back into the match!
And the match is level again, and we head back into play as Tostao tries to carry the ball forward himself but he gets caught out by the defenders there and the ball is played along the line into Rivera. Rivera playing well, excellent vision to send the ball forward to Boninsegna, who again has space in the box and this could be dangerous here for Brazil, but Clodoaldo is there to clear it out for the corner kick. Corner played short, Boninsegna passing well with De Sisti as they try to find space, but the corner dissolves and the ball is cleared. Now Rivellino takes a superb run towards goal, passing back and forth with Tostao there as he charges into the Italian half, danger of getting closed down here and he's brought down by Facchetti, free kick but still no cards for the Italians. The free kick played short, from Tostao into Gerson, and Gerson finds the space to strike... GOAL! Brazil retake the lead! With only 10 men on the pitch and they've come back to hold themselves ahead of the Italians! Incredible football here!
Simply incredible football in this first half as Brazil retake the lead just 20 minutes into the match. Italy now pushing for the counter-attack as they look to keep this themselves in the contest during this first half, but they struggle to make it through. The ball is taken back and forth between the two sides in the midfield, both looking for a chance to break through until finally Tostao finds his way through the Italian defenders and he's now in with a chance to run, but he fumbles it at the box and Facchetti is there to prevent the attack. Facchetti forward into Boninsegna, finding De Sisti who makes a superb run down the line beating out his markers, delivers the cross to Riva but he's dispossessed and Felix clears it. The Brazilians knocking it around in defence, trying to get a long ball forward but it's headed back to them by Rivera, and now building the play up as they find Tostao who's managed to beat out his marker again, making a superb run on goal as the defenders catch up with him, and he strikes... SAVED! Zoff knocks it away for a corner kick. Carlos Alberto plays the corner in, gets it to Tostao who finds Baldocchi who strikes... but it's deflected away and out for another corner. The ball flies in, and Clodoaldo rises to meet it... MISSED! Wide of the post and out for a goal kick. Italy playing well up the pitch, getting it forward bit by bit as they find Riva in the centre, who tries a few times to strike but it's deflected away by the defenders, not enough there to trouble the keeper. Italy boxing in the Brazilian defenders as they look hungry to try and keep the counter-attack going, Domenghini intercepts and breaks away, with a chance to run towards goal, takes a run into the box and strikes... SAVED! Felix tips it away out for a corner kick!
Bertini plays the corner shot to De Sisti, who tries to find his way through and cross the ball to his teammates but he's stopped and the ball deflected away from danger. Facchetti there to head it back towards goal, De Sisti finds Domenghini, who looks for another chance now to strike... SAVED! Another corner and Italy really applying the pressure now. The corner comes in, Domenghini trying to find a way through here but he can't and the ball gets knocked back towards the centre, and into Brazilian hands. Tostao gets the ball on the left flank and sprints down, his teammates rushing to catch him as he makes his way near the box, gets it to Gerson, and now Pele as they try to find options to shoot, but they're closed off and it's cleared away. Riva getting the ball forward, playing it well off Domenghini down the right flank, as Riva rushes towards the box, Felix charging him down and he chips the ball over Felix... SCORES! Riva levels it! What a fantastic play from the striker there, and Italy are back in this game once again!
And we're back to a level scoreline, Brazil getting us started on this restart as they pass along the back-line, trying to find options to send it forward but that Italian midfield is really closing them down here. Finding Gerson on the left wing, can he make something of this run? Some superb skill beating out the defenders to find Tostao in the box, but he can't make anything of it and he loses possession. Italy now trying to counter attack, Rivera passing well with Domenghini on the right flank as they try to bring the ball forward, but Everaldo intercepts to send it the other way. Everaldo running the length of the pitch down the flank, tries to find Tostao but the attack breaks down again as he can't hold onto possession. Italy now taking a superb run, Riva leading the way again as he charges down the centre of the field, into Bertini as they reach the box, and now into Boninsegna, who centres it to De Sisti who strikes... GOAL! And they've finally taken the lead! Superb counter-attacking football from Italy there gives them the lead as we head into the break!
A few moments remaining in the first half and the tables have turned, Brazil kicking us off as Tostao makes a super solo run into the box, trying to find the space to strike but he fails to do so, launching an Italian counter attack, De Sisti finding Riva out front and he tries to shoot, but he's caught out again and now the play goes the other way, Gerson sprinting down the field to try and get into space to deliver the ball in, but he's brought down. Another warning from the referee, and the Brazilian fans are getting extremely frustrated, a third foul from the Italians that goes without a card. Piazza to take the free kick, dummies the shot and Tostao squares it for Gerson to shoot... but it's deflected off the wall, back out to Gerson who finds Tostao in space to strike... SAVED! That was a powerful shot there and Zoff did extremely well to keep that ball out. Corner played in short, Gerson receives it but he's tackled and it's back to the corner for a re-do. Everlado sends the corner in, Tostao with the header but it's deflected away, and back into the centre as the players scramble, the ball sent towards goal but Zoff is there to clear it. Not over yet as Rivellino collects the deflection and it's back to Tostao, who strikes... SAVED! The ball deflected and Tostao tries again... SAVED! Excellent goalkeeping from Zoff as he finally stops the ball. Italy with a final chance to break way, Riva receiving the ball from Rivera in the centre, and now into De Sisti, and back to Riva who strikes... SAVED! Felix is there to prevent it.
There goes the first half whistle, what an incredible display of football there as the teams exit the field. Five goals, one red card, the score at the break, Brazil 2, Italy 3.
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HALF TIME
Well it's been an exciting half that's produced an incredible five goals so far, and we still have to talk about that red card. Paulo Cezar has been instrumental to Brazil's game this tournament and getting sent off that early is sure to do some morale damage to the team, despite the two goals. What's more interesting is that Italy have recorded three fouls so far, and not a single card for them yet, and the fans are definitely making their feelings known about it in the stands. Looking at the statistics, Italy definitely controlling the midfield a lot better than Brazil, defending well too, but the Brazilians do have slightly better statistics in forward plays and shots on target, I don't think we've seen the last goals of the match so far and I think Brazil will be in a good position to strike again. Let's head back to the action as we rejoin for the second half.
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SECOND HALF
Brazil kick us off and we're underway in this second half, dropping it back into their half as they look to overcome that deficit in the first half. Tostao getting the ball and trying to make another run towards goal, but he's caught by the defenders. Italy passing well in the midfield, looking to build up the attack here, Rivera leading the way again trying to find a path through, and he's brought down there. Referee rushes over to Pele... AND IT'S A RED CARD! I simply don't believe this! Brazil down to only 9 men and the pitch goes wild! Brazilian players screaming at the referee, fans going mental in the stands as they throw items on the pitch, security having to try and reign them back in, Italian players trying to confront the Brazilians but it's pandemonium and they're struggling to keep control of the match here! Extremely controversial call from the referee, what was he thinking there? The players settle down now and Italy take the free kick, but the fans are still going at it in the stands, we're seeing some serious conflict between the yellow and blue shirts in the stands, major drama in this final. Rivera from the free kick, finding De Sisti who tries to shoot but he's caught out by the defenders. Everaldo and Piazza playing it well down the line as they rush towards the box, beating out the defenders and finding Rivellino in the centre, who pushes his marker back and tries a shot... SAVED! Zoff gets the ball there, and the play is starting to get really aggressive here. Italy trying to build up the play in the midfield but they're being chased down by the Brazilian players, over 30,000 fans booing every Italian touch of the ball, as Ferrante breaks away with a chance to make it to the box, into Riva, and now back to Domenghini as he tries a shot... SAVED! Felix gets his hands to it and that's the end of that attack.
The ball flies out, Tostao trying to header the ball along but no-one is there to receive it, the loss of two players now seriously affecting their ability to attack. Riva with the ball in the centre, trying to find options through, and he finds Rivera, sending the ball wide to Domenghini, and back to Rivera, who strikes... SAVED! Felix gets there and blocks the shot. The ball into the centre, Italy regain possession and Bertini now with a chance to run, takes it into the box and finds Domenghini who tries a cross... but it rolls out of play and out for the goal kick. Carlos Alberto leading the Brazilian counter attack, finds Gerson in the centre, who finds Rivellino out wide and he tries to get into space to cross, but he's caught by the defenders and the attack breaks down. Bertini makes a good run down the line, tries to find Boninsegna in the centre again but Rivellino is there to take the ball from him. Rivellino with an excellent run, getting dispossessed and Gerson collects it trying to find Tostao forward, but Facchetti disposes of the ball there. Now De Sisti, finding Domenghini out in front as he tries to find a path through, and the cross is fired away but Piazza is there to block it, and it's an Italian corner kick. Rivera into De Sisti, who tries to pass it into the centre of the box but it's blocked away. Brazil desperate to get the clearance away now but it's headered back into the path of Riva, who strikes... SAVED! Felix knocks the ball away, and Carlos Alberto sprints to collect it.
Brazil now looking to launch a counter-attack, Piazza taking a strong run down the left wing here and marching forward to keep himself ahead of the Italian defenders. Piazza tries a run into the box, loses the ball but it's picked up by Tostao, who gets into space and shoots... MISSED! Just wide of the far post and it's out for a goal-kick! Some changes here, Gigi Riva making room for Antonio Juliano out forward. Zoff delivers the ball in deep, finding Boninsegna out wide, and back to Rivera in the centre, Rivera making his way into the box and fires a long shot... GOAL! He sends Italy two goals ahead! What an incredible strike to keep Italy ahead in this match, absolutely unbelievable football here!
Brazil get us started again and at this point that could be the death blow for Brazil's hopes in this match. Tostao gets it forward from the midfield and he's looking like he's going to try a run all by himself, but he's closed down by the defenders and the attack comes to nothing. Gerson making room now for Roberto as they try to pick up the pace and get those goals they need to stay in this final. The ball flies out into the centre, Brazil trying to header the ball back and forth to hold possession, Rivera intercepting it but he's caught out by the defenders and the ball comes back into the midfield. Tostao again with the ball, as he tries to make a run and Roberto is ahead of him, but he's dispossessed by a charging Ferrante there. Rivera gets the ball in the centre, and now out to Boninsegna, who's got space to try and play the ball in. He tries to pass it in to Juliano, but Clodoaldo is there to stop the play, and Felix gets that ball back. Headered along back into the centre, Niccolai collects it where Tostao fails to hold onto possession. Rivera now trying to find a way forward to Juliano again, but they're closed off and the attack fails. Brazil really trying to push forward, good play from Tostao and Roberto there as they try to hammer a path through the defence, but they lose out as the defenders close them down.
The ball comes out, and is knocked around in the midfield, good play from both sides to try and get the ball going one way or another, and Brazil get the advantage as Roberto breaks away, trying to make the most he can out of limited support from the team. Everaldo coming out to support, he sprints into the the box and tries to get the ball forward, takes a hopeful shot... SAVED! Zoff is there to prevent the shot. Italy now getting the ball forward, Bertini with the ball in the centre, and now Boninsegna, striding outside of the box, looks to place the shot, and shoots... MISSED! Beats the keeper but it goes wide and passes the goal, could've been a dangerous play there for the Brazilians. Another change for Brazil here, Piazza making room for Fontana as they shore up their defensive line. Felix plays the ball short to Carlos Alberto, now trying to find a way forward for Brazil. Passing it around well it finds Tostao waiting in the centre, and he moves to try and get into space, but the through ball fails and it's kicked away from the box. Italy now trying to counter, Boninsegna getting it to Juliano, who finds Facchetti on the left side making a run down to the box, but his cross is deflected by Carlos Alberto. Felix gets the ball clear, it's headered back and forth between the players as it bounces around in Brazil's half, and now Rivellino trying to play it forward. Tostao playing well in the centre, trying to get Roberto forward in space, but he's closed down. Rivera now in the centre, finding Juliano, goalless thus far in the tournament, he strikes from range... SAVED! Felix knocks it out for a corner kick!
Bertini plays the corner in, but Everaldo is there to stop it as we head into the final ten minutes out play, Brazil still behind by two. The crowd making their feelings known, still highly aggressive towards the Italians after two controversial red cards. Everaldo leads the counter by himself, running down the right flank as he presses into the Italian half, but he's caught out by Facchetti who sends the ball rolling back to Zoff in the centre. De Sisti sending it forward to Bertini, and now forward to Domenghini with space to deliver a cross, tries to get it to Juliano in the centre but Felix leaps off his line to catch it. Everaldo plays it forward, into Tostao, and trying to find Roberto ahead but the ball is deflected back, into Rivellino but he can't find a path through. Brazil really need to pick up their attacking play if they want to stay in this match. Italy try the counter-attack, Rivera trying to find Bertini but Clodoaldo is there to stop it. Carlos Alberto with another super-run into the box, finding Tostao ahead but he's stopped by Ferrante. Five minutes to go. Zoff tries to clear it forward, but Fontana is there to collect it, playing it forward to Tostao, who strikes... GOAL! Brazil get on back and it's Tostao who delivers them! That's the move they've been waiting for!
Brazils goal received to triumphant sounds from the crowd, can they keep the momentum going? Boninsegna now trying to counter, sends it to Juliano, and back to Rivera, and now into Juliano and he's got space to strike... SAVED! Collected by Felix who wastes no time getting the ball forward, and it's Fontana finding it in the centre, can he make room for his forward players here? Brilliant run down the line and now into the box, tries to cross it over, but he's caught and the ball is deflected away. The dying moments of the game, can Brazil find a miracle goal to level this tie this late in the match? Italy send it forward, De Sisti trying to find Boninsegna but he loses out and Carlos Alberto now making the run, into Roberto, who passes along to Tostao but not before Roberto is brought down. Referee rushes over to Facchetti... IT'S A RED CARD! I don't believe it, three red cards in a single match and the Brazilian fans are screaming with joy, jeering at the Italians as they gift Brazil a free kick in danger! Really controversial calls from the referee in this match, he's done nothing but stoke the flames between these opposing fans as the crowd gets riled up! Everaldo with the chance to give Brazil another goal, the ball is delivered in, but it's headed away and now De Sisti finds the space to try and push forward, excellent run towards the box and finds Rivera in the centre, who strikes... SAVED! Knocked up and away by Felix, the defenders clear the ball...
And that's it! Italy are the World Champions! What a controversial match as the Italian team storms the pitch to celebrate with their teammates, an incredible match and Brazil fall to the floor in agony, knowing they could've secured the match with a late goal there! The fans are already going at in the stands, the referee will really be questioned after this match, many will feel those red cards were too much and that he contributed to Brazil's loss tonight, safe to say he won't be booking any trips to Rio any time soon! It's Italy's night as they prepare for the trophy presentation, Brazil coming through a guard of honour as they appear to receive their silver medals, the look of bitter disappointment of their faces as they quickly leave the podium, not interested at all in sticking around after that harsh loss. Now the Italians, the whole team and managers coming through to receive their medals, and finally the captain, Giacinto Facchetti, who just moments ago was sent off, comes back on the field to take the trophy, the trophy that will be lifted for the last time here before going back with the Italians permanently to Rome, he approaches his team, the tensions build and he lifts it! History made, Italy win a record third World Cup and it'll be pandemonium tonight!
And that wraps up another World Cup, we'll be back in four years time in West Germany to watch the very best in the world compete again. Plenty of football and sport between then though, join us next time, and thank you for following!
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- Ïēþ'ĀūXa'Mūshêtx'ēnau Xriiūthai'ūthæhkêsthaith
| DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF KURDISTAN - KOMARA DEMOKRATA KURDISTANÊ |
Kurdistan's Succession, Pt. 2: Institutional Boogaloo
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| January, 1971[/sub]
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President Remman continues to reform the nations centralized politics and forces his squabbling lieutenants to cooperate on a trip to Moscow.
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After the hectic period of uncertainty induced by the Great Leaders stroke and subsequent coma, the President became much more sensitive to the political realities Kurdistan would be left with upon his death. His first attempt to remedy this was the appointment of the popular technocrat Avdel Rostami as the KDKs first Vice-President, positioning Kurdistan for a future of at least nominal civilian rule. This move was an apparent rejection of his son-in-law and the current Minister of Defense, Gen. Serhildan Bahram, whom many had seen as heir apparent.
Members of the National Defense Commission, Kurdistans senior defense-related body, had lobbied against Rostami directly to the President. Few could deny Rostami was a talented administrator but many in the politically powerful Kurdish military reviled at the prospect of returning the country to civilian hands. After his appointment they began to pressure Remman to give more power to the military, insisting a civilian like Rostami would compromise Kurdistans defenses. At the same time, civilians in the party and government began insisting on even further concessions against the military. The necessity of military rule had ended, they argued, and Kurdistan could now be ruled by a competent class of modern bureaucrats.
The Presidency and its vast executive powers would pass to Rostami and the Siv-buro faction of reform-minded civilian socialists. Control of the Revolutionary National Labor Front and ostensibly political guidance of the country would pass to the leading cadres and functionaries. These men, like the seasoned hardliner Nouri Shaweis, want to maintain Marxist-Leninist principles and with it the dominance of the vanguard party. In a decree to the Politburo, the Great Leader announced the creation of the new post of Party Chairman, subordinate to the First-Secretary and above the two Deputy Secretaries. This post would now be occupied by Shaweis, and his Deputy-Secretary role would be filled by Lt. General Ziad Koya. Koya is a moderate leader in the Defense Commission and his elevation to Party status soothed some ruffled feathers in the Kurdish Peoples Army.
But by now most officers were acutely aware that the Great Leader was diluting their future political power in promoting his new pet civilians. This reality became even clearer when Shaweis lobbied for the expansion of the RNLF Politburo from 11 to 13 members, and succeeded in having Remman name two new civilian Marxists to the body.
Still hoping to satisfy as many members of the military as possible, the President also announced his intent to resign as Chairman of the National Defense Commission. He would maintain personal leadership of the body as President but many day-to-day operations of the military would remain with the new Chairman. After much deliberation, the Great Leader resolved that he would have to reconcile with his temporarily disgraced son-in-law, Bahram. The general was welcomed back into the Presidents inner circle and soon it was announced he would be named Chairman alongside his duties as Minister of Defense. Additionally one Maj. General Khidr Abdullah Rasul, a Remman loyalist, was appointed as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Thus throughout the year of 1970, a new political future took shape for the country. An era of highly centralized personal rule by President Remman would end when he died, ostensibly to be replaced by an era of collective leadership between the President, Politburo, and Defense Commission. Three men emerged as the benefactors of this change: Vice-President Avdel Rostami, Party Chairman Nouri Shaweis, and Defense Chairman Gen. Serhildan Bahram. Despite this, all three were privately dissatisfied and had their eyes on more complete political control after the Great Leaders death.
The changes sent ripples of assent or displeasure throughout Kurdistans government and military. The military was on the whole unhappy with the situation, seeing that President Remman had no intention of continuing the tradition of military rule hed established. This had the effect of compressing the various ideological factions of the Kurdish People's Army, who were now more united in their adversarial view of the civilian government. Generals Bahram and Koya emerged as the most visible leaders of this new trend and it was clear Koya would advocate military interests from his position as Deputy-Secretary. No such unity existed for the civilians as rumors of considerable personal enmity between Shaweis and Rostami quickly spread.
In January of 1970, President Remman informed the Politburo he had organized a meeting with Soviet General Secretary Alexei Kosygin in Moscow. Remmans intent for the meeting was that Kurdistan secure heightened financial and military support from Moscow. Support from Kurdistans patron was at a new premium since the embarrassingly sluggish performance of the 3rd Five-Year Plan (65-70). Compounding matters was a defense budget that had become a bloated drag on state finances and which despite its size was no longer possessed of the technological edge it had in the 50s. Remman further told them he would not attend the meeting and remain in Amed to rule personally. In his stead, Rostami, Shaweis, and Bahram would be leaders of the Kurdish delegation alongside Foreign Minister Rasul. This minimized the risk of any disaffected elements attempting a coup while the Great Leader was out of the country. Further, the meeting would force the erstwhile political rivals to cooperate on state interests.
When the party returned from Moscow just two weeks later there were mixed emotions about the trip. Kosygins negotiations agreed to a $2 million USD increase in annual Soviet developmental aid, as well as expansions to previous import/export agreements between the two countries. Additionally they secured a tentative Soviet agreement to provide financial backing and loans for future infrastructural and economic projects in Kurdistan. President Remman scorned his subordinates for their perceived failure to secure more substantive financial support from the Soviets upon their return.
Despite this, the military was generally pleased with the trip as they succeeded in securing an important military assistance package at a steep discount, as much as 70% according to those privy to the matter. The package allows Kurdistan to keep the Defense Forces modern, while also reducing its overall size and expense to open new space in the budget. Finally, the Soviets and Kurds agreed to a partial drawdown of Soviet military forces in the country. Currently, some 15,000 Soviet troops reside in Kurdistan, including both ground units and air power. This number will be reduced to 9,000 in the coming years, reflecting confidence on both sides about the ability of their military alliance to deter war without the constant presence of massed armies.
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- BTR-50 Armored Personnel Carrier: 100x Units
- BTR-60 Armored Personnel Carrier: 50x Units
- MiG-21 Fighter/Interceptor: 64x Units
- R-17 Elbrus Tactical Ballistic Missile (Scud-B): 150x Units
- Uragan Transport Standing Launcher: 18x Units
- S-75 Surface-to-Air Missile System: 32x
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[list][sub]It had been only a couple of months since Sadat ascended into the position of President of the Republic, but as time has progressed the enigmatic character of Sadat had given way to a confident and steady leader. While lacking in Nasser's presence, Sadat's charm lied in his more down to earth image, portraying himself as a simple peasant who rose to lead a nation of other peasants. Certainly, Sadat didn't have the same sophistication of Nasser (who in his spare time often consumed French and American movies and literature) nor the complexity of other members of his own government, such as his vice-president Heikal. Escaping Nasser's legacy was not a goal that would be achievable anytime soon, but Sadat had carved a place for himself that has at least earned him certain amounts of respect from the Egyptian people.[/sub]
[sub]This respect however has not been shared within the closed walls of the National Progressive Party. While the party itself was more diverse, the Standing Committee was mostly dominated by the hardline wing which was slowly regaining its power despite the still strong grip of Khalid Muhyi al-Din. Aly Sabry, Shaarawi Gomaa, and Sami Sharaf consildated their grip in the months following Nasser's death, and while they lacked true institutional power, they still retained enough influence to be a threat. Meanwhile, more moderate but fierce nationalist elements such as the ones led by V.P Heikal and Minister of War Gen. Fawzi were more pragmatic but still represented opposition to the factions, opposing Muhyi al-Din's socialism and Sabry's hardline ideology.[/sub]
[sub]With Sadat lacking allies amongst these factions - which ironically is the reason he was nominated as President - the only option was to play them off against each other. The Sabry axis proved the most threatening of the others present, within its side laid the notorious security apparatus and a large portion of the National Progressive Party's support. Meanwhile both the Nationalist and Socialist factions proved to be more moderate in contrast. [/sub]
[sub]Khalid Muhyi al-Din was a veteran of the Free Officer coup, which is perhaps one of the few reasons he maintained legitimacy despite his otherwise radical ideological views. The 'Kingpin of the Left' as many have come to call him has made the General-Secretary role his own. His network of patronage did protect his position but he lacked allies, and his position was weakened by his attempts to curb corruption and promote younger, radical cadres into the main party network. As mentioned, if it was not for his veteran status and his close relationship with the late Nasser, its easy to assume that Muhyi al-Din would have not withstood the immense pressure on him.[/sub]
[sub]It was then not that hard to imagine that when Sadat offered an alliance of circumstance to the former Major, he was ready to accept. Both of the men shared past in the Free Officers certainly contributed to a certain personal raport between the two, whereas Sabry wasn't part of the original coup, and their shared enemy made them able to swallow up their ideological differences, of which there was many. The Sabry axis represented stagnation, the Muhyi al-Din and Sadat alliance would represent progress and reform, while upholding the Nasserist path.[/sub]
[sub]A handshake with each of the men holding a knive behind their back, a deal with the devil, but which devil was going to come out on top after their common enemy was defeated?[/sub]
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Nippon-Nihon, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Launggyet, Zingium
[list][list][sub]P O L I S H P E O P L E ' S R E P U B L IC P O L S K A R Z E C Z P O S P O L I T A L U D O W A [/sub][/list][/list]
[list][list][sub]People's anger reaches boiling point[/sub]
[sub]January, 1971[/sub][/list]
[list]|[sub]Mass protest erupt across Gdańsk, Gdynia, Elbląg, Szczecin[/sub]|[/list]
| Seven months ago, in response to escalating debt, food shortages, and repeated quota failures, Chairman Gomułka implemented emergency austerity measures to address the budget deficit and other pressing issues. However, these measures came at a significant cost to the average Polish citizen. Over the following months, prices for food and everyday items soared, becoming exorbitant for both rural and urban communities alike. With immediate propaganda efforts and assistance from internal security agents, public unrest remained contained. Promises were made of prices returning to normalcy within weeks, but these assurances never materialized. After seven months of stagnant conditions, the people's patience reached its breaking point. |
[list][sub]Gdańsk City, City Square, Poland1St Morning[/sub][/list]
| As the sun rose in the early hours of nine a.m., a group of students assembled, clutching protest signs and voicing their demands for more affordable food and commodities. Initially numbering just a few dozen, their presence soon caught the attention of passersbers, many of whom were workers commuting to their jobs. Many disgruntled by the never ending austerity measures, themselves swiftly joined the protest, swelling the crowd to hundreds within the span of just an hour. As the small protest of students rapidly grew into a gathering of hundreds from diverse backgrounds, the police swiftly responded to the scene. Some officers arrived armed in riot control gear, while a party official stood atop a police car, wielding a loudspeaker. Calling for the protest to peacefully disband, but instead, this action seemed to incite the protesters further. Unexpectedly, the crowd surged forward, spurred on by instigators at the front, swiftly overwhelming the police officers present, and forcefully capturing a few. As the protesters forcefully pushed the few police officers into a chaotic retreat, the unexpected ferocity of the crowd was palpable. Seizing the opportunity, one of the instigators commandeered the police car, claiming the abandoned loudspeaker. With a newfound platform, they addressed the wider audience, amplifying the message of the protest. |
[list]| [sub]UNKNOWN, Protester[/sub] | LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD! WE WANT FOOD, NOT RATIONS![/list]
| As chants echoed disorderly through the ever-growing crowd, the protest's sudden motto reverberated among the demonstrators. |
[list]| [sub]Mob, Protesters[/sub] | WE WANT FOOD, NOT RATIONS![/list]
| Within hours, the mob's numbers swelled to thousands, as both peaceful and confrontational groups joined the burgeoning unrest. Failing to contain the spirited yet non-violent crowd, the city mayor declared a state of emergency. As news of the mob spread to national television, it only served to amplify and inspire similar protests across several northern Polish cities, including Gdynia, Elbląg, and Szczecin. As public anger and unrest surged in northern Poland, there has been no official announcement from the [P.Z.P.R] headquarters in Warsaw. However, rumors are circulating among Poland's politically connected, hinting at a resurgence of party division within the ranks. |
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Socialist Democratic Republic Romania
The Confederate Prussian Empire
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Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Tallahan, Maziya, Spain-, Zingium
Assembled with Dot's Region Saver.
Written by Refuge Isle.