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Gomułka, Władysław

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January 1, 1983	Central Intelligence Agency, 'Jaruzelski's Attitude, Behavior, and Style' Details Jaruzelski's personal habits, style, and evolving political views.
May 13, 1982	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Relationship between Soviet Military Representation to Poland and the Polish General Staff' Report explains the previously waning influence of Soviet officers on the Polish military, discussing their housing, decreasing size and role in the Polish armed forces.
April 5, 1982	Intelligence Information Cable, 'The Polish National Defense Committee' Report outlines the various components of the National Defense Committee (KOK) including its Secretariat, leadership, and possible consequences.
February 26, 1982	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Comments on a Recent Photograph of the Polish Military Council of National Salvation' Report analyzes power dynamics and change in the Polish military from a photo TIME magazine published in their February 1, 1982 issue.
January 29, 1982	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Relationship between the Polish Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Cable includes information on the acceptance of KGB advisors, military appointments, and resistance to Soviet penetration.
January 28, 1982	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Measures Taken to Ensure Reliability of Polish Conscripts' Report addresses Polish leadership concerns of Solidarnosc influence on young conscripts in the Polish army. It includes solutions such as isolating younger people in more rural stations and separating them into sub units.
January 27, 1982	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Soviet Pressure on Polish Leaders to Impose Martial Law' Report details interactions between Polish and Soviet military officials, including angry phone calls between Gen. Jaruzelski and Brezhnev.
January 25, 1982	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Soviet Penetration of the Polish Military' Cable discusses the influence of the Soviets in the Polish military, including their seemingly unlimited access to confidential material and intelligence. It also lists important Soviet officers.
January 20, 1982	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Contacts between Polish Military and Politburo Officials' Report tracks some correspondence between military and Politburo, compares and contrasts positions, and Soviet influence.
January 8, 1982	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Possible Future Phases of Martial Law' Report details further steps in the martial law process. Such as alleviating military pressure when regions are sufficiently calm, improving economic conditions and increased Soviet influence.