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Carpatho-Ukrainian statesman Latest samvydav reveals discontent Augustin Stefan dead at 93 over Soviet handling of Chornobyl PHILADELPHIA — Augustin Cyril JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A recent to suppress unpleasant events has Stefan, speaker of the Diet of Car- slew of samvydav literature cost the Ukrainian nation dearly," a path o-Ukraine and minister of educa- originating in Ukraine and the Baltic new samvydav document said. tion of the independent state during its States reveals increased domestic Only in late August, four months brief existence in 1939, died here at his discontent over the Soviet Union's after the disaster, did Soviets make home on September 4 following a long handling of the Chornobyl nuclear their first public acknowledgement illness. He was 93. reactor disaster, reported The New of Chornobyl's potentially life-threa- Prof. Stefan, an educator, was active York City Tribune in a recent series tening health consequences, by warn- in the political and cultural life of of articles. ing their citizens of "cancer, decrease Carpatho-Ukraine since 1918. He was a Citing the British biweekly journal of resistance to infections, hereditary negotiator with the Ukrainian Parlia- Soviet Analyst, the Tribune reported changes." A warning of the possible mentary Representation in Vienna in that discontent over the April 24 long-term effects of "inner irradia- 1918 regarding the union of Carpatho- accident, the way information about tion" resulting from Chornobyl Ukraine with the Ukrainian National the tragedy has been suppressed, and fallout was given by Yuri Grigoryev, Republic. the slow progress being made in director of the Institute of Biophysics He was a member of the Ruthenian cleaning up after the disaster had of the Soviet Health Ministry, and National Council in Khust, and later the spurred the new outcropping of was published in the mass circulation Ukrainian National Council in that city. critical literature, both handwritten weekly Nedelya on August 29. In addition, he was on town councils in and typed and distributed by under- "The Soviet Union has treated this Mukachiv and Uzhhorod. ground networks. disaster in tjje same ways as it treats Prof. Stefan, was co-founder and Augustin Cyril Stefan The Tribune quoted Soviet Analyst human rights," it added. "It consi- executive member of the Ruthenian as saying the disaster "affected not ders nuclear power as an internal Peasant Party in 1920-1923, member of the Ministry of Religion, Schools and only Ukraine, the home of the Soviet affair of the state without taking into the Christian National Party in 1923 to National Education of the short-lived Union's first free trade union and account that today there are few the 1930s, and a leader of the Ukrainian state. worker opposition (where a new exclusively internal affairs left in the wing of the Czecho-Slovak Agrarian Prof. Stefan is the author of "From outbreak of nationalism also has world." Party in 1934-1938. He was an execu- Carpatho-Ruthenia to Carpatho-U- occurred), but also the Baltic repub- Soviet Analyst, based in London, tive member of the Ukrainian National kraine" (New York, 1954) and many lics and Poland — all presently areas maintains close daily contacts with Federation in 1939. other works written in Carpatho-U- of high discontent." citizens inside the Soviet Union, in He was chief of the Ministry of kraine and abroad. He was a contribu- Much of the samvydav literature this case Ukrainians, according to Worship, Instruction and National tion to many journals, including The revealed extreme dissatisfaction the Tribune, whose three-part series Education of the Carpatho-Ukrainian Ukrainian Quarterly and Visti Kom- among citizenry in these areas with on the subject appeared on August Autonomous Government in 1938- batanta. the way Moscow withheld informa- 27-29. 1939. When Carpatho-Ukraine pro- While in Carpatho-Ukraine he was tion about the accident and the The Soviet Analyst indicated that claimed its independence on March 14, editor of the weekly Rusyn, and co- resultant fallout of lethal radiation. "mounting panic in Kiev and the 1939, 22 members of the Diet under the editor'of Uchytelsky Holos (Teacher's One samvydav document said this surrounding area led to tremendous leadership of Prof. Stefan ratified the Voice). He was also co-author of Hra- policy endangered Ukrainian lives. demand for train tickets and to declaration of independence the next matyka Ukrainskoyi Movy (Grammar "ТЋе tendency of the Soviet regime (Continued on page 5) day. Prof. Stefan was appointed to head (Continued on page 9) Kiev newspaper claims recantation by Ukrainian Catholic activist Terelia by Roman Solchanyk in Uzhhorod on August 19and20, 1985, Church, which is centered in western he was told. "You, Terelia, should which ended in a seven-year term in a Ukraine. recant. You've made your bed, now MUNICH — The Ukrainian party strict-regimen camp followed by five In September 1982, Mr. Terelia and sleep in it, is that clear?" and government daily Radianska U- years of internal exile for "anti-Soviet four others organized an Initiative One of the letters recounts a meeting kraina, in an August 27 article vilifying agitation and propaganda" (Article 62 Group for Defense of the Rights of between Mr. Terelia and KGB officials the Ukrainian Catholic (Uniate) rights of the Criminal Code of the Ukrainian Believers and the Church, which sought which took place in an Uzhhorod hotel activist Yosyp Terelia, writes that he SSR). the Church's legalization. In early 1984, room in January 1985, shortly before ;ecanted his views and confessed to his That document reports that Mr. the Initiative Group began to issue a his arrest. At that time the KGB was "criminal activities." Terelia declined the services of a lawyer, samvydav journal, The Chronicle of the prepared to release several Ukrainian Citing the fourth volume of Case No. and, citing the appropriate passages of Catholic Church in Ukraine, 11 issues prisoners of conscience in return for 8200485, the article, titled "In a Saint's the Soviet Constitution regarding free- of which have reached the West. Mr. Terelia's agreement to stop pub- Robe," reproduces the following dialo- dom of religion, declared that it was not The authorities reacted to the forma- lishing The Chronicle and his recanta- gue in the course of Mr. Terelia's he but rather the KGB that was vio- tion of the Initiative Group by arresting tion in the media. interrogation: lating the law. Mr. Terelia, its chairman, in December These negotiations failed because the Question (to Terelia): "Do you admit In his final statement to the court, 1982, on charges of "parasitism." officials refused to agree to the release, your guilt to the substantive charges Mr. Terelia is reported as having said In April 1983, he was sentenced to a among others, of several Jews. It was at brought against you?" that "some kind of document" was one-year term in a strict-regimen camp. that point that Mr. Terelia was told that Answer: "...I admit my complete shown him that was not part of his case, After his release in December 1983, Mr. he was powerless: "Terelia, we can do guilt." "and therefore there is nothing to be Terelia resumed his activities in defense anything... And if need be we will throw The "confession" is said to end with said about it." The "document" in of Ukrainian Catholics. you into a cell with Raoul Wallenberg. Mr. Terelia's recantation: "Now I question may well be the alleged confes- Threatened once again with arrest, he Then you could help each other." understand all of the harm that I have sion and recantation. went underground in November 1984, The article in Radianska Ukraina done, and I condemn my activities... I Mr. Terelia has been the central but was arrested in February 1985. also provides a more detailed explana- have read the proceedings of my inter- figure in the underground Ukrainian Soon thereafter, two letters written by tion of the circumstances surrounding rogation, and my answers have been Catholic (Uniate) Church, which was Mr. Terelia to his family made their way the death of Mr. Terelia's brother, registered correctly." banned by the Soviet authorities in to the West through clandestine chan- Borys, who was killed in a shootout This contradicts the information March 1946. During the past several nels, revealing that while under interro- with police in June 1982. The official contained in a samvydav (underground) years there has been a visible increase in gation he was being pressured to write a version of this incident has not changed, document describing Mr. Terelia's trial the activities of the underground recantation. "We only need one thing," (Continued on page 9) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1986 No, 37

THE CHORNOBYL DISASTER: the public Sakharov's letter to Gorbachev In this five-part series, David Mar- helps in the event of irradiation. pies examines the information made Guskova: No! 1 have been telephoned calls for general amnesty available about Chornobyl to date. from Kiev. People were asking about Some of the information contained red wine and vodka. Alcohol deceives JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Dissident written, in an East-West prisoner swap) below will form part of Dr. Marples' and prevents a person irom correctly Andrei Sakharov has written a letter to Tatiana Velikanova, Alex Smernov, forthcoming book "Chornobyl and understanding his own condition. General Secretary Mikhail S. Gorba- Yuri Sukhanovych Sergei Khodoro- Nuclear Power in the USSR." The same question found its way into chev appealing for the release of all vich, Mustafa Dzhemilev, Mart Niklus, by David Marples Sovietskaya Rossiya in June. People prisoners of conscience. Merab Kostava and Victoras Petkus. PART III were reportedly holding serious discus- In a six-page letter, dated February Dr. Sakharov urged the release of The Ukrainian public, and parti- sions about a round-the-clock vodka 16, Dr. Sakharov asked Mr. Gorbachev these prisoners, and those convicted cularly residents of the city of Kiev, trade that had begun in Kiev, how to grant a general amnesty to all those under three articles of the Soviet cri- received contradictory reports about vodka prices had been reduced drasti- deprived of their freedom because of minal code; anti-Soviet agitation and the radiation danger as a result of the cally, and how all the drivers working at their political or ideological beliefs. propaganda; violations of laws on the Chornobyl accident. The resultant Chornobyl were being given table wine Soviet dissidents gave the letter to separation of church and state, and confusion was compounded by an because," as people are saying, wine and United Press International. In the church and school; and the circulation increase in the radiation level over the vodka work well against radiation." document Dr. Sakharov called his exile of fabrications known to defame the city about 10 days after the explosion at In the Chornobyl region — and also to Gorky without trial "unjust and Soviet state. The physicist, considered the fourth reactor of the Chornobyl in Poland — several pregnant women illegal." The letter was accompanied by the father of the Soviet hydrogen bomb, nuclear plant. decided to have abortions after the a note asking that it be published on said he personally knew of "about 30 After what one Kiev driver described disaster, while others fled from the area September 4 if he had received no prisoners of conscience." as several days of "normalcy," the before the authorities organized an answer to it. The letter was sent to the "I beg you to promote the release of Ukrainian Ministry of Health issued a evacuation. Many even left Ukraine Communist Party's Central Committee these prisoners of conscience from their warning on May 8. A change in the wind altogether, believing it dangerous to be on March 3 — six months ago. places of imprisonment and exile...pri- direction, it declared, had "raised the in thesame area as the damaged reactor. In the letter, Dr. Sakharov thanked soners of conscience in special psychia- level of radioactive contamination in Pravda Ukrainy rebuked them mildly, Mr. Gorbachev for letting his wife tric hospitals for ideological and poli- the city." Residents were warned to noting that their decisions were "with- Yelena Bonner go abroad for medical tical motives." shake dust off clothing when venturing out foundation." treatment last December. In the accompanying note, Dr. outdoors, to shower daily and wash The fears were not limited to Kiev "Hope has sprung up in me that your Sakharov said he did not know of Mr. their hair, to keep away from open and Kiev oblast. Muscovites also were intervention can also help in other Shcharansky's release until after the spaces, eat vitamin-rich foods, drink said to be afraid of radiation, to be desires of mine...that have only huma- letter was sent. fluids and avoid spinach, sorrel and asking for medical examinations. They nitarian but also state significance," he "I am deeply happy to hear about this salad. were evidently reluctant not only to said in the letter. "I am speaking of humanitarian act," said the doctor, who By May 15, at least 250,000 school- make contact with people who had prisoners of conscience." had been exiled to Gorky in 1980 age children had been evacuated from come from Chornobyl, but even about In the letter, Dr. Sakharov men- without a trial. the city and sent to summer camps. touching their belongings or handling tioned the names of 12 dissidents. Dr. Sakharov said general amnesty Many citizens tried to follow them, letters from the area. Topping the list was Anatoly Mar- would have the support of most of the jamming the Kiev railroad station. On June 2, Pravda revealed that it chenko. Others, according to Dr. intelligentsia and would be a signal to Pravda referred to "whirlpools of had received letters from readers op- Sakharov's son-in-law, Yefrem Yanke- all states that imprison people for hysterical, selfish individuals" at Kiev posing nuclear energy. Valerii Legasov, levich, were: Tatiana Osipova, Ivan political or ideological purposes. stations, while Sovietskaya Rossiya a deputy director of the Kurchatov Kovalev, Yuri Orlov, Victor Nekipelov, "We can't do anything for the pri- noted that the demand for railway Atomic Energy Institute of the USSR Anatoly Shcharansky, (who was re- soners of conscience throughout the tickets in Kiev "just before the May- Academy of Sciences, was told by the leased, five days before the letter was world except by our example." Day holiday" had been so great that newspaper's interviewer: "I will not ' ^rffrctarts hacHcr 6pfcn; 'eight extra ticket "keep, it-a secret that our editorial mail ^ошзіеѓ^аРЙіЄ station4, cut staff lunch includes letters that express a negative breaks and extend working hours. attitude toward atomic energy." Badzio begins exile term NEW YORK - Ukrainian dissident institutions. Extra trains were laid on, and the There was widespread fear and dissa- Yuriy Badzio began his five-year term This book was actually the second Reuters correspondent observed 200 tisfaction in Kiev about the lack of of exile in Yakutia on May 18 after shortened version of Mr. Badzio's people waiting hopefully for airline information provided by the authorities serving seven years of detention in original "The Right to Live" manu- tickets at the Aeroflot office. concerning the extent of the danger. At Mordovian labor camps, reported the script. The first manuscript disappeared According to Pravda, Kiev residents the University of Kiev, for example, Ukrainian Press Service based in Paris. under "unexplaihable circumstances." had been "vulnerable to false rumors posters appeared warning people not to Mr. Badzio. a writer and essayist, was According to those close to Mr. Badzio, from the West" because they had not trust the authorities and to remove their first arrested in April 1979 for his work the KGB confiscated the 1,400-page been given complete information about children from Kiev (preschool-age on a manuscript titled "The Right to work. the accident initially, There is clear children were still in the city). At Kiev Live," a detailed analysis of the cultural, Prior to his arrest, Mr. Badzio was a ‚evidehce that sornepanic occurred. As libraries, books about the 1979 nuclear economic and political situation in member of the Instituted Letters of the early as May 11, A.M. Kasyanenko, the accident at the Three Mile Island plant Ukraine, from its early history to the Academy of Ukrainian Sciences in deputy minister of health of the Ukrai- in Pennsylvania were removed from the present day. The book is a critique of Kiev, where, during the 1960s, he wrote nian SSR, stated that uncontrolled use stacks indicating that the authorities Marx's theory and Lenin's politics of medicines (presumably iodine) could were not altogether confident about the essays on literary theory and criticism. concerning the national question. It be dangerous and that "there is no truth public's reaction. During the wave of repressions against also contains commentaries on the Ukrainian intellectuals in the late 1960s, to the rumor that alcohol is useful This is not to say that the disaster Soviet theory of the "unification and Mr. Badzio lost his job and his essays against radiation." fueled a widespread dissent that took on disappearance of nations."To prove the were no longer published. Threatened A. Guskova, the head of Moscow^s a political form — in fact, there is no accuracy о{` his analysis. Mr. Badzio with charges of "parasitism." Mr. Hospital No. 6, to which the most evidence that this occurred. It is to say, cites countless examples of hiring Badzio went to work as a night-shift severely affected accident victims were however, that Kievans and others were policies in economics and cultural (Continued on page 9) sent, was questioned by an Izvestiya perturbed and frightened, uncertain interviewer about these allegations: what to do and kept in the dark about Interviewer: We have been to Chor- the levels of radiation they were being nobyl. There is much talk that vodka exposed to. Ukrainian Weekh FOUNDED 1933 Soviet Union's limited troop withdrawal An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. from Afghanistan to begin in fall 07302. k MOSCOW A limited withdrawal Mr. balm. 'lt begins this tall. It will be Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, N.J. 07302. of 8,000 Soviet troops from Afghanis- conducted so that everyone sees what (ISSN - 0273-9348) tan will begin this fall, according to a was withdrawn, what kind of forces, Soviet official, reported the Associated and journalists will be invited." Press. X Western intelligence experts have Yearly subscription rate: $8; for UNA members — $5. Further limited pullouts "are поЎ estimated some 115,000 troops are Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. excluded" by the Kremlin, said Valentin stationed, in Afghanistan, according to Falin, chairman of the Novosti news the A P. The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: agency and a non-voting member of the U.S. and Soviet officials were to (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201)451-2200 Communist Party Central Committee. begin consultations on Afghanistan in - -жт- In an interview with the A P. Mr. Moscow last week as part of an effort to Postmaster, senoSaddress ,. . Falin was the first Soviet official to schedule a summit between the two changes to: ` Editor: Roma Hadzewycz detail the number of soldiers to with- superpowers. The Ukrainian Weekly Assistant Editors: Michael В Bociurkiw (Canada) draw from Afghanistan. General Secrc- Arnold Raphael, senior deputy assis- P 0 Box 346 Natalia A. Feduschak tary Mikhail S. Gorbachev had an- tant secretary ol state for the Near East Jersey City, N.J. 07303 Chrystyna N. Lapychak nounced a withdrawal in a nationally and South Asia, will lead the U.S. The Ukrainian Weekly, September 14, 1986, No. 37, Vol. LIV televised speech on July 28. delegation to the Moscow consultations Copyright 1986 by The Weekly A pullout "has not yet.started,":said an u n named d і pi о ma t t old t he A P, . No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1986 Motorcade protests Nazi-Soviet pact Senate committee slashes budget repression behind Iron Curtain for RFEfRL modernization program WASHINGTON — Traffic came to a cipants included; Estonians, Latvians, WASHINGTON — Prior to the The Ukrainian National Information halt here at noon on August 22 as Lithuanians, Hungarians, Ukrainians Congresc'onal Labor Day recess, the Service reported that the committee motorists and pedestrians stopped to and Poles. Senate Appropriations Committee slashed the administration's request for view the police escorted International August 23 — the anniversary of the delivered a major setback to the equip- new broadcast equipment for RFE^RL Black Ribbon Day Motorcade. signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop- ment modernization prograrn at Radio by over 92 percent, reducing proposed The 25 somber cars were decked in Pact was set as the first annual lnter- Free Europe and Radio Liberty, the funds to upgrade antiquated trans- black ribbon and decorated with an national Black Ribbon Day by the American controlled stations that mitter equipment from $40 million to assortment of related posters. The Estonian Central Council in Canada. broadcast news and commentary to the approximately $3 million. motorcade had been organized by the On that day in 1939 Hitler and Stalin Soviet Union, Eastern Europe and Joint Baltic American National Com- capped years of cooperation by dividing Afghanistan. Malcolm S. Forbes Jr., chairman of mittee (JBANC) to draw attention to the territory of Poland and the Baltic the Board of International Broadcast- the thousands of people forcibly impri- States between them. Congress plans ing (BIB) which oversees the radios, soned behind the Iron Curtain by the JBANC called upon all citizens who said: "The proposed funding is heart- USSR. cherish peace with freedom to stand breaking. Our ability to deliver an The motorcade brought together with them in remembrance of those who special orders adequate signal to 50 million listeners in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, both native and succeeding generations have lost their precious freedom and to PHILADELPHIA — The Ukrainian of Eastern European Americans. Parti- appreciate their bwn. who have difficulty enough hearing our Human Rights Committee of Philadel- broadcasts through heavy Soviet f phia is currently working with several jamming, will be severely impacted. It is senators and representatives to organize a stunning setback." Hertel co-chairs Baltics^ Ukraine committeespecial order s in the Senate and House WASHINGTON — Rep. Dennis Hertel has been extremely supportive of on September 23 in tribute to the According to the BIB's 1985 annual Hertel (D-Mich.) has recently assumed issues that are of primary concern to the Ukrainian Helsinki Monitoring Group report, Radio Liberty broadcasts close the responsibilities of co-chairman of Ukrainian American community. He on the 10th anniversary of its funding. to 12 hours of programming daily to the Congressional Ad Hoc Committee has co-hosted several Ukrainian Inde- Among the U.S. legislators working Ukraine. Of Radio Liberty's total on the Baltic States and Ukraine, pendence Day Commemorations on on the plans are Sens. Alfonse D'Amato broadcasts to the Soviet Union, Ukrai- reported the Ukrainian National Infor- Capitol Hill and has been a strong (R-N.Y.) and John Heinz (R-Pa.) and nians make up 32 percent of RL's total mation Service. Rep. Hertel replaces supporter of Ukrainian human- and Reps. Gerald Solomon (R-N.Y.), Don listenership. The Ukrainian Section of Rep. Brian Donnelly (D-Mass.) who national-rights concerns. Ritter (R-Pa.) and William H. Gray HI Radio Liberty is located in Munich, has assumed another assignment within Rep. Hertel serves on the House (D-Pa.). West Germany. the Democratic House leadership. Armed Services Committee, the-Com- The special orders will take place in The importance of RFE^RL was Rep. Hertel was elected to the U.S. mittee on Merchant Marine and Fishe- the Senate before the regular morning recently underscored by Western media House of Representatives in 1980 from ries, and the Select Committee on session and in the House after the in reports of its role in broadcasting Michigan's 14th Congressional District. Aging. In 1985 he was appointed a conclusion of the day's sessions. information about the Chornobyl nu- His district encompasses suburban member of the U.S. Commission on the In addition, throughout the day, clear disaster to the affected areas in Detroit's large Ukrainian communities Ukraine Famine. many senators and representatives are Eastern Europe, Ukraine and Byelo- in Warren and Hamtramck. According The Ad Hoc Committee on the Baltic expected to deliver brief statements on russia. to a study conducted by the Ukrainian States and Ukraine was formed in 1981 the anniversary. Center for Social Research in 1975, on the initiative of former Rep. Charles The Ukrainian Helsinki Group was When Congress reconvenes in mid metropolitan Detroit is the fourth Dougherty (R-Pa.) and Rep. Donnelly. founded November 9, 1976. The special September, a joint House and Senate largest Ukrainian community in the Rep. Don Ritter (R-Pa.) and Rep. orders are being held in September conference will determine the final United States. Hertel are co-chairman of the Ad Hoc because the Congress will not be in appropriation for the RFEfRL; rrtoder- During his tenure in Congress, Rep. Committee. session in November. nization program.

A pre-congress look at the Ukrainian Canadian Committee The following is the first installment groups fight for recognition from the sition parties made political hay out of Ottawa's war effort. Fueled by words of of a two-part series on the Ukrainian congress chairperson, and where young the incident in the House of Commons, encouragement from Ottawa's envoy, Canadian Committee, the umbrella people complain that new ideas are and newspaper columnists from Vic- delegates from various Ukrainian or- body of organized Ukrainians in Ca- suppressed by the old guard in order to toria to Ottawa had a field day exposing ganizations met in Winnipeg and nada. Part I discusses some of the maintain the status quo. Mr. MacLaren's faux-pas. Saskatoon, and agreed to set up an growing pains experienced by the UCC. "It is hard to imagine anyone in North Attention was also focused on the umbrella organization based in Winni- The second installment will deal with America Hocking to join such a body 13th UCC congress because of conside- peg. plans for the Ukrainian Canadian which -has shown an acute propensity rable disagreement over a resolution Soon after its formation, the UCC, Congress scheduled for October 10-13 toward being manipulated by a small supporting the entrenchment of French according to an unpublished report by and some of the innovative strategies group of people," bemoaned a 1977 as an official Manitoba language. the umbrella body, "generated enthu- devised by the Ukrainian Community editorial in Student, the Ukrainian Students and professionals at the con- siasm" among Ukrainians for military Development Committee, a UCC sub- Canadian Students' Union's outspoken gress came out in support of the Mani- service. Additionally, the UCC "en- committee. monthly. toba government's plans to entrench ' couraged the purchase of war bonds at by Michael B. Bociurkiw Ordinarily, the UCC congress passes French language rights, while older mass meetings and concerts and, by without notice in the mainstream delegates argued that a national body through patriotic pronouncements, PARTI press. But the 1983 congress attracted should not pass resolutions concerning promoted the work of the Red Cross national media attention when one of provincial affairs. The resolution did and assisted in the repatriation of war EDMONTON — Every three years Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's mi- pass after delegates opposed to it veterans." about 600 Ukrainians of diverse politi- nisters delivered an embarrassing realized that a wide spectrum of ethno- Some 40,000 Ukrainians eventually cal persuasions and socio-economic banquet address that resulted in front- cultural groups had united to support enlisted in the Canadian armed forces. backgrounds flock to Winnipeg to sign page news stories and a red-faced prime Franco-Manitobans. Some media at- In turn, the Canadian government "lent up for a conference that features three minister. tention generated by the rift also helped a sympathetic ear" to the umbrella days of discussions, back-room poli- It was Minister of State for Finance speedy passage of the resolution. body's campaign on behalf of the ticking, voting and perhaps an hour or Roy MacLaren who ruffled the dele- Several veteran UCC activists com- 200,000 Ukrainian refugees in Western two of sightseeing. gates' feathers with a dated quote which mented later that no other congress had Europe. Most of the participants are Ukrai- brought back memories of an era of generated as much national attention — The UCC was handicapped with nians who immigrated to Canada de- discrimination -- an era Ukrainians except perhaps the 1971 congress when problems from the day it was formed, cades ago, but recently, more students would rather forget. Prime Minister Trudeau himself made a asserts Jars Balan in his book "Salt and and young professionals have joined the Said Mr. MacLaren, quoting a com- rare foray into western Canada to Braided Bread." community's gerontocracy in the swank ment made by Canada's first minister of unveil his multiculturalism policy. "It had no mandate of its own and Westin Hotel located on what is be- the interior: "1 think a stalwart peasant But the UCC congress rarely gets to could only take positions agreed upon by lieved to be the windiest corner of all of in a sheep-skin coat, born on the soil, be exciting. The congress organizers the competing groups that formed it," North America. whose forefathers have been farmers for have a hard time luring Ukrainian writes Mr. Balan. "And since each of the This triennial pilgrimage to Winni- 10 generations, with a stout wife and a newspaper editors to the congress even major organizations (six in all) has the peg, known as the Ukrainian Canadian half-dozen children, is good quality." though the delegate roster reads like a power to veto any decisions not to its Congress, is the national congress of the The 500 delegates sent a stern letter of list of who's who in the Ukrainian liking, the UCC's over-all effectiveness Ukrainian Canadian Committee. The complaint to the federal government community. has been continually undermined by the parley — conducted lor the most part in saying the speech was "inappropriate, necessity to work out compromises the Ukrainian language draws toge- condescending and (which) totally Founded in 1940 acceptable to every party." lacked perception of the nature and ther diverse groups of adversaries who "Nevertheless," Mr. Balan notes, often make it their business not to be tone of this congress." The UCC was founded in 1940 after a seen in the same room together. The political fallout from the federal government official named "over the years the committee has made The UCC congress has been corn- minister's gaffe lingered tor a least a Tracy Phillips met with feuding groups important contributions in both pared to a battlefield, where rival week following the congress. The oppo- of Ukrainians to seek support for (Continued on page 12) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1986 No. 37

Obituary Canadian students convention focuses on ethnic leadership

John Oryniak, by Michael B. Bociurkiw Eddie Wasiuk, a representative of the outside of the recently revived Central New Democratic Party in the provincial Union of Ukrainian Students (CeSUS) AHRU treasurer, OTTAWA — A 24-year-old Toronto parliament. received smooth passage at the plenary student was elected president of the Not unlike other SUSK congresses, sessions. The resolution essentially community activist Ukrainian Canadian Students' Union the students found time for socializing endorses a decision made at the (SUSK) at the national student union's and recreation in between sessions: on February SUSK's western conference UNION, N.J. — John Oryniak, held in February in Winnipeg which national treasurer of Americans for annual congress near Edmonton Au- Saturday the students attended a barbe- gust 21-24. que where a 70-lb pig was roasted, and mandates the SUSK executive to carry Human Rights in Ukraine, died here on bilateral relations with Ukrainian August 22 at the age of 70 after a Zirka Kudla, a University of Toronto on Sunday morning, over champagne graduate student and a former vice- and orange juice, Ukrainian Canadian student groups in other countries, prolonged illness. Funeral services were rather than channel its communications held at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian president of the 33-year-old group, was vocalist Luba Bilash entertained dele- elected to the one-year term by 61 gates with a montage of Ukrainian folk through a central coordinating body Catholic Church in Newark, N.J., on such as CeSUS. August 25. delegates representing Ukrainian stu- songs. He is survived by his wife, Sophie, dents' clubs from across Canada. On the closing day of the congress — The SUSK decision to steer clear of daughter, Lesia, and other family The group meets annually to elect a a day dominated by discussions on CeSUS has caused a considerable members throughout the United States 16-member executive board and to set resolutions, reports by outgoing exe- amount of consternation among Ukrai- and Ukraine. priorities in such areas of activity as: cutive members, budgetary matters, nian student leaders in other countries. For instance, a statement in the recent Born on April 13, 1916, in Strilkivtsi, club development, multiculturalism and voting procedure — the students issue of a TUSM (Ukrainian Student western Ukraine, Mr. Oryniak emi- and human rights. passed several resolutions on issues Association of Mikola Michnowsky) grated to the United States in 1949 and The theme of this year's parley was ranging from the Great Famine in newsletter criticized SUSK's cool quickly became involved in the Ukrai- "ethnic leadership." A wide-range of Ukraine to Ukrainian-English bilingual response to CeSUS. Student leaders in nian community. Having completed speakers representing private and public education. Australia and Europe have also voiced secondary school and courses in busi- groups spoke to the students about One controversial resolution, pro- concern over the Canadian position. ness administration in his homeland, he various techniques designed to stimu- posed by a University of Alberta dele- furthered his education once in the U.S. late interest and activity in their clubs. gate, John Samoil, failed to attract the The SUSK vice-president for exter- and went on to become a machine The congress was held at Camp Bar- necessary amount of votes required for nal affairs was unavailable for eom- designer. V-Nok — a secluded Ukrainian Ortho- adoption. The ill-fated resolution would ment, but Ms. Kudla told The Ukrai- Mr. Oryniak belonged to a variety of dox campground near Edmonton. One have directed the SUSK executive to nian Weekly that SUSK will be looking Ukrainian organizations, but perhaps of the keynote speakers was Peter demonstrate its opposition to South into ways to increase communications none brought him more recognition Savaryn, president of the World Con- African apartheid policies by boy- with Ukrainian students in other coun- than his position as national treasurer gress of Free Ukrainians, who spoke on cotting that country's products at all tries. "We will be keeping the lines of jof AHRU, $ШЩЩіат Bahrey, chair- the role of youth in the Ukrainian official SUSK functions. However, communication open," she said. man of the АЙ ЎАЗ board of trustees, community. delegates did direct the SUSK execu- Ms. Kudla said in a telephone inter- during a eulogy delivered on August 24: Other speakers included: Andrij tive to express opposition to apartheid view from Toronto that her main "Like other Ukrainian late arrivals to Semotiuk, president of the Alberta in letters to Canadian Prime Minister priority at the moment is to strengthen this country, he had witnessed the chapter of the Ukrainian Canadian Brian Mulroney and South African ties between the national executive and Polish, the Nazi and the Russian Com- Committee; Dr. David Marples, a President B.W. Botha. the local Ukrainian students'clubs, who munist persecutions and oppressions of research associate at the Canadian A resolution directing the SUSK voiced concern at the congress over the Ukrainian citizenry — a long prevailing Institute of Ukrainian Studies; and executive to maintain its position (Continued on page 13) condition that moved him to labor unsparingly in behalf of Ukrainian causes and the improvement of the Ukrainian Orthodox League members attend convention иШШй^^^шйш`іійу;.. :--V".' . ! lfrWbTtfevfcr Saw him^^en on CHICAGO — The 39th convention cantors to how to correct misinforma- questions about the local Ukrainian occasion — confined to personal recrea- of the Ukrainian Orthodox League tion about Ukrainians in the media. community and its contributions to the (UOL) of the U.S.A. recently came tional pursuits. From the very beginning The convention, which ran from July city. of AHRU, he was keenly engrossed not to a close here at the Downtown 23 to 27, began with a champagne and The next day was filled with reports only in decision-making but also in Marriott hotel amid proposals which hors d'oeuvres reception with Dr. given by national executive board carrying out the over-all and the detail- would strengthen the organization and Myron B. Kuropas, author of the book members, commissions, committees ed work of (AHRU) national treasurer. the Ukrainian community at large. "Ukrainians in America" as the guest regions and chapters, which were pre- His knowledge of federal and state This year's convention, co-sponsored speaker. Dr. Kuropas is active in the sented after a divine liturgy concele- regulations affecting non-profit organi- by the senior UOL chapter of St. Chicago Public School system and is brated by Archbishop Constantine and zations, and his familiarity with postal Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathe- making efforts to have the subject of the Bishop Antony with fellow clergy. regulations and operations were of dral of Chicago and the junior and artificial famine in Ukraine included in Afterwards, the convention was offi- considerable help in AHRU's activities. senior chapters of St. Andrew Ukrai- the curriculum of the history and social cially opened by the UOL president, He was just as diligent a member in nian Orthodox Church in Blooming- studies classes in the Chicago area. Emil Skocypec. other Ukrainian organizations. dale, 111., included five days of meetings During his speech, Dr. Kuropas spoke When the review of the annual re- "We saw him refuse to participate in with various committees of the organi- specifially about the Ukrainian immi- ports was completed, the convention useless and harmful parochial and self- zation on topics ranging from how to gration to Chicago and invited audience body broke up into committees to serving narrow-minded Ukrainian in- alleviate the severe shortage of qualified participation when he asked trivia (Continued on page 13) ter-factional bickerings. He zealously worked for and guarded the good name of Ukrainian leadership. "We cannot forget his participation in AHRU's trips to Washington, D.C., for the purpose of establishing the U.S. government's famine commission to study the Moscow-created Ukrainian famine of 1932-33. And the many little details for AHRU rallies in behalf of the Ukrainian prisoners of conscience were left in his care. His work and character were an asset in AHRU's effort to make the voice of the Ukrainian community more secure and authoritative in its growing participation in American public life." Others who participated in the Au- gust 24-25 parastas and memorial reception were: John Oleksyn, presi- dent, Ukrainian Fraternal Association; Myron Stebelsky, president, Chorno- morska Sitch Ukrainian Athletic Asso- ciation; Joseph Trush, secretary, Ukrai- nian Athletic Association, Newark, N.J.; Dr. Stepan Woroch, local Ukrai- nian community representative; Eugene Stachiw, Ukrainian American Coordi- nating Council and Heritage Commit- tee; Wasyl Pasichniak, Patriarchal Association, Newark, N.J.; and Prof. Michael Ciapka, a community repre- sentative. Participants of 39th convention of the Ukrainian Orthodox League. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1986

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Golfers enjoy Pennsylvania tourney Miss Soyuzivka 1986 ends reign

Seen above are some of the participants of the golf tourney organized by Ukrainian National Association Branch 161 in Ambridge, Pa. The tourney was held in July at the Krendale Golf Course. Letter to Batko Soyuz Thank you for scholarship Following is a letter to the Ukrainian support for me. That support is two- National Association's Supreme Exe- flod, including of course the financial cutive Committee and the UNA Scho- side. The other side is that of the mental larship Committee from one of the security it brings me to know that as a 1986-87 scholarship recipients. Ukrainian I have such a wonderful Miss Soyuzivka 1986 Ania Bohachevsky (left) will relinquish her crown network of fellow Ukrainians always this weekend when Miss Soyuzivka 1987 will be chosen at the Within the next few weeks the school willing to give a helping hand. Ukrainian National Association's resort, Soyuzivka. Miss Bohachev- year will be in full swing so I would like Again, I thank you very much for the sky is seen above with her predecessor, Miss Soyuzivka 1985 Marianka to take this opportunity to thank you generous scholarship you have choosen Sosiak. Candidates for the Miss Soyuzivka title are advised to contact for the scholarship check I have re- to award me. either Nadia Matkiwskyj or Yaroslava Snylyk at Soyuzivka for ceived in the amount of $300. applications and information. Miss Soyuzivka 1987 will win a week's Your generous recognition of Ukrai- Christine Marchuk stay at the resort; the two runners-up each win a free weekend at nian students comes as a great source of Allston, Mass. Soyuzivka.

were emerging. One report placed the satisfactory by all neighboring coun- The Soviets also revealed at the Latest samvydav... fatality figure at 2,000 but this was tries. They also demanded that com- Vienna forum that nuclear fallout (Continued from page 1) never confirmed." plete information be given to Soviet was much more extensive than they The "Trust Group for Peace," an and foreign publics with equal open- had first admitted. much-increased Soviet security mea- unofficial dissident group in Mos- ness — glasnost. sures in Ukraine." cow, attempted to organize a street "Such dire information has been "Militiamen were seen carrying demonstration and to collect signa- The group went to Gorky Park in withheld since the late-April acci- rifles, instead of the normal side- tures on a petition addressed to the Moscow and managed to collect 50 dent," the Tribune wrote, "when arms. All but approved vehicles were Kremlin, the British publication re- signatures from interested passers- estimates of extensive fallout appear- by. Then they were arrested and their barred from leaving Kiev, and a vealed. ed only in Western publications — petitioning stopped by uniformed security cordon was placed 60 miles In order to prevent the demonstra- especially in Ukrainian national and KGB security police. around Chornobyl." tion from taking place the authorities newspapers abroad. These reports Analysts noted that the military often were ignored by or dismissed in prohibited many "suspicious" citi- The Tribune also reported that played a key role in the Chornobyl zens from leaving their homes and the liberal media as 'predictably cleanup, which may have helped numerous Sovietologists have said hysterical.' " arrested those who were on their way the recent release of the 382-page cause the secrecy around the ca- to the location of the protest on a tastrophe. "Ље Soviets wished to Soviet report on the Chornobyl The Tribune also questioned the main street in the heart of Moscow accident given at a conference of the official death toll of 31 given by the conceal the nuclear-war measures not far from the Kremlin. they have in place and that were International Atomic Energy in Soviets: Soviet Analyst said that the "fact Vienna would likely stir up even deployed in the Chornobyl acci- "So far, the Soviets have admitted dent," the Tribune wrote. that (the Trust Group) attempted to more internal discontent and a rise in Ukrainian nationalist feeling. to only 31 deaths associated with Kiev residents told how they lis- organize a demonstration is indica- tive of the effect that Chornobyl has Chornobyl. They cite this figure tened to reports over Western radio. The reason is, the Tribune said, had on opinion.' despite the fact that it is known that One writer named Oleh, who lives in that a number of statements in the The Trust Group was able, how- the night shift of workers at the Kiev, said, "1 thought, my God, this report run counter to the stated Chornobyl plant numbered in the is the end. I ran to my windows. ever, to release a circular letter in demands of a number of dissident May to "All Friends and Colleagues several hundreds. One high U.S. Others were doing the same. Win- groups, including the Trust Group, government source suggested to the dows were slamming shut, doors in Independent Peace Movements of based on 'Volatile" Ukraine or in East and West" in which the "com- City Tribune a figure as high as 2,000 were bolted, and mothers were pull- Russia. deaths." mg their children off the street." mon anti-nuclear war platform in- Despite the dissidents' protests cludes a complete rejection of nu- that nuclear power plants similar to The paper also quoted a well- There were reliable reports, Soviet clear power also." Analyst continued, "of public anger the water-cooled Chornobyl RBMK known University of Colorado nu- and dissension among spectators at The Trust Group demanded that type be closed down until interna- clear physicist, Dr. Petr Beckmann, the May Day parade (in Kiev). Some all Soviet nuclear power stations be tionaly approved safety measures are as saying that "without doubt all Kiev residents were dismayed at what stopped and remain shut down until established for them, the Soviets those workers at the plant that night they considered callous celebrations the causes of the catastrophe were stated in their report in Vienna that lost their lives or were lethally dosed I just as rumors of many dead and known and safety provisions were construction and use of nuclear with radiation. Yet the Soviets say injured in and around Chornobyl upgraded "to levels recognized as power plants will continue unabated. nothing about them." THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1986 No. 37

Faces and Places Ukrainian WeerlY by Myron B. Kuropas The reluctant "Harvest' Daniloff and Demjanjuk: two perspectives "The man-made famine in Ukraine is one of the most monstrous News feared that Mr. Buchanan's ap- crimes in history, so terrible that people in the future will scarcely be How quickly perspectives towards Soviet evidence change when the ac- pointment to the White House staff able to believe it ever happened." cused is an American journalist rather would somehow "affect the final deci- These prophetic words were written by British journalist Malcolm than a retired Ukrainian American sion on Ivan the Terrible." Muggeridge at the time of the Great Famine of 1932-33. And the autoworker. Not to worry. This White House did prophecy has been fulfilled. "It need not be said," wrote press nothing to prevent Mr. Demjanjuk's Fifty-three years after that forgotten holocaust in Ukraine, PBS has pundit Georgie Ann Geyer, "that the extradition. deemed it appropriate to air a documentary on the famine — but only Soviets grossly set up Nicholas S. On the contrary, this administration as part of a two-hour "Firing Line" that includes a one-hour debate Daniloff. The whole world knows it." has totally ignored KGB penetration of during which the "other side" will be presented. According to an article Really? the OSI. by Don Kowet in Insight magazine, Barry Chase, vice-president of Does Allan Ryan know it? Or Neal As a matter of fact, this president has public affairs programming at PBS, says two of the films "allegations" Sher? Or any of the other OSI stalwarts consistently demonstrated that in deal- require discussion: that the famine was created and that it was created who pander for the KGB? ing with the Soviets directly, he is long Is the Soviet "evidence" manufac- oh rhetoric and short on deeds. intentionally. tured by the KGB in the Daniloff case When the USSR orchestrated the "Harvest of Despair," a Canadian film released in 1984, is the somehow different from the Soviet demise of Poland's Solidarity, Commie winner of many prestigious awards, including the 1985 TV "evidence" manufactured in the Dem- crusher Ronald Reagan and Nancy lit documentary award at the International Film and TV Festival of New janjuk case? candles in White House windows. York. It has been highly acclaimed by many a reviewer throughout the It was a crude "frame-up," concluded When the Soviets shot down a Ko- world, it was aired on Canadian national television, and yet it was conservative columnist George Will. rean civilian airliner with an American rejected by the three American commercial networks — as well as by A frame-up? By the USSR? In this congressman on board, President Rea- the Public Broadcasting System. Yes, that's the same PBS that is day and age? After the OSi;KGB gan waved his first and stomped his feet known for broadcasting films not seen elsewhere, documentaries on understanding? With modfsh Mikhail at the Evil Empire. sensitive topics, shows on controversial issues. Nonetheless, "Harvest" at the USSR helm? When Soviet Ukrainian seaman was first rejected for "technical deficiences" (curious, that, for such an The New York Times, as usual, was Myroslav Medvid was dragged kicking reluctant to attribute any malevolence and screaming to his Soviet grain ship award winner) and later because of "bias" (surely, this would not have to Kremlin behavior but was neverthe- by his shipmates after seeking asylum in been the first time PBS aired a "biased" production). less disturbed by the "ominous ghosts" New Orleans, long-time Marxist mug- Finally, pressure was brought to bear, PBS found itself in an conjured up by the Daniloff incident. ger Ronald Reagan looked the other untenable position, and it agreed to air the famine documentary — in a Not since Stalin's time has an Ameri- way. special format, on a show carrying the distinct label of "conservative." can been imprisoned following a frame- When an American army major was up, the Times pointed out. "Does shot to death by Soviet guards while ^"'Mbreover; in Dial, the TV magazine published in 13 editions for Gorbachev really mean to summon up performing his duties in East Germany PBS supporters in various markets nationwide, PBS offered its that ghost?" the Times asked plaintive- on the eve of the summit, our president "guidance." iy. happily shook Mr. Gorbachev's hand in "...This film claims there was a man-made famine in the Ukraine in 1932-33, when, we are told, Soviet authorities deliberately starved to death at least 7 million people...," said the Washington, D.C., edition Is the Soviet "evidence" manufactured by the KGB of Dial. "Conservative spokesman William F. Buckley examines the claims in the Daniloff case different from (that)... in the of Russian genocide in the Ukraine during 1932-33 made in the Demjanjuk case? controversial film," states the Los Angeles Dial. "...A one-hour Canadian film about the 1932-33 famine in the Ukraine that was allegedly engineered by Stalin's government to What about Mr. Demjanjuk? Isn't he Geneva as if nothing untoward had subvert Ukrainian nationalism," is the description of Boston's Dial. an imprisoned American? Worse. happened. Would a documentary about the Holocaust of the Jews be Wasn't he initially imprisoned in Ame- Most recently, this White House has considered "controversial"? Would someone dare write about rica, by Americans, in response to a decided to approve loans to the USSR "claims" of a Nazi final solution ? Would anyone speak of genocide KGB initiative? so that Moscow can buy American "allegedly engineered" by Hitler? Furthermore, who would seriously And as for ghosts, the Times need not wheat. Never mind that Afghan civi- consider the "other side" of the Holocaust? worry. There are no Stalin ghosts. Only lians are still being ruthlessly slaughtered Let's face it, PBS's packaging of "Harvest of Despair" leaves a lot to heirs. by Soviet troops. Ignore hundreds of "It is terribly easy to set up a reporter thousands of dissidents, freedom be desired (not that we object to William F. Buckley, host of "Firing as a spy," wrote Otis Pike, another fighters and religious leaders still Line"). And it reveals the hypocrisy of PBS policy. national newspaper columnist. "That is languishing in Soviet slave labor camps what 1 believe happened. He was and psychiatric prisons. Forget that But, the fact is, the film finally will be seen nationwide in the United framed." Jews, Ukrainians, Baits and other States, as it deserves to be seen. We can help ensure the widest possible Sure it's easy for the KGB to set enslaved peoples are still held captive in audience by urging friends and colleagues to watch. And then we can someone up in Moscow, Russia's heart- the "worker's paradise." Business is go a step further by discussing the film, the famine, the Ukrainian land. But is it that much harder for the business. cause, etc., with those who've seen the documentary. But we ourselves KGB to frame someone in Cleveland or Given its record, is it any wonder that must be on guard, for PBS's Mr. Chase has put us on notice, saying Chicago, America's heartland? the Reagan administration was pre- that one of the discussion participants, Christopher Hitchens, "can be Where has all of America's press pared to offer "concessions" to the expected to raise the (issue of the) motivation of the Ukrainian outrage regarding Soviet evidence been Soviets in return for Mr. Daniloff's community in lobbying for this film, in the light of Ukrainian during the past 10 years when Allan release? Ryan and others were viciously de- complicity in Nazi war crimes." Utter nonsense though this statement I wonder what America's No. 1 is, we must be prepared to react, and react in the strongest and most faming thousands of Americans of East European descent? Bolshevik basher will do if Daniloff unequivocal terms to yet another manifestation of the defamation goes on trial and is found guilty. The only columnist to see through the campaign against our Ukrainian nation. OSI^KGB smokescreen was Patrick Personally, I don't think that will Buchanan who as early as 1983 wrote: happen. After much posturing and "If incriminating evidence acquired by rumbling on both sides, a deal will be FBI agents before an exact warrant has struck. The summit will be on. When it's been obtained is automatically'tainted,' all over Ron and Nancy will invite Attention, students! why is not any evidence produced by the Mikhail and Raissa over for cocktails at Soviet KGB against naturalized Ameri- the ranch. Throughout the year, Ukrainian student clubs plan and hold activities. The can citizens who are sworn enemies of The New York Times will breathe a Ukrainian Weekly urges students to let us and the Ukrainian community know about the Soviet state not equally considered "cautiously optimistic" sigh of relief and upcoming events. 'tainted' by the U.S. Departr^at of echo Izvestia and Pravda in heralding a The Weekly will be happy to help you publicize them. We will also be glad to print Justice?" "new era of understanding"between the timely news stories about events that have already taken place. Black and white photos Mr. Buchanan was spiked for his world's two superpowers. (or color with good contrast) will also be accepted. views by some of his press colleagues. And the shadows of the Evil Empire Lars Erik Nelson of the New York Daily will reeede again. UritH the next time. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1986

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

eluded that the verdict was utterly and San Antonio Ukrainians were all film and suggesting it as an assignment Criticizes apathy inconsistent with the evidence against helping to the best of their abilities at for students. Mr. Fedorenko — including Mr. Fedo- this festival. Many facts of Ukrainian history need on Chornobyl renko's own words. to be revealed to the Western world. On my recommendation, the case was Meanwhile, back at the Fort, I also Here is our chance to open the eyes of Dear Editor: ran into a few Ukrainians. A Special I would like to address myself to a appealed, the verdict was indeed over- Americans to one chapter of the atroci- turned, and the United States Supreme Forces physician, a tank commander, a ties we have had to deal with. letter which appeared in your August pharmacist, and a dermatologist. You 31 issue. The letter was written by Ms. Court ordered that Mr. Fedorenko be denaturalized. Anyone who questions immediately establish a rapport because George A. Miziuk Nellia Dyb-Baker (titled "Questions of your Ukrainian background. It Mr. Fedorenko's role at Treblinka is Trenton, N.J. about Chornobyl info") While I do makes you feel proud. To all of you commend The Weekly for its excellent invited to read the Supreme Court's opinion. ready to travel, look for Ukrainians and work in keeping us all informed as to the have a good time. repercussions of the Chornobyl disaster Praises series on Allan A. Ryan Jr. — the lady does have a point. Roman G. Golash Considering the magnitude of this Cambridge, Mass. businesspersons San Antonio, Texas tragedy and the long-term effects on the Dear Editor: Ukrainian people, the Ukrainian dias- Congratulations on Natalia A. Fe- pora has been unusually slow on re- Questions stats duschak's article in the August 31 issue acting to this issue. This should be top Urges action dedicated to "successful Ukrainian priority with our religious and secular in Ryan book businesspersons. " leaders. Dear Editor: on 'Harvest' You have certainly made the right We should all be waving the red flag In the past several months, time and choice by selecting Mr. Fedash as the of alarm in front of the world caution- Dear Editor: first Ukrainian success story. He has time again, articles have quoted deri- A few months ago, I wrote about ing the world community that the sively and rightly so. about the 10,000 or worked hard at his profession and he Soviet Union is an irresponsible mem- getting the film "Harvest of Despair" on truly is a success. He certainly is 20,000 so-called war criminals "hiding New Jersey Network. Thanks to com- ber. This power not only shows little in America." Because these hilarious everything you write about and more — care towards its own citizens, but has bined efforts of many Ukrainian Ameri- always trying to help his fellow Ukrai- numbers are popular reruns, informed cans, the PBS network will show the also exhibited callousness towards Americans "must not lose sight of where nians. Й citizens of neighboring countries and movie as part of the "Firing Line" series I'm also pleased to see that you have these standards emerged, dripping with with William Buckley. This program the world at large. For this, the Soviet started this type oi coverage on "Ukrai- slime, lest they get stuck to uninformed will air on N.J. Network on Thursday, Union should be disciplined by with- nian businesspersons." Only one re- minds. September 25, at 9 p.m. on channels 23 holding from it technical information In his defamatory 1984 book "Quiet commendation: instead of an occas- and aid. This should be done until it (Camden), 50 (Montclair), 52 (Tren- Neighbors," former OSI director Allan ton), and 58 (New Brunswick). sional series make it a weekly series. accepts international controls and A. Ryan Jr., reveals how he arrived at We have many, many truly worthy monitoring. such figures. Page 26, 27: "How many Our work is not yet done. Our imme- successful Ukrainian businesspersons There is much that all of us can do to Nazi persecutors came to the United diate assignment is to inform as many who deserve this type of recognition. achieve this end. The World Congress States? No one knows and no one ever Americans as possible about the film Again, congratulations and keep the of Free Ukrainians can keep pressuring will, all one can do is conjecture." He and suggest they watch it. Educational articles coming. the United Nations and the Vatican to then guesses that of the 40,000 displaced institutions should be approached with, recognize this problem. Ukrainian persons at war4s end, at least 2.5 percent letters addressed to "History Depart- - Steve Tatarenkd? doctors can lead the activity in the are suspect. ment Chairman," informing them of the Clifton, N.J. medical community in following and "Such estimates are hardly scienti- publicizing the radiation aftereffects of fic.But they give a certain perspective Chornobyl. Our lawyers can bring up to the question of how many Nazi various aspects of international law ACTION ITEMS persecutors came to this country," he The film "Harvest of Despair" will be shown on television on September 24 which may apply to the Soviet response, writes. or lack of it, to Chornobyl. Our reli- (check your local listings) but there is work ahead. No major news weekly, "Quiet Neighbors" sits on a shelf in for example, has run a story on the famine. When asked why, one of them gious leaders, all of them, Catholic, the public library, testament to the Orthodox, Protestant and Jewish, responded that it is not a timely issue any longer, that "perhaps if the film were worst bigotry and lies any Holocaust to be shown on TV..." should keep insisting that we be granted manipulator could ever conjure. the right to send aid to Ukraine. Magazines, newspapers and the networks do respond to public pressure. You can write to them explaining that since this is the first time that the story The rest of us, should write to the Peter B. Hrycenko of how 7 million people were intentionally starved to death will be told on president, Secretary of State Shultzand Allentown, Pa. television, and since a major study of the famine (Dr. Robert Conquest's book the Helsinki Commission to bring up "The Harvest of Sorrow") will be out any day, now is the perfect time to Chornobyl when they meet with their examine the famine and why this piece of history remains unknown to the Soviet counterparts. We should also world. write to our congressmen and senators Commends Texas Also, Harvard University Press has just come out with a book featuring for better hearings on Chornobyl, for never-before published photos of the famine, and the creation by Congress of the hearings held in June were unsatis- Ukrainians the U.S. Commission on the Ukraine Famine, headed by Dr. James Mace, is factory. We should keep creating a Dear Editor: another significant development. There are survivors who are willing to tell climate which will show that we Ukrai- their stories — if you know of any, your local media is all the more likely to be nians are unsatisfied with the way I arrived in San Antonio eight weeks ago to attend an Army course at Ft. interested in writing about the famine. You may want to provide Dr. Mace's Chornobyl was handled and that we office phone number, (202) 254-3464, to the press. insist on a better forum. Sam Houston. I didn't expect to find an active Ukrainian community in Texas, To encourage as many people as possible to watch the film on TV, each one No one is going to do this for us. It is of us can contact our local papers and talk to the entertainment or TV editor our responsibility and when we begin to but I was mistaken. We are everywhere and we are active in many unique ways. about featuring "Harvest" in "upcoming this week" or "tonight's TV picks" assume it, perhaps our results will be types of write-ups. If your paper has a special TV supplement on Sundays, better. Thank you. The Ukrainian American Cultural Club of Houston organized a very contact that editor. Send the list of awards the film has won. Offer photos. impressive series of booths at the annual Marta Baziuk of Harvard's Ukrainian Studies Fund (USF) can help, (617) Larissa M. Fontana Texas Folklife Festiveal which takes 495-7835. Potomac, Md. place at The University of Texas Insti- You can write the head of the social studies department of your local school tute of Texan Cultures at San Antonio. system about assigning the film to students. USF can advise about They served Ukrainian food, demon- supplementary teaching materials. Ryan responds strated pysanka-making and exhibited It is not enough that Ukrainians tune in to see "Harvest of Despair." You embroidery, ceramics and, of course, a can help ensure that the film has a much wider impact. But there isn't much to letter map of Ukraine. For such a small time. Act now. Dear Editor: group, it was quite an accomplishment. In your August 31 edition, you The Houston group also puts out the — Submitted by Americans for Human Rights in Ukraine published a letter from the Rev. Peter 'Texas Trident" (P.O. Box 91443 Boston Chapter Galadza in which he quotes me as Houston, Texas 77088) which informs saying that "we do not know" if Feodor Texans of Ukrainian descent of up- There is a new guide to Washington released by Colliers Books called "I Fedorenko is guilty. The Rev. Galadza coming events, etc. Eugene A. Kuchta is Love D.C." written by Marilyn J. Appleberg. In the section on various implies that it comes from my book, the president and the driving force monuments in the city, she describes the Taras Shevchenko monument as "Quiet Neighbors: Prosecuting Nazi behind the group. You always need follows: War Criminals in America." someone like that even in our larger "A controversial monument to a Ukrainian poet, hero to the Soviet The implication is erroneous. The "hromadas." Communist Party." quotation comes from a short memo I These Texans not only organized and Please express your comments, corrections and outrage to the following: wrote to the solicitor general in 1978 manned the booths for four days, but Colliers Books, 866 Third Ave., New York, N.Y. 10022 after I read the trial judge's verdict in the the Ukrainians from Dallas provided case. Shortly afterwards, I read the Ukrainian dancing concerts for partici- — Submitted by The Washington Group entire transcript of the trial and con- pants of the festival. Houston, Dallas 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1986 No. 37

Щ Ukrainian Woman in Two Worlds: Concert pianist to perform Ж topics not for Women Only benefits for Chornobyl victims by Nadia Nynka ^ "I wanted to listen to the problems by Andrij Bilyk of school-age children were sent from facing young Ukrainian women and Kiev to camps along the Black Sea, In just a few weeks the Ukrainian their possible solutions." ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Daria Te- those most threatened — pre-school age Woman in Two Worlds conference will ^ "I wanted to get a sense of where lizyn, a 26-year-old concert pianist, has children and pregnant women — were take place in Princeton, N.J. On Octo- Ukrainians are, what the attitudes and scheduled four Washington area piano not evacuated. Nursery schools in Kiev ber 4 and 5, women of Ukrainian capabilities are, and what the opportu- concerts, beginning September 14, to and the surrounding areas are still full descent will gather to discuss those nities for participation are." call attention to the plight of the victims of children. interests they all have in common. When we- asked women what they of the nuclear accident at the Chornobyl "The Soviets are not coming clean We are citizens of two cultures: active wanted to see in a future conference, power plant in Ukraine. with us. What is the status of pregnant participants in the American commu- some of the comments were: "More on Proceeds will benefit the American Ukrainian and Byelorussian women, nity, while mindful of our Ukrainian the same theme," "problems of young Cancer Society. Ms. Telizyn will give up and what.is being done to save the. roots. Being a part of two cultures gives adults," "Ukrainian day-care," "practi- the remuneration a pianist normally unborn and the thousands of pre-school us a feeling of richness, a sense of cal solutions to problems," "more male receives for such concerts. And the Ukrainian children who still live in th belonging and deep satisfaction. participation." The upcoming confe- groups sponsoring her are donating Kiev;' Chornobyl region? Where exactly But it also tugs and pulls us in ways rence will address these issues and more. their halls for each performance, she in Ukraine and in Byelorussia have the which cause dilemmas, frustrations and We have heard from many people said. winds taken radioactive isotopes of guilt. As Ukrainian women living in two who called or wrote to express interest Ms. Telizyn studied at the Peabody cesium and what is the radioactive worlds our daily lives become a ba- in the conference. One woman wrote to Conservatory and with Andre Schub. forecast for the populations of those lancing act between our American and us recently from Canada saying "I'm The pianist, whose ancestors are from areas?" Ms. Telizyn asked. Ukrainian values. sorry I was unable to attend the first Ukraine, says she will use the upcoming She said she has hundreds of similar On the one hand we are actively conference, but I plan to be there for concerts to "test the waters" for 1987, Chornobyl-related questions for Soviet involved in making a living, pursuing this one." when she wants to do 365 concerts in authorities and intends to use her our own educational and career goals, We have also been asked questions 365 days — all of benefit the American concerts to ask these questions. and establishing our children's educa- such as: Is the conference only for Cancer Society in the name of the When asked what she would do if the tional directions. women? Is it only for young women? Is victims of Chornobyl. Soviets were to welcome her fund- On the other hand we are busy it for professional women? The answer "I want to do everything I can to raising initiative and ask that she adhering to Ukrainian traditions and to all of these is no! It is open to ensure that we learn all that can be transfer any monies raises to aid Chor- rearing our children in them. And when everyone. learned about the Chornobyl victims as nobyl victims, Ms. Telizyn said, that balancing act is not always success- Although the first conference was soon as that information is available," "They've turned down President Rea- ful — we feel guilty for our failures. It is initiated by women, and the partici- said Ms. Telizyn. gan and many groups wishing to send these issues that the conference will pants were mostly women, the issues Noting the recent widely circulated aid, so I don't really expect them to address. affect us all — men and women of all Soviet announcement that they expect suddenly change their minds. My con- In preparation for this conference the ages and all educational backgrounds. nearly 40,000 deaths because of the cert series is for the benefit of the organizing committee reviewed what The dilemmas and choices we face affect contamination of the food supply (and, American Cancer Society and it will women said about, the first conference us all. Therefore, we invite all who are 5,300 more deaths due to cancer), Ms. stay that way. held at Soyuzivka in 1982. Here are interested in issues affecting the Ukrai- Telizyn said, "I don't believe them. I "If the Soviets wish to welcome my some of their comments: nian community to attend. think it's much worse. Otherwise, why initiative, then they should answer my ^ "It gave me an opportunity to hear If you have not yet sent in a registra- would they shut off Ukraine and questions and open up Ukraine and what today's Ukrainian women have to tion form, do so as soon as possible. The southern Byelorussia from Western Byelorussia to the international com- say and what they are striving for." registration fee is $85. This entitles journalists? It's beyond my comprehen- munity," she added. ^ "T was interested in what kind of participants to lunch and dinner on sion that except for a tightly controlled Ms. Telizyn is currently an instructor women belong to and work in the Saturday, Sunday breakfast, entry to one-day excursion, Western reporters at the Levine School of Music. Her Ukrainian community and more impor- panels and workshops and all confe- are not allowed into Ukraine or Byelo- teaching experience includes that at the tant — how they think today." (Continued on page 13) russia," Ms. Telizyn said." Why don't Regional Conservatory of Paris. they let us see and evaluate for our- The Daria Telizyn Piano Concert selves the extent of the damage to the Series to benefit the American Cancer people?" Society in the name of the victims of Also, she said, in an AP story run in Chornobyl is scheduled for: the August 4 issue of The Washington ^ Sunday, September 14, 4 p.m. at Post, "Dr. Robert Gale said that as a the River Road Unitarian Church, 4401 result of Chornobyl, genetic abnormali- Woodfield Road, Kensington, Md. ties in the wombs off pregnant Ukrai- Concert-goers contact: Jan Elicker, nian and Byelorussia women may (301) 530-6108. Concert to benefit the already be apparent." American Cancer Society of Montgo- And, she said, "I've seen reports that mery County. allege that although tens of thousands (Continued on page 13) 10,000 attend Ukrainian Day in Alberta EDMONTON — About 10,000 issues, especially those affecting Ukrai- people enjoyed Ukrainian Day 1986 nians." hosted by the Alberta Provincial Coun- Other speakers were Ken Kowalski, cil of the Ukrainian Canadian Com- minister of environment for the Pro- Some of the members of the organizing committee for the Ukrainian Woman in mittee (UCC) on Sunday, August 10, at vince of Alberta, and Mayor Laurence Two Worlds conference: seated (from left): Zenia Brozyna, Nadia Nynka and the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, Decore of Edmonton. Camille Huk; standing (from left) Maria Cisyk, Luba Nykyforuk, Oka Hrycak, 60 kilometers east of Edmonton. In addition to the day's celebration, Oksana Bokalo, Olia Liskiwsky, Lesia Kachmar and Christine Chura. Ukrainian Day celebrations centered 1 on the 60th anniversary of the first the UCC's Alberta Provincial Counci Ukrainian elected to Parliament, Mi- inaugurated the Michael Luchkovic Antonovych Prizes (leadline announced chael Luchkovich. Mr. Luchkovich Public Service Award. The award wih entered the House of Commons in 1926 be presented yearly to Ukrainian Cana- WASHINGTON - October 15 is the The Antonovych Prize in Ukrainian as United Farmers of Alberta reprcsen- dians who have distinguished them- deadline for submissions for the Anto- Studies is awarded to an outstanding tative for the constituency of Vegreville, selves in Canadian public service as novych Prizes in literature and in Ukrai- work in any language on a topic in Alta. Through his nine years in office, representatives of their constituencies nian studies which are awarded an- Ukrainian studies, namely, in history, Mr. Luchkovich was a strong advocate and of Ukrainian Canadian interests. nually by the Omelan and Tatiana An- history of literature, linguistics, art of minority rights, in particular Eastern The premier recipient of the award tonovych Foundation. history or literary criticism. European immigration. was Michael Starr, member of Parlia- The Antonovych Prize in Ukrainian During the formal program, in which ment from 1952-1968, and the first Literature is given to an outstanding All admissions must be works pub- lished in the last two years. Unpub- former Ukrainian members of Parlia- Ukrainian to be appointed to the federal work of belles-letters in Ukrainian, ment and members of the Legislative cabinet, serving as minister of labor and irrespective of the author's place of lished manuscripts and posthumous works cannot be considered. Assembly were in attendance, represen- later as Conservative Party house residence or professional activity. The leader. Prior to entering federal politics Each Antonovych Prize consists of a tatives from the three levels of govern- following criteria are used in awarding he served as mayor of Oshawa from citation and the sum of $5,000. ment spoke on the contributions that the prize: high artistic merit of content Mr. Luchkovich made to both Ukrai- 1949 to 1952. and originality of artistic form. Novels, In order to be considered, sub nians and Canadians. Participating in Ukrainian Day were ' stories, collections of short stories, missions must reach the Awards Com- Deputy Prime Minister Don М.алап- Sen. Martha Bielish, six members of poems and collections of poems, mittee by October 15. Submissions kowski referred to Mr. Luchkovich as Parliament, eight members of the whether published in separate editions should be addressed to: The Anto- "a proud Canadian, and clearly the Alberta Legislative Assembly and va- or in almanacs or journals, are eligible novych Foundation. P.O. Box 40818, focus of his thoughts was on his Ukrai- rious guests, including most of Mr. for consideration. Washington, D.C. 20016. nian heritage. He spoke out on minority Luchkovich's family. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1986 9

BOOK NOTES PRESS REVIEW: Buckley column focuses on famine JERSEY CITY, N.J. — "It's 20 talk about how the three networks, should be against ignoring the hunger Questions time... ABC, CBS and NBC declined to show and starvation effected by the principal Kurelek illustrates "# It happened in 1932-1933 and the film "Harvest of Despair" which figure in the development of the Soviet there were approximately 10 million documents the famine, despite the fact state, Papa Stalin. A continuing failure Canadian immigration victims. that it was winning prizes abroad. by the Soviet state to acknowledge that "# Russia (sic). Well, sort of: The He then pauses in his commentary atrocity of 1932-1933 is, in effect, a Tfeey Sought A New World Ukraine. and discusses the film: "It is not a continuing ratification of that atrocity," "^ Of starvation. pleasant viewing. A camera can show Mr. Buckley stated. the emaciated corpses of children for "# No, not drought: Cultivated star- It is interesting to note, however, that only so long before causing the viewer vation. You know, where there is different variations of Mr. Buckley's to feel a certain itch, not entirely unlike actually food, but the people one column were run in several newspapers. the kind of itch one feels inspecting, oh, intends to starve aren't permitted to For instance, The Washington Post's the collection in Leningrad at the move to where the food is, and the food version of the commentary on the film, Museum of the History of Religion and is not permitted to be moved to where as opposed to the Star-Ledger's (New Atheism — a collection of torture the people are." Jersey), which was quoted above, follows: In this way, William Buckley, noted instruments used during the Inquisi- tion." "A camera can show the emaciated columnist and host of the PBS series corpses of children for only so long The producers of the film, he states, "Firing Line," began his recent weekly before causing the viewer to feel a believed that the West would be in- syndicated column on the Ukrainian certain itch, not entirely unlike the kind terested in seeing "one of the most famine. The purpose of the commentary of itch one feels inspecting, oh, the spectacular acts of human cruelty in is "that you not forget that harvest of torture room at the Chateau at Chinon, history. Moreover, not something despair, that it live in memory — or the collection in Leningrad at the entirely irrelevant to a continuing like the Nazi Holocaust — as evidence Museum of the History of Religion and understanding of the Soviet Union and They Sought a New World, paintings of man's long bestial reach in our time." Atheism — a collection of torture its policies. Why is that? Because official and comments by William Kurelek, Mr. Buckley wrote: "Not many instruments used during the Inquisi- Soviet history simply denies that the additional text by Margaret S. Engel- people know that between 1932 and tion, and serving, one supposes, as famine ever took place — denies it hart. Montreal: Tundra Books, 1985. 48 1933, Josef Stalin decided to crush the prototypes for use in the Lubyanka and categorically." pp. $14.95. people of the Ukraine. The neatest way throughout the gulag." to effect this was to starve them to So much so that when Canadian "They Sought A New World," the death. This was done by going in and Prime Minister Brian Mulroney And, in reference to the Soviet story of European immigration to removing the wheat — not an easy made reference to the 50th anniversary protest made to Prime Minister Mul- North America, is a recently released, project. It's something like going into of the famine, the Soviet ambassador roney, the Post's version says: colorful, glossy, 48-page book high- Iowa and removing all the wheat, and sent an official protest. "When Prime Minister Brian Mul- lighting the works of Ukrainian artist then moving in a division or two whose Mr. Buckley is critical of General roney of Canada made a pious reference William Kurelek. responsibility is to keep the borders, in Secretary Mikhail S. Gorbachev who he to the Ukrainian famine on its 50th Although Mr. Kurelek died in 1977 at this case the borders of the Ukraine said has voiced his concern to Time anniversary, he received a tongue- the age of 50, he left hundreds of (which by the way is the largest state in magazine in an interview over "hun- lashing from the Soviet ambassador — "immigrant experience" paintings and Europe), locked tight in order to prevent dreds of millions of people going an official protest, as though a reference some passionate autobiographical people from moving out or food from hungry...We, all of us, just have no right to the Ukrainian massacre was on the writing. Praised for the illustrations of getting in. to ignore the situation." order of a reference to the Protocols of Canadian prairie life and landscape, "A good year for old Joe. He ma- Planned starvation isn't only a histo- the Elders of Zion — a forgery." Mr. Kurelek has often been called one naged in that one episode to kill more rical memory, the commentator wrote. The Daily News of New York ran the of Canada's richest resources. people than Hitler killed in his slaugh- It is going on in Ethiopia, a satellite of shortest version of those seen by The Now, his paintings, coupled with his terhouses. In fact, he killed more people the USSR. Weekly staff. For example, it omitted writings about growing up as the son of than were killed on all the battlefronts "Mr. Gorbachev can't begin to fight the references to Prime Minister Mul- an immigrant, and supplemented by of World War I," he wrote. hunger by encouraging starvation. And roney and Stalin's liquidation of more research on North American immi- Mr. Buckley goes on in his column to if he is against ignoring hunger, then he people than Hitler. grants by the editor, Margaret S. Engelhart, provide an insightful, visual Badzio... During his imprisonment, Mr. Badzio work for children and adults of all ages (Continued from page 2) became seriously ill, suffering from Newspaper profiles to enjoy. bread delivery man in Kiev because stomach ulcers and loss of vision. His Published by Tundra Books and editorial and publishing jobs were transfer from the labor camp in Mordo- Boston Ukrainians distributed by the University of To- via to Khandyga, Yakutia, took almost closed to him. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The Bos- ronto Press, the book has been called "a one month. The transfer period for In 1979, Mr. Badzio sent a copy of ton Phoenix, New England's largest work that touches the heart and creates dissidents has been known to be diffi- "The Right to Live" to the Presidium of weekly with a circulation of 136,000., an appreciation of a particular kind of cult and often unbearable. the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. He ran a story on the Ukrainian commu- heroism." was then charged with "anti-Soviet It has been reported that Mr. Badzio s wife wishes to join him in Yakutia. Once nity in the Boston area as its Lifestyle "Once seen, these paintings are agitation and propaganda" and sen- section cover story on August 19. unforgettable: laborers huddling to- tenced to seven years' labor camp and employed at the Linguistic Institute of the Academy of Ukrainian Sciences, The author, John Medearis, spent gether in a city boarding house to share five years'exile. But Mr. Badzio did not time at the local Ukrainian Catholic and letters from home; a farmer plowing renounce his convictions even under Mr. Badzio's wife, Svitlana Kyry- chenko, lost her job soon after her Orthodox churches, visited the Наѓ- with a baby strapped to his back; a difficult conditions of imprisonment. vard Ukrainian Research Institute as woman blacksmith working alongside On the contrary, he addressed several husband's arrest. Mr. Badzio's address in exile is: well as the local school of Ukrainian her husband; a lonely funeral. Here too declarations to the Presidium of the Studies (Ridna Shkola). are happy scenes: warm kitchens smell- Supreme Soviet, asking it to halt its Yakutskaya ASSR, 678720 Posiolok Khandyga, do vostrebovania. In his article, Mr. Medearis discusses ing of the home left behind; celebra- anti-Ukrainian policies and its un- the frustrations of Ukrainians in dealing tions; a wedding and schoolyard constitutional persecution oi dissidents. with media which don't know the games," says a publicity release. difference between "Russia" and the According to the publishers, "They Carpatho-Ukrainian... "Soviet Union," specifically mentioning Sought a New World" is being pub- Kiev newspaper... (Continued from page 1) the Medvid case and the U.S. News A, lished in Holland, Sweden, Norway, (Continued from page 1) of the Ukrainian Language). World Report cover "Nightmare in Finland and Denmark, with other Russia." European publications pending. The of course, characterizing Borys Terelia He was born on January 11, 1893, in Mr. Medearis writes, "Today, official book is available in Canada from as a habitual criminal, thief and mur- Poroshkiv, Ukraine. He graduated Soviet policy is to break down the University of Toronto Press, 5201 derer. from the Catholic Theological Semi- linguistic and cultural differences root- Dufferin St., Downsview, Ont. M3H nary in Uzhhorod in 1914. The portrayal of Yosyp Terelia is not ed in Ukraine's thousand years of 5T8 and in the United States from He taught at the University of Buda- dissimilar. In this sense, the article is independent history. Half of Soviet University of Toronto Press, 33 East pest and various other educational typical of the "expose" genre in the political prisoners are Ukrainians, the Tupper St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14203, for institutions in Carpatho-Ukraine, Cze- Soviet press, which seeks to link hu- Ukrainian churches — the Orthodox $14.95 (U.S.). man-rights activists with Western "spe- choslovakia, Germany and the United States, including Mother of God Aca- and Catholic — have been forcibly cial services," foreign "radio voices" like amalgamated with the Russian Ortho- Addendum Radio Free Europe; Radio Liberty, and demy in Stamford, Conn. He was the author of chapters in dox Church." The publisher of "Greater Than other "inveterate enemies of the Soviet Entsyklopedia Ukrainoznavstva and The article describes the famine,, Kings: Ukrainian Pioneer Life in Ca- system — in this case, bourgeois na- quoting from -the memoir "Execution tionalist organizations and, tied to Ukraine: A Concise Encyclopedia. nada" by Zonia Keywan and Martin Prof. Stefan was honorary president of by Hunger" and discussing the film Coles, has informed The Ukrainian them, the so-called Ukrainian Catholic "Harvest of Despair" and the National Church." the Julian Revay Carpathian Research Weekly that the book may be purchased Center. Review article that detailed the difficul- through the mail by writing to: Clio An earlier article along these lines ties of getting the film on TV. The chaos The funeral liturgy was offered Sep- Editions, P.O. Box 895, Stn. Place du was published in the Transcarpathian of the war years is illustrated by the tember b at the Immaculate Concep- Pare, Montreal, Que. H2W 2P5. The Oblast newspaper Zakarpatskaya example of one woman who was forced tion Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in price is $17.50 for paperbound and $25 Pravda on October 30, 1985. Inte- to house Soviet soldiers one night, Philadelphia. Burial was at the arche- clothbound. There is no handling restingly, it contained no references to Nazis the next, and later sheltered a parchy's cemetery in the nearby suburbs. charge for prepaid orders. Mr. Terelia's alleged recantation. Jewish family. No. 37 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1986

FOCUS ON THE ARTS First time in USA 8 Canada HENRY MICHALSKI presents Winnipegger Leo Мої pursues The Ukrainian Chorus his passion: monumental sculpture

by Chris Guly ZHURAVLI WINNIPEG Renowned for his busts and statues of Winston Churchill. Terry hox, Dwight D. Eisenhower and From Poland Pope John Paul 11, Ukrainian-born sculptor Leo Мої is eagerly pursuing his latest passion, monumental sculpture. Just last year, in fact, Mr. Мої was MARIA SZCZUCKA awarded the contract to design and SOPRANO construct a monument to the late SOLOIST OF THE GRAND THEATRE IN LODZ Canadian Prime Minister John Dieien- baker in Ottawa. Now completed, the ROMAN REWAKQWICZ ANNA SULIJ-TUZ bronze and polished granite memorial CONDUCTOR PIANIST will be officially unveiled on September 18. But monuments certainly are not something new to one of the world's CONCERTS ARE SPONSORED BY: most renowned sculptors. Mr. Мої designed the now famous In USA In Canada statue of Pope John Paul 11 which stands ma small medieval town in West Ukrainian National Ukrainian Canadian Germany as a remembrance ol the Association, Inc. Committee Inc. pontiff's visit to that country and that village six years ago. Both the pope's and Diefcnbaker's monuments were relatively easy to bet's welcome our countrymen en masse! design and sculpt, Mr. Мої concedes. It helps when you have met and have seen TOUR SCHEDULE IN CANADA your subjects on many occasions to get MONTREAL, Que. Thursday, September 25,1986 — 8:00 P.M. the visual image down pat. With pride, Leo Мої Plateau Hall, 3710 Calixa - Lavalle Mr. Мої can count both gentlemen as personal friends of his. "mini" sculpture using plastecene. OTTAWA, (frit. Friday, September 26, 1986 - 8:00 P.M. For those he has never met (Chuch- Unlike a painter who is working on two Ottawa Tech. H.S. Aud., 440 Albert St. ill, for instance), Mr. Мої relies on dimensions alone, Mr. Мої has to be ‚0MMILTON, Qnt. Saturday, September 27, 1986 - 7:00 P.M. books, portraits and photographs. With concerned with depth. "I also have to Sir Winston Churchill Aud., 1715 Main St. East the latter, his contemporary, photo- make sure that 1 accentuate part of the TORONTO, Ont. Sunday, September 28, 1986 - 3:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. grapher Yousuf Karsh, comes in handy. statue or monument (in order that it) Conventional Center Theatre, 255 Front St. West "We have similiar points of view and may be seen at a distance." look for similar things," how subjects When his ambitions reach heights of "turn their head, how they carry them- TOUR SCHEDULE IN USA eight feet, Mr. Мої turns to plaster oi selves. how they sit." But Mr. Мої is Paris. Recently, he has even experi- ROCHESTER, N.Y. Wednesday, October 1, 1986 - 7:00 P.M. quick to point out that in a sense. Mr. mented with styrofoam cut-outs to Eastridge H.S. Aud., 2350 Eastridge Rd. Karsh has it much easier. simulate stone carvings. BUFFALO, N.Y. Thursday, October 2, 1986 - 7:30 P.M. "He's got more flexibility with his The son of a ceramicist, the young McKinley H.S. Aud., 1500 Elmwood Ave. camera. He can take hundreds of Мої was like most kids when it came to PARMA, Ohio Friday, October 3, 1986 - 7:30 P.M. photographs and then narrow it down his fascination with clay. Before he Parma Senior H.S. Aud.. 6285 W. 54th St. to one. 1 have a much harder field." entered school, he recalls, he was a "lull- The next approach is also quite Hedged potter"creating clay rabbits and WARREN, Mich. Saturday, October 4, 1986 - 6:00 P.M. different for Mr. Мої. He begins any rams. He had always dreamed of be- Warren Woods Public Schools, 27100 Schoehner sculpture by first sketching a 55 cm. coming a major sculptor, but never 12 Mille Rd. - Warren. Mich. figure. He will also typically create a imagined it would become a reality. If CHICAGO, III. Sunday, October 5, 1986 - 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. there were more skilled craftspeople in Lane Tech. H.S. Aud.. Western and Addison Europe today to handle heavy sculp- PITTSBURGH, Pa. Wednesday, October 8, 1986 - 8:00 P.M. t.ure, Mr. Мої might not have remained Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall — Нове поправлене in Canada lor the past 30 years. 5th Ave. and Bigelow Blvd.. Oakland. Pa. видання But the elfish, white-haired artist WASHINGTON, D.C. Thursday, October 9, 1986 - 7:30 P.M. grins sheepishly as he concedes that he Lisner Aud. George Washington Univ., 730 21st St. N.W. and his wife are in love with their present home in Winnipeg. "It's a nice EDISON, N.J. Friday, October 10, 1986 - 7:30 P.M. size... not like Toronto which is terribly Performing Arts Center — Middlesex County College, big. You waste so much time to get Woodbridge Ave. and Mill Rd. around there." PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Saturday.October 11, 1986 - 7:00 P.M. With heavy demands on his expertise, Northeast H.S. Aud., Cottman and Algon St. however, Mr. Мої unfortunately doesn't NEW YORK, N.Y. Sunday, October 12, 1986 - 3:00 P.M. spend as much time as he would like to Hunter College Aud., 695 Park Ave. in Winnipeg. Ironically, though, this LODI, N.J. Sunday, October 12, 1986 - 7:30 P.M. busy schedule finds him working a great Felician College Aud., 200 S. Main St. deal in Europe. There, he will work half a day on a UNION, N.J. Monday, October 13, 1986 - 7:00 P.M. project and, at time, take the other half Wilkins Theatre - Kean College, Morris Ave. to spend some time away from his work. KERHONKSON, N.Y. Thursday, October 16, 1986 - 7;30 P.M. НОВА ПОЧАТКОВА Often his spare time will find him in Soyuzivka — Ukrainian National Ass. Estate ЧИТАНКА some European museum enjoying the YONKERS, N.Y. Friday, October 17,1986 - 7:30 P.M. атя РІДВОІ школи works of other renowed artists. Saunders H.S. Aud., 145 Palmer Rd. І. Шклянка But with such an impressive portfolio of works to his credit, who has been Mr. BOSTON, Mass. Saturday, October 18,1986 — 7:30 P.M. 126 сторінок New England Life Hall, 225 Clarendon St. Mol's favorite person to work with? He ЦІНА: $5.25 answers. Group of Seven member A.Y. ЗАМОВЛЕННЯ ШЛІТЬ НА АДРЕСУ HARTFORD, Conn. Sunday, October 19, 1986 — 3:30 P.M. Jackson, who took him along on sketch- Bulkeley H.S. Aud., 300 Wethersfield Ave. І KR AIM AS BOOK STORE ing assignments which have helped him P. О. Box 1640 throughout his career. 10215 — 97 Street Edmonton, A Ibtrta And his favorite piece? A lifesixe nude DON'T MISS THIS OUTSTANDING CONCERT! TSJ 2S9 which is traditional, but according to Mr. Мої. doesn't "resemble anything 1 have ever seen." No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1986

Appointed of research, first pioneered by him, is І now being actively pursued by scientists E Notes on people in many countries. IBM Fellow E This symposium, featuring an inter- YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. - national cast of speakers, also attests to Patented inventor, researcher and the importance of Dr. Trofimenko's longtime Plast leader Lubomyr T. Organizes contributions to coordination che- Romankiw was recently named an IBM mistry. Fellow, one of the company's most symposium Dr. Trofimenko, a research chemist prestigious career designations awarded WILMINGTON, Del. — As part of with the Du Pont Company in Wil- to only 97 of its employees since the the 24th International Conference on mington, Del., is an internationally IBM Fellow program was established in Coordination Chemistry, which took recognized authority on the chemistry 1963. place August 24-29 in Athens, Greece, of boron, fluorine and organo-metallic Dr. Romankiw of Briarcliff, N.Y., Dr. Swiatoslaw Trofimenko, a promi- compounds. He is author of more than was manager of electrochemistry and nent Ukrainian American research 60 publications, including chapters in device fabrication at the IBM Thomas chemist, organized and chaired a sym- such reference works as Gmelin's J. Watson Research Center in York- posium on the topic of "Coordination "Handbuch der Anorganischen Che- town Heights, N.Y., when he received Chemistry of Polypyrazolylborates and mie" and "Advances in Inorganic the appointment. He was selected for Related Ligands." Chemistry" as well as a holder of more than 20 U.S. and foreign patents. the honor in recognition of his funda- Since 1986 marks the 20th anniver- mental and pioneering work in the areas sary of the discovery of the polypyra- A frequent guest lecturer at U.S. and of electrochemistry, lithography, metal- zolylborate ligands by Dr. Trofimenko, foreign universities, Dr. Trofimenko is lurgy, magnetics, invention and de- the International Union of Pure and a full member of the Shevchenko velopment of the fabrication techno- Applied Chemistry had asked him to Scientific Society and the Ukrainian logies for IBM disc products. convene such a symposium, as this area Academy of Arts Sciences. Dr. Romankiw, who joined IBM Research in 1962, has previously re- AMERICAN FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN UKRAINE (AHRU) ceived numerous IBM awards and outside honors. He served in various AND ITS BRANCHES capacities as an executive of the Electro- 43 Midland Place, Newark, N.J. 07106. (201) 373-9729 deposition Division of the Electro- cordially invite you to attend a chemical Society, most recently as chairman. In 1983, he and Robert von RECEPTION Gutfield shared the Electrodeposition Division Research Award for their on Tuesday, September 23, 1986 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. invention of laser-enhanced electroche- in Room 562 in the Senate Dirksen Building, Washington, D.C. mical reactions. honoring the Mr. Romankiw has also found time Lubomyr T. Romankiw MEMBERS OF THE UKRAINIAN HELSINKI GROUP to be active in the Ukrainian commu- nity. He served as worldwide president Romankiw immigrated to Canada with ON ITS 10th ANNIVERSARY of the Supreme Plast Command until his parents after World War II. He (founded on November9, 197Sin Kiev) 1984 and has remained a member of it. completed a bachelor of science degree GUEST OF HONOR: He was also president of the World in chemical engineering at the Univer- Conference of Youth Organizations sity of Alberta in 1955 and earned his Members of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group living in the US, Senators and their staff members, Congressmen and their staff members, (KUMO), as well as a member of the master of science and Ph.D. degrees in World Congress of Free Ukrainians and metallurgy from the Massachusetts Please call the Siromantsi Plast fraternity. He also Institute of Technology in 1962. Bozhena Olshaniwsky, (201) 581-5000 day, (201) 373-9729 evenings belongs to the Shevchenko Scientific Mr. Romankiw was featured on two Society. television talk shows on September 10: As an IBM Fellow Mr. Romankiw a program titled "A Chat with Glen- will have the opportunity to pursue his dora" which airs on Manhattan Cable Attention! CHICAGO AREA Attention! own chosen projects without the normal TV channel D and on Time; Life TV UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION constraints of organization and busi- channel D. The show is also scheduled announces ness controls for a period of five years. to appear on United Artists^ Columbia A published author and inventor with TV channel 8 on September 25 at 6:30 some 30 patents to his credit, Mr. p.m. ORGANIZING MEETING of the Pontiff greets New York artist DISTRICT COMMITTEE to be held

on Saturday, September 20, 1986, at 3:00 p.m. at the Hall of Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church 2245 W. Superior Street, Chicago, HI. All members of the District Committee, Convention Delegates and Branch Officers of the following Branches are requested to attend:

17, 22P 33, 35, 51, 61, 100, 103, 106, 107, 114, 125, 131, 136, 139, 157,176,190,200,221,243,250,259,301,379,395,399,423,425, 452 and 472. AGENDA FOR MEETING:

`І. Opening remarks. 2. Review of the organizational work of the District during the past 8 months. 3. New class of UNA insurance. 4. General UNA topics. 5. Adoption of membership campaign plan for balance of 1986. 6. Questions and answers. 7. Adjournment.

Meeting will be attended by:

Dr. Myron B. KuropaS, UNA Supreme Vice President Gloria PaSChen, UNA Supreme Vice Presidentess Anatole Doroshenko, UNA Supreme Auditor Helen ОІЄк-ScOtt, UNA Supreme Advisor Mykola Holodyk, Ukrainian sculptor, muralist and iconographer from New Stefan HawrySZ, UNA National Organizer York, during a recent audience with Pope John Paul II in Rome. Mr. For the District Committee: Holodyk, who is well-known for his artistic work on altars and altarpieces in Michael Olshansky, Honorary Chairman John Gawaluch, Chairman Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic churches in North and South America, as well as in Europe, was in Rome after completing a European tour as a soloist Genevieve Blidy, Treasurer Nick Chemers, Secretary with Dumka, a Ukrainian choir from New York. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1986 No. 37

The LVU entered the UCC with tre- Chief representative of Ukrainians Based in Winnipeg Apre-congress... pidation, according to UCC docu- (Continued from page 3) ments, because of the umbrella organi- Dr. P.A. Kondra, a past UCC na- The UCC is now based in an aging, zation's preoccupation with Ukrainian tional president, wrote in the Ukrainian unassuming building in downtown unifying and representing Ukrainian Winnipeg. The former bank building at Canadians." problems in Canada rather than issues Canadian Review last year that the that affected Ukraine directly. UCC is the chief representative of 456 Main St. sits on a plot of land "Another volatile element" was The leadership of LVU was the Ukrainians in Canada. adjacent to skid row and the city's red added to "the unstable groups" of the subject of heated debate at the 12th "The ‚duties of the UCCaretocoordi- light district. More than half of the UCC, according to Mr. Balan, when the UCC congress in 1977 when the group nate the activities of the member-or- available office space in the building is League for the Liberation of Ukraine, a boycotted the congress — reportedly ganizations in their common duties in vacant, and chronic elevator problems right-wing, Banderite group decided to because of LVU's opposition to a matters of concern to the Ukrainians in force visitors to climb long flights of join the Ukrainian Canadian Commit- speaking invitation extended by the Canada and represent them before the stairs to reach the UCC offices. tee in 1959, after having remained UCC to Soviet political prisoner Leonid government and the Canadian commu- The UCC employs a handful of full- "aloof" for 19 years. Plyushch. -' nity as a whole." According to a report in Student There are now 30 national Ukrainian and part-time administrators, but the Thus, the conflict between the OU N- newspaper at the time, the LVU leader- organizations under the UCC, but office lacks modern office equipment 3 and OUN-M (the Banderite and ship did not agree with Mr. Plyushch's reliable estimates indicate that the body such as computers. In contrast, the Melnykite factions of the Organiza- political views, and they demanded that represents fewer than 25 percent of provincial branches of the UCC wax tion of Ukrainian Nationalists}began to he be excluded from the congress Ukrainians in Canada. The umbrella enthusiastic about their recently pur- surface with distressing regularity in program. As it turned out the group organization — because of its structure chased computer banks and well-paid the Ukrainian Canadian political stayed away from the congress even as an organization of organizations — office staffs. arena," he explains. though Mr. Plyushch did not attend. represents only those Ukrainians who Said Myron Spolsky, a former UCC had memberships in one of the 30 UCC fieldworker and the executive director organizations. Most of the 600,000 of the Alberta UCC: "The UCC build- Ukrainians in Canada are not affiliated ing really has no commercial value; with any community organization; there is no parking space and its semi- THE JOHN DEMJANJUK therefore, the UCC has problems speak- pie shape makes it difficult to make ing authoritatively on behalf of all effective use of the office space." DEFENSE FUND Ukrainian Canadians. Mr. Spolsky, citing a recent UCC (For example, according to Andrij study on the usability of the UCC office, As we sit comfortably at home reading Makuch of the UCCs Saskatchewan said the building has a value of appro- this ad remember ... Provincial Council, only 20 to 25 ximately $300,000. He added that the building still has its original electrical, ONE UKRAINIAN CANNOT. percent of Ukrainians in Alberta and Saskatchewan are "formally organized" heating and plumbing systems. As we reach out and turn off our light into the community). ' Several Ukrainians eager to reform to sleep tonight remember . Most of the activities of the UCC are the UCC have pleaded with delegates to the UCC congress to amend the consti- ONE UKRAINIAN CANNOT. carried out with the help of government largesse and private donations. Until tution in order to allow the headquar- A BRIGHT LIGHT BURNS 24 HOURS A DAY, recently, the federal government, ters to rotate every three years between Edmonton, Winnipeg and Toronto — in the cell of John Demjanjuk. through its multiculturalism program, has been providing the national body the major centers of Ukrainians in A BRIGHT LIGHT OF TRUTH BURNS with funds to pay for administrative Canada. But this change hasconsistent- 24 HOURS A DAY, costs. ly been voted down by the older dele- gates who are apparently reluctant to in the heart of John Demjanjuk. The UCCs most well-known active ties include publishing a national news- have солігоі over the UCC wrestled A NATION IS ON TRIAL IN ISRAEL. letter,handing out grants to Ukrainian away from them. academic and cultural groups (a $2.3 Laurence Decore, a past-president of Prayersand financial support desperately needed. million trust-fund called the Taras the Ukrainian Canadian Professional Please send your donations to: Shevchenko Foundation is used forthis and Business Association and now THE JOHN DEMJANJUK DEFENSE FUND purpose), honoring Canadians who mayor of Edmonton, blasted the UCC have contributed to the well-being of several years ago for its reticent re- P.O. Box 92819 the Ukrainian community (through the sponse to calls for change. Cleveland, Ohio 44192 Taras Shevchenko medal), and lobby- Said Mr. Decore, in a 1980 speech as ing the federal government on such chairman of the Canadian Multicul- This fund is run exclusively by the family of John Demjanjuk. issues as rnulticulturalism anil human turalism Council: "What disturbs me, is rights. the fact that some attempts have already been made by members of the Ukrai- nian community to change theconstitu- tion or the make-up of the UCC All THE WASHINGTON GROUP those attempts have proven to be An Association of Ukrainian-American Professionals unproductive." But Mr. Spolsky says that although invites you to its there is a crying need to provide the UCC with better accommodations the headquarters should remain in Winni- LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE peg. "The national office should remain in October 17, 18, 19, 1986 Winnipeg, provided that the national executive is a truly national body," said at the Mr. Spolsky in a recent interview. "To Capital Hilton Hotel, ieth and к streets N.W., Washington, D.C. move an office of that size every three years would disrupt the operations of the UCC." Meet and hear recognized leaders in media, politics, management and computers, including Another argument for keeping the UCC office in Winnipeg, Mr. Spolsky Ambassador Michael Novak Prof. Zbigniew Brzezinski said, is that the majority of Ukrainians in Canada live in western Canada. James Kilpatrick, Chris Gersten, Referring to the burgeoning numbers of Ukrainian cultural groups in the prairie U.S. News 8, World Report National Jewish Coalition provinces, Mr. Spolsky said Ukrainian communities in the West have recently undergone a renaissance, while the Friday Evening — TWG's Birthday Party Saturday Evening — Fellowship Benefit eastern communities are going through Saturday — workshops, exhibits, Gala "a very rapid assimilation process." guest speakers Sunday — Sightseeing, Brunch According to the 1981 Canadian census, 59 percent of the 530,000 Ukrai- nians in Canada lived in the prairie provinces; more than 90 percent of those were Canadian-born. For more details please write to: THE WASHINGTON GROUP, P.O. Box 11248, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20008 Thus, Ukrainian community obscr- vers point out, the UCC, at its congress To place a display or business card ad in the Conference Book please write to: Leon Burns 8c Co., P.O. Box 57054, Washington, D.C. 20037-0054 in October, must face the dual realities of a changing community composition and an outmoded organizational struc- ture. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1986

chapters, from Carnegie, Pa. dealings with other organizations. Ms. Ukrainian Orthodox... Elections of officers also took place. Canadian students... Hladyshevsky is a former president of (Continued from page 4) The national executive board of the (Continued from page 4) the University of Calgary Ukrainian discuss the accomplishments and activi- senior UOL chapters for 1986-87 is lack of dialogue with the Toronto Students' Club. ties of each group during the year and to composed of: president Emil Skocypec; office. The other elected officials are: Annie present recommendations for the year — first vice - president — Lesia Said Ms. Kudla: "Our priority this Antonenko, secretary; Mirko Dzuiyn- ahead. The committees were composed Samp; second vice-president — Kay year will be to increase communications sky, treasurer; Danylo Dzwonyk, direc- of delegates, alternates, interested Wakaruk; corresponding secretary — between the clubs and the (SUSK) tor of human rights; Michelle Kowal- guests and advisors from the national Mary Ann Sklaryk; recording secretary executive, and to improve communica- chyk, director of multiculturalism and board. — Stefanie Dukevich; financial secre- tion,s between eastern and western culture; Marta Chyczij, director of On Friday afternoon, when the ses- tary — Mary Ann Vlasich; treasurer — Canada. It would be nice to avoid the publications and communications; sions reconvened, chairpersons present- Sonya Lahuta; auditors — Debbie tensions that have occurred in the past Mykhailo Wysoczanskij, congress co- ed their reports to the convention body Diakiw, John Holowko and Michael between east and west." ordinator; and Greg Blysniuk, alumni for approval. Some of the recommenda- Kapeluck. Ms. Kudla added that the organiza- coordinator. tions for the body were as follows: The convention was not without tion will be keeping a close eye on the Four executive members will be ^ That in an effort to alleviate the entertainment, though. On Friday federal government war crimes probe — responsible for maintaining relations severe shortage of qualified cantors in evening, convention-goers were able to which is scheduled to release its report between SUSK and its 19 clubs. They the parishes, the seminary provost and enjoy a performance by the dance group at the end of September. are: Andre Rudnycky, Laurentians the seminary board of trustees establish Ukraina, directed by choreographer In the immediate future, the students region; Irene Antonenko, Greak Lakes a deaconate course; Evhen Litvinov and the group Hro- will be preparing for the triennial region; Paul Prychitko, prairie region; ^ That a list of adult religious educa- mbvytsia under the leadership of Ro- Ukrainian Canadian Congress which is and Niel Lalach, mountain region. tion cassettes and videotapes be corn- xana Dykyj-Pylypczak. The concert being held in Winnipeg in early Octo- Winnipeg student Hali Krawchuk was piled and submitted to the hierarchs for also featured performances by the ber, Ms. Kudla said. She added that the chosen to represent SUSK at meet rags approval and the consistory publicize Surma Ukrainian Male Chorus under organization will come "pretty close" to of the Ukrainian Canadian Committee. the already existing standard church the directorship of Roman Andrushko filling the 50 delegate positions allo- Outgoing SUSK president Danylo school curriculum for all age groups; as well as the ODUM String Ensemble. cated to SUSK. Dzikewycz will serve on the executive ^ That individual chapters record the This year's concert included an original SUSK will be urging delegates at the board as past president. divine liturgy in their own churches on dance piece performed by Andrij Ka- UCC congress to pass a resolution There was also talk at the congress on cassette tapes and distribute them to rasejczuk of St. Andrew UOL chapter, calling for the establishment of a the fate of the group's national news- shut-ins and the elderly; Bloomington, 111., titled "Chornobyl Canadian Consulate in Kiev, Ms. Kudla paper, Student, which was published on # That the Ukrainian affairs commit- Requiem," which was dedicated to the said. The students will also be voicing an irregular basis in Toronto over the tee continue communications with victims of the nuclear disaster in U- their concerns on the Deschenes Corn- past 12 months. A Toronto-based national organizations, such as Ameri- kraine. mission investigation and the need for a coordinating committee was given the cans for Human Rights in Ukraine, to After the concert an outdoor festival, federal apology to Ukrainians interned responsibility of putting the crippled help dissidents and their families in dubbed "A Journey Through Ukraine," by the Canadian government during newspaper back on its feet. According^ Ukraine; was held on the grounds of St. Andrew's World War I. These issues were all to Ms. Kudla, the first issue of the year ^ That the UOL president request Parish. Along with exhibits, games and singled out in resolutions passed at the is expected to be available in time for the metropolitan to designate April 25 food, there was dancing to the tunes of SUSK congress, Ms. Kusla said. the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. for an annual panachyda for the victims Myakyj Znak. The two senior vice-presidential Next year's SUSK's congress will be of the Chornobyl disaster; positions on the SUSK executive were held in Montreal. There will also be a The final evening of the convention ^ That the UOL continue to protest filled by Lydia Hladyshevsky of Cal- presidents' conferences in western featured the tradition grand banquet the use of Soviet-obtained evidence in gary, who will be responsible for inter- Canada, where club representatives will and ball. President Skocypec presented civil proceedings to denaturalize Ukrai- nal affairs, and Montreal student Greg gather with SUSK officials to discuss awards for the senior UOL, and junior nian Americans; Smolynec, who will oversee SUSK's new projects and ideas. ^ That chapters make use of public UOL president John Mytschenko pre- service time on local community TV to sented the junior awards. Greg Hallick publicize religious and Ukrainian events and Randy Skopypec presented cul- in their localities; tural awards for seniors and juniors, ^ That UOL members write letters to respectively. The banquet was followed U.N.W.L.A. Branch 18, New Jersey the editors of their local papers, TV by a ball, with the orchestra Good station managers etc., in order to Times providing the music. Presents enlighten the public about Ukrainian The convention officially ended issues and correct any misinformation; Sunday, July 27, with a farewell lun- ^ That all Ukrainian Orthodox cheon, held at St. Nicholas Cathedral. Christians be encouraged to spiritually prepare themselves for the Millennium and the 1,000th anniversary of the Holy Ukrainian Woman... Ukrainian Orthodox Church by partici- виьлул (Continued from page 8) pating in the feast day of St. Volodymyr the Great on July 28 and the baptism of rence materials. If you do not have a Kievan Rus' on August 14; registration form you may write to: UKRAINIAN COSSACK ENSEMBLE Conference Committee, cj о Lesia Ka- ^ That the millennium be promoted FROM TORONTO chmar, 17 Wind Ridge Drive, North through open house for local non- Caldwell, N.J. 07006; (201) 226-0293. Ukrainian clergy; that local media be To assure a hotel room, reserve early. invited to Ukrainian cultural exhibits Special room rates for conference and concerts. participants who will be staying at the On Friday morning, July 25, Arch- A UNIQUE REVUE Ramada Hotel of Princeton, N.J., are bishop Constantine addressed the con- $50 per night. Rooms can accommo- vention body. Elaborating on the im- date from one to four people. For room portance of this year's convention reservations call the hotel directly. The theme "Let Us Love One Another," he OF number is (201)452-2400. stated that any religious or Church organization without charity is a sham and that if Ukrainians are to be a SONG, reflection of the early Church, they Concert pianist... must follow their example of love and (Continued from page 8) charity. The world is watching, he said, ^ Friday, October 3, 8 p.m., at the DANCE and the most important mission Ukrai- Levine School of Music, 1690 36th St. AND nians have is to treat each other in such N. W. Washington. Reception will a way that the world will say, "Look at follow. Concertgoers contact: Ms. how they love one another." Telizyn, (202) 232-4326. Concert to HUMOR In the afternoon, Bishop Antony benefit American Cancer Society of the addressed the delegation and talked District of Columbia. about expectations people have of ^ Tuesday, October 7, 8:15 p.m., at themselves and of the UOL. He pointed Mt. Vernon College, 20100 Fox Hall out that it is possible to have a vision of Road N.W., Washington. Concert- on Sunday, October 26, 1986 at 4 p.m. oneself which somehow limits one's goers contact: Carla Hubner, (202) 331- growth, thereby limiting individual 3467. Concert to benefit the American Clifton Senior High School Auditorium dedication and devotion to the Church Cancer Society of the District of Co- 333 Colfax Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey and the UOL. lumbia. Tickets: $12.00; $9.00 Adults ^ Sunday, November 23, 2 p.m., at On Saturday morning, July 26, the $6.00 Children under 12 film "Harvest of Despair" produced by the National City Christian Church, Slavko Nowytski, was shown to the 14th 8L Massachusetts Avenue N.W., For information call: convention body. In the afternoon, Washington. Concert-goers contact (201)933-5614 (201) 779-0459 sessions included a presentation by the Ms. Telizyn, (202) 232-4326. Concert to host chapter of next year's convention, benefit the American Cancer Society of PROCEEDS DONATED TO UKRAINIAN MUSEUM Ss. Peter and Paul senior and junior the District of Columbia. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1986 No. 37 Ukrainian National Association Monthly reports for July

RECORDING DEPARTMENT DISBURSEMENTS FOR JULY, 1986 MEMBERSHIP REPORT Paid To Or For Members Cash Surrenders .. $37,193.59 Juv. Adults ЗВЕ: Totals Endowments Matured 80,687.50 TOTAL AS OF JUNE 30, 1986 18.965 51,160 6,921 77,046 Death Benefits . 74,460.26 GAINS IN JULY 1986 Interest On Death Benefits 52.57 New members. 46 48 103 Dividend To Members 800,363.83 Reinstated 40 81 128 Dues From Members Returned 28.28 Transferred in 7 16 24 Scholarships '. 84,150.00 Change class in 5 6 11 Transferred from Juv. Dept.. 7 7 Total ,. $1,076,936.03 TOTALS GAINS: `Ж` T5T" 273 Operating Expenses: Real Estate $259,226.97 LOSSES IN Svoboda Operation 108,600.83 Suspended `Ж` 20 71 Official Publication-Svoboda 60,000.00 Transferred out 7 19 2 28 Organizing Expenses: Change of class out 5 6 11 — Advertising $733.00 Transferred to adults 7 7 — Reward To Special Organizers 6,242.42 Died. 5 76 81 — Reward To Branch Secretaries 83,976.29 Cash surrender 55 66 121 — Traveling Expenses-Special Organizers 326.50 Endowment matured 20 26 46 _ Supreme Medical Examiner's Fee..... 375.00 Fully paid-up 21 53 74 Reduced paid-up — Total.. $91,644.21 Extended insurance 2 8 10 — Payroll, Insurance And Taxes: TOTAL LOSSES: 136 283 30 449 Salary Of Executive Officers $10,697.90 Salary Of Office Employee 39,607.52 INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP: Employee Benefit Plan 13,653.23 GAINS IN JULY 1986 Taxes-Federal, State And City On Employee Wages 24,672.21 21 53 74 Tax-Canadian Witholding And Pension Plan On Employee Wages 590.65 3 11 — 14 TOTAL GAINS: 24 64 — 88 Total $89,221.51

LOSSES IN JULY 1986 General Expenses: Died 1 26 27 Actuarial And Statistical Expenses $62.00 28 34 62 Book And Periodicals... 12.80 7 7 - 14 Furniture u Equipment 88.31 5 5 10 General Office Maintenance 1,029.94 TOTAL LOSSES- 41 72 113 Insurance Department Fees...... 103.00 — Operating Expense Of Canadian Office... 125.00 TOTAL UNA MEMBERSHIP ASOF Postage...... 1,200.00 JULY 31, 1986 18,910 51,027 6,908 76,845 Printing And Stationery...... 32.60 Rental Of Equipment And Services.. 1,212.68 WALTER SOCHAN Telephone, Telegraph. 1,636.76 Supreme Secretary Traveling Expenses-General . 6,094.81

Total.... $11,597.90

Miscellaneous: Convention Expenses $4,869.06 FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT Investment Expense-Mortgages 150.00 Loss On Bonds ...... 309.34 INCOME FOR JULY, 1986 Youth Sports Activities 1,120.03 Ukrainian Heritage Defense Fund Disbursements... 3,410.00 Fraternal Activities 1,815.00 Dues From Members $259,555.17 Donations... 600.00 Income From "Svoboda" Operation.. 106,287.85 Taxes Held In Escrow 10,586.46 Investment Income: Professional Fees '...... 2,850.00 Bonds...... $126,884.91 Certificate Loans 2,936.23 `Ж $25,709.89 Mortgage Loans 37,464.89 Banks... 7,616.22 Investments: Stocks. 4,345.54 Bonds.... $250,527.34 Real Estate 215,622.05 Mortgages 148,438.89 Stock 2,845.54 Total $394,869.84 Certificate Loans.... 6,646.23 Real Estate ..... 6,683.67 Refunds: E.D.P. Equipment... 10,530.06 Taxes Federal, State u City On Employee Wages.. $15,908.01 Taxes-Canadian Witholding fc Pension Plan 492.12 $425,671.7' Taxes Held In Escrow 3,296.46 Employee Hospitalization Plan Premiums 7,459.99 Disbursements For July, 1986... $2,148,609.0, Official Publication "Svoboda" 16,945.70 Convention Expense Ret'd 325.00 Investment Expense Ret'd.. 150.00 BALANCE Printing fc Stationery Ret'd...... 50.00 ьш: $44,627.28 ASSETS Liabilities Miscellaneous: Cash $815,315.32 Life Insurance...... $53,093,329.07 Donations To Fraternal Fund... $6.61 Bonds.. . 38,731,741.93 Accidental D.D. 1,467,783.27 Transfer To Orphans Fund.... 1,250.00 Mortgage Loans.. 4,401,182.29 Fraternal...... (42,954.94) Ukrainian Heritage Defense Fund Donations..; 7,979.19 Certificate Loans 762,073.75 Orphans...... 345,154.49 Profit On Bonds Sold Or Matured... , 4,774.80 Real Estate... 1,095,088.34 Old Age Home (80,404.74) Sale Of "Ukrainian Encyclopaedia" 539.20 Printing Plant S E.D.P. Emergency 91,061.91 Equipment 331,119.77 Total... $14,549.80 Stocks... 636,061.06 Loan To D.H. - U.NA Investments: Д Housing Corp 101,386.60 Bonds Matured Or Sold.... $341,610.66 Loan To U.N.U.R.C 8,000.000 00 Mortgages Repaid 107.57806 Certificate Loans Repaid.. 12,764.11 Total $54,873,969.06 Total...! $54,873,969.06 їж: $461,952.83 ULANADIACHUK Income For July, 1986.. $1,281,842.77 Supreme Treasurer No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1986 15

John Russel Goulo, 8, the grandson of Tanya S. Wenglowskyj, 14, daughter of John Wenglowskyj, the youngest mem- A. and S. Zedayko, long-time members Roman and Lusia Wenglowskyj is ber of the Wenglowskyj family of Kathy Pagani of Clifton, N.J., is a new of UNA Branch 368 in Miami, is still another new member of Miami's UNA Miami, became a member of UNA member of UNA Branch 368 of Miami. another of the growing branch's mem- Branch 368. Her grandmother is Maria Branch 368 in Miami. The Wenglow- Her insurance certificate was purchased bers. John's mother, Paula Falcon, Wenglowskyj. skyjs are all members of the Ukrainian by her grandfather, Yaroslav Nazar- enrolled him in the UNA. National Association. kevych, of Miami.

Melanie Rose Podubynsky, the great- Andre Wasyl Roriian, the first son of granddaughter of the late Volodymyr Yaroslav and Irene Roman, was en- Stephen Christopher Strauss, the one- Podubynsky, a long-time UNA activist rolled in the UNA, more precisely UNA year-old son of Carolyn and David and secretary of UNA Branch 368, was Branch 368, in Miami by his parents. He Andrew j. Bilak, is the youngest mem- Strauss of Austin, Texas, recently enrolled into that branch thanks to her is seen above at the age of 7 months. ber of UNA Branch 368 in Miami. He is joined UNA Branch 368 in Miami, grandfather, V. Podubynsky. The entire the son of Dr. Myron and Sheila Bilak courtesy of his Miami relative Lusia Podubynsky family belongs to the of Gainesville, Fla. Vizniak. UNA.

Markian P. Galadza, the youngest son Andrew L. Maryniuk, the son of Dr. of Paul and Valia Galadza of Miami, is George and Melinda Maryniuk of the youngest of the Galadza clan to Chapel Hill, N.C., also recently joined become a member of UNA Branch 368, UNA Branch 368 in Miami. He was the Mykola Lysenko Branch in Miami. enrolled by his grandfather, A. Mary- Markian's parents and siblings, Lesia Alexander and Tamara Kostik are two more members of UNA Branch 368. Their niuk, secretary of the branch. His and Мкђаеі, are also members. father, Volodymyr Kostik, too, is a member of the UNA. parents, too, are UNA'ers. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1986 No. 37 Washington professionals group PREVIEW OF EVENTS slates leadership conference September 24 September 27 WASHINGTON — A three-day the art of lobbying; the craft of dealing conference to examine various facets of with the media; the science of effective NATIONWIDE IN U.S.: "Harvest HAMILTON, Ont.: The Ukrainian leadership is planned for the second half management. of Despair," the Canadian documen- men's chorus from Poland Zhuravli of October in the nation's capital. "We should make every effort to see tary on the Ukrainian famine of will perform in concert at 7 pmTin" The conference was conceived by the to it'," Ms. Sluzar told a planning 1932-33 will be shown on PBS affi- Sir Winston Churchill Auditorium, executive board of The Washington committee meeting, 4hat everyone who liates nationwide on a special edition 1715 Main St. E. Group {TWG) of Ukrainian American comes to the conference takes some- of "Firing Line." The film and professionals. A separate planning thing back home; something that she or committee, comprising about two do- he can use effectively in the community subsequent discussion will be aired CLIFTON; N.J.: The Ukrainian zen persons, currently is putting to- work." Members of the planning com- beginning at 9 p.m. in Boston and American Professionals and Busi- gether a program with three main mittee have noted in their meetings that Washington, 10 p.m. in New York , nesspersons Association of New facets: the Washington Leadership Conference 7 p.m. in Chicago. Readers are York and New Jersey invites the will be held two weeks after the Ukrai^ advised to consult local listings. public to its first fall meeting at the ^ a meeting of Ukrainian commu- man Woman in Two Worlds conference Ramada Inn on Route 3. The special nity activists in a social setting; and are making an effort for the two featured guest will be Mary V, Beck, ^ an exchange of ideas with a view to meetings to complement each other. September 25 former president of the Detroit City raising the level of professionalism in the Ukrainian community; Council. Cocktails begin at 7:30 p.m. October 17 marks the second anni- 9 a forum to advance competence NEW JERSEY: The New Jersey For information calLthe Ramada Inn versary of The Washington Group. and professionalism in Ukrainian or- Network will show "Harvest of at (201) 778-6500. That evening, a Friday, TWG will host a ganizations. Despair" at 9 p.m. "birthday party" for the conference September 28 The conference will be held October participants to provide a relaxed at- 17 - 19, at the Capital Hilton Hotel, mosphere for a "get-acquainted" ses- MONTREAL: Zhuravli, the Ukrai- TORONTO: Zhuravli, the Ukrai- corner of 16th and K streets N.W. sion. nian men's chorus from Poland, will nian men's choir from Poland, will Natalie Sluzar, who is completing her second term as president of The Wash- Plenary sessions, a luncheon with a begin their monthlong concert tour appear in concert at 7 p.m. in the guest speaker and workshops are set for of Canada and the United States with Convention Center Theatre, 255 ington Group, also heads the planning committee for the Washington gather- Saturday, October 18. That evening, a a concert at 8 p.m. in Plateau Hall, Front St. dinner-dance with the "Veselka" or- 3710 Calixa — Lavallee. The tour is ing. The Leadership Conference program chestra from Rochester, N.Y., will be a co-sponsored by the Ukrainian Na- October 4 fund-raising event for the TWG scholar- tional Association and the Ukrainian will be made up of plennary sessions and special-interest workshops. ship program started a year earlier with a Canadian Committee. Roman Re- SAN JOSE, CA.: Branch 107 of the similar gala ball (organized jointly with Representatives of successful Ukrai- wakowicz is conducting the chorus, Ukrainian National Women's Lea- the Ukrainian-American Bar Associa- nian organizations in the United States which will be accompanied on the gue of America will hold a fall tion.) and Canada are being invited as spea- piano by Anna Sulij-Tuz. Also fea- dinner^ dance at the Red Lion Inn, An after-church brunch for confe- tured will be soprano Maria Szc- 2050 Gateway Place. Cocktails will kers for the plenary sessions to share with the participants the secrets of their rence participants is planned for Sun- zucka, soloist of the Grand Theatre be at 7 p.m., dinner at 8 p.m. There day, October 19. in Lodz. will be a live orchestra — an inter- success, as well as warn about the national music band. Semi-formal pitfalls they may have experienced. Because the Washington conference attire is requested. Cost is $32 per Workshops, which will be led by will be held just days before the Novem- September 26 person. For information call Vera persons earning a living in a given field, ber election, the planning committee is Zubrucky at (408) 257-6477 or Ha- will cover such topics as the use of negotiating with several political figures LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles tele- lene Marenin at (408) 268-9184. computers in Ukrainian organizations; as possible luncheon speakers. vision station KCET (Channel 28), an affiliate of PBS-TV, will broad- cast the film "Harvest of Despair" PLEASE NOTE: Preview items Ukrainian Heritage Foundation during a special edition of "Firing must be received one week before Line" at 9 p.m. Following the film, desired date of publication. No host William F. Buckley will mode- information will be taken over the schedules reunion at Soyuzivka rate a panel discussion. phone. Preview items will be KERHONKSON, N.Y. — The U- Ukrainian Heritage Foundation. published only once (please note krainian Heritage Foundation's Re- Business sessions will be conducted desired date of publication). All union III has been scheduled for Octo- Saturday morning and afternoon. Offi- OTTAWA: Zhuravli, the Ukrainian items are published at the discretion ber 10, 11 and 12 here at the Ukrainian cers will give reports as will those men's chorus from Poland will per- of the editorial staff and in accor- National Association's estate Soyu- working on projects. They include: form in concert at 8 p.m. in Ottawa dance with available space. zivka. "Trends" by Vice-President Gen Zereb- Technical High School Auditorium, The price of $125 per person includes niak, Avramenko's Hopak video, by- 440 Albert St. The concert is spon- PREVIEW OF EVENTS, a listing registration, membership, meals, a Vice President Walter Bacad, Treasurer sored by the UNA and UCC. of Ukrainian community events open dance and room at tlje resort, from Taras Maksymowich and Advisor Bill to the public, is a service provided Friday afternoon until Sunday after- Polewchak. Advisors Sophie Lucyk free of charge by The Weekly to the noon. Refreshments will be available and Jennie Bochar will give informa- September 26-28 Ukrainian community. To have an for those arriving late on Friday. tion on pysanky and embroidery publi- event listed in this column, please Saturday's banquet will be preceeded cations. John Kuchmy, advisor, will LOS ANGELES: An exhibit of send information (type of event, by a cocktail party, which will include report on the number of Ukrainian works by Canadian master ceramist date, time, place, admission, spon- hot and cold hors d'oeuvers and a cash Youth League of North America photos Ted Diakiw will be launched with a sor etc.), along with the phone bar. received. champagne reception at 7:30 - 10 number of a person who may be Reservations can be made for the p.m. in the Ukrainian Art Center, Following the reports, new business reached during daytime hours for cocktail party, banquet and dance, 4315 Melrose Ave. The exhibit will and projects will be discussed. New additional information to: PRE- featuring the new Alex and Dorko officers will also be elected to carry on. run from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday VIEW OF EVENTS, The Ukrainian band, at a cost of $25 per person. the work and purpose of the foundation and Sunday. For more information Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey Reservations for both the weekend or in the coming year. Guests who would call the center at (213) 668-0112. City, N.J. 07302. Saturday night affair must be made like to extend their stay at Soyuzivka, to with Taras Maksymowich, 1318 18th enjoy the beautiful fall foliage, will Street, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. receive a special rate from the resort's Checks should be made out to the management. WANTED WANTED UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION UIA offers Ukrainian for beginners seeks NEW YORK — The Ukrainian Insti- course will give a clear presentation of tute of America is offering a course in the structure of the Ukrainian language. the Ukrainian language this fall for It can be taken as a three-credit course DIRECTOR of FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES interested students of all ages. through Hunter College's Slavic depart- The 15-week course will be taught by ment; course tuition is in accordance College graduate willing to learn about fraternalism. Must enjoy working Zirka Derlycia every Tuesday evening with current CUNY fees. Otherwise, the with people. Knowledge of Ukrainian and English required. Willing to from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Titled "Elemen- course tuition is $90, $45 for senior travel and work weekends occasionally. Send resume to: tary Ukrainian I," this introductory citizens. program is designed for students with -- JOHN 0. FLI8, Supreme President no knowledge of the language, as well as The fall semester began after Labor Ukrainian National Association individuals who have a working know- Day, however, late registration is 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. 07302 ledge of Ukrainian, but lack knowledge accepted through Tuesday, September (201)4512200 of grammar. 23. For more information, please call According to Ms. Derlycia, the the UIA at (212) 288-8660.