Those 10 years of Soviet duplicity should not be forgotten unless the Soviets at the current negotiations in Vienna give startling and positive proof of genuine change. An early test of Soviet intentionsWhether they want an honest. decent treaty or have only another propaganda gimmick up their sleevescould be made on Article 16 of the draft treaty. It may affect the lives of 30.000 refugees in Austriarefugees from communismand other thousands who may in the future get through the Iron Curtain. Article 16 compels Austria "to take all necessary measure to complete voluntary repatriation of displaced persons within its territory". to enter bilateral negotiations with Iron Curtain countries for their repatriation. to permit Soviet officials to "visit freely" refugee camps. to prohibit propaganda against the allies. meaning Russia. It also prohibits Austria from giving any relief "to persons who refuse to return to their native countries." There are many legal arguments claiming this article Is obsolete and would not apply to refugees now in Austria. They seem to forget the Soviet ability to twist agreements to their own diabolical uses. There is one certain way to protect these refugeesdelete the article from the treaty. Some argue that it is a harmless article because it refers only to "voluntary repatriation" and therefore. could not be used to force people to return home. But they overlook the tricks the Soviets play on words.
Identified stereotypes
Soviets are duplicitous and will twist agreements to their own diabolical uses.