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Ukrainian Weekl o^14 PUBLISHED BY THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC, A FRATERNAL NON- PROHT ASSOCIATION V E f Vol. L No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21,1982 2rcWlts Reagan proclaims Afghanistan Day, Soviets frame Plakhotniuk NEW YORK - Ukrainian human- Mr. Sokolov told Dr. Plakhotniuk that Bush recalls Ukraine's plight rights activist Mykola Plakhotniuk, he was in Cherkaske doing forced labor who was arrested in Kiev on September as punishment for a criminal offense. by Dr. Walter Dushnyck dance were delegations from Europe, 6 on then-unknown charges, was subse­ It was Mr. Sokolov who was to play a England, Germany, Austria, Panama, quently charged with "homosexuality" key role in the entrapment scheme WASHINGTON - President Thailand, Taiwan, Kenya and Japan. according to new information received which ultimately led to Dr. Plakhot- Ronald Reagan issued a Presidential Hugged by President Reagan at the by the Ukrainian Supreme Liberation niuk's arrest. Proclamation on March 10 dais was an Afghan teen-age student, Council (abroad). Soon after his meeting with Mr. designating March 21 as Nahid Mojadidi (a pseudonym), who Details about the case of the 46-year- Sokolov - who suggested they meet "Afghanistan Day" and appealing to related how the Soviet troops beat her old physician, who was released from a again to continue their conversation — the American people and the world at schoolmates and teachers and told of psychiatric hospital in 1980 after being Dr. Plakhotniuk noticed some rather large "not to forget the struggle of other barbarities. She presented Presi­ incarcerated eight years for "anti-Soviet peculiar goings-on in his dormitory. Afghan patriots" fighting Soviet troops dent Reagan with the national flag of agitation and propaganda," strongly On September 4, several unknown who have occupied Afghanistan for Afghanistan. indicate that he was framed by the persons, who called themselves builders, more than two years. In part, the presidential proclamation KGB. moved into a room directly across the It was the second time in three days read: The council's press service reported hall from Dr. Plakhotniuk. The next that the administration had raised the "The Soviet Union must understand that Soviet authorities continued to day, Dr. Plakhotniuk went to see his issue of Afghanistan, which in recent the world will not forget what it did to persecute Dr. Plakhotniuk after his fiancee, a Ms. V. Chornovil. months has taken .a back seat to the Afghanistan...The Afghan people de­ release. He was not allowed to live in Returning home late on September 6, imposition of martial law in Poland and fied the Soviet Union with a vigor that Kiev and was ordered by authorities to he was surprised to find Mr. Sokolov in the guerrilla war in El Salvador. has few parallels in modern history..and move to the Cherkaske oblast. his room. Because it was late, Mr. Deputy Secretary of State Walter have paid a terrible price in their fight In early September 1981, Dr. Plakhot­ Sokolov asked if he could spend the Stoessel, former U.S. ambassador to for freedom...Their villages and homes niuk, who was taking courses de­ night rather than travel home. Poland and the Soviet Union, testifying have been destroyed; they have been signed to upgrade medical skills and At 11 p.m., one of the builders across before the Senate Foreign Relations murdered by bullets, bombs and chemi­ was living in я dormitory on the,out­ the hall called the militia, while two Committee, charged that, according to cal weapons...One-fifth of the Afghan skirts of Cherkask, had a chance meet­ others broke down the door and burst "very reliable information," Soviet people has been driven into exile. And ing in the city library with a Mr. V. I. into Dr. Plakhotniuk`s quarters. their fight goes on." chemical warfare killed at least 3,042 Sokolov, whom he knew while impri­ By this time, Mr. Sokolov was lying persons in Afghanistan up to the sum­ " 'Afghanistan Day' will serve to soned in a psychiatric hospital in Smila. (Continued oo page 2) mer of 1981. recall...the principles involved when a In an official ceremony in the White people struggles for the freedom to House, attended by some ISO represen­ determine its own future, the fightt o be tatives from American and ethnic free of foreign interference and the right Filmmaker Sergei Paradjanov arrested human-rights organizations as well as to practice religion according to the by foreign delegations, President Rea­ dictates of conscience..." NEW YORK - Sergei Paradjanov, culture described in Mr. Kotsiubynsky's gan called the fight of the Afghans whose film of Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky's story was released in the west in the mid- against the Soviet army "one of the State Department briefing book "Shadows of Forgotten Ances­ 1960s. "Shadows" won no fewer than 16 epics of our time." He said: "We cannot tors" is considered a modern cinema international film awards. and will not turn our backs on their At 2:30 p.m. that day a foreign policy classic, was arrested on February 11 in However, after the ouster of Soviet struggle." conference at the State Department the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, where he leader Nikita Khrushchev, Mr. Parad­ He said that March 21 was selected as was attended by some 200 persons. They had been living with a sister, according janov fell out of favor with authorities, "Afghanistan Day" because it is the first were welcomed by Ambassador Gerald to the Ukrainian Supreme Liberation partly because all six of his films were in day of spring and the start of the new Helman, who conducted the conference. Council (abroad). Ukrainian rather than Russian. year for Afghans. Mr. Reagan also Deputy Secretary of State Stoessel He was reportedly charged with When he balked, on artistic grounds, dedicated the third launching of the gave an overview of relations between associating with "undesirable persons," at dubbing a film into Russian, he was space shuttle "Columbia" on March 27 the United States and the Soviet Union, probably foreigners. accused of Ukrainian nationalism. Mr. to the Afghan people. stating that these relations are marred The filmmaker, now in his mid-50s, Paradjanov is a native Georgian of by Soviet policies in Poland and Afgha­ was hailed as the heir apparent to the Armenian descent, although he lived in Enslavement of Ukraine nistan, as well as Moscow's meddling in great Soviet director Sergei Eisenstein Ukraine and sent his son to a Ukrainian Central American affairs, particularly when his haunting and lyrical film school. The official character of the cere­ in Cuba, Nicaragua and now in El about the mystical aspects of Hutsul However, no formal charges were mony was underscored by the fact that Salvador. brought against him until December 17, the program was conducted by former John D. Scanlan, deputy assistant 1973, when he was arrested and charged Secretary of State William P. Rogers secretary, Bureau of European Affairs, with currency speculation and homo­ and that Vice President George Bush discussed U.S. policy with respect to sexuality. He was sentenced to five spoke before President Reagan read his Poland and other satellite countries, years' imprisonment and, shortly there­ proclamation. There were a number of and the USSR. Peter Constable, acting after, another 10-year sentence was other U.S. government officials and assistant secretary for Near Eastern and tacked on. legislators present. South Asian affairs, spoke on relations Thanks largely to an international Vice President Bush denounced So­ with Pakistan and its apprehension of campaign on his behalf, Mr. Paradjanov viet terror in Afghanistan and empha­ further Soviet moves in that part of was released in 1977. A petition to free sized that the United States is not Asia. Finally, John H. Holdridge, him was signed by Europe's greatest forgetting the plight of the captive assistant secretary for East Asia and directors - Truffaut, Godard, Malle, nations in Eastern Europe, from the Pacific affairs, reported on the Soviet- Fellini, Visconti, Rosselini and An- Baltic States, to Ukraine to Uzbekistan. backed Vietnamese invasion of Kam­ tonioni. puchea (Cambodia) and the large-scale His last screeplay to be officially Foreign delegation murder of the civilian population. approved was "The Color of Pome­ After the conference a reception was granates," in 1969. The filmdealt , with Addressing the gathering briefly and held at the State Department. It was the great massacre of Armenians by the stressing the solidarity of Western hosted by Deputy Secretary Stoessel. Turks and was instantly banned. Europe with America on the subject of Attending the White House cere­ Nevertheless, Mr. Paradjanov, desti­ the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan was mony were Prof. Lev E. Dobriansky, tute and unable to find work, continued Egon Klepsch of West Germany, who Dr. John Basarab, Iwanna Rozankow- to churn out screenplays while living in headed a three-man delegation of the sky, Martha Fedoriw, Volodymyr Tbilisi. AH of them have been rejected European Parliament. Also in atten­ Demchuk and Stephen Postupack. Sergei Paradjanov by the authorities. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY. MARCH 21.1982 No. 12 Solidarity members establish office Raisa Symchych appeals for to represent union in West release of imprisoned husband PARIS - Members of the Polish restitution of trade-union freedoms and HELSINKI, Finland - Raisa Sym­ over a month in the hospital. independent trade union Solidarity, civil rights in Poland, the release of chych, the wife of Ukrainian political It was at this time, die letter states, who were outside the country when persons seized by Polish authorities prisoner Myroslav Symchych, has tried that the prison officials went through martial law was imposed last Decem­ during the crackdown, and to foster ю gain the release of her husband by his personal belongings and found three ber, met here on February 22 and 24 and contacts with Western unions and writing appeals and protest letters to postcards with religious themes, for formed the Group of Delegates-Abroad organizations sympathetic to Soli­ both the director of the corrective labor which he was put into solitary confine­ of the National Congress of Solidarity, darity's cause. institutions of the Zaporizhzhia oblast ment for 15 days. which will act as the only official and the attorney general of the USSR, The new group has already received This was not the end. of the torture representative of the union leadership reported Smoloskyp, the Ukrainian the backing of the clandestine Nation­ suffered by Mr. Symchych. When his outside of Poland. Information Service. wide Resistance Committee, known by wife wrote to complain about her The eight members at the core of the the Polish acronym ОКО, which was Mrs. Symchych wrote letters dated husbandb-conditions and his persecution, new group were all delegates to Soli­ formed on January 13 by Solidarity she was answered by Hryhorenko, a darity's first national congress held last members still at large in Poland. Ac­ February 27, 1981, pleading on behalf of her husband, who has been imprison­ director at the prison: "I will run him October. The three others are well- cording to a declaration, the group is an even deeper into the ground." known union activists. extension of the National Strike Com­ ed on and off since 1949. Born in 1923 in The eight former delegates are Marek mittee established in the Gdansk Ship­ Verckniy Berezi, in the Kosivsky region "And I don't know what he has done Janas from the Mazowsze region; Jerzy yard on December 13 — the day martial in Ivano-Frankivske oblast, he was to my husband," she writes. "I don't get Milewski from the Lodz region and a law was declared. convicted of participating in, the Or­ letters from him. The last letter I member of the presidium of the Re­ ganization of Ukrainian Nationalists received was dated January 10, 1981.1 In a message to the Paris meeting, the and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army and gional Executive Council; Jerzy Mohl underground group said that it had went to the camp to find out why I did from the Malopolska region and mem­ sentenced on April 13, 1949, to 25 years not receive any letters in the month of divided the country into four regions, hi prison. ber of the Regional Executive Council with bases of operations in such major February...The guard at the prison said Board and the Regional Executive cities as Cracow, Warsaw, Wroclaw and On December 7, 1953, an extra 10 that there was no record of my husband Council; Danuta Nowakowska from Gdansk, and each with autonomous years were added onto his sentence for writing me any in February. Laughingly, the Gdansk region and chairman of the authority. A fifth region, with central taking part in a camp protest group. he added, I don`t know Why he does not Electoral and Mandating Committee of authority based in Katowice, is current­ However, in 1956 his sentence was want to write..." the National Congress; Andrzej Opiela, ly being organized. There will be no one reduced and he was released December from the Gdansk region and a member central authority, the message said. 7, 1963. "I wanted the director of the prison to of the presidium of the Regional Exe­ The communique, signed by "Mies- In 1967 Symchych was again perse­ ask my husband in my presence why he cutive Council; Krystyna Ruchniewicz, zko," the code name of the Solidarity cuted for his war and post-war activities no longer writes to me. But I was rudely answered, 'This is not a zoo; I will not from the Gdansk region and a member members still free in Poland, went on and was sentenced to another 14-year show you anyone,' " writes Mrs. Sym­ of the National Executive Review to stress the need for coordinated action sentence in 1968. Board and chairman of the Regional chych. "For'13 years I have visited my and Ideological discipline," noting that In her letters to Soviet officials, Mrs. Review Board; and Danuta Zurkowska the newly formed delegation in the West husband in prison. Always I have from the Gdansk region and.a member Symchych describes her husband's obeyed the laws of the visits to the "must represent the position of ОКО by declining health: "He suffers from of the Regional Executive Council. publicity and in official discussions." prison, did not cause any,friction, and hypertonia, an ulcer in the duodenum the prison officials have always treated The three members who were not ОКО also charged those meeting in and an ulcer of the stomach, as well as me with courtesy and tact. Now, I delegates at the congress are Marek Paris with the responsibility of serving radiculitis attacks." protest the high-handedness of the Mikolajczuk and Henryk Jagielski, prison camp administration. Please tell members of the presidium of the Fac­ as an "information bureau for Poland," She writes that he often has to and providing Polish society with work beyond his physical capabilities in me why I do not receive letters from my tory Committee of the Gdansk Ship­ husband," the letter concludes. yard, and Jozef Chwala, chairman of uncensored news via Western radio menial labor jobs. He has also spent the Regional Executive Council in broadcasts. Oisztyn. Although ОКО stressed that the 1 і charge and subsequently sentenced to According to the group's first com­ delegates abroad are entitled to their Plakhotniuk... five years' imprisonment. The same munique, which was translated and own opinions about tactics and or­ (Continued from page 1) year, Yaroslav Lesiv, also a Helsinki disseminated by the New York-based ganizational matters, they cannot speak in bed in a suggestive manner. A half monitor, was sentenced to two years in Solidarity International, it plans to for ОКО without first consulting with hour later the militia arrived and prison from his place in exile on fabri­ support activities on behalf of the sources in Poland, the message said. arrested Dr. Plakhotniuk on homo­ cated charges of drug possession. In sexuality charges. 1979, Mykola Horbal, also a member of He was later indicted on an additional the Ukrainian Helsinki Group, was Communists smear deceased cleric charge of corrupting the character of charged with attempted rape and re­ minors by serving them liquor. The sisting arrest. TORONTO - Lithuanian Commu­ defendants were tried in the Lithuanian charge was based on testimony pro­ Sources here say that Dr. Plakhot­ nist Party officials are continuing a SSR Supreme Court for dissemination vided by a Mr. E.V. Zekynov, who also niuk `s arrest on charges of homosexua­ vicious smear campaign against a of prayer books, religious literature and met Dr. Plakhotniuk in a psychiatric lity, which is considered a form of Catholic priest who died of cancer two the banned Chronicle of the Catholic hospital. mental deviance in the USSR, indicates years ago, according to a National Church in Lithuania. He was sentenced Mr. Plakhotniuk's arrest on trumped- that authorities staged the bizarre Catholic News Service story published to two years in an ordinary-regimen up criminal charges rather than overtly incident as a pretext to recommit him to in the March 13 issue of The Catholic camp near Kaunas. political ones is indicative of a relatively a mental institution. Unlike a set prison Register based here. Soon after being imprisoned, the recent pattern in the Soviet government^ term, incarceration in a mental hospital According to reports in the clandes­ Rev. Jaugclis was badly beaten and his persecution of dissidents. can last as long as authorities feel the tine Chronicle of the Catholic Church in jaw was broken. However, he did not "patient" needs "treatment." Lithuania and distributed by the Li­ receive any medical attention at the In April 1980 Ukrainian Helsinki Dr. Plakhotniuk was firstarreste d on thuanian Information Center in Brook­ time. monitor Vyacheslav Chornovil was January 13, 1972, during the mass lyn, N.Y., the Rev. Virgilijus Jaugclis In 1975 he went on a hunger strike. arrested on a phony attempted rape arrests of the Ukrainian intelligentsia. continues to be the subject of attacks by He was released in May of that year authorities, who repeatedly refer to him after Soviet authorities — aware that he as a criminal and a reactionary because was terminally ill - decided to let him of his human-rights activities. go rather than have him die a martyr's The Rev. Jaugclis, who lost a lengthy death in prison. battle with cancer on February 17,1980, at age 31, was ordained in 1971. He was After his release he continued to be Ukrainian Weekl the first priest ordained from the active in human-rights causes. In 1979 Y Lithuanian underground seminary after he was one of 45 signers of a petition FOUNDED 1933 his application was rejected by the asking for self-determination for the seminary in Kaunas, the only one Baltic republics, and he signed other allowed open by the government petitions seeking observance of the Ukrainian weekly newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ. 07302. His conflicts with Lithuanian autho­ Helsinki Accords on human rights and (The Ukrainian Weekly - USPS 570-870) rities began shortly after his ordination. religious freedoms in Lithuania. After In 1972 he helped collect signatures for he died, the Chronicle reported that The Weekly and Svoboda: a memorandum to then U.N. Secretary thousands of people, including 100 UNA; General Kurt Waldheim appealing for priests, attended his funeral despite (201) 434-0237, 434-0807 (201) 451-2200 religious freedom in the predominantly government disapproval. He was buried (212) 227-4125 (212) 227-5250 Catholic Soviet republic. The petition in the church in Kybartai, where a Yearly subscription rate: S8, UNA members - 55. was signed by 17,000 people and re­ simple carved stone in the wall marks ceived worldwide attention. his grave. Postmaster send address changes to After repeated harassment, the Rev. Despite official attempts to sully the THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Editor: Roma Sochan Hadzewycz Rev. Jaugelis's reputation. Catholics P 0 Box 346 Assistant editor: George Bohdan Zarycfcy Jaugclis was arrested on April 9, 1974, Jersey City. NJ 07303 for "anti-Soviet agitation and propa­ regularly Visit his grave to pay tribute to ganda." In December he and four other his work and dedication. No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21,1982 3 Party resolution mirrors Soviet nationalities policy Rallies for Afghanistan by Dr. Roman Solehanyk "Soviet multinational literature is These elements can be traced to the New York published in tens of languages of the adoption of the new constitution in On February 21 the central press in peoples of the USSR, many of whom 1977, which further embellished the NEW YORK - A Rally for a Free the Soviet Union published the text of a did not have a written language before centralized powers of the state. Afghanistan will be held here near the resolution adopted by the Central the October Revolution. The Russian Soviet Mission to the United Nations, Committee of the Communist Party of language, having been freely accepted The resolution of 1982 also devotes at 67th Street and Lexington Avenue, the Soviet Union "On the 60th Anniver­ by the Soviet peoples as the language of considerably more attention to "the on Sunday, March 21, beginning at sary of the Formation of the USSR," inter-nationality discourse, has become fraternal Socialist countries" than did 12:30 p.m. thereby inaugurating the anniversary an important factor in the consolidation its counterpart of 1972. Particularly interesting is the reference to "contra­ The rally is jointly sponsored by the celebrations to be held throughout the of the socio-political and ideological Captive Nations Committee and the 1 dictions and difficulties" that are said to country during the course of this year. unity of the Soviet people, and in the World Anti-Communist Action Front. development and mutual enrichment emerge in the course of their develop­ Western analysts of Soviet nationali­ ment: National groups are asked to bring their ties policy may be expected to examine of national cultures. It has given all of flags. this document closely, with-a view our peoples broad access to the spiritual "The Socialist countries have achiev­ ed indisputable successes in the build­ For further information call (212) towards discovering indications of treasures of world civilization. To cite 986-6824 or 658-3737. current Soviet policy on nationality Lenin's words, every Soviet citizen has ing of a new society. At the same time, relations in the USSR. After all, there the possibility, of learning the great the international experience of world have in recent years been relatively few Russian language. Today 82 percent of socialism has confirmed the Leninist high-level official statements setting out the population of the country is fluent in notion that the road to socialism will be Washington the language." complicated. It should be taken into the Soviet leadership's views on the WASHINGTON - A "Rally for a national question. With the exception consideration that the development of a Ten years ago the parallel section of new order takes place under conditions Free Afghanistan" will tnke place on of Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev's the corresponding Central Committee Sunday, March 21, at 12:30 p.m. out­ remarks at the 26th congress of the of continuous economic, political, resolution began by stating that "an military and ideological pressure of doors at the Sylvan Theater near the CPSU in February 1981, the only really important result of the successful Washington Monument. Sponsored by significant formulation of Soviet na­ imperialism. Where the subversive solution of the national question in our activity of imperialism is compounded the Committee for a Free Afghanistan tionalities policy made for some time country is the all-around development and the Sakharov International Com­ was that contained in Mr. Brezhnev's by mistakes and miscalculations in of the languages of all the Socialist internal policies, there emerges the mittee, this rally is designed to show speech of October 4, 1977, on the draft nations and nationalities of the Soviet that America believes in the cause of Constitution of the USSR. ground for the activization of alien, Union." As for the Russian language, anti-Socialist forces. Practice shows freedom and supports the Afghan That being said, it must be pointed the resolution noted that: "all nations how important it is for the ruling freedom fighters. and nationalities of the USSR freely out that those seeking radical new Communist Party to concern itself with Immediately after the demonstration departures in the party's approach to chose the Russian language as the strengthening its ties with the masses, to common language of inter-nationality before the Washington Monument a the nationalities will be sorely disap­ conduct a balanced and realistic policy, musical program honoring the Afghan pointed by the Central Committee's discourse and cooperation. It has to educate the toilers in an internationa­ become a mighty weapon of inter­ patriots is scheduled to take place. resolution. Overall, the document list spirit, to give a timely and decisive Featured performers include artists amounts to a restatement of the funda­ communication and cohesion of the rebuff to the opponents of socialism, Soviet peoples and a means of pro­ from the actual ranks of the Afghan mental theses that have become part and to strengthen solidarity with fra­ freedom fighters. Ukrainian musicians and parcel of the relevant Soviet doc­ viding access to the better achievements ternal states." of domestic ('otechestvennoi`) and also will take a prominent part, among trine during the past decade. them the noted mezzo-soprano Renata These include, above all, the convic­ world cultures." Although developments in Poland are not explicitly mentioned, it seems Babak, once a star with the Lviv, tion that a new historical community - It is interesting to note that the Leningrad, and Moscow operas, who "the Soviet people" ("Sovietskynarod") authors of the resolution of 1982 felt fairly clear that the above passage was written with them in mind. will perform serveral patriotic Afghan - has been formed in the USSR and the compelled to state what percentage of songs. The Washington-based women's conviction that the various nations of the Soviet population had attained sextette Namysto will sing Ukrainian the Soviet Union are simultaneously fluency in Russian — a reflection of the Finally, Kremlinologists charting the songs. flourishing and drawing together. Both current drive to promote the Russian rise of the Brezhnev cult will note that, unlike the comparable document of In case of inclement weather, the of these tenets also figured prominently language in the non-Russian republics. musical part of the March 21 rally will in the resolution of the Central Com­ 1972, the current resolution frequently refers to the general secretary as, inter be held in the hall of the Holy Family mittee of the CPSU that was adopted on Another significant feature of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, 4250 Hare- February 21, 1972, to mark the 50th alia, having made major contributions 2 recent resolution is the strong empha­ wood Road, N.W., Washington. anniversary of the USSR. sis it places on the principles of union to "the theory and practice of scientific A comparison of the resolutions of ("soyuznykhnachan of the Soviet state communism. "Ten years ago Mr. Brezh­ 1972 and 1982 does, however, reveal — i.e., on the centralist aspect at the nev's name was not even mentioned in some interesting changes in tone and expense of the identity of its component the Central Committee^ resolution. Travel writer cites emphasis. With regard to the language parts. Indeed, at one point the resolu­ question, for example, the document of tion maintains that "democracy in 1. Pravda, February 21. USSR's "involuntaries" socialism is unthinkable without strong 1982 clearly and forcefully emphasizes 2. Spravochnik partiynogo rabomika, NEWARK, N.J. - Running and authoritative state power that the important role played by the Rus­ No. 12, Moscow, Izdatelstvo politicheskoyi down interesting sports happenings enjoys the full confidence of the people." sian language: literatury, 1972, pp. 34-50. around the globe in the March 7 issue of the Newark Star-Ledger, travel writer John Powers of the Field News Service mentions the Spar- Estonians celebrate anniversary of independence takiade, the Soviet Union's quadren­ nial sports extravaganza held one year before the Summer Olympic Games. With tongue firmly in cheek, Mr. Powers writes that the spectacle shows how "the Soviet government loves to celebrate the diversity of the `peoples of the USSR.' " Included in this celebration are, in Mr. Power's words, "a few million involuntaries like Lithuanians, Armenians, Ukrai­ nians and Latvians." Continuing in the same vein, Mr. Powers goes on to describe a surefire method of locating Moscow's famed sports stadium: "Get on the Lenin subway at the Lenin library and get off at Sportivnaya, which is across from the Lenin Hills. You'll see Lenin Stadium (103,000 seats) just beyond the Lenin statue. Directions have been so simple since the Revolu­ tion." Estonians celebrated the 64th anniversary of their Council; Mrs. A. Simutis; Dr. Anicetas Simutls, consul We say bravo to Mr. Power's independence proclamation of February 1918 with a general of Lithuania; Ernst Jaakson, consul general of trenchant whimsy, particularly as we reception held at the Estonian House In New York City Estonia; Rep. Geraldine Ferraro; Dr. Anatol Dinbergs, are descended from or are ourselves on February 26. Seen above during the reception are charge d'affaires of Latvia; J. Riekstlns, president of the "involuntaries" and know tne lay of (from left): Dr. Waller Dushnyck, editor of The Ukrainian Lenin's land as well as the author Quarterly; Mary Dushnyck, UNA vice-president; Juhan American Latvian Association; Helga Ozolms, and C. seems to.. Simonson, president of the Estonian American National Parker, former U.S. minister to Latvia. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1982 No. 12

Of volleyball and diplomats Religious education specialists meet WASHINGTON - Although di­ got a little nasty in the locker room plomats, by definition, should be when one Soviet team member called tactful and restrained, there was Mr. Sajewych a "traitor to the home­ nothing diplomatic about the recent land." brouhaha of bruised egos when the In addition, the Soviets threatened U.S. State Department beat the to go to the press and to ask their Soviet team in an Embassy Volley­ ambassador to lodge an official ball League game. protest to the State Department At the center of the flap is George unless the game was disqualified, the Sajewych, 36, who works for the Post reported. Ukrainian Service of the Voice of In the end, the dispute was settled America and also happens to be a in true diplomatic fashion when the terrific volleyball player. Thanks to Soviet and American team captains his superb play, the U.S. team was sat down with referees and nego­ able to knock the Soviets out of a tie tiated around a table. for first place in the league, reported The refs ruled that because Mr. the Washington Post. Sajewych was not officially listed on The trouble began when the the roster the Soviets were within their Soviets discovered, albeit somewhat rights. They disqualified the game, belatedly, that Mr. Sajewych was a leaving the Soviets once again песк– ringer. His name was not on the in-neck with the Brazilians for the official team roster. Last year, the league championship game that will tournament was marred by contro­ be played at the end of the tourna­ versy when the Soviet team, league ment. champions since 1976, tried to slip in For their part, the Americans said Ukrainian Catholic representatives attending the Eastern Conference of Diocesan two ringers who were amateur stars it was all an innocent mistake and Directors of Religious Education held recently in Morristown, N.J. back in the USSR. The two were not that they had announced the roster allowed to play, but the Soviets won change verbally before the game. ' MORRISTOWN, N.J. - The mem­ - the Rev. Terry Lozynsky, coordina­ anyway. bers of the Ukrainian Catholic Reli­ tor of the Ukrainian Catholic Religious `'They only complained (about At first, the Soviets took Mr. gious Education Association (UCREA) Education Association. Sajewych's presence in stride even Mr. Sajewych) after they lost," attended the Eastern Conference of The members discussed the problem though he is a Ukrainian who speaks harrumphed one State Department Diocesan Directors of Religious Educa­ of the development of a joint catecheti­ fluent Russian and works for the player. "It's easy to play as good as tion, held at tne Good Shepherd House cal ministry in the light of traveling Voice of America, America's pro- they do when you've got a court right here February 14 to 17. - distance and restricted budgets. The Western radio station which often in your chancery,"groused another. On February 16, the members of the members agreed to meet in full session Ukrainian association convoked a very broadcasts some unflattering things The two teams were scheduled to with the eight eparchal directors of the about the USSR. important meeting, which was attended North American continent at least once meet again on March 16 in the by the diocesan directors of the Phila­ But once Mr. Sajewych `s athletic second stage of the tournament. This annually. delphia Archeparchy — Msgr. Russell Despite the rising costs of travel prowess became evident and the time Mr. Sajewych will officially be Danylchuck, Sister M. Jerome Roman Soviets lost, they cried foul. Things on the roster. expenses, the "absolute need of joint OSBM; of the Stamford Eparchy - action in the field of religious education Sister Anisia, director, Sister Angela was strongly emphasized'. Setting as a OSBM and Sister Dorothea Mihalko model the Ruthenian eparchies whose Panel discusses Ukrainian-Jewish relations SMI, youth ministry director; of the offices of religious education operate on Chicago Eparchy — the Rev. Andrij by Chrysryna Pluta budgets approximating up to 550,000 has not been as thorough and accurate Chirovsky; and of the Toronto Eparchy as necessary. (Continued on page 15) PHILADELPHIA - On Sunday, While both felt that currently there February 7, in a private home in the are some areas of mutual concern — Oak Lane section of Philadelphia, mainly the dissidents in the USSR, Dr. Fraternal office plans workshop members and guests of the Philadelphia Freidenreich expressed pessimistic branch of the Zarevo Ukrainian Acade­ views about any forces necessarily JERSEY CITY, N.J. - The UNA executive, Turner Construction Com­ mic Society participated in a discussion contributing to truly improved rela­ Fraternal Activities Office is sponsoring pany; "Towards Accuracy in the Me­ on "How Does the Past Influence tions in the future. She said she feels a Sharing and Communicating work­ dia," by Zenon Onufryk of the Media Ukrainian-Jewish Relations and What that the Jewish and Ukrainian commu­ shop at Soyuzivka during the weekend Action Coalition; "Grass-Roots Re­ Are the Lessons for the Future?" nities lead their own lives and that the of April 2-4. cruiting," by Sister Dorothea Mihalko, Material upon which the discussion groups will continue to have divergent The workshop will feature a series of director of youth apostolate to the Stamford Diocese of the Ukrainian was based was prepared and presented interests. Dr. Hunczak maintained bis discussions and presentations focusing Catholic Church. by Dr. Harriet Freidenreich of Temple role was one of a historian, and thus on means of increasing youth participa­ University and Dr. Taras Hunczak of refrained from speculating on the tion in the Ukrainian community. Rutgers University. The lively question- uncertainties of the future. Representatives of national Ukrainian Topics of discussion will define and-answer period following the con­ youth organizations, as well as activity common challenges encountered by clusion of the presentations was a good leaders in local communities are invited activity leaders and explore solutions to indication of the interest the topic Scholars join board to take part in the workshop. them. elicited. Presentations will include: "The Persons who are interested in attend­ While Drs. Freidenreich and Hun­ Survival of the Ukrainian Community: ing the workshop should immediately czak agreed on the basic reasons for the of Harvard journal Present Problems, Future Prospects," contact: Marta Korduba, Fraternal historical friction between these two CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Four scho­ by Dr. Ihor V. Zielyk, Seton Hall Activities Office, Ukrainian National groups, they also had some significantly lars specializing in Ukrainian studies University; "Public Relations as the Association, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey different interpretations of specific have accepted invitations to join the Key to Increasing Membership," by City, N.J. 07302; (201) 451-2200 or incidents and events which have in­ editorial board of Harvard Ukrainian George Martynuk, public relations (212) 227-5250. fluenced Jewish and Ukrainian thought Studies, the journal of the Ukrainian to this day. Research Institute of Harvard Univer­ Drs. Freidenreich and Hunczak sity. Obituary agreed that an important factor contri­ The new members are Edward Kasi- buting to the problem of Ukrainian- nec, librarian for Slavic collections, Jewish relations was the basically University of California at Berkeley; Dmytro Kuzyk, Our Voice editor divergent paths of both national groups Paul R. Magocsi, associate professor of TRENTON, N.J. - Dmytro Kuzyk, In Germany Mr. Kuzyk was the co- throughout history. Despite the fact the Chair of Ukrainian Studies, Univer­ editor of the Ukrainian language month­ editor of the newspaper, Na Chuzhyni. that the two ethnic groups lived on the sity of Toronto; Bohdan Rubchak, ly Our Voice (Nash Holos)for 14 years, In 1948, he arrived in the United States same land, they were never able to share associate professor of Slavic languages died February 13 after suffering a heart with his wife.Daria Kassian and two mutual interests/ A major reason the and literatures, University of Illinois at attack. He was 75 years old. sons, Roman and Volodar. Here he also Ukrainians and Jews were unable to Chicago Circle; and Ivan L. Rudnytsky, Mr. Kuzyk was bom December 20, took an active part in the Ukrainian meet on common ground was the professor of history, University of 1906, in Pechenizhny, Ukraine. He community, belonging to various or­ urban-rural split; Jews lived in cities Alberta. attended elementary and secondary ganizations. and most Ukrainians lived in rural Members of the HUS editorial board schools in Kolomyia and received his areas. serve as referees of contributions sub­ structural engineering diploma from the He is most known for his work with The two differed significantly in their mitted to the journal and as consultants Lviv Polytechnical Institute in 1937. the Ukrainian American Association, interpretations of the relationships to the editors. The four new members In Ukraine he was active in such which publishes the monthly Our Voice. between Jews and Bohdan Khmelnyt- join the 24 scholars already serving on organizations as Ukrainian National sky, the era of the Haidamaky, Symon the editorial board, who work in vari­ Democratic Union (UNDO) and Front The funeral was held on Saturday, ous areas of Slavic studies at academic Petliura and the Ukrainian indepen­ of National Unity (FNY). He also March 20, at Stv Josaphat Ukrainian dence movement. However, they both institutions in North America, Europe worked on two newspapers, Visti and Catholic Church in Trenton, and burial agreed that the research in these areas and the Middle East. Batkivshchyna. was at St. Mary's Cemetery in that city. No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21,1982 U.S. in Madrid: Helsinki act is "openly defied" in Poland Below is the text of a statement made in many respects by a number of states came martial law with provisions for the sentence by singing the Polish national by Max Kampelman, chairman of the here. This is most discouraging to our. preventive detention of anyone over the anthem. United States delegation to the Madrid prospects. age of 17 who is suspected of possible But the regime continues with its Conference to review compliance with The martial law which was declared violations of that martial law; with them repression. The Gdansk prosecutor the Helsinki Accords. The remarks were in Poland on December 13 had as a came the seizure of factories, mines and recently announced that Miroslaw made at the plenary session held on primary purpose the imposition of a universities; the rescinding of university Krupinski, deputy chairman of Solida­ February 19. regime designed to prevent the people of reforms; the arrests of thousands of rity, now ill in a local hospital with a Poland from exercising their rights as workers and intellectuals; miners killed heart condition, will be tried by a Last week was a historic one in the human beings, basic rights assured by militia bullets; beatings of strikers; military court. A correspondent is annals of the Helsinki process. The them at Helsinki. Today, martial law the loss of jobs for activists and those reported as saying that this is tanta­ foreign ministers of many of our. parti­ remains; arrests continue; threats a- suspected of independent thought and mount to trying the whole of Solidarity. cipating states appeared at our meeting gainst the people intensify; tensions action; summary prison sentences by Is this the way to proceed toward the to express their heightened concern increase - all for one reason: the military judges; the imposition of goal of reconciliation? about developments which are underr military regime is unwelcome, and its loyalty oaths; the total centralized On February 9, Ewa Kubasiewicz mining and threatening the very inte­ repressive measures are deeply resented control over all broadcast and print was sentenced to 10 years in prison for grity and survival of the Helsinki Final by millions of Polish men and women media; the renewal of anti-Semitism; organizing a strike, the longest sentence Act. The ministers pointed to a pattern who wish to renew their striving for the destruction of social organization; reported for a violation of martial law of continued violations of commitments liberty. the appointment of commissars to regulations. Is this the lessening of solemnly entered into in 197S. The It is difficult to understand what control other organizations; the loss of coercion that we have been promised? message which came out of their presen­ those who imposed martial law might freedom of speech and assembly; and Last night's news reports quote official tations in Madrid last week and which is have expected, Did they believe the the crushing of their own popular Polish Radio sharply attacking Polish continuing to be transmitted this week Polish people would submit to armed Solidarity. priests and, indirectly, primate Arch­ is of the utmost seriousness in its control without protest? Here was a What else but passive resistance, bishop Josef Glemp for "perfidious implications. It must be attended to if people gripped by the prospect of subdued defiance and sullen protest on activity" sympathetic to Solidarity the Helsinki promise of peace, coopera­ freedom. They became excited, perhaps the part of the Polish people could be leaders and for urging the faithful to tion and mutual security is to be realized. unrealistically, by the dream of national expected? Yes, there are leaflets and resist the removal of crucifixes. Is this My own country again asserts today reconciliation under the banner of couriers; there are pastoral letters; there the way to unify a society? that genuine effort toward compliance democracy. They saw developing in are sermons; there are work slowdowns; Mr. Chairman, the Helsinki Final with the Helsinki Final Act is required if Solidarity a free trade-union movement there are broadcasts; there are protests Act teaches us that respect for the we are to build upon that act by new incorporating the hope of solving their of all kinds — of course there are. These human dimension is vital to interna­ agreements designed to advance our own grievances through participatory are the Polish people who are being tional understanding. Our delegation, aspirations. We doubt the sincerity and dialogue within the broader context of victimized, a people with a noble on occasion, concerns itself in detail the good faith of those who speak peace solving their nation's economic crises. history, strong religious and family ties, with the individual human being, be­ but engage in war; of those who speak Suddenly the troops appeared, with deep convictions. Is it any wonder that cause we believe it is a vivid and peace and threaten their neighbors with every reason to believe that behind the the scrawled slogans read: "Winter is accurate measure of a society's commit­ the use of force; of those who speak orders for them to appear was the. yours, but spring will be ours"? ment to that human dimension. peace and engage in a form of warfare massive power of the Soviet Union, Newsmen report that in Warsaw a Thus we note again that a few days against their own citizens. with its more than 50,000 troops, and few days ago a Solidarity member was ago, in the city of Gdynia, Wladislaw their tanks and their planes, on their sentenced to a three-year prison term Jerzy Trycinski, a man with a wife and a Daily events in Poland constantly Polish soil. remind us with dramatic intensity that for distributing leaflets calling for a daughter, a worker and not a leader, the Helsinki Final Act, which guides What did those troops and their strike at the Ursus factory. About 200 was sentenced to a term of nine years in our deliberations, is being openly defied generals bring with them? With them spectators protested the trial and the (Continued on page 14)

Book review Idio-lexis booklet good beginning Kotsiubynsky translation: the best "Ukrainian Exile Idiolect: Selected Entries. "J.B. Rudnyckyj. Ottawa: Ukrainian Language Association. 1981. 23 pp. "Shadows of Forgotten. Ancestors." Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky. Translated by Marco Carynnyk. Littleton. Colo.: Ukrainian Academic Press for the Canadian by Stephen P. Hallick Jr. helpful. A finer distinction between Institute of Ukrainian Studies. 1981. 127 pp. idiolect and neologism could be made, The booklet under review deals with since at times the difference may not be the present-day idio-lexis of Ukrai­ entirely evident. by George Ludw ies and with the aid of both the works nians. In dictionary form, 68 entries are If this booklet is to be the seed for and advice of prominent ethnographers. given, of which 10 are neologisms recording linguistic interference upon The best English-language transla­ It must be understood that the Hutsul introduced into Ukrainian by Dr. Ukrainian, a possible alternative to the tion of Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky's U- homeland is one of the most provincial Rudnyckyj. title could be "Linguistic Acclimatiza­ krainian literary classic "Shadows of and extraordinary areas in Ukraine —a In assessing the value of this work one tion and Acculturalization of Ukrai­ Forgotten Ancestors" was prepared by place unlike any other, where even must view it in light of its implications nian." Marco Carynnyk, a research associate ancient customs and traditions, dating for comparative and historical linguis­ Many of the entries have American or with the Canadian Institute of Ukrai­ back to Trypillian times (6,000 B.C.) tics.' English derivation. It would be interest­ nian Studies. This book is the fourth have been preserved. A frequent visitor Examination and analysis of the ing to know if Dr. Rudnyckyj con­ title issued by the Ukrainian Classics in to the resort area of Kryvo Rivnia, entries in this work show a serious sidered, or had entries other than those Translation Series of that institute and where he studied Hutsul life, Kot­ attempt to document the fact that of English-speaking countries, since published in 1981 by the Ukrainian siubynsky was able to recreate the linguistic interference, languages and Ukrainian emigre communities are Academic Press of Littleton, Colo., also ancient life of the people, from the tillers cultures in contact, and socio-linguistic found` worldwide. To what degree of an established, reputable center. of (he soil Jo the shepherds, obtaining interplay are factors with which all linguistic interference and acclimatiza­ The work itself is divided into two numerous fascinating episodes from the languages must contend. One may want tion have these groups progressed? major sections, the novel (proceeded by tales or conversations spun by old and to extend the arguments of the 19th As examples, note that some Ukrai­ an editorial note, followed by notes on wizened Hutsuls. century neolinguist school of thought to nians in Brazil use "potata" for "pota­ the text, and an essay on Kotsiubynsky A typical example of a Hutsul legend his effort, or, view it simply as a liberal to", and, reverse influence has the by Bohdan Rubchak, associate pro­ found in Kotsiubynsky's work is the approach. (Continued on рче 14) fessor of Ukrainian and Russian litera­ conversation between the fire keeper However, given the language expe­ tures, at the University of Illinois) and Mykola and his friend Ivan. The latter riences 2 of Ukrainians since the Ems 1. cf., E.H. Sturtevant, "Linguistic an extensive bibliography. asks the former to tell him a story. Ukase of 1876,' Dr. Rudnyckyj is Change: An Introduction of the Historical Kotsiubynsky, (1864-1913), was one Mykola relates the myth of how God correct in initiating a collection which Study of Language," (Chicago: The Univer­ sity of Chicago Press, 1965, 177 pgs.) of the most famous and most talented of and Aridnyk (Satan) walked the waters shows the patterns and susceptibility of of the earth. Weary, God decides to 2. The linguistic interferences, prejudices the modern Ukrainian writers, а пеого– the Ukrainian language to acclimatiza­ and discriminations of Polish, Hungarian manticist of immense ability. A per­ create land to make their journey easier. tion and acculturalization. The degree and German are less noted today than SO fectionist who valued accuracy in detail The devil was to provide clay from the to which that language is inhibited or years ago. Today, Russian and Ameri­ and a poetic lyricism in his descriptive waters to create the land. As usual the allows itself to be acclimatized and can/ English influences are heavily respon­ prose detailing the life of the Ukrainian devil has his deceptive plans and with­ acculturated is not Dr. Rudnyckyj's sible for changing the literary Ukrainian people, he greatly influenced both his holds some clay. When God blesses the function in this work. Neither is the language of Shevchenko, Franko and contemporaries and the writers who clay it begins turning to land, including establishment of parameters for lin­ others. followed him, Vasyl Stefanyk, to name the clay the devil has swallowed. Upon guistic adaptability, nor the solutions. In 3. The Ems Ukase of J876 forbade the one. spitting it out this clay becomes what we our opinion, here he is a chronicler, printing of Ukrainian and the teaching of now call mountains. recording data for future comparative Ukrainian. Ukrainian books were also All of Kotsiubynsky's works, includ­ excluded from libraries, and importation of ing "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors" "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors" is linguistic analysis. Ukrainian publications from abroad was were intensively researched and-scrupu­ a story that depicts the everyday life of a In future expanded editions of this forbidden. Theatrical and musical perfor­ lously accurate in detail. The author Hutsul named Ivan. It takes the reader work one would like to see the author mances in Ukrainian were forbidden. The. spent a great deal of time and energy from his early childhood through his expound upon the term idiolect; listing Ems Ukase was in effect for two generations gathering information in his own stud­ (Continued on page 15) sources and dates recorded would be in Ukraine. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21,1982 No. 12

News and views Ukrainian Weekly Thoughts upon reading minutes Afghanistan: divide and conquer? of Supreme Assembly sessions The article Mow is a translation of a ed appears in black on white in the UN A When President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation on March 10 commentary that appeared in the U- minutes. This record will remain for designating March 21 as Afghanistan Day in this country, he was kreinian language in Svoboda in three future generations as a sad testimony of doing more than taking a measured swipe at Soviet aggression and parts on March 16, 17 and 18. the depths to which the moral and reiterating American support for the cause of Afghan freedom cultural level of a portion of our fighters, who have been waging a valiant guerrilla struggle since the by Stepan Lewchuk community in America had sunk in the early 1980s, how party considerations Soviet invasion in 1979. had clouded the minds of people and Shrewdly, the Soviets seem to plan their moves to coincide with an Past weeks have been marked by much talk and discussion — among smothered in them all feelings of human ongoing international crisis, or create their own diversions to draw the compassion and propriety. world's attention away from their global machinations. The Afghan readers of Svoboda, members of the U- krainian National Association and the It is understandable that, in light of invasion, for example, occurred just under two months after the entire Ukrainian community in the this attitude of certain members of the Iranian terrorists seized the American hostages. To adduce a more United States and Canada - brought Supreme Assembly, the annual meeting recent example, it may be more than mere coincidence that Soviet- on by the publication in the Svoboda at Soyuzivka took on the character, not armed leftist guerrillas in El Salvador stepped up their offensive shortly daily of the minutes of the annual UNA of a business session covering the after martial law was imposed in Poland. As the war in Afghanistan Supreme Assembly meeting held' at activity and welfare of the organization, took a back seat to the Iranian crisis, so both official, public and media Soyuzivka during the five-day period of but of a political rally marked by attention is now being drawn away from Poland to Central America. June 8-12, 1981. countless long speeches; disregard for and invective aimed at political oppo­ Well, the Reagan administration has wisely decided to take Such extraordinary attention to these nents; a group of Supreme Assembly Afghanistan off the back burner, hopefully to turn the tables by minutes, a document that in the past drew the attention of only a handful of members' demonstrative rejection or spotlighting Soviet atrocities in that embattled country. Testifying refusal to accept the reports of the before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee last week, Deputy UNA`ers, was not incidental. It was sparked by the fact that one rarely reads executive committee and the proposal Secretary of State Walter Stoessel said that the administration has minutes of a meeting at which matters of Askold Lozy nskyj to give a vote of no proof that Soviet forces are using chemical and biological weapons so far-removed from the germane issues confidence to the four executive officers against Afghanistan's civilian population. According to intelligence at hand are discussed and during which for "scandalous organizing activity" as reports, 3,042 civilians died horribly after being exposed to a group of Supreme Assembly members well as a special vote of no confidence to mycotoxins similar to the "yellow rain" used by Vietnam, a Moscow speaks out against the Supreme Execu­ the supreme president. This motion satrap, against the fiercely independent Montagnard tribesmen. M6st tive Committee in such an unbridled was, in fact, voted upon, as reported in died from massive internal hemorrhaging, choking on their own fashion. the February 3 issue of Svoboda: "14 blood. It was certainly shocking for readers voted to accept the reports, and 11 voted against, demanding that their Using the declaration of Afghanistan Day as a springboard, Vice and Soyuz members to read the minutes of the opening session which revealed names be listed in the minutes. They President George Bush first chastised the Soviets for violating the were: Anna Haras, Tekla Moroz, Eu­ sovereignty of Afghanistan, then added: "But let's not forget the other that, after John O. Flis had called the meeting to order and the Rt. Rev. gene Repeta, Myroslaw Kalba, Wasyl nations that have suffered the same fate, both within and without the Protopresbyter Stephan Bilak had Didiuk, Mykola Chomanczuk, Roman Soviet Union... countries from the Baltic States to Ukraine to recited the invocation, the chairman of Kuropas, Askold Lozynskyj, Mychajlo Uzbekistan." the Supreme Auditing Committee, Soroka, Bohdan Futey and Prof. John Although President Reagan's proclamation praises the defiance of Bohdan Futey, posed a question: "... Telnk. the Afghan people and nation, the Soviets appear to have added a new would it not be in order if, before the What horrible blunders did the twist to an old tactic that may prove more effective than biological beginning of our deliberations, the present UNA Executive Committee weapons in controlling the Afghans, a strategy that could impede Supreme Assembly members could see commit to deserve such divergent future American efforts to provide material and political support to a physician's statement on the supreme appraisals of its activity? Were there an у the Afghan people. president's state of health, that is, if he is abuses, did the executives not fulfill capable of conducting this meeting and their duties, did they not try their Judging by the different and often antagonistic guerrilla factions if he is fit to return to the responsibili­ utmost - often long past regular based in Peshawar, Pakistan, lack of a unified front is perhaps the ties he held before his illness?" business hours, during their visits to the biggest impediment facing the Afghan freedom fighters. Afghanistan Rumors about Dr. Futey's unusual field and in their search for new meth­ itself is made up of a variety of tribes and ethnic groups, including remarks - remarks unprecedented in ods of activity in the face of new Hazaras, Tadzhiks, Turkomans, Uzbeks and Pathans, who constitute their brutality -had filtered out of circumstances — to ensure the growth a little less than half of the population and are the backbone of the Soyuzivka last year, but somehow one of the organization? And what happened resistance. did not want to believe that this really to cause a portion of the Supreme Playing on ancient tribal and ethnic antagonisms, the Soviets have happened. After all, the UNA member­ Assembly to specifically demand that now set up the Afghan Ministry of Tribes and Nationalities as a replica ship, indeed the entire community, was their names be listed in the minutes, as if of the Soviet department of nationalities founded in 1917 and headed deeply concerned about the sudden they did not wish to be held responsible by Stalin. Lenin's aim insetting up the department was to play up local illness of the UNA supreme president for the decisions made? differences in the Moslem areas, thereby severing religious and racial who is always so cheerful, full of energy Since the last convention, the Su­ and enthusiasm in his Soyuz work; is a preme Executive Committee reported links binding the ethnic groups. popular, prominent and recognized on its activity monthly, quarterly and In Afghanistan, the nationalities department of the ministry deals community leader, who by his age and yearly. A summary covering the past with the Tadzhiks, Turkomans, Uzbeks and Hazaras. Their languages immigrant background has all the year was given at the Supreme Assemb­ are being made official, their diverse cultures are being encouraged characteristics of a person close, to the ly meeting. Were the reports so nega­ and official propagandists are making much of their cultural affinities earlier group of immigrants because tive? Were there any huge blunders or to their brothers in the Soviet Union. he had arrived in America before shortcomings? The tribal department deals primarily with the Pathans. According the war, entered into American commu­ After all, the main office under the to The Economist, the ministry is said to be planning a Pathan republic nity and political life, learned the leadership of the experienced Supreme language and customs, and because a divided into sub-regions along tribal lines. Such a move would surely Secretary Walter Sochan had worked professional, and who, at the same time, effectively in handling all matters and undermine the Pathans' sense of unity. The Soviets are also sowing the has much in common with the newer seeds of discontent in Pakistan, arousing Pakistani Pathans'demand formalities, correspondence, reports, emigres because he remembers the land contacts with branch secretaries — for for a homeland. of his youth and of his parents, its this, praise and recognition should be According to reports, this subtle new tactic may be working. In a language, traditions and problems. due. recent encounter north of Kabul, Afghans led Soviet troops to an Therefore, one had an image of how The financial state of the institution, insurgent stronghold, and several hundred opponents of the regime the Supreme Assembly members would under the knowledgeable direction of were killed. greet the supreme president who had Ulana Diachuk is good, in spite of the Of course, Afghanistan was a sovereign state, and the struggle to not given in to illness, who was among fact that the UNA entered into a combat foreign domination must and will go on. The president's call them and, though still weak, greeted nationwide period of economic crisis for a day of solidarity with the Afghan people should be heeded by all them with a smile just as President and instability of the financial system Americans, particularly Ukrainians, whose native or ancestral Ronald Reagan had greeted members bearing a large debt for the construction homeland remains in the grip of Soviet domination. We only hope that of Congress and the entire country upon of its building. Investments are wise, the Afghans themselves realize that solidarity is a crucial factor in his rebound from near death. Remem­ debts decrease, all floors'in the UNA ousting the Soviets from their land. They cannot let their Afghan ber how they greeted the president; how Building are rented, the old building has they gave him standing ovations, pro­ been sold, there is reason to think the identity be supplanted by ethnic, tribal or factional considerations. If longed applause; and how tears shim­ balance will be improved. they do, we're afraid that no amount of American moral or material mered in the eyes of many - Republi­ Wasyl ,Orichowsky has displayed support would be able to extricate them from one of the Kremlin's can and Democrat alike! maximal efforts in organizing members. oldest and most sinister traps. A description of how the recently And if there is a decline in membership, hospitalized UNA president was greet­ (Continued on pap 13) No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1982 7

Towards a united Ukrainian front in America The story of our congresses, 1902-82 by Dr. Myron B. Kuropas

II term "Ruthenian" in the text of the resolution. This Red Cross, Washington, D.C., which will care for The Ukrainian Alliance of America was done and, on January 24, 1917, Congressman their proper distribution. Hamill turned the resolutions over to the two relevant In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and The untimely death of Bishop Ortynsky on March congressional committees for their sanction. caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. 24, 1916, prompted Rome to suggest that two separate With the legislation assistance of Sens. Henry Cabot Done at the City of Washington this sixteenth day administrators for his eparchy, one for the Ukrainians Lodge and William Hughes, the Ukrainian resolution of March in the year of our Lord one thousand nine and one for the Rusyns, be selected by the respective had little difficulty passing the Senate Foreign hundred and seventeen, and of the independence of the clergies until such time as a successor could be Relations Committee and, later, the Senate. In the United States, the one hundred and forty-first. nominated. Ukrainian priests in America elected the House, however, the bill lost by one vote the firsttim e (signed) Woodrow Wilson Rev. Peter Poniatyshyn who assumed his new it was introduced. A second vote was taken late in As a result of the proclamation, a total of S53,189.32 administrative duties on April 11, 1916. Soon after February and this time the measure passed unani­ was collected on April 21 by Ukrainians associated Father Poniatyshyn took office, relations between the mously. Signed by President Wilson on March 2, the with the alliance of which 522,000 was subsequently UNA and the Ukrainian Catholic Church improved resolution was proclaimed on March 16 in the sent to the Ukrainian Rada in Kiev. In addition to the considerably. following form: financial benefits which the day brought, the pro­ On November 1, 1916, the UNA announced its Whereas I approved on March 2, 1917, a Joint clamation also helped promulgate the name "Ukrai­ withdrawal from the federation, accusing it of not Resolution of the Congress of the United States of nian" in the American press. having fulfilled the mandates outlined by the all- America, reading as follows: Having found a sympathetic friend in Congress, the Ukrainian diet which brought it into existence. "Whereas in the countries situated in the eastern alliance established a Ukrainian information bureau On December 5, 1916, representatives of theUNA, part of Europe, the theater of devastating war, there in the Washington office of Congressman Hamill — the Providence Association, the Union of Brother­ are at least 1 million Ruthenians (Ukrainians) in dire located in the Capitol building itself — and at its hoods and the Ukrainian Catholic Diocese in need of food, clothing and shelter; and second formal meeting on July IS, 1918, elected a new America met and gave birth to the Ukrainian Alliance "Whereas hundreds of thousands of these people executive headed by Semen Yadlovsky. Resolving to of America. Elected to the executive were Father have been forced to abandon their homes and their organize local branches of the alliance in various cities Volodymyr Dovhovych, chairman, Dmytro Kapitula property, and being deprived of all opportunity to of the United States, and calling for the cooperation of and Peter Kyryliuk, vice-chairmen, Gregory Zayachiv- provide even for their most elementary wants, have all Ukrainian organizations which do not take a sky, secretary, and Constantine Kyrchiv, treasurer. undergone disease, starvation and indescribable "negative stand" towards the Ukrainian national This executive remained in power until July IS, suffering; and movement, the alliance declared itself in favor of: 1. the Ukrainian National Republic; 2. the eventual 1918, when another meeting of the alliance was held "Whereas the people of the United States of and the Ukrainian National Aid Association joined its unification of all Ukrainian lands; 3. the full America have learned with sorrow of this terrible sovereignty of the Ukrainian people. ranks. A pew executive board, consisting of Semen plight of great numbers of their follow beings and have Yadlovsky, chairman, Father Volodymyr Spolitake- most generously responded to the appeal of humanity In the American political arena, however, efforts of vych and Peter Kuzmycha, vice-chairmen, Father for assistance whenever such appeal has reached them: the alliance to gain recognition for the Ukrainian Evhen Banish, secretary, and Constantine Kyrchiv, Therefore be it freedom movement accomplished little. In his treasurer, was elected. Almost from its inception, "Resolved by the Senate and House of Representa­ reflections on the events which transpired during this however, the major spokesperson for the new tives of the United States in Congress assembled, that critical period in Ukrainian American history. Father organization was Father Poniatyshyn. in view of the wretchedness, misery and privation Poniatyshyn related how, with the assistance of One of the first projects undertaken by the alliance which these people are enduring, the president of the Congressman Hamill, council members met with was the proclamation of a nationwide Ukrainian Day United States be respectfully requested to designate members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, by President Wilson. Upon the advice of William and appoint a day on which the citizens of this country East European specialists in the State Department, Kerns, the diocesan lawyer, Father Poniatyshyn may give expression to their sympathy by contributing and even with Secretary of State Lansing. The traveled to Washington and met with Congressman to the funds now being raised for the relief of the response was always the same - it is in the best James A. Hamill (D-N.J.), a close friend of Mr. Kerns, Ruthenians (Ukrainians) in the belligerent countries.'' interests of the American war effort that Ukraine remain an integral part of Russia. for information on how best to proceed. Rep. Hamill And whereas, I feel confident that the people of the suggested a meeting with Joseph Tumulty, President United States will be moved to aid these people The Ukrainian National Committee Wilson's secretary, who advised Father Poniatyshyn stricken by war, famine and disease, that the president could not issue such a proclamation without a unanimously approved joint congressional Now, therefore I, Woodrow Wilson, president of The war in Europe ended on November II, 1918. resolution which also had the blessings of the Foreign the United States, in compliance with the request of Still undismayed by American indifference to the Affairs Committees of both the House and the Senate. the Congress of the United States, do appoint and Ukrainian national movement, alliance leaders A resolution was subsequently drafted by the proclaim April 27, 1917, as a day upon which the decided to free themselves of their anti-federation alliance and another meeting was arranged with people of the United States may make such contribu­ image, to make another effort to unite all Ukrainians Congressman Hamill. Traveling to Washington this tions as they feel disposed for the aid of the stricken under a new banner, and to continue their campaign to time were Father Poniatyshyn, Mr. Kerns, Volodymyr Ruthenians (Ukrainians) in the belligerent countries. convince America's foreign policymakers that it was in Lototsky of the UNA and Father Dovhovych of the Contributions may be addressed to the American the best interests of the United States to support Providence Association. Rep. Hamill suggested that Ukrainian national aspirations. since so few American congressmen-were familiar with On November 18, the alliance executive board the term "Ukrainian," it would be wise to include the (Continued on pact M) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1982 No. 12 7 7 Ukrainian contemporary artists to exhibit works at UIA

NEW YORK - The firstgrou p show one canvas or in diptych or triptych by 11 Ukrainian artists specializing in forms), and Oresta Szeparowycz (multi­ contemporary work will be held at the media constructions, expressing medi­ Ukrainian Institute of America here tative and spiritual forms). from March 28 through April 11. All but Miss Hrywniak, who lives in The artists include: Larissa Lawry- New Jersey, are based in New York. nenko (representational landscapes and Most are graduates of New York portraits), Olga Maryschuk (represen­ colleges and art schools and hold BFA tational painter and printmaker of or MFA degrees. landscapes and forms from nature, Ms. Szeparowycz, who has done two working frequently in monotypes), large canvasses for actress Yvette Anya Reynarowycz-Borysenko (oil Mimieux and designs for Bergdorf paintings in a style described as lyrical, Goodman's windows in Houston, said sensitive, interpretive of moods and the show is intended to help the artists scenes), Anya Futon (works in stone discover their roots and unite with their thematically expressive of the human cultural environment. "This is not an condition, while formally addressing ego trip; we want to share our work and problems of textural contrasts within a express our spirit." contained mass), Ulana Salewycz (non- Since attending a lecture by Cana­ objective painting, using color to reflect dian architect Radoslav Zuk some three mood and imagination), Alex Slbiray years ago, the artists have been meeting (TV computer images and works show­ in each other's studios for critical ing the influence of the media on life and appraisals of each other's work and art), Stella Bodak-Warwkfc (abstract have visited the studios of Jacques Oresta Szeparowycz, "The Soul of Compassion,'' mixed media. watercolors), Vera Hrywoiak (photo­ Hnizdovsky and Petro Cholodny. graphs that capture the intimate mood of the moment), Hilary Zarycky (repre­ The artists will be present at the sentational paintings), Dona Sochynsky opening reception on March 28, from 3 (utilization of photographs to create p.m. to 6 p.m., as well as on weekends images for her paintings, experimenta­ and on weekday evenings, to meet with tion in juxtaposing parts of images on visitors and discuss their work. For information call: (212)288-8660.

Vera Hrywniak, photograph. Ukrainian Institute of America begins educational programs NEW YORK - The educational and as well as other panel discussions on cultural programs of the Ukrainian Slavic and East European studies are Institute of America were the focus of a planned. meeting of that institution's board of Master classes in the performing arts, directors held on February 26. in affiliation with the Ukrainian Music Uppermost on the meeting's agenda Institute, will include vocal master was discussion of the upcoming mini- classes by Andriy Dobriansky and series of courses on Ukrainian history, piano master classes by Thomas culture and language. Hrynkiw. George Martynuk, a member of the The Ukrainian Composers Series Ukrainian Institute's Public Relations continued with its second and third Committee who prepared the series in concerts. Mr. Hrynkiw performed conjunction with the institute's execu­ "Elegy" by Liudkevych and Barvinsky's tive committee, reported that the series "Variations on a Ukrainian Theme" begins on Monday, March 22 with a with cellist Nestor Cybriwsky on Ja­ history course covering Ukraine vis a vis nuary 10. On February 7, a most European politics to be taught by Prof. successful concert featuring works by Maria Pryshlak. Tuesday, March 23, is Barvinsky, Kosenko and Nyzankivsky the first day of classes for a Ukrainian was performed by the chamber group of culture course to be taught by Dr. Zirka Halya Strilec, violin; Mr. Cybriwsky Derlycia. Wednesday, March 24, is the and Mr. Hrynkiw. starting date for language courses: The February 26 meeting of the Conversational Ukrainian will be taught board of directors, called to order by by Dr. Alexandra Kysilewskiy-Tkach; UIA Vice President Walter Nazarewicz, English as a Second Language — Zirka observed a moment of silence in me­ Voronka. In addition, Mr. Martynuk mory of two departed institute members reported that an independent studies Bohdan Rak and Prof. Peter Andrusiw, course in Ukrainian literature and whose names are to be inscribed on a language will be supervised by Dr. special plaque at the institute. William Omelchenko. Zenon Babiuk, UIA treasurer, assess­ All courses are offered evenings at 6 - ed the institute's holdings at over 7:45 p.m. There is a S35 registration fee 530,000, which, nonetheless, is not for adults; no charge for students. sufficient to meet future financial needs. Besides this mini-series, plans are Dr. Stepan Woroch, chairman of the already under way for accredited Ukrai­ Membership Committee, presented the nian studies courses at Hunter College names of 12 new UIA members: Dr. during the fall semester. Included will Dmytro Babelak, Areta Olena Woroch, be a course on Ukrainian language and Edward Daniel Evanko, Katherine literature to be presented by Prof. Sydor-Carbon, Dr. Oleh Andrej Omelchenko of Hunter. Kachala, Dr. Walter Kornienko, Dr. Also, lectures and symposia by the Roman Jarema Krawczuk, Dr. Theo- Larissa Lawrynenko, "Lanscape near Hunter, N.Y.," oil. Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute (Continued on page 13) No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21,1982 9 Ukrainian pro hockey update by Ihor N. Stelmach A Easy does it franchise," Lukowich said. "One more Chances are, that player could be year and they would have made the Morris Lukowich himself. And chances are that he will make it look real easy!!! Ever since Homer recorded for poste­ NHL. He was a player's coach. We rity some of the intramural track-and- swore by him." In the 1977-78 season, Lukowich's field action in ancient Greece, sports UKRAINIAN UTTERINGS: Jim writers have struggled to findth e precise sophomore campaign in the WHA, he upped his goal total to 40 and his assists Matheson, Edmonton beat writer: definition of a great athlete. One of the "Forward Dave Semenko has been most accurate observations is that a to 35, He also picked up 131 penalty minutes, compared to 67 in his rookie suspended for nine games this season, great athlete is one who makes the virtually for doing nothing but lurking difficult feats look easy. year. But that was the end of the line for the on the scene of altercations on the If that is true, then Morris Lukowich, ice... He was tabbed twice for leaving the the 25-year-old Ukrainian left wing for Houston franchise, and the Jets picked him up in June of 1978. It was then that bench to enter skirmishes, although the Winnipeg Jets, is on his way to there was considerable doubt about an establishing himself as one of the finest he really blossomed, trailing only Real Cloutier's amazing total of 75 goals in incident in Calgary that resulted in him young athletes in the NHL. Consider a being slapped with a six-game suspen­ goal he scored in a game against the that department. His goal-scoring acumen comes from sion..." First game back from the A11- Rangers in New York's Madison Square Star break, Dennis Maruk scored his Garden. a combination of explosive speed, an accurate shot, and the kind of instinct first game-winning goal in a Caps A Winnipeg foray into Ranger ice victory over Calgary... Ditto, Mike had been foiled, New York was rushing and quickness demonstrated in that sequence against New York. Bossy, who had a goal and three assists the puck up into the attack, and Luko­ in an Isles' romp over Chicago...Bossy Lukowich likes to spread the credit. wich rounded the net and raced back to has 18 career hat-tricks... pick up his check. He says he enjoys playing on a line with Thomas Steen at center and Willy Suddenly, Lukowich `t then-tsam- Lindstrom on the right. He also enjoys mate, defenseman Craig Norwich, recalling some former linemates intercepted a Ranger pass at the blue Ukrainian player of his who were absorbed into the old line. In a flash, Lukowich dug his blades NHL in the expansion/merger process. of the week into the ice for a stop and headed toward the Ranger net. Sure enough, "I played for years on a line with waiting for him was a pass from Nor­ Terry Ruskowski (now with Chicago) Mike Bossy and sometimes with Rich Preston (also wich. Morris Lukowich with Chicago)," Lukowich said. "Ros- N.Y. Islanders But his momentum had carried coe (Ruskowski) is a great team leader. Lukowich too close to the Ranger goal," he said. "The team needs a rash of When you were down he could get you goals to help their confidence. When wc Move over Wayne Gretzky (cheer up goalie to make an effective shot, so in up." one motion he took the pass on his stick, get a few well break out." Recently, the if you read this far, folks — rumor has it backed up slightly and moved to his left. Lukowich and defender Scott Camp­ Jets have been flying out! this wunderkind is really Ukrainian In an instant the goalie was out of the bell were valuable enough that the Jets "We definitely do not have enough after all, really!) and make room for play and all Lukowich needed to do was made them "priority selections" in the goal-scorers. I need a lot of ice time and Mike Bossy of the New York Islanders. put the puck behind him for a goal. expansion draft, meaning that they power play chances to score, and I've could not be reclaimed by the NHL been getting them. Otherwise, it's pretty The high-scoring right-winger has Anyone who so much as glanced at teams that had originally drafted them. been coming on with a rush in the his program may have missed the play, tough to score with a long stick from the Though these may be difficult days, bench." closing weeks of the NHL schedule to which Morris executed in a split second. such an extent he's actually outscored He had made the difficult look easy. as they usually are for an expansion Lukowich need not worry. He has club, Lukowich feels the Jets have the Great Gretzky 49 to 39 in points. "I think IVe proven that I can score," always thrived on competition and potential. He gets a lot of that feeling playing with the best. In junior hockey Bossy enjoyed another super produc­ the native of Speers, Sask., said. "I am from the solid young nucleus of the not having the success I had in the he played on the same line with Don tive week as he scored seven times to Winnipeg club, a nucleus headed by Murdoch and Greg Carroll, both of raise his season count to 55, picked up WHA, but I feel that I can score even fellow Ukrainians Dave Babych and more under the rightconditions. " whom enjoyed some NHL stardom. An eight assists and pushed his season Dale Hawerchuk. Also from new coach excellent baseball player, he also Actually, it would be very difficult for totals to 133 points. He also reached the Tom Watt. played in the western Canada amateur Lukowich to ever repeat some of the 50-goal plateau for the fifth straight ranks with outfielder Terry Puhl, now a feats he accomplished in the WHA, no "The coach is a real asset to the year in his career and scored two game- star with the Houston Astros. To this matter what league he played in, no team," Lukowich said. "He seems to winning goals, more than enough to day, Lukowich enjoys banging a soft- matter where. work about 50 hours a day. Not many earn recognition as Ukrainian and NHL people realize that." ball around during the summer. In his last WHA year, as a member of phfyer of the week. the Jets, he scored 65 goals and 34 "Luke" is realistic about some of the assists for a total of 99 points, good for problems his team must face. For But his first love, and his job, is instance, when he scored that master­ hockey. He wants to grow with the RUNNER-UP: Well, Maury Luko- sixth place in the league scoring race. wick of Winnipeg fame rapped in three He also added eight goals and seven piece against New York, it was his 21st Winnipeg Jets. goal of the season — a significant "We're about one or two players goals, assisted on six and totalled nine assists in 10 playoff games as the Jets points in four games. Pretty good, eh? captured the last-ever Avco Cup. portion of the club's total of 119 at that away from being a good team," he said. time. "We need that one big star to make the Yes, but...Washington's Denny It was difficult for anyone to assess "We're not getting enough shots on big play." Maruk managed three goals, fiveassist s the precise value of these numbers for eight points in only three because of the difficulty in comparing games...Pretty good, eh? different leagues, but 65 goals per Ukrainian scoring leaders Sorry, runner-up honors go to Mr. season is okay in any league. Maruk from Washington, cause he got "I think the WHA was a lot stronger (through games of Thu rsday, March 11, 1982) almost as much in less!!! than a lot of people think," Lukowich said. Player Team GP G A PTS PIM Since the merger, playing in the NHL Cast your vote ranks, this super scorer has tallied 35 M. Bossy N.Y. Islanders 69 55 78 133 16 and 33 goals, 39 and 34 assists and D. Maruk Washington 68 54 64 118 106 for Ukrainian MVP accumulated 141 total points in the past D. Hawerchuk Winnipeg 68 35 50 85 35 two seasons. Not too shabby! M. Lukowich Winnipeg 67 35 43 78 96 If there was any doubt about the B. Federko St. Louis 63 21 52 73 66 The response to our Ukrainian hoc­ validity of Lukowich's scoring totals, S. Smyl Vancouver 70 30 37 67 127 key updates has been tremendous. Now, then there certainly was none over the T. Lysiak Chicago 61 24 41 65 56 you the readers, have an opportunity to value that pro hockey scouts placed on D. Babych Winnipeg 67 16 38 54 86 voice your opinions by voting for this him when he was a junior skating for the M. Zuke St. Louis 67 13 39 52 28 year's Ukrainian hockey MVP. Jot Medicine Hat Tigers. He was a third- J. Ogrodnick Detroit 70 26 22 48 24 down your personal choice and any round selection of the Pittsburgh Pen­ W. Babych St. Louis 42 15 21 36 42 opinions you may have about our guins in the 1976 amateur draft, and the D. Bonar Los Angeles 67 11 20 31 96 updates and mail them to Hockey Houston Aeros rated him even higher, R. Saganiuk Toronto 55 14 15 29 39 Update, The Ukrainian Weekly, 30 picking him in the first round. D. Semenko Edmonton 49 9 8 17 125 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. Lukowich rewarded their faith in him F. Boimistruck Toronto 58 2 11 13 32 07302. by playing in 62 games his rookie year, P. Shmyr Hartford 53 1 9 10 107 scoring 27 goals and adding 18 assists E. Hospodar N.Y. Rangers 39 3 6 9 146 Come on now, it only costs 20 cents! for 45 points. He also learned a lot of L. Melynk Boston 42 0 7 7 77 Let's see how many of you enjoy this hockey. M. Krushelnyski Boston 8 1 2 3 0 feature in our weekly publication. "Bill Dineen was the coach at Hous­ M. Zaharko Chicago 15 1 2 3 18 Please get your votes in by April 4, the ton and he meant a great deal to the last day of the regular season. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21,1982 Ho. 12 Chicago band plans ahead Parishioners aid seniors' project

Anastasia Volkcr (center), president of the Ukrainian Village Corporation, accepts a contribution from the Rev. Wayne Ruchgy. Other members of the delegation are (from left): Bobdan Serediuk, Olga Adamek, Irene Hulyk, Roma Dyhdalo, executive secretary of the corporation; Zenon Wasyikewych, chairman of the board; Stephen Wichar, public relations director; Kathy Nazark, Greg Petrovich and Van Parkinson. DEARBORN, Mich. - The Parish summer raffle for the Ukrainian Village Council of St. Michael's Ukrainian project, and it has assured the project's Byzantine Catholic Church here recent­ board of directors that the church will ly presented a check for S2.065 to a continue its support. delegation representing the Ukrainian The Ukrainian Village is a non-profit, Village Corporation, a community tax-exempt corporation which was group established to build a senior originally initiated by the Ukrainian citizens' housing complex in Warren, National Women's League of America, Mich. Detroit Regional Chapter, and incor­ The parish council is composed of porated in November І970. parishioners, and it serves as an advi­ sory body to the Rev. Wayne Ruchgy, Members of Chicago's Mria band. The 150-unit senior citizen's resi­ pastor of the church. dency complex will be situated on seven During the past year, the council acres of land just south of St. Josaphat's by Marta Kolomayets dances and is now ready to travel to earmarked the entire proceeds of a Church in Warren. other cities, proving what it has already JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Mria, the shown in Chicago. band from Chicago, was organized over Mria has asked John Steciw to help three years ago, and over these years its with this endeavor. The name John Palm Beaches Ukrainians visit Miami members have seen some changes in the Steciw probably sounds familiar to PALM BEACHES, Fla. - Fifty- liturgy celebrated by the Rev. Innocent anyone who was a fan of the Veseli band's composition and attitude. three members of the Ukrainian Ameri­ Rychkun. A special moleben was cele­ The most obvious change is the fact Chasy band from Chicago. He was the can Club of the Palm Beaches visited group's leader and organizer. After the brated in honor of Patriarch Josyf that now the group is composed of six Miami on February 21 and were hosted Slipyj's 90th birthday, which was members instead of five. members of that group went their by the Ukrainian Dancers of Miami, separate ways in late 1980, Mr. Steciw followed by a short program in the Michael Chyterbok, the group's reported Olga Kuzik Byk, publicity church hall. drummer who also shared the lead vocal became an agent and promoter. Mria director of the club and a member of began talking to Mr. Steciw, and both Next, club members visited the U- chores, bowed out after the group UNA Branch 364 in Cleveland. krainian American Club of Miami, finished its first album in August 1981. sides decided to work together to package the band and make it sell. The first stop the tour bus made, where the members of the dance en­ His job was taken by Bobdan Bereze- however, was at the Assumption of the semble served dinner before changing With Veseli Chasy off the dance Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Miami, into their costumes and, according to cky, a 20-year-old musician who is circuit, Mria and Promin became the where club members attended a divine Ms. Byk, putting on a spectacular show. quickly learning about the long hours of two leading bands in Chicago. Promin practice and the traveling required of a already had an album out and definitely "zabava" band. However, he ardently had a following among the young set in adds, "I feel great playing with the the Midwest and Canada. Bcmdurists entertain yacht club band," and says that he can learn a lot At that time, Mr. Steciw and Mria about music from the experience. saw the need to reach out to a broader The other addition to the group is the audience, although they had already man who shares the job of lead vocalist. achieved a fair amount of popularity in William Telwak also adds his talents as Chicago. I, ,...^W-..– 'ї.ЛЇ an experienced saxophonist, guitarist, "To be recognized as a band,"says Mr. ЯНРЧк'/^^Н sopilka and recorder player. He is no Browar, "you have to put out an ,, (йч^ІРгЯ stranger to the life of traveling and album." Therefore, the group began performing, for he has been a promi­ working on an album. It took IS nent member of such Ukrainian bands months of hard work and long evenings as Karavana and Promin, both of of practice. The result is the band's biH НШбИУзЯ шш 'ШвЯsm.'i ` 'ШЯяшШш Chicago. debut record, simply called Mria. The ISfeji' J Along with the original members of album, released in August, 1981, fea­ ||^ p^m HF ' ^`vil ИЕШ^ the band - Adam Bihun, the group's tures the traditional Ukrainian songs, brass and synthesizer player; Roman such as `Vorozhka," Zacharovana Sikaczowski, the bass guitarist and vo­ Desna," "Marichka,""Soloviyu,""Tsvi- calist; Andrij Browar, the keyboard te Teren," "U Vyshnevomu Sado- player and vocalist; George Swytnyk, chku," and "Chaban." In addition to the lead guitarist, who also shares the these traditional. tunes Mria also re­ lead vocals - this is the new Mria. corded three original tunes, an instru­ Back in 1980, when the band mem­ mental, titled, "Troyandy" and two Members of the Cbervona Rota Bandura Ensemble (from left): Oba Cebelska, compositions that feature the lyrics of Tank Bojcun, Gerri 0Hajduk, Orysia Palnch, Laryssa Barabash, Maria Swindska- bers were first interviewed, Mr. Sikac­ zowski had remarked: "We understand Mr. Sikaczowski and the music of Mr. MiOer, Bonnie Keller and AMna Resbetnlak. that it is necessary to grow and mature Swytnyk. in our musical development." Today, With the release of the new album, ATLANTA - The Chervona Ruta contemporary Ukrainian songs; the they feel they are closer to this goal than the members of Mria feel that their Bandura Ensemble of Atlanta perform­ second half was a medley of traditional ever before. "Musically, we feel more career is taking a positive turn. They ed on February 27 at the Savannah Ukrainian folk songs. Mana Swinciska- mature as we have gotten to know each follow the philosophy that: "If you want Yacht Club at the invitation of the Miller performed the solo parts. other's capabilities," says Mr. Swytnyk. anything badly enough, you spend club's general manager, Yuri Kormendi. If success for a Ukrainian band is hours practicing, devoting your time to Over 300 members and guests attend­ The authentic colorful costumes and measured by how often and where a the project, no matter how strenuous it is ed the dinner and concert. The guests uniqueness of the bandura overwhelm­ band is asked to play, then Mria has on you." They are looking forward to were greeted with the traditional bread ed the audience. The program con­ `ndeed been sought after in its native making it as a popular Ukrainian band and salt. cluded with the ever popular Southern Chicago and the surrounding area, nationwide as well as in Canada and The ensemble, under the direction of hymn "Dixie" which made the public Minneapolis, Toronto. The band, has plan to release another album in the Laryssa Barabash, performed a two- rise to the occasion and give the en­ performed, at all the annual .Chicago near future. pan program: the first half consisted of semble a standing ovation. NoJ2. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21,1982 11

PREVIEW OF EVENTS EDUCATIONAL LOANS Sunday, March 21 publications, (J. Bilinsky) its library Wednesday, March 31 and archives (W. Omelchenko) and A fraternal service ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa.: The its scholarly activity (O. Fedyshyn). NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.: The to UNA members Book Lovers' Club of Philadelphia is Ukrainian Students Club of Rutgers hosting an author's night for Ivan University will sponsor a Cultural Smoliy at 4 p.m. at the Ukrainian NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Me­ Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the g Educational and Cultural Center, dical Association of North America Student Center on College Avenue. 400 Cedar Road. Admission is S3. will hold a wine-tasting fund raiser Exhibits, pysanka-making, varenyky for the benefit of the Ukrainian and borshch-tasting, and bandura- Institute of America at the institute, 2 playing are some of the attractions BRIDGEPORT, Conn.: The Ukrai­ E. 79th St., at 7 p.m. nian youth of this area will honor promised. Taras Shevchenko with an evening of poetry readings, film and song in NORTHAMPTON, Pa.: The Ukrai­ Friday, April 2 Ukrainian and English at the Protec­ nian Orthodox League chapter of the tion of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumption of the Virgin Mary EDMONTON: The Canadian Insti­ Ukrainian Catholic Church hall, 457 Ukrainian Orthodox Church, will tute of Ukrainian Studies is sponsor­ Noble Ave., at 4:30 p.m. Admission sponsor a Lenten Fellowship from 10 ing a seminar by Frank Sysyn of is S2. Proceeds will go to needy a.m. to 7 p.m. at the parish hall, 1301 Harvard University on "The Role of Ukrainians in Europe. Newport Ave. Featured speakers will the Kozaks in the Development of be the Rev. T. Chubenko of St. the Ukrainian Nation." It will be held JERSEY CITY, N J.: The Jersey Demetrius Cathedral, Carteret, N.J.; at the University of Alberta, Atha­ City branch of the Ukrainian the Rev. F. Estocin, dean of St. basca Hall, Heritage Lounge, at 7:30 Patriarchal Society is sponsoring a Sophia Seminary, South Bound p.m. concert in honor of Patriarch Josyf Brook, N.J.; and Archbishop Con- on his 90th birthday and the 6Sth- stantine. Registration is S10 per 1 year of his priesthood. It will be held person, including three meals. For Saturday, April 3 at the Ukrainian National Home, 92 information write to: Lenten Fellow­ The loan will bear a Fleet St., at 3 p.m. ship, 1301 Newport Ave., Northamp­ NEW YORK: A symposium on modest interest rate ton, Pa. 18067, or call (215) 262- Taras Shevchenko will be presented of 39b a year only on 1613. at the Ukrainian Institute of Ame­ loans made. Interest Wednesday, March 24 rica, 2 E. 79th St., at'7 p.m. Spon­ will accumulate sors of the event are: the Harvard JAMAICA, N.Y.: The Ukrainian Sunday, March 28 Ukrainian Research Institute, Shev­ during the period of Students Club at St. John's Univer­ chenko Scientific Society, Ukrainian schooling and be paid sity here is sponsoring a Free Food NEW YORK: Opening reception of Academy of Arts and Sciences and during repayment Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Exhibition of Contemporary Ukrai­ the Ukrainian Institute of America. period. student center. Among the sche­ nian Artists of New York at 3 p.m. at duled features are a demonstration of the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 the art of pysanka decorating, as well E. 79th St. Works by the following Sunday, April 4 As of November 1, children up as ample samples of Ukrainian cui­ artists will be displayed: Anya Rejna- to 4W years of age who enroll for sine, according to organizers. In rowycz-Borysenko, Anya Farion, NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Insti­ 515,000 of insurance will be addition, the Rev. Taras Galonzka of Vera Hrywniak, Larissa Lawry- tute of America in cooperation with guaranteed a 55,000 educa­ Stamford, Conn., will deliver an nenko, Olga Maryschuk, Ulana the Harvard Ukrainian Research tional loan. Should they enroll address from noon to 1 p.m. on th'e Salewycz, Ilona Sochynsky-Shy- Institute presents an important lec­ for S25.000 of insurance, they , millennium of Christianity in U- prykevich, Alex Sibirny, Oresta ture by Dr. James E. Mace on the will be guaranteed a loan of kraine, which will be celebrated in Sheparowycz, Stella Bodak-War- Ukrainian famine of 1933. Lecture 57,500. 1988. wick and Hilary Zarycky. The exhi­ begins at 3 p.m. at the institute, 2 E. Juvenile members ages 5 to 10 bit continues through April 10. For 79th St. enrolled for 515,000 of NEW information call the Ukrainian Insti­ insurance will be guaranteed a tute of America at (212) 288-Я660. 54,000 Educational Loan. If Friday, March 26 Sunday, April 4 enrolled for 125,00 of protec­ tion, they will be guaranteed a JAMAICA, N.Y.: The Ukrainian RICHMOND, Va.: Ukrainian Or­ CAMBRIDGE, Mais.: Bohdan loan of 56,000. Students Club at St John's Univer­ thodox liturgy will be celebrated by Nahaylo will discuss "Ukrainian The protection herein referred sity will take part in the university's the Rev. Anatole Bulawka, pastor of Dissidents and the Work of Amnesty to must be under UNA P-20 International Night to be held in the St Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox International" as part of a series of Certificate. student center from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Church in Baltimore, at noon in the informal talks by fellows and asso­ A formal notice that loan is Featured will be the Skomorokhy Sisters of Verona Chapel, 1307 ciates of the Harvard Ukrainian guaranteed will be sent with Dancers of Hempstead, N.Y., a Lakeside Ave., just off Route 1. A Research Institute sponsored by the Certificate of Protection when it bandurist ensemble compromised of reception and mini-"akademia" in Friends of HURL The talk will take is issued after November 1, club members and others — all tribute to Taras Shevchenko will place in the parlor of the Phillips 1980. members of the New York School follow in the adjacent school audi­ Brooks House, Harvard University Certificate must remain in good of Bandura — as well as Ukrainian torium. The event, a first for Ukrai­ at 3:30 p.m. For additional informa­ standing with all assessments foods. Tickets are S4 in advance and nians of Virginia, is sponsored by tion call (617)495-4053. and dues paid until Educational SS at the door. For additional infor­ UNA Branch 34, the Brotherhood of Loan is granted and throughout mation and directions contact Mike St. John the Baptist. For informa­ repayment period. Chudyk at (212) 777-4443. tion call (804) 232-3381. Certificate must be assigned to ONGOING UNA during the period of the loan and its repayment. Either Saturday, March 27 Sunday, March 28 WINNIPEG: The Ukrainian Cul­ parents or guardian must gua­ tural and Educational Centre, 184 rantee repayment of loan if NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Aca­ RIVERHEAD, N.Y.: The art of Alexander Ave. E., is sponsoring a juvenile is under age 21 when demy of Arts and Sciences (UVAN) decorating pysanky will be demon­ pysanka exhibit from the Oseredok loan is granted. is holding an informal meeting and strated by Carol Mitchell at 2 p.m. in collection. It will run from March 16 Educational Loans will be made evening of discussion on the topic the church hall of St. John the to May 2. over a four-year period only for "The Future of Ukrainian Scholar­ Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church A photography exhibit of Ukrai­ tuition to the college or institu­ ship in America" beginning at 3 p.m. on Franklin Street. The demonstra­ nian religious architecture and tion of higher learning. at its building on 206 W. 100th St. tion is sponsored by Ukrainian church architecture in Ukraine is on Repayment of loan begins three The program will feature a panel National Association Branch 256. display from March 6 to April25. The months following graduation of discussion on "Ethnicity in the Pro­ The branch is also sponsoring, a works are by Orest Semchishen and applicant and must be fully fessions and Academe: Advantages Ukrainian Easter egg exhibit at the from the collection of Oseredok. repaid over a maximum of and Disadvantages" (panelists: library of the eastern campus of The exhibits are open Tuesdays- 20 equal quarterly install­ Bohdan Wytwycky, Roman Когс– Suffolk County Community College Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and ments. peckyj and Andrew Fedynsky), a from April 1 through April 18. For Sundays, 2-5 p.m. They will be Should period of education for closed for the Easter holidays: April lecture on "American Scholarship, any further details, call (516) 298- which loan was secured be 9, 11, 16 and 18. Ukrainian Scholarship and the Goals 4857 during the day or (516) 727- reduced or terminated the of the UVAN" (G.V. Shevelov); and 3325 after 7 p.m. Refreshments will For further information call repayment period will begin brief presentations on the academy's be served. Sophia Lada at (204) 942-0218. immediately.

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Margarette Ann Lyle and they reside in Chicken breeder cited Glen Cove, N.Y. CAMBRIDGE, England - Walter Notes on people Coming from a family of UNA'ers, Berezowskyj of Guilford, Conn., was Mr. Sydor is a member of Branch 5, in recently named Man of Achievement by Dr. Hvozda initiated the Model relations at Vassar Brothers Hospital, Astoria, N.Y., where his maternal the International Biographical Center United Nations program now in its 17th announced Edwin B. Bolz, executive grandfather, Paul Barnych, was a of Cambridge for his breeding of stan­ year at Cayuga. He has long been active vice president and administrator. Miss secretary of St. Nicholas Brotherhood dard-bred poultry, particularly the in the MUN program at the state and Michaels replaces Mildred Plumb who for many years. He is also the nephew of Barret Rock Bantam. A bantam is a national level. recently retired. the late Rev. Jerome J. Barnych OSBM. miniature counterpart of a standard A native of New York City, Miss Both parents were and are active in the breed raised chiefly for its ornamental Ireneus Zuk performs Michaels attended school in Kingston, Ukrainian community. appearance. N.Y., and the City College of the City According to Poultry Press, publish­ University of New York. Joins diocese staff ed in York, Pa., Mr. Berezowskyj, who She worked in the publicity depart­ raises chickens as a hobby, was selected ments of several major motion picture to represent the United States at the STAMFORD, Conn. - Sister An­ companies in New York before be­ gela Stur OSBM has joined the staff of Agricultural Congress in Cambridge, coming assistant director of public which will be held July 17-23. the Religious Education Office of the relations at St. Vincent's Hospital and Diocese of Stamford. Born in western Ukraine on Christ­ Medical Center. mas eve 1924, Mr. Berezowskyj was to Previously Sister Angela, a veteran Relocating upstate, Miss Michaels teacher, has taught in Ukrainian paro­ attend agricultural school but the became director of public relations of outbreak of World War II forced him to chial schools staffed by her Order of St. St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie. Basil the Great in Hamtramck, Mich., change his plans. During the war, he After leaving St. Francis, she owned fought with the 1st Division of the Chicago, Parma, Ohio, and Philadel­ and operated an inn in Maine before phia. Ukrainian National Army. returning to the Mid-Hudson Valley to As a displaced person following the Sister Angela, who will be assisting become sales representative and account Sister Anisia Symionow SMI in cate­ war, Mr. Berezowskyj finished Agricul­ executive for Hefferan, Hastie and tural school in Bavaria and began work chetical ministry, brings to her new teibman, a graphic design studio lo­ mission a wealth of experience in the with the U.S. government. In 1949 he cated in Lake Katrine. came to the United States, settling first education of children. in Jackson, Miss., before moving to Guilford, where he works in an iron UNA'er authors book UNA youths win contest wire factory. Ireneus Zuk MUNSTER, Ind. - "Ukrainian After buying a small farm, Mr. BAYONNE, N.J. - Thomas and KINGSTON, Ont. - Ukrainian Easter Traditions, Folk Customs and- Berezowskyj began his hobby in earnest Walter Schneider both won prizes in the Canadian pianist Ireneus Zuk per­ Recipes," a book compiled by Mary with the help of area chicken farmers Science Day Contest sponsored by the formed with the Xingston Symphony Ann Woloch Vaughn, was scheduled to Anthony Romano and Walter Bishop. Kiwanis Club of Bayonne and held at Orchestra on Sunday, January 24. be released on March 20. Today he is an acknowledged breeder, Marist High School here on March 3. His work was acclaimed by Ennis judge and an ardent student of bantams, Ms. Vaughn demonstrated pysanka- Public and parochial school students and has won several trophies and Crawley, a music reviewer for the decorating on March 16 to 60 members Kingston Whig-Standard as: "perva­ from fifth to eighth grades participated ribbons for his birds. of the Women's Club of Iowa City. in the contest, which tested their general sively sweet and dramatic by turns, the She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Although breeding prize-winning scientific knowledge. pianowork sang through with assertive A.J. Woloch of Munster. They are bantams is a rather specialized hobby, Tom, an eighth grader who will be entries and well-attuned responses...Ire­ members of UNA Branch 452. Mr. Berezowskyj has some tips about neus Zuk played with an unassuming entering St. Peter's Preparatory School, successful breeding for those who may grace. Mozart devoid of affectation is a won the first-place award, while brother share his fancy. rare thing indeed. The audience showed Artists works displayed Walt, a sixth grader at St Vincent DePaul "The successful poultry breeder School, got the third-place award. its appreciation by several calls of NEW YORK - Tares Shumylo- spends many hours watching and study­ applause." The brothers are altar boys at the ing his birds," he says. "Every fowl wych's oil painting, "U.S. Coast Guard Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary should be picked up and carefully Mr. Zuk is an assistant professor at Cutter Hamilton 1967,"from the collec­ Ukrainian Catholic Church in Bayonne, examined at least once a week." Queen's University in Kingston while tion of Lt. and Mrs. Robert N. Petersen, and both are members of UNA Branch completing his doctoral studies at the appeared in the winter-spring 1981 213. For the past three summers they And what to look for? "You must be Peabody Conservatory of John Hop­ magazine issue of Composers, Authors sure that every bird can see by examin­ hive attended summer camp at Soyu- kins University in Baltimore, Md. He is and Artists of America in the Gallery zivka. ing the eyes as wild feathers have a way a graduate of the Conservatoire de Scene section. of growing into and around the eyes," Musique de Quebec, McGill University They are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mr. Berezowskyj advises. "These fea­ The artist is also taking part in a Schneider and the grandsons of Mrs. in Montreal, the Royal College of group show of the American Artists thers must be carefully plucked because Music in London and of the Juilliard Thomas Draganchuk. they obscure the bird's vision. Many Professional League Inc. at Lever School of New York, from which he House at 390 Park Ave. (at 53rd Street) birds lose weight and gradually starve to obtained a master of science degree. death, with plenty of food in front of from March 12 thru 30. This exhibition them, because the breeder is unaware He has won many prizes and scholar­ will include works by members from that the bird cant see." ships, including an arts scholarship and New York and Connecticut. four doctoral fellowships from the What not to do? "Never expose them Mr. Shumylowych will exhibit a Canada Council as well as four Quebec graphic,"His Holiness Patriarch Cardi­ to the sun's rays as their feathers will post-graduate scholarships. He has also lose their shiny color, but most of all nal Joseph Slipyj."in honor of the held teaching fellowships at the "Juil­ patriarch's 90th birthday. because the brightness of the sun makes liard School and the Peabody Con­ them dizzy and unbalanced so they gasp servatory. for air and sometimes die." Passes CPA exams Named PR director NEW YORK - Joseph Jerome Named to U.N. model court Sydor, son of Joseph Sydor and Mary nee Barnych, and brother of Mary T. AUBURN, N. Y. - Dr. John Hvozda Sydor, has successfully completed the of the social science faculty at Cayuga CPA examinations and joins the ranks Community College, has been named a justice on the simulated International of Certified Public Accountants. Court of Justice for the National Model Mr. Sydor, 28, grew up in Westbury, United Nations conference to be held in Long Island, and was a parishioner of New York City April 6-9. St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hempstead. The NMUN is sponsored annually by the National College Conference Asso­ He attended Holy Trinity High School ciation and will meet this year at the and Hofstra University. While at Hof- New York City Hyatt Hotel. stra he made the dean's list and gra­ The International Court simulation duated cum laude, receiving a B.B.A. in will be staged solely for faculty advisors accounting. and university professors. Dr. Hvozda He was voted into the National will represent Syria. Each of the 15 Business Honor Society, Beta Gamma international justices will also serve on Sigma, and the National Accounting the NMUN's World Court. Honor Society, Beta Alpha Psi, and the The court will adjudicate a hypotheti­ TKE, a national fraternity. He was cal advisory opinion concerning the active in sports, throughout his entire The newest member of UNA Branch legality of the suspension of South school career, playing varsity baseball 364 in Cleveland, 7-mohth-old Myra Africa's voting rights in the General Marilyn M. Michaels at Hofstra. Burkhardt, seems nappy to be perched Assembly. Purpose of the faculty simu­ He is a partner of Sydor A Sydor, his on the lap of her big brother, Matthew, lations is to provide a vehicle to analyze POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Marilyn father's public accounting firm, located 6. She was enrolled by her grandfather, a point of international law not yet M. Michaels, a Bearsville, N.Y., Ukrai­ at 100 Second Ave., New York. Stanley Makaryk, who is the auditor of examined by the court. nian, has been named director of public Mr. Sydor is married to the former the branch. Ш1 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1982 13 presidency to be held in turn by the certain Supreme Assembly members, them expressed a word of praise or Thoughts upon... leaders of three other fraternal associa­ who in disloyalty to their organization recognition. All of them, on the other (Continued from page 6) tions as well as the UNA. pressure it to purge itself of community hand, were strangely unanimous in this is due to the general decline seen in But, for these 11 members of the and cultural-educational activity and speaking out against the Executive all fraternal insurance organizations; Supreme Assembly, the fact that at the leave all these matters to a grouping Committee. Such unanimity can arise and this cannot easily be countered in 13th Congress the principles of demo­ close to their hearts. And the UNA? only when a person rids himself of all such a period of economic chaos and cracy, law and order, and the by-laws Well, it is to concern itself with in­ personal opinions and beliefs, becomes unemployment. were violated, does not exist. Every­ surance and nothing else! deaf to any argumentation, deaf even to The UNA'S esteem and influence in thing was in order. Furthermore, it is These advisors should be reminded of his own internal voice. It can arise only the community have not decreased, completely acceptable that their organi­ the words of Soyuzivka manager Walter when a person is subject to the direc­ because at the head of the organization zation was degraded to a subordinate Kwas, words which apply not only to tives or instructions of a group to which stands a person who is generally res­ position. This does not rouse their the UNA estate, but to the entire UNA: he owes blind allegiance. pected and has influence on the life of indignation. On the contrary, all that "We have to run Soyuzivka like a hotel, It was because of this strange unani­ our community as the leader of the they wish is that UNA representatives be but like a Ukrainian hotel, because mity of a bloc of 11 that the Supreme largest organization that, as everyone dispatched to fill these subordinate there are many hotels in America and Assembly meeting held June 8-12, can well see, is the foundation on which positions on the UCCA executive. the public does not have to travel over a 1981, was what it was. Supreme As­ our organized community life in Ame­ Such strange and disloyal behavior thousand miles to find one." - ч sembly, members saw before them not rica is built. on the part of 11 members of the very In conclusion, one must add a few Executive Committee members, not What happened, then, that this Exe­ leadership of the UNA vis-a-vis their words about the strange unanimity of UNA'ers, but political opponents to cutive Committee should have been own organization, whose interests and the Supreme Assembly 11 who signed a whom one owes no sympathy at a time given a vote of no confidence and that good name they vowed to defend, is not separate statement and demonstratively of tragedy, no gratitude for effort, not a its reports should not have been accept­ new. voted against acceptance of the Execu­ single good word — only condemna­ ed? What terrible abuses were un­ It was before the 13th Congress that tive Committee's reports. During the tions, criticisms, accusations and undis­ covered that led two members of the several members of the Supreme As­ deliberations and between the sessions guised evil intentions. This was the sad Auditing Committee, for the first time sembly had voiced a contemptuous one would expect that some difference picture of how far the children of one in the history of the Ukrainian National attitude toward their organization, the in (heir opinions would emerge because, mother, Ukraine, and the citizens of a Association, to withhold their signatures echo of which was seen in unfortunate after all, when so many matters are freedom-loving, democratic America from the joint communique of the remarks made by the recently arrived discussed it is normal that someone could stray from the spirit of fraterna- Auditing Committee and to instead former political prisoner Valentyn would not agree with something, while lism on which the UNA is built, from release their own version of this com­ Moroz at the SUM-A rally in Ellenvilk, someone else would; it is normal that the spirit of national solidarity that munique? And what motivated these 11 N.Y. - a rally directed by certain of discussions ensue, a solution is sought, should unite and accommodate us all. members of the Supreme Assembly who these persons. Reference was made at persons criticize each other, something All those who wish to call themselves voted against acceptance of the execu­ the rally to "maslosoyuzy,"and the title is praised. That's the way it is: there are true UNA'ers, who want to remain and tives' reports to create some kind of of "supreme president" of the UNA was no perfect people, there are no ideal work for our great Soyuz community committee for law and order in the the subject of ridicule. results, because to err is human as it is must immediately return to those UNA? This same hostility to the UNA was, human to forgive mistakes. Nonethe­ values, to this spirit of fraternalism, The reason for all of the above is one unfortunately, expressed during the less, at the Supreme Assembly meeting coexistence and cooperation, and cast and the same, that is, that these 11 50th anniversary celebrations of the there were no such deviations in the off all foreign manifestations of intole­ members of the Supreme Assembly did Ukrainian National Aid Association, in remarks of 11 members. Not one of rance and party exclusivity. not agree with the decision of the UNA which certain of these persons played a Executive Committee which — having leading role. During the jubilee it was activities of the group were discussed, seen that at the 13th Congress of the even suggested that members of the Ukrainian Institute... including the formation of a subcom­ UCCA, following preparations of this Liberation Front quit the UNAand join mittee to deal directly with the Ameri­ congress in accordance with the particu­ (Continued from page I) the ranks of another fraternal associa­ can press. Four new members, ap­ lar goals of one political grouping, while dozy Krupa, Dr. Michael T. Modny, tion which is controlled by this group. proved by the board of directors, were abusing the basic principles of demo­ Jaroslaw G. Panchuk, Paul Peter Plish- And now.that this group has,taken also present: Alex Haiko, Lada Sochyn­ cracy and the American electoral pro­ ka, Dr. Michael R. Cehelsky, and one control of the UCCA, certain members sky and Roman Czajkowsky and Mr. cess, the traditional structure of the new associate member: Lubow Terlecka of the Supreme Assembly demand that Martynuk. UCCA Presidium was destroyed, the the UNA subjugate itself to this central Burrows. Most of the new members fraternal associations were relegated to organization. paid their SI,000 dues in full. The board of directors also approved Elected and confirmed to the auditing Walter Hnatkiwsky as chairman of the positions of secondary importance, and Another tendency on the part of the by-laws were violated when the committee were: Myron Hnateyko, Program Committee. certain members of the Supreme As­ chairman; Ostap Balaban, Walter Ba- number df members of the UCCA sembly was manifested even more executive was increased to 26 — made ranetsky, Joseph Lesawyer, Jaroslav For any further information regard­ consistently and clearly: the attempt to Kryshtalsky and Victor Rud. ing the mini-series of courses or future the following statement at the congress: redefine the value and influence of the "In view of all this, members of the Dr. Rostyslaw Sochynsky, chairman events at the Ukrainian Institute, please UNA, transforming the UNA from a call or write to: Ukrainian Institute of Supreme Assembly of the UNA — generally respected Ukrainian "fortress of the Public Relations Committee, delegates — who are ever-mindful of discussed the meeting which took place America, 2E. 79th St., New York, N.Y. beyond the seas," as noted in the 10021; (212) 288-8668. responsibility to their members and to statement of the Supreme Assembly 11, at his home on January 29, where future the Ukrainian American community at into merely a "financial-insurance large, have decided to withdraw from institution whose рифове is to safe­ further deliberations of this congress, guard the insurance interests of its Looking for a second income?` the very preparation and resolutions of membership and its own financial which are of a dubious nature." growth." This tendency was seen in Become As it is well known, along with the remarks and several articles by Prof. UNA, 26 other large national organiza­ John Teluk, who during the last year AN ORGANIZER tions - who together with the UNA seems to have become the theoretician represent a large majority of the Ukrai­ of this movement to strip the UNA of its for Ukrainian National Association essence as an all-Ukrainian fraternal nian community in America — walked FULL or PART TIME out of the congress. The UNA Execu­ organization with a national character tive Committee approved a resolution and turn it into some kind of financial You Could start this career by organizing your family and friends on November I, 1980, in regard to the institution of the American variety. hor information write to walk-out of the UNA delegation from A.reply to this suggestion and ten­ UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION the UCCA congress and approved the dency was provided by the UNA Execu­ 30 Montgomery Street m Jersey City, N.J 07302 і participation of the UNA in the Com­ tive Committee in its statement of Men: Organizing Uepi `'- mittee for Law and Order in the UCCA. December 29, 1981, in which it was Or telephone: (201) 451-2200 (Collect) or (212) 227-5250 \ When one examines the 13th Con­ noted that besides insurance activity, gress from the position of the UNA, the UNA was founded, as stated in its then it becomes clear that the members charter, to promote benevolence and ^IllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllinilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllillllllUlllinillllinilllilllllllllllll of the Executive Committee acted charity among its members; to secure properly, having protested the subjuga­ the moral and mental development of 1 UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE of AMERICA tion of this central organization to one members and their descendants; to political grouping and, especially, educate and instruct them in the prin­ | presents the I having defended the position of the ciples of free government, American UNA within the UCCA, a position to institutions and laws; to maintain | CONTEMPORARY YOUNG UKRAINIAN j which the UNA is entitled as one of the schools, libraries, educational facilities; founders of the UCCA and as the to publish and circulate literary and 1 ARTISTS of NEW YORK \ largest organization in the country. educational publications. In a word, to s After all, from the very beginnings of do exactly what the Ukrainian National І We. a group of Contemporary artists of New York, would like to share the UCCA until the 12th UCCA Con­ Association has done since its establish­ Ц our creative ideas with you. gress, the supreme president of the ment - something that the UNA would 1 You are invited to the opening of our first show UNA had always served as the UCCA's suddenly have to stop doing as demand­ І March 28, 1982, at 3-6 p.m. executive vice president. It was only at ed by certain members of the Supreme Assembly under the pretext that this is 5 at the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. 79th St.. New York, N.Y the 12th Congress that the UNA yielded і RECEPTION FREE this privilege, favoring the establish­ "politics." Here, as nowhere else, it is ment of a rotational executive vice evident what exactly are the concerns of aillillllllltlllllllllllillllllllillliniiillllllllllllltinilllllllinilllllllllllllltmilllllllllllllllllllllimilllllllllll! 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY,, MARCH 21,1982 No: 12

women went on a hunger strike to Soviet Union, whose ideological obliga­ worth of a nation is not in its massive U.S. in Madrid... protest the cruelty of their conditions. tion it is; to express "fraternal duty in military forces. It is in the welfare and (Continued from page 5) Riot police entered the grounds on support of Socialism," is interpreting liberties of its people." January 1 wearing gas masks and that requirement by proclaiming its I conclude, Mr. Chairman, by quot­ a trial which lasted just a few hours. The carrying clubs, threatening the internees comradeship with a cadre of police, a ing from the words of the famous sentence was by a presiding military with beatings unless they stopped military elite, a massive bureaucracy, at German playwright, Bertolt Brecht, a judge; the charge was that Mr. Тгусіп– singing Christmas carols. There are 50 the expense of a legitimate workers' particularly apt source in this forum. ski attended a meeting at a student such internment camps. movement in Poland, which it is at­ On another occasion similar to today's, hostel. There was no evidence presented tempting to destroy. Here we have yet when force was used to crush the that day to the effect that he did Mr. Chairman, what we have been additional reason to conclude that the aspirations of his country's people, anything else at that hostel other than recently witnessing in Poland is work­ Soviet society has repudiated any claim referred to by some as the "proletariat," play cards with friends. Only his wife, in ing peoples, peoples of all walks of life, it may have to call itself a "workers' Herr Brecht made this wry observation: addition to his attorney, was permitted searching for dignity and an opportu­ state." | to be present during the trial, and she nity to breathe the fresh air of freedom. "The people have lost confidence in Mr. Chairman, our delegation has was surrounded by military policemen. The significance of this move is not yet their government. The government has, used this forum on many occasions over His daughter was turned away from the clear to us. The process is still evolving. therefore, decided to elect a new the past 17 months. During much of courthouse steps after being strip- What is clear is that there has been a people." -7 - that time we have expressed our dis­ searched and her shoes cut open by melting away of the Communist Party Thank you, Mr. Chairman. appointment and even our anguish at military police looking, they said, for of Poland like snow in the spring. There the repeated and continued attacks illegal publications. It had been ex­ has been a revolt of the Polish working against the Helsinki Final Act by some pected that there would be prosecution class against the Polish United Workers' of the states here. We do not at all relish Idio-lexis... witnesses against Mr. Trycinski, but Party which governed that society, a that role. To be silent, however, in the (Continued from page 5) several prosecution witnesses recanted. revolt against a "dictatorship of the face of those violations would have been Ukrainian surname "Puta" causing They said their earlier statements had proletariat." What is also clear to us is to condone them and thus make a sham embarrassment due to its confusion been extracted by force, with police that the Communist Party was helpless of the Helsinki standards. with an Argentinian vulgarism. In officials holding guns to their heads to to resist that workers' revolution; and it Australia, lyubra" means "loved one" force them to testify. had to call on the army to help save its We stay here, we work here, we will in some' Ukrainian idiolect. return here out of a conviction that the In one prison in Gdynia, on Kurkowa place and position. The rule of a Helsinki process is vital to peace and Linguistic theory of recent decades Street, 180 members of Solidarity await repudiated Communist Party has been thus vital to our national interests and has rarely touched oa the rubrics of trial in a dingy jail built by the Nazis replaced by the rule of the Army. Those 4 to the interests of our people. The spirit association and analogy. Dr. Rudnyckyj 's during the occupation. They have no who concern themselves with Commu­ and the letter of the act show us the path "Ukrainian Exile Idiolect" serves as a medical care, no exercise facilities. nist ideology may well wonder whether Lenin's fear of "Bonapartisra" may not to cooperation and to our mutual basic listing for analytical discussions in In the Bialoleka Prison in northern security. Within that framework we say comparative linguistics, and should be Warsaw, where, according to recent now be of topical'concern to all who embrace that ideology. to all of the participating states here: used in conjunction with his earlier reports, more than 260 detainees are "Etymological Dictionary of the Ukrai­ being held, at least 80 of these men and "Listen to your people; listen to your We also note with interest that the workers; listen to your artists, poets and nian Language." writers who plead for dignity and These works will be required in any emancipation from the depth of their serious future discussion of historical souls. Do not put them away in prisons, and linguistic changes in the Ukrainian THE UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA in mental hospitals, in exile. Their language. voices will not thereby be stilled. Their IS PROUNO TO CONTINUE IN 1982 AN EXPANDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OF ACADEMIC 4. S.P. Halutiak-Hallick Jr., "Ortho­ COURSES. 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holy supper with him. He called the Kotsiubynsky... tempest to accept his invitation to (Continued bom papS) sumptuous dishes and brandips, but it adulthood, bis love affairs and mar­ did not accept, and no one came, riages to Marichka and Palohma and although Ivan asked three times. Then MAKAR'S JEWELRY finally to his tragic death. he adjured them never to come and Throughout this exquisitely pictur­ sighed lightly." (p. 30) THE UKRAINIAN JEWELRY STORE esque story the richness and unique flavor Kotsiubynsky's prose style is both has moved to a new location: of Hutsul life in the Carpathian Moun­ lyrical and concise. In describing the tains of Ukraine is shown. An example waning evening hours, he wrote: of the author's scenic description fol­ "The sun hid behind the mountains, lows: and in the quiet evening shadows azure MAKAR'S JEWELRY STORE "He tlvanj would roll through the smoke wound through the cracks in the 2022 Morris Ave., Union. N.J. 07083. Tel.: (201) 686-1931 green hayfields, small and white, like a roofs of the Hutsul cottages that blos­ dandelion puff, and fearlessly make his somed on the green mountains like way into the forest, where firs nodded great blue flowers." (p. 36) ' their boughs overhead like bears waving In describing the coming darkness, their paws. From there he would gaze at Kotsiubynsky went on: the mountains, the nearer and farther "When night fell and the black peaks outlined against the azure sky,.at mountains flashed with the lights of the black fir forests that cast off a blue scattered cottages, like evil creatures breath, and at the emerald-green hay- blinking their eyes, Ivan sensed that fields that twinkled like mirrors in a hostile forces were stronger than he was, frame of trees. The cold Cheremosh that he had fallen in Battle." (p. 36) seethed in the valley below." (p. 9) In another passage, the author wrote: EASTER PYSANKY The Hutsul highlanders coexisted in "They were moving deeper into the an intense spiritual way with the forest. The black firs extented their mysterious and charming nature that mossy branches over them as if in surrounded them. In one episode in his benediction, and an utter silence reigned novel, Kotsiubynsky wrote about a over everything, broken only by the Christmas eve ritual, in which Ivan foaming wantonness of the streams in prepares a sampling of various dishes the valley." (p. 36) for the nature spirits. He writes: To close, it must be said that Mr. Carynnyk's translation of Kotsiubyn­ flvanj "Taking a bowl of food in one All preparations for the making of our lovely traditional hand and an ax in the other, he would sky's classic "Shadows of Forgotten go outside... Ivan extended his arm into Ancestors" would be a valuable addi­ PYSANKY, the decorated Easter Egg. this winter-clad loneliness and invited tion to any person's library or collec­ all the necromancers, sorcerers, astro­ tion. This reviewer was impressed with Dyes in 15 different shades, 5 different styluses including logers, wolves and bears to share the the quality of this particular edition. one electric, beeswax, design sheets, instruction books, cards In xolor - sold separately and in KITS at Hanusey'i. nian language by the Rev. Michael Religious education... ICuzma. Copies of the Ukrainian edition Also available - ready made pysanky, wooden Easter eggs, (Continued from page 4) of the Coloring Books 1-2-3 were egg holders, Easter cards in different languages, Scarfs for distributed to the members. The books annually, the members of UCREA Easter food baskets. voiced confidence that the Ukrainian hie- were prepared by the UCREA and rarchs can also provide needed funds to published recently. make possible the developments of an The UCREA sent a lelegram to WRITE ГОЯ OUR SPECIAL PYSANKY ORDER FORM for adequate catechetical ministry in their Patriarch Josyf Slipyj, on the occasion of information and price list along with our NEW SPECIAL GIFT eparchies. his 90th birthday. In gratitude for the LIST. The second point under considera­ vital efforts expended by Patriarch ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED tion was the media of communication. Josyf in uniting the activities of all During the past year, the UCREA Ukrainian Catholic eparchies, the Wnte to: published the Teacher's Newsletter, UCREA said it is working to its full HANUSEY MUSIC u GIFTS which, for financial reasons will be capacities to unite the catechetical 244 W. Girard Avenue discontinued as a separate publication ministry. 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defeat. The Ukrainian National Committee, its Towards a united... leadership exhausted, was quietly dissolved to be later (Continued from pep 7) replaced by still another Ukrainian umbrella organiza­ changed the name of its organization to the Ukrainian tion. National Committee, realigned its leadership, and Unable to gain support for Ukrainian national initiated a new program of international lobbying on aspirations in the United States, the committee behalf of a free Ukraine. Heading the newly organized leadership decided to appeal directly to the peace­ committee were Father Peter Poniatyshyn, chairman, makers in Paris. In March, 1919, Rep. Hamill and Volodymyr Lototsky, secretary, and Father Mykola Dr. Bilyk left for Europe as official delegates of the Pidhoretsky, treasurer. It was about this time that Dr. Ukrainian National Committee. Rep. Hamill returned Simenovych and Dr. Bilyk, both former leaders within after a few months but Dr. Bilyk remained for over a the federation, decided to join forces with the commit­ year. tee. Upon arriving in Paris. Dr. Bilyk joined the 15- Still maintaining a Ukrainian Information Bureau person Ukrainian delegation already functioning there in the Capitol office suite of Rep. Hamill, the and was assigned liaison responsibilities with the committee issued a memorandum to President Wilson American and other English-language delegations. on November 29. Declaring that the Ukrainians of the Working with him were Ivan Petrusevich from United States, "organized through the medium of their Canada and Dr. Zarkhi, a Ukrainian Jew from the national institutions and associations in this country Ukrainian office in London. are desirous of having introduced and established in Despite a year of tireless efforts to gain recognition their motherland, Ukraine, American ideals of for the Ukrainian cause, Dr. Bilyk never succeeded in government and the American system of education in his mission. Frustrated by the lack of unity between order to perpetuate sound democratic principles delegates from Western Ukraine and the Ukrainian among their people," the memorandum requested National Republic, and disillusioned with the that: intransigence of American representatives — "we 1. Ukrainian ethnographic territory be recognized cannot recognize the independence of Ukraine," as one and indivisible. Secretary Lansing told Dr. Bilyk, "if we did, then 2. The ethnographic contents of Ukraine include the anybody who wanted to, could go there and do as they larger part of the former Austrian province of pleased" - Dr. Bilyk sadly concluded that the Galicia ... the northern half of the former province of situation was hopeless and, on May 27,1920, returned Bukovina, the Hungarian Ruthenia, and the province to the United States. of K,holm . . , The committee, meanwhile, had continued its 3. The inhabitants of this ethnographic Ukraine, as lobbying efforts in America. Protests over Polish above outlined, be accorded their natural right and actions in Galicia were sent to the White House, opportunity to self-determination through their another information bureau was established in New constituent assembly to be elected by free popular York City, two English-language books - "Ukraine vote. on the Road to Freedom" and "Polish Atrocities in 4. If the eventuates of the peace conference, soon East Galicia" - were published and subsequently to be held in Paris, should result in the recommenda­ distributed and, on July 297 30 and 31, 1919, a tion of a free federation of the peoples comprising the delegation consisting of Messrs. Poniatyshyn, Lotot­ territory of former Russia, then that Ukraine be sky, Kerns, Hamill and Alexander Granovsky met accorded its right and opportunity, as a separate with Secretary Lansing in Washington. entity, to enter into a free union with the peoples of When news of the Polish invasion of Western former Russia on a federalists basis similar to that Ukraine reached America, the committee, with the which obtains in the United States under the American help of local committee branches, organized two federal complex. nationwide protest days — June 15 and 22 — which Rep. Hamill attempted to gain an audience for the resulted in over 400 telegrams to President Wilson. committee leadership with President Wilson prior to Other protest rallies organized by the Committee his departure for the Paris Peace Conference. which, by 1920, included some 150 local branches, also When he failed in this, the New Jersey lawmaker led to intensive telegram-writing campaigns. At the endeavored to influence the Wilson administration same time, the committee joined forces with the through direct congressional action. On December 13, Lithuanians, the Latvians and the Estonians and 1918, he introduced the following joint resolution helped create the so-called League of Four Nations. (H.J. Res. 369): The league sent a delegation to meet with the Senate "Resolved by the Senate and House of Representa­ Foreign Relations Committee, convinced Rep. tives of the United States of America in Congress Fiorello LaGuardia (R-N. Y.) to introduce a resolution Assembled calling for the establishment of American counsels in "That the commissioners plenipotentiary of the the four nations represented by the league, and United States of America representing the United published a book titled "The Case of the New States at the international peace conference, soon to Republics." assemble at Versailles, be, and are hereby requested to With the demise of the federation, the committee present to and to urge upon the said international also became involved with the revitalization of the peace conference the right to freedom, independence, Central European Union which, now minus the Poles, and self-determination of all Ukrainian territories, was still under the nominal leadership of Thomas both in Austro-Hungary and in Russia, predicated Volodymyr Lototsky Masaryk, future president of the Republic of Czecho­ upon the principle laid down by the president in his slovakia. willing to give more than they receive will ever attain plea for an international league that 'governments The election of President Warren G. Harding and nationhood." Appeals for financial aid from Western derive their just powers from the consent of the the postponement of a definitive settlement of the Ukrainian President Eugene Petrusevich appeared in governed.' " Galician question, left some hope among members of the UNA gazette along with a daily financial progress To the consternation — but not the surprise - of the Ukrainian American community that perhaps, report in bold, two-inch type on the front page. By the committee, the measure was defeated. after all the smoke in Europe had cleared, a degree of 1923, more than SI38,000 had been raised by the On January 16 and 17, 1919, 570 delegates repre­ Ukrainian autonomy could be salvaged. The Ukrai­ committee in its efforts to save Western Ukraine. senting organizations associated with the committee nian committee made another effort to interest Political demonstrations were also part of the met in New York City and proceeded to approve both American political circles in the Ukrainian plight early committee agenda during this period. As Poland's grip the name change and the new executive board. The in 1921. on eastern Galicia became more manifest, protest two-day session ended with a political manifestation at Soon after President Harding's inauguration, marches were regularly mounted in front of Poland's The Cooper Union and addresses by Dr. Cyril Bilyk, members of the committee met with Secretary of State embassy in Washington and its consulate office in Father Mykola Strutynsky of Chicago, Rep. Hamill Charles Hughes to discuss the future of the Ukrainian New York City. and William Kerns. question. They pointed out that Gen. Haller's Allied- The world's peacemakers, however, chose to totally equipped Polish army had not been employed against With the arrival of the Western Ukrainian (ZOUNR) ignore Ukraine's legitimate national aspirations and, Bolsheviks but against the Ukrainians of Galicia and mission from Lviv, the committee, now convinced that early in 1923, the Council of Ambassadors announced that the Galician problem would never be resolved all hope for a united Ukrainian republic was lost, its decision to award eastern Galicia to Poland. In unless Ukrainians were permitted to exercise the same threw its political support behind efforts to force the describing the impact of all of these events on the right of self-determination as the Poles. Poles out of Eastern Galicia and to establish a republic Ukrainian community, Father Poniatyshyn was later of Western Ukraine. A special convention of the Writing many years after the meeting took place, to write: Father Poniatyshyn still remembered the exact words committee was called and a Ukrainian Defense Fund "The Ukrainian defeat at the peace conference at was created. It was at about this time that Dr. Luke used by Secretary Hughes in response to these Versailles, that is, the negation by that conference of statements. "Everybody wants independence now," Myshuha arrived to become head of the ZOUNR Ukrainian requests, left the Ukrainian American mission. replied Secretary Hughes, "even the town of Rume. community thoroughly disillusioned and in a deep But what will happen to Europe when it is divided into Between 1921 and 1923, the committee concen­ state of depression. In the main, this depression was small pieces? What will become of law and order?" The trated its attention on Galicia. On April 20, 1921, a utilized by 'our' Bolsheviks and the Ukrainian meeting with Secretary Hughes was the last time huge rally was held in Philadelphia to kick off the National Committee began to lose ground." members of the committee met with highly placed U.S. National Defense Fund. Similar manifestations were Thus, the Ukrainian American community's first officials to discuss the Ukrainian question. held in other American cities while Svoboda regularly sustained effort to help realize a free, independent and reminded its readers that "only those people who are sovereign Ukrainian homeland ended in ignominious To be continued.