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Foreign News
June 18, 1928
The Daily Worker
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In Vienna, reports suggest Bela Kun, Communist leader facing extradition to Hungary, may soon be released due to international agitation, though likely only after a short prison term for passport issues to quell protests.
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AGITATION MUST BE INTENSIFIED TO FREE BELA KUN
THE DAILY WORKER FIGHTS:
FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNORGANIZED
FOR A LABOR PARTY
FOR A 40-HOUR WEEK
VIENNA, June 17. -- The pressure of world-wide agitation against the extradition of the Communist leader, Bela Kun, to Hungary, is believed to be responsible for a report here that Kun would soon be released. His execution by the reactionary terrorist government of Hungary is considered certain if he is sent to that country.
The report of an "expected" release, which emanates from ministerial circles here, is probably not based upon any real intention to free the noted prisoner, but is very likely only an effort of the Austrian government to quiet the agitation which has produced some embarrassment to the government. It is not even claimed that the Communist leader of the Hungarian workers will be turned loose immediately, the government stating that he will first be given a short term in prison for passport irregularities.
THE DAILY WORKER FIGHTS:
FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNORGANIZED
FOR A LABOR PARTY
FOR A 40-HOUR WEEK
VIENNA, June 17. -- The pressure of world-wide agitation against the extradition of the Communist leader, Bela Kun, to Hungary, is believed to be responsible for a report here that Kun would soon be released. His execution by the reactionary terrorist government of Hungary is considered certain if he is sent to that country.
The report of an "expected" release, which emanates from ministerial circles here, is probably not based upon any real intention to free the noted prisoner, but is very likely only an effort of the Austrian government to quiet the agitation which has produced some embarrassment to the government. It is not even claimed that the Communist leader of the Hungarian workers will be turned loose immediately, the government stating that he will first be given a short term in prison for passport irregularities.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Bela Kun
Extradition
Hungary
Austria
Communist Leader
International Agitation
What entities or persons were involved?
Bela Kun
Where did it happen?
Vienna
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Vienna
Event Date
June 17
Key Persons
Bela Kun
Outcome
potential short prison term for passport irregularities before release; risk of execution if extradited to hungary
Event Details
World-wide agitation against extradition of Communist leader Bela Kun to Hungary leads to reports from Austrian ministerial circles of his expected release soon, though likely only after a brief imprisonment for passport issues to ease government embarrassment.