POLANDi Readying Government Programs
Jaruzeleki will present hie political and economic prey ram tc the parliament next waek. Pope John Paul II and Polioh Church leadarejvwe become inareaeinalu irritated at martial law
government spokesmanress conference on Saturday that Premier Jaruzelski will present hisand economic program to the parliamen^aboutanuary. olish official tolf^BatSamaCtal
recently that there has been some slippage In making this program public because Jaruzelski wants it toomprehensive statement with deadlines and target dates for achievements. The parliament will also reportedly pass Into law the_ decrees announced by the martial law authorities. ftM
Commenti Another reason for the delay probably is that Jaruzelski is receiving conflicting advice. Although he ie said to favor continuing the process of reform, thore undoubtedly are many who want to rescind themade under Solidarity's pressure and possibly outlaw the unionff^
Even the moderates among tho authorities seem to believe thatactivities must be curtailed, in particular, they want to prevent intellectuals fromeading role in the union. They probably hopeorkers' union forced to concentrate on economic IssuoB will be easier to control, aasasl
Solidarity leader Walesa, other union leaders, and the Church axe unlikely to acceptubservient role for solidarity, it seems likely that they will try to circumvent government restrictions- sskea>
The parliament, which had begin. Lo show somebefore the imposition of martial law, is un-HKeiy to resist the requests of martial law authorities. It could make the suspension of Solidarity permanent by enacting the suspension decree of L3 December. BBBBB"fl
Church Frustration
Pope John Paul II denounced the martial lawin Poland yesterday in the harshest terms to dste, saying that the campaign of forcing workers to sign loyalty oaths violated their human rights. In speaking to university rectors last week. Archbishop Glemp was "extremely" pessimistic about prospects for the next fsw years and said that Church-state relations are much worse thsn Is generally believed. Bishoplose associate of Gler-p, reportedly will travel to Rome this week.
Cpmmenti The Pope and Glemp are increasingly frus-trated that the regime shows so little willingness to talk with the Church or moderate its policies. The Pope may be particularly irritated that his request for better communications with Glemp has not been answered. Glf ip probably used his meeting with Jaruzelski on Sa-orday to getthe latest reading on the Premier's
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Soviet Activity and Commentary
Ppavda yesterday published the most authoritative Soviet commentary on events in Poland since theof martial law. An article by "A.igh level of the Soviet leadership, repeated charges made at less authoritative levels that the crisis is due largely to US manipulation offorces, that the US is attempting toits policies on its NATO allies, and that Washington now rejects .the ideatrategic balance between East and West,
Commentt The timing of the article suggests that its primary purpose is to influence West Europeanat today's neatf NATO foreign ministers to resist participation in US sanctions, xt is alsointended to support Polish hardliners by stressing the external causes of the crisis there. hird purpose may be to warn the Soviet public that US policies could require acdit. onal KdUtsry spending at the expense of Soviet consumers,
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