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1776 Happy it Birthday it America \m The Ukrainian Weekly Edition СВОБОДА SVOBODA УКРАЇНСЬКИЙ ЩОДЕННИК UKRAINIAN D A I LV VOL. LXXXIII No. 123 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 4,1976 25 CENTS Thousands Help Celebrate Bicentennial- Centennial in Nation's Capital bylhorDlaboha George Washington WASHINGTON, D.C.—They came from all major Ukrainian communities east of Chicago with their American and Ukrainian flags, with placards calling for the release of Valentyn Moroz and with a great deal of pride in their past to the nation's capital, to pay homage to the Father of this Country, George Washing­ ton, and the Poet Laureat of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko as a Bicentennial-Cen­ tennial tribute to the bi-national heritage of Ukrainian Americans. The parade here Saturday, June 26, and the two rallies at the Washington Monu­ ment and the Shevchenko Monument were the culminating events of a week long program celebrating the two anni­ versaries. Beginning last Monday, June 21, Ukrainian Americans, lead by the Ukrainian Bicentennial Committee of America the sponsoring organization, set Girls proudly carry banner telling its a Ukrainian parade. up several displays of Ukrainian culture and scholarship through out the capital TheFdtherOf city. White House Reception Hosts A fine and folk art exhibit at the Martin Luther King Library, a White House Our Country reception for Ukrainian youth and wo­ of the Ukrainian Bicentennial Committee 80 Ukrainian Youths, Women men's representatives, a scholarly sympo­ by Roma Sochan of America. sium, and finally today's manifestation, Mr. Lesawyer summarized the history which included Ukrainians from some 15 of Ukrainians in America, beginning with cities, all reflected their wanting to the arrival of Lavrentiy Bohoon in 1607 become a integral part of the American with Capt. John Smith, and said that all political, economic and social system, yet subsequent immigrations of Ukrainian desiring to foster their identity and here was a result of flight from oppres­ culture, as George Shumko, a representa­ sion. tive of the World Congress of Free "Today's celebration also reminds us Ukrainians, said at the Shevchenko Monu­ that we are paying homage to the ment rally. principle upon which this country was The day's activities got under way at founded-'freedom and justice for all,' " 11:00 a.m., at the Washington Monument. said Mr. Lesawyer. From a platform constructed between Turning to the Ukrainian American the memorial to George Washington and contributions to the United States, Mr. the Lincoln Memorial, Dr. Stephan Kury- Lesawyer said that early settlers helped las, president of the local UCCA branch, build this country with their muscles, and and coordinator of the Bicentennial-Cen­ wherever they went, "they never asked tennial program, opened the rally and for special favors or preferential treat­ asked Pastor Wolodymyr Borowsky, from ment." the Ukrainian Evangelic Alliance of North "We have come here today to remind The participants of the White House Conference pose for a group photograph. America to deliver the invocation. ourselves and all the world that Ukraine's Keynote speaker at this portion of the sons and daughters are a viable part of WASHINGTON, D.C.-Nearly 80 re­ National Women's League of America and activites was Joseph Lesawyer, president presentatives of Ukrainian youth and Women's Association for the Defense of (Continued on page 3) women's organizations took part in a Four Freedoms of Ukraine made up the White House meeting sponsored by the Ukrainian delegation. Office of Public Liaison in cooperation The representatives were welcomed by with the Ukrainian Bicentennial Commit­ William J. Baroody, Jr., Assistant to the tee on Thursday, June 24 here. President for Public Liaison in the Family From the Publisher: Theater of the White House. Dr. Myron Members of the Organization of Ameri­ In accordance with a decision of the Supreme Assembly of the Ukra- can Youth of Ukrainian Descent (ODUM), B. Kuropas, Special Assistant to the Piast Ukrainian Youth Organization, President for Ethnic Affairs also greeted nian National Association, this and subsequent copies of The Ukrainian Ukrainian American Youth Association the delegation in Ukrainian: "I have the Weekly will be printed in the tabloid form, 16 pages per issue. This edition, (SUMA), Federation of Ukrainian Student extraordinary pleasure to welcome you to however, is not in the finalized version. The newspaper will be dated Sun­ Organizations of America (SUSTA), the White House. This is a historic day, and will printed and mailed out Fridays. Ukrainian Students Organization of My- moment - it took us 100 years to get This is another convenience the UNA affords its readers. kola Michnowsky (TUSM), Young Ukrain­ here." ian Nationalists(MUN), Zareyo, Ukrainian John B. Shlaes, Director of White (Continued on page 4) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 4, 1976 No. 123 Entire Nation Joins in Bicentennial Celebration

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Parades and provided official recognition to the Bicen­ pageants, prayers and picnics, bell-ring­ tennial efforts of 11,738 communities ing, candle lighting and fireworks will across the land. The final tally shows over 0 America's "200th" usher in the nation's third century over 85 7o of the people live in a recognized Independence Weekend 1976. community. Across the nation and around the world, To be recognized, a community had to What do you say to a country that has which made life easier for everyone-the pause will be taken to note this special form a committee representative of its survived for 200 years under the same steam boat, steam locomotive, sewing moment in the history of the world's citizens, develop plans and programs for political system? machine, telephone, telegraph, airplane, commemorating the Bicentennial, and oldest continuously existing republic. Two hundred years-a drop in the automobile, television and space travel. submit them through state commissions to ocean compared to the eons the world has It would be foolhardy to think that only Beacon of Freedom the ARBA. At least one of the planned existed, but a period of time, yet to be activities had to have lasting value past virtue prospers in America, but as in all surpassed by any other modern country. other countries, America also had its "To Americans, it means that the 1976. The last 20 decades witnessed the blueprints of the nation-the Declaration Similar programs for colleges and share of shame - Manifest Destiny, the downfall of many governments and politi­ Indian Wars of the 1870's, black slavery, of Independence, the Constitution and the universities and Armed Forces installa­ cal systems, and the creation of new My Lai, and Watergate-but despite Bill of Rights-still serve them well. To tions were set up and 929 campuses and states, each aspiring to assume their them, the democratic constitutional sys­ foreigners, it means that the 200-year-old 600 military activities have been recog­ rightful place in the world. Yet, amid that, tem here did not collapse, as it might have experiment in self-government continues nized. at times, turbulent era, the United States under similar strains in other countries. to stand as a beacon of freedom." was able to weather all conditions. Probably one of the principal reasons That is the opinion of John W. Warner, Alliances The American Revolution was said to why the system worked here is the Administrator of the American Revolu­ have inspired the French Revolution of tion Bicentennial Administration (ARBA), To further stimulate active participa­ 1789 which overthrew the Bourbon Mon­ Constitution and the Bill of Rights. the federal agency established to stimu­ tion in the commemoration, the ARBA archy and the old feudal system. While it The Founding Fathers led the Ameri­ late and encourage participation in the formed various alliances for organizations did not establish a lasting government in cans 200 years ago to freedom from Bicentennial. and groups pledging to encourage indivi­ France, the revolutions there and in oppression, be it monarchical, military or In Mr. Warner's view, the grassroots dual members and employees to get American signaled that man would be civilian, and said so in the Declaration of celebration of the Bicentennial involved. oppressed no longer. Independence. They made sure that the "...in every respect befits the dignity and The Bicentennial Alliances and the While during the 19th century the rights of future generations would be the greatness of this nation." number of member organizations are: traditional colonial powers of Europe guaranteed in writing by the Constitution In its annual report to the Congress, the Service, 84; Hospitality, 10; Ethnic/Ra­ stabilized control over their holdings, in and the first ten amendments. And while ARBA outlines a vast mosaic of citizen cial, 63; Sports, 43; and Business, 29. the following century their territorial at times they seem to protect the law­ participation in almost every community claims substantially dwindled, creating breaker more than the lawabiding citizen, from coast to coast, in each of the 50 many new states. in the long run they protect everyone. states, the territories, Puerto Rico and America also suffered from internal Through the Bill of Rights and the the nation's capital. strife which threatened to destroy a elections, elements of a true democratic Mr. Warner told the Congress that "the maturing nation, and even before it system, the people have the opportunity Bicentennial is neither a boom nor a bust learned how to walk foreign powers tried the know the goings-on in the govern­ but reflects the will and the determination to choke it. ment. of the American people to honor their The War of 1812, the Mexican War, the If they approve, they say so, and if they past, share their present and build an Civil War all left scars on the land, but do not, they also say so, because it is their even greater America with an improved mysteriously the new American rallied right. quality of life for all as we enter the third behind the government and defeated Not only are the rights of long-time century." Great Britain again, created the Lone Star Americans protected by the Constitution, The report also notes that, while the State, and preserved the Union. 7 fe but because of its blindness, it treats zenith of the celebration comes this ^6-l9l Americans again took to arms to defend everyone equally, whether you are a Fourth of July weekend, the official their interests in the Spanish American seventh generation "Smith" or a first Bicentennial commemoration continues War, and twice in this century were able generation Ukrainian. All people in this through the end of the year. to defend England and France from country are allowed the right to foster The ARBA also granted national recog­ imperialism and fascism. their heritage, protest wrong-doings in Set by Congree nition to selected major Bicentennial The history of America was not replete the land of their ancestors, and pray to projects "to encourage support of these with wars. In the peaceful interims, whatever God they want. The official time frame for the Bicen­ events and to insure public awareness of Americans did display much creativity in With all these rights abounding, people tennial was set by the Congress when it those events which are of regional, the arts. feel free and safe and have hope in a directed the ARBA to maintain a calendar national, or international significance." James Fenimore Cooper, James Bry­ better future. or register of events from March 1975 Recognized major activities range from ant, Washington Irving, Henry Wads- through December 1976. the Showboat Children's Theater in New worth Longfellow, Harriet Beecher So, what do you say to a country that Public Law 93-179 created the ARBA in York and Sculptures on Nebraska Inter­ Stowe, Mark Twain, Jack London, Ernest has survived for 200 years under the same December 1973 to "coordinate, facilitate state 80 to Operation Sail and the Hemingway were just some of the writers political system? and aid in the scheduling of events, Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage to who enriched the world's treasury of Thanks, for showing that true freedom activities and projects of local, state, Pennsylvania. As of June 1, 239 projects literature. of man can exist. national and international entities in were recognized under this program. America also gave the world many commemoration of the American Revolu­ The ARBA also has a program for scientific and technological inventions -I.D. tion Bicentennial." recognizing the Bicentennial efforts of the The ARBA succeeded the 50-member nation's news media. American Revolution Bicentennial Com­ Recognition through ARBA sponsored mission, which was named in 1966 to programs entitles communities, member explore ways in which the nation might organizations of alliances, and project best celebrate its 200th anniversary. The sponsors to use the national Bicentennial union" and to improve the quality of life has been on sale sine January 1,1976. The Congress agreed that it should be nation­ symbol in their activities. for the Third Century. ARBA also instituted a licensing program wide in scope, rather than a single The national Bicentennial symbol is On the international scene, the ARBA for manufactured items which help com­ exposition. derived from the stars, stripes and colors has helped coordinate the efforts of over memorate the nation's 200th anniversary. It has been the ARBA's job to of the United States flag. It takes the form 90 nations which are participating in Revenues from the sale of the medals, encourage and stimulate participation by of a 5-pointed star, surrounded by America's 200th anniversary celebration. and royalties from the licensed products, citizens throughout the nation. Much of continuous red, white and blue stripes Included in this effort is official recogni­ have been used primarily to support state this effort was done in cooperation with which form a second star. The words tion for over 100 overseas Bicentennial and local Bicentennial projects through State Bicentennial commissions which "American Revolution Bicentennial 1776- events. matching grants. The money has also been exist in all 50 states, the District of 1976" circle the symbol. While the Bicentennial is "not made in used to assist national Bicentennial pro­ Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Washington," in Mr. Warner's words, the grams. Rico and the Territories of Guam, Ameri­ Three Themes Federal government is participating in can Samoa and the Virgin Islands. many ways. Federal activities range from Additionally, the Congress approiated Mr. Warner, as the national coordinator Nearly all Bicentennial programs, be the improvement of historical national Sll million on a one-time bases for of the Bicentennial, set the tone for the they national, state or local, fall within parks and shrines to Armed Forces matching grant purposes. A total of S19.8 commemoration when he said on taking three thematic areas established by the Bicentennial Band and Caravans. ARBA million was made available through state office in April, 1974: "The success of the ARBA. They are: has helped support and coordinate many Bicentennial commissions to support local commemoration of the nation's first two Heritage 76. A nationwide summons to of the Federal efforts. projects. As of the end of May, just over centuries will be judged on the number of recall our heritage, to place it in its Public Law 93-179 also directed to 515 million had been allocated to 3,981 participants, not the number of specta­ historical perspective, and to focus on the ARBA to provide for the preparation, projects around the nation. tors." origins, value, and unfolding panorama of distribution, dissemination, exhibition To fulfill the requirement for maintain­ With that philosophy, the ARBA spon­ our nation's history. and sale of commemorative medals and ing a Bicentennial calendar or register of sored a variety of programs offering Festival USA. A nationwide oppor­ information materials and objects..." programs and projects, the ARBA deve­ national Bicentennial recognition as a tunity to share with fellow Americans and loped a computerized Bicentennial Infor­ means of encouraging community and the people of the world the traditions, the Medals mation Network (BINET). The system organization involvement in the comme­ culture, the hospitality, and the character includes descriptions of each project and moration. of the United States and its people. Accordingly, the ARBA issued, in event, sponsors, dates, locations, subject One of the most successful is the Horizons '76. A nationwide challenge to cooperation with the United States Trea­ matter, methods of presentation and the Bicentennial Communities program. Open every American, acting individually or in sury Department, a series of commemor­ like. to towns, villages, cities, counties and groups, to select and act upon goals to ative medals from 1972 through 1976 plus At prese ., BINET holds information Native American groups, the program has help make America the "more perfect the national Bicentennial medal, which on 23,640 projects and 27,262 events. No. 123 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 4,1976 Washington, Shevchenko Honored in Bicen Salute Thousands Help Celebrate .. UAVets Place Wreath At (Continued from page 1) present day America and that our 2,000 Ukrainian Americans took part in forebearers were bountiful contributors to march and later the crowds swelled to Tomb of Unknown Soldier the founding and development of their some 6,000 at the second rally. grand and majestic nation from its earliest By the start of the 45-minute march, the ARLINGTON, Va.-As silence enve­ beginnings," he said. morning clouds had dissipated, and warn loped some 350 people at the Tomb of the As a gesture of thanks to America, sun rays bathed the rows upon rows of Unknown Soldier, Harry Polche, national representatives of three Ukrainian youth participants. ' ' . commander of the Ukrainian American organizations, SUMA, Plast and ODUM, Several communities brought along Bi­ Veterans, and Bohdan Saskiw, a repre­ lead by six Plast and SUMA torch-bearers centennial-Centennial banners, such as sentative of the Veterans of the First and Ukrainian American Veterans color the Ukrainian community of Pittsburgh, Division of the Ukrainian National Army, guard, walked up to the Washington others came with signs calling for the lead by an officer of the Honor Guard, 3rd j Monument and placed a wreath at the foot release of Valentyn Moroz and other U.S. Infantry placed at wreath at the foot of the 555-foot shrine. Ukrainians from prison. of the monument "to.;pay homage to all In his opening statement, Dr. Kurylas Ukrainian costumes and artifacts were those who fell in battle for the United introduced two of the newest Ukrainian displayed in the window of Woodward and States." immigrants to America. Identifying them Lothrop, a fashionable Washington^, D,C. The brief ceremony was preceded by a by first names only, Dr. Kurylas said that department store. A large sign identified memorial service at Arlington National Vasyl and Oleksander were sailors aboard the display as Ukrainian and gave credit Cemetery's Amphitheater celebrated by a Soviet merchant marine vessel and they to the Ukrainian community of the Arch-Bishop-Metropolitan Mstyslav jumped ship in Manila and subsequently Washington, D.C. area for its prepara­ Skrypnyk, head of the Ukrainian Ortho­ arrived in the United States and have tion. dox Church in the USA, Auxiliary Bishop and rights, above all, for peace in the applied for political asylum. Included in the store window were Basil Losten, Apostolic Administrator of world. We pray that the world will Among the honored guests at the first mannequines dressed in traditional Ukra­ the Ukrainian Catholic Archdiocese of achieve that peace soon." 1 of Saturday's two rallies were Archbisho- inian costumes, embroideries, pysanky, Philadelphia, and other Ukrainian Catho­ The Sunday, June 27, ceremony here Metropolitan Mstyslav Skrypnyk, head of woodcarvings, "kylyms" and flags of the lic and Orthodox clergy.. was also sponsored by the Ukrainian the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the United States and Ukraine. The store is This was the first time in the 100-year Bicentennial Committee of America, and U.S.A., Auxilliary Bishop Basil Losten, located on the corner of 11th and G history of the Ukrainian settlement in the many of its board members were present Apostolic Administrator of the Ukrainian Streets NW. United States that Ukrainian American at both services. Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Dr. While most of the marchers were quiet, Veterans laid a wreath at the Tomb of the The memorial service was concele- Myron Kuropas, Special Assistant to the in various sections of the procession Unknown Soldier, and that a memorial brated by Very Revs. John Danylevich, President for Ethnic Affairs, Dr. Michael strains of patriotic Ukrainian songs could service was held at the National Ceme­ Petro Budnyj, Rev. Franko Estocin, and Yarymovych, head of Energy Research be heard. tery. Both events followed the noon-time Rev. Deacon A. Sytnyk of the Ukrainian and Development Agency, Dr. Lev Do- The march was lead by four girls changing of the guard at the mosoleum. Orthodox Church, and Msgr. Basil Ma- briansky, president of the UCCA, Harry carrying a large banner reading "Ukrain­ "We stand here with pride and rever­ kuch, Rev. Dr. Meletius Wojnar, and Polche, national commander of the ian." They alternated holding the sign ence, and we pause a moment to Revs. Joseph Denischuk, Lubomyr Mu- UAVets, Mr. Shymko of the WCFU, Mrs. with four girls who walked behind them. remember all the brave men who gave dry, Jaroslaw Hrabec, and Stephen John Mary Beck, Ukrainian "American com­ Besides the representatives of the three their lives for this country throughout its Shawel of the; Ukrainian Catholic Church. munity activist from Detroit and from Ukrainian youth organizations, who came history," said Mr. Polche, a New York Singing the responses was the St. Paul Detroit city Council President, Dr. Walter in their uniforms and with their organiza­ City police lieutenant. "They paid the the Apostle Ukrainian Orthodox Church Dushnyck, editor of "The Ukrainian tional and unit flags, some 25 youths from supreme sacrifice for freedom, for human choir from Washington, D.C, under the Quarterly," Mrs. Lesia Riznyk, vice-presi­ the "Tryzub" Ukrainian Sports Club of dignity, for everyone's hopes and dreams direction of George Filipow: dent of the UNWLA, Mrs. Katherine Pe- Philadelphia were also present. , leshok, and representatives of Ukrainian Master of ceremonies at the Shevchen­ youth and fraternal organizations. ko site rally, Jerry Pronko, was introduc­ Playing the American and Ukrainian ed by Dr. Kurylas. Concert of Ukrainian Music, Song, national anthems was the SUMA brass After the playing of the American and band from Chicago. Ukrainian national anthems, Archbishop- Dance Fills Constitution Hall As the special honor guard returned Metropolitan Mstyslaw delivered the in­ after placing the wreath, the columns of vocation. youths, organizational representatives, The Ukrainian Orthodox prelate prayed veterans and guests began to form for the that Ukraine's sufferings would soon come "Freedom March" to the Sehvchenko to an end, and reiterating Shevchenko's Monument. words, prayed for the appearance of a Police estimates indicate that some (Continued on page 13) "Reaffimation of Bilingual Heritage" (The following remarks were voiced by Elliot Richardson, Secretary of Commerce, at the Shev­ chenko Monument during the Ukrainian Bicentennial-Centennial rally in Washington, D.C, Saturday, June 26.)

It is my great pleasure and privilege pie. Today, Shevchenko's message Chicago SUMA Youth Chorus. to greet you on behalf of President needs to be repeated for Washington's WASHINGTON, D.C.-For the more managed to preserve their culture and Ford. just law has yet to be embraced univer­ than 1,500 people who attended the identity despite threats and pressures." Your Bicentennial commemoration sally. Bicentennial-Centennial concert at Consti­ today which began at the monument of As we celebrate the Bicentennial of tution Hall here Saturday evening, June Continue Traditions George Washington, the Father of our our nation, it is important that we let 26, the program displayed various differ­ great Nation, and ends at the monu­ the world know that America still ent forms of Ukrainian music, song and Today, Miss Kukrycka said, Ukrainian ment of Taras Shevchenko, Ukraine's cares. The United States still strongly dance-traditional, classical, contem­ youth and community organizations in the greatest poet, is a most appropriate supports the aspiration for freedom, porary, and even the surrealistic. United States continue to foster the reaffirmation of your binational heri­ independence and national self-deter­ The concert was the culminating point traditions spawned in the native land. tage. mination of all peoples. of a day's activities which began with, a The. SUMA "Verkhovyntsi" Dancers George Washington symbolizes the The President recognizes and appre­ rally at the Washington Monument that from New York, under the direction of morning and ended with a manifestation Oleh Genza, performed the ritual "Pryvit" essence of our great American tra­ ciates your contributions to this na­ at the Shevchenko Monument early that dance, welcoming the audience to the dition of love of freedom, represen­ tion's heritage. He knows that you will afternoon. concert. They returned in the second half tative goYernniejAt аясі respect for Indi­ continue to enrich our country's heri­ The three-hour program was opened of the program with a rendition of the vidual lights, tage with year art, your architecture, with the American and Ukrainian national fast-paced "Hopak." your n:us\c, and the individual contri- anthoms, sung by Marsha KoMsks aim А 1ІЮ-УОЇСЄ youth ЙЬШГ Hi-om zhe THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 4, 1976 No. 123 Amalrik May Fine, Folk Art Featured at D.C. Library Leave USSR WASHINGTON, D.C.-A ten-foot sta­ tue of Lesia Ukrainka by Mychajlo Czereszniowskyj greeted visitors at the MOSCOW, USSR-Andrei Amalrik, entrance to the exhibit of Ukrainian art author of the book "Will The Soviet Union held here at the Martin Luther King Survive Until 1984?", received an official Memorial Library, Monday through Sat­ notice from the bureau of passports here urday, June 21-26. on Monday, June 14, informing him that he may leave the Soviet Union. The exhibit, which displayed a rich assortment of Ukrainian art, featured Soviet courts sentenced Amalrik to contemporary art arranged by the Associ­ three years imprisonment for the publica­ ation of Ukrainian Artists in America, tion of his book. After serving his embroideries prepared by Myroslawa sentence he was not allowed to live in Stachiw, folk art selected by 0. Masnyk, Moscow in his wife's apartment. The and Ukrainian books sponsored by the writer largely ignored the order although Ukrainian Book Center headed by Mykola threatened with arrest. Denysiuk. Thirty-one contemporary artists pro­ Later, at a special hearing of the KGB, vided their works, including sculpture, Amalrik was given a choice between paintings, prints and woodcarvings, for imprisonment and emigration to Israel. the display. A total of 52 works was He chose the latter, informing foreign exhibited. journalists that he had no intention of In addition to traditional art such as going to Israel but instead planned to embroidery, pysanky, ceramics and wood- travel to Holland where he was offered a carvings, the exhibit featured two manne­ position at one of the universities. His quins dressed in costumes from the desire, however, is to settle in the United Poltava and Hutsulshchyna regions of States. Ukraine. -R.S. White House-. (Continued from page 1) Washington is Site of Scholarly Parley Rubin Leaves House Conferences; Pamela Powell, Di­ rector for Youth Affairs; and Jeanne M. WASHINGTON, D.6L-A day-long merce Department - "Ukrainian Econo­ For Israel Holm, Special Assistant to the President symposium was held at Catholic Univer­ mists in the U.S.A.", Dr. V. Trembicky of for Women's Affairs told participants of sity's Caldwell Hall Friday, June 25, as Jersey City State College - "Ukrainian the meeting of their roles on the White part of the Washington D.C. Ukrainian Diplomatic and Consular Relations with MOSCOW, USSR.-Vitaliy Rubin, So­ House Staff. Week. Nine Ukrainian scholars presented the U.S. 1917-1922". A question and viet scholar and dissident, arrived in Dr. Kuropas then spoke about his papers on the topics of energy, economics, answer session followed. Vienna from Moscow Thursday, June 17, position as the country's first assistant for Ukrainian political history, ethnic affairs, After a lunch break the symposium having obtained permission to emigrate to ethnic affairs. He traced the history of the Ukrainian Catholic and Orthodox Church­ resumed at 3:00 p.m. Moderator of the Israel four years after submitting a concept of ethnicity noting that now'new es in the U.S., art and Ukrainian afternoon session was Dr. M. Bohatiuk of request to do so. pluralism' a number of national multi-eth­ bibliography, thus illustrating the contri­ Le Moyne College. Reports of the partici­ Rubin and his wife, Ines, were to fly to nic organizations have been formed to butions of Ukrainians to American life. pating scholars continued with Dr. Halyna Jerusalem where he will be an instructor identify ethnic agenda", primarily domes­ The symposium was sponsored by the Duda of HURI speaking about "Ethnic at the Hebrew University. tic, but within the last four to five years, Shevchenko Scientific Society (N.T.Sh) Groups, Their Educational Institutions, foreign policy, as well, he said. the Ukrainian Academy of Arts and and Pluralistic Upbringing in the U.S.", Rubin, a well-known specialist in an­ "What we have to do is educate the cient Chinese history, was also offered a Sciences in the U.S., the Harvard Ukrain­ Dr. M. Wojnar, Vice-president of N.T.Sh. federal government" about the needs of ian Research Institute, and co-sponsored and professor of Canon Law at Catholic position at Columbia University. Accord­ ethnic groups. He urged cooperation ing to the "Summer Spectator," the by the Canon Law Department of Catholic University - "Bases of the Ukrainian among diverse groups because "not one university will publish this summer Ru­ University. Catholic Church in America", Rev. Fred ethnic group can succeed alone. The bin's work "Man and Government in Rev. Dr. Meletius Wojnar, chairman of Estachen, Secretary of the Consistory of secret to success is building coalitions." Ancient China" translated into English the committee of the Shevchenko Scienti­ the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the After a photographic session on the language by Steven Levin, professor of fic Society responsible for organizing the U.S. and rector of the Orthodox Seminary White House lawn, the delegation return­ political science. symposium, officially opened the event in Bound Brook - "Contributions of the ed to the Family Theater to hear a panel and read greetings from President Ford Ukrainian Orthodox Church to the Deve­ As reported earlier, Rubin was fired on East-West Relations presented by and His Eminence Patriarch Josyf. In a lopment of the Ukrainian Community in from his job at the Institute of Oriental State Department members Martha short address he told of the contributions the U.Si", Dr. Iryna Petrenko-Fedyshyn Studies in Moscow immediately after he Mautner of the Office of Research and of Ukrainians to American cultural and of the City University of New York - sought permission to emigrate to Israel Analysis for the Soviet Union and Eastern social life. "Oleksander Archipenko and His Influ­ four years ago. Many Jewish organiza­ Europe and Robert L. Barry, Deputy The morning session was led by Dr. Lev ence on Modern Woodcarving", Peter tions took action in his defense and a Director of the Office of Soviet Union Dobriansky, UCCA president and profes­ Andrusiv, of the Academy of Warsaw - special committee of professors and Affairs, Bureau of European Affairs. sor at Georgetown University. Papers "Ukrainian Artists-Painters in the U.S.", students was formed at Columbia Univer­ Michael Terpak, Chief of the Ukrainian were presented by Dr. M. Yarymovych, and Dr. 0. Sokolyshyn, senior of the sity to aid him materially and help him Service of the Voice of America acted as head of the Energy Research and Deve­ Brooklyn Public Library - "Ucrainica and leave the USSR. In 1973 the University the moderator. lopment Agency - "The Energy Problem Bibliography of Ucrainica in the English invited Rubin to join its faculty. Mrs. Mautner explained the policy of Today", Dr. M. Boretsky of the Com­ Language." detente which aims at relaxing tensions "that characterized US - USSR relations after World War II." She emphasized that "patience is the key word". Cornell U. Offers On the subject of the treatment of dissidents in the Soviet Union, Mr. Barry Pope Bars Patriarch From said, "if you look back ten to 20 years Kovalev Post when we had no influence, you have to accept the fact that some progress has Attending Eucharistic Congress been made. We are talking to them about ITHACA, N.Y.-Officials of Cornell it regularly." University here have disclosed that He denied that the "Sonnenfeldt doc­ PHILADELPHIA, Ра.-Pope Paul VI Ukrainian Americans are planning to be dissident Soviet biologist Sergei Kovalev trine," calling for the recognition of Soviet officially prohibited Patriarch Josyf I, a major participant in the talks. was offered at post as visiting scholar at dominion over Eastern Europe and their head of the "Pomisna" Ukrainian Catholic Bishop Losten will be the celebrant and the university, according to the UPI. organic unity, in any way reflects United Church, from attending the 41st Interna­ homilist for the Heritage Liturgy. tional Eucharistic Congress here August Kovalev, 44, is currently incarcerated States foreign policy. Mr. Barry stressed that "the U.S. seeks to be responsive to 1-8, 1976, according to the Society for a On Tuesday, August 3, at 2:00 p.m. a in a labor camp serving a seven-year Patriarchal System of the Ukrainian sentence for alleged anti-Soviet agitation. Eastern Europe." symposium on "The Church in Ukraine" "We are attempting through the Voice Catholic Church citing sources in Rome. will be held in Stein auditorium of Drexel The Soviet Lithuanian dissident receiv­ of America, Radio Liberty and the Patriarch Josyf was invited to attend University. Dr. Peter Stercho of Drexel ed the invitation from Cornell's Section of consulate in Kiev to be in contact with the deliberations by Auxilliary Bishop will serve as moderator, while papers will Neurobiology and Behavior. Kovalev is a Ukrainians without going through Mos­ Basil Losten, Apostolic Administrator of be delivered by Bishop Losten, Rev. mathematical biology and genetics expert. cow," he said. the Philadelphia Ukrainian Catholic Arch­ Athanasius Peka, OSBM, of the Ss. Cyril After a question and answer session diocese and head of the Ukrainian Euchar and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Semi­ The offer cites the "considerable recog­ with the panelists, many of the Ukrainian istic Congress Committee. nary in Pittsburgh, and Dr. Lev Dobrian­ nition" Kovalev received from the Ameri­ representatives went on a VIP tour of the The Society's executive board said that sky from Georgetown University. can scientific community. Particularly White House. it will take measures to insure the noted is his work on the "electrophy- Leaders of Ukrainian women's organi­ Ukrainian Catholic prelate's attendance at An exhibit of Ukrainian 4 religious art siology of muscle and the control of zations attended a special meeting with the congress, and calls on all Ukrainians of will be on view at the Philadelphia Civic hearbeat." Mrs. Holm later that afternoon. that faith to support its actions. Center from July 30th to August 7th. No. 123 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 4,1976 New York City is Site of Special Land and Sea Bicentennial Programs NEW YORK, N.Y.-^The largest public corations will be used to frame many of storytellers, mimes, and musicians perfor- ment Store as their gift to the people of festival ever planned for this city, July 4th the historic buildings of the area. ing throughout the Festival area. New York. In Old New York, win be the highlight of In honor of the Nation's 200th Birthday, New York City's On-Land Salute to ...AMERICAN THEATRE PAVILION, ...A GIANT PARADE AND CARNIVAL, the largest fleet of sailing ships and naval America's Anniversary this weekend. featuring leading actors and actresses complete with marching bands, fife and vessels the world has seen in one place Today a special Bicentennial festival reading selections from noted American drum corps, Ethnic Festival participants, since the days of the early 1800's, will will be held at Rockefeller Center from playwrights, and excerpts from current floats, performers and other celebrants, gather in New York Harbor on July 4th. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Ukrainian Broadway productions. from City Hall to Battery Park, leading to: Numbering more than 225 ships and groups participating in this program are representing some 30 nations, Operation the Ukrainian Bandura Ensemble of New ...NIEUW AMSTERDAM, a major reen- ...A NIGHT OF CONCERTS, free con­ Sail and the International Naval Review York, the Ukrainian Dancers of Astoria, actment of New York's original Dutch certs by the American Symphony Orches­ will be an Independence Day Sea Parade and the Ukrainian School of Folk Ballet. settlement filled with the sights and tra (Morton Gould, conductor), at Battery like none ever staged. Demonstrations 'of Ukrainian Easter sounds and smells of the 17th century. To Park, the United States Navy Band at the egg making, embroidery and other crafts be located at Front Street in the South World Trade Center, and others to be Julr 4th IN OLD NEW YORK is a will also be shown. Live modeling of Street Seaport District. announced. collaborative effort of community, city, Ukrainian historical garb will be present­ state and Federal agencies, as well as the ed by UNWLA Branch 64. ...YOUNG NEW YORK, the exciting ...THE GRAND FINALE, a spectacular private sector, whose cooperation on this Emcee for the Ukrainian portion will be political and social drama of New York Vt hour fireworks display shot from a event demonstrates the creative unity of Laryssa Kukrycka-Lysniak. before and after the Revolution, complete series of barges around the Statue of New Yorkers when they are brought Encompassing all of historic Lower with political figures from that time in Liberty. Sponsored by Macy's Depart­ together by a common cause and concern. Manhattan, from City Hall to Battery debate, petitions and other documents Park, river to river, the July 4th Festival being printed and posted for discussion, will commemorate this landmark day in artifacts, period craftsmen training American history, and most especially, apprentices and so on. This event will be celebrate the unique role that New York presented in the historic blocks surround­ JULY4A has played in our nation's history - the ing Hanover Square. contributions we have made and continue 'iNO-DNEWTORK to make daily, to the cultural, social and ...THE FIRST AMERICAN, a special economic life of the country. This all-day audio-visual exhibition showing the his­ Festival will begin today at 8:00 a.m., tory, life, culture, and religion of the with a Sunrise Ecumenical Service of American Indian - created and produced Thanksgiving at Battery Park, and conti­ by the American Indian Community of nue until 9:30 in the evening. To date, the New York. following elements have already been planned: ...HISTORIC WALKING TOURS, both guided and self-directed of Lower Man­ ...ETHNIC FESTIVALS in the buildings, hattan streets, historic buildings, and streets, and plazas of Lower Manhattatn. contemporary plaza. Tours by tram will Over 25 of New York's major Ethnic also be available for senior citizens and the Communities will create and produce their infirmed. own Festivals featuring music, dance, theatre, poetry, art exhibitions, crafts, ...CHILDREN'S PLAZAS, featuring per­ and indigenous foods, illustrating their formers, games, things to do and make, history, heritage, and contributions to the partidipatory street painting, and so on. culture and vitality of New York and America. Among the groups participating are the Irish, Italians, Chinese, Puerto ...BAND CONCERTS, by the United Ricans, Poles, West Indians, Cubans, States Navy Band, the United States Haitians, Phillipinos, Armenians, Ukran- Coast Guard Band, and leading high ians and many others. The Ukrainian school bands and professional units from festival will be held at Hanover Square on across the United States, highlighting the the corner of Wall and Water Street in history of the unique area. Manhattan's Financial District. Many Ukrainian performing ensembles, such as ...DISPLAYS AND EXHIBITIONS, ap­ the Promin girls' Ensemble and the propriate to our Day of Independence will Ukrainian Dancers from Carteret and the be open at the Seamen's Church Institute, N. Y. Bandurist ensemble will take part in Fraunces Tavern, Federal Hall, the South it. There were also be displays of Street Seaport Museum, St. Paul's Cha­ Ukrainian foods, artifacts and historical pel, Castle Clinton, The Chamber of dress. The Ukrainian segment of this Commerce, and many others. program, and of the Rockefeller Center program is being planned by the New ...NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL will sa­ York Ukrainian Bicentennial Committee. lute America's 200th Anniversary with a giant free concert in the newly-opened ...READINGS of the Declaration of plaza of the World Trade Center. Featur­ Independence, by prominent Americans ing Count Basie and his band, and other at Federal Hall, the Custom House, City performers to be announced. Hall and other historic sites in Lower Manhattan. ...RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES, in all the houses of prayer in Old New York ...LIVING HISTORY, everyone attending throughout the day - with a special 2:00 the July 4th Festival will be asked to sign p.m. service to commemorate the moment copies of the Declaration of Independence, the Declaration of Independence was Automobile Traffic Will Be Restricted on 4th in N.Y.C. and thus re-ratify our commitment to its formally signed. Many services will appro­ wisdom and guidance over the next 100 ximate those that took place here 200 NEW YORK, N.Y.-Automobile traffic and Broadway, said Mr. Bracey. year. years ago. will be restricted in many parts of New In sections were private vehicles are York City on the Fourth of July in not banned, Sunday parking rules will be ...AMERICANA PLAZA, a living antho­ ...SOUTH STREET SEAPORT, sea chan­ expectation of the millions of visitors who in effect. logy of American Music forms including ties, square dancing, games, crafts, foods, will flood the city for "Operation Sail" and The West Side Highway and the Belt performances of jazz, gospel, bluegrass, and nautical history presented by New "July 4th in Old New York." Parkway, which will offer excellent views sea chanties, work songs, rhythm and York's living sea museum. Deputy Police Chief William Bracey, of the "Operation Sail," will be turned blues, rock and so on. Hosted by noted who is coordinating the police operation over to the spectators. American music historian and singer, ...PARTICIPATORY EVENTS, for both for the City's Bicentennial celebration, Oscar Brand. young and old alike, including Colonial said that motorists who are planning to Unsafe piers along the Hudson River games, banner and quilt making, and so drive to Manhattan to view the Bicenten­ will be placed off limits, and. police will ...COLONIAL AMERICAN CRAFTS, a on. nial attractions should leave their cars chase anyone who strays on them. demonstration/exhibition of quilts, spinn­ ,home. Despite the miles upon miles of excel­ ing, weaving, pottery, and other early ...HISTORIC VIGNETTES, Uttle scenes Traffic in the city will be banned from lent viewing sites of the aquatic parade, American crafts. right out of history at Federal Hall, the West Side Highway, all points south of city planners fear that too many people Fraunces Tavern, Trinity Church, and so Fulton Street, and much of the Belt will crowd the Battery Park area, where ...WALL STREET IN COLOR, a giant Parkway in Brooklyn. the "July 4th in Old New York" festival visual salute made up of magnificent The Manhattan restrictions will move will be going on. Visitors are asked to call banners, created by New York's leading ...SPONTANEOUS ENTERTAINMENT, northward as congestion increases. 999-1234 or listen to WNYC for the latest desginers to celebrate America's most by New York's best-known street perfor­ Only emergency vehicles will be allow­ reports on crowd conditions throughout dynamic street. Other banners and de­ mers - jugglers, magicians, clowns, ed on the above mentioned thoroughfares the city. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 4,1976 No. 123

cases, a decisive role in adhering to the idea: "A past to remember-a future to mold!" СВОБОДА A SVOBODA Today, on the 200th anniversary of American independence and the 100th УКРАЇНСЬКИЙ ЩОДЕННИК UKRAINIAN D A I LV anniversary of our "Ukrainian Revolution" in America, the Ukrainian National FOUNDED 1893 Association, once again is looking to both the past and future, is initiating and Ukrainian newspaper published daily except Sundays, Mondays and holidays (Saturday and Monday giving into the hands of the Ukrainian and American reader a new Ukrainian issue combined) by the Ukrainian National Association, Inc., at 30 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, Weekly. New not only in format, but with expanded contents as well. It will N.J. 07303. Application to change frequency to "Daily except Mondays and holidays" pending at Jersey City, New Jersey. appear in a separate tabloid edition, reduced in page size but doubled in the amount of information contained therein. The first issue will appear on the very Subscription rates for THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY S6.00 per year date of the Bicentennial of American Independence, July 4th. It will be published UNA Members S2.50 per year every week thereafter with the date of Sunday. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Editor: Zenon Snylyk It is of course unnecessary to mention that this changeover represents a con­ P.O. Box 346, Jersey City, JMJ. 07303 Ass't Editor: Ihor Diaboha siderable increase in labor and monetary costs. These will be assumed by the Ukrainian National Association under the mark of service to its members, its EDITORIALS community and its nation, thus entering the third century of the independent United States of America and the second century of "Ukraine in America" with ' 'Mnohaya Lita'' America a new contribution. As the bells peal, and the flags unfurl, and the firecrackers brighten the sky in an emblazoned salute to America on its 200th birthday, our community should A Bouquet of Bicentennial Stories stand up in a rousing "Mnohaya Lita" to the nation of which we have been an Retold by Roman Lysniak integral part for some 100 years now. Our National Life "I can tell you the difference between While we should be joining in the traditional''Happy Birthday," affirming the Washington and Napoleon, Alexander the fact of a new nation's birth two centuries ago, our own "Mnohaya Lita," On top of the rocky summit over looking the bay where the ship "Mayflower" first Great and Hannibal. They rose to heights meaning in translation "Many, many more years," conveys in a genuine and dropped her anchor is a magnificent by stepping on and putting down all truly relevant sense the wishes, the hopes, and the yearnings of all of our people statue. On the four corners of the huge others, while Washington rose to fame by for the American nation which was born as a democracy, has survived the longest pedestal are seated four figures repre­ reaching down and lifting up all others." senting Law, Morality, Freedom and Washington entered Boston, March 17, as a democracy and stands out both as an ideal and an aspiration as a democracy 1776, he took up his headquarters in the of millions around the world. Education, emblematic of the four-square foundation that supports American na­ same house that British General Howe The three combined themes of America's Bicentennial celebration, now tional life. had occupied. There was a little boy in the reaching their flourishing climax as we converge on July 4th, embody the Rising high above these four figures is a house, and he asked him which soldiers he unabashedly grateful salute to the men who placed this nation under the sun in glorious granite shaft on which stands a liked best. He said, "The Redcoats." General Washington smiled and said, the form of a republic governed by the will of the people with "liberty and heroic-sized figure of Faith. In one hand "Yes, my dear boy, the Redcoats do look justice for all." she holds an open bible, symbolizing the religious Magna Charta of American best, but it takes the ragged boys to do "Heritage '76" brings us back in a series of recreations of revolutionary events history, while the other hand is raised the fighting." Washington's devotion is to the era of a budding nation two centuries ago. "Festival '76" is indeed a aloft, pointing to the great white throne of seen in his personal training of the ragged celebration by the diverse elements, including ourselves, that constitute God in the heavens. As the religious boys to fight for their land. The following is said to be General America's beautiful mosaic. "Horizons '76" tells us of the visions and the figure of Faith rises above the foundation Washington's only joke. We do not believe challenges that lie ahead. While we are a part of all three, it is the last theme that figures of Law, Morality, Freedom and Education, so there rises, supreme above that the Father of Our Country was so is both inspiring and challenging to the young generation which will determine the all other factors in American national life grave as reported by some; on the nation's course for some time into the third century. the religious element in American history. contrary we believe that he was of truly The 56 brave men who signed the Declaration of Independence 200 years ago As long as that element remains the wholesome and natural disposition. But this is the story: implemented the dream of a new political order based on human dignity and the dominating influence and quickening po­ General Washington was spending the recognition of a God-given inalienable right belonging to every person. The sub­ wer, so long will America remain "the land of the free" and the shining light of winter of 1777 at Valley Forge, when his sequently adopted Constitution of the United States stands on guard of these mankind. attention was called to the fact that his rights, with the American government abiding by the law of the land, living up to command was shoeless. Father of Our Country it, and seeing to it that these rights are enjoyed by all citizens. "Things look pretty gloomy," Remarked "In what position would you place я But the challenge that lies ahead as America enters its third century is more his aide. Washington with other great men in "True, but we may Lafayette," replied than merely tending to its own well-being. Truly, the challenge is of expanding world history-Napoleon, Alexander the the General. the American Dream to millions of others around the world, who are yearning Great, Hannibal? What would you say of The troops, hearing this, became so for that dream to become a reality in their own lands. Most of them—our own General George Washington's military cheerful that they at once rushed out to Ukrainian people for one—have already paid an equal, if not a greater toll, for genius, compared with the above named?" win the battle of Princeton the dream to come true in the face of overwhelming odds. It is to America that they are looking up as they struggle bravely. Thus, America, take pride in your 200th birthday. But also take heart, Permanent Conference In Ukrainian Studies America, in forging more new birthdays around the world for peoples who, like ourselves, wish you for that very reason, many, many more years of sustenance, perseverance and greatness as a beacon of freedom and as a fortress of liberty for Holds First Meeting At Harvard all. "Mnohaya Lita, America." by Uliana Pasicznyk

Entering The New Century The Permanent Conference in Ukrain­ Chopyk (University of Utah), Mstyslaw "A past to remember-a future to mold!"-is the slogan by which we are now ian Studies, organized to encourage Chorney (State University of New York, cooperation among scholars of Ukrainian Buffalo), Stephen Chorney (State Univer­ commemorating the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution. We, Ukrain­ studies in the United States and Canada, sity College of New York, Brockport). ians in America, are also employing this motto to commemorate the Centennial held its first combined meeting and Participants from Harvard included of our settlement in this land of freedom and unlimited opportunity for all. program at Harvard University on May 29 Wawa Baczynskyj, George G. Grabowicz, We, Ukrainian Americans, truly have something to remember. The beginnings and 30, 1976. Oksana Grabowicz, Luba Dyky, Edward of the Ukrainian settlement in this country were just as difficult and dangerous, Among visiting participants were Mot- Kasinec, Ulana Klymyshyn, Paul R. ria Bohatiuk (Maria Regina College, Magocsi, Uliana Pasicznyk, Omeljan Prit- and marked by the same conquering of new horizons as were the first settlements Syracuse), Nicholas Bohatiuk (Le Moyne sak, Oksana Procyk, Frank Sysyn, Adrian of pioneers in America. And just as the birth of the present-day United States of College), Vera Wilkosz (State University Slywotzkj; Bohdan Struminskyj, and Boh­ America can be traced to the date of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, College of New York, Buffalo), Assya dan Tarnawsky of the Ukrainian Studies 1776, the true beginnings of "Ukraine in America" can be traced to the date of Humesky (University of Michigan), Wolo- Fund. Also attending were students of the founding of the Ukrainian National Association, February 22, 1894, the dymyr T. Zyla (Texas Tech University), Ukrainian studies at Harvard and mem­ Zenon E. Kohut (University of Pennsyl­ bers of the Boston-area Ukrainian comm­ birthday of the Father of this country, George Washington. The Ukrainian vania), Michel Kalinowsky (University of unity. National Association's founding was the realization of an idea which appeared Alberta), Roman V. Kuchar (Fort Hays This first program of the Permanent on the pages of Svoboda half a year earlier. Kansas State College), Vasyl Markus Conference in Ukrainian Studies (PCUS) The slogan of the Bicentennial of the American Revolution:' "A past to (Loyola University), Larissa Onyshke- marked the centenary of the Russification remember—a future to mold," in its broadest Ukrainian interpretation, was the vych (Rutgers University), Maria Ovcha- of Ukraine initiated with the Ems Ukase renko (Eastern Illinois University), Nata­ of 1876. The two sessions held Saturday, ideological base of all activity of the Ukrainian National Association from its lia Pazuniak (University of Pennsylvania), May 29, were devoted to Lesia Ukrainka, very inception. Added to the basic American interpretation of this slogan was: Orysia Prokopiw (University of Calgary, whose mastery of the Ukrainian word was the memory of the great thousand-year history of Ukraine and the desire and Alberta), Bohdan Romanenchuk (Niagara expressed in works that directly challeng­ obligation to aid the Ukrainian nation in attaining "its own Washington with his University), Ivan L. Rudnytsky (Univer­ ed the tsarist edict. Conference sessions ? just and righteous law/' sity o Alberta), Alexandra Chernenko- held Sunday, May 30, focused on the Rudnytsky (University of Alberta), Yar Keeping the past In mmd while looking to the future, the Ukrainian National ukase itself, ай welt as on the processes ol Smutch (University of Alberta), Walter Russification that have taken place since Association added the English language Ukrainian Weekly to its official daily Smyrniw (McMaster University), Andrew its issuance. organ Svoboda 43 years ago; in 1933. Twenty years later the children's monthly Turchin (Indiana University), Eugene Chairman of the opening session on "Veselka'" was added, both these publications plaved an imoortant, and In many Fenorenko (Rutgers University), Dan B, Lesia Ukrainka was Pro:, Bond?я Roma- No. 123 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 4, 1976 Sounds and Views by Roman Sawycky In this complex world of ours many output with Ukrainian melodic color. interesting things exist which somehow Was there a particular cause for such The Uke-Eye we never get to see or never pause to interest? Was it traditional vitality, hear. There seems no time. What used to strength and charm of Ukrainian songs byAnisa Handzia Sawyckyj be called growth of knowledge has in and dances that emerge today in the recent decades turned into an information contemporary art form of the Ukrainian explosion. Fortunately, however, modern State Dance Company from Kiev? Twelve media were developed which literally thousand songs in the largest collection of QUESTION: What Do You Think of This Festival? "canned" much of this knowledge to be its type were assembled by musicologist Asked at the Third Annual Ukrainian Festival, Garden State Arts Center, N.J., June 5, 1976. consumed or experienced at will. Popular­ Zenowij Lysko (titled "Ukrainian Folk ly called "audio-visuals" or simply "AV", Melodies" - a publication in progress since these span today's science, education, 1964), and subjected to rigorous analysis. MARY DARMOHRAJ, JIM O'CONNELL, 28, entertainment and the arts. The endurance of Ukrainian tunes has 23, NEW YORK CITY, BRONX, N.Y., social teacher: It's the best- worker: Even though The purpose of this column will be to been pointed but by Czech, Polish, Russian, German, Hungarian and other organized of the three I'm not Ukrainian, I feel keep track of the ever-expanding field of Festivals so far: there totally comfortable here, "AV", particularly Ukrainian recordings authorities (this alone could become are more arts and crafts not at all like a stranger. and films, for these have become far more another subject for a series). exhibits, the little Ukra­ Гш impressed by the engaging than the average person may To name just a few, Bela Bartok, who inian and American flags spirit and enthusiasm of suspect. besides being a leading 20th century marking Exit 116 on the the young people, who In the rich and varied Ukrainian composer was also famous for his study of Parkway are a clever and were not born in Ukraine cultural heritage, music occupies a promi­ folk music, described the influence of the practical touch, perform­ they obviously know ing groups backstage are nent niche. In fact, much of this national "kolomyika" dance-song on Hungarian where they come from peasant tunes. Leopold Stokowski had holding their practice on time. Everybody seems and appreciate their heritage. The food is treasure-store is still unexplored, un- to know what they're doing. I like the demon­ known outside Ukrainian sources. But' pointed out in his "Music for All of Us" the great, too. stration of Easter-egg painting and woodcarving STEPAN CHEMYCH, research indicates that some aspects of large number, age, beauty of Ukrainian best, and also the Centennial and Bicentennial songs and noted that they are still being 40, NEW YORK CITY, Ukrainian music are unique in the spirit. management:it's a won­ far-flung influences on music of other created. Among men of letters, Gogol derful occasion not only countries. Such Ukrainian influences are (Hohol) described folk music's magic to see Ukrainian culture, not as pronounced in foreign literature or power over Ukrainian peasants with ALEX TYSHOVNYT- but also to meet old art (neither Shakespeare, Rembrandt nor extraordinary psychological insight. This SKY, 30, RIVERSIDE, friends one doesn't other­ others of similar stature has felt them), same folk music defined, as nothing else, CONN., financialanalyst : wise see for months, or but in music, owing to its communicative­ the creativity of Ukrainian composers for It's tremendous. I didn't even years—an ideal ness, one could name quite a few great the last 300 years and more. realize Ukrainians had meeting place for young the cohesiveness and ef­ people. For city folks, masters using a Ukrainian tune or two. Toward the end of the 18th century it's a good opportunity So, to start things off, here are some when printed collections of folk songs fective organizational base to execute an event to get out into the countryside and breathe some basics about. emerged from Eastern Europe, they fresh air. It's quite a trip here for a New Yorker, contained considerable Ukrainian mate­ of this quality. The arts The Ukrainian Sound in World Music exhibits are excellent, but worth every minute of travel, especially for Since the Middle Ages folk songs were rial. Several songs traveled into distant with traditional and non- my children. being born and nurtured in Ukraine. They lands with units of cossacks, hired for traditional arts well-rep­ were conceived and disseminated without their fighting skill by courts of Europe. resented and reasonably priced. The girls here ADELA FALBOTA, 27, the aid of musical notation by scores of Whatever the export method, the songs are outstanding: I hope it's an indication of PRUDENTOPOLIS, folk singers or bards, whose names are journeyed in their original form, i.e., in coming summer trends. Married girls should BRAZIL, teacher: As a have little signs denoting marital status. third-generation Ukrain­ irretriveably lost. And yet today we are their simple folk attire. But as we shall ian-Brazilian, I find this able to associate some of their songs with see, a few prime tunes made new, the most remarkable Uk­ a more recent set of very definite names surprisingly elegant entrances in classical rainian event I've ever or personalities from the world of music. or romantic adornments of Haydn, Beet­ MRS. LIUBOV BOKA- seen. I'm so glad my For research has shown that beyond hoven or Weber. Some of these same LO, 65, METUCHEN, three-month vacation in Ukraine's borders many a famous compo- songs entered later periods, into confused N.J., grandmother: The the U.S. is takind place ser produced works based on Ukrainian arrays of the 20th century and even into atmosphere is wonder­ now, because the arts, folk melodies or reflecting moments of casual jazz. Melodies which emigrated to ful: I feel really at home, dancing, costumes and Ukrainian history. True, for many mas­ like in the old country. people here are amasing. We have ethnic festivals America were welcomed into a maze of in Brazil, but nothing on this scale. ters it was merely a passing fancy; for concert and popular works for the benefit I'm enjoying myself, just watching people and some, however, Ukraine apparently re­ of local composers and, ultimately, the YAROPOLK CIGASH, mained a source of sustained inspiration. taking care of my grand­ Bicentennial. But at times not the songs, daughter, Renata. There 28, STATEN ISLAND, Several eminent composers wrote major but some composers did the traveling; seemed to be more peo­ N.Y., artist-landlord: I works as a direct result of their particular Liszt, Loeffler, Bartok and most Russians ple last year, but my son am happy to see that our association with Ukraine and dressed a visited Ukraine and drew directly from who has a ceramic exhibit here seems to be satis­ traditions are on-going generous portion of their remaining her themes. fied with business today. and well-rooted in Ca­ nada, that our Canadian brothers are so strong nenchuk. The first speaker, Prof. Maria particularly poetry, was one completely and Stephen Chorney. and happy and still carry Ovcharenko, discussed the relation of divorced from that advanced by her on our old ways; let the At the conference dinner held the men dance and be Lesia Ukrainka's "Kaminnyi Hospodar" present social-realist interpretors. He evening of May 29, Prof. Omeljan Pritsak, strong. Why is the na­ (The Stone Master) to Pushkin's "Kamen- explained that the poet's aesthetic views HURI Director, spoke on the role of the tional dress of our people only on the stage? nyi Gost\" pointing out that the Ukrainian in no measure fit the materialist scheme of Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute in poet undoubtedly knew the work of her things, but, rather, must be considered relation to Ukrainian scholarship in the MICHAEL ROMACH, predecessor, but that as the only woman highly idealistic. West. He said that the first stage of the 15, COLLINGWOOD, writer to use the Don Juan theme, she In his discussion of Judas Iscariot's development of Ukrainian studies has N.J., high school stu­ gave it a singularly original and vital etude in the poem "Na Poli Krovy" (In the been completed with the establishment dent: One of the most interpretation. Field of Blood) Prof. Walter Smyrniw and functioning of the Institute, that is, important and interest­ ing exhibits is the table The second speaker, Prof. Wolodymyr showed that Lesia Ukrainka was unique the stage during which the place of of the Free Moroz Com­ T. Zyla, discussed the poem "Isolda among writers of the modernistic period Ukrainian studies within Western scho­ mittee. There's also a Biloruka," noting that in this work Lesia in her explanation of Judas's treachery on larship needed to be secured. Prof. great deal of valuable Ukrainka imbued her heroine with ele­ the basis of the psychology and philosophy Pritsak emphasized that the task of the literature on Ukrainian ments both lyrical and typically Ukrain­ of his times and on the "realism" of his Institute so created is to be a world-wide dissidents being shown ian. The poem relates the irresovable epoch. The speaker noted that this center for scholarship in Ukrainian by the Committee for conflict of desires that befell Tristan, from interpretation was based on the Holy studies. the Defense of Soviet Political Prisoners. I also which he could extricate himself only Scriptures, through which the poet strove The first event held Sunday, May 30, think the photography exhibition on Ukrainian churches and centers in the U.S. is very good. through death; by perishing he proves his to achieve historical, psychological, and was the organizational meeting of PCUS. devotion to both Isoldes (the Golden-Braid artistic verity. Prof. Pritsak addressed this gathering in and the White Hand) and may thus accept Prof. Larissa Onyshkevych chose as her the name of the initiating body, the Mykhaylo Drahomaniv after 1873, which, their devotion, in turn. topic the question of choice in Richard's former Council of Academic Advisers, in his view, were the single primary Comparison of the life and work of Lesia existential searching in the drama "U underscoring the purpose of PCUS as provocation for the issuance of the ukase. Ukrainka with that of Zygmunt Krasinski Pushchi" (In The Wilderness). According being to encourage cooperation and com­ Prof. Nicholas Bohatiuk turned to a was the subject of Prof. Roman Kuchar's to'her interpretation, this is the first munication among all scholars of Ukrain­ discussion of Russification in Ukraine presentation. He pointed out that both dramatic work to evidence both an ian studies. On the basis of preliminary during recent years, noting its various poet-dramatists hold an important place in individualistic choice of values and ap­ drafts conference participants discussed forms, particularly the economic. He cited the literatures of their respective coun­ proach to life. The speaker maintained and amended the PCUS By-laws and data indicating that the Russian language tries, and that the primary focus of both that the stages and manner in which the statute proposals. is used nearly exclusively in all profes­ artists was on the life and traditions of hero sought self-knowledge and self-ex­ The conference sessions on the Ems sional schools in Ukraine, as well as in their nation. The speaker especially pression clearly reflect the striving to­ Ukase were chaired by Prof. Ivan L. their publications. compared the ideological bases of Ukrain- ward authenticity as held in existentialist Rudnytsky. The first speaker, Prof. As the next speaker, Prof. Pritsak kas's "Orhia" (Orgy) and Krasinski's philosophy. Roman Solchanyk of Rutgers University, stated that to date no monographs on "Irydioria. Participating with extensive commen­ proposed that the Ems Ukase was the Russification exist, despite the impact of Chairman of the second session held tary in the discussions following both reaction of Russian bureaucrats to the the process on the history of Ukraine. He Saturday was Prof. Zyla. As speaker, sessions were George G. Grabowicz, developing Ukrainian national conscious­ proceeded to give a brief account of some Prof. Romanenchuk presented the aesthe­ Assy a Humesky, Vasyl Markus, Natalia ness of the early 1870's. The speaker paid of the characteristics of Russification tic views of Lesia Ukrainka, stressing that Pazuniak, Alexandra Chernenko-Rudnyt- particular attention to the scholarly, historical perspective. the poet's conception of the role of art, sky, Yar Slavutych, Bohdan Struminskyj, political, and publicistic activities of (To be continued) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 4,1976 No. 123 Sights, Sounds of the Ukrainian Bicentennial

Young members of the Ukrainian Sports Club of New York during the march.

Ukrainians gather near the Washington Monument.

Representatives of ODUM, Plast and SUMA Ukrainian youth Pittsburgh Ukrainians march. organizations place a wreath at the base of the Washington Monument.

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'" '''-''"'-к' f'KZ??'^'^^ Ukrainian display in the window of Woodward and Lothrop department store. Ukrainian American Veterans and the Chicago SUMA band. No. 123 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 4,1976 Centennial Parade and Rally in Washington

Daria Stepaniak, Joseph Lesawyer and Katharine Peleshok of the Ukrainian Bicentennial Committee place a wreath at the foot of the Shevchenko Monument.

Secretary of Commerce, Elliot Richardson addresses the The beginning of the Centennial tribute. crowd at the Shevchenko Monument.

The first Ukrainian Moleben ever held at Arlington National Cemetery's Amphitheater (left) and Ukrainian American Veterans and U.S. Army personnel salute the wreath placed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (right). 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 4, 1976 No. 123 Ukrainians Raise Human Rights Questions at U.N. Conference in Vancouver byAndriySemotiuk VANCOUVER B.C.-Despite deep di­ cities" Mr. Trudeau said about the Soviet visions over the Middle East, Habitat, the Union. "In Canada, where you don't need United Nations Conference on Human passports to move from point A to point В Settlements adopted a "Vancouver De­ within the country, and you don't need a claration on Human Settlements, 1976" labor permit if you're a Canadian citizen to which contained several principles of go to work in Toronto, Montreal, or interest to Ukrainians. Halifax, it's very difficult to control the The right of freedom of movement, of rate of growth of a city." choosing one's political system without coercion, of exercising sovereignty over Picket Soviet Conference resources, and of protecting religious and cultural monuments were all endorsed by On June 4th, when the delegation from the conference. the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic These very same rights were the made its presentation to the United subject of an active and effective cam­ Nations Conference, the Ukrainians from paign by Ukrainian delegates from the the West picketed in front of the building. World Congress of Free Ukrainians, the Earlier, delegations had received a copy of World Federation of Ukrainian Women's a memorandum distributed by the World Organizations, the Women's Association Congress of Free Ukrainians, and also of the Canadian League for the Liberation copies of leaflets as they entered the of Ukraine, the Women's Association for buildings of the conference. the Defense of Four Freedoms for The memorandum drew the attention of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Canadian Com­ the delegates to the problems of lack of mittee of Vancouver and other Ukrainians free movement in the USSR, destruction from the West. of cultural monuments in Ukraine, the lack of participation of the Ukrainian Photo: United Nations/ Y. Nagata Attract Attention people in policy formulation, and the Arriving for the opening of the Conference on May 31st, U.N. Secretary General Dr. Kurt WaLdheim colonial practices of the Soviet Union in makes a statement to members of the press assembled at the Air Movement Unit Building of the The Ukrainian booth at Habitat Forum reference to the non-Russian republics. Vancouver International Airport. was situated in the display hangar at an Similar concerns were outlined in pam­ excellent location. Thousands of interest­ phlets. ed citizens and many interested delegates While the Ukrainian SSR was present­ signed Ukrainian petitions and spoke to ing its statement, and Ukrainian dele­ Ukrainian delegates while viewing the gates from the West were picketing booth. outside, Mrs. Christina Isajiw, and And- Among the visitors was a delegation of riy Semotiuk of the World Congress of 12 Soviet officials who photographed the Free Ukrainians met with the Secretary- whole exhibit in detail and argued over General of the Conference, Enrique the materials on display. Penalosa. Many news interviews took place at the After reading the memorandum of the booth and the booth received many World Congress, Mr. Penalosa pointed compliments from visitors. As the Ukrain­ out that he was not in a position where he ian booth was, perhaps, in the most could raise this matter at the conference, prominent place in the hangar, the sign on but did suggest that the memorandum be the roof which read "Inhuman settlements distributed to all the United Nations in the USSR - An International Colonial Missions in New York in the fall when the Problem" caught the attention of almost General Assembly will consider the re­ every visitor who entered the hangar. sults of the Habitat conference. While the Ukrainian delegates were unable to secure non-governmental status Ask About Moroz for the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee because it was adjudged not to Perhaps the most effective activity be a truly international organization, undertaken by the Ukrainian delegates in some of them were able to participate as Vancouver was to ask a number of correspondents posing relevant questions questions at a press conference called by Photo: United Nations/ Y. Nagata at important press conferences. the USSR. After a lengthy opening Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau of Canada addresses the first plenary meeting of the Conference on statement, Prof. Gennady N. Fomin, head May 31st at the Queen Elizabeth Theater. Question Canadian PM of the Soviet delegation openned the floor to questions. Several articles in the Vancouver ments want - nothing else. And that A good example of how important a role newspapers reflected the questions that our delegation was able to play at Habitat (which is done) is a reflection of what the The first question Prof. Fomin had to were posed to the Soviet leader. Others different governments want on the na­ was a question that Mrs. Christina Isajiw answer was about Valentyn Moroz being covered Ukrainian picketing at the posed to the Prime Minister of Canada tional level and what the different put into the Serbsky Institute of psychia­ government conference, and participation countries want as far as cooperation and during one of the opening press conferenc­ try in Moscow. He said "Our government in the Forum discussions. es on May 31st. international contributions are concerned. has already made statements regarding These articles and the participation at Mrs. Isajiw asked Prime Minister But the UN cannot do more than that. It these absurd allegations and I can assure the Forum Prompted Pat Burns, a local depends on what are the recommenda­ Pierre Trudeau whether he would be you that no person is put in prison, is radio openline show host to invite John prepared to recommend to the conference tions thate are going to be approved here, imprisoned in psychiatric clinics or such Kolasky and Mr. Semotiuk to one of his what are the recommendations that are that it make room for the view of those institutions for his political convictions." shows. The program was in the evening people who were not adequately repre­ later going to be approved by the General Prof. Fomin was asked by Mrs. Ulana and lasted one and a half hours. Many Assembly, and the other UN meetings. sented by government delegations to the Celewych about the destruction of reli­ listeners called to express their sympathy conference, such as those in the Soviet The secretariat are just a group of gious monuments, and cemeteries, the with the Ukrainian delegation's concerns, bureaucrats. We try to follow the advise, Union who are punished for attempting to Kiev library and the Dubitsky Monastary. and the program was quite successful. influence the view of their government on the requests of governments." In attempting to answer this question, Despite the successful participation of certain issues Habitat was dealing with. Prof. Fomin attacked the veracity of the the Ukrainian delegation at this Habitat Mr. Trudeau responded by saying: "I questioner's sources, denied that the conference, regretfully the government UIMA Opens 2nd suppose that's the problem with every Soviet government was doing these delegates were unwilling to question the international conference - nations are things. He used this same method to Soviet Union as such. The Habitat Annual Students'Exhibit represented at the conference by dele­ sidestep questions by Ukrainian delegates declaration will be presented to the CHICAGO, Ш.—The second annual gates chosen by their own governments," on ethnocide and on political prisoners. General Assembly in the fall when again and he didn't feel that much could be done Ukrainian students' art exhibit is current­ He kept saying that anyone who would there will be an opportunity to raise these ly underway at the Ukrainian Institute of about that. care to see for themselves should visit the issues. He then went on to mention thee Modern Art here. USSR. It is important to realize not only what participation of the NGO's, the non­ It is a juried exhibit entitled "Images/ Finally, Mrs. Christine Isajiw asked is possible at such conferences, but also governmental organizations in the United Forms/Ideas," to which all Ukrainian him to comment on the fact that the what is not possible. With regard to the Nations which he believed was a positive American art students have been invited. representatives of Scandanavian coun­ latter, the Secretary"General of Habitat step in attempting to come to grips with Of the many who entered, only a select tries tried to visit the USSR for precisely summarized the obstacles adquately: this problem. After a considerable effort few will be exhibiting their works. these reasons and were denied access, and "Let me say first of all, because many to give a satisfactory answer to the "Organized by art students especially asked whether the Soviet government people make that mistake, the UN is not a question Mr. Trudeau finally addressed for art students, this show will be of would allow a commission to visit the super government. The UN is just a the conditions in the Soviet Union and interest to the general public for it gives a concentration camps in the Soviet Union. parliament where the governments meet compared them to Canada. glimpse of new frontiers being explored Prof. Fomin answered by saying that to discuss, to talk, just as in the "Even in a very tightly run society they and an opportunity to experience fresh the USSR has always had good relations parliaments of the different countries. can't seem to control the growth of their and vital talent," said a spokesman for the with these countries. The UN can do as much as the govern­ Institute. No. 123 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 4,1976 Carlotta Ordassy-Baranska Leads-off Washington Post Praises Miss Qrdassy's Role Soyuzivka's Summer Concert Programs toTheMetV^ Dobriansky, Hrynkiw, Shust also Appear WASHINGTON, D.C.-In an overall complimentary article about New York's KERHONKSON, N.Y.-A program of Ukrainian audiences. Mr. Dobriansky began his opera career Metropolitan Opera Company's presenta­ Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian classical tion of Bellini's "Norma" at the Wolf Trap music will be featured tonight at Soyuziv- in 1964 with the Philadelphia Lyric Opera and has performed with many companies Park Thursday, June 10, The Washington ka as the UNA estate in the Catskill Post's music critic, Paul Hume, also Mountains opens its summer series of around the U.S. before coming to the Met. Mr. Hrynkiw, who like Mr. Dobriansky, praised Carlotta Ordassy-Baranska's per­ concerts with an additional special salute formance as Clotilda. to the Bicentennial-Centennial. appeared many times on Soyuzivka's stage, began studying piano at age eight. "From the first phrases of the overture, Appearing in the first of some ten His orchestral debut came at 16. conductor Jan Behr made clear the concerts at the estate here will be Carlotta unmistakable authority with which he Ordassy-Baranska, soprano with the Met­ Mr. Hrynkiw's piano career has taken him to many European countries where he continued to conduct the entire opera," ropolitan Opera Company in New York wrote Mr. Hume in the June 12th edition City, Andrij Dobriansky, bass-baritone won many prizes and medals for his playing. of The Post. "His presence made a decided with the Metropolitan Opera, and Thomas difference to the orchestra, which played Hrynkiw, international renowned Ukrain­ Tonight's concert will consist of solo and duet appearances by Miss Ordassy and unusually well. The chorus was, at it has ian American pianist. been all week, excellent, as was Carlotta Miss Ordassy, who will soon enter her Mr. Dobriansky, to the accompaniment of Mr. Hrynkiw, and solo renditions by the Ordassy's Clotilda." 20th season with the world famous Miss Ordassy is a longtime soprano with Metropolita Opera, recently completed a pianist. Mistress of ceremony for this and all the Metropolitan Opera and will soon successful tour with the Opera's "The Met enter her 20th season with them. in the Park," where she sang the role of concerts at the estate will be Anya Kate in the opera "Madame Butterfly." Carlotta Ordassy Dydyk. Following the program a dance will be held to the tunes of "Tempo" and Four Performances In the Saturday, June 26th edition of To UnveilLesia Soyuzivka's own band with Marusia Styn, The Ukrainian Weekly it was mistakenly vocalist, and Alec Chudolij, accordionist. The Opera was performed at Crocheron written that Carlotta Ordassy-Baransky Soyuzivka's salute to the Bicentennial- Ukrainka Monument Park in Queens, N.Y., on Wednesday, is a former soprano with the Metropo­ centennial will be held Sunday, Indepen­ June 16, at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, litan Opera Company in New York. dence Day 1976, with a special program at Soyuzivka June 19, at Clove Lakes Park on Staten Miss Ordassy will begin next season beginning at 2:30 p.m. Island on Wednesday, June 23, and at KERHONKSON, N.Y.-A monument Marine Park in Brooklyn on Saturday, her 20th year with the Met and this Appearing in the course of the Sunday to poetess Lesia Ukrainka by sculptor June 26. June has performed in the Opera's Bicen program will be Ukrainian Ameri­ Mychajlo Czereszniowsky, will b^ unveil­ Singing the role of Bonze in that series "The Met in the Park" series of per­ can star of stage and theater, William ed Sunday, September 19, here at the was Mr. Dobriansky, who is known to the formances. Shust. UNA estate, Soyuzivka. Ukrainian Community across the United Beg pardon for the unfortunate Among the performers during the show Efforts to dedicate such a monument at will be the "Sopilka" quartet of Halya States from his many appearances before error. —Ed. Soyuzivka were initiated by the UNA Kozak-Chapko, Marusia Styn, Wolody- Women's Committee chaired by Vice-Pre- myr Chapko, and Orysia Hewka. The sident Mary Dushnyck. Other committe THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE SOYUZIVKA estate's own brand of workers-actors will members are: honorary member of the also make guest appearances in the course Supreme Assembly Maria Czuczman; of the program. Supreme Treasurer Ulana Diachuk; Sup­ SOYUZIVKA Also, a traditional Ukrainian vertep reme Advisors Anna Haras, Anne Chopek from the 17th and 18th centuries, prepar­ and Tekla Moroz. The Ukrainian edly Ukrainian artist Slava Gerulak, will Monuments to Taras Shevchenko, poet- National be displayed. laureate of Ukraine, Jby Alexander Archi- A dance to the tunes of "Tempo" and penko and to Hetman Ivan Mazepa by Association the estate's band will be held that Serhij Lytvynenko have previously been RESORT evening. dedicated at Soyuzivka. in the Catskill Mountains, near Kerhonkson, N.Y. Girls Open Summer SEASON OPENER EACH FRIDAY, a DANCE to the tunes of the Camp-Out at Soyuzivka "SOYUZIVKA" orchestra—vocalists, MARUSIA STYN—accordion, ALEC CHUDOLIJ. Friday, July 2,1976 DANCE to the tunes of the "Soyuzivka" Orchestra Saturday, July 3,1976 CARLOTTA ORDASSY-BARANSKA, soprano New York Metropolitan Opera ANDRIJ DOBRIANSKY, bass-baritone New York Metropolitan Opera THOMAS HRYNKIW, pianist Mistress of Ceremonies-ANYA DYDYK DANCE to the tunes of' Tempo'' and the "Soyuzivka" orchestras. 1976 Children's Summer Camp KERHONKSON, N.Y. - Thirty-six enjoying the famous Soyuzivka, UNA's girls, aged 7 to 11, occupied the cozily beautiful estate, with facilities to please Sunday, July 4—Independence Day, 1976 secluded "Lviv" Villa at the UNA estate and all." SPECIAL PROGRAM dedicated to the Bicentennial- here Saturday, June 26, for the first day The camp, which combines learning Centennial will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the of the three-week children's camp whose with relation, will last through July 17th, with the boys of the same age bracket Veselka auditorium with guest appearances by theme this year is in keeping with the taking over the "premises for their the "SOPILKA" quartet and Soyuzivka ensembles. Bicentennial of the American Revolution and the Centennial of Ukrainian settle­ three-week tour. The three-week Ukrain­ Also, a tradition Ukrainian vertep of the 17th ment in the U.S. ian Cultural Courses for high school and and 18th centuries, prepared by Slava Gerulak. "Shamokin" is the name of this year's Guest appearance by WILLIAM SHUST, Broadway Actor children's camp and the program is college age students conclude UNA's appropriately attuned to the early beginn­ summer program for youth here. DANCE to the tunes of "Tempo'5 ings of Ukainian organized life in America. Assisting Mrs. Hawrylak are the follo­ "It was in this small town of Pennsylva­ and the "Soyuzivka" orchestras. wing counselors: Lydia Semanyshyn, nia that Soyuz was born in 1894," said Christine Tkaeh, Wira Chuma, Renata The large air conditioned Dance Hall "Veselka" " Mrs. Stephanie Hawrylak, camp director, Wynnyk, Raissa , Markiw,' Linda Geba9 during the opening ceremonies Sunday Joyce Chupa, Anya Cehelsky, Tania Tel: (914) 626-5641 afternoon. Babenko, Maria Korolyshyn, Ksenia Mok- 'And now, 82 years later, you are riwsky. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 4,1976 No. 123 L/S/A Exhibit to Open in Kiev by Eugene Iwanciw particular tour. It is not known why they In the past, exhibits have been sent to The policy of the U.S. Government WASHINGTON, D.C.-On July 14, were rejected. However, last spring a cities with no tour guides who knew the toward Ukraine is even more important 1976, a United States Information Agency member of the Executive Board of the local language since no applications from since the U.S. Consulate in Kiev will begin (USIA) exhibit will open in Kiev. The Federation of Ukrainian Student Organi­ qualified individuals fluent in that langu­ staffing this summer. exhibit, which will tour the Soviet Union zations of America (SUSTA) met with age were received. The SUSTA repre­ for twelve months visiting six cities, has Miss Carol Bulche in the Exhibit Guide sentative suggested that, in addition to Recruitment section of USIA to discuss The USIA exhibit opening in Kiev will only one Ukrainian-speaking tour guide. the normal channels of recruitment, the this very issue. proceed to Alma Ata, Kazakhstan and As part of a cultural and educational relevant ethnic organizations in the Unit­ Miss Bulche stated that tour guides Novosibirsk, Russia. The three citis to exchange program, the United States and ed States be contacted. Miss Bulche was must be fluent in Russian, even if the tour included in the second half of the tour the Soviet Union regularly sponsor exhi­ receptive to this idea but Miss Dexheimer have not yet been determined. bits in the each other's country. The USIA will be visiting non-Russian cities. In admits that this practice has not been According to one Washington observer, exhibit for the coming year deals with addition, there is no requirement that the instituted over a year later. the only way to change the present U.S. photography while the present exhibit, guides know an additional language used A number of young Ukrainian Ameri­ policy toward the non-Russian population which will end next month, deals with in the Soviet Union nor that at least one cans have participated in past programs of of the USSR is through Congressional technology. member of the tour speak the language of the USIA. Reports from various sources action, particularly in the area of appro­ The exhibits normally tour six Soviet the Republic or area to which the exhibit indicate that Ukrainian"speaking guides priations. Individuals, particularly in the cities during a twelve month period is being sent. The USIA recruits tour guides by- on exhibits in Ukraine were noticed by the ethnic communities affected, should con­ spending two months in each city. The tact their Senators and Representatives exhibit is accompanied by an average of sending brochures to about 400 colleges local people and well received. In addition, and universities. Marion Dexheimer of the absence or limited number nf TTVrain. and express their concern about this twenty American tour guides. The group issue. of twenty guides travel with the exhibit USIA stated, however, that field recruit­ ian-speaking guides on other exhibits in Unless the USIA changes its present for six months to three cities at which ers have found that many colleges do not Ukrainian cities have elicited concern policy, it will continually be subject to the time they are replaced by a second group post this information for its students. among the Ukrainian population. This charge of supporting the Soviet policy of of twenty American guides who accom­ Applicants ar6 interviewed and undergo same situation exists in other non-Russian Russification. pany the exhibit to the next three cities. governmental clearance. areas of the Soviet Union. It was learned that only one member of the first group of twenty-two guides is fluent in Ukrainian even though the Moroz Petitions exhibit will open in the capital of Ukraine. Mayor Beame to Be Keynote In the past, when a USIA exhibit visited a non-Russian city, a special contingent of Appear In Two tour guides, numbering five to seven, Speaker At CN Week Observance with fluency in the native language of the Canadian Dailies NEW YOR, N.Y. (w.d.).-Mayor Abra­ bles, who will appear on the stage in their area was sent as part of the twenty-guide national costumes. TORONTO, Ont.-A petition on behalf ham Beame of New York will be the group. They would spend the two months Because the "Captive Nations Week" of Valentyn Moroz addressed to the Soviet principal speaker at the 1976 "Captive which the exhibit was in the non-Russian observance will be held immediately authorities appeared in the Wednesday, Nations Week" observance, which will be city and would be replaced by Russian before the opening of the Democratic June 9, edition of Le Devoir and the held on Sunday, July 11, at 1:00 p.m., at speaking guides for the rest of the tour. National Convention in New York City the Friday, June 11 edition of The Citizen, the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island in A spokesman for the USIA stated that next day, it is expected that the rally will two major Canadian dailies, in the French New York. this practice was discontinued about two be attended by other prominent American and English languages respectively. The rally is being sponsored by an ad years ago due to the increase in costs of hoc American Bicentennial Committee for leaders from various parts of the country. The petition was signed by 296 predo­ travel. In addition, the USIA spokesman the Independence of Captive Nations, minantly Canadian scholars, many of them pointed out that the Appropriations with the National Captive Nations Com­ Ukrainians. It appeared in half-page ads Committee of the House of Represent­ mittee (NCNC) and the American Federa­ sponsored by the Committee for the atives cut back on the amount of tion of Labor-Congress of Industrial Defense of Valentyn Moroz in Toronto, temporary duty travel for persons em­ Organizations (AFL-CIO), the two princi­ News From Ukraine Ont., and Lachine, Que., in the two ployed for a brief period by the Agency. pal forces behind this year's observances. Checking the budget request for the newspapers. Sen. James L. Buckley, (C-R-N.Y.) and USIA bv the Administration, it was Le Devoir is a Montreal French-langu­ Rep. James Delaney, (D-N.Y.), will also learned that S9.7 million less was re­ age daily with a circulation of about KIEV—A monograph about the poet- address the rally. Dr. Ku Cheng-kang, quested for fiscal year 1977 than was 35,500. The Citizen is published in Ottawa laureate of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko, honorary president of WACL and the requested for 1976. In addition, the House and has a circulation of nearly 90,000. entitled "T.H. Shevchenko and the Rus­ third-ranking statesman of Free China, Appropriations Committee did reduce the The ads include a short history of sian Revolutionary Democrats," by E.S. will also speak at the observance. budget request by S2 million largely in the Moroz's incarceration and the appeal: Shabliowsky, recently appeared in a area of temporary duty travel. "Valentyn Moroz has now served his revised edition. The new edition strictly Support of American Labor However, the USIA budget for fiscal six-year prison sentence and faces an conforms with the Soviet policy of year 1977 is still about S20 million greater additional term of three years in concen­ everlasting friendship between the This is the first time since the "Captive Russian and Ukrainian peoples. The than for 1975. The Administration cuts tration camp and five years of exile, on a 5 4 Nations Week Resolution' was enacted on from 1976 to 1977 were largely in the area charge of anti-Soviet agitation and propa­ revised publication shows Shevchenko as July 17, 1959 that an organization of the of acquisition and construction of radio ganda' for his writings and beliefs. He has being irreconcilable with his nationalistic AFL-CIO stature will take an active part facilities and not in other areas of USIA suffered sickness, injury, deprivation of countrymen. in these significant observances. The operations. company and isolation. To subject him to AFL-CIO participation is the result. of Some experts attribute the change in 'psychiatric' treatment is beyond belief. ODESSA—After receiving a query several discussions with the organization's USIA policy to the detente policy current­ Do you not think he has suffered enough? from veteran Odessa actor, S. Shamanov- leadership conducted by Prof. Lev E. ly being conducted by the Department of How can you justify putting him through sky, about the possibuity of opening a Dobriansky, UCCA President and Chair­ State. There have been numerous com­ more? In the name of humanity we ask museum for the old Odessa Theater, its man of the NCNC. plaints by various groups that Voice of you to release him now," director, A. Odynokov, wrote in the June America (VGA), a division of USIA, has 6, 1976 issue of Kiev's Culture and Life Six buses to transport worshippers ("Kultura і Zhyttia") that a room has been refrained from the broadcast of material from St. Patrick's Cathedral to the ferry which the Soviets feel is offensive. set aside in the theater for such a purpose. Kiev Soccer Team in downtown New York after the "Captive The newspaper, however, comments that In September 1974, the Soviet Union Nations Week" liturgy which will be held officially ended the jamming of VGA the Ukrainian Society for the Preserva­ To Meet at 10:00 a.m. that day. tion of Historical Monuments and Culture broadcasts into the Soviet Union. It has There is a very strong possibility that been learned that the USSR continues to tabled the allocation of funds for an Germans tnD.C. Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter and "indefinite term." selectively jam broadcasts, particularly AFL-CIO President George Meany may non-Russian broadcasts. A number of WASHINGTON, D.C.-Kiev "Dyna­ address the observance at Liberty Island, KIEV-The June 10th edition of Cul­ VOA employees have stated that since mo," the champions of the Soviet Union as both are known to support the captive about September 1974, they have detect­ and European Super Cup champs, will ture and Life reported that the 12th nations in their struggle for freedom and International Congress of Puppeteers, ed a greater degree of self-censorship in meet Germany's Moenchen Gladbach "Bo- national independence, said a Committee the services which broadcast into the russia," the winners of two consecutive which concluded in Moscow, was held spokesman. under the motto of "Through the hearts of Soviet Union. VGA officials deny that an German titles, at the RFK Stadium here Very Rev. Msgr. Patrick Paschak, agreement was made with the Soviet Sunday, July 11, at 4:00 p.m., in a match children to the hearts of adults." The goals OSBM, Provincial of the Basilian Fathers of the gathering were educate the Union. which is said will determine the number in the United States, will deliver a Two members of the Russian Service of' one team in the world. younger generations, stimulate their "Captive Nations" sermon at St. Patrick's esthetic senses, develop their humanistic VOA, who had participated in the USIA The Soviet Ukrainian squad is lead by Cathedral, and will also deliver the exhibit program to the Soviet Union, have Oleh Blokhin, the "1975 European Foot­ spirit in order to strengthen the "melting invocation at the Rally, while Rev. Florian of nations," and preserve peace and expressed concern that the U.S. Govern­ baller of the Year," and Leonid Buriak, 34 Goldau of the Romanian Orthodox Church ment is not sending more guides that times an international player. harmony. The next congress will be held will say the benediction. Special prayers in New York in 1980. speak the native language of the cities The entire team represented the Soviet will also be delivered by a Rabbi. which the exhibits visit. Another VOA Union in the 1974 World Cup. KHARKIV—Local residents got ac­ emDlovee stated that, in effect, the U.S. is Borussia's team will be spearheaded by Ethnic Ensembles quainted with the Great Britain Today supporting the Soviet policy of Russifica- Allan Simonsen, former "Footballer of the photo exhibit which is part of a two-city tion by requiring only Russian-speaking Year," and 1974 World Cup heroes, Jupp Announcing their participation in the tour of British cultural artifacts. Kiev is tour guides. Heynckes and Berti Vogts. entertainment part of the. rally were the site of a similar exhibit. Here It is known that a number of young Most of the players on this squad are Croatian, Ukrainian, Polish, Turkish participants listened to lectures about Ukrainian-Americans, fluent in the Ukra­ represented on the German National (Moslem), Lithuanian, German, Hunga­ 18th-20th century fine arts in Great inian language, had applied for this Team. rian and Chinese dance and song ensem­ Britain, and saw several feature films. No. 123 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 4,1976 LA. Ukrainians Take Part In Heritage Festival community Newtek

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-A six-week ex­ hibit of Ukrainian folk art was officially LOS ANGELES, Calif. -Ukrainians opened at the Community Gallery of the were among more than 50 ethnic groups Balch Institute here on June 20th. The participating in the First International exhibit is sponsored by the Philadelphia Heritage Festival held here Saturday and Ukrainian Community Bicentennial and Sunday, May 22 and 23, on the Los Centennial Committee. Angeles Mall. The festival feature exhibits, entertain­ CHICAGO, Ш—A three-day Ukrainian ment and foods of various nationalities. It festival was held here at the Cathedral of was organized by the Bicentennial Com­ St. Nicholas, May 21 through 23. Ukrain­ mittee of Los Angeles, which includes ian books, folk art, paintings, and stamps representatives of the city's ethnic were on display. The exhibit was extend­ groups. Ukrainian representative Oleh ed until May 24th for the benefit of school Chaikovsky was elected Los Angeles children. Bicentennial Committee Festival Team Leader. ASTORIA, N.Y.—The Organizations Ukrainians of Los Angeles contributed Ukrainian Liberation Front sponsored a four pavilions to the ethnic exhibits traditional Easter ""svyachene" here on portion of the festival. The first pavilion May 23rd. The program included an contained mannequins dressed in historic Performances were given by the follo­ ter of Los Angeles. The 16-page tabloid opening speech, performances by bandu- Ukrainian costumes, the second - exam­ wing groups: the "Kobzar" and SUMA underscored the identity of Ukrainians, rists and dancers and recitations of ples of two branches of Ukrainian folk art, choirs, the Plast girls' chorus accompanied their art, traditions, achievements and poems. ceramics and woodcarving, and works by by guitars, the "Ukrainian Spirit" and their contributions to the United States. contemporary Ukrainian artists, the third "Veselka" dance ensembles, the Smaltzoff The first issue of the newspaper CHICAGO, Ш.-А Youth Night was - a veritable rainbow of Ukrainian ballet school, the "Kozaks from Canada", appeared in October 1975 as part of a held here to honor graduates of grammar embroidery, and the fourth - a large and the contemporary musical-vocal en­ Ukrainian Bicentennial program which and high schools, and colleges, who are painting of the American Revolution, semble "Yaseny". Plast girls also staged a also included a folk art exhibit and members of the parish of Sts. Volodymyr entitled "Glory to the Victors", by Nadia program of "hahilky". performances of songs and dances during and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church. Somko, and demonstrations of the art of a two-hour festival Sunday, October 5. Recipients of master's and doctorate "pysanka" making by girls dressed in On the occasion of the festival a second The newspaper was a 12-page English degrees were also honored at this recep­ traditional Ukrainian costumes. issue of the "Ukrainian Times" was language publication about Ukrainians in tion on Saturday, June 19. The painting, done in oils, was present­ published by the Ukrainian Culture Cen­ the United States. ed to the city of Los Angeles as a NEW YORK, N.Y.-A new Ukrainian Bicentennial commemorative gift from the radio program made its debut here Ukrainian community. Thursday, June 17 on WHBI FM 105.9. At the head of the four pavilions stood a Thousands Help Celebrate ... The half-hour program, heard from 6:30 to giant "pysanka", six feet in size, painted (Continued from page 3) 7:00 p.m. every Thursday, is sponsored by Zenovia Vzhesnevska, who was also Washington in Ukraine. would say to Ukrainian Americans if he by the Ukrainian Radiospilka. News of responsible for the planning of the A wreath in tribute to the Ukrainian were at the rally. Ukrainian community life, music and pavilions. She was aided in the set up of poet from the Ukrainian Bicentennial "My bretheren, Ukrainian Americans, discussions of social-political problems the exhibits by members of community Committe of America was placed at the destiny chose you to be the fortunate one round out the program. organizations, churches, artistic ensem­ foot of the Shevchenko Monument by Mr. because you were fortunate to espace bles and students. Lesawyer, Mrs. Katherine Peleshok, a oppression and come to the United ROCHESTER, N.Y.-The 50th anni­ During the two-day festival the rich representative of the pioneers, and Mrs. States," she said for the poet. "You found versary of the UNWLA was commemo­ Ukrainian heritage was also evident in the Daria Stepaniak. A second wreath was opportunity to develop unrestrictedly, rated here April 3rd at church services entertainment program. laid by members of the national executive practice your faith, culture and heritage, and a jubilee banquet. The event was board of the Women's Association for the and inform others of the oppression in organized by UNWLA Branches 46 and Defense of Four Freedoms of Ukraine. Ukraine." 47. One of the two principal speakers at the Miss Beck said Shevchenko would be rally here at 22nd and P Streets was proud of "the fruits of progress" of PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-UNWLA Secretary of Commerce Elliot Richard­ Ukrainian Americas. Branch 98, of Philadelphia prepared a son, who delivered personal greetings half-hour television program which ac­ Concert. from President Gerald Ford. "Maybe from your midst will rise the quainted viewers in the Philadelphia area (Continued from page 3) "Your Bicentennial commemoration to­ George Washington for whom I have with Ukrainian cultural heritage. The day which began at the monument of waited and will come to Ukraine and slay program appeared on channel 12 at 6:30 A girls' octet, "Chervona Ruta," from George Washington, the Father of our the fire-spitting dragon that enslaves my p.m. on April 4th the same SUMA branch, accompanied the great Nation, and ends at the monument Ukraine," Shevchenko would have said. choir to the concert and in the second half of Taras Shevchenko, Ukraine's greatest A telegram from Rep. Robert Taft (R.­ DETROIT, Mich.-The Ukrainian Bi­ sang three contemporary songs from poet, is a most appropriate reaffirmation Ohio) was received in the course of the centennial and Centennial Committee Ukraine. Soloists for the group were of your bi-national heritage," said Mr. Centennial rally and read by Mr. Pronko. sponsored a two-day exhibit of the Maria Wyshywaniuk and Myroslawa Ba- Richardson. Also speaking was Dr. Dobriansky, who Ukrainian pysanka, April 9th and 10th sarab. Background music was supplied by Mr. Richard's attendance at the cere­ in his role as chairman of the National here at Whittier Hotel's "Crystal Room". Miss Hawryliuk. mony was insured by Dr. Kuropas who Captive Nations Committee, called for a The exhibit was visited by over 1,000 A sample of Ukrainian classical music notified the Ukrainian Bicentennial Com­ strong/America to overcome the evils in persons, 90 percent of whom were not of was display by Thomas Hrynkiw, interna­ mittee of the decision. the world. He said that Americans motto Ukrainian origin. tionally famous Ukrainian American pia­ "As we celebrate the Bicentennial of our should be "peace and freedom through nist, who played L. Revutsky's Sonata. nation, it is important that we let the strenght." CHICAGO, Ill.-The Brotherhood of In the second portion of the concert world know that America still cares. The їв his closing remarks, Mr. Lesawyer St. Andrew of the Sts. Volodymyr and Andrij Dobriansky, bass-baritone with United States still strongly supports the cited Ivan Bazarko, executive director of Olha Parish opened a Ukrainian reading the Metropolitan Opera Company in New aspirations for freedom, independence the UCCA, Yaroslaw Haywas, organiza­ room and library at its own headquarters. York City, was accompanied by Mr. and national self-determination of all tional chairman of the Bicentennial com­ Its purpose is to serve members of the Hrynkiw at the piano. peoples," he said to a resounding applause mittee, Stefania Bukshowany, Mrs. Ste­ Ukrainian community of the Chicago area. Mr. Dobriansky rendered three serious by the multitude. paniak, Dr. Kurylas, and Dr. Yarymovych Ukrainian songs and one light-hearted "The President commends you and I for their help in planning the Bicentennial- LOS ANGELES, Calif.-The local tune. commend you for your continued contri­ Centennial salute. "Ridna Shkola" (School of Ukrainian The "Prometheus" male chorus from butions to our national legacy, to our Auxilliary Bishop Losten delivered the Subjects) held a Mother's Day concert Philadelphia, Pa., under the direction of durable system of representative self- benediction to close the ceremony. which featured singing, recitation and Michael Dlaboha, rendered four Ukrainian government," he said. After singing the hymn "Bozhe Vely- dancing performances by the pupils of the classical melodies. The group, which Dr. Kuropas was introduced to the kyi", the crowds began to disperse, but school, May 9th in the Ukrainian National appeared in both halves of the concert, assemblage at the conclusion of Mr. some people remained for the evening Home here. was accompanied by Haylan Mazurok. Richardson's address. concert in Consitution Hall which was Ukraine's struggle for freedom was The second keynote speaker was Miss coordinated by George Nesterczuk of the NEW YORK, N.Y.-The course of aptly portrayed by a ballet choreographed Beck, who talked about what Shevchenko local committee. modern dance organized by UNWLA by Roma Pryma-Bohachevsky and per­ Branch 82 and taught by choreographer formed by members of her School of and prima ballerina Roma Pryma-Boha­ Ballet. The number, appropriately titled chevsky, was completed by 20 couples "The Struggle for Freedom," featured іллллллллллллллллллллллллллллллллллллллі^^ичі^миии\лллллллл who performed what they had learned at a Roxolana Babiuk as Ukraine. Ukrainian American Cook Book special evening held May 22nd here at the Music for this modern interpretation of (IN ENGLISH) Plast home. Ukraine's plight was composed by V. Edited by Jr. Women's League - Published by Ladies Guild of St. Andrew's Homoliak. Ukrainian Catholic Church, 7700 Hoertz Rd., Parma, Ohio 44134 YONKERS, N.Y.-The local SUMA PRICE S4.50 Local talent was represented by the Send money orders to branch here sponsored a celebration of Bandura Ensemble of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Harry Kostelnik, ЗШ W. Pleasant Valley Rd., Parma, Ohio 44134 Mother's Day, Sunday May 9th in the under the direction of Ihor Masnyk. The HURRY, HURRY, they won't last - reprint of 1,000 books again by demand. Ukrainian National Home. A concert of ensemble rendered four compositions. Wonderful for showers, wedings and Christmas gifts. Has hundreds of recipes songs, dances and recitations was held, hard to find and unusual. followed by a special reception for -I.D. ІЛЛЛЛЛЛЛЛЛЛЛЛЛЛЛ/У^ЛЛЛЛЛЛЛЛЛЛЛЛЛЛ/УЧЛЛЛ^ mothers. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 4, 1976 No. 123 English Supplement of VESELKA - THE RAINBOW

Welcome to The Rainbow Kiev—The City

Dear Reader: too, you will find the best in Ukrain­ Of The Golden Domes Beginning with this issue of The ian poetry, songs, tales, legends and Ukrainian Weekly, we will publish a short stories translated into English In the heart of Ukraine, where the prophesied that a great city would one children's section in English based and supplemented by illustrations. Desna river joins the Dnipro and it day rise there, and many churches on the material appearing in the becomes a mile wide, stands Kiev--the would be built for the glory of God. To help you learn the Ukrainian children's illustrated monthly "Ve- capital of Ukraine. The prophecy was fulfilled. On the language, we will also include les­ selka" (The Rainbow) which the There is a legend that in the days of hills the city of Kiev arose, and because sons in conversational Ukrainian. UNA has been publishing for 23 Our Lord, Apostle Andrew, sailing on of its many churches it was called "the As you learn the language, you will years now. This section is meant for the Dnipro river, saw hills along its city of the golden domes." In later be able to read "Veselka" and enjoy children who do not know the Ukra­ banks. days a traveler nearing the city saw its highly interesting content de­ Enchanted by the majestic beauty of from afar the golden domes sparkling inian language but wish to learn it signed especially for you. the scenery, he and his disciples stopped in the sunlight. and acquire a better knowledge of for a rest on these hills. Kiev was one of the first cities built Ukraine's history, culture and lit­ We hope that this section meets Apostle Andrew blessed the hills, in Ukraine, and became known as the erature. with your approval and that you will mounted a cross on one of them, and "mother of Ukrainian cities." In this section we will publish write to tell us what you think of it. informative briefs on the past and present history of Ukraine. Here, Editorial Board The Fox, the Cat, and the Rooster (Ukrainian Folk Tale - Illustration by W. Cymbal) HOW TO READ AND WRITE IN UKRAINIAN Byl.KORYTSKY Lesson I. Once upon a time there lived a "Help! Help! Pussycat friend! To learn to read and write in Ukrainian is not difficult. Many of the Rooster and a Cat who were great Old Fox is taking me off Ukrainian letters are written the same as in English. Some of them are even friends. They built a hut for themselves To her land!" pronounced alike. in the old hollow of a tree; the Rooster This time the Cat was very far away In this first lesson you have four Ukrainian letters, capital and small, kept house while the Cat went foraging from the house. When he heard the printed and written. for sausages and corn. One day a Fox faint voice of the Rooster, he ran and To teach you how to pronounce and read them, we present to you proper came running up; ran but couldn't catch up to the Fox; English words, which have the same or similar vowels. "Open the door, little Rooster," she so he returned home and wept bitterly, cried. because he was now all alone. Finally, "The Cat told me not to, little Fox," however, he dried his tears and got said the Rooster. himself a little fiddle, and a big sack, "Open the window, little Rooster" and went to the fox-hole and began to cried the Fox. play: "The Cat told me not to, little Fox." "Fiddle-de-dee! The Fox said she just wanted to The foxy so wee borrow some firewood to make a fire Had daughters twice two for her children. So the Rooster And a little son too, opened the window and the Fox seized Oh, fiddle-de-dee! him in her jaws, and ran off with him. Come, foxy, and see Then the Rooster cried: My sweet minstrelsy!" Then the Fox's daughter said: "Help! Help; Pussycat friend! "Mommy, I'll go out and see who is Old Fox is taking me off playing so nicely!" To her land!" So out she skipped, but no sooner The Cat heard it, gave chase to the did the Cat see her than he caught hold Fox, rescued the Rooster, brought him of her and popped her into his sack. home, scolded him well and said: Then he played again: "Now keep out of her jaws in the "Fiddle-de-dee! future, if you don't want to be eaten up!" The foxy so wee Then the Cat went out foraging for Had daughters twice two wheat. He had scarcely gone when the And a little son too, sly Fox again came creeping up. Oh, fiddle-de-dee! "Dear little Rooster," said she, "pray Come, foxy, and see open the door!" My sweet minstrelsy!" "Nay, little Fox! Pussycat said I Then the second daughter skipped wasn't to." out, and the Cat caught her by the ears, But the Fox said she meant no harm and popped her into his sack, and went and the Rooster let her in. The Fox on playing and singing till he got four seized him by the neck and ran off with daughters into his sack, and the little him. Then the Rooster cried out: son too. Then the old Fox was left alone. She "Help! Help; Pussycat friend! waited and waited, but none of the Old Fox is taking me off children came back. At last she said to To her land!" herself: The Cat heard it, and again he ran I'll go out and cal1 them home. ror after the f іл and rescued the Rooster, die water is boiling ana л e have to kill IPJI ^c vhe Гох u jound clubbing. die riocster лпа ^ерг^ r.iv. СУ: ^л^У^м^ь ^^ri casting ? No. 123 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 4, 1976 Paris Critics Praise HutsaHuk's Work UNA 9er Heads Rotary Club

SWARTHMORE, Pa.-William J. Pastuszek, a professional realtor with offices here on South Chester Road and an active member of the UNA and local community, win be installed as president of the Swarthmore Rotary Club. Mr. Pastuszek will be the first American of Ukrainian lineage to serve in this capacity here. Mr. Pastuszek served in the past as the Rotary Club's director, treasurer and vice-president. He was also president of the Chester School Board, vice-president of the Chester Real Estate Board and director of the Delaware County Real Estate Board. Presently he heads the Peoples Building and Loan Association. Active also in the local Ukrainian community, Mr. Pastuszek is president of UNA Branch 388, president of St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church committee, trustee of the Ukrainian American Na­ William J. Pastuszek tional Home in Chester, cultural liaison officer of the Delaware County UCCA, Oberlin College, now attending Boston and serves as alternate delegate on the University; Lydia M., who graduated cum Metropolitan Council of the Ukrainian laude from Clark University and is Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. currently working towards a Master's Married to the former Theodozia Ki- "Bridges of New York," one of L. HutsaHuk's paintings shown in Paris. degree at Harvard University; and Alex ziuk, the Pastuszeks are parents of three R., a sophomore at Vermont University. children: William Jr., a graduate of All are members of UNA Branch 388. PARIS, France.-Favorable reviews of New York, the works actually presented Liuboslav HutsaHuk's one-man show here are either imaginary landscapes, or vi­ at the "Galerie Roayle" April 23rd sions of New York, translated with subtle through May 11 are still appearing in the lyricism; but in both sources of inspira­ Completes Medical School press of the art world. tion, structures dominate and forcefully "Amateur D'Art," a Parisian bi-weekly command the vibrations of a soberly GIRARD, 0.- Peter G. GuKck, son of printed the following in its May 20th colored impasto, placed in a light relief. Dr. and Mrs. Peter Gulick of 6420 issue:. They merit a strong critical as well as Belmont Avenue, Girard, Ohio, received a "This Ukrainian artist lives in Paris and popular success." degree of Doctor of Osteopathy with academic honors from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, 111., on Sunday, June 6, 1976. Irvington Lass GetsMD Degree Dr. Gulick is a 1968 graduate of Kiskimenitas School, Saltsburg, Pa., and IRVINGTON, N.J.-Irene Laschuk, received his bachelor's degree in chemis­ daughter of Halyna and Paul Laschuk of try and biology from Mount Union College Irvington, was awarded an M.D. degree in 1972, at which time he received the from New Jersey Medical School Monday, Shumaker Award for excellence in physio­ June 7. She will fullfill her residency logy. He was awarded academic scholar­ requirement in pediatrics at the Univer­ ships during his sophomore, junior and sity of Maryland Hospital. senior years in medical school. He is a Irene was born on August 25, 1950 in member of Sigma Sigma Phi, National Chile, South America and later lived in Honorary Osteopathic Fraternity and the Argentina. In 1958 she moved to the Atlas Club. During his training, he did United States with her parents and research in Immunopathology at the Dr. Peter G. Gulick settled in Irvington. Cleveland Clinic as well as trained in Here she attended St. John the Baptist Hematology-Oncology and Neurology. He Chubick of Youngstown and they have one Ukrainian Catholic School and Irvington also trained in Hematology-Oncology at child, Peter Gregory, Jr. The couple are High School. In high school she was a the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. members of UNA Branch 230 of Young­ member of the Honor Society and won the Dr. Gulick will intern at the Detroit stown as are his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Spanish award. Osteopathic Hospitals, Detroit, Michigan. Peter Gulick, and his father-in-lar Mr. She received her B. A. degree in zoology He is married to the former Charlotte Andrew Chubick. in 1972 from Rutgers University in Newark. She earned membership in Phi Beta Kappa honor society and Beta Beta Beta biological honor society. Her name Philadelphia School Offers Detroit High School was listed in "Who's Who Among Stu­ Irene Laschuk dents in American Colleges and Universi­ ties". Irene was also a Henry Rutgers A former member of SUMA and the Scholar and recipient of the Ghandi organization's "Yevshan Zillia" girls' choir New Music Scholarships Graduates 38 Students Memorial Award in Zoology. in Irvington, Irene is interested in music While in medical school she was active and the skating. PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-The New DETROIT, Mich.-Graduation exer­ in the Student Family Health Care Clinic Her father, Paul, is a member of UNA School of Music offers a limited number of cises of the 38-member senior class of the and yearbook staff. Branch 76 in Newark. one-year renewable scholarships for in­ Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catho­ strumental instruction in violin, viola, lic High School were held Sunday, June cello and bass. There also are a few 13, immediately after the Divine Liturgy Foreign Affairs and the Department of scholarships available for students of wind at 10:30 a.m. N.Y. Public Library Names Education in Estonia and work with the and brass instruments. French Military Government in Germany Instruction is individual and takes place Immaculate Conception is one of six New Slavonic Division Chief after World War II. at the New School of Music, 21st and Ukrainian high schools in the United He came to The New York Public Spruce Streets, Philadelphia. Lessons are States. It was founded in 1959. Library first as a staff member of the weekly, one-hour in length, at a time NEW YORK, N.Y.—Dr. Viktor Kores- Preparation Services Division, later arranged between teacher and pupil. The Wayne State University Merit saar has been appointed Chief of the transferring to the Slavonic Division Instruction is by degree candidates, Scholarship for four years was awarded to Slavonic Division of The New York Public where he has served most recently as who are Fellows under the New School of the following 1976 graduates of the school: Library's Research Libraries, effective First Assistant. Music Orchestra Training - Teaching Maria Kossak, Christine Mychalowych, June 1,1976. Born in Tallinn, Estonia, Dr. Fellowship Program. This teaching pro­ Anne Nahirniak, Diana Omecinsky, Nes­ Koressaar was educated at the Lycee gram is conducted under the direct tor Rychtyckyj, Roma Senyk, Natalia Francais in Tallinn. supervision of the faculty of the New Slywka and Daria Walniuk. After studies at the University of School, members of the Curtis String Helsinki, Finland, and at the University of FOR SALE Quartet and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Tartu, Estonia, he received the Doctor of FOR SALE - The scholarships are made possible by a On the basis of exams taken by the Philosophy degree from the University of IN BLLEMVULLK grant from the National Endowment for seniors, the following students received Tubingen, Germany, and a degree in Lovelv 6 room ranch, fullv land­ the Arts. State of Michigan scholarships and grants: library science from the Columbia Univer­ scaped, carpeted, cerbtnal air For more information, and to arrange Taras Lewytsky, Christine Mychalowych, conditioning, knotty pine kit­ Anne Nahirniak, Diana Omecinsky, Nes­ sity School of Library Service. chen, fireplace, mid forty's, by for the required audition, persons should Dr. Koressaar's previous experience appointment only. Private. call the Registrar, New School of Music, tor Rychtyckyj, Roma Senyk, Natalia includes work with the Department of 914 647-4453 at (215) 732-3966. Slywka and Daira Walniuk. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 4,1976 No. 123 Young Family Incorporates Ukrainian Motifs into Their Home Orest Poliszcuzk, painter and sculptor, fellow artists, surrounding a large ab­ and his wife, Mary, were young when stract landscape by Mr. Poliszczuk. their families fled Ukraine in 1949 and In the dining area, behind a divider of came as displaced persons to Baltimore. see-through vertical strips, he has painted They were married 12 years ago and live a black-and-white mural of leafy trees-a in Columbia with their 6-year-old daugh­ decorative link with the wooded site. A ter Lisa, in a house alive with art, similar mural of bare trees enhances the including many of Mr. Poliszczuk's works. foyer. And here and there are pieces of his His paintings particularly are a celebra­ sculpture, abstract and representational tion of their Ukrainian heritage: stylized forms in metal, plastic and laminated figures in native garb, village landscapes wood. and fantasies in flowing compositions, It is in Lisa's room that her father has often delineated in circles. Amid brilliant animated the walls with his most tender reds, yellows and oranges there is the memories of Ukrainian childhood: charac­ representation of a sunflower: "Many of ters from Ukrainian folk tales: A goat my ethnic paintings," he explains, "have wearing peasant dress gathering sheaves the sunflower motif-a flower growing all in a wheatfield; a brilliant sun with a over Ukraine. When we remember Ukra­ Kozak face beaming above a Ukrainian ine we think of sunflowers." An article village; a cat, larger than life, playing the Mary Poliszczuk relaxes in her Ukrainian-style living room. about the Poliszczuk's home, penned by bandura; a trio of maidens in native dress; Helen Henry, was published in the a flying stork and birds and flowers. give their children college educations." encouraged to switch to fine arts from his magazine section of the Sunday, May 16th Here too, among her toys, is a doll Mrs. Poliszczuk, a graduate of Notre architectural and engineering studies, is edition of the Baltimore Sunday. It was dressed in the traditional embroidered Dame College, is working toward a coordinator of sculpture in the art accompanied by six photos by William L. blouse and beaded jacket of the Podillia masters degree at Loyola College. She department of Montgomery College, Klender. region of Ukraine, where her maternal has taught in Baltimore public schools and Rockville campus. His paintings and An added dimension to the open-plan grandmother, who made the costume, was plans to resume teaching. She is active in sculpture have been exhibited at the interior of their brick-and-cedar house are born. Another charming reminder of the Baltimore's Ukrainian community and is a Baltimore Museum of Art and Peale Mr. Poliszczuk's wall graphics. A 21-foot little girl's heritage is the playhouse Mr. former president of the Ukrainian Nation­ Museum, among other area showings, and long wall bordering the seating area Poliszczuk built and decorated with gay al Women's League Branch there. he has had one-man shows in Philadelphia, (which includes a fireside conversation tulips and sunflowers and traditional "Our little daughter," said Mrs. Polisz­ Washington, Detroit, Chicago and San pit) as well as the front window wall is Ukrainian art patterns. czuk, "is as familiar with the Cyrillic as Francisco. He is a recipient of two national done in an abstract design of earth colors "It means a great deal to us," said Mrs. with the English alphabet." awards for sculpture, as well as awards echoed in sofa and chair fabrics and area Poliszczuk, "to perpetuate our heritage in Mr. Poliszczuk, a graduate of the for paintings and drawings at the Loyola rugs. The design is announced on the a free country...We are a perfect example University of-Marlyand, where he was invitational show. entrance door in a scuipture-relief carved of the opportunities open to people in the in cedar and walnut. A gallery wall United States...Both of us come from opposit the graphic is hung with works by hard-working parents who sacrificed to Dean of Ukrainian Folk Copt. Luchuf , One of Dancing Visits White House WASHINGTON, D.C.-Vasile Avra- menko, the dean of Ukrainian folk dancing New York's Finest, Retires in America, visited last May Dr. Kuropas, Special Assistant to the President on Ethnic Affairs, at his White House office. NEW YORK, N.Y.-At its May busi­ and, at the close of the war in Europe, was Mr. Avramenko, who is observing his ness meeting, the New York City Police transferred to the U.S. State Depart­ 50th anniversary since coming to the Pension Board ordered the disablity ment's Office of Military Government United States, taught four generations of retirement of Police Captain Michael which was staffed by civilian and military Ukrainian American youths the beauty of Luchuf, effective midnight June 4, 1976, personnel from all departments of the Ukrainian folk dancing. Many of his thus ending a 35 year law enforcement U.S. government. During the O.M.G. students went on to establish their own career which was interrupted only by a service in Germany, he aided many ensembles across the country. five-year stint in the military service Ukrainian displaced persons particularly during World War IL in Frankfurt-am-Main, Berlin, Munich, In a letter to Mr. Avramenko, Dr. Last August, Capt. Luchuf suffered a and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Kuropas wrote that he was "honored" by his visit and said that the octogenarian severe heart attack which caused his Capt. Luchuf, as far as is known, is the "better then anyone I know exemplifies hospitalization and, since then, has been first person of Ukrainian descent to the true meaning of bi-culturalism." unable to perform any police work. The achieve the permanent civil service rank "Your efforts on behalf of the Ukrainian rension Board approved a three-quarter of Captain in the New York City Police Dr. Kuropas аші Maestro Avramenko. dance in America are legendary," wrote pay tax exempt pension based on the pay Department. Dr. Kuropas. "more to preserve our rich Ukrainian of a Deputy Inspector, which is the next In order to obtain it, he was forced to He also said that Mr. Avramenko did culture than any other man I know/" rank above that of captain. sue the City of 'New York to prove Capt. Luchuf is a well known Ukrainian discriminatory marking practices in the activist in the New York City area and is civil service examinations. As a result of also active in veteran affairs. He presently that suit, the courts directed that he be Recently Published! is completing one of his many terms as placed as number three on the promotion commander of St. George's Ukrainian lists and that he be promoted immedi­ "GRANITE OBELISKS" Post, Catholic War Veterans here. He ately, with retroactive seniority and pay. serves on the New York Ukrainian This was done by the City in compliance by Vasyl Symonenko Bicentennial Committee and was active in with the court orders. the successful Ukrainian street fair which In his lengthy police service, Capt. selected, translated, and annotated was held on East ?th Street here last May. Luchuf worked on many cases which by Andriy M. Fr. - Chirovsky Two months ago, at its annual communion subsequently achieved broad publicity in. breakfast, the St. George Ukrainian Post the new media. He was decorated on six Illustrations and cover design by Motrya Chodnowska honored him with an award citing his occasions for performance of exemplary Read the fascinating poetry, short stories and diary- contributions to Ukrainian and veteran police duty. During the periods of time causes. \in Ukrainian and English—of one of the most brilliant that the held the various ranks he was Ukrainian writers of the 1960 's! During his police service, Capt. Luchuf active in the police unions which repre­ served in all police ranks from Patrolman sented his rank at the time. |Now available at the Svoboda Bookstore for the price of through Captain, including the rank of In his retirement, the Captain intends S5.00; 144 pages detective. In that period of time, he to try his hand on the political scene. This (Handling and postage charges included) managed to acquire three university type of activity was prohibited by law New Jersey residents add 5^o sales tax. degrees on his own time, along with a during his police service but there is no 81-83 Grand Street Jersey City, N. J. 07303 certification as a professional in law legal obstacle now that he has retired. enforcement science. His last assignment, prior to his illness, was in a supervisory administrative capacity in the Support Services Bureau SALE which is the overhead command for such technical units as the Forensics Squad, COFFEE SET (FOR 6) W!TH UKRAINIAN DESIGN the Bomb Squad, the Ballistics Squad, and - GERMAN PORCELAIN - S50.00. the Crime Scene Photo Squad. Some of his suggestions to improve the efficiency of DELTOCO. these types of units have been adopted by the Police Department and are in effect at Roman Iwanycky Йіе present time. During World War II, Mr. Luchui served in the Military Intelligence Service