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VOL. 9, ISSUE 465 A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 $1.00 - GREECE: 1.75 Euro Crist Wins Historic Church Handily in Bounces Back from Florida’s Hurricane Katrina Primary By Theodore Kalmoukos Father Stratis recently offered Special to The National Herald a special prayer service thanking God protecting Holy Trinity’s ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) BOSTON – A year after deadly parishioners; for the sustenance of – Florida Attorney General Char- Hurricane Katrina leveled the city the church edifice itself; and for lie Crist won the Republican gu- of New Orleans and wreaked hav- the adjunct community center. He bernatorial nomination this past oc throughout the Southeastern also prayed for the prevention of a Tuesday, September 5, to replace United States, the Cathedral of new disaster. Governor Jeb Bush, defeating the Holy Trinity in New Orleans, He told the Herald “the general Chief Financial Officer Tom Gal- the first Greek Orthodox parish consensus here is we do not need lagher by nearly a two-to-one mar- established in the U.S., is back to another hurricane not even a small gin. normal, according to its pastor, one for many years.” With 81 percent of precincts re- Rev. Anthony Stratis. The text of Father Stratis’ is porting, Crist had 64 percent of “We are now 95 percent back to published below: the vote, compared to 34 percent normal,” Father Stratis told the TNH: A year has gone by since for Gallagher. National Herald in an interview. Hurricane Katrina struck your city Crist is already looking past The historic parish has been and parish. Please describe the Tuesday's victory and onto the holding services in the church and current conditions and circum- November general election. functions in its community center stances in the area, and specifically "I believe Florida will make the since Christmas, Father Stratis in the city of New Orleans. right choice," Crist said. Crist will said, less than four months since STRATIS: Basically, if you face Congressman Jim Davis on the worst natural disaster in Amer- drive through the areas surround- November 7. AP/PHIL COALE ica’s history inundated the Big ing New Orleans and certain spots At a standing-room only victory Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist raises his arms in victory after winning the primary election and be- Easy with the waters of Lake Pon- that were not affected as badly, life party, Crist thanked his supporters coming the Republican candidate for governor of Florida this past Tuesday, September 5. chartrain after the levees broke. is picking up again. It’s getting al- and then began something akin to Telephone and Internet ser- most back to normal. In the neigh- a policy speech. vices were finally restored last borhood that our church is locat- He rehashed his views on fami- month, he added, although there ed, things are looking good. ly values, insurance companies, are still some costs: “A lot was cov- TNH: Is the restoration of the national security and education. ered by insurance, but not all of church and the community center He also challenged the Democrat- Angelides Reaches Out to Voters it… a lot depends on people com- completed? ic nominee to two televised de- ing up and helping out more than STRATIS: We could say that 90 bates and spoke to foreign policy By Juliet Williams who has had trouble captivating until now, has been largely domi- they did in the past, so it’s going to percent of the work is finished. concerns. Associated Press voters and acknowledges he is nated by highly controlled mes- be tough.” Since Christmas, we hold services "I hope to be the first Florida something of a nerd, has dumped sages from Governor Arnold Sadly, he said, many of the New in the church and functions in the governor in modern history to visit SACRAMENTO (AP) – In a his staid suit-and-tie in favor of Schwarzenegger's campaign. Orleans community’s families community center. We finally got a free and open Cuba," he said. bid to woo moderate voters, open-collar shirts – almost always Angelides' makeover is even moved away, and will probably not back into the offices around East- Crist pumped his fist as he left Democratic gubernatorial candi- a comforting blue – and adopted a more crucial because he began the return. er (at the end of this past April). the podium, as supporters rapidly date Phil Angelides has revamped more casual tone on the campaign fight against Schwarzenegger al- As for the wider New Orleans The phones came on the last week popped balloons, making his exit his campaign message, and is trail. ready wounded by attacks from his community, he said, New Orleans of May. We couldn’t do much in sound like a fireworks' display. pushing an economic plan he He's even received policy tips rival in the Democratic Primary, residents were still edgy enough to the office until then. The comput- Crist found success on the cam- hopes will resonate with the mid- from the Democratic Party's mas- State Controller Steve Westly. go to Home Depot for supplies ers and high-speed Internet came paign trail portraying himself as a dle class. ter campaigner, former President Angelides has spent the last few when they learned Tropical Storm in the first part of August. We are consumer advocate and Bush-style At the same time, he is giving Clinton. weeks traveling the state promot- Ernesto was approaching Florida, now 95 percent back to normal. his personal image a makeover. It's all part of a strategy to rede- even though it was not expected to Continued on Page 4 The California State Treasurer, fine the candidate in a race which, Continued on Page 2 foray into the Gulf Coast. Continued on Page 4

Bilirakis Wins Readings on the Community’s Future GOP Primary, By Steve Frangos cal skills and abilities. world terms Moves Toward Special to The National Herald To date, Georgakas has served Since its inception, the Modern as special editor on four all-Greek Greek Studies Association has al- Father’s Seat While many things can be said American issues of the Journal of ways carefully courted the Greek about contemporary Greek Amer- the Hellenic Diaspora, and now in American community. The vast By Robin Stein icans, being close readers of aca- that same role, he has served as majority of the funding, and the St. Petersburg Times demic journals is not the first thing both organizer and essayist for the now nearly half-century of contin- that comes to mind – which is a Journal of Modern Hellenism. In ued support, for the Modern Gus Bilirakis' resounding victo- shame. For Professor Dan Geor- the course of his more than half a Greek Studies programs all across ry in the Republican primary this gakas, the guest editor of the latest century as an educator, Georgakas North America come directly from past Tuesday put him one step issue of the Journal of Modern has – aside from his career as an the local Greek communities. closer to continuing the family Hellenism (Volume 21-22, 2004- internationally recognized labor While I have no accurate figures, legacy in Florida's 9th Congres- 05), has devoted more than 25 historian and film critic – also we can safely assume that the sional District. years to producing special issues somehow found time to spur MGSA has always had more than Neither the outcome nor the devoted to Greek Americana. scholars in both North America 100 dues paying members at any margin were unexpected. But the In this latest collection, Prof. and Greece to contribute exten- given time during its existence. In election was the first litmus test of Georgakas has yet again used his sively researched and thoughtful all that time and with all those in- how voters will react to the end of considerable powers as a deft or- articles on an amazingly diverse dividual members, the MGSA’s an incumbency which has spanned ganizer and coalition builder to as- array of literary, historical and cul- official publication, The Journal of two and a half decades. semble a notable compilation of tural essays. No other scholar has Modern Greek Studies, has never By 10 PM, the state Division of essays. His latest two-part view- ever successfully dedicated this once issued an entire issue devot- Elections website showed that point in the National Herald (see much time and energy to the goal ed exclusively to Greeks in the Bilirakis had amassed a command- AP/DUSAN VRANIC July 8 and July 15 editions), deal- of the Greek American essay. United States. ing lead over David Langheier, a Greece’s head coach Panagiotis Yannakis expresses his dismay during ing with the same subject matter, Let us understand this one chiropractor from East Lake. the World Basketball Championships final against Spain in Saitama, also fully demonstrates his analyti- man’s accomplishment in real- Continued on Page 5 "I'm energized," Bilirakis said Japan last Sunday, September 3. Tuesday night, from a celebration at an Oldsmar restaurant. "We've been working hard for the past year and a half. But we're going to Pagdatis Wins have a big one in November." Greece Beats U.S., but In November, voters across Hearts, As Well northern Pinellas, western Pasco Loses to Spain in Final and suburban Hillsborough Coun- As Legend Andre ties will decide whether to send a By Evan C. Lambrou (7-foot Pau Gasol, Spain’s leading Agassi’s Respect second Bilirakis generation to Special to The National Herald scorer and rebounder, who also Washington. plays for the Memphis Grizzlies, Gus Bilirakis will face Demo- “Another such victory over the was sidelined with a partial frac- By Darren Walton crat Phyllis Busansky of Tampa Romans, and we are undone” – ture in his left foot). Australian Associated Press and Andrew Pasayan, an indepen- Pyrrhos, King of Epiros. A Pyrrhic victory is a winner’s dent from Holiday. curse; it is a victory which comes at NEW YORK (AAP) – He Already, Bilirakis' staff is care- NEW YORK – The Greek tri- a devastating cost to the victor. thrilled local fans, including a ful not to underestimate the oppo- umph over the United States dur- The phrase is a reference to King posse of Greek cousins, during his sition. ing the World Basketball Champi- Pyrrhos of Epiros, who defeated Cinderella run to this year's Aus- "The goal is 50, plus one," Liz onships semifinal in Saitama, the Romans in Italy at Heraclea tralian Open final, and eighth- Hittos, Bilirakis' deputy campaign Japan last Friday, September 1, and Asculum in 279 BC, but suf- seeded Marcos Pagdatis will now manager, said of Tuesday's con- was cause for immense jubilation fered severe and irreplaceable ca- never be forgotten for his part in test. in Greece, and throughout the sualties in the process. another grand slam gem. After all, Langheier was a first- Hellenic Diaspora. According to Plutarch, after the Andre Agassi, the overwhelm- time candidate, but so was Rep. But the amount of time for sa- victory in Asculum, “The armies ing sentimental favorite, may have Mike Bilirakis in 1982 when he voring that victory was brief, as separated and, it is said, Pyrrhos walked away as the victor (6-4 6-4 won his first election in District 9. Spain trounced Greece 70-47 in replied to one who gave him joyful 3-6 5-7 7-5) of their epic five-set, In one of the four new districts the final to take home the gold just news of his victory that one other second-round match at the US two days later. such would utterly undo him.” Open last Thursday night, August Continued on Page 3 The 101-95 upset over the While the term is most closely as- 31, but Pagdatis stole many hearts, Americans could be described as a sociated with a military battle, it is as well. Pyrrhic victory, as it left the also used by analogy in sports to Just about everyone in the Greeks without the steam they describe any similar struggle which 23,000-strong New York crowd AP/JULIE JACOBSON needed to overcome a solid Span- is ruinous for the victor. wanted Agassi to win, but this was Marcos Pagdatis of Cyprus, left, and American tennis legend Andre *090906* ish team, which was in the gold Agassi greet each other after their epic match at the U.S. Open tennis medal game without its star player Continued on Page 6 Continued on Page 7 tournament in New York last Thursday, August 31. 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 Phil Angelides Gets More Comfortable with California’s Voters

Continued from page 1 makeover, it had been pretty much in San Francisco, supporter Chris the governor's campaign telling Daly, a San Francisco supervisor, ing his economic plan and casting people who he is," DiCamillo said. said the Treasurer seemed to have himself as a defender of the mid- "Now, Angelides, I think, is rebut- dropped some of his "hard g" dle class. It's an effort to counter ting them with this new set of pro- sounds, perhaps to sound a little attacks from Schwarzenegger that posals." more workin' class. he plans to raise taxes by billions Angelides' campaign team He said he asked Angelides of dollars if elected. hopes the economic plan, com- whether he'd been coached. Instead, Angelides says, he bined with a softer style on the "He said no, but that he had would ease taxes on the middle stump, will mark a turning point spent 90 minutes with Bill Clin- class through a tax credit for peo- which helps him connect with ton," after Clinton appeared with ple who make less than $46,000 a more voters. Angelides at a Los Angeles year and an increase in Califor- He's dumped references to his fundraiser, Daly said. nia's child-dependent credit for undergraduate Harvard Universi- Angelides invoked the name couples who make less than ty education to better relate to av- and some of the tone of the former $100,000 annually. erage voters. And he has dropped president as he presented his new He also said he would close the the self-deprecating comments program of tax cuts for middle- state's budget deficit, partly by which drew attention to his slight class families. temporarily raising taxes on the physique, such as this Spring at the Clinton is excited about the state's wealthiest residents and State Democratic Party Conven- Treasurer's new approach, An- closing corporate tax loopholes. tion, when he called himself the gelides Media Consultant Bill Car- For the first time, Angelides is "anti-Arnold." rick said. taking control of his own image, "If you have any doubt, just "He basically told him, you've rather than letting his opponents look at this body," he told dele- got to draw the contrast between portray him as a tax-and-spend de- gates. "All-natural. God-given." you and Arnold based on the mid- veloper, said Mark DiCamillo, di- Angelides also has been sound- dle class tax issue and balancing rector of the Field Poll. ing a little more colloquial. During the budget. He was very enthusias- AP/PAUL SAKUMA "Up until now, before the an August campaign appearance tic about all that," Carrick said. California State Treasurer Phil Angelides, the Democratic nominee for governor of California (left), and Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean join hands during a campaign event for An- gelides in San Francisco last month.

"He didn't give him any hints ty, while Republicans are backing try too hard to mimic the actor- about how to speak or anything." the centrist Schwarzenegger. turned-governor, who is generally One of California's most Angelides' recent makeover more at ease in a crowd, advised prominent Democrats did, howev- likely reflects a greater comfort Jack Pitney, a political science pro- er. with his recent proposals, which fessor at Claremont McKenna During Angelides' campaign seem more aligned with his philos- College. appearance in San Francisco, a lo- ophy, said Barbara O'Connor, di- "I'm not sure he's going to be cal television station caught Sena- rector of the Center for the Study very convincing trying to gain a tor Dianne Feinstein speaking un- of Politics & the Media at Califor- new personality, particularly when wittingly into an open mike, advis- nia State University in Sacramen- his campaign is trying to portray ing the candidate, "Don't let your- to. Schwarzenegger as a flip-flopper," self smirk in between thoughts." Angelides has struggled to de- Pitney said. "You get to that point Smirking or not, Angelides is fine himself ever since the bruising in life where you are who you are." becoming more familiar to voters, primary campaign, during which Angelides hasn't developed a pollster DiCamillo said. Westly barraged voters with un- new personality, Carrick said. He's Less than a year ago, two thirds flattering attack ads, she said. simply becoming more comfort- of likely California voters surveyed "He's grown. He's certainly a able after weeks on the stump. by the Field Poll had no opinion of lot better than he was when he "He likes being with people, he him. By this July, however, only started," O'Connor said. likes feedback from people. He's one in five said they had no opin- But she noted that very comfortable with the town ion, DiCamillo said. Schwarzenegger, a well-known meeting format. I think you'll see But the most recent polls still face with a huge campaign war more of that," Carrick added. give Schwarzenegger a double-dig- chest, is "looking very gubernatori- As for the soothing and ubiqui- AP/NICK UT it lead. A recent Public Policy In- al… He's delivering a policy a tous blue shirt, Carrick said An- California’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Phil Angelides waves during a speech before the Los An- stitute of California poll found week on issues important to Cali- gelides has several – and is likely to geles County Federation of Labor AFL-CIO this past Monday (Labor Day), September 4, at the Cathedral Angelides is still struggling to ex- fornians." wear them often leading up to of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles. cite even members of his own par- Angelides would be wise not to Election Day. With Double-Digit Lead, Arnold’s Hand Seems Stronger Right Now

By Jim Carlton The same day that the Governor environmental issues resonate emissions of gases contributing to The Wall Street Journal agreed to the deal with the Califor- with many California voters, some global warming to 1990 levels by nia State Legislature's Democratic political observers say. 2020. The cut would target the California's agreement to cut leadership, a new poll of likely vot- "It's not game-over for An- state's biggest industrial emitters emissions tied to global warming is ers by the Public Policy Institute of gelides, but he's now got to shore of greenhouse gases, such as pow- likely to boost a resurgence in California showed him with a 13- up his support among rank-and- er plants, oil refineries and cement Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- point lead over Mr. Angelides. file Democrats," said Mark factories. ger's popularity, many political The deal may give Governor DiCamillo, director of the Field But the deal also holds risks for pundits say, potentially making it Schwarzenegger a decisive lead Poll, a San Francisco polling firm. the Governor. Conservative Re- more difficult for Democratic over his rival – and possibly posi- Under the deal announced on publicans could revolt over this challenger Phil Angelides to un- tion him for a United States Sen- August 30, California will man- pact and others he has made with seat him in November. ate run down the line – because date a reduction in the state's the Democratic-dominated legis- lature. That could deprive him of support he may need for re-elec- tion if he fails to marshal enough Democratic voters in a state domi- nated by that party. RACE WILL BE MUCH CLOSER "I think the race will get much closer, and it will get down to a question of how much his moves with the Legislature have hurt him with his base," said Kam Kuwata, a Democratic political consultant in Los Angeles. "Also, he could get swept out on a national rejection of Republicans." Still, Mr. Schwarzenegger is riding high for now, having mostly rebounded from a decline in polls AP/RICH PEDRONCELLI when he embarked on an unsuc- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses the endorse- cessful campaign last year to trim ment of his re-election bid by several anti-tax groups during a news the power and influence of state conference in Sacramento on August 16. Democrats. Some political observers say dent voters and almost a fifth of Mr. Angelides' campaign, and says Mr. Schwarzenegger could eventu- Democrats. he will work to get him elected this ally make a successful run for the By contrast, Mr. Angelides, the fall. Mr. Nunez, who was a key U.S. Senate. In a recent interview, state's Treasurer, won support in player in crafting the global-warm- however, Mr. Schwarzenegger was the poll from just 58 percent of ing pact, gives the Governor credit adamant that he would never take likely Democratic voters – too lit- on seeing the deal through – espe- a position which would make him tle, pollsters say, to overcome the cially since one of his biggest polit- leave his adopted home state. This Governor's current advantage, un- ical supporters, the California year, the Governor has embraced less Mr. Angelides increases sup- Chamber of Commerce, lobbied Democratic lawmakers on many port rapidly (the poll of 989 likely against the measure on the issues. voters has a margin of error of plus grounds it would prove too costly Over the past few weeks, he has or minus 3 percentage points). to implement. Officials at the agreed to sign bills on Democratic- Strategists for Mr. Angelides, Chamber of Commerce weren't backed issues like raising the who won a hard-fought campaign immediately available for com- state's minimum wage and provid- in the Democratic Primary to take ment. ing prescription-drug relief to the on Mr. Schwarzenegger, say they One reason Mr. Schwarzeneg- uninsured and under-insured. He aren't worried, and plan a vigorous ger was able to agree to the global- also forged a deal to put a mam- campaign after Labor Day. "This is warming deal, say people involved moth bond issue on the California a guy who switches position every in the lobbying, was because he ballot in November to patch up the ten seconds in order to curry favor saw that California's business state's crumbling roads, bridges with the voters, and we are going community was divided on it. last and other infrastructure. to show that," said Bill Carrick, week, a delegation of executives The bipartisan cooperation has chief strategist for Mr. Angelides. from the high-tech industry jour- won back many of the Governor's "I think we are going to see a real neyed to Sacramento to press for old supporters, as well as more dogfight here." passage of the legislation, saying it Democrats, some pollsters say. In But even Mr. Angelides' would spur innovation in alterna- the Public Policy Institute poll, 82 biggest political and financial sup- tive energy, and would help wean percent of likely Republican vot- porters are giving the governor their businesses off fossil fuels. ers said they planned to re-elect high marks for his bipartisanship. the Governor to a second term, State Assembly Speaker Fabian The Wall Street Journal pub- along with nearly half the indepen- Nunez, for example, is co-chair of lished the above on September 1. THE NATIONAL HERALD, SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 COMMUNITY 3 GOINGS ON... Kostas Alexakis Undeterred by 2004 Results September 10 Aeschylus, directed by Lydia Ko- New Brunswick, N.J. Hellenic Link rniordou and performed by the Na- By Travis Dunn finger to those (school) districts of New Jersey is organizing a picnic tional Theatre of Greece on Sat.- Easton Star Democrat that are failing to educate our stu- at Johnson Park for its members Wed., September 16-20 at the City dents,” and while he doesn’t agree and friends on Sunday, September Center on W. 55th Street, between EASTON, Md. – Congressman with President George W. Bush on 10. “It’s the best opportunity to Sixth and Seventh Avenues in Man- Wayne T. Gilchrest, (R-Maryland, much of anything, he was a sup- meet new people and make new hattan. Performances are at 8 PM 1st, Congressional District) lost his porter of the No Child Left Behind friends while enjoying Greek mu- (with two on Sunday, 9/17, at 2 PM first bid for Congress in 1988, Act, “the best that this Administra- sic, great food and drinks.” The $15 & 7 PM – a discussion follows the against Democratic incumbent tion has offered,” he said. admission price (children 4-14, $6) 1st performance). The play is about Roy Dyson. Gilchrest tried again in “The accountability measures in includes hot dogs, burgers, salads, the Greek victory of the Greeks 1990, after Dyson had suffered se- that act were wise and well-thought beer, soft drinks and Greek pas- over the Persians at the Battle of rious political damage from rumors out,” he added. tries. Activities will include soccer, Salamis from the point of view of and scandal. Regarding Iraq, Alexakis takes volleyball, backgammon and chess. the Persians, and is based on his- Gilchrest won, ending Dyson’s a decidedly un-Spartan view: He For more information, contact An- toric fact, as Aeschylus himself was decade-long lock on the 1st Dis- was an opponent before the inva- dreas Verrios (732-991-7577), Bill a veteran of the great battle. It is a trict’s Congressional seat. Despite sion, and today he advocates with- Fottis (732-319-7639), John tale warning overly ambitious lead- gaining re-election in 1992 with a drawal. And he is not concerned Karakis (908-889-6327, ers and empires that there they risk mere 51 percent of the vote, that the predominantly conserva- [email protected]) or Panos losing all due to arrogance and Gilchrest has been virtually invinci- tive 1st District may not respond Stavrianidis (732-873-3351). DI- greed. Discounted tickets, while ble ever since. well to his views on the war, which RECTIONS: Take the New Jersey they last, can be obtained at 25% Kostas Alexakis, 52, has faced he calls “a blunder.” Turnpike to Exit 9, and then take off the regular rate by calling the Gilchrest before, in 2004, as the “I think that this war has proved Route 18 North to New Brunswick City Center at 212-581-1212 and Democratic nominee for the 1st to be a very sad chapter in Ameri- (about 3-4 miles). Turn right at mentioning the special discount District Congressional seat. But can history,” Alexakis said. “The River Road; Johnson Park is on the code: THM. The regular ticket Alexakis lost that race by a wide solution is to step back and realize right. Proceed to Grove 1. prices are as follows: Rear Mezza- margin – 50 percentage points. that you can’t force people to go nine $35, Mid Mezzanine $51, Or- Gilchrest received 75.77 percent of your way with military might. We September 10 – March 25 chestra $75. The discount is subject the vote, and in some counties, need to be reasonable and stop the Somerville, Mass. The Somerville to availability and can not be com- such as Talbot and Kent, he got 80 carnage. We have to leave, I think. Museum (1 Westwood Road, bined with any other offer or dis- percent. This Democratic defeat The sooner, the better. You just Somerville, Tel: 617-666-9810) is count. Blackout dates may apply. was not quite as bad as in 2002, Kostas Alexakis, candidate for Congress in Maryland can’t justify being there. There’s hosting an exhibition, “Greek Im- All sales are final; no refunds or ex- when Gilchrest trounced Ann just no way.” migration & George Dilboy,” from changes. Phone and Internet orders Tamlyn with 76.67 percent of the too quickly. You must commit to a year. He came to the United States as Sunday, September 10, to March are subject to service fees. Limit is vote. long battle if you are going to suc- “The problem with Congress- a child. His parents settled in Ar- 25, 2007. This will highlight the 8 tickets per order. Not valid on Alexakis is not deterred by ceed. man Gilchrest is he doesn’t do any- lington, Virginia. He currently lives Greek settlement in Brickbottom, previously purchased tickets. Gilchrest’s landslide victories, Alexakis said he thinks thing,” Alexakis said. “He’s not in Arnold with his wife Laura and Somerville and the Boston area. however. He was born in Sparta, a “Gilchrest has been ineffective in forceful. We need someone who their 8-year-old daughter Eleni. Somerville was the largest settle- September 18 city in Greece historically representing the district in will forcefully pursue a plan to stop Alexakis, who earned a degree ment of people from Alatsata in Greenlawn, N.Y. Rev. Demetrios renowned for producing fierce Congress,” and that he believes he the degradation of the Bay.” in electrical engineering from Asia Minor, and the home of Moraitis and the Saint Paraskevi warriors claiming descent from will offer the leadership Gilchrest “Enforcement action by the fed- George Washington University, George Dilboy, the famous World community in Greenlawn, New Heracles. While his ancient ances- has failed to provide. eral government” is what is re- has a law degree and is member of War I doughboy who astounded York invite the public to attend tors may have cut their long locks In particular, Alexakis thinks quired to stop pollution, he added. the Virginia Bar Association. So in the Germans by single-handedly at- the Saint Paraskevi 10th annual after their defeat at Thermopylae, the 1st District needs a strong voice “I think you deserve to live in an addition to being a real estate de- tacking Belleau Wood, which was Golf Outing (Greater Greek Alexakis the Spartan maintains his on the protection of the Chesa- environment that’s not veloper, financier and owner of a infested with German machinegun Open) on Monday, September 18, moustache and says he has no in- peake Bay, and on the “totally bro- Bangladesh-like,” pointing to sew- software company, Alexakis is also nests, and wiping out three guns be- at 10:30 AM at the Calverton tention of truckling before ken” public school system. He er systems which routinely dis- a lawyer. fore the Germans fled. General Links Golf Club. The event will Gilchrest. championed both these issues in charge into local creeks and rivers John “Black Jack” Pershing listed feature “Beat the Priest,” a long “The goal was not to run once,” 2004 – “those are nonpartisan is- after a heavy rain. The Maryland Republican Pri- Dilboy, who was born in Alatsata, drive competition. For more infor- he said. “It’s a conservative district. sues” – and he intends to do the Alexakis said he thinks educa- mary will be held on Tuesday, as one of the First World War’s ten mation, please call Father People don’t change their minds same on the campaign trail this tion reform “requires pointing the September 12. greatest heroes (Pershing eventual- Moraitis (631-261-7272), Paul Di- ly rose to the highest rank ever held Consiglio (212-606-2182) or Chris in the United States Army, “Gener- Christie (631-643-5204). al of the Armies,” equivalent only Brief Profile of Maryland’s Congressional Candidate for State’s 1st District to the posthumous rank of George September 19 – October 3 Washington). New York City. The 2/20 Gallery NEW YORK – On August 31, the Washington Post conducted What is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction? in Manhattan (220 W. 16th Street, brief interviews and published quick profiles of the three Candidates "The district is not being forcefully represented in Congress and, as September 14 TEL: 212-807-8348) is pleased to seeking the Democratic nomination to race against GOP Incumbent a result, has not obtained the necessary resources to deal with the Washington, D.C. The American inform the community about Lynn Wayne T. Gilchrest for Maryland’s 1st Congressional District: Kostas restoration of the (Chesapeake) Bay; the Eastern Shore is growing Hellenic Institute is hosting a Noon Singer’s photo exhibition, “An- Alexakis, Jim Corwin and Christopher Robinson. outside the community's capacity to deal with the strain on even the Forum to commemorate the Asia cient Olympia: Peace Now,” in The National Herald is publishing the contents of Mr. Alexakis’ sewage treatment requirements; the public schools are failing; the road Minor Catastrophe and the Burn- conjunction with Peace One Day, profile, as well as his replies to the Post’s questions, in their entirety. system is overwhelmed. Healthcare is becoming a luxury item; and the ing of Smyrna in 1922 at the Hel- and supported by the Greek Na- Age: 52 Social Security safety net is evaporating." lenic House (1220 16th Street NW) tional Tourist Organization. For Residence: Severna Park, Arnold (Maryland). Why should voters elect you? on Thursday, September 14, at 12-1 more information, visit the web at Education: B.S., engineering, computer science, George Washing- "Because I will bring home our fair share of resources necessary to PM. Topic: “George Horton – An www.lynnsingerphoto.com. ton University. restore the bay, fix the failing sewage treatment infrastructure and fix American Witness in Smyrna,” pre- Occupation: Businessman; lawyer; real estate developer; chief ex- public education." sented by James Marketos, AHI September 27 ecutive, Public Sector Solutions. Chairman and Attorney at Law. New York City. The Hellenic Elected Offices/Civic Activities: Board of advisers, American Hel- A brief sketch of Mr. Alexakis’ competition follows: Dr. Corwin, Light refreshments will be served. American bankers Association cor- lenic Institute; board of trustees, Hellenic American University; mem- 49, is a physician at Johns Hopkins University, with a bachelor’s de- RSVP to AHI by Tuesday, Septem- dially invites the community to an ber, Virginia State Bar. gree in Chemistry from Boston University. Mr. Robinson, 51, is an ber 12. Call 202-785-8430 or e-mail evening with Jim Chanos at the Website: www.alexakisforcongress.com attorney with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Arizona at [email protected]. New York Athletic Club (180 Cen- e-mail address: [email protected] State University and a J.D. from Catholic University. tral Park South at 59th Street and September 15-17 Seventh Avenue, Manhattan) on Brookline, Mass. The Annuncia- Wednesday, September 27, at 6- tion Greek Orthodox Cathedral of 8:30 PM. Mr. Chanos is founder & New England in Boston presents managing partner of Kynikos Asso- Greek Fest 2006. 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Continued from page 1 when an engine on a plane he was The delay caused Crist to can- traveling in conked out. cel events in Boca Raton. leader. Crist was barnstorming the The plane is jointly owned by But he wasn't afraid to step out state on the day before the prima- two notable political figures: of line with the governor on some ry election, and he was scheduled Zachariah Zachariah, a well- issues. He questioned Bush's deci- to fly from Jacksonville to Orlan- known GOP fundraiser who was sion to intervene in the Terri Schi- do, Fort Myers and Broward backing Gallagher, the state’s Chief avo right-to-die case, and differed County before ending the night in Financial Officer, in the GOP pri- with Bush on the way to deal with St. Petersburg. mary; and George Zoley, the chair- class size issues. But shortly after leaving Orlan- man and CEO of the Geo Group, a By contrast, Gallagher posi- do Executive Airport, one of two private prison operator which over- tioned himself to come across al- engines on the six-passenger jet sees some Florida prisons. most exactly the same as Bush all died, forcing the plane bearing Going into the Primary, Crist the way down the line. Crist to return to the airport. had jumped to a big lead over his The campaign was marked by Traveling with Crist were his rival. According to the Strategic bitter ads which crammed the air- campaign manager, George Vision poll released less than a waves during the weeks leading up LeMieux, Crist's travel aide and week before the election, Crist led to the election. two reporters. Gallagher by 16 percentage points. Referring to Crist's chances of "I've never been happier to be In a Quinnipiac University poll winning, Gallagher's ad featured on the ground," he said in Fort Crist led Gallagher by a whopping the words "Sorry, Charlie" in a big Myers, where he kept a planned 25 points (57-32 percent) among font. Crist's ad portrayed Gal- appearance to wave signs on a likely Republican voters in the gu- lagher as someone who flip-flops moderately busy street. bernatorial primary. And, accord- on key issues. Asked what he thought when ing to the SurveyUSA website, PLANE SCARE he heard the engine go dead, Crist Crist was stomping Gallagher The day before the Primary, said, "I hope we don't crash," among "likely voters" 60 -31 per- Crist, riding high for most of the adding that the copilot expressed cent, with 8 percent undecided. campaign, had a brief, bumpy some concerns the other engine The Strategic Vision poll also scare on Monday, September 4, would also fail. showed Crist beating the two lead-

AP/PHIL COALE Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist, right, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, sits with his mother, Nancy, as he watches the primary returns this past Tuesday, September 5, in St. Petersburg.

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Historic New Orleans Church Makes TheThe GreekGreek VoiceVoice ofof NewNew YorkYork A Comeback after Hurricane Katrina Preserving Our Heritage With Distinction Continued from page 1

The repairs cost a lot of money. A lot was covered by insurance, but not all of it. TNH: Have all your parish- ioners returned to the church? STRATIS: No. I would say about two thirds of them have come back. We are moving along, but not at the pace and speed we wanted. TNH: In terms of numbers, how many families are registered with the parish? STRATIS: It is in the two hun- dreds right now. It was around 400 before the hurricane. TNH: Where are the other 200? STRATIS: A lot of them have moved out. We had some who came back, and then moved out permanently. We had a couple of professors who moved out. TNH: Where did they go? STRATIS: A lot of them went to Texas and Florida. TNH: What do you parish- ioners tell you of their experiences during those difficulty days? STRATIS: Almost everybody Rev. Anthony Stratis, pastor of the Holy Trinity Cathedral in New Or- left. Some stayed during the storm, leans, stands inside the church, which sustained severe damages dur- but then they also left. One older ing Hurricane Katrina last year. Father Stratis said the historic parish gentleman died during the storm is getting back on track. itself. Many of them got a lot of help from our Greek Orthodox like this. where it was, and in even better parishes in Houston and Shreve- TNH: What do you hear? Is the shape. But you have some areas Daily News from Greece and Cyprus ñ Culture ñ Music port. city’s population satisfied with fed- that are highly debatable whether TNH: How are you going to be eral assistance or not? they should come back or not; able to sustain your historic parish STRATIS: It depends who you meantime, politicians are playing Listen to COSMOS FM worldwide via the web: www.gaepis.org financially? ask. Some people did okay as far on both sides of the fence. STRATIS: We were fortunate as the government is concerned. TNH: What was the feeling Weekdays 7 PM-8 PM EST to have some reserves, so we didn’t Others struggled mightily, and there when news broke that Tropi- Saturday 12 PM-3:30 PM EST have to wait for the insurance they got too little too late. As far as cal Storm Ernesto was approach- money to go on and start things up the city itself is concerned, there is ing Florida? Sunday 9 AM-1:30 PM EST again. I think we have the numbers a different feeling that there is no STRATIS: People weren’t talk- right now to sustain the parish. Of sufficient direction from the city, ing about it that much. I had gone course, a lot depends on people or even from the state. Federal to Home Depot to buy some Hellenic Public Radio-COSMOS FM is a production of GAEPIS, Inc. coming up and helping out more funds have been made available, items; it was very busy, but not as a not-for-profit media, educational organization than they did in the past, so it’s go- but one of the issues is which areas busy as it was a year ago. The gen- ing to be tough. are going to be rebuilt. The ques- eral consensus around here is we TNH: Are you planning to tion is that they don’t worry about don’t need another hurricane – 28-18 Steinway Street, Astoria NY 11103 write a book about your experi- here (where the church is located) not even a small one – for many Tel. 718.204.8900 Fax 718.204.8931 ence of Katrina? because those who lived here had years. STRATIS: It would be a good some resources to draw on, so in TNH: Thank you, father, OMEGA INC. NYC COMMUNICATIONS www.gaepis.org [email protected] idea for the parish to do something five or ten years, this area will be STRATIS: Thank you. THE NATIONAL HERALD, SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 HISTORY 5 Black September: Destruction of the Greek Community in Constantinople

On September 6, 1955 crimes tablished that two more explosive 7. The police calmly assisted and 2. Of the 83 Greek Ortho- against humanity took place in a devices had been positioned in the even guided the mobs in their re- dox churches in Constantinople, country which was a member of Consulate yard, and that within lentless path of destruction. 59 were burned, and most others NATO. The Turkish Government the building, there was only one Martial law was finally declared suffered serious damage to the under Adnan Menderes incited Turkish guard. In the investigation 12:20 AM on the 7 September icons and ancient paintings of terrorism against the Hellenes of which followed, it was determined 1955. The curfew began at 2 AM, great value. Constantinople and Imbros. First, that the explosives were placed and by 2:30 AM, Turkish authori- 3. The tombs of patriarchs the Turks bombed their own con- there by the guard and his accom- ties had restored a semblance of were destroyed; Christian ceme- sulate in Thessaloniki and then plice, a Turkish student at the Uni- order. teries and ossuaries were defiled. blamed the Greeks. Then they or- versity of Thessaloniki Law Screaming slogans like, “today 4. 3,000 homes were looted ganized fanatics and criminals, School, Oktai Egin Faik, who had your property, tomorrow your and destroyed. and encouraged them to attack brought the dynamite from Turkey lives,” the mobs had perpetrated 5. 4,348 Greek-owned Turkey’s Greeks, their Churches, a few days earlier. terrible crimes. Those who guided stores were looted and destroyed. homes and businesses. On September 6, Turkish news- them knew that, by terrorizing 6. 200 Greek women were In Smyrna, Greek Army offi- papers – using forged versions of them, the remaining Greek resi- raped. cers serving with NATO were as- the photos of the Turkish consul’s dents of Constantinople would be 7. Hundreds of Greeks were saulted, and their wives were vio- wife, and even before the explo- compelled to desert their homes ill-treated or tortured, such as old lated. Throughout these terrorist sion actually took place in Greece and properties, once and for all. Bishop of Derkon; Metropolitan attacks, the Turkish Police did not – depicted Ataturk’s birthplace as Moreover, by destroying monu- Gennadios of Ilioupolis, whose interfere. totally destroyed. By evening, ments which were proof of Con- beard was cut off, and who was During these attacks in Con- newspapers all over Turkey knew stantinople’s glorious Greek past, then dragged through the streets, stantinople, Imbros and Smyrna, of the alleged destruction of his they would eradicate even future left to die shortly thereafter from there were no condemnations, home, setting off waves of anger reminders of the Greek presence. ill-treatment; and the Bishop of protests or sanctions coming from among the Turkish populace. The results of the vandalisms Pamphilos, who was thrown into Washington. Following the Turkish authorities then trans- were… the burned ruins of Valoukli September 6 pogroms, Secretary ported large groups of people in 1. The Theological School Monastery. of State John Foster Dulles wrote trains and military vehicles from of Halki, the Marasleios School, 8. 15 Greeks were mur- identical letters to Greek Prime Anatolia to Constantinople. the Monastery of Valoukli, the dered; among them, Chrysosto- Minister Alexander Papagos and The attack by the angry mobs Zappeion School for Girls and mos Mantas, a 90-year-old monk Turkish Prime Minister Menderes began at 5:50 PM on September 6 many other sites, suffered great at the Valoukli Monastery, who urging the “allies” to consider NA- Turkish tanks rolling into Constantinople after martial law was de- and ended at 2 AM on September damage. was burned alive. Many others in TO. There was no sympathy ex- clared to put an official end to a carefully orchestrated pogrom against the monastery were seriously pressed for Greece, nor was there the city’s Greeks in September 1955. wounded. any condemnation of Turkey’s bla- After the pogrom, a great por- tant aggression. the Turkish army from the Greek humane measures, only 25,000 tion of the Greek population fled In the 1960’s, Turkish authori- and Armenian communities. The people of Greek heritage were left Constantinople. ties proceeded to finish the job by intention was to exterminate these in Constantinople, rather than In 1964, 12,000 Greeks who ethnically cleansing the remaining young men through the well- 450,000 which should have been were protected by the Treaty of remnants of Hellenism. known method of “forced-labor their numbers, given a normal rate Lausanne were deported from the Under the terms of the agree- battalions.” If this extermination of population growth in 35 years. city by the Turkish Government. ment regarding the exchange of plan was not successful, it was due On the night of the 6 Septem- They took with them 3-4 times populations in the 1923 Treaty of to protests from the Western allies ber 1955, and using the Cyprus sit- their number in relatives and Lausanne, the Greek population and the defeat of the Germans in uation as a pretext, the Turks dealt friends. Therefore, in the years of Constantinople – a thriving Stalingrad in December 1942. See- their coup de grace to Con- 1964-66, 48,000 Greeks were community – and the Muslim com- ing the tides of war shifting, Turk- stantinople’s remaining Greek in- forced to abandon their ancestral munity residing in Western Thrace ish authorities permitted the dis- habitants. The whole story of this homes. were exempted from the exchange charge of these soldiers. pogrom is as follows: On the 20 September 1975, in a process. B. On 11 November 1942, On Saturday, 3 September special 35-page survey section, The In the beginning of the 20th the Turkish Government passed a 1955, the wife of the Turkish Con- Economist reported as follows: Century there were 300,000 law regarding taxation of property sul in Thessaloniki asked for, and “Turkish charges that the Moslem Greeks residing in Constantino- of non-Muslims. Through this law, received, from a photographer in population in Western Thrace is ple. non-Muslim citizens had to sub- Thessaloniki a series of pho- harried by the Greek authorities They had managed to survive, mit, without right of appeal, to the tographs and films of the Turkish are gross exaggerations. In 1923, despite centuries of oppression discretion and arbitrary judgment Consulate and the neighboring there were 300,000 Greeks living in and persecution under the Ot- of Turkish tax clerks. The tax home where Mustafa Kemal Constantinople and 110,000 Turks toman yoke. But the Turks were clerks, in turn, were instructed to Ataturk was born (supposedly for living in Thrace. Today, there are determined to expel all Greeks appraise property at amounts a keepsake). The very next day, 15,000 Greeks living in Istanbul from Asia Minor using all avail- many times more than the actual she and her family left for Turkey. and 120,000 Turks in Thrace. The able means. Thus, the Turks sys- value of each property. Then, if At ten past midnight on 6 Greeks ask, with some justifica- tematically used the following the individual concerned was un- September 1955, in the garden of tion, which country has been measures in order to accomplish able to make payments, the prop- the Consulate, between the two putting the pressure on which mi- their objective: erty was seized and the unfortu- buildings, dynamite exploded, nority.” A. In May 1941, large num- nate owners were exiled to Anato- breaking windows in both build- An overturned car indicates a remote fraction of the destruction and It is important to realize that, bers of young men ranging in age lia. ings. Greek authorities rushed im- vandalism perpetrated by rabid Turkish mobs against Constantino- today, only 2,000 Greeks still re- from 18-38 were conscripted into As a result these harsh and in- mediately to the scene. They es- ple’s Greek community during the pogrom of September 6-7, 1955. main in Constantinople. Readings on the Future of Greek America

Continued from page 1 that information in a way which at- tion process, if you will, is what ab- – that anyone will be enriched by two historical entries is the finely nothing in this volume deals with tends to the very basics of good sorbs most of Kalogeras’ thinking. carefully reviewing this sometimes written historical memoir, “A the future, at all. The literature an- Greek American Readers are writing. That this is so fundamen- While Kalogeras moves effortless- densely written article. Greek Priest’s Family in Mid-20th alyzed, the events reviewed by the perhaps most familiar with Geor- tally different from the vast major- ly between Bezzerides’ novels, “Vaka Brown: The Historicized Century Mid-America” by Philia historians and, most certainly, the gakas’ writings through his ity of academic journals is a cliché films and personal comments, I Geography/Geographic History of Geotes Hayes. document section all deal with the decades of publication in the com- which is, regrettably, based on fact. will leave it for the reader to de- an Immigrant” by Elefteria Ara- A document section follows. past. So why preface such a collec- munity press. It was during the I am not suggesting that all these cide if he has successfully made his poglou reviews the work of the Here, Georgakas offers to both tion with a discussion of the fu- mid-1980’s, in the now fabled ex- writers are sympathetic to each case for why, or if, Bezzerides con- first self-conscious Greek Ameri- the academic community and the ture? change between Georgakas and other’s points of view – far from it. sciously chose the Greek over the can female author. Arapoglou, as public at-large original documents Greek America is at a cross- Charles Moskos, one of the coun- Variation is not only the spice of Armenian identity. well as Stefanidou, are building on on the Greek American experi- roads. We can either slowly assimi- try’s pre-eminent sociologists, life, but also makes for a more in- “Cultural Roots and Reloca- the work of Kalogeras, who has pi- ence. late, or we can engage in a deter- when a discussion about the very teresting and compelling reading tions in Greek American Poetry” oneered something of a resur- The first is “Proposal for Peo- mined revitalization. There is no nature and future of Greek Amer- experience. Very often, writers by Anastasia Stefanidou is next, gence in the study of Greek Amer- pling his Majesty’s Southern other choice. Assuming the reader ica took place across the pages of within the same issue offer force- and here we find a discussion of an ican literature. We can only com- Colonies on the Continent of is interested in the continuation of the Greek American press. ful and convincing, as well as well amazing array of poets such as mend any and all efforts in such an America,” written by Archibald Hellenic culture in North Ameri- Ultimately, the achievement of written, essays which, at times, can Christophoros Agritellis, Theo- enterprise. Menzies in 1763, which is said to ca, several questions immediately this lively exchange was nothing totally disagree with one another. dosis Athas, Lili Bita, Miranda Pa- The historical section begins be the pamphlet which inspired spring forth: How do we do it? less than the revitalization of Georgakas’ own, “The Now paretou Cambanis, Rosemary with “Immigrant Entrepreneurs Dr. Andrew Turnbull to establish How do we organize ourselves to- Greek American Studies, spear- and Future Greek America: Marangoly George, Youlika and the Formation of Chicago’s the New Smyrna Colony. “The ward revitalization? How do we headed by the groundbreaking Strategies for Survival,” opens the Kotsovolou Masry and many oth- “Greektown,” 1890-1921” by Lane Grosse Pointe ‘Point’ System and employ our common past or our book of essays, “New Directions in volume. From the very first sen- ers. How their poetry; the lan- Demas, which argues that the de- Greek Americans” is Georgakas’ shared cultural treasures to fuel a Greek American Studies” (Pella, tence, he sets the tone of his analy- guage in which they compose that velopment of a Greek business dis- review of the system employed for collective rejuvenation? This spe- New York: 1991). sis: “The major concern of Greek poetry; and the subjects they dis- trict served to anchor the Greek redlining this exclusive suburb just cial issue offers a forum to begin With the most recent gathering America at the turn of the 21st cuss all facilitate, limit or create a residents of the neighborhood. north of Detroit in the mid-1960’s. thinking about how we are going of essays in the latest issue of the Century is the same as at the onset space in which they express their Next we have “Greeks in Kansas “Christodoulos M.L. Evangelides to accomplish those daunting Journal of Modern Hellenism, cer- of the Great Migration of 1900- new lives is at the heart of her and Western Missouri 1900-1940” (1815-1881): An Early Greek tasks. tainly more than one sharp-eyed 1924 one hundred years earlier: analysis. So much more is at work by Victoria Foth Sherry, which a American Educator and Lobbyist” reader will note that 2004-05 is not How can Greek identity be re- here – especially just learning straightforward historical account is drawn from Constantine G. Readers interested in contact- what a nonacademic would auto- tained in America?” about how many contemporary of great value based on extensive Hatzidimitriou’s lecture notes. ing Mr. Frangos are free to e-mail matically label “most recent.” But As a close observer and long- Greek American poets are at work fieldwork. Complimenting the first Outside of Georgakas’ essay, him at [email protected]. herein lies the first clue about sus- time researcher on things Greek in tained academic labor: This vol- North America, Prof. Georgakas ume has just been released! offers an evaluation which sub- With Greek American Studies scribes to no position other than being something of a stealth sub- his cool appraisal of the existing Writings of Harris P. Jameson field, at best, only someone as de- facts. He concludes that, essential- The National Herald voted as Georgakas could weather ly, Greeks in America have solved the often exceedingly long road their own problem since a “bi-na- from inception to publication. tional identity has risen sponta- I. Jameson’s Chronicles Yet Georgakas’ real ability neously as a means for individuals Travelling to the Land does not rest merely in sheer bull- to maintain their Greek identity in Volume I ...... $6.95 dog endurance. 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Continued from page 1 late the Greeks, while most of the whole third quarter,” Wade ter of Athens. their teammates quickly headed to said. Cellular phone signals were in- But history lessons aside, the the locker room. Anthony, Wade and James terrupted by the high volume of loss to Spain, though a stinging The Americans, who ultimately combined for the first 18 United calls and text messages after the one, does not take away everything had to settle for third place after States’ points in the fourth quar- game. from what was an otherwise splen- beating Argentina 96-81 last Sat- ter, and the Americans eventually Thanassis Mallios, a kiosk own- did performance by Greece over- urday, September 2, put together a got as close as 95-91 on Kirk Hin- er in Athens’ central Syntagma all. And beating the U.S., a team national team program this year rich’s 3-point field goal with 36 (Constitution) Square, sold Greek loaded with NBA stars, is no small for the first time after their recent seconds to play. But the United flags to passing fans. “All the small accomplishment and simply can failures, and are now forced to States missed its final two attempts ones have been snapped up. Now not be dismissed. qualify for the 2008 Olympics next from behind the arc, capping a 9- we're selling the big ones,” he s Houston Rockets-bound summer in the FIBA Americas of-28 night. said. A few yards away, revelers Vasilis Spanoulis scored 22 points tournament in Venezuela. In Athens, thousands of Greeks wrapped a flag around the shoul- in the semifinal last Friday, as The United States seemed in danced in the streets, waved flags ders of a Presidential Guard on Greece used a sizzling stretch of control after Joe Johnson’s 3- and honked car horns to celebrate duty outside the Hellenic Parlia- shooting across the middle two pointer gave the Americans a 33- the upset victory. ment. quarters to turn a 12-point deficit 21 lead with about 6:30 left in the “This is the biggest thing we’ve “This is a great moment for us – into a 14-point lead and beat the second quarter. It was around then ever done,” former Greek star the biggest in our basketball histo- U.S., a team loaded with NBA that James told his teammates on Panayiotis Fasoulas said. “The ry. Today the Americans bowed to stars. the bench: “They don’t know what Americans are the most talented us,” Sports Minister George Or- “They played like a champion to do.” players, but we have a better team. fanos, who watched the game in plays,” United States forward Well, the Greeks figured it out Right now, we’re the best in the Japan, told Greek state television. Shane Battier said of Greece. in a hurry. world. Beating the U.S. is even “We were very strong. We’ve nev- Michalis Kakiouzis added 15 Greece scored nine straight more important than the final.” er had a victory like this.” for Greece and 6-foot-10 Sofoklis points, pulling within three on Offices and services came to a Finance Minister George Alo- Schortsianites – nicknamed “Baby Theodoros Papaloukas’ drive with standstill as Greeks all over goskoufis, who watched the game Shaq” – added 14, shooting 6-of-7. 3:51 left and forcing Krzyzewski to Greece watched the game, and with Mr. Karamanlis in Athens, The Greeks shot 63 percent (35- call a timeout. Dwight Howard then left their workplace to cele- agreed: “We’ve already given in- of-56) from the field and made 31 converted a three-point play, but brate. Workers at one downtown structions for the team to get its out of 44 shots across the final the Greeks answered with a 13-2 office threw hundreds of sheets of bonus. To score a hundred points three periods. surge, featuring eight points from paper out of windows onto a cele- against America – that’s incredi- “Basketball is not just about Schortsianites, to open a 43-38 ad- brating crowd. ble.” dribbling and shooting,” said vantage and force Krzyzewski to Prime Minister Karamanlis cut Along the way, Greece over- Greece Coach Panagiotis Yan- call a second timeout. scheduled meetings short to watch came a terrible first quarter with nakis, who took a congratulatory Greece hit nine straight shots – the end of the game, and ex- an impressive third period and call from Greek Prime Minister its only miss in the last 5 minutes pressed gratitude to the Greek na- eventually crushed the Houston Costas Karamanlis after the game. was a heave from halfcourt as time tional team. Rockets’ Yao Ming and China 95- “You can come off the bench with expired – and led 45-41 at half- “I wonder if a ‘thank you’ is 64 on August 27, advancing to its a clear mind and give the best of time. The Greeks shot 56 percent enough, but I feel the need to say it quarterfinal showdown with your talent, and that's what our (15-of-27) in the half. twice over to Coach Yannakis and France on August 30, easily elimi- players did today.” The Americans were 2-of-10 AP/ITSUO INOUYE his guys,” Karamanlis said in a nating the French team 73-56. The European Champion from behind the arc – after going Greece's Michalis Kakiouzis (15), right, Kostas Tsartsaris, center, statement. The 7-foot-5 Ming, who en- Greeks – with no current NBA 10-for-40 in their quarterfinal vic- and Antonis Fotsis, left, celebrate their upset victory over Team USA Chanting “Lift the cup,” fans tered the game against Greece as players on their roster – danced in tory over Germany, which Greece during the semifinals of the World Basketball Championships in waved Greece’s blue-and-white the tournament’s leading scorer a circle at halfcourt after their vic- pummeled 84-47 in the final of the Saitama, Japan last Friday, September 1. flags and car horns blared, as mid- with a 28.4 average, was unable to tory over the Americans. Stankovic Intercontinental Cup day parties sprang up in Athens get the ball down low because his “Big players play big games,” Tournament in China, a presti- game – and was 11-of-17 (65 per- lead – the biggest deficit the Unit- and Thessaloniki, Greece’s second teammates usually turned it over said guard Theodoros Papaloukas, gious warmup for the World cent) at the foul line. ed States faced in the tournament. largest city. before they had a chance to even the MVP of the 2005 European fi- Championships – and trailed at Greece kept it up in the third After shooting 4-of-12 in the Traffic-information screens try to get it to him. nal who had 12 assists in the semi- the break for only the second time quarter, hitting 14 of its 18 shots, first quarter, Greece was 25-of-33 flashed the final score, as mo- Greece coach Panagiotis Yan- final game. “And today I think we in the tournament. including all four 3-pointers in the (76 percent) in the second and torists abandoned their cars to join nakis said his team did just what he played very well.” The United States also had first five minutes. Kostas Tsart- third, and led 77-65 heading to the celebrating crowds. Teenagers set asked in defending a player of Done in again by their inept 3- nine turnovers – about two below saris’ 3-pointer with 5:45 left in the final period. off firecrackers and waved flags on Yao’s size and talent. point shooting – and they weren’t their tournament average for a period gave the Greeks a 65-51 “It seemed like they didn’t miss mopeds as they headed to the cen- “We knew if he got the ball the much better from the foul line – way he wanted every time, he can the Americans fell short of a score so many in every way," Yan- championship in a major interna- nakis said. “We don't have enough tional tournament for the third big guys to thwart his shots, so we straight time. had to keep the ball away from Carmelo Anthony scored 27 him for better results.” points for the Americans, who Theodoros Papaloukas had 19 couldn’t overcome their 32 per- points for Greece, which commit- cent shooting from 3-point range ted just three turnovers while forc- or 59 percent from the foul line. ing China into 24. Dwyane Wade added 19 and Le- “As the time was passing, I Bron James had 17, but the three think we started to play our de- U.S. captains were unable to fense. And after, it was easy for avenge their disappointment from us,” Papaloukas said. “This is the Athens. way we play. We try to force the “To lose any game is a shock to game in our rhythm by playing like us. We came in with the mentality this, by pressing. We have big to win the game and the gold guards, and all of our players are medal,” Anthony said. very clever.” “Those guys are hurting,” said But after downing the Ameri- USA Basketball Managing Direc- can juggernaut, the Greeks (8-1) tor Jerry Colangelo, who was put ran out of gas against Spain (9-0), in charge of the program after a with the injured Gasol cheering his sixth-place finish in the 2002 teammates from the bench. worlds preceded the disappoint- When Gasol broke his foot with ment in Athens. about a minute left in Spain’s 75- The United States hasn’t even 74 semifinal win over Argentina, played for a world championship his team’s gold medal hopes since winning the last of its three dimmed considerably, especially titles in Toronto in 1994. Coach considering Greece’s near perfect Mike Krzyzewski of Duke Univer- performance against the United sity – who was looking for gold af- AP/THANASSIS STAVRAKIS States. ter winning bronze with the 1990 Fans wave Greek flags in Athens’ Omonia Square last Friday, September 1. Thousands of Greeks ran out of their offices and homes and onto the Gasol came out of the players’ team – and a few American players streets of the Greek capital and other cities to celebrate the Greek N national basketball team’s 101-95 victory over the United States at the walked to midcourt to congratu- World Basketball Championships in Japan. Continued on page 7

Cry HEL-LAS: Greek Win Over U.S. Has Fans Dancing Until Dawn in Toronto

By Doug Smith full, the patrons sitting amid the team photos and The room is hopping, just like the 20-something Greece might beat the United States for the first The Toronto Star replica jerseys and trophies which pay homage to kids at one end, who are far more emotional, but not time ever in basketball. Of course it's fun. sports heroes back home. more vocal, than the older gentlemen who occupy 5:28 AM. The impossible becomes the possible; TORONTO – Off they went to celebrate and greet There may even be a supporter or two of archrival the other end of the room. history is vanquished; the Americans are beaten; and the dawn, disengaged from their group hugs, clamor- Pan-Athenaikos in the house, toting the blue and 4:30 AM. Halftime, the joint empties out like the joint is jumping. ing from the chairs they had been standing on as they white of Greece, rather than their club colors. someone lit off a stink bomb. Smoke time. Even pri- Chris Paul's desperation three from the corner cheered the most unlikely of basketball moments. Ten minutes later, the first cry of Hellas goes up vate clubs have to follow the rules. Pape Avenue is bounces off the rim with less than two seconds left. Sprinting down the stairs from the second-floor from the crowd. It's going to be quite a ride. A minute dead, the only noise coming from the gaggle of gen- Theodoros Papaloukas knocks the rebound toward sports club, they raced, yelling, singing, chanting and into the game, when Lazaros Papadopoulous makes a tlemen puffing and talking on the sidewalk. midcourt at the Saitama Super Arena in suburban waving the flags they'd worn as capes for a frenetic hook shot for a 2-0 lead, it's like the Greeks have won 4:45 AM. John Giannakos has become a little Tokyo, and the party begins on Pape Avenue in two hours of watching sports history unfold. the game. restless sitting in his front-row seat in front of the im- Toronto. As much of the city slept early that Friday night, "Just a close game, a good game, that's what we pressive flat-screen television which dominates one It's been a long night of revelry, emotion and en- some of its most passionate sports fans sat transfixed want," says Tony Tsakanikas, who sits next to his fa- end of the room. He'd like to move back a row to thusiasm, but there is still a tradition to be followed. in the home of the Olympiakos fan club just off the ther Yiannis along one wall, watching intently. hang with his buddies; curse the game when it's About a minute after the game ends in a 101-95 Danforth, a hundred or so of them filling nearly every 4:10 AM. Things aren't going so well. The Ameri- called for; smack his hands together; and let out a Greek win, and a minute of yelling and dancing and chair in the room. cans lead; the Greeks can't get near the basket; and cheer when something good happens. singing and chanting "Hel-las, Hel-las" until their They cheered. They jeered. They screamed at each the only thing the crowd wants to see is one of its fa- He'd like to. But he can't. After all, Greece leads voices are almost done, the youngest sect of the other, and at the handful of televisions around the vorites do something. going into the fourth quarter, and the crowd, at least overnight crowd makes for the street. room. They drank coffee and water and argued and And it's apparent that Sofoklis Schortsianites is this portion of it, is a superstitious lot. So back goes Off they go, horns honking and flags waving. hugged. who these folks want to see. He's listed as 6-foot-10 Giannakos to his regular seat, chided by his buddies "Amazing," says Giannakos. "What a game for Then they celebrated – as only the Greeks can cel- and, luckily for him, the FIBA stats pages don't list a for having the audacity to move. Greece." ebrate: Long. Loud. And, eventually, in the middle of weight because he's 300 pounds if he's an ounce. "Okay, okay. I stay," he says. "This works." And this little part of Toronto. the Danforth. Because that's what they do. Some folks call him Baby Shaq, a television commen- 5 AM. At the other end of the room, the young 5:38 AM. A few blocks down from Pape, at Lo- "For us, this is amazing," said John Manaitis, who'd tator tabbed him Baby Tractor Trailer. guys are dancing and chanting ("Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole" gan, there's a bit of a commotion. About 40 revelers just spent the wee hours of the morning watching on As the Greeks fall behind by eight, nine, ten, he's breaks out frequently). It's doubtful any of them from the club, those who gave up a night to cheer for television as his beloved Hellas upset the mighty Unit- the object of scorn. When he misses a dunk, ,the joint have been home, and the effects of a long night are their country, are in the middle of the street, stop- ed States 101-95 at the World Basketball Champi- erupts in laughter. starting to show. They are in full throat when the ping traffic, telling confused drivers what has hap- onships in Japan. "They are too strong," Manaitis says of the Ameri- Greeks take a commanding lead and victory seems pened. Letting everyone know that Greece has slain "It is unbelievable. What a moment for Greece," he cans. assured, rattling off a chorus which could wake the the mighty U.S. said. Maybe. neighborhood. It's unbridled joy. The time be damned. And what a night for Greeks. Here's how it unfold- 4:25 AM. The place goes nuts when Baby Whatev- An interloper leans over to Tsakanikas to find out ed. er dunks to give Greece its first lead, part of a 22-5 run what they are saying. The Toronto Star published the above on 3:15 AM. The Olympiakos club room is about half which turns the game on its ear. "It's gibberish," he says. "But they're having fun." September 2. THE NATIONAL HERALD, SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 SPORTS 7 of Energy in Lackluster Performance Against Spain in Final

Continued from page 6 Government Spokesman Theodoros Roussopoulos said the tunnel before the game on crutch- Greek players played brilliantly, es, wearing his red warmup top honored their country’s colors and and jeans. As he sat on the bench proved they are only a step behind while the teams were warming up, the top of the world. Schortsianites and Coach Yan- The crew of the Olympic Air- nakis came over to him for visits. lines jet which departed from the Felipe Reyes started in Gasol’s Land of the Rising Sun warmly place and had 10 points in the first welcomed the members of the half – one less than he had in the Greek squad this past Monday, whole tournament (he was limited September 4. Along with congrat- to three games because of back ulations on their momentous suc- problems). cess, the team received a bouquet Everything went Spain’s way, as with the Queen song, “We Are the it took a 43-23 halftime lead. Its Champions,” echoing throughout other stars were playing at their the cabin, as the team opened normal level, and the bench was their first bottles of champagne. playing well above its head. On Wednesday, Mr. Karamanlis Meanwhile, Greece looked hosted a reception in their honor nothing like the team that had re- of the team, to which the leaders ceived plaudits from around the of the three opposition parties world for the way it convincingly were also invited. beat the Americans: Greece shot “Congratulations to the boys, 63 percent in the semifinal. In the they were all great throughout the first half against Spain, the per- tournament. All I can say is that, centage was less than half of that following the unbelievable victory (31 percent). over the United States, we wanted There was no big push from to put an end to the final sooner Greece in the third quarter. Spain than we should have. Our eager- wouldn’t allow it. The lead was 54- ness cost us the game. We wanted 34 with ten minutes to go. It only to win really badly, but we came in- got bigger, and Greece couldn’t AP/KOJI SASAHARA EUROKINISSI to this game feeling very nervous, even score half as many points as it LEFT: Greece’s Lazaros Pa- and even when we balanced things did against the United States. padopoulos, 14, shoots as out in the second half, we didn’t Jorge Garbajosa, who signed Turkey’s Faith Solak, 11, defends avoid turnovers and lost a great with the Toronto Raptors this on the play during their first- many rebounds. But I’m very Summer, and Juan Carlos Navarro round group match at the World proud. I have to thank all the boys each had 20 points for Spain, Basketball Championships in for their great cooperation. It was which was fourth in 1982. Japan. Greece defeated Turkey a thrilling tournament, mostly af- Kakiouzis had 17 points for 76-69. ter dazzling the Americans and Greece, which finished fourth in RIGHT: Greece’s shooting guard, making it to the final. We must 1994 and 1998. Vasilis Spanoulis, who is headed take pride in the silver medal, we It was Europe’s third straight for the NBA’s Houston Rockets, have conquered gold and silver in world title – Yugoslavia won in drives for the basket as members two major tournaments, and we 1998 and 2002 – and it will have of Team USA defend on the play will keep up the good work for the home continent advantage in during semi-final action last Fri- even more outstanding achieve- 2010 with the tournament in day, September 1, at the World ments in the future. Greek fans, Turkey. The Turkish team lost to Basketball Championships. and the world in general love us France 64-56 last Saturday, as the BELOW: Greece’s Theodoros Pa- and respect us, and everyone has French took fifth place in the tour- paloukas, center, covers his face to realize that this final was an un- nament. Greece also defeated with a towel during the closing fortunate break from our excellent Turkey earlier in the tournament moments of the World Basketball performances in the past two 76-69. Championships final against years,” Coach Yannakis said. The silver medal was also fine Spain last Sunday, September 3, with fans in Greece, which extend- in Japan. Spain won 70-47. The above incorporates infor- ed a heartfelt welcome to the mation from reports by Associat- Greek national basketball team ed Press Basketball Writers Bri-

upon its return home. AP/DUSAN VRANIC an Mahoney and Jim O’Connell.

Sorry, America – Greece is the Word: Greek Team’s Performance Stuns NBA Stars

By Bob Ryan it. But the Greeks? during the first quarter in the face of some stern Sofoklis Schortsianites, is expected to find his way in- Chicago Tribune "Don't ask me how they ever won the European American defense, and after falling behind 33-21, 14 to the NBA someday (he's already a 2003 Los Ange- championships." That's what I was saying. The and a half minutes into the game, the Greeks turned les Clippers draft pick). SAITAMA, Japan – There is a simple reason why Greeks are always slow, and they can never shoot. into an offensive monster, outscoring the stunned Schortsianites goes by the nickname of "Baby the United States played Argentina in the bronze- No one is tougher, or plays harder, but the tradition- NBA guys 44-18 over the next 9:46 to go up by 14 Shaq," you see, which is what happens when you are medal game rather than Spain for the gold. al Greek team of the 1990's was always a classic and, frankly, never did much in the way of looking 6-10 or so and weighing somewhere between 300 and There is a reason why there were Greek basket- wannabe. back. meat scale. As the product of an Nigerian father and ball players dancing in a circle at midcourt after they But this Greek team has nothing in common with How did they do this? Better yet, how didn't they? a Greek mother, he is somewhat hard to miss when played the Americans on September 1. There is a those other squads. This Greek team has the game of They must have run the same pick-and-roll play suc- the Greeks take the floor. reason why Greek coach Panagiotis Yannakis was basketball figured out. cessfully at least 84 times. They nailed threes. They Baby Shaq had himself a nice little game, scoring accepting the congratulations of his prime minister Its calling card en route to a 7-0 record entering posted up. The fairly amazing final stat sheet re- six straight points (of his 14) during a key second- via cell phone minutes after the conclusion of the the game against the USA was defense. vealed that Greece had shot 63 percent overall and quarter stretch when the game momentum was semifinal game. There is a reason the place to be on "Defense is the coach's heart," is the way 71 percent (27-for-38) on twos. changing around irrevocably. The young fellow has this Earth was anywhere in Greece last Friday. Krzyzewski had put it, the coach being Panagiotis The Americans? Well, they shot a very re- no lift, but he has the wide body and good hands, and USA Coach Mike Krzyzewski will give you the "Pano" Yannakis, a cagey fellow who has both played spectable 50 percent overall and 63 percent on twos a good feel for the game. reason: "We lost to a team that played a great game," on (1987) and coached (2005) a European champi- (24-for-38). They were good. But the Greeks were That first loss to Argentina back in 2002 was a Coach K said. on. better. shock. Then the USA lost two more, and everybody Yes, it's true. Team USA lost to Greece by a 101- Defense, Defense, Defense. That's what Pano has "We talked about the high pick-and-roll they were ripped the players. Then came the failure in Athens. 95 score. The Greeks now join the Argentines been preaching to his team. Offense was a matter of running. We tried to make adjustments, but they Now that the USA team of NBA players has (twice), Yugoslavians (OK, Serbians and Montene- sharing and caring. The Greeks entered this game were running the same play," said the USA's Chris failed to win a major championship for the third time grans, but they were "Yugoslavians" to the IOC), with eight men averaging between 7 and 11 points Bosh. in succession, Americans might finally be getting the Spaniards, Puerto Ricans and Lithuanians as con- per game. There was no "go-to" guy. "They had one screen-and-roll," confirmed Le- message. It's not "our game" anymore. It's every- querors of the USA in this New World Order of in- So what were the Greeks doing running up 101 Bron James, "and the big guy – and he is a big guy – one's. If we don't play good basketball, we can lose ternational basketball. Beating the NBA representa- points on the Americans? In his wildest and craziest rolling in front of our guards. It caused matchup to any Emanus, Mindaugauses and Mihalises we tives is no longer a miracle on Earth. It is an accept- fantasies, Pano Yannakis never dreamed he'd ever problems, and we just couldn't stop it." may happen to encounter – any time and anywhere. ed rite of passage for any upstanding basketball beat the Americans by scoring 101. In case you're wondering, the 12-man Greek ros- country. And maybe it all was a fluke, but if it was, it was ter contains no current NBA players, although guard The Chicago Tribune published the above on I must admit. I didn't see this one coming. Spain the most artistic fluke in the history of the world Vassilis Spanoulis is expected to be signing with the September 2. Mr. Ryan is a columnist for the and Argentina? Trouble there, and everyone knew championships. For after struggling to create offense Houston Rockets and that aforementioned "big guy," Boston Globe.

Pagdatis Gains Tennis Legend’s Respect

Continued from page 1 commentary, John McEnroe de- Later, he explained just how he semifinals – made his decision to scribed as "one of the greatest managed to maintain his sense of retire after his 21st and last U.S. no good guy versus bad guy con- matches I've ever seen." humor in the face of such adversi- Open feel right. test. "I was on the floor. He (the ty, in an atmosphere Pagdatis con- "It's a guy like that who makes it If Agassi was playing anyone physical therapist) told me: 'I can ceded he had never encountered easier to walk away from the game else, they surely would have been not help you. If you do not stand before. because you see what kind of the bad guy. up, you will lose the game, so I "Sometimes life is not easy, but hands it's in," he said. "He's just a But so endearing has Pagdatis stood up'," Pagdatis said, as he you have to accept it," he said. true professional with a lot of style become to tennis fans this year that joked and smiled his way through Pagdatis said beneath his play- and a lot of charisma, and a lot of the charming Cypriot was merely his post-match press conference. ful exterior, the defeat hurt. But he talent." playing the supporting role to "I just wanted to fight. Playing never once, not for a minute, for- Typically, Pagdatis was thinking Agassi in classic New York theater Andre in the Arthur Ashe center got his opponent. of others, not himself, when offer- worthy of a place on Broadway. court, I wanted to just die on the "Andre's playing great tennis, ing his last words before departing Pagdatis cramped so badly at 4- court. I'd do anything to win," he even at 36. I want to wish him good Flushing Meadows, telling jour- 4 in the fifth set that he thought he said. luck, not just for this tournament, nalists: "Thank you. Have a great would have to forfeit a game. Be- Earlier in the match, Pagdatis but for his life. He gave so much to evening." cause he had already been treated took a light-hearted view of an the sport. Whatever you say, it is It was two in the morning and by the ATP trainer earlier in the easy missed overhead. When his not enough. He is a legend. He is everyone already had. set, the 21-year-old was not al- attempted smash into an open more than a legend," Pagdatis told lowed another medical timeout. court – which would have won him the crowd moments after warmly EDITOR’s NOTE: Agassi lost Umpire Carlos Ramos issued a key game in the deciding set – embracing Agassi at the net and his match against Benjamin Pagdatis a time violation. caught the net and skipped wide, patting the American repeatedly Becker last Sunday, September 3. Instead of venting his spleen, the colorful Cypriot was aghast. on the shoulder. Becker lost to Andy Roddick this AP/ED BETZ like most others player would He bent down, did a Hail Mary, Agassi said playing someone past Monday. Pagdatis beat Rod- Marcos Pagdatis of Cyprus lunges for a return to Andre Agassi of the have, Pagdatis laughed off his mis- kissed the cross on his necklace with the class and charm of Pag- dick in this year’s Australian United States at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York last fortune, as he did throughout a and then tried to swallow the han- datis – who also delighted fans on Open on his way to the final Thursday, August 31. match which, during television dle of his racquet. his journey to the Wimbledon against Roger Federer. 8 OBITUARIES/CLASSIFIEDS THE NATIONAL HERALD, SEPTEMBER 9, 2006

ADES, ANTHEMOS – The Manchester. Mrs. Conides was Deaths nie will always be known for her Chicago Tribune reported on predeceased by her parents; her caring heart, and her warm and Sunday, August 27, that Anthe- husband Gregory J. Conides; and Ades, Anthemos beautiful smile. She will always be mos "Mike" Ades passed away. He her sisters Bessie Contraros, So- Bendos, Betty K. loved and missed." Visitation was was the beloved husband of Lia phie Roux and Helen Sotiriou. Contraros-Conides, held on Thursday, August 24 at (nee Makrias); loving father of She is survived by her daughter, Antonia the Becker Ritter Funeral Home, Kyriaki, Despina and Joseph Elaine C. Ross, of Pfafftown, Pappas, Georgia Michael Feerick Associate in George Ades; devoted son of Kyr- North Carolina; seven grandchil- Brookfield Wisconsin (TEL: 262- iaki and the late Joseph A. Ades; dren; eight great grandchildren; Pappas, Madeline 782-5330). The funeral was held dear brother of John Ades; fond and her brother, George (Lola) J. Siapkaris, James on Friday, August 25, at Saints uncle, cousin and friend of many. Contraros of Tucson, Arizona. Spheeris, Bonnie Kay Constantine & Helen Greek Or- LYRIST(LYRISTAKIS), JOHN Visitation was held on Sunday, She leaves a legacy of goodness, Tapas, John C. thodox Church in Wauwatosa, August 27, at the Smith-Corcoran style and grace to her family and Wisconsin, with Rev. Ted Trifon John Lyrist (YIANNIS LYRISTAKIS), 79, of Sayreville, New Tsiolis, Sofia Funeral Home in Chicago (ar- friends, who will always cherish presiding, followed by graveside Jersey passed away on August 11 2006 at Raritan Bay Medical Cen- rangements by John G. Adinamis, her memory. “Mum, Yia Yia, Yi- services at Wisconsin Memorial ter emergency room. He was born on February 18, 1927 to a promi- funeral director, TEL: 773-736- ayoula, we will never not remem- Park. Memorial donations to the nent family on the Dodecanese Island of Karpathos. Despite his 3833). The funeral was on Mon- ber you. We will miss you so.” Ser- Chicago Tribune reported on church (2160 N. Wauwatosa Av- strict father's demands, Yianni befriended and helped people of all day, August 28, at Saint John the vices were held on Wednesday, Wednesday, August 23, that enue, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin backgrounds, becoming well known and loved throughout the Island. Baptist Greek Orthodox Church August 23, at the Annunciation James Siapkaris, 93, passed away. 53213, TEL: 414-778-1555) would He inherited his loving mother's poetic abilities, spontaneously in Des Plaines, Illinois. Church. In lieu of flowers, the He was the beloved husband of the be appreciated. For sympathy ex- composing brilliant rhymes (mantinades) sung at village feasts all family requests that memorial do- late Olga (nee Lazaridou); devot- pressions, please visit the web at over Karpathos, of course to the accompaniment of the lyra and BENDOS, BETTY K. – The nations be made to Crisis Control ed father of Gus (Dorothy), Mary www.beckerritter.com. laouto. These glentia were traditional at major social events, and his Philadelphia Inquirer reported (200 E. 10th Street, Winston- (John) Cox and Tom (Sandra); presence captivated everyone waiting to hear what Lyristakis would that Betty Kardaris Bendos, 78, Salem, NC 27101), or to the fond grandfather of 11 and great TAPAS, JOHN C. – The come up with next, especially in response to mantinades sung by his formerly of Huntingdon Valley, Greek Orthodox Church of the grandfather of 11; and dear uncle Chicago Tribune reported on Au- beloved contemporaries. Many of these are remembered and quoted Pennsylvania and a fervent church Annunciation (435 Keating Drive, of many nieces and nephews. He gust 24, that John C. Tapas, 82, by Karpathians to this day. volunteer, died of complications Winston-Salem, NC 27104). was a member of the Grammos passed away. He was the beloved After graduating from the University in Athens ( Anotati Empori- from cancer on Saturday, August Brotherhood. Visitation was held husband of Constance (nee ki), he married and immigrated to the U.S. In New York, he attend- 12, at Casey Hospice in Gaithers- PAPPAS, GEORGIA – The on Wednesday, August 23, at Kavouras); loving father of Chris ed Columbia University, receiving a master’s degree in Business in burg, Maryland. Mrs. Bendos and Detroit Free Press reported that Salerno's Galewood Chapels in Tapas, Jeannie (Paul) Manos and 1956. At Columbia, he was befriended by shipping heir Elias Ku- her husband Nicholas were active- Georgia Pappas, 82, passed away Chicago. The funeral was held on Dr. Nicholas (Katerina) Tapas; lukundis, and upon graduation began working for this company, Mar ly involved with the building of on Tuesday, August 22. She was Thursday, August 24, at Holy proud grandfather of Steven and Trade, Annunciation Greek Orthodox the beloved wife of the late Louis Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Alexander Tapas, Dena and Yana Other shipping companies he later worked for were the Central Church in Elkins Park, Pennsylva- Pappas; loving mother of Charles Chicago. Burial was at Elmwood Manos, Daphne, Jordyn and American Steamship Co. (owned by Aristotle Onassis), Farrell Lines nia in the 1970’s. The church had L. (Kathleen) and Becky (Sal) Cemetery. Arrangements were by Kalista Tapas; dear brother of and Maritime Overseas Corp. formerly been in South Philadel- Cipriano; and a loving grand- the Hellenic Funeral Service Andrew (Eleni) and the late Over the years, friends from Karpathos who had also immigrated phia. She was active in fundraising mother and great grandmother. (Nicholas M. Pishos, funeral direc- Nicholas (Marion) Tapas; fond to the U.S. sought his professional advise and knowledge as they en- events and attended every service, Her funeral was held in state on tor, TEL: 773-745-1333). In lieu of uncle of George (Georgia) and tered the restaurant and diner business. He went into business for according to her niece, Carol Friday, August 25, at the Assump- flowers, memorial donations to Mark Tapas. Dr. Tapas was a vet- himself developing his own accounting practice as a member of the Douvres: “The church was her tion Greek Orthodox Church in the Leukemia Foundation would eran of World War II with the New Jersey Association of Public Accountants. life.” Mrs. Bendos was a member St. Clair Shores, Michigan. be appreciated. United States Army Air Corps. He was an accountant, mentor and friend to countless patriots of the Philoptochos Society, which Memorial contributions to the As- He held a doctorate in Biochem- who became successful business owners. The love of his clients and promotes programs for the needy. sumption Greek Orthodox SPHEERIS, BONNIE KAY – istry, serving as vice president of friends was surpassed only by the joy and satisfaction he felt in his She and her husband, a veteran of Church (21800 Marter Road, St. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Research & Development with mission to see them fulfill their dreams. World War II, were active with Clair Shores, MI 48080) would be reported that Bonnie Kay Sandoz Crop Protection. His fu- He loved seeing them and all his friends and relatives in the Eleftheria Veterans of For- appreciated. Arrangements were Spheeris entered into the king- neral was held on Thursday, Au- Karpathos, especially while sitting on the balcony of his harbor-front eign War Post in Upper Darby, by Chas Verheyden Funeral dom of Heaven, while her family gust 24, at Saints Peter & Paul home, or at the nearby cafe, where he would quickly be surrounded Pennsylvania. The couple met at a Home (TEL: 313-881-8500). was by her side on Saturday, Au- Greek Orthodox Church in Glen- for hours. dance for Greek Americans in gust 19, at the age of 61. Special view, Illinois. Burial was at He was preparing for another trip to Greece at the time of his Philadelphia, and were married PAPPAS, MADELINE – The gratitude is extended to the Cedar Memorial Park. Arrangements passing. for more than 40 years until his Star-Ledger reported that Made- Lake Healthcare Center in West were by John G. Adinamis (funer- He is survived and deeply missed by his wife Sophia, daughters, death in 1991. She was a graduate line Pappas, 93, of Ocean Town- Bend, Wisconsin. Bonnie felt it al director, c/o the Smith-Corco- Maria, Caroline and Anna and former husband Dr. William of West Philadelphia High ship, New Jersey died on Satur- was her home, and the staff was ran Funeral Home, TEL: 773-736- Palomino and daughter Cathy and Chris and family; son Nick (Niki- School. Mrs. Bendos is survived day, August 26, at Jersey Shore like her family. Born in Ironwood 3833). By his request, kindly omit tas), daughter-in-law Linda; grand-daughter Arianna; sister by her daughters, Cathy Haver University Medical Center in Michigan to Dan and Helen flowers. Memorial donations to Dorothea; nephews, including the large Kapetanakis family; and also and Eve Muegar; a sister; and five Neptune, New Jersey. Born in Young, she was the beloved and the church (1401 Wagner Road, the Basil Chrissas Family of Ohio. Funeral services took place on grandchildren. A graveside ser- Brooklyn, Mrs. Pappas lived in devoted wife of Paul J. Spheeris; Glenview, IL 60025) would be ap- August 16 at St. Spyridon Church, New York, N.Y. vice was held on Thursday, Au- West Orange, New Jersey for 19 "special mother" to Nicki (Fritz) preciated. gust 17 at Lawnview Cemetery in years before moving to the Shore Usinger; loving sister of Patricia Rockledge, Pennsylvania. area. She and her husband, the (Clifford) Groth and Peggy TSIOLIS, SOFIA – The late George J. Pappas, who died (George) Tyler. She is also loving- Chicago Tribune reported that CONTRAROS-CONIDES, AN- in 1992, owned Madeline’s Coffee ly remembered by many nieces, Sofia Tsiolis (nee Louras), 85, TONIA – The Winston-Salem Shop in Spring Lake, New Jersey nephews and other relatives, and passed away on Sunday, August CLASSIFIEDS Journal reported that Antonia from 1971 to 1974, and the many friends. Bonnie attended 20, surrounded by her loved ones “Toni” Contraros-Conides of Stafford Hall Hotel in Ocean UW-Whitewater. While there, after a brief illness. Born on April Winston-Salem, North Carolina Grove, New Jersey from 1972 to she was a member of the Universi- 10, 1921 in Levidi of Arcadia in FUNERAL HOMES CONSTANTINIDES passed away on Friday, August 18, 1978. Madeline had also worked ty Debate Team and Theater Greece, she was the cherished FUNERAL PARLOR Co. at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice at the McGraw-Edison Company Group, and starred in many the- wife of Niko Tsiolis; beloved 405 91st Street Home in Winston-Salem. Special in West Orange for 15 years. She ater productions. She was also mother of Nick, Peter, John (Peg- LITRAS FUNERAL HOME Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY 11209 thanks are extended to loving was a member of Saint George member of Alpha Sigma Sorority. gy) and Gus (Dina); proud grand- ARLINGTON BENSON (718) 745-1010 caregivers Jackie Nikas, Jan Greek Orthodox Church in As- Bonnie was an important help- mother of Sophie (Paul) Gryfakis, DOWD, INC FUNERAL HOME Services in all localities - Harley and Jan Sneed, and to the bury Park. She will be truly missed mate to Paul at Spheeris Brothers Jim, Bill, Jim N. (Debbie), Bobby, 83-15 Parsons Blvd., Low cost shipping to Greece staff at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice by her family and friends and the Sporting Goods Company. "Bon- Chris, Nick and Michael Tsiolis; Jamaica, NY 11432 Home, for their loving care. Mrs. staff at Manor by the Sea in great grandmother of baby Alexis; (718) 858-4434 ñ (800) 245-4872 ANTONOPOULOS Conides was born on December 9, Ocean Grove. She is survived by dear sister of the late Dina and FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1919 in Lowell, Massachusetts to her two sons, James (Patricia) and This is a service the late Thanasi Koustas, Deme- APOSTOLOPOULOS Konstantinos Antonopoulos - Stella Nicopolis and James G. Edward (Christine) Pappas; and tra (George) Vlahos, George Apostle Family - Funeral Director Contraros. She was a member of four grandchildren, James, An- to the community. (Christoula) Louras and Efstathia Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., the Greek Orthodox Church of drea, Emily and Mark. Calling Announcements of deaths (Peter) Metrou; and fond aunt of Funeral Directors of Astoria, New York 11105 the Annunciation in Winston- hours were held on Tuesday, Au- may be telephoned to the many nieces and nephews both RIVERDALE (718) 728-8500 Salem and of Saint George Greek gust 29, at the Francioni, Taylor & Classified Department of here and in Greece. Visitation was FUNERAL HOME Inc. Not affiliated with any Orthodox Cathedral in Manch- Lopez Funeral Home in Neptune. The National Herald at held on Tuesday, August 22, at 5044 Broadway other funeral home. ester, New Hampshire. She was The funeral was held on Wednes- (718) 784-5255, Salerno's Galewood Chapels in New York, NY 10034 also a member of the Winston- day, August 30, at Saint George’s Chicago. The funeral was held on (212) 942-4000 Salem Philoptochos and the Church in Asbury Park. Burial Monday through Friday, Wednesday, August 23, at Holy Toll Free 1-888-GAPOSTLE To place your classified ad, call (718) Manchester Anagenessis Society. was at St. George Cemetery in 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 784-5255, ext. 106, or e-mail: She had been a resident of Win- Neptune. or e-mailed to: in Chicago. Burial was at Elm- classifieds@ thenationalherald.com ston-Salem for 14 years. Before [email protected] wood Cemetery. Kindly omit that, she made her home in SIAPKARIS, JAMES – The flowers.

REAL ESTATE Sam W. Souvall, Talented Businessman who Liked Seeing Others Succeed, Passes Away at 86 years of Age

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Greece Gets Some of its Treasures Back By Derek Gatopoulos entific or legal justification for re- uities are over," he told reporters Associated Press taining possession of them," Voul- at the National Archaeological garakis said. Museum, where the sculptures will ATHENS (AP) – A German "The case of the Parthenon is be temporarily displayed. "A new university returned a tiny sculp- unique, and does not set a prece- wind is now blowing." ture taken from the 2,500-year-old dent for other monuments and In a landmark decision in July, Parthenon – a gesture the Greek collections," he said. "This is not an the private U.S. museum agreed to Government said it hoped would issue of national pride. I will never return the two sculptures after in- bolster efforts to bring back the stop saying it: The reunification of tense pressure from Greece, which Elgin Marbles from the British the sculptures is a debt toward his- maintained they were illegally Museum. tory. For us, even a gram from the spirited out of the country. The 8-by-12-centimeter (3-by- Parthenon equals thousands of Greek officials and Getty offi- 5-inch) relief sculpture of a man's years of world history," Voulgar- cials will hold more talks in Athens foot was handed back to Greece by akis said. next month on the possible return the University of Heidelberg this The Heidelberg sculpture be- of a gold wreath and a marble stat- past Tuesday. longs to the north section of the ue currently in the museum's col- "This is a major symbolic ges- Parthenon frieze. lections. A deal could involve ture ... a new page in the previous- NEW WIND BLOWING long-term loans of Greek antiqui- ly deadlocked debate for the re- Athens has stepped up pressure ties to the Getty. turn of all (Parthenon) sculptures in recent months to reclaim an- Voulgarakis said Greece will from museums abroad," Culture cient artifacts. seek the return of "every ancient Minister George Voulgarakis said Last week, two sculptures were Greek artifact for which we have on Tuesday, a day after visiting the returned by the J. Paul Getty Mu- evidence that it was illegally exca- southern German university. seum in Los Angeles: a marble re- vated or trafficked… We do not In return, Voulgarakis said, lief from the northern island of want to empty foreign museums, Athens will send the university a Thassos and a blackstone tomb- but the antiquities trade must obey marble head from a Roman statue, stone believed to be from near moral codes and legal strictures." "not as a tradeoff, but as a goodwill Thebes, an antiquities-rich town Voulgarakis also said he was gesture." about 56 miles northwest of planning a common front with Italy Greece is seeking the return of Athens, dating to the Sixth and and Cyprus – fellow Mediterranean a much larger collection of Fourth Centuries BC. countries whose rich heritage has Parthenon sculptures – the Elgin Greek authorities vowed to been extensively despoiled – to Marbles – from the British Muse- step up their fight to reclaim the form a common European policy um in London, arguing that they country's plundered heritage after on the illegal antiquities trade. are an integral part of temple on taking delivery of two ancient The Thassos relief, which de- the Acropolis hill. sculptures returned by the J. Paul picts two women offering gifts to a The Marbles were removed, Getty Museum in Los Angeles last seated goddess, was found by with tacit Ottoman consent, by AP/KOSTAS TSIRONIS Thursday, August 31. French archaeologists about 100 Great Britain's Lord Elgin, the son A fragment from the 2,500-year-old Parthenon, shown bottom right, is restored to a sculpture in Athens. Presenting the artifacts in years ago and stolen from a store- of a Scottish aristocrat, in the early Germany's University of Heidelberg returned the small rock (measuring 8 by 12 centimeters), the relief Athens, Voulgarakis said their room. The Getty bought it in 1955. 19th Century. sculpture of a man’s foot, to Greece this past Tuesday, September 5. repatriation was important on The tombstone, incised with the Greece failed in a bid to bring both the symbolic and practical figure of a young warrior named the Marbles back, on loan or per- and construction of a new $165 Voulgarakis said space in the The University of Heidelberg levels. Athanias, was acquired by the manently, in time for the 2004 million museum at the foot of the new museum had been reserved "has taken the first step toward re- "The days when foreign muse- Getty in the early 1990's. Both will Olympics in Athens, but has Acropolis which is due to be com- for all Parthenon sculptures still uniting the Parthenon sculptures, ums and private collectors were be eventually displayed at muse- pressed ahead with the campaign pleted next year. housed abroad. recognizing that there was no sci- able to buy undocumented antiq- ums in Thebes and Thassos. E.U. Warns Turkey that New Oil Pipeline Project Moves Forward Negotiations Could Stop By John F.L. Ross Associated Press By Constant Brand the "lack of progress in this regard Associated Press will have serious implications for ATHENS (AP) – Prime Minis- the negotiation process, and could ter Costas Karamanlis, Russian STRASBOURG, France (AP) even bring it to a halt." President Vladimir Putin and Bul- – A European Parliament commit- Danish Prime Minister Anders garian President Georgi Parvanov tee warned Turkey on Tuesday, Fogh Rasmussen also said, during vowed this past Monday, Septem- September 5, that its refusal to al- a visit to Cyprus this week, that ber 4, to overcome delays in a low Greek Cypriot ships and Turkey's failure to implement its stalled pipeline project to carry planes to enter its ports could obligations to all E.U. members – Russian oil from Bulgaria to bring to a halt its negotiations to including Cyprus – could severely Greece. join the European Union. complicate its efforts to join the "Russia is one of the world's Dutch conservative Camiel Eu- bloc. biggest energy producers, and rlings said the E.U. Parliament's Finnish President Tarja Halo- Greece and Bulgaria are close al- influential Foreign Affairs Com- nen, whose country currently lies. Today's common agreement mittee endorsed his draft report holds the rotating E.U. presiden- has long-term effects," Putin said on Turkey's progress to join the cy, said her government would do after meeting with Karamanlis and 25-nation bloc, notably on its fail- everything to avert a crisis with visiting with Parvanov. ure to implement key E.U. de- Turkey. "Both sides have to do The 175-mile Burgas-Alexan- mands, particularly in recognizing their job," she told reporters at the droupolis pipeline would funnel E.U. member Cyprus. European Parliament. Russian oil directly to Southeast Eurlings told reporters that the On the killing of Armenians, Europe – bypassing Turkey's busy E.U. Assembly had also seen a the report noted that legal cases Bosporus Strait – and boost Greek slowdown in democratic reforms, have been brought against writers aspirations to become a key re- including the protecting of minori- and others who have called the gional transit point for energy ex- ties, freedom of expression and re- killings genocide, under a law ports. ligious practice. making it a crime to "insult Turk- Monday's declaration of politi- CLEAR SLOWDOWN ishness." cal support for the project paves "We have seen a clear slow- Eurlings said, "We clearly urge the way for an intergovernmental AP/THANASSIS STAVRAKIS down, and that is regrettable," Eu- Turkey to change the penal code agreement before the end of 2006. Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis attend a news con- rlings told reporters. "Stagnation once again." It also calls for closer cooperation ference at the Premier’s office in Athens, this past Monday, September 4. Putin and the leaders of Greece means regression." Armenians say that as many as on transportation of natural gas and Bulgaria agreed to provide greater support toward a stalled pipeline project to carry Russian oil from The Committee report, which 1.5 million of their ancestors were and electricity generation. Bulgaria to Greece. will be debated by the full 732- killing in an organized genocidal "A dream that began 13 years member Assembly later this campaign by Ottoman Turks, and ago is becoming a reality," Kara- nomic and political losses," he study. a day to the northern Greek port month, puts added pressure on have pushed for recognition of the manlis said. said. Others suggested include Con- via a 36-inch pipeline from Burgas Ankara, and comes ahead of the killings as genocide by the 25-na- Political indecision, funding "It's one thing to discuss prob- stanta in Romania to Trieste, Italy on the Black Sea. Capacity could highly-anticipated progress report tion E.U., and by other nations. disputes and competing pipeline lems of energy security in Europe, via Omisalj in Croatia; Odessa to eventually rise to more than a mil- by the European Commission, the DON’T EXPECT proposals have held up the esti- and another to have energy infras- Brodiy in Ukraine; and a second lion barrels per day. E.U.'s executive arm. US TO CHANGE mated $1.3 billion project. But tructure facilities on one's territo- Turkish line, from Samsun to Cey- Russia is expected to be the The Committee was also criti- Turkish Prime Minister Recep high oil prices, strong world de- ry – oil and gas depots, terminals, han, following the opening this dominant partner in the interna- cal of Turkey's refusal to recognize Tayyip Erdogan slammed the Par- mand and uncertainty over some pipeline systems, to get taxes from summer of the 1,600-kilometer tional consortium being cobbled the killing of Armenians by Ot- liamentary report on Tuesday. Mideast supplies have rekindled this, and to influence European (1,000-mile) Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan together to fund the venture. Par- toman Turks around the time of "The decisions taken by the Eu- interest in the plan, which would energy policy – to exercise a practi- pipeline from Azerbaijan to the ticipant companies are expected to World War I as genocide, and the ropean Parliament are not bind- bolster energy links between cen- cal influence by one's participa- Mediterranean. include Gazprom-Neft and Russo- report recommended making such ing. So far, we did not accept such tral Asian oil fields and world mar- tion," he added. Interest in the Balkan pipelines British venture TNK-BP, along recognition a prerequisite for a thing, and our position regarding kets. Burgas-Alexandroupolis is one – bolstering energy links between with Rosneft from Russia, Bul- Turkey joining the E.U. the so-called Armenian Genocide "Russia is not imposing harsh of several proposals aimed as al- central Asian oil fields and world gargaz and Terminal Universel The report was critical of is very clear. Nobody should ex- terms. It just wants projects with ternatives to shipping oil through markets – has been rekindled by Bourgas from Bulgaria, and Greek Ankara's refusal to fully imple- pect us to change it," he said. traditional allies to be carried out," the congested Bosporus. strong world demand and uncer- companies Promitheas Gas, Hel- ment a protocol extending its cus- Turkey's Foreign Ministry was said Putin, who traveled onto "It is clear to all of us that fur- tainty over some Mideast supplies. lenic Petroleum and Petrola. toms union with the E.U. to ten also critical, saying the report put South Africa and Morocco after ther delay in implementing the In 2001, Russia said it preferred Russia supplies half of Eu- new nations which joined the EU too much emphasis on "elements stopping in Greece. pipeline could be fatal," Parvanov the Greek option as the shortest rope's gas imports and a quarter of in 2004, including the divided that have nothing to do with "We have been negotiating this said. and cheapest, and the three coun- its oil. Putin visited Greece a year Mediterranean island republic of Turkey-E.U. relations; that will since 1993. If we don't work with Competing routes include a tries signed a memorandum of un- ago to discuss the pipeline project Cyprus. not contribute to relations; and our allies, then we won't have re- longer pipeline from Burgas to derstanding in April 2005. and other energy ventures, and vis- That means Cypriot ships and are far from being reasonable and sults, and all (pipeline) routes will Vlore in Albania, for which the Burgas-Alexandroupolis would ited the Orthodox Christian sanc- planes can not serve at Turkish air objective." bypass us, and we will have eco- United States funded a feasibility initially bring 700,000 barrels of oil tuary of Mount Athos. and sea ports. Cyprus has been divided since Turkish troops invaded in 1974 af- ter Turkey exploited a brief coup attempt by supporters of union with Greece. Turkish Parliament Agrees to Send Troops to Lebanon The Greek Cypriot south has an internationally recognized gov- By Suzan Frazer vor of sending hundreds of troops tions to take part in the force mon- tion, and one of few with ties to Is- that has always extended a helping ernment. Only Turkey recognizes Associated Press to Lebanon, with one lawmaker itoring the ceasefire between Is- rael – will avert any impression hand to the needy. We could not the breakaway Turkish Cypriot abstaining, after a lengthy debate rael and the Hezbollah. He met that the force is primarily Chris- remain indifferent to the suffer- north. ANKARA (AP) – Turkey on the floor. with Turkish leaders on Wednes- tian. ings of women and children in SERIOUS IMPLICATIONS agreed this past Tuesday, Septem- Earlier, more than 10,000 day. The decision is a victory for Lebanon. Inshallah, we will help Top EU officials hinted in July ber 5, to send peacekeepers to Turks protested outside the Turk- The vote also is expected to Turkish Prime Minister Recep put out the fire there," said law- that entry talks with Turkey, which Lebanon to monitor a tense cease- ish Parliament against deploy- please Europe, the United States Tayyip Erdogan, who called maker Egemen Bagis, an Erdogan began in October 2005, are likely fire between Israel and Hezbollah, ment. and Israel, which are keen to see Turkey's participation a moral du- aide, after the vote. to stall because of Ankara's con- becoming the first Muslim country The decision was timed to coin- peacekeepers from Turkey in the ty which would contribute to re- "It is good for our interests to tinuing failure to recognize Cyprus which has relations with Israel to cide with the arrival of United Na- U.N. force in the hopes that strong gional stability and raise Turkey's contribute to the peace and stabili- or allow in its ships and airplanes. do so. tions Secretary-General Kofi An- Muslim participation – particular- profile on the international stage. ty in the region," Foreign Minister The Committee report warns that Parliament voted 340-192 in fa- nan, who has urged Muslim na- ly from NATO's only Muslim na- "We are the children of a nation Abdullah Gul said. 10 EDITORIALS/LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, SEPTEMBER 9, 2006

AHEPA Raises In conclusion, we have stepped The program included Portuguese sic, it could be damaging to the The National Herald up for many years. We are just qui- fado, Cypriot rebetica and Gypsy Greek image? Moreover, is it More Money than et about what we do, and we are flamenco, et al. “hashish” music Greek composers A weekend publication of the NATIONAL HERALD, INC. (∂£¡π∫√™ ∫∏ƒÀ•), Most People Think trying to keep it “in the family.” When time came for the Greek are noted for? Are Theodorakis reporting the news and addressing the issues of paramount interest These scholarships are given musicians to perform the rebetica, and Hatzidakis, as composers, to the Greek American community of the United States of America. only to members of the AHEPA the announcer, a non-Greek, in- known for creating “hashish” mu- To the Editor: family. The Sons of Pericles and troduced the Greek band, Fanta- sic? Publisher-Editor Antonis H. Diamataris With respect to the editorial Maids of Athena apply as mem- sia, by stating that they were going It should be noted that no other concerning AHEPA scholarships bers; or if their parents are mem- to play “hashish” music. This was a ethnic group was introduced in Assistant to Publisher, Advertising Veta H. Diamataris Papadopoulos in your August 12 edition, and the bers of AHEPA or the Daughters most derogatory introduction and such a derogatory manner that Managing Editor Evan C. Lambrou comment that AHEPA’s “entire of Penelope, they can still apply. identification of Greek music and evening. It would have been better Production Manager Chrysoula Karametros membership… needs to step up,” I Also, Dr. Mike Sypropoulos is a culture, and it was stated not once, if the Greeks were not participants Webmaster Alexandros Tsoukias wish to clarify that the 90 scholar- wonderful person and works very, but twice. since the Greek music presented ships in question were only those very hard on the national level for In the 1930’s, rebetica are in- was wittingly or unwittingly down- The National Herald (USPS 016864) is published weekly by on the national level. AHEPA and Hellenic Studies. He deed identified with the marginal- graded as the creation of a drug The National Herald Inc. at 37-10 30th Street, LIC, NY 11101-2614 They do not include scholar- is one of our key people for the ized and lower working class; how- culture of “hashish” origins. Tel: (718)784-5255, Fax: (718)472-0510, ships given by the entire AHEPA success of the Hellenic Studies at ever, none of the songs made ref- Respectfully submitted, e-mail: [email protected] family at the local and district lev- the University of Michigan in Ann erence to, or indicated and pro- Athanasia Gregoriades Democritou 1 and Academias Sts, Athens, 10671, Greece els across the country. The Daugh- Arbor. moted, the use of “hashish.” New York, New York Tel: 011.30.210.3614.598, Fax: 011.30.210.3643.776, e-mail: [email protected] ters of Penelope awarded 16 schol- Thank you for your interest in Obviously, for the announcer to Subscriptions by mail: 1 year $59.85, 6 months $29.95, 3 months $19.95, 1 month $9.95 arships nationally totaling $17,500 the Order of AHEPA. 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We have approximate- rent American ethnic groups, the writer’s name, address, and ly $135,000 in our foundation. The Greeks Need to be Greek music would be introduced telephone number and be ad- Postmaster send change of address to: AHEPA family membership in to the American public in such a dressed to: The Editor, The Nation- THE NATIONAL HERALD, 37-10 30th Street, LIC, NY 11101-2614 District #22 is less than 700 mem- Aware when they negative, degrading and damaging al Herald, 37-10 30th Street, Long bers. Are Being Insulted manner. Island City, NY 11101. Letters can Larger districts with larger My question to the Greek orga- also be faxed to (718) 472-0510 or memberships give up to three nizers of this event is the follow- e-mailed to english.edition@then- times the amount we do. To the Editor: ing: If rebetica are considered to ationalherald.com. We reserve the 9/11, five years later If we add up what the AHEPA On Saturday, August 12, I at- be “hashish” music, why is it that right to edit letters for publication family does nationally, plus what tended the “Out of Doors” event the rebetica were the focus of the and regret that we are unable to We all remember what we were doing that September morning five the districts do, we easily raise at Lincoln Center. This was a mul- presentation? Did they not stop to acknowledge or return those left years ago. How can we not? How can we forget the shock we felt when more than $400,000 in scholar- ti-cultural concert called “The In- think that, if the music is consid- unpublished. the Twin Towers and the Pentagon were attacked? The flames, the ships annually. ternational Spirit of the Blues.” ered or identified as “hashish” mu- smoke which could be seen from miles away? The agony we all felt? And then the dramatic crumbling of those proud skyscrapers, monuments to the ingenuity and prowess of America and its people? The death of al- most 3,000 innocents? PRESS CLIPPINGS How can we forget that, through all this, Osama bin Laden and his co- horts were celebrating and promising to inflict even more damage upon our country? America has not been the same since. We all live with, and are influ- Greece Inspires Faith in God for Romance Novelist enced by, those memories. The threat of terrorism hangs above us like Damocles’ sword. The United States Government has spent hundreds of By Angie Toole with her writing gifts, she shares thunderbolt' hitting him upon his God. billions of dollars on the war against terrorism. America has invaded two Northwest Florida Daily News what she's learned. "I was where first meeting me. I, too, knew that Panagiotopoulos said her path faraway lands, all in the name of fighting terrorism. God wanted me to be," she said. there was something very special soon may take yet another turn: The country is now polarized between those who support and those FORT WALTON BEACH, Not that living in a beautiful about him from the first moment," She talked with crossover author who oppose the war in Iraq. Meanwhile, Osama bin Laden is still free. Fla. – When Melanie Karis Pana- country with a man she loved was a she said. Debbie Macomber while attend- Internationally, America’s image has been tarnished. According to giotopoulos moved to Shalimar as hardship: "I remember being amazed at ing the Romance Writers of the Wall Street Journal, things got so bad in Turkey that “Turks feel a teen and graduated from "Greece is a beautiful, wonder- how right it felt to hold his hand. It America 26th Annual Conference twice as warmly toward Iran as they do toward the U.S. Of the 12 coun- Choctawhatchee High School, she ful country. And one of the great- was the most perfect thing, not in Atlanta at the end of July. Pana- tries and entities listed in the survey, only Israel was less well-liked by never imagined she would grow up est things about it is that it's a strange or forced. But rather, his giotopoulos now plans to branch Turks than the U.S.” to live in another country. Even as Christian land. Because everybody hand wrapped around mine was out into more secular romance. Does it matter that America is not liked around the world? Yes, it a Florida State University student, believes in the same thing, they almost an extension of my own," "But with a Christian heart," she does. Not that any country should tailor its interests just to please foreign she didn't suspect what her future consider each other brothers and she added. explained. "When I started writing audiences, but when the level of antipathy around the globe is raised so held. But God had a plan for her, sisters in Christ. When I first With a friend accompanying books and my daughter was 12 high, it harms the interests of the despised country. Panagiotopoulos says – one which moved there 25 years ago, they them, they had a whirlwind ro- years old, I promised myself that, included being sidetracked on a laughed at me for locking our door mance. They visited Delphi, many whatever I would write, I could trip to Greece; meeting and falling at night. Even though there's more medieval and Byzantine churches feel comfortable with a 12-year- Lifeblood of the community in love with a Greek medical stu- crime now, Greece still has one of of Athens, the Acropolis, the Ago- old reading it. I would never want dent; marrying him; and ultimately the lowest crime rates in the ra of Athens and Cape Sounion, to be the one who turned a young The summer of 2006 is – unfortunately – over. It belongs to our mem- raising a family with him in world," she said. where a temple to Poseidon still girl down the wrong path. I hear ories. Greece. Early in their marriage, the stands. some writers say, 'I wouldn't want It’s now time to go back to work – and back to school. Our communi- The author of inspirational ro- couple lived in a small mountain Within six months of meeting, my grandmother to know about ty’s parochial schools, like all others, also opened up this past week, mance novels didn't always see the village where her husband, the two married. Panagiotopoulos this book,' but I believe someone while the afternoon schools open next week. plan, however. Initially, she fought George, worked in a rural physi- said her parents and grandparents more important than your grand- The fact that they open once again is, alone, of tremendous import. leaving her home in the United cian program. Panagiotopoulos met with the same sudden attrac- mother would know." These schools – few as they are – are the lifeblood of the community; States. "God insisted I live in drew inspiration from the setting tion, so she does believe in love at Panagiotopoulos said that, they are the training grounds for our faith and heritage, and for Greek Greece, regardless of seven years for a series of books. first sight. while her books will never have an language. They are places where lifelong friendships are forged among worth of pleadings on my part to A Greek Orthodox priest who "I believe these romances have intense sensuality level, they still our youth. return to the States," she said. inspired her became a character in the definite stamp of God's plan can feature all the "good parts" It is often argued that, somehow, schools do not pay their way – that Now, the author of more than a other books. Even her own fairy on them," she said. people yearn for in a romance: they are a burden to their communities. Nothing could be further from dozen books has a different per- tale, or "Godtale," as she calls it, "These 'God-tales,' if you will, finding someone who's right for the truth. The schools support the communities of today and tomorrow. spective. Each turn off the path influenced her writing. She and a are the only kind I know. There's a you; making that romantic connec- Can a price really be set on education, and on Hellenic education in she envisioned for herself brought cousin were taking a trip and had little bit of my story in every one of tion; and discovering new things particular? We think not. So let’s support our schools. her closer to God. to make an unplanned stopover in my books." about each other. Living in Greece has given her Rome. They adjusted their travel Furthermore, she sees a defi- the opportunity to study at historic plans, which led her to meet her nite parallel in the ongoing appeal The Northwest Florida Daily New generation of leaders sites where early Christians once husband. of inspirational romance and the News published the above on Au- lived and died for their faith. And "George later admitted to 'a great romance people share with gust 5. A few short months ago, many of us despaired at the news that U.S Senator Paul Sarbanes and Congressmen Mike Bilirakis were retiring from public office after many years of distinguished service. They were preceded by John Brademas, Mike Dukakis and the late Paul Tsongas. A historic cycle was coming to a close. Only Senator Looking Inward, Huffington Deals with her Fears Olympia Snowe intended to remain in high office. So the question natu- rally came up: Now what? By Nick Madigan lion page views a month, and re- were, trying to fulfill the expecta- casso and the diva Maria Callas, a Today, there seems to be plenty of hope. Charlie Crist just won the The Baltimore Sun cently received $5 million in invest- tions of others. What happened to book about Greek gods, and politi- Republican nomination for governor of Florida, and Gus Bilirakis, Mike ment funding – Huffington has our bold little girls?" cal satires such as Greetings from Bilirakis’ son, won the GOP primary for his Congressional district in In more than 30 years as a writ- turned her focus to far more per- It's a question she tries to an- the Lincoln Bedroom, Huffington Florida. er, social commentator and politi- sonal concerns in her 11th book, swer in the 230-page book, which said, she decided to put her grow- The big day is in November, of course, when at least ten Greek Amer- cal gadfly, Arianna Huffington has "On Becoming Fearless" (Little, includes essays from prominent ing awareness of the power of fear- icans – among them, Phil Angelides, who is running for governor of Cali- set her steely, hazel-eyed gaze on Brown), in stores today. women such as Diane Keaton and lessness into a book dedicated to fornia – hope to gain some important seats. everyone from Pablo Picasso to In it, Huffington, the 56-year- Nora Ephron. Above all, Huffing- her daughters. Some argue that, just because someone’s name is Greek, it does not Dick Cheney. Few have emerged old mother of two teenage girls, re- ton said, her model for fearlessness The cultural images they and mean he or she qualifies for the community’s automatic support – that unscathed. veals that, far from the relentless was her own mother, who walked other women are absorbing "domi- the person needs to demonstrate a keen interest in the community; un- "Chutzpah doesn't even begin force of nature she is sometimes out on a faithless husband at a time nate how they respond to their derstand and clearly support Hellenic issues; and be genuinely proud of to describe the Vice President of depicted as being, she had to over- when it was rare for a woman in bodies," Huffington said. "You can his or her heritage. the United States, suggesting that come many instances of fear, un- Greece to do so; stared down Nazi never look good enough." Nor does it necessarily mean that, if elected, he or she will continue to the outcome of the Connecticut certainty and doubt in her quest for soldiers' guns during World War She had to laugh, she said, when be actively involved with the community, or advocate strongly for Greek primary might embolden 'al Qaeda serenity, and that even now, the II; and had no compunctions about she saw the story about, as she put interests, but then again, they can be held accountable for their promis- types,' " she wrote recently on her demons linger. insisting, years later in London, it, "shrinking Katie Couric," when es. website, HuffingtonPost.com, Just the other day, she admitted that her plumber sit down with someone decided to trim the figure about U.S. Senator Joseph Lieber- in an interview from her Los Ange- Prime Minister Edward Heath to of CBS' new evening news anchor man's loss to an anti-war chal- les home, she became anxious discuss politics over dinner. in a publicity photograph. Adelphi, ten years later lenger. about her 15-year-old daughter, "I was scared to death that I "How truly insane our country is While some detractors see who was on the bustling Santa could never live up to that," Huff- becoming," Huffington said, "to Few people today remember Peter Diamandopoulos, once President Huffington as a one-person public- Monica pier. She couldn't reach ington said of her mother, who take a perfectly beautiful woman of Adelphi University on Long Island. But not America’s leading news- ity machine – from her campaign her by cell phone. died in 2000. "She had these amaz- and feel they have to shrink her. paper, The New York Times, which ran about 60 articles on that story. against gas-guzzling sports utility "I really had to watch myself," ing values of not believing in any Whoever did it reflects that cultur- This week, on the tenth anniversary of the event, the Times ran one vehicles to her blip-on-the-radar Huffington said, her accent laced hierarchies." al ideal, and women have internal- more story, a self-congratulatory article seeking to prove how right Dr. run for the California governorship with inflections from her roots in In her book, Huffington de- ized it. It leads to a tremendous Diamandopoulos’ opponents were in revolting against him and members – there is no one who questions her Greece and England. "I literally scribes instances in which she was amount of fear." of the board of directors, most of whom were Greek Americans. determination. have to practice everything I almost stopped cold by fear; Inevitably, a droll take on the The article, “University Enjoys a Renaissance after 90’s Strife,” re- It has carried her from the preach about observing your fears, among them, her daughter Isabel- Couric story appeared on Huffing- peats unfounded accusations that he “enriched himself” as “critics streets of Athens, where she grew which is the first step in taking do- la's fever-induced seizure as a ba- tonPost, a clear indication, Huffin- warned that Adelphi was doomed to a death spiral.” The article also up, to the somber halls of Cam- minion over them." by; publishers' repeated rejections gton said, that the site does not notes that, “while Dr. Diamandopoulos rode in an $82,000 Mercedes, bridge University and the heady In the introduction to her book, of her second book; and, after her take itself too seriously. Dr. Scott – the current president – drives a Toyota.” heights of New York, Washington Huffington writes, "As I watch my mother's death, the fear of living "I love the fact that, while the Dr. Diamadopoulos was not flawless. But as far as his performance as and Los Angeles society. She mar- girls in their teenage years, I'm her life "without the person who mainstream media is suffering a university president is concerned, it was above average. He set ambi- ried and divorced a U.S. congress- stunned to see all the same classic had been its foundation." from attention deficit disorder, the tious goals to turn Adelphi into a first-class university where students, man, and made a highly publicized fears I was burdened with: How at- "I realized that as I was experi- blogosphere is obsessive-compul- even those from poor families, could receive a first-class education. One ideological conversion from right tractive am I? Do people like me? encing my fears – that whenever I sive," she said. "I love the fact that I example was Adelphi’s Honors Program, which had begun to deliver im- to left. In April, TIME magazine Should I speak up? ... I had didn't let them stop me, good can write about the war in Iraq pressive results when he was forced out. named her one of the world's 100 thought that, with all the gains things happened," she recalled. endlessly without someone telling The truth is that, had Dr. Diamandopoulos not tried as hard as he did, most influential people. feminism has brought, my daugh- "And the first good thing that hap- me, 'You wrote about that two and had he not stepped on so many toes (like those of the professors Now, a little more than a year ters would not have to suffer pened was that I survived. Fear- days ago.' " from whom he demanded that they work harder and stay closer to the since founding her website – now through the fears I did. Yet here is lessness is not the absence of fear, students), he would still be president of Adelphi, rather than a professor booming, it has 750 contributing our younger generation, as uncer- but the mastery of it." The Baltimore Sun published at Boston University. bloggers, is getting about 30 mil- tain, doubting and desperate as we After writing biographies of Pi- the above on September 4. THE NATIONAL HERALD, SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 VIEWPOINTS 11 Hard Power vs. Soft Power: Is History Doomed to Repeat Itself?

“No one starts a war – or rather, no Neither country lacks (North Vietnam) at- ately violated the 1948 ceasefire in Iraq, the Persian Gulf and now in pejorative, stemmed in large part one in his senses ought to do so – with- diplomats of quality and tacked us. A little less agreements and spent the next 50 the Eastern Mediterranean. from jealousy and avarice. But it al- out first being clear in his mind what intelligence. Both coun- than four decades later, years trying to destroy the Kingdom Europe provoked the Yugoslav so reflected a martial society’s con- he intends to achieve by that war, and tries have strong Bush and the gang lied of Jordan. In 1956, Israel – aided civil war, and then could nothing to tempt for the Greek preference for how he intends to conduct it” – Carl economies and the ability with equal lack of shame and abetted by France and Great stop it without President Clinton’s achieving objectives with means von Clausewitz, Book I to shell out cash and fa- to persuade us to invade Britain which had financial interests interventions. In Greek eyes, Eu- short of war. Basil II defeated the vors without any notice- Iraq. Both adventures – exploited a crisis which was being rope’s greatest humiliation came Bulgarians brutally, but followed up War, to further quote Clause- able drain on their own were conducted without solved, attacked Egypt. It did the during the Imia crisis. Turkey, a his military victory with diplomatic witz, remains the “ULTIMATE ar- taxpayers. In the Ameri- benefit of diplomacy, same in 1967, and then attacked Jor- non-European state, landed troops largesse to restore the Bulgarian gument of kings (emphasis mine).” can case, we should add and both have become dan – which had provoked the at- on European territory, an act of war Kingdom to almost full indepen- History is littered with the remains our overwhelming cul- by Amb. Patrick N. debacles for the United tack – and Syria, which had actually in other times. Lacking military dence. He converted an enemy into of countries which failed to under- tural presence – even if THEROS States. withdrawn its troops from the Golan muscle, and therefore political will, an ally. stand both maxims. Today, the most we entertain doubts The current adminis- in order to avoid provocation. Europe dithered while Greece had All this came to a catastrophic powerful world power and the most about the ethics of Special tration has simply From this great military victory, already dispatched planes and war- end with the Comnenoi Emperors. to The National powerful regional power in the Mid- spreading McDonald’s, Herald brought the practices of Israel has reaped a 37-year plague: ships “weapons-free” into the crisis An early incarnation of Defense dle East, once again, seem doomed Wal-Mart and gangster its several predecessors the painful occupation of 2.5 million area. Only President Clinton’s vigor- Secretary Rumsfeld convinced the to repeat that history. rap to the world. to their inevitable “logi- people who have come to hate ous intervention prevented war be- Emperors to substitute taxation for The United States and Israel To the contrary, our respective cal” conclusion: diplomacy and oth- them, and which has corrupted the tween two NATO allies. military service, hire mercenaries both have overwhelming military political leadership takes pride in its er forms of “soft power” are useless. institutions of the Israeli state. Greek history teaches us several and outsource the Navy to Genoa force over their neighbors. In the refusal to engage our adversaries Talking to the Iranians, for example, Israel’s most recent refusal to en- cogent examples of relying exces- and Venice (it WAS cheaper). case of the United States, our neigh- and competitors. When we do “en- only “rewards bad behavior” and gage politically has reaped it a hu- sively on only one course of action. Today, in Iraq and elsewhere, we bors are the entire globe. Unfortu- gage,” it is to punish and coerce, not shows weakness, we believe. Bush miliating setback in Lebanon. For Athens achieved the leadership of find the U.S. military can no longer nately, it appears that, in both coun- to convince. We prefer military and company believe only in the ef- Israel, there is no light at the end of the Hellenic World against Persia go into battle without Halliburton, tries, national mindsets exist which force, unless something painfully ficacy of brute military strength (a the tunnel. Its leaders refuse to con- through an adroit combination of Blackwater and others bringing up we can shoot our way into any place obvious (e.g., the nuclear factor) small digression: Secretary of De- sider diplomacy and other forms of naval strength, commercial predom- the rear. But this time, it isn’t cheap- we want to go; against any oppo- makes it impossible. fense Rumsfeld’s many pronounce- “soft power” to build alliances with inance and adroit diplomacy with er, neither in terms of quality of sup- nent; with the ability to turn our re- Mindless politicians have con- ments about the “transformation” their neighbors. the other city-states. A few years lat- port or the missing billions of dollars spective neighborhoods into nuclear vinced mindless voters in both coun- of the U.S. military to a “smart and In fairness to the Israelis, they er, the Athenian democracy appar- which can’t be accounted for. wasteland. tries that diplomacy and foreign aid nimble” force are an oxymoron. No have not completely abandoned ently imbibed a little too much com- In the Byzantine period, the mer- This knowledge determines how are “taxpayers’ giveaways.” U.S. matter how smart and nimble our diplomacy. Rather, the State of Is- mercial and naval power, and em- cenaries deserted the Emperor at we act. Put bluntly, both countries politicians do not publicize the fact forces might become, in the end, we rael has put all its diplomatic talent, barked on a process of converting its the disastrous battle of Manzikert, have contempt for the role of diplo- that defense expenditures exceed 5 are still talking about blowing things and the brains and resources of its alliance, the Delian League, into the helping to establish Turkish superi- macy and economics in the conduct percent of the U.S. Gross Domestic up as the only way of persuading the Diaspora, to achieve one objective: Athenian Empire. This led to the ority. And the Venetian fleet, unhin- of policy. In the current jargon, Product, while the full costs of diplo- other guy to our way of thinking). to ensure that the United States will catastrophe at Syracuse and the fi- dered by Greek ships, brought the Americans and Israelis regard “soft macy, including foreign aid, are ap- American politicians have guarantee Israel’s overwhelming nal lunacy of attempting to domi- Crusaders to Constantinople in power” as the resort of decadent, proximately 0.02 percent of the heaped contumely on the few bril- military superiority. Unfortunately, nate Chios, which possessed an 1204, the real terminal date of the weaklings (e.g., the Europeans). same figure – a ratio of 250:1. liant exceptions to this mindset thousands of Israelis and tens of equally strong fleet. The Chiotes Empire. We did recover the City This has been a bipartisan Amer- among American Presidents. Presi- thousands of Arabs have died be- went over to the Spartans and some 50 years later, but the eco- ican mindset and, generally, a fail- dent Eisenhower “lost” the Korean cause these valuable “soft power” helped Sparta to victory, thus end- nomic base of the Empire had been GUEST EDITORIALS ure. War, and Nixon did the same in In- assets have never been mobilized to ing the Peloponnesian Wars and destroyed. Byzantine diplomacy Generations of Presidents, start- dochina, according to the build ties to the Arab world. humbling Athens. hung on for another century, but The National Herald welcomes ing with John F. Kennedy, have re- Democrats of that time. George The other side of the coin, how- For a thousand years, the Empire without military force, diplomacy manuscripts representing a variety of fused to deal with an insignificant H.W. Bush has suffered the cruelty ever, can be found in Europe’s ex- at Constantinople maintained itself could not defend the Empire much views for publication in its View Points page. They should include the writer’s Caribbean Island a few tens of miles of a son’s obvious disdain for refus- cessive and dismal reliance on “soft through a masterful combination of longer. name, address, and telephone number off our coast other than by force, the ing to “march on Baghdad” in 1991. power” and getting stingy with the economic strength, cultural expan- Fast forward 600 years, and we and be addressed to the View Points threat of force or economic warfare. The Israelis have generally es- military. sionism (i.e., spreading Orthodoxy), find that our leaders in the United Editor, The National Herald, 37-10 Fidel Castro has outlasted eight poused this same mindset since the The U.S. has allowed Europe to impressive public relations (such as States and Israel have read none of 30th Street, Long Island City, NY American Presidents and outlived creation of the Jewish State in 1948. lead negotiations with Iran only be- visits to the Blachernae Palace for their history, and are thus dooming 11101. They can also be faxed to four of them. Cuba was tailor-made In that year, they won a hard-fought cause Iraq has immobilized Ameri- barbarian envoys), a good intelli- us all to its repetition. (718) 472-0510 or, preferably, e- for the use of soft power; can anyone contest against the armies of several can military power. But Europe’s gence service, adroit diplomacy (in- mailed to english.edition@thenational- argue that a full American embrace neighbors. In the same year, Jor- lack of military power requires that cluding arranged Imperial mar- Ambassador Theros served in herald.com. Due to considerations of – tourism, business, exports and im- dan’s King Abdullah made it clear it wield an American, and not a Eu- riages), a strong militia for self de- the U.S. Foreign Service for 36 space we enforce a 1,400-word upper ports, McDonalds and so forth – to the Israelis who wanted to work ropean, stick against Iran. fense, and a powerful professional years, mostly in the Middle East, limit. We reserve the right to edit for repetitiveness, diction and syntax. We would not have made the Brothers out a modus vivendi: Bring hostili- The Iranians are no dummies; Army and Navy which could show and was American Ambassador to regret that we are unable to acknowl- Castro irrelevant decades ago? ties to an end and move ultimately they string the Europeans along and up whenever the other elements of Qatar from 1995 to 1998. He also edge or return manuscripts, published Lyndon Johnson lied shameless- towards a peaceful relationship. neutralize Russia and China eco- policy needed help. directed the State Dept’s counter- or unpublished. ly to convince the American people The Israelis interpreted his over- nomically, while working hard to Western hatred for the Greeks, terrorism office and holds numer- that a pipsqueak Asiatic state tures as a sign of weakness, immedi- further weaken American strength including the word “Byzantine” as a ous U.S. Government decorations. A Hellenic Questionnaire for 2006 Congressional Candidates

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The down of the Green Line, QUESTION: Will suring that positive steps are taken nia’s treatment of its minorities? through then Deputy Secretary of American Hellenic Institute has the Turkish barbed-wire you support similar legis- to reopen the Halki Patriarchal FYROM Defense Paul Wolfowitz – for a to- prepared and sent the following fence across the face of lation in the 110th School of Theology, and to establish The “Macedonia” issue stems tal of $32 billion. An Administration questions to all Congressional can- Cyprus? Congress? conditions to ensure religious free- from the 1991 secessionist Skopje official called Turkey’s negotiating didates, incumbents and chal- 6. Do you support the ECUMENICAL dom in Turkey? regime’s naming itself in the most tactics “extortion in the name of the lengers. In the actual questionnaire, rights of all Cypriots to PATRIARCHATE Do you agree? provocative way possible as the so- alliance.” each candidate has the option of buy property and live The Turkish Govern- VISA WAIVER PROGRAM called “Republic of Macedonia” The U.S.’s defeat of the Saddam checking a box “yes” or “no.” In the wherever they chose ment has tolerated as- Participation in the Visa Waiver and requesting worldwide recogni- Hussein dictatorship without access interest of helping the Greek Amer- without being limited by saults against its Greek Program is a priority for Greece, as tion. from Turkey proved Turkey’s ican community understand the is- ethnic quotas? Orthodox religious mi- it will facilitate short-term business When the late Marshal Tito fash- marginality as a strategic military re- sues and formulate questions, the 7. On February 16, nority and the Ecumeni- travel and enhance tourism between ioned the puppet “Socialist Repub- source in the region. Today, the questionnaire is presented here. 2005 Representative by EUGENE T. cal Patriarchate in Con- our two nations. lic of Macedonia” from the south- U.S. has access to alternative mili- CYPRUS Frank Pallone (D-New ROSSIDES stantinople, and contin- Greece has met all the technical ern Yugoslav province of Vardar- tary facilities in the region, including July 2006 marked the 32-year an- Jersey) introduced the ues the illegal closure of requirements for participation. The Banovina in 1945, he did so to fo- countries in the Balkans, Middle niversary of Turkey’s invasion of bipartisan American- Special the Greek Orthodox Pa- new machine-readable passports ment disorder in northern Greece, East, Central Asia and Afghanistan, to The National Cyprus and occupation of 37.3 per- Owned Property In Oc- Herald triarchal School of The- comply with all relevant provisions and in furtherance of his plans to as well as within Iraq itself. cent of Cyprus. Since 1974, United cupied Cyprus Claims ology on the island of of the International Civil Aviation communize the Balkan Peninsula Turkey’s unreliability is not new. States policy on the Cyprus problem Act, H.R. 857. The bill, Halki near Istanbul. U.S. Organization. Administration offi- and gain control of the key port city During the Cold War, Turkey ac- has been a foreign policy failure. initiated by AHI, now has 32 co- law, as expressed in Section 2804 of cials have recognized that Greece’s of Thessaloniki. “Macedonian” na- tively aided the Soviet military, to Cyprus became a member of the sponsors. This bill would enable the Fiscal Year 1999 Appropria- new “state of the art” passports tionalism was a product of Tito’s the serious detriment of the U.S. European Union On May 1, 2004 as U.S. citizens who own property in tions Bill, calls for the Turkish Gov- should serve as a model for other fabrications. Then U.S. Secretary of During the 1973 Mid East War, pre- a divided and occupied nation, its the Turkish-occupied territory of ernment to safeguard the Ecumeni- countries. State Edward Stettinius, in a circu- dating the Turkish invasion of northeastern territory still under il- Cyprus to seek financial remedies in cal Patriarchate, its personnel and Greece and the U.S. have been lar airgram to diplomatic officers on Cyprus by one year, Turkey refused legal Turkish military occupation. U.S. courts from either the current its property, and to reopen the Hal- allied in every major international December 26, 1944, wrote the fol- the U.S. military overflight rights to The effort by the United Nations illegal inhabitants of their land or ki Patriarchal School of Theology. conflict of the 20th century. General lowing: resupply Israel, and granted the to resolve the Cyprus problem in the Turkish Government. Will you His Eminence Archbishop Andrew J. Goodpaster, former “This Government considers U.S.S.R. overland military convoy 2003-04 under the so-called Annan support legislation in the 110th Demetrios, Primate of the Greek Supreme Commander of NATO, talk of Macedonian ‘nation,’ Mace- rights to resupply Syria and Iraq, as Plan was flawed because, as written, Congress similar to H.R. 857? Orthodox Church in America led a called Greece’s role in World War donian ‘Fatherland,’ or Macedo- well as military overflight permis- it was undemocratic, unworkable AEGEAN SEA BOUNDARY panel discussion at the U.S. Helsin- II and its defeat of the communist nian ‘national consciousness’ to be sion to resupply Egypt. In the 1977- and not viable financially, and re- Turkey has made claim to one ki Commission on March 16, 2005 insurgents in the Greek Civil War unjustified demagoguery represent- 78 conflict in Ethiopia, Turkey warded the aggressor, Turkey, and half of the Aegean Sea, but refuses which presented a clear picture of turning points in world history. ing no ethnic nor political reality, granted the Soviets military over- punished the victims, the Greek to take its claim to the International how religious human rights viola- Greece was deemed ready for and sees in its present revival a pos- flight rights to support the pro-Sovi- Cypriots. It also violated key U.N. Court of Justice at The Hague tions by the Turkish Government prompt participation in the Visa sible cloak for aggressive intentions et minority of Ethiopian communist resolutions and the European (ICJH) for a binding ruling. The have been working to exterminate Waiver Program in 1999. Given all against Greece.” insurgents led by Colonel Mengistu, Union’s democratic norms and ac- U.S. should publicly state that the the Ecumenical Patriarchate and that Greece has accomplished, it is The Truman Doctrine with its who eventually prevailed. quis communautaire (total body of maritime boundary between the Turkey’s Greek Orthodox com- inconceivable that Greece remains military aid to Greece enabled According to Congressman European norms and law). Greece and Turkey in the Aegean munity. the only Schengen country which Greek forces to defeat the commu- Thaddeus McCotter (R-Michigan), The U.S., in its own interests of Sea has been long established by U.S. Helsinki Commission Co- does not participate in the program nist insurgency supported by Tito a member of the International Re- helping to provide peace and stabili- treaties. The relevant agreements Chairman Congressman Christo- (The 1985 Schengen Accord is an and Stalin in the Greek Civil War of lations Subcommittee on Europe & ty in the Eastern Mediterranean, are the Lausanne Treaty of 1923; pher H. Smith (R-New Jersey) stat- agreement among European states 1946-49. Emerging Threats, “It’s my belief in needs to support a solution for the Italy-Turkey Convention of Jan- ed, “The concern of this Commis- which allows for common policy on The State Department’s reversal the larger picture that what the Cyprus based on democratic values. uary 4, 1932; the Italy-Turkey Pro- sion is the protection of religious the temporary entry of persons and of policy on November 4, 2004 by United States has to do is funda- QUESTIONS: tocol of December 28, 1932; and the rights and freedoms. Turkey’s treat- a border system). the recognition of the FYROM as mentally reexamine its relationship 1. Do you support a settlement 1947 Paris Peace Treaty, under ment of the Ecumenical Patriar- QUESTION: Would you pro- the “Republic of Macedonia” was with Turkey. If the United States of the Cyprus problem through ne- which the Dodecanese Islands and chate violates its obligations under vide support by urging the Depart- an act of disgraceful proportions in comes to the realization that our in- gotiations based on a bi-zonal, bi- adjacent islets were ceded by Italy to international human rights law.” ment of State and Department of relation to our staunch ally and sup- terest, as it has always been, is in communal federation in a sovereign Greece. Rep. Smith blamed Turkey for sys- Homeland Security to include porter in the Balkans, Greece. This dealing with other just nations to state, incorporating the norms of The U.S. is a signatory to the temically attempting to prevent the Greece as a full member in the Visa act is harmful to U.S. interests in the advance the cause of constitutional constitutional democracy, the E.U. 1947 Paris Peace Treaty, and is obli- activities of the Patriarchate by dis- Waiver Program? Balkans. Since antiquity, the name government and human rights, I be- acquis communautaire, U.N. reso- gated by U.S. law to carry out its allowing the opening of the Halki ALBANIA “Macedonia” referred to a geo- lieve that this course of action will lutions on Cyprus, and the pertinent provisions. The State Department Theological School (forcibly closed Although some improvements graphical region, not to a nationali- be beneficial to everyone.” decisions of the European Court of has failed to declare publicly what in 1971); destroying churches by have been made lately in the condi- ty. QUESTION: Will you support a Humans Rights. the law is, and should do so. The creating hurdles preventing their re- tions and treatment of the Greek QUESTION: Do you support fundamental reexamination of 2. Do you support a settlement U.S. should urge Turkey to submit pair; denying the Patriarchate the minority in Albania, continuing acts the U.S. pressing FYROM to nego- United States with Turkey? for Cyprus which would be demo- its claim to the ICJH for binding ar- opportunity to purchase and or sell of discrimination and persecution tiate with Greece for a solution to Call and write to your two Sena- cratic, fair, workable, financially vi- bitration. property; and not recognizing the are tolerated by the Albanian Gov- the name issue which does not in- tors and your Representatives, and able and just for all the people of H.R.137, a bipartisan resolution Patriarchate’s ecumenical status – ernment against that country’s eth- clude the word “Macedonia?” ask them to respond to the AHI Cyprus? with 31 co-sponsors was introduced in effect, denying its universal sta- nic Greek minority. Albania suc- TURKEY questionnaire. Their answers can 3. Do you support the immediate by Representative Robert E. An- tus. cessfully sought a census to measure Turkey is a proven unreliable ally help you decide whether they are demilitarization of Cyprus? drews (D-New Jersey) in April of QUESTION: Do you agree that the Albanian minority in neighbor- which refused to allow the U.S. to supportive of Hellenic interests. 4. Do you support the prompt re- 2005, expressing the House of Rep- the U.S. should use its influence ing FYROM (Former Yugoslav use bases in Turkey to open a north- turn to Turkey of the more than resentatives view that the boundary with the Turkish Government to en- Republic of Macedonia), while it re- ern front against Saddam Hussein Mr. Rossides is President & 120,000 illegal Turkish settlers in between Greece and Turkey in the sure the protection of the Ecumeni- sists the E.U. demand to measure its dictatorship in 2003 because Turk- Founder of the American Hellenic Cyprus in violation of the Geneva Aegean has been long-established cal Patriarchate by supporting Sec- own minorities. ish authorities wanted another $6 Institute in Washington, DC and is Convention of 1949. by treaties and anyone disagreeing tion 2804 of the Fiscal Year 1999 QUESTION: Would you sup- billion – in addition to $26 billion of- a former assistant secretary of the 5. Do you support the tearing should take their claim to the ICJH. Appropriations Bill, as well as as- port hearings on the issue of Alba- fered by the Bush Administration U.S. Treasury. 12 THE NATIONAL HERALD, SEPTEMBER 9, 2006