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Overview

Base Version {{{number}}} is a term coined by the WNN Polka Archive and refers to a standard lyric variant of the World News Polka.

Differences from previous base version

Element	Previous base version	This base version
Opening line	Business news from Tokyo…	Politics and foreign wars…
Topical references	1992 election-specific	Evergreen wording
Intended use	Early studio broadcasts	Long-term reuse

Origin

TODO: Describe when and why this lyric variant was introduced.

Usage

This base version is commonly used for:

• Guest performances
• Studio re-air recordings
• Seasonal or filler broadcasts