INTERNET EDITION ... HULTON PRESS April 14 2012
In their three monthly report on the Venus situation, the bi-partite commission notes that the situation in Mekonta seems calm, although somewhat tense. Governor Sondar has appointed several more District Leaders to deal with the administration of outlying areas in the north.
Demilitarisation has continued over the area, although there undoubtedly exists a large number of concealed weapons. All major units, however, and, in particular, all space going vehicles, have been secured at the UN base 10km west of the city.
The Atlantine movement to emigrate from Venus forever to settle on Mars has gathered considerble impetus, and has only been held back by the lack of transport. Many villages are bringing the issue to a head, however, by refusing to sow crops for the coming year. The Earth and Mars Governments have been in urgent discussions over the matter. Mars is more than ready to welcome the incomers.
The situation with the Therons is more confused, however. There are two opposing factions in the country: one wishing to go back to their old way of life, and the other thinking that this would be premature, and that the country needs to build up its defenses as its greatest priority. President Sokal is, at the moment, hoding the balance between the two factions.
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