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December 1, 1981	Memorandum from John Stein to the Director of Central Intelligence, '[Redacted] Report' Translation of a classified document from the Polish Ministry of Internal Affairs, providing information on: current political, socio-economic developments in the country; attitudes of the mass media, creative arts and academic circles; activities of the Roman Catholic Church; Western perspectives on Poland; and cases of disorderly conduct.
October 19, 1981	Memorandum from John Stein to the Director of Central Intelligence, '[Redacted] Report' Translated order for the ban of Trade Unions and other social organizations such as Solidarity. It ends with a list of barred trade unions.
November 30, 1981	Memorandum from John Stein to the Director of Central Intelligence, '[Redacted] Report' Translation of a classified report from the Polish Ministry of Internal Affairs, covering the general sociopolitical situation in Poland, anti-government and anti-party activity, labor and farmer unrest, the situation in mass media and artistic circles, the activity of the Roman Catholic clergy, violations of public law and order, and other hostile activity. Opinions of Western diplomats and press correspondents are highlighted.
October 16, 1981	Memorandum from John Stein to the Director of Central Intelligence, '[Redacted] Report' Memorandum from John Stein to the Director of the CIA. The report contains translations of two secret letters between staff of the Polish Armed Forces and General W. Jaruzelski. In it they discuss appointing representatives for the Air Force, Navy, and Rocket Troops.
October 13, 1981	Memorandum from John Stein to the Director of Central Intelligence, '[Redacted] Report' Translated resolution from the Council of State indicating if public discipline gets worse, then martial law must be instated.
November 23, 1981	Memorandum from John Stein to the Director of Central Intelligence, '[Redacted] Report' Translation of a Polish document presented by the Polish Armed Forces on possible radical military measures against Polish strikes and protests. The military can either introduce increased combat readiness of the armed forces in an overt manner or secret preparations for surprises.
October 13, 1981	Memorandum from John Stein to the Secretaries of State and Defense and Director of the National Security Agency, 'Current Political/Military Situation in Poland' Translation detailing Soviet interaction with Polish military officials, contingency plans for public backlash against martial law, and possible political backlash.
October 12, 1981	Memorandum from John Stein to the Secretaries of State and Defense and Director of the National Security Agency, '[Redacted] Report' Translation of a document from the Main Political Directorate about morale in the Armed Forces - addressing problems such as alcohol abuse, going AWOL, and support to Solidarity and liberalization movements.
October 7, 1981	Intelligence Information Special Report, 'Current Status of Preparations for Declaration of Martial Law in Poland' Translation of a military document which shows Poland is ready to declare martial law at any time. It argues for a surprise declaration in order to catch opposition off guard.
September 30, 1981	Memorandum from John Stein to the Secretaries of State and Defense and Director of the National Security Agency, '[Redacted] Report' Translation of both the decree and rationale for martial law. It elaborates on the various duties of citizens as well as new restrictions on freedom.