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Й5Йе(1 by the Ukrainian Wational Association Inc.. a fraternal non-profit association| Шrainian WeeI:I V Vol. LV No.33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 1987 25 cents U.S. vows to press humanitarian issues At the Demjanjuk trial as Vienna review conference recesses Prosecution challenges forensic expert; VIENNA —The 35-State Conference When the talks reconvene in Sep­ three new ID cards provided hy USSR on Security and Cooperation in tember, work on drafting a conc­ Special to Svoboda and The Weekly into evidence on Tuesday, August 1і, luding document is expected to pick up Europe, which is reviewing compliance on the premise that the prosecution now that all the major proposals are on with the I975 Helsinki Accords, reces­ JERUSALEM - The prosecution would test the competence of the de­ the table, said 0rest Deychakiwsky, a sed for seven weeks on July 31 with the spent the entire week, August 10-13, fense's documents expert. Presiding staffer of the U.S. Commission on U.S. delegation stressing that it will not attempting to discredit the findings and Judge JOov Levin stated that the prose­ Security and Cooperation in Europe agree to any concluding document that expertise of the John Demjanjuk de­ cution could use the three ID cards only and a member of the American de­ does not reflect Western concerns about fense's forensic expert, Edna Robertson in this "limited context." humanitarian issues. legation to the Vienna talks. of Panama City, F1a. The defense's objections that the At the final plenary session of this According to wire service reports, Meanwhile, U.S. industrialist Ar- witness had never before seen these round of the talks, U.S. Ambassador Western delegates said they are mand Hammer once again came three cards and, therefore, could not be Warren Zimmermann called for ''a not entirely happy with the work of the through for 1sraeli authorities when he expected to provide an on-the-spot significant improvement in compliance conference to date and want an im­ was able, through his close contacts analysis, as well as the fact that the with Helsinki and Madrid (follow-up provement in the Soviet Union's with the USSR, to obtain three iden­ defense had not received copies of the conference) commitments, particularly human-rights record before going tification cards similar to the one new evidence did not persuade the in the human dmension." home, the Associated Press reported. purportedly issued to Mr. Demjanjuk at court. "The true test of glasnost, as far as the "We will certainly, I hope, be in a the Trawniki training camp for guards. Ms. Robertson stated, "This puts me Vienna meeting is concerned,'' Mr. position by the late fall to know where The Trawniki card is a key piece of in an awkward position. My credibility Zimmermann noted, "is whether the we stand, what the trade-offs are," U.S. evidence in the prosecution's case, wil be diminished not only in this court, Soviet Union can continue and in­ Ambassador Warren Zimmermann although it does not p1ace the defendant but worldwide, I pray this court does crease the positive trends we have said, 'if we don4 think we have enough, at the Treblinka death camp where a not impose this discrediting task on observed, and give them institutional we will go on." brutal guard nicknamed '4van the me." Judge Levin overruled her ob­ stability." Ihe United States introduced a Terrible" operated the engines that jections, saying, "You cannot refuse to During this round of the meeting proposal on July 29 demanding the discharged poisonous fumes into the look at these documents. A refusal to which began on May 5, the 35 de­ Kremlin end "phony restrictions" on gas chamber. Mr. Demjanjuk is accused even glance at a document is unac­ legations continued to define and emigration from Soviet-bloc countries, of being "Ivan." ceptable to us." debate proposals covering issues such as such as alleged access to state secrets. The defense has argued that the card 1t should be recalled, however, that in as security, economic cooperation, The proposal — backed by Canada, is a forgery and that it is the only card of a similar situation, when the defense human rights and further follow-up West Germany, Italy, the Netherlands this type ever seen. had wanted to question a prosecution meetings. (Continued on page 14) The three new ID cards were entered (Continued on page 16)

The apparitions at Hrushiv: a miracle in western Ukraine?

by Andrew Sorokowski on May 13 (the anniversary of the apparition at belief would affect a student's university career.) Fatima) a local television broadcast. A'private But curiously enough, the correspondent also states "Every day a mass of people comes here to source relates that during the television broadcast that he has met "many young people who believe in Hrushiv by foot, by private and company car, by the image of the Virgin appeared and was seen on the 'miracle of Hrushiv.' " bus and by train. And not only from nearby screens throughout the region. Further accounts and 1n fact, miracles are nothing new in this village. districts, but from neighboring regions, too. They com.mentary are to be found in recent issues of the The Chronicle of the Catholic Church in Ukraine walk and they ride, so that they may personally see underground publication. Chronicle of the Cath­ (No. 21) cites a brief history of the chapel by the the face of the Virgin Mary."' olic Church in Ukraine. The news has travelled by (Continued on page 10) "Every day, cars and motorcycles with license­ word of mouth as far as Moscow and even Central Asia. 1 M. llnytskyand A. Lysyuk,"Pogovorim o'chude'-- plates not only from our region, but from several chto stoit za sobytiyami v se1e Grushev Drogobychskogo neighboring ones, move in the direction of It seems that on Sunday, April 26 — the first raiona" (Let's Talk about the 'Miracle' - What Lies Hrushiv. The rumor about the 'miracle' has Sunday after Easter — 11-year-old Marina Kizyn Behind the Events in the Village of Hrushkiv in the reached the more distant villages and towns. A few saw a vision of the Virgin Mary on the belfry of the Drohobych District"), Lvovskaya Pravda (Lviv, Ukrai­ days ago a group of students arrived here all the abandoned chapel behind her family house on the nian SSR), May 15, 1987. 1ncluded in the Chronicle of way from Dnipropetrovske. outskirts of the village of Hrushiv. She called her the Catholic Church in Ukraine. "Every day a stream of people — old men and mother, who summoned the neighbors. Others saw - S. Kurpil, "llyuziya zoru, abo 'Hrushivske Chudo'" women, boys and girls, young parents with their the apparition, which lasted several days before ('*An Optical Illusion, or The Miracle of Hrushiv' "), children or without them - flows into the Kizyns' growing dim. At times it appeared to be on the Leninska Mo1od (Lviv), May 19, 1987, p. 4. Included in the Chronicle of the Catholic Church in Ukraine. yard, which is on an elevation about a hundred window of the belfry, at times on the dome or balcony. Since then, thousands of people have ^ M. Marynyak, "Komy vyhidne hryshivske*chudo7" meters from the chapel. It is from here, and only ("For Whom is the Hrushiv 'Miracle' Convenient?"), come to this western Ukrainian village near the from here, if one is to believe the rumors, that one Vi1na Ukraine (Lviv), May 13, I987; K. Petrenkp, can see in silhouette the bust of the 1mmaculate town of Drohobych, and many claim to have seen "Sumnivni syluety" ("Dubious Silhouettes"), Sotsialis- Virgin Mary."2 it. tychny Shlyakh, May 14, I987. Both are reproduced in Such reports are hardly common in the Soviet The Chronicle claims that 80,000 people gather the Chronicle of the Catholic Church in Ukraine. See also press. But these descriptions are taken from two of daily in Hrushiv. Some stay the night, for mu- K. Petrenko, "Sumnivni syluety" ("Dubious Silhouet­ at least eight articles that appeared in May in sterious illuminations have been reported as well. tes"), Radianske Slovo (Drohobych, Lviv region, district and regional newspapers in western The press reports do not conceal the fact that Ukrainian SSR), May 6, 1987; idem. "Khto stvoryv chudo"("Who Created the Miracle"), Radianske Slovo, Ukraine.^ There were also radio commentaries and there are many young people among the pilgrims. May 9, I987; idem, "Shcho zh ty vymolyuyesh, cholovi- But S. Kurpil, the reporter for the youth newspa­ chc?" ("What arc You Praying for, Man?"), Radianske Andre\V Sorokow\ski is the Ukrainian researcher per Leninska Mo1od, stresses that they have come SI0VO, May 15, 1987; A. Romanivand K. Petriv,"Otaka at Keston College in England. His position is merely out of curiosity. He interviewed a group of 'Sviata' ta'Bozha'.."("So that's how'Holy'and*Godly'it funded hу the Ukrainian Studies Fund of Harvard students irom a Lviv art school, another trom a 1S..."), Radianske Slovo (date not given); all quoted in"U University. A shorter version of the article above veterinary institute. They aI1 assure him that they Hrushevi poyavylas Bozha Maty" ("The Mother of God appears in Keston News Service (No. 280, July 23, do not believe in miracles. (One can easily imagine, has Appeared in Hrushiv"), Pairiayarkhat (New York), I9S7). of course, how a public declaration of religious No. 7-8 (199-200), July-August 1987, pp. 5-8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 1987 No. 33

A GLIMPSE OF SOVIET REALITY Crimean Tatar protesters face charges of disturbing the peace

Byelorussian school law seen NEW YORK - Twenty members of Tatars to conduct their meetings. the 1nitiative Group of Crimean Tatars The members of the 1nitiative Group as ominous for other republics struggling to return to their homeland were arrested on the morning of July 31 in the Crimea, who were deported from in an apartment where they were ga­ by Roman Solchanyk and, in essence, let this process take its Moscow on July 31, were officially thering before leaving for the TASS course." accused of "organized group actions building on Tverskoy Boulevard (not The language question, particularly Under the circumstances, maintained disturbing the peace" (Article 190-3 of far from Pushkin Square). A demon­ the ro1e and status of the native Mr. Pechennikov, efforts should now the RSFSR Penal Code), reported the stration had been planned to take language in the schools, has been the be concentrated above all on improving Second Wor1d Press. place there that day protesting slander dentral theme in the campaign con­ the situation and not on "looking for From July 31 to August 3, more than against the history of the Crimean ducted by the Byelorussian intelligent­ those who are at fault." Having said 800 Crimean Tatars who had taken part Tatars and recent actions. The de­ sia for the liberalization and democrati­ that, the ideological chief was also quick in meetings and protest demonstrations monstration was to have been led by zation of cultural life in the republic. to remind his listeners that, although beginning on July 6 were sent out of representatives selected from this small The issue has been widely discussed on changes for the better are under way, Moscow. nation which has been trying to obtain the pages of the Minsk literary weekly there are still certain areas that remain This information was reported at a justice for many years. Literatura і Mastatstva, which has gone untouchable: meeting of Crimean Tatars in 1zmailovo 1n 1944 the authorities accused the as far as accusing the republic's Mi­ "1 would like to recall that questions Park in Moscow on August 3. Izmailovo Crimean Tatars of collaborating with nistry of Education of purposefully of the development of national langua­ Park is the only place where the the Nazis and deported the entire nation hindering the development of the Bye­ ges and cultures must not be viewed in authorities have allowed the Crimean (Continued on page 15) lorussian language, and Byelorussian isolation from their mutual influence writers have voiced their concern at and enrichment, removed from their various writers' meetings both in Minsk ties to the process of internationaliza­ and in Moscow. tion of social life. This is an axiom. Religious activists issue new magazine Ignoring it could lead to national Now the problem has been addressed MOSCOW - A group of religious quoted Alexan(der Ogorodnikov, one of by the Byelorussian ideological secre­ narrow-mindedness. In order to pre­ activists on July 31 distributed copies of clude this, the situation that has de­ the organizers of the new publication, as tary, Valerii A. Pechennikov, at a a new unofficial magazine that they say saying. meeting with party members of the veloped in the republic should be seen in will give voice to the growing religious The articles in the publication range Byelorussian Writers' Union held im the dialectical unity and multiformity of revival in the Soviet Union. from accounts of religious figures still in Minsk. Mr. Pechennikov's remarks are, factors that have influenced it, We have The Bulletin of the Christian Com­ prison to a discussion of next year's in fact, in the nature of a report on the the practice of bilingualism, a respect­ munity, issued in 20 typed copies of celebration of Christianity in the Soviet steps that the authorities either have ful attitude towards the Russian langua­ some 200 pages each, is another attempt Union. The articles are signed and a already taken or are planning in order ge, and its broad dissemination in all by Soviet dissidents to test the official copy of the publication was sent to the to enhance the position of the native spheres of social utilization and every­ policy of glasnost, or openness, with Communist Party Central Committee. language within the broader context of day life. This is an objective process." publications discussing subjects that are The copy addressed to Politburo mem­ cultural "reconstruction" in Byelorus­ In short, Mr. Pechennikov made it still off limits in the official Soviet press. ber Alexander Yakovlev, who is res­ sia. clear that the position of the Russian At a press conference held in Moscow ponsible for propaganda and culture, on July 31, editors of the bulletin was returned, according to Mr. Ogo­ ...there is nof Q single school wifh Byelorussian os ihe criticized the official Orthodox Church rodnikov. "We don4 expect a positive for failing to address the needs of the response from authorities," he said. language of instruction in any city in Byelorussia and faithful. But Mr. Ogorodnikov emphasized "The time has come to give the v,'ord that it is his view that the publication is hoi one Byelorussian'language kindergarten or pre­ to believers," The Washington Post (Continued on page 15) school institution in the entire republic. Senators appeal for Latvian activist After the obligatory platitudes about language in the republic would not be the great strides made by the Byelo­ affected by any improvement in the ro1e ROCKVILLE, Md. - In a July 16 and other Helsinki 86 leaders for a russian people and their culture and and status of the native language. Had letter addressed to Soviet leader Mi­ public demonstration in Riga, Latvia, language under Soviet rule - i.e., such he been more candid he would have told khail Gorbachev, 17 U.S. senators on June 14, to commemmorate mass and such books published and so many the writers that the Russian language asked that charges be dropped against Soviet deportations of Latvians inI941. dictionaries prepared - the Byelorus­ would continue to be paramount in Latvian human-rights activist Linards Despite Mr. Grantins' presence in jail sian ideological chief conceded that Byelorussia. Grantins. According to the Wor1d on June 14, over 5,000 Latvians, led by "along with this, one must say that in What about the Byelorussian langua­ Federation of Free Latvians, the letter 21-year-old Mr. Silaraups, par­ recent years there have been perceptible * ge? Mr. Pechennikov announced that was sent in response to a July 10 plea to ticipated in the historic demonstration tendencies of narrowing the sphere for republican mtnistries and institutions the senators by Rolands Silaraups, in the city. the utilization of the Byelorussian are now adopting measures aimed at acting leader of the Latvian human­ language as a means of communica­ "guaranteeing an optimal relationship rights group Helsinki 86. 1n the letter to General Secretary tion." There are *'serious objective of the Byelorussian and Russian lan­ Gorbachev, the senators state, "We find reasons" for this, he argued. guages in the education and upbringing Mr. Grantins, co-founder of Helsinki it an odd coincidence that Mr. Grantins, What followed were the standard of children and youth," encompassing: 86, was arrested in early June for well-known for his human-rights ac­ refusing to comply with an order to explanations of '4he deepening in­ (1) expansion of the training of tivities, should be drafted into the ternationalization of social life" in the report to the Soviet army reserves. The reserves at such a critical moment. It language specialists, teachers of Byelo­ arrest followed a call by Mr. Grantins republic: urbanization, affecting es­ russian language and literature, and (Continued on ptfge 14) pecially young people who find tem- improvement of the quality of teaching selves working in multinational col­ Byelorussian in secondary schools, lectives where the Russian language secondary specialized schools, and traditionally predominates; the growing institutions of higher education; FOUNDED 1933 interrepublican exchange of cadres; and Ul:rainianWeeyi continually increasing numbers of (2) broadening research on Byelo­ mixed marriages. "These and other russian history, culture, and the fun­ objective reasons," said Mr. Pechen­ ctioning of the Byelorussian and An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National nikov, "condition the development of Russian languages; Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. national* Russian bilingualism." (3) improvement of the activities of 07302 the organs of culture and creative But there have also been certain Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, N.J. 07302. unions in terms of the ideological and (ISSN ^ 0273-9348) **subjective reasons" for the current artistic level of their works; state of affairs, which perhaps can be (4) "concrete steps" for activating the best and most succinctly described by propangandizement of literature and Yearly subscription rate: S8; for UNA members - S5. noting that there is not a single school art among the population; Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. with Byelorussian as the language of (5) improvement of the "repertoire instruction in any city in Byelorussia The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: politics" in the theaters; and (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201)451-2200 and not one Byelorussian-language (6) improvement of book and journal kindergaten or preschool institution in publishing. Postmaster, send address Editor: Roma Hadzewycz the entire republic. Further, with regard to the Byelor,us­ changes to: Assistant Editors: Natalia A. Feduschak According to Mr. Pechennikov, "in sian language in the schools Mr. Pe­ The Ukrainian Weekly Chrystyna N. Lapychak the 1950s and 1960s, the uncontrolled chennikov announced that: P.O. Box 346 Canadian Correspondent: Michael B. Bociurkiw exemption of pupils from studying the Jersey City. NJ. 07303 Midwest Correspondent: Marianna Liss Byelorussian language increased, which (I) the Ministry of Education had led to the decrease of Byelorussian­ adopted a decree introducing the study The Ukrainian Weekly, August 16, 1987;No. 33, Vol. LV. language schools. The organs of public of Byelorussian in schools with Russian Copynght 1987 by The Ukrainian Weekly education did not notice this in time (Continued on page 13) No.33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 1987

NishnJc discusses state of finances, Polovchak pens book, "freedom's Child' defense preparedness in Demjanjul( case JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Walter Po­ The last time Mr. Polovchak heard lovchak, who in 1980, at the age of 12 from his family was when they sent him by Roma Hadzewycz met more than 100,000 people in the refused to return to the Soviet Union a cablegram on his birthday. process. "It's been a learning ex­ with his parents, has written a book "Freedom's Child" is scheduled for JERSEY CITY, NJ. - As the de­ perience, a history lesson you couldn't detailing his six-year battle to remain in completion by December, according to fense in the John Demjanjuk trial began pay to learn," he told The Weekly. the United States against incredible Mr. Polovchak's lawyer, Julian E. presenting its case,Edward Nishnic, the A Cleveland-area Jewish business­ odds. Kulas. defendant's son-in-law and admini­ man's fund for the defense of Mr. Co-authored by Kevin Klose, Mid­ Advance publicity for the book notes strator of the Demjanjuk family's Demjanjuk had raised only S902,,in­ west bureau chief for The Washington in part: "In 1980, a stubborn 12-year­ defense fund, was focusing his energies eluding S25O contributed by the ini­ Post, the book is titled "Freedom's old Ukrainian kid named Walter Po­ on yet another fund-raising tour. tiator of the fund, Martin Lax. The fund Child." The book looks at the harass­ lovchak was arrested by policemen in He told The Weekly in a telephone has now been closed by Mr. Lax, who ment Mr. Polovchak received from Chicago, Illinois. In a few months' time, interview last week, during one of the sent a check made out to Yoram Sheftel family and lawyers; opposition from the he would become a cause celebre, a rare times he's been at home in the for the S9O2 he raised among Jewish KGB, the FBI and even the American media star, a star-and-stripes symbol of Cleveland area during the past year, friends. Civil Liberties Union; and the help he freedom — and an international em­ that the fund has raised more than received from Chicago's emigre com­ barrassment." S250,00O. A mere S2,00O remained in Lack of preparation munity. the fur J at the time the defense opened Now 19, Mr. Polovchak attends A previous publicity release had its arguments on July 27. In a wide-ranging telephone con­ Chicago's Columbia College and works referred to Mr. Polovchak as "Rus­ Mr. Nishnic eXplained that over versation, Mr. Nishnic spoke also of the part-time for a public relations firm. He sian," but when his lawyer was informed S23,000 per month is spent on at­ status of the Demjanjuk case, especially became a U.S. citizen and registered for of the error by fellow Ukrainians work­ torneys' fees alone. Over S60,00O co­ its "lack of preparation." the draft when he turned 18. A movie ing in the publishing industry, Mr. vered airfare for visits with witnesses "Much to our disappointment, not about the young man's life is also being Kulas took immediate steps to rectify and specialists screened by the defense much was prepared by O'Connor," Mr. discussed. the situation. as well as experts'fees. Ahothei* S40,00O Nishnic stated. "The lack of preparation went for hotel costs and meals. is one of the reasons we are having Mr. Nishnic would not comment, difficulties right now." however, on news reports that Mark Mr. Nishnic pointed out that defense News from Ukrairie criticizes O'Connor, former chief defense at­ witnesses, including his own father-in­ torney, had S200,00O worth of unac­ law, were inadequately prepared by the National Geographic feature counted expenses. former chief defense attorney to take In regard to the sources of funds the stand. JERSEY CITY, N.J. - The En­ cations of Ukrainiannationalistsand raised by the defense, Mr. Nishnic said "Three weeks before the trial, to the glish-language Soviet publication collaborationists." He continued: the bulk of the monies had been raised best of my understanding, O'Connor News from Ukraine recently ran a "Suffice it to recall the author's among Ukrainian community members did not have any, or had a very small commentary on an article that ap­ statement that 'Wor1d War II in­ in the United States and Canada. number of witnesses prepared to come peared on contemporary Ukraine in creased the flow of emigration...'). According to Mr. Nishnic, he has been in and take the stand to testify and National Geographic magazine which, Their ears stick out a mile from the on the road for more than a year and has (Continued on page 14) it implied, read as though it had been article! Under this impression (of written by emigre Ukrainian na­ Mike Edwards' eyes and someone tionalists. else's ears), I put the magazine ADP effort lobbies Congress on OSI issue "I have to intention of finding fault aside..." with Mike Edwards-as a reporter," Mr. Stelmakh said he did not loolj: NEW YORK - In a coordinated provided the congressman or senator News from Ukra[ine corhment^tor af the article a'gairi until ^'I ran acro~ss effort with a number of ethnic organi­ with the name of the concerned in­ Victor Stelmakh wrote of the author nationalist pubHcations Anierica and zations, Americans for Due Process dividual or constituent on whose be­ of the National Geographic article. Ukrainian Weekly reporting about (ADP) provided 40 members of Cong­ half ADP was presenting the informa­ "He does worse, however, acting as the meetings Mike Edwards had with ress with individual information tion packet. an analyst. The thing that strikes you representatives of Ukrainian nation­ packets concerning the Office of Special Congressional offices were alerted to most in his article is an unnatural list circles in the U.S.A. During these Investigations. The effort, organized by the shortcomings of existing OSI pro- combination of fresh glance with meetings (one of them was held in ADP, took place on July 20-21 in hackneyed stereotypes. This is felt Philadelphia) he thanked all Ukrai­ Washington. especially strongly when he makes nian (red nationalist) establishments Participating in the joint action were historical digressions. Touching in the United States and the Ukrai­ Myron Wasylyk, director of the Ukrai­ upon the reunification of the Ukraine nian Catholic Church in Rome which nian National Information Service \yith Russia he writes that'... in 1654 'gave much valuable information (UNIS), Ojars Kalnins, director of the Khmelnytsky made a fateful turn, before his departure for the USSR.'" American Latvian Association (ALA), one his successors regretted.' Mentioning the traitor Hetman Ivan Other organizations were com­ Eugenia Ordynsky, director of the plimented as well, Mr. Stelmakh Russian American Information Center, Mazepa, a henchman of Sweden's Ш\^шШт^ Ib||IIIIIIIlisIs king, Charles XII, the author claims wrote. They helped Mr. Edwards Joint Baltic American National Com- "understand the main issues of mitte (JBANC) interns and ALA in­ %ftmmii^W^t::i:^ that the hetman 'hoped to win free­ dom.' On the one hand, Mike Ed­ Ukrainian history, culture, religi6ri, terns. language and their interrelations. ADP's Ylo Anson, president, and wards writes that 1t is hard to imagme starvation in the Ukraine (women, Mike Edwards himself admitted that Rasa Razgaitis, vice-president, headed the books he had been provided with the distribution. in particular, could be slimmer), on the other hand, he promptly repeats (all written by emigrant authors) had Appointments with staffers had been been proved to be of no value. When set ahead of time. Reaction from the allegation about 'engineered famine' in 1932-33. analysts at National Geographic congressional aides varied, although began to collate his article with those most seemed to be acquainted with the "The description of present times sources, they were literally drowned is also laced with many stereotypes of issue, if not totally versed in all the bvX^^=x^'.r4*-r'i.' in them. Obviously, these analysts intricacies of the existing law. A decided anti-Soviet sort," Mr. Stelmakh left out everything that failed to fit change in congressional attitude was continued. "For example, while into the Procrustean bed of nationa­ noted by all those who participated m Cover of Freedom at Issue magazine admitting that the republic has list stereotypes. the distribution. "There seemed to be a featuring an article about the OSL Ukrai1nian-language newspapers and genuine concern by the staffers with cedures and were asked to consider the TV programs, the author mentions "It looks like Mike Edwards didn't whom we met. They seemed very open possibility of having criminal jury trials an alleged official doctrine of Rus- need to thank his friends, experts on to the points we were making. This has for those accused of war crimes. The sification: Much attention is given to Ukraine, who live beyond its boun­ not been the case iri past congress­ unacceptability of deportations to the religious issues: the author became daries. It seems they conferred a ional visits," said Ms. Razgaitis. USSR was brought up as well. Canada convinced that the believers are not dubious benefit upon him by blink- was cited as a possible mode1 for persecuted here but regrets, for some ering his sight with nationalistic Each congressional office visited legislation. reason, that there are more museums stereotypes. This resulted in the received a copy of a recent issue of Individuals wishmg to hafe the in Kiev than churches and other appearance of Mike^s article in Freedom at Issue, a magazine published places of worship. Speaking about National Geographic which might by Freedom House in New York, which Freedom at Issue magazine forwarded to their congressman in their name the Ukrainian SSR Mission to the well have been even more poignant contains an incisive article by Michael United Nations, Mike Edwards but more objective as well. By the Warder, vice-president of the Rockford should contact: Americans for Due Process, P.O. Box 85, Woodhaven, maintains that it is 'Moscow-con­ way, (this) issue of National Geog­ Institute, titled: "Collaborating With trolled, of course.' " raphic carries another article by Communists to Prosecute Nazis." N.Y. 11421; Attention: Alexandra Shwed. Individuals can also leave it to Mr. Stelmakh stated that as he ran Mike Edwards, dealing with the Packets also included editorials from ADP's discretion to choose an ap­ across "more and more such trite Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant The Washington Post and The Los propriate congressman or senator to allegations" he had to check the accident. Written without any 'home Angeles Times which objected to de­ receive a magazine in his or her name. cover of the magazine to make sure preparations,' it turned out to be by portations to the USSR and raised the Contributions to cover the cost of this he was indeed reading National Geo­ far more truthful," Mr. Stelmakh possibility of having criminal trials in effort are appreciated and should be graphic and "not one of the publi­ concludcji,, . - the U.S. The cpyer letter of each packet sent to the above address. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 1987 No.33

Presidefit greets Metropolitan AAstyslov Detroit area Ukrainians remember on occasion of two anniversaries UIkrainian statehood, captive nations

WASHINGTON ^ President Ro­ by Myrosia Stefaniuk modation where they made tragic errors nald Reagan sent greetings to Me­ that cost millions their freedom." tropolitan Mstyslav of the Ukrainian WARREN, Mich. - Detroit Ukrai­ And the legacy did not stop there. Orthodox Church on the occasion of nians recently marked two historical Today, East Europe remains hopelessly the 45th anniversary of his episcopacy. anniversaries at the Ukrainian Cultural engulfed in economic and political In a letter dated August 6, the pre­ Center here. suppression; freedom fighters are ruth­ sident wrote: *'The decades of faithful On June 30, the southeastern Mi­ lessly crushed; and systematic destruc­ service to God and man for which your chigan Branch of UCCA commemo­ tion of those opposed to the regime flock now honors you surely parallel rated the 46th anniversary of the re­ continues not only within Soviet bor­ another milestone you are now ob- storation of Ukraine's statehood on ders, but in Soviet-backed battle­ ser\mg. My good wishes to all of you as June 30, 1941. grounds throughout the wor1d, he said. you inaugurate a jubilee year for the On July 18, the Captive Nations Mr. Abraham cautioned about being upcoming Millennium of Christianity Committee of Metropolitan Detroit taken in by glasnost. "1t is just a fancy in Kievan Rus.' " and the American Friends of the Anti­ Soviet way to win concessions from the The Ukrainian Orthodox Church Bolshevik Bloc of Nations saluted West for more favorable economic begins its official Millennium celeb­ Captive Nations Week. treatment and a better position on arms ration on August 16 with the de­ Both occasions were highlighted with control." Simultaneously, he praised dication of a monument to St. 01ha, proclamations, resolutions and greet­ President ,Reagan's defense policy, princess of Kievan Rus\ at the Ukrai­ ings from government officials and tough arrfts negotiations and staunch nian Orthodox Center in South Bound renewed resolve to fight communism objective of keeping communism from Brook, N.J. and free the captive nations from Soviet spreading in this hemisphere. President Reagan also wrote to Me­ rule. While admitting that there are no tropolitan Mstyslav that "the United The June 30 celebration was pro­ secret formulas for changing what goes States continues to emphazise that claimed "Ukrainian 1ndependence on internally in other countries, Mr. freedom of conscience and freedom of Day" by Michigan Gov. James J. BIan­ Abraham indicated that there are clear religion are basic human rights and that chard and the mayors of Detroit, choices in terms of the directions bilateral relations with the Soviet Union Warren and all surrounding metropo­ American policy can go. Specifically cannot prosper without improvement in litan cpmmunities where Ukrainians "we can continue down the Reagan the Soviets' human-rights performanc­ Metropolitan Mstyslav reside. On this occasion, in his remarks course of toughening our defenses and es." to the Michigan House of Representa­ making it abundantly clear to the Soviet "The faith you cherish has withstood *'Today, the faithful living under tives, Rep. Broomfield underscored the Union that peace will be achieved by and outlived all the many persecutions Soviet domination display the perse­ importance of the event and com­ an America that is strong militarily. and wars of the past," the president verance of their ancestors in the face of mended the Michigan UCCA for its This positions us to bargain and deal noted. "Your Eminence, I still remem­ totalitarianism - and they will con­ continued commitment to freedom and with the Soviets more effectively." ber well our luncheon at the White tinue to do so. This Millennium of faith democracy. House two years ago and your most promises great hope for the future of And secondly, we can gain consi­ poignant description of the suffering of humanity and for the triumph of the The keynote speaker at the com­ derable momentum in the area of the Ukrainian faithful. spirit over materialism and tyranny." memorative dinner at the Ukrainian marshalling world opinion. '*Where Center was Sen. Donald W. Riegle. elected officials have 4isgressi0n, and Sen. Riegle was recently instrumental in often do not exercise it, is in what they introducting joint Congressional Re­ are saying *and in what they are at­ lews, Ukrainians begin dialogue solution 119 concerning theChornobyl tempting to do to influence public ''вІЖ)Ш)'"-2^Т^ and ' talking about it," Dr, Kulchytsky said. nuclear accident. The resolution urges opinion. And I don't think we have Ukrainians, it is historical memory that "We don't need any more enemies. That the secretary of state to report annually done enough, although certainly Ro­ stands most in the way of dialogue. is why we seek the friendship of the to Congress on the over-all scientific, nald Reagan has gone further than his Perhaps it is time for Jews to start Jews. We are natural friends," he agricultural, economic, environmental predecessors in this regard," he said. talking about the positive things that concluded. and public health effects of the ca­ Mr. Abraham, who is himself "testing have happened... Jews should take the Dr. Michael Pap, director of the tastrophe and requests medical treat­ the waters" for a U.S. Senate seat, lead in learning about relations with Institute of Soviet Studies at JCU, also ment and support of the victims pointed out that it is not enough to have Ukrainians. Ukrainians should also spoke at the conference, reported the through the establishment of an in­ people in Washington for whom talking take the lead in examining their ancient Cleveland Jewish News. He stated it ternational medical center. about the captive nations is election hostility.' " was necessary to reverse patterns of the year rhetoric. What is needed are past three centuries to improve re­ The annual Captive Nations Week So commented Dr. Allan L. Kage- observance, designated 28 years ago by leaders who will make an impact on dan, an international human-rights lations. "The terrible things that hap­ presidential resolution, was also com­ American policy by raising the nation's specialist at a meeting held at John pened in East Europe were an official memorated with a dinner program at attention to the injustices and tyranny Carroll University on July 21, reported policy of the oppressor who oppressed the Warren Ukrainian Center. Pre­ that continues in the captive nations the Cleveland Jewish News, both of our nations," he stated. and the ever present threat to our own "We cannot return to the past. We sident Ronald Reagan's Captive Na­ Dr. Kagedan, a staff member of the tions Week Proclamation of 1987, country — and thusly, influence key AJC, was the main speaker at the cannot reverse it. But we must secure shared with an audience of about З00, issues and human-rights policies in the meeting, which was jointly sponsored the future. We must come to the con­ recalled that the liberties Americans USSR. by the Cleveland Chapter of the Ame­ clusion that no nation can be used and rican Jewish Committee and the Ukrai­ abused on the basis of the crimes enjoy are denied to many by the Soviet nian National Organizations of Cle­ committed on the territory of that empire: veland. nation by others." "Today, a struggle that began in Also addressing the gathering was Dr. Martin P1ax, regional director Ukraine 70 years ago is taking place Geogre Kulchytsky, professor of his­ the AJC, expressed his hope that the throughout the Soviet empire. In the tory at Youngstown State University. conference would be the begining of last year alone, people have risen up to "We will begin to understand each dialogue between the two communities. demand basic human rights in Cze­ other and try to deal with these problems When the floor was open, Irv Bell choslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, that seem to confront our com­ asked Ukrainians to admit that Poland, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Moldavia munities," he stated in praising the historically they had perpetrated and among the Crimean Tatars. And beginning of dialogue between Ukrai­ pogroms for which they must bear across the globe — all captive nations nians and Jews in this area. responsibility, the Cleveland Jewish deserve and require our special sup­ Anti-Semitic incidents that have been Times reported. port." executed by Ukrainians in the past were William Liscynesky, regional di­ Following opening remarks by Boh- either the result of war conditions or rector of UNO noted that this particular dan Fedorak, chairman of the com­ incitement by the enemy, he stated. meeting has been sought by members of mittee's executive board, and the read­ Ukrainians were always under the Jewish organizations. ing of proclamations from city offi­ thumb of the Russian government cials, the keynote address was delivered whose doctrine was "divide and rule," A joint statement has been drafted by by E. Spencer Abraham, chairman of "We know that the Jews are hurt UNO, AJC and the Jewish Community the Michigan Republican State Com­ because of the Holocaust," Dr. Kul­ Federation outlining 10 programs that mittee. chytsky continued. "As we continue to are to be instituted and will be held as Mr. Abraham saluted the courage of meet in dialogue, we will tell you of our key points for action, Dr. P1ax noted. the millions who are under the yolk of hurt as you tell us of yours." Some I50 people from both the Soviet domination, re-examined the Ukrainians were destroyed by a Ukrainian and Jewish communities tragic record of Soviet atrocities, par­ famine that was artificially induced by attended the conference. This was much ticularly in Ukraine, and criticized the the Stalinist government. "The Ukrai­ more than expected, indicating an legacy oi їапа which was made pos­ E. Spencer Abraham, chairman of the nian Holocaust is not over. The events interest in dialogue between the two sible "by naive and unwitting leaders Michigan Republican Party, addresses of 1932-33 are not fully shown to the groups, Cleveland Jewish Times re­ who in the glow of eminent victory were Captive Nations commemoration in general public. People are still fearful of porter Bernice Green noted. drawn to Yalta in a spirit of accom­ Warren, Mich. і 'Л

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THE UKRAINIAN I\IATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM Boyko installed UNA's national golf tournament held in Pennsy as FICs' president

JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Nicholas T. Boyko,, the Ukrainian National As­ sociation's regional sales director for the New York/New Jersey area, was recently installed as president of the New Jersey Association of Fraternal 1nsurance Counselors for the 1987-88 term. The ceremony took place on June 10 at the Forsgate Country Club in Ja- mesburg, N.J. In his address Mr. Boyko said he was proud to announce that he had recently become associated with the Ukrainian National Association. Pre­ viously, Mr. Boyko was affiliated with Modern Woodmen of America. The New Jersey Association of Fraternal Insurance Counselors in­ cludes some 80 members who are life underwriters and managers with fra­ ternal insurance societies. All have achieved the professional designation of FIC, or fraternal insurance counselor. Mr. Boyko last year served as first Seen at the UNA's national golf tournament are (from left): tourney co-director Steve Melnick, John Stradomsky, vice-president and president-elect of the tourney treasurer Andrew Jula, Supreme Vice-Presidentess Gloria Paschen, tourney co-director Bill Tyro, Tom association. Stradomsky and Fete Roman. Present at the installation dinner were Henry P. Floyd, the UNA's na­ BUTLER, Pa. - The second Ukrai­ tional sales director, and. Michael nian National Association Golf Tour­ Stecyna, field agent. Mr. Floyd ad­ nament was held July 10 and 11 here at dressed that gathering, speaking about the Krendale Golf Couse. A good time the UNA as a progressive fraternal was had by all who attended even insurance company. though the temperature on both days Also in attendance was the president climbed to the high 90s. of the New York Association of Fra­ The go1fers were treated to a lunch ternal Insurance Counselors, Hank and refreshments each day between E)emott of the International Order of roui?ds. Foresters. Out-of-state UNA go1fers came from The state associations of FICs are New Jersey, Connecticut, Michigan, member-organizations of the National Illinois, Chicago and Ohio. Association of Fraternal Insurance The top men go1fers under the Counselors. The national associati6n Cailoway System were: first place - will hold its next annual convention in Pete Roman, Ambridge, Pa.; second the spring of 1988 in San Antonio, pIace - Steve KisiOv Ambridge, Pa.; Texas. third place — Bohdan Anniuk from Connecticut. Lee Pankow of Chicago swings, as Gloria Paschen (left) of Chicago and Theresa (Continued on page 15) Stotler of Ohio look on. Anthracite District joins in celebration Soyuzivka children's camp attracts 23 girls^12b6ys KERHONKSON, N.Y - The Lviv program that included sports, games, The camp director was Maria 01ynec. by George A. Miziuk villa at the Ukrainian National arts and crafts, singing and bonfires, as She was assisted by a staff of Association resort, Soyuzivka, well as some Ukrainian language counselors: Adrian Pidlusky, Debbie PRIMROSE, Pa - The UNA An­ resounded with the sounds of children's instruction , and readings of stories and Anderson, Natalie Kost, Natalia thracite District participated in the 53rd voices as 23 giris and 12 boys poems. 01ynec, Xenia Piaseckyj and Stefa annual Ukrainian Day celebration, held participated in a three-week The campers made use of Soyuzivka's Kopystianskyj. at St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic educational/recreational camp. recreational facilities and attended the The camp, which officially opened on Church Hall on July 26. The youths, age 7 to 11, enjoyed a programs staged for Soyuzivka guests. July 5, concluded on July 25. The Ukrainian Day celebration fea­ tured exhibits and performers. The exhibits included pysanky, embroi­ dery, ceramics, honeybee products, a reiigious clisplay, and a stand by the local Ukrainian Fraternal Association. The Anthracite Districts' stand was attended by Andre J. Worobec, fra­ ter|nal activities ^^coordinator; Tymko Вфгеу, district chairman; Joseph Cha- bdn, secretary of Branch 241; and Johq P4ruricio, membei^@f Branch 78. jPerformanees in the ha1I during the cefiTbfatfon iii(SlMed St. Michael's Ukrainian Dancers of Frackville, di­ re ped by Marie Hancher; the An- nufnciaiion Choir of Melrose Park, dirfected by Ihor Kusznir; and the Za- porozhe dance ensemble of Assumption Catholic Church from Perth Amboy, N.J. moderated by Joyce Adamshick and Ivan Lenczuk. Archbishop-Metropolitan Stephen Sulyk of the Ukrainian Catholic Church also visited St. MJchaers during the celebration.' Xt 3 p/m., the hierarch (Continued on page 15) Participants and staff of Soyuzivka's children's camp. THE UKRAINIAN WEFKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 1987 No.33

Faces and Places fflrainia n V/ееУ У by Myron B. Kuropas They make it possible A few more apostles Although it was front page news in groups for years and have recently The Ukrainian Weekly on July 26, the begun to develop Marriage Encounter WeVe written before about the significance and value of summer upcoming Catholic synod of bishops as a Ukrainian lay movement both in youth camps to the Ukrainian community and its children. Many of has apparently generated neither ex­ Canada (where the movement took off these camps are now in full swing, thus, a few good words are certainly citement nor interest in our community. in the western provinces some 15 years due about those persons who make it all possible -- the youth This is unfortunate. The theme of the ago) and in the United States. counselors. synod is: 'The Mission of the Laity in This fall, exclusively Ukrainian Mar­ The job of a youth camp counselor is among the most difficult and the Church and the World." riage Encounter weekends are sche­ duled for Pittsburgh (October 9-IІ), demanding of summer jobs. It is, in effect, a 24-hour-per-day For those Ukrainians concerned Philadelphia (October 30-November 1) occupation. Just ask any counselor about his or her day, about what our Church will be doing and Chicago (November 13-15). after we celebrate the Millennium of For those working with our younger children, a typical day might Christianity next year, the synod could The idea that all baptized persons are include helping the children get dressed, combing their hair, playing provide some far-reaching and meaning­ called to an active role in the Church is games with them, telling them stories, singing songs with them, taking ful answers. hammered home in contemporary Church statements. "Ministry, then, is them swimming, and a11 the while watching over them and caring Think of it. Do we have a lay mi­ the vocation, privilege and responsibi­ nistry movement in the Ukrainian about their safety and well-being. Then, in the middle of the night it is lity of all members of the Church," Catholic Church? Do we need one? Do the very same (and by now weary) counselor who finds himself declares a U.S. Catholic Conference our priests and bishops have reason to comforting a child after a nightmare. document, "As One Who Serves." "The run for the hills when "lay apostles" ministry of the Church is a shared approach them asking how they can In the case of a counselor of teenagers, just recall how hard it can be responsibilily carried out by all mem­ become . more involved with the to keep kids of that age group interested and motivated. Now try bers under the inspiration of the Spirit, Church? Must the role of the laity leading group activities during an entire day for kids between the ages according to their particular calling, forever be confined to fund-raising of 11 and 17 and gearing each activity, whether it be sports, or gift and competence... All who live in activities? pioneering skills, or hiking, to the skill level of its participants. And faith are 'gift-ed' (charismatic) and aI1 then, don't forget the planning for the next day's activities that often Some of the answers to these are called to serve (ministry, diakonia)." questions have already been provided keeps these counselors up late into the night. by Vatican И. Consider these quotes Lay ministry does not have to be And don4 forget that these counselors do all they do for little or no from council documents: related to Church work exclusively, pay. "The laity... in their own way share however. 1n 1977, a group of Catholic the priestly, prophetic and kingly office laypersons published "A Chicago De­ (Special mention should no doubt be made this year of the countless of Christ." claration of Christian Concern" which volunteers currently helping stage the P1ast Ukrainian Youth "The Church can never be without advocated a ministry of the workplace. I Org^^jz^tj^jivS internatip^^^^^^^^ jamboree in Canada. Without the lay apost0Iate; it is something that Quoting Vatican 11 documents which I v(Mf^nJ^e^^j,^pcfe.a hwgerundm be unthinkable.) derives from the layperson's very vo­ underscored the fact that the laity, "by cation as a Christian." their special vocation seek the kingdom It certainly is encouraging and inspiring to see this phenomenon "The church is not truly established of God by engaging in temporal af­ repeated year after year. Ukrainian teenagers and young adults who and does not fully live, unless there is a fairs," the declaration was critical of the serve as counselors are not afraid of responsibility and hard work. genuine laity existing and working fact that so many lay people were They seem to thrive on it. alongside the hierarchy." involved in "work traditionally assigned Perhaps these counselors and volunteers feel that they owe a debt of Vatican II made it clear that the to priests and sisters." The lay apost0­ Church's mission belongs not only to a Iate, they argued, belongs more pro­ gratitude to the Ukrainian youth organizations in which they perly in the everyday vocations of themselves grew up. Perhaps they feel that others deserve the same clerical elite, but to the widespread masses as well. 1n the words of Loyola Christians who should visibly and opportunities, experiences and happiness they had — and a measure of University (Chicago) Prof. Eugene actively live out their values in their the fond memories they cherish. Perhaps they just enjoy working with Kennedy: "The most exciting religious everyday work. A support group, the the youth of today. awareness of this era centers on ministry National Center of the Laity, was Whatever the case may be, the counselors are the ones who make as the vocation shared by all believers formed as a result of the declaration and summers special for Ukrainian children and teens across North by virtue of their baptism." at their recent convention efforts were made to better define to the role of lay America. In the process, they serve as positive ro1e mode1s for their Vatican 11 also made it clear that the charges. leaders. "Гт a lector and a member of primary and immediate task of the laity my parish council," said Mary Nenno, We applaud them for their commitment and idealism. And we thank "is not to establish and develop the who works for a national low-income them sincerely. It couldn't be done without them. Church community — this is the specific housing group in Washington. But, she role of the pastors — but to put to use adds, that's not enough, "1t's the ap­ every Christian and evangelical pos­ plication of your Christian faith to your sibility latent, but already present and everyday professional responsibilities active in the affairs of the world." Lay that's critical. And I don't think we've apostles are partners who work, in the even scratched the surface on that." TO THE WEEKLY CONTRIBUTORS: words of Catholic theologian Michael Novak, '*in cooperation with their We greatly appreciate the materials - feature articles, news stories, Other support groups involved with bishops and pastors, not in any way to press clippings, letters to the editor, and the like - we receive from our the future of laity in the Catholic dispute the rightful teaching role of readers. Church include the Pallottine Institute those ordained to special ministries in for Lay Leadership and Apost0Iate In order to facilitate preparation of The Ukrainian Weekly, we ask their midst." that the guidelines listed below be followed. Research (Pillar), The American The key words are "in cooperation Catholic Lay Network (ACLN), the * News storIes should be sent in not later than 10 days after the with." The clergy have their role and the National Black Lay Catholic Caucus, occurrence of a given event. laity theirs. The dangers of what Pope and the National Association for Lay * Information about upcoming events must be received by noon of John Paul 11 has called "the clerica~ Ministry (NALM). Pillar, ACLN and the Mbnday before the date of The Weekly edition in which the infor­ lization of the laity" and "the laicization NALM plan to host "Synod '87 Con­ mation is to be published. of the clergy" must be avoided. There ference: An American Gathering of can be no confusion of roles. Catholic Lay Leadership" in Rome on * All materials must be typed and double-spaced. Many Roman Catholics have already October 16-25. embraced the specifically secular vo­ Ukrainian involvement in the * Newspaper and magazine clippings must be accompanied by the cation and mission of the laity. Paulist bishop's synod will be extensive. One of name of the publication and the date of the edition. Alvin lllig believes there is a ground~ the three co-presidents who will mo­ ^ Photographs submitted for publication must be black and white swell and identifies some of the main derate the synod is Cardinal Myroslav (or color with good contrast). They will be returned only when so forces. "One of the great signs of the Lubachivsky. Metropolitan Stephen requested and accompanied by a stamped, addressed envelope. times heralding a new era of evangelism Sulyk is part of the official American in the Catholic Church," he says, "is the delegation of bishops. * Full names and their correct English spellings must be provided. emergence of four basically lay-run Bishop 1nnocent Lotocky often asks movements actively engaged in preach­ his laity: "When was the last time you * Persons who submit any materials must provide a phone number ing the gospel." He lists charismatic evangelized on behalf of our Church? where they may be reached during the work day if any additional renewal, eursillo. Marriage bncounter Your priests and 1 can4 do it alone." r4hf6rrhation is required. and Bible-sharing groups. Right: Maybe \ve Ukrainians need ; ie: Ukrainians'have had Bible-sharing a few more apostles! ' No.33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 1987

LETTER TO THE EDITOR WCFU appeal on international commission

Vietnamese turned over to their former of inquiry into 1932-33 Ukrainian famine Time to organize tyrants? The occupation policies of Moscow in Ukraine are evident in all aspects of So why are we commemorating this life of the Ukrainian nation, from the repression of Ukrainian national political groups tragic week of Captive Nations - independence in 1918-1920, through the artificial famine genocide of 1932-33, merely as a "festive" media event for the the liquidation of the Ukrainian churches, the Russification of Ukrainian Dear Editor: administration? Or do we have le­ culture and language, the colonial exploitation of Ukrainian natural gitimate ongoing concerns within the resources, up to efforts at erasing from the Ukrainian people's memory their The Reagan administration has used Eastern European communities? Have distinct history, transforming them into a Soviet Russian people. the ethnic communities only as a "back­ the organizers forgotten what Captive The struggle to preserve Ukraine's God-given right — the right to drop" for his Nicaraguan "anti-Com­ Nations Week is all about? This an­ determine the nation's sovereignty on ancestral lands as an independent munist" platform during the Captive nual event is a tragic remembrance that nation - is marked by heavy casualties. Nations' Week luncheon in Washington our nations are still under the yoke of The most tragic period of this struggle for liberation from Moscow's on Friday, July 24, but when matters of slavery, so why all of the "festivity'7 occupation was marked by the Moscow-organized artificial famine in life and death within the Eastern It was even shocking to hear how Ukraine 1932-33, which resulted in the starvation deaths of more than 7 European immigrant/heritagecom- "atheistic" the advance planners for the million Ukrainians, especially among the peasantry. munities are concerned, such as the administration were in protesting an At that time, the free wor1d wished neither to speak about nor to react to Medvid, Linnas and Demjanjuk cases, invocation prior to the Captive Nations this tragedy, unheard of in the civilized wor1d. Moscow made all efforts to the president habitually betrays the very luncheon, stating that this would insult disinform and deceive the wor1d, disclaiming the crime of the famine­ same anti-Communist stance he the Moslems and Jews who would be genocide in Ukraine in the eyes of wor1d opinion. portrays. attending the Captive Nations lun­ Ukrainians living in the free wor1d have spent 50 years bringing the Let us not forget that he did nothing cheon. Since when are these God-loving Ukrainian Holocaust to the attention of the wor1d. However, only recently has to stop deportations to the USSR of people insulted at the mention of God's the wor1d's conscience been moved to consider the fact. As a result, scholarly former refugees. blessings? Perhaps these same advance research works, journalistic investigations, documentary films and the like Let us not forget that he did nothing men have been preparing too many have begun to appear in many countries. In particular, the Congress of the to stop Medvid from being forcibly meetings with the atheistic Soviets. But United States has become interested in the matter, establishing a returned to the Soviets and turned a to confuse the people who have suffered Congressional commission to investigate this crime of genocide. blind eye when the ship left even though at the hands of the Soviets with these Fulfilling their obligation to the victims of the famine, the Ukrainian a Senate subpoena had been served to barbaric atheists is too much. Where is Congress Committee of America has initiated an investigation of the famine at get to the bottom of this sordid affair. the sense of decency? the international level, which subsequently has been taken over by the Wor1d The U.S. administration and the The sacrifices of our ancestors who Congress of Free Ukrainians (WCFU). USSR both count on the short-term fought for freedom for their nations During the past two years, the Commission onFamine Genocide in Ukraine anger of ethnics. An attitude prevails must not be forgotten, the struggle goes at the WCFU has taken necessary measures to collect in various countries that both governments can do anything on. The American press picked up the documentary material, books, special publications and news items about the that insults, upsets, violates the good toned-down anti-Communist rhetoric 1932-33 famine in Ukraine, as well as to locate living eyewitnesses of the will of the ethnic community and they in Ronald Reagan's speech. Is this a genocide, and to constitute an international commission for establishing will have to live with the consequences warning sign that things are truly going causes and effects of the famine and the responsibility for this famine­ of the actions for a only a short period the wrong way? Will our communities genocide in Ukraine. of time. heed the danger signs or will we blissfully Having comp1eted the groundwork, the presidium of the WCFU and the This last Captive Nations luncheon ignore, wine and dine with the president Commission on Famine Genocide in Ukraine wish to inform the Ukrainian was such an occasion. People were on the eve of disaster, forgetting the community in the free wor1d that prominent jurists of international law — enamored with the presence of a wor1d purpose of Captive Nations commemo­ university professors and judges — from Belgium, France, Sweden,-Great leader, who occasionally sends a few ration? Is he leading lemmings to the Britain, the U.S. and Argentina have agreed to become members of tbe-- refugees back to the Soviet Union to sea? International Commission of Inquiry into the 1932-33 Famine in Ukraine. appease the Soviets. After all, "these Enough is enough. It is time for the Sessions of the commission, which will consider the testimony of meaningless ethnics will get over it in grassroots of our communities in the eyewitnesses, with the participation of members of the international press and time and will continue to support the United States to pressure leadership not the representatives of the government of various countries, will take p1ace in president no matter what he does," as to fall for this. It is time for the ethnic January of 1988 in Brussels, Belgium, and in April of 1988 in New York City. long as he graces their lives with an communities to organize into political In view of its great historical significance for the Ukrainian people, this occasional appearance. Where were the bodies, into powerful voting leagues to event must elicit the widest possible response from wor1d public opinion. reminders of the betrayals, the sacrifices keep these politicians honest when it Consequently, the WCFU Commission on Famine Genocide in Ukraine of Medvid, Linnas, Demjanjuk, Fedo- comes to issues and concerns of Eastern initiated a series of undertakings, includingthe engagement of public relations renko! No wonder the opposition scoffs Europeans, so that they are accountable services, so that the reports of the International Commission of Inquiry might at our communities. to us for their actions or lack 0factions. permeate all borders, reaching the international press and theconscience of all Most of the participants in the Until we do, we will be every admi­ people, in order that this crime of genocide in Ukraine might remain an Captive Nations luncheon wore red nistration's lap dog to treat well or undeniable fact of the imperialistic policies of Moscow. ribbons saying '*U.S. Stop Refugee poorly as they wish, whenever they The success of the International Commissions' work, the preparation of deportations to the USSR" distributed wish. documentary materials and testimonies, the traveling expenses of the by the Coalition for Constitutional The grassroots of all of our com­ commission's members and witnesses from various countries, expenses for Justice and Security. None of the so­ munities will pay for it one way or public relations, in the United States and Europe, the printing of the called leaders did. Some of the or­ another. Unfortunately the payment is commissions proceedings - all this requires sizeable funding which must be ganizers of the event were appalled that often a human sacrifice to be sent to the collected very promptly during the next six months. this was not the "proper forum" to bring Soviets to face a firing squad— the result Historically, there is no precedent for this significant event, which is being up those problems facing the Captive of "treason to the totalitarian regime" of undertaken by the WCFU on behalf of the Ukrainian community in the free Nations, others were not. Is Captive . 40 years ago or more recently. Or worse, wor1d. This international initiative constitutes the challenge to Moscow Nations Week not the proper time to the betrayal of those who continue the before the conscience of the free wor1d. Therefore, the Ukrainian community voice concern that former Eastern struggle for liberty and freedom for all should spare no effort or sacrifice to ensure the full success of this European refugees are being turned people enslaved by the Soviet terror. undertaking. over to the KGB? After all, if the pattern The fund-raising is planned separately for every country of Ukrainian goes on, in another 30 or 40 years, who Canute Mazeika settlement. Our Churches, the national organizations and other associations, will be next: Cubans, Nicaraguans, Mission Viejo, Calif. members of the WCFU, should participate in collecting as many donations as possible in their countries. All Ukrainians, wherever they may live, should contribute to the International Commission of Inquiry into the 1932-33 Famine in Ukraine through their national organizations or by mailing A final response to Epstein rebuttal donations directly to the WCFU: Wor1d Congress of Free Ukrainians, 2118 A B1oor St. W., Toronto, Ont. M6S ЇМ8; (416) 762-1108. (The donations are by Bohdan S. Onyschuk the basis and foundation for his own tax-deductible.) selective, and very, very argumentative At this ^ historic moment, we are all responsible for an independent I have always been of the view that response. investigation of the 1932-33 famine in Ukraine. This responsibility lies with every man is entitled to his own opinion The first "whopper" in the Epstein every one of us and with every Ukrainian community in the free wor1d. The and to the right to express it. article is that, according to Mr. Epstein findings and the report of the international commission will be of the greatest However, Alexander Epstein's "Re­ the entire Ukrainian delegation was in importance to the whole Ukrainian nation and to all Ukrainians, in Ukraine buttal to the Onyschuk Account" in comp1ete agreement as to the fairness of and abroad. the June 21 issue of The Ukrainian the trial, and that for some reason I For the Commission on Famine Genocide in Ukraine: Weekly requires a response - not so changed my opinion when I returned to much because he accuses me of being Canada. Nothing could be further from Simon J. Kalba "selective, distorted, exaggerated and the truth on both counts. Both I, and Ignatius M. Billinsky Secretary malicious" (that may be his opinion — I other members of our delegation, were Chairman will allow each reader to come to his very concerned with what we saw at the own conclusions) — but because of the Dejmanjuk trial, and we said so while For the Presidium of the Wor1d Congress of Free Ukrainians: we were in Israel. The best evidence of outrageous misstatements and distor­ Myron B.arabash tions of facts found in his article. Mr. that is found in the Jerusalem Post Peter Savaryn William Kereluk President General Secretary Epstein retells some real "whoppers" as (Continued on page 11) Vice-President THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 1987 No.33

ART REVIEW

figures in the foreground set against the white is broken only by a narrow "Morning of a New Day": exhibit great expanse of sky painted in bold, honzontal strip along the upper right broad brushstrokes typical of American perimeter that contains black and white Abstract Expressionism. Yet, at the paintings of small photographs of in Kiev dares to be different same time there are hints of impending people. The panel on the right titled drama, perhaps anxiety, created by the *'March of Peace'' is a montage of faces, by Daria Darewych cleverly draped curtains and spring absence 0fall detail and mode1ling, and gestures and peace symbols. Thejux- flowers. in particular by the stark, flat patches of tapositioning of forms, the interaction "Morning of a New Day" is the title of To a Western viewer accustomed to white. of the figures with ground through an a recent painting by Evhen Hordiets in total artistic freedom and private gal­ Most of the numerous landscapes almost abstract use of light and dark the exhibition of young Ukrainian leries there is little new in this exhibit. were not on the grand scale, but tended make this work markedly different from artists recently shown at the Republican There is nothing that could be haiied as to depict the more immediate ex­ the typical naturalistic and narrative Artists Union Building in Kiev. avant garde. Even total abstractions of periences of the countryside or urban depictions of Lenin and the revolution. At first glance the work appears the non-objective type are absent, as is scenes. An amazing number of them The sculptures displayed on stands straightforward and representational, a conceptual art and installations. Fi­ echo the school of Paris and German dispersed amid the paintings were guration predominates in painting, depiction of a domestic scene. 1n the Expressionism. mostly small in size and conservative in sculpture and the graphic arts, a fi­ center we see a naked child standing on A Lavrenko in his oil "Autumn" the use of materials and themes. As guration that can be linked to expres­ a stool looking out an open window. On (1987) conveys the undularing rhythms could be expected, there were official the left, a woman, presumably the sionist, surrealist and realist trends in of the land through the application of Western European art of the late 19th portraits in marble, as well as heroic and mother, seen in profile, basely supports heavy impasto and a geenish-ochre idealized figures. But for the most part, the child's elbow while on the right, an and early 20th centuries, as well as some palette. Expressive dark outHnes with more recent styles popular in Europe there were small, intimate works which older child, a girl with a ball standing in areas of contrasting greys and brick reds displayed a sensitivity to the material the classical contraposto pose, looks and North America. There are faint broadly applied and evocative Mau­ traces of suprematist abstraction, and a and an interest in forms, as in "Silence" serenely at the viewer. There are no rice Vlaminck houses, underscore the (1987) by 0. Diachenko, which shows a details, and the scene appears frozen move away from the academic style and streets in 0. Vrona's "Uzhhorod at stereotype representation. seated girl emerging from the stone. before our eyes. Midnight"(1987). "First Love" (1987), a bronze by 0. Its super-realism is heightened by the All of this is in itself unusual because In "Bakhchysarai: Outskirts of the Vladymyrov, conveys the innocence of bluish palette and the unseen light until recently all influences other than Old Town" (1986) V. Mukhii presents young love through the lyrical elon­ emanating diagonally from the left and those of the classical, realist art with a us with a brooding landscape of a drab, gated figures of a standing boy and girl casting stark patterns of shadows. The social content were discouraged and decaying house and muddy road set facing each other across a positively classical composition, the simplified, labelled formalist and decadent. There­ against an overcast sky. Stylistic and conceived space. solid mode1ling of forms, and the fore, the variety of subject matter and pictorial allusions to Matisse may be "Dosimetres" by 0. Klymushko com­ controlled space are reminiscent of the the freedom of expression evident in seen in D. Kovsan's use of pearly greys bines the realistic representation of religious works of Pierro della Fran- this exhibition are indeed remarkable. and pinks in "Mars Field"(1986) and in three anti-radiation workers cast in cesca while at the same time reminding Ideahzation of workers, heroic exploits, O.Zhyvotkov's "Night Sea" (1986) in metal with the symbolic use of rails and us of the pre-surrealist works of Di large historical and revolutionary can­ the composition and rendering of the Chirico. flames on two levels to depict the vases have given way to individually chair and silhouette. tragedy of the Chornobyl nuclear The interrelationship of figures, the perceived images, pure landscapes, still It is impossible not to be reminded of accident. panoramic view of sky.filled with life compositions and intimate por­ the Western mass media, as it is impos­ The theme of Chornobyl was also clouds, the open window, and the traits. Much of the work formerly not sible not to notice the large oil on canvas apparent in the works of graphic artists. ^ЧШ^їгі-suggest -a meaning allowed has found its way into the show, "Our Thoughts: The Programme V. Rayevskii dedicated a series of his Ш^^ЖгГі^рагапсе8. Perhaps, according to one of the Kiev newspa­ 'RING' " by Maslov which has been this picture epitomizes the unexplored mixed-technique prints to the nuclear pers. hung high at an angle to the ceiling and disaster and the anonymous brigades possibilities and the long-awaited ar­ "Before the New Year" (1987) by the viewer. The composition is do­ tistic freedom facing the young artists. that fought the radioactive fires. The Tania Krasna, 31-year-old artist from minated by two superimposed heads of question of life and destruction ap­ Appropriately "Morning of a New Kiev, illustrates well the freedom of ex­ a pretty, blond singer with microphone. peared in the surrealist series of litho­ Day" also happens to be the title of an pression and search for new themes Below these videoscreen images and graphs by N. Muravskyi, "I Ask article published by the Kiev daily The small, cut-off figure of a girl strobe lights the artist has painted a Myself." newspaper Radianska Ukraina which sheltering a lighted candle in her hands crowd of young people, similar to the An escape from the real wor1d into a hails the exhibition as a welcome sign of is dominated by a swirling Christmas often-repeated scenes a11 over the West, wor1d of fantasy, dreams and sym­ "youthfulness, openness and recon­ tree bathed in lights to the left and an but as yet not so commonplace in Soviet struction." bolism was prominent in the water- oddly askew window to the right. A Ukraine. That the hyperrealistic style color and wax-resist pictures of R. Indeed "Morning of a New Day" statuette in long robes on the dresser popular in Western Europe and Ame­ Romanyshyn from Lviv calle4 "Old appears to be the theme under which and the pinkish floating shapes of the rica, and the bourgeois theme were not Jug" and "Apple''; in V. Kovalchuk's this interesting, and, by Soviet stand­ blue window panes provide an element labelled "decadent" and "ideologically mixed technique, fantastically bizarre ards, unusual exhibit has been hung. of mystery. There is little mode1ling, the unacceptable" is remarkable. portrait head " Enchantress of Love" That this exhibition dares to be dif­ brush-strokes are spontaneous and Despite obvious Western influences (1986) with its verses of folk art ele­ ferent is a reflection of the times and rhythmically energetic. The colors in many of the works, there was no ments; and in M. Fridman's eerie attempts at change heralded by Mikhail although somewhat Cezannesque, are shortage of socialist realist paintings Gorbachev's policy of "glasnost." colored print "Seasons" (1986) with its freely applied and painterly. with didactic subject matter, rigid special discrepancies and fanciful Most official art exhibitions in the In contrast the "Still Life" (1986) by academic compositions^ and natura­ blending of man and nature. Soviet Union are not very exciting C. Belyk is Very controlled, meticu­ listic depictions. One such work "Talk Considering the isolation from the because since 1934 artists have had to lously painted, and the table, pitcher, about the Land"(1986), a large oil by V. rest of the art wor1d in which these adhere to the narrow confines of so­ tea towel and bottles are rendered three- Riakunenko, relies on the often-re­ young Ukrainian artists work and the cialist realism and its insistence on dimensionally with a smooth enamel­ peated theme of land reform and its strictures placed on art in the Soviet representational art aimed at educating like surface. The mundane subject stereotypical representation. It shows Union, one can only applaud the daring the workers in the spirit of socialism. matter and hard-edged delineation of Lenin surrounded by peasants, and is explorations and innovations so evi­ The Kiev exhibition of young artists forms take this particular painting out executed in a bland, colorless manner. dent in much of this show in Kiev. has created a great deal of enthusiasm of the realm of typical socialist realist The "Portrait of 0. Pashkin" by M. Artists living in Moscow and Lenin­ locally and certainly came as a surprise works, but as a jvhole this oil doesn't Likhanov is like many official portraits grad ha[ve had the opportunity to ex­ to this reviewer. It has vitality, variety, succeed in transporting the viewer of Soviet war heroes -- well-painted, perience contemporary art from West­ and imagination. Unlike previous ex­ beyond material representation. but uninspiring. Despite its large ern Europe and the United States hibits, the 2,000 paintings, prints, "Granddaddy Mytia" (1982) by format, the work of V. Krasiokha "At through several exhibitions. They have drawings, ceraniics, sculptures, designs Odessa artist T. Ishchenko succeeds the Village Crossing" (1986-87), glori­ also been privileged to create and even and crafts are well displayed. The where the still life fails. Through a fying the labor of collective farms, is exhibit much more freely and openly premises have been festooned with flickering brushstroke and luminous uninteresting and lifeless, its colors since the early 1960s and mid-70s. colors reminiscent of Monet's "Hay­ muddied, Abstract, non-representational and Daria Darewych is a Ph. D. student of stacks," the artist conveys an atmos­ Out of a number of paintings on even religious art have been tolerated as art[ history in London. She recently phere of celebration and spirituality, and historical or reyp)utionary topics only attested by the recent annual exhibit of trqve^d tb Ukraine on a study tour and not the funereal mood expected ot a the triptych "We Are for Peace " (1983­ "The Moscow Twenty" artists. w/iife ІЛ ШУ^ visited the exhibit rer sceite depicting the grandfather of the 87) by^O. yiasov merits attention, it However, outside these centers, es­ vi^wed above. title laid out for burial in the middle of a consists of three large canvases painted pecially in Ukraine, as well as most peasant cottage resplendent with icons, in a monoehroniatic paiette of whites, other non-Russian republics, until embroidery, lighted candles and ritual grey and blacks. The lar^r-than-life recently nothing similar was remotely Correction breads. The choice of sifbject is no Jess image of Lenin seated at a table and possible. It remains to be seen whether, Because of a typographical error, the startling than the colorful folksy sur­ rendered in simplified broad strokes of with the current policy of liberaliza­ wrong price was given for the first two roundings or the sanctified atmosphere contrasting values, dominates the tion and an atmosphere of reconstruc­ volumes of the Harvard Library of of the rendering. central panel The left panel, "In Me­ tion and openness the Kiev exhibition Early Ukrainian Xliterature offered A large canvas by M. Heiko, "Eve­ mory of Fathers and Grandfathers", of young Ukrainian artists, will remain through the Harvard Ukrainian Re­ ning" (1986) saiggests a mood of repose shows a soldier cut off at the waist by an isolated and daring incident, or will search Institute. The correct price for and quiet through its use of contrasting the lower edge, looking to.wai^dsLpnin,, become truly "The Morning of a New the two-volume set is S35. blue hues and semi-abstract seated The background painted an uneven Day." No.33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 1987 65 youths from across North America learn Ukrainian dance KERHONKSON, N.Y. -~ The an­ nual summer dance camps held at SoYUzivka. the estate of the Ukrainian National Association, are a means of reawakening and reaffirming young people's interest in their heritage, according to camp director Roma Pryma-Bohachevsky. And this year's camp, held July 25 to August 7, was no different. Praising today's Ukrainian youth, Ms. Pryma-Bohachevsky stated that an interest in Ukrainian dance encourages a broader interest in the Ukrainian community as such, even for those who don't know and don4 speak Ukrainian at home. She stated that children who don't speak Ukrainian have learned some of the language in the summers they have spent at the dance camp. And, many have taken a different attitude to organized Ukrainian life and them­ selves have become involved in their respective communities. Sixty-five youths participated in this year's camp, conducted by Ms. Pryma­ Bohachevsky with the assistance of Anya Bohachevsky and Cathy Cabal- lero. This year's instructors were Borys Bohachevsky, Michael Lewytsky, Paul Krawec, Michael Wowk, Barbara Snit- wich, 01esia Buk, Lida Zalucky, Maria Fylypowycz, Rebecca Maksymiuk, Oksana Ivasiuk and Toni Rucksamen. During the summer course, various styles of dance that are incorporated in the Ukrainian dance are taught - regional dances, stylized and those that Students of the Soyuzivka dance workshop directed by Roma Pryma- Bohachevsky. are similar to ballet. Ukrainian dance, but looked at the On August 7, the camp participants culture of the Ukrainian dance, tech­ presented what they had learned during nique, costumes, and other related to­ the course at the evening program. pics. This year's participants came from all The day's regimen was intensive. over the United States and Canada Lessons would begin right after break­ some as far away as Arizona and fast, and sometimes go late into the California. The course taught not only night.

UNA Supreme President John 0. Flis addresses workshop students. A scene from the finale of the program. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 1987 No.33

the ''miracle" is harming local agricultural pro­ the villagers of Hrushiv decided to turn the large 7be apparitions... ductivity and even public health. He quotes the sums of money donated by the pilgrims over to the (Continued from page 1) head of the local collective farm, a veteran of labor village fund and the Soviet Peace Fund. Evidently, Rev. loann Korostensky (born 1814, ordained and of the Great Patriotic War, to the effect that the money intended for the Church was effectively 1839), who was parish priest in Hryshiv in the people must be more vigilant against socially seized by the state. 1870s. Published in Kolomyia in 1913, the brochure harmful provocations by Uniate extremists and How local politics was affected by the ap­ relates that on the site of the chapel there once grew emigre bishops. paritions at Hrushiv is taken up by "Phoenix" - a willow out of which there flowed a spring of water Correspondents M. Ilnytsky and A. Lysyuk of possibly a pseudonym of the Rev. Hryhory with reputed pt)wers of healing. After an apparition Lvovskaya Pravda (May 15) allege foreign at­ Budzinsky - writing in No. 21 of the underground of the Virgin, an icon was placed on the tree in 1806; tempts to sabotage the new policy of "recon­ Chronicle of the Catholic Church in Ukraine. 50 years later, after a cholera epidemic was miracu­ struction" by driving a wedge between believers and Without disputing the authenticity of the ap­ lously averted, a chapel was built over the spring. It non-believers. Quoting the Gospel of St. Matthew, parition, he hypothesizes that the event was used by soon attracted pilgrims. In 1901 it was declared a they warn genuine believers against false prophets. entrenched local party bureaucrats to undermine shrine, where pilgrims could obtain indulgences The co-authors also blame the local party and the new regime of regional First Secretary Ya.P. (release from punishment for sins already forgiven). police authorities for letting matters get out of hand Pohrebnyak, who recently replaced V.F. Dobryk. After Soviet liquidation of the Ukrainian to the detriment of law and order — another It was feared, states "Phoenix,;' that Mr. Pohre­ Catholic Church in 1945-1946, the chapel was favorite Soviet theme of recent years. bnyak would place his own men in key party registered as Orthodox, but was removed from the Of course, none of this adequately explains the positions, disrupting the bureauratic "mafia" that rolls and abandoned in 1958. It has been rumored apparition. Generally, the press reports take the generally doctors its reports on troublesome local that the local authorities were intending to convert J view that the apparition is an optical illusion caused developments to avoid difficuhies from higher-ups. the chapel into a museum when the apparition by the shape of a carved wooden column sup­ Already threatened by glasnost, the provincial occurred. porting the roof. But what is remarkable about "mafia" decided to show the new first secretary its Appearances of the Virgin Mary have been these reports is that they treat the apparition as a strength.5 reported elsewhere in western Ukraine. Two years "Uniate" phenomenon, simultaneously acknowled­ Another article in the Chronicle, by lay leader ago a vision was rumored in Lviv, and on the night ging that it has drawn vast numbers of pilgrims, Yosyp Terelia, predicts that the apparitions will of the Feast of the Annunciation (April 7) 1986, including the young. This comports ill with their serve as a pretext for renewed persecution of the militiamen sent to the village of Bilychi to destroy a dutiful assertions that the Ukrainian Catholic banned Ukrainian Catholic Church.^ chapel reportedly saw the Virgin in a ray of light.'* Church is long dead. Perhaps in the expectant atmosphere created by The Soviet press is hard put to explain the One detail in the reporting seems significant in the confluence of Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms, the phenomenon. Several of the newspaper articles this regard. Vi1na Ukraina correspondent M. Marian Year, and the coming Millennium of touch on the standard themes of Soviet anti-Uniate Marynyak writes of one of the pilgrims that "it is Eastern Slav Christianity, religious emotions in literature: the Ukrainian Catholic Church's alleged also strange that an Orthodox 'holy man' should western Ukraine have been intensified. wartime collaboration with the Nazis and the have exhibited so much interest in Uniate 'mi­ But is the "Miracle of Hrushiv" a creature of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists; the racles.' " One has the impression that the journalist fanatical imagination, a symptom of hysteria Church's "self-liquidation" of 1946; and the is troubled by the ecumenical spirit. Interestingly religiosa? If so, the phenomenon is certainly wide­ "bourgeois nationalist" emigres' attempts to exploit enough, virtually the same sentence appears in the spread. religious sentiments in their attempts to subvert the article by S. Kurpil published in Leninska Mo1od Obviously the Ukrainian Catholic faith persists, Soviet system. They also seek an explanation in six days later. But there, the word "Orthodox" If its popular expressions are sometimes primitive, Vatican policy: aided by Vatican Radio and the (pravoslavny) is replaced by the phonetically this is at least partly the fault of the Soviet pope's declaration of a Marian Year, the Catholic similar "glorified" (proslavleny): "It is strange that authorities themselves. Sociologists of religion Church is trying to extend its influence in the the glorified 'servant of God' has exhibited such have found that superstition, or at least "folk socialist East. As for the pilgrims themselves, they lively interest in a Uniate'miracle.' "Whether this is belief," thrives where institutional religion has been are portrayed as the victims of religious fanatics an inadvertence, or whether it signifies official removed.^ ,^pd unscrupulous profiteers. caution about Orthodox-Catholic relations, is A legalized and freely functioning Ukrainian 3fijtf9d^|4) 4liie;|^^W;spape^r ^c^ourits describe a difficult to tell. Catholic Church would be able to control such colorful array of unsavory characters gathered Another detail in Mr. Kurpil's report gives some phenomena. As "Phoenix" points out in the about the Kizyns' yard: a defrocked itinerant monk hint of village attitudes. "Just try saying out loud in Chronicle of the Catholic Church in Ukraine, the from eastern Ukraine who was allegedly expelled the Kizyns' yard that you don't see anything out of Church takes a very cautious attitude towards from Pochaiv monastery for immoral conduct; a the ordinary in the chapel," he mutters. "The miracles. But it cannot investigate the Hrushiv drifter from Novosibirsk who refuses to work and fanatics may call you godless, an atheist, a district apparitions as long as it remains in the catacombs.^ purports to be studying Orthodox theology by committee man- even a journalist!" correspondence; a false priest and former Ukrai­ In such a state of affairs, local officials had to nian nationalist who once tried to stage a miracle in take positive steps. According to Lvovskaya 4 Keston News Service No. 262 (October 30, I986) p. Lviv; an ex-convict from Drohobych; a taxi driver Pravda (May 15), in the first half of May a village 11. who used to take bribes and twice attempted to meeting was called at which the residents "de­ 5 Feniks, "Znov u vsiomy vynni 'Uniyaty' " ("Once defraud church congregations by wandering about manded" that the Drohobych district executive Again, it's all the 'Uniates' ' fault''). Chronicle of the with a collection plate; and even a Jew who once committee "allow them to live and work in peace, Catholic Church in Ukraine, No. 21. 6 Yosyp Terelia, "Chuzhoye v mig pochustvovat collaborated with the Organization of Ukrainian and clear the village of religious fanatics, ex­ Nationalists. svoyim" ("To Instantly Feel the Alien as One's Own"), tremists and tramps." They also called upon the Chronicle of the Catholic Church in Ukraine No. 21. M. Marynyak, writing in Vi1na Ukraina (May citizens of nearby Drohobych, Truskavets and 7 See William C. Fletcher, "Soviet Believers," 13), brings in a favorite Soviet theme, pointing out Boryslav to help them to restore order. Lawrence, Kansas: 1981, pp. 150-153. that by diverting masses of workers from their jobs, Leninska Mo1od (May 19) further reports that ^ Feniks, op. cit.

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tions of deceased eyewitnesses in a article that I am aware of; there is no of the trial -to say nothing of the "nay- A final response... capital case. Nowhere has this type of "deviation from the facts"; I did not sayers" and anti-Semites in this wor1d to (Continued from page 7) evidence ever been permitted in any "change my mind" or alter my position, whom I referred in my article, who British, Canadian, or American court, or say anything in Israel that is at could end up having a field day over the article of Ernie Meyer, which has been and particularly where it deals with the variance with my article. My article was liature of the trial proceedings in this reprinted here in the Ukrainian and critical issue of identification of the written in the hope that certain trouble­ case. Jewish press, in which Mr. Meyer accused. 1 defy Mr. Epstein to find a some parts of the trial could yet be It probably is too late 1о change the clearly notes our concerns on four of the single example anywhere in any corrected,and that Mr. Demjanjuk could course of events at this 1ate date. I note five points that I mentioned in my Western civil libertarian democracy still be given a fair trial. Contrary to Mr. that the Office of the Prime Minister article — the fifth point, the admission where this kind of hearsay has been Epstein's assertions, 1 based my article responded to the joint statement of the of hearsay evidence, occurred only after admitted. only on hard facts and personal ob­ Ukrainian American Bar Association Cbur interview with the Jerusalem Post. servations, and simply applied well­ and the Ukrainian Canadian Advocates The fact that Prof. Yury Boshyk niay Whopper No. 5 is Mr. Epstein's established principles of Western justice Society with a perfunctory two~ pa­ have said that Dov Levin "appeared to statement that the placing of Aryeh to them. I put forward no "arguments" ra:graph lefter, and ttot^he Offii^%if the I be fair" in the proceedings, is a far cry Kaplan in prison with Demjanjuk was in my article, and I thought I put my Minister of Justice responded to the from saying that the trial is fair in all of not "a perfidious trick," and he asks position in a positive tone: I said that no same submissions with platitudes and a its respects. rhetorically why it would not be a reasonable person can question Israel's brief explanation of certain elements of "perfidious trick" when done by Ca­ Whopper No. 2 is the statement by attempts to prosecute war criminals, Israeli law that did not deal with the nadian and American prosecutors. The Mr. Epstein that the defense in the and I said I took no position on Mr. fundamental concerns. Eichmann trial was not paid for by answer is simple, as noted in my article - because Canadian and American Demjanjuk's innocence or guilt. I was Israel. Dennis Goldman, the associate motivated in part by a very stongly in- The sad part of Mr. Epstein's rebuttal prosecutor in the Demjanjuk trial — the prosecutors do not make promises to bread belief that every man, innocent or is that he accuses me of torpedoing same Dennis Goldman cited by Alex­ the accused, do not induce an accused to guilty, is entitled to a fair trial. friendlier Jewish-Ukrainian relations. I ander Epstein - told us that Israel paid give them letters with the promise of no sincerely hope that those relations can censorship, and do not try to trap an a "negotiated amount"' for Eichmann's I was also motivated by the fact that a only improve if the dialogue between accused into making statements. Mr. defense, which included most of his trial fair trial for Mr. Demjanjuk is im­ the two sides is a two-way dialogue. Mr. Epstein's twisting of the facts by sug­ costs, except for one of his two defense portant not just for John Demjanjuk, Epstein professes to be a friend of the gesting that there was no duress and no attorneys (the second attorney was paid but for the Ukrainian community as a Ukrainian community; and yet the promise of favor, are simply not true by private funds from Germany). whole in the wor1d at large and for the moment any criticism is leveled at any and are totally contrary to the sworn Mr. Epstein then goes on in his article Jewish state, for precisely the reasons matter on the Jewish side, he reacts with evidence of Superintendent Kaplan. to admit that "some money was con­ that Mr. Epstein accuses me of - better accusations of''selective, distorted, Canadian and American courts would tributed' toward Eichmann's defense," Jewish-Ukrainian relations. A comple­ exaggerated, malicious, ... hate and not countenance the kind of behavior but then he commits whopper No. 3 by tely fair and scrupulous trial is ex­ poison." If one side refuses to accept that Mr. Kaplan testified to in the saying: "...just as some money was paid tremely important so that the innocence any criticism, even where criticism is Damjanjuk trial. When a Washington towards the defense of Mr. Demjan­ or guilt. of Mr. Demjanjuk can be due, and reacts in the manner in which attorney from the American Civil juk"! This is utter nonsense and totally proven beyond a shaфw of a doubt, so Mr. Epstein has reacted, then there Liberties Union heard about the Kaplan contrary to the facts. The only amount that there can be a ''rapprochement" cannot be any real dialogue at all. incident, his on-the-record reaction "paid" towards the defense of John between UkrainiaPaS and Jews at its end, A friend who only wants to hear good was: "Scandalous!" Demjanjuk is the provision of instant and so that there will not be recrimina­ things said about himself, and who does translation (from Hebrew into English) Whopper No. 6 is Mr. Epstein's tions thereafter by reasonable people on not tolerate any criticism, is not a friend during the trial for Mark O'Connor and statement that Roman Kupchinsky, both sides, about fundamental aspects at all. the defense team - which the pro­ and Mr. O'Connor both said that.the secutors and the Ministry of Justice trial is fair. I was present in Israel when have said was worth S20,00O U.S. This Mr. Kupchinsky gave an interview to Ukrainian National Association translation would have been necessary the Associated Press - the interview10 anyway so that the foreign press, and which Mr. Epstein refers. Mr. Kup­ SEEKS TO HIRE PART TIME AND FULl TIME anyone else in the audience who did not chinsky said to the AP reporter that understand Hebrew, could follow the "the judges seemed fair, but there are Experienced trial proceedings. This is hardly some disturbing aspects'of the trial..." "paying" for a part of the defense costs. (which he proceeded to delve into). The INSURANCE AGENTS or GENERAL AGENTS Whopper No. 4 deals with the famous AP reporter, in transmitting his in­ - fluent in Ukrainian and English: Section 15 of the Nazi and Nazi Col­ terview cut Mr. Kupchinsky off after laborators Law, which allows the ad­ the words "the judges seemed fair." Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg and other areas mission of hearsay evidence. Mr. That seems hardly a fair quote. Leads supplied -salary not draw - plus override - all benefits. Epstein states that the statute is derived And as to Mr. O'Connor's statement, Write or telephone: from Section 19 of the International I did not hear it. Perhaps Mr. O'Con­ Mr. JOHN HEWRYK Supreme Director for Canada Military Tribunal Charter of London. nor was exhibiting another one of his 327 Mc Adam Ave. Section 15 is not derived from Section temporary "black-is-white" lapses that Winnipeg, 4, Man. Canada R2W OB3 19 of the Charter; they are not even we all saw in Israel — but! remind Mr. Tel.: (204) 582-8895 Epstein that Mr. O'Connor and Yoram close. More importantly, however, or: nowhere has there ever been, to my Sheftel subsequently brought a motion knowledge, whether before the In­ to disqualify all three judges on the basis Ukrainian National Association, Inc. ternational Military Tribunal, or any­ of bias. One hardly does that if one 30 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, N. J. 07З02 where else, 9 ruling similar to thatma4e; considers the judges to be fair. Tel.:(201)4512200 by the 1sraeli court, permitting depDsir There are no inaccuracies in my THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY. AUGUST 16. 1987 No. 33

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acquainting children attending Rus- Byelofusilan.;. sian-language\Jcindergartens with (Continued from page 2) Byelorussian folklore and national THE PR1CE OF FREEDOM as the language of instruction beginning literature, art and music. in grade 2; Finally, and most important, Mr. (2) new school curricula and p1ans for Pechennikov referred to the new law on the Byelorussian and Russian languages public education recently passed by the WITHIN WEEKS OUR BROTHER IN CHRIST, OUi are in the process of being developed for Byelorussian Supreme Soviet, noting' FELLOW UKRAINIAN, JOHN DEMJANJUK WILL grades 1-4; that it had been amended to include a BEGIN THE BATTLE FOR HIS LIFE. (3) additional instructional materials clause to the effect that "the necessary are being published; conditions are created to study the LIKE MANY OF YOU HE HAS SUFFERED THROUGH (4) as of I988, the new journal Byelo­ Byelorussian language for pupils in RELATED FORMS OF PERSECUTION. russian Language and Literature in the schools with Russian as the language of School will start publication; instruction.'" This is very nice. HE LIVED THROUGH FORCED FAMINE IN UKRAINE .. . (5) new curricula have been intro­ What Mr. Pechennikov failed to HE LIVED THROUGH WORLD WAR II ... duced for pedagogical and methodolo­ mention, however, is that the law, which HE LIVED THROUGH FORCED REPATRIATION . . . gical departments specializing in pri­ by the way, has been passed without mary education in the pedagogical waiting for the adoption of the Draft WE BELIEVE HIS ONLY CRIME IS . . . institutes,increasing the number of Statute on the Secondary General THAT HE LIVED. hours devote(d to the Byelorussian Education School, makes no change language and the methodology of its whatsoever in the two crucial sections PLEASE HELP PRESERVE THE LIFE OF instruction; that have been the focus of criticism in AN INNOCENT MAN (6) beginning in 1987, pedagogical both Byelorussia and Ukraine - i.e., institutions have increased admissions the right of parents or guardians to Prayers and Financial Support Desperately Needed for candidates choosing to specialize in determine whether their children will be Please send donations to: Byelorussian language and literature; taught in Russian or in the native and language, and the optional study of the THE JOHN DEMJANJUK (7) all institutions of higher education native language. Both of these pro- DEFENSE FUND in the republic plan to organize for their . visions remain intact in the new Byelo­ P.O. BOX 92819 students a more profound study of the russian law, and one must assume that CLEVELAND, OHIO 44192 history of Byelorussian culture and they will be retained in the education literature in both elective and required laws to be adopted in the other non­ The only family authorized fund in the UNITED STATES courses; and Russian republics as well. except for Churches (8) the Ministry of Higher and Spe­ Indeed, anyone who may have har­ ^ІУС cialized Secondary Education has been bored hopes of genuine change in this instructed to expand the breadth of its area must surely have been disap­ course offerings on "The History of the pointed by Pravda's editorial in the July Byelorussian SSR" in institutions of 21 edition condemning demands to LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT DIETING! higher education, particularly in the "administratively restrict the use of the NEW IN AMERICA cultural and theatrical-artistic insti­ Russian language." This is precisely tutes. what the Byelorussian and Ukrainian Now you can lose weight the way millions all over the worId already have; without any In the preschool institutions, Mr. writers and cultural figures hoped to diets or exercise! Pechennikov announced that a "reo­ accomplish, but which now must be seen OUR rientation" is under way aimed at as a dead letter. BAI LIN TEA Help Wanted Help Wanted Is 100% natural Chinese tea, prepared by a thousand year old Chinese methoid. THE HOME OFFICE By simply drinking one cup after every meal you can lose up to 30 pounds in no time at a!I. We guarantee it works. If you are not satisfied, simply return the unused portion and we will of the refund your money. UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Order today! Send checks or Money Orders for S12.00 to: has two immediate openings for HBH IMPORT MARKETING CO. CLERICAL WORKERS 1З6 U Broadway, Woodcliff Lake, N.J. 07675 IN ITS RECORDING DEPARTMENT Applicants should have some knowledge of the Ukrainian and English languages. Apply by calling (201) 451-2200, ext. 18; or by sending resume to: UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. Box 17A, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. 07303

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attention to the fate of Mr. Grantins. This last description of the relation­ Senators appeal... Mr. Grantins had claiii.vJ that his Nishnic discusses... ship between Mr. O'Connor and the (Continued from page 2) orderI0 report to the army reserve was (Continued from page 3) Demjanjuk family was corroborated unlawful because he had a written appears as though the military orders respond to cross-examination," he said. by several observers with whom The deferment from military service due to Weekly has discussed the case. were issued simply to prevent his health reasons. According to reports In addition, Mr. Nishnic charged that participation in the Riga demonstra­ Mr. O'Connor had not turned over all received from Latvia, Mr. Grantins' O'Connor's accusations tion." appeal to the Latvian SSR high court the defense evidence in his possession to the remaining two defense attorneys. The sani^vi7 senators, led by Sen. requesting that his case be reconsi­ Meanwhile Mr. O'Connor has ac­ dered was rejected. As a result he will He hasn't done so, said Mr. Nishnic, Don Riegle (D-Mich.), had sent a letter because '*he says we still owe him cused Mr. Sheftel of undermining his have to comp1ete a six-month jail to Mr. Gorbachev on June 11 asking money." position and turning the Demjanjuk that the Latvian demonstration be sentence. During the 10-minute hearing family against him. he was not allowed to bring his do­ Mr. Nishnic commented on the in­ allowed to take place '*without in­ fighting between members of the de­ Jerusalem Post reporter Ernie terference." In a July 10 letter to the cumented draft deferment into evi­ Meyer, who has been covering the dence. fense team before Mr. 0'Co11nor's senators, conveyed by telephone to the dismissal. He said, "there was in­ Demjanjuk trial wrote: "... Yoram West, Mr. Silaraups thanked the se­ In a related report, sources in the Sheftel was not the sole or even the main West have learned that Mr. Silaraups fighting between the attorneys on the nators for their support and asked them stand, in front of the wor1d media." agent, but rather the instrument leading to "continue to defend the rights of our has been given permission to emigrate to O'Connor's downfall." nation's existence" and pay particular from Latvia. "I personally went to Israel in late April and early May to try and resolve He noted: the differences,"Mr. Nishnic contin­ "It would appear that Yoram Sheftel rights record and should allow free ued. He said he had a meeting with his became the rallying point for the long­ U.S. VOWS... access to non-governmental organi­ father-in-law, who decided that the best standing criticism of O'Connor's legal zations and human-rights groups as has performance as well as his human (Contiriuec| from page 1) thing to do would be for the three been done at prior conferences of the attorneys to become equal on the team; relations record. and Portugal - was one of 150 now Helsinki process. any vote of two out of three would "Remember that the entire Demjan­ before the conf;erence. ^ "It is now the responsibility of the decide an issue.This solution, however, juk family, including son-in-law and Mr. Zimmermann urged Soviet S6viet Union to prove to the rest of us was not effective, he said. chief fund-raiser Edward Nishnic, all leader Mikhail Gorbachev to expand that a conference could actually take M. O'Connor continued to repri­ turned against him. Finally the de­ his glasnost campaign by freeing ^11 pJace in Moscow according to the mand his fellow attorney s"in front of the fendant himself told the court une'- dissidents, permittiiig free emigration practices and standards of openness cameras of the wor1d," said Mr. quivocafly that he no longer wanted and human-rights activities at home, that have characterized previous CSCE Nishnic. "It didn't look good for us." He Mark O'Connor to defend him. and ending jamming of a11 foreign radio meetings." also noted that, "O'Connor tried to fire "But the criticism on technical legal broadcasts. Soyiet Ambassador Yuri Kashlev Sheftel numerous times." grounds does not seem sufficient 'to "Liberate your Vienna delegation so said he was "reasonably optimistic" that explain the long-delayed breach. Per­ that it can offer proposals that give the international parley would produce haps only the future will reveal what reality to the positive promise of glas­ a concluding document by the end of Constant bickering other forces were at work. 0'Connof nost," Mr. Zimmermann told the the year. himself told me a few weeks ago in this Soviet-bloc delegates. A quick conclusion to the meeting The famiiy kept reading reports of connection: 'The Ukrainians never liked In regard to the Soviet proposal for a will happen only if the Soviet bloc disunity among the defense attorneys, me.'" Humanitarian Issues Conference to be countries can guarantee "steadier and and "this was not what we wanted — it In a July 19 letter to Judge Dov held in Moscow, the U.S. has stated that surer" compliance with the accords, was not a smooth-running defense Levin, the presiding judge at the Dem­ any country hosting such a meeting chief British delegate Laurence team." He added: "John was contin­ janjuk trial, Mr. O'Connor made se­ should have an exemplary human­ 0'Keeffe said. ually dissatisfied with the bickering." veral accusations against Mr.Sheftel. Finally the decision was made to fire He wrote: Mr. O'Connor. "I have in the past advised members ^^^ „ A UM insurance policy is Of Mr. O'Connor, Mr. Nishnic said of the Demjanjuk family concerning he was alvi'ays very 6ptimistic about the counsel Yoram Sheftel's pattern of 1іі^ГШIШШ tIie Ukrainian community. case. In fact, "Mark is the one who told negligence and misconduct during the us John would never be deported or trial. The family nonetheless insisted extradited (from the U.S.)." And the upon retaining him. THE SVOBODA PRESS family believed him — "this is the kind "It was my belief that the advisabi­ of blind faith we had in him^" lity of terminating Mr. Sheftel's services has an . Mr. Nishnic would comment no would have been illuminated for the IMMEDIATE JOB OPENING further on relations between the former family through even a cursory review of chief defense attorney and the Demjan- his ^No case to answer' argument. Mr. for a . - ' , - juk family, or on reports of alleged Sheftel, however, f1ew directly to misuse of defense funds. Cleveland, and succeeded in persuading PASTE UP PERSON/DARKROOM TECHNICIAN However, a recent article by Ken family*members that the scathing opi­ M yers in The Beacon J our па1 of A kron, nion of the court about his preparation Willing to train. Knowledge of English required; knowledge of Ukrainian a plus. of that argument and his ability as a Salary commensurate with experience. Good benefits package, Ohio, has provided what appears to be a , , , . including major medical. behind-the-scenes look at the reasons lawyer were merely a reflection of the for Mr. O'Connor's firing. In addition court's bias and prejudice in the case. - - Contact: SVOBODA ADMINISTRATION to the infighting with feII0w defense "Warning the family that certain 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. 07302 attorneys, Mr. Myers cited the fact that conviction would result if Mr. O'Con­ (201)434-0237 Mr. O'Connor "had become a loose nor remained in the case, Mr. Sheftel cannon." convinced them to pressure the accused ''He had become the boss of all into signing two letters, backdated to bosses, telling his employers that if they June 30, 1987, removing his lead coun­ questioned any of his decisions, Dem- sel from the case." ^ janjuk would hang." Mr. O'Connor went on in his "letter 'Love One Another, of resignation" — which was, in fact, Unfounded optimism written after it was clear 4hat he was As I Have Loved You** fired - to state that Mr. Demjanjuk 1n adclition, "O'Connor minimized had actually confided in him that "al­ eyery setback. Many journalists who though he desires my representation, he АГКЕШОКIМС FOR GOOD MARR1AGES..^ ^ have covered various aspects of the must follow the direction of the family iustas you celebrat^ Labor,bay Weekend and the ej5d of Surnmef,.wfty.not greet Autumn' Demjanjuk case, most of whom have and they have pl^ced their faith in Mr. by celebrating| your тт\щ^^ ",^^ ^, 7 . " . , , '^ ' learned how to evaluate the credi- Sheftel." ' ;'; Go on MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND. It's a positive, simple, common sense ex-" biiity of lawyers, juciges arid litigants, Finally, Mr. 6'Connor attempted to ' регіепсе for Ubaihiarvr coupIes, byi)krainian coupIes. It will; revitalize your n0aiifiage^and put, found that 0*Connor appeal'ed to set out in his letter t1ie* ro1e he had ''Уои back in touchvifith your 5pousei'5 many lovinf qualities, the samequalrties liiat con;vinced f have no conception of wheri things were played in preparing witjne^ testimony ушіа get .married'in the f^ very private, rjhere is іПО open sharing. It's ^ not going well,"'saici Mr. Myers. for the defense, "stressing tHat he alone neither therapy nor preaching. It's like autumn: fresh, crisp, invigorating. Think of it. A wbole - "No matter how bad a beating he had any experience with the witnesses weekend without the kids, the in-laws, social obligations, phones, television and the almighty took in court, O'Connor was always and thus was the only one prepared to , cl0cki Just you and your lover^ow can you go wrong?:You can't, as any Ukrainian coupIe who very optimistic, and when even he could lead the defense. made the weekend will attest. not put a happy face on events, he Three weekends are planned as follows: turned to btarriing the judge; the pro­ He also Mated thai 1re had "prepared a substantial quantum of documentary October9,10,11 in Pittsburgh. Call Fr. GeorgeAppleyard(412)766-8801 for secutor, his feII0w defense attorneys and the news media." and testimonial evidence directly re­ more information. lated to the issue of identification." Mr. Myers wrote: "Ever since he took October 30 - November 1 in Philadelphia. Call Stephen and Marusia Bida over the case in early 1983, O'Connor However, the defense team's chief (215) 576-0860 for more information. has been very g6od at persuading the archivist, William Tuchyn, earlier had November 13,14,15 in Chicago. Call Andrew and Taissa Browar Demjanjuk family that despite what told The Weekly that under Mr. O'Con­ (312) 789-0999 for more information. they saw in front of them, everything nor's leadership the documentation ...BEGIN THE MiLLENNIUM YEAR WITH A GOOD MARRIAGE MADE GREAT was under control and Demjanjuk was aspects of the defense were in a "state of well on the way to victory." unpfeparedness." No.33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 1987 15

Crimean Tatar... the arrest of the Initiative Group. (According to witnesses, he was drunk UNA'S national... Anthracite District... (Continued from page 2) at the time.) Those arrested were taken (Continued from page 5) (Continued from page 5) to Central Asia. During the deporta­ out of the apartment one by one into the The top women go1fers were: first tion and their first few years in exile elevator where they were beaten bloody celebrated a moleben service at the place — Theresa Stotler, Ohio; second parish hall. alone, 46.2 percent of the Crimean by two policemen under the supervision place - Lee Pankow, Chicago; third Outside, the parish's picnic grove was Tatars perished. of a plainclothes agent, after which they place - Gloria Paschen, Chicago. fi1led with people e;njoying varenyky, The sweeping accusation against the were taken with twisted arms to a car downstairs. holubtsi and other Ukrainian food as entire nation was rescinded in 1967, but Many prizes, such as golf balls, entertainment was provided on the The Crimean Tatar representatives the Crimean Tatars were not allowed to umbrellas, head covers and putter, were open-air stage by the Brass With Class were driven to the I47th police precinct return to the Crimea or to re-establish awarded to both men and women for band from Wilkes-Barre. Ukrainian their autonomous republic, which had where they were fined from 40 to 50 closest to the pin. folk songs were sung by Kaska from existed from 1922 to 1944. rubles each for "resisting representa­ McAdoo and the St. Clair Singers. In recent releases TASS again tives of the authorities," although none On Friday night a buffet dinner was served for the go1fers at the Eagles The Ukrainian Day was sponsored by acknowledged that the exile of the of them in fact resisted arrest. The journalist Sabriya Seutova was told Lodge Hall in Ambridge. An awards the Shamokin Deanery of the Ukrai­ Crimean Tatars was "unjust," but nian Catholic Church. The event pro­ that she had been fined for "resisting banquet was held Saturday night with repeated the false accusations which vided financial support for the Church's [arrest] by lying down." roast beef dinner at the Ambridge VFW had been leveled against them by Hall. seminaries. Stalin. They were afterwards flown by The new wave of protests against this special plane to Tashkent (in Central historical injustice began in April of this Asia), where they were officially year when the Crimean Tatars in exile charged under Article 190-3 at the |77?еге'5 no p\ace like SOYUZIVKA chose representatives for negotiations Procurator's Office. Their demand that with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorba­ they be examined medically after having SPECIAL WEEK FOR FAMILIES chev. The high point of the protests been beaten was denied. Ms. Seutova's were the demonstrations in Red Square whole body suffered bruises and con­ from August 22-29,1987 in the middle of July. These protests tusions. It took doctors three days to were supported by several well-known stop the nosebleed of Safmar Dzhemilev, Receive a 15% discount. Reserve your room immediately. 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A "third" Initiative Tatar Question, headed by Andrei Group was chosen, since its "second" Gromyko, the chairman of the Pre­ membership had been deported from WORKERS sidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Moscow. Due to students returning back to school, we have several openings. USSR. Foreign correspondents were not Please write or call: The Initiative Group, composed of21 allowed into Izmailovo Park on that people, was elected at a meeting in day. A meeting of thousands of Cri­ SOYUZIVKA UNA ESTATE Izmailovo Park on July 26. In addition mean Tatars was scheduled for one of Foordmore Road, Kerhonkson, N.Y. 12446 to the 20 Crimean Tatars, the group their centers of exile, the city of Yan- (914) 626-5641 included |the well-known human-rights giyul in the Tashkent province, but the activist ^nd former political prisoner, authorities closed the city park because Alexander Podrabinek, author of "Pu­ of "quarantine." THE PERFECT GIFT nitive Medicine" and organizer of the Information about the Crimean Working !Commission to Investigate the Tatars' activities was received via Abuse of Psychiatry for Political Pur­ telephone from Moscow by Second GOLD TRIDENT poses in 1977. Wor1d ^ress, an information network Moscow Procurator Yuri Sidorov led on the Soviet Union. JEWELRY KGB, the Soviet security police, written from Religious activists... by editor Sergei Grigoryants. (Continued from page 2) One hundred copies of the first issue EMBLEMS OF THE WORLD both legal and independent, according are in circulation, Mr. Grigoryants said, to The Washington Post. "We consider and a Russian-language edition has P.O. Box 2224 Ventnor. N.J. 08406 been released in Paris. An English­ that God gave us this right and no state Send for free brochure Toll free 1-800-872-3600 can take it away," he said. The reason language edition has been released in for sending a copy to the authorities was New York. not to get approval for its appearance, Mr. Grigoryants, who was also releas­ UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA but to obtain help with its publication, ed this year after a top-level review of he stated. political prosecutions, had been convic­ has an open position of Mr. Ogorodnikov spent more than ted of editing underground publications PROJECT COORDINATOR/INDEXER eight years in jail and labor camps for on human-rights. organizing a Christian seminar in the The authorities so far have not 1970s and was freed last February interfered with the publication of The Immigration History Research Center, a research facility and special collection de­ under a Kremlin decree. He could now Glasnost, The Washington Post re­ dicated to the study of American immigrant and ethnic groups from Eastern, Central, and face a one-year jail sentence for break­ Southern Europe and the Near East, seeks a qualified individual to coordinate the Svoboda ported. Index Project. This project is a joint venture of the IHRC and the Ukrainian National Association ing passport laws. He doesn't have a Mr. Grigoryants stated he is not to publish a retrospective index to the Ukrainian American newspaper Svoboda. resident permit to live in Moscow and seeking official status for the publi­ DUTIES: Selecting terms from newspaper ftJr index; supervising computer data entry of police have ordered him to leave the cation, although he would not refuse it index terms; coordinating index publicationifroduction; proofreading and editing; preparing city. if ottered. Official journals have to be budget and status reports; assisting in project publicity efforts. 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niki card were an ID there should be a Prosecution... signature under the photo. In regard to PREVIEW OF EVENTS (Continued from page 1) the print, she stated that she found expert about the identity card repro­ :differences in the letter "M." She also August 21 Trvzub grounds. Lower State Road duced in the Soviet Ukrainian news­ noted that the number on the shirt of the and County Line Road. The Hutsul paper Mo1od Ukrainy, the witness had person pictured, 1693, appears to have I JENKINTOWN, Pa.: Walk-in re­ dance ensemble Cheremosh will declined to analyze the card and his been altered, more specifically, that the gistration for fall credit courses at perform; the Karpaty orchestra will refusal was supported by Judge Levin. number l seems to have been written in Manor Junior College will take place provide music. Prizes, food and fun This obvious difference in the judge's by hand. from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for general are all on the day's menu. Also that treatment of the prosecution and de­ 1n conclusion Ms. Robertson again students in the MJC Continuing day, the pavilion built on the grounds fense was cited by an 1sraeli newspaper, stressed that even if aI1 the portions of a Education Office in the Academic with UNA funding will be dedicated. the Hebrew-language Yediot Aharanot. given document are not forgeries, and Building of the Fox Chase Road and The newspaper\s correspondent criti­ only some are forgeries, the document Forrest Avenue campus. Day classes EMLENTON, Pa.: The Penn-Ohio cized the actions of Judge Levin and still cannot be considered authentic and will be held August 31 to December and Pittsburgh Deaneries of the said that the court was displaying would not be accepted as such by 17 and will include classes in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church will favoritism toward the prosecution. The objective authorities. allied health, business, liberal arts hold a Pre-Millenniumcelebrationof newspaper article also pointed out that Cross-examination of Ms. Robertson and math/science, fields. For more the Baptism of Rus'-Ukraine at All the judge was constantly attacking continued the next day with Judge information or to obtain a fall bro- Saints Camp. Pontifical divine li­ defense attorney Yoram Sheftel. 1t cited Levin at one point accusing the witness ; chure, ca11(2l5)884-22l8. turgy to be celebrated at 9:30a.m. by "legal circles" as stating that it was of being "illogical" and questioning her Archbishop Constantine of Chicago, apparent the judges were losing their expertise. August 22 followed by blessing of water, con­ patience and tolerance, and were ex­ The number of the Trawniki ID card cert and social activities. For more hibiting signs of bias. is 1393, while the number on the photo I JEWETT CENTER, N.Y.: A fund­ information call (412) 279-3458. The three identification cards entered is I693. Judge Levin stated that it is raising concert featuring regional into evidence were obtained from the illogical for someone to alter the num­ finalist of Met auditions Stefan September 4-7 Soviet Union about two weeks ago, ber on the photo unless to make that Szkafarowsky, a bass-baritone, will reported the Associated Press quoting number match the one on the card itself. take place at 8 p.m. at the Grazhda, Yossi Achimeir, a spokesman for Prime SMITHTOWN, N.Y.: The Byzanti "The explanations you have provided Route 23A. The program is the last Minister Yitzhak Shamir. Like the first ne Catholic Church of the Resur­ are very illogical. They don't support an of a summer concert series offered by Trawniki 1D card - also obtained by rection is sponsoring a Slavic Folk attempt to make a forgery." the judge the Music and Art Center of Greene Dr. Hammer from the Soviets — the Festival from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at said. Ms. Robertson responded that this County inc. The series director is three new cards have no date of issue the fairgrounds of the church on may seem illogical, but she was only IhorSonevytsky. Tickets are S5 per and their source is unknown. Prose­ Edgewater and Mayflower Avenues. reporting what she had found. person; members and senior citizens, This festival celebrates the foods, cutor Michael Shaked said that they S4. dance, crafts and customs of the were obtained "with difficulty" from the The next day, Judge Levin chal- Slavic people. Prizes will be given prime minister. langed Ms. Robertson's findings. He EAST MEADOW, N.Y.: The Eu­ away. For more information call Tlius, the only four ID cards of this said that she had failed to carry out ink ropean American Bank and the (516) 724-0780 or (516) 724-4979. sort have all been made available by the and paper tests on the card to test its Nassau County Department of Parks USSR. validity. I and Recreation are sponsoring a The three new cards are similar yet September 6 "1 have the impression that there is no І '*Ukrainian Night" to be held at different, and all lack some infor­ chemistry between you and the court ; Eisenhower Park at 8 p.m. Guests mation. CARTERET, N.J.: St. Demetrius because we base ourselves on the feeling ; include tenor Edward Evanko, the 1D card No. 1926 - the one most Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral will that an expert should have full know­ і Chaika Dance Ensemble, Hoverlia similar to the card allegedly issued to hold the 51st annual Ukrainian Day ledge of a subject," the judge continued. I Orchestra and the Bandura Duet. the defendant - bears the name of Celebration at the church's com­ "But you are trying to convince us that ; Wolodymyr Kurylo will be the Мук0Iа Bondarenko, a Ukrainian born munity center and grounds, 691 you are an expert based upon partial ; master of ceremonies. Bring your in 1922 in "Kulushko." There is no Roosevelt Ave., from 1 p.m. to knowledge. What you saw with your : blankets and chairs. Admission is photo on the card. midnight. Featured will be Ukrai­ naked eyes, 1 saw also, but I do not free. For more information call Card No. 847 is made out to 1van nian foods, crafts, songs, dances and pretend to be an expert." Orysia Dackiw, (516) 783-0593. prizes. The cultural program, under Yukhnovsky, a Ukrainian born in I913. the direction of Walter Yurcheniuk, There is a photo on the card, but the That day, the prosecution brought August 23 will begin at 3 p.m. There will also be signatures of Karl Streibel and Ernst laboratory equipment into the court­ dancing to the tunes of two bands, Teufel do not appear on the document. room in order to test the witness's HORSHAM, Pa.: The Philadelphia The Happy K's,4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and The card bears only one stamp on the- expertise. The judge said that Ms. District Committee of the Ukrainian The Chet Kayer Band, 8 p.m. to photo, not two as on the card alleged to Robertson did not know how to use a National Association is sponsoring a midnight. Admission at the door be the defendant's. particular piece of equipment, and she UNA Day picnic at I:30 p.m. on the (price has not yet been decided). Card No. 12II is issued to a Russian, replied that she did not know how to Ivan VaHenbukhov, born in 19I6 in operate it because it was somewhat Ivanovka, "Voronin" 0bIast. There are antiquated, but that she had been as­ no stamps and no signatures on the sisted by 1sraeli technicians who tested At Soyuiivka card. the stamps on the Trawniki 1D. In the The week's court sessions began with courtroom this same piece of equipment Weekend of August 22-23 chief defense attorney John Gill comp­ was used to test the three newly found 1eting his questioning of the defense's ID cards from the Soviet Union and it second witness, Ms. Robertson. The was found that the stamps on these, too, testimony summed up the forensic did not match in color. experts' findings: the Trawniki ID Ms. Robertson then stated that this is purportedly issued to Mr. Demjanjuk is only one factor, and one has to consider a forgery because the photo now on the all the other factors that raise doubts as card was not originally attached to it; to the card's authenticity. the signature is not Mr. Demjanjuk's, Cross-examination continued on the signatures of Karl Streibel and Ernst Thursday, August 13, during a brief Teufel cannot be considered authentic; three-hour session. On that day Ms. there are indications the document was Robertson stated that in her analysis of handled with tweezers; the stamps do the signatures on the Trawniki 1D card not mesh; there are traces of glue and she primarily used photocopies of solvent on the card. signatures of Streibel and Teufel Mr. Shaked repeatedly referred to provided by Amnon Bezaleli, the pro­ Ms. Robertson's findings of March 3, secution's expert. Judge Levin questio­ 1984, made on the basis of her exami­ ned the witness about why she had nation of a copy of the Trawniki ID analyzed even the standard (undispu­ card. Ms. Robertson stated that she and ted) signature of Streibel, stating, how the Demjanjuk defense at that time did can we trust you if this is what you did? not have access to the original card, Ms. Robertson said she felt she had to therefore, she was forced to work with a examine all the signatures - the stan­ copy. Meanwhile, Gideon Epstein, the dards included. expert contracted by the Office of In other developments: Special Investigations did have access ^ Ukrainian Canadian attorney Paul to the original. The Dunai dancers of St. Catharines, Ont. Chumak has already received approval During further questioning Ms. Ro­ from the 1sraeli bar association. He now KERHONKSON, N.Y. - The orchestra will provide music for bertson told the court that when one awaits permission from government Saturday;evening concert this week­ guests' dancing pleasure. compares the Trawniki 1D card with authorities before he can become a full­ *end will feature the Dunai Dance the driver's license issued to Mr. Dem­ fledged member of the defense team. Ensemble of St. Catharines, Ont. For information call Soyuzivka, janjuk it is immediately clear that the * The trial will go into a two-week Beginning at 10 p.m., the Hutsuly (914)626-564I. \і) card 1S not as vvorn as Ihe iicense. recess on August 25 and then will She also pointed out that if the Traw­ resume on September 7.