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гоїшаENGLISH-LANGUAGEп WEEKL Y WeEDITION e V VOL. LXXXV No. 275 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1978 25 CENTS Ukrainian hierarchs met Pope John Paul Canadian official hopeful VATICAN CITY, Italy. - Hier­ The Chancery of the Patriarch re­ of Danylo Shumuk's release archs of the Ukrainian Catholic ported that the pontiff displayed in­ Church, led by Patriarch Josyf I, met terest in the matters which were dis­ OTTAWA, Ont. - A Canadian Mr. Duclos explained that after re­ with Pope John Paul II on November cussed and said that he would study the government spokesman said in the ceiving information about the serious 20 and presented to the pontiff their documents that he received. House of Commons on December 1 state of Shumuk's health, the govern­ plans for the commemoration of the "We hope, as we have already stated that Danylo Shumuk's health is ment "expressed to the Soviet authori­ 1000th anniversary of the baptism of in our first communique immediately improving and that the Soviet authori­ ties its deep concern and asked that Ukraine. after the election of Pope John Paul II, ties "will eventually allow him to join Mr. Shumuk's case be reconsidered on The Ukrainian hierarchs were in the that the Supreme Pontiff will respond his relatives in Canada." humanitarian grounds, in order to Vatican City for a meeting with Patri­ positively to the important matters Shumuk's case has been the center of allow him to leave Russia and come to arch Josyf to discuss plans for the facing our church, despite the compli­ concern in the Canadian Parliament Canada." cated state of affairs in the world and over the past few weeks and several commemoration and other matters The parliamentary secretary said facing the Ukrainian Catholic Church. in the Church," said the chancery in its members of Parliament have risen in The four-day talks began on November November 20 communique. his defense and have requested the that the Ministry of External Affairs 17. Taking part in the meeting were: Canadian government to seek his emi­ was informed by the Soviet authorities that Shumuk's health, although poor, Pope John Paul met with each arch­ Archbishop Maxim Hermaniuk, Met­ gration to Canada. ropolitan of the Ukrainian Catholic Replying to a question from Thomas was not "as critical" as it was re­ bishop and bishop individually, begin­ ported. ning with the Primate of the "Pomis- Church in Canada; Archbishop Joseph Siddon, a Progressive Conservative na" Ukrainian Catholic Church. Patri­ Schmondiuk, Metropolitan of the MP from the Burnaby-Richmond- "While it is true that we have no way arch Josyf spoke with the pope for Ukrainian Catholic Church in the Uni­ Delta area of British Columbia, Louis of verifying this information, it is of some 20 minutes, during which he de­ ted States; Bishop Neil Savaryn of Ed­ Duclos, parliamentary secretary to the some comfort to know that Mr. tailed for the pontiff the Ukrainian monton, Alta., Bishop Isidore Borecky secretary of state for external affairs, Shumuk's state of health is improving Catholic Church's plans for the up­ of Toronto, Ont., Bishop Andrew said that the Canadian government has and that the Soviet authorities will coming observance. Patriarch Josyf Roborecki of Saskatoon, Sask., been in contact with Soviet authorities eventually allow him to join his rela­ also gave Pope John Paul other per­ Auxiliary Bishop Demetrius Greschuk about Shumuk. tives in Canada," said Mr. Duclos. tinent documents concerning the state of Edmonton, Alta., Bishop Jaroslav of the Ukrainian Catholic Church and Gabro of Chicago, 111., Bishop Basil the Ukrainian people. Losten of Stamford, Conn., Bishop At the conclusion of the talks, Pope Platon V. Kornyljak of Munich, West State Department reaffirms John Paul extended his blessings on the Germany, Auxiliary Bishop Efraim B. Ukrainian Church and the Ukrainian Krevey of Curitiba, Brazil, and Bishop confidence in Warvariv people. (Continued on page 14) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Depart­ ment of State has given a clean bill of political and moral health of Constan- President's report to Helsinki commission tine Warvariv, the American diplomat of Ukrainian descent, who, after re­ fusing the KGB recruitment effort points to "distressing trials" in USSR during an international conference in WASHINGTON, D.C. - The tion and cultural exchange between October 1977 in Tbilisi, Soviet Commission on Security and Cooper­ East and West. Georgia, was the target of a Soviet ation in Europe announced on Decem­ The comprehensive report by the smear campaign denouncing him as a ber 6 it has received the president's president describes the first CSCE re­ "Nazi war collaborator." Semiannual Report on Implementation view conference held this year in Bel­ The U.S. Embassy in Moscow filed a of the Helsinki Final Act. grade as "an important benchmark." sharp protest with Soviet authorities at Rep. Dante B. Fasceli, commission Mr. Fasceli said, which "should guide that time, calling the incident "out­ chairman, and Sen. Clairbornc Pell, the activities of participating states" in rageous... a heavy handed recruitment co-chairman, noted that the report is advance of the next follow-up meeting effort" and "highly provocative and the fifth such document prepared by set for Madrid in 1980. unacceptable treatment of a U.S. the president for the commission, as diplomat." "The success of the CSCE process The U.S. government's protest mes­ mandated by law, since the signing of will depend on the efforts of all the Final Act of the Conference on sage, both in Washington and in Mos­ governments to inspect their records of cow, also warned that "such violations Security and Cooperation in Europe performance and work continually for (CSCE). realization of all the goals contained in as this can only serve to retard the The president's report establishes the Final Act," the congressman growth of mutually beneficial rela­ that some progress on Helsinki compli­ quoted the presidential document. tions" between the two countries. ance has been made, Mr. Fasceli com­ In a letter to Mr. Warvariv Constantine Warvariv mented, but he noted that the docu­ Mr. Fasceli remarked on the report's dated October 27, which was made mended Mr. Warvariv for his "coura­ ment points out that some areas of references to "extremely negative available to Svoboda by the State geous and forthright action in immedi­ weakness remain, "such as the distres­ developments" in terms of CSCE such Department, Under Secretary of State ately bringing to the attention of your sing trials of Soviet citizens interested as the Soviet Union's arrest and con­ Ben H. Read wrote: "The Depart­ superiors the attempt by Soviet repre­ in furthering the goals of CSCE." viction of such Helsinki monitors as ment's investigation found no evidence sentatives to suborn you." The Helsinki Accords, signed by 33 Anatoly Shcharansky, Aleksandr whatsoever to support the allegations European nations, the United States Ginzburg and others. and charges against you." Last March, Mr. Warvariv was and Canada, pledges these countries to The Helsinki Commission, an in­ He added that "the Department re­ appointed as director of UNESCO respect human rights, as well as the dependent panel of six senators, six affirms the confidence and trust in Affairs at the State Department and sovereignty and frontiers of signatory representatives and three Executive your loyalty and character as repre­ was accorded a Superior Honor Award states. The agreement also contains mea­ Branch officials, was created by Con­ sented initially by your commissioning by the State Department for his perfor­ sures for lessening military tension, gress with the mandate to monitor and as a Foreign Service Officer of the Uni­ mance as the deputy U.S. permanent improving economic cooperation, and encourage CSCE compliance at home ted States." representative to UNESCO in Paris expanding the flow of people, informa- and abroad. Secretary Read's letter also com- where he served for the last four years. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17,1978 No. 275 Father and son face KGB repression

NEW YORK, N. Y. - The case of Petro Sichko and his son, Vasyl, testifies to of Ukrainian philology at the University of Chernivets. In 1947, during his third the fact that in the Soviet Union when the KGB persecutes a person for what it year, he was arrested for alleged participation in a student organization. He was considers to be violations of the law, this harassment is oftentimes also faced by sentenced to 25 years in prison. After 10 years he was allowed to return home. His the children. The Sichkos are members of the Ukrainian Public Group to Pro­ wife, Stepania, is also a political prisoner. The couple has three children, the mote the Implementation of the Helsinki Accords. The Western representation of oldest of whom is Vasyl. the Ukrainian Helsinki group recently received copies of documents from the Vasyl was a university student before he was expelled for unknown reasons. He Sichkos which detail the harassment they have suffered at the hands of the secret and his father have renounced their Soviet citizenship and the younger Sichko has police. Twenty-Five separate documents were disseminated in the West the press requested permission to emigrate to the United States. service of the Ukrainian Supreme Liberation Council (abroad). Below are the texts of letters by Petro and Vasyl Sichko to the Supreme Soviet The elder Sichko, born in 1926 in the Dolyna region of Ukraine, was a student in which they detailed the harassment they have suffered.

Case of Vasyl Sichko Case of Petro Sichko I, Sichko, Vasyl Petrovych, borri structors gave me grades of excellent. I, Sichko, Petro Vasylovych, am in­ regional Communist Party, M.P. Pry­ in 1956, a Ukrainian, former student at Only Parakhina, the Russian language forming you of the illegal acts commit­ horodsky, again made several slander­ the Taras H. Shevchenko Kiev State instructor, showed herself to be weak ted by the administration of the ous remarks about me and issued an University, renounce my Soviet citizens- and gave in to pressures from above. I Verkhnostrutynske metal factory, ultimatum to the director of the fac­ ship on the grounds that I was illegally learned of the attempt to fail me in my which, under pressure of the first tory that if he does not fire me, then he expelled from the journalism depart­ courses and therefore I studied extra secretary of the Rozhniativ region himself would be fired. ment of the Kiev university, following hard. I replied to all questions pre­ Communist Party of Ukraine, M.P. On December 19, 1977, a theoretical two years of persecution and harass­ cisely, and all the additional questions Pryhorodsky, and the organs of the conference of party activists was ment (order No. 506, dated July 20, by Parakhina aimed at tricking me KGB, fired from my position of senior underway at the Rozhniativ regional 1977), and request permission to emi­ were equally well answered. Parakhina engineer and relinquished my salary on party office, at which there were about grate to the United States of America then lost control of herself, attempted instructions of order No. 2/279 dated 40 persons present when M.P. Pryho­ in order to find refuge ancHo complete to ridicule me by saying that I did not December 21, 1977, effective Decem­ rodsky again slandered me. my education in that country. use the Russian language in the dormi­ ber 25, 1977, and proposed that I work In response to that pressure came I am returning my citizen's passport tory and on public transportation as as a laborer in the galvanizing sectipn order No. 2/279 of December 21, 1977, (series KhI-YS No. 687-717) issued in she suggested, and with a red face and of the electrical division. about which the head of the planning the Dolyna region, Ivano-Frankivske in a nervous voice, she said that she I returned the copy of the order to division said in the presence of other oblast, and my military draft card must fail me. the director of the factory, M.V. Zhar- workers; "just a few minutes ago, (series YK, No. 3556733), issued by ^he kov, along with my negative reply and some high-level administrators asked After I complained about the be­ my announcement of a strike. Dolyna regional military office, Ivano- havior of the instructor, I was given the whether or not the order to fire you has Frankivske oblast, to the office of the In a short period of time, I am been handed down." opportunity to take the exam over and forced to write to you again with a internal affairs in Moscow's regional this time I passed. Despite that, the at­ The order states that I am being fired administrative committee in the city of second complaint, because in reply to because I do not have the proper higher tempts to expell me from the university the first one, dated November 7, 1977, Kiev, where I am currently registered, did not subside. education required for my job. together with my declaration renoun­ I received from you a statement merely Therefore, I will briefly describe to I will list several other facts, one of stating that my complaint has been re­ cing Soviet citizenship. which is insignificant, but typical. you my education. I was arrested when routed to the prosecutor of the Ukrai­ I was 20 years old when I was in my I am substantiating my deposition During the first semester I was active nian SSR for an investigation. about my explusion from the Kiev in community affairs and many times, third year at the University of Cher­ In that complaint I detailed for you nivets majoring in Ukrainian phil­ State University with the following j single-handedly, at night I published that since my release from incarcer­ facts: the newspaper "Komsomolsky Pro- ology. After my release, I entered in ation I have been treated as a second- 1959 the Lviv polytechnical institute as I am the son of a former political pri­ zhektor" (Projector of the Communist rate citizen of the USSR, therefore I will soner. Because of that, the regional of­ Youth League), an organ of the journ­ a major in the economics of machine- not write about the entire span of time building and light industry. I was ex­ fice of the KGB in the city of Dolyna, alism department. I am stressing that I I have^pent in freedom (which will be where I lived before entering the published it single-handedly because pelled for academic indebtedness - 21 years on February 12, 1978), but I charges which were fabricated. After university decided to take tne under the editorial staff of the newspaper of­ will concentrate on the last several its "care,'' despite the fact, as it is ficially consisted of many other stu­ 10 years, in 1973, I completed a one- days, and I will substantiate my state­ year correspondence course in econo­ well known, that children are not liable dents. When the newspaper received an ments with the following facts. for their parent's transgressions and award form the university's Comsomol mics at the Lviv husbandry institute, On November 3, 1977, elections for during which time no difficulties were that I did not commit any crimes or and the citation was read at the meet­ secretary of the party organization in other violations, I honestly fulfilled my ing of the department, my name was made for me. the Verkhnostrutynske metal factory In the course of 21 years in freedom, obligations as a citizen, and therefore omitted from the roster of the editorial were held, at which M.P. Pryhorod­ the first illegality was committed by the staff. After the meeting I asked the I worked as an engineer, economist, sky, first secretary of the Rozhniativ senior economist, PVV engineer, PVV regional state security organs when speaker why my name was deleted and region Communist Party, was present. they began to interest themselves in my he told me that his address was cen­ engineer senior, manager of the PVV M.P. Pryhorodsky addressed the mechanical division. I was considered, case and decided to take me under their sored by the secretary of the party, workers by slandering me before my care. This was an insult to my dignity Pohribny, who crossed my name of the without reservations, a good worker. colleagues and questioning what right I have been working in the Verkhno­ as a citizen. As soon as I entered the list and forbade him to mention it at do I have to work as a senior engineer journalism department of the Kiev the department meeting. strutynske metal factory since Decem­ and immediately gave instructions to ber 6, 1973. At first, for six months, as State University in 1975, my father was The following year, he (Pohribny) fire me from the position which I held. summoned for questioning to the of­ gave orders not to issue any com­ an engineer, and finally as a senior fice of the regional KGB and he was On December 15, 1977, the office of engineer. Then, all of a sudden, I was munity assignments to me thereby not the Rozhniativ region Communist made several offers and was being pres­ giving me the opportunity to fulfill my fired because I am not qualified for the sured into complying with them or else Party of Ukraine reviewed the issue of job. obligations to the Comsomol, which "The Work of the Party Organization my enrollment at the university would would facilitate their attempts to expell In commemoration of the 60th anni­ be threatened. After my father cate­ and the Administration of the versary of the establishment of the So- me from the university. Fourteen times Verkhnostrutynske Metal Factory," gorically refused to cooperate with the I requested the head of the Comsomol during which the first secretary of the (Continued on page 13) secret police, the head of the Dolyna to give me community assignments, regional committee for state security, and each time his face would turn red Kushenko, threatened that I would not and he would talk his way out of the enter the second year at the university discussion by changing subjects. and he promised that I would never be In the spring (of 1977), the secretary СВОБОДА |ft|SV0B0DA able to acquire a higher education. of the party office in the journalism УЛРАЇНСЬКИЙЩОАІНННК ^ЩВГ UKRAINIAN DAILY Soon after, the Dolyna KGB office department, A.H. Pohribny, gave a FOUNDED 1893 sent to me university a character re­ secret order to the head of the Comso­ newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association, Inc., at 30 Montgomery port about me which was read by the mol in the department, Valentyn Street, Jersey City. NJ. 07302, daily except Mondays and holidays. dean of the journalism department, TELEPHONES: Buhryn, to severely reminded me and U.N.A. Pryliuka, and the secretary of the to make note of it in my registration party's office in the journalism depart­ (201)434-0237 (201)451-2200 book, which he obediently carneu uui. (201)434-0807 ment, Pohribny. from New York (212) 227-5250 І new of these illegal interventions into from New York (212) 227-4125 (212)227-5251 Immediately following that, the the activities of the Comsomol by Poh­ dean of the department began to ribny two weeks before they were car­ Subscription rates for THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY S6.00 per year organize harassments against me during ried out. UNA Members -- - S2.50 per year the 1975-76 semester, in hopes of ex­ Following Pohribny's instructions to pelling me from the university. All in­ have me reprimanded, I met him and THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Editors: IhorDlaboha structors, for whom I was to take he attempted to threaten me by saying 'JP..O. Box 346, Jersey City, N.J. Q73Q3 Roma ^oc.han-Hadzewycz exams, where ordered to fail me iii their courses. Nevertheless, three in­ J " (Continued on page 13) No. 275 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1978

APPEAL of UKRAINIAN CONGRESS COMMITTEE OF AMERICA FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL FUND Dear Fellow Ukrainian Americans! activities in defense of Ukrainian political prisoners in Soviet concentration camps in Siberia and elsewhere in the USSR through interventions in the The Third Congress of the World Congress of Free Ukrainians (WCFU), U.N., the U.S. government and through world public opinion. Toward that which took place at the end of November 1978 in New York City, is behind end the UCCA Information Bureau has been active for a year in Washing­ us. ton -informing official U.S. agencies and U.S. public opinion on Ukraini­ The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America exerted all possible an matters. efforts to make the Third WCFU Congress a powerful gathering of the free The UCCA assists those Ukrainian dissidents who were fortunate enough Ukrainian community scattered outside the boundaries of enslaved to come to the United States. Ukraine. Every one of us knows and understands that to organize such a In addition to publishing for 34 years The Ukrainian Quarterly, which gigantic congress requires enormous labor and considerable goes to over 50 countries throughout the world, the UCCA also publishes , books on Ukraine and the Ukrainian people's struggle for freedom. A few funds. (f But these efforts resulted in a full success. It must be stressed here that weeks ago it published Ukraine in a Changing World, "containing works members of the UCCA Executive Board and staff members of the UCCA of outstanding Ukrainian, American and Canadian scholars. Ready for printing is another book, ''Acts of Ukrainian Statehood," by Prof. Alex­ Main Office dedicated themselves completely for several months prior to (( the congress to make it successful. ander Ohloblyn and Prof. Wasyl Omelchenko. Also, The Ukrainian Heri­ The delegates who came from all corners of the world to the congress tage in America, " a history of the Ukrainian immigration, is in the final were fully satisfied with the work of the congress, as well as with the several pro­ stages of editing. grams connected with the event, and especially they were reassured with the The UCCA also takes part in various American and international gather­ unanimous and satisfactory conclusion - the election of the ruling organs ings and political congresses, and defends the good Ukrainian name against of the congress. slander. But this success was attained not only through the untiring work of the Finally, the UCCA is trying to implement full consolidation of all Ukrai­ UCCA, but also through its funds, which are never plentiful. The UCCA nian constructive forces into the UCCA system. Executive Board fully realized that to conduct two parallel fund-raising All our future successes depend largely on your generous assistance. campaigns - for the WCFU and the Ukrainian National Fund, would be When you will help us financially, the successes of the UCCA will be your impratical and counterproductive. successes. Therefore, it was decided to postpone the fund-raising campaign for the Therefore, please remit your contribution to the Ukrainian National Ukrainian National Fund to December 1978 and January 1979. Fund. By doing so you will ensure the strengthening and expansion of We wish to recall that in all previous years the month of December UCCA activities for the benefit of the great cause of Ukraine. Thank you. brought, as a rule, almost half of the annual collection for the Ukrainian National Fund, and the last days of December accounted for higher dona­ tions than the summer months. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD Thus, for the last time this year we appeal to our patriotic citizens and our of the dedicated pioneers to fulfill their national duty - to contribute their dona­ UKRAINIAN CONGRESS COMMITTEE OF AMERICA, INC. tion of S25 or more to the UN Fund for the year 1978 in December 1978 and January 1979! Lev E. Dobriansky Ivan Oleksyn Ulana Diachuk Dear Fellow Ukrainian Americans! President Executive Vice-President Treasurer The UCCA must continue its energetic activities, because Ukraine is still Ignatius M. Billinsky Edward Popil Ivan Bazarko languishing in Russian Communist captivity. We must constantly conduct Secretary Secretary Administrative Director

NATO urges more military Illinois legislature adopts spending, stresses rights monitoring human rights resolution LISBON, Portugal. - The 24th an­ countries, religion in the Warsaw-pact SPRINGFIELD, 111. - The Illinois public and private institutions of the nual session of the North Atlantic As­ countries, noting the election of a House of Representatives adopted on state of Illinois be urged to com­ sembly (NATO), which was held in Polish cardinal to the papacy, and the November 27 a resolution marking the memorate December 10, 1978, the 30th Lisbon, Portugal, November 26-30, underground press in the USSR and 30th anniversary of the U.N. Universal anniversary of the adoption of the Uni­ studied the military threat of the Soviet certain East European countries. Declaration of Human Rights. versal Declaration of Human Rights by Union in Europe, Africa and else­ The resolution was introduced by the United Nations, as Human Rights where. Sen. Yuzyk emphaszied the vital Reps. Boris Antonovych and Woods Day, and the week of December 10-17, importance of the quarterly publica­ Bowman. Rep. Bowman accompanied 1978 as Human Rights week; and be it Being aware that Soviet defense tion, The Bulletin, the only medium Rep. Antonovych on his march for further human rights from Chicago to Spring­ spending amounts to 12 percent of that constantly and intensely monitors Resolved, that the Governor of Illi­ GNP and that the Soviet military bud­ the implementation of the humanitari­ field. Below is the text of the resolution: nois be commended for proclaiming get was 40 percent greater than the United an issues of the Helsinki Accords. He December 10, 1978, as Human Rights States since 1970, the parliamentarians stated that information has become Whereas, December 10, 1978, marks the 30th anniversary of the adoption of Day and the week of December 10-17, of the 15 NATO countries urged their Western diplomacy's strongest 1978, as Human Rights week; and be it governments to increase their military weapon, considered in the East as the the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations; and further spending by at least three percent and most dangerous threat to the Com­ Resovled, that the President of the improve the retaliatory capabilities. munist regime. The Soviet Union Whereas, the United Nations Inter­ national Covenants on Economic, So­ United States be commended for sub­ spends more money jamming Western mitting the United Nations Covenants Reports of the following committees broadcasts than it does on its own in­ cial and Cultural Rights and on Civil were considered: economic; education, and Political Rights strive to guarantee on Human Rights to the United States ternational broadcasts and continues Senate on February 23, 1978; and be it cultural affairs and information; mili­ to exert political pressure to silence the rights enumerated in the Universal Declaration; and further tary; political; scientific and technical. such stations as Radio Free Europe and Resolved, that the United States The resolutions and recommendations others. His urging of an increase in the Whereas, more than 50 nations have Senate's Foreign Relations Committee that were adopted by the assembly faci­ number of transmitters broadcasting to ratified these covenants, and the Presi­ dent of the United States has submitted be urged to initiate hearings on said litated the strengthening of democracy, the Iron Curtain countries produced covenants as soon as possible in the the defense of the allies and the impor­ unanimous resolutions to this effect. the same to the United States Senate for ratification; and new session of Congress beginning in tant aspects of the life of these coun­ January, 1979; and be it further tries. Whereas, we are daily reminded that Sen. Yuzyk was unanimously re- people suffer because their human Resolved, that a copy of this pre­ Much attention was focused on elected rapporteur of the sub-commit­ rights are unfulfilled or violated amble and resolution be sent to the human rights. The assembly approved tee on the free flow of information and throughout the world; and President of the United States, to the the lengthy report of the sub-commit­ people. He was authorized to continue Whereas, our national traditions call President of the United States Senate, tee on the free flow of information and the publication of The Bulletin and to us to affirm the dignity and worth of to the United States senators from Illi­ people, which was presented by Sen. expand its distribution. every human being and to struggle for nois, to the chairman of the United Paul Yuzyk (Canada), the rapporteur. justice for oppressed people every­ States Senate's Foreign Relations This report dealt with the Belgrade re­ The 25th annual session of the where; therefore be it Committee, to the United States Secre­ view conference and its repercussions, North Atlantic Assembly was sche­ Resolved, by the House of Repre­ tary of State, to the United States the monitoring of the implementations duled to take place in October 1979 in sentatives of the 80th General Assem­ Ambassador to the United Nations, of the human rights provisions of the Ottawa, Canada, which will celebrate bly of the State of Illinois, the Senate and to the Secretary General of the . Helsinki Accords in the Soviet-bloc its important anniversary. ; concurring herein, that the citizens and United Nations., THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17,1978 No. 275 Ukrainian veterans plan central archives

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Ukrainian Former Ukrainian Soldiers in Great veterans in the free world have taken Britain, Association of Veterans of the upon themselves the task of establish­ Ukrainian Insurgent Army, Society of ing a central Ukrainian military Veterans of the Ukrainian Resistance, archive. Society of Ukrainian Canadian Veter­ Meeting during the Third WCFU at ans, and the Gen. Taras Chuprynka the Americana Hotel Saturday, Society of Veterans of the Ukrainian November 24, representatives of 10 Insurgent Army. Ukrainian veterans' groups in the Uni­ The meeting was conducted by a pre­ ted States, Canada and Great Britain sidium headed by Roman Danyluk, concurred that the establishment of a chairman, and Dr. Walter Steck and military archive is of utmost impor­ Dr. O. Sfckolsky, secretaries. tance for the Ukrainian community-at- large and Ukrainian veterans in parti­ Principal speaker at the panel was cular. W. Weryha and the moderator was R. Among the veterans' groups attend­ Hayecky. The panelists and veterans ing the panel and lecture were repre­ present discussed the growth of Ukrai­ sentatives of the Ukrainian American nian military memorabilia over the Veterans, Brotherhood of the Carpa­ years and underscored the fact that Chairman of the meeting, Roman Danyluk, right, and secretary, Dr. Walter thian Sich Riflemen, Brotherhood of adequate facilities to house the Steck, left, listen to the discussion during the veterans meeting. material are unavailable. The partici­ Veterans of the 1st Division of the The participants also voiced their Ukrainian veterans. I. Porytko and I. Ukrainian National Army, Brother­ pants agreed that such facilities should be acquired as soon as possible. concern over the future course of Skira were placed in charge of organi­ hood of Ukrainian Sich Riflemen, Ukrainian community affairs and zing such a meeting and of preparing Association of former Ukrainian Mr. Weryha was appointed to head a unanimously supported the idea of the by-laws for an eventual worldwide Soldiers in America, Association of special archival commission. convening a worldwide meeting of veterans group. Atty. Roman Pitio appointed Irvington judge IRVINGTON, N.J. - Atty. Roman fice of Robert J. Casulli. In 1974, he Pitio, a former member of the Irving- and his brother, Walter, opened the ton City Council and a local Ukrainian law firm of Pitio and Pitio in Irving- community activist, was sworn in as a ton, N.J. Three years later the firm was judge of the Municipal Court of Irv­ changed to include Dr. Nestor ington, during ceremonies at the City Olesnyckyj. Hall here November 20. Dr. Pitio is a member of the Ameri­ Dr. Pitio, 33, was nominated for the can Bar Association, the New Jersey position by Irvington Mayor Robert Bar Association, the Ukrainian Ameri­ Miller and his selection was unani­ can Bar Association, the Ukrainian mously approved by the council. National Association, and other organizations. During his four-year tenure as coun­ cilman from 1974-78, Dr. Pitio The swearing-in ceremony was at­ devoted much of his time and efforts to tended by many elected officials and improving the relations between the local community leaders, among them: municipal administration and the citi­ Mayor Miller, Joseph Galluzzi, presi­ zens, notably area Ukrainian Ameri­ dent of the city council; Walter Jonko- cans. ski, councilman-at-large, Esther Schwarz, councilwoman; Presiding Dr. Pitio was born in West Ger­ Judge Alfred Kinney, Dr. John O. Flis, many. He completed Rutgers Univer­ UNA Supreme President; Edward sity in Newark, N.J., in 1967 with a Popil, financial secretary-treasurer of degree in political science. In 1971 he the Ukrainian Fraternal Association; received his law degree from Rutgers Dr. Myroslav Smorodsky, president of Law School. the Ukrainian American Bar Associa­ Mayor Robert Miller, left, congratulates Dr. Roman Pitio on his appointment to After graduating from law school, tion; and James Zangari, former Essex the Municipal Court. Looking on his Dr. Pitio's wife, Christine. Dr. Pitio was affiliated with the law of­ County freeholder.

News Analysis Human, national rights and the decolonization of the USSR by Borys Potapenko '' Visli'' World news service (i) clusively, in the non-Russian na­ imprisoned, closer contacts and ex­ simply the goal of the group, At several plenary sessions of the tions, is the priority placed on the changes, emigration, etc. These but only a means of exposing the dis­ Third World Congress of Free struggle for national survival, self- approaches have found the greatest criminatory aspect of the Kremlin's Ukrainians, the question of human determination and independence. degree of consistancy if not effec­ policy in this area. The group fur­ rights and national rights was raised Some human rights activists in the tiveness. Western governments have ther points out that the reason for and debated. The following is an free world have become exponents spoken out on these issues in refer­ the vicissitudes in the Kremlin's emi­ analysis of the relationship between of a position more closely allied ence to Chile, Uraguay, Brazil, gration policy is the fear that if these two issues in the con­ with the political policies and social Argentina, the Philippines, South Ukrainians and other non-Russians text of the campaign to decolonize institutions of their adopted coun­ Korea, Uganda, Cambodia and the were allowed to emigrate, the spec­ the USSR initiated by five world tries, which in some instances are Soviet Union, among others. ter of the genocidal nationalities organizations - World Congress of different from the primary goals of In the context of the Soviet policy pursued by the USSR would Free Ukrainians, Lithuanian World the human rights movements in the Union, the shortsightedness of such be exposed before the world. Community, Conference of Free Soviet Union. a policy is borne out by an example This brief example of the Ukrai­ Byelorussians, Estonian World Some Western countries, most of the position adopted by the nian group's stand on emigration Council and World Federation of notably the United States, have in Ukrainian Public Group to Promote should provide some indication that Free Latvians. the recent years adopted a policy of Implementation of the Helsinki the thrust of its activities is based on support for human rights. Simul­ Accords, which in its Memorandum the defense of the value and dignity Introduction taneously, these governments con­ No. 18 discusses the question of emi­ of the Ukrainian person and nation, tinue to emphasize the humanitarian gration and stresses that virtually no and of this nation's right to equality One of the most salient features aspects associated with human Ukrainians are allowed to emigrate. in the world community. of the human rights movements in rights: re-unification of families, the The question of emigration, in the The refusal of the major interna- the USSR, particularly, but not ex­ release of individuals arbitrarily context of that document, is not (Continued on page 8) No. 275 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17,1978 New format for HURI courses Milwaukee students seek correction CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - On the language program will be the forma­ basis of the last two summers' experi­ tion of a Ukrainian-language floor in of misrepresented folk dances ence, the Harvard Ukrainian Insti­ the dormitory. Intended for students tute's summer courses are being reor­ who have an adequate command of MILWAUKEE, Wise. - The Ukrai­ community activists and requested ganized for the summer of 1979. spoken Ukrainian, the Ukrainian floor nian Students' Organization at the them to contact Mr. Hibner at the in­ In response to students' reactions will serve those students willing to sign University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee stitute and The Milwaukee Journal. that four weeks are insufficient to com­ a pledge to use Ukrainian at all times. is currently embroiled in a campaign to The "Kavkaz" dancers were to have appeared again in Milwaukee on plete the academic work and to take As in the last two summers, the correct the misrepresentation of Ukrai­ advantage of extra-curricular activi­ nian folk dances at local folk fairs. December 15 and Miss Pawlak said Ukrainian Studies Fund is willing to that the student organization had ties, next summer's courses will be provide tuition scholarships. Scholar­ According to Vera Pawlak, chair­ eight weeks, from June 25 to August person of the students' organization, planned to prepare leaflets explaining ship holder will be required to take two the Ukrainian origin of the dances and 17. Prof. Frank Sysyn will "serve as four-credit courses and to perform sat­ the "Kavkaz" Russian Dancers have director of the summer program. performed the Ukrainian folk dance to distribute them during the per­ isfactorily in course work. Any indica­ formance. The course offerings will include a tion of lack of serious performance will "hopak" at the Holiday Folk Fair in course in 20th century Ukrainian liter­ result in the withdrawal of scholarship mid-November without identifying it ature by Prof. George Grabowicz, a assistance. as a Ukrainian dance. Reagan cites course on the Kozak period in Ukraini­ Scholarship holders will be asked to Miss Pawlak said that representa­ an history by Prof. Sysyn and courses join the Friends of the Harvard Ukrai­ tives of the students' organization Third WCFU in beginning and intermediate Ukraini­ nian Research Institute by making a spoke with Dennis O. Hibner, chair­ an conducted by Natalia Pylypiuk and contribution of S100. This will be man of the fair, about the misrepresen­ SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Ronald Olehllnytzkyj. viewed as a sign of gratitude to the tation of Ukrainian dances, but the Reagan, former governor of California In past summers the effectiveness of Ukrainian Studies Fund donors who performance went on unchanged. and onetime presidential candidate, in the language courses was hindered by are covering the cost of the regular tui­ The folk fair, said Miss Pawlak, is expressing regret that he could not the last minute surge of applications tion ofS750. the largest and oldest of its kind in the have attended the Third WCFU, cited that made planning difficult. This For information on the summer United States. the World Congress as an assemblage year, beginning and intermediate courses and fees, please write to: Sum­ "The members of the Ukrainian Stu­ "in defiance against totalitarian and Ukrainian will be limited to 20 students mer Courses, Ukrainian Research In­ dents' Organization feel this is a viola­ imperialistic forces." and the courses will be closed when this stitute, Harvard University, 1581-83 tion of the purpose of the fair, which is "It is always inspiring, in an age of number is reached. Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, to represent, authentically, the various pessimism and despair, to see free men An additional strengthening of the Mass. 02138. nationality groups," said the organiza­ assemble in defiance against totalitari­ tion in a newsletter it has distributed anism and imperialistic forces. Your within the Ukrainian community to saga - the Ukrainian saga - is one of mobilize a letter-writing campaign in­ the most incredible in world history. tended to stop the misrepresentation. We know of very few instances in Details non-usage of Ukrainian "This matter of Russians doing which so many have suffered so much Ukrainian dances deeply disturbs me, and still have risen so phoenix-like to among scientists in the Ukrainian SSR and I hope that we can at least begin to defend those values that form the bed­ educate this community about the rock of Western civilization. With a The following commentary was written by Prof. Leo M. Chalupa of the Uni­ importance of their reaction," said spirit such as is embodied in the Ukrai­ versity of Calif ornia. It appeared in the November edition of the American Psy­ Miss Pawlak. nian nation, no tyrant can ever rest chologist, a journal of the American Psychological Association. It is a follow-up The students' organization also com­ peacefully. Slava Ukraini," wrote Mr. to a lengthy article written for the journal by Prof I.Z. Holowinsky, titled "Con­ plained that an article in The Milwau­ Reagan in his telegram to the UCCA. temporary Psychology in the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. Prof Holo­ kee Journal said that the dances which winsky fs article appeared in the February 1978 edition of the American Psy­ the "Kavkaz" dancers were to perform chologist. It was reprinted by permission in The Weekly in three instalments be­ are all Russian. ginning July 2, 1978. The students feel that the blame for j Read this rests with the dance group and with In view of the current emphasis upon search institutes where I lectured and the International Institute of Milwau­ і The Ukrainian human rights in our foreign policy, also in the offices of the Ukrainian kee, the fair's sponsoring organization. Holowinsky's (February, 1978) recent Academy of Sciences. When I inquired The group has mailed out 210-news \ Weekly article documenting the "intense Rus- of one Ukrainian scientist why this was letters about the matter to Ukrainian sification" of Ukrainian psychologists the case, he ignored my question in his raises a timely and important issue. laboratory. However, later while walk­ I was a participant in the U.S.-USSR ing through a park, he quietly explain­ National Academy of Sciences Ex­ ed to me that those who insisted upon Ukrainian icon to be depicted change Program in September 1974 speaking or writing in Ukrainian essen­ and had occasion to witness this tially sacrificed any opportunity for ad­ on Austrian postage stamp phenomenon during my visit of re­ vancement in their scientific careers. search institutes in Kiev, the capital of Such individuals are considered Ukrai­ Ukraine. As noted by Holowinsky, nian nationalists, and it is not uncom­ Ukrainian is considered the official mon for them to be "transferred" to language of the Ukrainian Soviet Soci­ obscure research institutes in Central alist Republic. Therefore, I was quite Russia. This indeed is a heavy price to surprised to learn that with few excep­ pay for using the native language of the tions, Russian was spoken in the re­ Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. WACL board meets in Honolulu HONOLULU, Hawaii. - The ex­ rights. Active support must be given to ecutive board of the World Anti-Com­ the staunch anti-Communist struggle in munist League (WACL), met from Indochina and active assistance must November 26-29, in Honolulu to plan be given to the fights for liberation, na­ the activities of the WACL presidium tional independence and freedom con­ and territorial units and to prepare for tinued by the Ukrainians, Byelorussi­ the next annual conference. ans, Lithuanians, Georgians, Rumani­ ans, Bulgarians, Croats and other cap­ Mrs. Slava Stetzko, a member of the tive peoples under Soviet Russian board and editor of the ABN Cor­ imperialist subjugation inside the So­ respondence, gave a report of the acti­ viet Union and its satellite states. We vities of the Anti-Bolshevik Bloc of call upon the entire free world to A postage stamp depicting the Ukrainian icon of the birth of Christ from St. Nations and the human rights viola­ actively promote national and human Barbara's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vienna, Austria, is scheduled to be re­ tions in Ukraine. rights deep behind the Iron Curtain leased by the Austrian government's postal agency in a six-color, 5,500,000 stamp and give political, material and moral edition, in November 1979. The icon, completed in 1775, is the work of M. The final communique of the meet­ support to the anti-Communist endea­ Subotych. The postage stamp was prepared by noted Austrian artist, Prof. Otto ing condemned the Soviet government vors of all the captive nations," said Zeiler. It will be the first stamp dealing with a Ukrainian theme to be released in for violating rights of peoples behind the final statement. Austria. Its proposed publication is due largely to the efforts of the Society of the Iron Curtain and urged free world Ukrainian Philatelists of Austria. Along with the stamp, a special 400,000-copy support for the rights movements edition of a brochure describing the history of the icon, the Ukrainian church within the USSR. The next conference of the WACL which houses it, and the Ukrainian community of Vienna will be published. The ''Moscow must be condemned for its will be held April 23-28, 1979, in Asun­ text will be written by the pastor of St. Barbara's Monsignor Dr. Oleksander trampling of national and human cion, Paraguay. Ostheim-Dzerovyeh. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17,1978 No. 275

THE I re060AA4,SV0BpDA I I Ukraine and UlcroinianWeekly Ukrainian Americans

The following article was written by George Woloshyn, a federal attorney of Fear of mother tongue Ukrainian American heritage. The article, originally titled "Ukrainian Ameri­ The shocking revelation by Prof. Leo Chalupa about Ukrainian cans Fiercely Patriotic, Strongly anti-Communist and Valuable National Re­ source, " appeared in the December issue of Battle Line, a publication of the scientists' fear of using their mother tongue attests to the intense KGB American Conservative Union. Mr. Woloshyn is working with theACU to set up terror which has griped the Ukrainian populace. the Alliance for Freedom, a group which will promote greater involvement by When a Ukrainian scientist in his or her native land is forced to speak Americans of European origin in the country's political process. Russian out of fear that his or her professional career will be endangered, than no argument on earth by Soviet authorities could prove that human Mention the word Ukraine to the kindergartens to colleges. They de­ rights flourish in the USSR and that the culture of Ukraine is being pre­ average American and you'll draw either veloped a dynamic and spirited media served. All this proves is that the Soviet Union is continuing to violate the a total blank or a vague comment that it network consisting of approximately rights of nationality groups, a principle it agreed to uphold when it govern­ is part of Russia. But to two million 60 periodicals and dozens of radio ment's representatives signed, among other agreements, the Helsinki Americans of Ukrainian origin, this broadcasting programs. Their children Accords. vague miscomprehension is an every­ find wholesome release of their ener­ When faced with this example of tacit Soviet terror, coupled with its day source of chagrin and concern. For gies in a national network of scout and other more obvious violations of international human rights accords in the most Ukrainians will tell you, and youth camps and resorts. many Sovietologists will confirm, that form of arresting Helsinki monitors, then it is hard to believe that West is Four Ukrainian insurance compa­ the future of Western civilization may nies and several dozen savings institu­ willing to trust Moscow in the SALT talks or in trade negotiations. well be decided in this geopolitically tions serve the financial needs of the Given the circumstances that some individuals in Ukraine have fallen vic­ vital link between Europe and Asia. community. Touring theatrical, dance, tim to this fear of not using the mother tongue, it is a tribute to those Ukrai­ Ukraine has long been an object of choir, opera and "rock" groups pro­ nian patriots - the Morozes, Rudenkos, Romaniuks, Lukianenkos, bitter contest among European vide cultural nourishment and an out­ Shukhevyches, Strokatas and others - who have sacrificed everything to powers. Russia, Germany, Poland, let for creative talent. After a long and preserve and cherish their language and nation. Austro-Hungary, Turkey and France intensive campaign, Ukrainians contri­ By numbing the Ukrainian population with fear, Moscow hopes that it have all vied at one time or another to buted several million dollars to Har­ can eradicate the Ukrainian language and subsequently the entire nation. It gain control or influence over the fabu­ vard University for the establishment is up to the Ukrainians in the free world to protest this form of ethnocide by lous resources and wealth of Ukraine. of a Ukrainian research and study cen­ seeking assistance from their governments, the United Nations, interna­ As the second most populous state in ter where scholars can earn doctoral the Soviet Union and third largest na­ tional scholarly institutions and even the churches. It is equally important degrees in Ukrainian studies. tion in Europe, Ukraine has the poten­ Almost every large community is that we, who have the opportunity to learn and preserve our language free­ tial of playing a leading role in world ly, should study, use and foster the Ukrainian language on a daily basis. served by stores selling Ukrainian affairs. Without Ukraine, the Soviet books, artifacts, records, greeting Union would never have been able to cards, etc.; clubs and national homes challenge the peace and security of the for organizational and social affairs; free world. and hundreds of professional, educa­ Heritage should be flaunted Few nations have been blessed with tional, cultural, charitable, athletic, such an abundance of wealth and political and religious organizations of Slavic Culture Week in New York City gave Ukrainians the opportunity beauty, variety of climate and terrain. to participate in an event which mav have given them a considerable amount local, regional and national dimen­ Ironically, however, even fewer na­ sions. Several major resorts host thou­ of exposure. However, the idea of a culture week does not have to be limit­ tions can claim the devastation and sands of Ukrainians from around the ed in time and Ukrainians do not have to wait for someone else to organize bloodshed that these gifts have brought world for summer or year-round recre­ it. upon its people. The toll of human life ation and conventions. Every year, for On the surface it may seem that our community is devoid of cultural pro­ in Ukraine during the 60-plus years of example, on major resort in the Cat- jects or programs and only concentrates its efforts in political work. One Soviet rule has been estimated at 20 skills is host to 10,000 Ukrainians ral­ course of action should not be substituted for the other, but concerned per­ million -a holocaust of unprece­ lying during the Labor Day weekend in sons are not totally wrong when they say that more interest should be dis­ dented proportions designed to eli­ support of their political aspirations. played in our cultural treasures and in exhibiting them. minate the Ukrainian threat to Soviet Ukrainians have a well-earned repu­ Russian hegemony. Both political actions and cultural exhibits are equally important to our tation as a hardworking, thrifty, and It is no wonder, then, that Ukraini­ community and our interest in them should not be seasonal, haphazard or ambitious people. They place great va­ ans cling so tenaciously and fiercely to lue on education and a far greater roller coaster-like. The Ukrainian community is large and diverse enough to their national identity, culture, and proportion of Ukrainians attend pri­ statisfy both needs. Some individuals or organizations are naturally more pride, and yet, very few communities vate schools and colleges than the na­ interested in cultural work, while others lean toward political activity. in this country can equal the intense tional average. Five times as many While many organizations and institutions, such as The Ukrainian Mu­ loyalty and patriotism Ukrainians have Ukrainians are enrolled in post-grad­ seum in New York and the Ukrainian Museum of Modern Art in Chica­ toward their adopted American home­ uate courses than the average for go, foster Ukrainian culture on a regular basis, many more events could be land and traditional American virtues. Americans in general. The income of held during the year. For instance, permanent festivals or street fairs could It would be hard to find a Ukrainian in Ukrainian families exceeds the national a welfare line, in prison, or in a average by 15-20 percent and home be organized, regular open houses or tours could be conducted in Ukrainian 4 institutions, churches or schools, and annual arts and crafts workshops could be ' peace'' demonstration. ownership exceeds it by 25 percent. held for youngsters. Ukrainians started arriving in this Today, Ukrainians proudly boast of The rich Ukrainian culture is not a seasonal, but a permanent aspect of country in substantial numbers in the such successful Americans as Jack Pa- 1870s, although there is some evidence our existence and it should be displayed and flaunted in that manner. lance, Sandra Dee, Judge. John S. that solitary soldiers of fortune, had Gonas (former Democratic vice presi­ arrived even earlier to help in the dential candidate), Dr. Joseph V. American Revolution. Destitute pea­ Charyk (president of COMSAT), Dr. sants flocked to our coal mines and George B. Kistiakowsky (former chair­ I ) factories to work as laborers and man of the President's Science Advi­ ) News Quiz ( domestics. By 1945, they had estab­ sory Commission), Igor Sikorsky of ( ) lished a viable base for absorption of helicopter fame), Alexander Archipen- J (The quiz covers the two previous issues of The Ukrainian Weekly. the 100,000 highly nationalistic profes­ ko (the world-renowned sculptor), I Answers to questions will appear with the next quiz). j sionals and skilled workers that sought Gen. Samuel Jaskilka (retired assistant ( refuge from Nazi and Soviet repres­ commandant, Marine Corps), Walter I 1. Who are Mykola Plawiuk and Ivan Bazarko? ) sions. Tkaczuk (New York Rangers), and 2. Who was the keynote speaker at the Third WCFU banquet? In the last two decades there has Miss Annelise Ilschenko (Miss U.S.A. 3. How many years has Sen. Paul Yuzyk served in the Canadian Senate? been a virtual explosion of Ukrainian 1976). 4. Who is the latest member of the Lithuanian Helsinki group? community activity fueled by the zea­ In sum, the Ukrainian American is 5. What campaign did the WCFU launch recently? lous political passions of the new profoundly "American" and "conser­ 6. How did President Carter refer to human rights? arrivals. Their energy and faith infect­ vative" in that he wholeheartedly 7. Who was cited for his service to the UNA? ( ed the earlier generations of Ukrainian embraces and personifies those prin­ 1 8. To what body was Stefan Hawrysz elected? l Americans and together they set out to ciples that dominate the conservative f 9. Which Ukrainian American actor is appearing in "The Deer 1 construct a framework from which to movement: a fierce hatred of tyranny; J Hunter?" f pursue their ancestoral dream of disdain for government hand-outs; 10. Who was named to the all-star football and soccer teams? 1 Ukrainian freedom. impatience with criminal-coddling laws; I Two-thirds of the Ukrainian com­ a deep concern about the decline of Answers to previous quiz: Pope John Paul II; Ted Stuban; the Ukrainian Sports Club I munity is concentrated in the states of American power and prestige; a pro­ "Chernyk" of Detroit, Mich.; newly elected head of the SUM world executive board;а; "її, "Ті,ж Ne^ w York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, ponent of greater intelligence activity; Shcho Hrebli Rvut; " f'Lisovi Chorty; " 16th centery; Hryhory Kylasty; Dmytro Kveisko. Illinois ajid Ohio. They have establish­ \ ed educational institutes ranging from C (Continued on page 13) No. 275 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17,1978 Christmas time by Mykola Ponedilok Shrewd judgment It'll soon be here! Before long we'll all have to get our hands on some Christ­ by Roman J. Lysniak mas cards and begin sending them all over the place. So I wanted to give you readers some sincere advice on how best to send greet­ ings to countrymen, friends, semi-friends, and chance acquaintances. How best on this festive occasion to cheer up a person or family for an hour, a day, perhaps The Rev. Lushpynsky, the parish priest of my native village even a week. of Stetseva, was walking along a road when he saw an mean- Honestly, you can bring a fellow so much cheer, that he won't dare forget you looking bull burst through a gap in a hedge fence and charge for a quite a while. How? threateningly across the field where a peasant girl was milking Well, down to business. Here are a few hints. a cow of a staid and venerable appearance. First, when sending a Christmas card, never in the world give the return ad­ The Rev. Lushpynsky shouted a warning. The girl glanced dress. The person who receives your card can find your address himself by looking up, then calmly went on with her milking. in his diary, and if your name isn't there, it doesn't really matter. Why else was The bull continued to advance. He snorted and pounded the telephone invented - he can ring around and find your address. And if his the earth and tossed his massive head. The alarmed priest friends don't know or care where you live, he can always place ads in the papers called out again to the imperiled young woman, bidding her to find out what city or town you are happily living in. to run for safety. So there, by not supplying a return address you can bring someone happiness She looked about, waved a hand reassuringly and bent for a day, maybe even a whole week. They won't forget you for a whole week and down again to her milking task. Just as the distressed onlooker was preparing to will look for you everywhere. I swear, the person will not forget this and will go risk his own life to distract the worthy animal from the reckless girl, the bull gave about all year with you in his heart and gall bladder. a final snort, turned off and lumbered back to his pasture. Second, when sending a card without a return address, sign underneath your The good father vaulted the hedge and proceeded to lecture the young woman greeting in such a scrawl that no one will ever unravel the signature. Draw a on her foolhardiness in face of a great peril. With an airy wave of her arm she straight line, then two hooks and two tails, and encircle them with two small interrupted him: doughnuts. Let them use their ingenuity to decipher who contrived to gladden "Sure, your Reverence," she said, "I was in no danger whatsoever." them with such hieroglyphics. "What makes you say that, you foolish child?" demanded the Rev. Lushpyn­ Doubtless, they'll try to decipher the signature. The whole family will gather, sky. "With my own two eyes didn't I see the bull charging down upon you. It was including grandma and grandpa. only by the mercy of Providence and my own quick prayers for your deliverance Some will say: "What? Is this signature Ratson, Itchson, Ragson?" that he didn't stick you with both those long horns of his." Others will have a go at your neatness too: "Who's this? Navel, Label, "Beggin' your pardon, Father," she said, "but that wasn't it at all. All along, Hazel?" from the first, I knew he wouldn't dare come nearer toward me." They'll get together and rack their brains: "Is this Catinsky, Piginsky, Dogin- "Why wouldn't he then?" he demanded to know. sky...?" "He wouldn't come by reason of this cow bein' here all the while." And they'll call out so many of these surnames, that afterwards they'll be "And what had that old cow to do with it?" asked the astonished Rev. ashamed of themselves. Lushpynsky. See how you can stir someone's house up. And the house greeted with your "On account, Father, that she's his mother-in-law." signature won't forget you for many a long year. You will stay on the tips of their tongues, fixed in their minds. Third, avoid the simple greeting. Instead try a lovely verse or poem. A good poem will burrow deeply into a person's head, and will almost be passed on from generation to generation. What sort of poem? Well even this one, which almost borders on being acceptable: Use lights right to save money "Hello to all, and greetings too, From the desk of Pat M. Lutwiniak-Englebrecht, Home Economist May good health you all eschew. to you, and friends, and family, I wish a rooster's virility." The whole street will be up in arms if someone should receive this before the By following energy-saving lighting allow you to control the light intensity New Year. You can be sure of that. tips you can cut wasted energy and range from zero to full brightness. Well, and fourth, when sending someone a card, slip a dozen photographs into higher electric bills. Fluorescent lights require a rapid- the envelope (of yourself, the kids, the in-laws, your brothers, and more). Then, The use of fluorescent lighting is one start dimming ballast on their fixtures with a flash of inspiration, stuff in a couple of newspapers with articles about of the easiest ways to save both money in order to be used with dimmers. your grandchildren's excellence at school. Very carefully and neatly stick the and energy. An average savings of 45 Fluorescent tubes don't lose their color envelope down and put a stamp on the front. And whoever receives this heavy percent can be obtained when fluore­ as much as incandescent bulbs do when bundle of joy in the mail, won't find it easy to forget you. Oh no! He'll remember scent lighting, rather than incandescent they are dimmed. you and shower you with salty curses. For he will have to dish out an extra two lighting, is used. Three-way bulbs offer the same stamps to get your letter. And at the post office too. Fluorescent tubes last seven to 10 energy-saving plus as dimmer controls. No more need be said. There are of course other ways in which you can cheer times longer than the more common in­ These bulbs can be turned up to high people up at Christmas time, but it's hardly worth listing them all. The four men­ candescent bulbs, while producing for reading or down to low for energy tioned are enough. Even making use of any one of these, you can turn a house­ three or four times as much light for saving. hold upside down with fervour at this critical time. the same wattage. For example, one Long-life bulbs are not an energy- JUSE try it, if you don't believe me. 40-watt fluorescent tube produces saving investment. Theoretically, to Translated by Yurij Tkach, Doncasier, Australia . more light than three 60-watt incan­ produce the same amount of light as a descent bulbs. regular 100-watt, 750-hour bulb, a The main criticisms of fluorescent 5000-hour long-life bulb would have to lighting have been that the light is too be 130-watts. During this imaginary harsh and the fixtures unattractive. A bulb's life it would consume an extra warm, homey environment can be cre­ 150 kilowatt hours. Thses bulbs should Hnizdovsky's works: "tested and explored" ated with well-designed fluorescent only be used for out-of-the way, hard- lighting. The bulbs can be used for to-reach places. Below is a review of the artworks by Jacques Hnizdovsky which were on dis­ living room accent lighting, indirect Sunlight is a natural way to brighten play at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago, III., last month. The bedroom lighting or with a lighted sof­ up a room. Open draperies or blinds to review was written by Mason Nye and it appeared in the November edition of The fit for kitchen or bath. let the sun shine in during the day. Art Examiner. Inexpensive and easily installed Winter heating costs can also be re­ dimmer switches allow flexibility and duced by letting sunlight warm your In 1949 Jacques Hnizdovsky immi­ the emotionally charged traces and a more efficient use of light. Dimmers room. grated to the United States and within awkward hybirds usually associated And don't forget the best energy- the same year decided to devote his life with a period of struggle. Hnizdov­ saving tip of all: turn off your lights exclusively to that of an independent sky's temperament however is Euro­ when not in use. artist. Two such overbearing transi­ pean to the hilt, meeting the challenge Svoboda is tions brought artistic doubts to "crisis with a refined strong will and an old available at proportions" in Hnizdovsky's own world sense of grace. The paintings ex­ To air Christmas words. What ensued was 10 years hibit his ability to channel his uncenter- Astoria library program in Minneapolis (1950-60) of artistic struggle and hard­ ed energies through a restrained, ele­ ship. It was a multivaried yet methodi­ gant handling and careful facility that ASTORIA, N.Y. - The Ukrainian MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - A two- cally determined wrestle for style and imbues the show with a consummate, daily Svoboda will be available for use hour program of Ukrainian carols, workable subject matter. The diversity unified feeling despite the inconsistent at the Broadway branch of the N.Y. with appropriate commentary on and fortitude of Hnizdovsky's search is array of styles. Public Library, 40-20 Broadway in Ukrainian Christmas customs, will be substantially reflected in his 10-year re­ Upon first perusal of the show, one Astoria, announced Mrs. Christine aired here by radio station KUOM, 770 trospective at the Ukrainian Institute is struck by the range of experimenta­ Spontak Gina, a librarian at the AM, which has a wide listening radius. of Modern Art. tion with subject matter and thematic library. The program, slated for 2-4 p.m., When thinking of the artist faced thrust. The gamut runs from Christian Mrs. Gina said that the service is free Saturday, January 6, is being co-hosted with a situation of such flux and in­ of charge and should be of interest to by Mrs. Lesya Hlyniansky Parekh and security, it is tempting to look for ail (Continued on page 14) Ukrainian senior citizens. Mrs. Myroslava Hrenchyshyn. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17,1978 No. 275 Chyzowych named soccer Coach of the Year

The following article appeared in the team qualified for the state tourna­ coach, eyeing the speed and strength of December 6 edition of The Newark ment. Over the next 11 years, that tour­ the player, made him the striker and Star-Ledger. It was written by Marty nament was missed only once and the Mr. Goldenring made it pay off hand­ Berman. record was 160-38-23, including two somely with a 19-goal, 14-assist season, Section 2 titles and two Essex County including a goal and an assist in the MAPLEWOOD, N.J. - Few titles (that tourney is five years old). final. coaches have put more into their soccer But this year was the shining glory. Some of the kids on this year's edition The championship game itself was a program than Gene Chyzowych has at piece of coaching brilliance. Mr. Columbia High School in the past 15 started in the town clinic as far back as nine years ago, and the others joined Chyzowych elected to surrender the years. midfield to Brick, not challenge until in This season, Mr. Chyzowych saw the along the way. Before the state final, a 3-1 victory over Brick, the team scru­ the defensive third of the field, and fruitition of his work in the form of the then depend on a quick counterattack state Group 4 title — his first - and tinized an aged photograph, straining to make out themselves in a group of for goals. The result has already been the No. 1 ranking in The Star-Ledger. recorded. Now there is even more to show. crewcutted eight-year-old members of the clinic. Mr. Chyzowych's coaching skill and success surprises no one on the na­ Mr. Chyzowych has been named The From that tender age, Mr. Chyzo­ Star-Ledger's first soccer Coach of the tional soccer scene, where he long ago wych molded them as soccer players, made his mark. Year. giving his own time. His tenure at Columbia started in This fall was the prime example. In 1972,- Mr. Chyzowych helped Gene Chyzowych 1964, when he took over a three-year- Teachers in the Maplewood-South coach the U.S. National Team in the old program that had sported a 4-20-2 Oranges school district went on strike, World Cup, and as head coach of the Now, after years of coming close, he mark under the guidance of the local but Mr. Chyzowych still came in to National Team in 1974, recorded three can also enjoy the ultimate champion­ shop teacher. coach his kids. The strike, fortunately, stunning major international victories ship success of his boys on the school­ Over the next three years, his teams ended after two days, and the team was —1-0 over Poland, 2-0 over Canada boy level. posted an aggregate record of 12-25-4, unaffected. and 1-0 over Bermuda. His brother, Mr. Chyzowych, a parishioner at St. but the improvement on the field was Beyond teaching the skills and the Walter, now coaches the National John the Baptist's Ukrainian Catholic nothing compared to what was going style of the game, Mr. Chyzowych also Team. Church in Newark, N. J., also holds the on in town. made some brilliant coaching moves Mr, Chyzowych also enjoyed success U.S.S.F.A. "A" license and serves on On his own, the young Ukrainian this fall. The biggest was the deploy­ as a professional coach. He piloted the the national soccer coaching staff. soccer player established a soccer clinic ment of Steve Goldenring as striker, a Newark Ukrainian "Choromorska He was previously cited as Coach of in Maplewood and South Orange, position Columbia had problems in the Sitch" to the American Soccer League the Year in 1977 by the School and which was to become the foundation of year before. title in 1970, and in 1976 took the New College Officials Association for soc­ his success. Young Goldenring was a reserve York Apollo to a first-place finish in cer, and in 1978 he was named Coach It first bore fruit in 1967 when the midfielder as a junior, but the veteran the same league. of the Year in New Jersey in volleyball.

Chester UNA'er dies Holy Cross vets elect new officers New lawyer CHESTER, Pa. - Mrs. Katherihe ASTORIA, N. Y. - The Holy Cross Procanyn, welfare officer; Samuel LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Michael Bergantz, a member of UNA Branch Catholic War Veterans Post No. 1619 Mass, officer of the day; Harry Bar- Zuk, a graduate of Southwestern 352 in Chester, Pa., died on November held its annual elections meeting on nych, medical officer; Thomas Klucz- School of Law in Los Angeles, was 24,1978. She was 53 years old. Saturday, December 9. The following kowski, historian; Harold Bochonko, granted permission to practice law in Born in Chester in 1925, Mrs. Ber­ persons were elected to serve on the three-year trustee; Bohdan Bezkoro- California by the California State gantz was a member of the UNA since board: the Rev. Christopher Woytyna, walny, two-year trustee; and Ted Car- Supreme Court. 1943. chaplain; Stanley Gural, commander; pluk, one-year trustee. Mr. Zuk is a member of UNA She is survived by her husband, Nicholas Rywak, first vice-commander; The organization is currently looking Branch 257. His parents, also members Arthur, daughters, Katherine, Anna John H. Savitzki, second vice-com­ for new members. Any Catholic who of the UNA, are active in the Los and Ellen, son, Arthur, sisters, Marty mander; Myron Riznyk, third vice- served in the U.S. armed forces for at Angeles Ukrainian community. His Pitts, Sadie Foreman and Anna commander; William W. Galaga, ad­ least 90 days during designated periods brother, Donald, is vice-president of Vivaldi, and brothers, Joseph, Stephen jutant; Roman Wolchuk, treasurer; and holds or is elegible for an honorable Johnson-Higgins, an insurance broker­ and Michael. Steve Samboy, judge advocate; Paul discharge can join the post. age firm in Los Angeles. ірж^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ш Human rights, national rights... rights, is bound up with the recogni­ sovereignty and territorial integrity operation Among States in Accor­ tional human rights organizations tion of the dignity of nations, since as imperatives for the enjoyment of dance With the Charter of the Uni­ and Western governments, which there is an inherent connection be­ human rights. The General Assem­ ted Nations." profess support for human rights tween the principle of equal rights bly also recognized the "legitimacy This document confirmed that the and advocate self-determination in and self-determination of nations, of the peoples' struggle for indepen­ territorial integrity or political unity southern Africa, to support or to on the one hand, and respect for dence, territorial integrity, national of independent states shall be re­ even recognize the national char­ fundamental human rights and unity and liberation from colonial cognized only insofar as these states acter of the human rights move­ justice on the other. The principle of and foreign domination and alien are conducting themselves in com­ ments in the USSR necessarily raises national self-determination is the subjugation by all available means, pliance with the principle of equal questions of their genuine commit­ natural component of the principle including armed struggle." rights and self-determination of na­ ment to human rights. of individual freedom, and the sub­ It is particularly important to tions and are thus possessed of a jugation of nations to alien domi­ note that the principle of national democratic government represent­ Self-determination and human rights nation constitutes a denial of fund­ self-determination was one of the ing all the people. Therefore, it amental human rights. key elements of the founding docu­ would appear that on the basis of After all, equality, national self- The corollary between national ment of the United Nations, the the aforementioned documents, the determination and independence are self-determination and human Charter. The Charter of the United United Nations has taken upon it­ parts of universal human rights and rights has been confirmed rio less Nations expressly states in article self the obligation to not only fundamental freedoms. Its recogni­ than eight times by the United Na­ one, paragraph two that one of the observe the right of all nations to tion is the ineluctable logical conse­ tions. In these resolutions, the Gen­ purposes of the United Nations is: self-determination and indepen­ quence of the recognition of human eral Assembly reaffirmed the right "To develop friendly relations dence, but, more importantly, to in­ rights. They cannot be separated. of all nations under a colonial and among nations based on respect for vestigate, promote and implement Without political freedom, civil alien regime to liberation and self- the principle of equal rights and this right in cases where nations are rights cannot be fully respected, and determination. In resolution 32/14, self-determination." The principle under foreign occupation. the equality of all individuals before "Importance of the Universal Reali­ is again mentioned in article 55, But to observe the United Nations the law cannot be assured unless na­ zation of the Right of Peoples to and the procedure its implementa­ today with its 150 member-states, tions to which these individuals be­ Self-Determination and of the tion is elaborated in article 73 of the the vast majority of which were cre­ long are also recognized as equal. Speedy Granting of Independence Charter, "Declaration Regarding ated without the benefit of this right Consequently the right of nations to to Colonial Countries and Peoples Non-Self-Governing Territories.'' and with a significant number under self-determination and indepen­ for the Effective Guarantee and An authoritative interpretation of the direct or indirect influence of dence has the same universal vali­ Observance of Human Rights," the the principle of national self-deter­ other states; it would appear that at dity as all other human rights. General Assembly reaffirmed the mination and independence is pro­ the United Nations the principle of Recognition of the right of na­ importance of the universal realiza­ vided in the "Declaration on Prin­ national self-determination is tions to self-determination, as one tion of the right of peoples and na­ ciples of International Law Con­ observed more in the breach. of the most fundamental human tions to self-determination, national cerning Friendly Relations and Co- No. 275 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1978 9

N.Y. Ukrainians show off heritage during first Slavic Culture Week

NEW YORK, N.Y. (hps). - Ukrai­ decorated for the occasion, welcomed nians in the Big Apple hosted a wide visitors to classrooms on Tuesday, range of cultural and social events in December 5. The all-day open house Manhattan between December 4-10 as included a variety of lectures, arts and their contribution to this city's first crafts displays and demonstrations, a Slavic Culture Week. Ukrainian luncheon, a showing of mo­ The events included an open house dern fashions with Ukrainians designs, at St. George's Academy, exhibits and and a stage performance presented by crafts workshops at The Ukrainian the St. George's dance ensemble direc­ Museum, a concert of Ukrainian ted by Mrs. Daria Genza, the St. Christmas carols and another featuring George band and student bandurists. 19th and 20th century Ukrainian com­ The Ukrainian Museum added posers, poetry readings, book exhibits, photo and slide exhibits of Ukrainian showings of Ukrainian film classics, churches, ritual breads, Easter eggs puppet theater presentations and a and embroidery to its ongoing exhibits cocktail reception. of regional costumes and the artwork of Nyky for, the naive painter of Sponsored by a Committee of Slavic Krynytsia. Photo courtesy of The Ukrainian Museum Organizations and the Center of the Visitors to The Ukrainian Museum at 203 Second Ave. examine regional Humanities and the Arts of the Board Two performances of the fairy tale of Education's Division of Educational "Paul the Wanderer and the Storks" costumes of Ukraine during New York's first Slavic Culture Week. Planning and Support, the Slavic Cul­ were given with English translation at ture Week aimed to promote the study St. George's Academy on December 10 of Slavic culture in the schools and to by the Branch 83 Puppet Theatre directed by Mrs. Olha Hayetsky. acquaint the New York community with the contributions of the Slavs to On the afternoons of December 9 and 10, UNWLA members served this country. "borshch," "varenyky," "holubtsi" The week's largest number of activi­ and "bigos" at the academy. ties were held by the Polish, Russian Over in Greenwich Village, the Shev- and Ukrainian communities of New chenko Scientific Society ran a week- York. Other Slavic groups which parti­ long exhibit of books and Christmas cipated were the Bulgarian, Byelorus­ cards at its headquarters on West 13th sian, Croatian, Czech, Macedonian, Street. Ruthenian, Serbian, Slovak and Uptown, the Ukrainian Institute of Slovene. America opened the first annual inter- All the groups took part in an open­ Slavic painting and sculpture exhibi­ ing ceremony at City Hall on Decem­ tion on December 4 to a large crowd of Photos by Jaroslaw Dolak ber 4 and in a number of inter-Slavic art lovers that included members of the events such as a painting and sculpture Russian aristocracy. The weeklong ex­ A group of St. George's Academy students play their banduras during the open exhibit at the Ukrainian Institute hibit included works by Ukrainian art­ house at the Academy. America and a free tour of the Slavic ists Jacques Hnizdovsky, Lubo Hut- Division of the New York Public Lib­ saliuk, Petro Kholodny, Nina Kly- rary at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street. mowsky and Arkadia 01enska-Petry- Dr. Zirka Derlycia, instructor of shyn. Ukrainian studies at St. George's Aca­ On December 5, the institute pre­ demy and instructor of Ukrainian lan­ sented pianist Juliana Osinchuk, guage at New York University, who soprano Zirka Derlycia, tenor Andrew coordinated the Ukrainian events, re­ Yarosh, and violinist Orest Kovaliv in ported that most events were well at­ a program of music by 19th and 20th tended. century Ukrainian composers - Ko- ' 'We've succeeded in establishing senko, Stetsenko, Lysenko, Skoryk, very friendly relations with other Slavic Liudkevych, Barvinsky and others. communities and we managed to make "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors," some impact on non-Slavic Americans. the full-length color film based on Hut- Now that a foundation has been esta­ sul life which has won many interna­ blished for a Slavic Culture Week, next tional film awards, was featured at the year's work will be much easier and we institute in two evenings of film show­ will undoubtedly get more media ings of Ukrainian films classics. Also coverage and greater interest from the screened were Slavko Nowytski's public." award-winning short film "Pysanka" Dr. Derlycia was assisted by Sister and his documentary about the re­ Martin of St. George's Academy, nowned woodcut master Jacques Hniz­ Maria Shust of The Ukrainian Mu­ dovsky, as well as two silent film clas­ seum and Irene Stecura. sics. Sister Monica gives a last-minute inspection to a crafts display before the open During the opening ceremonies at A cocktail reception at the institute house at St. George's Academy. City Hall, a proclamation praising Sla­ on Friday, December 8, for representa­ vic Americans for enriching the cul­ tives of all Slavic communities was tural life of New York City was read by graced by the presence of Yugoslav Herbert Rickman, special assistant to writer-dissident Myhajlo Myhajlov and Mayor Koch. The proclamation was Ukrainian artist Nina Klymowska. presented to Prof. Vera Von Wiren- A highlight of Slavic Culture Week Garczynski of the City College of New was the December 9 concert of Ukrai­ York, the citywide coordinator of Sla­ nian Christmas carols at Hunter Col­ vic Culture Week, Florence Jackson, lege Auditorium by the "Dumka" director of the Center of the Humani­ Chorus. Basso Andrij Dobrianskyj of ties and the Arts, and David Weiss, the Metropolitan Opera, the guest art­ head of the center's foreign languages ist, performed Rudnytsky's "The division. Chant of the Blessed Virgin of Po- Ukrainian events held on the Lower chayiv" and Barvinsky's "Psalm 94." East Side in the traditional center of The "Dumka" Chorus interpreted Manhattan's Ukrainian life included old favorites such as Nyzhankiwsky's the open house at St. George's Aca­ "Nebo і Zemlia" and Koshets's "Nova demy, specially-prepared exhibits and Rada Stala" as well as rarely-heard workshops at The Ukrainian Museum, carols such as Stupnytsky's "Zhala presentations of a puppet show by Ulianka." Branch 83 of the Ukrainian National During Slavic Culture Week, the Women's League of America and a Ukrainian Student Club at Hunter Col­ two-day food fair arranged by lege held a display of Ukrainian arts Decorating Easter eggs the Ukrainian way is easy and fun to do, says this three­ UNWLA ladies. and crafts which included ceramics by some at St. George's. Left to right are Askold Wynykiw, Ihor Stechko and St. George's Academy, specially artist SlavaGerulak. Roman Jaremchuk. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1978 No. 275 Three Ukrainians to headline human rights concert at Kennedy Center

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Three internationally renowned Ukrainian performers will headline the first in a series of human rights concerts at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall Friday, January 5,1979, at 8:30 p.m. Paul Plishka, Metropolitan Opera basso, Renata Babak, former star of the Lviv and Bolshoi operas, and Thomas Hrynkiw, pianist, will per­ form in the concert which is presented by the National Fine Arts Foundation. One of the Metropolitan Opera's most distinguished and respected artists, Mr. Plishka is considered one of the finest singers appearing on the opera and concert stage today. Since his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in "La Gioconda,, in 1967, Mr. Plishka has performed in over 40 roles with that company, each receiving accolades from critics and public alike. Outside the Met, Mr. Plishka has made guest appearances with all the major Ameri­ Paul Plishka Renata Babak Thomas Hrynkiv can opera companies and in Europe contributions of such immigrants and continues to be heard at La Scala, Competition and was the only singer Miss Babak will be Mr. Hrynkiv. His among 160 participants to be engaged concert career has been highlighted by refugees to America's cultural heri­ Covent Garden and the Spoleto Festi­ tage, the foundation's programs seek val. In addition to his operatic engage­ by this legendary theater. She has his acceptance of the Gold Medal in the appeared in major houses throughout Geneva Competition and following his to identify, council and assist as neces­ ments, he is also in demand with all of sary those promising performers, this country's leading orchestras and is the Soviet Union and in most of the highly successful European tour. Mr. music capitals of the world, including Hrynkiv's American engagements writers, artists and students who have recorded on ABC, Columbia, Erato, been compelled to begin anew because London, RCA and Vox Records and Hungary, Finland, Bulgaria, Germany have included performances with the and Italy where she defected at La Philadelphia Composers' Forum and they chose to sacrifice fame and liveli­ adds to his extensive discography the hood in pursuit of personal freedom. complete recording of Puccini's Scala, Milan in late 1973. Her first have brought him many residencies in North American major concert took which he lectures on contemporary Those who choose to become members "Turandot" to be released soon on and supporters of the foundation do the Angel label. place in New York City's Carnegie piano literature and techniques. Hall in 1975 as a standing room only The January 5 concert is in celebra­ so as an act of personal commitment to Mr. Plishka has also appeared at the universal principles of human many Ukrainian functions, the latest audience welcomed her to the West. tion of the first in a series of human The concert was sponsored by the rights concerts to benefit the National rights and freedom of artistic expres­ of which was the WCFU concert in sion. New York. Ukrainian Congress Committee of Fine Arts Foundation. As a non-profit Miss Babak was a major artist with America. Miss Babak's rich, vibrant organization^ the foundation has the Ticket prices for this concert are the famed Bolshoi Theater in Moscow voice and her impeccable technique primary purpose of stimulating public SI 1.50, S10.50, S9, S8 and S6.50. Mail when she defected to the West in 1973. combine with her superb dramatic support and encouragement for deserv­ orders only. Make checks payble to: While still a student at the Rimsky- ability to bring new luster to each oper­ ing artists who have escaped political, The National Fine Arts Foundation Korsakov Conservatory, Miss Babak atic role she performs and her many re­ cultural and artistic repression in the Concert, c/o LUKE LTD., 1101 15th was invited to join the Leningrad citals have been praised for their in­ exercise of personal conscience and St., N.W., Suite LL-80, Washington, Opera as a soloist. She subsequently sight and persuasive power. human rights. D.C. 20005. For further information entered the demanding Bolshoi Opera Appearing with Mr. Plishka and In recognition of invaluable past call (202) 872-1016. Attends White House briefing on inflation The following article by Steven Carr wisdom of the administration's tack." must cooperate with the government in tary wage and price controls because appeared in the November 30 edition Failure to support the President's in­ fighting inflation. He suggested limit­ labor has its hands tied by contracts of The Bloomfield Independent. flation policies, he felt, would cause ing average pay increases to seven per­ which are binding for two or three "greater hardship as a result of con­ cent, and limiting price increases to years. Dr. Bohdan Wytwycky of Bloom- tinued inflation and possible social and one-half percentage point below the President Carter does not want to field, N.J., was one of 200 business, la­ political dislocation." average rate of increase in 1976 and impose mandatory wage and price con­ bor and citizen representatives who re­ 1977. trols; but if labor and business prove cently attended a White House briefing No simple solution uncooperative with his anti-inflation on anti-inflation initiatives held by Tax rebate plan plans, he will inform the public, hoping President Jimmy Carter in the East During the briefing President Carter that the force of public opinion will Room of the White House. stressed that there is no single source of To reduce the risks of cooperating move them to mend their ways. Where Speaking with the President were inflation and no simple solution. He with his suggestions, the President said helpful, the President will ease import Alfred Kahn, his advisor on inflation, stated that forcing a solution and he will propose to Congress a "real restrictions to increase the supply of and Anne Wexler, an assistant to the causing recession and higher un­ wage insurance" program. Under this goods. When regulatory agencies set President, who opened the meeting. employment is no solution. Wage and program, any group of workers who prices too high or restrict competition, Dr. Wytwycky successfully defended price controls only put a lid on infla­ ^agree to hold their wage increases to he will ask them to reconsider their his Ph.D. dissertation on social and tionary pressures and when the lid is re­ seven percent or less in the year ahead policies in light of the wage and price political philosophy four weeks ago at moved, inflation explodes, not to men­ will be eligible for a tax rebate that may standards. Columbia University and calls himself tion the bureaucracy that grows in or­ compensate for the real income lost if a "Carter supporter from day one." der to enforce the controls, as was the the rate of inflation exceeds seven per­ Also, where wages or prices in parti­ He earned his invitation, uninten­ case in World War II. cent. cular industries are influenced by tionally, by corresponding with numer­ The President said that the govern­ According to Dr. Wytwycky, the government regulations, he will review ous White House staff members about ment would set an example by cutting President sympathized with labor's re­ his authority to modify those wages support among ethnic East Europeans the federal budget deficit. Thus far the luctance to approve a plan of volun­ and prices. for various administration policies. Dr. budget deficit has been reduced from Wytwycky, who is of Ukrainian de­ .S66 billion in 1976 to below S40 billion scent, has also made recommendations and he has pledged to reduce the deficit ^шішшготжші^^ regarding matters of special concern to further in 1980. He has also pledged to ethnic groups. Prior to his invitation to restrain federal spending and diminish JAROMYR HUK, Ph.D. the White House, he was co-organizer the government's share of the nation's of Ukrainian Americans for Bill Brad­ output from.23 percent in 1976 to clpse announces the opening of his office ley and was active in George to 21 percent in 1980. In addition, he for the practice of psychology McGovern's presidential campaign. has imposed a freeze on federal hiring Speaking of the President's 25 and limited pay increases for federal at minute presentation, Dr. Wytwycky employees to 5.5 percent in 1978. The 60 Vose Avenue Ш South Orange, N.J. 07079 said he was impressed by the "thought- President has also frozen the salaries of White House and government execu- (201)665-1420 fulnsss and reasonableness" of Presi- ! ? . Office,houfs by appointment^ у - ; v.. iV,V dent\^rter s approach to\h^ inflation ч problem and he was "convinced of the Bui9 hV said, laVor and business Идяк No. 275 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1978 11 Yonkers parish marks feast day

YONKERS, N.Y. - When Bishop the parish. at 4:30 p.m. was opened by short greet­ the building fund from various organi­ Basil H. Losten of the Ukrainian Cath­ At 2:30 p.m., Bishop Losten was ex- ings from Dr. Yar N. Mociuk, chair­ zations housed in the center. olic Diocese of Stamford, Conn., made corted from the rectory to the church man of the St. Michael's New Church Bishop Losten was the principal his first official visitation to St. by seminarians, altar boys, visiting Building Fund Committee who then speaker. In his bilingual address he dis­ Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church clergy and a color guard of St. turned over the proceedings to Dr. Kinal, cussed the need for more vocations to in Yonkers Sunday, December 3, he Michael's Brotherhood members. who served as toastmaster. Bishop the priesthood and religious life so that became the ninth member of the Ukrai­ Bishop Losten was greeted there with Losten was invited to offer the invoca­ the Ukrainian heritage and traditions nian Catholic hierarchy to visit the bread and salt by parish trustees tion, accompanied by the church choir, would continue in future years. He parish. William B. Choly in English and Dr. under the direction of Dr. Oleh singled out Father Terlecky as a voca­ In addition to his visitation, Bishop Basil Kinal in Ukrainian. Sochan, which sang the Lord's Prayer. tion from the parish and pointed out Losten was the guest of honor and Assisted by Monsignor Emil Man- Then followed ceremonial greeting that three seminary students at Stam­ principal speaker at the annual St. astersky, vicar general, and Monsignor and presentations to Bishop Losten. ford, participated in the moleben and Michael's Dinner. Peter Skrincosky, diocesan chancellor, Three students from the parish school, were guests of the parish as the dinner. On May 24, 1908, Bishop Soter Bishop Losten celebrated a Moleben to Taras Hankewycz, Marta Kiciuk and Ortysnky, the first Ukrainian Catholic the Sacred Heart. Responses were sung Lesia Kaszczak, presented a bouquet Msgr. Fedorchuck, speaking briefly Bishop in the United States visited both by the parishioners under the leader­ of roses. The three youngsters also at­ at the end of the program thanked the St. Michael's and the neighboring St. ship of John Drabyk, the parish can­ tend the Saturday School of Ukrainian audience for a large turnout and urged Nicholas of Myra Church. tor. Studies. future cooperation. Guest clergy intro­ Among others to be greeted by pa­ Earlier, at 10 a.m., the Divine Lit­ The SUMA Yonkers Dancers, duced were Monsignor Manastersky, rish trustees during the years were urgy, offered for the intention of the directed by Wolodymyr Uzdejczuk, Monsignor Skrincosky, the Rev. Ter­ Archbishop Metropolitans Andrew parishioners, was celebrated by the Rev. then presented a welcome dance at the lecky, as well as Monsignor Myroslav Sheptytsky, Constantine Bohachevsky, John Terlecky, a native son of the pa­ completion of which Christine Iwaniw Lubachiwsky, spiritural director of St. Ambrose Senyshyn and Joseph M. rish. Immediately after, Monsignor escorted by Walter Fryz came off the Basil's College and Prep School; Mon­ Schmondiuk. Peter Fedorchuck, pastor of the church stage and presented the ceremonial signor Myroslav Myschyshyn, pastor Perhaps the greatest day in the his­ and the Rev. Terlecky offered a re­ bread to Bishop Losten while Christine of St. Michael's Church, New Haven; tory of the parish occurred on June 11, quiem for all the deaceased pari­ Terlecky and Mark Melnychuk ad­ Monsignor Stephen Sulyk, pastor of 1973, when Patriarch Josyf I visit­ shioners and clergy. dressed the bishop in Ukrainian. the Perth Amboy parish; the Rev. ed St. Michael's, celebrated a Pontifi­ The activities were then transferred Following the dinner, the church Basil Kraynak, pastor of St. Nicholas cal Divine Liturgy and then blessed the to the Ukrainian Youth Center, 301 choir and the SUMA dancers per­ of Myra, Yonkers; the Rev. Emiie property on North Broadway and Palisade Ave., where 400 parishioners, formed several times. Retired police Sharanevych, pastor of the Hempstead Shonnard Place where construction of clergy and guests took part in the an­ Capt. Roman Fedirka who represented parish; the Rev. Richard Bryda, pastor the new church is now taking place. nual St. Michael's Dinner. The dinner, the parish groups, addressed the audi­ of Holy Trinity Church, Staten Island That day, Bishop Isidore Borecky of held on the Sunday closest to St. ence in English, and, Bohdan Witiuk, and a former Yonkers assistant, and Toronto was also a guest of the parish. Michael's feast day, (November 21 on vice-chairman of the Yonkers UCCA the Rev. George Binkowsky, pastor of The late Bishop John Stock, who was the Julian calendar), was postponed Branch, spoke in Ukrainian. Walter Holy Ghost Church, North Brooklyn. pastor of St. Michael's at the time of until December 3: so that Bishop Kozicky, president of the Ukrainian Following the dinner, Bishop Losten his consecration, is also included among Losten could participate. Youth Center, presented Monsignor drew the winning tickets in the St. the chuTch hierarchs who have visited The dinner, which started promptly Fedorchuck with a check for S3,500 for Michaels Day Raffle.

Youngstown parish honors nun on silver jubilee YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. - On Sun­ national convention in Youngstown, She has spent many years as a tea­ nian Catholic Church in Youngstown, day, October 22, the pastor and mem­ Sister Dennys served actively on the cher and principal in schools in Miners- under the direction of Marian Izak, bers of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Cath­ convention committee. ville and Philadelphia, Pa., in Passaic sang the responses. olic Church here honored a former It was in July 1953, when Sister and Elizabeth, N.J., and for the past A banquet followed in the church parishioner, Sister Dennys Polo- Dennys attended a sodality convention two years in Ansonia, Conn. For hall. Participating in the banquet pro­ vischak, SMI, who celebrated her silver in Stamford, Conn., that she first several years she was assigned to the gram were Monsignor Adamiak, the Rev. jubilee in the religious community of became acquainted with the Sister Ser­ Villa of Divine Providence Nursing Wysochansky, pastor of St. Anne's; Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate, vants of Mary Immaculate. After the Home in Lansdale, Pa. She also served William Polovischak, brother of Sister whose provinciate is in Sloatsburg, convention, she visited their com­ as administrator of St. Mary's Villa in Dennys; fellow parishioner Mahoning N.Y. munity in Sloatsburg, liked what she Sloatsburg. County Sheriff Michael Yarosh, who Sister Dennys was born Clara Polo- saw and decided to join them. The testimonial attended by 300 appointed her honorary deputy of his vischak in Youngstown, the daughter During her visit in Sloatsburg she guests began with a Divine Liturgy at 4 department. Judge Leo Morley pre­ of Nicholas and Anna (nee Dennys) witnessed the reception of two new p.m. in the church. The main celebrant sented her with a proclamation from Polovischak. She was the youngest of postulants into this community. This was Monsignor Adamiak and the co-cele the city. 12 children (five sons and seven daugh­ year Sister Dennys is celebrating her brant was the Rev. Walter Wysochan- Anna Marczyszyn and Michael Pat­ ters.) silver anniversary with these two sis­ sky. A procession into the church pre- rick, studems of St. Anne's School, Her father died when she was only ters, namely Sister Stephanie, who now ceeded the Liturgy. Among the proces­ welcomed Sister Dennys and presented two years old. Her mother raised the serves as the Provincial of the Ameri­ sion participants, which included Sister her and the other jubilarians with big family with the love and devotion can province, and Sister Bernitta, a Dennys, were the four other members flowers. The members of the parish's of two parents. As each child grew up, teacher who has taught at St. Anne's of her community who are also cele­ St. Anne's Guild were in charge of he or she went to work and helped contri­ School in Youngstown and is lovingly brating their silver anniversaries this food preparations and Esther Bilon bute to the support of the family. All of remembered in this community. Other year. The choir from St. Anne's Ukrai­ served as toastmistress. the boys served in the U.S. Armed Forces sisters who are also marking their 25th during World War II. One brother and anniversaries this year with Sister one sister are now deceased. Dennys are Sister Consolata and Sister I would like to send The Ukrainian Weekly as a Christmas gift to a friend. Sister Denny's mother died in 1950 Jaqueline. but the family continues to foster its She entered the community in An- Щ Subscription rates: S6.00 for non-UNA members; S2.50 for UNA members. close ties. When one rejoices, they all caster, Ont., on October 19, 1953. It rejoice. When one experiences sorrow, was in 1959 that the American pro­ Щ I am a member of UNA Branch . this is also shared by all. An unusual vince of the order was established. She harmonious family atmosphere pre­ received her habit six months later on П Check or money order for S- is enclosed. vails. In recent years the family has ex­ April 19, 1954, and it was then that she \ D Bill me. perienced severe illnesses. This has assumed the name of Sister Dennys, only strengthened the family relation­ which was her mother's maiden name. ; My address is: Name She made her first profession on April ship. Growing up in such an environ­ Address. ment, it is no wonder that Sister 19, 1956, and her final profession on Dennys chose the religious life where August 15, 1959, when about 60 fellow City she is able to openly share the love and parishioners from Youngstown and devotion with which her heart over­ members of her family traveled to State .Zip Code. flows. Canada to witness this beautiful cere­ Sister Dennys received her elemen­ mony. tary and secondary education in While in the community, Sister con­ Send The Weekly to: Name. Youngstown. As a young lady she was tinued her education. She received her very active in her parish. She was a bachelor of science degree from Address, volunteer office worker for her pastor, Gwenedd Mercy College in Philadel­ Monsignor Leo Adamiak. She was a phia. She furthered her education at City dedicated member of the Senior Sodality Queen of the Apostles College in Har- State .Zip Code. and the League of Ukrainian Cath­ riman, N.Y., and at Seton Hail Univer­ olics. In 1953, when the LUC hosted a sity in South Orange, N. J. No. 275 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17,1978 Ukrainian National Association Reports for October 1978 RECORDING DEPARTMENT DISBURSEMENTS FOR OCTOBER, 1978: Paid to or for members: Cash Surrenders 22,627.14 Juv. Adults ADD Totals: Death benefits 63,170.00 TOTALS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30,1978: 22,399 58,123 6,719 87,241 Matured endowment certificates 34,500.00 Payor death benefits ,... 80.91 GAINS IN OCTOBER, 1978: . Benefits paid out from Fraternal Funds. 2,270.00 New members .. 70 108 44 222 Reinsurance premiums 730.11 .25 55 14 94 Total: S 123,378.16 Transferred in 4 18 2 24 Change of class in 6 6 Operating expenses: Transferred from Juv. Dept 1 1 "Soyuzivka" Resort 41,295.45 TOTAL GAINS: 99 188 60 347 "Svoboda" operation 61,202.38 LOSSES IN OCTOBER, 1978: Organizing expenses: Advertising 4,215.65 Suspended 28 46 19 93 Medical inspections ...... 460.40 Transferred out..,.. 3 13 1 17 Traveling expenses special organizers . 1,838.72 Change of class out.. 1 6 7 Reward to special organizers 1,333.33 Transferred to adults. — 5 a Field conferences 830.31 Died. - — 3 67 70 Reward to Branch organizers 50.00 Cash surrender — 29 60 89 Lodge supplies purchased Endowment matured. — 2,044.21 71 30 101 Refund of secretary expenses Fully paid-up 31 47 — 78 69,105.53 Reduced paid-up ... - Total: S 79,878.15 Extended insurance . Cert terminated Payroll, Insurance S Taxes: TOTAL LOSSES: 171 272 23 466 Canadian P.P. 4 Ul employee 21.15 Employee Hospitalization Plan 117.12 INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP: Employee pension plan 433.33 GAINS IN OCTOBER, 1978: Salaries - executive officers 7,999.99 Salaries—office employees 22,167.41 Paid up 31 47 78 Taxes - Federal, State S City employee wages. 13,340.28 Extended insurance 15 12 - 27 Canadian Corp. taxes 2,500.00 TOTAL GAINS: 46 59 105 - Total: 5 46,579.28 LOSSES IN OCTOBER, 1978: Died 2 13 - 15 18 20 38 Official publication "Svoboda".. 21,600.00 Reinstated 1 11 12 5 5 10 General administrative expenses: Rental of equipment 1,662.46 TOTAL LOSSES: 26 49 75 - Bank charges for custodian Acct. 1,458.74 TOTAL UNA MEMBERSHIP 1 General office maintenance 1,007.29 AS OF OCTOBER 31,1978: 22,347 58,049 6,756 87,152 1,012.56 Printings stationery 600.23 Traveling expenses - general. 5,659.77 Telephone 1,111.67 WALTER SOCHAN, Accrued interest on bonds 2,171.63 Supreme Secretary Books and periodicals 69.50 Total: S 14,753.85

FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT Operating expenses - real estate: Jersey City, N.J 33.82 Total- S 33.82 INCOME FOR OCTOBER, 1978

Dues from members . 5 252,636.92 Miscellaneous: Taxes held in escrow paid 5,508.58 Interest from: Donations 4,010.36 Stocks 2,255.27 Sport activities 500.00 Bonds 185,984.94 Scolarships 700.00 Mortgage loans 17,813.63 Total: 5 10,718.94 Certificate loans 1,879.81

Total: ? 207,933.65 Investment: Real estate: Stocks acquired 2,255.27 81-83 Grand St., Jersey City, N.J.. 1,000.00 Mortgage loans granted... 41,114.91 Total: 5 1,000.00 Certificate loans granted .. 3,594.81 Purchase of bonds 335,112.50 Income of "Soyuzivka" Resort 22,594.53 EDP equipment purchased 83.70 Income of "Svoboda" operation 60,600.12 Total: S 382,161.19 Refund: Disbursements for October, 1978: S 781,601.22 Reward to Br. secretaries 541.60 General office main k 34.01 Group Insurancefremiums 8.82 Taxes held in escrowed 2,178.26 Taxes - Federal, State 4 City on employee wages .. 8,454.38 BALANCE: Taxes - Can. With 4 pension plan employee wages . 10.95 Employee Hospitalization Plan premiums 221.05 LIABILITIES: Scholarships 150.00 ASSETS: Total: S 11,599.07 Cash 368,095.30 Fund: Miscellaneous: Bonds 30,446,267.26 Stocks Life insurance Emergency Fund donations 3.47 539.245.82 S 42,431,573.23 Mortgage loans 2,685,141.83 Sale of Ukrainian Publ. Encyclopedia 1,344.50 Fraternal 80,958.46 Certificate loans 525,781.21 Orphan's 227,572.39 Total: S 1,347.97 Real estate 699,861.53 Investment Printing plant S equipment 165,882.73 Old Age Home 335,225.85 Mortgages repaid 46,928.71 Loan to UNURC jJOO.OOOJpO Emergency^ 54,945.75 Bonds called 1,007.20 Total: 543.130,275.68 Total: 543,130,275.68 Certificate loans repaid . 7,090.94 Loan to UNURC repaid.. 100,000.00 EDP equipment sold ... 200.00

Total: S 155,226.85 ULANA M. OIACHUK, Income for October, 1978: S 712,939:11 Supreme Treasurer No. 275 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1978

To hold opening of Warren Case of Vasyl Sichko Community Center December 17 (Continued from page 2) the order, when I was not allowed to that if I do not voluntarily request to take not one exam? be expelled from the university, that I WARREN, Mich. - The grand roots of our past and rekindled in mo­ The appeal which I wrote to the opening of a SI.25 million Ukrainian dern form the spirit which built a beau­ would be thrown out of the Comso- mol. (Students who are thrown out of Central Committee of the CPSU on Community Center will be held here tiful civilization, erected beautiful August 12, 1977, was forwarded to the Sunday, December 17, at 6 p.m. cathedrals and great centers of learn­ the Comsomol are automatically ex­ pelled from the university.) Ministry of Education of the Ukraini­ Gov. William Milliken, several other ing and inspired wonderful poets, an SSR, from where I received the so- state and local officials, the pastors of writers and artists," he said. I did not agree to volunatarily leave called reply that I was expelled for all Detroit-area Ukrainian churches "It is that same spirit which has academic indebtedness. In that State­ and more than 700 Ukrainians are ex­ made this Ukrainian Community the university, and I learned that at the outset of the summer semester of the ment I wrote that if I am not re-admit­ pected to attend. Center a reality." ted to the next semester, I would re­ Financed through the donations of The grand opening will begin with a 1976-77 academic year, the dean of the department again instructed all instruc­ nounce my Soviet citizenship and I local Ukrainian families, the 30,000 colorful flag ceremony and a blessing would request permission to emigrate square-foot community center at 26601 of the center by the Very Rev. Innocent tors to give me failing grades. When to the United States of America and Ryan will house a museum, library, Lotocky, superior of Hamtramck's the dean saw that I again began the complete my education in that country. gymnasium, dining room for 750 per­ Immaculate Conception Ukrainian semester successfully, he began to feare that the instructors would again sons, snack bar, clubhouse and 16 Catholic Church. I am also quitting the Comsomol meeting rooms for social and educa­ Keys to the center will be presented give me passing grades, so he and the secretary of the party office decided and I am returning my membership tional activities, such as Ukrainian to Bohdan Fedorak, president of the card to the Comsomol's central com­ language and history classes. Southeastern Michigan branch of the not to allow me to take the exami­ nations and they took this underhand­ mittee. According to Jaroslaw Duzey, grand Ukrainian Congress Committe of America, as a symbol that the center is ed task upon themselves. Dean Pryliuk opening chairman, the center is "the did not give me credit in the course on first modern Ukrainian complex of this for the use of the Ukrainian com­ munity. the theory and practice of journalistic magnitude built entirely by Ukrainian creativity which he taught. He failed Case of Petro Sichko resources, talent and unity of all of the Performing at the grand opening will me not because I did not know the ma­ (Continued from page 2) community's organized sectors in a be a girls' bandurist chorus, under the terial, but because he refused to read viet system I was arrested and illegally cooperative effort." direction of Petro Potapenko, and my term paper. confined from November 6 to 9, 1977, Construction of the center is sym­ Taras Shevchenko Bandurist, Capella and in commemoration of the 60th bolic, he said, of the recent rekindling under the direction of Hryhoriy Pohribny failed me for my term anniversary of the establishment of the of Ukrainians' sense of national iden­ Kytasty. paper on 'The Problem of People and Soviet government in Ukraine, Decem­ tity, both in Ukraine and North Mr. Duzey said that in planning the Nature in Modern Prose'' because I ber 25, 1977, I was fired from my job America. construction of the community center, the based my paper on "Sobor" (without my approval or review of the "That sense of identity was almost building committee gave special ("Cathedral") by Oies Honchar and union). obliterated during the first half of this emphasis to facilities, like the gym, Pohribny accused it of lacking party century when millions of Ukrainians which would attract young people. policies, of being unprincipled and of I am tired with all these terrible lies, were deported from their country and Future plans call for construction of a god-searching. persistent discrimination against me, scattered throughout the world by swimming pool, tennis courts and and with the growing up of my chil­ wars, famine and colonization," said other recreational facilities which On the basis of these grades, the dren, this sword of injustice is contin­ Mr. Duzey. appeal to young people. dean issued instructions to bar me uously sharpened and raised against "Since the 1960s, we have been re­ An estimated 25,000 Ukrainians and from the examinations. Only I alone them, which is proved by the illegal ex­ discovering ourselves as Ukrainians. four times as many people of Ukraini­ was barred. Even though 21 students pulsion of my son, Vasyl, from the We have reached far into the deep an heritage live in southeast Michigan. did not complete the course require­ journalism department of the Kiev ments and 28 students were academi­ State University, about which you are cally indebted, how can one explain the aware. profanity and discrimination commit­ Ukraine and Ukrainian Americans ted against me. For the second time I am requesting you to review my matter as soon as (Continued from page 6) continued subjugation of Ukraine and The illegality of my explusion from possible and to hand down your precise and a rugged, make-do, assertive in­ the other captive nations lends momen­ the university is corroborated by Poh­ and just decision. dividualism. tum to Moscow's dream of world ribny who said that if I was a student in I am enclosing a copy of the order In addition, he is fired with a deep domination. a technical or science department no and unceasing concern about the fate From all available data it appears No. 2/279 of Deember 22, 1977, and a one would have bothered me, but be­ copy of the strike declaration. of the peoples behind the Iron Curtain, that the aspirations of the Ukrainian cause I was a student of journalism, and a willingness to make all necessary American are shared by his 45 million which also holds true for other sacrifices in confronting and destroy­ brethren in the Soviet Union, who, humanities courses, which are party according to reports from former deni­ ing Soviet power. Above all, he realizes departments, my parent's past barred HELP WANTED that a free and independent Ukraine zens of the Gulag, comprise 70 percent me from completing those courses. would necessarily spell the doom of So­ of the prison population and hundreds viet expansionism, and conversely, the more who are daily rising in defiance. By not allowing me to take the final exams, I was expelled for unsatis­ PLASTIC FOREMAN INJECTION MOLDING. factory academic standing (order No. EXPERIENCED. 506, July 20, 1977). But what kind of SALARY OPEN ORGANIZING DEPARTMENT unsatisfactory standing is it, or Call (201) 659-3464 academic indebtedness as it is stated in THE FIVE BEST IN OCTOBER, 1978 Districts: Members: Advertising Rates for The Ukrainian Weekly 1. Philadelphia, Pa. chairman P. Tarnawsky 317 2. Chicago, III., chairman M.Soroka 249 General advertising: 1 inch, single column S7.00 3. New York, N.Y., chairman M.Chomanczuk 211 4. Cleveland, Ohio, chairman J. Fur 163 Fraternal and community advertising: 1 inch, single column S5.00 5. Detroit, Mich., chairman W. Boyd-Boryskewych 161

Branches: Members: Full page (58 inches) S406.00 Half page (29 inches) S203.00 1. 94 Hamtramck, Mich., seer. R.Tatarsky 75 Quarter page (14/2 inches) S101.50 2. 153 Philadelphia, Pa., seer. I. Skira 53 Eighth page (714 inches) S50.75 3. 421 Regina,Sask.,seer.B.Korchinsky 49 4. 240 Cleveland, Ohio, seer. M.Kihiczak 41 5. 316 Rochester, N.Y., seer. W.Hawrylak 35 Photo reproduction: single column S6.75 Organizers: Members: double column S8.50 triplecolumn S10.00 1. R.Tatarsky, Br.94 64 2. B.Korchinsky,Br.421 49 3. M.Kihiczak,Br.240 41 4. W.Hawryiak,Br.316 35 ALL ADVERTISEMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOON OF THE 5. W.Sharwan,Br.l27 26 MONDAY BEFORE THE DATE OF THE NEXT WEEKLY Total number of new members in October, 1978 222 EDITION. Total number of new members in 1978 2,459 All advertisements are subject to approval. Total Amount of life incurance in 1978 56,268,500 Please make checks payable to: Svoboda Mail to: 30 Montgomery St. WASYL 0RICH0WSKY, Jersey City, N.J. 07302 Supreme Organizer THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17,1978 No. 275

Hnizdovsky's works... TUSM, SUMA slate Ukrainian hierarchy. Young UNA'er (Continued from page 7) political workshop (Continued from page 1) iconography to social realism to ultra- NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Ukraini­ Ivan Prasko of Australia. formal arrangements of fruits and an American Youth Association Bishop Volodymyr Malanczuk of vegetables. Stylistically almost every (SUMA) and the Ukrainian Student France was unable to attend the meet­ painting or series of paintings brings to Organization of Michnowsky (TUSM) ing due to an illness. mind a familiar artist or school are again sponsoring an ideological- Also present were the Very Rev. touched upon, tested or explored, but political workshop at the SUMA camp Michael Hrynchyshyn, provincial of always with an everpresent eye toward in Ellenville, N.Y., from December the Redemptorist Fathers; the very his own inclinations. 26-31. Rev. Lubomyr Huzar, archmandrite of Persons interested in attending the the Studite order; and Msgr. Dr. Ivan One might accuse Hnizdovsky of Choma, the Rev. Dr. Ivan Muzyczka, running dangerously close to the workshop should contact the executive boards of SUMA and TUSM at (212) and the Very Rev. Mitrat Victor J. Pos- borderline between exploration and 437-3084 or (212) 674-1590. pishil. imitation, but because he uses work­ In their discussions, the hierarchs of able traditions as a basis for his own the Ukrainian Catholic Church decided search, the spirit of each painting has a WNET will not to create a special committee to plan Kathryn Marie Nedoszytko freshness and integrity to its approach. the commemoration of the millenium Ultimately it is Hnizdovsky's astute broadcast of Christianity in Ukraine. The secreta­ RIVERHEAD, N.Y. - UNA facility with the formal elements of riat of this committee will located in Branch 256 enrolled its youngest mem­ painting that makes these works co­ Winnipeg, Man. ber on May 31 - Kathryn Marie Nedo­ here. In many cases his sense of com­ "Christmas Eve" The WNET public information of­ szytko, daughter of William and Chris­ position is nearly Japanese. For in­ tine Nedoszytko Jr. stance, his fondness for the single fice incorrectly informed The Weekly last week that channel 13 in New York Mr. Nedoszytko Jr. is presently one asymmetric accent, the one clever Canadian singer of the branch auditors and is a funeral diversion of the eye, reflects a con­ will broadcast Rimsky-Korsakov's opera,''Christmas Eve," on December to perform on N.Y. director while Mrs. Nedoszytko is busy sciousness of oriental design. His color at home. sense can be both subtle and dramatic, 21 at 9 p.m. A spokesman for that office told radio, stage The proud grandparents are Mr. and but it is always refined. Mrs. William Nedoszytko, longtime The Weekly that, while the Public NEW YORK, N.Y. - Roxolana Ro- Against the backdrop of American Broadcasting Service has scheduled it UNA members and both are among the slak, noted Ukrainian Canadian opera most active members of the branch. painting of the 50's Hnizdovsky may for broadcasting on the afternoon of singer, performed on the Robert be said to be a bit too careful, his re­ December 17, WNET will not broad­ Mr. Nedoszytko is currently branch Sherman Show Thursday, December president, serving since January 1976, sponse to the struggle not catharctic cast it. He explained that because the 14,11a.m. opera is a mid-western production, and prior to that time he served in vari­ enough. Created in an era when Ameri­ Miss Roslak will also appear in an can painters were seeking to loboto- occasionaly those productions are not ous other branch posts. Mrs. Nedo­ up to par with what the station wants independent concert at Alice Tully Hall szytko was a branch secretary for 20 mize traditional influences, Hnizdov­ Tuesday, December 19, at 8 p.m. Her sky's work might seem over-educated. to air in New York. years prior to 1975. concert is being sponsored by the In my view, however, it is refreshing to The grandparents organized the new He further explained that a mis­ Canadian consulate. see a painter of Hnizdovsky's skill and understanding might have occurred last member. integrity embrace established forms- week when someone at WNET con­ forms the American art world is too firmed the broadcasting of "Christmas r 8Я8КЯЙ quick to disdain in favor of the some­ Eve," because for that time slot chan­ UKRAINIAN "I. time neurotic entertainment of the nel 13 has scheduled a program called always avant-grad. "Christmas Heritage. 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Sunday, December 24, 1978 лисглих Ck'am HOLY SUPPER Including the traditional 12 courses of the Ukrainian Christmas meal. During and after Supper-Caroling Sunday, December 31, 1978 NOTICE NEW YEAR'S EVE To UNA Members WITH THE SPECIAL PROGRAM and Branches NEW YEAR'S EVE SUPPER Members and Branches of the Ukrainian National As­ by reservations only. sociation are hereby notified that with the ending of DANCE to the tunes of SOYUZIVKA its fiscal year the Home Office of UNA must close H ORCHESTRA its accounts and deposit in banks all money received from Branches Saturday, January 6, 1979 No Later Than Noon, ofDecember 29, 1978 r Uztt СЛгиітаз CHRISTMAS SUPPER Money received later cannot be credited to 1978. Therefore we appeal to all members of the UNA to CHRISTMAS SPIRIT and CAROLS pay their dues this month as soon as possible and all 9 This is the ideal way to give the Branches to remit their accounts and money in time housewives a Christmas treat! to be received by the Home Office no later than noon of FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1978. UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ESTATE Notice is hereby given that Branches which send 0 their dues late will be shown as delinquent and in Kerhonkson, N.Y. m Tel.: (914) 626-5641 arrears on the annual report. UNA Home Office ps No Place Like Soyuzivka at Christmas Holidays ааааааааааааааааашїшїаашїа No. 275 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER n, 1978 15 UCCA Washington news Skating star

' Oh October 26, the UCCA presi– Strength." in a full review of organiza– aims for Olympics dent attejtded; the celebration of the in– tions in the coalition listed are the dependehce of the Republic of Ukrainian Congress Committee of Transkei. The event was held in the America and the National Captive Na– ballroom of the National Press Build– tions Committee. UCCA is a member ing. The UCCA president paid his re– of the ASC and supports strong mili– spects to Minister-at-Large and Mrs. tary preparedness. Nggondi Masimini. He has known the ' Following the November 7 elec– minister for over a year. A number of tions, the UCCA president sent mes– new acquaintances were made. Repre– sages to 45 friends in Congress, con– senting the National Captive Nations gratulating them on their re-election. Committee, Miss vera A. Dowhan, its The representatives and senators have executive secretary, also attended. been consistent supporters of our cause. The message read in part, "We ' On November 7, the UCCA presi– look forward to your full support of dent attended a luncheon at the Meri– the 20th Anniversary of Captive Na– dan House international in Washing- tions Week next year and also of the ton dealing with common problems in challenging measure seeking the resur– Latin America: He was the special rection of the Ukrainian Orthodox and guest of Mexico's Ambassador Hugo Catholic Churches in Ukraine, an out- Margain. The gathering was composed standing and shameful case of religious of ambassadors, officials of the U.S. genocide." government and members of the press. ' On November 10, the UCCA pre– The UCCA president talked at length sident participated in a meeting of The with venezuela's Ambassador Dr. Committee for a Free China at its ignacio iribarren and U.S. Ambassa– headquarters in Washington. The dor to Mexico Lucy. The Soviet Rus– UCCA president is a director of CFC. sian interest in Latin America was The meeting covered topics on U.S. broadly explored. policy toward Peking and Moscow- ' Recently received was the October Peking relations. Dr. Walter H. Judd, issue of the Washington Report longtime friend of Ukrainians, was published by the American Security elected president of CFC. Concrete Council. An article written by John M. plans for the forthcoming battle on Fisher, president of ASC, features the U.S. normalization of relations with "Coalition for Peace Through Peking were formulated.

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Address. Displaying the gracefulness and fine technique which have already won for her more than 60 medals in figure-skating competitions is 16-year-old Martha Jowyk Сі і у - of the Skating Club of Wew York. Miss Jowyk took second place in the senior Stale „. Zip Code . ladies' events at the North Atlantic Figure Skating Championships held from November 29 through December 2 at Twin Binks in Port Washington, N.Y. She is now eligible to compete in the Eastern semifinals, whose winners will go on to compete in the U.S. National Chapionships and the Olympics. The pert brown- haired skater is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jowyk of Douglas Manor, To our contributors: N.Y. She is a member of UNA Branch 361.

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