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; Vol. LIV No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1986 25 cents Clandestine sources dispute Israel indirectly approaches USSR official Chornobyl information for help in Demjanjuk prosecution ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — The first For unexplained reasons, foreign JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Israeli offi- The card, which was used in the samvydav information has reached the radio broadcasts were difficult to pick cials have reportedly indirectly ap- United States by the Office of Special West about the accident at the Chor- up and understand within a 30-kilo- proached the Soviet Union for assis- Investigations in its proceedings against nobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine in meter radius of the Chornobyl plant. tance in their case against John Dem- Mr. Demjanjuk, has been the subject of late April. This information disputes Thus, many listeners could not take ad- janjuk, the former Cleveland auto- much controversy. The Demjanjuk many pronouncements by the Soviet vantage of the news and advice broad- worker suspected of being "Ivan the defense contends it is a fraud and that government, reported Smoloskyp, a cast from abroad. Terrible," a guard at the Treblinka there is evidence the card was altered. quarterly published here. Although tens of thousands of death camp known for his brutality. In fact, Mark O'Connor, Mr. Dem- Following is Smoloskyp's story on school-age children were sent from Kiev The Jerusalem Post reported on janjuk's lawyer, had told The Weekly the new samvydav information. to camps on the Black Sea early, pre- August 18 that State Attorney Yona earlier this year that the original ID card According to these underground school children — who are most threat- Blattman had reportedly asked an was never examined by forensic experts. sources, it is untrue that the evacuation ened by radiation — were not evacuat- American businessman to use his Soviet Soviet authorities had given the OSI a of the population began two days after ed. Nursery schools in Kiev and sur- connections to obtain a key piece of photo of the ID card "certified as a true the accident. Rather, evacuation began rounding areas are still full of children. evidence for use in its prosecution of the copy" by the Soviet Embassy. on the third day, and only of those who The biggest problem for hospitals 66-year-old Ukrainian. That evidence is In a written report sent to The lived up to 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) and clinics in Kiev and surrounding an ID card purportedly issued to Mr. Weekly in March of this year, Mr. from the plant. Those living between 10 areas have been pregnant women. Demjanjuk at the Trawniki training O'Connor noted: and 18 kilometers from the plant had Thousands of women are demanding camp in 1942. (Continued on page 16) not yet been evacuated six days after the abortions, and the clinics and hospitals accident. Among them were children, in Kiev are each day filled to capacity young people and pregnant women. with pregnant women. In Kiev and other cities of northwest The first to flee the site of the accident Grdsse: in panic were bureaucrats, engineers, Ukraine, there is a great demand for some doctors and nurses, and several "green tea," an Asian import that mm hundred highly placed members of the supposedly helps against radiation Communist Party and the Komsomol. contamination. In Kiev, fresh fruit and Gesbhtsfo In the first two weeks after the vegetables are still greatly limited, roads accident, total disorganization reigned, and buildings are washed off, and grass щмл. especially among the medical per- is mowed daily. The population con- AugHaarfare h %гай sonnel. ТЋеѓє were a lack of informa- stantly talks about the deadly so-called tion about what to do and how to 'fifth x-ray." О. Besonrfere Merkmale; protect oneself from radiation. (Continued on page 12) yxMAjMv НА ОАКІА.ИЬ _Iarfee_auf..deia. Journalist cites Chornobyl 'big lie9 NEW YORK — An Australian tele- Mr. McMullen said the witnesses told 'Шаниќ vision reporter who returned last week him that the first word they heard about from a three-week trip through the a nuclear accident in Chornobyl was ^#rmlierma Soviet Union said he managed to elude three days later — and not from Mos- Vor^unct Vaiersname: љШЗЖ Soviet agents long enough to hear cow but from BBC news programs. witnesses tell him things about the "Moscow is engaging in the big lie," Chornobyl nuclear reactor disaster of said Mr. McMullen, who served 12 April 26 that the Kremlin had chosen years as Australian television corres- not to reveal, reported the New York pondent in the United States. "They've .porosche City Tribune on August 20. been trying to whitewash the Chornobyl Mali Jeff McMullen of Australia's "60 accident, evading responsibility and Minutes" television program said four (Continued on page 12) Portion of the Trawniki ID card purportedly issued to John Demjanjuk. people who live in the area between Chornobyl and Kiev whispered to him that they had witnessed the immediate aftermath of the explosion, which blew Famine Commission to begin collecting oral history the roof off reactor No. 4 and released a WASHINGTON — The U.S. Corn- an honors thesis, "Perceptions of the anonymous, it is not our business to cloud of radioactive particles that mission on the Ukraine Famine has re- Homeland: An Oral History of the even ask why. We simply do not make covered much of Europe. tained a full-time oral historian to Ukrainians of Manchester, New Hamp- that person's name a part of our record. "One man told me that despite what collect taped accounts of the Great Fa- shire." "This means that even if someone the Kremlin has been saying, there was mine in Ukraine. According to Dr. Mace, "The corn- goes through our files a hundred years panic, real and widespread panic, in the "The top priority at present is oral mission is extremely fortunate to have from now, there will be no way to find Kiev area," Mr. McMullen said. "The history," said James E. Mace, staff Miss Webber. She not only speaks the out the name of someone who wishes to young man told me in the days after the director, who explained that, while requisite languages well and has expe- remain anonymous. This is extremely blast Communist Party officials and documents are virtually immortal, rience in oral interviewing, but she also important, a matter of principle and of military commanders ousted ticketed those who witnessed this tragedy are has a deep sense of respect and under- respect for those who are kind enough passengers from airliners leaving Kiev." not. And only they can give human standing of those who are willing to to share their experience with us." "The party and military leaders filled content and a sense of understanding of share their experiences with us." The purpose of oral history, Miss the seats with their own children and the famine. Miss Webber emphasized the impor- Webber added, is to collect the maxi- wives, and sometimes themselves, the Susanna Webber has been retained as tance of anonymity to those who re- mum quantity of source material so that young man says." the commission's oral historian. She is quest it. "While we are grateful for no one in the future will be able to doubt Some citizens of Kiev were so pa- of Ukrainian descent, and speaks both whatever personal information the the fact that this terrible tragedy took nicky, others reportedly told Mr. Mc- Ukrainian and Russian. A recent gra- respondent may give us, we keep no place. "Some people may not realize the Mullen, that 10-rubel train tickets to duate of Harvard University, Miss record of any information which the importance of their personal expe- Moscow were being sold for 100 rubels Webber is also experienced in techni- person being interviewed does not wish riences," she adds, "but every account is each. ques of oral history, having completed recorded. If someone asks to remain (Continued on page 16) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1986 No. 34

Kremlin continues to deny Second Chernobyl blaze revealed; Soviets detail events in report Ukrainian famine of 1932-33 JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A second the problems they tried to shut the by Bohdan Nahaylo The emigres, Mr. Myhovych ex- major fire at the Chornobyl nuclear reactor down by inserting control rods It is increasingly recognized in the plains, portray matters "as if the power plant roared through the da- into the reactor's core to stop the chain West that in 1932-33 millions of peasantry of Ukraine offered maged building housing the No. 4 reaction. But by this point, the Soviet people in Ukraine starved to death as 'stubborn resistance' to the imple- reactor on May 23,but was contained by report said, only a quarter of the control a result of a man-made famine en- mentation of collectivization." In firefighters from as far away as Kiev and rods went into place. gineered by the Soviet authorities. fact, there is no shortage of re- Kharkiv before it could spread to an oil Forty seconds after 1:23 a.m. on This appalling disaster, which is ferences in Soviet sources to des- storage area, The New York Times Saturday, April 26, there was a loud estimated to have claimed the lives of perate and widespread opposition quoted a Soviet newspaper as saying. bang and the control rods stopped between 5 to 7 million lives — among the peasantry in Ukraine in The agricultural newspaper Lenin- partway into the core. Twenty seconds a toll roughly equalling Ukraine's the late 1920s and early 1930s. skoye Znamya reported that firemen, later there were two explosions and a losses during World War II — has But this is not the point. The hampered by high levels of radiation, fireball. The reactor was out of control. been well-documented in the West in author then states: had contained a second blaze at the The Soviet report, called "The Chor- recent years and is at present being "As for the decline in the rates of reactor before it spread to the oil nobyl Nuclear Power Plant Accident investigated by a special U.S. corn- population growth in the Ukrainian storage tanks and caused another and Its Effects," said it was a violation mission. SSR in the 1930s, which the "Sovieto- explosion at the plant, possibly not of the plant's safety procedures to shut To this day, however, the Soviet logists" pass off as the outcome of an unlike the April 26 blast that blew the off such equipment. The report said that authorities have not acknowledged "organized famine," this is in fact to roof off the building and spewed radia- the plant had adequate safety devices that the famine took place. The latest be explained by other factors. In the tion into the air. The paper said the but that operators made various mis- attempt by a Soviet Ukrainian pro- conditions of the industrialization of origin of the second fire was yet unde- judgements about their use. pagandist to dismiss this tragedy as a the country, the creation in its eastern termined. The New York Times reported on slanderous anti-Soviet fabrication part of a second industrial base, and Meanwhile, the Soviet authorities August 17 that the effort to entomb the suggests that despite the Kremlin's the gaining of access to the wealth of scheduled a news conference on August damaged reactor in concrete has been current emphasis on openness and Siberia and the Far North, in the 21 to discuss the 382-page report about complicated by serious design difficul- candor, its line on the Ukrainian course of the cultural revolution, the Chornobyl disaster, which has ties and by a shortage of concrete. famine is not about to change. migrationary processes took place, reportedly claimed 31 lives to date. The "Work on the construction of the The July issue of the Ukrainian mainly from west to east. During report was submitted last week to the walls of the 'sarcophagus' is going literary journal Vitchyzna contains a four years of the first five-year plan International Atomic Energy Agency in slower than desired," wrote Pravda on long article by Ivan Myhovych (1929-1932), 38 million people moved Vienna and will be presented at an August 6. Two of Chornobyl's four titled "Subversion Under Reli- from the villages to the towns, and 27 international symposium in that city on reactors are scheduled to go on line in gious Slogans." Although it is de- million left (the towns), in other August 25. October; the third will remain shut voted primarily to denouncing the words, almost 11 million people The report laid the blame for the blast down for some time. activities of the Ukrainian Catholic settled permanently in towns and essentially on human error — safety The key problem facing the Soviets is Church of the Eastern Rite, it also industrial settlements." violations by workers conducting an how to build a structure that will deals with the general problem of Mr. Myhovych does not elaborate unauthorized experiment on the re- enclose the still-warm reactor but not "ideological subversion" allegedly this explanation. He simply adds that actor's turbine-generator, but also said trap so much heat that a new fire or emanating from the Ukrainian "the distortion of these processes by that no meltdown of the nuclear fuel explosion could occur at the reactor. "counter-revolutionary emigre com- the bourgeois and clerical-nationalist had occurred, reported The New York mumty^Vaiid "foreign anti-Commu- propaganda," is designed to divert Times on August 16. "They're attempting something that's nist ideological centers and intelli- attention away from both the econo- American experts, who obtained never been done before," said one gence agencies." mic depression which afflicted the English translations of the report, said Western diplomat of the effort in an Among the examples of the ne- West in the early 1930s, and the however, that the statement denying a interview with the Times. "The biggest farious activities of Ukrainian "cleri- "complex, unresolved socio-political nuclear meltdown appears to be contra- problem is going to be venting the heat. cal-nationalist ideologues" in the problems of bourgeois society." dieted by the type and magnitude of They've got to monitor the temperature West, Mr. Myhovych cites their "at- What Mr. Myhovych fails even to radioactive particles found in Europe and keep it under control so it doesn't tacks" on the industrialization of the allude to is the fact that conservative several hundred miles from the reactor overheat." USSR and the collectivization of its estimates put the number of Ukrai- after the accident. nians in the USSR who somehow The Soviet report also detailed events Western diplomats told the Times agriculture. In this context, he ad- that small amounts of radiation conti- dresses the issue of the famine which disappeared between the censuses of leading up to the accident. At 1 a.m. on 1926 and 1939 at around 8 million. Friday, April 25, operators of the nued to leak from the plant. Radio- the Soviet government claims never active contamination in the immediate was. (Continued on page 15) reactor began to reduce the unit's power for a test. Over the next 24 hours, area of the reactor is reportedly still so operators shut off the reactor's emer- high that most of the work at the plant, gency cooling system, as well as the which is near the border of Byelorussia PRESS REVIEW power regulating system and the auto- and Ukraine, is being done by cranes matic shutdown system, even though and bulldozers operated by remote theycontinuedto keep the reactoritself control. Totalitarian governments lethal running at low power. The Times also reported that recent With those key safety systems off, television films in the Soviet Union have NEW YORK — More people have lism and breaking peasant opposition to problems began to develop,including a shown the grain harvest in Ukraine and been killed in this century by totalita- collectivization. As many as 10 million rise in the reactor power level. But the Byelorussia, where much of the fallout rian or extreme authoritarian govern- may have been starved to death or operators, not realizing the significance from Chornobyl fell. Requests from ments than by wars, both international succumbed to famine-related diseases; I of the problems, continued their tests. and domestic, according to a recent estimate 8 million died. Had these When the operators finally recognized (Continued on page 15) article in The Wall Street Journal. people all been shot, the Soviet govern- R.J. Rummel, professor of political ment's moral responsibility would have science at the University of Hawaii at been no greater." Manoa, wrote that he estimates that But Prof. Rummel also said he was those people who died by the hand of appalled that democracies, especially Ukrainian Weelcb FOUNDED 1933 their governments total 119.4 million as Britain and the United States had compared to 35.7 million who perished "turned over to Soviet authorities more An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National in wars. than 2,250,000 Soviet citizens, prisoners Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ. "The totals ... are based on a na- of war, and Russian exiles (who were 07302. tion-by-nation assessment and are not Soviet citizens) found in the Allied Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, NJ. 07302. minimum figures that may underesti- zones of occupation in Europe." Most (ISSN - 0273-9348) mate the true total by 10 percent or of the people, he wrote, were terrified of more. Moreover, they do not even going back and would not cooperate — include the 1921-1922 Soviet famine many times whole families would com- Yearly subscription rate: $8; for UNA members — $5. and the 1958-1961 Chinese famine, mit suicide to be prevented from doing Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. which caused about 4 million and 27 so. million deaths, respectively," he wrote. The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: "An estimated 795,000 of those (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201)451-2200 "The Soviet famine was mainly due to repatriated were executed or died in or the imposition of a command agricul- travelingto slave-labor camps, he stated. Postmaster, send address tural economy and forced requisitions changes to: Editor: Roma Hadzewycz of food by the government; the latter While some free governments have The Ukrainian Weekly Assistant Editors: Michael B. Bociurkiw (Canada) was wholly caused by Mao's destructive participated in killing people, "the more P.O. Box 346 Natajia A. Feduschak collectivization of agriculture." freedom in a nation, the fewer people Jersey City, NJ. 07303 Chrystyna N. Lapychak ` However, the figures do "include the killed by government. Freedom serves Soviet government's planned starvation as a brake on a governing elite's power The Ukrainian Weekly, August 24, 1986, No. 34, Vol. LIV of the Ukraine that was begun in 1932 as over life and death," Prof. Rummel Copyright 1986 by The Weekly a way of destroying Ukrainian nationa- wrote. No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1986 3

Riegle introduces Senate bill 41 senators defend Shukhevych WASHINGTON — Forty-one se- The incarcerated human-rights acti- on restoration of Uniate Churches nators have signed a letter addressed to vist has "spent 34 of his 52 years in WASHINGTON — Sen. Donald W. Archbishop-Metropolitan (Cardinal) General Secretary Mikhail S. Gorba- prison, labor camps or internal exile," Reigle (D-Mich.) recently introduced a Josyf Slipyj and all members of the chev, asking him to intervene on the senators commented. bill in the Senate which calls for the full Byzantine Catholic hierarchy, (2) Cze- behalf of the ailing Ukrainian human- In re-capping the prisoner's history, restoration of the Byzantine Rite Ca- choslovakian Bishop Paul Goydych rights activist Yuriy Shukhevych. The the senators wrote, "Mr. Shukhevych tholic Church in Ukraine and Rumania. and all members of the Byzantine letter was initiated by Sens. Alfonse M. was first arrested in 1948, at the age of Senate Resolution 454 states Catholic hierarchy, and (3) Rumanian D'Amato (R-N. Y.) and Dennis DeCon- 15, because he refused to renounce his that "the president should instruct Cardinal Julius Hossu and all bishops, cini (D-Ariz.). father, who was the leader of the Ukrai- the United States delegation to and members of the Byzantine Catholic "At the summit meeting between you nian Insurgent Army. On the day of his the Review Meeting of the Conference hierarchy." and President Reagan last November," scheduled release in 1958, he was on Security and Cooperation in Europe, It also points out that "no ecclesiasti- the senators wrote, "our two nations rearrested on charges of 'anti-Soviet to press for the full restoration of the cal document with canonical value agreed on the importance of resolving propaganda and agitation' and sen- Byzantine Rite Catholic Church and exists calling for the dissolution of the humanitarian cases in the spirit of tenced to a further 10-year term of freedom of religion for the people of all Byzantine Rite Catholic Church" in cooperation. Accordingly, we ask that imprisonment. He was released in 1968 the captive nations before the world these states. you review Mr. Shukhevych's case and and banned from returning to Ukraine community." The conference is sche- Sen. Riegle stated that more than 4 release him from internal exile." for five years. duled to begin in November in Vienna. million Ukrainians, 1.2 million Ruma- Because he is suffering from ulcers, "In 1972, after numerous refusals td The resolution notes that "the go- nians and millions of other East heart disease and other chronic ail- condemn his father, he was again vernment of Rumania and the govern- Europeans belong to the Byzantine Rite ments, Mr. Shukhevych could be re- arrested and sentenced to 10 years' ment of the Soviet Union suppressed ("Uniate") Catholic Church, but are not leased under Article 100 of the Code of labor camp and five years' internal the Byzantine Rite Catholic Church by allowed to practice 'heir religion be- Criminal Procedure, which provides exile. Since March 1982, Mr. Shu- forcing a merger with the Orthodox cause the governments of the Soviet for the early release of prisoners who are khevych has been in exile in the Tomsk Church and imprisoned (1) Ukrainian (Continued on page 10) seriously ill, region of Siberia." Opposition comments on ABA handling of ASL issue CeSUS reps by Bohdan Faryma negotiated and signed the agreement. powerful impetus from the fact that the meet in N.Y., "But that article did not mention the Ukraine is enjoying the full rights of a NEW YORK — The American Bar basic nature of the ASL as we now constituent republic in the Soviet slate congress Association (ABA) has entered into the know it to be and as the ABA leadership Union." business of international diplomacy and has conceded it to be," Mrs. Huntwork And Lithuanian Helsinki human- U.S. foreign-policy making, usurping said. fights monitor Victor Petkus "misa'p- WASHINGTON — R#reseSftt^tivel the function of the White House and "This week we heard the ABA leader- propriated donations to a church to buy of the Central Union of Ukrainian State Department, some of its members ship call the ASL equivalent to the alcohol for himself and high-school Students (CeSUS) gathered in New are saying. Goebbels' Propaganda Ministry (of teenagers, who he regularly got drunk York City on Saturday, August 9, for a The charges come on the heels of the Nazi Germany^. Nothing of that was and corrupted morally and physically," working session which was attended by ABA's annual meeting here last week, communicated in the ABA Journal of said Mr. Zivs. representatives from the Federation of during which the lawyers' group reject- July 1985," she noted. "The White Book," jointly published Ukrainian Student Organizations of ed a resolution to sever its ties with the "They didn't admit these things at this in 1979 by the ASL and AZC, says that America (SUSTA), the Federation of Association of Soviet Lawyers (ASL), annual meeting because they wanted to Jews seeking to emigrate are tools of the Ukrainian Student Organizations of despite charges that the ASL is merely a be frank, open and honest," "said Mrs. ^Western iirtelfigett(^;servi^feaiM;tt^ puppet of the Kremlin and has helped Huntwork. "They admitted them be- refuseniks are 'living in ЙЉдѓу #n write some 'Very ugly" anti-Semitic cause we forced them to admit that." "presents" sent from abroad. (SUSN), and the Ukrainian Student propaganda. The two attorneys brought out the It praises the U.N. resolution equat- Association of Michnowsky (TUSM). According to Patience Huntwork, a ASL's anti-Semitic writings and asked ing Zionism and racism, and condemns Also present was the CeSUS Coordi- staff attorney for the Arizona Supreme the ABA board of governors to look at the teaching of Hebrew and Judaism. nating Committee created at the last Court in Phoenix, the ASL was "ap- them. "But they refused," said Mrs. In January, frustrated by the con- CeSUS conference held in Toronto on pointed by the KGB and approved by Huntwork. tinued silence of the ABA leadership on December 22, 1985. the Central Committee of the Commu- In the meantime, the press had seen the ABA-Soviet agreement, Mrs. Hunt- Due to travel expenses and the long nist Party of the Soviet Union." the ASL writings. The Arizona Re- work decided to bring her concerns to distance, student representatives from The ABA eventually admitted that public called up the ABA after inter- the attention of the ABA membership. Brazil and Australia were unable to the agreement is "actually payment for viewing Mrs. Huntwork and Mr. Jejna She and Mr. Jejna attempted to attend the meeting; however; meSs^gel opportunities to visit high-powered and asked the ABA "if they were aware publish their concerns in the members' of greetings were sent. Kremlin leaders," said Mrs. Huntwork, of the anti-Semitic nature of the ASL." forum of the "ABA Journal." The The working meeting was called in in an interview with The Ukrainian "That's when the ABA had to admit members' forum regularly carries op- order to resolve the various organiza- Weekly. that they were aware of it. How could posing viewpoints on issues of concern tional and statutory concerns expressed Last spring, the ABA signed an they not be aware of it?" Mrs Huntwork to attorneys. A column presenting one at the Toronto CeSUS gathering in agreement pledging professional co- said. view is printed next to a column on an 1985. operation with the ASL. "Guided by Having admitted that they knew, "the opposite view. Among the major topics discussed mutual respect," the agreement said, the ABA then had to say, 'Of course we "I asked the ABA if I could put my was the CeSUS Constitution. Repre- two groups would trade visits, sponsor knew exactly how bad they are, and in views on the ABA-Soviet agreement in sentatives from SUSTE prepared va- joint meetings, share literature and fact that's why we want to cooperate there and they could put in their views rious changes to the constitution which, "consider possibilities to establish with them.' " opposite," said Mrs. Huntwork. after extended discussion, were adopted electronic information exchange." According to Mr. Jejna, the ASL is On January 6, she received a letter unanimously by the student representa- "Most people, when they arrived at an official propaganda arm of the stating that her article "did not meet the tives. The Coordinating Committee will this convention, had never heard of this Soviet government. journal's current editorial needs," she present the proposed statutory changes agreement," said Ms. Huntwork. It was The ASL and its officers have been said. "This was very disappointed to me to the Statutory Committee at the next she who co-sponsored, together with prominently involved in covering up and was one of the things that led me to CeSUS congress, which is slated to be Orest Jejna, a criminal defense lawyer "the genocidal Soviet human-rights advocate this position so strenuously and held in March 1987. also from Phoenix, an unsuccessful policies." In this role, the ASL or its using so much of my own resources." Discussion had also centered on the resolution in the ABA's Assembly, the vice-president, Samuil Zivs, have "It bothered me that for some reason Ukrainian Canadian Student Union's organization's general membership authored propaganda sladering many discussion was not appropriate," she (SUSK) decision not to enter CeSUS, body. "national liberation" movements — said. "The only major means of commu- which was made by the SUSK execu- Mrs. Huntwork said that it was not such as those of the Ukrainians, Lithu- nicating with members is the ABA tive board at its February 14-19 confe- until July 24 that the 441 members of anians, Latvians, Poles — most of the Journal, yet it wasn't appropriate." rence held in Winnipeg. The CeSUS the House of Delegates, the ABA's major Soviet dissident leaders, the The ABA leadership ''attempted to Coordinating Committee had noted policy-making arm, received a memo nation of Israel, Amnesty International maintain complete control over the that it had riot been officially informed concerning the agreement from William and the issue of Soviet Jewish emigra- issue themselves," she said. "They by SUSK of its decision to pull out of Falsgraf, the organization's outgoing tion. achieved that by making sure that we CeSUS. CeSUS student representatives president. "The White Book," written and weren't visible. People would just know mandated the Coordinating Committee "But that was the very first they had published by the ASL, says that "opera- us as names and possible not take us to write the SUSK executive board heard about it, except our attempts tions to 'protect human rights' are: seriously." prior to its= AtigUst J21 ч24 Congress through the press," she said. expressly subversive, financed and When Mrs. Huntwork and Mr. Jejna asking for a clarification of kspositibn. Between July 1985 and August 1986, organized largely % the CIA. First and asked permission to speak before three Upon the recommendation of the there was nothing in the ABA Journal foremost, this campaign is an instru- different committees, they were denied Coordinating Committee, CeSUS re- about the ABA-Soviet agreement, ment of ideological subversion of the that permission. She was referring to presentatives resolved to hold the next despite the fact that the ABA received a Soviet Union and other socialist coun- the Standing Committee for Interna- congress in Cleveland in March 1987. It flood of letters of protest after the tries ... The theme of human rights is tional Law, the Young Lawyers Divi- was noted that 1987 will mark the or- original agreement was signed in May used as a propaganda narcosis." sion, which comprises half the ABA, ganization's 65th anniversary. CeSUS 1985. Refering to national dissent in Ukraine and the Committee on Law and Na- was founded at the Third Congress of The only exception was an article in and the Baltic states, Mr. Zivs said that tional Security. Ukrainian Students in Prague, Czecho- July 1985 by the executive director who "Ukrainiaft eulture has received a (Continued on page 10) slovakia, in 1922. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1986 No. 34 Soviets conduct anti-religious campaign,Rostenkowsk i gets ethnic award WASHINGTON — As part of an expert tells New England journal effort to increase participation in the CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A recent Institute. Democratic Party by Ethnic Ameri- issue of New England Church Life Mr. Sorokowski's position is funded cans, the Democratic National Com- featured an interview with Andrew by the Ukrainian Studies Fund of mittee Ethnic Council has honored Sorokowski in an article titled "Revival Harvard. Rep. Dan Rostenkowski with its 1986 grows in gulag, expert says." "An anti-religious campaign is being Ethnic Heritage Award for Leadership. Mr. Sorokowski, who is a staff conducted in the Soviet Union today Rep. Rostenkowski, chairman of the researcher at Keston College, an or- against Evangelical Protestants in- House Ways and Means Committee, ganization that monitors religious volving the promotion of atheistic was honored in Washington on June 18 repression in Eastern Europe, spoke to propaganda and the persecution of at a dinner to encourage ethnic involve- editor McKendree Langley at Harvard believers," Mr. Sorokowski told the ment in the Democratic party. He University's Ukrainian Research paper, published by the Evangelistic received the award for being one who Association of New England. He noted best exemplifies the traditional values that for a church to receive "registered" and dedication to the cause of freedom Educational center status, it commits to not providing held by ethnic Americans. Christian education, and that half of the The Ethnic Council was founded in receives donations unregistered Evangelicals, the Council 1984 by Sen. Dennis DeConcini (D- WINNIPEG — The board of direc- of Churches of Evangelical Christians- (Ariz.)and Rep. Маѓсу Kaptur(D-Ohio) tors of the Ukrainian Cultural and Baptists of which there are about and is co-chaired by Sen. DeConcini Educational Center Foundation held its 100,000 members, live in Ukraine. and Rep. William O. Lipinski (D-Iil.) annual meeting on July 21. The founda- "Religious dissenters are held in "We must make sure that the Demo- Rep. Dan Rostenkowski tion, founded by the St. Boniface scores of prison camps. In these camps a cratic Party does not repeat the mistake without whose support we can never branch of the Ukrainian National revival is taking place among many it made in 1972 and again in 1980 and build a winning coalition," he added. Federation, is a non-profit organization young people educated as atheists who 1984. Those elections proved, beyond ТЋе Council keeps abreast of ethnic which contributes its yearly earnings to are openly converting to Christianity... any doubt, that the Democratic Party issues by publishing press releases, the Ukrainian Cultural and Educa- Christians are examples to other pri- had lost touch with the American calendars of holidays and ethnic events, tional Center. soners in their dedication to suffer for people — where they stand and how and a newsletter focusing on "ethnic" Walter Klymkiw, chairman, and Bill their faith," Mr. Sorokowski noted. they feel," Sen. DeConcini said. news, legislative activity, foreign affairs, Ratuski, treasurer, were pleased to The article appeared in the April issue "We must speak to ethnic Americans. and highlighting Members of Congress announce a 1985 donation in excess of of New England Church Life. Mr. In the past they were the very founda- and ethnic Americans from all levels. In Ip^GOfc foundation's Sorokowski holds a graduate degree in tion of the party. We must never fail addition to mailings, the Ethnic Council igoal is toі achieve a fund of $1 million Soviet studies from Harvard and a law again to speak to the center of America will continue to hold regional hearings over the next 10 to 20 years. degree from University of California. — to blue- and white-collar Democrats, (Continued on page 13) Interview: Dr. Frank Sysyn on controversial statesman Adam Kysil by Marta J. Baziuk Adam Kysil is no stranger to the student of churches together," said Dr. Sysyn. Ukrainian history. His role in the Khmelnytsky It might be asked why Kysil did not ultimately CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — For the men unloading uprising and the Orthodox-Uniate struggle ensures decide to achieve this through convincing all Ukrai- Ihe truck; M 158A Massachusetts .Ave., it was just him the attention of scholars of the 17th century, but nians to accept the Uniate Church. The Uniate ШМе Sysyn, the boxes Dr. Sysyn's work is the first to focus on Kysil. By Church, struggling to maintain itself as the Ukrainian he helped carry into the Harvard Ukrainian Research concentrating on the public career of Kysil, Dr. Sysyn nobility converted directly to Roman Catholicism or Institute held the culmination of years of research. His illustrates the failure of Polish policy in the 17th remained Orthodox, never achieved equality with the interest in Adam Kysil had its beginnings in the century, a failure which changed the course of East Roman Catholic Church, and its bishops did not gain reading of documents from the Khmelnytsky uprising, European history. entrance to the Senate. While Kysil even discussed a including letters of Kysil, which were a part of Dr. Kysil is best known as the proponent of a hopeless proposal for union with Rome in the 1640s, after the Sysyn's work on a master's degree at the School of cause — mediation between the Polish authorities and beginning of the Khmelnytsky uprising, he fully Slavonic Studies in London. the forces of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky. As such realized how ardent opposition to union with Rome "The letters 1 read made me want to look around for he was suspect to both sides. Dr. Sysyn explained: was among the Kozaks, burghers, nobles and peasants more," he explained. That summer, in Poland, he had "Polish militants, such as Jeremi Wisniowiecki, saw in much of Ukraine. Ms chance, an opportunity that led to a project that him as a traitor for espousing a line of accommodation -would later receive the encouragement of Profs. with Khmelnytsky. The Khmelnytsky forces saw him Kozaks and Kysil Omeljan Pritsak and Edward Keenan of Harvard. as a traitor for refusing to join them. The Kozak With the unloading of the delivery truck, the fruits colonel Dzhalalyi put it this way: 'And you, Kysil, In the Kozak dilemma, Kysil again found himself of Dr. Sysyn's labors were delivered — his book, bone of our bone, why have you betrayed us and sided between Poland and Ukraine. In the 17th century "Between Poland and the Ukraine: The Dilemma of with the Poles?' " Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the Kozaks were Adam Kysil," has arrived. The dilemma of Adam Kysil is the dilemma of a man the defenders of the land, a role that in theory gave the Dr. Sysyn is associate director of the institute, divided between loyalties. "Kysil, and other Ukrainian nobility its rights and privileges. The Kozaks' initial teaches two courses, and is working on his next book, nobles, were in a difficult position. They naturally rebellion was aimed at gaining privileges, but they but he found time to be interviewed about the writing wanted to be fully a part of the political structure they were rebuffed by the nobility. As the conflicts of his book and the man he has studied so extensively. lived within, which was Polish, and yet they came from increased, the Kozaks picked up strength from other a different cultural and religious tradition," Dr. Sysyn groups, such as those dissatisfied with the religious said. policy. Though national consciousness existed, Dr. Sysyn "Kysil wasn't willing to give the Kozaks the full is quick to point out that it cannot be equated with our rights of the nobles, but he saw that compromises had modern concept of nationalism. "The distinctions to be made. He was basically in favor of the existing between nobility, burghers and Kozaks were more social system but was dissatisfied with certain elements immediate concerns. The Polish-Ukrainian relation- of it. In a culture that values preservation over ship in the 17th century is a very different situation innovation, people in their attempts to preserve often than the Polish-Ukrainian relationship of the 1920s innovate, and that's exactly what happens with Kysil," and 30s," said Dr. Sysyn, adding, "It's not as simple as Dr. Sysyn said. 'was Kysil a traitor or wasn't he?' " The real failure of the Polish-Lithuanian Common- wealth was a failure to form a standing army. Dr. Orthodox-Uniate struggle Sysyn suggested that if the nobles would have co- opted the rising elite — the dynamic Kozak military In Kysil'stime, many Ukrainian nobles assimilated, force — the Commonwealth might not have gone the adopting Roman Catholicism. Yet, though the way of decline. Orthodox Church was outlawed after the Union of Brest in 1596, Kysil and others like him remained Problems of research Orthodox, stretching the great liberties they enjoyed as nobles. This choice was crucial to the survival of the "My book is not a psychohistory; Kysil left no diary. Orthodox Church, according to Dr. Sysyn, because His letters to his wife deal mostly with the selling of "once the Orthodox Church had kept a segment of the cattle," Dr. Sysyn said. Though the private archives of nobility, they had preserved the Church." The Church Kysif's estate no longer exist. Dr. Sysyn's research was proved itself a force to be reckoned with, and the made easier by the hundreds of Kysil's letters jn Polish government realized it had to find someone existence. from the Church with whom it could deal. "Kysil becomes that man," Dr. Sysyn said. Dr. Sysyn explained. "He was considered eloquent in a parliamentary society that prized the ability to "Kysil said he wanted to end this division in our debate, and in a time when letters were important nation, even using the word 'natsia,1 and tried a sources of information. When a man received a letter Dr. Frank Sysyn number of times to bring the Orthodox and Uniate (Continued on page 12) No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1986 5

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM Manko-Olynec duo victor in tennis doubles tourney KERHONKSON, N.Y. — For the second consecutive year, Wasyl Manko and Eugene Olynec of the Tryzub Sports Club captured the men's title during the annual doubles tennis tour- nament at the resort of the Ukrainian National Association, Soyuzivka, during the weekend of August 9-10. The duo of Manko and Olynec won its final by beating cousins Eric and Danny Matkiwsky by a score of 6-2, 6- 3. In the semi-finals, the Matkiwsky team defeated the team of Denys and Kornylo Czorny by a score of 6-7 (3-7), Participants of the mixed doubles competition: (from left) Roman Rakoczy, 6-3, 6-3. George Hrabec, Vera Hrabec, Oles Popovych, Areta Rakoczy-Krushelnysky, Areta Zacharij, George Popel and Zenon Matkiwsky. In the second round of semi-finals, the Manko-Olynec duo eliminated vete- rans Zenon Matkiwsky and Zenon Snylyk with a score of 6-2, 6-3. In the men's consolation round, Ihor Hron and George Hrabec beat out George Cikalo and Ivas Luckyj by a score of 6-4, 6-4. In the mixed doubles group, the first- place winners were Areta Rakoczy- Krushelnysky and Oles Popovych. Areta Zacharij and George Popel cap- tured second place, and third place was landed by the husband and wife team of The winners of the men's consolation Vera and George Hrabec. round: Ihor Hron (left) and George Hrabec show off their trophies. The event was organized by the Carpathian Ski Club, and the tourna- ment director was Roman Rakoczy. He ment. Presenting the trophies were: was assisted by Mr. Snylyk. Messrs. Rakoczy, Matkiwsky and Popovych. Trophies presented to the winners The next tournament scheduled to during the awards ceremony were take place at Soyuzivka is the USCAK provided by the Soyuzivka manage- nationals during Labor Day weekend. The tournament finalists: (from left) Oles Popovych, Eugene Olynec, Wasyl Manko, Roman Rakoczy, Eric Matkiwsky, Danny Matkiwsky and Zenon Matkiwsky. Lapychok joins Weekly staff Fraternal Corner by Mary Ann Sakalosh Fraternal Activities Coordinator Fraternalism at its best In line with its expanding fraternal buffet was provided courtesy of the activities, the Ukrainian National As- UNA. sociation's home office played host to The ships, some 40,000 vessels approximately 400 UNA members who ranging -from canoes to a gigantic gathered to celebrate the Statue of aircraft carrier, were assembled in the Liberty Centennial on July 4. harbor preparing for Operation Sail The centennial festivities began July 1986. A parade of ships even greater 3, and Supreme Treasurer Ulana than what was seen in 1976, the Diachuk with her husband, Wolody- country's bicentennial, followed all day. myr, were present at the lighting of The festivities continued into the Lady Liberty's torch by the President evening with some of the guests remain- and Mrs. Ronald Reagan. The cere- ing to see the magnificent fireworks mony was very moving and sent chills unequalled by any display that had down everyone's spine. occurred in the country. The fireworks Friday, the following day, was like a took everyone's breath away, as they Chrystyna N. Lapychak gigantic family reunion, with the Statue seemed to engulf the entire sky. When of Liberty and the procession of tall they exploded,the brilliant streams JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Chrystyna Rutgers. She began working at The ships as the center of attraction. The view appeared to be coming directly at the N. Lapychak, 22, a former student Weekly as a student intern in the of New York harbor, renamed Liberty viewers atop the UNA building. intern for The Ukrainian Weekly, has summer of 1984. harbor, from the roof of the 15-story The mood of the entire affair, too, joined the newspaper's staff as an UNA Building, was spectacular. Guests was noteworthy. From beginning to assistant editor. In addition, she was a reporter for the Rutgers-Newark weekly student news- witnessed the entire day's festivities, and end, the attitude and manner of the Ms. Lapychak graduated in May paper, The Observer, for two years, and commented on the beauty of the guests were extremely courteous and from Rutgers University in Newark, belonged to the Ukrainian Students waterfront sights. congenial. Everyone went out of their receiving a B.A. in English with a Organization at the university. way to exhibit warmth, the utmost in concentration in journalism. She mi- Members interrupted their viewing of friendliness and a spirit of brotherhood nored in political science. She was also Ms. Lapychak is a member of Plast the proceedings only to ride by elevetor and fraternalism. presented a journalism department and its Chortopoiokhy sorority, as well to the third floor (where the UNA award for achievement during Senior as Branch 27 of the Ukrainian National offices are located) to refresh and fortify The executive committee and mem- Awards Night. Association, and is a former UNA themselves with beverages and delicious bers alike, left the UNA headquarters The Union, N.J., resident worked for scholarship recipient. Ukrainian food prepared by the chefs on July 4 with very pleasant memories The Star-Ledger and New Jersey Ms. Lapychak eventually plans to p-nd staff of the Ukrainian Community of the day. They thought of the day's Monthly magazine while studying at pursue a master's degree. Center of Jersey City. The hot ana cold (Continued on page 12) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1986 No. 34

Ukrainian Weelcl Faces and Places ї by Myron B. Kuropas Enrich a child's life

As a new school year approaches, most kids will find themselves English — love it or leave it... alone juggling a calendar full of activities, many of which may somehow be An idea whose time hasn't come — say we should think of it fthe U.S.J as a related to their Ukrainian background. Among these is one weekly and hopelully never will — is currently salad bowl." event that many would likely rather avoid — Saturday Ukrainian being pushed by an organization which Where has Hayakawa been these past school. calls itself U.S. English. 20 years when ethnic Americans were Led by a former Republican senator, burying the melting pot and polishing Every week, in numerous locations throughout the United States S.l. Hayakawa, a Japanese-American the salad bowl? and Canada, these children end up spending Saturday mornings semanticist, the 90,000-member activist "The promise of America," wrote listening to lectures on Ukrainian history and culture, analyzing group is lobbying hard for an amend- George Will in Newsweek, "is bound up Ukrainian poetry and prose, staring at a map of Ukraine, construct- ment that would make English the with the virtues and achievements of ing sentences and conjugating verbs. The question is: why? official language in the United States. 'Anglo culture' which is bound up with Specifically, the amendment provides English." Americans should therefore There are a variety of reasons parents choose to send their kids to that "neither the United States nor any affirm their "Anglo culture." schools of Ukrainian studies despite complaints from them and, even state shall require by law, ordinance, Too bad Thaddeus Kosciusko, Al- more serious, problems with unsatisfactory curricula and outdated regulation, order, decree, program, or bert Einstein, Ihor Sikorsky, Enrico teaching methods in the schools themselves. Parents find that despite policy, the use in the United States of Fermi and WernhervonBrauncouldnt some serious gaps in their programs, Ukrainian schools offer any language other than English. affirm their "Anglo-culture." They something in the long run that most primary and secondary schools The proposal has elicited a vigorous "might have amounted to something" in don't: an opportunity to obtain deep understanding of a culture other national debate, with proponents and America. than American or Canadian, a culture that is theirs and is an integral opponents all over the nation. There are many reasons the U.S. part of their identity. They also offer a new perspective and perhaps a "Many Americans now feel like aliens English amendment is a bad idea. pew perception of the world, introducing ideas and experiences that in their own country," said Sen. Steve In the first place, there is no truth to the contention, as Sen. Walter D. couldn't be developed elsewhere. Symms (R-Idaho) recently, reflecting growing concern with America's lan- Huddleston (D-Ky.) recently declared, Efforts by the educators themselves are under way to improve past guage explosion. that continuing along the path towards difficulties in Ukrainian schools, which often suffered gaps in such "I believe," declared Rep. Norman multilingualism "will do irreparable vital areas as history and literature. But this is an effort in which the Shumway (R-Calif.) "that the primacy damage to the fragile unity that our common language has helped to pre- parents should get involved. If they feel strongly enough — as they of English acknowledged only by cus- tom, must now be given legal protec- serve for 200 years." American unity is should — about the importance of Ukrainian school in their children's tion." not fragile. And multilingualism does lives, then it can be their pressure and involvement that will better the "I think its really silly to reiterate that not lead to chaos. Switzerland is offi- curricula and multiply the benefits for students. English is our basic language," says cially trilingual and its government is the most stable in the world. For just a few hours every week a child's life can be enriched. There Maryland State Sen. Margaret Sch- wienhart. "Who ever said it wasn't?" Secondly, I shudder every time I are few better deals than that.

S.I. Hayakawa: "American society is a melting pot, so one public language makes people unite."

The idea, unfortunately, seems to be think of some bureaucrat someday gaining support. Six states — Indiana, having to decide what constitutes Illinois, Kentucky, Nebraska, Virginia "official" English or, worse yet, some and Maryland — have made English judge ruling on the "constitutionality" their official language. Campaigns are of a U.S. meeting where the major under way in 14 other states. language was Spanish, Greek or Ukrai- The language question is as old as our nian. Knowing how some monolingual nation. Over 200 years ago, the Con- American minds think, it is not incon- tinental Congress issued tracts and ceivable to me that once English be- other publications in the German lan- comes the "official" language, children guage because Germans represented growing up in non-English speaking America's largest non-English linguistic homes could be labeled 'Чіп-American." group. When efforts were made to make And finally, there is no foundation to German a second federal language, the the canard that bilingualism impedes measure was defeated by a narrow intellectual progress. On the contrary. margin. As Dr. Manoly Lupul, former director Today, 20 million Hispanics repre- of the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian sent the second largest non-English Studies, has pointed out consistently: language group in America. Why "Bilingualism, it is now clear, increases shouldn't there be English-Spanish intellectual potential and is beneficial to ballots and other bilingual publications concept formation." to enchance Hispanic-American parti- Fortunately, not all Americans favor cipation in the political process of this the U.S. English idea. USA Today nation, especially in Florida and the editorialized against it on April 10, Southwest? Have we forgotten that 1985, and again on July 25, 1985, calling those areas were incorporated into the the proposal "a cockamamie scheme United States by conquest and treaty that would do more harm than good." without the consent of the Spanish- A group of ethnic Americans (includ- speaking inhabitants? ing Ukrainians) have established the I believe that beneath the concern for Federation of American and Cultural "preserving the English language" is a Language Communities (FACLC) to much deeper fear. It is related to the provide an alternative to U.S. English. centuries-old, nativist-American pho- Led by Walter J. Landry, a Franco- bia that ethnic and linguistic diversity American living in Louisiana, the group somehow undermine our nation's poli- has proposed its own constitutional tical cohesiveness. I also believe that the amendment that reads: "The right of the same anxiety is at the heart of recent people to preserve, foster and promote attacks against bilingual education. their respective historical, linguistic and Sen. Hayakawa tipped his hand cultural origins is recognized. No recently when he declared: "American person shall be denied the equal protec- society is a melting pot, so one public tion of the laws because of culture or language makes people unite. But in the language." , past several years the idea of a melting Now there's ap idea whose time has pot h^s been changed ... some people truly come! ,v ... No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1986 7 Ukraine: Europe's modern-day invisible nation is ignored by Adrian Karatnycky sent has been the outlawed Ukrainian spirit of internationalism." He likewise height UPA had some 40,000 guerrillas Catholic Church. Historically, most lamented the fact that cronyism has who by 1943 controlled a liberated zone CONCLUSION Ukrainians were of the Orthodox faith, "prevented the promotion of represen- of 50,000 square kilometers and 2 the remaining one-fifth being Catholic. tatives of all nationalities to positions of million inhabitants. Yet the struggle of Intra-party tensions based on na- Stalin's efforts to eradicate Ukrainian authority, interregional exchange of UPA is virtually unknown in the West; tionalism are a "contradiction" built national sentiment led, first, to the personnel, and an exchange of ex- instead, images of Ukrainian nationa- into the Soviet system. Party leaders outlawing of the Ukrainian Orthodox perienced workers between the re- lists as Nazi collaborators continue to inevitably are drawn toward relying on Church and its merging into the state- publics and the center..." Ligachev was dominate Western perceptions, even national sentiment as a means of con- controlled Russian Chuch and, later, to thus indicating that the Kremlin will though the Nazis killed over 5 million solidating their local power. Their the banning of the Ukrainian ("Uniate") play a growing role in breaking up Ukrainians, a people whom they re- desire for a greater role in decision- Catholics, who adhere to Orthodox nationally based party elites (who pose garded as a slave race at best. making likewise brings them into con- ritual while maintaining loyalty to the ever-present danger of national For nearly 40 years the Soviets have flict with the "center." Such tensions Rome. communism), while at the same time been skillfully providing evidence about also surface in relations between the Although the Ukrainian Orthodox seeking to diffuse national discontent Ukrainian war criminals in the West. USSR and its satellites. are today in an impossible position, by increasing the presence of non- Although much of the evidence is In the late 1970s, reeling from more there has been a perceptible upturn in Russian representation in Moscow — fabricated,3 some of it is undoubtedly than a decade of sustained repression, dissident Ukrainian Catholic activity. the center of power. Through such true and there are many war criminals Ukrainian opposition acquired a de- In 1982 an Initiative Group for the policies and a combination of severe (Ukrainian and otherwise) who were cidedly more radical tone. A document Defense of Believers and the Church repression and skillful internal appeals never brought to justice. Nonetheless, it of the Ukrainian Patriotic Movement was formed to document the suppres- to national pride, the Kremlin has is equally true that Soviet practice over made this change in orientation ex- sion of religion and to press for legali- successfully kept the lid on Ukrainian the decades has been to provide a small plicit: "The spiritual and cultural zation of the Ukrainian Uniates. The nationalism. but steady stream of evidence as a climate here in Ukraine and in the constant reminder of Ukrainian war USSR has become a horror for all guilt and collaboration.4 The net affect civilized people ... The USSR has has been devastating. Today, Ukrai- become a military-police state with It would be difficult to overstate Soviet success in nian-Jewish relations in this country are wide-ranging imperialist intentions ... characterized by suspicion and recrimi- For more than 60 years the so-called keeping the Ukrainian question invisible in the West. nation. The new effect has been to government in Ukraine has been imple- The problem, however, is that little has been done in atomize two of the largest American menting this policy of national geno- ethnic groupings which have a direct cide..." These anonymous and em- the West to counter the Soviet line. common interest in opposing SovieJ bittered dissidents declared their desire communism. By contract, in the Sdvidt "to secede from the USSR, and lead our Union Ukrainian dissidents work closer nation out of Communist imprison- ly with their Jewish counterparts; and ment." Chronicle of the Catholic Church in It would be difficult to overstate nowhere is such cooperation stronger While the Patriotic Movement had Ukraine began to appear in 1984. It was Soviet success in keeping the Ukrainian than in the gulag, where political only a handful of members, Ukrainian joined by a second samvydav journal, question invisible in the West. The prisoners are united by what some dissent has not been confined to small the Ukrainian Catholic Herald. In June problem, however, is that little has been ironically have referred to as a "true groups. In 1979, for example, tens of of this year a new underground religious done in the West to counter the Soviet internationalism of the barbed wire." thousands of Ukrainians in Lviv took journal reached the West. Entitled the line. For starters, there is Western A final reason for Ukrainian in- part in an anti-Soviet demonstration at Chronicle of the Ukrainian Church in reporting, which is both Moscow- visibility is political. To credit the the funeral of a popular Ukrainian the Catacombs, the first issue docu- centered in the extreme and ever fond of existence of the Ukrainian nation is to composer, Volodymyr Ivasiuk, mur- ments the trial of Catholic rights activist simplification. To this day, The New underscore the nature of tKe Soviel dered under suspicious circumstances. Vasyl Kobryn. York Times style manual persists in Union as a multinational empire, built Taken together, these periodicals regarding "Russia" and the "Soviet Another significant form of Ukrai- as are all such empires on a rocky indicate that an active underground Union" as interchangeable. Sovietolo- foundation. That view of an unstable nian discontent has been worker op- Catholic Church functions in Ukraine gists and Western pundits often fall into position. Soviet rule has seen a pro- Soviet Union does not sit well with pro- complete with priests, nuns and clande- this trap. The effect is doubly harmful: it ponents of "detente at any cost," who found transformation in the social stine religious communities. One recent identifies totalitarian policies with the structure of Ukrainians. According to insist that we have no choice but to ac- underground document, moreover, Russian nation and obscures the co- cept the Soviet Union as a permanent Krawchenko, in 1939 only 29 percent of demonstrates the close relationship lonial nature of the Soviet empire. Ukrainians were of the working class factor in world affairs. between such religious opposition and There is another, more pernicious While the sufferings and vicissitudes and 13 percent were white collar nationalism: "The Church will be free to reason for the invisibility of Ukraine: a of the Ukrainians are morally compel- workers; 58 percent were collective function when Ukraine becomes an lingering perception of Ukrainian war farmers. By the 1970s 47 percent were independent state." With the millen- guilt. The image of thousands of citi- (Continued on page 13) industrial workers, 16 percent white nium of Christianity in Ukraine ap- zens lining the.streets of Ukraine's cities collars, and 37 percent collective proaching in 1988, activity by dissident to welcome the invading Nazi troops in 3. This was the theme of a lengthy article farmers. This movement of Ukrainians Ukrainian religious groups is likely to 1941 haunts Ukrainians to this day, as in the Los Angeles Times of April 28, 1986. from the farms and villages into facto- In his story, former Times Moscow cor- increase. does the memory of participation by respondent Robert Gillette reported that "a ries and cities carried with it a con- The restiveness of the Ukrainians is thousands of Ukrainians in the German comitant improvement in education Soviet official, in an apparent act of con- one of the underlying premises for what war effort. Yet the view of Ukrainian science, warned the United States three and living standards. But the second the Soviets euphemistically call their nationalities as overwhelmingly pro- years ago that Moscow was trying to deceive generation of urbanized Ukrainians "nationalities policy." Simply put, the Nazi reflects an image largely promoted the Justice Department through evidence it that emerged in the 1970s was far less policy is to help in the Soviet effort to by Soviet propaganda. has supplied against alleged Nazi war likely to be satisfied with its standards. manage the world's last surviving It ignores the fact of significant criminals in the United States." According One result has been an upturn in mass multinational empire. Under Yuri Ukrainian resistance to the Germans. to this official, Soviet authorities were unrest and independent trade union Andropov, Gorbachev's mentor, the And it fails to take account of the com- coaching Soviet citizens to testify in cases activism by Ukrainian workers. Nearly against emigres. The article also reported focus was decidedly on the "merging plex fact that the many Ukrainians who that "several U. S. district and appeals courts 20 strikes are known to have occurred in fsliyaniej of nations." Such a fusion was did welcome the Nazis as "liberators" Ukraine since the 1960s. Worker in the last three years have cited troubling integrally linked to Marxist-Leninist had lived under more than a decade of indications that some Soviet testimony unrest has manifested itself in Kiev, tenets of internationalism and meant no Stalin's terror and had survived Stalin's supplied to the government had been Kharkiv, Odessa, Sevastopil, Pryluky, less than the disappearance of national man-made famine. Trapped in an in- falsified." Kerch and Dnipropetrovske, ranging distinctions. In a state in which half the sular, totalitarian society without ac- 4. The disingenuousness of Soviet com- from city-wide work stoppages to population is non-Russian, such a cess to information about the true mitment in bringing war criminals to swift strikes of small work brigades involving merging could only be in the direction nature of Hitler's rule, and disbelieving justice is perhaps best illustrated in the case a handful of workers. Such strikes focus of the largest nationality — the Rus- the propaganda of a Soviet govern- of Erich Koch. Koch, who served as Reich- predominantly on "quality of life" sians. The concept, then, is no more ment which had lied to them repeatedly skommissar of Ukraine, coordinated the issues such as housing, work conditions than a code word for Russification. (and only one year earlier had trum- murder of millions of Ukrainians and Jews. and wages. Yet some also contain Koch publicly referred to himself as "a Currently, Gorbachev is in the com- peted the Nazis as the USSR's allies), elements of resentment against Russian brutal dog" sent '4o suck from Ukraine all plex process of consolidating power. He Ukrainian perceptions of Nazism were rule. In the vast majority of these cases the goods we can get hold of..." Today he therefore is avoiding Andropov's expli- at best confused and uninformed. the Soviet response has been to act lives, reportedly in some comfort, in Po- cit terminology, preferring for the Moreover, some Ukrainian nationalists land's Barczewo Prison (where large num- quickly to improve conditions and moment to speak of the "complete unity had welcomed the Nazis because they bers of Solidarity trade union leaders also satisfy immediate demands. Only subse- of nations" as a goal for the remote wrongly viewed the German invasion as are detained). His original death sentence quertly have strike leaders been round- future. The number two man in the an opportunity to establish their own for crimes committed while serving in East ed up, arrested and incarcerated in Kremlin, chief ideologist Yegor Liga- independent state. Hitler's intentions Prussia mysteriously was never carried out. psychiatric prisons. Despite the enormity of his crimes against chev, has recently acknowledged the were far different: nationalists who An unlikely source of Ukrainian dis- Jews and Ukrainians alike, 'he Soviet persistent problems confronting the declared an independent state in 1941 government has never asked for nis extradi- Soviet Union in the national arena. In a were quickly rounded up and im- tion for trial on charges of war crimes in Adrian Karatnycky is director of speech to the 27th Congress of the prisoned in concentration camps. Ukraine. To do so would run the risk of research at the AFL-CIO Free Trade Communist Party in February, Liga- Others fled into the underground and exposing the myth the Soviets have sought Union Institute. This article is reprinted chev pointed to the need for "tireless participated in the creation of a Ukrai- to project, that of massive Ukrainian with permission from the August issue concern about the growth of local nian Insurgent Army (UPA) to fight disloyalty, war guilt and pampered treat- of The American Spectator. personnel and their upbringing in the both the Nazis and the Red Army. At its ment at the hands of the Nazis. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1986 No. 34

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Comments on as you say, at least impress an editorial causes. If I am wrong, at least I know I department with an idea. tried. Still more LC system Also, The Weekly should provide a on Courtney Dear Editor: page, backed by an editor's call for Alex Kachmar money, just for fund-raising for groups Sacramento, Calif. Dear Editor: I find the recent articles on the It is unfortunate that some members Library of Congress (LC) in The Ukrai- such as AHRU who really do something more than just exist. of our community, in their quest for nian Weekly (July 20 and 27) to be very Stetzko was dogmatic political purity, continue to interesting. Both Mr. Dobczansky and be hypercritical of people and institu- Mr. Turchyn note that some changes to Peter B. Hrycenko great patriot Allentown, Pa. tions which can be helpful in promoting the LC system have recently occurred Ukrainian interests. Dear Editor: and that further changes are possible. I am referring to letters that have It is astonishing how time passes by The point of their divergence hinges on appeared in the last few months by Lew Searching for so quickly. On August 14, 1986, the their respective view as to the extent of Iwaskiw (June 22) and Walter Iwaskiw Ukrainian people will solemnly mourn these changes. (August 3) concerning remarks made by honorable cause the 40th day of the passing of an era, the Mr. Dobczansky is satisfied with LC William Courtney in the May 8 Wash- Dear Editor: passing of a great nationalist, statesman progress and is pleased that the increase ington reception and subsequently in Regarding your letters to the editor and hero Yaroslav Stetzko. Mr. Ste- of material pertaining to Ucrainica have response to a letter of reply by Orest section of August 3: I was amazed to tzko was without a doubt a person of caused an expansion to the LC classifi- Deychakiwsky. Mr. Lew Iwaskiw's read the strange letter of a Denys Sohor, indomitable spirit who never gave up cation numbering system. He places letter harshly critizes Mr. Courtney for who was "distressed" that a few coura- his belief in the ultimate vistory of his high priority on subject heading revi- mentioning Russia within the context of sions but considers any further commu- geous Ukrainians have finally come to people over all foreign oppressors. defend the unfortunate Fedorenko the upcoming Millennium of Christia- nity involvement in this case to be With the death of Yaroslav Ste- nity in Ukraine and in doing so blasts superfluous. (does it really matter if this Fedorenko tzko, the Ukrainian nation and its character is a Ukrainian or a Russian?). the State Department for being insensi- Mr. Turchyn's concern is with the nationalist movement have been af- tive to Ukrainian aspirations. Mr. Sohor laments that "we" should fected by the passing of a hero in his relationship of Ukrainian subject num- Mr. Deychakiwsky is later chastized be into "better causes," but doesn4 say own time. From an early age, Yaro- bering by LC with affiliated topics such for lack of objectivity because he which cause is better than the pursuit of slav Stetzko was a prominent mem- ai the Soviet Union and Russia. He feels supposedly is averse to criticism of State justice and truth. ber of Ukrainian liberation organi- the need for further changes in the Department policy on issues of impor- Fedorenko was found to be innocent zations. His involvement in the nupifeering process as well as some tance to Ukraine. and his accusers liars by the judge in his Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists reMisppp^^^^;L!Q^iibjept headings in Let me preface my remarks by stating the ащеа оіь Ukrainiafi history. Florida trial. This was too much for (revolutionary faction — OUN-r) led to Ryan and the OSI, so through sinister that I was present at the reception The irony of both articles is that they a proclamation of the rebirth -of manipulation (with the KGB) the re- when Mr. Courtney made his comments. seem to represent an exercise more Ukrainian independence in Lviv, sults of the Florida trial were over- reflective of polemics than pragmati- Ukraine, on June 30th, 1941, with Mr. First, concerning Mr. Courtney's turned and Fedorenko wound up in the cism. Many changes to the LC subject Stetzko being declared prime minister. Millennium comment: by mentioning USSR awaiting a firing squad. headings system associated with Ukrai- Though independence was short-lived, Russia as sharing with Ukraine the nian history have already occurred. Fedorenko has always during his trial the leaders of the OUN-r remained historical anniversary of Christianity, They occurred principally because of admitted to being a guard at Treblinka. faithful to the idea of Ukrainian na- Mr. Courtney's remark should not community action in which Messrs. He always denied gassing anyone Or tional independence. necessarily be viewed as being unsym- even witnessing anyone begin gassed Dobfczansky^ .^ndt,TurchynT were ‚both, Mr. Stetzko's work on behalf of pathetic to the Ukrainian perspective. active participants. there. He has testified that Demjanjuk Ukraine's independence continued well On the contrary, it is perhaps one of the was never at Treblinka. The January-December 1983 Supple- after the end of the second world war. In few times that the State Department has ment to LC Subject Headings (pub- This testimony, by a Treblinka guard, 1947, he was elected chairman of the recognized Ukraine as a separate politi- lished in 1985) lists, among others, the should be enough on its own to free the Anti-Bolshevik Bloc of Nations (ABN) cal entity with historical roots dating following additions to the existing languishing Demjanjuk and end the and served as its only chairman. As a back 1,000 years. One can argue that rubric of Ukrainian history: To 862; anguish of his family. Fedorenko is to prominent diplomat, the Honorable this represents an evolution in State 862-1240; 1240-1340; 1340-1648; 1709- be shot to silence him and to pervert Yaroslav Stetzko organized worldwide Department thinking that is to be 1775; 20th century; 1921-1944; 1944- truth and justice. forces for the fight against communism encouraged and not reflexively con- (space). I would like Denys Sohor to reply and for the dissolution of the Russian demned. and tell us what is a "better" cause. As sayings go, it is said that so much empire, and strove for the liberation more can be accomplished if one does and national independence of all sub- Walter Iwaskiw's allegation that Dr. Jaroslaw Sawka not care who gets the credit. I am jugated nations, especially our be- Orest Deychakiwsky objects to critical convinced that there is enough work to Warren, Mich. loved Ukraine. questioning of State Department policy do and accolades to claim to accommo- Throughout Mr. Stetzko's life it is toward Ukraine represents a misreading date every individual and segment of In re: letter easily recognizable how he is considered of Mr. Deychakiwsky's July 13 letter. our community. a great Ukrainian patriot and a modern The point he is trying to make — and Even our news media can get into the on Fedorenko hero. While divine providence did not which I entirely support — is that act by augmenting their reporting of the Dear Editor: allow him to see his dreams for a free broad, sweeping condemnations of the really momentous events with such In The Ukrainian Weekly dated Ukraine come true, it is important for us State Department are not only counter- mundane and run-of-the-mill incidents August 3, I read a letter to the editor to continue in his footsteps — to strive productive to the Ukrainian cause but as an extensive and crucial revision of written by one Denys Sohor, criticizing for the independence of Ukraine. can also alienate potential support from Ukrainian history subject heading by the Ukrainian community for support- May Yaroslav Stetzko rest in peace in policy makers. If the State Department the Library of Congress. ing the defense of Feodor Fedorenko. heaven and may his memory be eternal. or its spokesmen make judgements or Mr. Sohor insinuates that just be- erroneous decisions, let us address the Roman Zabihach cause Fedorenko is a Ukrainian-sound- Michael Sawkiv Jr. issue at hand and contructively criticize Morris Plains, N.J. ing name it does not necessarily mean Cohoes, N.Y. the point of contention. A positive he's Ukrainian because Chernenko and approach utilizing the tactics of persua- Yevtushenko did^do not consider them- sion and education rather than resort- Send letters selves Ukrainian. Yuzyk received ing to emotional and rhetorical attacks is far more likely to lead to promising to regional media Evidently Mr. Sohor is not too versed papal honor results. For instance, Mr. Deychakiw- Dear Editor: in Ukrainian and human history. He sky's constructive criticism of past State Not only do letters to the editor make believes that Ukraine produced only Dear Editor: Department practices was instrumental a difference, we ethnic one-person such heroic personalities as Volodymyrs, Reading recent eulogies for the late in obtaining increased coverage on publicists rely on The Ukrainian Mazepas, Shevchenkos, Khmelnytskys, Sen. Paul Yuzyk, I noticed that very Soviet human- and national-rights Weekly and action groups such as Konovaletses, Banderas, Shukhevyches, little was mentioned about his activity violations in Ukraine in the public State Americans for Human Rights in U- Terelias, Ratushynskas and other for the benefit of the Ukrainian Catho- Department reports on Helsinki Final kraine to give direction to our activities martyrs for Ukrainian people. lic Church for which he received high Act compliance. Thus, it is quite ironic in constantly developing crises affecting panel honors. that Walter Iwaskiw attacks Orest Ukraine, as others nations of the Among others, he was a recipient of Deychakiwsky as being intolerant of Ukrainian Americans. world, also produced running dogs, in We publicists can read dozens of the very rarely bestowed honor of being critic ism of the State Department. the service of foreign oppressors, such named knight-commander of the Order books and scan the U.S. media every- as Chernenkos and Yevtushenkos. of St. Gregory the Great. Although To conclude, if we are to succeed in day, but The Weekly brings it all These kind of people have no honor, there are quite a few Ukrainian Catho- changing the perceptions of our policy together (and no where better than in just empty bellies and they'll "sell their lics honored with the Knighthood of St. makers with respect to Ukrainian Myron Kuropas's column). mother for a piece of white bread." Gregory, Sen. Yuzyk was the first and issues, we will be far more effective in These words are the words of a humble One plea though: Emphasize to the so far the only Ukrainian Catholic nurturing such an evolution by positive Carpathian woman who suffered under readership the value of sending several recipient of the commander's rank in reinforcement, tempered with reasoned the foreign yoke. simultaneous hand-written or typed that order. and well-defined criticism. letters to regional newspapers and Yes, Mr. Sohor, I'm one of those national magazines. Not only does it knee-jerking, blind supporters of Ukrai- Taras Durbak, K.S.G. Ihor Mychkovsky increase chances of publication, it does, nian, or any other anti-oppression, Irvington, N.J. Mt. Rainier, Md. No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1986 9

NEWS AND VIEWS

The Demjcmjuk case: reactions, The Ukrainian Millennium: lessons, goals for future is it being ambushed? by Dr. George Kulchytsky Charles XII and the Battle of Poltava, by Eugene M. Iwanciw it must decide who is the legitimate heir one of the 16 major battles of the world, to Kievan Rus': Ukraine, Russia, or In the Demjanjuk case, the lesson to as well as the Great Northern War It has been mildly amusing and both. be learned is clear: find a compliant which lasted 20 years, were relegated to greatly disturbing to follow the contro- Before going any further with this judge to rule your way and the case will, 20 minutes. How did the producers versy about William Courtney's com- issue, it seems appropriate to clarify the inevitably, based on the common law react to charges of historical corrup- ments on the Ukrainian Millennium role of Mr. Courtney and the contro- practice of precedence, be confirmed by tion? Well, the producer said that which has already generated several versy which took place on the pages of the Supreme Court. Let the judge at the "history is the enemy of art." letters to the editor of The Ukrainian The Weekly. Mr. Courtney is an official lowest level do the homework, dis- The same kind of "art" could be Weekly. The fact that each letter gets representative of the State Department, regard the facts, dismiss pertinent found in the most recent mini-drama, further away from the issue at hand but not a policy maker. His comments evidence, and the judges in the appellate "Crossings" which shows Maryshka, would make the whole exchange extre- were not his own, but that of the foreign courts will follow suit because they are the all-knowing Jewish girl, who in 1941 mely amusing if it were not for the policy makers within the State Depart- either too lazy or too biased to look over knew about the destruction of Jews that seriousness of the issue. ment. Reading the exchange of letters in the evidence. was to take place from 1942 on. In his speeches to many Ukrainian The Weekly, it does not appear that Add to this the charge against John Add to all this the textbooks that our American communities, Mr. Courtney, anyone questioned Mr. Courtney's Demjanjuk, lying while applying to children read. Those books write about who is to head up the advance party of sincerity in working with the Ukrainian enter the U.S., and his ultimate extra- Volodymyr, Kiev and our heritage as the U.S. Consulate in Kiev, stated that American community. No defense of dition for war crimes to Israel, and you Russian, They ignore our struggle for the Consulate will be important in light Mr. Courtney was, therefore, required. will come to a logical conclusion about independence, they ignore the 7 to 10 of the "Millennium of Christianity in With regard to the establishment of things to come. Mr. Demjanjuk, the million Ukrainians that died in the Ukraine and Russia." It is the inclusion the U.S. Consulate in Kiev, it was done first sacrifical lamb, will be followed, as famine, while meticulously providing of Russia which sparked the contro- not as a favor to the Ukrainian Ameri- reported by the BBC, by 20,000soiled the reader with the number of horses, versy, and rightly so. can community, where there is still "criminals" hiding in this country. cows, etc. that were lost during that The greatest challenge to Ukrainians some difference of opinion on its merits, The Demjanjuk case appears to have period. (I guess that perhaps the Polish throughout the world has been the but as part of U.S. foreign policy. The been a test case for the use of Soviet- establishment of the Ukrainian identity Consulate is not to Ukraine, the Шгіі^ - name "bydlo" (cattle J for Ukrainians ? made "documents." From information took hold.) as separate from the Russian identity. niaiv SSR^ or the ШїаШй$тршт# `і provided by Soviet dissidents, we know Add to this also what some professors While Ukraine traces its historical roots Consulate is to thle USSK^aAcr h^pens ` the nature of Soviet "justice," and we say about Ukrainians, that they killed to Kievan Rus' and Russia traces its to be located in Kiev. know its objective: the intimidation of 60,000 to 200,000 Jews. While using roots to Muscovy, a great deal of All this does not suggest that Ukrai- the Ukrainian community into silence. these figures to discredit the Ukrainian confusion has been created by misuse of nians cannot or will not benefit from The aim is to keep the community from independence struggle, they conve- the term Rus'. Russians have been all this Consulate. It does, however, suggest talking about the famine of 1932-33, the niently forge.t that there were four too happy to see Kievan Rus'portrayed that Ukrainian Americans can support executions of the Ukrainian elite in the different armies fighting in Ukraine at as Kievan Russia. Anyone who has the establishment of the Consulate and 1930s, the execution of Ukrainian the time and that it was the Russians studied European history in American still maintain a difference of opinion patriots in 1939, and the continued who rode around with black flags and colleges knows all too well that Kievan with policies of the State Department destruction of the Ukrainian nation. To Russia is the accepted term. ohkhyffiz nuitibe^bff^esiMhJdi^ signs calling all to "kill the Jews and p us the issue is not Demjanjuk. The issue save Russia." By depriving Ukrainians of their the policies emanating Іѓ bin tbe Kiev was, is and continues to be Soviet They also continue to brand Symon historical roots, the Russians were well Consulate. evidence in American courts. News Petliura as a pogromist even though the on the way to destroying the Ukrainian Somehow that message got lost in the from Ukraine, a mouthpiece of Soviet French courts dismissed those charges identity. Unfortunately for the Rus- shuffle when one letter suggested that it propaganda, has systematically attack- against him and gave his wife monetary sians, Ukrainians stubbornly clung to is counterproductive to engage in ed many Ukrainian emigre leaders and compensation for his wrongful death. that identity despite unrelenting perse- general "State-Department bashing." churchmen as Nazi collaborators. Thus, the MVD evidence provided at cution. The man-made famine of the The comment that prompted that charge This paper has been widely distributed to Petliura's trial, meant to discredit 1930s was to be the "final solution" for was that Mr. Courtney's statement-is government officials, agencies, univer- Ukrainian aspirations, has now been the Ukrainian problem. Yet, even that not surprising since "after all, he is a sities, libraries and, yes, Ukrainians replaced with KGB evidence meant to failed to destroy the Ukrainian spirit. representative of that same State De- abroad whose children read English. discredit the Ukrainian independence As 1988 and the Millennium of partment which for decades has denied Their effort to poison the minds of struggle and its leaders as collaborators. Ukrainian Christianity approaches, a Ukraine's right to independence, and our children and innocent, honest, Finally when speaking about profes- new threat to, Ukrainian identity has which recently succeeded in deporting Ukrainians has been buttressed by the sors, let me provide you with an earth- arisen. Russians throughout the world, Myroslav Medvid and John Demjan- film industry which, as its spokesmen shattering revelation. A professor, a including the atheistic Soviet Russian juk" — all undeniable facts. maintain, unhampered by McCar- colleague, recently walked out of his regime, are preparing to claim the It might also be pointed out that in thyism, has begun revealing the "truth" office with a chart showing the orga- Millennium as their own and resurrect 1934, despite evidence to the contrary, in mini-dramas and documentaries such nizational scheme of Treblinka, the the claim of Kievan Rus' as Russia. the State Department told Congress as the "Holocaust" in which Ukrainians camp where "Ivan the Terrible" Dem- Ukrainians are facing the theft of both that there was no evidence of a famine, were attacked 14 times and were made janjuk was to have been. To my amaze- their national and religious identity, the man-made or otherwise, taking place in out to be unfeeling primitives viewing ment, the guards barracks were now latter of which has already been stolen Ukraine. the executions at Babyn Yar because called "Ukrainian guards barracks." in Ukraine by the destruction of the But back to the issue at hand. The "they like to watch." The worst of it was Now I was present at the Demjanjuk Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic Ukrainian community has decided that that a few days after the film was shown trial when a similar chart was presented, Churches. the Millennium is of major importance an American-born Ukrainian asked me and there were no "Ukrainian guard Along comes Mr. Courtney, a repre- to its history. It has thus initiated a if it was really true. barracks." In his chart there was. On sentative of the U.S. Department of campaign to raise $5 million for the This corruption of facts can be seen inquiry about the source of informa- State, with a disturbing comment about Harvard Millennium Project plus count- in almost every mini-series that now tion, he replied that he got it from the Millennium. In Philadelphia, at the less other funds for concerts, books, appears on TV. "Peter the Great," with different sources and those sources also banquet of the Ukrainian Medical demonstrations and other events. All a cast of thousands of Soviets, is revealed 200 Ukrainian guards there. Association of North America and the this effort may become useless if the another misrepresentation in point. This from a man who finally admitted Ukrainian American Bar Association, idea of the Ukrainian Millennium is Even American historians are tiring of that prior to the trial there was hardly he was asked: "Is it the policy of the undercut by the U.S. Department of the thumb-sucking inventiveness of any mention of an "Ivan the Terrible: State Department that 1988 is the State, as it appears may happen. Hollywood producers. Catherine I, the and the relative unimportance of this Millennium of Ukrainian Christianity, If the State Department recognizes whore who followed the Swedish army butcher who is now credited by the Russian Christianity, or both?" He 1988 as the Russian Millennium, then and married Peter, was never at the media with the destruction of 900,000 responded: "Kievan Rus' was Chris- the efforts of Ukrainian Americans will "Grand Embassy" with him and was not people. tianized in 988 and since both Ukraine be virtually useless. If State decides to rescued in Azov. Shapirov, who played and Russia claim Kievan Rus', perhaps recognize 1988 as the Millennium for the role of a Jew seeking to marry an Thus, the Ukrainians, who were it would be best to state that 1988 is the both, Ukrainians will be at a decided Orthodox princess,was in fact himself victims of both the Nazi and Soviet Millennium of Kievan Rus' Christia- disadvantage as far as media focus is Orthodox and a recipient of the order of h,olocausts,have found themselves nity." concerned, indeed, the U.S. govern- St. Andrew. Hetman Ivan Mazepa was between the anvil and the hammer. While this statement is technically ment's focus will be on Moscow. not mentioned at all, while the role of From one side the Jews have purpose- accurate, it is clearly an evasion rather At the U.S.-Soviet sunjmit held last fully forgotten that it was the Germans, than an answer. Kievan Rus' does not year, it was decided that Mr. Gorbachev Dr. George Kulchytsky is a professor whom they choose to call Nazis, that exist today. If the U.S. government is to would come to the U.S. in M)86and that of history at Youngstown State Univer- brought about their destruction. Con- make any comment on the Millennium, President Reagan will travel to the sity. He asks persons interested in veniently, to the applause of Moscow, Soviet Union in 1987. As of mid- working for the creation of a Ukrainian they attack the Ukrainians, sworn Eugene Iwanciw is a supreme advisor August, no date has been chosen for lobby So contact him at: History De- enemies of Russia. of the Ukrainian National Association Mr. Gorbachev's visit, which will pro- partment, Youngstown State Univer- This attack on Ukrainians has de- and president of the Ukrainian Asso- bably occur either late 1986 or early sity, Youngstown, Ohio 44555. {Continued on page 13) ciation of Washington. 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FOCUS ON THE ARTS Two Canadian filmmakers complete Bortniansky concerto project another work about Ukrainians is proceeding as scheduled by Chris Guly about losing a farm, but a heritage and TORONTO — Over the course of the of Sacred Music" at Roy Thomson Hall a family, as well," explains Mr. Paskie- last two years the Ukraine Millennium in Toronto on July 28, 1985. WINNIPEG — With the success of vich. "In this case, (Mr. Nahuliak's Foundation has already completed the ^ It published a luxurious program their 1982 film "Ted Baryluk's Gro- family farm), the land sustains the crop, first half of the recording of Dmytro book explaining the project and the cery" tucked under their belt, local which in turn sustains the family. We Bortniansky's 35 sacred choral concer- Millennium. filmmakers John Paskievich, 38, and tried to capture the emotions, feelings, tos under the baton of maestro Wolo- Another major event was the comple- Michael Mirus, 38, are hoping to and thoughts when a family is faced dymyr Kolesnyk. tion of the master tape of the first 18 receive similiar critical acclaim and with losing all that." In conjunction with the main goal of concertos. The Ukrainian community popular acceptance of their latest In its final form, the three-year recording the works of Dmytro Bort- in Edmonton had the first opportunity production, "The Price of Daily Bread." project contains 300 photographs and niansky, and in so doing commemora- to listen to the master tape on Decem- Shot near Fisher Branch in Hodgson, runs less than 15 minutes. ting the Millennium of Ukrainian ber 4, 1985, in the Edmonton Library. Man., the film tells the story of Anthony Messrs. Paskievich and Mirus mean- Christianity, the foundation has com- This "Evening of Dmytro Bortniansky's Nahuliak, a farmer faced with a $ 166,000 while, are, working on other projects, as pleted a number of sub-projects which Music" was very successful and indi- debt. As with many Canadian and they did during the production of their up until recently existed only in the cated that the recording is of a high American farmers unable to make their latest film. abstract. professional calibre. bank payments, Mr. Nahuliak must put To acquaint Ukrainians with the Mr. Paskievich, who has authored a ^ The foundation turned to Ukrai- all of his farm, machinery and equip- nian spiritual and community leaders work that has been done up until now ment up for sale at a public auction. couple of photo-books on life in North End and Core Area Winnipeg, is work- for moral support. Taking into account and to give them an opportunity to Told in the style used in the Baryluk ing on a documentary on the Russian the high standard of the project, the listen to the master tape, gatherings will film, "The Price of Daily Bread" uses Orthodox in Alberta, while Mr. Mirus, foundation has attracted to its ranks of be organized for this purpose in black-and-white still photographs along who is considered a leading sound honorary patrons four metropolitans larger Ukrainian communities. Such with a running narrative by Mr. Nahu- recording and editing technician in his and 11 bishops of the Ukrainian Ortho- sessions have already taken place in liak himself. The film is further en- field, is doing the same on a science dox and Ukrainian Catholic Churches, Yorkton and Regina, Sask., Chicago hanced by ambient sounds and back- project for school children. the World Congress of Free Ukrainians, and Detroit. ground dialogue. the Ukrainian Professional and Busi- The immediate plans of the founda- Recording to Mr. Mirus, he and Mr. Their previous work, "Ted Baryluk's ness Federation, and a host of political tion are to expand its financial base by Paskievich traveled around the Inter- Grocery," won a Genie award for Best leaders, including the premiers of On- attracting new members, creating new lake region of Manitoba, attending Short Subject and was Canada's official tario and Alberta. affiliates and staging fund-raising various auctions with the intention of entry, in its category, at the Cannes # It has published two brochures events such as organizing the auditing capturing one on film. Mr. Paskievich International Film Festival in 1982. The outlining The Bortniansky Project and of the master tape. All of this will enable ended up taking over 2,500 photo- film, however, did not garner a highly its place in commemorating the Millen- the foundation to complete the record- graphs and Mr. Mirus recorded hours favored Oscar nomination. nium of Ukrainian Christianity. ing of the second half of the concertos of audio until they decided that Mr. With "The Price of Daily Bread," ^ It has created an impressive choir (Nos. 19 - 35) scheduled for July 4-26, Nahuliak's story was the one. Messrs. Paskievich and Mirus are comprised of exceptional singers from 1987. "What we have is a story that talks hoping to change that. both Canada and the United States. For more information or to make ^ It assembled the choir for the donations, write to: Ukraine Millen- purpose of recording in Ancaster, Ont., nium Foundation, 295 College St., on July 6-28, 1985. Suite 300, Toronto, Ont. M5T IS2;' t It organized a successful "Concert (416) 368-1998.

brutal repression." Riegle introduces... "The Communist governments in these countries would have the world (Continued from page 3) believe that these people have willingly Union and other Soviet-bloc East cast off the values and beliefs so vital to European countries refuse to allow the them. This is not true. We must set the restoration of the Byzantine Rite Ca- record straight and make clear to the tholic Church on an equal basis with world that the Church, if allowed to other recognized religions. breathe, will flourish behind the Iron "Through this resolution," Sen. Curtain. The people of these captive Riegle said, "the Senate has an oppor- nations deserve the right to practice tunity to show strong support for the their religions, and we must do all we millions of individuals behind the Iron can to safeguard that right," the sena- Curtain who are denied the freedom of tor said. religion. In particular, the Byzantine The resolution was introduced on Rite Catholic Church in both Ukraine July 25 and was referred to the Foreign Filmmakers Michael Mirus and John Paskievich. and Rumania has suffered unusually Relations Committee. "You have to know how collegial and Jewish groups were not exposed to any "We have been asked by numerous Opposition... how fraternal these organizations are," of the viewpoints of the opponents; of people to keep up our work," she said, Mrs. Huntwork said. "The ties of course, we were thousands of miles "and so we'll have to do that." (Continued from page 3) communication and the channels of away." It will have to be much more sophisti- In the meantime, the two lawyers communication are very close between "And I think the Jewish groups were cated now, she said. "Phoenix will bf were issuing press releases that were the leadership and the House of Dele- told that the declaration of cooperation the base for our operations, because "very hard-hitting," she said. "And that gates." solved the problem. And it may that's where we live." was irritating the ABA, obviously." "When the leadership says, 'Well never have occurred to them that they But they expect people from Boston, According to the June 1986 "CSCE take care of it,' things will be fine, there actually needed to read the declaration New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Digest" the ABA. has conducted ex- is nothing to worry about,' most of the of cooperation to judge for themselves Florida, San Francisco and Chicago to change programs with the ASL since members of the House of Delegates are whether it solves the problem." work with them. 1975, following initial contacts in 1973. going to think, 'That's OK.' " Morris Abram, chairman of the As the first step she said that they "When we pointed out to the ABA Furthermore, she said, the support of National Conference on Soviet Jewry, "need to monitor what goes on in that dialogue and exchanges are ob- the National Conference on Soviet who spoke in favor of the agreement Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. viously possible without a formal Jewry (NCSJ) and other Jewish groups during the debate at the ABA conven- At Dartmouth there is going to be the agreement since they have occurred was a key factor in the "bailout" of the tion, calling it "a way of putting to a test next seminar between the ABA and the since 1973 and the agreement wasn't ABA-Soviet agreement. the nature of Soviet society," expects ASL sceduled for next month. signed until 1986, the ABA was com- "The Jewish groups, to some extent, I the Soviets to violate the agreement. "To me it's the beginning of a parade pelled to admit that it's not so much a think, served as the ABA's idea of their Mrs. Huntwork said that Mr. Abram of propaganda shows," she said. dialogue they want as entree into conscience. If the Jewish groups think "indicated in his speech that if the "I asked the ABA communications important offices in Moscow," said it's OK, then it's OK." declaration of cooperation isn't imple- division," said Mrs. Huntwork, "whe- Mrs. Huntwork. But the ABA leaders gave the NCSJ mented in a way which is to his satis- ther Dartmouth had been advised of the It was after that admission that the only that information which made the faction — openly, with confrontations nature of the ASL." ABA began stating that the agreement ABA-Soviet pact seem reasonable and on human rights and with results on "The administration of Dartmouth is is "actually payment for opportunities legitimate, Mrs. Huntwork said. The human rights — that he will be willing fully aware of the objectives of the to visit high-powered Kremlin leaders," lobbying that the ABA pursued vis-a- 4o fire the shot heard round the world,' seminar and fully informed in every she said. vis the Jewish groups in the weeks as he said, and terminate the agreement. respect concerning the background of The ABA House of Delegates reject- preceding the annual meeting was very We hope to be in touch with him," Mrs. the seminar," was the answer of the ed the Huntwork-Jejna resolution. intense, she said. "I wasn't there. The Huntwork said. ABA communications division. No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1986 11

Kuropas, at 24619 Hill, Warren, Mich. Attorney addresses 48091; (313) 756-1627. Argentine audience Notes on people

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Dr. and-answer period in which members of - ed the opportunity to see most of the John Hewko, a Ukrainian American both the Ukrainian and Jewish commu- country during her reign and has attorney currently working for a law nities discussed Ukrainian-Jewish issues collected some $32,000 worth of prizes, firm in Buenos Aires, was invited by the and tried to gain a better understanding including a trip for two to London. Association of Argentine Ukrainian of each other's point of view. The Ms. Sawka, who has been likened to a University Graduates to give a talk on discussion took place in an atmosphere young Elizabeth Taylor or actress his Oxford University master's thesis, of total frankness, yet without the high Lynda Carter, has often been mistaken "The Ukrainian-Jewish Political Rela- level of emotionalism that the issue for a woman older than her 16 years, tionship During the Period of the tends to create. although she concedes that it hasn't Central Rada." The lecture, which was At its conclusion, both groups agreed brought guys knocking down her doors. given in nearly flawless Spanish, was that the encounter had been very useful, Soon after her crowning in Toronto, attended by a number of representatives and hoped that it would serve as the first Ms. Sawka was interviewed by a Cana- Ѓѓот various Argentine Jewish organi- step in the process of bringing the two dian teen magazine during which she zations and served as a means of communities closer together. outlined her dreams and ambitions. She bringing together for the first time On another occasion, Dr. Hewko said that the Miss Teen Canada activi- leaders of the Ukrainian and Jewish also gave a talk and slide presentation ties appealed to her "provided they don't communities in Buenos Aires. on his travels through Africa to the conflict with previous commitments ... Dr. Hewko's talk began with a brief Association of Argentine-Ukrainian and that they don't hurt another per- overview of the development of Ukrai- University Graduates in the lecture hall son." nian-Jewish social interaction during of the Ukrainian Prosvita society in Ms. Sawka believes that the trappings Marta Kuropas the last 500 years and then focused on Buenos Aires. This talk also was given in of her office have essentially not chang- the Central Rada, the role that the Spanish and was attended by a large ed her personality, although many of Jewish parties played in its delibera- number of people both from within and her friends were at first a bit unsure as to Among winners in tions, the role and effectiveness of the outside the Argentine Ukrainian com- how to treat her and her new status. Jewish Secretariat which was esta- munity in Buenos Aires. The young woman expressed hope Junior Star Search blished by the Rada and the Law on In addition to his speaking engage- that a similar pageant would be created National-Personal Autonomy, passed ments, Dr. Hewko wrote several articles for her male teen counterparts in MINNEAPOLIS — Ivan P. Dudyn- by the Rada before the Declaration of which were published in leading Argen- Canada in the future. sky, a high school sophomore and a the Fourth Universal. Finally, the tine periodicals and newspapers, and student at the prestigious Larkin Dance Studio in Maplewood, Minn, perform- question of pogroms committed during was interviewed on several Argentine KUr0paS ГЄ0ГЄ5ЄП†$ uo ed on the Junior Star Search Show in the Rada period was discussed and television and radio shows. In them, he "u^H IV^KIWVNW analyzed. Hollywood, Calif., on April 26 as a provided commentary on Argentine †ЄЄПЗбЄ РЄРІіЬІІСЗП$ member of a team with four other Dr. Hewko's comments were follow- political and economic issues from the 0 r ed by a lively discussion and a question- young men. The group had a winning perspective of an American. WARREN, Mich. — Marta Kuropas dance number and was awarded a of Warren was selected to represent $5,000 prize. Ukrainian Teenage Republicans and Mr. Dudynsky has been with the the State of Michigan Teenage Re- dance studio for five years. Its mem- publicans at a weeklong summit of the bers dance all over the United States in nation's most outstanding teenagers in tap, jazz and ballet. Washington. When Mr. Dudynsky and his part- The National Teenage Leadership ners were dancing in New York during Conference (TLC) featured a full week the summer of 1985, they were spotted of high-level briefings with Cabinet by a talent scout for the Junior Star officials in the Reagan administration, Search Show and were invited to come political strategy workshops, govern- to Washington, D.C. to audition their ment policy teach-ins, and student issue number. During that year about 5,000 forums for less than 100 of the nation's acts were auditioned, but Mr. Dudyn- brightest GOP stars. sky's group was chosen as one of four In addition, Miss Kuropas was one of dance numbers between the ages of 14- a handful of students selected to meet 17. with President Ronald Reagan at the In February the team flew to Holly- White House. She was also given the wood to perform on the two-hour honor of meeting many congressmen, special Junior Star Search Show em- including Jack Kemp, William Broom- ceed by Ed McMahon. They performed field and Phil Crane. "Meeting the the winning dance number. president was an exciting highlight for Mr. Dudynsky has also enjoyed me," said Miss Kuropas. success as a soccer player. This year he Dr. John Hewko speaking to a Ukrainian and Jewish audience in Buenos Aires. Miss Kuropas is a senior and member was chosen to play on a select team in of the National Honor Society at the under-16 years category, which will Immaculate Conception Ukrainian travel to Oslo to play in the Norway Miss Teen Canada Catholic High School. She serves as Cup. This is reportedly the world's chairman of Ukrainian Teenage Repu- largest youth soccer tournament. enjoying perks blicans and first vice-chairman of the Mr. Dudynsky, his sister Natalka, Michigan Teenage Republicans. She and his parents Irene and Myron by Chris Guly has also been active in many primary Dudynsky are members of St. Constan- campaigns. tine's Ukrainian Catholic Church in WINNIPEG — For most 16-year-old Minneapolis where the young dancer Canadian girls, getting As in high She is an active member of Plast and served as altar boy and belonged to the school, doing some modeling on the belongs to Branch 20 of the Ukrainian Zahrava Ukrainian Folk Dance En- side and winning track competitions National Association. She addressed semble. would be enough to make for an in- the UNA's recent convention, extend- teresting adolescence. There are excep- ing greetings on behalf of Ukrainian tions, however, and Lisa Sawka of Teenage Republicans. Winnipeg proudly counts herself in this She co-founded the Ukrainian Tee- often elite group. nage Republicans with Marta Stefaniuk Crowned Miss Teen Winnipeg on and the help of Andy Anuzis and February 12, Ms. Sawka considered Roman Kulchitsky. Mr. Kulchitsky herself lucky to win the winter competi- himself activized many Ukrainians tion. But to go on to represent Canada in the political process. for a year as Miss Teen Canada, such Ukrainian Teenage Republicans is stuff is surely what dreams are made of, one of the biggest and the most active at least for this young woman. Her Lisa Sawka, Miss Teen Canada clubs in the state of Michigan. dream became reality on March 3 in Toronto when Ms. Sawka became tropical fish, her cocker spaniels Hanya Miss Kuropas said she wishes many Canada's newest celebrity. and Lady, as well as time with her more Ukrainian youths were more Her life, as she was warned before the family. Criss-crossing the country from active in American politics. She believes pageant, would be changed should she Halifax, N.S., to Expo '86 in Vancouver that if more young people become become Miss Teen Canada. And it has has virtually taken away any spare time active much could be accomplished. since the Garden City Collegiate stu- Ms. Sawka may have had since March. Anyone who would like more infor- dent has had to sacrifice her running, For the most part,, however, Ms. mation on how to get a club started or some schoolwork, her collection of Sawka doesn4 complain. She has earn- how to get involved may contact Miss Ivan P. Dudynsky 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1986 No. 34

workers. He said that up to a dozen King's College Library receives books Journalist cites... Soviet security agents, male and female, tracked them and as a result he could (Continued from page 1) record his interviews with the Chor- blaming any damage to such as Scot- nobyl witnesses only out of sight and land's lambs and Italy's fruit crops not sound of the watchers. on Chornobyl but on some minor accident at some West German nuclear A Soviet official in Sochi, a center for plant." vacationing Soviets in the Crimea, Ukraine, told Mr. McMullen that 400 He said: children who were evacuated from the "One Russian woman I interviewed Chornobyl-Kiev area were staying at a — not one of the four witnesses — told nearby camp and up to 100,000 others me she hadn't been informed there was were "vacationing" in the Crimea. any radiation danger from Chornobyl, and she said, 4 don't want to be told the Although nervous about talking to a truth.' And everywhere I went — from Western newsman, Mr. McMullen said, Moscow to Soviet Georgia to the the witnesses said they were talknv Crimea — I heard misinformation because "they were disheartened tha springing from the failure of the Krem- their own government would lie to them lin to tell the full facts. about so serious a matter." One of the witnesses told the Aussie "For example, many Russians told correspondent that he wanted to move me, and this included officials, that from the disaster area but to move in the radiation is a preventable disease. That Soviet Union required permission all one has to do is to drink a certain difficult to obtain. brand of heavy Soviet Georgian red wine. The wine would protect you Looking for an official response to against radiation. Nonsense. these claims, Mr. McMullen found a Members of the Ukrainian Cultural Society met recently with Terance willing Kremlin spokesman in Joe Mech, director of King's College Library, and presented a gift of two "And many Russians talked as if they Adamov, who offered to answer any Ukrainian volumes, Miron Dolot's, "Execution by Hunger," and Volume I of really believed that radiation is a questions on camera. the Encyclopedia of Ukraine. Making the presentation on behalf of the communicable disease. I was told Ukrainian Cultural Society and its president, Olga Yudisky, was Albina repeatedly that to prevent the spread of "Adamov threw up his hands and Capawskyj. The Ukrainian immigrant community has made many radiation, victims of Chornobyl were said he had never heard there was any contributions to cultural and professional life throughout the Greater being buried in lead coffins very deep in concern about radiation danger until I Wyoming Valley area for more than 100 years. The Ukrainian Cultural the ground." mentioned it," Mr. McMullen said. Society presented Kings College Library with these books in memory of "Adamov said there is nothing to worry Ukrainian immigrant parents. In the photo (left to right) are: Dr. Joseph Mr. McMullen, who is married to a about. He assured me that the corn is Krawczeniuk of the Kings College language department; Irene Diakiw, former assistant press secretary to taller than ever around Chornobyl." Ms. Capawskyj, Mr. Mech, director of Kings College Library, Oksana President Ronald Reagan, went into the Krawczeniuk, lab assistant at Kings College, and Wasyl Stefuryn. King's Soviet Union with a cameraman and Mr. Adamov, he said, is known to College is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. soundman to do reports on longevity in Western newspeople in the USSR as Georgia and on resorts for Soviet "Comrade Good News."

I .H fell ,ffssf?jS ^^"Sf^tf^if -?^- ' y^' A v^' Soviet Union did not proceed as smoothly. It was not political traditions opposed it. That was a problem in Interview... until his second application that he was let in, and even the end that he couldn't resolve." (Continued from page 4) then he was denied access to archival collections. Dr. Sysyn is now working on a general work on the from the front, he would copy it five or six times for his "As a historian you want every shred of informa- Khmelnytsky uprising "because although it has been friends. People and copy books in which they'd copy tion, so it's frustrating to know, for example, of a series written about at length, each generation brings to it letters they thought had literary value." of letters from Metropolitan Sylvester Kosiv to a new political and cultural views. Even the words we Dr. Sysyn poured over thousands of 17th century number of people active in the Khmelnytsky period, use to describe the Khmelnytsky revolt — uprising, manuscripts scattered in Polish collections, sometimes and not have a chance to look at them," said Dr. revolution, jacquerie — tell something about our comparing five copies of the same letter. Kysil's letters Sysyn. attitudes," he noted. jweililtferf;^ with Latin portions, in the "Kysil is interesting to us today because the most The major writers on the period are Soviet, Dr. elaborate style of the time. Dr. Sysyn, in searching difficult problem he faced was that there was no Sysyn said. He hopes to bring to the revolt "a through the minutes of the diet, had to decipher very political entity called Rus' or Ukraine to which he knowledge of the events that were happening simul- difficult-to-read German as well. could give his allegiance. Though much of the nobility taneously in the West." Dr. Sysyn says his contacts with Polish scholars had assimilated linguistically, culturally and politi- Narrative chronological histories have been done, were very rewarding. In fact, it was partially on the cally, it can be argued that it is marginal and he says. "My purpose is to look at problems such as basis of what one Polish historian told him that Dr. assimilating people who feel their identity most economic change and state building elements and to Sysyn found, in an uncatalogued manuscript, ma- strongly because they actually see the process going discuss the revolt in light of what other people have terials that led Dr. Sysyn to publishing 15 previously on," said Dr. Sysyn, adding, "When the revolt came in written on other revolts, so that Ukrainian history is unpublished letters of Khmelnytsky. 1648, Kysil's religious and cultural traditions connect- not written as though it were a field apart from the Dr. Sysyn's attempts to conduct research in the ed him with it, though his economic, social, and general writing of history," Dr. Sysyn said. Fraternalism... Clandestine... 1986 tennis season at Soyuzivka (Continued from page 5) (Continued from page 1) USCAK Nationals August 29 - September 1 highlights: the Statue of Liberty, the UNA Invitational September 13-14 Letters are being received in Kiev tall ships, Liberty Harbor, the evening Plast September 27-28 from children who have been evacuated fireworks and wondered: if this isn't to camps on the Black Sea. Some KLK October 4-5 fraternalism at its best, what is? these very moving letters are from ^ Among the many guests that day camp in the village of Novopetrivske in were Supreme Auditor Nestor Olesnyc- the Odessa region, in which the chil- ky and Supreme Advisors Taras Szma- dren, still unaware of the radiation gala and Andrew Keybida. Also present threat to their life and health, write were two honorary members of the about the solidarity and amity with SOYUZIVKA presents: Supreme Assembly, Mary Dushnyck which the villagers have taken them in. and Anna Haras. The villagers bring fresh fruits, ve- It was a memorable day spent at the getables, juice and milk to the children its 1986 entertainment UNA offices by members of the oldest in the camps. LABOR DAY WEEKEND and largest Ukrainian fraternal organi- Several letters describe the illnesses of Friday, August 29 zation. The memory of the day will no the children. One letter says: "We were Dance: Nove Pokolinnia doubt be permanently fixed in the par- playing when all of a sudden Mishko fell ticipants' minds. and became unconscious, and we didn't Saturday, August 30 UNA executives were heard to say to know what had happened to him." In Concert: Hryts Zazulia and Company parting members, "come back soon." another letter: "Irochka became unable Dance: Tempo, Nove Pokolinnia to talk this morning, and she had SEEKING difficulty breathing. She could not Sunday, August 31 NANNY7HOUSEKEEPER talk..." Concert: Singer Alex with Tempo Mon.-Fri. — 2 small children. Dance: Tempo Must drive. Please call (203) 3290745 Join the UNA No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1986 13

are 730,000 Ukrainians in the U.S. and It would appear that the religious, The Demjcmjuk... each gave onlv $1, we would have The Ukrainian... community and political leaders of the (Continued from page 9) $730,000. If each, however, paid hisdues (Continued from page 9) Ukrainian American community should teriorated to a schizophrenia of think- we would have an enormous amount for 1987. In that case, the State Depart- begin providing leadership by challeng- ing in which the territory and every- our needs. rnent may very well decide to postpone ing the current policy of the State thing positive done in Ukraine is Rus- Thirdly, we must create a permanent President Reagan's trip to Moscow Department. They can do very little sian. Anything negative is Ukrainian. political lobby of paid professionals until 1988, the year of the celebration in about the policy of the Soviet Union Thus, who helped Jews on Ukrainian whose job it will be to look after our the Soviet Union of the Millennium of toward Ukrainians and the Ukrainian territories during World War 11? Rus- interests and fight for those interests. Russian Christianity. Should this occur, Churches, but, as American citizens, sians. Who killed Jews on Ukrainian But most importantly, we must educate Ukrainian Americans may be wise to they can have a profound effect on the territories during World War II? Ukrai- our people that in America people are save their money and effort, for their policies of the United States. nians. the power. celebration will truly be lost in the This is punctuated by a discussion Fourthly, we must create a legal shuffle. with a professor from Israel visiting our office similar to the American Civil The point is that if the Millennium is INSURANCE campus. In speaking with him about the Liberties Union whose job it will be to important to Ukrainian Americans, FOR CHILDREN? dissident movement in the Soviet Union bring to court any individual or orga- then efforts must be undertaken to he self-assuredly said to me, "well, you nization that slanders the Ukrainian ensure that the U.S. government does "You bet. The Ukrainian National Jkrainians are finally learning from name. One victory will be a lesson that not undercut that celebration. The Association offers your family more us." Well, I replied, where were you in will be learned for generations. policy of the State Department, as than life insurance. The UNA'S seven 1917-18 and during the purges, and the Fifthly, we must, and we have the articulated by Mr. Courtney, suggests classes of life insurance for juvenile, famine and World War II and after? capability, translate works dealing with that this may occur, whether inten- members are designed to answer the concentration camps, the famine, and tionally or unintentionally. This possi- educational and financial needs of your But the bitterness that we Ukrainians children. feel must not degenerate into vendetta. Ukrainian resistance into English. bility must not be overlooked in the "Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord," Every housewife, knowing languages, community's positive reaction to the "As a UNA member, your child will can do this. We must glut the American U.S. Consulate in Kiev. That Consulate become eligible for scholarship oppor- according to the Old Testament. In- tunities, camping programs and various stead, as expressed by Anatoly Shcha- media market with information about is just a tool to the ultimate goal of the us and about our holocaust, and we other youth activities coordinated by ransky, let us not be used by Moscow in community: a free and independent UNA'ers who are genuinely interested in a senseless struggle of one against the must react to every attack with a Ukraine and the restoration of Ukrai- your children. other. "Divide and conquer" is an counterattack demanding equal time, nian historic identity. The Millennium writing letters to editors, calling our 'The UNA believes in Ukrainian youth. instrument that we must keep out of the is part of that goal. Our investment of time, energy and сарі- hands of Moscow. It is a simple concept senators and representatives,etc. tal prove it." to understand. Passion must be re- As we approach the millennium of Rostenkowski... Inquire about UNA financial and fra- placed by reason, and lawlessness by Ukrainian Christianity we place a great ternal benefits today. legality. Thus, we Ukrainians, must amount of effort and money into that (Continued from page 4) commemoration. But of what use will cloak ourselves in legality even though in cities with large ethnic populations. Name: _, —,— —-, this effort be in 1988 when our honor, the cases of would-be defector Myro- These hearings are to promote ethnic Address: — _— —__ our past and our reputation are сопь slav Medvid and Mr. Demjanjuk have participation in the party and to learn pletely destroyed. What heritage will we Tel: , shaken our faith in that legality. first-hand about issues of importance to leave our children? Will future genera- We must give our children a pristeen the ethnic community. Number of children: legacy — a heritage to cherish. This can tions shun their background and call only be done by resolving to work themselves anything but Ukrainians? The Council supports itself through Dates of birth: hard, educate and give generously to This is the task before us. It is fund-raising and membership dues. Send to: the causes that will bring about this enormous, it is costly, and it demands "The Ethnic Council is the only self- dedication and self-discipline. Through UKRAINIAN NATIONAL cleansing. funded entity of the Democratic Na- ASSOCIATION First, we must unite and stop playing their efforts the Poles got rid of the tional Committee that has taken the Polish joke. We must, and we can, 30 Montgomery Street; 3rd Fk the games of little people who fancy initiative to raise the funding for its Jersey City, N.J. 07302 themselves to be great politicians but in through a concerted effort eradicate programs, and now is considered a the stigma of collaboration being placed Tel: (201) 451-2200 reality are playing ghetto politics full of model for other groups to follow," said (212) 227-5250 vendetta and mutual hate. The megalo- upon us by our enemies. Rep. Lipinski. mania of the men who brought about In America we are free to speak out. the split of the UCCA must cease and Let us never again wear the yoke of reunion brought about. subservience. Let us not react to the AWARDS FOR FILM "HARVEST OF DESPAIR" Secondly, we must contribute more danger with knee-jerk blitzkriegs. Let us to our central organizations. If, in declare and fight a consistent, concerted accordance with the last census, there war. Soviet military, for party politics and for national cohesiveness. It would also Ukraine: Europe's... relieve pressure on the USSR's satellites, (Continued from page 7) as Eastern Europe's democratic opposi- ling, there are practical reasons for the tion recognizes. U.S. to take a greater interest in the As Jeane Kirkpatrick and her staff Ukrainian cause. Despite Soviet suc- frequently demonstrated at the U.N., cesses in suppressing dissent and quell- the Ukrainian question can be a power- ing separatist sentiments, Ukrainian ful reminder of the true nature of Soviet nationalism looms as an immovable colonial rule. In the East-West battle of obstacle to Soviet stability. Instability ideas, it alerts the highly nationalistic occasioned by Ukrainian and other na- Third World elites about Soviet treat- tionalism would force the Soviets to ment of national minoritrcs-andexposes turn inward. Instability would impose the hypocrisy of Soviet support for significant limits on the global ambi- "national liberation struggles." We can tions and adventurism of a conser- only blame ourselves if the enslavement vative Soviet establishment which of large nations by the Soviet empire is istorically has refrained from engag- an issue not raised in international ing in high-risk actions. It would have debate, and is a factor not exploited by Available in English the widely acclaimed film implications for the reliability of the the West in its struggles with Moscow. "HARVEST OF DESPAIR"

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Ukrainian National Association Monthly reports for June

Death Benefits 87,724.58 RECORDING DEPARTMENT Interest On Death Benefits 339.24 Payor Death Benefits 17.53 MEMBERSHIP REPORT Reinsurance Premiums Paid... 540.29 Dues From Members Returned 1,347.00 Indigent Benefits Disbursed... 1,950.00 Juv. Adults ADD Totals Trust Fund Disbursed 606.18 Scholarships 750.00 TOTAL AS OF MAY 31, 1986 19,001 51,304 6,949 77,254 GAINS IN JUNE Total... $244,077.11 New members 34 IT 11 87 Reinstated 22 58 2 82 Operating Expenses: Transferred in 22 95 6 123 Real Estate $211,962.2, Change class in 4 5 9 Svoboda Operation 87,154.88 2 Transferred from Juv, Dept — 2 Official Publication-Svoboda...... 50,000.00 TOTALS GAINS: 82 202 "303" Organizing Expenses: LOSSES IN JUNE : Advertising... .: $4,283.24 Suspended 12 32 32 76 Medical Inspections 242.95 Transferred out 21 95 6 122 Reward To Special Organizers 2,307.75 Change of class out... 4 5 — 9 Reward To Branch Presidents And Treasurers... 10.00 Transferred to adults. 2 2 Reward To Organizers...... 13,660.10 Died 4 77 1 82 Traveling Expenses-Special Organizers..... 251.70 Cash surrender...... 24 40 — 64 Lodge Supplies Purchased 1,656.92 Endowment matured 35 55 — 90 Field Conferences 775.25 Fully paid up 26 42 — 68 Reduced paid-up...... — — Total $23,187.91 Extended insurance...... — Cert, terminated.. Payroll, Insurance And Taxes: J0TAL LOSSES: 128 346 47 521 Salary Of Executive Officers... $13,321.67 TOCTTVE MEMBERSHIP: Salary Of Office Employee..:... .; 37,786.68 GAINS IN JUNE: Employee Benefit Plan 9,722.15 26 42 68 Taxes-Federal, State' And City On Employee Wages... 20,333.18 Extended insurance 6 15 — 21- TOTAL GAINS: 32 57 — 89 Total... $81,163.68 LOSSES IN JUNE Died ; 1 25 26 General Expenses: Cash surrender 12 20 32 Actuarial And Statistical Expenses $9,675.00 Reinstated 4 7 11 : 10 Bank Charges For Custodian Account 3,974.07 Lapsed 5 5 . Books and Periodicals 284.70 Furniture 8Г Equipment. 282.51 TOTAL LOSSES: 22 57 — 79 General Office Maintenance 6,829.64 TOTAL UNA MEMBERSHIP Insurance Department Fees ., 119.00 !j AS OF JUNE 30,1986...... ,.?'ч'в"ігд е ` 51,160 6^21 77,046 Operating Expense Of Canadian Office... 158.87 Postage...... 4,187.81 WALTER SOCHAN Printing And Stationery 9,277.22 Supreme Secretary Rental Of Equipment And Services 614.30 Telephone, Telegraph 3,006.01 FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT Traveling Expenses-General 5,212.53 Total... $43,621.66 INCOME FOR JUNE 1986 Miscellaneous: Dues From Members $240,366.59 Convention Expenses : $168,706.00 і Income From "Svoboda" Operation 83,388.07 Investment Expense-Mortgages 325.00 Investment Income: Loss On Bonds., 24.38 Bonds.. $351,731.35 Ukrainian Publications 16,231.86 Certificate Loans 2,338.85 Youth Sports Activities 600.00 Mortgage Loans ` 33,028.19 Ukrainian Heritage Defense Fund Disbursements... 890.00 Banks 4,995.38 Fraternal Activities 1,200.00 Stocks 2,818.38 Accrued Interest On Bonds 22.22 Real Estate 203,105.69 Professional Fees 2,490.00 Total $598,017.94 Total... $190,489.46 Refunds: Investments: Taxes Federal, State A City On Employee Wages $13,999.36 Bonds $410,501.42 Taxes-Canadian Witholding і Pension Plan 492.12 Mortgages 190,000.00 Taxes Held In Escrow..... 1,215.00 Stock 2,818.38 Employee Hospitalization Plan Premiums 217.70 Certificate Loans... 3,238.95 Official Publication "Svoboda" 16,945.70 Real Estate 57,554.16 Investment Exp. Ret'd 450.00 Convention Exp. Ret'd 4,728.25 TolaL $664,112.91 Disbursement For June 1986... $1,595.769.8 Total $38,048.13

Miscellaneous: Ukrainian Heritage Defense Fund Donations 8,257.00 Profit On Bonds Sold Or Matured 23,926.47 BALANCE Sale Of "Ukrainian Encyclopaedia" 839.00

Total.. ..,;...... -.. ., ...... $33,022.47 ASSETS LIABILITIES j Investments: . . . . ' Cash ;„ $1,682,081.62; Life Insurance $53,878,858.60 Bonds Matured Or Sold :...,:..::....:. L.....:...;,..: ;.:: ...1:.... - - $772,930.07 Bonds 38,822,825.25 Accidental D.D,:....„..: .;,' 1,462,046.46 Mortgages Repaid . 15,731.88 Mortgage Loans 4,360,321.46 Fraternal 37,944.82 `: Certificate Loans Repaid .". 7,273.04 Certificate Loans .768,191.63 ,JOrphans^,,,...t..,;,,...u...,.v - 343,904.49 Real Estate ..."..... 1,088,404.67 Old Age Home (36,799.82) І Total $795,934.99 Printing Plant fc E.D.P. Emergency..;..'...."..;.....'.... % -. '-','9)$061.91 I Income For June 1986 $1,788,778.19 l: Equipment " 320,589.71: Stocks 633,215.52 Loan To D.H. - U.N.A. DISBURSEMENTS FOR JUNE 1986 Housing Corp...... :... 101,386.60 Loan To U.N.U.R.C 8,000,000.00

Total $55,777,016.46 Total $55,777,016.46 Paid To Or For Members: Cash Surrenders $29,802.29 ULANA DIACHUK Endowments Matured.. 121,000.00 Supreme Treasurer No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1986 15

Kremlin... THE CARPATHIAN SKI CLUB OF NEW YORK (Continued from page 2) under the auspices of the At least in some of the previous UKRAINIAN SPORTS ASSOCIATION OF LSA and CANADA (USCAK) Soviet attempts to deal with will hold the thorny issue of the artificial famine in Ukraine there have THE ANN UAL been euphemistic references to "a severe shortfall in edible produce," "the great lack of food," and, most TENNIS AND SWIMMING COMPETITION telling of all, the occurrence of "a very temporary rise in mortality." at SOYUZIVKA Ironically, Mr. Myhovych's glib handling of the "Ukrainian famine" question comes at a time when a August 29, 30 and 31 September 1, 1986 (Labor Day Weekend) number of Soviet writers are pushing for a more candid treatment of the period of collectivization. Recently, for instance Yevgeny TENNIS TOURNAMENT SWIMMING COMPETITION Yevtushenko and Vasil Bykov have for individual CHAMPIONSHIPS of USCAK spoken of the need to be more open and trophies of the about the nature and consequences of collectivization. The latter, a I KRAIMAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SOYUZIVKA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1986 at 11 a.m. Byelorussian, has gone as far as (INCLUDING THE B. RAK MEMORIAL TROPHY), for INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, stating publicly that Stalin's ruthless SVOBODA, THE I KRAIMAN WEEKLY and the sports- UNA TROPHIES and RIBBONS drive against the peasantry helps to manship Trophy of Mrs. MARY DUSHNYCK explain why so many Soviet citizens . and PRIZE MONEY initially greeted the invading Ger- Qualifications: This competition is open to any player man armies. whose club is a member of I'SCAK. — Singles matches are in the following events for boys and girls: Moreover, at the Congress of scheduled in the following division: Men, Women, Women (35 Writers of the USSR which took and over). Junior Vets (35-44), Senior Men (45-and 55), Junior 8-М and 11-12 age groups place at the end of June, the Kazakh (Boys and Girls). author, Olzhas Suleimanov — a Juniors are persons aged 18 and under, while seniors are 25 m. freestyle representative of a nation that also those over 45 years of age. 50 m freestyle suffered very heavy losses as a result Registration for tennis matches, including name, age, 25 m. breast stroke of the collectivization drive — re- divisions and the fee of $15 00 should be sent to:: 25 m. backstroke 25 m. ferred to the need to explain to butterfly readers why Soviet writers have 4x25 m. freestyle relay avoided writing frankly about the Mr. Roman Rakoczy, Sr. 1930s, especially collectivization. 13-14 age group The silence of Ukrainian writers 158 Manor Avenue, Cohoes, N.Y. 12047 on this sensitive question is therefore all the more conspicuous and puz- 50 m. - freestyle Registrations should be received no later than August 22, !00m. — freestyle ^ „ ‚^^ zling. 1986. No additional applications will be accepted before the 50 m - breaststroke competitions, since the schedule of matches will be worked out 50 m. backstroke ahead or time. 50 m. - butterfly Second Chornobyl... 100 m. individual medley (Continued from page 2) 4x 50 m — freestyle relay Western diplomats and reporters to TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE: view the harvest in the contaminated R. Rakoczy, Sr., Z. Snylyk, G. Sawchak, Dr Z. Matkiwsky, areas have been repeatedly refused. O. Kyzyk, O. Popovych. 15 and over age group Soviet press accounts of the harvest indicated some safety concerns among 50 m. - freestyle agricultural workers. One recent article 100 m. - freestyle in Pravda Ukrainy, the party paper in SCHEDULE OF MATCHES: 50 m. — breaststroke Ukraine, said that "the equipment now 50 m. backstroke being used on the fields of collective and FRIDAY, August 29, Soyuzivka, 1.00 p.m. Men's preliminary 50 m. - butterfly Soviet farms doesn't pose any threat of round. 100 m. — individual medley radiation." 4 x 50 m — medley relay

SATURDAY, August 30, Soyuzivka, 8:30 a.m. First round junior girls (all age groups), junior vets, senior men, Swimmers can compete in 3 individual events and on Give Your women and women 35 and over. New Paltz, 8:30 a m.- relay. men's first round. Soyuzivka, 10:30 a.m. Juniors (all age Graduate groups). New Paltz. 10:30 a.m.-men's consolation round. Registration will be held at the poolside on Saturday, Soyuzivka, 3:30 p.m. Senior men 55 and over. Time and August 30, starting at 9:30 a.m. Registration fee is $2.00 per Credit. . . place of subsequent matches will be designated by tourna- person. ment director R. Rakoczy. Sr. Players in men's division, scheduled to compete Friday but Swim Meet Committee: R. SLYSH, O. NAPORA, G. with new HRAB, C. KUSHNIR, I. SLYSH, M. KRYSZTALSKY, unable to arrive on this day, as well as losers in the prelimenary B. and J. YACIW, M. BOKALO. competitive-rate round, can compete in the consolation round. Because.of limited time and the large numer of entries, U.S. Savings Bonds. players can compete in one group only they must indicate their choice on the registration blank. Swimmers should be members of sport and youth orga # High Market-Based Players who fail to report for a scheduled match on time ni^ations which belong to the Ukrainain Sports Association will be defaulted. (USCAK). Interest # Guaranteed Reservations should be made individually by the competitors by writing to: Earnings Soyuzivka, Ukrainian National Ass'n Estate, Kerhonkson, N. Y. 12446; (914) 626-564! # Tax Benefits # No Risk REGISTRATION FORM - TENNIS ONLY # Plus Easy Payroll Savings _^^ Please cut out and send in with reg. fee of $15.00 1. Name: A UNA 2. Address: 3. Phone: insurance policy 4. Date of birth: is an investment 5. Event age group: in the Ukrainian 6. Sports club membership: Check payable to: K.I.K. American Ukrainian Sports Club community 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1986 No. 34

At Soyuzivka PREVIEW OF EVENTS Labor Day Weekend August 27 September 7 WINNIPEG: The Winnipeg branch WINNIPEG: An exhibit of photo- of the Ukrainian Canadian Commit- graphs titled "Makinatae" by Milan tee will hold a commemoration of the Aleksic and Peter Tittenberger wiJl 95th anniversary of the first pioneers be on display through September 28 in Canada. For further information in the Art Gallery of the Ukrainian call the UCC in Winnipeg at (204) Cultural and Educational Centre, 943-5685 or (204) 942-4627. 184 Alexander Ave. E. For more information call (204) 942-0218. LOS ANGELES: St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Church will hold its traditional annual picnic on August 31 the church grounds at 4025 Melrose , Ave. All proceeds will go for the construction of the 52-unit all Ukrai- CARTERET, N.J.: St. Demetrius nian senior citizens' home on the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral will church property. There will be a hold its 50th annual Ukrainian Day lottery for $1,000 worth of prizes, celebration in the St. Demetrius Ukrainian food, bingo, refresh- Ukrainian Community Center and ments, games and Ukrainian dancers. grounds, 691 Roosevelt Ave., 1 p.m.- Admission is free. For information Labor Day weekend festivities at Soyuzivka will begin on Friday midnight. Authentic Ukrainian foods, evening, August 29, with a dance to the tunes of the Nove Pokolinnia call the church office at (213) 665- crafts, music and dances, as well as 7604. band of Toronto. The Saturday evening program, which begins at 8:30 games for adults and children will be p.m. in the Veselka pavilion, will feature comedian Wolodymyr featured. A cultural program, under PREVIEW OF EVENTS, a listing Dowhaniuk and company in a performance titled "A Canadian the direction of Walter Yurcheniuk, of Ukrainian community events open Evening at Soyuzivka," from the satire "Viva Boyko." It will be followed will begin at 3 p.m. Two bands, The to the public, is a service provided by a dance to the music of two bands, Nove Pokolinnia and Tempo. Three K's and The Chet Kayer Band, free of charge by The Weekly to the The Sunday evening performance will feature vocalist Alex Holub in will provide dancing music. For Ukrainian community. To have an concert, accompanied by Tempo, which will also provide the music for more information call the parish at event listed in this column, please the dance following the performance. (201) 541-1530 or (201) 969-3318. send information (type of event, date, time, place, admission, spon- under no obligation, "diplomatic or sor, etc.), along with the phone Israel indirectly... moral," to aid Israeli prosecutors in September 6-7 number of a person who may be their case against Mr. Demjanjuk. reached during daytime hours for (Continued from page 1) additional information to: PRE- In other news, it was reported that VIEW OF EVENTS, The Ukrainian "The real ID card was displayed in Mr. O'Connor had left Israel for Tre- BALTIMORE: The annual Ukrai- court by a representative of the Soviet nian Festival here will be held this Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey blinka, Poland, where he would attempt City, N.J. 07302. Embassy, but he would not allow it to to secure depositions from camp sur- year in the new Baltimore Festival remain in the court and returned it to vivors who knew "Ivan the Terrible." Hall, noon-7 p.m. on Saturday and PLEASE NOTE: Preview items the Soviet Union. Thus, it was never The Jerusalem Post reported that noon-6 p.m. on Sunday. The festi- must be received one week before examined by forensic experts as to "sources close to the attorney ... said vaFs theme will be "Kiev — Heart of desired date of publication. No paper and ink. O'Connor received an urgent call from Ukraine — Millennium of Chris- information will be taken over the "Later, a second photograph of the European officials who agreed to co- tianity." Entertainment will be pro- phone. Preview items will be ID card was introduced in evidence by operate with O'Connor's efforts to vided by the Lyman Dancers of published only once (please note the OSI. Later examination showed extract witness testimony." Baltimore, the Dnipro orchestra, the desired date of publication). All that the first photo, certified authentic Bandura Players and Choir. For items are published at the discretion by the Soviets, had in fact been altered Meanwhile, Israeli police have sent more information call Wasyl Palij- of the editorial staff and in accor- by deleting notations showing that it an investigator to Europe to try to czukat(301) 828-6922. dance with available space. came from the files of the MVD secure depositions identifying Mr. (KGB). In his opinion, Judge (Frank) Demjanjuk as "Ivan the Terrible." Battisti (of the Federal District Court in The Jerusalem Post reported that, so immense. According to Dr. Olga Sami- Cleveland) ignored the alterations and far, Shaul Villenberg of Jerusalem and Famine... lenko Tsvetkov of the commission staff, based his opinion entirely on the first Tadeusz Bednarczyk of Warsaw have it takes about 10 hours at the very least piece of evidence. Demjanjuk was agreed to testify against Mr. Demjan- (Continued from page 1) to transcribe one hour of tape. For this stripped of his citizenship and the rights juk. Testimony from five eyewitnesses uniquely important, because no two reason, the commission is actively that go with citizenship." in Demjanjuk's U.S. denaturalization people ever had precisely the same seeking persons who can make typed Israeli officials have now asked Gil trial will also be used by the prosecution experience." Ukrainian-language transcriptions. Glazer, an American businessman in in Israel. Dr. Mace pointed out that, while Anyone willing to do so should contact that country to conclude work on a Mr. Demjanjuk's current remand some people have asked whether anony- the commission immediately. Trans- Negev project, to help obtain the ID expires on August 26, and charges mous testimonies will be considered cribers need not reside in the Washing- card. should then be brought against him. reliable, the fact is that anonymous ton area. According to a story by Barbara However, State Attorney Blattman told interviews have long been accepted The commission may be contacted by Amouyal in The Jerusalem Post, Energy Justice Minister Avraham Sharir on practice in the field of Soviet studies as writing to: Ukraine Famine Commis- Minister Moshe Shahal confirmed on August 12 that charges would not be far back as the Harvard University sion; Vanguard Building — Room 537, August 17 that he had been instrumen- filed within the next two weeks. That Refugee Interview Project of the early 1111 20th St. NW, Washington, D.C. tal in bringing Mr. Glazer and State statement contrasts with assertions by 1950s. Moreover, enough respondents 20579. Attorney Blattman together. Mr. Glazer Police Inspector-General David Kraus do give their identities for the record to The U.S. government Commission phoned Anatoly Dobrynin, former that police have finished their investi- confirm what others state, and there is on the Ukraine Famine was created bj Soviet ambassador to the United States, gation and that charges would indeed be also much documentary material which Public Law 99-180 to conduct a thorough from Jerusalem to ask him to aid Israeli brought by the end of the month. confirms the broad outlines of oral study of the causes and effects of the prosecutors with the Demjanjuk case. Israeli Embassy spokesman Yossi testimonies. famine that ravaged Ukraine in 1932- Mr. Dobrynin was asked to secure, Gal, speaking with The Weekly by "But only the extensive use of oral 33. It is to submit a final report on its among other documents, the identifica- phone from Washington on August 21, history can really fill the gaps in our findings to Congress by April 23, 1988, tion card allegedly issued to Mr. Dem- said he did not have any information knowledge," he stated. that is, within two years after its janjuk at Trawniki. about whether Mr. Demjanjuk's deten- Beyond the gathering of oral testi- organizational meeting held earlier this State Attorney Blattman refused to tion would once again be extended. Mr. monies, the task of transcription is year. confirm that he had met with Messrs. Demjanjuk has been held in Ayalon Glazer and Shahal, wrote The Post. Prison in Ramie since he arrived in However, he did say the Soviets were Israel at the end of February. FUNNY TEARS a collection of short stories NOTICE by MYKOLA PONEDILOK THE SVOBODA PRESS ADMINISTRATION in English translation from the original Ukrainian. 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