Eugene Lyons. in his book Our Secret Allies. outlines in detail the sordid spectacle of UNRRA carrying out a forced repatriation of many thousands. when It should have been known that a great many of these were being sent to certain death. In further support of Mr. Lyons position as outlined in his book. a newspaper article in the Chicago Daily Tribune. datelined May 12. 1952. reads in part as follows: The document that turned up yesterday. dated March 21. 1947. describes measures to be used by UNRRA personnel to induce refugees. particularly those from Polish and Yugoslav territory. to return to the lands of their origin. The measures advised. besides ordinary persuasion. "enforcement of compulsory lalor laws. prevention of antirepatriation. removal of displaced persons who discourage repatriation. and removal of UNRRA personnel who fail to encourage repatriation." Someday Congress may reveal to the American people whether this stupid policy was the result of ignorance or malice. Rhee Comes Visiting With Grim Reminders
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