O C V ΓΡΑΦΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ Bringing the news ΤΟΥ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΥ to generations of ΑΠΟ ΤΟ 1915 The National Herald Greek Americans A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION c v www.thenationalherald.com VOL. 10, ISSUE 486 February 3, 2007 $1.00 : 1.75 Turkey Tries U.S. Senators: “When we’re Attacked, we Feel Greece is Attacked” To Oil Seven U.S. Senators in Show Solidarity Exploration With Greek Government during Goodwill Visit By Christos Malaspinas along with me, as well as my eldest Special to The National Herald grandson, whose mother is a Greek Deal, Cyprus American. The important thing is ATHENS – “We felt as if Greece was that this country is the cradle of under attack,” said U.S. Senator Democracy. We have historic ties, Turkey Tells Lebanon, Gordon Smith (R-Oregon), speak- economic ties; we have family ties. ing about the rocket-propelled We never want that to stop. We rely Egypt to ‘Honor their grenade which was fired recently at on Greece for advice and help in the United States Embassy in this area,” he said. Signatures’ in Oil Deal Greece by a far-left militant group, The seven senators traveled to which calls itself “Revolutionary Athens after attending the World By Suzan Fraser Struggle.” Economic Forum in Davos, Switzer- Associated Press Senator Smith was speaking af- land and wanted to send “a clear ter he and six other members of the message” to terrorists “that we are ANKARA (AP) – Turkey warned U.S. Senate met with Prime Minis- here; we haven’t changed our feel- Lebanon and Egypt not to press ter Costas Karamanlis at the Greek ings; we consider Greece a friend ahead with oil and gas exploration Government’s headquarters in and ally; and we feel safe on Greek deals signed with Cyprus, saying Megaron Maximou this past Mon- soil,” Senator Smith told the Na- Turkey and Turkish Cypriots also day morning, January 29. tional Herald during a dinner host- had rights in the region. In a brief statement outside Gov- ed by Foreign Minister Dora Bakoy- Turkey was "determined to pro- ernment headquarters, the seven anni last Sunday evening, January tect its rights and interests in the senators, who undertook a good- 28. Eastern Mediterranean and will not will visit to Greece at their own ini- Other issues discussed at the allow attempts to erode them," the tiative, praised the Greek American dinner, which was also attended by Turkish Foreign Ministry warned in community and commented on the main opposition’s shadow min- a statement this past Tuesday, Janu- several issues of concern: terror- ister on foreign affairs, Theodoros ary 31. ism, developments in the , Pangalos, were the Cyprus prob- Lebanon and Cyprus signed an the ongoing division of Cyprus and lem, Afghanistan, Greek-Turkish agreement for the delineation of an continued fighting in Afghanistan, relations, and economic coopera- undersea border on January 17 to where a small Greek contingent is tion between the U.S. and Greece. facilitate future oil and gas explo- part of the international military The U.S. delegation also includ- ration between the two Mediter- force there. ed Senators Maria Cantwell (D- ranean countries. After the meeting, Senator Washington), Trent Lott (R-Missis- The 200-kilometer (120-mile)- EUROKINISSI Smith emphasized that the sena- sippi), Mel Martinez (R-Florida), wide seabed separating Lebanon Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, left, Greets Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont in the Premier’s of- tors were visiting Greece as friends. Saxby Chambliss (R-Georgia) and and Cyprus is believed to hold sig- fice during a working visit of seven U.S. Senators to Athens this past Monday, January 29. Next to Leahy to “We are here along with a large Lindsey Graham (R-South Caroli- nificant crude oil and natural gas the right are Senator Gordon Smith of Oregon and U.S. Ambassador to Greece Charles P. Ries. They dis- delegation of senators. We are here deposits. The Norwegian energy cussed the January 12 attack on the U.S. Embassy in Athens by a Greek militant group, among other issues. as friends of Greece. We had a fan- Continued on page 7 consulting firm PGS recently began tastic meeting with the Prime Min- a 3-D seismic survey to determine ister. Democracy has its origins in the volume of exploitable hydrocar- Greece, and we feel that, when bon reserves off the Lebanese coast. we’re attacked, Greece is attacked. The exclusive zone agreement is So we appreciate so much the re- designed to mark the underwater Senators Happy about Visit to Athens sponse of your government to the New Group areas where each country can carry recent incident against our em- out exploration and exploitation By Dimitri Soultogiannis manlis. tion was happy about the Greek Gov- bassy. It is an honor for us that so Now Targeting work once oil or gas is discovered. Special to the National Herald The discussion covered a broad ernment’s immediate show of sup- many are living in the Unit- A similar agreement signed be- range of topics, Mr. Smith said: the port. ed States. This is an asset to our tween Egypt and Cyprus allowed WASHINGTON, D.C. – “We had a Cyprus issue, terrorism, Afghanistan, “Democracy has its origins in country.” Dora & Greek for the joint exploitation of poten- very fruitful meeting with the Greek bilateral economic cooperation and Greece, and we feel that, when we’re Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Ver- tial undersea oil and gas fields be- Prime Minister,” U.S. Senator Gor- the recent attack against the U.S. attacked, Greece is attacked. So we mont), whose daughter in-law is a tween the two countries. don Smith (R-Oregon) told the Na- Embassy in Athens. appreciate so much the response of Greek American, said he feels like Parliament? Turkey and Greece came to the tional Herald upon returning from The senators said they have been your government to the recent inci- Greece is his second home, and said brink of war in early 1987 over a his trip to Athens. following reports on the Greek econ- dent against our embassy,” he said, the U.S. depends on Greece’s coun- By Christos Malaspinas similar oil drilling rights dispute in Senator Smith was one of the sev- omy, and stressed their satisfaction adding that the Greek American sel for Southeast Europe and the Special to The National Herald the Aegean Sea near the island of en United States senators and one with the positive direction the Hel- community is “an asset to our coun- Eastern Mediterranean. Thasos. A clash was averted after congressman who visited the Greek lenic Republic’s economy has taken. try.” “Proof of the high esteem in ATHENS – For the first time, a ter- Turkey withdrew a seismic explo- Capital this past Monday, January While he was in Greece, Senator After first being elected to the which we hold Greece is the fact rorist organization has openly ration ship and agreed not to test in 29. The American delegation, which Smith told reporters that the January U.S. Senate in November 1996, Mr. that we sent over a very good am- threatened an attack against the contested waters if Greece did the was accompanied by U.S. Ambas- 12 strike against the American Em- Smith quickly earned a reputation as bassador. I’ve visited Greece many Hellenic Parliament, in addition to same. sador to Greece Charles P. Ries, met bassy was being viewed as an attack times, and I always feel like it is my naming two government ministers Any crisis between Turkey and with Prime Minister Costas Kara- against Greece, and said the delega- Continued on page 5 country. This time, my wife came as possible future targets. E.U.-member Cyprus over explo- The far-left militant group “Rev- ration rights could potentially drag olutionary Struggle” made these Greece into the dispute, and could threats in a 5-page proclamation, also further complicate Turkey's re- which could best be characterized lations with the European Union, as an anti-American diatribe. In a which has agreed to slow down Early Anti- published statement, the group al- membership negotiations with so claims responsibility for the Jan- Ankara over its refusal to open har- Greek Attacks uary 12 rocket-propelled grenade bors and airports to Greek Cypriot strike against the U.S. Embassy in vessels and planes. Athens, causing minor damages to Turkey and Greece have nearly In New York a restroom on the third-floor of the gone to war three times in the past building. four decades over territorial dis- By Steve Frangos The Greek Government down- putes, including the 1987 standoff. Special to The National Herald played both the re-emergence of The Turkish Foreign Ministry terrorism and the proclamation, said Turkey had "legitimate and le- When I was small boy my yiayia published by the weekly newspaper gal rights and interests" in the East- (grandmother) told me that, when- Pontiki on January 25. ern Mediterranean, and insisted ever one of the old Greek men en- “The Government does not ne- Turkish Cypriots also had a say on tered the room, I was to stand up gotiate with terrorists,” Deputy oil and gas rights concerning the is- and give him my chair. On more Government Spokesman Evangelos land. than one occasion, when I didn’t Antonaros said in a statement. "The delineation of the continen- move fast enough, my yiayia re- Following a previous failed as- tal shelf, or of exclusive economic minded me by pulling me out of the sassination attempt against Greek chair. This sign of respect was not Culture Minister George Voulgar- Continued on page 7 an empty gesture. Even in so small akis last May, the unidentified ter- a thing as offering these men a seat rorists appear to be targeting For- was an acknowledgement of all eign Minister Dora Bakoyanni and that they had suffered; all that they Public Order Minister Byron Poly- were forced to sacrifice so we could doras, apparently believing that live well. they have “scored points” with their During the late 1880’s through attack on the U.S. Embassy. the early 1900’s Greek immigrant The Greek Counter-Terrorism Star: “I Came men were being attacked for any unit has already tightened security number of reasons all across the measures, increasing protection for country. The accounts which follow AP/THANASSIS STAVRAKIS the two ministers, and raising the Here to Play” document strictly the attacks They once had paint, but the colors wore off security alert at Parliament and against Greek street peddlers in other possible targets. New York City. For those who might Painted replicas of the Trojan archer Paris, left, and the warring Goddess of Athena are displayed at the Referring to Parliament, the By Fran Blinebury think these were insignificant af- National Archeological Museum in Athens. An exhibition of 21 painted plaster copies, displayed next to proclamation states, “If we could Houston Chronicle January 23 fairs, exaggerated and embellished original sculptures, challenges modern perceptions of ancient statues as pure, milk white objects. They imagine a general revolt by the by self-serving Greeks, I have elect- were brightly painted, in fact, with colors which have since worn off. The exhibition, first presented in Ger- people in Greece, which we hope HOUSTON – Vassilis Spanoulis was ed to take these accounts directly many in 2004, runs until March 25. for and work towards with all our right in the middle of the action from the pages of the New York strength, it is more than certain that afternoon in Japan last sum- Times. You can decide who was the that the first building to be torn mer, driving the lane, making slick victim and who the criminal. down would be the U.S. Embassy. passes, running the pick-and-roll, DEATH BY PEDDLING The next one would definitely be nailing 3-pointers to help Greece Anyone who thinks that walking Parliament.” bring down Team USA at the World with or standing next to a pushcart Nisyrians to Honor Judge N. Tsoucalas In an excerpt of the proclama- Basketball Championship. for 12 hours or more a day is not tion, shown below, the “Revolu- Now, on most nights, he loosens demanding physical and mental By Stavros Marmarinos recognized him, and asked if he eration of the historic Nisyrian as- tionary Struggle” cites U.S. foreign up before the national anthem, and work is just crazy. One example of Special to The National Herald was the same Judge Tsoucalas who sociations “Gnomagoras,” “Panagia policy in the Middle East, the Is- then sits on the Rockets' bench. the physical stress involved is had sentenced him. Cautious, the Thermiani” and “St. John the The- raeli-Palestinian conflict, the war in Spanoulis left Athens and his “George Zambris, 50, a Greek ped- NEW YORK – Federal Justice Judge responded no, and claimed ologian,” at Leonard’s of Great Iraq, and the role of NATO and the hometown fans with Pan- dler, of 67 Cherry Street, who died Nicholas Tsoucalas has received never to have heard of this person. Neck, Long Island. U.N. Athenaikos to make the step up to in Gouverneur Hospital, having some 20 death threats over his sto- The passenger didn’t believe him. Prior to commission with the “On January 12, 2007, at 6 PM, the NBA, figuring his emotion, en- been found unconscious on the ried career. He kept staring at the Judge U.S. Court of International Trade in Revolutionary Struggle fired a ergy and overwhelming confidence pavement in front of 59 Roosevelt “No one ever dared to carry out throughout the ride, finally telling 1986, Judge Tsoucalas served on rocket against the U.S. Embassy in would carry him straight to the top Street. Although the temperature those threats. On the contrary, one him that he was sure that he was the New York City Criminal Court, Athens, making a mockery of all the on the game's biggest stage. ran no higher than 84 during the defendant I sentenced, who vowed the Judge who had sent him to jail. where he gained national recogni- heightened security measures em- Spanoulis came to Houston to day, the air was most oppressive, to come after me as soon as he The passenger also mentioned how tion while presiding over the infa- ployed by the Americans and the and reports from the various hospi- would be released, actually ended he had threatened to seek retribu- mous “Son of Sam” trial, in 1978. police. This action is our answer to Continued on page 2 tals of the city told of numerous up thanking me for sentencing him, tion. The Greek American judge sen- the criminal war against ‘terrorism’ prostrations (August 31, 1900).” because he was able to get his life “Suddenly, everything tenced David Berkowitz to three which the U.S. has launched That the newly arrived Greek back together while he was in jail,” changed,” Mr. Tsoucalas said. “All life sentences for a horrific murder throughout the planet, with the To subscribe call: 718.784.5255 peddlers had large amounts of the Judge told the National Herald. of a sudden, he extended his hand spree which struck fear throughout help of the countries which follow e-mail: money on their persons was quickly The prominent Greek American and gave me a handshake, thank- New York City. the Americans. It is our answer to [email protected] understood. Greeks were frequent- jurist recalled a case during which ing me for sending him to jail, “I want to thank the Nisyrian So- the war which the murderous ly attacked. “On March 11, 1898 he sentenced a defendant to five where he became a better man.” ciety for their decision to honor me, Americans and their lackeys are (Patrick) Murphy is alleged in the years in prison. Incensed with the This Saturday, the prominent ju- but it wasn’t necessary. I enjoy waging in Iraq and Afghanistan; company with James Nevey, Frank verdict, the latter vowed revenge as rist, whose roots are in the Aegean helping our youth and the Nisyrian the bombing of Somalia; and the Dunn, assaulted Demetrius soon as he was released. Years later, island of Nisyros in the Dode- brotherhood,” he said. “My advice new wars they are plotting in order *020307* while the Judge was on the subway, canese, is being honored by the Continued on page 4 the passenger standing next to him Nisyrian Society of New York, a fed- Continued on page 5 Continued on page 7 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, FEBRUARY 3, 2007 Giuliani to Speak at 16th Annual L100 Conference GOINGS ON... ■ THROUGH MARCH 4 at the South Shore Country Club on By Theodore Kalmoukos LOS ANGELES. “Holy Image, Hal- Staten Island (200 Huguenot Av- Special to The National Herald lowed Ground: Icons from Sinai,” a enue) on Thursday, February 8, at visually stunning exhibition featur- 7-10 PM. For more information, call BOSTON – Former New York Mayor ing 43 icons and five manuscripts 718-727-5670. and potential GOP candidate for the from Saint Catherine’s Monastery, U.S. Presidency Rudy Giuliani will will be on display at the J. Paul Get- ■ FEBRUARY 10 be the keynote speaker at the 16th ty Museum in Los Angeles until POINTE CLAIRE, Que. Pointe Claire annual Leadership 100 Conference March 4. Nestled at the base of Chapters, in collaboration with in Naples, Florida. His topic will be, Mount Sinai in Egypt, Saint Cather- CFMB Radio – 1280 AM and Elefth- “Hope for Today: Our National Se- ine’s is the oldest functioning Chris- eroudakis Bookstores of Greece, curity.” tian Monastery in the world, with a cordially invite the community to Mr. Giuliani will also be awarded collection of more than 2,000 attend a book-signing with Montre- the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership Byzantine icons, some dating back al-based author and journalist Jus- 100 Award for Excellence at the to the 6th Century. For more infor- tine Frangouli-Argyris for her novel, Grand Banquet on Saturday mation, visit the web at “Psila Takounia Gia Panta” (“High evening, February 3. www.getty.edu/museum. Heels Forever,” Ellinika Grammata Undersecretary of State for Polit- Publications), on the occasion of ical Affairs R. Nicholas Burns, a for- ■ FEBRUARY 3 the mega-sale at the Chapters-Eleft- mer U.S. Ambassador to Greece and CORONA, N.Y. The Archdiocesan heroudakis Greek books section at NATO, was also scheduled to speak Metropolitan Youth Choir cordially the bookstore on Saturday, Febru- on Friday, February 2. His topic: invites the community to attend its ary 10, at 12-2 PM (6321 Trans “Hope for the Future: U.S. Foreign annual Dinner-Dance at Terrace on Canada Highway, corner of St. Jean Policy Priorities.” the Park in Corona (52-11 111th Blvd., Pointe Claire). For more in- Other speakers included Dr. Pe- Street) on Saturday, February 3, at formation, call 514-428-5500. ter Gazes (“Heart Attack Survival: 6:30 PM. Admission $75 (children Diagnosis, Treatment, Early Detec- under 12, $40). Cocktail reception ■ FEBRUARY 14 tion and Prevention); Dr. Speros and dinner. Music by GK Entertain- NEW YORK CITY. The Hellenic Arts Vryonis (“The Mechanism of Cata- ment. RSVP by Monday, January & Letters Institute and the New York strophe”); Jane Brody (“Nutrition, 29. For more information, call Peter Chapter of the American Hellenic Health and Wellness for the Leader- Papanicolaou at 718-946-2700. Institute present “CYPRUS: A Con- ship 100 Family”); and Drs. Mar- temporary Problem in Historical jorie Moyar and Susan Deakins DALLAS. Matthew Gallatin, author Perspective,” a book by Professor (“Recovery for Living). of "Thirsting for God in a Land of Van Coufoudakis, presented by His Eminence Archbishop Shallow Wells," will speak at Holy Gene Rossides, president & founder Demetrios of America conducted Leadership 100 Chairman George Behrakis, left, and His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in of AHI, at the Cathedral of his customary Bible Study, and also right, honor Congressman Mike Bilirakis of Florida for his long service in the U.S. House of Representa- Dallas (3555 Hillcrest Road) on Sat- the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the spoke about “Aspects of the History tives during the 15th annual Leadership 100 Conference in Key Biscayne, Florida last year. Leadership 100 urday, February 3, for the Festival of Holy Trinity on Wednesday, Febru- and Heritage of the Church.” issued $2.5 million in grants in February 2006. Orthodox Christianity from 9:30 ary 14, at 6:30 PM (337 E. 74th Leadership 100 is a non-profit AM to 3 PM. In his book, Gallatin re- Street, Manhattan). Dr. Organization instituted in 1984 $840,000 to the Retired Clergy Pen- $800,000. Leadership 100 stopped lates the story of his journey from Coufoudakis is an authority on the during the archiepiscopal ministry sion Fund; $587,550 for the Arch- paying the consulting fee to Arch- Evangelical Protestantism to East- Cyprus issue; he has devoted most of the late Archbishop Iakovos. diocese September 11 Relief Fund; diocese Administrator Jerry Dim- ern Orthodoxy. He is a philosophy of his academic career to the study George Chimples, a close associate and $120,950 for the IOCC Hurri- itriou. Rev. Demetrios Antokas, who professor at North Idaho College in of Cyprus, and he is the author of and confidant of the late Archbish- cane Katrina Relief Fund. only lasted two years as Father Kar- Coeur d'Alene, and worked more several books and a plethora of arti- op from Cleveland, was the one Leadership 100 has not as yet loutsos successor, was asked to re- than 20 years in Evangelical Christ- cles on the subject. In this book, he who initially envisioned formation given any grants to support Hellenic turn to full-time parish ministry and ian ministry, beginning in the street presents a balanced analysis of the of the influential organization, the education, the parochial schools. presently serves as priest at Saint ministry days of the Jesus Move- Cyprus problem. It is a scholarly as- most affluent arm of the Church in L100 Chairman George Behrakis George Church in Bethesda, Mary- ment. He will answer questions and sessment of a crisis which has af- America, and became one of its has told the National Herald time land. Paulette Poulos, longtime per- sign copies of his book. He was also fected not only the relations be- founding members. and again that this year the organi- sonal assistant of the late Archbisop a singer, songwriter, worship leader, tween the two communities on the The basic idea was for 100 Greek zation will help the community’s Iakovos, is now director of develop- youth leader and pastor. Also speak- island and Greek-Turkish relations, Orthodox Americans to donate Greek Schools. The L100 Executive ment and also serves as acting exec- ing on Saturday will be Catherine J. but also its international dimen- 100,000 each (either a one-time do- Committee approves grants after utive director. Lingas, president of the Commis- sions. The event is open to the pub- nation, or $10,000 a year for ten consultation with the Archbishop, The Herald’s calls to Mr. sion for Orthodox Mission and lic. years). The organization was later and after reviewing grant applica- Behrakis had not been returned at Evangelism. Topic: "Born into Born renamed the Archbishop Iakovos tions meeting its guidelines. The Ex- press time. The Herald contacted Again: The Spiritual Formation of ■ FEBRUARY 15 Leadership 100 Endowment Fund ecutive Committee consists of Mr. John Sitilides, a member of the Orthodox Christians." She lives in ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Modern in honor of the late Archbishop’s Behrakis, Stephen Yeonas (vice L100 Board of Directors, and also a Portland, Oregon and grew up in Greek Program at the University of longtime service (38 years) to the chairman), Mark Stavropoulos member of the organization’s the United Church of Canada. She Michigan cordially invites the com- then Greek Orthodox Archdiocese (secretary) Constantine Caras grants committee. Mr. Sitilides said converted to Orthodoxy in 1972. munity to attend, “Toward a Greek of North & South America. The un- (treasurer), John Catsimatidis, he could only speak about the Con- She will answer questions after her National Music,” the 5th Annual Pal- derstanding was, and still is, that George Marcus, Bert Moyar, John ference’s general program. lecture. The event is hosted by las Lecture on Modern Greek Stud- the principle was to remain invio- Payiavlas (past Chairman) and The Conference is convening North Texas Orthodox Missions in ies, at the Michigan Union Pendleton late, and that only the interest James Regas. Lifetime founding February 1-4 at the newly renovat- Dallas, an outreach of Orthodox Room (530 S. State Street) in Ann would be used to help the various members are Arthur Anton, Andrew ed Ritz-Carlton in Naples. The pro- Christian Churches in the Metro- Arbor on Thursday, February 15, at 7 programs and ministries. Athens, George Chimples, Peter gram includes forums on Ortho- plex. Admission is free. Refresh- PM. The lecture will be given by No funds are administered to Dion, Michael Jaharis and George doxy, Hellenism, and Health; a new ments and lunch will be served. Ves- Maestro Constantine Kitsopoulos, cover the Archdiocese’s operational Kokalis. member reception; the general as- pers will follow the festival at 3 PM. who will explain how the works of expenses, or to pay off its debts, but Leadership 100 is separate cor- sembly; a Hellenic festival; golf and composer Manolis Kalomiris em- to help fund various ministries. porate entity from the Archdiocese, tennis tournaments; a fashion and body the rich and varied musical her- Throughout the years, the mem- in order for its funds to be protected jewelry show; the grand banquet; GOP Presidential hopeful and ■ FEBRUARY 7 itage of Greece, and whose operas, bership of the Leadership 100 has against any type of lawsuits against and a Divine Liturgy celebration on former New York Mayor Rudolph WASHINGTON, D.C. – The South- in particular, combined melodies expanded through successive mem- the Archdiocese (e.g., sexual ha- Sunday at St. Catherine’s Church in Giuliani. east Europe Project invites commu- from Byzantine times with folk songs bership drives, and currently num- rassment cases). The organization Naples. nity to attend “Turkey’s Roadmap and rhythms taken from the rem- bers around 700 members (not all has even relocated from Archdioce- More than 350 participants were It should be noted that, in these for the 21st Century: Internal and betiko style. In his own way of them fulfilled). Today, Leader- san headquarters on East 79th expected to participate in the Con- types of conferences, members and External Factors,” featuring Dr. Kalomiris captured the Greek spirit ship 100 has close to $56 million in Street to Olympic Towers on Fifth ference from across the country. their guests usually participate. Turhan Comez and Dr. Orhan Ziya and created a unique national musi- its coffers. From 1989 to June 2006, Avenue in Manhattan. Conference registration is $1,000 Non-L100 members of the commu- Diren, members of the Turkish cal theatre. He was born in Smyrna Leadership 100 has stated grant Mr. Behrakis was elected Chair- per person for Leadership 100 mem- nity, ordinary members of the Grand National Assembly, at the in 1883, and died in Athens in 1962. amounts issued to fund various pro- man last year at the 15th annual bers and family. The fee includes all Church, are basically excluded. Woodrow Wilson Center in Wash- After studying in Vienna, he settled grams, as well as other projects, to- conference. His term expires in Jan- conference events (all three evening Archbishop Demetrios himself ington (Ronald Reagan Building, in Greece in 1910 where he worked taling $20,854,172. uary 2008. He was instrumental in events, Thursday breakfast, Thurs- has, on many occasions, referred to 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, 6th as a composer, teacher, administra- Those grants include $8 million helping the organization move to its day and Friday luncheons, Bible the members of Leadership 100 as Floor Board Room) on Wednesday, tor and writer. Mr. Kitsopoulos has to the Hellenic College/Holy Cross new location, and had promised to Study, all forums and workshops, an “elite group,” or as “leaders of February 7, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. also made a name for himself as a Scholarship Program ($10 million order an audit into its finances due and all Conference gifts and materi- the Church.” Each participant pays Light refreshments will be served. conductor and pianist whose musi- program over ten years); $1 million to the fact that the annual budget als). Guests, golf and tennis tourna- his own expenses, except for the ex- RSVP acceptances only cal experiences comfortably span the to the Archbishop Iakovos Library during the last few years of Rev. ments are additional. Guests pay penses of the Archbishop and the ([email protected]). For more worlds of opera and symphony, Fund (over ten years); $885,000 to Alexander Karloutsos’ directorship $1,500. Children and youth up to 21 members of Holy Eparchial Synod, information, call 202-691-4000. where he has conducted in such the Clergy Student Loan Program; had jumped from $400,000 to years of age do not pay. which are paid by Leadership 100. For directions, visit the web at venues as Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully www.wilsoncenter.org/directions. Hall and Royal Albert Hall. The lec- ture is co-sponsored by the Dr. Dim- ■ FEBRUARY 8 itri & Irmgard Pallas Annual Lecture ASTORIA. The Greek Cultural Cen- in Modern Greek Studies Fund and ter cordially invites the community the C.P. Cavafy Professorship in Spanoulis Struggles with Lack of NBA Playing Time to attend “Ten Little Indians,” Modern Greek at the University of Agatha Christie’s intriguing classic, Michigan. For more information, Continued from page 1 wants to play right now. performed in Modern Greek and di- contact Carrie Romant at the Depart- "This is what I've told him," said rected by Evangelos Alexiou at the ment of Classical Studies at the Uni- join Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady Van Gundy. "It is absolute naiveté Greek Cultural Center Theater in versity of Michigan (734-936-6099) and, in his mind, put the Rockets about how hard this league is to Astoria (27-18 Hoyt Ave South). or visit the web at over the top. think that it's going to be an easy Join ten strangers brought together www.lsa.umich.edu/modgreek. Now Yao is sidelined with a bro- ride for any young player – especial- by a mysterious host. Watch as they ken leg, and the rookie guard feels ly a young player who is going to a gather in an isolated mansion, ■ FEBRUARY 22 like he's hit bottom. pretty good team with pretty good where they will be cut off from WASHINGTON, D.C. The American "I came here to help my team, to perimeter players. everything but each other and the Hellenic Institute cordially invites put my talent on it and do many "What Billy's going through is ex- shadows of the past. When the char- the community to attend a special things," Spanoulis said. "I am a pa- actly what I expected would happen acters start to vanish, who will re- presentation of “CYPRUS: A Con- tient person. But I don't want to stay when I spoke to him over the sum- main? Will you be the one to solve temporary Problem in Historical on the bench for the season. I came mer. His response was one that wor- the puzzle? Be our guest. Share Perspective,” a new book by Profes- here to work hard and to play in the ried me. `Basketball is basketball.' their secrets. General Admission sor Van Coufoudakis, during a noon games." As I said to him, no, I played basket- $20 ($15 for seniors/children/stu- forum at the Hellenic House in Spanoulis says he is puzzled why ball. This is a whole different ani- dents). Performances: Friday & Sat- Washington (1220 16th Street NW) the Rockets drafted him and worked mal." urday at 8 PM, Sundays at 7 PM on Thursday, February 22, at 12-1 so hard to sign him to a three-year Rockets general manager Carroll from Friday, February 8 until Sun- PM. Light refreshments will be contract in the first place. He be- Dawson likely could trade Spanoulis day, March 18 (six weekends only). served. Dr. Coufoudakis is an au- lieves coach is trying to a handful of other NBA teams to- Astoria. For tickets, reservations thority on the Cyprus issue. He has to change him from a penetrating day, but he isn't looking to do that. and more information, call 718- devoted most of his academic ca- creator into a spot shooter. "We like the player we signed," 726-7329 or e-mail reer to the study of Cyprus, and is "It is like asking a doctor to be a Dawson said. "But there's a process reservations@greekculturalcenter, the author of several books and a lawyer," Spanoulis said, smiling and you go through. (Dirk) Nowitzki or visit the web at www.greekcul- plethora of articles on the subject. shaking his head at his own analogy. had to go through it. Look at guys turalcenter.org. In this book, he presents a balanced "Maybe they don't know what my like (Toronto's Jose) Calderon, (Or- analysis of the Cyprus problem. strength is. Because every time I lando's Carlos) Arroyo. Even the late HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. The Solon Soci- RSVP to AHI by Tuesday, February play, I don't play to my strength. I Drazen Petrovic, who they all look ety cordially invites the community 20, by phone at 202-785-8430 or by was used to playing good defense, up to. It took him four years to make to attend, “Greek Americans of Hol- e-mail at [email protected]. pressing all over the court, running an impact. We want this kid here." lywood: Past and Present,” a lecture on offense, playing a lot of pick-and- Spanoulis has averaged just 10 by Professor Dan Georgakas, at the ■ MARCH 4 rolls and creating. Now they want minutes in 18 of the Rockets' first 41 Cathedral of Saint Paul in Hemp- MATAWAN, NJ. The Fifth District me to be a spot shooter, and this is a games. He's shooting 31.1 percent stead, Long Island (110 Cathedral Daughters of Penelope cordially in- different experience." and has 20 assists and 18 turnovers. Avenue) on Thursday, February 8, vites the community to attend its He was quoted over the weekend He has been out of the regular rota- at 7:30 PM. The program will in- 4th Biennial “Salute to Women” at in a Greek newspaper as saying, tion since December 14, when he clude refreshments (served prior to Buttonwood Manor (845 State "There's always the possibility that I shot 0-for-5 in 17 minutes at Golden the lecture). Professor Georgakas is Route 34) in Matawan on Sunday, might leave. It doesn't depend on State. Director of the Greek American March 4, at 3-6 PM. A testimonial me, but they can't keep me a prison- "I work to get better," he said. Studies Project at the Center for will honor an individual for her dis- er either." "But how do I get better if I do not Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies tinguished service and outstanding When asked in the Rockets' lock- play? I know I can play. I know what of Queens College. American and achievements in civic, educational, er room, Spanoulis would not go I can do. I can do great things here." AP/DAVID J. PHILLIP Greek films are areas of his special- and cultural ideals. Aulis Chapter that far. Van Gundy nods his head. The ’ Vassilis Spanoulis (10) of Greece drives around ization. The event is free and open #195 (Asbury Park, Zone 1) will "It is far too early to say I want to "(Spanoulis) says, ‘I was Mc- the Golden State Warriors’ Mickael Pietrus (2) of France during the to all. For more information, call host this affaire. For more informa- leave," he said. "But I get a lot of Grady back home.’ Great. McGrady second quarter of their NBA basketball game this past December 5 in 516-483-5700. tion, call 732-229- 8274. calls. It is hard for me. I have 10 mil- is McGrady here," Van Gundy said. Houston. Spanoulis, a star in European play, has seen little playing lion people in Greece and people all "I feel badly for him. He feels he time in the NBA. Houston Coach Jeff Van Gundy says Spanoulis needs STATEN ISLAND. Emmanuel Poly- ■ NOTE TO OUR READERS over Europe – they expected me to was misled. Frankly, he's been his more time. chronakis, President & CEO, and This calendar of events section is a play and to succeed." own worst enemy in many ways. Ellen Vitellas, Branch Manager, of complimentary service to the Greek So, too, do the Rockets, who gave Some of it is excuses. His turnovers out and blame. Because I'm not ment which has, at times, stunted Marathon Bank cordially invite the American community. All parishes, Spanoulis $3.7 million in guaran- have been high; his fouls have been playing him now doesn't mean that his improvement. We'll see. We'll community to attend a special organizations and institutions are teed money for this season and next. high; his shooting percentage has he won't play in the future, or that see." evening of cocktails and fine food encouraged to e-mail their informa- But their timetable is different. The been low. I would rather anybody we don't feel he could be a good for the grand opening celebration of tion on any Greek-related event 3-4 Rockets see him as someone who start out with self-evaluation – player. I think he's allowed his dis- Houston Chronicle published the Marathon Bank’s new Staten Island weeks ahead of time to english.edi- will be valuable in the future, and he what can I do better? – versus lash appointment to go to discourage- above on January 23. branch. The celebration will be held [email protected]. THE NATIONAL HERALD, FEBRUARY 3, 2007 COMMUNITY 3 A Teacher’s Soul is More Important than his Method

By Stavros Marmarinos politan Youth Choir provided musi- highlight the contribution of Greek schools. Special to The National Herald cal entertainment, accompanied by American teachers to the preserva- “The progress and concerns of soloist Alexandra Skedros and pi- tion of Greek education in America. teachers did not stop here,” Dr. Me- NEW YORK – With the commemora- anist Areti Tziovanos. Referring to the first Greek immi- likokis said, noting that as Greek lan- tion of the feast day of the Three Hi- Dr. Spyridakis, who is also chair grants to the U.S., Dr. Melikokis ana- guage instruction became increas- erarchs, patron saints of Greek let- of the St. John’s School of Education lyzed the role of their workplace in ingly organized and specialized, ters, celebrated each year on Janu- Teaching English to Speakers of Oth- their ability to retain their language. Greek teachers tried to change exist- ary 30th, events and ceremonies er Languages program, said knowl- Later on, he explained, as they began ing notions and practices with the were organized throughout the past edge of Greek can help improve stu- forming their families, these immi- help of the Archdiocese, which con- week in honor of the Greek lan- dents’ overall performance in school grants’ primary concern and main fo- sistently supported their efforts. guage. and other areas, citing data from his cus involved maintaining their lan- Thanks to the influx of more The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese own personal research. Acquisition guage, faith and heritage. books, and through many efforts, of America, Greek American of the Greek language is critical to “This very difficult task was taken spurred on by their uneasiness, parochial schools, as well as various expanding English vocabulary, he on by Greek teachers,” he said, teachers overcame many obstacles Greek American associations took added, noting that his own knowl- pointing out that this was also “a ser- and managed to bring about many this opportunity to recognize all edge of Greek has helped him ex- vice that requires desire, patience, improvements in Greek language those who contribute to the propaga- plain legal terminology to his clients persistence and courage on this up- programs, he said. Today, Greek tion of the Greek language and Hel- more clearly. “Regardless of one’s hill road we call pedagogy.” School teachers have many more lenic culture. profession, it is very beneficial for Dr. Melikokis focused on these books at their disposal, he observed, Archbishop Demetrios set the someone to know Greek, in addition difficult early years, stressing the texts which are rich in content and tone for the festivities with his en- to English,” he said. challenges faced by Greek teachers offer multiple approaches to their re- cyclical. The U.S. Region of the Dr. Spyridakis also reflected on coming to a foreign land, without spective subjects. World Council of Hellenes Abroad his personal experiences as a young the necessary resources available to “Nevertheless, above every (SAE) also issued a message, calling student at Saint Demetrios Greek run a school. He cited the absence of methodology and teaching tech- on the Greek American community America Day School, in Astoria. facilities, as well as the limited teach- nique lies the soul of a teacher, who to make the preservation of Greek “I appreciated the value of Greek ing materials, which were not only shapes the raw nature of a child, education a priority. ever since I was in elementary hard to find, but also ill-suited for the making it fruitful and productive,” Festivities commenced last Satur- school, and as I went onto high new challenges faced by Greek stu- Dr. Melikokis said. day afternoon, January 27, when school and college, this appreciation dents in America. Therefore, he In his summary, he cited teachers’ Archbishop Demetrios conferred the continued to grow. I was raised sur- said, the onus was on teachers to de- disappointment when “the responsi- Three Hierarchs Award for Excel- rounded by Greek books, and my fa- sign educational materials for class, ble officers, at every level of adminis- lence to students receiving perfect ther, who adores Greek History and which would enable him or her to tration, ignore them and do not offer scores on last year’s New York State the Greek Language, always encour- teach not only the language, but also them the means to meet their needs. ABOVE: Archaeologist Marina Thomatos, left speaking with Gerasi- Greek Regents Exam. The ceremony aged me to keep learning. He was to pass on the Orthodox faith and “Their salaries are small; peanuts. mos Tsilianos, president of the Cephalonian Society “Kefalos,” and was held at Manhattan’s Holy Trinity the one who taught me to love the Greek heritage as well. If in fact they have health benefits, it anthropologist Anna Konstantakatos during the Society’s celebration Cathedral Center. works of Kazantzakis; to read Greek “As if all this was not enough, is likely not full coverage, and they of Greek Letters in Astoria last Sunday evening, January 29. BELOW: Dr. John Spyridakis, a professor poetry; and listen to Greek music,” Greek teachers working in America have no pension to rely on after so Archbishop Demetrios of America cutting the vasilopita in the Petros at St. John’s University and a well- he said. had to deal with all the other needs many years of hard work. Fortunate- G. Petrides Hall at Saint Demetrios Cathedral in Astoria last Sunday known attorney, was the keynote Now, Dr. Spyridakis is the one en- in their community. Lest we forget, ly – better late than never – Greece evening. speaker. The Archdiocesan Metro- couraging his two sons, Stathis and during those times, they were likely now offers teachers some form of in- Alexander, ages 9 and 14, and sends to be the only educated community direct support, covering their pen- them to the William Spyropoulos members who could be of service. sions under certain terms and condi- School in Flushing. Despite all these challenges, howev- tions,” he said. Maria Makedon, Greek education er, teachers continued their journey “Despite all this, teachers have director for the Archdiocesan Dis- toward the light of our faith. Never- not ceased doing their work, nor trict, greeted the audience, while theless, to reach this destination, have they become indifferent. The Saint Demetrios High School Princi- they had keep the eternal enchant- time has come, late as it may be, to pal Anastasios Koularmanis present- ment of the Resurrection burning stand by our teachers; to strengthen ed the speakers. Athena Kromidas, deep within their soul,” he said. and support them; to offer them in- principal of William Spyropoulos According to Dr. Melikokis, “One centives, so that the teachers of to- School, stressed the importance of can not speak in terms of a commu- day can take an interest in working the Greek Regents Exam. nal Greek educational system during at our schools, and continue the The next day, the Archbishop offi- those early years. In the face of this work being done there. If the Greek ciated the ceremonial cutting of the arduous task, teachers were led by language and Hellenic education is New Year’s loaf (vasilopita) for their faith in the noble cause they to live on, it will do so thanks to Greek American school educators. served, and the courage of their con- those people, thanks to our tireless Dr. George Melikokis was the main victions.” and dedicated teachers. The late speaker at the event, which included In the years that passed, he said, Archbishop Iakovos used to say that recitals of poetry and prose by stu- the Archdiocese organized an Edu- teachers made the Greek language dents from the day schools of Saint cation Department for Greeks living and education an article of faith, and Demetrios, in Astoria, William Spy- in the U.S., and things began to not an article in the newspapers,” Dr. ropoulos in Flushing and Transfigu- change. The Archdiocese not only Melikokis added. ration in Corona, along with a musi- oversaw education, he added, but al- Teachers and clergy from many cal performance by the Saint so urged Greek communities to build local Greek communities attended Demetrios School Choir. The event schools. last Sunday’s event. In addition to took place in Astoria, hosted by the Teachers were still required to de- Archbishop Demetrios, Archdiocese Saint Demetrios Cathedral commu- sign their own curriculum, in order National Director of Greek Educa- nity. to meet the needs of Greek American tion Dr. John Efthymiopoulos and Dr. Melikokis cited the righteous students and conform to modern the Greek Consulate in New York’s indignation felt by Greek teachers methods of foreign language instruc- Education Coordinator, George working in the United States. “They tion, he explained. Basal readers had Vlikidis, also attended. Timoleon had to bear their cross alone, with- to be replaced by specialized lan- Kokkinos, principal of the Saint out anyone bothering to provide for guage books, enabling Greek to be Demetrios Greek Afternoon School, their future or their professional taught as a second language in the was the evening’s host, and was wellbeing,” he said. He went onto Archdiocesan day and afternoon commended for doing a fine job. Catsimatidis Says he Might Run for Mayor

By Evan C. Lambrou lion. That was a statement I was giv- aliens, they have a purpose, too. I Special to The National Herald ing to people. want illegal aliens, and I'll support NYO: That sounds like a confir- them, if they're paying their taxes – NEW YORK – John Catsimatidis, mation. Are you going to run? hardworking families. But if they're chairman and chief executive offi- JC: Most likely. here to live off the rest of us, then I'm cer of the Red Apple Group, one of NYO: In which party? not going to support them. If they're the largest privately-held compa- JC: Most likely the Republican here to commit felonies and mur- nies in the country, has told two Party. I mean, I'm not a leftwing De- ders, I'll have them on the first boat major New York publications in the mocrat. I'm a Rockefeller Republi- out – you know, if it's within my pow- last seven months that he is again can, the way Bloomberg is Republi- er. Am I saying anything illogical? thinking about running for mayor can. NYO: It sounds pretty unambigu- in 2009. NYO: In what policy matters are ous. Have you spoken with Mr. Catsimatidis, who is perhaps you a Rockefeller Republican instead Bloomberg about what it's like to run best known in new York for owning of a leftwing Democrat? and govern? and operating the Gristedes’ super- JC: I'm pro-people and pro-busi- JC: No. I think he's aware I'm market chain (some 50 stores), ness. thinking about it. briefly entertained the idea for the NYO: Bloomberg raised property NYO: When you get into the 2001 race – the year Mike taxes. specifics about how much you'll Bloomberg succeeded Rudy Giuliani JC: We had a little bit of a loss spend… – but ended up not running. with 9/11. He did what he had to do JC: I threw out the number of $30 This past summer, New York because of the problems the city was million. If it's going well, and I want Magazine (Geoffrey Gray, June 5, facing. I don't want to raise taxes. to spend 40 (million), I'll spend 40. It 2006 issue) reported that Mr. NYO: What is your vision for New doesn't matter. I think Bloomberg Catismatidis’ name can be added to York? could have won with half the the list of a “growing crop of JC: My number one concern is amount he spent. wannabe Bloombergs.” not chase the middle class out of NYO: Then why did he spend so “The Gristedes’ supermarket New York. Do you want to turn New much? owner, sometime Democratic York into a downtown Detroit or JC: He's a lot richer than I am. I'm fundraiser, and perennial political downtown Cleveland? I love New not poor, but I'm not that wealthy. flirt insists he will run for mayor in York. I don't want to do that. NYO: I called over to the Board of 2009. ‘I think New Yorkers have real- NYO: I've never seen those two Elections, and they said you're still ized the city could be run as a busi- areas. What are they like? registered as a Democrat. Do you ness – I don’t think they’ll ever go JC: Downtown Cleveland? know when you might change that? back to traditional bullshit backroom There's nobody downtown except JC: When we hire an election politics,’ he says. He plans to follow the people on welfare. You know, lawyer in the next couple of months, in Mike Bloomberg’s footsteps by you need a mixed society. You need a we'll talk to him about it. I was a reg- running as a Republican and financ- little bit of everybody. istered Republican in the 1980's, pre- ing his own campaign,” the maga- NYO: Everybody? Bill Clinton. zine reported. JC: I'm not looking to chase the NYO: Why would you run for “If elected, Catsimatidis hopes to poor out. I'm not looking to chase the mayor as a Republican? appoint Ray Kelly as his first deputy. middle-income people out. I'm not JC: Because I'm a moderate busi- Some veteran politicos think he’s all looking to chase the rich out. I want nessman. I don't think a moderate bluster. ‘He’s just a big talker,’ says everyone. New York is a great melt- businessman has a chance in hell consultant Norman Adler. ‘If there’s ing pot. When you talk about illegal winning the Democratic primary. one terrible thing this mayor has done in this city, it’s been putting the idea in the minds of successful busi- nessmen that they, too, can be may- or.’ ” Do you want to learn to This past Tuesday, January 30, SPEAK GREEK in 2 MONTHS the New York Observer ran an inter- view (conducted by Azi Paybarah) Visit our NEW WEBSITE with Mr. Catsimatidis about his may- oral aspirations, the text of which is www.speakgreeknow.com published below: Granted, John Catsimatidis has made noises about running for may- to find or before. More than once. But there's still something refreshing a variety of Greek Language Courses about a person so willing to talk about every aspect of his theoretical - All levels, plus TUTORING on line campaign before so much as hiring a press secretary. Contact Yesterday (January 29), we chat- Helen Dumas ted about some of the specifics of the Catsimatidis '09 agenda. The price Tel.: 301-373-0808 for his campaign? Thirty million dol- E-mail: [email protected] lars. JC: I'm willing to spend $30 mil- 4 FEATURE THE NATIONAL HERALD, FEBRUARY 3, 2007 Three Hierarchs on the Nature and Purpose of Man The Early Anti-Greek

There is no doubt that the old- Man, then, is a psychosomatic est, and at the same time very cur- mystery, “earthly and heavenly, Attacks In New York City rent, question in the world is, temporal and immortal,” with his “What is man?” mode of existence rooted in the Tri- Continued from page 1 ing for trouble, started a riot at the Was man created by God or not? une God, and with his life’s goal be- fruit stand and fish stand of James Is he a product of evolution? And ing the elevation of his spiritual Calogeros, a Greek peddler, at 437 Dekaco, a Greek vendor, 74 years more importantly, what is the phys- life, culminating in deification. This East Thirteenth Street. Calogeros old, yesterday, at Surf Avenue and ical nature of man, and what is his is precisely the Christian view of died in Bellevue Hospital on March West Eighth Street on Coney Island, spiritual essence? What is his ulti- mankind, which the Three Hierar- 18. The three others were arrested and before they were subdued, the mate purpose? These questions are chs – the Universal Teachers and and convicted of the crime. Murphy reserves from the police station were rooted in the age-old, and yet ever- golden heralds of the Logos – stud- escaped, fleeing to California. He called out, and there was a great deal contemporary, question: What is ied, interpreted and presented. returned to this city recently, and of excitement… man? This is the reason why all three of became intoxicated last night, thus “The row started when eight This interesting and universal them were incomparable philan- falling into the hands of the police strong young men refused to pay for question could not go unanswered thropists, ready to attend to the (January 15, 1899).” certain refreshments that they had by the three great luminary Hierar- pain and poverty of every man; Many other such examples received at the stand, and the aged chs of the Church: Saints Basil the ready to lend support to foreigners, could be cited. vendor, who looks like a man of 40, Great (Bishop of Caesaria), John the homeless, captives, the hungry, THE GREEK RIOTS and a very vigorous one at that, Chrysostom (Patriarch of Constan- the sick, young and the old, illiter- The terms ‘riot,’ ‘raid,’ and ‘mobs’ called his assistant to his aid, and tinople) and Gregory the Theolo- ate and the educated alike. are often used to describe large tried to force them to do so. They gian (Bishop of Nazianzus and Pa- For the three luminaries of the street fights between Greek immi- laughed at him and commenced to triarch of Constantinople), as they Universe, their fellow man, regard- grants and assorted others. It seems wreck the stand. exhausted themselves shedding less of who he might be, was “an that, at times, these attacks fed off “Several Greeks from near-by light upon this central intellectual image of God” with a divine spark each other so there would be cycles stands joined in a battle royal, dur- and spiritual pursuit for the benefit in his soul, and with earthen cloak of attacks where riots in different ing which all the wares on the stand of mankind, through their philo- for a body. This is why they devoted parts of the city would occur, one af- were pressed into service… Sgt. sophical and theological work. their entire life, in every position ter the other. The locations of these Dooling called out the reserves and In the Ninth Homily of his fa- they held, to the benefit of ‘street riots’ will surprise many a came on a run with ten men. They mous work, “On the Hexaemeron,” mankind. They employed every born and bred New Yorker. had a very lively time for a while, but Saint Basil supports the creation of means available to them, and made The inherent racism and total dis- ultimately succeeded in arresting man “in God’s image and likeness,” use of every practical method, to regard for the victims can be easily Joseph Walch, 24 years old, of through his interpretation and help, support, console and read on May 15, 1901: “Messenger Thompson’s Walk, Coney island; commentary on the Old Testament, strengthen their fellow man. boys owned Broad Street for about James Mantell and Patrick McCarthy and his arguments based on an- They loved all which is beautiful half and hour at noon yesterday, and of 447 Surf Avenue, who were cient Greek philosophy. and true in man, and uncovered his mischief ran riot, much to the dis- locked up and charged with being According to Basil, man is a psy- potential – his ability to have a per- comfiture of pushcart peddlers and drunk and disorderly, and will ap- chosomatic being, comprised of sonal relationship with the Creator ‘curb’ brokers. Two boys stole some pear in the Coney island Police Court both body and soul. “Man has both – which can not be overlooked or bananas, and the Greek peddler today for trail… The fruit stand was an outer and inner existence, which forgotten. Through the teachings of started to avenge his loss. In half a completely wrecked so also was the is seen in both his visible attributes the Three Hierarchs, the greatest of minute Broad Street, from Wall proprietor.” and in his hidden ones, which are all Church Fathers, it becomes evi- Street to Exchange Place, was filled The sheer unexpectedness and realized intelligibly.” Delving into dent that no other system of reli- with boys, issuing from nearly every complete ugliness of these street ri- depths of human nature, he writes, ABOVE: Icon of the Three Hierarchs of the Church: Saints Basil the gious belief held the value of man doorway, to take part in the excite- “I exist according to the inner man, Great, John Chrysostom and Gregory the Theologian. All were great in as high esteem as Christianity. ment by tipping over pushcart after not the outer. The body is mine, but scholars. Basil was a tremendous administrator. Chrysostom was a Great scholars and thinkers rec- pushcart, until the unhappy Greeks “From the windows of I am the rational instrument of the splendid orator. Gregory was a gifted poet. All three wrote profound ognize this, which is why the trea- fled wildly. nearby houses were soul, so man exists primarily ac- treatises on the nature of man. BELOW: Gregory the Theologian is sures of the Greek Church Fathers “Not a policeman was in sight, cording to the constitution of the shown writing his famous orations. are now being studied and utilized and a ‘curb’ broker went through Ex- hurled flower pots and soul.” systematically throughout Europe. change Place and New Street to Wall heavy iron kitchen ware Since he was created in “God’s Despite his technological Street and back again in an unsuc- which fell alike on the image,” the “likeness” to God re- achievements, it is a fact that mod- cessful search for one. This same dif- mains indelibly etched inside a hu- ern man continues to feel a spiritu- ficulty occurred during the noon heads of the peddlers” man being and manifests the capa- al void. The pain of uncertainty sat- hour on two previous occasions, bility of the soul; namely, its poten- urates every aspect of his life. His when boys used their leisure time to ots was also depicted on July 11, tial to reach deification. earthly and temporal side continu- upset pushcarts. A number of bro- 1907 when a crowd attacked a small “The nature of being in God’s ously seeks what is worldly and kers grabbed offending boys, but collectivity of Greek vendors in image has been given to us,” Basil fleeting. It blocks out the spiritual quickly allowed them to go. Harlem: says. “We can reach the state of be- and eternal. “Finally, the reserves from the Old “Fifteen Greek peddlers of ice ing in His likeness later, through In living out this antithesis, we Slip Station arrived, and the crowd cream sandwiches were on their way our own free will, and by our pow- are constantly confronted with the scattered in haste. The only other in- to their homes through 100th Street ers… through the excellent way of same relentless question: What is cident was the arrest of an elevator last night, when one of the men life we can choose to follow… and man? boy from one of the office buildings, knocked down a little girl at Madison by our pursuits surrounding all that Today, despite all the declara- who found to his grief, after he hit Street. It was an accident, and the is good.” tions designed to secure the rights his man, that his victim was a police- child was not hurt, but a crowd of Saint John Chrysostom – known of man, at a time when the very man in plain clothes. men and women attacked the ped- as the Demosthenes of the Church, dignity of the human person is “Deputy Commissioner Devery dlers. for his supreme oratorical abilities threatened with eradication, and was in the financial district later on “From the windows of nearby – also offers his answers to the the buttons of a lifeless machine looking around. He seemed to re- houses were hurled flower pots and question of what man is: “Man is surpass a human being in value, the gard the riots more or less seriously, heavy iron kitchen ware, which fell the greatest of God’s animals, and age-old question begs for a mean- and said that the only way to prevent alike on the heads of the peddlers even if he is a servant, he is not un- ingful answer, devoid of triviality or such affairs was to keep pushcart and their assailants. Someone tele- substantial to me… and even if he prejudice. men out of Wall Street. He added, phoned Police Headquarters, and is but a single person, he is a hu- creature, but who exercises piety an angel, to be a composite wor- The feast day of the Three Hier- ‘There should be no beltin’ down when Capt. Corcoran and the re- man being for whom the heavens and virtue with boldness.” shipper and overseer of visible cre- archs – spiritual giants, true foun- here. A person don’t know what sort serves drove up in a patrol wagon, are outstretched; the sun shines; Saint Gregory offers sublime in- ation; a mystic of invisible cre- tains of knowledge, genuine social of gentleman he’s hitting’.’ ” there were several hundred persons the moon moves; the air flows; the sight on mankind in his philosophi- ation, approachable only through reformers – is celebrated each year A FREE FOR ALL crowded around the peddlers. springs gush; the sea wells up; the cal and theological writings, as the intellect; the lord of all material on January 30;. They provide us ON CONEY ISLAND “Joseph Goldstein, 30 years old, prophets have been sent out; and well: “The master craftsman, God’s creations on Earth, ruled by God with the answer which lends sub- It was a summer day, August 11, of 63 East 111th Street, was cut in the law was given. And what need Logos (Word), created a living be- from on high; earthly and heavenly, stance to our technologically rich 1903 when the “Riot at Coney Is- the arm… The police arrested Solza is there to say all this, except that it ing, man, composed of both an in- temporal and immortal, visible and but spiritually impoverished era. land” occurred. Even through this Zeliciouz, 30 years old, of Park Av- is for man that the Only-Begotten visible and a visible nature. From approachable through the intellect; The question is, will 21st Century account attempts to offer a full de- enue and 110th Street, charging him Son of God became man. My Mas- matter which pre-existed, he lying between grandeur and humil- man heed their words, which bear scription of this street fight, its snide with the stabbing. ter was sacrificed and his blood was formed the body, and from Himself, ity; made up of spirit and flesh, the seeds of immortality? use of language was clearly meant to “At almost the same time, there shed on behalf of man. Man is he He gave His breath. Thus, He creat- spirit from the grace which enters poke fun at the event and the Greeks. was a fight at 125th Street and who not only has human hands and ed a totally different world, and him and flesh on account of the SOURCE: Christian Student “Eight large and muscular men, Lennox, which tied up the car lines feet, nor simply the only rational placed man on Earth as if he were conceit which had to be humbled.” Union of Greece looking like longshoremen and look- on both streets for half an hour. De- onsios Deimis and Louis Odonogas have peanut stands at that corner. Stephan Duves, Nicholas Scofas and Peter Ovis generally keep their peanut carts a block to the east, but last night moved up to the busier cor- ner. Deimis and Odonogas met them with a shower of stones, picked up from where the street is being re- paired. In the fight that followed, the nose of Ovis was cut from his face. The five peddlers were arrested.” In considering any of the “Greek www.GreekKitchennyc.com riots,” it is prudent to read between the lines, since many of these attacks seem likely to have been orchestrat- ed by officials or street gangs who had not be paid their extortion bribes. It must have been a very tense summer in 1907, since “Leonidas Damon of 29 Madison Street, a young Greek, was locked up in the Oak Street Station last night on com- plaint of 16-year-old Agnes West of 31 New Chambers Street, who said that, on two occasions, she had no- ticed that he had followed her on the street. Of course, when he was ar- rested last night, a crowd threw things at him and his captor all the way to the station. The girl simply as- serted that the young man had fol- lowed her, and had Policeman Lake watching her as she went walking last night… (the reporter goes onto Don’t miss... suggest that) when a young gentle- man follows you respectfully, isn’t it a sign of love at first sight, and should I speak to him first? He seems The National Herald’s to be a nice young man.” That such spontaneous, pro- nounced and fierce violence would erupt so indiscriminately against these Greek immigrants speaks vol- umes as to their social standing with- in their local community.

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Continued from page 1 Greece, which will never be broken. during the first two years of Presi- We rely on Greece’s contribution in dent George W. Bush’s administra- a statesman with an independent the (Southeast Europe and Eastern tion, Mr. Lott led the fight for passage streak. Senate leaders have acknowl- Mediterranean) region, and will con- of the President’s tax cut package; edged his abilities and asked him to tinue to do so,” he said. the President’s education reform bill; serve in key leadership and commit- Senator Leahy was elected to the the largest increase in defense spend- tee positions. He is also known for his Senate in 1974. He was 34 years of ing since the Cold War; the most sig- willingness to cross party lines. Sena- age at the time, and became the nificant trade legislation in a decade; tor Smith serves on five Senate com- youngest U.S. senator ever elected to and the resolution supporting the mittees: Commerce, Science & represent the Green Mountain State. President on military action in Iraq. Transportation; Energy & Natural He remains the only Democrat from In the 109th Congress, Senator Lott Resources; Rules & Administration; Vermont elected to this office. In the chaired the Surface Transportation & and Indian Affairs, as well as the 110th Congress, Mr. Leahy is chair- Merchant Marine Subcommittee un- powerful Finance Committee. He is man of the Senate Judiciary Commit- der the auspices of the Committee on currently the ranking member of the tee and a senior member of the Agri- Commerce, Science & Transporta- Special Committee on Aging, and is a culture and Appropriations Commit- tion, which oversees improvements member of the Senate Western Water tees. He ranks seventh in Senate se- in the administration of highway, rail & Rural Health Caucuses. Senator niority. As a leading member of the and maritime transportation and Smith is also co-chairman of the Sen- Appropriations Committee, he is safety. He also chaired the Rules & ate Task Force on Medicare & Pre- chairman of the Committee’s Sub- Administration Committee and the scription Drugs. committee on State & Foreign Opera- Joint Committee on Printing. SENATOR LEAHY tions. The rest of the Congressional del- In a statement to the Herald, Sen- SENATOR LOTT egation to Greece included Senators ator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), Senator Trent Lott (R-Mississippi) Maria Cantwell (D-Washington), whose daughter in-law is a Greek told the Herald that the attack Mel Martinez (R-Florida), Saxby American, said the U.S. has ex- against the U.S. Embassy in Athens Chambliss (R-Georgia) and Lindsey pressed its respect for Greece by did not, and should not, affect bilat- Graham (R-South Carolina), as well TNH STAFF sending one of its best ambassadors eral relations between the two coun- as Congressman Christopher Shays AHEPA Supreme President Gus James, left, presents a gift to Andreas to Athens. He also said he felt quite at tries. (R-Connecticut). Senator John Kerry Kakouris, who has recently succeeded Ambassador Evrivi- ease during the visit. Senator Lott was elected to the (D-Massachusetts) was also sched- ades as the new Ambassador of Cyprus to the United States, during a “We have historic ties with Senate in 1988. As majority leader U.S. Senator Gordon Smith uled to go, but did not make the trip. special dinner in Washington last month. AHEPA Welcomes the New Nisyrian Societies to Honor One of their Own: Judge Cyprus Ambassador to U.S. Nicholas Tsoucalas, Longtime Jurist and Public Servant

By Dimitri Soultogiannis ment will continue to work con- Continued from page 1 Special to the National Herald structively toward a viable, com- prehensive settlement to reunify to young people is to love what WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ameri- Cyprus and its people; its territory; they do, and to not be lazy.” can Hellenic Educational Progres- and its society, as well as its econo- Justice Tsoucalas also said he is sive Association, the country’s lead- my and institutions, in a functional very proud of his fellow Nisyrians’ ing Hellenic heritage grassroots or- bizonal, bicommunal federation, a advancement in American society. ganization, welcomed the new settlement which will take the le- “They are progressive people, and Cypriot Ambassador to the United gitimate concerns of both commu- good Hellenes,” he said. “We Nisyr- States during a dinner held at the nities into consideration. ians are proud of our youth, who I Washington two Fridays ago. The most recent U.N. blueprint always remind to work hard.” Prominent members of the for reunification (submitted by for- His office is filled with family Greek American community trav- mer U.N. Secretary-General Kofi photos, and pictures from meetings eled to the nation’s capital to honor Annan) was inadequate, he added. with archbishops and patriarchs. of Andreas Kakouris, who has suc- “Regrettably, the last initiative Icons of the Virgin Mary and his pa- ceeded Ambassador Euripides of the United Nations did not pro- tron saint, Saint Nicholas, are Evriviades as the Republic of vide for the real reunification of placed conspicuously next to the Cyprus’ top diplomat in Washing- Cyprus, nor did it address many photos. ton, and who has come to the U.S. core issues and key concerns of the “Sometimes visitors are sur- at a crucial time from a diplomatic majority of Cypriots in a satisfacto- prised by the icons, but I don’t care, standpoint. ry manner,” he said. because it’s my office,” he quipped. “It is my distinct privilege and Mr. Kakouris underscored that, A picture of the Parthenon hangs honor to be among you tonight as while reaching a comprehensive high upon his wall, as well. He also the Ambassador of the Republic of settlement remains the ultimate displays a collection of cassettes Cyprus to the United States,” said goal, the Republic of Cyprus will, with church hymns and Greek Mr. Kakouris, who has served in the “in the meantime, continue to pro- songs. U.S. before as Consul General of vide, in an effective and practical He and his wife are shown in Cyprus in New York, as well as manner,” for the economic devel- one of the photos, together with Deputy Chief of the Cypriot Mission opment and overall welfare of their two daughters, Stephanie and here in Washington. Turkish Cypriots through policy ini- Georgia. In another photo, there Bilateral relations between tiatives and programs based on are two children sitting together. Cyprus and the U.S. are very good, both international and European The photo is not of his grandchil- according to the new Ambassador. Union laws. dren, he explains, but of himself “These relations are multi- “To that effect, the Government and a childhood friend. “I have my faceted and find their firm footing has already implemented numer- grandchildren over here, where I in mutual respect and understand- ous measures that offer substantial can admire them,” he said, pointing ing, as well as commonly shared and tangible benefits to Turkish to the desktop on his computer values and principles,” he said. Cypriots. In this respect, we hope screen. “I look forward to working with that the Turkish Cypriot communi- The icon of Panagia members of the Bush Administra- ty will take advantage of these op- Glykofilousa (the Virgin Mary hold- Longtime Federal Judge Nicholas Tsoucalas has Greek Orthodox icons and photos of his family, as well as tion to further develop and broad- portunities, which have been made ing the baby Jesus), which was giv- a painting of the Parthenon, in his New York Office. Tsoucalas, one of the country’s most respected jurists, en our relations; explore new vistas available to trade through the en to him as a gift a few years ago, gained national recognition and prominence when he sentenced David Berkowitz, the notorious Son of and opportunities; and to forge Green Line Regulation, and rests on the left side of his desk, vis- Sam, to three life terms in 1978. even closer ties between the Re- through the legal ports of entry of ible to all who enter. public of Cyprus and the United Cyprus,” he said. Judge Tsoucalas is something of attended New York University Law inal Court, on which he served until own in another state. His Greek States,” he added. Mr. Kakouris also discussed E.U. a celebrity among America’s legal School, with hopes of embarking 1986. American boss loaned him the Bilateral agreements and coop- relations with Turkey. circles, and is widely respected for on a business career. He served in The Judge also cited another money, but in the months that eration between the two countries “Cyprus has been constructive his jurisprudence, vast legal knowl- the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946, case, involving a 16-year-old boy passed, he saw no sign of his old are already in several areas, he toward Turkey’s E.U. aspirations, edge and his dedication to his judi- and returned for a second tour in who was convicted of purse-snatch- employee, nor was the loan repaid. said. and we wish to have our relations cial duties. 1951. After successfully defending ing. He was hungry and unem- Finally, the disheartened restau- “I would highlight, in particular, with Ankara move in a positive di- “The ironic thing is that I never two sailors who were arrested, he ployed, and his mother had kicked rateur called Judge Tsoucalas and that in our common efforts to ad- rection. But the ball is squarely in wanted to study law when I was decided to pursue a legal career him out of the house. He had been told him what happened. Not long dress threats to international peace Turkey’s court, and we hope that it young,” he said chuckling. professionally. arrested six times. Mr. Tsoucalas afterwards, the restaurant owner and security, excellent cooperation will reciprocate the goodwill of the Mr. Tsoucalas was born in At the time, Mr. Tsoucalas be- felt sorry for the youth and wanted received a check for $10,000 – exists between our governments in Cypriot Government in a concrete Harlem. His parents immigrated to came acquainted with then New to give him a chance to turn his life along with a note from his former combating proliferation and the manner, rather than continue its the United States from Nisyros, and York Mayor John Lindsay and around. He asked the boy if he employee thanking him and asking threat of terrorism, narcotics and policy of confrontation,” he said. his father owned and operated a worked with him. The up-and-com- would change if he found work. his forgiveness for the delay, which other forms of international crime. Finally, Mr. Kakouris noted that restaurant. The distinguished ing lawyer also worked with Mr. When the youth answered yes, the was caused by some mishap. Our commitment as a valued part- Cyprus’ accession to the European Greek American judge has many Lindsay’s successor, Robert Wagner. judge called a Greek restaurateur “I was very happy when I ner has been underscored once Union has generated additional op- fond memories from his childhood Mr. Tsoucalas was offered fellow acquaintance of his, and asked him learned how this story turned out,” again last year, when Cyprus be- portunities for cooperation be- years. Greek American Michael Sei- to hire the boy. Each day that went the Judge said, “because the kind- came the first member state of the tween Cyprus and the U.S., and al- He became involved in politics tanides’ judgeship, but he declined, by, the young man worked even ness I showed that young man European Union to join the Prolif- so thanked his family for being so at an early age. One of his first jobs opting to wait, instead of costing harder, and slowly worked his way proved worthwhile, after all. He eration Security Initiative,” Mr. supportive throughout his diplo- was passing out campaign flyers for his fellow countryman his position. up from dishwasher. walked down the straight and nar- Kakouris said. matic career, as well as AHEPA for Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who Mr. Tsoucalas’ breaking moment One day, he asked the restaura- row, and through hard work, he not With respect to the Cyprus issue, its initiatives to promote Hellenism was only a presidential candidate came in 1968, when he was ap- teur to lend him $5,000 because he only succeeded in his business, but he explained, the Cypriot Govern- in America. at the time. In his college years, he pointed to the New York City Crim- wanted to open up a business of his opened up more stores, as well.”

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■ ANGELIDES, HELEN Alexandra and Tori Wohler, Brianna Snyder Funeral Home in Lancaster. United States in 1956. Before retir- The Star-Ledger reported that Helen and Kelsey Sullivan, and A.J. and Memorial contributions can be made ing, he was co-founder and vice pres- Angelides, 85, of Belleville, New Jer- Serena Console; two sisters, Bess to the Annunciation Church (64 Her- ident of Olympic Motors in Edgewa- sey died on Thursday, November 9, (Carl) Nericcio of Daly City, Califor- shey Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603). ter, New Jersey. He served in the 2006. Mrs. Angelides was prede- nia and Mary Gamilis of Somers; and Greek army during World War II. He ceased by her husband, James, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Du- ■ PELECANOS, JOHN was a member of Saint John the The- is survived by her children, Gus and mas was born on August 5, 1932 in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported ologian Greek Orthodox Cathedral Joanne. Born in Brooklyn, Mrs. An- Hartford. He owned and operated that John Pelecanos passed away on in Tenafly, New Jersey and its parish gelides was raised in Monticello, the Parthenon Paper Company in Sunday, November 5, 2006. He is council, and was also a member of its New York and moved to Belleville in Hartford for more than 15 years. He survived by his beloved wife, Sherri Hellenic Civic Club. Funeral arrange- 1950. She was a member Saint formerly worked for Ace Advance Pelecanos; his daughter, Sophia Pele- ments were handled by the Riewerts Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Paper Co. in New Britain for over 20 canos; his parents, Athanasios and Memorial Home in Bergenfield. Newark and an active member of its years. As a young man, Gus worked Sotiria; his brother and sister, Evan- Philoptochos Society. The funeral for his father’s restaurant business, gelos and Alexis Pelecanos; and his ■ STATHAKIS, MICHAEL T. was held on November 13 at Saint the former Wethersfield Grill Diner aunt and uncle, George & Rena Peli- The Greenville News reported that Nicholas Church. Burial was at in Hartford. He was a longtime can. Funeral services were held on Michael Tom Stathakis of Greenville, Rosedale Cemetery in Orange. member of Saint George Greek Or- November 8 at the Assumption South Carolina, 84, died on Thurs- Arrangements were by Paskas Fu- thodox Cathedral in Hartford, where Greek Orthodox Church in Town & day, October 27, 2006. Born in neral Service in Livingston. Memori- he was a member of the church Country, Missouri. Visitation was Honea Path, South Carolina on De- ASSOCIATED PRESS al donations to the Saints Nicholas, choir, and where he was also named held at Bopp Chapel. Memorial con- cember 18, 1921, he was a son of the Nikos Kourkoulos, who appeared with in a Broad- Constantine & Helen Building Fund father of the year. Gus was a member tributions to Heartland Home late Thomas and Pansy Stathakis, way musical and ran the Greek National Theater for the past 14 years, appreciated (555 Martin Luther King of AHEPA and was a Mason. He had Healthcare & Hospice appreciated who were both originally from Ara- is seen in the ancient theater of Epidavros in this July 2006 file photo. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102). a great sense of humor and had a (12101 Woodcrest Exec Drive #102, chova, Sparta in Greece. Mike served Kourkoulos died of cancer at age 73 this past Tuesday, January 30. passion for music, especially jazz. St. Louis, MO 63141, TEL: 314-453- in the U.S. Army during World War II ■ CHRISTOFOS, JERRY G. His family was his life. He adored his 0990). as a staff sergeant in the European The Courier-News reported that Jer- seven grandchildren and will be Theater of operations, landing on ry G. Christofos, 84, died on Monday, deeply missed. Funeral services were ■ POLAKOS, BESSIE Normandy Beach on D-Day with 52 Greek Film and Stage Actor November 13, 2006 at the Genesis held on November 18 at Saint Newsday reported that Bessie Po- other soldiers in his platoon. He re- Elder Care in Voorhees, New Jersey. George Cathedral, with the Very Rev. lakos, of East Northport, Long Island ceived six battle stars and five unit He was predeceased by his parents, John A. Heropopulos officiating. passed away on Sunday, October 29, commendations. In his later years, Nikos Kourkoulas Dies at 73 Dennis and Sofia (nee Kepriotes) Burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery in 2006 at 92 years of age. She was the he was known as Papa Stax by many Christofos and Eva Sakkas Christo- Hartford. Arrangements were by the devoted wife of the late Anthony Po- dear friends he had made at ATHENS (AP) – Greek film and stage 1980's, and a large number of stage fos. He is survived by his sister, Anas- D’Esopo Funeral Home in Wethers- lakos; loving mother of Bill (Car- Brighton Gardens. He never forgot a actor Nikos Kourkoulos, who ap- productions. tasia Ballas and her husband Milton field. Memorial donations may be olyn) Polakos, Theo Seghorn and face and never ever forgot a name peared with Melina Mercouri in a In 1967, he appeared with Greek of North Plainfield, and their chil- made to the Connecticut Campaign Paul (Ellen) Polakos; cherished because he genuinely cared about Broadway musical and ran the Greek actress and Socialist politician Melina dren, Dr. Chris (Nicolette) Ballas; Against Cooley’s Anemia (356 Au- grandmother of nine, William, An- each person he talked to. His led his National Theater for the past 13 Mercouri in the Broadway musical Dennis (Paige) Ballas; and Dorothy gusta Avenue, Orange, CT 06477), thony, Peter, Barbara, Karl, Noelle, life with a simple philosophy, which years, died of cancer in Athens this "Ilya Darling," for which he was nom- (George) Koutsoras, and their chil- the Saint George Cathedral Capital Nathan, Melissa and Arielle; dear he also he instructed his family to past Tuesday, January 30, hospital of- inated for a Tony award as a best sup- dren; and by several cousins and Fund (433 Fairfield Avenue, Hart- great grandmother of 11; and fond follow: “Always show love to some- ficials said. porting actor. many nieces and nephews. Born in ford, CT 06114), or the Autism Soci- sister of Helen Sengakis. Funeral ser- one, and help those who need it Kourkoulos, 73 was married to Kourkoulos' last stage appearance Erie, Pennsylvania he lived most of ety (P.O. Box 1404, Guilford, CT vices were held on November 2, most.” Mike was a loving husband, a Marianna Latsis, daughter of Greek was in a 1991 production of Sopho- his life in the Philadelphia area. Be- 06437). 2006 at Saint Paraskevi Greek Or- caring father and a proud grandfa- shipping billionaire John Latsis. cles' "Philoctetes" at the restored an- fore retiring, Jerry was employed thodox Church in Greenlawn. Burial ther. He leaves a large, loving family Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis cient theater of Epidavros in south- with the Leathercraft Co. in Philadel- ■ GATSIOPOULOS, PANAGOULA was at Pinelawn Memorial Park. behind. He was a member of Saint expressed his condolences to the ern Greece. He was appointed artistic phia. He had also worked with the The Rocky Mountain News reported Arrangements were by Nolan & Tay- George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Kourkoulos family, describing the ac- director of the National Theater in Easter Seals program of Middlesex that Panagoula Gatsiopoulos, 90, of lor-Howe Funeral Home in North- Greenville. He is survived by his tor as "one of the country's most im- Athens in 1994. County. Funeral services were held Greeley, Colorado passed away on port. wife, Diana (nee Athanason) portant contemporary actors." "He was talented, good looking on November 17 at Saint George Saturday, November 11, 2006. She Stathakis; his sons, George (Paula) "He was not only one of the best of and passionate about his work," fel- Greek Orthodox Church in Piscat- was preceded in death by her hus- ■ SAMPSON, CLARENCE F. and Frank (Sheila) Stathakis Sheila; the golden age of Greek cinema, but low actor Costas Kazakos said. "He away. Burial was at Hillside Ceme- band Soterios. She is survived by her The Worcester Telegram & Gazette five grandchildren, Michael, Chris, also one of the most dedicated re- never stopped working. It's true to tery in Scotch Plains. Arrangements son George (Evelyn) of Greeley; four reported that Clarence F. “Sam” Nicholas and Michael Stathakis, and formers of Modern Greek Theater," say he was a star." were by the Memorial Funeral Home grandchildren, Soterios and Yiannis Sampson, 88, formerly of 161 West Neysa Caron. His son Thomas prede- Karamanlis said. Kourkoulos is survived by Marian- in Fanwood. Memorial donations Gatsiopoulos, both of Greeley, Melis- Mountain Street in Worcester, Mass- ceased him. Funeral services were Athens-born Kourkoulos made his na Latsis and the couple's two chil- may be made to Saint George sa Seymour and Christina Ashworth, achusetts, died on Saturday, October held on October 30, 2006 at Saint stage debut in 1958, and became one dren. He had another two children Church for the parking lot (1101 Riv- both of Florida; eight great grand- 28, 2006 at University Commons in George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in of the country's most popular leading from a previous marriage. He was er Road Piscataway, NJ 08854). children; one sister, Helen Maniatis Worcester. He is survived by four Greenville, with the Rev. Tom J. Pis- men. He appeared in dozens of Greek buried in Athens' Zografou cemetery of Chicago; and one brother, Kimon nephews, Charles A. Boulmetis, tolis officiating. Burial was at Wood- films from the 1950's to the early this past Wednesday, January 31. ■ COLSON, NICKE Maniatis of Pikerni, Greece. Mrs. Charles G. Delaney Jr., Eugene De- lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel re- Gastiopoulos was born in Pikerni, laney and Ronald O’Connor; and Arrangements were by the Mackey ported that Nicke (nee Shaggis) Col- Greece. Funeral services were held several great nieces and great Mortuary. Memorial donations may son, 83, passed away on November on November 16 at the Assumption nephews. He was predeceased by his be made to Saint George Cathedral CLASSIFIEDS 11, 2006. She was predeceased by Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Den- beloved wife of 48 years, Theresa (406 North Academy Street, her husband, Clifford, and her par- ver. Burial was at Fairmount Ceme- (Boulmetis) Sampson, on November Greenville, SC 29601). ents, Michael and Mary Siaggas. tery. Arrangements were by Fair- 25, 2004. His sister, Florence O’Con- HELP WANTED (718) 728-8500 Mrs. Colson is survived by her loving mount Mortuary Chapel. nor, and his brother, Millard Samp- ■ STOLIS, GEORGE J. Not affiliated with any children, Michael (Bridget) Colson son, also predeceased him. He was The Times Union reported that JOURNALISTS WANTED other funeral home. and Diane (Michael) Volk; her ■ ISTEPHANOUS, NAIM S. born in Worcester, the son of the late George J. Stolis, 94, died peacefully Nation’s leading Greek American grandchildren, Nicole (Michael) The Star-Tribune reported on Tues- Douglas F. and Harriet E. (Dunn) on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at the newspaper needs reporters and as- APOSTOLOPOULOS Luebke, Kim (Rick) Koper-Volk, Lisa day, November 14, 2006 that Naim Sampson. He lived in Shrewsbury, Community Hospice Inn of St. Peter's sistant editor for English weekly Apostle Family - Colson and Jeremy (Kirsten) Colson; Istephanous, 53, of Roseville, Min- Massachusetts for many years before Hospital. He was born in Pepili of paper. Exceptional writing/report- Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - her great grandchildren, Brianna nesota passed away. The funeral was returning to Worcester. He graduat- southern Albania on October 15, ing skills and bilingual fluency a Funeral Directors of and Emily Luebke, Hayley Johnson, held on November 15 at Saint Mary’s ed from Shrewsbury High School, 1912, to the late Demetris and Vasili- must. Car a plus. 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Arrangements granddaughters, Kristina Jensen, Konstantinos Antonopoulos - (718) 784-5255, EXT. 106, ciating. Burial was at Wisconsin son of the late Nicholas and Katina were by the Kelly Funeral Home. Gabriella Vitale and Leah Jensen. Funeral Director E-MAIL: Memorial Park in Milwaukee. (nee Kitsis) Moshos. Art was a 1941 Memorial donations to the Cathe- George’s family thanks the Universi- 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., classifieds@ thenationalherald.com Arrangements were by the Krause graduate of J.P. McCaskey High dral Family Center appreciated (102 ty Cardiology Group and the CCU Astoria, New York 11105 Funeral Home in Milwaukee. Memo- School and 1946 pre-med graduate Russell Street, Worcester, MA staff at Albany Medical Center and rial donations to the Annunciation of Franklin & Marshall College, and 01609). staff at St. Peter’s Community Hos- Church appreciated (9400 W. Con- attended one year at Jefferson Med- pice for their wonderful care. Funer- REAL ESTATE gress Street, Milwaukee, WI 53225) ical School in Philadelphia. Art re- ■ SDOUKOS, GEORGE T. al services were held on October 31, tired in 1987 from the food service The Chicago Tribune reported on 2006 at Saint Sophia Greek Ortho- ■ DALE, STEPHEN C. department at Millersville Universi- Sunday, October 29, 2006 that dox Church in Albany. Burial was at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution re- ty, where he was the food purchaser George T. Sdoukos, 71, of Wood Graceland Cemetery in Albany. ported that Stephen C. Dale, 49, of at Gordinier Dining Hall for 17 years. Dale, Illinois passed away. He was Memorial donations may be made to Dawsonville, Georgia died on Mon- Prior to that, he worked as a supervi- the beloved husband of Judy the Saint Sophia Citizens Fund (440 day, November 7, 2006. The funeral sor at RCA for nine years. He was al- Sdoukos; loving father of Genia Whitehall Road, Albany, NY 12208). was held on November 9 at the so formerly employed with Schick (Dan) Latka, Staci (Jason) Naegele Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the An- Incorporated. In 1949, Art was the and Teddy Sdoukos; cherished ■ THANOS, FAYE nunciation in Atlanta. Arrangements former owner of the Rainbow grandfather of Veronica, Abigail, Na- The Chicago Tribune reported on were by A.S. Turner & Sons. Restaurant in Lancaster, Pennsylva- talie, Carson and Tyler; dear brother Sunday, November 12, 2006 that nia which he operated for several of Evdokia Sdoukos; and fond uncle Faye Thanos, 91, passed away in ■ DEKIS, CHARLES C. years. He was a member of the An- of many nieces and nephews. Funer- West Palm Beach, Florida passed The Record reported that Charles C. nunciation Greek Orthodox Church al services were held on October 30 away. She was predeceased by her Dekis, 87, of Fort Lee, New Jersey in Lancaster, where he truly loved at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox brother Gus; her sister Anastasia; died on Monday November 13, being a member. He was past presi- Church in Elmhurst, Illinois. Burial and her parents, Steve and Katherine 2006. He had been a partner in Sar- dent of its parish council, past chair- was at Arlington Cemetery. Arrange- (nee Katsevos) Thanos. Faye is sur- rus, Dekis & Co., certified public ac- man of the annual Church Bazaar, ments were by the Oaks Funeral vived by her children Irene countants in Palisades Park, and was and was the food and supply pur- Home in Itasca, Illinois. (Nicholas) Melas and Nicholas chaser for many years even up until (Mary Ann) Prasopoulos; her broth- subscribe a member of the National Society of PRINTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL HERALD Accountants. He was a graduate of this past year. He was a member of ■ SINNIS, FRANCES ers, John (Ann) Thanos, William via the post-office: City College of New York. He was a the church choir and 50 Club. Art de- The Daily Record reported that (Sophie) Thanos; her sisters, Ange- ❏1 Month for $9.95 ❏3 Months for $19.95 veteran of World War II and a recipi- signed much of the church furniture. Frances Sinnis, 99, died on Thurs- line, Mary and Diana; five grandchil- ❏6 Months for $29.95 ❏One Year fo $59.85 ent of the Purple Heart. He was a He was past president of AHEPA Red day, November 2, 2006 at her home dren, Tina (Troy) Wiseman, Debbie member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Rose Chapter #71 in Lancaster, and in Dover, New Jersey. Mrs. Sinnis (Rev. Todd) Forest, Ted (Kim) Pra- VIA HOME DELIVERY (NY, NJ & CT): ❏1 Month for $12.95 ❏3 Months for $29.95 Post 2342 in Fort Lee; American Le- played on its bowling team. Art was was born in Greece and had been a sopoulos, Christina (Harvey) Hun- ❏ ❏ gion, Retired Officers Association also a member and treasurer of the resident of Dover since 1925. She ker and Elizabeth Melas; 13 great 6 Months for $43.99 One Year for $80.00 and Purple Heart Association. He Park City Twalkers. He was an avid owned Sinnis Grocers in Dover for grandchildren; and many nieces and VIA HOME DELIVERY (NEW ENGLAND, PENNSYLVANIA & was a member of the Saint John the Saint Louis Cardinals fan; enjoyed more than 50 years. She was a mem- nephews. Faye was born in Chicago. WASHINGTON D.C.) Theologian Cathedral in Tenafly and teaching all of his grandchildren to ber of Saint Andrew’s Greek Ortho- The funeral was held on November ❏1 Month for $15.95 ❏3 Months for $37.45 a former district governor and past fish; and doing home projects with dox Church in Randolph, New Jer- 13 at Saints Constantine & Helen ❏6 Months for $51.75 ❏One Year for $99.00 supreme governor of AHEPA (fifth his family and friends. Art was a vet- sey. She also was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago. ON LINE SUBSCRIPTION www.thenationalherald.com district). He was also a member of eran of World War II and served in Dover Senior Citizens. She baked for Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery in ❏ the Wakefield Masonic Lodge. the U.S. Army as a medical techni- the Saint Andrew’s Church festivals. Chicago. Arrangements were by NON SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $29.95 ❏One Month for $3.95 Arrangements were by the Frank A. cian PFC. He volunteered at the food She was the widow of the late Con- John G. Adinamis, funeral director ❏ ❏ Patti & Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral bank for the Lancaster County Coun- stantine Sinnis. She is survived by (c/o Smith-Corcoran Funeral SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $19.95 One Month for $1.95 Home in Fort Lee. cil of Churches, and also for the two daughters, Angela Sinnis of Home). Memorial donations to ei- American Cancer Society on Daffodil Woodbridge and Froso Patton of ther Saint Basil Greek Orthodox NAME: ...... ■ DUMAS, CONSTANTINE Days. He is survived by his beloved Maplewood; seven grandchildren, Church (733 S. Ashland Ave., Chica- ADDRESS: ...... The Hartford Courant reported that wife, Helen; five children, Nicholas Vicki Dolan, Joseph and James Kali- go, IL 60607) or the Koraes School CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... Constantine “Gus'” Dumas, 74, of A. (Melanie) Moshos of Lancaster, nowski, Parris Patton, Fotini (c/o Saints Constantine & Helen TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... Wethersfield, Connecticut died Virginia M. (Thomas) Lausch of Lan- Bourozikas, Constantine and Stelios Church, 11025-45 S. Roberts Road, PLEASE SEND A GIFT SUBSCRIPTION TO: peacefully on Wednesday, November caster, Gregory A. (Cynthia) Moshos Sinnis; and five great grandchildren. Palos Hills, IL 60465) appreciated. NAME: ...... 15, 2006 at Hartford Hospital, sur- of Glenmoore, Pennsylvania, Patricia She was predeceased by three of her rounded by his family. He was prede- E. (John) Baldwin of Springfield, children, Jimmie in 1936, James in ADDRESS: ...... CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... ceased by his parents, Theodore and Pennsylvania and Arthur N. 1998, and Helen in 2000. Funeral This is a service Panagiota; his brother in-law, John (Sharon) Moshos Jr. of Lancaster; services were held on November 6, to the community. TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... Gamilis; and by his devoted Great nine grandchildren, Matthew, Alex, 2006 at Saint Andrew’s Church. Bur- Announcements of deaths Please specify method of payment Dane, Sesame. He is survived by his Christina, Michael, Brittany, Kristin, ial was at Locust Hill Cemetery in may be telephoned to the I enclose a check/money order for $ ...... made payable to: beloved wife of 52 years, Stamatia Courtney, Daniel and Brenden; one Dover. Arrangements were by the The National Herald, Inc., 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 - 2614 Classified Department of ❏ ❏ ❏ “Stem” (nee Stamos) Dumas; three brother; James (Thalia) Moshos. He Tuttle Funeral Home in Randolph. The National Herald at or please debit my Mastercard Visa American Express daughters, Pandy (John) Wohler of was predeceased by one brother, (718) 784-5255, CARD NUMBER: ...... ■ Glastonbury, Dana (Tim) Sullivan, George N. Moshos. Funeral services SKAFIDAS, JOHN Monday through Friday, EXPIRATION DATE: ...... SIGNATURE:...... and Vanessa Dumas Console, all of were held on October 30, 2006 at The Record reported that John Skafi- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Wethersfield; his son Dr. Ted Dumas the Annunciation Church. Burial was das of Bergenfield, New Jersey died or e-mailed to: (Ph.D) of Eugene, Oregon; seven at Conestoga Memorial Park. on Thursday, November 2, 2006. He [email protected] loving grandchildren, Diana, Arrangements were by the Charles F. was born in Greece and came to the THE NATIONAL HERALD, FEBRUARY 3, 2007 GREECE CYPRUS 7 U.S. Senators: “When We’re Attacked, We Feel that Greece is Attacked”

Continued from page 1 about the Greek Government’s co- manned by uniformed and secret ald’s sources, the Senators did not To that end, Theodoros Rous- other ways. operation with U.S. authorities re- police surrounded the dignitaries mention the need for heightened sopoulos, chief spokesman of the Greece will continue contribut- na), as well as Congressman garding the investigation on the from all directions. security measures, nor did they Greek Government, denied the U.S. ing to the effort for the reconstruc- Christopher Shays (R-Connecticut). Embassy attack. In contrast to the scene outside, pressure the Greek Government to is applying pressure on Athens to tion of Afghanistan, she said, with a Senator John Kerry (D-Massa- Security measures were ex- where police and security cameras proceed with immediate arrests of send more troops to Afghanistan. 120-strong engineering battalion, chusetts), whose name was on the tremely tight throughout the Amer- tirelessly scouted the entire area, suspected terrorists. According to an article in the which is already stationed there; original list issued by the U.S. Em- ican legislators’ stay in Greece. there was an air of serenity inside They did not raise the issue of Greek daily, Eleftheros Typos, the extending the stay of a 45-staff hos- bassy, did not make the trip to They arrived and left government the Premier’s office. The discus- increased deployment of Greek dispatch of additional forces was a pital unit, which is stationed in Greece along with his colleagues. headquarters accompanied by a sions were also attended by Ambas- troops in Afghanistan, sources said condition made during a discussion Kabul, airport by another six The U.S. senators were very cor- large motorcade, while a central sador Ries, Mr. Karamanlis’ diplo- (in Washington last Friday, January between Mrs. Bakoyanni and U.S. months; contributing 300,000 eu- dial toward the Prime Minister, some roadway was closed to traffic. Uni- matic advisors, Deputy Foreign 26) U.S. Undersecretary of State Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice ros ($388,700) in 2007 to a special referring to the Greek and Cypriot formed and plain-clothes police of- Minister Yannis Valinakis and oth- for Political Affairs R. Nicholas in exchange for adding Greece to U.N. fund for dealing with drug Americans working in their offices, ficers were stationed throughout ers. Burns expressed U.S. satisfaction the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. problems; providing 500,000 and appeared aware of all the cur- the length of the street. The U.S. Following official meetings, the with Greece’s participation in NA- “The answer goes without say- ($647,800) in economic aid to four rent developments in Greek politics, delegation traveled on a 25-seat U.S. delegation toured Plaka and TO’s Afghanistan operations, so far, ing,” Mr. Roussopoulos said. “One programs for agricultural develop- adding that they are monitoring re- bus provided by Tsokas Tours. U.S. paid a visit to the Acropolis before but said the U.S. hopes Greece and matter is not related to the other.” ment, water resource manage- ports and are pleased with the per- Ambassador to Greece Charles P. departing from the Greek capital other allies “examine the possibility The Foreign Minister said ment, education and health; and formance of the Greek economy. Ries followed in a Cadillac, while on Monday afternoon. of doing more… to provide a Greece would continue supporting donating 10-13 M-60 A3 tanks to They also said they were happy police cars and motorcycles According to the National Her- greater number of forces”). the NATO effort in Afghanistan in Afghan forces. Holocaust Remembered in Turkey Warns Cyprus Thessaloniki, a Greek City Against Oil Exploration Where Jews Once Thrived Continued from page 1 tional agreements." By Nathalie Rendevski- 1,500 Greek Jews live in Thessa- Turkey has not only been jumpy Savaricas loniki today. rights in the Eastern Mediter- about oil reserves with Cyprus, Associated Press "It created a dent in the city's de- ranean, is only possible through Lebanon and Egypt. On Monday, mography with whole neighbor- arrangements that would take into January 29, the Turkish Govern- THESSALONIKI (AP) – Families of hoods losing their inhabitants," account the rights and interests of ment also warned Iraq against in- Holocaust survivors paid tribute said Zanet Battinou, Director of the all parties," it said. volving the Kurdish administration last Sunday, January 28, to thou- Jewish Museum in Athens. "These It also said Lebanon had signed in northern Iraq in oil business be- sands of Greek Jews killed by the are whole communities that will the deal despite assurances to Turk- tween the two countries. Nazis during World War II. not recover from this." ish leaders that it would not. The warning came after Iraq's "It is our duty to help future gen- Many Greek Jews trace their ori- "Cyprus does not represent the State Oil Marketing Organization erations by promoting values such gins back to Sephardic ancestors whole of the island," the Turkish asked Turkish companies to seek as respect for human rights, free- who took refuge in Thessaloniki af- statement said. "Therefore, laws on permission from the Iraqi Kurdish dom and solidarity, and keeping ter being driven out of Spain in the issue enacted by the Greek government when doing deals with away from hate and intolerance," 1492. Cypriot government or agreements Iraq's oil-rich north. said David Saltiel, the president of The Greek Government said In- made with other interested parties State Minister Kursad Tuzmen, the Jewish community in Thessa- ternational Holocaust Day – for- have no validity for us. We remind who is in charge of foreign trade, loniki. mally marked on January 27 – them to also take into consideration said Turkey would deal only "with "Of the 65,000 Greek Jews that should serve as a strong warning AP/NICOS GIAKOUMIDES the will of the Turkish Cypriots, and the central Iraqi government," and fell victim to Nazism, 50,000 were against the danger of racism and not to take any initiatives that may not with Iraqi Kurdish authorities, citizens of Thessaloniki – working- against similar atrocities ever tak- negatively affect the process of res- adding that he has sent Iraqi au- class people who contributed to the ing place again. olution of the Cyprus issue." thorities a "strong letter" outlining advancement and defense of their "The right to remember and ed- The Mediterranean island has Turkey's stance. country," he said, noting that of the ucate generations to come on the been divided into a Greek Cypriot Tuzmen's warning to Iraq came 12, 898 Greek Jews who served in Holocaust is evident and nonnego- south – home of the internationally amid unconfirmed reports that the Greek armed forces in 1940-41, tiable," Foreign Minister Dora recognized government – and Turk- Turkey has halted or slowed down 3,743 were injured and 513 died Bakoyanni said last Friday, January ish Cypriot north since a Turkish in- export of oil products to neighbor- facing Axis invaders in the moun- 26. "It constitutes an underlying vasion in 1974 exploiting a brief ing Iraq in alleged retaliation after tains of northern Greece. condition for avoiding similar coup supporting union with Greece. Iraq's state oil company, SOMO, "After the war, the few survivors genocides in the future" Turkey has no diplomatic relations asked Turkish firms, whose con- and their children were able to re- A vigil was held last Sunday at with the Cypriot Government and tracts were about to expire, to deal build a new life, one rising from the the city's Holocaust monument, fol- supports a breakaway Turkish with local Iraqi Kurdish authorities ashes. It is because of them that the lowed by speeches by government Cypriot state recognized only by to obtain new contracts earlier last Jewish community has summer officials and the head of Thessa- Ankara. month. camps, institutions, youth centers, loniki's Jewish community. The internationally recognized Turkey is concerned about the a synagogue, cemetery, conservato- Battinou said Holocaust remem- Cypriot Government said it would growing power of Iraqi Kurds, and ry and museum," he added. brance remains important to re- launch an international tender in has repeatedly warned Iraqi Kur- Nearly 90 percent of Greece's mind Greeks "there are no solutions February for offshore oil and gas ex- dish groups against trying to seize 80,000 Jews were wiped out dur- so bleak that we can not do the ploration rights. control of the oil-rich city of Kirkuk, ing the Holocaust. Most of them right thing." There was no immediate com- saying Turkey will not stand by had lived in this port city once She added, "We must always ment from Greek Cypriot leaders amid growing tensions among eth- known as the pearl of Israel. Some find the strength to do what is right Tuesday, but in response to protests nic Turkmen, Arabs and Kurds in – values such as democracy and from Turkish Cypriot officials last Iraq's oil-rich north. freedom can easily slip from our week, Cypriot Foreign Minister "If Turkey is tested, then the fingers." EUROKINISSI George Lillikas said his country had price of it would be dear," Tuzmen Greece was occupied by Nazi ABOVE: A woman touches a monument in memory of Greek Jews the right to sign such deals with warned. "If there is a serious state, it Germany from 1941 to 1944. The killed in the Holocaust during World War II, in the northern Greek port neighbors. must stand behind its signatures." Continental to Greek national resistance took up city of Thessaloniki last Sunday, January 28. Families of Holocaust sur- "It is the exclusive sovereign Tuzmen said Turkish authorities the Jewish cause, organizing safety vivors paid tribute to thousands of Greek Jews killed by the Nazis dur- right of the Cyprus Republic to sign have failed to contact Iraqi oil offi- Start Direct routes up to the mountains and out ing the Second World War. BELOW: Archbishop Christodoulos of agreements with neighboring cials at SOMO despite repeated ef- to the Middle East. Athens & All Greece with Moses Constantines, president of the Central states, and to make use and take ad- forts to seek clarification on the is- Holocaust Remembrance Day Board of Jewish Communities in Greece, in Athens last weekend. vantage of any resources it possess- sue. Turkey had suspended sales of Flights in June marks the day in 1945 when the es either on land or at sea," Lillikas oil products to Iraq on January 19, Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration came a symbol and a lever for the spect and tolerance for other faiths said. 2006 after SOMO's debts to Turkish camp – where more than 1.5 mil- restoration of values like human and their adherents, as well as its Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet companies exceeded $1 billion. The ATHENS (AP) – Trans-Atlantic air lion people perished, most of them dignity and life, as well as princi- opposition to the death penalty and Ali Talat said his people would not suspension was lifted last April. connections to Athens will be bol- Jewish – was liberated by Soviet ples such as freedom, equality, free- torture. renounce oil and gas rights in the Iraqi Kurds, who claim the re- stered this summer with the addi- troops. dom of religion and tolerance," she A special plaque was also was Mediterranean, and warned of ris- gion as their own and hope to even- tion of new direct flights from the In Athens, Hellenic Parliament added. unveiled on the statue of Damaski- ing tensions if deposits were not tually include Kirkuk in a region of New York metropolitan area to the Speaker Anna Psarouda-Benaki re- Psarouda-Benaki's address pre- nos, which is located in the square jointly exploited by the two commu- self-rule in northern Iraq, accused Greek capital, Continental Airlines ferred to the need to preserve his- ceded a wreath-laying ceremony at in front of the Athens Metropoliti- nities. Turkey of interfering in Iraqi inter- announced a few days ago. torical memory and defend human the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier cal Cathedral, commemorating the In Athens, the Greek Govern- nal affairs. The nonstop flights to Newark rights and democratic institutions in front of the Parliament building Orthodox Christian religious ment stated this past Wednesday, Turkey fears Iraq's Kurds want will be inaugurated on June 8, and during an address at an event orga- in downtown Athens, where Public leader's role in rescuing members January 31, that Turkey had no Kirkuk's lucrative oil to fund a bid will continue daily through the nized by the Central Board of Jew- Order Minister Prokopis Pavlopou- of the Jewish communities in the right to interfere with plans by for independence which could en- summer season. During the fall and ish Communities in Greece (KIS) at los laid a wreath in honor of Holo- Athens area. Cyprus for oil and gas exploration courage separatist Kurdish guerril- spring seasons – September-Octo- Athens' main synagogue. caust victims. KIS President Moses Constan- in the region, accusing Ankara of vi- las in Turkey, who have been fight- ber and March-April, respectively – "We must never forget. And this Another ceremony was held in tines praised the fact that the new olating international law. ing for autonomy since 1984. the flights will run five times week- does not mean perpetuating enmity front of a statue of the occupation Mayor of Athens, Nikitas Kaklama- "Turkey's reaction is not produc- Kirkuk, an ancient city which ly, while the U.S.-based carrier will and divisions, but preventing the era's Archbishop of Greece, nis, who also attended the events, tive, and opposes aims which are once was part of the Ottoman Em- operate three flights a week from menace of vile theories and phe- Damaskinos, who was commemo- pledged to build a Holocaust peaceful, and which are designed to pire, has a large minority of ethnic November to March. nomena from re-emerging, and rated for his efforts to rescue Greek memorial in the Greek capital, sim- promote economic development in Turks, as well as Christians, Shiite The announcement follows U.S. handing down our experience to Jews. ilar to other such memorials in the Eastern Mediterranean," Greek and Sunni Arabs, Armenians and Airways' recent announcement that younger generations, because the During the brief ceremony, cur- Greek cities and European capitals. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Assyrians. Since the U.S.-led inva- it will begin direct flights to Athens greatest threat they may face today rent Archbishop of Athens & All George Koumoutsakos said. "It is in sion of Iraq in 2003, thousands of and two other European destina- is forgetfulness and complacency," Greece Christodoulos spoke of his The above incorporates informa- total contradiction to international Kurds pushed out of the region un- tions this summer from Philadel- she said. wartime predecessor's deeds, tion from reports posted by the law and the right of a sovereign der Saddam Hussein's rule have re- phia. "The sacrifice of the Jews be- stressing the Church of Greece's re- Athens News Agency. government to negotiate interna- turned. TOURISM UP 10 PERCENT The Continental announcement came just a few days before the Greek Tourism Ministry released its latest tourism data. Preliminary (not official) figures New Terrorist Group Now showing that nearly 16 million tourists visited Greece in 2006, a 10 percent increase from the previous Targeting Dora, Parliament? year, Tourism Minister Fani Palli- Petralia said disclosed on January ‘Revolutionary Struggle’ Claims Embassy Attack 23. Tourists spent an estimated 12 billion euros ($15.7 billion) last Continued from page 1 impression that they have gained a year, also an increase of 10 percent ‘victory over the resistance.’ The 17 from 2005, according to Petralia. to implement the New World Or- November trial is the clearest ex- "There was an increase in the or- der…” ample of this.” der of 10 percent in tourist arrivals, At the onset, the statement cites The radical group also denies re- close to 16 million visitors. That “the Greek government’s subjuga- sponsibility for the two phone calls generated a 10 percent increase in tion to U.S. policies,” which they placed to the security company currency revenue, equivalent to 12 claim “was proven by the fact that guarding the Embassy, and to the billion euros," she said. America’s handmaid, Bakoyanni – embassy itself, following the at- "Tourism is a blood donor for the followed by archpraetorian Polydo- tack. Greek economy, contributing 1 bil- ras – rushed to give explanations to It further refuses to specify the lion euros ($1.3 billion) to the na- Ries.” origins of the weapon they used or tional economy every month. 2006 In remarks to the National Her- the details of its plot. The anar- was a very good year," Petralia said ald, political observers have called chists deny making “unclaimed” at- after meeting with Prime Minister this contention “senseless,” coun- tacks, clarifying that they are re- Costas Karamanlis. tering that “the two ministers did sponsible only for the attacks they The government plans to spend their duty, and their actions were claims through the group’s procla- more than 40 million euros ($52 dictated by common sense.” mations. million) on its advertising cam- The proclamation also refers to Accordingly, the explosion at the paign to promote Greece as a holi- the now defunct terrorist group, 17 Court Building in the central Greek day destination – with internation- November, and the accused mem- city of in May 2004, from a al television ads taking up most of bers’ ongoing appeal. bomb triggered by a cell phone, the cost. “In the Greek ad-hoc ‘court mar- which was believed to be the work EUROKINISSI Government officials say private tial,’ the Greek judges taking orders of the “Revolutionary Struggle,” Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja is flanked by Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni, left, and and public infrastructure improve- from the government are publicly might not be linked to this particu- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during the Lebanon Reconstruction Conference in Paris last ments for the 2004 Olympic Games dismantling the very civil law lar group. Thursday, January 25. in Athens, as well as a general re- which they are supposedly sworn The absence of references to the gard by travelers of Greece as a safe to uphold in order to procure life- plot implemented by the terrorists The statement published by authorities, who are examining it left the proclamation in a vacant destination, have helped attract time imprisonments for our fellow in their attack on the U.S. Embassy Pontiki, a lower-grade tabloid pub- to determine its authenticity. The house on Philopappou Hill on Jan- more visitors. freedom fighters, thus giving the has also raised many questions. lication, is now in the hands of the members of Revolutionary Struggle uary 23. 8 EDITORIALS LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, FEBRUARY 3, 2007

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Diamataris Papadopoulos your January 13 issue (“Pastor those families? Who honors God terrorists. Mr. Dink would still be World Wars. Managing Editor Evan C. Lambrou Linking Stewardship with Angelic more, the family with $40,000 in- alive were it not for the repressive When the Young Turks over- Production Manager Chrysoula Karametros Protection?”) is probably one of the come which gives $800 (i.e., 2 per- climate of repeated trials and im- threw the Sultanate, there was no Webmaster Alexandros Tsoukias most distressing articles I have ever cent of its income), or the family prisonments. relief for the Christians of Asia Mi- read. It is evident from the article with $150,000 income which gives Surely, Mr. Pope should know nor. 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The families usually place that, when I disembarked from a 1 year $99.00, 6 months $51.75, 3 months $37.45, 1 month $15.95 what we have received. Christian membership fees paid to “country the victim in a room with rat poi- cruise ship in 1973, the ship’s cap- On line subscription: Non subscribers: 1 year $29.95, 1 month $3.95; stewardship giving is qualitative, clubs, associations, civic organiza- son, hoping that she will commit tain warned us not to speak Greek Subscribers: 1 year $19.95, 1 month $1.95 not quantitative. Stewardship giv- tions and even gymnasiums” for suicide. If that fails, the families or use drachmas while on shore in Periodical postage paid at L.I.C. NY and additional mailing offices. ing is measured in percentages, not membership benefits, and his gra- send a young member of her family Turkey. To this day, the Kurds are Postmaster send change of address to: in absolute dollars. tuitous insult to our many faithful to snuff out her life for having dis- not allowed to speak or sing their Father Delvezis’ suggestion that Orthodox priests who teach Christ- honored her family name – know- own language publicly, or even THE NATIONAL HERALD, 37-10 30th Street, LIC, NY 11101-2614 each family give a minimum of ian stewardship by stating that our ing full-well that he will receive a keep family photographs. $1,000 is not Christian steward- priests are motivated not by our Or- light sentence because of his age. Through its own actions, Turkey ship. For the family with an income thodox teachings of giving back to Mr. Pope doesn’t mention that has earned the distrust of Euro- of $50,000 per annum, $1,000 rep- God in proportion to the gifts one there are 22 Turkish writers, edi- peans and informed Americans resents 2 percent of its annual in- has received (even exceeding the tors and journalists in Turkish jails alike. Turkey and its 99 percent What nonsense! come. For the family with an annu- Old Testament ten percent), but and F-style prisons. He forgot to ex- Moslem population should get it by al income of $150,000, $1,000 rep- rather by their desire for ensure plain that F-style prisons contain now. Although they can not change Should the media publicize to, or even comment on, “proclamations” resents only two thirds of 1 percent their salaries. isolation cells where prisoners are their grievous history, the Turks can issued by anarchists or shadowy terrorist organizations? By doing so, don’t of its annual income. In Christian Finally, I refer both Father denied medicine and medical care. move forward by not denying their news organizations promote the goals of anarchists who often engage in stewardship, there are neither min- Delvizis and Mr. Kalmoukos to the He doesn’t mention that, soon after misdeeds. Furthermore, Turkey terrorist activities merely because of the publicity such statements gener- imums nor maximums measured in Christian stewardship message in Ayse Nur Zarakoul’s death from should create a climate of tolerance ate, and through which they make their views known to a global audi- dollars. the Divine Liturgy, in which the leukemia (caused by drinking ra- towards its minorities, and should ence? Has Father Delvizis never heard priest intones, “These gifts of what dioactive tea), the Turkish Govern- stop persecuting its writers, 60 of These are the kind of questions news executives have to face more of- of the biblical Old Testament is Thine, do we offer unto Thee in ment summoned this brave Turkish whom are still awaiting trial. ten than ever before, given the new terrorism-prone era we live in today. It tithing – the giving to God, not of a all and for all,” and to Article 18 of writer and her publisher to court, Sofia Kontogeorge Kostos is a question we have had to ask ourselves with some frequency, given the set monetary amount, but of 10 the new Uniform Parish Regula- knowing full-well that she was al- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania domestic terrorist scourge Greece had to face in prior years, and again re- percent of one’s income? Has he tions, which states that, “Steward- ready dead. cently. never heard of the regular and pro- ship is recommended to be ten per- Surely Mr. Pope must be aware Should we report upon it or even comment upon the U.S. Embassy at- portionate giving taught in the New cent of one’s annual income, as that there’s an increase of leukemia tack and the subsequent proclamation issued by a terrorist organization, Testament by Saint Paul, that “on stated in Holy Scripture.” in Turkey 12 times higher after the TO OUR READERS which calls itself “Revolutionary Struggle,” seeking to justify its attack? the first day of every week, each of Evan Alevizatos Chriss Chernobyl fallout. He must be Three weeks ago, a missile strike was launched against our embassy in you is to put aside and store it up, Baltimore, Maryland aware that former Prime Minister The National Herald welcomes Athens, using a primitive Chinese-made rocket. Fortunately, the damage as he may prosper? Is he unfamiliar Turgut Ozal (1983-89) publicly letters from its readers intended to the embassy was minor, and there were no injuries. with Saint Luke’s teaching about scolded his own people for not for publication. They should in- Our job was made much easier due to the publicity generated by the the poor widow who offered two drinking radioactive tea after the clude the writer’s name, address, mainstream media. But we also believe that, by exposing preposterous copper coins – All these people Hugh Pope’s Article Fails to Chernobyl fallout. At the time, and telephone number and be statements, we put their low-level arguments, as well as the limited threat gave their gifts out of their wealth, Consider Some Important Facts Turkish scientists were not permit- addressed to: The Editor, The Na- they represent, into proper perspective. but she, out of her poverty, put in ted to publicize measurements of tional Herald, 37-10 30th Street, But before we deal with the kind of arguments the anarchists make to all she had to live on” – an offering radioactivity, and were threatened Long Island City, NY 11101. justify their criminal behavior, it should be pointed out that, to most which far exceeded the gifts of To the Editor: with disciplinary action if they did. Greeks, both inside and outside the country, the ideas, mentality and ac- wealthy men because she gave all Regarding Hugh Pope’s article in Mr. Pope doesn’t mention that Letters can also be faxed to (718) tions of such extremist fringe groups are sorry relics of the past. that she possessed, and not merely last week’s press clippings, the Ottoman Turks earned their 472-0510 or e-mailed to In modern societies like Greece, one in which the democratic system of the “required” ten percent? “Turkey’s Curse: Armenia Haunts nickname as the “Sick Man of Eu- english.edition@thenationalher- government works as well as anywhere else, an evil like terrorism logical- The concept of every family giv- the Turks Again,” his comments are rope” for their cruelty and for tor- ald.com. We reserve the right to ly has absolutely no place. But there seem to be a few lost souls whom time ing a minimum of $1,000 is not inappropriate and insensitive in the turing their subjects. Before the edit letters for publication and re- has left behind, ruminating in their misery and trying to resurrect the Christian stewardship. It is nothing aftermath of Hrant Dink’s assassi- Greek Revolution, Ottoman sultans gret that we are unable to ac- failed ideologies and actions of the past. other than dues masquerading un- nation. The murder of Mr. Dink was had the power to order the abduc- knowledge or return those left As for their lengthy “proclamation,” replete with sophistry, pseudo-in- der the nomenclature of steward- yet another attack against freedom tion of Christian children, in order unpublished. tellectualism and inaccuracies, it is devoted almost exclusively to a ram- ship. of expression, freedom of thought to supply their harems and their bling attack against the United States. How in the world can Father and freedom to publish in Turkey. armies. Pope doesn’t mention that And if that was not enough, they even claim to speak on behalf of the Greek people who, in turn, the anarchists claim support their terrorist ac- tions. Let’s have a look at some of the main themes of their proclamation: PRESS CLIPPINGS “Our action, they write, is our response to the criminal war against ‘ter- rorism’ waged by the United States in this whole wide planet, with the help of countries and fellow travelers. It is our response to the war which the criminal Americans and their helpers wage in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is our response to the policies in Palestine and Lebanon, policies whose For Negroponte, Move to State Department is a Homecoming goal is to eliminate all resistance… “Our action was a central political intervention against the role the Hel- By Laura Blumenfeld pressing information about human Negroponte, U.S. ambassador to the east Asia, including North Korea. His lenic State played in the war against ‘terrorism,’ which substantiated the Washington Post rights violations by the CIA-backed Philippines." Negroponte said, "We fluency in five languages will help. subservient role of the government to the policies of the United States, Honduran military. ought to get a regular supply." "Your Mandarin might need a lit- which was proven by the fact that the American slave Bakoyanni – Minis- Above the toilet, in the powder The charges have hardened into Afterward, when the children tle polishing," Diana said. ter of Foreign Affairs – followed by Polydoras – Minister of Public Order – room at John D. Negroponte's house, Negroponte's public legacy from scattered, he said: "The nicest story is "I'd be reluctant to take a quiz in rushed to apologize to Ries – the American Ambassador to Greece – and to a framed political cartoon hangs at Honduras. His private legacy is an- the adoption of Marina." Vietnamese," he acknowledged. promise him that the Greek Government will do all it can to shed light on eye level. In the cartoon, President other matter. After years of trying to have a Negroponte pulled some aqua- this case, but also to prevent any negative repercussions from it… Bush is congratulating Negroponte "Who's that," Negroponte asked, child, they decided to adopt. In Hon- marine worry beads from his pocket. “If we could imagine a popular revolt in Greece, which we wish for, and on his job as intelligence czar. Near calling out to a creak on the stairs. duras, a nun contacted Diana. At the United Nations, he traded for which we fight with all our strength, it is more than certain that the the president, advisers stand holding "Helllllo?" He paused. Another "And she said, 'I have your child,' " beads with the Syrians. first target would be the destruction of the American Embassy, and second memos marked "WMD" and "North creaking sound. "Alejandra?" Negroponte said. Negroponte said, "It throws peo- of the Greek Parliament. That is why we know that an attack like the one Korea." They're blowing bubbles, A young woman peeked into the "Johnny, I'm terribly sorry," Diana ple – 'Who's this American using against the hub of the American terrorists in Athens not only was not con- wearing a dunce cap and a beanie. living room. "Where's George," asked said, her voice rising. "But for me, the worry beads?' " demned by the overwhelming majority of the people who live in this coun- Bush: "John, you're now in charge Alejandra, 23? George, 17, ap- kids are a highly private part." "He's an East Mediterranean. try, but it was also a reason for joy and satisfaction, even if it was somehow of all my administration's intelli- peared. Then Sophia, 13, and John, "Not this part." Don't underestimate him," Diana silent.” gence." 19. "Well, you phrase it the way you said, and then retreated. We would leave it up to our readers to take issue with the hatred con- Negroponte: "And where would Four of the five Negroponte chil- want." Negroponte walked by a photo- tained in the statements of their absurd rambling. that be?" dren were at home. They drifted in "In any case, Diana brought Mari- graph above the piano. It was of Di- But we can not overlook their claim that the “overwhelming majority” Now, less than two years after be- and out of the living room, onto the na home, and it happened. We had ana's mother, a Belgian countess, of the Greek people support them, “even if it was somehow silent.” coming the country's first Director of couch and into the conversation. Congressmen Jim Leach and Steve having lunch with a chum. As we have stated on previous occasions, the public opinion in Greece National Intelligence, Negroponte is Asked how he stayed connected to Solarz visiting us…" "Diana's mother is a very good has shifted considerably over the past five years. leaving. Tomorrow (Tuesday, Janu- the countries he served in, Negro- Negroponte arrived home to find friend of the queen of England," Ne- That does not mean that there is no “trendy” anti-Americanism in ary 30), the Senate Foreign Relations ponte said, "Mexico is a good exam- the 8-month-old girl. The congress- groponte said, pointing to the friend. Greece (as in so many other countries in Europe and elsewhere). Unfortu- Committee will convene hearings on ple." men, a Republican from Iowa and a "It doesn't come across -- " he chuck- nately, there is. his nomination as deputy secretary Alejandra interrupted, "Well, Democrat from New York, ran out led "-- as the average American pro- But there is definitely a major shift away from the politics of extremism, of state. From the outside, it seems Honduras – there's us." and bought a stuffed elephant and file, I'm afraid. But what are you go- and especially from terrorism. like an unusual move, a demotion: In Honduras, Negroponte and his donkey. ing to do?" This is not only confirmed by a number of polls conducted recently, but Negroponte, 67, is stepping down wife, Diana, a historian, adopted five The Negroponte girls recalled is also obvious in the way the Greek media covered the terrorist attack, as from a Cabinet-level position as the orphaned or abandoned Honduran meeting Grandma's friend, the well as how the Government and all political parties responded, knowing President's top intelligence adviser children. Four of the five queen. full well that they enjoy the people’s genuine support. and coordinator for all 16 U.S. intel- Negroponte, the son of a Greek Negroponte children "Mom taught me now to curtsy," One of the few accurate statements in the proclamation is that the ligence services to become number-2 shipping magnate, and Diana, the Alejandra said. Greek Government works closely with the United States in several areas, at State. daughter of the chairman of British were at home. They "People look at us like, 'Wait. including the fight against terrorism. But from the inside of Negro- Steel, educated the children as they drifted in an out of the You're Latin American, adopted. Yes, that’s true. Greece does, and is doing so – with the support of the ponte's Tuscan, mustard-colored had been educated, taking them ski- living room and into How do you know the queen,' " said majority of the Greek people. Washington home, the mystery of his ing at the Negroponte chalet in Marina, 24. Finally, to people who might be wondering where this terrorist group career move dissipates with the Switzerland, sending some to Negro- the conversation... "I was the last to be adopted," sprang from, we would like to suggest that it probably represents a contin- steam from a pot of Earl Grey tea. ponte's boarding school at Exeter Sophia said, pouting. uation of 17 November, a group thought to be apprehended before the "About my life," Negroponte said and others to Diana's British board- "I still carry the picture of her Negroponte walked in. "Well, I 2004 Olympic Games. in his living room on a recent after- ing school, St. Mary's. crawling around on the floor of the don't think we can adopt any more." People in a position to know, however, tell the National Herald that noon. He clicked Greek worry beads "A family tradition," Alejandra residence," Negroponte said, taking The girls looked up – Alejandra some of its members, and especially their top people, are apparently still and sat near a wedding photo of his said. out his wallet. from the couch, Marina from a chair at-large. British wife. "Basically, I'm a diplo- "Tea, anyone," Diana said, carry- Negroponte kept the tiny, creased and Sophia from the floor where she mat. There's no escaping that. I've ing a silver teapot. "Come on, you photo with him in Iraq. He said he sat listening to her iPod – at their fa- done it for so long, I've kind of inter- won't die of my tea." looked at it often. Security concerns ther. No speculation here. Negro- nalized it." "You might," joked Sophia. in Iraq made life "confining." In his ponte's five children knew why he Speculation over Negroponte's The teacups were a wedding gift. Iraq album, there's a photo of a was going to State. The forest through the trees departure has split national security "We haven't thrown them at each woman at her desk, wearing a hel- "It's full circle," Alejandra said. circles. Some question Negroponte's other," Diana teased. met and a flak jacket. "That's my sec- "He started there." This weekend, the members of Leadership 100 – by now more like 700 performance as DNI. Rather than "We have another set for that," retary," he said. The picture was tak- And during his hearings, if the – are meeting in Florida to discuss their issues; to hear prominent speak- unifying the intelligence community, Negroponte said. en during an incoming-missile alert. human rights accusations come up, ers; and to socialize among themselves. they say, he created another bureau- Diana lit a fire, her posture erect Iraq was the one post where Negro- "we all know it's there, the Honduras There is nothing wrong with that, provided that is their goal – because cratic layer. Others say that his step even as she bent over. The children ponte didn't learn the language. thing," Alejandra said. Critics have if it isn’t, then they need to reassess their mission. down is in fact a step up, that he will sat around telling stories of their fa- "I was relieved when I left," he hung posters on the lamp posts on When Archbishop Iakovos gave the go-ahead to start this organization be in line to be secretary of state – if ther's nine months in Iraq. Sophia said. their street, calling their father a in 1984, hoping to attract 100 affluent Greek Americans willing to con- Condoleezza Rice moves on. said she was sad. They were not al- In his new job, Negroponte will "war criminal." tribute $10,000 a year for ten years, little did he know that he was planti- Sitting near his fireplace, though, lowed to visit, for security reasons. return to Baghdad "at an early date," "We take them down," Alejandra ng the seeds for an organization unlike any other in the annals of Greek Negroponte suggested another an- "On Thanksgiving we had him on he said. The job change had been "on said. "Sophia will scratch them off." American history – an organization so dynamic, it has amassed over $55 swer. Halfway through his sentence speakerphone in the middle of the again, off again since last May, after They have a different image of million, and it could accumulate close to $100 million in just the next few about studying politics in France in table for about an hour," Alejandra several frustrated attempts to find a their father: For Christmas, they years. college, he blurted out, "All my life, I recalled. It was a black telephone. successor as DNI." On New Year's bought him Russian nesting dolls. That was only a fantasy two decades ago. Yet here it is. wanted to do this kind of work." They called it Dad. Eve, National Security Advisor The largest doll is President Bush. In- Along with the millions of dollars this organization has in its coffers, Negroponte worked for State Negroponte tried to call every Stephen J. Hadley called with the of- side Bush is President Bill Clinton. however, if it were to come up with a dream of another kind, a mission from the 1960's, when he was a ju- day. He left voicemail messages in fer. Negroponte was on the beach in Next, there's President George H.W. statement placing itself in the service of preserving Hellenism in all its nior political officer in Vietnam, to song. south Naples, Florida. Hadley was in Bush, and inside him, President facets in America, and made the necessary – indeed crucial – decision to 2005, when he served as ambas- "When we were feeling low, we north Naples. Ronald Reagan. Finally, the tiniest hire experts, instead of priests, to in implementing this dream, then sador to Iraq. He has been the U.S. played them," Diana recalled, Negroponte, who has lived over- wooden doll pops out. this organization could truly go a much longer way in becoming the most envoy to Mexico, the Philippines, the singing: "Good morning, Sophia, la- seas for some 22 years, said his for- "He works for everybody," Alejan- important and effective organization in our community’s history, and do United Nations and, most controver- la! I love you, la-la-la!" Diana turned eign experience would be valuable: dra said. more good than anyone can imagine. sially, Honduras. to her daughter. "Sophia, can you "Look around at the government in She held the fat little doll be- Can it raise itself to such a high level of effectiveness? Can it see the big In past confirmation hearings, he think of any stories about your dad? highest circles. Who's had the oppor- tween two fingers. It was labeled picture, the forest through the trees? has been grilled over his 1981-85 How nice he is, when I'm beastly?" tunity to live abroad?" "Dad," pasted with Negroponte's Can the wealthy businessmen who run Leadership 100 understand stint in Honduras, during the Contra "Um." Later, Sophia noted that As number-2 at State, Negro- smiling face. their limitations and make room for the necessary talent to reach its poten- buildup. Although the evidence is Dad likes to inhale helium from bal- ponte will assume responsibility for tial –as they would if it was their own business? equivocal, and he denies the allega- loons and recite his title in the voice Iraq. He will also be the lead person The Washington Post published The answer to this question honestly is the key to its future success. tions, he has been accused of sup- of Alvin the Chipmunk: "Hi! I'm John for policy toward China and north- the above on January 29. THE NATIONAL HERALD, FEBRUARY 3, 2007 VIEWPOINTS 9 Can the President’s Surge Growing Ignorance and the New Anti-Americanism

A little before 6 AM on Friday, 12 Greek political dis- and unfortunately, For three decades, 17 November In Troops Bring Stability? January 2007, a rocket-propelled course to blame the U.S. and Canadian exploited anti-American sentiments grenade struck the United States U.S. for Greece’s na- academic institutions throughout all strata of Greek soci- In an article published most impossible. And if Embassy in Athens. Fortunately, tional problems – the have marginalized the ety. Such sentiments were superfi- by the Washington Post using American officers there were no casualties, as the Cyprus issue, the de- study of ancient cial, but they also had sufficient on January 21, Henry is so problematic, can grenade struck an empty washroom lineation of Aegean Greece. For the most depth to give the terrorists a mea- Kissinger wrote, “There there be an effort to use on the embassy’s third floor. It is not maritime boundaries, part, the classics are sure of self-created moral authority. will not be an opportuni- Iraqi officers? And if so, clear whether the assailants, “The and the FYROM “name the domain of a hand- It is perhaps one of the aims of the ty for another reassess- are they going to be Shi- Revolutionary Struggle,” missed in- issue.” Equally rele- ful of scholars and stu- Revolutionary Struggle to inherit ment.” He was referring ite in a Sunni area? tentionally or simply issued a warn- vant, it is often forgot- dents who carry little the mantle of 17 November by try- to the President’s deci- The al Qaeda terror- ing. ten or ignored that influence in the halls ing to appeal to the almost endemic sion to increase the num- ists require an entirely What is clear is that the terrorist states conduct foreign of power. discontent with the U.S. and its ber of troops in Iraq and different handling. group, in a statement published by affairs to further their by DR. ANDRE It is indeed frustrat- policies among Greeks. to use military force to Theirs is primarily an in- a weekly pro-leftist Greek newspa- own interests, not GEROLYMATOS ing when U.S. admin- Disenchantment with America is stabilize the situation in telligence and psycho- per, claimed that the attack was those of their friends, istrations and govern- not confined to Greece, however. It by DR. D.G. Baghdad, and eventually logical warfare type of dedicated to the insurgents in Iraq, or even of their allies. Special ment officials sidestep is quite widespread over a host of in Iraq as a whole. KOUSOULAS problem. Our troops can Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Greece’s Despite this, the to The National Herald issues critical to countries and continents. Ameri- Kissinger’s warning is Special not continue smashing political prisoners (imprisoned an- U.S. has often inter- Greece and pay only cans are often at a loss to under- ominous because the to The National through house doors archists and jailed members of the ceded on Greece’s behalf with re- lip service to Greek security con- stand why the U.S. is so hated, but chances that the new Herald searching for terrorists. now dismantled 17 November ter- spect to loans, military aid and cerns, but there are few voices in fail to take into account that the strategy will succeed are Such a tactic will defi- rorist gang. diplomatic support. Washington advocating – or for that media in other countries do not so problematic. nitely alienate even those What is not clear is whether Rev- It is equally relevant, however, matter, trying to understand – sanitize the grizzly images from the Our troops are expected to deal who might be inclined to side with olutionary Struggle represents the that on many occasions, American Greek interests. Concurrently, there Iraqi and Afghan insurgencies, with three different types of war- us. Our troops require reliable intel- lunatic fringe in Greece, or it they interests have caused Greece con- is even less focus in Greek academia which have such a detrimental im- fare. First, we have the sectarian ligence, but such information comes are speaking on behalf of a larger siderable grief. When it comes to of U.S. subjects. As a result of this pact on world opinion. conflict between Shiites and Sunnis. primarily from people friendly to constituency which is hostile to the the issue of Cyprus, for example, growing mutual ignorance and Consequently, few societies are Second, we have an insurgency our troops. Then, to fight the terror- United States and anyone in Greece the U.S. first backed Great Britain alienation, Greeks and Americans immune from the phenomenon of mostly from Sunnis (Baathists and ists, our troops will need the support who is disposed to working with and later Turkey, and has remained know less and less of each other, anti-Americanism on the one hand, Saddam loyalists) primarily against of friendly populations and a net- Americans. In this context, the ter- impervious to the injustices suf- and this may lie at the heart of anti- and their simultaneous indulgence the American army. Third, as a work of reliable informers, as well as rorists have condemned the Kara- fered by the Cypriots. The bottom Americanism in Greece. and embracing of American culture sideshow, we have al Qaeda opera- special forces which can deal effec- manlis Government, and have iden- line is that, in the analysis of Ameri- Americans can forget all about on the other. Under these circum- tives, mostly foreigners, resorting to tively with terrorists. Our regular tified Greek Foreign Minister Dora can policy experts and successive Greece at some cost, but can the stances, Greece is not an exception, terrorist activities to create more troops are neither trained nor Bakoyanni as the major culprit in U.S. administrations, Turkey has Greeks ignore the all-pervasive U.S. but part of a global trend which is chaos. equipped with the means to fight Greece’s pro-American policy. been identified to be of greater role in the Balkans, Aegean and rejecting and condemning Ameri- The sectarian conflict resembles terrorists. There is no doubt that the U.S. strategic importance to Washington Eastern Mediterranean? Groups ca’s hegemony. The perception is closely a civil war. It is carried on Moreover, to deal effectively with role in Iraq has earned America the than Greece. such as Revolutionary Struggle lash that the U.S. is forfeiting any claim primarily by militias not always al Qaeda, we will need to isolate the enmity of numerous individuals, The only way to alter this in- out at U.S. emblems, but offer no to moral leadership and, more and fighting each other as combat units. terrorists from the Iraqi people. Un- groups and even entire societies. equitable relationship is for the alternative to the Greek policy more, is relying on brute power to Much of their violence is directed fortunately, our very actions against But is this at the root of Greek anti- Greeks to help change attitudes in dilemma with respect to Washing- impose its will on global affairs. If against unarmed, exposed civilians the terrorists may bring the popula- Americanism, or has anti-Ameri- the U.S., instead of trying to blow ton’s impact on Greek security. Yet left unchecked, these notions will belonging to the opposite sect, Shi- tion to their side. We are hardly in a canism become part of the political up American institutions in Athens. they do not operate in a vacuum. accelerate anti-Americanism and ites killing Sunnis and vice versa. position, at this stage of the game, to dialogue in Athens and throughout Perhaps if the Greek state took a The fashionable anti-Americanism propel it beyond the realm of the in- The classic strategic principle in a win hearts and minds. That narrow Greece? In other words, do Greeks page from Ankara and funded of intellectuals, students, writers, tellectually fashionable to a factor civil war situation is that any third window of opportunity was in 2003. explain most international prob- American and Canadian universi- artists, actors, etc., which appears in government policy in a host of party which enters the conflict must It seems a lost cause in 2007. lems through the prism of anti- ties to provide programs on modern to be a requirement of social politi- countries. ally itself with one of the warring But however problematic the Americanism? Greek history, politics and contem- cal expression in most countries parties against the other. It is the new strategy of President Bush may Certainly there is a fundamental porary culture, it would help shape (including Greece), creates an at- Dr. Gerolymatos is Chair of Hel- height of folly for a country to enter be, he can not reverse it abruptly misunderstanding among Greece’s more friendly U.S. policies toward mosphere conducive to groups such lenic Studies at Simon Fraser a civil war to fight against both and pack up and leave. The imple- intelligencia, and even among the Greece. While Greek leaders have as Revolutionary Struggle. These University in Vancouver, British sides. Yet, this is exactly what our mentation of his strategy will have population in general, not only of remained fixated on the Golden terrorist organizations, radicals and Columbia and the author of “Red troops are expected to do in Bagh- to proceed, at least for the next six America’s role in the world, but also Age of Greece, the training of Amer- anarchists feed on the discontent, Acropolis, Black Terror: The dad: suppress or eliminate both the months. But then, what? Kissinger of U.S. policy towards Greece. It ican analysts in universities no real or perceived, of mainstream Greek Civil War and the Origins Sunni and the Shiite militias. warns there will be no other oppor- has become common practice in the longer includes the classics. Sadly Greek society towards the U.S. of Soviet-American Rivalry.” Even in Vietnam, we had allied tunity. I believe he means an oppor- ourselves with the South against the tunity for another attempt at a mili- Viet Cong and the North. Here, we tary solution. Indeed, the problem might have allied ourselves with the we have created in Iraq can not be majority in Iraq, the Shiites, who solved by our military. embrace al Maliki and direct our Some suggest that we need a po- military power against the Sunnis. litical reconciliation between Iraqi At least this strategy would be in Shiites and Iraqi Sunnis, an agree- keeping with the basic principles ap- ment for the more equitable distrib- plying to an outside intervention in ution of oil revenues, more local au- a civil war situation. tonomy and the like. I suspect that But we can not do that without the time for such political solutions provoking serious trouble with Sau- is past. It might have been possible di Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait, Jordan or to bring about such reconciliation the Arab Emirates, all of them pri- soon after the election a year ago. marily Sunni. But even then, it would have been Turning the focus on the so- difficult under the best of intentions called insurgency, we find important because the voters did not vote as variations. An insurgency is usually Iraqis, but as Shiites or Sunnis and directed against the government of this was reflected on the identity of a country – like the Communist in- those who came to compose the par- surgency against the Greek Govern- liament and the new government. ment in 1946-49. In a classical form If the Iraqis can not bring stabili- of insurgency, a third party may in- ty through political means, is there a tervene and help the government Plan B that we may use when the against the insurgents. Or another President’s military solution does country may intervene to help the not deliver the results he expects? insurgents. In Iraq, however, the in- Before the passing of time brings surgency is not directed against the a further weakening of our country’s Iraqi Government. The primary tar- diplomatic effectiveness, we need to get is the United States army, which prepare the ground for a compre- AP/COSTAS TSIRONIS the insurgents consider to be an hensive diplomatic effort to bring Freedom of religious practice – the Shiite way army of Occupation. Moreover, stability to the entire region. American troops can not even count Strange as it may seem, the rulers of Shiite Muslim immigrants from Pakistan whip themselves with sharp blades during a ceremony to mark Ashoura, the tenth day of the Muhar- on the support of the Iraqi Govern- Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan, as ram religious festival, in the port city of Piraeus near Athens this past Tuesday, January 30. Shiite Muslims around the world observe ten days ment’s military forces. Those forces well as Syria and Iran, have an un- of mourning during Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, to commemorate the death of Imam Hussein, grandson of Mohammed. are not only inherently weak, they spoken common interest. They can Imam Hussein was beheaded in Karbala, Iraq in 680 AD in a battle over the line of succession to the Moslem prophet. are also composed of personnel loy- not afford a chaotic situation in the al to one or the other of the major re- area any more than the United ligious sects, Sunni or Shiite. States and even the Europeans can. In an insurgency, the proper The stakes for all are much too high. strategy is to concentrate a very And they all realize that a precipi- strong force in one region infested tous U.S. exit from Iraq threatens to Kolokotronis, the Gunshot and the New President with rebels; surround the area; de- unleash such chaos. stroy or capture most of the rebels; Unfortunately, a wide diplomat- By Nicos A. Rolandis decisions of the Cypriot people weighed down by sins (as are the The new president must be fully and then establish a security struc- ic effort with such ambitious aims Special to The National Herald were not always characterized by Turkish Cypriots), and he must be cognizant of the cautious and flexi- ture strong enough and reliable can not be pursued in the context of prudence and consistency. In 1950, prepared to pay the price for these ble handling needed in regards to enough to make it impossible for in- the United Nations Security Coun- More than 30 years have the people, guided by their leaders, sins of ours. He must also know the political, strategic and econom- surgents to re-infest the area. To set cil. Russia and China – especially elapsed since the Turkish invasion, decided in a referendum by a 95.7 that a bi-communal, bi-zonal feder- ic (oil) interests of the mighty up such a security environment, the the latter – may not be as coopera- and Cyprus sinks gradually, but percent majority to seek union with ation for which we have signed, countries of the world. If he is un- victorious army needs to form local- tive as one might have hoped. Their steadily, into the oblivion of parti- Greece. Ten years later, the same both with the red ink of Makarios der the illusion that he will correct ly armed units with regular officers veto in the Security Council would tion. During all these years, we had people scuttled “union” through and in the blue ink of other presi- or change the world; if he does not which also consists of area inhabi- paralyze any such diplomatic initia- among us some “military the London-Zurich Agreements and dents, entails a number of substan- realize that Cyprus does not appear tants willing to support the victori- tive. It is up to the United States Kolokotroneoi” and a large number the Constitution of 1960. In 1963, tive rights for the Turkish Cypriot on many world maps, not even as a ous army. This is the strategy of and the countries in the region, of “political Kolokotroneoi” – peo- Archbishop Makarios and his aides community, which should not and small speck, he will never manage “seize and hold,” which American then, to form a special forum for ple who pursued an obstinate, un- (the incumbent president was one can not be overlooked. to maintain the balances which are General James Van Fleet and Greek this effort. Syria and Iran will have waveringly monolithic, inflexible, of them) endeavored to radically The new president will have to a prerequisite for the survival of General Alexandros Papagos so suc- to participate in-full. At the same arrogant and supposedly demand- amend the Constitution, based on radically upgrade our relations our country. cessfully implemented in Greece in time, an environment needs to be ing policy. They all failed. Makarios’ 97 percent approval rat- with Europe, where today we are Last but not least, the new presi- 1948-49. created in which they will see clear- The venerable Kolokotronis be- ing. They failed. Then, 42 years lat- considered the black sheep of the dent must extend a hand of friend- Are American troops capable of ly that there are advantages for longs to another era, but even in his er, Tassos Papadopoulos realized family. We are also isolated on car- ship to the Turkish Cypriots, and to implementing such a strategy in An- them in cooperation and risks in time, results were brought about and confessed that the 1960 consti- dinal issues – our 24 partners (in- their leaders, even if such leaders bar province or elsewhere in Iraq? blind rejection. through the intervention of sub- tution wasn’t so bad, after all. In cluding Greece in some cases) are will have to reach an understand- Can they form local units manned If we undertake such a grand en- stantial foreign forces. the year 2004, the people, again not in tandem with us. Further- ing with Ankara in connection with with local men under American offi- terprise, we may be wise to down- So what about today? How guided again by their leaders more, he must cease to speculate the solution of our problem (after cers? And if they form such units, play our vision of democracy in the should the president who will be (AKEL, the governing coalition’s that we may exercise pressure on all, we will also have to reach an can they rely on their loyalty? How Arab world. Instead, we may bring elected or re-elected in 2008 be- major partner, charged that there Turkey in the years 2020-25, when understanding with Greece). If the vulnerable will American officers all Arab governments to agree that have? What sort of costume should the people had been brainwashed), Turkey may accede to Europe. We new president really wishes to end be? Throw the problem of language it is in their interest to take effec- he wear? How will he manage to dumped by 76 percent of the Unit- are already well conversant with up with a unified country, such a communication into the mix, and tive steps to prevent the Muslim rid Cyprus of the scourge of parti- ed Nations proposed reunification the stance of Europe towards us on move is mandatory. If, on the con- one can see how the mission is al- clerics and the mandrassas from tion which, during the past four blueprint. Some day – I don’t know Turkish affairs. And by the year trary, each side insists on its own producing young jihadists indoctri- years, was rooted deep into the soil when – the people will realize that 2020, there will be no Cyprus prob- positions to the bitter end, if we nated to believe that suicidal “mar- of Cyprus? they were once again wrong. The lem. There will be final partition. continue pulling Cyprus until we GUEST EDITORIALS tyrdom” is the way to paradise. The new president should look new president should therefore be The new president must manage tear it apart, and we shall eventual- The settlement of the long-fes- forward to a brief term of office, strong and resilient. He should of- to walk through the gates of Wash- ly cry over a lost country. The National Herald welcomes tering conflict between Israel and during which he should do his ut- fer the correct guidance and accept ington, which have been firmly I still remember the rifle of manuscripts representing a vari- the Palestinians will have to be part most to resolve the problem, so that responsibility for the solution. closed to the President of the Re- Kolokotronis, the security men who ety of views for publication in its of this regional stabilization effort. the government of a federally unit- The new president should know public of Cyprus for the past four were catapulted, believing that View Points page. They should in- The Arab governments in the re- ed country can take over. If he and that many political parties will not years. He must also gain better ac- President Kyprianou might have clude the writer’s name, address, gion have proposed full recognition his entourage envision, from the be helpful in his quest for a solu- cess to the family of the United Na- been hit, and who told us later that, of Israel; a return to the 1967 bor- very outset, a full five-year term tion. Thirty-three years after the tions, whose 192 members, had they realized Kolokotronis had and telephone number and be ad- ders; and a Palestinian state as the and the cornucopia which comes Turkish occupation, these parties through the Security Council – used his rifle, they would have shot dressed to the View Points Editor, basic parameters of a settlement. goes with power, until the year still continue harping on the same where they are all represented – him dead. And I believe that the po- The National Herald, 37-10 30th Adding the Israeli-Palestinian prob- 2013, then the cycle of partition silly slogans which they have been adopt resolutions which are not litical mentality which caused the Street, Long Island City, NY lem at this stage may overload the will be brought to completion. using since the date when they palatable to us. above incident might lead to the as- 11101. They can also be faxed to circuit, but again, can such a re- The new president should know came into being. As an example, The new president must always sassination, not of a president, but (718) 472-0510 or, preferably, e- gional stabilization plan succeed that the solution to the Cyprus prob- political leaders invoke U.N. reso- remember that our sovereignty and of our country and the whole of her mailed to english.edition@then- without resolving the issue which lem will entail difficult and probably lutions for a solution, and in paral- state entity do not permanently be- people. ationalherald.com. Due to consid- has been at the heart of the prob- tragic moments for himself. No solu- lel, the same leaders reject U.N. long to us. They may fade out in the lem for the past fifty years? tion means no problem at present – peace initiatives for such a solu- dust of history. Sovereignty is for- Mr. Rolandis was the Cypriot erations of space we enforce a the tempest will follow in the future. tion. mulated by the recognition con- Government’s Foreign Minister strict 1,400-word upper limit. We Dr. Kousoulas is professor emeri- In contrast, a solution on account of The new president has to be pru- ferred on us by the other 191 states (1978-83) and Minister of Com- reserve the right to edit for repet- tus of Political Science at Howard so many sins committed in the past dent and moderate. Nationalists of the world. If such recognition is merce, Industry & Tourism itiveness, diction and syntax. We University in Washington, DC. He will have a bitter taste. and fanatics can not address bi- withdrawn, or if it is transferred (1998-2003). He was also a regret that we are unable to ac- is the author of several books, no- The new president He will have communal or multi-communal is- elsewhere, then our sovereignty member of the Cyprus House of knowledge or return manuscripts, tably “The Life and Times of Con- to give the correct guidelines to the sues. Those lead to confrontation. will evaporate (as it has happened Representatives (1991-96) and published or unpublished. stantine the Great (1999),” and people, so that the blunders of the He must be fair and objective. He in the past with Taiwan, Cambodia chairman of the Liberal Party numerous scholarly articles. past will not be repeated. The past must recognize that we are also and Chad). (1986-98). 10 THE NATIONAL HERALD, FEBRUARY 3, 2007