Global News Report
AMERICAN ACCORD MAKES MAJOR TECHNOLOGY BREAKTHROUGH. Brasilia, Brazil. With the return of Brazil to the American Accord, the united South American nations have made significant progress in the field of computing. A new machine has been unvieled to the world, capable of calculating far more precise figures than previously possible with regular equipment. The workings of the machine have so far been kept as a tightly held secret among the South American scientific community and few have acknowledged any potential military use for the new equipment.
North/Central American News Report
US BEGINS NEW RADIO SYSTEM. Denver, USA. In a government sponsored project, President Smith has announced the National Radio America program. The massive construction of radio towers across the United States has helped broadcast speakers from all over the country. Unfortunately for the Democrats, the Progressive Party has taken the greatest advantage of this as noted Progressives Charles Lindbergh and Winston Churchill continue to make firey speeches denouncing President Smith's efforts in ending the Depression. (-2% Dissent)
South American News Report
2ND TREATY OF SUCRE SIGNED. Sucre, Bolivia. At long last peace has been made between Argentina and Brazil. After several years of long, bloody conflict both nations have agreed to peace and for the sake of regional stability Brazil has rejoined the American Accord. This victory for Argentina leaves only Chile outside of the South American Alliance once more. Chilean politicans have denounced the Treaty, claiming that it is just another example of Argentine imperialism.
European News Report
POLAND DECLARES MARTIAL LAW. Warsaw, Poland. The Polish Communist Party has declared martial law and arrested key members of opposing parties. Lech Wilchinski, the head of the Party has declared a new era for the Polish people, promising to build an even more successful communist state in Eastern Europe than even the Russians. Close on the heels of these announcements, Poland has joined the Comitern alliance with the Soviet Union. (+5% Dissent for Poland)
FRANCE FULLY OCCUPIED. Paris, Irish Zone of Occupation. At long last the final warlords of France have been put down by combined forces of Eire and Spain. A great Irish assualt on Paris quickly spelled out the end for the most powerful group based out of the city, although the town was devastated in the fighting. Following the defeat of the largest group of soldiers left in France, most warlords saw the writing on the wall and joined up with the advancing Spanish. This is caused due to more respect for the Spanish and the fact that many of the French are now calling for a restoration of a French-Spanish Bourbon Empire. This call is echoed by many Spanish citizens as well. In an added twist to the problems of France, several Spanish patrol ships turned back several ships filled with immigrants from Islamic nations. This move has been denounced by the majority of members of the Brotherhood of Islamic Nations.
GERMAN REFORM HITS CONTROVERSY. Berlin, Germany. Many in Germany are up in arms about reform underway to help improve the nation's economy. Under command of the government women have been requested to leave the home to work in industry. This has been met with harsh resistance by many, as even in wartime, women remained at home with children. The Reichstag has stalemated on the legislation, and no end to the debate is in the forseeable future. Also in a globally controversial move, a mass of German politicians from both left and right have denounced Italy and the European League for the role it played in counter-embargoing the United States and directly leading to the Depression. (+5% Dissent for Germany)
RIOTS IN SOFIA. Sofia, Bulgaria. In a surprising move to many on the diplomatic scene, Imam Petar Petrov called for a conference of all religious leaders in Bulgaria, Islamic and Christian. In the hopes of reconcilliating Christian Bulgarians with the Muslims, the effort failed miserably as rioting broke out in the city. Christians, some armed with modern military weapons rose in revolt and many were killed as government forces moved into the city to quell the unrest. Many of the Christian religious leaders have been arrested by the government and the countryside seethes with potential for revolt. (-1 Infantry Division and +5% Dissent for Bulgaria)
African/Middle Eastern News Report
CENTRAL AFRICAN TRADE PACT. Pretoria, South Africa. The representatives of the governments of the Republic of South Africa and Germany met in Pretoria to discuss new trade deals and the management of the fronteir between the two nations in Africa. Stemming from the agreements, the Germans and South Africans have opened a new trade pact to enable freer trade and enterprise throughout Africa. Needless to say this has significantly supported the trade flow in the region and both nations' economies have seen a moderate boost. (+1 Private Enterprise for South Africa and Germany)
DAR-AL-ISLAM DECLARES END OF TARIFFS. Mecca, Dar-al-Islam. In an attempt to bind Islamic nations together numerous trade restrictions have been lifted across the Brotherhood. Many nations which have put restrictions on private trade or nationalized the region have lifted their previous laws and reopened international trade. Though some elements of the Brotherhood have decried this as an assualt on national sovereignity, most have embraced the resulting major economic boom. Persia has also offered openings once more to American business, some of which has happily returned. (+2 Private Enterprise for Dar-al-Islam, Albania, Azerbajan, Bosnia, Persia, Turkestan, and Afghanistan; +1 Private Enterprise for Bulgaria, Turkey, and USA)
Asian/Pacific News Report
ATTEMPTED COUP UPSETS TRADE CONFERENCE. Singapore, German Empire. The Indochinese nations have withdrawn from the attempt to make a unified trade pact in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. This is due to an attempted communist coup in Siam which was quickly crushed by government and Vietnamese forces. The Siamese government demonstrated unshakable proof of Soviet interference when numerous officers confessed that the USSR provided them with the weapons through third party sources. The conference in Singapore quickly fell apart as both Vietnam and Siam denounced the Comitern and refused to participate in any agreement with nations of the Comitern. Abyssinia soon also refused to cooperate in the pact following this revelation. The conference quickly fell apart and Nippon's hope for an organization of Pacific states soon joined in the collapse. In response to the new threat posed by the Comitern, Vietnam and Siam have formed the Indochinese Alliance to help protect their mutual interests.
NIPPON ANNOUNCES NEW ECONOMIC POLICY. Tokyo, Nippon. In a move officially stated for reasons of health, but likely due to the collapse of the Singapore Conference, Prime Minister Akiyama resigned from office and was replaced by radical Socialist Kita Ikki. The new Prime Minister and the Kokkai have pushed extensive legislation through and managed to enact several highly controversial laws. High among these are limits on wealth and ownership, which not only has alienated the former aristocrats, but the Emperor himself. The Emperor has denounced the move and hopes to win support from the people. Many of the new middle and business classes however have at long last brought their money and industry to the growing economic power of Vietnam. (+1 Private Enterprise for Vietnam)
QING DYNASTY COLLAPSING. The overwhelming forces of the Comitern have poured into China once more as Mao's Red Army makes significant advances as well. For the first time in many years, Peking has fallen to an enemy force. Massive amounts of tanks and planes have overrun every Imperial defensive position established since the fall of the capital. Casualties have been incredibly harsh on the invaders, as the Chinese military is indubitably one of the best in the world; the generals possess much skill in holding back enemy offensives and launching spoiler assualts of their own. Large amounts of Imperial conscripts have deserted the front, attempting to return home without weapons. Nonetheless vast stocks of Chinese war material have gone missing. The Kingdom of Siam has offered refuge and exile for the Chinese Emperor, promising a well-provisioned palace with all the comforts of home.
Casualty List
Nippon: 2 Motorized Divisions, 2 Armored Divisions, 1 Fighter Squadron
USSR: 2 Militia Divisions, 4 Infantry Divisions
PRC: 12 Militia Divisions, 4 Infantry Divisions
Imperial China: 9 Irregular Divisions, 10 Militia Divisions, 2 Infantry Divisions, 1 Cavalry Division, 2 Fighter Squadrons
CRISIS CONTINUES IN CENTRAL CHINA. Islamic and Comitern forces continue to face off in western China as Islamic forces refuse to vacate the territory and Soviet forces refuse to budge from their occupied zone. No heavy fighting has occured as Muslim forces liberate other areas which were promised to become part of the Islamic state of Sinkiang. Despite this good news, there has been several smaller pitched battles between the Soviets and Muslims, usually consisting of regimental sized armed forces. War could be knocking on the doors of Dar-al-Islam and the Soviet Union.
Council of Nations News Report
NEW CHAIRMAN ELECTONS. With the untimely death of Chairman Howard Taft, the Council of Nations has once more announced new elections for the position of Chairman. Two previous contenders for the position have returned to make further attempts, while the addition of three more people have made the 1932 vote the election with the most canidates to date. The canidates are listed below:
Fransisco Franco (Spain): A former military man who now wishes to help Europe recover from the effects of the Second Global War. Very much for European unification and continued colonialism and imperialism, he is a European League canidate. He hopes to obtain a greater European dominance over the globe.
Neville Chamberlain (UCS): Following some of Taft's anti-alliance stances, Chamberlain wants the Council of Nations to work for global peace and prosperity. His main point is interlocked trade routes in order to help ease the Depression and reduce the possibility for war. He hopes to form a lasting peace, ending the fighting for good in both South America and China.
Molotov (USSR): Another repeat canidate, Molotov's policies remain the same. He wishes to reestablish communist influence and respect throughout the war, repairing ideas lost in the Communist War. Reflecting some of the ideals of World Revolution, Molotov also would like for the communists of the world to have a larger say in the Council of Nations. He hopes to build respect for communism across the globe.
Mohammed Qajar (Dar-al-Islam): An Arabic relative of the former absolute ruler of Persia, Qajar is the Muslim canidate. Anti-European colonialism and pro-panIslamic ideals, he is another in a line of canidates from the Brotherhood. Qajar hopes to achieve a unified Islamic state.
Cordell Hull (USA): An American diplomat who made significant contributions to the 1924 Treaty of San Salvador between the warring nations of the UPCA and Nicaragua. Although he is another anti-alliance canidate, Hull also wishes primarily to establish legislation in the Council of Nations to govern the conduct of warfare. He hopes, if not to end all war, to at least ease the suffering it causes.
Global News Ticker
PAN-ISLAMIC PARTY WINS NARROW VICTORY IN PERSIAN ELECTIONS.
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TITANTIC OF VICTORY CRUISE LINES TO MAKE MAIDEN VOYAGE FROM CAPE TOWN TO NEW YORK. SHIP FOREBODINGLY CALLED "UNSINKABLE".
FORMER NIPPONESE PM FOUND DEAD IN SOKOTO WEARING ROLLER SKATES.
FOUR YEAR PLAN CONTINUES MAKING PROGRESS IN USSR. (+1 Public Spending for USSR)
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@Crezth, you already had Alasace-Lorriane, though I can see how that may be confusing on the map.
@warman17: by Modern Infantry i thought you meant motorized divisions last update, that's where your production disappeared to.
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