ATLANTINE EMIGRATION PASSES 2M MARK |
SECURITY INCREASED AT SF HQ AND UN |
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| Remarkable figures released today from Mars show that Atlantine migration figures have now topped 2 million. The settlement in Mars' southern regions has grown almost beyond its capacity to cope. Mars' harsh environment has been a shock to may Atlantines, but they are so determined to be rid of Venus and the Treens that they are prepared to put with almost any hardship. The figures also have implications for the Mars Governemnt. Elections are looming, and as a consequence it is expected that there will be considerable Atlantine representation in the new Parliament. more inside  |
In separate moves, there has been a security clmap down both at SFHQ and at the UN Head Quarters. There is speculation that the clamp down at SFHQ is due to the problems experienced with the ARGO mission to Pluto. Controller Dare is reported to be flying back to HQ to confer with ARGO's designer, Sir Charles Tennyson d'Eycourt. The reason for increased security at the UN is not yet clear. Neither Prime Minister Blasco nor any spokesmen were available for comment. |