The top story on everyone's lips – Communists have invaded and brainwashed our townspeople!

An unidentified Russian in military uniform carrying an assault rifle was seen to be giving orders to several Communist sympathizers who proceeded to engage the celebrants in savage combat, causing serious injuries. The attack, which began at the neighboring Burger Chef, caused eight townspeople to be hospitalized following the attacks, and three to be killed. Although brave action from several concerned citizens broke up the Communist attack, their leader and several followers retreated into the woods through Buford's Trail.

Local authorities intend to canvas the woods and flush out the Communist agitator, and are conducting aggressive search efforts. Until further notice, the deer hunting season for Pleasantdale is called off, and all citizens are requested to keep themselves and their children away from the woodlands area for the foreseeable future.

In light of the attack, Mayor Tuttleford has declared a state of emergency in Pleasantdale. All citizens are advised to make sure their personal shelters are stocked, and all efforts are going into properly stocking and managing the town's public shelters to be ready in the event of another attack by the Red Menace. The New Jersey National Guard is currently operating to contain the area, and no vehicles will be allowed to travel into or out of Pleasantdale until the Communist threat is brought under control and its ringleaders caught. The Federal Civil Defense Administration has designated Chester Wilson, by confirmation of Mayor Tuttleford, as civil defense coordinator during this emergency situation and recommends all inquiries and reports to their offices regarding potential Communist activities, defense of homestead, and so forth be directed through him.

A mandatory curfew has been announced for 9 PM for all citizens under the age of 18, and 11 PM for all other citizens without a permit; anyone found on the streets between curfew and 5 AM may be arrested for suspicious activities. Please obey the curfew, as it is for your own protection from the looming threat of Communism and will be lifted as soon as the state of emergency has lifted. Applications for permits due to needs of work, civil defense assignments, etc, must be filed at the City Hall office.

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