The United States is about to allow the repatriation of thousands of Russian Nationals who have found asylum from Communist terror in the free zones of Austria. The American people are entitled to an explanation and to a statement of the position of our Department of State concerning article 16 of the Austrian Treaty. They are entitled to know. whether before the United States approves this treaty. the more than 30.000 Russian refugees now living in Austria will be protected. and will not be forced to return to Russia to face the hangmans noose. Article 16 of the Austrian Treaty provides for the repatriation of all displaced persons now living in Austria. for free visitation to displaced person camps or centers by Soviet representatives for the purpose of coercing such persons into returning to Russia. it prohibits in such camps or centers any propaganda hostile to the interests of the U. S.
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