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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association rainian Wee Vol. LIV No. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1986 25 cents D.C. Ukrainians picket offices Gorbachev speaks on Chornobyl accident; of U.S. News A World Report sources still question casualty figures by Tania Demchuk of the Ukrainian American community JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Soviet leader released piecemeal by Soviet officials. It about the inaccurate cover headline. Mikhail Gorbachev broke his 18-day was revealed that 92,000 persons had WASHINGTON — About 35 Individual members of the delegation silence on the Chornobyl nuclear acci- been evacuated from the Chornobyl members of the Ukrainian American explained Soviet Russification policy dent, speaking on Soviet television on vicinity. News reports also gave descrip- community of Washington demon- toward Ukraine and how the U.S. News Wednesday, May 14. tions of heroic efforts by workers to strated on Thursday, May 8, before the headline lent support to that policy. In his 25-minute speech, he reported extinguish the fire at the plant, to offices of U.S. News A World Report to Mr. Gergen acknowledged that the that nine persons had died as a result of evacuate area residents, and to entomb protest the cover of the May 12 issue, headline was chosen for marketing the disaster and that 299 were hospital- the still-smoldering reactor. "Nightmare in Russia." At the same reasons, even though it was inaccurate. ized with radiation sickness of varying Dr. Robert Gale, the American time, four representatives of the com- He went on to state that the standards severities. specialist on bone marrow transplants munity were meeting with U.S. News used at U.S. News and other magazines Meanwhile, a U.S. State Department who has been treating accident victims editor David Gergen and his staff. and newspapers allows for using official who spoke on condition that he in Moscow, appeared at a press confe- The meeting was arranged by Eugene "Russia" and "Soviet Union" not be identified, had told The Ukrain- rence on Thursday, May 15. He said Iwanciw and attended by Bohdan interchangeably. ian Weekly, "I don't honestly believe" there would be more casualties in the Futey, Alvin Kapusta and Rostyk The delegation outlined the results of the official Soviet figures of "two, or weeks to come. A day earlier, Dr. Gale Chomiak. In addition to Mr. Gergen, Russification, including the 1932-33 three, or six dead." He said he "would had reported that seven of the 35 James Kilpatrick, senior editor, man-made famine, and its tragic add a couple of zeroes to those figures." persons most seriously affected by Kathryn Bushkin, director of editorial consequences. They stressed that while The official, who said he has been radiation had died. administration, and Jeff Trimble, who the terms are often used interehangeab- dealing with nuclear issues for 10 years, In related news, Soviet newspapers will be Moscow correspondent for U.S. ly, this is incorrect and it is the function commented that, as time goes on, more reported that three persons had been News beginning in June, were present at of newsmagazines to educate and not re- information will become available punished for malfeasance during the the hourlong meeting. flect inaccuracies by others. about the nuclear accident that began nuclear accident. Pravda said that A. The delegation expressed the outrage (Continued on page 4) on April 26 some 60 miles north of Kiev, Sicharenko, an engineer and local party the Ukrainian capital. official from Prypiat, the town closest In his TV address, General Secretary to the nuclear power plant, and another Gorbachev also stated, "The most party official, A. Shapoval, had ignored serious consequences (of the accident) their duties during the evacuation of have been averted. Of course, the end is employees and residents. Mr. Shapoval not yet. It is not the time to rest. was stripped of his Communist Party Extensive and long work still lies ahead. membership, while Mr. Sicharenko was The level of radiation in the station's given a "severe reprimand." zone and on the territory in the imme- A third official, A. Gubsky, secretary diate vicinity still remains dangerous for of the local construction organization, human health." was given an unspecified punishment During the week, more information for failing "to give a timely, principled about the nuclear catastrophe was being assessment of what had occurred." ABA set to implement agreement with Soviet lawyers despite protests PHOENIX, Ariz. — Despite changes, and a variety of other coopera- mounting criticism, a five-man dele- tive ventures to be decided in the future. gation of officers of the American Bar The agreement, which may be Association will depart for Moscow on terminated by either side at any time, 4 May 26 to begin implementing formal calls for the first American lawyers de- ties of cooperation with a Soviet or- legation to visit the Soviet Union at ganization, the Association of Soviet Soviet expense this month to discuss Lawyers (ASL). "matters of cooperation and other legal According to critics of the ABA-ASL issues of mutual interest." ties, the ASL and its officers are Opposition to the agreement on responsible for a campaign of disinfor- human-rights grounds is being led by mation about the Soviet legal system attorneys Patience T. Huntwork and and for "vicious denunciations" of Orest A. Jejna, both of Phoenix, Ariz. Soviet dissidents, including Ukrainians Mr. Jejna, a trial lawyer in solo practice, Mykoia Rudenko, Vasyl Stus and is a first-generation Ukrainian Leonid Plyushch. American. In November 1985 Mr. Jejna Under the document signed in May played a leading role in efforts by the 1985 by the ABA's executive director, Ukrainian American Bar Association to the 300,000-member, internationally win freedom for Myroslav Medvid, in known ABA is formally linked to the connection with the Ukrainian sailor's So ч lets by a cooperative agreement of unsuccessful bid for political asylum in indefinite duration. The agreement, Louisiana. which reportedly was proposed and Shortly after the Medvid ..incident, drafted by the Soviets, contains expres- Ms. Huntwork contacted Mr. Jejna to sions of mutual respect. ask for his support in opposing the ІШІ^^ DtmchuK It provides for annual visits by five- ABA-ASL Agreement. Ms. Huntwork, Demonstrator expresses his opinion about cover headline used, by U.S. News St person delegations, and for joint syrn- a graduate of Stanford University and World Report. posia, electronic information ex- (Continued on page 10) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1986 No. 20

NUCLEAR DISASTER IN UKRAINE

A glimpse of Soviet reality Ukraine student trip cancelled by Michael B. Bociurkiw dent" that it was safe for the group to The political fallout in Kiev travel to Ukraine. by Dr. Roman Solchanyk primarily focused on Ukraine, where JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Nine Ukrai- The source told The Weekly that the the accident occurred, and on its politi- nian students from Saskatoon, Sask., Canadian Department of External In the wake of the accident at the nu- cal leadership, which shoulders direct have been told by the University of Affairs urged the university to cancel clear power plant in 'Chornobyl, responsibility for developments in the Saskatchewan that they cannot go to the trip until more information was Western observers have begun to specu- republic. Early reports in the Western Ukraine this month for a six-week available about health conditions in late about the possible impact of the media have already singled out Volo- academic exchange trip. Ukraine. disaster on the political scene in the dymyr Shcherbytsky, the first secretary The group was to have arrived in (Last week the Canadian government Soviet Union. Thus far, the main focus of the Ukrainian Communist Party, as a Ukraine on May 12 to take part in warned Canadians not to drink ra; of attention has been on the possible political casualty of Chor- Ukrainian courses at the State Univer- water after finding that rain in Опал credibility of the campaign for more nobyl. Two factors are at work here. sity of Chernivtsi, which has an ex- contained radioactive iodine in amounts "openness" (glasnost) in the Soviet First, for some time now, conven- change agreement with the University six times higher than federal standards media and in public affairs in general, tional wisdom has held that the Ukrai- of Saskatchewan. allow in drinking water. The Canadian which has been identified with Soviet nian party leader is an "outsider" in the But the trip was cancelled at the last government also issued a travel advi- Party leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Gorbachev Kremlin. This view is based minute when Dr. Leo Christjanson, the sory for tourists in Eastern Europe, The Soviet delay in reporting the largely if not entirely on the fact that president of the university, concluded warning people not to travel to Kiev and accident and, from the standpoint of Mr. Shcherbytsky owes his political that it was not clear whether the stu- an area 400 kilometers around the city.) Western governments, the unsatisfac- success to former CPSU General Secre- dents would be safe from dangerous ra- The university sent a telex to the State tory amount of information that has tary Leonid Brezhnev and, as such, is an diation levels from the crippled nuclear University of Chernivtsi on May 9 been provided, has led some commen- "opponent' of Gorbachev. Whether one reactor at Chornobyl. advising the Soviet hosts of the can- tators to suggest that in fact very little follows from the other need not con- According to an aide to Dr. Christ- cellation. has really changed in the Kremlin. cern us here. The point is that, in line janson, who requested anonymity, the Connie Parchoma, a student of When put to the test, so the argument with this argument, speculation began university "was not 100 percent confi- (Continued on page 16) goes, the "new, fresh and dynamic" to emerge last December about the leadership in Moscow behaved in a way impending demise of the Ukrainian reminiscent of its predecessors. Al- Party leader . Most Kremlinologists though acknowledging that more were fairly certain that at the conclusion UIA briefs press on Chornobyl details were made public than is usually of the Ukrainian Party Congress in NEW YORK — The Ukrainian Insti- Ukrainian people in 1932-33 is a typical the case when disaster strikes on its February Mr. Shcherbytsky would not tute of America was the site May 2 of example of the Soviets' disregard for territory, the predominant view seems be re-elected first secretary. This did not one of the largest news conferences ever human life and of their contempt for to be that Soviet officialdom attempted happen. Mr. Shcherbytsky was staged by the Ukrainian community nurturing open communications with to cover up the Chornobyl accident. returned to Kiev and later re-elected to here. The afternoon event, which fea- the international community. The question uppermost in the minds the Politburo after the CPSU Congress tured a panel of speakers and Ukrai- David Marples, an expert on nuclear of political analysts — i.e., what will be ended in March. nian community representatives was power in Ukraine and a research asso- the ramifications of Chornobyl on the The current speculation about Mr. held in response to the nuclear reactor ciate at the Canadian Institute of constellation of political forces in the Shcherbytsky in the context of Chor- accident in Ukraine. Ukrainian Studies, provided journalists '-'Kremlin remains — as-is most always nobyl, therefore, has a prehistory of The news conference was called by with background information on the the case -^ unanswerable. Nonetheless, sorts. It is important to emphasize, UIA officials after it became apparent expansion of the nuclear power grid in one may rightly assume that the however, that the fact that the earlier that the Soviet Union was doing every- Ukraine and other Soviet republics. accident in Chornobyl has created the prognostications did not materialize re- thing possible to prevent information The "lack of trust" that the Kremlin kind of political climate in Moscow that fleets wholly on faulty analysis and not about the disaster from leaking to has for its allies is illustrated by the fact is highly conducive to the settlement on the essence of the matter. It may Western journalists. that reactors destined for East-bloc of old scores. Responsibility will be indeed be true that Mr. Shcherbytsky is About 40 journalists from most nations cannot be diverted into pluto- fixed and individuals as well as specific a "Brezhnevite," that he is a political major news organizations in the tri- nium-producing roles, Dr. Marples institutions such as party organs, opponent of Mr. Gorbachev, and that state area attended the 90-minute news said. government ministries, and academic for reasons unknown to even the most conference. The Chornobyl plant plays a unique bodies will suffer the political experienced of "experienced observers" Renowned civil- and human-rights role in Ukraine, Dr. Marples said, consequences. Mr. Gorbachev was unable to unseat activist Bayard Rustin lashed out at the because it is the lone facility that has the At the moment, attention should be him last spring. Unfortunately, none of Soviets for providing the international capability to produce both electricity this can be convincingly demonstrated. community and its own people with and plutonium. Indeed, in the event that the Ukrainian little information about the conse- During a question and answer ses- Help wanted: party leader loses his post in the after- quences of the accident. The Kremlin's sion, Dr. Marples discarded Soviet math of Chornobyl, many questions will silence on the Chornobyl disaster was a casualty figures at Chornobyl as "lu- remain unanswered barring the unlikely blow against world peace, he said. nacy." geography tutors possibility of a full Kremlinological "This is one of the most tragic silences The other members of the news analysis from the Kremlin itself. 1 have seen," said Mr. Rustin. "It conference panel included: Nadia Svit- for Dole, Kennedy The second factor concerns the very indicates the Soviets can't be trusted to lychna of the External Representation nature of the Soviet bureaucracy, of trust their own people and can't be of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group; and WASHINGTON — Local Ukrai- trusted to bring peace to the world." Dr. Bohdan Woroch, a cardiologist and nian community activists have in- which Ukraine and its leadership form a sizeable part. Without detracting from Later, he told the roomful of re- officer of the Ukrainian Medical formed The Ukrainian Weekly that porters that the forced starvation of the Association of North America. Sens. Robert Dole and Edward the plausibility of a cover-up at thtr very Kennedy apparently do not top of the Soviet political hierarchy, this understand the distinction between view emphasizes that the rigidity and Ukraine and Russia as evidenced by incompetence of the Soviet their statements on a D.C. area radio bureaucratic machine seriously hinders FOUNDED 1933 program on WTO P. it from adequately responding to crisis Ukrainian Weekly On Tuesday morning, May 13, situations. Accordingly, Mr. Shcherbytsky would have to pay the both senators spoke on a regularly An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National price for the failure of his apparatus to scheduled two-minute spot that fea- Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. perform its functions in a timely tures their viewpoints on a parti- 07302. cular issue. The issue of the day was fashion. the Chornobyl nuclear disaster. Both Clearly, few will argue with the Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, N.J., 07302. men repeatedly referred to "Russia" proposition that the Soviet bureaucracy (ISSN - 0273-9348) and "Russians" when speaking about is far from perfect. However, it is the site of the accident and the people stretching .the point a bit to suggest that Yearly subscription rate: $8; for UNA members — $5. affected. Kiev could' not or would not reach Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. Community leaders have Moscow by telephone. Indeed, the two suggested that readers contact the major 4 Kiev`" newspapers, Radianska The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: offices of both Sen. Dole (R- Ukraina and Pravda Ukrainy, t201) 434-0237, -0807,-3036 (201)451-2200 Kansas) and Sen. Kennedy (D- published the first terse notification of the Chornobyl accident released by the Postmaster, send address changes to: Mass.) to apprise them of the The Ukrainian Weekly Editor Roma Hadzewycz inaccuracies. The phone numbers of USSR Council of Ministers in their April 29 issues — i.e., before the same P.O. Box 346 Assistant Editor (Canada): Michael B. Bociurkiw their offices are: Sen. Dole — in Jersey City, N J. 07303 Assistant Editor Natalia A. Feduschak Washington, (202) 224-6521, in announcement appeared in the April 30 Kansas City, (913) 371-6108; Sen. issue of Izvestia. Kennedy — Washington, (202) 224- At the moment, the statement made The Ukrainian Weekly, May 18,1986, No. 20, Vol. LIV 4543, in Boston, (617) 223-2826. in the course of an interview on May 2 Copyright 1986 by The Ukrainian Weekly (Continued on page 10) No. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1986 3 AFGHANISTAN: Soviet withdrawal remains primary question by Natalia A. Feduschak

CONCLUSION

Originally, this last part of our series on Afgha- nistan was to look at what has been done for the Afghans by the U.S. government and other agencies. But because of the recent developments in Afgha- nistan, namely the resignation of Babrak Karmal as head of state for health reasons and the installation of General Mohammad Najibullah, former head of the Khad, Afghanistan's secret police, we will focus instead on this important issue and how it pertains to ю possibility that the Soviets may withdraw their ‚roops from Afghanistan, a matter currently being negotiated in Geneva, in the final round of U.N.- sponsored talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

There has long been a movement to end the war in Afghanistan. Not long after the Soviets intervened, the United Nations called for an immediate withdrawal of all foreign troops from the country; the restoration of Afghanistan's independent and non-aligned status; self-determination; and the creation of conditions that would enable the refugees to return home with safety and honor. On November 13, 1985, the United Nations voted on this resolution, which was intro- duced by Pakistan, for the seventh time. It passed by a vote of 122 to 19, with 12 abstentions, the widest margin to date. Supplies waiting to be shipped to Afghanistan by the Afghan Community in America. Because of increasing pressure from nations, many Since 1982, the U.N. has tried to negotiate a Important to the future of Afghanistan is how experts have agreed that the Soviet Union must do settlement to the Afghan problem. U.N. Under- Najibullah will decide to run the country. While something about Afghanistan — either get out or gain Secretary General for Special Political Affairs Diego experts are divided on how much the leader will affect support of the pro-Moscow Kabul regime. In this Cordovez has acted as the personal representative of the negotiating process under way in Geneva and how latest development, the installation of Gen. Najibullah the secretary general and has shuffled between two he will affect the future course of this country, all agree as head of state, several American newspapers have rooms in Geneva's Palais des Nations in proximity this is a critical time in the shaping of Afghanistan's reported that Western analysts believe the Soviets are talks between the two nations. While in previous talks future. trying to do the latter, thus hoping to divert attention in 1985 Pakistan and Afghanistan were able to agree from the war. While the majority of those experts interviewed on three of the four proposals —non-interference in believe that Najibullah will be warse than- his Little is known of Najibullah's past. But it is known Afghanistan's affairs, international guarantees of a predecessor and clamp down, on enemies of thestate, a that he has managed to build up the police network to final settlement and the voluntary return of refugees, few have voiced optimism that the end of the conflict 60,000. At 39, he is a doctor known for his hard-line both sides have stalled on the issue of troop with- in Afghanistan is in sight, describing Najibullah as a fidelity to Moscow and his efficiency as head of Khad drawal. This final round of talks focuses primarily on temporary leader at best. for the past five years. this issue. "He's the Joseph Mengele of Afghanistan," said He was described by TASS as an "internationa- Rosanne Klass, director of the Afghanistan Informa- list...a great friend of the Soviet Union." Troop withdrawal tion Center at the New York-based organization Freedom House. "He's" going to be tougher than United Nations negotiations Many proposals have been made on the best way to Karmal. His installation may be designed to persuade the West that there is a chance (for withdrawal)." But It remains unclear what impact Najibullah's withdraw foreign troops from Afghanistan. The Soviets, while expressing a desire to get out of any realistic withdrawal on the Soviet's part, she said, installation will have on the negotiations currently is far-fetched. under way in Geneva. Before, when Babrak Karmal Afghanistan, have said they will not withdraw until aid "They would like to win at the bargaining table what was head of government, the Pakistanis refused to to the mujahideen is cut off by other governments. In they have not been able to win on the field." negotiate with the Afghans face to face because they early April the Karmal regime for the first time offered did not see the Karmal government as a legitimate a timetable for Soviet withdrawal, but the Pakistanis Ms. Klass said the Soviets installed Najibullah for government saying it was installed by force. The case is said it was too long. Mr. Cordovez, however, recently two reasons. different with the general. told reporters the timetable will be included as only "One, Karmal really is in bad health," So bad, she one of the elements that need to be negotiated. said, he may be on some sort of machines. (Mr. The seventh, and final round of talks between the "The only real timetable is the one that will emerge Karmal spent April in Moscow, Some experts said he two countries began on May 5. The outcome of these from the negotiations. Everything is negotiable," he was in a hospital during that time.) talks will not be known for another week. said. (Continued on page 14)

sary of the Moscow group. (R-Kansas) praised Mr. Shcharansky's Shcharansky welcomed as hero in U.S. "We must continue the Helsinki courage in standing up to the Soviets on behalf of human rights. process," Ms. Bonner urged and then JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Recently Ovations and song welcomed Mr. Later that day, Mr. Shcharansky, eleased Soviet dissident Anatoly B. Shcharansky to an emotional ceremony proceeded to quote from Mr. Sakha- who has taken the Hebrew first name shcharansky was greeted with a hero's at New York's Yeshiva University, rov's Nobel Peace Prize acceptance Natan since his arrival in Israel, met welcome when he arrived in the United where he accepted an honorary doc- speech: "Peace, progress and human privately with President Reagan in the States last week for a 10-day visit that torate on behalf of his wife, Avital, who rights are three things that must be kept White House where they discussed the included a private meeting with Presi- did not make the trip from Israel together." U.S. human-rights strategy toward the dent Ronald Reagan in the White because she is pregnant. Two years ago, Soviet Union. Mrs. Shcharansky accepted a similar Mr. Shcharansky, who was released House and a reunion with fellow hu- in an East;'West prisoner exchange in man-rights activists Yelena Bonner and degree for her husband. At a press conference after the meet- Later that day, Mr. Shcharansky met East Berlin in February, said the United Ludmilla Alexeyeva in_New York. States needed to apply political and ing, Mr. Shcharansky praised the Mr. Shcharansky, who spent almost with long-time friend and fellow Mos- president and his administration. "I was cow Helsinki Group member Yelena economic pressure on the Soviet Union nine years in Soviet prisons for his to reform its human-rights and immi- surprised how deeply President Reagan activity on behalf of Soviet Jewry and in Bonner, wife of exiled Soviet physicist understands that (Soviet) system." Andrei Sakharov. Ms. Bonner, who is gration policies. "If the Soviet Union the Moscow Helsinki Watch Commit- will understand they have no chance to "Quiet diplomacy, from my point of tee, took part in the annual Solidarity in the United States for medical treat- view, can help only if it is supported by ment, was reunited with Mr. Shcharan- get Western technology without fulfill- Sunday rally for Soviet Jewry on May ing the Helsinki Accords, without creat- strong public pressure, strong public 11 in New York. Some 300,000 fellow sky in the New York office of Random diplomacy," he said. House Inc., with whom he signed a ing an atmosphere of trust," he said, Jews and supporters of the Jewish "only in that case can we be successful." emigration movement, who for many book contract. "This administration deals much years protested for his release, cheered The following day, Mr. Shcharansky better with the Soviet Union than its as the former dissident thanked them After a 10-minute private talk in was honored by congressional leadersat predecessors. And I quite frankly tc for their part in winning his freedom Russian, Ms. Bonner and Mr. Shcha- a gathering in the Capitol rotunda in the president that in his hands is а і and called for continued public pressure ransky were joined by Soviet emigre Washington. Legislators and Jewish historical opportunity, that the fate f on the Soviet government to allow some and. Moscow Helsinki Group member group leauers listened as House Spea- 400,000 Soviet Jews to a great exte s 400,000 Soviet Jews believed to be Ludmiila Alexeyeva for a4pfress confe- ker Thomas P. O'Neill (D-Mass.) and in his hands. I am sure Hiat he is - waiting for exit visas to emigrate. ^ rehce commemorating the 10th atiniver- Senator Majority Leader Robert Dole president who can reach success.' 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1986 No. 20 Major upset in Alberta: Obituaries Koziak, Diachuk lose seats Ihor Olshaniwsky, AHRU president, by Michael B. Bociurkiw Glengarry. Ms. Chichak, a member of U.S. famine commission promoter the Legislative Assembly from 1971 to JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A historic re- 1982 and eparchal president of the After he married Bozhena (Betty) working of Alberta's political map in Ukrainian Catholic Women's League, Pawlyshyn in 1956, the couple moved to the May 8 provincial election has was hoping for a comeback this year but New Jersey, where Mr. Olshaniwsky stymied the political ambitions of five was defeated by Ray Martin, the started his own construction company. prominent candidates of Ukrainian popular leader of the NDP, by more He was a national organizer for the origin, including two members of Pre- than 3,000 votes. This was Mr. Broda's Ukrainian Fraternal Association. He mier Don Getty's cabinet. first attempt at gaining a seat in the worked also as a realtor. At the time of The most stunning upset was the legislature; the one-time president of the his death, Mr. Olshaniwsky was a defeat of one-time Progressive Con- Ukrainian Professional Business Club contracting officer for the state of New servative Party leadership hopeful and of Edmonton lost by an agonizing 1,652 Jersey with HUD-FHA. Municipal Affairs Minister Julian votes. Mr. Olshaniwsky was most active і Koziak, who lost his Edmonton seat by According to Globe and Mail promoting human-rights issues. H more than 2,000 votes to the candidate correspondents Andrew Nikiforuk and chaired the Committee for the Defense from the New Democratic Party — the Matthew Fisher, the significant of Valentyn Mofoz in New Jersey since province's self-styled social-democratic Conservative Party losses can be 1972. He was also elected in 1979 to blamed on a lackluster campaign and serve as coordinator of North American Due to the major upset in the Al- the ailing provincial economy. Other human-rights committees. berta elections, the conclusion of sources indicated that the voters desired After Soviet authorities released Mr. Michael B. Bociurkiw's series on an effective opposition: after voting last Moroz in 1979, Mr. Olshaniwsky and Ukrainians in the political arena of week, there will now be 22 opposition three other Moroz Committee members Canada's prairie provinces will members across from 61 Government formed a new organization called appear next week. It will focus on members. Americans for Human Rights in U- Saskatchewan. As for the startling defeat of the four kraine. It was a local organization at Ukrainians that were running under the first, based in Newark. Mr. Olshaniw- party. banner of the supposedly popular Pro- sky was president of the group since Mr. Koziak, a Ukrainian Catholic gressive Conservative Party, there are Ihor Olshaniwsky 1980. and member of the Ukrainian almost as many reasons for their defeat NEWARK, N.J. — Ihor Wolodymyr AHRU grew under his leadership, professional s and Business Club of as there were candidates in the election. Olshaniwsky, president and one of four and by the end of 1985 it had well over Edmbritbn, was among six ministers One western Canadian political ob- founding members of Americans for 3,000 members and nearly 20 branches defeated in the election. He is the first ' server said Mr. Getty's Ukrainian Human Rights in Ukraine, died of a throughout the United States. Ukrainian-Canadian to run for the candidates may have been hurt by the heart attack on Thursday evening, May In 1986, Mr. Olshaniwsky unveiled leadership of a major Canadian premier's "insensitive" references to the 8, in St. Barnabas Hospital in Living- an ambitious plan for a Ukrainian Na- political party. benefits of the Chornobyl accident for ston, N.J. He was 56. tional Center: History and Information Bill Diachuk, another Ukrainian in Alberta's economy. The funeral was held Monday, May Network (UNCHAIN). the Getty cabinet, missed being re- (At the height of the disaster, Mr. 12, from St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Under his leadership, AHRU was elected by a wide margin due to a Getty told Albertans that the province Catholic Church in Newark, N.J. Burial active also in raising funds for the surprising breakthrough by his major would benefit from Chornobyl because followed at St. Andrew's Ukrainian Walter Polovchak and John Demjan- opponent, NDP candidate Ed Ewasiuk. it will cqnvince people to switch from Orthodox Cemetery in South Bound juk defense funds, in defending Myro- n ; The.rulirig Progressive, Conserv^tiyp nuclear power back to oil. The premier Brook; N.J: slav Medvid and in initiating various Party entered t he election raiding 75of then went on to suggest that Alberta's Mr. Olshaniwsky was born February actions on behalf of Ukrainian political the 79 sfeffi їй the Alberta Legislature. oil industry could use such a boost at a 4, 1930, in Halych, Ukraine. He gra- prisoners and rights activists, including Voting last week for 83 seats in an time of plumetting oil prices.) duated from high school in 1948 while Yuriy Shukhevych, Oksana Meshko, expanded Legislature, the voters Said the source: "You don't say that in a camp for displaced persons in Ger- Yosyp Terelia, Mykola Rudenko and reduced the Conservatives to 61 seats sort of thing in a province with a large many. He came to the United States in Vasyl Stus. and increased the NDP to 16 from two. Ukrainian population." 1950 and settled in New York City. AHRU's most important accom- Even the almost-defunct provincial Roy Romanow, the former attorney That same year he was drafted into plishment under Mr. Olshaniwsky's Liberal Party was saved from extinc- general and deputy premier of the the U.S. Army. He attended signal leadership was the establishment by tion, winning its first seats in Alberta in neighboring province of Saskatchewan, corps school in Japan and served two U.S. law of a government Commission 18 years. said Mr. Getty's "heartless and insensi- years of combat duty as a signal corps on the Ukraine Famine. Mr. Olshaniw- One Liberal who was not swept into tive comment" on Chornobyl probably specialist in artillery in Korea. sky was the initiator of this measure and бІТіЬе Бў Ше party's tide of resurgence offended a large number of the Ukrai- Mr. Olshaniwsky studied civil en- its moving force. He sought and gained was rait Seiribaiiuk, a former president nain voters. gineering at New York University. (Continued on page 13) of the Ukrainian Professional and Busi- Mr. Romanow told The Weekly that ness Club of Edmonton, who was left Mr. Koziak, who has always held a trailing behind the NDP and Conser- tough seat, probably "paid the price" vative candidates. for the Chornobyl comment. Kvitka Steciuk, Svoboda employee, ТЋе other Conservative candidates The Conservative candidates, another who were victims of the NDP sweep were source said, were unwise to let Mr. long-time UNA branch secretary Catherine Chichak in Edmonton-Nor- Getty's remarks on Chornobyl go by wood and Ihor Broda in Edmonton- unchallenged. JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Maria Kvitka Church on Sanford Avenue in Newark. Steciuk, long-time UNA Branch 25 Interment will be at St. Andrew's secretary and Svoboda employee, died Cemetery in South Bound Brook, N.J. full news article on an issue of concern, in a,local hospital here on May 15 after a Mrs. Steciuk is survived by her son, D.C. Ukrainians... to the community, such as the famine or long illness. She was 66. Yuriy, daughter-in-law, Katrusia, two (Continued from page 1) the spiking of "Harvest of Despair," the Mrs. Steciuk served the UNA for grandchildren, Marko and Petro, and The U.S. News staff expressed sen- documentary on the famine. Mr, some 35 years as secretary of its largest her sister-in-law, Mucha Pidhorodeckv sitivity to the concerns of the Ukrai- Kapusta suggested that a series of branch and one of its most active nian American community and Mr. articles on the non-Russians in the organizers, as well as an employee in the Gergen committed to a through review Soviet Union may be appropriate. The advertising departments of Svoboda of existing standards. Mr. Trimble, response was that these suggestions and and The Ukrainian Weekly. whose mother was born in Lviv, other issues such as the Soviets laying Mrs. Steciuk was born on April 4, suggested some possible alternatives the blame for the Chornobyl accident 1921, in Isakiv, a town in the Stanislaviv which would avoid the problem. on the Ukrainian SSR, would be con- region of Ukraine, and emigrated to the The delegation then requested an sidered in terms of newswdrthiness. United States following World War II. sditonaL by Mr. Gergen or a senior The delegation {hen met with the She began working for the UNA as soon editor Ш ^differences between the demonstrators outside the building and as she settled in New Jersey, and had terms ^Russia" and "Soviet Union." relayed the discussion which took place.. since served as a delegate to several Mr. Gergen then committed to an All members of the delegation UNA conventions and for two decades article by the delegation to appear in the expressed satisfaction with the meeting served as jury secretary for the Miss May 26 issue of U.S. News. Mr. in that they were able to explain the Soyuzivka contests. Kiipatrick sakl that some articles had concerns of the community. Her husband, Wasyl, who died in been promised by others in the commu- The demonstration, organized by the 1975, was a well-known scholar and vnn. ^rgen asked whether the Ukrainian Association in Washington, long-time general secretary of the Taras ќќІѓџ` - vid work with Mr. capped a weeklong lobbying effort by Shevchenko Scientific Society. л .ѓР'"' ч viewing those articles in the Ukrainian American community of Memorial services are scheduled for лг `ІЃ' і.- . , : '.rig ОПЄ. Washington, as well as Ukrainians Sunday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. at Lytwyn hen a^ked again about the throughout the U.S. The Washing-', SL Lytwyn, 1600 Stuyvesani" Ave.. pny {``їйѓ`. -.,' an editorial, Mr. Gergen tonians bombarded the offices of U.S. Union, N.J. The funeral mass will be ^ ?к пяі не possibility would be News with telephone calls and letters held on Monday May 19. at 9 a.m. in .: ЃІ ` б` Мь ^.v-}ncl -V then suggested a throughout the week. М`.Лїоітп ifhr Baptist Ukrainian СаШ#Пс Maria Kvitka $Шгїик No. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18,1986

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30th UNA Convention: Convention contemplations history and comments We can accomplish a great deal by John O. Flis month. I informed the delegates that by Gloria Paschen have them translated into English. even during therapy days, if required by There are a number of things that I The excitement of electing a delegate hope to see accomplished at this FART II duties, I would take days off from to the 31st Convention of the Ukrainian y therapy and would come to the office. convention, I hope we will be treated to I knew that at this stage of the con- National Association is over. The concrete new plans for action, rather vention, the state of health of the I hid nothing from the delegates. I committees have been selected, the than bombastically critical rhetoric ^resident was paramount in the minds showed them to what extent my right hotel reservations and travel accommo- about everything. I hope we will put if the delegates. Some delegates desired arm and right leg, which had been dations have been made. The conven- into action the restructuring, updating the president to be well physically for paralyzed, had recovered and what the tion site itself is conveniently located and streamlining of our by-laws. We the good of the UNA. Others looked for medical prognosis was for complete re- and easily accessible, while the hotel need to make them easier to under- the slightest little flaw in his physical covery. accommodations range from excellent stand and to modernize them. Then no and mental well-being so they could to luxurious. one can accuse us of discriminatory point it out to others. Still others, not With all those important factors Among my convention papers was a practices. being certain, vaccilated in their think- taken care of, the delegates can now I would like to see the convention ing from one extreme to the other. letter from my physician, testifying to devote some time to thinking about the what I had started. I informed the dele- consider creating or hiring a full-time I surmised what went through their deliberations at the convention, and gates that this letter was available for in- national sports director, who would be minds. perhaps even reflect upon what they spection upon request. But, remember- responsible for the continuity of events Sometimes it is best to take the bull would like to see accomplished there. for all sports. Until now, if one of the ing the boomerang caused by Attorney As for me, I expect to see many of my by the horns. I, therefore, informed the Bohdan Futey's demand at the 1981 executives was interested in a particular delegates that the subject of my addition friends who attended the last three sport, that sport got a lot of attention, annual meeting for such certification, conventions, and I'm sure we will be to my printed report would be what there was no such request. while others fell by the wayside to die of concerns the delegates most at this point treated to those old complaints: "where neglect. I hope that delegates remember of the convention: the state of their pre- I concluded my report. To mysur- is our youth and why aren't they here?" I that an expression of diverse opinions sident's health. prise the resultant applause was more also expect to hear a lot of endless con- can be shared without vilification. I began with the occurrence of my than expected. I had bared my soul be- versation about minutiae, in Ukrainian, Mostly, I hope we delegates will cerebral stroke at approximately 4 p.m. fore the convention. Delegates began to while a group of delegates pleads to bring to this convention a sense of on February 3, 1981, in my office. I rise to their feet. The applause grew humor and the ability to laugh at proceeded to relate how I was louder. I have a recollection of Supreme Gloria Paschen has been supreme vice-presidentess of the UNA since the ourselves. hospitalized at the Jersey City Medical Advisor John Odezynsky grinning from last convention in 1982, (Continued on page 15) Center for five weeks, after which I was ear to ear, and applauding with his arms transferred to the Kessler Institute for raised above his head. As I looked at Rehabilitation where I stayed for seven some members of the Supreme As- weeks. I related to the convention sembly 11,1 noticed that they were un- Delegates have major responsibility decided about applauding or standing. delegates both significant and financial strength, the UNA has become insignificant remembrances of this However, they did both. They, of by Andrew Keybida course, dicf not applaud fervently. the beacon of light arid supporter of all period, including a meeting of the UNA deserving community projects, be it executives which was held in my room A standing ovation. I have attended The 31st Regular Convention of the every UNA convention since 1958, but Ukrainian National Association will be cultural, social, patriotic, financial or at the Jersey City Medical Center religious. The UNA is truly a viable, during the second week of my illness. had never seen or heard a standing held in Detroit, during the week of May ovation. 26, and the duly-elected delegates from representative community organization Upon my discharge, I attended the which conducts business in order to Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation at Acknowledging the ovation, I said to a network of 460 branches, which unites myself, "Flis, you have nothing to fear nearly 80,000 Ukrainians in the United ensure its own existence and defends the first three afternoons a week and then principles which form the very founda- two mornings a week. My therapy as long as you are truthful and open States and Canada, will participate in with the people you represent." the deliberations of the convention. tion of Ukrainian community life here ceased on May 18, 1982, with orders to in the United States and Canada. (Continued on page 12) The delegates must be prepared to report back for revaluation once a Delegates must provide the leader- fulfill their obligations and duties as ship and exert greater efforts in enroll- representatives of the entire member- ing new members into our organization. District committee meetings ship and provide the initiative for future Our youth must be served and the UNA progress, expansion and growth of the should be encouraged to continue the UNA. They must furnish the incentive moral and financial support to all Pittsburgh Shamokin and spark to foster peace, harmony and Ukrainian youth, student and profes- AMBRIDGE, Pa. — The annual dis- SHAMOKIN, Pa. — The annual unity among the membership as emissa- sional organizations, all academic, trict committee meeting of UNA meeting of the Shamokin UNA District ries of the largest, oldest and strongest cultural, sports and social clubs. Scho- branches of Western Pennsylvania was held on April 6 at 2 p.m. with all of Ukrainian institution in the free world. larships in the amount of $100,000 were and West Virginia. the branches belonging to the district With total assets nearing $55 million, At 3 p.m. sharp the meeting was being represented. allocated this year to nearly 160 Ukrai- the UNA is reported to be superior in nian students, and these awards should opened with a prayer by Joseph The meeting was held at the Stratford areas of solvency and liquidity as Nadzak, president of Branch 161. On Hotel, at the intersection of Routes 309 encourage youth membership enroll- compared with the 25 largest insurance ment in the UNA structure. behalf of the branch, he extended a and 54 in Holmton, Pa. companies in the U.S. Because of its warm welcome to Supreme President All of the delegates elected to the Delegates should fully encourage and John O. Flis. forthcoming 31st UNA Convention Andrew Keybida was elected a UNA strive for the merger of the Ukrainian Mr. Nadzak called Andrew Jula, su- were present. supreme advisor at the last convention. (Continued on page 15) ^eme advisor to the podium. Mr. Jula The meeting was called to order by oted that among the assembled were the chairman of the district committee, 25 representatives of seven branches or Tymko Butrej, who welcomed all repre- CONVENTION COUNTDOWN 75 percent of the area. He also noted sentatives of the 17 branches belonging that eight delegates were present. He to the district. At the request of Mr. An overview of UNA also noted that due to rainy weather and Butrej, Helen Slovik, secretary, read the travel distance five delegates could not minutes of the prior annual meeting. make this meeting. Mr. Jula then intro- The minutes were accepted as read. convention Nos. 21-25 duced President Flis. At the request of those present, Mr. This week's installment of Conven- 466 branches encompassing 45,720 President Flis in his remarks stressed Butrej was asked to serve as chairman of tion Countdown covers the period members, including adults and juve- the enrollment of new members, which the meeting and Mrs. Slovik was asked 1946-1962, that is, convention Nos. 21- niles. Asset? stood at $7,789,243.33. is the lifeline of fraternal organizations. to act as secretary; both readily 25. The convention allocated $12,300 for He also noted that large unemployment accepted. a The Ukrainian National Associa- cultural-educational projects, $5,000 in in the area presented a hardship on Mr. Butrej then requested that all rise tion 21st Convention took place in aid to members, and $1,600 in scholar- organizing. He talked about Svoboda for a silent prayer for all those members Pittsburgh on March 25-30, 1946, with ships for Ukrainian youths. and The Ukrainian Weekly, the UNA's who died during the past year, as well as 385 delegates and 20 Supreme As- Nicholas Murashko was re-elected financial status and about the for Mr. Petruncio, who had passed sembly members in attendance (the supreme president. Mr. Murashko died forthcoming convention. away recently. number of votes represented was 755). on August 3, 1949, and Gregory Questions from the floor were Mr. Butrej then rendered a report on This was the first convention held after Herman became the acting president. directed to President Flis, who his duties as chairman during the World War II and the reports revealed e The 22nd Convention of the UNA answered all queries. The members were past year. He stated that he convened that the UNA had helped the war effort was held May 22-27,1950, in Cleveland. grateful for the honest answers from and attended all of the district meetings by purchasing $20 million of war bonds A total of 909 votes was held by 429 President Flis. during the year and attended the and that 150 UNA members served in delegates and 20 Supreme Assembly Branch 161 then hosted a lunch and meeting called of all UNA district the armed forces. members. The reports delivered at the refreshments were served. (Continued on page 13) As of the end of 1945, the UNA had (Continued on page 13) 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18,1986 No. 20

Ulcrainian Weekly A view from Canada Ihor Olshaniwsky: a eulogy Ihor Olshaniwsky, the president of Americans for Human Rights in by Nadia Odette Diakun Ukraine, who passed away last week, dedicated his life to a goal: human і ights for Ukraine and Ukrainians. His death at age 56, at a time when he had so -many plans and so much to do, and found himself limited only by the 24 hours that constitute a day (and, more recently, by his illness), is a loss for the entire community. Lobbying: a means of communicating Mr. Olshaniwsky, with whom we at The Weekly worked on a number of by Nadia Odette Diakun cause of the Deschenes Commission of projects, was a unique individual whose talent lay in building unique Inquiry. One of the problems the Ukrai- coalitions, broad-based coalitions of the most unlikely components. These For many, the word "lobbying" nian community faced in Canada was coalitions, like Mr. Olshaniwsky himself, were goal-oriented. It didn't matter evokes images of backroom wheeling media attention exacerbated by th^ if a person was Catholic or Protestant, if he was a Democrat or Republican, and dealing, influencing government James Keegstra and Ernest Zundel tria Banderite or Melnykite, young or old, Ukrainian- or American-born. All that with unsavory, albeit legal, tactics on both were concerned with hate litera was required was a desire to get the job done. behalf of special-interest groups or large ture and the promotion of hatred of And during the years Mr. Olshaniwsky led AHRU, the job did get done, corporations. Lobbying can be a rather Jews. Treatment by the media and go- whether it was a resolution marking an anniversary of the Ukrainian Helsinki seedy game of manipulation, but it is vernment has nothing to do with justice Group, a letter-writing campaign on behalf of Yuriy Shukhevych, a also, in its more acceptible manifesta- or fair play; it is simply a matter of demonstration in defense of Myroslav Medvid, or fund-raising for Walter tion, a method of providing informa- politics, sometimes politics at its worst. Polovchak or John Demjanjuk. tion to legislators on crucial issues. The treatment any particular ethnic, Mr. Olshaniwsky was an optimist and a person who might have coined the Lobbying belongs to a set of community or social constituency truism "nothing ventured, nothing gained." He refused to hear the words of principles of politics. It is part of politi- receives depends very much on its naysayers who often advised: why bother, it won't work anyway. cal activity and without it, in one form ability to wield economic and political Mr. Olshaniwsky was a tireless, persistent and selfless community activist or another, much information would power. Such power is not vested in open who gave of himself to others. His greatest gift to the Ukrainian community not even reach legislators. There are es- venues; it is rather a function of quiet — one that has earned him a place in Ukrainian and American history — is sentially two types of lobbies: active — diplomacy that can buy time and the U.S. Commission on the Ukraine Famine. continuous on a variety of issues as ex- ambiguity. Such a strategy allows for We mourn Ihor Olshaniwsky's death. May his memory be eternal, and may pressed by a certain groups; categoric — careful formulation of the active venue, his example inspire others to take on the tasks ahead. issue-oriented, one which becomes open political action. active only if there is an urgent matter of Simple guidelines should regulate ^;;---More- on Chornobyl interest coming up. and direct any lobbying activity: It is two weeks since we first wrote in this space about the nuclear accident The efforts of the Ukrainian ^ 1) Economics —. adequate funds at the Chornobyl plant. It is three weeks after the accident began. And yet, the community in both Canada and the are needed for the production of facts about how many persons were killed and how many injured are not United States can be classed as being information kits, research and other known. We underline the word "facts" because the casualty figures cited by categoric. How often does any expenditures. Soviet officialdom — party leaders and the "information" media — are, to Ukrainian community institution or ^ 2) Anticipation of events — this is put it succinctly, incredible. Western sources have labelled Soviet figures agency lobby the government of the day not difficult to do if the lobby group "preposterous," and one source suggested that a couple of zeroes appended to on issues other than human rights or monitors the press and meets regularly the figure for deaths might yield a more realistic number. multiculturalism? Much of the effort with politicians. Such meetings will I The point is, we fear the Soviets are conducting a cover-up much like the concentrated in the lobbying of the provide valuable information. Ч†И іМѓШШ ШШг№ШШШАгтпМтШfrotttth^WorldVview. Ukrainian community has been focused ^ 3) Monitoring—- of the press, ^We fear ні амвр^ШШгМу hope such іШ^ pWvgghWttidless ^ that'the J oii issues of human rights, especially as voting patterns of legislators, essential casualties of the Chornobyl disaster are much higher thanthe Kremlin admits. they relate to the Soviet Union. information on political events, We fear the dead are buried and that a shroud of silence has been draped over If we are honest with ourselves, we constituencies (such as statistical data). Ukraine. will admit that demonstrations, mail-in ^ 4) Historical record—there is no Western journalists, who were finally allowed to travel to Ukraine to areas campaigns, and meetings with point in focusing energy without a ready where evacuees have been resettled, are being shown only what the Kremlin members of Parliament, Congress, etc., source of information such as wants them to see: the Potemkin villages of 1986. We believe that the health of only enhance our nationalistic and documents, memoirs, publications. countless residents of Ukraine has been jeopardized by Soviet attempts to parochial feelings that something is e 5) Media relations — successful manifest normalcy. being done; such efforts have seldom lobbying sometimes is simple good It is disturbing to read reports that the European Community has banned veered government policy. relations with the press. The most useful the sale of produce from Eastern,Europe, that Polish citizens are being Events of the last year have made it resource may well be an easy working administered iodinfe, that Scandinavian couples are warned not to conceive more apparent to the Ukrainian com- relationship with the local media. children at this time. It is more disturbing not to read reports of similar munity that there is a need for a ь 6) Timing — knowing how to caveats within the USSR. Instead we are shown, through the miracle of renewed activism, especially now be- effect the best results and when to Soviet television, spring planting, children at play, May Day celebrations. implement an action is the key to lobby- And then we are rudely reminded that Soviet arrogance is boundless. Nadia Odette Diakun, former legisla- ing that gives expected and desirable Bolshoi Communicator Mikhail Gorbachev goes on the air — after 18 days of tive assistant to a member of Parlia- results. silence — to speak about the Chornobyl disaster. He acknowledges that nine ment, recently spoke on lobbying A recently published book by Paul are dead and 299 hospitalized, and then he proceeds to use the situation for during a seminar on the Deschenes Malvern, "Persuaders, Influence Soviet propaganda: to call for a nuclear test ban, to suggest that the Commission of Inquiry held April 5 in Peddling, Lobbying and Political International Atomic Energy Agency be strengthened, and to condemn the Edmonton. (Continued on page 10) Western media for sensationalizing the Chornobyl accident. Meanwhile, the Western media, almost apologetically, eats it up. The cover-up is well under way. Letter: promoting "Harvest of Despair" Dear Editor: was positive, but I am still awaiting his handle "divided family, inheritance and decision regarding showing of the film Kiev consulate... citizenship questions." I have been following the progress of on N.J. Network. ( (Continued from page 7) It will also help spur cultural ex- the film "Harvest of Despair" and its It is apparent to me that the Toront, League of America, Ukrainian Pro- changes between the American and impact on the media. After hearing of Famine Institute initially chose to fessionals and Business Persons Asso- Ukrainian people, he said, adding that its rejection from programming on ignore N.J. Network. This was a great ciation of New York^New Jersey, "Some Ukrainian Americans have WNET New York, I immediately took error in judgement. As I have stated, Harvard Ukrainian Studies Fund, suggested the idea of exchanges of initiative and contacted the pro- N.J. Network has four TV stations Ukrainian American Bar Association, language teachers and students." gramming department of N.J. Network under its wing, and covers not only the Ukrainian Medical Association of Among the topics raised during the (the statewide PBS affiliate). N.J. Net- state of New Jersey, but also New York North America, Ukrainian National ensuing discussion were contacts with work has four operaitng TV stations in City (WNET's viewer market), and Republic in exile, Ukrainian Evangeli- evacuated families from the Chornobyl New Jersey which cover the entire state, Philadelphia (WHYY's viewer market). cal Alliance of North America and the area, Russification policies, religious and also provide overlap coverage to Thus, showing "Harvest of Despair" on Stamford Ukrainian Catholic Diocese. repression, contacts with citizens of New York City and Philadelphia. N.J. Network would have much greater The group was informed that the Ukraine outside the consulate, the I have been in communiction with impact than showing it only on WNET- Kiev consulate may be open by the end nationalities issue within the USSR, Arthur Starkey, the program manager 13. of the year, but that this depends on the cultural exchanges and people-to- at N.J. Network in Trenton. When I I strongly urge all Ukrainians in the U.S. reaching agreement with the people contacts. questioned him about the film "Harvest tri-state (or should I say five-state) area Soviets on parallel Kiev and New York At the conclusion of the luncheon of Despair," he replied that it was not to contact N.J. Network and show consulates. As soon as negotiations are portion of the meeting, UNA President even offered for showing on the support for the film. Here is the address: completed, "we are ready to take an Flis thanked Mr. Courtney for partici- . network. I bridged that problem by Mr. Arthur D. Starkey, Program advance party to Kiev," he said. pating in the exchange of ideas, and he contacting the Ukrainian Famine Manager, N.J. Network CN 777, 1573 Mr. Courtney emphasized that the invited Mr. Courtney to select any Research Institute in Toronto and Parkside Ave., Trenton, N.J. 08625; consulate will seek "to facilitate com- publications that the Ukrainian Na- asking them to send relevent (609) 292-5252. munications of Americans citizens with tional Association has in its bookstore information to Mr. Starkey. Mr. George A. Miziuk their relatives m Ukraine," and to for his library in Kiev. St.arkey^ initial reaction to my inquiry Trenton, N.J. No. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1986 7

Kiev advance party chief on U.S. consulate's missions Following is the text of remarks by arrangements for New York and pression, will be watched by all of peoples in Ukraine, as elsewhere, William H. Courtney, chief, Kiev, including mechanisms that parties to the Helsinki Final Act, as to preserve and celebrate their own designate, Kiev Advance Party of allow us to install secure office and well as by Ukrainian Americans. cultural heritage and ethnic identi- U.S. Consulate General, delivered at communications facilities in Kiev. ^ The work of the Ukrainian Fa- ties. This is a right which all signa- a reception sponsored by The Our plans are based on full mine Commission, set up by the Con- tories of the Helsinki Final Act have Washington Group on May 8, as well reciprocity. We will insist on gress, will interest especially those pledged to respect. as at the Ukrainian National Asso- conditions equivalent to those of the Americans whose families were Soviet human-rights practices in ciation on May 13. Soviet consulate in New York, touched by that enormous tragedy. Ukraine, as in other parts of the including with respect to number of Their concern is shared, however, by USSR, have not met the standards of At the Geneva Summit last No- personnel, control of property and all people who are troubled by man's the Helsinki Final Act. The Uniate vember, President Reagan and access to officials. There will be no inhumanity to man, wherever it may Church, for example, is still out- General Secretary Gorbachev agreed Soviet employees in the consulate occur. lawed. Yosyp Terelia, a leader of the to establish consulates in Kiev and office in Kiev. ^ Lastly, we hope the opening of unofficial "Initiative Group of the New York. We are now negotiating Ukraine is likely to figure the consulate in Kiev will add to Committee for the Defense of Be- on the arrangements for the consu- prominently in the news over the American public interest in Ukraine lievers of the Catholic Church," was lates. As soon as agreement is next several years: and spur increased contacts between sentenced last August to labor camp reached, we are ready to take an ad- ^ The tragedy at Chornobyl raises Ukrainians and Americans. and internal exile. His colleague, vance party to Kiev. profound questions not only about Our consulate in Kiev will have Vasyl Kobryn, was convicted of anti- We plan to establish a significant the safety of the Soviet nuclear pro- important missions. It will give us a Soviet slander. Both men were presence in Kiev, including up to 30 gram, but also about the aid given to unique vantage point from which to moving forces behind the samizdat American employees. This size is threatened citizens and the notifica- assess political, economic and social Chronicle of the Catholic Church in justified, in our view, by the impor- tion given to neighboring countries. developments at a time of greater Ukraine, which exposed Soviet tance of Ukraine and the Soviet Definitive answers to these questions internal ferment in the Soviet Union repression of the Uniate Church, in- Union. It takes into account that the may be slow in coming, but will be of than since the early post-Stalin era. eluding church burnings, and Soviet Union is America's primary great interest to the Soviet Union's The Soviet Union has a dynamic new brought to the world's attention the adversary, and that Ukraine is the negotiating partners. The United leadership, but it confronts large renunciation of Soviet citizenship by largest non-Russian republic, corn- States is prepared to make available problems of economic stagnation hundreds of Ukrainian Catholics parable in size and population to to the Soviet Union humanitarian and social alienation. Whether protesting religious persecution and France. It reflects our heritage: and technical assistance in dealing Gorbachev's new programs can Soviet subjugation of Ukraine. several million Americans have roots with this accident. Had our consulate make a dent is uncertain, but their Th^re are other examples in in Ukraine, more than in the rest of been in operation last week, we degree of success could have an Ukraine of Soviet persecution. Last the Soviet Union combined. More- would have had more timely and important effect on the formation of September the prominent dissident over, establishing a major presence in reliable reporting on the events, and Soviet foreign and military policies. poet Vasyl Stus died of emaciation in Kiev signifies our desire to achieve a continuing presence in the city even Human rights will be at the center a labor camp. Hebrew teacher concrete progress in U.S.-Soviet after Soviet authorities had closed it of our activities in Kiev. We will seek Yevgenniy Koifman was tried and relations. The president is personally to travel by diplomats and journa- to maintain contacts with those per- sentenced in Dnipropetrovske on a committed to this goal. lists based in Moscow. sons who are concerned with indivi- trumped-up narcotics charge. His We hope to open the consulate ^ The millennium of Christianity dual and collective human rights wife was confined to a psychiatric general by the end of the year. Our in Ukraine and Russia in 1988 will at- guaranteed in the Helsinki Final Act hospital after she sought to help him. schedule is ambitious. Meeting it tract international attention. How it and other international agreements. Crimean Tatars, forcibly evicted depends on our reaching agreement is celebrated in Moscow and Kiev, In this regard, let me reiterate that from 4heir historical homeland in soon with the Soviets on the and the over-all extent of religious re- the United States recognizes the right (Continued on page 11) mm Chornobyl shows need for consulate Kiev consulate a unique vantage point by Yaro Bihun threatened citizens, and the notification given to neighboring countries," he WASHINGTON — The importance said. And while the answers to these of having a U.S. diplomatic mission in questions "may be slow in coming," he Kiev was underscored by the tragedy at added, they "will be of great interest to Chornobyl, according to the official de- the Soviet Union's negotiating signated to head the American Consu- partners." late General in the Ukrainian capital. The American diplomat expressed "Had our consulate been in operation the administration's views on the last week, we would have had more nuclear accident and the importance of timely and reliable reporting on the opening the U.S. Consulate in Kiev events, and a continuing presence in the during a meeting with the Ukrainian city even after Soviet authorities had American community of the Greater closed it to travel by diplomats and Washington area. The evening journalists based in Moscow," William reception and discussion session, H. Courtney said on May 8. sponsored by The Washington Group, a "The tragedy at Chornobyl raises Ukrainian American professional і Hadzewycz profound questions not only about the association, were held at Holy Family William Courtney, chief-designate of the Kiev advance party, with former safety of the Soviet nuclear program, Ukrainian Parish Center. Ukrainian political prisoners Leonid Plyushch and Nadia Svitlychna during a but also about the aid given to Mr. Courtney said the United States meeting at the Ukrainian National Association headquarters. is ready to send an advance party to Kiev as soon as negotiations on by Roma Hadzewycz persons who heard Mr. Courtney's consulate arrangements are reached remarks and later participated in an off- with the Soviets, who will be opening JERSEY CITY, N.J. — William the-record discussion. their reciprocal consulate in New York Courtney, the State Department official Mr Courtney also told the group City. designated chief of the advance party of gathered at the headquarters of the the U.S. Consulate General in Kiev, Ukrainian National Association, "We "We hope to open the consulate told an audience of New Jersey-New will seek to use Ukrainian in all of our general by the end of the year," he said. York Ukrainians and two former Soviet official business." He said, "Two of the This "ambitious" schedule, he added, political prisoners, that the consulate officers in the initial group (of consulate will depend on reaching agreements "will give us a unique vantage point staffers) are Ukrainian Americans and with the Soviets on such things as secure from which to assess political, economic speak Ukrainian. The other key officials office and communications facilities, and social developments at a time of speak Russian and will study Ukrai- the number of consulate personnel, con- greater internal ferment in the Soviet nian." trol of property and access to officials. Union." The meeting and subsequent lun- The original planned schedule had He further stressed, "Human rights cheon were organized by Americans for slipped somewhat, a State Department will be at the center of our activities in Human Rights in Ukraine and hosted official disclosed following Mr. Kiev. We will seek to maintain contacts by the UNA. Courtney's presentation. The hoped-for with those persons who are com^rned Daniel Marchishin, first vice-presi- May 1 departure of the U.S. advance with individual and collective штап dent of AHRU, and John O. Flis, UNA team was postponed because negotia- rights guaranteed in the Helsinki Final supreme president, each made opening tions had not been completed. Act and other international agree- statements. U.S. plans call for a consulate staffed ments." Present among the group were UNA. by 30 Americans. "There will be no So- Leonid Plyushch and Nadia Svitly- officers, Svoboda and The Ukrainian viet employees in the consulate office in chna of the External Representation of Weekly editors, and representatives of Kiev." Mr Courtney said. Stafi selec- the Kiev-based Ukrainian Helsinki AHRU, Ukrainian National Women's William Courtney (Continued on page 11) Group were among the two dozen (Continued on page 6) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1986 No. 20

with 46 goals, 59 assists for 105 points. Toronto's inconsistent Walt Dale ended up as the league's ninth Poddubny started with the main club, Ukrainian pro hockey update leading scorer, 10th in goal scoring. got demoted very early for being lazy on The Canucks of Vancouver the ice, learned his lesson in the minors, by Ihor N. Stelmach continued play at a mediocre level. came back, got hurt, returned, and got Their captain, Stan "Steamer" Smyl, productive (12-22-34) in 33 games. once again was heart and soul here, There's still hope for this guy! 41 Ukrainians active in '85-86 season garnering 27-35-62 points and 144 Finally, we're obligated to mention minutes in penalties. A couple of Smyl the Detroit Red Wings, since they do Gone are the olden days when a winger Mike Krushelnyski and enforcer clones would make this a strong employ four Ukrainian hockey players. Ukrainian hockey fan could only root Dave Semenko, the Oilers shook, division contender. Top amateur " The Motowners were so pitiful in 1985- for a Stasiuk or Bucyk here, and a rattled and rolled. Mr. Gretzky led the selection Jim Sandlak got into only 23 86, well, mere words simply won't do it. Sawchuk or Nesterenko there. The league in scoring with 52 goals, 163 games, notching 1-3-4 point totals, John Ogrodnick was the only Wing who early 20th century's emigration of assists for 215 points, all in 80 games. while shuttling back for more-junior had the right to cash his paycheck (this Ukrainians to Canada produced a few For him, an average campaign. For the seasoning. is the truth, folks, not favoritism ) with generations of professional hockey stars mere mortal NHL-er, three years of In Los Angeles, the Kings should 38 goals and 70 points. He's still in bountiful numbers. productivity in one. Wayne also led the have been dethroned for missing the mentioned as the second or third ber This past regular season saw 36 league in assists and was sixth in total playoffs yet another time. Morris left winger in the entire Campbt Ukrainian skaters and five Ukrainian goals. Krushelnyski disappointed with Lukowich came over from Boston to try Conference. Fellow Ukrainian Joe^ goaltenders participate in the National only 16 goals, 24 assists, 40 points, after and add some scoring punch and Kocur had the dubious distinction of Hockey League. Of the 21 NHL an impressive first season in Edmonton. managed a scant 12-13-25 production in leading the NHL in penalty minutes franchises, only two cities did not dress However, Mike R. did miss 26 games 69 matches. Gone are the days when with a whopping 377 in 59 games. He a Ukrainian professional. (Shame on due to injuries. Semenko saw a bit less Lukowich pumped in 40 a year. King scored at a 9-6-15 rate. This Kozak did you Washington and Pittsburgh! Cities ice time this season due to the addition goalie Bob Janecyk's numbers were most of his playing with his dukes. with large Ukrainian populations, to of two other muscular type forwards. deceptively fair: in 38 games he allowed Expensive free agent Ray Staszak spent boot!) Dave chipped in with six goals, 12 162 goals against, for a 4.67 average. almost the entire season in Adirondack The Chicago Black Hawks were tops assists, and a mere 141 penalty minutes. Absurdly high, yet one must remember (AHL) learning his trade. He proved to in terms of a Ukrainian delegation with Second-place Calgary was the only he benefitted from negligible defense be no bargain. In four games with five native sons. Three teams followed other Smythe squad with a .500 record. help. Detroit, Ray assisted on one goal. Greg with four each: Detroit, the New York A strong nucleus of youngsters led the Out in the Midwestern regions of the Stefan tended the nets in 37 games, most Islanders and Hartford. Edmonton, St. Flames to a strong showing. Steve Norris Division, Chicago proved to be of them as the No. 1 goalie for the worst Louis and Minnesota were next with Bozek has finally found and turned the best of the rest. Boasting a high of team in hockey. Greg permitted 155 three. Duos represented Vancouver, in a solid 21 goals, 22 assists, 43 points five Ukrainian pucksters, the Black goals, earned one shutout and had a Los Angeles and the New York in 64 games. Hawks just scrapped past the St. Louis goals against average of 4.50. Rangers. The remaining squads each Winnipeg went from the biggest Blues, a mild surprise. Sophomore In the northeastern confines of the fielded one Ukrainian iceman. Let us surprise a year ago, to the biggest Chicago native Ed Olczyk improved Adams Division, Les Nordiques de take a closer look at how our Ukrainian disappointment a year later. Once significantly from a very good rookie Quebec finished first, thanks in great pro hockey stars contributed to their boasting three Ukes in Dave Babych, season, posting 29-50-79 points, part to surprise phenom goaltender respective teams' regular season Morris Lukowich and captain Dale averaging a superb point per game. Clint Malarchuk. This youngster went successes. Hawerchuk, G M John Ferguson went Speedy Ken Yaremchuk finally stuck from a two-year disappointment to hero Out west in the Smythe Division, the the bartering route, dispatching with the parent club for a full year after backstopper of 46 games, second with two-time Stanley Cup champion Lukowich to Boston (later to Los cups of coffee the previous two cam- four shutouts and third in over-all Edmonton Oilers reigned supreme once Angeles) and big Babych to Hartford. paigns. Yaremchuk showed flashes of average (3.21). again. Led by hockey's greatest player, Poor Hawerchuk, without much of a stardom with 14-20-34 numbers. The other Canadian team, from perennial MVP Wayne Gretzky, big supporting cast, contributed mightily Veteran Tom Lysiak played in only 51 Montreal, promoted rookie winger games due to injuries and youthful Randy Bucyk at the end of the regular FINAL SCORING STATISTICS: competition, compiling poor 2-19-21 season. If the last name sounds familiar, point totals. Pesky fourth-line center you earn an "A" in Ukrainian hockey Player Team GP G A PTS PIM Steve Ludzik regressed from a year ago trivia. Yessir, he's the son of former with but six goals and five assists. Bruin great Johnny Bucyk. In 17 games, W. Gretzky Edmonton 80 52 163 215 46 Injuries did not help. Once back-up young Bucyk accumulated four goals M. Bossy N.Y. Islanders 80 61 62 123 14 goaltender Warren Skorodenski lost his and two assists. Hope to hear more D. Hawerchuk Winnipeg 80 46 59 105 44 spot on the roster due to the acquisition from this budding star next year. B. Federko St. Louis 80 34 68 102 34 of Bob Sauve. Skorodenski saw action The Boston Bruins found themselves D Andrevchuk Buffalo 80 36 51 87 61 in one game, playing the full 60 minutes in a transitionary stage in '85-86, what E Oiczvk Chicago 79 29 50 79 47 and yielding six goals. with a rookie coach and a host of new J Oarodnick Detroit 76 38 32 70 18 They really had very few reasons to youngsters. Big" rugged defenseman Г Babvch Winn.-Hart. 81 14 55 69 50 sing the Blues in St. Louis as coach Gord Kiuzak returned from his season S. Smvl Vancouver 73 27 35 62 144 Jacques Demers successfully patched crippling knee injury last year and Ь Maruk Minnesota 70 21 37 58 67 together a few key veterans, some performed admirably, if unspectacular- S Во?ек Calgary 64 21 22 43 24 unwanted rejects and select newcomers ly. Kiuzak accumulated 155 penalty M Oshorne N.Y. Rangers 62 І6 24 40 80 into a legitimate playoff contender. minutes and 8-31-39 points in 70 of 80 M Krushelnvski Edmonton 54 16 24 40 22 Underrated centerman Bernie Federko games. G Кіи?ак Boston 70 8 31 39 155 was his usual masterful self with 34 The Whale finally gushed in W Babvch Quebec-Hart. 54 17 22 39 77 goals and 68 assists, breaking the Hartford. These young upstarts U Poddubnv Toronto 33 12 22 34 25 hundred point barrier with a total of surpassed the dull-bladed Sabres of K Yaremchuk Chicago 78 14 20 34 43 102. Bernie was actually 12th in league Buffalo for a playoff spot, thanks in (' Paslawski St. Louis 56 22 11 33 18 scoring and seventh in assists. Ex- great part to the on-ice skills of a quartet I) Murzvn Hartford 78 3 23 26 125 Canadian winger Greg Paslawski of Ukrainians. The Babych brothers M Lukowich Boston-L.A. 69 12 13 25 61 showed signs of being a future sniper by were united by two separate trades: T. Lysiak Chicago 5! 2 19 21 14 tallying 22 goals in but 56 games. Greg's older brother Wayne came over from D. Semenko Edmonton 69 6 12 18 141 33 points were often clutch and very Quebec, after younger brother Dav^ J. Kocur Detroit 59 9 6 15 377 valuable. Young defender Mike moved over via Winnipeg. The form L. Melnyk Edm.-N.Y. Rangers 52 3 11 14 76 Posavad got called up from Peoria for showed occasional signs of regaining R. Kortko N.Y. Islanders 52 5 8 13 19 six games to help out during an injury his old scoring touch with 17-22-39 S. Ludzik Chicago 49 6 5 11 21 crisis, failing to register any points. . numbers in a scant 54 games. The later K. Daneyko N.J. Devils 44 0 10 10 100 The North Stars did not shine in immediately assumed the role of R. Bucyk Montreal 17 4 2 6 8 Minnesota. Despite a line-up cluttered ironman, often logging 30 to 40 minutes E. Hospodar Phil.-Minn. 60 3 3 6 146 with potential superstars, the Stars were of icetime while patrolling Hartford's J. Sandlak Vancouver 23 1 3 4 10 woeful at best. Little Dennis Maruk blue line. Big Dave chipped in with a G. Diduck N.Y. Islanders 10 I 2 3 2 managed 21-37-58 points and 67 solid 14-55-69 points, excellent figures M. Zuke Hartford 17 0 2 2 12 penalty minutes in 70 matches. Maruk for a rearguard. Top draft selection R. Staszak Detroit 4 0 1 1 7 was maligned for being too offensive Dana Murzyn made the big time in D. Mandich Minnesota 3 0 0 0 25 minded and a bit selfish, yet all in all training camp and lasted the entire C. Mokosak Philadelphia 1 0 0 0 5 contributed more than most of the other season, posting 3-23-26 and 125 minutes M. Posavad St. Louis 6 0 0 0 0 North Stars. Tough guy Ed Hospodar in the bad boy box. Rare for a 19-year- was dealt from Philadelphia half way old to make it straight out of juniors. GOALTENDERS: through the season to add needed Veteran Mike Zuke started out as the muscle and protection for Minnesota's fourth center and top penalty killer, but nagging hurts and another acquisition Player Team GP MINS GA AVG small forward crew. He didn't score so much (3-3-6). but stood tall and strong guided him-into retr-nient. H-^re was a C. Malarchuk Quebec 46 265? 14- 4 3:21 at the blueline (146 minutes) Fellow guy who nobody е` -r dreamed would K. Krudey N.Y. Islarders 45 2563 137 1 3:21 toughie Dan Mandich continued to last as long as he did in the NHL. Mike, G. Stefan Detroit 37 2068 155 ! 4:50 battle serious hurts as attested by his m his final 17 games, managed two B. Janecyk Los Angeies 38 2083 162 0 4:67 participating in only three games (25 assists. W. Skorodenski Chicago 1 60 .6 0 6:00 minutes). (Continued on page 11) No. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1986 9 New York ban dura exhibit focuses on Ukrainian past by Natalia A. Feduschak

NEW YORK — For centuries, the bandura has been one of those symbols synonymous with the Ukrainian people. It has had a tremendous impact on the development of Ukrainian folklore and history. As the national instrument of Ukraine, it has delighted Ukrainians and non-Ukrainians alike for generations. In keeping with the Ukrainian love for this instrument, the bandura was the subject of a weekiong exhibit at The Ukrainian Museum on April 19-27, sponsored by the New York School of Bandura. Sixteen different banduras were exhibited. Besides artifacts from the school's own archives, those belong- ing to famed bandurists Zinovh Shtokalko. Chornyj from Argentina. W. Jurkewych and ч the Rev. Ireneus Hotra, (he banduras of Alexander and Petro Honcharenko, examples of various banduras built by Ken Bloom and a number of museum-piece ban- duras brought from Ukraine by recent immigrants were on display. A number of other Ukrainian instruments, such as the lira, trembita and kobza were also paiaiia A. Feduschak exhibited. Julian Kytasty performs the duma "Marusia Bohuslavka"on a replica of the common bandura of Kozak Ukraine. As part of the display, a lecture series on various topics, ranging from the life Mr. Bloom said. Today, banduras bandura in this manner. While difficult, Ukrainian oral folklore and history is of the late Dr. Shtokalko, the changing which are made in Ukraine and those the method produces beautiful sounds the duma — lyrical epics which were trends in bandurists' styles, the which are made abroad are not the and can be learned, Mr. Bloom said. based on historical events of Kozak performance of Ukrainian dumas and same, he said, because people have a The other, most popular method is to Ukraine and sung by men called the effect of the Ukrainian song on different idea of what they want the play the instrument with one hand, and kobzars. Mr. Kytasty is one of the few Ukrainian history were also given on bandura to be and what kind of music use the other to change the position of bandurists today who has even April 19, 26 and 27. it should play. the strings. As the bandura becomes attempted to learn how to perform the "For the first 500 years, the bandura "We have to decide if it should be a defined as as either a folk or classical in- duma that was at one time so much a was relatively small and everyone made classical or a folk instrument. It's taken strument, the ways of playing it will also part of the lives of Ukrainian people. their own," said bandura builder Mr. us 50 years getting to this confused be determined, Mr. Bloom commented. "Their function was that they allowed Bloom during one of the presentations state. It'll be another 50 years until While no one cah concretely ascertain the performer to improvise freely for the at the exhibit. In explaining the people say the bandura is this one the beginnings of the bandura, Mr. audience while he was telling his story," different forms of the bandura and how thing." Bloom and Julian Kytasty, another Mr. Kytasty said during his lecture^ the instrument has changed, Mr. Bloom Mr. Bloom said that "the bandura is bandurist, both said that the instru- demonstration, "Performance of continued, "They were hollow, dug out the only instrument that's being ment is similar to several Scandinavian Ukrainian Dumas." "Thus, it was new of a log. (The bandura) was a rough- developed outside its country of origin. and Turkish instruments, like the every time. Each story is a complete and-tumble affair." Because of the political situation there Finnish contola and the Turkish saz. form in itself — every performance in For a period in the 19th century, (Ukraine), it can't develop freely." "The bandura is part of the epic and of itself is a complete thing. The interest in the bandura waned. It was There are primarily two ways of tradition that happened all over the duma players would adjust their length not until the turn of the century that in- playing the bandura, Mr. Bloom said. Slavic world." said Mr. Bloom. In to suit their audience, either shorter or terest renewed and the bandura began One is with two hands, the method used actuality, the instrument could be older longer (depending on the interest). to change rapidly. Suddenly, there by Dr. Shtokalko. There are few players than thought. Sometimes they would describe what were many different types of bandura. in the world who can perform on the One of the most important aspects of (Continued on page 15)

Ken Bloom discusses the differences between banduras made in Soviet Ukraine and abroad. Se4ersi of the instruments on exhibit at The Ukrainian Museum- 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18,1986 No. 20

on the local level were inadequate. In Chornobyl plant. At the age of 70 he is a The political fallout... the final analysis, whether or not these prime candidate for removal. ABA set... are indications of an accusing finger The direct political oversight (Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 2) pointing in Mr. Shcherbytsky's direc- responsibility for Chornobyl lies with Yale Law School, is a legal adviser to with the West German ARD television tion is largely irrelevant. A political Mr. Revenko, who was only appointed the Arizona Supreme Court. network by Boris Yeltsin, the first price will have to be paid for to his post last November. Previously, Since beginning their effort in secretary of the Moscow Party organi- Chornobyl, and a large part of it will be he had served as second secretary of the January, Attorneys Huntwork and zation, to the effect that human error paid in Ukraine. Kiev Oblast Party Committee and, as of Jejna have publicly charged that the may have caused the Chornobyl acci- Aside from Mr. Shcherbytsky, September 1984, as a deputy head of the ASL is not a bar association but an dent obviously places Mr. Messrs. Ryzhkov and Ligachev were Organizational Party Work Depart- elite group of Soviets selected by the Shcherbytsky on the firing line. Similar- accompanied on their inspection tour ment of the CPSU Central Committee USSR's Central Committee for the role ly, the TASS report on the visit by by two other Ukrainian officials, in Moscow. At the party congress in of disinforming public opinion con- Nikolai Ryzhkov and Yegor Ligachev Oleksandr Lyashko, the chairman of March Mr. Revenko was elected a full cerning the Soviet legal system. to the Chornobyl area, also on May 2, the Ukrainian Council of Ministers, and member of the Central Committee. Dialogue with such a group will not which includes the statement that "de- Hryhoriy Revenko, the first secretary of Given the relatively short time that he bring meaningful benefits, Attorneys cisions were taken on additional the Kiev Oblast Party Committee. has been in office, it will be interesting Huntwork and Jejna charge, but will measures to expedite the work," is being to see if Mr. Revenko's political for- serve Soviet objectives of propaganda interpreted by some Western observers Mr. Lyashko is ultimately tunes are affected by Chornobyl. and disinformation. as a bad omen for Mr. Shcherbytsky. responsible for the various Ukrainian Further down the line, Kievologists Attorneys Huntwork and Jejna have The implication is said to be that ministries involved in the planning, will have to watch the remaining received support for this view from whatever steps had already been taken construction and servicing of the members of the Secretariat in the Kiev Soviet legal experts and former Oblast Party Committee. These are V. attorneys Konstantin M. Simis and way. Some find government eager and H. Malomuzh, second secretary Dina I. Kaminskaya, former Soviet Lobbying... willing to protect them and their responsible for cadres; L. I. Pavlenko, dissident Vladimir Bukovsky and other (Continued from page 6) members; others are treated in a rather ideological secretary; and the two re- undisclosed sources. Corruption in Canada" contains a hostile fashion." maining secretaries, A. I. Kikot and In illustration of their charge of ASL crucial chapter titled "The Multicul- There is no mystery to the reasons: Yu. M. Sokolov. On the government disinformation, Attorneys Huntwork tural Mosaic." Mr. Malvern sums up the economics. If a community can present side, the chairman of the Kiev Oblast and Jejna point to published claims by effectiveness of any lobby, be it an a formidable threat to either Executive Committee, I. S. Plyushch, the ASL that "operations to 'protect ethnic one, very well. He writes: government or media in terms of bears general responsibility for the human rights' are ... financed and or- "Probably that most important thing monies they can withdraw from functioning of the local economy. ganized largely by the CIA"; that "the to realize about Canadian ethnic groups support, then both government and In what can only be described as a legal status of the individual in the and their ability to lobby is that all media will listen. If the community does twist of bitter irony, the same issues of USSR ... includes an extensive system groups are not equal. Some have the not like the portrayal of itself by the Radianska Ukraina and Pravda of personal rights and freedoms"; and gove^rnentV. ear; some do not. Some media, then it may resort to pressure put Ukrainy that carried the initial news that "every single line of the Funda- find easy access to government largesse; to bear on the editors, publishers, about the Chornobyl accident also mental Law of the USSR is imbued with some do not. Some are treated in a broadcasters. And if all diplomatic reported that the Presidium of the concern for ... human rights." kindly and sympathetic fashion; others venues fail, then the only recourse may USSR Supreme Soviet had awarded Attorneys Huntwork and Jejna also are treated in a savage and almost racist be litigation. Mr. Revenko the Order of Lenin for his point to statements by Alexander work for the party and Soviet state Sukharev, now president of the ASL, With the profound sorrow we inform our friends, relatives and the on the occasion of his 50th birthday. that "the very concept 'political pri- Ukrainian Community that soner' is non-existent in our country"; Elizabeth, N.J. and that labor camps for Soviet APARTMENTS AVAILABLE political prisoners are "a fabrication." 1 or 2 bedroom, $435.00 and up - includes ASL Vice-President Samuil Zivs, in heat ft hot water — within walking distance of Ukrainian church - Apply 416 New York his book "The Anatomy of Lies,"claims Ave. - 1 block West of Bayway Circle. LRC the imprisonment of Ukrainian human- BROKER - GARDEN APARTMENTS - rights activist Leonid Plyushch in a ANATOLIY BILLODED 201-488-2550 psychiatric hospital was justified by Mr. Plyushch's unstable psychiatric passed away on April 30, 1986, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. NIKOLAI GOGOL'S condition. Mr. Plyushch, who was Funeral Service and Entombment were performed by Rev. Ft. Gregory Pod- "THE INSPECTOR GENERAL" expelled by the Soviets in 1976, is hurec May 3,1986, at 1 P.M. at Ukrainian National Monument — Mausoleum, described in Mr. Zivs' book as "a pitiful 4111 Pennsylvania Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C. 20746. May 1 — 25 at the American Renaissance creature incoherently uttering anti- In Sorrow: Theatre 112 Charlton St., NYC God-Daughter — Musa Muromets Soviet incantations." Friends — Boris and Salme Muromets Thurs. - Sat. evgs. - 8:00 P.M. In the same book, Mr. Zivs also denounces Ukrainian human-rights Gertrude Toscmak and Family Sun. matinees — 3:00 activist and Helsinki monitor Mykola In Eternal Remembrance Reservations: 212-569-8331 Rudento as a spy and slanderer of the Soviet state. Mr. Zivs charges that Mr. Rudenko's 1981 hunger strike was fabricated by Amnesty International. THE UNA CONVENTION COMMITTECOMMIT! E IN DETROIT Mr. Zivs alleges that, at the time of the hunger strike, Mr. Rudenko was announces and hereby invites all honored delegates, guests and ththe Ukrainian community of Metro- actually receiving expert and much- politan Detroit to the following events that will take place within the frameworfran k of the 31st Convention of needed treatment for a medical condi- the Ukrainian National Association (May 25-31, 1986, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dearborn). tion at a Soviet hospital. Mr. Zivs also denounces Ukrainian dissident and poet Vasyl Stus as a Sunday, May 25, 3 p.m. Opening of an exhibit of art and archives, featurinfeatu g dolls in folk dress of various regions of "fanatic" who "pretends to be ignorant New York and Washington Rooms Ukraine as well as historical costumes (from ccollectioc n of UNWLA Branch 81) embroidery, of the fact that Ukrainian culture has Exhibits will be open on each day woodcarving, ceramics and other Ukrainian folfolk artifacts. Fine art featured will be by EKO, received a powerful impetus from the of the convention, Edward Kozak, and his sons. The archives exhibiexhi t will feature rare publications of Svoboda fact that the Ukraine ... is enjoying the 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the UNA, 1894-1986. Convention souvenirsouveni s will also be available. full rights of a constituent republic of the Soviet Union." Mr. Zivs describes Welcome concert with performances by Trembi Mr. Stus's poetry as "primitive and Sunday, May 25, Welcome concert with performances by Trembita choir, mezzo-soprano Christine Lypeckyj, vulgar" and as representing "narrow 7 p.m. Voloshky vocal ensemble, Vodohray dance troupetro . Tickets are $10 and $8 (available in Great Lakes Center advance at Selfreliance and Future credit unionsunio ; via phone from Y. Baziuk, 584-0176, or local interests." Mr. Stus's death, due to 1. Kozak, 274-6329; on the day of the concert at the door). denial of medical treatment in a Soviet labor camp, was recently reported in the West. Mr. Stus was to have been nominated for the Nobel Prize in litera- Thursday, May 29 Excursions to Detroit and environs, teaturing aa tour of major attractions and Ukrainian ture. JO a.m. — 4 p.m. community sites. Registration at the Bearcat aan d Stutz Room. Under an expanded form of the ABA-ASL Agreement approved by the ABA Board of Governors in April, all Thursday, May 29 Convention banquet and concert program withh performances by mezzo-soprano Melania Martyniv and humorist Volodymyr Dovhaniuk. officers and members of the ASL would 7 p.m. be eligible to join the ABA as associate Great Lakes Center Greetings by Archbishop Metropolitan Stephen Sulyk of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in ! ththe U.S.A.U.S.A.;; keynotkeynote speecspeech bby PetePeterr SavarynSavaryn,, presidenpre t of World Congress of Free Ukrainians. members. Banquet tickets are $25 per person. (Order by phone from Stefania Fedyk, 271-3544, or The HuntworkAJejna Assembly Re- і Nadia Denysenko., 755-2749). solution, which calls for termination of Immediately following the concert recordings co f wo: ќз by Dmytro Bortniansky will be the ABA-ASL Agreement, will come played. The recordings -eature a chorus directedirect d by Wo:ochmyr Kolesnyk. before the ABA Assembly at the orga nizanor ь annual meet-rig at the New For further information contact the chairman of the Convention CommitteCommittee Roman Tatarsky, 756-8229. York Hilton on August 7-14 The `'е on .he Huntwork Jejna Rescu. ;,^ `Ла; take place on Tuesday, August 12. No. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18,1986 11

Investigations (OSI) questioning of Chornobyl shows... Soviet witnesses in cases against summit the president and Gorbachev Kiev advance party... signed a new cultural agreement and (Continued from page 7) accused war criminals. The role will be similar to that of the (Continued from page 7) agreed on a range of people-to- tion has already begun, he said, noting Leningrad Consulate and Moscow people initiatives. We expect that that several foreign service officers, like Embassy, the official said. A consulate 1944, continue to attempt to return Kiev will be one of the cities visited himself, have already served in Mos- official will accompany the OSI repre- home, but are blocked. by the first USIA exhibition under cow. sentatives to the deposition hearings Ironically, the Soviet effort to the agreement. Some Ukrainian "We will seejc to use Ukrainian in our and will "try to make an assessment...on suppress overt political dissidence Americans have suggested the idea of official business," Mr. Courtney said to whether the Soviets are trumping up appears to have fueled religious and exchanges of language teachers and the applause of the audience. He said something or not." nationalist dissent, which is harder students. that he and other Russian-speaking "We don't have a factual input, since for the authorities to stamp out since We expect high-level visits to Kiev. officers will be studying Ukrainian and we don't know the cases ourselves, but it is more widespread. A number of senators and congress- that the staff will include two officers of we certainly do try to provide the Jus- men have many constituents who Ukrainian-American descent. tice Department with our thoughts on The consulate general in Kiev will trace their roots to the area now oc- A State Department official later also how the Soviets are handling the seek to facilitate communications of cupied by Ukraine and Moldavia. pointed out that Nadia O'Shea, a matter," the State Department official American citizens with their relatives They and other visitors will be wel- former foreign-service officer and said. in Ukraine. The consulate will assist come. U.S. citizens with problems which member of The Washington Group, is The official was asked about a recent -are less effectively handled from We hope that Soviet authorities slated to go out with the U.S. advance series of articles in the Los Angeles Moscow, such as divided family, are prepared to work with us so that party. Times on the work of the OSI. The inheritance and citizenship the consulates in Kiev and New York Introducing Mr. Courtney to the au- Times reporter noted that after one such dience, Orest Deychakiwsky, a staff questions. can serve our mutual interests. The deposition hearing, a Soviet official ad- Kiev Advance Party of the 1970s member of the U.S. Helsinki Commis- mitted to a U.S. diplomat that the hear- sion, said that the establishment of the Assisting American companies to faced many obstacles, and never ing was orchestrated and expressed his succeeded in moving into its American Consulate in Kiev is "of parti- disbelief at the readiness of the U.S. go- take advantage of commercial op- cular and obvious significance" to portunities in Ukraine will be a permanent offices. We will see that vernment to accept such evidence. the activities of the Soviet consulate Ukrainian Americans. According to the newspaper report, the priority. In the past commercial rela- "As Americans, we welcome the Kiev tions have been affected by the over- in New York and our consulate in diplomat passed this information to the Kiev are handled on an equitable and Consulate because it provides us with OSI, which discounted its relevance. all quality of U.S.-Soviet relations. an opening to the largest non-Russian Also, at present, lower oil prices may reciprocal basis. republic in the Soviet Union, to a nation Responding, the State Department constrain Soviet imports from the We have begun to identify foreign- whose political, social and economic official indicated that it is the obligation West. Nonetheless, in the wake of the service personnel to staff the significance has all too often been of a diplomatic official to pass that kind Geneva Summit and Commerce Se- consulate. Several officers have ignored in the past," he said. of information to the Justice cretary Baldrige's trip to Moscow, we already served a tour in Moscow, one "As Ukrainian Americans, we see the Department. expect American firms to be treated as the embassy^ human-right^ consulate as an important step in ending "We work with the Justice on a non-discriminatory basis with officer. Two of the officers iii the the Soviet-imposed political and Department, we're part of the executive those of other Western nations. initial group are Ukrainian diplomatic isolation of Ukraine, an branch, we work under one president, Access to U.S. technology for food Americans and speak Ukrainian. isolation which has often had serious and the Congress established the Office packaging and processing might be The other key officers now speak and tragic consequences for the people of Special Investigations," he said. "The of particular interest to Ukraine, as Russian and will study Ukrainian. of Ukraine," Mr. Deychakiwsky said. State Department does not go to court well as purchase of U.S. agricultural We will seek to use Ukrainian in all of A State Department official, who against the Justice Department in the chemicals. The Soviets might also our official business. answered questions on the condition United States, for example, on things desire Western commerical coopera- Let me close by saying that the that he not be named, said that consular like this. We will do our best to make tion in recovering from the economic American consulate general in Kiev officers in Kiev will be involved in the sure that the Justice Department people Ifdamage wrought by the Chornobylr l^lll be your consulate general, and Justice Department's Office of Special are not being misled.'' ^disaster. і that of all Americans. We will always welcome your visits, your communi- Cultural exchanges between the cations and your ideas on how we Hrudey tied fellow Ukrainian 4ender American and Ukrainian peoples might better represent American in- Ukrainian pro hockey... Clint Malarchuk for third best goals offer a valuable opportunity. At the terests. against average (3.21). Kelly played in (Continued from page 8) 45 games, had one shutout and allowed Well, John Fogerty, if I had my way, 137 goals. I'd never shuffle off to Buffalo. Annual New York City's two Ukes were the LUBOMYR I. KUZMAK, M.D., Sc. D. Adams Division contenders had a true epitomy of the phrase "unsung GENERAL AND VASCULAR SURGEON rough go of it, experiencing two heroes." Of course, the entire Ranger ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF A BRANCH OFFICE coaching changes and a large influx of team had nary a heralded big-name IN LIVINGSTON, N. J. new talent, especially in the critical area superstar, a rookie coach hated by all and Office hours by appointment of defense. Leading the Sabres in a new defense-oriented system. Both scoring was lanky Ukrainian center Mark Osborne (he's legitimately half Address in Newark: Address in Livingston: Dave Andreychuk, garnering 36-51-87 Ukrainian, folks) and ex-Edmonton 657 Irvington Avenue 340 E. Northfield Rd, Suite 10 point totals in 80 games. He finally Oiler Larry Melnyk dedicated their Newark, N. J. 07106 Livingston, N. J. 07039 reached his true potential. time, effort and bodies to the greatest of Finally comes a glance at the Patrick unselfish extremes. Winger Osborne Tel. (201) 374-1717 Tel. (201) 994-7003 Division, where six of eight Ukrainian aided with 16-24-40 points in 62 games hockey stars toiled for the two New despite some injuries. Defense-oriented SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSsssssssssss r York clubs. But first, and finishing first, defenseman Melnyk didn't make the were the Philadelphia Flyers. No boxscore too often (3-11-14 in 52 BYZANTINE RITE CHURCH SUPPLIES significant Ukrainian contributions games), but did make his presence felt here. A mere token call-up of Carol with some tough body checks and a 820 North Franklin St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19123 Tel.: (215) 627-0660 j Mokosak (no points in only one game) punch here and there (76 minutes in in an emergency, added to the half- solitary confinement). We have in stock: season turned in by Ed Hospodar (prior to Minnesota trade) were it in Philly. Last, but not least, those Devilish THE DIRECTORY - 1986 Long Island kind of had a face lift dudes from New Jersey (what exit?). A with the promotions of several high prospect of a few years ago, of Ukrainian Catholic Churches Byzantine Rite in U.S.A. ` farmhands and a trade or two, as some defender Ken Daneyko, might have Price: 10.00 plus Postage. age began to show. Al Arbour very finally earned a regular spot, based on quietly changed over about half of his 44 games, 0-10-10 scoring and 100 ssssssssssssssssssssss squad. Mike Bossy, arguably the top minutes. right winger in the game today, again MAKE THE BEST USE OF YOUR SUMMER MONTHS. surpassed the 60-goal plateau (61-62- All in all, a long, yet interestingly LEARN TO READ, WRITE AND SPEAK UKRAINIAN CORRECTLY. GET: 123), concluding the season as the exciting regular season. More league's second top goal scorer, fifth Ukrainians on pro team rosters than A UKRAINIAN GRAMMAR for BEGINNERS, over-all scorer and 11th in assists. What ever before. And more coming from the SELF-TEACHING more can one say? The name Bossy minor league circuits and the various means consistency. Rookie center junior league ranks. In recent years, the By Martha Wichorek Roger Kortko was active in 52 games, sport of ice hockey has slowly begun to A 338 page (Ш x 11) introduction to.the Ukrainian language, full of instruction and informa- mostly on a fourth line, turning in 5-8- grow in popularity as attendance and tion.geared especially to those who know little or no Ukrainian, in easy-to-understand 13 scoring totals. Young defender media coverage increase. Parallel to the English. Cost, $10.00. Gerald Diduck rode the minor league growth in fans and publicity is a very The only truly,beginners Grammar published so far. definite pronounced growth of our If it is not available in your looal'Ukrainian store, American customers, send $11.50; Canadian shuttle and the hospital express, customers, send $12.00 in American funds, price includes postage and packingenvelope appearing in only 10 games with a goal Ukrainian participants. Isn't it fun to ...to: and two assists. Netminder Kelly tune in your favorite sports channel and Hrudey actually played more often than follow the on-ice exploits of fellow Martha Wichorek, I38i4 vassar Dr., Detroit, Mich. 48235 the Isles' king of the nets, Billy Smith. Ukes? THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1986 No. 20

paying. But they had political reasons Dr. Iwan Skalczuk's complaint that Wasyl Didiuk for having adopted my 30th UNA... for doing so, I reminded him. Svoboda did not print the news item terminology "brattia і sestry" (brothers (Continued from page 5) I directed delegate Cyril Bezkoro- about his branch's meeting was next in and sisters), but reminded him that the wajny to the editor of the Ukrainian line for a retort. The article received by answer to Supreme Advisor Repeta Other members of the executive National Word (Ukrainske Narodne Svoboda contained extraneous matters, applied to him as well. board followed to render additions to Slovo) to determine whey this news- including political resolutions their printed reports. Dr. Myron Mr. Futey was told that he had paper was printing articles that were regarding the UCCA, but it did not not been as gentle during the past four Kuropas, Sen. Paul Yuzyk, Mary anti-UNA. include any matters about the work of Doshnyck, Ulana Diachuk, Walter years as he is today. This crisis which Wasyl Sharwan was told by me that the branch. I reiterated that Svoboda is exists need not have started. I reminded Sochan and Wasyl Orichowsky rose to the UNA is doing today what it always not obligated to print an article sent in their feet. The 14 advisors followed suit. Mr. Futey of the Wolodymyr Kosyk had been doing, and that it was too bad by a branch the purpose of which is episode which was tinged with self-in- Then the five supreme auditors. To our for those that see this as politics. The other than the work of the branch. surprise all reports were orderly and to terest on his part. The answer annoyed UNA does nothing now that it has not I accused Dr. Michael Snihurowych Mr. Futey and he reacted verbally. the point. been doing during the past almost 90 The members of the Supreme As- of misinterpreting Roberts Rules of Again, I did not agree with Mr. years. If some call it messing in politics Order when he claimed that the 13th Lozynskyj that the misunderstanding at sembly finished their reports, the dele- then such people are not familiar with gates were requested to pose their Congress was conducted entirely in the UNA is the result of the UNA's history. accordance therewith. I asked Dr. misunderstanding between the two questions to the reports and to discuss The matter of the merger of the UNA them. Snihurowych if he knew what the duties major Ukrainian political parties. and Ukrainian Fraternal Association of a parliamentarian were. I gave him the Parties can argue, but they have no right After such discussion, each advisor next received my attention. I stated that and controller had a chance to answer answer: "to sit quietly until a question on to involve the UNA. I denied his the merger cannot take place within six parliamentary procedure is posed allegation that I told him Svoboda the questions posed pertaining to his or months because a 60-day notice of such her term in office. directly to him." This referred to Mr. will not print articles from Mr. merger must be given to every member, Flis being one of the parliamentarians Lozynskyj's group. I asked Mr. As the discussion was taking place, 1 in writing, so that such merger could not kept making notes of the questions at the 13th Congress. So why didn't I Lozynskyj who it was that split our take place earlier than the 31st UNA speak up? He got his answer. community right down the middle, posed and directed to me. The chair de- convention, unless we call a special cided to permit me to be the last to Delegate Michael Karachewsky was making the UCCA an organization convention for this purpose, which informed that there is only one district which no longer can claim to represent answer so that I could omit answering would entail a cost of a $250,000. Thus, questions answered by other officers. committee recognized in Chicago. All all Ukrainians? Discussions with merger within six months was not concerned would like Chicago to reach representatives of the UCCA, among The most pertinent and effective physically possible. questions were answered by Supreme some accord on this issue because dis- whom was Mr. Lozynskyj, ended in Mr. Wynnyckyj received an answer cord brings only losses to Soyuz. The utter failure inasmuch as the UCCA Secretary Sochan and Supreme Trea- to his allegation that Mr. Flis walked surer Diachuk. When applause follows newly elected Supreme Executive representatives wanted to compromise out of the UCCA Congress, that Mr. an officer answering remarks, in your Committee will give this matter its pri- only on issues upon which they had no Flis broke all pertinent rules and mind you acknowledge that the answer mary consideration. ground to stand on. was succinct, complete and to the point. regulations, and that Mr. Flis broke up Delegate Michael Spontak received In answer to Mr. Lozynskyj's ques- the entire 13th Congress. I reminded the his answer. His complaint that Svoboda tion why a special meeting of the Su- delegates that I was only one of eight Tuesday, May 25 does not print UCCA material is preme Assembly was not called when UNA delegates at the congress. And to correct. But should the UCCA expect demanded by him, I answered him that the delegates' further questions about "business as usual" attitudes on the part no good would result from such a meeting The morning session was devoted to why I did not consult other members of reports of supreme advisors andofthe of the UNA when the UNA is attacked since the vote would have been 11 to IS. the Supreme Assembly who were at the by the UCCA and interests allied in it at With emphasis I stated that the UNA Svoboda editor-in-chief, Zenon Snylyk. Congress, I answered that my The Credentials Committee reported every opportunity? By-laws give the president discre- obligation was to consult only those To Julian Kulas's allegation that tionary power as to whether to call such that the number of registered delegates delegates whose duty it was to safe- had risen to 399, plu^ the members and it is unfortunate that the delegates are a special meeting. I had decided not to guard the rights and privileges of the divided into Banderivtsi and Melny- call such a meeting since it would have IfNA. To those who claim that I broke Assembly. kivtsi, I asked Mr. Kulas not to fret, be- been non-productive and too costly. up to 13th Congress, I said, "thank you cause all that is going to end when God As to Mr. Lozynskyj's question if the Although it would appear from this for assuming that I possess such great report that Tuesday was an issues his call to us, the older genera- UNA took an active part in the power." I suggested that such persons tion, which is so amply represented at formation and the work of the unimportant convention day, it was a start reading other newspapers in order day of utmost significance. Rochester this convention. Committee for Law and Order in the to acquire another perspective on Supreme Advisor Myroslaw Kalba UCCA, my answer was, yes, because was having a smorgasbord reception at matters. its Ukrainian National Home. This had denied that he ever accused Mr. Flis it is part of our obligation to return law Answering delegate Myron Siryj on of breaking the UNA By-laws. I asked and order to our community. This added to the humming of the bees. All how it is possible to allege aspiring would-be candidates for any him to read the declarations of the obligation is not new, but almost 90 simultaneously that Michael Soroka of group of 11 to which he belonged and be years old. The UNA will return to the office in the UNA Supreme Assembly Chicago was both a builder and a were handing out campaign leaflets and reminded. Mr. Kalba was also told in UCCA only when the UCCA will truly destroyer of the UNA, I responded that answer to his allegations, that the UNA and fairly represent all segments of our soliciting delegates'votes wherever they this was absolutely possible in this case. could be found. never was a member of any political organized life. Mr. Soroka organized 10 new members I continued that it's a complete One thing was certain, the Liberation party, therefore, it cannot or need not which made him a builder of the UNA surprise to me to hear for the first time Front delegates seemed to have lost end any such union. and for which he should be Mr. Lozynskyj's statement that it would their zeal to conquer the UNA. They ap- Our local New York supreme advisor congratulated. On the other hand, the be satisfactory to the "11" if the UNA proached fewer non-Liberation Front and the chairman of the N.Y. District, fact that he is a declared member of the did not become a member of the UCCA, members and could hardly be seen Mykola Chomanczuk, was next in line. group of 11 and a signatory to the two if the UNA would not simultaneously outside of their rooms in the evening. He did not like the unfounded accusa- libelous statements printed by it, make take part in the Committee for Law and They were marshalling their strength tions of which Svoboda was guilty. I him a destroyer of the UNA. I Order in UCCA. I declared that this for the final battle, someone remarked. answered that Svoboda does not manu- continued that I was not alone in facture its accusations. I asked Mr. matter is for the Supreme Executive walking out of the 13th Congress. A Wednesday, May 26 Chomanczuk to name the Svoboda Committee and the Supreme Assembly total of 27 other organizations also articles which are without basis and do to decide and not for the supreme presi- walked out. The UNA walked out to dent. This convention will decide if it On this day we had a continuation of not speak the truth. All was quiet. show that it cannot be pushed around, At this time I noted for the benefit of approves the steps taken by the the discussions of reports and that the UNA is a respected member of Supreme Executive Committee in this answering of questions posed to officers all delegates that the Supreme our Ukrainian community, and that no Assembly 11 spoke only English at this matter, by re-electing or not re-electing and members of the Supreme Assemb- one can decide the future of the Ukrai- it for another four years. ly. The last to answer such questions convention. This was the opposite from nian community without the the practice at annual meetings where I concluded with an answer to Mr. was I. participation of the UNA. I began with a humorous anecdote members were intimidated to express Futey. The parliamentarian retained about an old man who had a young wife Delegate Michael Karkoc of Minnea- themselves in Ukrainian. by Mr. Futey had stated that a supreme but preferred an old woman friend polis received the only compliment Supreme Advisor Evhen Repeta auditor may not have his position taken because she had more patience. Such from me. He was the sole delegate who during the past eight years spoke about from him. But in this case, I reminded patience is required in this job, 1 was concerned about our youth. Lack the UNA's downward trend in Mr. Futey, no elected position of remarked. of youth within our ranks should have membership. 1 pointed out that if he supreme auditor was taken away from been one of the primary concerns of this answered truthfully how many new him. The title taken away from him was I went on. 1 denied the accusation of convention. members he personally organized that of "chairman of the Auditing the Supreme Assembly 11 that I ever Advisor Askold Lozynskyj's earlier during his period, we would have to ask Committee" and this title was not worked against the best interests of the speech then received my attention. He, him to resign from the Supreme As- statutory. I concluded that the parlia- UNA. I vowed to defend the good name in person, admitted sending the two sembly. mentarian in question, in all probabi- of the UNA to the best of my ability, statements of the Supreme Assembly 11 I reiterated that the losses in lity, did not familiarize himself with the regardless of the bad names that I may to Svoboda. These statements were ac- membership started in 1964 and not in UNA By-laws. be called. cusations against the Supreme Execu- 1978. I likened the UNA to a wagon, it And on this note, 1 concluded my John Wynnyk received an answer to tive Committee, but a copy thereof was will soon start rolling downhill, at first response. At first there was applause, his question about why our new build- not ever served upon a member of the slowly but accelerating its speed ever then warm applause. Then the delegates ing loans amount to only $3.8 million. 1 Supreme Executive Committee. These more. That is what the UNA is going rose to their feet and sang "Mnohaya reminded him that he was involved in statements appeared in publications through now. Our accelerating annual Lita." Another standing ovation. I must some interests that withdrew all of their controlled by the Liberation Front and losses can only be stopped if we all pitch have grinned from ear to ear. funds from the UNA in spite of the 14 that is when the Supreme Executive in and help to organize new members. When the applause died down, John percent that the UNA was currently Committee was informed of them. 1 congratulated Supreme Advisor (Continued on page 13) No. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18f 1986 13

growth in UNA membership. The UNA magazine for children, Veselka, would a coordinating center for the UNA in An overview... now had 70,221 members. During the be published by the UNA, at first as an Canada; to work for the erection of a (Continued from page S) four-year period between conventions a insert to Svoboda and later as a separate monument in honor of Taras convention noted that as of the end of total of 27,257 new members had been publication. Shevchenko on the occasion of ihe 1949 the UNA had 472 branches, 56,009 enrolled, and nearly 21,000 of them Dmytro Halychyn was re-elected 100th anniversary of his death in і%!, members and $11,167,05? in assets, were newly arrived refugees.. Assets supreme president. Dmytro Halychyn was elected ш his The convention sent a telegram to during the same period grew by over $4 The 23rd Convention went down in third term as supreme president of the President Harry S Truman thanking million to $15, 258,377.64. history as the beginning of the "new era" UNA. A year before the next conven- him for helping refugees and seeking his In the field of culture and education. of the Ukrainian National Association. tion, in April 1961, Mr. Halychyn was support for the Ukrainian liberation the UNA published two Engiish-lan- # The 24th Convention of the UNA killed in a tragic accident. The Supreme struggle. guage books about Ukraine by Clarence was held May 26-31, 1958, in Cleveland. Assembly elected Joseph Lesawyer the The convention also charged the Su- Manning, "20th Century Ukraine" and Four hundred twenty delegates and 20 supreme vice-president, to serve от the preme Executive Committee with "Ukraine Under the Soviets," and one Supreme Assembly members remainder of the term as president purchasing a site for an orphanage Ukrainian-language book, the novel representing 848 votes participated in ^ The Jubilee 25th Convention of the within two years, and it mandated that "Paradise" by Wasyl Вагќа. the deliberations. Ukrainian National Association took all members be assessed $1 as a contri- During the report period $27,691.65 At the opening of the convention, the place in New York on May 21-26, 1961 bution for this purpose. was donated to various Ukrainian na- late Dr. Luke Myshuha, editor-in-chief A total of 422 delegates and 21 Supreme Dmytro Halychyn was elected tional, cultural and charitable causes in of Svoboda, has honored. He had Assembly members representing 856 supreme president of the Ukrainian Na- the United States and Europe. passed away on February 8, 1955. Also votes participated. tional Association. remembered was the supreme secretary As of the end of 1961, the UNA had At its meeting on April 22, 1952, the On the occasion of the convention, of the UNA, Gregory Herman. 81,441 members and assets -of Supreme Executive Committee the Supreme Executive Committee, the According to statistics reported at the $25,460,819.06. The convention resolu- approved the purchase of an estate in editors of Svoboda, and the chairman convention, during the four-year period tions adopted included the following: Kerhonkson, N. Y., to serve as the site of and vice-chairman of the convention since the previous convention, 14,689 the creation of two committees, by-laws an orphanage;shelter. In 1954, the visited the State Department where they new members were enrolled into the and scholarships; a requirement that all UNA paid $70,000 for the Kerhonkson met with the East European division to UNA, and total membership was now branch secretaries subscribe to estate. discuss U.S. policies toward Ukraine 72,438. Assets had surpassed the $20 Svoboda; expansion of the Supreme t The UNA's 23rd Convention was and its liberation struggle. A letter million mark and now stood at Assembly from 12 to 14members;anda attended by 437 delegates and 19 concerning this matter was also sent to $20,366,922.10. codification of the rights and duties of Supreme Assembly members holding President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The reports also revealed that during the director of the Canadian Bureau of 920 votes. It was held on May 3 3 to June ine convention acknowledged the those four years the UNA had paid out the UNA. 5, 1954, in Washington. It was one of purchase of an estate in Kerhonkson, $59,763.46 to various cultural, A total of $11,075 was allocated for the most important UNA conventions, N. Y., and the spending of some $200,000 educational and charitable endeavors various causes by the convention. as 17 legislators, including Sen, John F. for various renovations that would for Ukrainians in the United States and Joseph Lesawyer was elected Kennedy and Speaker of the House make it suitable for a home for senior Europe, and that Anthony Dragan had supreme president of the UNA; Joseph Martin, personally addressed the citizens and as a site for Ukrainian been elected in May 1955 to serve as Prior to the convention, Supreme convention. studies courses and camps for children editor-in-chief of Svoboda. Assembly members and delegates The reports delivered at the and youths. Among the resolutions passed at the participated in a ceremony at the grave convention revealed a phenomenal The convention also decided that a convention were the following: to create of the late Dmytro Halychyn.

in the year 1985. popular person's consent. One wise Shamokin He reviewed the improvements made 30th UNA... candidate eradicated a popular name (Continued from page 5) at Soyuzivka, as well as the construc- (Continued from page 12) off a popular list and inserted his own chairmen at Soyuzivka. tion of a residence for seniors. He also Hewryk, the chairman of the Supreme name in its place hoping to trap some He also stated that he had reviewed mentioned that the rentals received Auditing Committee, rose to his feet voters who were led to believe such were the production record of the branches from the new building'amounted to and proposed, on behalf of the Auditihl Acceptable candidate that belong to this district. He stated $2,682,000 and that the total interest Committee, that all reports be accepted. Generally, in spite of the number of that this district for the past number of paid by the Ukrainian National Urban No delegates voted "nay." Surprising printed lists, a delegate knew whom he years had always organized 100 percent Renewal Corp. on promissory notes to indeed wanted to elect for a given position, or more of its quota of new members. the UNA and UNA members amounted The convention was then greeted by having pondered this question for many This year the district committee had to $1,930,000. John Oleksyn, president of the days. reached only 47 percent of its quota. Mr. Flis then introduced Henry Ukrainian Fraternal Association, who The ballots were collected in locked He encouraged all secretaries and or- Floyd, who accompanied him on this had been sitting on the dais next to me. boxes, and thus the Wednesday after- ganizers to do better in 1986, especially trip. He stated that Mr. Floyd had been His considered remarks were most noon session was concluded^ prior to the convention. retained by UNA to plan for the Su- welcome, especially prior to the primary To candidates, Wednesday night was preme Executive Committee the esta- election. His remarks were warmly re- a period of rest before the final assault John Chabon, who organized 15 new blishment of a professional sales force ceived, especially when he informed the which was to take place on Thursday members for Branch 242, spoke on his which was mandated by a resolution delegates that he and his entire family and Friday to capture as many votes as organizing record and stated that he passed by the delegates to the 30th UNA were members of the UNA. He possible for the election of the one would like to receive more information Convention in 1982. informed the delegates that the UFA is person "ideally" suited for the given on new policies being sold by the UNA. Mr. Floyd then spoke on the desire of facing a lot of problems, just as the position. To every candidate that one Mr. Hentosh, secretary of Branch 305, UNA to stop the annual loss of mem- UNA is, and that it will be easier to face person was none other than himself or also took part in the discussion and re- bers. He continued that other fraternais these problems in one united, merged herself. lated the difficulties encountered by him went through the same problem in the association. His endorsement of our The primary election may appear in the organizing field. But he stated past and found that the establishment of merger was unequivocal. superfluous and unnecessary, but it that he has already organized seven new a professional, full-time, sales force is does serve a vital function: it brings to members during this year. the only way that the annual loss of Primary election light which candidates are the most Adolph Slovik then rendered the members can be diminished and popular for a given office. The results of treasurer's financial report for the year, eventually done away with. He stated Immediately after Mr. Oleksyn, the the final election differ very little from which was confirmed by the auditing that such a department is the only way Elections Committee took over. The the results of the primary election. But committee. to ensure a prolonged life for the UNA. UNA primary election was about to sometimes that "little" makes all the Mrs. Slovik, secretary, in reading her Mr. Floyd covered a number of items take place. Mr. Bobeczko, under whose difference in the world to a given report stated that she attended to all ad- in his presentation and above all iron hand the 14-member Elections candidate, whether he or she is a ministrative duties for the district. assured the secretaries that their work Committee was functioning, with the candidate for an executive, auditor or UNA Supreme President John O. would not be touched or diminished, help of his secretaries explained the pro- advisor. Flis, who represented the Supreme Exe- and that they would be called upon to cedure to be followed. Ballots were I was in bed and sound asleep by 10 cutive Committee, then rendered a organize new members and perform handed out to delegates who wrote on p.m., but other candidates electioneered report on the over-all progress of the administrative duties as heretofore. In the ballot their choice for each executive until the wee hours. _____ UNA. fact, he assured the secretaries that the position, up to five candidates for con- He congratulated all secretaries who professional, licensed, full-time trollers, and up to 14 candidates for ad- Ihor Olshaniwsky... had organized more than six members department would only help in their visors. (Continued from page 4) during the past year and encouraged secretarial duties and as organizers. Prior to the election, there were the support of many Ukrainian commu- them to do likewise in 1986. He voiced He stated that certain policies that leaflets handed out by each candidate, nity organizations and individuals for his disappointment that he had a check secretaries find hard to understand and most with choice photographs of the this important endeavor. for the Shamokin District, but only for sell will be explained by the candidates taken from five to 10 years Mr. Olshaniwsky was a member also $38 and not for hundreds of dollars as professional sales force, which will then ago. In many cases delegates learned for of various other Ukrainian organiza- had been paid to the Shamokin District help secretaries where possible or the first time that a given candidate also tions, among them the Ukrainian Na- during the past number of years. necessary to sell such certificates, possessed a very pleasant smile. tional Association (Branch 27), the Mr. Flis then gave a detailed report All of the secretaries had many Lists printed by various groups were Ukrainian American Veterans (Post 6), on the progress made by the UNA questions to ask on the establishment of handed out to anyone with an extended Ukrainian Engineers' Society, and the during the past year. He mentioned that such a department within UNA. After hand. These lists enumerated the Chornomorska Sitch sports club. the UNA building is fully rented and is the meeting was adjourned, dinner was various candidates preferred by a given Surviving are his wife, Bozhe? i, the best investment that the UNA has served by the hotel staff, and secretaries group for the various positions. Persons daughters Ulita and Dora, and v % made. He also mentioned the fact that and delegate4- who attended this who were enjoying wide popularity and Borys. The family has requested t?;.u the UNA has exceeded assets of $55 meeting Mad ample time to continue could pull votes with them were memorial donations be made to Amo million; $2,7ft? 24" in a^ctvwas aaaeo discuss!mi ot UNA affair^ borrowed bv лоте lists without that cans for Human Rights щ Ukraitiie.v. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18,1986 No. 20

"We would like to bring back our soldiers from Other forms of legislation include providing any non- AFGHANISTAN... Afghanistan where they are fighting at the request of lethal excess supplies of the Department of Defense for (Continued from page 3) its government. We have worked out with the Afghans humanitarian relief purposes and dropping Afgha- "Two, he has been unsuccessful." Ms. Klasssaid Mr. a plan for the gradual withdrawal as soon as political nistan's most-favored-nation status. Karmal was not able to do what the Soviets hoped he stability is achieved, which will ensure a real cessation A prime mover in pushing legislation through the would — consolidate power and gain the support of the of military hostilities and preclude a new military Senate is Gordon Humphrey (R-N.H.). The senator Afghan people. Because of this, the Soviets are hoping interference from abroad in the internal affairs of the has set up an independent task force which occa- Najibullah will be more successful. Democratic^ Republic of Afghanistan. It is in our sionally holds hearings on various aspects of the Several American newspapers, however, have national interest to maintain good and peaceful problem in Afghanistan. He has also pushed for more quoted Western analysts saying they believe that relations with all the neighboring states. This is the aid for the Afghan people. Najibullah, a man younger than Karmal, might be principal objective of our foreign policy." Over-all, however, he said in an interview with The able to gain support for the Soviet-influenced regime Weekly, "This issue has been on the back burner at and the support of the Afghan people. Pakistan Off the Hook best." He said he has not been happy with the David Isbe, a member of the board of directors at administration's response to Afghanistan problem. the Washington-based Committee for Free Afgha- If the Soviets are indeed sincere in their desire to end "The problem is you have various agencies involved. nistan said he wished this were the case. "Unfortu- the conflict in Afghanistan, it could prove to be most Nobody is in charge," he said. While his task force has nately, Najibullah has a reputation as a hard-liner. beneficial to Pakistan. Since the intervention, helped bring some issues to light, much more needs to He's not the person you'd want to install in a broad- Pakistan has been placed in a precarious position. Not be done, Sen. Humphrey said. based coalition. This isn't like Andropov becoming only has it faced growing dissatisfaction from its One of the reasons it is difficult to trace where all the head of the Soviet Union. It's like (Lavrenti) Beria populace because of the increasing number of refugees money goes that is appropriated by Congress for the becoming head. who are entering the country and taking jobs away Afghans is that it moves through covert channels. "It's unlikely Pakistan would see it (the installation from the Pakistanis, it has also been walking a political "Whatever reports have been in the press have been of Najibullah) as a step towards peace. He's obviously tightrope with the Soviet Union. wrong," said Ms. Klass. "The word clandestine means not the peace candidate. What they want is a tool to The Pakistanis have had to ponder the possibility secret. Nobody who knows where it goes will tell you increase pressure on Pakistan. 4We want you to do this that the Soviets could try to cause internal unrest in about it." — recognize the government in Kabul and cut off any areas which have traditionally wanted to be indepen- flow of supplies to the resistance.' That's what the dent, namely Baluchistan and Pushtunistan, thus Non-governmental support Soviets are going for, not a give-and-take." causing a political crisis within the country. While the According to Marin Strmecki, a free-lance journa- tribal issues have been settled somewhat, the danger of While the administration and congress have battled list who has traveled to Afghanistan and research them flaring up again remains. out the dollars and cents on Capitol Hill, many non- assistant for former National Security Advisor Also, if the Soviets pulled-out, Pakistan would have governmental agencies have been providing quite a bit Zbigniew Brzezinski, the move is purely political, its buffer zone back, said Prof. Rubin. "It would have of humanitarian aid to the Afghans and information helping the Soviets set up "a more effective govern- a very great benefit." about the current situation there. These organizations ment in Kabul. They're looking for an efficient task Pakistan has been pushing for a political settlement said what they find the Afghans need most are warm master," something which Babrak Karmal was not. to the problem, Prof. Rubin said, and, according to his blankets, boots, canned goods and medicine. For the sources, are willing to settle for less than Western benefit of our readers we list several of these Optimism expressed nations are. organizations:

While most of those interviewed dismissed ideas Getting support ^ Afghan Community in America, 139-159 5th that the negotiations would produce any concrete Ave., Jamaica, N.Y. 11435 (212) 658-3737. Chairman: resolutions on troop withdrawal, ("Nothing has ever Despite actions to end the war in Afghanistan, a Habib Mayar. indicated any willingness to withdraw," according to movement has been formulating on Capitol Hill in the ^ Afghanistan Relief Committee, Inc., 345 Park Ms. Klass), Barnett Rubin, professor of political past year to grant more aid to the mujahideen to help Ave., Suite 4100, New York, N.Y. 10154 (212) 355- science at Yale University has voiced the most them win the war. The support, apparently, goes as 2931. Executive Director: C. Payne Lucas. %ptimism%hut an end to thtfcbnflifct may be In sight; high as the White House. La$t year, while President ^ Aid for Afghan Refugees (AFAR), 450 Hudson The Soviets are "sincere in their desire to pull-out," Ronald Reagan advocated "keeping faith" with so- St., Oakland, Calif. 94618. (415) 658-4675. Executive Prof. Rubin said in a telephone interview. While in the called freedom fighters, this year, his tone has Director: Winkie Campbell-Notar. past the Soviets had publicly supported the Karmal changed. His February 4 State of the Union Address ^ American Aid for Afghans, 6443 Southwest government and told the Pakistanis they would have to reflected the new stance of the administration: Beaverton Highway, Suite 402, Portland, Ore. 97221. play ball with it to achieve a settlement "in private they "You are not alone, freedom fighters. America will Director: Dr. John Lorentz. were saying 'Don't worry, this won't be a problem.' support with moral and material assistance your right ^ American Afghan Education Fund, 214 Massa- Then the day before the talks they remove Karmal, the not just to fight and die for freedom, but to fight and chusetts Ave. N.E., Suite 510, Washington, D.C. obstacle." Based on conversations with reputable win freedom." 20002. sources within the bureaucracy, who deal with the While some legislators on the hill and service ь Federation for American-Afghan Action, 214 Soviets, Prof. Rubin said the Soviets have shown a organizations alike have said that the president's Massachusettes Ave. N.E., Suite 510, Washington, willingness to withdraw. administration has fallen short of heightened expecta- D.C. 20002. "It was not a unanimous decision to go into tions, one thing is clear, the resistance has received t Free the Eagle, 214 Massachusetts Ave.N.E., Afghanistan," he said of the Politburo members. more assistance from the U.S. government than ever Suite 560, Washington, D.C. 20002; 11244 Waples Mill "Andropov was against it," as was General Secretary before. Rd., Suite J., Fairfax, Va. 22030. Executive Director: Mikhail Gorbachev. Mr. Gorbachev would like to The most recent ploy was the administration's Neil B. Blair. wash his hands of Afghanistan. What they are looking decision to provide more military support to the ^ Freedom House, Afghanistan Information for now, he said, are "security guarantees.' it may be mujahideen through the Central Intelligence Agency Center, 48 E. 21st St., New York, N.Y. 10010. a big bluff, but we have a little indication that they will (CIA). Fearing a spring offensive by the Soviets, it was Director: Rosanne Klass. withdraw." leaked that the president approved plans for the Prof. Rubin said the installation of Najibullah Stinger missile, the most advanced portable anti-air- may be viewed as a temporary move on the craft weapon around, to be supplied to the mujahideen. part of the Soviets. The Soviets are looking at the The mujahideen have been begging nations for anti- AFGHA "Finlandization" of Afghanistan, meaning that in time aircraft weapons for years. The Stinger costs $75,000 the Soviets would decrease their influence in the per missile. Apparently the decision to provide the country, and eventually a non-Communist govern- missile was scrapped because of the leak to the press. ment may even be in control. But Afghanistan would Members of Congress refuse to speak about the remain in the sphere of influence of the Soviet Union. Stinger debacle. The move to provide the Stinger, however, can be MY NAME IS NABI He added that Najibullah could be effective in I am the soul of Afghanistan. bringing together some of the tribal factions as he was seen as part of the "Reagan Doctrine," a doctrine I am Brave. I am Free. ^ I will never give up at one time head of tribal policy and the tribal militia which The Washington Post explained in a March 9 my Homeland. front-page story: — meaning that he worked with the country's non- One morning, Communist factions. "It is a doctrine that seeks to roll back Soviet and a Soviet helicopter flew over my village Prof. Rubin said he has seen the agreement being Cuban gains in the Third World by supporting anti- dropping pretty toys and Communist insurgencies. To translate theory into trinkets on the ground — debated in Geneva now and feels that a settlement may little trucks, fountain pens, be reached at the end of these talks. If so, it is possible praptice, the administration has turned to a Central cigarette lighters and green plastic leaves. with a withdrawal could occur by the end of next Intelligence Agency reinvigorated and greatly ex- I liked the butterfly. panded under the activist leadership of William J. Too late Trealized it wasn't summer. a "toy": it was a bomb' When asked why so many people have been cynical Casey." that exploded in my hands. as to the sincerity of the Soviets pulling out of In the same article, titled "The CIA in Transition: Afghanistan, the professor commented that "if all Behind 'Reagan Doctrine,' Covert Action" reporters your information is about what's going on the ground, Patrick E. Tyler and David B. Ottaway write of there's no reason to be optimistic." But if one has Afghanistan: ^ DISARMAME access to more privy information, the situation looks "Under Reagan, CIA funding of the Afghanistan different. .resistance has leaped from less than $100 million to almost $500 million annually, but the White House SOVIET STYLE The Soviets respond has resisted the perennial congressional demand to double the administration's budget request." The Soviets have maintained that they want to While few know where that $500 million goes, some AFGHAN СШ withdraw from Afghanistan. At the 27th Communist of it is spent on providing $ 15 million in humanitarian Party Congress held in February in Moscow, Mr. assistance to ..the, Afghan ршріе, $50(ШО is appror Type of poster circulated by the service organization Gorbachev reiterated this point when he said: priated for the formation of an Afghan News Agency. Afghan Community in America. No. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1986 15

was appointed executive director of the a skeleton outline. But the way a story Delegates have... Commission on the Ukraine Famine of New York bandura... could be told would vary performance (Continued from page 5) 1932-33, which is budgeted at $400,000 (Continued from page 9) to performance. Each kobzar had his National Association and the Ukrai- and funded by the U.S. government. the hero was wearing, what the horse own way of performing, had his own nian Fraternal Association. The conso- Through the efforts of many combined looked like. What you found was the version of the minor details. lidation of UNA-UFA forces, providing Ukrainian groups a special U.S. Senate same story with the same sequence of Each singer had to learn how to a membership of 110,000 and over $70 panel was established, authorized by events but with different details." Mr. perform the duma. He had a set million in assets, could create the most U.S. Senate Resolution 267, supported Kytasty gave his demonstration on a re- vocabulary of words and sometimes influential ancf authoritative organiza- by Sen. Gordon Humphrey of New plica of the type of bandura, the most entire stock phrases which he could use tion in the history of Ukrainian immi- Hampshire, to thoroughly investigate rudimentary, that was popular for 500 over and over at will and would gration. The merger would immediately the Myroslav Medvid case. The entire years. The replica was built by Mr. incorporate these phrases into the song. upgrade Ukrainian prestige with a more delegation should heave a sigh of relief Bloom. He learned the vocabulary and words effective lobbying voice in Washington and be ever-grateful for the combined by being around other duma perforrners and Ottawa and could become a posi- Ukrainian support which prevented the Mr. Kytasty explained that the and teachers of the art. tive impact on the revitalization of a deportation of Walter Polovchak to the dumas found their beginnings around The duma was full of archaic phrases, divided Ukrainian community. With Soviet Union. Each delegate should the 13th century and saw their hey- which shows just how old the form the possibility of an exgfrnded press and become personally involved in the day in the 16th century. What differen- really is. Some phrases were used to greater resources, the-hew organization work of the Millennium Committee in tiated the duma from other forms of describe a person, while others were could better provide for the needs of its the U.S. and Canada and call on his literature was that from the outset, it used repetitively to get a point across members and the Ukrainian commu- membership to fully finance and pre- was designed to be heard and per- Mr. Kytasty said. They would also be nity. pare for this historic event, the 1,000th formed, rather than written and read. used as building blocks to improve and anniversary of the baptism of Ukraine. Thus, its basic structure was different to assemble stories. Delegates should come prepared to The delegates should realize that they from other forms of literature. The pro- Mr. Kytasty performed a duma called outjine their plans for better insurance cess of transmission was also different in service, better marketing ideas and were elected to represent their member- "Marusia Bohuslavka," from the period ship because they are experienced and that the duma was not transmitted word of the Tatar and Turkish invasions in more comprehensive coverage for their by word, rather, there was a set idea and members to provide the entire delega- dedicated UNA'ers who place the good Ukraine. tion an opportunity to voice its opinion. of the UNA and the entire Ukrainian community above all else — especially Since politics will inevitably rear its UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE of AMERICA above partisan interests. They must be informs the public that the ugly head and become a factor in a convinced that the growth and prospe- variety of discussions, the delegates rity of the Ukrainian National Associa- ART RAFFLE SCHEDULED should obtain all the facts relative to the tion can be attributed to the hard work pertinent issues of the day before of the officers of their branch, their for Sunday, June 1st will take place conv^ntioatime. They should acquaint supportive membership, the working themselves wllh the ^efamation of the on Sunday, June 8th. staff at the UNA headquarters, co- For more information please call UIA at (212) 288-8660 entire Ukrainian ration for alleged operation among the members of the collaboration with the Nazis during present Supreme Assembly and the World War II," as charged by the present officers of the Supreme Execu- Jewish community, based largely on tive Committee. Soviet disinformation. They should UKRAINIAN BAND CRAVING FOR EXPOSURE?? '`І fully support the funding of the defense However, the delegates have also CAN YOU ROCK W1LDWOOD IN THE HEAT OF THE SUMMER? of John Demjanjuk, who is to stand experienced the dilemma which has trial in Israel. ^ P.A. Provided been created in our entire Ukrainian ' Hundreds of people They should be grateful that Dr. community. They find themselves in the James Mace, a research director at the middle of conversations relatives to ^ August 23,1986 Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, those people who level absurd and Who can ask for anything more? unfounded charges against the UNA For consideration contact; administration as against their policies. Mark Pawliczko 249 South Broadway Apt. 3N They express their concern that the DobbsFeny NY 10522 (914)693-6898 We can accomplish... Ukrainian community is divided into sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss (Continued from page S) two segments. They sense that members I am an optimist. I expect to see a of our Churches are not responding to great deal accomplished at this the call of our hierarchy. There con- LOOKING for SECRETARY7TYPIST convention. The major change will be in timie.s to be a division among our attitude. Delegates must see that the Ukrainian youth and their development Full time7Part time. only way we can address the really im- as future leaders. Tensions are created Salary commensurate with' exp. portant issues facing us today — such as and there are unwarranted flare-ups at uniting the various political factions Ukrainian gatherings, as half-truths Apply to: against our common enemies, and and innuendos are expressed. SHEVCHENKO SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY, INC. fighting defamation of all Ukrainians — The Jewish community is condemn- 63 Fourth Avenue m New York, N.Y. 10003 m Tel.: (212) 254-5130 is to remember we are an American or- ing our Ukrainian people with unfound- ganization made up of many Ukrai- ed charges relative to their participation nians. in atrocities against the Jews during Our fathers settled here and contri- ^ World War II. After an extraordinary buted to the economic and social combined Ukrainian effort by many Statue of Liberty Centennial development of this country; they gave organizations, we lost our Ukrainian their sons and daughters willingly to the sailor, Myroslav Medvid, to the Rus- armed services to ensure the liberty de- sians. The U.S. broadcast media refuses nied them for so long. to air the award-winning documentary on the Great Famine of 1932-33 in If we perceive ourselves as Ukraine, "Harvest of Despair." Ene- Americans, undoubtedly others will see mies everywhere are vandalizing Ukrai- us that way, too. Perhaps then, some of nian monuments, dedicated to the our younger generation won't be as victims of the 1932-33 famine. reluctant to join us as they have in the past, since they won't Шіпк of us as a Let us not despair, for we Ukrainians politicized emigre group. That change have achieved many positive goals. We in attitude could spell a new beginning have hope, we have faith and we are for the Ukrainian community. proud of our Ukrainian heritage. Let us peacefully express our genuine senti- Is it any wonder that I am looking ments of brotherly love and remain one forward to this convention? Christian, Ukrainian family. Reservation form I hereby announce that I would like to participate in festivities at the Ukrainian National Association headquarters at 30 Montgomery St., BAYONNE Jersey City, N.J., on Friday, July 4. DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES - Name: Takes pleasure in announcing its association with VADIM CHERNE, M. D. Address:. in the practice of Dermatology. I will be accompanied by members of my immediate family. HOURS BY APPOINTMENT - I am a member of UNA Branch Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Sat. I will arrive at {circle one): 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Speaks Russian 6 Ukrainian. Clip, fill out and mail to: Ukrainian National Association, 30 851 Avenue C - Bayonne 339-6681 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. 07302. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1986 ND.20

May 18 __^____ at the Four Seasons Hotel, 1 Logan Square. The convention will feature UNION, N.J.: The Ukrainian guest speaker William Courtney, candidate for the House of Represen- TORONTO: The Ukrainian Stu- consul designate to Kiev, at 4 p.m. on ; Patriarchal Community Committee tatives from the 16th Florida Con- dents' Club at the University of I in New Jersey will commemorate 40 Saturday, as well as a panel discus- ; gressional District, at the Capitol Toronto will sponsor an "Alumni sion on "Legal and Medical Analysis I years of persecution of the Ukrainian Hill Club, 300 First St. S.E. from Banquet," beginning with a cash bar j Catholic (Uniate) Church in the of Psychiatric Report in the Medvid 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets will be $50 per at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. in Hart I Soviet Ukraine with a program, "The Case," with Drs. Don Fontana and person and $75 per couple. For infor- House on the U. of T. campus. The Day of the Ukrainian Patriarchate," George Sawycky and attorney An- j mation call Don Wynnyczok at (202) guest speaker will be Halya Kuchmij, at 4 p.m. in the Wilkens Theatre at drew Fylypovych. There will be a 547-0777. and entertainment will be provided dinner dance at the Benjamin Frank- Kean College on Morris Avenue by Lesya and Odnochasnist. Tickets here. The event will feature perfor- lin Institute on Saturday evening to are $35 with dinner, $7 for the dance the.music of Tempo. For more mances by the Dumka chorus, piano May 23 alone. For more information call student M. Chudio, orations by the information call Bohdan Futey at Jeffrey Stephaniuk at (416) 964- (202) 653-6159. Rev. R. Mirchukand O. Zinkewych, CARNEGIE, Pa.: The Pittsburgh 0389. a recital by M. Shramenko and Ukrainian Festival Committee will opening remarks by committee chair- sponsor a dance at 9:30 p.m. in St. May 25 man Wasyl Pasiczniak. Tickets are: Peter and Paul Ukrainian Church May 23-25 $6, $8, $10, and are available at auditorium, Mansfield Boulevard. NEW YORK: Memorial Day ser- Dnipro in Newark and Bazaar in The dance will feature music by PITTSBURGH: The Pittsburgh vices will be celebrated by the St. Irvington, N.J. Roman of Parma, Ohio, and the area Ukrainian community will par- George Ukrainian Post 401, Catholic price of admission will be $3 per ticipate in the 30th annual Pittsburgh War Veterans, at noon in the St. May 22 person. Profits from the event will go Folk Festival throughout this week- George Ukrainian Catholic Church toward the proposed Ukrainian end at the David L. Lawrence Con- on East Seventh Street, in memory of WASHINGTON: "Friends of Mike Nationality Room at the University vention Center. The Poltava Ukrai- all veterans. Kostiw" will host a fund-raiser for of Pittsburgh. For further informa- nian Dance Ensemble under the Michael V. Kostiw, a Republican tion call (412) 279-3458. direction of Luba Hlutkowsky of Carnegie, Pa., and the League of May 27 Ukrainian Catholics Kalyna choir under the direction of Irene Vladu- ST. CATHARINES, Ont.: The chick of Aliquippa, Pa., will perform award winning film "Harvest of on Friday at 7 p.m. Students of the Despair" will be shown at 8 p.m. at area Ridna Shkola and the Kiev the Ukrainian Black Sea Hall, 455 Junior Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Welland Ave. UKRAINIAN will perform on Sunday at 2 p.m. ONGOING For more information call Irene Grimm at (412) 464-1117. CLIFTON, N.J.: Branch 18 of the FESTIVAL Ukrainian National Womens League of America is sponsoring a Ukrai- May 23-26 nian folk art exhibit, featuring em- 1986 broidery, pysanky, ceramics, wea- PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian ving and woodcarving at the All- 3DAYSOFUVE American Medical Association and wood Branch of the Clifton Public the Ukrainian Bar Association will Library at Lyle and Morris roads, fSftVAV UKRAINIAN hold a joint convention this weekend throughout the month of May. ENTERTAINMENT In related news, The Ukrainian Ukraine student... Weekly has learned that Canadian students studying in Kiev at the time of FOLK DANCING - SINGING (Continued from page 2) the nuclear accident, were denied as- business administration who was to sistance in leaving the country from the FOLK ART SOUVENIRS have traveled with the group to Cher- Canadian Embassy in Moscow. Ac- nivtsi, said she was disappointed at cording to a Ukrainian student from DELICIOUS UKRAINIAN FOOD news of the cancellation. Edmonton currently studying in Kiev, "We're a little bit disappointed be- the Embassy refused to make travel cause we've prepared ourselves and we arrangements for the students wishing COME TO THE EAST VILLAGE had to go through a selection process," to return home, even though stranded said Ms. Parchoma in a telephone U.S. and British citizens were trans- 7th STREET interview from Saskatoon. "But we all ported home by their own governments. Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues understand that the trip was cancelled Said the student, who requested that because of the uncontrolable circum- his name be withheld: "I don't think the New York City stances (in Ukraine)." Canadian Embassy ever bothered to Ms. Parchoma, who is the president make plans to get us out. An evacuation Friday Saturday Sunday of the Ukrainian Students' Club at the is an evacuation and we should have # University of Saskatchewan,, said the had the option of leaving." May 16th ' 17th 18th students were told that they will have an A source from western Canada who is 11AM-11PM 1PM-10PM opportunity to participate in the ex- familiar with the students' travel plans 4PM-11PM change next year. told The Weekly that the students were The exchange program between the reportedly "absolutely disgusted" with University of Saskatchewan and the the Canadian Embassy's handling of the State University of Chernivtsi is the situation. The students, who flew to the only program of its kind, according to Soviet Union on restricted advance- UKRAINIAN DANCE CAMP George Foty, a professor of Slavic booking charter flights, were apparent- Studies at the U. of S. who organizes the ly unable to come up with the some AND WORKSHOP 1986 orientation sessions for Ukrainian stu- $2,000 needed to fly home on a regularly dents traveling to Chernivtsi. Now in its scheduled flight, the source said. Verkhovyna, Glen Spey, N.Y. eighth year, the exchange trips bring U. The Ukrainian Weekly has learned Roma Pryma Bohachevsky, Artistic Director of S. students to Chernivtsi where they that there are presently at least four attend courses taught in the Ukrainian Ukrainian Canadian students studying m DANCE WORKSHOP - June 29 - July. 19 language. in the Soviet Union. far advanced dancers — ages 16 and up Mr. Foty pointed out that while the One of the students, Patricia Tym- m DANCE CAMP - August 10 - August 23, children ages 10.-16. Canadian contingent consists solely of chatyn, 23, of Saskatoon, has been students, the Soviets have stopped studying Ukrainian in Kiev since May, я Teaching Staff: Roma P. Bohachevsky, Yaro Klun, Peter Pawlyshyn, sending students and have recently 1985. She has apparently decided to Nadia Semczuk begun sending professors and faculty stay in the city until her visa expires in members in various specializations, mid-June. ш Guest teachers: Valentina Pereyaslavec, Luba Volynec. including medicine, physics and geo- Two other students are Dwayne ш Ukrainian Folk Dance, Character, Ballet, and Choreography Classes. graphy. Hnatiuk and Terry Sumka, both from ш Lectures on origin and ethnographical history of Ukrainian costumes and customs. Originally, Mr. Foty said, the pro- Edmonton. They told the Globe and gram was intended to be an exchange Mail that they were "somewhat pres- For .information write or call: between students only. He added that sured" by officials to stay-in Kiev, Ukrainian Dance Camp c7o Roma Pryma Bohachevsky the agreement between the two univer- The Ukrainian Weekly has made sity also provides for a separate ex- several unsuccessful attempts since Ma} 523 East I4th Street. New York, N.Y. 10009, Phone: (212) 6777187 change of a few faculty members who 9 to contact Ms. Tymchatyn by tele- Deadline: June 15. 1986 do four months of research work in the phone. Her last communication with host country. Canada was made on May 4.