The Hungarian Student, 1957 (1. évfolyam, 2-8. szám)
1957 / 7. szám
The Hungarian Student 25 "We Trust Imre Nagy . . AVH members do not infiltrate the newly-organized police force. Nagy’s good faith has been proven by many of his actions, and we urge him to continue in the right path. His compliance with the will of the people will increase the confidence of the people in him ... * * * Proclamation of the Revolutionary Committee of University Students: “We regard today’s political leadership as provisory. We support Imre Nagy, but only as far as he and his Government comply with our demands. We will use all possible means to keep him away from the influence of the old ‘Stalinists.’ That is the reason we insist on the ousting of all old Stalinists, like Antal Apró, Erik Molnár, Ferenc Nezval, Janos Csergo, Mrs. József Nagy. But we would like to see Anna Kethly in the Government, György Lukacs as Minister of Education, and Gyula Illyés as Minister of Culture. We wish to see representatives of the youth in the Government. We demand immediate action of the Government to withdraw all Soviet troops from Hungary, and that this operation be terminated by November 30, 1956. If we get a decisive and sincere response to our demands from the Government within three days, we will cooperate to restore national production in order to stop further financial losses of our people. Our demands are in accordance with the will of the people and the newly elected revolutionary organizations. We want neither stalinism, nor capitalism. We want a truly democratic and truly socialistic Hungary, independent of all other countries. Finally, we demand that all servants of the treacherous Stalinist-Rakosi clique be dismissed immediately from the Radio. These weaklings shamelessly denouced the glorious freedom fight of our people only a few days ago. We insist that the Revolutionary Council of the Hungarian Radio effecting these dismissals be assisted by the youth who initiated the fight for freedom. The Revolutionary Committee of University Students should be invited to the radio station and be permitted free passage in the studio and the Council.” Signed by : István Pozar, Janos Varga, József Molnár, Janos Pap * * * Meeting at the Technological University: “ ‘To defend the achievements of the revolution and to maintain public order.’ Under this slogan the students and teachers of the Technological University met Wednesday afternoon. Among those assembled were many who had fought under the heroic leader of Hungarian youth, Lieutenant Colonel Marian, in the noble fights of the national revolution. The resolution thus adopted soon was implemented. University Batallions were formed within the National Guard. We hail the noble decision and the action of the teachers and students of the Technological University and we ask them to take part in the work of the National Guard in the greatest possible numbers. They are badly needed in maintaining order in our capital and creating the feeling of safety which is necessary in order for work to start again.” Kis Ujsag, November 1, 1956 (Continued on page 26)
