ACTIVITIES OF LEADING CZECHOSLOVAK PERSONALITIES AS REPORTED IN RUDE PRAVO AND PRAVDA

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY REPORT NO. I
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COUNTRY Czechoslovakia
DATE DISTR. 2 Feb. 1952
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a) President of republic:
26 & 27 June 1951s had a speech about difficulties in supplying at
the session of UV-KSC in Prague. (RP from 1 Jul 51).
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4 July 1951: sent a letter'to 6th nationwide conference of teachers
d is Prague saying that the teacher is important
factor in fight for a new school. (SP from 6 July 1951).
5 JVV 1951s received the delegation of Soviet kolchozes head d by
I M^"
10 July 1951:
10 July 1951:
12 July 1951:
12 July 1951:
12 July 1951:
19 July 1951:
21,July 1951:
30 July 1951:
30 July 1951:
.V ce-minister of Agricuiture Ivan Ivanov
allot (3P frost 6 July 151)?
nominated new Czechoslovak assadorss
V1 ' PROCBAZRA to out
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?7t ref 7CB to (reat stain and Ireland
Jt~Dr Prantiaek ZL* to Afganistan (RP from 11 July 1951)
sent a telegram to president Bumacende, to 30th anniver-
sary of Mongolia's independence. (RP from 11 July1951).
sent a telegram to 75th anniversary of poet Ivan Krasky's
bL;jbd,y (BP from 13 July 1951).
recei44 aS ei am aiiador to Czechoslovakia Sven
Allard. (s from 13 July 1951)
received a new Israel ambassador to Czechoslovakia Dr. Ary-
sh I~MVI* (RP from 13 July 1951).
present at the reception of Korean ambassador Kim-Un-Gi
wher'i he had a speech on subject: "tar incendiaries will
always hit the invincible barriers of resistance of nations
de!e a-ag the peace." (RP from 20 July 1951)
sent a telegramm to Polish president Bsleslav BII, to
celebrations of Polish national feast held on 22 July 1951.
(AP from 22 July 1951)
decorate general secretary of KSC Rudolf SLANSKY with
*Order of Socialism"s on government proposal.
(RP from 31 July 1953)
he personally gave this order to Slansky at lang.
from 31 July 1951)
President Gottwald'e activity is now closer to president's acti-
ed with the past. As the informations reveal
vities when comer
? ttwal is at ld alteernately in Prague and at Lamy* The rea-
is aearing on public at all is still >am
lity that Gottia
valid as mentioned in June's press report, possibly due to his
fear of ate itate.
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Na i on_al dssembl9 and Slovak National Councils'
NatiDne A ss b,14':
JOHN. Chairman of National Assembly:
11 July 1951: directed general meeting of National Aeeeably.
(HP from 12 July 1951)
12 July 1951: accompanied Michal Alexejevic JASNOV ( uty-chairman of
Highest Soviet) to National Assembly. (NP from 13 July 1951)
12 July 1951: elected again for chairman of National Assembly.
(SP from 13 July 1951)
11 July 1951: bade farewell to Y.A. Jasnov who departed from Razyn's
airfield. (RP from 15 July 1951)
16 July 1951: received a new Israel ambassador to Czechoslovakia,
Dr. LoA. KUBOVre (RP from 17 July 1951)
17 July 1951: received a new Sweden ambassador to CSR, Sven ALLARD.
(RP from 18 July 1951)
19 July 1951: welcomed our delegation on Ftzyn's airfield returning from
celebrations of 30th anniversary of Mongolia's ind endance.
(FIFMINGER, HODINOVASPUR TA). (W from 20 . July 19 1)0 .
20 July 1951: received a new Korean ambassador to CSR Kim'-Un-Gi,
OF from 21 July 1951)
21 July 1951: sent a telegramm to Viadislaw KOWALSKI, marshal of Polish
Parliament, to Polish state feast. (RP from 22 July 1951)
22 July 1951: had a speech at ocassion of renaming largest surface coal
mine in CSR from "Benes" to "nine of Peace Defenders".
OF from 24 July 1951),
22 July 1951: attended a celebration held at Polis 'embaasssy3inuPr 1ue.
Anegki DINOVA-SPURNA, Vice-chairman of National Assembly, chairman of
Czechoslovak Peace 1lrfenderst Committee and chair-
man of Czechoslovak Women Union:
2 July 1951s. had a speech at general meeting of General Board of Czecho-
slovak Peace Defenders held in Prague.
OF from 3 July 1951)
6 July 1951: sent to celebration of 30th anniversary of Mongolia's in-
dependence as member of Czechoslovak delegation, She arri-
ved to Moscow airfield on that day. (RP from 9 July 1951)
7 July 1951: present at solemn dinner given by Czechoslovak ambassador
to I#oscow K. KREIBICH tether with Mongolian ambassador
there I.N. IDANZABF#d? (ogIF from 9 July 1951)
8 July 1951: left Moscow with the delegation for roan-Bator.
OF from 9 July 1951)
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12 July 1951: elected again for vice-chairman of National Assembly..!
(SP from 13 July .195.
1.9 July 1951: returned from celebrations in Mongolia back to Prague.
(RF from 20 July 1951)
29 July 1951: attended solemn ending of 6th International Film Festi
val at Karlovy very. (Rl' from 31 July 1951)
29 July 1951: at solemn evening party of Czechoslovak-Soviet Friend-
ship at Karlovy eery. (RP from 31 July 1951)
29 Jaly 1951: sent a telegramm Ito 56th birthday of Rudolf Mansky,
as chairman of Czechoslovak Yeomen Union.
(HP from 31 July 1951)
Vac 1 VID Vice-chairman of National Assembly:
12 July 19511 again elected for Vice-chairman of National Assembly.
(SP from 13 July 1951)
14 July 1951: bade farewell to M.A. JASNOVj, Vice-chairman of Highest
Soviet when he left Ruzynts airfield.
(RP from 15 July 1951)
29 July 1951: at solemn ending of 6th International Film Festival at
Karlovy Varye FIT from 31 July 1991)
29 July 1951% at solemn evening party of Czechoslovak-Soviet Friendship
held at Karlovy Vary. (RP from 31 July 1951)
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Frantisek.IC ZALA. Vice-chairman of National Assembly:
7 July 1951: attended peace manifestation at Devin (performance of
Alemzderts chorus). (SP from 10 July 1951)
12 July 1951% directed general meeting of National Assembly,
(RP from. 13 July 1951) 23 July 1951: at the distribution of honorary medals to laureats of
Stalin's prizes in Prague. (Ff' from 214 Maly 1951)
24 July 1951% welcomed Czechoslovak delegation returning fran celebra-
tions of Polish national feast held in Warsaw back to.
Prague. (RP from 25, July 1951)
Dr Di - isius POLANSKY. Vice-chairman of National Assemblys
'1 July 1951: took part in celebrations at Straznice. (FP from 3 July 1951).
6 July 1951s 'had a speech at unveiling of monument of Red Soldiers at.
Stvpna near Rokycany. (RP from 9 July 1951)
11 July 1951% had a speech at general meeting of National Assembly' aboit.
the act of state border protection, (RP from 12 July 1951)
.12 July 1951: again elected for Vice-chairman of National Assembler.
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12 July 1951: again elected for Vice-chairman of National, 4asembly,
ZIM Vice-chairman of National Assemblys
(SP_from 13 July 1951)
7 July 1951: Attended peace manifestation at Derin (SP from 10 July 1951)
s *e*tioned as newly elected Vice-chairman of Nstio-
nal Asembly already on 7 Jultiy 1951 thought he was
elected 12 July 1951 after Dr. Prochaska.
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Dr. PPR.04WO Vice-chairman of National Assembly:
.10 July 1951: nominated for ambassador to USA by decission of the pre-
si.dent (SP from 10 July 1951)?
12 July 1951: was not elected then elected as Vise-chairman of National.
Assembly (A. Ziak instead of him).
2WOU ,one, A emb Z Comsd ttee,:
JU-NATL 'Chairman of Social-political and Health Committee:
I July 1951: acted as chairman of this committee, (SP from 5 July 1951)
Vaclay SOYA. Chairman of Agricultural Committees
.4 July 1951: elected for chairman on session of this committee?
(RP from 5 July. 1951)
mss It is not apparent whom he replaced, possibly some of
1 $lingts devotees.
t ataw BARFS. Chairman of. Foreign Committee:
12 July 1951: again elected as chairman of this committee.
from 13 July 1951)
Also not apparebt whom he replaced, perhaps some
C .ementii t s devotee,, He is the same Gustav Bares,
f Vice- general secretary of KSC,
in VODICKA. Chairman of Defence and Security Committee:
es he had not been present in general meeting of National Assembly,
As to be. seen above he attended 7W? congress An Vienna so that
meeting of this committe was headed by Dr. Miroalav Klinger.
Jan BARTUSKA. Chairman of Conatituto-Juridical Committee:
5 July 1951: headed the meeting of this committee. (SP from 6 July 1951.1'
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AiUnin FIALA. Vice-chairman of National Assembly:
3 July 1951: at solemn meetiflg of Lenny' a Action General Committee held
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Lft....... KOUBEK. Chairman of Culture Committees
11 July19513 called to another high state function (not mentioned)*
from 12 July 1951)
A. ...... KARLOVSKA# Vice-minister of Schoolas
11 July 1951: oplected a new Chairman of Culture CRltteei
(RP from 12 July 1951)
HOW m er nar iament:
Voclav HOS K
Josef $ULINSU
Imp. Jarmile TAUSSIGOVA
Stanislav BA1TDYS
Frantlk HAVLIN
Josef EdIx
Jan XALAS
lrabtisek.GRACEL
Berta ZOVA
Adolf P'ALA
Jan PcAT
Josef RICHVALSKY
They all took an oath in general meeting of National Assembly. 1951)
RP from 12 July s It has not been mentioned to w t party new members of pakliament
belong. Apparently they are replacement of arrested members of
parliament, devotees of Qemtentis and Sling.
orts concerning debates Of lndivid;ul commi tees of National Assembly
will be dealt with in another press report (2 NB-I).
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F, ntisek HUBAC. Chairman of Slovak National Council:
I July 1951: had a speech at Kosaty, ditrict of Galante (about gendermes
Who fired into people, in pre-war republic).
from 3 July 1951)
2 July 1951: attended re ng of Bratislava's rynamite Works (new name
"Works of J,. Dim tray" ). (SP from 3 July 1951)
3 July 1951: at meeting of Slovak Peace Fighters Central Committee held
in Bratislava. OF from t July 1951)
4 July 1951: as a host on meeting of Budget Committees of SNC.
(SP from 6 July 1951)
7 July 1951: attended peace manifestation at Devin. OF from 10 July 1951)
29-July 1951: at solemn ending of 6th Film Festival at Karlovy Vary.
OF from 31 July 1951)
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gtef KU _ Vice-chairman of Slovak National Councils
1 July 1951; attended gathering at Kosaty, district of Galantao
(SP from 3 July 1951)
28 July 1951: at greeting of realy racers from satellites running to
Berlin's festival. (SP from July 1951)?
Antonin GRANADIER, Vice-chairman of Slovik National Councils
4 July 1951: participated in meeting of Budget Committee of SNC held
in- Bratislava. (SP from 6 July 1951) -
Dr. Vladimir BREZNY, Chairman of Budget Committee of SNC:
4 July 19511 head meeting of this committee in'Bratisleva.
(SP from 6 July 1951)
o) vinisteras deputies and commissioners for Slovakiis
1) Ministers and their deputies:
A tO~ in ZA~A~OCIY, prime-ministers
29 Janie 1951: headed meeting of the government. (RP from I 'July 1951)
29 June 1951; attended the evening party to honor of 5oth birthday of
Er. Zupka URO's chairman.. (SP from 1 July 1951)
3 July 19511 dtected government's meetirto (SP from 1 July 1951)
5 July 1951; at the receptionuof Soviet delegation from,kolchozes by
the president on the Castle. (SP from 6 July 1951)
7 duly 1951s at the reception party for Soviet delegation from kolchozes
held by USSR ambassador Silin. (RP from 9 July 1951)
10 J~Iy 1951: directed government's meeting. (RP from 11 July 1951)
10 July 19511 sent a telegrams to Mongollate premier Marshal Golbajean,
to 30th anniversary of Mongolia's independance.
(SP from 11 July 1951)
10 July 1951: congratulated to Fierlinger's 60th birthday. (SP from 12 July)
14 July 1951s attended 6th -international Film festival of working peo-
ple held at Karlovy Vary (RP from 15 July 1951)
15 July 1951: ditto (RP from 17 July 1951)
17 July 1951: got a telegrams from Alexander's chorus leaving Prague,
(RP from 18 July 1951)
17 July 1951: received a new Sweden ambassador to CSR
from 18 July 1951)
20 July 1951 received a new Korean ambassador to CSR Kim-Un-Gio
(BP from 21 July 1951)
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21 July 1951: sent a telegramm to Polish. premier Josef Cyrankiewicz, to
celebration of national feast on 22 July 1951.
(RP from 22 July.1951)
22 July 195ls at the celebration held cn Polish embassy in Prague,
(RP from 23 July 1951)
25 July 1951: attended the Exhibition of Czech Art 149/51 in Prague.
(RP from 26 July 1951)
29 July 1951: distributed prizes at the end of 6th International Film
Festival at Karlovy Vary. (RP from 31 July 19511
29 July 1951: at solemn evening party of Czechoslovak-Soviet Friendship
held at Karlovy vary. (RP from 31 July 1951)
Army Gen.Ludvik SVOBODA, Deputy of prime-minister:
See another press report.
Yilisa SIROKY, Deputy Prime-minister and Minister of Foreign Affairess
See press report # 2WP.Z.
?denek FIERLINGER, Deputy Prime-minister and Chief of Church Bureaus
5 July 1951: received Dr H. Johnson, dean of Canterbury.
(RP from 6 July 1951)
.6 July 1951: arrived to Moscow as a member of Czechoslovak delegation
flying to celebrations of Mongolia's 30th anniversary of
independence. (RP from 9 July 1951)
7 July 1951: at solemn dinner held in Moscow by Czechoslovak ambassador
to USSR K. Kreibich and Mongolian ambassador N. Idamzab..
(RP from 9 July 1951)
8 July.1951s left with delegation far Ulam-Bator. (RP from 9 July 1951)
.10'July 1951: got congratulation telegramms from the Prime-minister
Zapotocky and chairmen of UV-KSC to 14a both birthday.
W from U. July 1951)
15 July'1951: returned with the delegation back to Prague from Mongo-
lia's celebrations. (RP from 20 July 1951)
Dr?Jan SEVCIK, Deputy Prime-ministers
7 July 1951: attended peace manifestation at Devin. (SP from 10 July 1951)
ll July 1951: had a speech at general meeting of National Assembly about
Act for state border protection and treacherous emigrants
in USA. (RP from 12 July 1951)
14 July 1951s welcomed a ,new Korean ambassador to CSR, Kim-Un-Gi who
arrived to Wilson's RR station. (HP from 15 July 1951)
19 July 1951: at welcoming our delegation returning from Mongolia.
(RP from 20 July 1951)
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A Gen Dr. Alexej CEPICKA, Minister of National Defence;
See press. report # 2Lx/ A
:.US av Z M, Minister of In or:
See press report # 2b/NS-I
La J,glLv KOPRIVA. Minister of Natftal Security;
See press report # 24/NS-I..
Zdenek IEJEBLY, minister of Schools and Chairman of SCSP:
30 June 1951:
3 July 1951:
5 July 1951:
6 July 1951x.
attended .final celebration of let ( mnasium in Prague-smi-
chow, (SP from 1 July 1951)
had a mein report at 6th nationwide conference of teachers
held in Prague. OF from 5 July 1951)
at celebration of 100th birthday of A. Jirasek held at
Litomysl. (RP from 6 July 1951)
at national procession on "%zovy paloucek" (Pink meadow)
(RP from 9 July 1951)
17 July 1951) of a telegramm from Alexander's chorus leaving CSR.
RP from 18: July 1951)
23 July 1951: present at the d*,stribution of honorary medals to Laureate
of Stalin's prize held in Prague. (RP from 24 July 1951)
VoJtech PAVLASEZ Vice-minister of Schools
7 July 19511 at Jirasek's celebrations at Litomysl, (SP from 11 July 1951)
14 July 1951s at the opening of 6th International Film Fieti i1 at
Karlovy Vary. (RP from 15 July 1951)
16 July 1951: had a speech at departure of Alexander's chorus to Poland
at Petrovice near Bohumin, (RP from 17 July 1951)
Profs Dr. 0 PAVLI]C. Vice-minister of Schools s
No news about him in July's press.
KABLOVUA Vice-minister of Schools:
11 July 1951: elected for chairman of Culture Committee of NA,
(RP from 12 July 1951)
Dr. Jindrich SM -. Deputy'-minister of Schools (Vice-minister?) :
3 July 1951: had a speech at ,6th nationwide conference of teachers in
Prague. OF from,
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Vaclav KOPECKF. Minister of Information:
.l" July 1951: had a speech at local KSC celebration held at M1ada Bole-
Slav, (RP from . 3 July 1951).
6."July 1951: had a speech- at state funeral of Babice'a victims at,)foraT-
11 July 1951:
13 July 1951:
eke Budejovice., (a' from 10 July 1951)
published the book 90 Years of KSC". (RP from 13 July 1951)
welcomed the delegation of Soviet film men having arrived
to Ruzyn'a airfield to attend the 6th International Film
Festival held at Karlovy-Vary, OF from 14 July 1951)
14, July .1951: had a main speech at 6th International Film Festival at
Karlovy Vary (FT- from 15 July .1951)
20 July 1951:
21 July1951:
23 July 1951:
214 July 1951:
29 July 1951:
-29 July 19.51:
31 July 1951:
at celebrations of Polish national.fmt held in Prague.
RP from 21 July 1951.
attended show of Korean documentary films at 6th.Interns
tional Film Festival of Karlovy Vary. (RP from 22 'July. 1951)
present at distribution of honary medals to.laurests of
Stalin's prizes in Prague. (RP from 24 July 1951)
welcomed Czechoslovak delegation returning from clebrations.
of-Polish national feast, (RP from 25 July 1951)
at the ending of 6th International Film Festival at Karlovy
Vary. (RP from L3l July 1951)
.at solemn evening party of Czechoslovak-Soviet Friendship
held at Karlovy Vary, (1 from 31 July 1951)
published a.eholepage article in Bade Provo to 50th birth-
(RP from 31 July 1951)
CIVRNY. Vice-minister of Informations:
13 July 1951: welcomed Soviet delegation from kolchosea.on Rngn's air-
field having arrived' to see 6th International Film Festi-
val at Karlovy Vary, (RP from 114 July 1951)
13 July 1951: welcomed delegation of Bulgarian film men on Ruzyn'a air-
field who arrived to visit the film festival.
(RP from 14 July 1951)
14 July 1951: welcomed the delegation of Soviet film men on .Raga's air-
field having arjived.to see 6th International Film F''esti-
val at Karlovy very, (RP from 15 -July 1951)
14 July 1951: welcomed the delegation of.Korean film men etc,
(RP from 15 July 1951)
J.3stt,t TAUFER, Vice-minister of ZInformation:
.13 July 19.51: welcomed the delegation of Soviet film men etc.
(RP from 14 July.1951) . .
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c Josef PLOJHA Minister. of Health and Vice-chairman of
3 .July 1951x. had. a speech at FIAP' congress in Vienna, (RP from 5 July)
.29 July 1951: signed a congratulation script-to 50th birthday of Slan
akyy as representative of his Party, (RP from 31 July 1951)
. Stefan IS Minister. of Justice:
7 July 1951:., at peace manifeatation. at Levin, (SP from 10 July 1951)
14 July 1951: welcomed a new Korean ambassador Kip-Un-Gi on Wilsonjs..
RR station. (RP from 15 July 1951)
20 July 1951: had the main speech at celebrations of Polish national
feast held in Prague.. (RP from 21 July 1951)
J .,oip PETR_ Minister of Communications and Chairman of Czechoslovak
Christian Party:
8 July 1951:. present at farewell bidding to. delegation of Soviet kol-
chozes leavin Prague from Wilson's.RR station,
(' from 10 . ,} my 1951)
24 July 19511 welcomed Czechoslovak delegation returning from celebrations
of Polish national feat, from Ibrsaw, . (RP. FROM 25. July 1951)
29 July 1951: signed a congratulation script to 50th birthday of Slansky
ae chairman of the Party,.(R from 33 July 1951)
ERBAN Minister of Labor .and Social Care:.
29 June 1951: ' attended solemn evening party to honor of 50th birthday
of F. Zxpica,, chairman of URO. (SF from 3 July 1951)
3 July 1951:, had a speech at solemn meeting of Central Committee of
Ls Action held in pre gue. (SP from 5 July 1951)
14 July 1951: at opening of 6th International Film Festival at. Karlovy
Vary, (B' from 15 July 1951)
15 July 1951: attended FiL Festival of Workir>g People held at'Karlovy
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15 July 1951:
29. July 1951:
~9: July 1951:
Wary,
P from. 1.j July 195:-)
at opens of Czechoslovak-Greek Asaotiation Exhibition at
Karlovy Vary (BP from 17 July 1951)
at the. end .of6th international Film Festival at Karlovy
Vary: (RP from. 31 July 1951)
at the solemn. evening party of Czechoslovak-Soviet friend
.ship' atKarlovy Vary (RP from 31 July 1951)
3edrich LEVCIK, Vice-minister of Labor and Social Care:
.24 July 1951: had a lecture at Marx-leniniam lit on subject:
r~How .to rewrard
work for socialism," . ('. from 22 July 1951)
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Julius DDURIS, #inistar of Agriculture:
5 July 19511 present at the reception of Soviet delegation from koichor-
sea by the president. (RP from 6 July 1951)
5 July 19511 had a speech at nationwide conference of beat tractorists
held in Prague, (RP from 6 July 1951)
6 July 1951: attended final conference together with Soviet delegation
from koichozes. The conference took place at Ministry of
Agriculture, (SP from 7 July 1951.)
8 July 1951: had a speech at farewell bidding to Soviet delegation from
kolchozee, on RR station Prague-Wilson. (SP from 10 July)-
7 July 1951: at the reception given by USSR ambassador.Silin to honor
of Soviet delegation from kolchozes... (RP from 9 July 1951)
13 July 19511 had"a-speech at nationwide conference of chairmen and
general secretaries of KNP (County National Committee)
held in Prague, (RP from 11 July 1951)
Dr 1= Jiri KOTATKO' Vice-minister of Agriculture:
.7 July 1951: together with Soviet delegation from kolchozes he visited
exhibition of 30 Years of KSC, (RP from 9. July 1951)
8 .July 19511 at farewell bidding to this delegation leaving Wilson's
RR station in Prague. (SP from 10 July 1951)
.. .,.ta NEDVED, Vice-minister of Agriculture:
8 July 1951: dtto (SF from. 10 July 1951)
fnu VOLAVKA,," Vice-minister of Agriculture:
8 July 1951: dtto (SP from 10 July 1951)
F a_iae VOD_0N, Vice-minister of Agriculture and member of parliament:
7 July 19511 attended. the exhibition of 30 Years of KSC together with
Soviet delegation from kolchozes. (RF from 9 July 1951)
Dr, Josef MACHACKA. Vice-minister of Agriculture s
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Not mentioned in July'.s.press.
mica DOLANS Minister-chairman of State Planning Bureau:
29 July 1951: -at the solemn evening party'of Czechoslovak-Soviet Friend
ship held at Karlovy Pang; OF from 31 July 1951)
Dr Antonin GREGQR, Minister of Foreign Trade:
1 July 1951; had a speech duri celebratAns at Straznice,
(EP from 3 July 199.1)
14 July 1951: signed 5. year's trade contract with Bul ria.concerning
goods deliveries and prices in Prague. (PP from 17 July)..
16 July 1951: bade farewell to Bulgarian minister D. Ganev leaving
Prague's airfield. ( from 17 July 1951)
19. jtW" Fofi#Rj efW. hid 0I If taQn -o attend
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.20 July 1951: arrived to Warsaw. (RP from 21 July .1951)
24, July 1951: returned to, Prague from Warsaw. (RP from 25. "July 1951)
Dr. Rudolf MA.R00LIU9, Vice-minister of.Foreign Trade:
19 July '1951: left 'for. Warsaw together with Gregor to attend Polish
national f ea$ i held on 22 July 19in Warsaw,
OR from 20 July 1951)
t ietev KLIMENT, Minister of Heevy Industry:
-3 July 1951: went 66 Laz where 8 miners had died when Zapotocky coal
mine caught fire. (RP fpm 5 July 1951)
6 July 1951: he started operation of a' new hall of Electric plants of
Trebic. (SP from. 10 July 1951)
8 July 1951: 'at farewell bidding to Soviet delegation from.koichozes
when they departed from 'W3ison"s RR station.
(SP from 10 July 1951)
14 July 1951: welcomed Korean ambassador to Ozechoaiovakia Kim-Un-Gi
when he arrted to Wilson's RR station.. (RP from 15 July)
Josef JONAS, Minister of Light. Industry:
8 'July 1951: at'farewell bidding to Soviet delegation from kolchozes
on RH. ~P l son's station in Prague. ~SP _ from 10 July 1951)
In&, Ludmile JANKOVcOVA, Miiistry of Food Industry:
13 July 1951: at nationwide conference of chairmen and general secretaria a
of KNV Praha. (RP from 11 July 1951)
24 July 1951: at t'he.wellcoming of Czechoslovak delegation returning from
Warsaw's- celebrations to Prague. (RP from July 1951).
Dr. Ingo Pmanuel SLECHTA, Minister of Constructional Industry;
6 July 1951:',attended.Hus" peace manifetsetions held at Tabor.
(SP from 10 July 1951,)
19 July 1951: at the welcoming of our delegation returning from Warsaw's
celebrations, (HP from 20 July 1951)
29 July 1951:. signed a congratulation script to 5oth.birthday of R. Elan
s~uey, as the chairman of Czechoslovak Socialistic Party,.
(HP from 31 July 1951)
.Ing. Arch, fnu TBJC. Vice-minister of Constructional Industry:
No information about him in July's press.
I antisek KR&JCIR, Minister of.Interior Trader
5July-1951: had a big speech about supply disaster, at UVROH conferen-
ce held at. Jiloviste. from 7 July 1951)
13 July 19511 at nationwide . conference of chairmen and general secreta-
ries of KNg held in Prague. (RP' from 114 July 1951).
..17 July 1951: wrote an article "To new supply provisions" for official.
~}e_a,~r aper of KSS functionaries called ."New Life".
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21. July 19519 had a speech. at nationwide conference of cooperations'
leaders at Brno. (RP from 22 July 1951)
VACLAVU. Vice-minister of.Interior Trades
6 July 1951: at final conference with Soviet delegation from kolcho-
sea held at Ministry of Agriculture in Prague.
OF from 7 July 1951)
. W . , Alois NEUMAN. Minister of Posts:
.1 July 1951: speech at Lipany monument. (HP from 3 July 1951)
6 July 1951: speech at peace manifestations of Mistr Jan Hus held
at Husinec:. (SP from 10 July 1951)
8 July 1951. had a speech at Zizka!s monument near Sudomeric during
Htas t celebrations.. (HP from 9 July 1951)
JA KA M Minister Finances
114 July 19519' at the opening of International Film Festival held at
Karlovy Vary. (HP from 15 July 1951)
29 July 1951: at the closing of the same festival. (RP from 31 July)
des
The name of Josef Babes had not appeared in previous press
reports? Various functions had been carried out by other
ministers in his charge which was not explained.
The fact that some .of ministers have 14 to 5 vice-ministers
indicates. the fantastic growth of ministryts administrations
and ever increasing centralization in the state.
oner forS .aa i a14 their deputies:
Kara] BACIL , Chairman. of Commissionerst Boards
2. July 19519 attend the'renaming'of Bratislavts Dynamit Works to be
"J, .Dimitrov Works". OF from 3 July 1951)
4 July 1951: directed the meeting ofCo miesionerst Board.
.(SP from 4 July .1951)
7 July 1951: at peace manifestation held at Devin. (SP from 10 July
10 July 1951s. directed the meeting of Commissioners' Board,
OF from 11 July 1951)
.12 July 19519 elected into Chairmanship of National Assembly.
(SP f um 13 July 1951)
28 July 1951s3 at welcoming rel ey :racers running from People t s democre-
cies to Berlin's festival. -(SF from 31 July 1951)
Andrei KLOKOC. Commissioner' of Informations:
7 July 1951: had the main speech at.peace manifestation held at.De
vin, (SF from 10 July 1951).
~~ VIKTORK1 Commissioner of Justice and chairman of Slovak Sokol;
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28 July 1951: welcomed relay- racers from People's democracies
running to Berlin's festival. (SP from 31 July 1951)
Ingo J BUSNIAK Commissioner of Food, Industry:
No comments about him in July's press.
Josef LIETTAAVEECC, Commissioner of Interiors
4,July 19,51: had a report on National Committees, at meeting of
Commissioners' Board. (SP from 4 JuJ.y 1951)
4 July 1951: had a big speech about the activity of National committees
at.the meeting of Budget Committee of SNR:(Slovak National
Council) held in Bratislava,, (SP from 6 July 1951)
13 July 1951: at. nationwide conference of chairmen and.general secreta-
ries of KNV held in Prague, (RP from 14 July 1951)
14 July 1951: wrote a leading article in Slovenska Pravda about the
responsibility of national committees as to crops.,
(SP from 14 July 1951)
4so.s.00Gireth. Commissioner' of Communications:
Nothing about him in July's press,
Man. Commissioner of Health:
30 June 1951s had a speech at the conference of Czechoslovak-Soviet
physicians. held at Piestany, (SP'from 3 July 1951)
Notes There were rumours that the said Polak was to be killed at
some car accident, Polak's doughetr married Capt Pike, son
of sentenced Gen Pike? Polak was also supposed to be a head
of some Slovak group of resistance,
Prof. Dr? h.c, Alexander HORALK, Commissioner of Posts;
3 July 1951: directed the meeting of Slovak Committee. of Peace Defen-
ders held in Bratislava. (SP from 4 July 1951)
7 July 1951:. at peace manifestation held at Devin.. (SP from 10 July).
Prof Josef LUKASOVIC, Commissioner of Constructional Industry:
1 July 1951 had a speech at lst municipal conference of SCSP in Brati-
slave. (SP from 3 July 1951)
Josef IiOJC, Commissioner of Finances
Nothing about him in July's press.
Michel FALTA Commissioner of Agriculture:
.1 July 1951: published an article in SP. about the completion of hay-
making* (SP'from 1 July 1951)
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4. july 1951:. published an article about the .growth of countrysides
collectivization in Slovakia. (SP from 5 July 1951)
6 July 1951: attended final conference with Soviet delegation from
koichozea held at the Ministry of Agriculture in Prague.
(SP from ? July 1951)
Josef SOLTEZ! Commissioner of Interior Trades.
4 July 1951, published an leading article about new supply provisions.
3 July 1951:
4 July 1951t
5 July 1951)
(SP from 4 July 1951)
had a speech about supply provisions in works' organization
of KSS at Podbrezova. (SP from 3 Jaly 1951)
at consultation of ONV.of Bratislava's county.
(SP from 5 July 1951)
present at' distribution of new legitimation: in SCSP branch
of B tatislaYa where he had also a - speeeho
(SP from 6 July 1951)
13 July 1951: at nationwide conference of chairmen and. general secretaries.
of KNV held in Prague. (RP from 14 July 1951)
15 July 1951: had a speech about cereal purchasing at county conference
held at Presov. (SP from 17 July 1951)
21 July 1951: at nationwide conference of. managers of agriculture coope-
rations and purchase corporations. (RP from 22 July 1951)
lug fnu_.KUTIK, Vice-commissioner of Interior Trade:
4 July 1951: at consultation of ONP of Bratislava's county
(SP from 5 July 1951)
In mt Samuel TAKAC, Commissioner (of Industry?):
2 July 1951: had a speech at renaming of Bratislava's Dynamite Works
to be 'UJ, Dimitrov Works'l. (SP from 3 July 1951)
Emilie.JANECKOVA--MURI NQVA, Commissioner of Labor and Social Care:
4 July 1951: had a report at the meeting of Commissioners' Board.
{SP from 4 July 1951)
Stefan CJIZIK~ Commissioner of ? and general secretary of UAW:
3 July 1951: at session of Slovakian Committee of Peace Defenders in
Bratislava. (SP from 4 July 1951)
Julius MAU Vice-commissioner of. Heavy Industry:
29 July 1951: at solemn evening party of Czechoslov'aak-Soviet. friendship
held at Karlovy Vary. (SF from 31 July 1951)
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d) Ugh schools:
P. of. Dr Jan MUKAROVSBI, Rector of Charles University:
6 July 1951: had a speech at Tabor during Hust celebrations.
OF from 9 July 1951)
19 July 1951: made a flight at head.of Czechosslovak delegation to
congress of World Peace Council Chamber held in Helsin-
kyy OF from. 20 July 1951)
19 July 1951: welcomed to HelsinkyQ (RP from 21 July 1951)
Profs A.M& BROUSIL, Rotor of Music At Acaden r in Prague:
13 July 1951: welcomed at Ruzyn the delegation of Soviet film men ha-
ving arrived to 6th International Film Festival held at
Karlovy Vary. (RP from 14 July 1951)
21 July 1951: attended the performance of Korean documentary films
at Karlovy ,Vary. (RP_ from 22 July 1951)
29 July 1951: had a speech, as chairman of international film committees
at the end of. the film festival there:
(RP from 31 July 1951)
of, Dr. Josef L, HROMADKA, Dean of Komensky Evangelic Faculty:
19 July 1951,:. flew to congress of Peace. World Council) as member of
Czechoslovak delegation, (RP from 20 July 1951)
19 July 1951: greeted in Helsinki. (RP from 21 July 1951)
Prof, Dr, F, HERCIK. Dean of Medical Faculty of Komensky's University
in Bratislava: .
30 June 1951:. had a lecture about at confaDence of .Czechoslovak-Soviet
physicians held at Piestany, (SP from 3: July 1951)
Doc, Dr, S, SV1TEK, Doctor-of Medical Faculty of Komensky's University
in Bratislava; .
30 June 1951: dtto. (SP from 3 July 1951)
e) Sokol-organisation:
Josef TRUHLAR, Chairman of COS (Sokol organization):
3 July 1951: At solemn meeting of Central Committee of Lany's Action
held in Prague, (SP from 5 July 1951) .
29 July 1951: signed a script-to Slansky's 50th birthday as COS represen-
tative, (RP from 31 July 1951)
Dr, Julius VIKTORY, Chairman of Central Committee of Slovak Sokol in
Bratislava (also Commissioner of Justice):
1 July 1951:'. at meeting of KVS held in Bratislava, (SP from 6 July 1951)
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1 July 1951: at meeting-of KVS held at ClomouC. (RP from 3 July 1951).
oldrich_ V1HNALEK. General secretary of COS and member of pal%liament:
1 July 19510 at meeting of KVS held in Brno. (RP from 3 July 1951)
2. July 1951: had. _a main report at KVS meeting. in Prague. (P ,from 3 July)
29 July 1951: signed a congratulation script to S1.ansky's 50th birthday
as COS member. (RP.'from 31 July 1951)
J..?,,.., SRiK General secretary of Slovak Sokol Central Committees
.1 July 1951% bed a main-report at meeting of KVS held at Nitra,
(SP from 6 July 1951)
MATEJKA member of COS. chairmanship:
1 July 1951: had a report at KVS meeting held at Usti n/Labem?
(RP from 3 July 1951)
....,..; LACKA, iember of COS chairmanship:
1 July 1951: bad .& speech at KVS meeting held at Pardubice,
(RP from 3 July 1951)
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