Radio Free Europe tells the true story of Mrs. X
and the child she was forced to sell to the State.
THE STORY TOLD in these pictures is documented by
the receipt for the child Mrs. X was forced to sell. This receipt, signed by
Comrade Lajtha, is in the possession of Radio Free Europe.
Truth is the most deadly weapon against Communist
tyranny. By broadcasting to captive peoples behind the Iron Curtain the truth
about Communism, Radio Free Europe stiffens the will to resist oppression -
keeps hope for freedom alive.
Daily, Radio Free Europe exposes specific Red
crimes with convincing. documented facts -- ripping Communist propaganda to
shreds. And while this barrage of truth sows fear and confusion among the Communist
ranks, it is pointing out the greatest friend these eager listeners have in the
world-you!
1. On July 21, 1951, Mrs. X received a summons to report with her four-year-old son to the local organization of the State Kinder-garten for a "medical visit," Mrs. X was a devoted mother, whose husband had been sent by the Communist Party to work in the mines on the Hungarian border. She dedicated all her efforts to raising her little boy under the difficult circumstances in which they lived.
2. Reporting on the following day. Mrs. X was informed by Comrade Szigmond Lajtha that she had been selected as one of 500 women "volunteers" for a labor brigade. She would be permitted no dependents, but the State would take her child and make of him a real "man of tomorrow." The People's Government would generously give her 3,000 forints, ($272) for which she was forced to sign a receipt.
3. The tragic story ended a few days later when the heartbroken mother met instant death by throwing herself in front of an onrushing train. Although the Communists attempt to clamp a lid of secrecy on such terrifying occurrences, the people behind the Iron Curtain are getting the truth about hundreds of similar atrocities from the broadcasts of Radio Free Europe.
Do you listen to Radio Free Europe? I hope you do, for I am one of
millions of American citizens who has voluntarily contributed to build these
stations, which bring Truth to you who are deprived of it.
In America millions voluntarily pray for an understanding between our peoples. Please add your prayers to ours. Surely our common faith in God is the place where hope for freedom begins.
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Six million Americans
signed Freedom-Grams, which were then sent to Germany for inclusion in the
balloons provided by the Free European Press and sent over the Iron Curtain in
the months that followed.
The stated goals of the
Advertising Council were:
Obtain the moral support and
signatures of millions of Americans who want a chance to participate personally
in the fight against Soviet aggression by sending messages of freedom behind
the Iron Curtain.
Obtain the sum of $4,000,000
needed to support and expand the activities of Radio Free Europe and Radio Free
Asia.
The fund-raising was a
financial disappointment as the 1953 campaign took in contributions of only $861,000 against
expenses of $930,000. This was the lowest amount of money raised in the Crusade
for Freedom’s history. On the other hand, U.S. government support through CIA funding for the Free Europe Committee, Radio Free Europe, Free Europe Press, etc., amounted to almost $15,000,000.
