OVIET MECHANIZED UNITS MOVE OUT OF BUDAPEST
During the eveningovember thereteady movement of Soviet tanks and other motorized equipment both north and west out of Budapest. This has given rise to speculationove against the West or an attempt to bolster the Austrian border.
The termination of large-scale resistance in Budapest may be the occasion for this move. One of the Soviet divisions probably Involved inthe riots normally is located to the west on the Austrian-Hungarian border. There is no evidence of substantialto the north of the city or in Czechoslovakia near the Hungarian border.
The USSR's reaction to Austria's strong condemnation of Soviet aggression in Hungary and alleged Austrian "interference" is not likely to go beyond atiradeoviet show of force on the border.
Reports of other Soviet ground forceon the Polish border and tank units entering Bulgarla--have not been confirmed.
HE HUNGARIAN SITUATION
Although some resistance centers in the provinces appear to have been eliminated by Soviet troops, lighting has continued in Budapest on ascale and apparently in the uranium mine areanear Pecs in south-west Hungai
Kadar regime has admitted that famine threatens Budapest and has called on all workers to ensure the delivery of food supplies. "Transport in the territory ofovember broadcast declared, "ishattered condition; work has ceased In the Accordingress report, the USSR hasthe entry into Hungaryovember of anRed Cross convoy carrying medical supplies for Budapest.
The government haseries of decrees designed to re-establish its political andauthority throughout the state. Governmenthave been ordered to resume operations on the basis ofctober organization, civil service workers have been ordered to return to their jobs byovomber.and the pro revolutionary executive committees of regionalbodies have been designated as the ruling authorities in the provinces. Revolutionary bodies formed early in the uprising will be permitted to serve in an advisory capacity within regional governments and within the various ministries, but they have been ordered to disband within the Hungarian miUtary forces, since "they have rendered central direction
in the armyhis order, signed by theimportant deputy premier Ferenc Muennich, in his capacity as vice chairman of the Council of the Armed Forces, also instructed members of the army at present in barracks to remain at their posts, and members who have becomefrom their units to stay where they are until further measures are announced.
Unconfirmed rumors are circulating in Hungary that Soviet units are rounding up young Hungarian men in Budapest for deportation to the USSR.
Nov 56
Intelligence Bulletin
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