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SECTION TWO No. 132 VOL. LXVIiJ РІК LXVXIX. 4. 132 SECTION TWO SVOBODA, THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY. SATURDAY, JULY 15, 1961 Canadian PM Unveils Shevchenko Monument; ЧЙЯЯТЙІ SSSESbSSf CELEBRATION IN NEW YORK Historic Event of in Canada Witnessed by Thousands STAMP MAYOR WAGNER ASSUMES CHAIRMANSHD? OF GREATER TEACHING OF UKRAINIAN IN PROVINCIAL SCHOOLS ANNOUNCED NEW YORK CAPTIVE NATIONS COMMITTEE AND WTLL WASHINGTON, June 6.—"I and independence. It is note­ BE PRINCIPAL SPEAKER AT CITY HALL OBSERVANCE WINNIPEG, Canada, July 10 a passage of Shevchenko's join with countless other Ame­ worthy that in the last cam­ (Svoboda) — At 2.30 In the "Uchitesia braty moyi" (Learn ;• <&nfi$it ricans in urging that a 'Cham­ paign the President unequivoc­ NEW YORK, N. Y. — The (National Captive Nations Com- pion of Liberty' stamp be is- ally Btated the following: Hon. Robert F. Wagner, Mayor mittee in Washington. Stephen my brothers...) Ending his л afternoon yesterday Prime Min­ — - • • "' ; •-;. ened in honor of Taras Shev- of New York, has assumed the J. Jarema. chairman of the ister John G. Diefenbaker of speech Mr. Roblin made the tm'iij і A':ViA a' > & " 'My many statements on Canada unveiled here the mo­ announcement that beginning J&Q ;. • '/ | 'i. • •• v; Qjvtyt T> irhnko The issuance of this official chairmanship of the American Conference for the ne issuance oi ші»і.. . - , - ., , , Greater New York Captive Na­ Liberation of the Non-Russian nument of Taras Shaevchenko. next year the Ukrainian lan­ і stamp won і і u „ <•,•••;„„ „u™„v the freedom of all peoples and y Id be a fitting climax nation_,. s indicat. ... e tha.SZlt we ~,„.„,cannoft which was erected through the guage will be taught in Mani­ "« '' -uK- .••-:•.« : '.^^k^fftf. to this centennial, and I know tl tions Week observance and will Nations in the USSR, and exe­ j many Members share this afford to overlook any. If you be the principal speaker at the cutive director of the Ukrainian joint efforts of all Ukrainian toba schools on an optional bbftsk »..»<•iy :• -''•-*>,#.? '.otyf would consult the CONGRES­ Canadians united within the U- basis. The announcement was view " said the Hon. Barratt City Hall ceremony which will Congress Committee of Ame­ VM&jps wei-J л/.-ift^ ;A<»« SIONAL RECORD as far back be held on Monday, July 17, rica, will be master of ce­ krainian Canadian Committee. met by a thunderous applause '^КядлІЦП *Ь'І&ІЯКІ &>.; tffli O'Hara of Illinois of the floor of the House of Representa­ as 1953 (Aug. 4), you will find 1961. He had issued the Cap­ remonies. Some 50,000 persons witnessed from the listeners. • i&tlt &ь#$тІ that I have supported ideas of the ceremony on the grounds Writing about this announce­ tives. tive Nations Week Proclama­ The United Ukrainian Ame­ \\t*l :?#г,іїіші'>іа freedom relating to Lithuania, tion on Wednesday. July 12. rican Organizations of Greater of Manitoba Provincial Parlia­ ment The Winnipeg Tribune Congressman O'Hara stated *$, Latvia, Estonia, , Ar­ New York, a branch of the U- ment and many more saw it on said, "The announcement long that this year free men every­ Mayor Wagner accepted the 'ifcimltitti menia and other captive na­ chairmanship of the Captive krainian Congress Committee their television screens, since awaited by the Ukrainian com­ where are observing the "cen­ tions. Then, as now, I have the Canadian Broadcasting Cor­ munity in Manitoba, now makes Nations Week observance in re­ of America, has issued a spe­ tennial of Taras Shevchenko, been of the firm conviction that cial appeal to all Americans of poration provided coverage of the study of Ukrainian avai­ sponse to a letter addressed to the poet laureate of Ukraine we must do everything possible Ukrainian descent in the metro­ the event on its nation-wide lable to students in all three and the apostle of freedom in him by five American organiza­ to keep alive the spirit of in* tions concerned with the plight politan area of New York to networks. prairie provinces." Eastern Europe and Asia." dependence and freedom of take a massive part in both the The high point of the event Congress took steps last year, of the captive nations behind There were tears in the eyes these nations (CONGRES­ the Iron Curtain. These organi­ Sunday and Monday observan­ of the participants of this hi­ was the unveiling of the monu­ he said, in preparation for this SIONAL RECORD, March 8, ces of Captive Nations Week in ment. While everyone remain­ zations are: Conference of A- storic moment, and they all centennial by passing a resolu­ 1961).'" mericans of Central and Eastern the City. ed silent, the Prime Minister tion authorizing the erection of sang, to the accompaniment of Congressman O'Hara con­ European Descent (CACEED), The National Captive Nations the orchestra, Shevchenko'e stepped to the statue and pul­ a statue of this champion of the American Conference for led the cord which first low­ cluded his statement: Committee under the chairman­ 'Testament'*. liberty in the Nation's capital. the Liberation of the Non-Rus­ ship of Dr. Lev Dobriansky, ered the Canadian and then "There are many productive The ceremonies started early The Illinois Congressman sian Nations in the USSR, the Georgetown professor, labor the Ukrainian flags, and re­ things that could be done to on Sunday, July 9, with ser­ further said that this year Pre­ National Captive Nations Com­ leaders, church officials, in­ vealed the familiar face of the further the liberation struggles vices at all Ukrainian churches sident Kennedy paid tribute to mittee (NCNC). the American dustry executives, newspaper Bard, sitting with both hands of these nations. Congress in Winnipeg. This included the the Ukrainian bard in a mes­ Friends of the Captive Nations editors, publishers, civic, pa­ on his lap, one over a book. The acted admirably on the Shev­ Mass celebrated by the Metro­ sage to the Shevchenko Scien­ (AFCN) and the Assembly of triotic and nationality leaders head of the government and chenko Centennial and its politan of the Ukrainian Catho­ tific Society, in which he recog­ Captive European Nations as well as 17 U. S. Senators and everyone else then stood at at- action had a marked impact lics in Canada and Archbishop nized the great contribution of (ACEN). 65 Congressmen in the Honor­ tension while the orchestra on the puppet governments and of Winnipeg, Most. Rev. Maxim Shevchenko to the cultural ary Committee, Is looking for­ played the "Testament". Mr. the captive peoples in the USSR. Hfermahiuk in his cathedral, heritage not only of Ukraine, Observance's Program ward to the Proclamation of the Diefenbaker next addressed the The Administration could and the Mass celebrated in the but of the world as well. The observ­ Captive Nations Week by Pre­ gathering and said that if provide the fitting climax to Ukrainian Greek Orthodox "One cannot, of course, di­ ance of Captive Nations Week sident Kennedy. President Ei- Shevchenko were alive today this year's centennial by is­ cathedral by Most. Rev. Ilarion vorce the works of this cham­ he would see that members of suing the Shevchenko 'Cham­ will begie..n. on Sunday, Jt, July __16,, senhower proclaimed the Week Ohienko, Metropolitan of the his freedom-loving nation were pion of liberty," he continued, pion of Liberty' stamp and, 1961 with a solemn high Mass twice, in 1959 and 1960. and Ukrainian Greek Orthodox free in this country, while iwi її from the aspirations and in keeping with the President's at St Patrick's Cathedral at oh the basis of President Ken- Church in Canada. conviction, demonstrate to all 10:00 A.M. at which a special nedy's expressed feelings in the those in Ukraine were still Backed by the statue of Taras Shevchenko which ha has just struggles of the Ukrainian and At 1.15 p.m. the parade for­ the captive non-Russian na­ sermon on the plight of the past, it is expected that he will denied their basic rights. By unveiled, the Rt. Hon. John G. Diefenbaker, Prime Minister of other non-Russian nations in med on the grounds of St Canada 6» addressing the multitude* who have gathered for the USSR for national freedom tions both inside and outside captive nations will be deliver-j Usue such a Presidential Pro- the ceremony on the grounds of Manitoba Legislature in ! the that we honor ed by a high clergyman of the' clamation soon. Speaking on iheir freedom goals by honor­ Cathedral's staff. Similar re-1 the plight of the captive na- Winnipeg, Canada. Ukrainian sculptor Antlrly Darahan bt tee Dr. Jaroelaw Padoch. and ing the works of Shevchenko. ligious services will be held in tions, President Kennedy has Brooklyn, N. Y. created the monument for the Ukrainians in the Editor-in-Chief of Svoboda As we all know, Shevchenko Protestant churches and stated: Canada. Anthony Dragan. In his speech fought not only against the Jewish synagogues In the City. | "As a member of that bodv Mr. Lesawyer "adopted" the injustices of serfdom and Rus­ The Mayor's Captive Nations [Senate] I have continually Canadian Prime Minister for dress, and Prof. Paul Yuzyk of aspects of the current affairs, sian Csarist autocracy but also Committee requests that rep- spoken in behalf of the eventual the Ukrainians, and spoke of the University of Manitoba mentioning the United Nations. for the freedom and independ­ resentativee of the captive na- freedom of the captive peoples, the high regard in which he is acted as toastmaster. Mr. Dief- Berlin, Kuwait, in the end re­ ence of the subjugated non- tlons appear In national сов- Г11 state here what I have been God Save held by thc Ukrainians in the enbaker's speech was televised turning to Shevchenko and his Russian nations from imprialist tunics and In the largest poe-1 declaring throughout this cam- the Queen." and the unveiling USA. The UNA President also Canadian Ensign and a Ukrain­ and carried on radio waves ideals, which he said should be and colonial Russian domina-' slble numbers. ' Ipaign: We must never—at any ceremony came to an end. congratulated the Ukrainian ian pennant rode the Prime from coast to coast in Canada the goal of our lives, tion. The latter continues to The principal observance will summit, in any treaty decla- Immediately following the Canadians on their accomplish­ Minister and Mrs. Diefenbaker. by the CBC. In it he said that Other speakers followed the this day and is crucial to the take place at noon on Monday, ration, In our words, or even ceremony a concert was staged ments, and informed them that In the other cars were the Pre­ tears were in his eyes at the Prime Minister, and included security of freedom every­ July 17, 1961 at City Hall in in our minds—recognize Soviet mier of Manitoba, the represen-1,i n ,th e- Winnipe,i g- _auditoriu , m fil tilings are well underway in the where..." 1 1 unveiling of the Shevchenko the representative of the J- New York City, | domination of Eastern Europe. taUve of the Queen, federal, " to capacity. On its program USA to erect a memorial to 01 he choir and 8 П statue, and then gave much j krainian Congress Committee The principal address on the This is the theme of Captive and provincial ministers, mem-*' ? \ >7"Р^ У the poet in Washington. praise to the freedom-loving of America, and Supreme Pro- importance of the Captive Na- Nations Week, and It must be bers of parliaments, the church! orchestra, operatic baritone The many events which made - - Myroelav Skala-Starytsky, and people of Ukraine and the U-.sident of the Ukrainian Natio- DOWNGRADING ON tions Week will be delivered by furthered in future observan- hierarchy, and others notables up the two-day celebration in the Hon. Robert F. Wagner, ces. Indeed, throughout the peri- actor'-director Joseph Hirniak. krainian settlers in Canada, at j паї Association Joseph Les- CHAMPION OF LD3ERTY which time he stressed the fact ] awyer. Mr. Lesawyer headed Winnipeg aleo included a giant Mayor of New York. He will od of every year until complete Shevchenko Near Victoria STAMPS HELD Tears Were In His Eyes I that Canada presents a mosaic the Ukrainian American dele- rally of youth on Saturday, be introduced by Thomas J. freedom is attained" (Congres- ialaturThe eparad grounde endes wherd ate thone legone-l In tlie evcnin£' thc banquet: of cultures and groups, rather' gation to Winnipeg, which in­ July 8, in the Manitoba arena. "DURATIONAL" Culte, Councilman, Borough of Monal Record, March 8, 1961, side of the parliament building Wae held m Hotel Marlborough. I than what is known as a "melt-і eluded the UNA Supreme Sec- There, songs and dances by Brooklyn and member of the p. 3292). stands the statue of Queen' at which Prime Minister Diefenljing pot" of nations. He also і retary and secretary of the hundreds of young people were WASHINGTON. D. C. July Victoria, who was the Empress •1)aker delivered lhe mam ad-'touched on some political, Shevchenko Memorial Commit - oh the agenda. 7.—The charge was made to­ 4 day by the National Captive Over 300 at Colgate Confererc When Canada was part of the ' ' ' ' ' *»«i иимпшінпанмншшшн... і . • Nations Committee that the British Empire, and on the Postal Department "appears to Support Kennedy Program other side, the newly-completed be plainly irrational" in down­ statue of the Ukrainian Bard. grading the Ciampion of Liber­ By WALTER DUSHNYCK Among the persons who ty stamp series. In letters sent HAMILTON. N. Y., July 11! Ukrainian American repre­ took part in the ceremony were to members of the Senate and — Over 300 delegates and 43 sentatives registered here in­ thousands of children, youths, House Post Office committees, representatives of foreign em­ clude Stephen Jarema, execu­ and numerous pioneers who es­ the chairman of NCNC. Dr. Lev bassies, including four Ukrain­ tive director of the Ukrainian tablished the Ukrainian com­ Dobriansky of Georgetown Uni­ ian American representatives Congress Committee of Ame­ munity in Canada exactly 70 versity, declared that the De­ were registered before the rica, Walter Dushnyck, editor years ago now. partment is making a serious er­ opening yesterday of the of UCCA publications; Dr. Lu- During the Unveiling Ceremony ror in reducing the significance twelfth annual Foreign Polioy bomyr O. Ortynsky, executive of "this medium for people-to- Conference at Colgate Univer­ secretary of Prolog Research First the orchestra played people contact." He urged the sity here. and Publishing Association of the national anthem, and then members to influence the re­ The participants responded New York; and Martha I. Bo- UCC President Msgr. Vasyl storation and expansion of the to an appeal from President hachevsky, also representing Kushnir delivered the opening series, which will be a major Kennedy by signing the peti­ Prolog. remarks. Addressing personally theme of Captive Nations Week tion which urged the U. S. Con­ Walter D. Prybyla, Jr. of Prime Minister Diefenbaker, begining July 16. gress to support the Admini­ Lt. Goy. Errick Willis, Premier Syracuse, president of the Fe­ Three Champion of Liberty stration's foreign-aid economic deration of Ukrainian Student Duff Roblin of Manitoba* Min­ stamps were issued last year. program. ister of Labor Michael Starr, Organizations of America and The present Administration has Most of the delegates, 315 in Mrs. Prybyla attended the Metropolitan Hermaniuk, Met­ reduced the number to one and number, signed the petition at ropolitan Ohienko, and Univer­ opening session as guests and in letters to legislators it cast the opening session of the con­ sity of Manitoba President indicated that they would re­ doubt on thc scries' continu­ ference. In so doing they re­turn later on in the week. The Dr. H. H. Saunderson, all commended that Congress em­ conference will last until Fri­ of whom sat in the front row ance. Professor Dobriansky, in power the President to commit day, July 14. near the covered monument, international development Dr. Kushnir spoke both in U- stressing the importance of the This morning Dr Ortynsky, stamps in the cold war strug­ funds for up to five years. krainian and in English about President Kennedy sent a Mr. Jarema and Miss Boha- Taras* Shevchenko, about the gle, argues that "there are chevsky took part in the Euro­ dozens of freedom fighters telegram to the conference monument for which the U- which was read by Everett N. pean panel, while this writer krainians themselves provided honored by the captive peoples was a participant at the Uni­ of Europe and Asia who de­ Case, president of Colgate Uni­ the funds, about its creator, versity. In it Mr. Kennedy ted Nations panel and discus­ sculptor Andriy Darahan, and serve our knowledgeable sed the question of the estab­ praise." He cited the current greeted the delegates as repre­ then handed over the metal sentatives of the enlightened lishment of diplomatic relations casket with names of all con­ rase of Ukraine's Shevchenko. with Outer Mongolia by the He also called upon the legisla­ leadership of the world and of tributors, which was sealed in­ the United States, and appealed United States. tors to thwart Khrushchev's to the base of the statue. for their endorsement of his Tomorrow's session of the present propaganda play aimed foreign-aid program. conference is to deal with Ukrainian la Manitoba Schools at influencing the President Eastern Europe, and all the U- Next to speak was Premier not to issue a Captive Nations Bulgarian Absent krainian representatives are Roblin, who said that we have Week Resolution. Thc incon­ The only Iron Curtain dele­ expected to participate in it. gathered to honor one of the gruous Independence Day mes­ gate. Dimitar I. H&djiez of Bul­ During informal gatherings greatest genii of all mankind, sage sent by Khrushchev and garia, who was to attend this between sessions, publications Taras Shevchenko. For al­ Scene at the Winnipeg arena where thousands of Ukrainian youths paid tribnte to the Bard Taras Shevchenko on the day reports of growing cleavage be­ year's Colgate conference, with­ of the UCCA and Prolog were though he is the greatest pride preceding the unveiling of his monument in the Manitoba capital. Songs, dance*, gymnaitfc display, and recitations were tween Moscow and Peiping are drew at the last minute with і made available to the delegates, of Ukrainians, his Ideals belong part of the youth rally. Uniformed members of Plant, Ukrainian Youth Organization, and the Ukrainian Youth Association part of this play, Dr. Dobrian- out stating his reasons for, who quickly exhausted the to all people. The Manitoba l sky declared. doing so. I selection. Premier also read in Ukrainian (SUM) are shown in ranks before the platform. SVOBODA, THE UKRAINIAN ,Y, SATURDAY, JULY 15, 1961 No. 132 gaa—— •W^WHHW— ' I I ШводдІ! SVOBODA THE DUALISM IN AMERICAN UJN.A. NOTES AND COMMENTS УЩШКШШ Щіціггг-гтп чЗНк «(<4

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