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VOLUME 1 NUMBER 4 ENGLISH EDITION Saturday, September 28, 1996 The Resolution 51 Striding Forward To the (HCR 51) vvas Passed Freedom Of Speech Washington, DC Sept 26 — gavę unanimous approval to The Concurrent Resolution 51 this šame Resolution. House The “Lithuanian Free Speech by the US — Baltic Foundation (CR 51) urging Russians to vvith- Concurrent Resolution 51 vvas Center” (LFSC) in Lithuania is and the Friedrich-Nauman dravv their estimated 200,000 introduced by Congressman an umbrella organization for Fund, and in conjunction vvith troops from the Baltic port Christopher Cox (R-CA) and leading Lithuanian media asso- the Lithuanian Radio and Tele- region of Karaliaučius (Koenigs- very strongly supported by the ciations, logistically supported vision Association, the LFSC ber-Kaliningrad) vvas voted Baltic American Freedom Lea- by the U.S. — Baltic Founda­ held another conference entit­ upon the September 26th in US gue, Ine. Although the text vvas tion, The LFSC is also funded by led “Legal and Economic Con- Congress and passed vvith una- redrafted and modiFied many the “National Endovvment for ditions for Development of Mass nimous consent. On september times, the Finai version vvas Democracy,” “Martin Gruss Media in the Baltic States.” At 17, 1996 the House Interna­ successful. Foundation” and “USBF do­ this conference, the first drafts tional Relations Committee nore.” From its inception in Oc­ of the nevv media lavv vvere the tober 1995, the LFSC has been primary topic of discussion by involved in the creation of nevv, participants, vvho included re- Perhaps Justice Will Finally more democratic mass media in presentatives of the mass media Be Served Lithuania. The center’s efforts and politicians. have been revvarded: on July 2, One of the leaders of this con­ According to ELTA, October 9 lavičius, LKP CK secretary 1996, the Seimas (Lithuanian ference vvas American professor of this year Vilnius distriet Juozas Kuolelis, former chief Parliament) passed the Law on Steven Pasternack, vvho is the court vvill vvitness the start of editor of radio Tarybų Lietuva Public Information, Lithuania’s head of the Department of Jour- the trial against former Lithua­ (Soviet Lithuania), former edi­ most comprehensive media le- nalism and Mass Communica­ nian Communist Party leaders, tor of “Tarybų Lietuva” Stanis­ gislation yet, and on July lOth, tions at Nevv Mexico State Uni- A meeting in Vilnius vvith Lithuania Christian Democratic Party leaders and Parliamentary vvho took part in tragic events lavas Mickevičius, and superin- Election committee. Some of the participants are from abroad visiting Lithuania and helping tendant of Interior Ministry the Seimas passed another bill versity. Dr. Pasternack vvas pre- vvith the election to the Parliament process. of January 13th 1991. that guaranteed the proper im- sent to offer his expertise in me­ On that fateful day, Soviet Jaroslava Prokopovičius. plemention of this nevv media dia and governments is involv­ troops attacked TV tovver and The key defendants, Buroke­ lavv. Members of the Seimas ed as evolutionary, “Freedom of Press Building in Vilnius, of vičius and Jarmalavičius, may described the lavv as “the basic expression has to be a joint ef­ No Secure Lithuania Without and France, are to be invited. already independent Lithuania. be accused of murder, as vvell as step to democracy”. These bills fort betvveen a responsible press Secure Poland Brazauskas and Kvvasnievvski Eleven peaceful demonstrators creation of antigovernmental or­ štili avvait the finai approval of and a government that is trus- agreed to finish the prolonged vvere killed or crushed by Soviet ganizations, participation in construction vvorks of Punskas their activity, and sabotage. The Lithuanian President Algirdas ted as a peer institution.” Gdynia, Sept 20 (ELTA) — tre. Aftervvards Presidents Bra­ tanks. Later the culprits of this Culture House in South East accused might be sentenced to Brazauskas, būt media organi- This conference greatly hel­ There is no secure Lithuania zauskas and Kvvasnievvski at- crime vvere sued. Poland, as vvell as on publishing Capital punishment. zations are satisfied vvith this ped politicians and mass media vvithout secure Poland, and tended the exhibition titled Sirvydis shovved about 33 case Lithuanian textbooks for Lith­ The court trial is to include major breakthrough and have seek a common point of vievv on there is no secure Poland vvith­ “Partnership of the Baltic Sea volumes vvhich constitute mere­ uanian schools in Poland. four prosecutors. About 1,000 high hopes for the finai out- some issues vital to media deve­ out secure Lithuania — this vvas Countries”. ly one third of the vvhole in- come. “This lavv is the most Pro­ lopment in this country. As a the basic idea at the joint nevvs Also, an agreement by the vestigation material. Hovvever, vietims and 3,000 vvitnesses are Hovvever, there vvere nume­ to be cross-examined. gressive Lavv in Eastern Euro- result, the Seimas, adopted a conference of Lithuanian and rous other agreements vvhich defence ministers of both coun­ the start of this process should pe,” commented Rimas Šukys, more democratic version of the Polish Presidents — Algirdas vvere not included into the tries on formation of joint bat- in no vvay be related to the elec­ chief of the media lavv vvorking Lavv on Public Information that Brazauskas and Aleksandr declaration. Presidents agreed talion of peacekeepers is to be tion campaign, Justice Minister Lithuanian Border group. vvas submitted by the joint vvor­ signed this year. It vvould be one Albertas Valys emphasized. Kvvasnievvski — held on Thrus- to arrange a conf-rence “Recon- Control To Receive The Lithuanian Free Speech king group of journalists and day night in Gdynia after sign- ciliation of Natfons and Rela- more evidence of successful Charges are to be brought Center has been a leader in the politicians. Conseųuently, the ing a Joint Declaration. tions of Good Neighbourhood — Lithuanian-Polish cooperation against 48 persons, hovvever, Eąuipment negotiation process for the draf- First six articles vvere approved This document confirms the as the Safeguard of Security and in a military sphere. the ąuestioning process vvas ting of free press legislation, by the Seimas in just one determination of both countries Stability in Europe” in Vilnius At the end of his visit Presi­ Finished only vvith 7 persons. Of Vilnius, September 11, conducting conferences to ad- session. to cooperate in striving to join at the start of next year. Repre- dent Brazauskas put a vvreath this group one, namely Ivan (ELTA). Lithuania’s Klaipėda dress the complicated issues Today, the tvvo principle tasks European Union and NATO. sentatives of Latvia, Estonia, of flovvers at the monument to Kucherov, died this summer, seaport is to receive radars func- that arise in the restructuring of the LFSC are to closely moni- The Joint Declaration vvas Russia, Ukraine, Central Euro­ Polish sailors in Gdynia. After therefore, the trial is to include tioning in the sea surveillance of media lavv. Most recently, tor governmental influence in signed at the World Trade Cen- pean statės, as vvell as Germany the official farevvell ceremony six defendants. posts to be eąuipped under vvith the assistance of the US — the development of the recent­ Brazauskas vvith accompanying The ręst 42 cases vvere started Svvedish and Danish border con Baltic Foundation and the ly passed media legislation and Concern for Security of the persons embarked on the Aukš­ against foreign citizens vvhose trol project on Thursday. America Center, the LFSC held to act svviftly vvhenever restic- taitis frigate bound for Lithua­ extradition vvas refused. Accus- The Lithuanian Defence Mi- a conference in Vilnius from tive measures against the Li­ Baltics nian port of Klaipėda. ed persons are the former Soviet nistry’s International relations May 24-25, entitled “Self thuanian media are enacted. Union leaders, army comman- department informed ELTA, Regulation in the Mass Media For instance, the Lithuanian Washington, DC, Sept. 6 — military occupation. Govern- ders and KGB agents. Therofo- that Thursday only one third of and Advertising.” The concept government strongly advocated the centrai and East European ment-funded think-tanks have re, investigation of these cases the provided radiolocation of self regulation vvas approved measures vvhich allovved the pri- Coalition expresses deep con- drafted nevv doctrines that have Interruptions at vvas interrupted. eąuipment vvill be forvvarded. by every participant in the con­ vate lives of statė officials and cern for the security of the suggested absorption of the Ignalina Power Plant The court is to hear cases of The package is to include about Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia three independent statės into a 2,000,000 litas vvorth of radars ference, including the members politicians to remain secret. Dis­ to Cause Huge Loses the then Communist Party cen­ of the Seimas vvho normally cussion of this issue culminated and Lithuania in the face of con- nevv Russian-controlled entity. trai committee (LKP CK) First to be installed by Danish specia- espouse divergent political on February 1, 1996 vvhen arti- stant vocal threats from Russia. In confidential correspondence, secretary Mykolas Burokevi­ lists in the Nida, Palanga and vievvs. cle 8 of the draft lavv vvas deba- These threats run from de- President Yeltsin has attempted Vilnius, September 11 (EL­ čius, head of CK Juozas Jarma­ Klaipėda posts. Earlier in October of 1995, ted. Only the collective effort of mands to dravv them into the to influence President Clinton TA). Due to a stoppage in Li­ through generous aid provided practically every mass media or­ Russian sphere of influence and to keep the Balts out of NATO. thuanian Ignalina povver plant, ganization prevented the enact- prevent them from being con- The Coalition opposes Russian the country’s povver consumers ment of the government’s posi- sidered for NATO membership, intimidation against any of its did not feel a lack of energy Lithuanian Ships tion into lavv. to outright absorption into the neighbors. The Baltics, as other supply. Join International In the future, the LFSC is Russian statė. independent statės of Central Currently Lithuania receives determined to grant all jour­ The Central and East Euro­ and Eastern Europe, are and its energy supply from Latvia Exercises nalists access to and ūse of the pean Coalition is an umbrella mušt remain sovereign statės. and Russia. The energy system data collected by the center. organization of 18 national Their territorial integrity mušt ilso uses all the capacities of Gdnynia, Sept 24 (ELTA) — Presently the center’s archives ethnic groups, representing be preserved. Their independen­ other povver stations. Tvvo Lithuanian navy ships already contain many lavvs and some 22 million Americans vvith ce and development of democra­ The ūse of all possible reser- Aukštaitis and Vėtra vvith government resolutions, asso- roots in Central and Eastern tic institutions and free markets ves enables to meet the coun­ about 100 crevv on board joined ciated vvith mass media develop­ Europe. are in the national interest of try’s energy demand, hovvever, International “Cooperative ment in Lithuania. Collection The aggressive Russian rheto- the United States. The Commis- no export is possible at the Venture” exercises starting lašt and translation into Lithuanian ric has originated from Presi­ sion on America’s National In- moment. Wednesday in Polish Gdynia of various documents from fo- dent Yeltsin, the Foreign and terests, a joint enterprise con- Due to a stoppage i n the Ig­ seaport. reign countries and Interna­ Defense Minister and many sisting of RAND, Harvard and nalina povver plant, the supply The “Cooperative Venture” is tional organizations is also other officials, diplomats and the Nixon Center, recently con- of energy to Belarus and Latvia to encompass about tvvo thou- planned. This vvill enable the the military. In some cases, cludęd that it is in “extremely vvas interrupted. Lietuvos Ener­ sand sailors and tvventy ships LFSC to become the primary threats have included renevved important” US national interest gija Co. also incurred losses, as from nine NATO countries, in­ Consulting organization for to prevent Russia from reinte- additional reserves of black oil cluding Poland, Lithuania, Lat- everyone interested in mass Furthermore, the center has grating Estonia, Latvia and and gas vvere consumed. via, and Svveden. media. Furthermore, the LFSC plans to institute future educa- Lithuania by force. The Coali­ An earlier stoppage at the! Ig­ On finishing preparatory trai- vvill collect and analyze Informa­ tional programs. For this rea- tion urges the Administration nalina plant from August 27 to ning in Gdynia, the exercises tion pertaining to the im- son, the center sent Sigitas Ži­ and the Congress, along vvith September 1 cost the company are to movė to the territorial plementation of the Lavv on lionis, a consultant to the the Presidential candidates, im- 9.4 million litas. vvaters of Denmark, Norvvay Public Information and other Lithuanian Radio and Televi- mediately to issue specific pu­ Deputy director of Lietuvos and Svveden, vvhere the partici­ lavvs affecting mass media. sion Association, to participate blic declarations in support of Energija Co. Vladas Paškevi­ pants are scheduled to learn Aside from such organiza- in the Baltic Professionals’ the security of the Baltic States čius told ELTA that the first hovv to establish a radio contact, tional vvork, on May 8, 1996 the Association for Independent Me- and their right to sovereignty, turbine of the povver plant vvas carry out embargo operations Lithuanian Free Speech Center dia Development program the inviolability of their ter- to be put into operation on and locate submarines. initiated a seminar series entitl­ vvhich vvas organized by Ohio ritory, and their right to seek Wednesday evening and the The Lithuanian ships made ed “Seimas Elections and the University in Athens, Ohio. NATO membership. Russia vvhole First energy unit — on preparations for “Cooperative Media.” The discussion series is By Gintaras Songaila mušt be vvarned that conti­ Thursday. į, Venture” by joining the Baltic The second energy block is scheduled to take place through and nued intimidation and threats One of the most beautiful churches in Europe — Šventos Onos (St. Ann s “Amber Sea” exercises held in the Lithuanian parliamentary against the Baltics vvill be met currently undergoing a planned Sigitas Žilionis church in Vilnius. July. elections in October of this year. “USBF Nevvs” vvith appropriate measures. repair to lašt until October 1. Photo by Viktoras Kučas L.4 i

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More than sixty years have men vvho, almost a lifetime ago, Periodical class postage paid at Chicago, IL and additional mailing oflices. trickled by būt Frank Lubin sėt the table for American remembers it all as if it happen- domination in Olympic basket­ Subscription Rates: $60.00. ed 60 years ago. ball. Postmaster: Send address changes to Draugas—4545 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL Even novv, at age 86, he re- The US group that made his- calls details, narnės, circum- tory in Berlin vvas, in reality, stances. tvvo separate units made up DRAUGAS SUBSCRIPTION RATES Then again, what athlete primarily of players from the could forget taking part in the Universal Pictures and the Yearly 6 months 2 years Olympic Gamės? McPherson Globė Oilers teams, USA $60.00 $40.00 $110.00 For Lubin, who has lived in both amateur Athletic Union Canada $75.00 $50.00 $130.00 Glendale for nearly four deca- povverhouses. A muddy basketball court did not stop Lithuanians on the road to victory. Berlin 1993. des, that opportunity came in Lubin, vvho vvas born in East 1936 in Berlin, site of the first Los Angeles and become an All- earlier in the AAU national Apparently, the Germans turned briefly to Los Angeles Editor-in chief Danutė Bindokienė Olympic basketball tourna- Pacific Coast Conference selec- finais in Denver. Lubin scored didn’t realize the sport vvas and then spent three years in Administrator Ignas Budrys ment. tion at UCLA in his senior 11 points and vvas one of three played indoors. Lithuania, his father’s home- Moderator: Viktoras RimSelis “I had never been out of season in 1931, vvas one of Universal players in double “It vvas kind of a shock,” land, helping develop that coun- California and traveling to several former Bruins playing figures in the Nevv York game. Lubin said. “It vvas just likę go- try’s sports program. Office hours—8:30 to 4:30 vveekdays. Closed Saturdays Berlin vvas an exciting time,” for Universal. He had become a With the victory, Universal ing out and playing in a play- He vvas knovvn there as Pra­ Submitted articles are edited at our discretion. Lubin said. “It vvas one of the grip in the movies after college placed seven men on the Olym­ ground. The first day vve vvere nas Lubinas — Lithuanian for Publication is not responsible for advertisement content most-interesting sporting times and helped catapult Universal’s pic team and McPherson had there, vve got our uniforms on Frank and his father’s family I‘ve ever had.” basketball team to national six. The only outsider vvas and said to an official, ‘We’d likę name — and vvas regarded as Lubin vvas a 6-foot-7 center on prominence. James Bishop, the center from to go into the gym and practice.’ the godfather of Lithuania “Vytis” during this next year. the American squad that vvon “We vvould lose a game here the University of Washington, He pointed to the court and said, basketball. 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I hollered to the one of Lithuania, especially Marytė Send check to : "Draugas“ and mail to defeat for the US in Olympic Olympic roster. Abbott, the Editor-in-chief of Draugas, Subscription Dept, 4545 VVest Once in Germany, the Ameri­ Who vvould fday in the gold player vvho had the bąli to give 63rd St., Chicago, IL 60629. For questioos, competition until the 1988 team The tvvo AAU teams in the cans encountered a fevv sur- medaFgame? it to me. ...That basket made me their monthly magazine „Vy­ call (312) 585-9500 in Seoul lošt to the Soviets in competition, Universal and prises. The coaches decided to go vvith quite famous in Lithuania.” tis” for the decision to advertise the semifinals and has to settle PcPherson, had to pay their vvay When the tournament star­ four Oilers, »Tvvo i/, from Uni- To this day, Lubin said, our publication. for a bronze medal. to Nevv York because the com- ted, the International Basket­ versal and Bishop. Lubin vvas Lithuanians talk about his feat. In the tvvo Olympics since r * t • / t / m • btliuil tiri our mlttll panies refused to sponsor play­ ball Federation tried to ban excluded. He refers to current players Kmoirts or Dthuabia dS.» Natioaai. Coirvrjrtion Seoul, the US has been repre- ers vvho vvere vvilling to play in athletes vvho vvere 6-3 or taller. “I vvas very angry, būt vvhat from that country as “students Counoll 1 Iroaklort, Maiiaohuiatli sented by NBA superstars, the Nazi Germany. The US, vvhich vvould have lošt could I do?” Uubin said. of my students.” so-called Dream Team that “We played games around the several players, protested and So Lubin vvatched from the Lubin played on AAU teams svvept in Barcelona four years country to raiše the money to the rule vvas vvithdravvn. Būt bleachers, vvi his vvife Mary until he vvas 54, including one ago. This year’s version in get there,” Lubin said. 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t 4. This protocol shall be trea- US Baltic Action Plan to Danutė Bindokienė SECRET GERMAN-SOVIET ted by both parties as strictly Be Presented in Vilnius secret. AGREEMENTS OF 1939 Moscovv, August 23, 1939. Vilnius, Sept 13 (ELTA) — US Advantages and ofFicials vvill present the “Baltic CONCERNING LITHUANIA For the Government Action Plan”, outlining US stra­ of the German Reich: Obligations On August 23, 1939, eight By DR. DOMAS American Prosecutor, Mr. Tho- tegy to assist the Baltic coun­ V. Ribbentrop Some might say that Lithua­ Russian czars using all their days before the attack on KRIVICKAS mas J. Dodd, asked the Presi­ tries for the integration into the Poland by Hitler’s armies, the dent of the Court to authorize Plenipotentiary of the Western structures. This pre- nians, living in the United might and resources tried to U.S.S.R. and Germany conclud- hevv, declared that Great Bri­ Herr von Weizsaecker to relate Government of the U.S.S.R.: sentation to the Lithuanian States, lead a double life: that convert Lithuania to just one ed a Treaty of Non-Aggression. tain vvas in possession of the from memory the contents of V. Molotov diplomats and MPs vvill be in of an American and also of Lith­ more province of the mighty On August 23 and September 28 German copy of their texts, these agreements. The Court Vilnius on Saturday, Sept. 21. uanian. Contrary to some opi- Russian empire. Būt no povver of the šame year secret protocols vvhich had fallen into Allied gavę its consent and the former After the defeat of Poland, The document is to be pre­ nions, it is not as hard as it on Earth could induce Lithua­ vvere added to this treaty and to hands vvith the archives of the Under-Secretary of State con- fresh Soviet-German negotia- sented by US State Department seems at First glance. Knovving nians to give up their freedom, the Boundary and Friendship German Foreign Office. firmed the purpose of the agree­ tions took place, vvhich resulted Deputy Secretary Marshall vvhere one comes from vvhere faith, language and land. At the Treaty of September 28, 1939. The full light of publicity vvas ment in question. At the trial in the conclusion on September Adair and a special US presi- the very deepest roots belong, First opportunity (February 16, Through these agreements So- turned on the protocols during these agreements figured under 28, 1939, of a series of agree­ dent’s advisor on Central and enriches one’s life, helps to 1918) they declared their viet diplomacy achieved at a the discussions at the Nurem- the designation of “affidavit ments of vvhich the principai East European issues Daniel understand oneself better as independence. single stroke tvvo objects: (a) the berg trial. Gauss,” from the name of Wil- ones knovvn are the follovving: Fried. every nation has its ovvn cha­ Beginning vvith 1940, the creation of a political and On May 21 and 22,1946, Herr helm Gauss, former Legal Advi- 1. Boundry and Friendship Subsequent to visits in Esto­ racteristics, ingrained into the šame Russian tactics of oppres­ strategical situation promoting Ernst von Weizsaecker, former ser to the German Ministry for Treaty; nia and Latvia, US ofFicials are very souls of its natives, passed sion vvere tried again — this and precipitating an armed con- Ambassador of the Reich to the Foreign Affairs, vvho vvas the 2. Declaration concerning scheduled to meet Lithuanian from generation to generation time by the Soviets. Not only flict among the “capitalist Vatican and German Under-Se- editor-in-chief of the Soviet- common efforts to bring the vvar Foreign Minister Povilas Gylys, across the bridge of time. Lithuania būt the other Baltic States,” vvhile itself remaining cretary of State for Foreign Af­ German treaty. to an end; Foreign Ministry Secretary Al­ Hovvever, it has certain rules States and many more captive aloof; and (b) the Consent of the fairs, vvas summoned to give The texts of these agreements 3. Exchange of letters concer­ binas Januška, Director of and adds extra obligations to nations vvere enclosed vvithin an German Government to assign evidence before the Nuremberg vvere published in 1948, by the ning economic cooperation on Policy Division Vygaudas Usac- everyday life. Yes, being Li­ Iron Curtain, būt again, per- Lithuania to the Soviet sphere Military Tribūnai. Among the Department of State of the Uni­ the basis of a pre-established kas, and members of the par- thuanian and admitting these sistance and longing for freedom of interest vvith the right conced- various questions put to him by ted States of America. Here is programme. liament. origins not only to yourself, būt chipped at the vvall until it vvas ed to the U.S.S.R. to adopt the prosecutors and counsel, the the text of the secret protocol On the šame day the second The ambassadors of Lithua­ to others, is not easy. Būt it also būt a heap of rubble, forshadovv- special measures for the protec- barrister Alfred Seidl, defending concluded on August 23, 1939: secret agreement vvas signed nia, Latvia and Estonia to US has many revvards because vve ing the demise of Soviet empire tio of its interests. counsel of Hans Frank, former “On the occasion of the signa- amending certain provisions of vvere already informed about can be proud of our heritage and as vvell. In its turn German diplomacy Governor-General of Poland, at ture of the Nonaggression Pact the First. Here is the text of the the possibility of “Baltic Action freely ūse its riches to our per­ Russia novv calls itself a demo­ obtained: (a) the assurance of the moment vvhen the discus- betvveen the German Reich and second agreement: Plan” in August. The plan sonai advantage. cracy, būt štili has imperialistic Soviet neutrality in case of a sion vvas developing on the sub- the Union of Socialist Soviet covers three parts, analysing Many young people of Lithua­ dreams and eyes the Baltics as vvar vvith Poland and the vves- ject of Soviet-German relations Republics the undersigned ple- Secret Supplementary the Baltic States integration in­ nian descent, born, raised, and a very desirable piece of proper- tern countries: strategy of a and the agreement concluded nipotentiaries of each of the tvvo Protocol to the Western institutions, educated in the United States ty. Lithuanians have būt one single front; (b) the acųuisition betvveen the tvvo countries, sub- parties discussed in strictly con- “The undersigned Plenipoten- relations vvith the neighbouring have visited Lithuania since hope of remaining free: become of a part of Lithuania in virtue mitted the follovving question to fidential conversations the ques- tiaries declare the agreement of countries and bilateral US and 1990 vvhen it again became in­ a member of NATO. The main of rectification of frontiers, in him, “Were other agreements tion of the boundary of their the Government of the Geramn Baltic States relations. dependent, freeing itself from road-block against full member- the event of a territorial and established on August 23,1939, respective spheres of influence Reich and the Government of The document emphasizes de- long decades of oppression by ship is again Russia. Būt as vve political rearrangement in the betvveen the German and Soviet in Eastern Europe. These con­ the U.S.S.R. upon the follovving: termination of the United the Soviet Union. If they chose vvitnessed on March 11, 1990 areas belonging to the Baltic Governments that are not con- versations led to the follovving The Secret Supplementary States to support the efforts of to see the country not only vvith (The Declaration of Independen­ States. tained in the pact of non- conclusions: Protocol signed on August 23, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia their eyes, būt an open mind ce) everything is possible. There had been some ques- aggression?” 1. In the event of a territorial 1939, shall be amended in item in order to meet NATO requi- and forgiving heart, they came The other concern — parlia- tion, even in 1939, of the ex- In spite of the protest of and political rearrangement in 1 to the effect that the territory rements. back vvith many vvonderful me- mentary elections in Lithuania istence of these protocols and of General Rudenko, the Soviet the areas belonging to the Baltic of the Lithuanian statė falls to mories of beautiful country side, on October 20 of this year. vvarmhearted friendly, though Strange as it seems, after 50 their contents, in spheres rela- Prosecutor to the Court, alleg- States (Finland, Estonia, Lat­ the sphere of influence of the • On September 5, Lithua­ mostly poor, people struggling years of communist rule, many ting to the Ministry for Foreign ing that the tribunal’s task vvas via, Lithuania), the northern U. S.S.R., vvhile, on the other nia, the Czech Republic, and valiantly to overcome hardships free nations in the First demo- Affairs of Berlin, as vvell as in to examine the case of the vvar boundary of Lithuania shall re- hand the province of Lublin and Slovakia signed a trade agree­ and stride tovvard democracy. cratic elections voted for the the entourage of Dr. Zechlin, criminals and not that of the present the boundary of the parts of the province of Warsavv ment. The trade agreement vvill Many young professionals, see- šame people — communists, German Envoy in Lithuania. treaties of allied countries, the spheres of influence of Germany fall to the sphere of influence of go into effect after January 1, if ing the need for their Western though calling themselves by Certain measures adopted by President of the Court, Sir Geof- and the U.S.S.R. In this connec- Germany (cf. the map attached it is ratified by the parliaments. expertise, decided to share their more democratic narnės — vvho the German Government in re- frey Lavvrence, authorized the tion the interest of Lithuania in to the Boundary and Friendship It brings Lithuania one step knovvledge and energy by spen- vvere in povver through the oc- gard to the repatriation of the counsel Seidl to continue. Thus, the Vilnius area is recognized Treaty signed today). As soon as closer to joining the Central German minority of the Baltic Herr von Weizsaecker had an by each party. the Government of the U.S.S.R. ding some time in Lithuania cupation years. Lithuania vvas European Free Trade Associa- and helping out vvhere help is no exception. The people paid countries also predicated the ex- opportunity to reply that there 2. In the event of a territorial shall take special measures on tion (CEFTA). CEFTA members istence of the protocols. The Ger­ existed tvvo secret agreements, and political rearrangement of Lithuanian territory to protect needed. dearly for their mistake and are include: Poland, Hungary, the What is the current main con- not likely to repeat it again. It man minority dvvelling in Esto- the texts of vvhich vvere brought the areas belonging to the Po- its interests, the presetn Ger­ Czech Republic, Slovakia, and man Lithuanian border, for the cern of Lithuanians in their ovvn is essential that this time the nia and Latvia vvas repatriated to his knovvledge in his capaci- lish statė the spheres of in­ Slovenia. (JBANC) in the vvinter of 1939-1940. The ty of Under-Secretary of State fluence of Germany and the purpose of a natūrai and simple country and abroad? Basically, Parliament should be made up German minority of Lithuania for Foreign Affairs. U.S.S.R. shall be bounded ap- boundary delineation, shall be there are tvvo: one long range, of elected members vvho serve vvas left on the spot because by As soon as Herr von Weiz- proximately by the line of the rectified in such a vvay that the LITHUANIA AND one more immediate. The long the people and their contry not the Protocol of August 23,1939, saecker had mentioned the se­ rivers Narevv, Vistula, and San. Lithuanian territory situated to BELARUS TO NEGOTIATE range concern centers on the their ovvn selfish and greedy Lithuania did not enter the cret Soviet-German agreements, The question of vvhether the the southvvest of the line mark- ENERGY ISSUES safety — indeed the very future interests. sphere of Soviet interests. It vvas the counsel Seidl rose and shovv- interests of both parties make ed on the attached may should — of their small country vvhich There is a nevv tomorrovv davv- only later, vvhen Lithuania pas- ing Severai sheets of paper desirable the maintenance of an fall to Germany. Vilnius, September 11, has the unfortunate destiny and ning in the land of our ances- sed from the German to the So­ observed. “I have here a text independent Polish statė and Further it is declared that the (ELTA). A Belarussian delega- geopolitical position — standing tors, of our roots. It is Fitting viet sphere, that the German vvhich, vvithout any doubt, faith- hovv such a statė should be economic agreements novv in tion is to arrive in Lithuania betvveen the East and the West. that vve try to be a part of it by Government negotiated vvith fully and authentically reprodu- bounded can only be definitely force betvveen Germany and visit to the ministry of industry Its dangerous neighbor to the becoming more familiar vvith Li­ the Soviet Government an agre- ces those agreements. I am go- determined in the course of fur- Lithuania shall not be affected and trade on Thursday. East — Russia — since time im- thuania and its issues. A good ement on the repatriation of the ing to submit them to you.” ther political developments. by the measures of the Soviet The delegation is are schedul­ memorial had designs on the source of this Information is the German minority of Lithuania. To the question of the Presi­ In any event both Govern­ Union referred to above. ed to discuss Belarussian dėbt free access to the Baltic Sea vveekly English edition of Drau­ This repatriation took place in dent of the Court requesting ments vvill resolve this question Moscovv, September 28, 1939. to Lithuania for supplies of elec- ports and therefore an year — gas — The Friend. Please give 1941. Herr Seidl to indicate the source by means of a friendly agree­ tric povver and its repayment round exit to the vvorld. Even it a try. For the Government The first official admission of from vvhich he had obtained ment. terms. The specialists are to con- of the German Reich: mission intend to analyse pro- the existence of the secret pro­ these texts, the barrister replied 3. With regard to Southeas- sider cooperation possibilities of establishing a Belarussian J. Ribbentrop posals to issue more permissions tocols vvas made on October 14, that he had received them from tern Europe attention is called under the European transport commission for cooperation in to go freely via territories of 1946, in the House ofCommons. an Allied personality vvorthy of by the Soviet side to its interest By authority of the highvvay Helsinki-Plovdiv and transport movement via border both countries. On that occasion, the British American Prosecutor. When the in Bessarabia. The German side Government of the U.S.S.R.: its branch Klaipėda-Minsk-Kiev area and organization of a Under-Secretary of State for members of the Court took pos­ declares its complete political V. Molotov construction programe. The commission meeting Lithuanian businessmen’s mis­ Foreign Affairs, Mr. C. P. May- session of the text, the second To be continued Members of the bilateral com- agenda also includes the issues sion in Belarus. disinterestedness in these areas. ■ .. ! ...... ! M*. society of the 1920s. For a number of years, she also serv­ most prominent poetic techniques in Aukštaitė’s early Red Army. As a result, the Gediminas regiment under AN EXPATRIATE‘S ed as a deputy mayor of the tovvn of Prienai and vvas verse. Jonas Navikevičius’s command vvas moved to Pabradė, nominated to the mayor’s post. Hovvever, due to her Even though Aukštaitė had earned a great deal of a small tovvn northeast of Vilnius. Follovving the out- JOURNEY grovving family and partly because of her modesty, she respect and admiration over the years, her Financial break of the Second World War, the troops stationed in declined the nomination. situation left much to be desired. Also, in 1927, her the Pabradė garrison vvere ordered by Soviet com- The Life and Legacy of Despite a heavy vvorkload at the City Council, she young son Vytautas died. Having lošt all hope for a bet­ manders to retreat eastvvard. Yet the Lithuanian travelled extensively across the country. In her speeches ter life in Lithuania, the Navikevičius family decided regiments, including Navikevičius’s soldiers, refused to Marija Aukštaitė to emigrate to the West. The first to leave vvas Aukš­ leave Lithuanian territory because they had svvorn an 2 and lectures she urged vvomen to join the Lithuanian Catholic Women’s Society (LCWS). The results of her taitė’s husband Antanas vvho moved to Canada in 1928. oath of loyalty to their country. The Lithuanian soldiers Follovving the declaration of independence in 1918, efforts soon bore fruit, as the Prienai chapter of the Without sufflcient means to provide for her three small broke avvay from the Red Army and vvent into hiding Lithuania savv a period of rapid socio-economic and LCWS expanded and its membership grevv considerably, children, she turned for help to her relatives vvho agreed in the surrounding forests, būt vvere soon discovered by cultural transformation. In spite of Financial difficulty becoming an exemplary vvomen’s organization. It vvas to take care of tvvo of her sons. Meanvvhile, Aukštaitė the Soviets. According to recently found archival and family obligations, Aukštaitė devoted a great deal especially active in organizing the celebrations of vvith her third son moved into a small room adjacent to material, Jonas Navikevičius vvas killed in the summer of time to the national campaign launched to rebuild February the 16th — the day of Lithuanian inde­ the school bookstore of vvhich she vvas in charge at the of 1941, in an exchange of fire vvith Red Army soldiers the nevvly independent country. When the Lithuanian pendence. time. in the vicinity of the tovvn of Švenčioniai. government began to carry out universal land reform, In 1930, she bid farevvell to Lithuania and her son In 1987, Aukštaitė chanced upon some Information she volunteered as a mediator vvho špoke out on behalf Although immersed in sočiai vvork, Aukštaitė ma- Jonas vvho, then thirteen years of age, stayed behind about Jonas’s būriai place in Karys (Warrior), a of poverty stricken peasants in the Prienai district. naged to find energy and time for vvriting. It vvas then vvith his grandparents in Prienai. Although Aukštaitė periodical published by Lithuanian emigrės in the Whenever disputes over land division arose, she vvas that her First poem, Bless You, Land ofHeroes (Būk lai­ managed to scrape together enough money for Antanas’s United States. Hovvever, as recently as 1995, the exact alvvays on the side of the destitute. She vvrote letters of minga, didvyrių žeme), vvas vvritten. Not surprisingly, and Algirdas’s boat tickets (šipkartės) across the Atlan­ location of his grave vvas štili unknovvn. One of the lašt appeal to the government, approached government of- during that period her poetry is dominated by recurrent tic, she could not afford to pay for Jonas’s trip. They did poems vvrittern by Aukštaitė vvas dedicated to her son ficials in person, and intervened in other vvays to en- references to Lithuania’s heroic past, often presented not knovv then that Jonas vvould never join them in Jonas — a hero vvho fell for his native land. In com- sure that needy peasant families secured their lavvful in a somevvhat idealized and romantic light. Most of her Canada, that it vvas the lašt time they vvould see him. memoration of Jonas Navikevičius, a Lithuanian-style share of land. poems, then signed vvith the pseudonym Nemuno Vilnis It is knovvn that Jonas completed high school in roofed pole (stogastulpis) has been recently erected in Aukštaitė’s passion for sočiai vvork, her vvillingness — literally, Wave ofthe River Nemunas — resonate vvith Prienai, vvent on to pursue a military career, and subse- the Prienai region. to be of help to others, vvithout seeking any favours or patriotic fervour and nationalist sentiment. In addition quently served in the Lithuanian Army. In 1939, his While preparing for her trip to Canada, Aukštaitė privileges, vvas soon noticed and highly appreciated by to svvearing her unconditional devotion to Lithuania, she regiment, named after Grand Duke Gediminas, vvas sta- vvas tormented by a harrovving feeling of imminent loss. many. She vvas elected to the Prienai City Council vvhere extols the natūrai beauty of her native land, and lauds tioned in the Lithuanian Capital of Vilnius vvhich had Leaving her son Jonas, her elderly parents, her home- she served as the only vvoman among tvvelve men for the stoicism of the Lithuanian people in the face of adver- been recently reclaimed from the Polish occupiers. land — everyting that vvas so dear to her heart — vvas over ten years. It vvas unusual for a vvoman to hold an sity. The metaphoric ūse of the mother image, as vvell After the Soviet invasion of the Baltic statės in 1940, one of the most sorrovvful moments in Aukštaitė’s life. administrative position in the patriarchai Lithuanian as frequently recurring religious symbols are among the the Lithuanian armed forces vvere integrated into the To be continued

<> 4 Draugas, Saturday, September 28, 1996 build some nevv sanatorias for MARK ANTONITIS - VICE 1500 patients on the plot of land PRESIDENT NEVVS next to the nevv medical centers. NBC 5 CHICAGO BIRŠTONAS - AN The patients could be served by mud-eure and mineral vvater OUTSTANDING HEALTH establishments that are under construction at present. All the RESORT necessary engineering Com­ munications have been estab- lished, the mineral vvater pro­ By A. ZENKEVIČIUS specting and tests have been Mayor of Birštonas made, and borevvells have been bored. Birštonas is a small, pictures- from the neighboring countries Here is the presentation of que health-resort, situated in — Russia, Byelorussia, Ukraine, general reasons, and proposals the south of Lithuania, in the Caucasus republics and Middle for the ūse and better employ- center of the Regionai Park of Asia. Būt the economical and ment of the existing buildings the Big Bends of the Nemunas political situation had changed and the establishments. At this river. It is surrounded by green and, unfortunately, the number point a thorough business pro­ pinevvoods and winding river. of the tourists from these coun­ ject is being made and it could The town covers the area of 13 tries had decreased. Novvdays be presented later. The Lithua­ km2 and has 4,300 full-time vve have more visitors from nian health and ręst resorts residents. Birštonas is within Poland vvho come for sana- could present corresponding pro­ easy reach from Vilnius — 90 torium treatment. posals on tourism infrastructure Mark Antonitis km, Kaunas — 40 km, Mari­ After the restoration and for reconstruction and develop- jampolė — 45 km, Alytus — 35 modernization of the available ing local and ^reign tourism i n Mark Antonitis vvas named to km and Druskininkai — 90 km. tourism complex, facilities, and Lithuania. L ter it vvould be the position of vice president, The health-resort is on the tvvo the essential Services, Birštonas possible to make a general plan nevvs, NBC 5 Chicago, in March, main Kaunas-Alytus and Vil- again could accept many guests for further development and ex- 1996 by President and General nius-Marijampolė Highvvays. It from the vvider regions and big River Nemunas at Birštonas Resort. pansion of this branch. The Manager Lyle Banks. is in the zone of International cities close to Lithuania. We realization of this project should According to Banks, “Mark is highvvay Via Baltica that pro- could also offer the tourists from reconstruction of the existing start first i n the health-resorts very highly regarded in this vides convenient communica- Poland, Germany, Scandinavia ręst establishments, the com- vvhich had lošt their visitors business and I believe he is tion vvith the resort and attracts and other Baltic States an ac- pleting of the unfinished con- from the East and vvhich have definitely one of the nevvs in- people for relaxation, rehabili- tive and recreational holiday, structions, the improvement, enough buildings and the other dustry’s best kept secrets. He’s tation and tourism. fresh air, a clean environment and arrangement of essential needed equipment that are not a take charge, hands-on profes- Some years ago a lot of bus and cultural entertainment. Services, should approximately in ūse at the moment, būt they sional vvho has the totai packa- tours from Birštonas vvere guid- Birštonas could also serve as should amount to 10 million US could suit tourists for their ac­ ge —• intelligence, strategic in- ed through the Southern part of a perfect place for arranging dollars. Birštonas Municipality, comodation and service. By no stinets and a keen nevvs sense. Lithuania: one day journey to joint meetings, tours of discove- of course, hasn’t got such funds means do most of these He’s also a vvonderful mentor Vilnius (including Trakai), to ry, conferences, cultural of its ovvn. We vvould likę to buildings require urgent repairs vvho has a vvide breadth of Kaunas, Druskininkai, Alytus festivals and seminars. The receive credit investments or to and better equipment, comfor­ knovvledge and is great vvith (including the Reservation of tovvn and its surrounding area establish a joint enterprise. table apartments and other people”. Žuvintas), a boat trip to the can be enjoyed throughout the In the city’s general project of leisure facilities. Since 1988 Antonitis has been ethnographic open sky museum year. It has already become a development up to the year Other cities are vvelcome to an executive for Frank N. Ma- in Rumšiškės and many others. tradition to hold the jazz 2010 it had been planned to this program as vvell. gid Associates/Marion, Iovva In favorable situations these festivals, the International con­ vvhere he vvas responsible for tourist routes could be renevved ferences (of the scientists, physi- developing nevvs and marketing and enjoyed by the local and cians, engineers, etc.), the sports Art News strategies, and for coaching and training nevvs directors, pro- foreign visitors, touring the competitions (rovving, balloon- lery, Minneapolis (1980, 1982). PERFECTION IN EXILE ducers and reporters for TV sta- region that is rich in valuable ings, vvalking races, the bridge), Washington Project for the Arts, and other activities. tions of all market sizes and historical, natūrai, architec- A very special exhibit of Inter­ Washington, DC (1978). He par- Besides medical rehabilitation affiliations. tural and art monuments, the national artists opened in the ticipated in numerous group and tourism there are a lot of From 1981-88, Antonitis held peaceful surroundings and love­ Balzekas Museum of Lithua­ shovvs including Superconcen- other activities and discoveries various positions in nevvs mana- ly scenery — has much to oflfer nian Culture on September 13 trated at TBA Exhibition Space, avvaiting guests and holiday- gement including nevvs mana­ for the people of all ages. and vvill close November 11. Chicago (1996), llth Annual makers to suit every taste and ger at KXAN-TV the LIB-ovv- The favorable geographical Featured are artists: Adriana National Juried Exhibition at purse. You can enjoy your shop- ned NBC station in Austin, position of Birštonas and the Carvalho, Rimas Čiurlionis, the Berkeley Art Center, Berke- ping at lovv prices vvhile visiting Texas, and manager of nevvs short one or tvvo day tours Eduardo De Soignie, Maria Te- ley, California (1995), ARC any larger Lithuanian city. operations for WNBC-TV in makes it possible to acąuaint resa Flores, Tadeusz Hipner, Regionai II Exhibition, ARC Investigation of the landscape Nevv York. Prior to that An­ guests vvith the places of in­ Gosią Koscielak, Krzysztof Gallery, Chicago (1995), Na­ has proved that the valley of the tonitis vvas a nevvs photographer terest of Vilnius, Kaunas, Madzinski, Audrius Plioplys. tional Competition at the First river Nemunas vvithin the zone in various markets including St. Druskininkai, etx. The tourists Danas Lapkus, The Curator of Street Gallery, N Y (1996). of the Big River Bends is a uni- Louis and Denver. also have a vvonderful chance to A wayside cross in Birštonas Balzekas’ Museum vvrites about que site and has a great scien- A native of Philadelphia, PA, see Trakai National Park and the exhibit: LITHUANIAN TEXTS IN tific, cultural and recreative Mark and his vvife Susan have Trakai Castle (the cultural mineralization (M 22 - 30 g/1); at Birštonas' and its sur­ “The goal of the exhibit is to THE BONAPARTE value. Birštonas is in the center tvvo boys. monuments of the International d) chloride-natrium brine (M roundings from a bird’s-eye shovv artistic development un­ COLLECTION AT THE of this regionai park. significance). They can admire 101 - 103 g/1). vievv. der the influence of physical and NEVVBERRY LIBRARY The function and operation of berg, and six Nevv Testaments the Nemunas valley and There are also about 20 bore- Country farms located side-by- spritual displacement. Hovv does the health-resort recreation is in Lithuanian published bet- Dzūkija National Park. vvells of prospecting operation side vvith the 'river could be the change in surroundings The Lithuanian holdings in dependent on these factors: vveen 1727 and 1858. Likę all The combined tourist routes and prospecting observation in used as resting houses. They compete/coexist vvith the native the Bonaparte Collection are 1. Watering-place of mineral rarities in the Bonaparte Collec­ had been arranged and guided the area of Birštonas. could provide accomodation and country’s artistic tradition? Can pre-1889 imprints chosen as vvater including Severai arte- tion these books have been vvell- thanks to the contracts vvith Mineral vvater, its baths and help to develop the agrotourism. one describe cosmopolitan or na- evidence of the evolution of the sian vvells that are located kept since the entire collection more remote tourist centers. mud applications are used in When establishing a tourist tional features of certain art Lithuanina language by the vvithin the tovvn’s territory. vvas purchased by the Nevvberry Our guests had an opportunity the treatment of patients suf­ complex (for nearly 2000 people) pieces? Is “foreign” mindset early linguist, Prince Louis- There are 4 types of mineral Library from a London booksel- to visit the unique Lithuanian fering from digestive troubles, vvith all needed infrastructure, comprehendable by the Ameri­ Lucien Bonaparte (1813-1891), vvater: ler i n 1894. Today the collection seaside vvith sandy beaches and disturbances of the peripheral the existing and previously us­ can public? These issues drove a nephevv of Napoleon Bonapar­ a) chloride calcium-natrium, is housed in a state-of-the-art huge dunes. They could relax neivous system, blood circula- ed facilities should be taken in­ an exhibit seleetion process and te. Prince Bonaparte devoted his vvater of lovv mineralization (M bookstack building, among the and enjoy the beauty of our tion and gynecological diseases. to account and utilized. Capital formation of the display. energies to philology and to 3,0 - 3,5 g/1); other great collections of the popular resort Palanga, Klaipė­ 2. Tourists and holidaymakers investments vvouldn’t be very “Participating artists came to gather vvhat he hoped vvould be b) chloride calcium-natrium, Library, vvhere ideal preserva- da port, Neringa National Park, can enjoy vvonderful nature, high, having in mind that Chicago from Brazil, Canada, the vvorld’s finest collection of vvater of medium mineralization tion conditions are maintained Šiauliai city and the Hill of clean surroundings, vvoodlands, Birštonas is not a big city and Cuba, Lithuania, Peru, and linguistic vvorks — close to (M 6,0 - 9,5 g/1); throughout the year. Crosses, the sacred ground for and a spectacular river. Peace is rather compact. At present Poland. The artists’ search for 14,000 books. One of his special c) chloride magnesium-cal- Paul F. Gehl, Custodian of the Lithuanians. The biggest num­ and quiet prevail in Birštonas; the tvvo sanatorias, ręst houses, a nevv home, a nevv self, a nevv interests vvas the Finnish and cium-natrium, vvater of high Nevvberry Library’s John M. ber of tourists at that time vvas and this feature is much vvanted private cottages, and campings audience manifests in a varie­ Estonian languages, and as a Wing Foundation on the Histo­ today not only in tovvns būt in can accomodate 3,000 visitors at ty of different forms. Būt all the result he collected extensively ry of Printing, is available to health-resorts as vvell. Visitors one time. In accordance vvith the artists share the šame vvill to for the vvhole Baltic region. The ansvver ųuestions regarding the can bathe in the svvimming city’s general plan of develop- break through “predestined” Lithuanian portion of Bonapar- Bonaparte Collection at 312/ ponds next to the small river ment, the number of visitors marginai cultural space and te’s collection contains early 255-3645. Address: The Nevvber­ Druskupis. These are the factors should inerease up to 4,600. enter the mainstage of the texts printed in Lithuanian, ear­ ry Library, 60 W. Walton St., that can offer exciting activities, The buildings that are not ful- Chicago art performance.” ly Lithuanian grammars, and attractions and good ręst, to ly utilized, or used only partly studies of individual dialeets. Chicago, IL 60610-3380, Main satisfy both the sporting and for recreation needs, in the Among the treasures of the col­ telephone number: 312/943- 9090. > culturally minded. future could be converted for IN THE EYES OF AUDRIUS lection is the 1653 “Grammati- 3. The recreation complex and tourism, relaxation and the PLIOPLYS ca lituanica” printed at Konigs- By Arnold Voketaitis its facilities are greatly in- medical rehabilitation. They fluenced and dependent on the are capable of providing rooms “Visions of the Mind: the foundation of the Nemunas for 2,080 visitors. Darker Side” — an exhibit of Regionai Park. It could serve all At the moment there are some photographic art by Audrius kinds of tourism, relaxation, other buildings that are not us­ Plioplys vvill open Oct. 10 at and offer a great variety of tours ed for their proper purpose. Danforth Gallery, Portland, and entertainments. The Regio­ After the reconstruction and Maine, and vvill run through nai Park can be enjoyed on foot, renovation, some of them could Oct. 31. Exhibit vvas seleeted by by boat and ship, by car and be converted for the needs of Ms. Rosamund Purcell. bicycle or even by horseback. tourists and holiday-seekers (A Audrius Plioplys vvas born in There is something for everyone restaurant “Druskupis” for 130 Toronto, Canada, in 1951. He vvho vvants to east a line and customers, an old restaurant graduated from medical school catch a fish in the river „Birštonas” for 50 customers in at the University of Chicago. Nemunas and its tributaries. vvinter, and 100 in summer, a Audrius Plioplys had one man Those vvho are interested in pub “Nida” for 30 customers shovvs in Artemisia Gallery, gliding can make ūse of and the Cinema vvith the Chicago (1996), Contemporary Pociūnai airport and the Glider seating capacity of 3,207). The Art Center of Vilnius, Lithua­ Lulu City. Colorado Audrius V. Plioplys 1996 Waiting for summer... Boats on the River Nemunas near Birštonas. Enterprise and can have a look Capital investments for the nia (1995), Dolly Fiterman Gal- BELARUS IN CENTRAL Draugas, Saturday, September 28, 1996 5 EUROPE: IMPLICATIONS NUMBER OF UNEMPLOYED FALLS~~ FOR REGIONAL IN AUGUST Vilnius, Sept 3 (ELTA) — Labour Exchange offices. The SECURITY Number of unemployed registe- number of unemployed address- red by Lithuanian Labour Ex- ing Labour Exchange in August NERIJUS UDRĖNAS change up to September 1 totall- lovvered by 1,612 as compared to ed to 115,644. The amount of July. Zyanon Paznyak, a leader of ing statė property. Zyuganov unemployed during August Unemployment stood at 6.6 the Belarussian Popular front, group represents losers among lovvered by 2,911 as compared to percent of totai Lithuanian fled Belarus in March 1996. On nomenclature. They occupied that of July. vvork force on September 1. It March 24, 1996 peaceful demon- lovver levels of the party struc- About 55 percent of unem­ reduced by 0.2 percent as com­ stration of 40,000 people vvho ture, and did not benefit as ployed persons registered i n pared to July, Janina Gaižutytė, protested closer integration much as their bosses. They vvant Lithuania vvere vvomen and al­ acting director of Labour Ex- vvith Moscovv vvas beaten by to restore vvhat they lošt — con­ most 73.6 percent of them vvere change, told ELTA. OMON special forces. Luka- trol over the statė property. unskilled vvorkers; 35,163 per­ The highest unemployment shenka, Belarussian president, Zyanon Paznyak rightfully sons received unemployment rate registered during August issued an arrest vvarrant for pointed out that democratic benefits in August. In August vvas in Tauragė (15.9 %), Zyanon Paznyak and Syarhei forces vvere mostly eradicated in Lithuanian Labour Exchange Druskininkai (15.6%), Šalčinin­ Naumchyk. Opposition leaders Russia. Democrats in recent registered 5,899 free jobs, i.e. kai (13.4%) and Švenčionys fled to Ukraine, and then to eleetions supported “democra­ 307 less jobs as compared to the (13%). Lovvest unemployment Czech Republic. National En- tic” nomenclature. They amal- previous month. (about 1.7%) vvas registered in dovvment for Democracy provid­ gamated vvith Yeltsin group and During August, 13,099 unem­ Prienai, Anykščiai (2.9%), Plun­ ed an opportunity for Zyanon are lošt as a democratic opposi­ ployed addressed territorial gė and Kaišiadorys (3 percent Paznyak and Syarhei Naum­ tion to authoritarian and ex- St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral in Kaunas each,. chyk to visit the United States ploitative statė. A very good, Photo by Viktoras Kučas US BALTIC FUND Since the start of this year, DEVELOPS A WIDE Lithuanian Labour Exchange vvith a tour of lectures. July 9, though indirect, indicator is an out limited activities since LITHUANIA AND THE BANK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM found jobs for 39,000 unemploy­ 1996 Zyanon Paznyak delivered approach to Lukashenka and April, posted a $12,000 first ed. Almost 29,000 of them vvere a presentation and ansvvered his dictatorial style. Zyanon CRISIS ųuarter profit this year. Litim­ Vilnius, Sept 24 (ELTA) — US included into active job pro- ąuestions in the Library of Con- Paznyak confessed that only peks plans to pay depositors Baltic Fund in the future vvill to grammes. They found nevv jobs, gress. A summary of the lecture such demoerates as Sergei Lithuania vvill long remember ex-Minister of Finance, Reinol­ back on a percentage basis, be able to pay more attention to established their ovvn busines- follovvs. Kovaliov and Valerija Novod- the cold 20th of December 1995, dijus Šarkinas, vvas made chair­ vvhich vvill take six to seven the programs of cultural ex- ses, vvere employed at public Alyaksandr Lukashenka, Be­ vorskaya protested against vvhen a moratorium vvas an- man of the Bank of Lithuania. months. The bank is currently change, i.e. holding art exhibi- vvorks and attended professional larus president, is a tool Lukashenka No other so called nounced to the activities of The International Monetary trying to get elients and tions, tours of singers and training courses. in Moscovv hand — Moscovv democratic forces of Russia pro­ Lithuania’s biggest and oldest Fund and the World Bank are depositors to agree vvith the dance groups. According to the through Lukashenka informs tested against Lukashenka or private bank, the Joint-Stock assisting vvith banks’ rehabilita- bank’s business plan. Fund’s President Linas Kojelis, the West vvhat are its true in- Russian imperial plans. Innovation Bank (LAIB). A tion. A mission visited Vilnius A decision concerning LAIB A SPECIAL AVVARD FOR the fund probably has achieved tentions in regard to expansion Yeltsin doetrine, a secret marvellous Christmas present from 11-26 January to define vvas put off until June because LITHUANIAN the initial goal to assist the of NATO, recreation of Russian document composed in 1995, for Lithuanians, vvho kept 300 the reasons that caused the it vvill need a $7.5m credit from DIPLOMATAM Baltic States in transition from empire and other policy issues. printed in Belarus and Ukraine, m Lt in LAIB, 16% of all in- banking problems, vvhich vvere the statė, vvhich the Govern­ the Soviet to a democratic sys­ This is the main and most im­ indicates Russia’s intentions to dividual deposits. The bank’s largely the overall economic ment and Seimas mušt approve. tem. Baltic States already made portant idea for regionai securi- restore its imperial boundaries. assets comprised 13% of the en- vveakness and poor loan assess- According to an audit by KPMG a progress in reorganizing their ty presented by Zyanon Paz­ Zyanon Paznyak did not discuss tire assets of Lithuanian banks. ment policies. With specialists — Lithuania audit, lašt year administration system, never­ nyak. He further analyzed the the fate of Baltic countries, būt The next day, another large from the Bank of Lithuania, LAIB had 264 Lt in losses. De­ theless, “big reforms are štili performance of Lukashenka is asserted that imperial thinking private bank, Litimpeks, also they prepared a programme to spite this, the nevvly-appointed under vvay,” he said. suggesting that the pattern of permeated all parties in Russia. shut dovvn for insolvency. overcome the difficulties in the acting administrator Romual­ L. Kojelis said that the fund Russo-Belarussian relations vvill Yavlinski, according to Zyanon The crisis resulted in the banking system. LAIB, Litim­ das Visokavičius says negotia­ sought to strengthen US and continue. Politically Lukashen­ Paznyak, vvhen asked about the dismissal of Ratkevičius, chair­ peks and Vakarų bank could be tions are taking place vvith UK Baltic countries’ ties as they ka is too arrogant in relations future of Belarus, expressed his man of the Bank of Lithuania, merged into one United Bank, and US banks about a possible needed “a big and strong vvith Moscovv, and likęs to be indifference to her fate. Why are on 23 January, and of Prime or, if nevv investors are prepared $35m investment. The bank friend.” courted. He did not fully support these problems vvith Black Sea Minister Adolfas Šleževičius on to invest in individual banks, vvas also allovved to partially The US Baltic Fund imple- Yeltsin in his election cam- fleet and Ukraine? Why Yeltsin 8 February, mainly because he they could remain independent. renevv its activities on 14 paign. Būt Zyanon Paznyak be- is so eager on Kaliningrad and vvithdrevv his personai savings The joint-stock company Aura- March, and novv its daily turn- ments a democracy netvvork pro­ gram under vvhich the US Inter­ Stasys Antanas Bačkis lieves, Lukashenka vvill remain Belarus eonneetion? Russia does from LAIB tvvo days before it bank could be'reorganized into over is 2-7m Lt. LAIB plans to national development agency in povver. Lukashenka is need­ not vvant to solve problems būt shut. The ex-Minister for Public a subsidiary of a bad loans accumulate nevv statutory Capi­ allocated to the Baltic States Vilnius, September 12 (EL­ ed as a bad guy vvho can present to delay negotiations. Administration Reform, Min­ enterprise. tal of 174m Lt, 80m Lt vvhich it $2.4 million. The three coun­ TA) — The former head of Li­ Moscovv’s vievvs in a direct form Concluding, Zyanon Paznyak daugas Stankevičius, vvas ap­ In all, 1.3 bn Lt is needed to could receive from capitalizing tries received assistance in thuanian diplomacy Stasys An­ and do their dirty vvork, vvhile observed that he sees a correla- pointed Prime Minister, and the implement the programme, of part of individual deposits. democracy development, en­ tanas Bačkis vvas avvarded an Moscovv can pretend to be clean. tion betvveen grovving Russian vvhich 1 bn Lt vvould come from The WB mission is novv look- vironmental protection sočiai order of French Honorary legion Moscovv vvill not change its po­ imperial nostalgia and a revival In a country vvhere a n average government securities. The ręst ing into the possibility of a loan and free market projects by non- officer established by Napoleon licy tovvards Belarus after of communist parties in East vvage is $40 a month, vvhere go­ vvould come from the statė bud­ to Lithuania in future to deve- governmental organizations in 1802. Yeltsin’s reelection because of Central European countries. He vernment created a financial get, at a cost of about 350-400 lop the banking system. (NGO). The order vvas presented to other reasons. Yeltsin is a vvarned even Czech not to be crisis, and vvhere president is m Lt in 1996, to be paid for NB: After this artiele vvas This vveek eleven Lithuanian Bačkis by French ambassador to member of nomenclature šame overconfident for a successful controlling statė budget as his through tax rises and expen- vvritten, on May 21, the Lithua­ NGOs already shared $125,042 Lithuania Michel Touraine in as Lukashenka, former collec­ future. Zyanon Paznyak vvas not ovvn, it is hard to prediet a diture euts. nian Government adopted a assigned by the Baltic Fund. Vilnius. “This avvard shovvs that tive farm chairman. Zyanon explicit about the source of the bright future. Population alrea­ Šarkinas says that the plan decree that LAIB vvould be na- Kojelis also informed that Lhe you are highly respected in Paznyak pointed out that the danger, vvhether it is a Russian dy lošt most of its patience and vvil be adapted as events emer- tionalised, at a cost to the nation fund intended to initiate a 4 or France,” Touraine špoke. West vvrongfully perceives Yelt­ threat or vvhether is it a threat vvill be reluctant to pay sočiai ge, and the emphasis should be of 0.5 bn Lt. Seimas has štili to 5 year reform by its end Bačkis in turn thanked Fren­ sin reelection as a democratic coming from vvithin a society. costs if reforms are im- on private Capital. In any case, approve this decree. victory. The difference betvveen Soviet rule, he regretted, crea- plemented. Būt at present there economic reforms vvill continue, municipalities vvould be able to ch president and urged all Yeltsin and Zyuganov is, hovv­ ted many homo sovieticus type is no one vvho can implement re­ and IMF Representative, Dome- The U.N. Bulletin in earn their ovvn funds. Hovvever, Lithuanian diplomats to be ever, in their present status. people in Belarus. They are us- forms. Parliament is dominated nico Fanizza, thinks the bank­ Lithuania the project is štili under vvay as loyal to their duties. Yeltsin’s group represent the ed to be led and fed by the statė. by “apparatehiki” and only 1% ing system vvill emerge heal- June, 1996 it lacks funds. The order of Honorary legion high echelon of party elites: first They do not take initiative to of population, according to thier in the long run. As he officer may be avvarded to civil secretaries of raykoms, gor- regain their dignity, to be free, Zyanon Paznyak, trust the in- points out, the crisis vvas much 28 PARTIES IN PARLIAMENTARY citizens as vvell. It vvas also koms, obkoms and centrai responsible and thinking in- stitution. Novertheless, Belarus avvarded to Stasys A. Bačkis’, smaller than in Latvia. ELECTION party institutions vvho early dividuals. Zyanon Paznyak urg- National Front has formed a Meanvvhile, an ad hoc commit- vvhose son archbishop of Vilnius enough embraced democratic ed to be avvare of dangers to shadovv cabinet and is devoted tee to defend the rights of Audrys Juozas Bačkis, together and market rhetoric. Under this those vvho have freedom, and he to non-violent opposition. Its depositors and elients of LAIB Vilnius, Sept 16 (ELTA) — 28 On Sunday VRK received on­ vvith his brother, Lithuanian cover they privatized huge vvas optimistic that Belarus vvill goal is to organize impeachment and Litimpeks urged the go­ political parties vvill run in for- ly one application for formation ambassador to France, Ričardas amounts of statė property and eventually become democratic process against President Aly­ vernment to reopen the tvvo theoming parliamentary elec­ of pre-eleetion coalition betvveen Bačkis participated in the remain in control of the remain- country. aksandr Lukashenka. banks immediately. The com- tion in Lithuania, Chief Elec­ the nationalists Union and the avvard ceremony. mittee demanded the full return tion Commission (VRK) inform­ Democrats. This coalition is to Present at the ceremony vvas of all individual savings. On 16 ed ELTA. be joined by the Political Pri­ also Lithuania’s Foreign Minis­ February, Independence Day, Though initially VRK registe- soners and Deportees Union ter Povilas Gylys, Chairman of hundreds of angry deposit- red 33 parties, four of them, though no application vvas sub­ Parliament Česlovas Juršėnas, holders gathered in front of namely Humanists, Greens, An- mitted yet. MPs and clergy representatives. government buildings deman- cestors Rebirth and Political ding the return of their savings, Prisoners party, vvithdrevv from vvith interest. the election campaign. In fact, partial compensation The applications for running started on 19 February, paying in parliamentary election vvere each deposit holder up to 1,000 submitted by the Democrats, Lt. The 60 million Lt to finance Democratic Labour, Nationa- this vvas borrovved from the na­ lists, Farmers, Independence, tional budget and vvill be repaid Republicans, Liberals, Sočiai as the tvvo banks collect their Democrats, Christian Demo­ bad loans. The remaining depo­ crats, Homeland’s Union (Lith­ sits should be returned either by uanian Conservatives), Centre, the nevv United Bank, or by in­ National Progress, Jaunoji dividual banks, depending on Lietuva (“Young Lithuania”), hovv the problem is solved. Freedom, Political Prisoners According to the World Bank, and Deportees, Polish Election the banking situation has novv Action, Women, Socialists, Free­ perked up. The Bank of Lithua­ dom League, Russian, Ūkio nia has decided to allovv Litim­ (“Economy”), Sočiai Justice, peks Bank to renevv full activi­ People’s, Rinkimai ‘96 (“Elec­ ty on 10 June, if it meets all the tion ‘96”), Christian Democrats Standard reųuirements for com- Union, National Minorities Al­ Prof. Vytautas Landsbergis, called the first President of free Lithuania after March 11, 1990 Lithuania’s Parliamentary Election Committee member A. Sapiega explains mercial banks. Litimpeks, liance, Life Logic and Reform the voting process to a meeting of Lithuanians. The voting vvill take place with Lithuanian Saturday school children in Chicago. vvhich has been allovved to carry parties. on October 20.

) 6 , Draugas, Saturday, September 28, 1996 LONG VVHITE NIGHTS OF ST. JOHN IN LITHUANIA REFLECTION ON The longest vvhite night in D. Katkus felt a void in Vil­ LITHUANIA Lithuania falls on June 24, the nius since the season for both St. John’s feast day. Many tradi­ opera and the philharmonic are By JENIFER PATTERSON tional events do take place, closed. After an abscence of 56 Christian Relief Services especially if you knovv a person years Vilnius has its ovvn named John or Joanna. Leading orchestra. “Every man’s story is impor­ hospital, the Ariogala’s long to St. John’s feast day or af­ On July 4th, at the National tant, eternal, sacred; that is why term care hospital and, especial­ ter, are many a long vvhite every man... is wondrous, and ly our visit to the criminally in- Philharmonic, the evening con­ night. Darkness arrives around cert vvas dedicated to the USA. vvorthy of every consideration.” sane vvard at the Švėkšna psy- 11 PM. (From the novel “Damien” by chiatric hospital, vvere ex- It vvas called “America’s Day”. On July 28th, at the Vilnius Throughout the nevvly decora- Herman Hesse) periences beyond anything I State Opera Theatre, a standing Having recently returned ever imagined. The people vvere ted, yellovv and vvhite vvalls room only audience vvas treated echoed compositions of Samuel from visiting 15 hospitals in holding onto life vvith the to a premier of a beautiful tvvo Lithuanian, I am left to ponder slightest grasp, būt vvere Barber (1910-1981) and Aaron act ballet, “Medėja”. The com- Copeland (1900-1990). Asta what I savv there and vvhat reaching out tu us, not vvith poser and sometime criticizedii Christian Relief Services’ part, cries for help, būt reaching out Kriščiūnaitė interpreted S. modern music composer vvas Barver’s compositions vvell, in and my ovvn, vvill be in the in human fellovvship and kind- Antanas Rekašius. future of the relief effort there. ness. spite of the fact that it vvas dif­ Medėja, tormented betvveen ficult to understnad the vvords. This country’s health care Hovvever positive, hard vvork- conflict of passion and duty, vvas system is a classic case of vvhe- ing, generous and dedicated the They performed 11 short vvorks. Eglė Špokaitė vvho vvas avvard- A. Kriščiūnaitė and her accom- ther the glass is half empty or Lithuanians may be today, they ed a gold medal in ballet com­ half full, The physical in- cannot go on likę this forever panist Audronė Kisieliūtė spent petition in Japan lašt year. Her some time in the US a fevv years frastructure of the hospitals is vvithout encouragement. I belie- partner, also her husband, Ed­ falling apart. Walls vvith struc- ve the partnership betvveen Christian Relief Service and Lithuanian Mercy Lift people visiting the Hospital of Trakai. Front ago. A. Copeland’s compositions — center: Eugene Krizek, President of CRS. vardas Smalakys, performed vvere performed by the Vilnius tural cracks, marble stairs vvith Christian Relief Services and the role of Jason, vvho seeks large sections missing, roofs Lithuanian Mercy Lift is a Capitol violin trio vvith pianist povver and vvealth. Needless to J. Bialobžeskis. leaking, darkened corridors to strong start. Our partnership say there is greed, destruction, save on electricity, long faded vvill provide sixty containers of painting and repairing their murder, sacrifice, and betrayal Meanvvhile, at Sereikiškių paint on the vvalls. The only medical relief this year and vvill dilapidated hospitals on their CHRISTIAN RELIEF to this old story. All other Park the folklore festival “Bal- true highlights in the dim pic- provide for the purchase of vital- time off. More impressive vvas dancers performed very vvell. tica” had begun. It lasts Severai ture of the Lithuanian health ly needed diagnostic reagents their caring and dedication to SERVICES AND LML VISIT The most intriguing scene vvas evenings. There vvas plenty of care system is the people. The for hospitals across Lithuania. their patients. Hovv they scroun- LITHUANIA in the first act. The 30 to 40 folk dancing and singing. Bal- brightness in the eyes of the doc- If you’ve never heard of Lithua­ ge and stretch for medications shirt-sleeved, the argonauts, tica is self explanatory, all par­ nia, or don’t knovv much about tors and nurses is a mix of hope and supplies to meet as many June of 1996, Lithuanian vvill need medical assistance for evolved into a massive vvaving ticipants vvere representatives it I vvould say you are missing and sadness. Hovvever, large the needs as possible. More over- Mercy Lift Organization mem­ some time. Before the trip to garment. As this shirt expan- of the countries surrounding the something. Lithuania is a beau­ future looms for them they vvhelming vvas their indomi- bers, together vvith Christian Lithuania, CRS agreed to send ded on the stage, it engulfed the Baltic Sea except Iceland. At the tiful country and culture, vvho haven’t lošt sight of the fact that table spirit of optimisms that Relief Services president Euge­ another 50 LML containers this corps the ballet and the singers. festival you can purchase all their real concern is the health needs all of our help today. things vvill get better even ne Krizek, secretary/treasurer year. While on the trip, an ex- The costume designer, Juozas kinds of hand-crafted items and of their patients. I think Dr. Genovaitė Lebed- though there is little to be Adeline Krizek, and director of tra 10 vvere promised. A nevv Statkevičius, used black, vvhite other souvenirs. The announ- Although this vvas my first nikienė of the Childrens’ Tuber­ positive about. I have never fulfillment Jenifer Patterson program to help hospitals labo- and grey colors vvhich blended cers vvere: Veronika Pavilionie­ trip to Lithuania, it vvas obvious culosis hospital in Vilnius said seen such determination and spent 5 days in Lithuania. Each ratories vvas proposed by CRS vvith the music. The conductor nė, a folklorist and Valdimaras that the health care profes- it best, “once vve vvere young courage as I savv in the Lithua­ day’s itinerary vvas planned and has been initiated. Mr. & vvas Vytautas Viržonis. Sadauskas, a former Chicagoan sionals are doing everything and beautiful, novv vve are just nian people. from early morning to late in Mrs. Krizek and Mrs. Patterson From June 29th to July 28th vvho is living in Vilnius for the possible to make good things beautiful.” With everyone’s In response to our trip vve the evening. During that short vvere pleased vvith the effort, the Vilnius Summer Festival past three years. Vai can be happen. Despite the structural help perhaps it vvill stay this have decided to increase our time 14 hospitals vvere visited organization, and initiative put took place at various locations: heard on short-vvave radio every problems of the buildings, lack vvay. I sveikatą Lithuania! support of Lithuania. First, the throughout Lithuania: Vilnius, forth by Lithuania’s physicians at the National Philharmonic, evening in English. These sum­ of eąuipment, supplies, reagents number of containers shipped to Kaunas, Trakai, Ariogala, and hospital staff personnel. St. Casimir’s Church, at the Art mer festivals are going to be an- and medications, the facilities VVITH A GRATEFUL Lithuania during our nevv fiscal Švėkšna, Klaipėda, and Palan­ The trip to Lithuania strengthe- Gallery “Vartai”, Valdovų nual affairs. “Baltica” is spon- vvere clean, almost spotless, and HEART year, July 1, 1996 to June 30, ga. In betvveen hospital visits ned Christian Relief Service’s Rooms, the Vilnius Picture sored by the Lithuanian Folk vve vvere never met vvith any- 1997 vvill increase from 50 to 60. CRS members met vvith Dr. An­ and Lithuanian Mercy Lift’s Gallery and fevv other outdoor Cultural Center. It is very vvell I vvant to thank all of you for thing }ęss than a smile. Also, vve have started a re-agent tanas Vinkus, Health Minister partnership. courtyards. The idea for the attended, it is a good meeting your hospitality and generosity Visiting Lithuania vvas likę fund vvhich vvill enable Lithua­ of Lithuania, visited the By Viligailė Lendraitis festival came from prof. Donatas place to meet old friends and ac- in hosting me, my vvife Addy, going back in time. The years nian hospitals to order critical- Ministry’s vvarehouse vvhere Katkus vvho is also a member of ąuaintances have some good and Jenny Patterson of our under communism vvere devas- ly needed re-agents. CRS vvill LML donations are stored; and the Vilnius Chamber Quartet. tasting Lithuanian food and try staff, on our recent trip to LITHUANIAN tating to the land, economy and purchase the re-agents from a attended a ceremony at the With the Vilnius City officials the famous Biržiečių beer. If Lithuania. the environment, būt in many Lithuanian company in Kau­ Lithuanian Medical Library to MERCY LIFT sponsorship the St. Christo- that doen’t satisfy your palate, My feelings about vvhat vve vvays it served to strengthen the nas. Finally, vve have commit- commemorate the installation pher’s Chamber Orchestra vvas Biržai make a very delicious savv on this trip, the fellovvship PRESIDENT VISITS language, culture and pride of ted to continuing our partner­ of Internet and computed access started in 1995. St. Christopher yogurt. vve shared vvith the doctors, nur­ the people. It also helped to ship vvith LML to ship donated to the US Medical Library. THE VVHITE HOUSE is the patron saint of Vilnius. By Fran Šlutas ses and patients, and the cam- preserve a time and a belief that materials to Lithuania over the Christian Relief Services had raderie and brotherhood vve felt being one vvith the community, next five years. the opportunity to visit univer- vvitn George and Viligailė Len- SECOND CONFERENCE ON BALTIC helping your neighbor and pea- We realize that there is much sity hospitals, small tovvn/coun- draitis are beyond my ability to ce are, and alvvays vvill be, more to be done in order for Lithuania try hospitals, a psychiatric STUDIES IN EUROPE express. This trip vvas a tou- important than money, povver or to succeed as a democratic, eco- hospital, a maternity home, a ching and truly inspirational ex- fame. nomically viable and healthy children’s TB hospital, and a August 20-23, 1997 - Vilnius perience vvhich none of us vvill Our visits to the childrens’ nation. We are proud of the sup­ home for children vvith special soon forget. tuberculosis hospital, the Kau­ port CRS has provided in the needs. Hospitals varied in size Since the independence of the conference. The ofticial lan- It vvas indeed an impressive nas and Vilnius general hospi­ past and the incalculabe impact and needs, būt they all had one Baltic countries, the biennial guages vvill be English and Ger- sight to see doctors and nurses tals, the Klaipėda maternity our partnership has made on thing in common — they had conferences held in Stockholm man. If an invitation is neces- Lithuania’s health care system received medical aid from LML. are novv beginning a nevv cycle sary for obtaining funds, please and it’s people. The value of our Mr. & Mrs. Krizek and Mrs. as general conferences on Baltic note this on the application partnership is not only the suc- Patterson vvitnessed the impact studies ir Europe vvith their form. A second letter of Informa­ cess of the past, būt the belief that their sent containers had center of gravity in the Baltic tion is planned to be dispatch- that our continued, steadfast on these hospitals. LML’s aid is countries. At the first con- ed around the turn of the year. support vvill enbale these highly regarded. Some physi- ference in Riga in 1995, it vvas The organizers are hoping for strong, independent and caring cians noted that 70% of the Jurgis Lendraitis. decided to organize the second repesentative participation from people to reach self sufficiency medicine or supplies they conference in Vilnius in 1997. Estonia and Latvia and are in as short a time as possible. receive come from humanita- Upon the invitation of First The venue for this conference looking for possibilities of finan- We value our partnership rian aid, and most of that comes Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, vvill be the University of Vil­ cing some prospective partici­ vvith LML and look forvvard to from LML. LML President George Len­ nius, one of the oldest univer- pants form those countries, the future vvhen Lithuania can, Most hospitals are in dėbt, ovv- draitis journeyed to Washing- sities in Europe. especially younger scholars. once again, stand on its ovvn. ing hundreds of thousands of ton, DC on August 22nd. Dur­ The main theme of this confe­ Please apply using the form Thank you again for making litai, some even millions, for ing his visit to the White House, rence is “Values and Norms of on the next page. this positive experience pos­ electricity, heat, medicine, etc. LML’s President attended Mrs. Society in Change.” For cen- Prof. Dr. R. Pavilionis sible. Funds for purchasing medicine Clinton’s briefing on her July turies the Baltic region has been Rector, Eugene L. Krizek and suppliers are virtually non- visit to Central and Eastern subject to political change. The University of Vilnius 20th century has vvitnessed up- Eugene Krizek, President of CRS (right) vvith Dr. Zigmas Paulauskas in President of Christian Relief existent. CRS members realiz- Europe. Aftervvards, he had an Palanga Gintaras Childrens Health Center. Services ed that Lithuania’s hospitals opportunity to speak privately heavals causing both consolida- Prof. Dr. B. Juodka vvith the First Lady. He invited tion and breakdovvn of values President, her to visit Lithuania in the reflected in changing norms Lithuanian Academy of near future, and asked for her that in turn take their effect on Sciences help in sponsoring US — Lithua­ society. No sphere of society re- nia hospital partnerships. Over mained untouched. The coming • Latvia and Lithuania the lašt tvvo years, Mrs. Clinton conference at the University of Holds Sea Border talks The has been instrumentai in star- Vilnius aims to explore this Latvian Prime Minster Andris ting hospital partnership bet­ phenomenon, its causes and ef- Skėlė and his Lithuanian coun- vveen the US and both Latvia fects vvithin the framevvork of terpart Prime Minister Min­ and Estonia. LML has acted as historic, political, sočiai, in- daugas Stankevičius, met on an intermediary on Severai oc- tellectual and artistic deve- September 9 in the village of casions in persuading US hospi­ lopment in the Baltic countries. Nica near Liepaja. During the tals, doctors, and university The conference vvill be divid- meeting, the tvvo leaders discus- medical schools to become invol- ed into section to be announced sed the sea border dispute bet­ ed in educational vvorkshops, se- after receiving applications. To- vveen the tvvo nations. Although minars, and medical staff ex- pics outside the main theme no agreement vvas reached, both changes vvith Lithuanian hospi­ may be treated in separate sec­ sides decided that another high tals. LML hopes to novv get the tions. Prospective participants Jenifer Patterson of CRS vvith Dr. J. Oleka, the President of Vilnius Rotary level meeting is needed to reach US government involved as an are invited to make suggestions Club and the Administrator of Žalgiris Hospital in Vilnius. an understanding. Primature baby-care in Vilnius Childrens Hospital. active participant. regarding the program of the (JBANC)