{{ THE TRUTH OF ARSTOTZKA }} (IC, CLOSED, NEWS THREAD)

[Sovereign and United Arstotzka]

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THE TRUTH OF ARSTOTZKA
{{{ January 21, 1984 }}}

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Another Contained Incident at Grestin Border
Operations Continue Today

Another border incident was contained at the East Grestin Border Checkpoint yesterday afternoon. At approximately 2:14, two suspected Kolechian agitators attempted to breach the border wall in what the Ministry of Admissions is calling an 'organized attack'. Thankfully, both were subdued by the MOABC and are currently being questioned by the MOI. A Kolechian and an Artotzkan traitor were also arrested at the border office today and are being investigated for connections with the perpetrators. The perpetrators are believed to be members of the Kolech Republic of Grestin, a group of Kolech-funded extermists that seek to expel Arstotzkans from Grestin and the Occupied Territories.

The border patrol officer that stopped the terrorists has been proclaimed a hero, and was personally given a bonus by the Minister of Admissions himself. The border reopened this morning and will close at 6:00 PM as planned. The MOABC and the Great Leader have once again protected Arstotzkan sovereignty from all external threats... [cnt. pg 5A]

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Sports
Who Will Win the Regionals?
The soccer regionals will begin this Sunday, with the semifinals to be held on the
11th of February and the Arstotzkan National Cup finals to be held on the 25th.
Fresh off of Octovalis's perfect run last year, many are wondering if the
Steelworkers are once again preparing to sweep the season. [cnt. pg 2B]

Politics
More Talks Tomorrow
Kolechian diplomats are returning to Paradizna for the third day
in a row tomorrow to discuss a possible normalization of relations.
The Minister of International Outreach said in an interview
with Truth of Arstotzka that "as long as Kolechia is determined to
respect the sovereignty of Arstotzkans in Kolechian territory, we are
determined to respect the goodwill of Kolechia..." [cnt. pg 2A]

[Sovereign and United Arstotzka]

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SPECIAL EDITION ||| THE TRUTH OF ARSTOTZKA ||| SPECIAL EDITION
{{{ January 27, 1984 }}}

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GOEL DEAD
FAREWELL DEAR COMRADE GREAT LEADER

Dear Comrade Great Leader Ariel Goel died this morning in at his private home in Gennistora. He was found dead of an acute illness, having passed away peacefully in his sleep. Oh, Liberator, the Father of the Fatherland, dear leader, dear Comrade Great Leader! We will forever be indebted to your leadership and service to Arstotzka! You, dear Comrade Great Leader, guided Arstotzka through the Six Year People's War Against Kolechia. You, dear Comrade Great Leader, led Arstotzka through the reconstruction process. You, dear Comrade Great Leader, inherited the mantle of Great Leader Kazcka.

You, dear Comrade Great Leader, secured the border with the Kolechian regime. You, dear Comrade Great Leader, revitalized the Arstotzkan economy. You, dear Comrade Great Leader, will be mourned for centuries. You, dear Comrade Great Leader, will be mourned in Paradizna for a month. You, dear Comrade Great Leader... [cnt. pg 1B]

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Politics
Opinion: Is it Time to Start Talking About the War?
The general decency laws were amended in 1980, during the War, to
prohibit discussion of the war in public spaces and to promote patriotic
art and discussion instead. With the war now a memory and the border
with Kolechia proving safer and more reliable each day... [cnt. pg 5A]

History
Heroes of the Six Year People's War Against Kolechia
Farewell, dear Comrade Great Leader. Let us honor dear Comrade Great Leader's
legacy by looking back on the heroes of the war of liberation against
Kolechia, the greatest achievement of his lifetime: let us honor the end
of the Six-Year People's War, the end of the genocide... [cnt. pg 3B]

[Sovereign and United Arstotzka]

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THE TRUTH OF ARSTOTZKA
{{{ February 8, 1984 }}}

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Lampela Named Interim Leader
Provisional Cabinet Established Ahead of Leadership Election

The President Minister of Economic Affairs, Peter Lampela, has been named the Interim Leader in the aftermath of Great Leader Ariel Goel's death. The Interim Leader has served as the President Minister of Economic Affairs since 1975, serving with distinction during the Six-Year People's War Against Kolechia and the subsequent Five Year Campaign. The Annual October Labor Lottery was established by Great Leader Goel on his recommendation, and its successes have seen productivity in Arstotzka nearly triple since the end of the War.

The Interim Leader announced in a speech to the people and Party that he would resolutely follow the steps laid down by Great Leader Goel in guiding the nation forward during these turbulent times. We place our utmost confidence in the new Interim Leader and wish him health and safety during his time in office, and hope that he can guide Arstotzka with a steady hand. Leadership elections are set to be held on January 1, with representatives from the Sovereign People's Council and Sovereign Unity Party... [cnt. pg 2A]

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Politics
Opinion: Great Leader Ariel Goel Will Be Remembered Throughout History
Without Great Leader Ariel Goel, modern Arstotzka would not exist. Thousands upon thousands
of Arstotzkans would still be languishing under Kolechian tyranny, and we should be ever grateful
towards the late Great Leader for saving our people and our nation. Without his
visionary guidance and excellent hand... [cnt. pg 5A]

Sports
After Mourning Period, Sports Back on the Menu
The second matchday of the Arstotzkan National Cup has
been postponed to February 13, with both groups coming back to the pitch after taking time
to mourn Great Leader Goel. The semifinals have been postponed to the 25th of February
and the finals have been postponed to the 4th of March...[cnt. pg 3B]

[Sovereign and United Arstotzka]

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THE TRUTH OF ARSTOTZKA
{{{ February 11, 1984 }}}

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Shootout at Republian-Antegrian Border
Most Injured, Some Dead

At least 6 people have been killed and over 20 others have been injured in a shootout along the Antegrian-Republian Demilitarized Zone. The violence comes amid rising tensions between Antegria and Republia stoked in part by civil strife in Republia, including mass emigration following a purge of the civil government, increased measures against domestic dissidence, and a rise in high-profile defects to Antegria from Republian businesses and athletes. All of the dead and injured are members of the Antegrian and Republian military, with three Antegrian soldiers and one Republian soldier being killed in the crossfire.

Both Antegrian and Republian leadership are blaming the other for the sudden military escalation, with Republian leader Mari Clier saying in a speech yesterday morning that Republia was prepared to "prepare for all necessary and proper measures to punish the Antegrian aggressors". Antegrian president Faria Micallef has, in turn, said that "Republian agitators" are deliberately stoking a border crisis and has called for international... [cnt. pg 4A]

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History
The Antegrian-Republian Rivalry, Explained
Antegria and Republia have been fierce rivals for over a century,
dating back to Republia's time as the Kingdom of Monaria and the
Antegrian Genocide of 1883. Monaria, modern Republia, was in
large part one of the main contributors to the Antegrian Genocide,
and in a method similar to Kolechia's own actions starved... [cnt. pg 4B]

Economy
Wages Up, Rations Loosened
1983 showed rapid increase in Arstotzkan wages, in large part due
to the success of the Great Struggle for Reconstruction and the
Grestin Border Checkpoint. The Arstotzkan economy in general has
largely profited from the increase in foreign labor and foreign travel.
Trade outside of Tella has noticably increased... [cnt. pg 6A]

[Sovereign and United Arstotzka]

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THE TRUTH OF ARSTOTZKA
{{{ February 14, 1984 }}}

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Lampela Recognized as New Great Leader!
Long Live the Great Leader!

Yesterday evening, Interim Leader and former President Minister of Economic Affairs Peter Lampela was recognized by the Party of Sovereignty and Unity as the new General Affairs Minister of the Party and as the nation's third Great Leader. Mass celebrations broke out in Paradizna once the news broke, and the Great Leader gave a televised address last night from his new offices.

"I have never been more humbled and more honored to serve my nation than today," Great Leader Lampela said in his speech. "I had the honor of calling the visionary Great Leader Goel one of my true friends, and it is his vision that I seek to continue now that I have been bestowed this mighty burden from you, the people. My experience as President Minister of Economic Affairs has given me the opportunity to face Arstotzka's challenges head-on in the past, and I will continue to do so. We are only a few steps away from being stronger than ever before. It is my duty to guide us forward."

Foreign leaders congratulated Great Leader Lampela on his election to the office... [cnt. pg 1B]

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Sports
Arskickers Win Big; Lendiforma-Wozenfield Tied Up
The second matchday of the Arstotzkan National Cup, delayed due to the
nation's mourning of Great Leader Goel, ended in a resounding victory
for the Altan Arskickers over the Burnton Busters, making Altan the
only undefeated team so far. Wozenfield's victory 1-0 against Vescillo
and Lendiforma's tie with Fardesto means that Group B is all tied up... [cnt. pg 4B]

Celebrity
A Big Fat Skoatian Wedding
Crown Prince Michel of Skoatia has married his longtime
girlfriend Katrina Maaz in an elaborate ceremony in Vejagrad, the capital
of the Kingdom of Skoatia. Prince Michel's love life has been
increasingly private since the death of his former girlfriend
Alexa Grace in 1976, when he was just 24... [cnt. pg 6A]

[Sovereign and United Arstotzka]

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THE TRUTH OF ARSTOTZKA
{{{ February 26, 1984 }}}

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It's Octovalis and Wozenfield!
Finals to be Held Next Week

The Arstotzka National Cup Semifinals have come and gone. Altan was defeated in an upset by Octovalis 0-1, with Octovalis second striker Aram Babayev scoring their one and only goal during the game. This is a massive upset: Altan's undefeated run has been defeated by last year's champions, sparking celebrations across Octovalis. Lendiforma was beaten by Wozenfield 1-2 in overtime, sending another underdog to the finals.

Sports pundits have given Lendiforma a greater chance than Octovalis to win the finals on March 7, although Octovalis is coming off their perfect run last year and is sure to fight vigorously for the championship. Octovalis is in a unique position, being both an underdog and a reigning champion, and many in Octovalis are ready for the game. Travel to Paradizna is expected to significantly increase over the next week. The Ministry of Transportation is temporarily... [cnt. pg 1B]

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International
Continued Roadblocks in Antegrian-Republian Resolution
Attempts at resolving the ongoing Antegrian-Republian
border conflict, sparked in part due to the shootout along
the border earlier this month. Both Antegrian and
Republian delegates... [cnt. pg 4B]

Weather
Spotty Rainstorms Across Arstotzka
Rainstorms are threatening to bear down across Arstotzka.
Intermittent rainstorms are set to be regularly cleared
up by sunny skies before returning across the week,
particularly across the southeast. The northern districts
should expect at least an inch of snow... [cnt. pg 2B]

[Sovereign and United Arstotzka]

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THE TRUTH OF ARSTOTZKA
{{{ March 7, 1984 }}}

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"I'd Like To Report A Robbery!"
Steelworkers Win 1-0

The Octovalis Steelworkers are the winners of the Arstotzkan National Cup, defending their flawless 1983 run in a shocking upset. After upsetting Altan 0-1 in the Group A semifinal match, Octovalis was set to face off against a demoralized Lendiforma coming straight out of a near-tie with Paradizna. Many still expected Lendiforma to win, as it had in the third matchday of the regionals, but instead the field quickly became dominated by Octovalis. They scored the first and only goal a bit over halfway through the game, with Octovalis second striker Aram Babayev unexpectedly scoring against a distracted defense.

Octovalis erupted in celebrations soon after the goal was scored. The Octovalis Metropolitan Police thankfully contained any potential riots: the celebrations were far more peaceful than last year's during their perfect season. A line from the announcer on television last night, referencing calling the MOI to stop a robbery, has become a sensation. Two partygoers in Octovalis were briefly arrested on suspicion of robbery but were later let go after the misunderstanding was cleared up.

This marks Octovalis's second continuous win, putting them on track to contest Altan's legendary five-year streak from 1952 to 1957... [cnt. pg 1B]

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Politics
Republia Kicks Out Antegria
The Antegrian consulate in Republia was expelled from Republia,
a response to Antegria controversially arresting an Antegrian dissident
on the grounds of the Republian embassy in Antegria. This is the
latest escalation in rounds of saber-rattling between the rival nations.
The Council of Nations has denounced the escalation... [cnt. pg 4B]

Border
Six Arrested in East Grestin
Six entrants were arrested yesterday at East Grestin Border Checkpoint,
all six being temporarily detained on suspicion of trafficking drugs into Arstotzka.
This is the latest arrest in a series of increasingly common smuggling incidents... [cnt. pg 6A]

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The Inspector took a sip from his coffee mug. It was the day after the match. He was getting ready to go to work and reading the newspaper. Routine. He liked that. Sip.

"I don't know shit about football," he admitted to his wife. He took another sip, thinking of his son rooting for Babayev. How he'd recognized Babayev in the booth last year, returning from vacation in the United Federation. How his son had lit up when he told him. Another sip.

"But that sure was special."

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"Goaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal! Right past the goalie, oh no! He didn't even see it coming! What was that? What was that?! Babayev is pounding his chest- pointing at himself with his thumb! Yankov is furious! Look at him! If this was Wozenfield scoring last year, this would have started a fistfight! We'll call the MOI! Hello agent, I'd like to report a robbery!"

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THE TRUTH OF ARSTOTZKA
{{{ March 16, 1984 }}}

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Antegria Strikes Republia: At Least 15 Killed
Escalation to War is 'Probable', Warn Experts

At least 15 Republian soldiers were killed and dozens more people, both military and civilian, were injured after Antegria launched a series of strikes on Republian military outposts and infrastructure yesterday. The strikes began in the middle of the night and continued into the morning, and over three dozen people have also been reported missing by the Republian government. Antegria has explained that the strikes were 'targeted attacks' against 'terrorists and subversives actively jeopardizing peace and Antegrian independence'. The Republian government has called the attacks a 'massacre' and is demanding 'immediate international intervention'.

The Council of Nations has called an emergency meeting to be held tomorrow morning in response to the strikes. Republia has accused Antegria of intentionally targeting civilian population centers, which Antegria has firmly denied. All entry into Arstotzka from Republian and Antegrian citizens has been temporarily suspended. The Council of Nations will formally convene in Ullence tomorrow to discuss the increasingly volatile situation, although many world leaders have already stated their outrage towards Antegria's actions.

Tensions along the border have become increasingly heightened since the border shooting in February... [cnt. pg 3C]

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Politics
What The New Ration Laws Mean For You
All families living in class-7 apartments and lower have the
chance to sign up for a government stipend for food, a new
initiative led by Great Leader Lampela to increase food production
and standards of living in areas still recovering from the
Six-Year People's War... [cnt. pg 4B]

Celebrity
Trouble in Paradise!
Prince Michel of Skoatia has been caught on video in an
argument with his wife Katrina Maaz on his private yacht
in the East Arstotzka Sea. The couple was only wed a
month ago, and many are... [cnt. pg 6A]

[Sovereign and United Arstotzka]

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THE TRUTH OF ARSTOTZKA
{{{ April 1, 1984 }}}

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A False Flag?
Whistleblower Hints at Republian Plans

A 'new window' has been opened into the Antegrian strikes that nearly led Tella to war last month. 13 Republian soldiers and 6 civilians were killed in the strikes and over 40 more were wounded, and Republia maintains that Antegria ordered targeted attacks against Republian citizens. A POLINT whistleblower has suggested to United Federation media that the attack was a false flag by the Republian army, however, throwing the region into chaos once again. Republia has fervently denied what it calls 'totally baseless' and 'absolutely fraudulent slander' by the whistleblower, who chose to remain anonymous.

The report, which was backed up by documents allegedly leaked from the Republian Ministry of State, states that the Republian Air Force was responsible for the strikes on Republian infrastructure and military installations and attempted to blame Antegria for the strikes. The goal, according to the anonymous whistleblower, was to "garner sympathy for Republia and support for international intervention against the rogue Antegrian regime". The Antegrian government has supported the whistleblower's claims in earnest. The report has still not been confirmed by independent investigators.

This is the latest escalation in a quickly deteriorating situation between the two nations after the border shootout... [cnt. pg 2B]

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Science
Arstotzkan Prize in Science Awarded to Bettel and Paris
Doctors Nathan Bettel and Jorji Paris were awarded the Arstotzkan Prize in Science
yesterday for their breakthroughs in spinal surgery to help scoliosis patients.
The Bettel-Jorji Instrumentation has proven to be the single most effective treatment
against scoliosis in modern medicine... [cnt. pg 4B]

Weather
Warmth Throughout Week, Incoming Rain
Expect warm weather and clear skies throughout
the rest of the week. Showers are expected throughout
eastern and central Arstotzka Sunday evening
and Monday morning, and temperatures will drop... [cnt. pg 6A]

[Sovereign and United Arstotzka]

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THE TRUTH OF ARSTOTZKA
{{{ April 22, 1984 }}}

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WAR
Antegria Invades Republia, Claims "Violation of Sovereignty" Must End

Yesterday evening, at approximately 6:00 PM local time, Antegrian forces crossed the Republian Border and conducted multiple artillery and aerial strikes on military positions. The Antegrian government has declared a state of war with its southern neighbor, citing multiple "violations of Antegrian sovereignty" and the alleged false flag attack by Republian forces last month. This is the first time any nation in Tella has been at war since the conclusion of the Six-Year People's War Against Kolechia and the third time Antegria and Republia have been at war since the end of the Tellan War.

Great Leader Lampela has announced strict neutrality in the war, wisely seeking to de-escalate tensions on the continent. The Council of Nations has called for Antegria's immediate withdrawal from occupied territory in Republia. Republian officials have declared Antegria in violation of international law. The United Federation has offered its services as an international arbitrator, but Antegria has openly declared that their invasion of Republia will continue "until Republia's capability to wage offensive actions against Antegria is eliminated".

Antegrian-Republian relations have been on a consistent decline since the border shootout in February...[cnt. pg 2A]

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Entertainment
Za Wisnic Dies: His Legacy Lives On
Legendary Arstotzkan singer-songwriter Za Wisnic, famous
for his 1969 hit "Oh My Love", died yesterday evening in
his sleep. He was 82 years old. A private funeral service
will be held before a public vigil next week... [cnt. pg 4B]

Weather
Cold Warms Up, Cloudy Skies Ahead
Last week's cold front has passed over the country,
and warmer weather is expected to come in from the
eastern shore. Cloud cover is expected to be heavy
for the next few days... [cnt. pg 6A]

[Sovereign and United Arstotzka]

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THE TRUTH OF ARSTOTZKA
{{{ July 31, 1984 }}}

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Three Months On, Peace Seems Unlikely
Arbitration Unilaterally Rejected

Three months have passed since the beginning of the current Antegrian-Republian War, and peace continues to be a distant prospect: a joint offer by both the United Federation and Socialist Commonwealth to arbitrate the conflict has been rejected by the Antegrian government and the war seems doomed to continue for the foreseeable future. Antegrian forces have made significant gains in eastern Republia, separating Republia from Kolechian supply lines.

The Republian Army has fought Antegria to a standstill in the outskirts of Lesrenadi, capital of Republia. The Republian army has dug a deep trenchline in the rural outskirts of the city, and it seems likely that the war may continue for many years to come... [cnt. pg 2A]

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Entertainment
Confounded Comes to Arstotzka!
Famous murder-mystery musical Confounded will be
coming to Orvech Vonor and Paradizna over the next week,
the first foreign musical to be played in Arstotzka since 1957.
The show will run for four days between... [cnt. pg 4B]

Weather
Storm Threat Passes, Sunny Days Ahead
Sunny days are on the horizon as a major storm threat
did not come to pass. Calm wealther is expected throughout
Arstotzka... [cnt. pg 6A]