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INTELLIGENCE AGENCY OFFICE OF CURRENT INTELLIGENCE6
Deputy Director (Intelligence)
SUBJECT: Cbronology of Principal Events During tbe
Hungarian Revolution,ctober6
23of thousands of students and others
a massive demonstration ex-
pressing their solidarity with tbe Polish fight for freedom. Tbcywithdrawal of Soviet troops, the return to leadership of Imro Nagy, Installationew government, free olections and return of thesystem.
23party committee in tho National
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party loadershlp that Andor Borei, President of the Planning Offico, be relieved of bis dntles. (Berel was closely identified with Ralcosl and Gero.)
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Party first secretary Geropeech over Radio Budapest. He said the party condemned chauvinist excite-ment, slanders against the USSR and the exploitation of youth for He announced the central commlttoo had been convened because of the urgency of present probloms.
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violent to the
Nagydemonstrators before tbe Parliament building ln Budapest to return to their h(
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Budapest announced that aaeetlng vas In progress.
Radio Budapest stated "Fascist reactionary olements" have attacked public buildings and the police. Tho Council of Ministers has banned "all gatherings and meetings" for the "sako of public order." Armed forces have been Instructed to proceed "with tbe full vigor of the law."
Tho Ministry of the Interior callod on all inhabitants of Budapest not to move in the streets. unless on business of "absolute urgency."
Budapest Hungarian Hose Servicethat Soviet aid had beenon the basis of tho Warsaw Treaty "for the restoration of ordor In Budapest against counterrovolutlonary elements."
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polltburo elected new members (Szanto, lobol, Losonczy). Individuals identified with Rakosi regime wore dropped (Bldas, Mekis, Istvan Kovacs, Revai, Acs, Bata, Piros).
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Hungarian Hose Servicethat the central ccemlttee of tbe Hungarian Workers Party has doclded to recommend that Isre Nagy be sade chairman of the Council of Ministers. At the same time, itBrno Gero as first secretary of the central committee.
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Hungarian Council of Mlnlstors orderod summary jurisdictionthe country to be applied to acts designed to overthrow the regime.
Budapest Hungarian Hoae Service said the "dastardly armed attack ofduring the night has created an extremely seriousnd called on the people to "condomn the bloody havoc created by the counterrevolutionary gangs and support everywhere tbe Hungarian and Soviet troops maintaining order."
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demonstrators in Parliament Square were fired upon without warning by Soviet tanks and soldiers of the Hungarian AVH (State security service).
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Nagy broadcast an appeal to insurgents to lay down their arms. He announced that all who compiled0 hours would be exempt from summary Jurisdiction.
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Home Service announced tbat the "counterrevolutionary gangs" had dispatched young men to provincial towns and factories to create unrest and advocate work stoppages.
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National Front broadcast an appeal to the population to restore ordor. Continuous appeals were broadcast throughout tbe day by various groups and to various segments of theto end the bloodshed.
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Kadar condemned the rise of counterrevolutionary elements and asserted that the government had adopted the only reasonable decision ln calling on those who were carryingostile attack to surrender.
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TASS broadcast that by the ond ofctober the enemy adventure was liquidated and order restored in Budapest. It claimed that the action was an "enemy adventure" which had "obviously" been ln preparation for some time.
The fighting continued at the radio station.
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brigades were attempting to extinguish the third fire set at the National Museum. The "bard struggle li still going on."
Gyulaeading Hungarian writer, appealed to the youth of Budapest to stop fighting: "Guard your lives now. The Fatherland will now need you badly in tbe new Hungary being freed froa sad tyranny."
The Minister of Justice denied the rumorof tbose detained by the authorities had been executed.
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American legation noted reports of disturbances ln Gyoer, Debrecen, Szegod and Miskolc.
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American legation in Budapest reported intermittent shots during tbe night. Although the situation was quieter ln tbe morning, crowds were moving through the streets, which were full of Soviet tanks and troopa. Soviet troops,from Rumania, were em-placing artillery in one suburb.
The Politburo announced that at its meeting today it had relieved Erno Gero of hla post aa first secretary and appointed Janos Kadar to this position.
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American legation reported the situation was completely confused: "thiaattle situation." Somo Hungarian soldiers seemed to have thrown ln with the insurgents but others were obeying orders to quell the Insurrection.
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Nagy stated youth have supported the demonstrations because ofover past mistakes. Ho announced the introduction of reforms but said Implementation of the ne* program requires restoration of complete law and order. The Hungarian government will initiate talks on relationsHungary and USSR on the basis of "national independence and equality between Communist parties." He promised to ask for withdrawal of Soviet forces stationed in Hungary when order is restored. (Press reports, not confirmed, Indicate that this statement followed talks with Soviet presidium members Hikoyan and Suslov.)
Tbe American legation reported that thousands of Hungarians were gathering in front of the legation building shouting for the Russians to leave. Legation officerstatement and some of crowd dispersed, but others tried to enter the building.
Disturbances broke out at Pecs, In southern Hungary near the Yugoslav boundary.
Budapest radiozabad Nep editorial beggingestoration of order. ew government ls being organized by Premier Nagy, the justified demands of the youth have been met, and there is no sense in further fighting, the editorial said.
A delegation of workers froa Borsod county, led by Rudolf Foldvari (former high Communist party official and protegd of Rakosi) called on Nagy and askodomulka-type program for Hungary. Nagyatriotic People's Front government.
Miskolc radio broadcast an announcement for tho Workers' Council of Greater Mlakolc and Borsod Countye* organization) declaring they *ill maintain their demands as long as they are not fulfilled "in theirmong tbe demands listed are calls for immediate withdrawal of the Soviet army from theew government, the right to strike, and complete amnesty.
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Budapestepszaya, the trade unlo demanding an end to flgh amnesty, formation of an and youths andew will immediatelyiew to withdrawal of Tbls program also calls of workers councilsnd demands that Bungarl should function as thoy
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group demands, broadcast by Budapest radio, were similar to those voiced by Hepszava (above).
A resolution of the party central committee, broadcast by Radio Budapest, recommended the formationew national government on the basis of "the broadest nationalhich would start negotiations with the USSR "to settle relations between our countries after tho restoration ofoviet troops should withdraw to their bases. It stated, however, that tbe central committee and government are firmly resolved to defend tho People's Democracy, warning that opponents of the regime "shall be annihilated without mercy."
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Budapest announced formationew government with Imre Nagy as premier. It Includes Communists In key positions (notably Ferenc Muennich as minister of interior and Karoly
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as minister ofembers of parties which bad beenln the past were included, notably Zoltan Tlldy as minister of state and Bela Kovacs as minister of agriculture.
Radio Hiskolctatement of tbe Workers' Council of Borsod County and Miskolc which endorsed the new government but asserted that the workers will continue to strike until "our demands are fulfilled. "Boldictory is near.'" The radio then declared tbat the city of Miskolc bad been under tbe leadership of the workers' council and students' parliament for two days, and the workers council was in control of garrison and police!
Gyoer Free Radio broadcast an alleged statement of the Soviet militaryof Gyoer assettlng: "We have no intention of interfering ln yourpolitical affairs. hinkhes Justified." Ho expressed regret, however, that some "provocateurs" wore causing trouble witb Soviet troops.
Gyoer Free Radio ln Western Hungaryeaand by the local Provisional Council that Soviet troops cease fighting ln Budapest and tbat the state security service by disbanded. The Gyoer council asked for the forming of new national councils in the countryside.
Radio Free Gyoer announcedyoer-Sopron county National Defense Committee of the Hungarian Workers (Communist) Party was formed on 24
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Radio broadcast an editorial from the party organ Szabad Hep declaring the national rising was "just" and stating the formation of national councils has set in notion progress toward social democracy, "the specifically Hungarian way to socialism."
Radio Free Gyoer reported that military units have come over to tbe "side of thend police have surrendered their weapons without resistance and taken to the woods.
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radio carried an anonymous commentary sharply criticizing the central committee and demanding electionew central committee.
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radio called on workers councils in various parts of the country (Debrecen, Szeged, Hatvan, Szekesfehervar, Pecs, Szombathely, Gyoer, Mosonmagyarovar, Szolnok, Nylregyhaza "and all theorogram calling for creationrovisional government under premier Nagy to be followed by the holding of free elections.
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radio Budapest broadcast to Europe declared revolutionary councils have been set up in several cities.
The new cabinet aet and approved Premier Nagy's policies. It ordered the minister of agriculture to suspendand revise laws governing The minister of education is taking steps to change history textbooks and revise other school books.
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National Bureau of the Patriotic Peoples Front announced that>the Hungarian National Committee had been formed to unite and co-ordinate the work of local revolutionary councils and autonomous national committees.
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olice Headquarters for
volunteers for tbe national guard on the basiseclaration made by Premier Nagy.
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Prior to midnight radio, attributed recent "bloody
events" to "mistakes and crimes" of the last ten years and denied tbat counterrevolutionary elements were bebind tbe insurrection. He announced his government hadeneral cease-fire and said new armed forces would be created, incorporating old army units, police personnel andof armed groups of workers and youth. Nagy also stated that his government had come to an agreement with the USSR for immediateof all Soviet troops fromand was undertaking negotiations looking to ultimate withdrawal of all Soviet forces from Hungary.
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National Council of Patriotic Peoples Front appealed over Radio Budapest for workers in the villages to send food to Budapest.
Radio Budapest announced that the first consignments of drugs, bandages, tents,food and canned goods had arrived from the International Red Cross by plane from Vienna. The Hungarian Red Cross was to begin distribution during the morning.
Budapest Home Service reported Szabad Hep's front-page coverage of the statement from Gomulka to Kadar and Imre Nagy.
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Free Gyoer announcedfrom Nyiregyhaza (northeast Hungary) that several Soviet units had left Hungarian territory during the night, "crossing the Soviet-Hungarian border."
The Hungarian party newspaper Szabad Nep, in answerrticle in Prayda, defended the Hungarian revolution as "neither anti-popular nor an adventure, nor did it collapse." It said the revoltfroa the failure of tho former regime to protect national independenc*
Tito of Yugoslavia,etterto the Hungarian Workers (Communist) Party, called for an end to bloodshed.
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Budapesttatement by Minister of Interior Ferenc Muennlch, declaring that organizationunified and democratic police force" was in progress.
Radio Budapest broadcast an appeal by the Revolutionary Committee of Hungarian Intellectuals calling for support of the new government and thanking those Soviet troops who refused to turn their arms against the insurgents.
A Ministry of Interior communique carried by Radio Budapest stated that In accord with an agreement with leaders of Budapest resistance groups, the latter were beginning to hand over their arms to Hungarian troops which are relieving Soviet units. Soviet units will begin to withdraw from Hungarian territory withinours of surrender of arms.
Radio Budapest broadcast an announcement by Minister of Defense Jaaza stating that units of the Hungarian Peoples Army have begun to replace Soviet troops in tho fifth borough of Budapest. Soviet troops will evacuate territoryn with resistance headquarters at dawn-
Radio Budapest announced tbe Gyoer County National Committee "haa accepted tbe program of the now nationalwith certain reservations."
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Budapest announced that the Szeged Workers council has been transformed into the Szeged People's Council and has taken over Jurisdiction.
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of tho Ministry of National Defense stating
that by virtue of an agreement with
leaders of bands of rosisters, the
latter bad begun to surrender arms.
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National Air Defense Commandcarried by Radio Budapest called for all Soviet forces to beginof Hungary at once. It warned that otherwise the Hungarian air force would make an "armed stand."
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Free Gyoer and Radio Miskolc said the general strike was continuing, but tbat farmers and workers in mines and public utilities wore not involved.
Radio Free Gyoer reported national councils have been formed in near-by villages; "order reigns and food supplies are being collected."
Radio Budapest announced "new mon" bad taken over the radio and thrown out "members of tho Hungarian radio's old leadership."
In aa address carried by Radio Budapest, Zoltan Tildy promised concessions, notably Immediate abolition of produce collection system. He annouaced tbat the Hungarian delegate to the UN, Peter Kos, had been recalled and promised appointmentew delegation to the UN which would represent the "viows of this government."
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Kadar appealed to the party to support tbo government and rotors party ranks. Be called on "Cossunlsts who sere prompted by progressive Ideas of mankind and socialism" and not by "selfish personal interest" to back the Nagy regime.
Premier Nagy, in an address to the "people of Hungary" broadcast by Radio Budapest, announced that tbeacting in complete accord with the presidium of the party central committee, has abolished tbe one-party system and placed government on tbe basis of democratic co-operation be-teoen the coalition of people's parties" as It existed5 at tbe close of World War IX. ow "inner" cabinet has been set up which includes representatives of the Coemunlet party (Nagy, Kadar,wo former leaders of tbo Smallholders Party (Zoltan Tlldy and Belaepresentative of the National Peasants' Party (Ferenc Krdel) and "persons to be mentioned by the Social Democratic Party."
Radio Gyoer broadcast greetInge which asserted the "young people of Vaa County have resolved not to resume productive work before our oppressor, the Soviet troops, actually begins withdrawing from the territory of our country."
Radio Budapest broadcast anby Minister of State Zoltan Tlldy that Cardinal Mindszonty would take up bis duties as prlsate of Hungary.
Radio Budapest broadcast by announcement froa Premier Nagy that "following the government's initiative, the withdrawal of troops of the Soviet arsy has begun,"
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Revolutionary Military Council of the Hungarian People's Arny,just created,emanded Immediate withdrawal of Soviet troops from Budapest and within tbe "shortest possible tlao" from Hungary;sked support of tbe people inorder; eclared "sectarian elements which were turning back the march of events" have been dismissed from government; romised to disarm security forces, "which kept army in state of intimidation". This statement was signed by Major General Lorlncz Raoya
Radio Budapesteclaration of the Revolutionary Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs callingew Hungarian foreign policy, recall of the DM delegate, and recall of other Foreign Ministry personnel "alien to the people."
Lt. Gen. Karoly Janza statod on Radio Budapest that withdrawal of all Soviet forcos froa Budapest began0 hours.
Radio Budapest announced that the Rational Peasant Party has begun publicationewspaper.
Radio Budapest broadcast an appeal by the Revolutionary Army Committee of the Hungarian Honved Army callingeeting of lcadors of the Budapest Honved Army committees0 onctober at the Ministry of National Defense. It also Instructed leadors of Revolutionary Army committees of units of the 3rd Motorized Army Corps replacing Soviet troops withdrawing from Budapest to report at once on arrival in the city to the Revolutionary Army Committee.
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Budapest broadcast an appeal by "armed insurgents to tbe population of the country" calling for restoration of peace and order. It reported tbat after tbo fighting onded and the Soviot army had begun to withdraw, party leader Kadar and Minister of Interior Muennich met commanders and representatives of armed units of revolutionary youth. They agreed revolutionary armed youth andcommittee of leaders of the army should take over the duty of safeguarding personal safety and property of the peaceful population of tho 8th and 9th districts of Budapest.
Radio Budapest reportod Cardinal Mindszenty had been liberated by an army formation and was on his way to Budapest. It quoted him as saying,hall carry oneft off eight years ago."
Radio Budapesttatement by the Revolutionary Council of National Police Command that It, together with freedom-fighter Insurgents, had begun the Immediate demobilization and disarming of state security personnel, aad would hold such persons under arrest until they could be triedourt of law.
Radio Budapest carried an announcement that the premier hadequest by representatives of the former Social Democratic Party, including Anna Kethly, for restoration of their former head offlco and publishing bouse.
Radio Budapestrevious report that all Soviet troops had left Budapest. It has subsequentlyhat this was not true, umber of listeners objected" to tbe falso report. The Mlnisfry of Defenso appealed to the populatlqn to refrain from Impeding tho departure of the troops andat Soviet tanks would leave during the morning.
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minister of defense Issued following order at the suggestion of the Hungarian People's Army Revolutionary Council, present insignia on bats to be replaced by Kossuth coat of arms.
Radio Free Potoef1-Gyoer announced that the Varpalota transmitter was being Jammed.
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Budapestist of members of the National Defense Committee of the "Hungarian People'smong tbe members are Col. Pal Maleter, commander of armed youth of Kllian Barracks and MaJ. Gen. Istvan Kovacs of the General Staff.
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Budapest reports of talks held by Premier Nagy and Minister of State Kadarman delegation from Szolnok national committee. Anspeaker declared the Szolnok representatives said work would beonly on condition Soviet troops left the vicinity of the town, including the Soviet barracks. Nagy said, "as far as heoviet troops would leave not only Budapest but also Szolnok that day,ctober and would torn over barracks to the Revolutionary Committee of the Hungarian armed forces.
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Budapestemporary executive committee of the Independent Smallholders Party had boon established.
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BudapestASS report that the Soviet government has Instructed the allltary command to withdraw Soviet formations from Budapost as soon as the Hungarian government considers it appropriate. The Soviet government ls ready to negotiate with Hungary and other Warsaw pact countries on theof Soviet troops from Hungary. The Soviet government further stated it is willing to start negotiations on Soviet troops stationed in Rumania and Poland.
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Free Petoefi-Gyoer announced the 9th Honved Division had joined the Transdanubian National Council early on the morning ofctober.
Miskolc radioessage from the Debrecen Revolutionary Committee demanding that tbe Soviet command refrain from Interfering in internal affairs, in accord with previous agreements. Reports have beenfrom Zahony (frontier point) saying small Soviet units are crossing into Hungary, "therefore tbe situation is not clear."
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Budapest reported Premier Nagy's speech at Kossuth Square. Nagythat he had not asked for Soviet troops and that that step had been taken without his knowledge. He demanded immediate withdrawal of Soviet troops and abrogation of the Warsaw pact.
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Budapest declared "no obstacles" must be put in the way of dissolving collectives which were forcibly set up.
Radio Budapest broadcast an appeal by the Revolutionary Council of the National Command stating that the police, in close co-operation with army and revolutionary youth, had begun to restore order.
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Budapest announced the newspaper of the Smallholders Party (Kis Ujsag) would reappearovember under the direction of Bela Kovacs.
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Budapest stated the newly formed executive committee of the Free Hungarian Trade Onion had declared Hungarian unions would quit the WFTU and establish relatiops with "any international trade union organization."
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Budapest reported that delegates of the re-established Social Democratic Party (Anna Kethly, president and Andras Revesz, secretary) would leave for Viennaovember toeeting of the Second International.
Radio Free Petoef1-Gyoer reported on an interview of delegates of the Trans-danublan National Council with Premier Nagy. Nagy promised Soviet troops would leave Budapest onctober and stated the government bad started negotiations to give the DSSR notice of termination of the Warsaw Pact and withdrawal of troops from Hungary. Nagy also emphasized that theof Col. Kaleter as first deputy minister of national defenseurther move to guarantee fulfillment of revolutionary demands. Nagy promised to resign if he could not assure free elections or if he loot the confidence of tha people.
Radio Budapest quoted Nepszaya (Social) Democrat organ) as saying negotiations were in progress for participation of the Social Democratic Party in tho government.
Radio Budapesttatesent made by Cardinal Mindszenty to press representatives. He said "In ay heart there ls no hatred for anyonepraised the "straggle for liberty" bnt declared the'Situation was very serious, all conditions for the continuation of life are lacking." He said he was gathering information and in two days could broadcast on the future developments of the country.
Radio Budapest carried excerptsewspaper accountorrespondent's contact with Hikoyan and Suslov at Hungarian Workers Party headquarters, where thoy were conferring with Janas Eadar aad Imro Nagy oa the withdrawal
of Soviet troops. The correspondent saw Hikoyan and Suslov leave for the armor od car which was to tako them to tho airplane. The Interviewer notes this ia tho second visit of this pair since the revolution began.
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of Forces of Public Orderevolutionary Committee of Forces of Public Order had been formed by factory guards, Honved army, and policeiew to safeguarding the achieve-menta of the revolution. The committee will functionew government, based on general and secret election, takes over. Representatives of other armed formations yesterdayew National Guard enjoying equal status with Honved army and police.
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Budapest quotes Nepszava aa saying Minister of State Zoltan Tlldy had ordored Imre Horvath and Bndro Sik not to go to tho UN but to return to Budapest immediately.
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Budapest telegraphic sourco MTI stated Gero, Hegedus and Laszlo Piros had fled to the Soviet Union.
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Free Petoefi-Cyoerive-man delegation from the Debrecen Revolutionary Council arrived thia morning ln Gyoer to contact the Transdanublan National Council and othor delegations now in Gyoer.
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Budapesteclaration of the National Peasant Party which ii now taking the name "Petoefi Party."
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Radio Miskolc and Radio Gyoer claimed they were being Jammed by Czech transmitters
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Radio Budapest reported that Premier Nagy had callod on Soviet ambassador Andropov and told hla tbe Hungarian government had received "authoritative information" that ne* Soviet formations vere entering Hungary. He demanded these troopa bo vitbdravn at once. He further stated that tho Hungarian government *as giving immediate notice of termination of the Warsa* pact and simultaneously declaring Hungary's neutrality. Hungary vas turning to the UN and asking tho four great posers to safeguard Its neutrality. The Sovlot ambassador statod bo sould Inform his government and ask for an Immediate reply. Premier Nagyelegram to the CN secretary general asking that tbo question be put on the agenda of the next UN General Asseably. (Thisvas continuously ropeated by transmittor.)
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Petoefi-Gyoer stated that Soviet troops vere pouring into Hungary.
Premier Nagy addressed tho Hungarian people; declared the neutrality of Hungarian Peoples Republic andtbe Hungarian people "desire consolidation and further development of achievements of the national without Joining any posernd declared tho revolutionary strugglo has carried tho "cause of freedom and Independence to victory." Ho appealed to "our neighbors and countries near and far, to respect the unalterable decision of our people."
Radio (Budapest broadcast an order of the Minister of Defense and Revolutionary Rational Defense Committee calling on all members of military units to report to designated points and remain there until further notice.
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Budapestpeech by Janes Kadar announcing formationew Hungarian Socialist Workers Party which would stand for "nationaland friendship with all countries." Kadar asserted tbat tbe people's uprising is at crossroads; Hungarian democratic parties "must choose between stabilizing achievements or facing open counterrevolution."
Radio Budapest broadcast an address by Denes Farkas, announcing that the Peoples Democratic Party had begun activities, using the) program.
Col. Pal Maleter, first deputy minister of defense, called for an end of the goneral strike.
Radio Budapest carried an announcement by the Soviet delegation ln Budapest tbat alrfiolds of the Hungarian air forco bad been surrounded by armed forces of the Soviet army "in order to secure air transport of members of the families of Soviet troops stationed ln Hungary and transport of tho wounded."
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Budapest announced that the Hungarian air force is ready to defend Itself against overwhelming odds but, "fully realizing itshe government has prohibited opening fire. Tho air force is now facing Soviet forces without firing and with discipline."
Budapest radio announced that Dr. La Jos Ordass, long imprisoned by the regime, had been entrusted with leadership of the southern district of the Lutheran church.
Radio Budapesteclaration by tho Budapest Revolutionary Committee of Students.that the revolution "has not yet come to end. We must continue to fight in order to achieve freedom despite attempts to mislead us and despite tactics of internal and external enemies." Theytrust Imre Nagy to bring the revolutionuccessful conclusion."
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Budapeste-broadcastpeech by Minister of State Bela Kovacs delivered at midnight. He declared he joined the government "two or three hoursnd asserted, "at the present historicees it necessary to tell oury conviction that our government represents the interests of our countryull sense of responsibility. that It "has been and is doing all that ls huaanly possible to settlerelations."
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Budapesteport of last night's meeting of the Social Democratic party which "regretted" the use of "popular Justice" againstpunishment must be carried out by the courts.
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tatement that it viewed with alarm the "tense" and "chaotic" situation in Hungary.
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Nagy's complaints to the UN that the USSR is sending heavy troop reinforcements into Hungary appear valid. Soviet troops closod off access from Budapest to Austria and surrounded key urban areas.
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Budapestull list of government appointees. Ministers of state included representatives from the following "bourgeois" parties:Social Democratic, Petoef1,
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Democratic, and Independent Smallholders; only two Communists (Kadar and Losonczy) appeared to be Included. Other ministerial changes Included the appointment of Colonel Pal Maleter, hero of the revolution, as minister of defenso replacing Janza. Alao relieved were Iare Horvatb, foreign minister and Forenc Muonnich, minister of intorior.
Premier Nagy received tbe Austrian minister who handed hla an aide-memoire protesting Hungarian charges that Austrian authorities were allowing emigres to slip over tbe border. Nagy expressed his satisfaction with its contents.
Budapest MTIeportajority of tbe Soviet forces in the country were engaging in continuous movement. In addition new formations reportedly entered Hungary this morning.
A Hungarian MTI message to the AP ln Vienna stated: "Russian gangstors have betrayed us. Tbe Russian troops suddonly attacked Budapest and tbe wholo country. Iteneral attack." It said Janos Kadar hadew government, aligned with the Russians, and had begun to "annihilate thet also atated Russians bad captured the entlro Hungarian military loadershlp. Including Defenso Minister Maleter.
Budapest radio broadcast Nagy'sof the Soviet attack on Budapest (ln several foreign languages). Premier Nagy said, "In the early hours of this morning Soviet troops started an attack on the Hungarian capital with the apparent purpose of overthrowing the democratic government of the Hungarian People's Republic, The Hungarian army is ln position. This is ay message to tbe Hungarian people and tho world,"
Pray da, simultaneously with the attack, editorially condemned Nagy In strong terms. It said Nagy "turned out, objectively speaking, an accomplice of tho reactionarymre Nagy cannot and does not want to fight the dark forces of reaction."
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appealed to Haleter, Istvan Kovacs (chief of tho General Staff) and other members of military mission who went to Soviet army headquartersovember0 for negotiations and had not come back, to return to their posts immediately.
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Balaton-Szabadi (organ of new Kadar government) launched into an attack on "growing lspudence of counterrevolutionaries." It condemned "clique of Rakosi andat asserted the rightful dissatisfaction of workers played Into hands of. " The latter misled "many honest workers, and particularly tho major part of youth" who genuinely wanted freedom and sovereignty for Hungary which would co-operate with other socialist countries.
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official spokesman of IfTI said two Russian tank divisions passed Pecs moving toward frontier of Tugoslavia. Practically an entire provincePecs was occupied by Russians. Soviet tanas and artillery were also occupying highways between Budapest and Vienna. Sources in Budapest saidussian tanks, rmored cars, and sore thanrucks of infantrymen blockaded highways near Papa.
Budapest preceded re-broadcasts of Nagy appoal with the phrase, "We announce to tbo socrotary general of thoATP)
Premier Kadar broadcast over Radio Balaton-Szabadia declarationew government had been formed. Be statedass movement started onctober had been perverted by the weakness of Imre Nagy. Composition of the new government: Premier -Kadar; Minister of Defense and Public Security Forces and Deputy Minister -Ferenc Muennich; Minister of State -Gyoergy Harosan; Foreign Minister -Imre Horvath; Minister of Finance -Istvan Kossa; Minister of Industry -Antal Apro; Minister of Agriculture -Imre Doegei; Minister of Commerce -Sandor Ronai. "Other portfolios will remain unfilled for time being."
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Free Petoefl at Gyoer went off the air.
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0 Soviet troops captured the parliament building, whore Nagy was meetilng with his cabinet.
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radio went off the air suddenly.
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reported to AP Vienna that Budapest citizens had taken up positions behind barricades in the streets and were charging Russian tanks with Molotov cocktails.
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US air attache* in Vienna reported via telephone that two Soviet tank and two air divisions wero In action against Budapest.
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Home Service states Pecs was attacked and taken0 hours. Bitter fighting was in progress for possession of uranium mines and several airfields. Fighting was In progress in Veszprea and other points.
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Press Agency said Soviet troops were assembling and disarming Budapest Hungarian garrison in one of capital's railway stations. Station and western post office had fallen to Soviets, but post office in the center of the city was still being defended. (APP)
Radio Moscow stated "forces of reactionary conspiracy against Hungarian people areew Revolutionary Workers and Peasants Government headed by Premier Kadar bas been formed, and "counterrevolutionary bands" are capitulating. It added that the new Kadar government had appealed to Soviet allltary commanders for assistance.
Radio Szombathelyessage from the executive committee of tbe Vas County council declaring all orders and measures Issued sincectober were null and void, and that local bodies were to act in accordance with local orders as they existed on that day. The committee declared the workers' strike was justified, but ordered workers to return to factories.
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Homo Service said stream of refugees from Hungary had considerably Increased, coming from South Hungary, which had not yet been occupied by Russians. Minister of Interior Helmer informed the UN high commissioner for refugees that in the last few days0 refugees had asked for asylum.
Radio Moscowelegram from the Hungarian Revolutionary Workers and Peasants Government to UN secretary goneral "categorically opposing discussion both by the Security Council and General Assembly of the 'Hungarian question'."
Budapest Hone Service carried tho first ordor of the Soviet military commandant of Szolnok City. The order declared that "forces of reaction andstarted the revolution and the Hungarian government had asked Soviet help in liquidating these forces, that the USSR complied and Soviet troops had started to restore order; that organizers of the counterrevolution had boen rendered harmless and "complete liquidation of counterrevolution was under way." Iturfew00 hours, and demanded that all allltary formations, armed groups and armed civilians band in armsovombcr0 hours.
Radio Budapest came on tbe air againefense of the Kadar government.
Assltant Director Current Intelligence
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