The Mouse on the Moon

News Announcer: Yesterday morning at 11:00 o'clock the Duchy of Grand Fenwick launched a two-man rocket toward the moon. Officials at Jodrell Bank tracking station reported that the rocket is on course, and should undoubtedly reach its objective. This unexpected achievement has been welcomed throughout the world as an example of true international cooperation in space. The rocket's nuclear fuel was developed by Grand Fenwick. The rocket itself originated in Russia, and the entire operation has been financed by the United States. The wristwatch worn by astronaut Vincent Mountjoy is of British design and manufacture, purchased by the spaceman while a student in England. It is a stainless-steel anti-magnetic self-winding watch, shockproof and waterproof. One of our correspondents who visited the Manchester factory where it was made found workers and management proud and elated that a British precision instrument is playing such a vital role in Man's greatest venture. Their feelings were summed up by Mr. Albert Thorpe, foreman of the works, who said, "This is a great day for us, let no one say Britain is lagging behind."