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March 6
Three EA 1941 rockets were launched from Biscarrosse today, following a series of extensive repairs after the last attempted tests. The first launch did not go smoothly, as the rocket took off at high acceleration and exploded violently 1.2 seconds after the engine ignited. Although debris came down in the region of the launch pad, it was undamaged, and the planned launches continued. The second rocket left the launch pad at low acceleration, veered off, and crashed ten kilometers from the pad, well offshore. The third rocket, however, was highly successful, achieving an estimated velocity of 1400 m/s, even though the engine cut out after 7.5 seconds rather than the planned thirteen. The rocket splashed down in the sea sixty kilometers downrange, but was not recovered.

March 8
Thomson CSF announced the receipt of a contract to provide Czechoslovakia with radio teledetection equipment for civilian and military purposes. Installation of the equipment shall begin over the summer.

March 9
Colas Group's Société Anonyme pour la Construction et l'Entretien des Routes (SACER) announced in conjunction with the Ministry of Transport that the A5 Autoroute, connecting the German autobahn to Paris, will open as planned on April 19th.

March 11
The Monegasque Force Publique has issued a request for proposal for a quantity of up to one hundred and twenty rifles to replace the Lebel Model 1886 rifles currently used by the Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince. No specific requirements are made, but the firearms will be tested and selected jointly with the French Army. [1] [2]

March 18
Two more EA 1941 rockets were scheduled to launch today from Biscarrosse. The first rocket failed to generate enough thrust to leave the pad, while a second launch later in the day failed spectacularly when the rocket exploded. The pad was damaged, requiring substantial repairs. [3]

March 24
Plans to revitalize the La Défense district of Paris were presented today to a series of architectural study groups hired by the French Parliament under the authority of the Ministry of the National Economy.



Notes:
- Note [1]: Monaco has a military! Really, they do! It consists of a hundred and sixteen men, plus a few dozen civilian workers plus the fire and ambulance service!
- Note [2]: According to the Franco-Monegasque Treaty, France is responsible for the defense of Monaco. The French are permitting Monaco to choose their small arms in order to give them the illusion of independence.
- Note [3]: The score is now one partially successful launch, six failures, and two totaled launch pads.