The Ukrainian Weekly 1977, No.25
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www.ukrweekly.com o^^M^K^v^^^ic^t^x^^c^^^^^ І Remember Ukraine ? t^bc^^^c^v^t^^^^^^^t^^t^M^K^^ The Ukrainian Weekly Edition СВОБОДА XSVOBODA УКРАЇНСЬКИЙ ЩОДЕННИК UKRAINIAN D А І LV VOL. LXXXIV No. 146 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26,1977 25 CENTS Rep. Derwinski Takes Lead Ukrainian, Who Marked in Belgrade Resolution U.S. Bicentennial, Sentenced WASHINGTON, D.c.--congress– man Ed Derwinski (R-11L), member of Says Desire for Secession was Real Reason the House international Relations Committee, was instrumental in the NEW YORK, N.Y.—A former "1 am being tried because 1 wanted unanimous adoption by the House of Ukrainian political prisoner, who was to see Ukraine secede from the Soviet Representatives of a concurrent resolu– working on a sculpture marking the system," he said at the trial. tion emphasizing the human rights issue American Bicentennial, was sentenced initially, during the first trial on in the Belgrade Conference on Security by a Chernihiv court. He may serve up December 29, 1976, Ruban, whom the and Cooperation in Europe. to 23 years in prison. two Russian dissidents termed a Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, a Russian "Ukrainian patriot" and a "talented The particular resolution, H. Con. woodcarver", was charged with "en- Res. 249, was approved unanimously in emigre writer and Noble prize winner, and Rep. James M. Jeffords (R-vt.) gaging in private enterprise" and the international Relations Committee "theft of state property". He was then on Tuesday, June 14th, and brought to made public documents of the Moscow Helsinki monitoring group relating to sentenced to 13 years in prison. the Floor ^ Wednesday, June 15th, by His case was reviewed by a Cherni– Rep. Dante Fascell (D-Fla.) and Rep. the arrest of Petro Ruban. The UP1 re- ported his arrest in a story on June 16. hiv court on April 19, 1977, and the Derwinski. charge of "anti-Soviet agitation" was Ruban, who served 16 years for added. This offense, according to the The major clauses in the Resolution alleged Ukrainian nationalist activity, Criminal Code, carries up to a 10-year follow: was initially charged with " engaging in sentence. private enterprise'' and "theft of state Rep. Ed Derwinski "With one move, the authorities re- "Resolved by the House of Repre– property". paid Ruban for his idea of honoring sentatives (the Senate concurring)^ That in supporting the resolution, Rep. Ruban worked in the souvenir de– the United States of America, and for it is the sense of the Congress of the Derwinski told the House: "1 am partment of a state factory in Pryluky, possessing differing views," wrote United States that the United States pleased to support H. Con. Res. 249, and spent his free time working on a Khodorovych and Nekipilov. delegation to the preparatory Belgrade which emphasizes the ongoing and Bicentennial sculpture. Ruban's name appeared on a list of meeting should make every effort to intense interest of the Congress in the The press service of the Ukrainian 15 political prisoners, nine of whom insure that the agenda adopted for the human rights questions involved in the Supreme Liberation Council (abroad) were Ukrainian, Dr. Andrei Sakharov subsequent meeting provides for pro– Belgrade Conference. The Conference reported on the basis of material sup- included in a letter to President Jimmy per, straightforward and serious ex- commences today, and it is obvious that plied from Moscow by Tatiana Khodo– Carter on January 21,1977. change of views among the participat– the Soviet Union and a number of their rovych and viktor Nekipilov that "it's very important that the U.S. ing states on the application of the satellites will use delaying tactics and apparently somebody did not like the President should continue efforts for principles of the Final Act as well as on divisionary tactics to de-emphasize the idea of Ruban creating a Bicentennial the release of those people who are al– compliance and non-compliance with question of human rights in the Soviet salute. The unfinished sculpture was ready known to the American public all of its provisions, including the Union and Eastern Europe. І urge consequently stolen from his workshop. and that these efforts not be in vain," presentation and thorough discussion complete support of HL Con. Res. 249.1 According to Khodorovych and wrote Dr. Sakharov in his letter, "it is of all violations of the Final Act, believe that it accurately reflects opini– Nekipilov, Ruban said that his desire very important to continue the fight especially those related to universal on in the House and public opinion for Ukraine's secession from the USSR for the very sick and for the women - humanitarian ideals." across the country." was the real reason for the arrest. political prisoners." Polche Re-elected National Commander Of Ukrainian American veterans Olga Wengrenovich Elected President of Ladies' Auxiliary KERHONKSON, NY. - Harry and democracy. The Ukrainian Ameri– Polche, national commander; past Polche, an active member of the New can veterans, never forgetting its Ukra– national commander Stephen Sheg– York City Ukrainian community and a inian ancestry, is a potent and necessary da, senior vice-commander; Bohdan lieutenant in the New York City Police force in the American way of life and Bezkorowajny, junior vice-commander; Department, was re-elected national incessantly plays an active role in the Roman Bednarsky, finance officer; commander of the Ukrainian American Ukrainian community. The UAv has John Lupa, adjutant; Michael Zeday– veterans during its 30th Anniversary representation on the executive board ko, judge advocate; Michael Chaika, Convention here at Soyuzivka, Friday of the Ukrainian Congress Committee quartermaster; James Pender, chaplain; to Sunday, June 3-5, 1977. of America. Mary Wolkins, historian; P. Walter The sessions were held concurrently The well-attended convention in– Procyk, welfare officer. with the fourth annual convention of cluded delegates from Connecticut, The following officers were elected the National Ladies' Auxiliary, at which New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, to serve on the Ladies' Auxiliary board Olga Wengrenovich was elected presi– and Washington, D.C. Sessions were Olga Wengrenovich, national presi– dent. formally convened Saturday morning dent; Laura Pellock, senior vice-presi– The Ukrainian American veterans, a with opening ceremonies attended by dent; Olga Lupa, junior vice-president; national representative organization, delegates, ladies auxiliary and guests. Olga Pope, secretary; Olga Wengryn, was founded 30 years ago in Philadel– Mr. Polche extended a cordial welcome treasurer; Mary Kopko, chaplain; Anne phia, Pa. for the purpose of uniting, and took the occasion to present a Harry Polche McAloon, historian; Frances Shegda, strengthening and preserving in com– charter to Post. Commander George sargeant-at-arms; Pauline Pender, ser– radeship all American veterans of Nestor on behalf of the newly estab– and deliberation, reports were accepted, vice officer. Ukrainian origin, and to perpetuate the lished Post No. 22 in Nanty Glo, Pa. resolutions adopted, and the course of The Commander's Dinner and Dance memory of departed comrades who The assembled delegates heard re- the UAv was set for the ensuing year. was held Saturday evening during paid the supreme sacrifice, and to ports of national officers and standing The following national officers were preserve the principles of justice, liberty committees chairmen. After discussion elected for the year 1977-78: Harry (Continued on page 16) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26,1977 No. 146 vins Family pleads for Help 3s Western Writers Demand KESTON, England. - The Center for March 14th letter he admitted to a the Study of Religion and Communism severe illness. He said that he suffered at Keston College here received a copy several strong heart attacks, paralysis, Release of Rudenko, Berdnyk of a letter from the family of Georgi fever and swelling. vins in which they issued an impas– The Ukrainian Baptist leader said sioned plea to save the life of the that he was forced to sleep seated, Present Petition in Their Defense Ukrainian Baptist leader. because if he laid down his heart began The letter, reportedly written on May to beat strongly. At Conference in Bulgaria 3, 1977, was transmitted to the Center by Soviet German emigres. "My beloved ones, the days that we were together were for me like an oasis SOF1A, Bulgaria.- Thirty-eight Stuart, Paddy Chayefsky, Wallace The family said that vins is in a very in the scorching desert of sin. My writers from the United States, Canada Markfield and Prof. Fabino Buscal– poor state of health. On the last day of daughters, my son, my dear mother, and Western Europe signed a joint ferri. their three-day visit with him in Febru– you comforted and strengthened me petition demanding the release of My– The international Writers' Confer– ary, vins became severely ill, they said. before great physical trials came upon kola Rudenko and Oles Berdnyk and ence, which was held here from June "We were able to visit him from 12-14 me," he wrote. urged the participants of the interna– 7-14, 1977 consisted of representatives February. On the last day we were He concluded by saying that his tional Writers^ Conference held here to of the 35 nations which signed the Hel– together he suddenly became seriously illness had already subsided. support their move, reported the sinki Accords in 1975. it was dedicated ill. He got a high temperature, his blood "Smoloskyp" Ukrainian information to "The Writer and Peace: the Spirit of pressure went up and he began to get The family, however, still fears for his Service. Helsinki and the Obligation of Crafts- strong pains in the heart, in addition, life, and urged all people to intercede on "if this conference is to be true to its men of Culture." his face swelled up," wrote the family.