Szittyakürt, 1978 (17. évfolyam, 1-9. szám)
1978-09-01 / 9. szám
Page 4 FIGHTER lift &3UA. W'a-TURANIAN PEOPLE OF THE WORLD UNITE! and associations as well as personal gifts to individual doctors in return for promises to promote formula to new mothers instead of breastfeeding. The widespread independence of today’s women many of whom must work or simply wish to do so is partially responsible for the rising trend away from breast feeding and towards the bottle. It seems as if no one is willing to assume the responsibility for this unfortunate situation. Formula companies could insist that the formula not be sold where it cannot be properly used... doctors could end the conflict of interests and the flow of free samples... and governments could initiate a program of education for women on the benefits of the natural way over artificial methods including information for working mothers to help them breast feed. One good result of the October 1956 Hungarian Freedom Fight is that the Kádár Regime instituted a policy in Hungary that allows working new mothers to stay home with their newborn babies up to 3 years with up to 80% pay. There mothers could breast feed without any difficulty. But even those mothers who work and chose to breast feed may do so in most jobs because in most factories there are day care facilities that help the breast feeding mothers. Someone must act for the children of the world who cannot act for themselves! Suzanne Crozier (P-f) LITERATURE ANNUAL BOOK WEEK In spite of the rising inflation in Hungary the Magyar population reads more and more. While six years ago, in 1972, 36 million Forints worth of books were sold during the Annual Book Week throughout the country — in 1978’s Book Week the eager readers purchased 95 million Forints worth of books. The most popular books were the ones dealing with the ancient history of Hungary and the spiritual books. This is what the Time magazine reported about a “little red book”: I HUNGARY Little Red Book A Bible-study bestseller In any Western country, publication of a book entitled The Small Encyclopedia of the Bible would hardly have been noticed. But when Hungary's state-owned printing house announced that the title would be one of 135 works introduced during the country's annual book week, the news was sensational. Like every other Communist regime, after all, Hungary’s propagates atheism; and while in practice it tolerates religious observance by its 5.8 million Catholics and 2.6 million Protestants, the Bible itself is available in only a single church bookstore in the country. It is frequently out of stock. Fascinated to discover what a Communist analysis had to say about the opium of the people these days. Hungarians snapped up The Small Encyclopedia s entire 78,000-copy press run well before book week ended, making the book one of the year’s bestsellers. The Good Book, it turns out, is not so much good or bad as it is simply there. Describing the Bible as an intrinsic part of secular as well as religious culture. Authors Gusztáv Geese and Henrik Horváth announce that their goal is to explain it as "a human and literary creation." In a favorable editorial, the Communist Party daily Népszabadság listed three reasons for Communists to gain familiarity with Christianity’s handbook. One was to understand such Bible-based expressions as "Solomonic verdict" and "scapegoat." another to "enrich the dialogue with believers" But the most important, said Népszabadság. was that knowing the Bible "can in fact strengthen official ideology." The editorial did not explain how, but its author’s own scriptural wanderings presumably had not included Psalm 14, which begins: "The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God ." ■ TIME. JULY 31. 1978 * * * Over 1300 Hungarian books were exhibited in the ancient Hungarian town of Pozsony — the present capital of Slovakia. These books represented some of the Hungarian literary productions of the past 5 years. In the city of Zseliz the Magyars of North Hungary (Slovakia since 1920) successfully accomplished this year’s Hungarian Nationality Arts Festival. Both the book exhibit and the festival were well attended. EARTHQUAKE Fortunately only a minor scale earthquake shook the nerves of the population of Békés County in Hungary on the dawn of June 22nd. The center of the quake was located at the heart of the county seat Békés and most of the buildings suffered craks in the walls and foundations. The greatest damages occurred in a school building, in the House of Culture and in the Protestant temple. These buildings became damaged enough to be closed off to avoid injuries and loss of human life. Amazingly, throughout the whole ordeal no one was injured. POLITICS Gerald Rafshoon from Georgia has best advice to the president: “Follow your instincts.” Rafshoon serves as an assistant to the U.S. president Jimmy Carter to upgrade communication around and about the president whose public image has been slipping. In the weekly newspaper from Washington, the “Spotlight” of July 17, 1978 reports that the president is connected to organized crime in the exclusive article “All the President’s Mobsters.” * * * The Japanese Air Force scrambled 500 times last year to avert Soviet planes that violated Japenese air space. The Norwegians of Northern Europe encountered the same problems continuously as the Russians do not respect the territorial integrity of their neighbours. Now, that the Japanese and the Peoples Republic of Chine signed a non-aggression treaty with each other—the Soviets are increasingly more nervous and it is most likely that they will pay even less attention to the territorial integrity of Japan. * * * HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE Harold K. Smith, an ABC commentator stated that he cannot recall such anger that has recently engulfed Washington these days because of the “spy trials” going on in Russia... (July 12, 1978). He is right. Not even in October and November of 1956 did Washington become so concerned when tens of thousands of Hungarians were massacred by the Russians as they fought for national independence. Well, apparently some human rights are not as equal or as important as others. The Hungarians of Transylvania today seem to be in the same boat. About them Washington is not concerned! It is high time to base Hungarian or Hungarophile polititians in Washington and in high places all over the world! Magyar Brothers train your children in the intricacies of politics and for undying devotion to the Magyar land and culture! — Mén Apó — _____________SEPTEMBER 1978 This year a Hungarian name appeared among the Oscar film winners in Hollywood. Vilmos Zsigmond received an Oscar for the best photography in a motion picture. * * * Dear Magyar Parents! Don’t you often wonder what can be done to help out with the high cost of sending your child to school? How you can make use of your child’s hidden talents? Here is an opportunity. Young artists eligible for $30,000 in prizes—when school gets underway this fall, youngsters 13 and under are eligible for cash prizes for paintings and sculptures entered in the 1978-79 Q-tips Art Awards contest. Entry blanks may be obtained in schools or by writing to Q-tips Art Awards, 120 Brighton Road, Clifton, New Jersey, 07012. Shown here is Karen Hurd, 13, of Springfield, Ohio, who won the $8,000 first prize in the 1977-78 competition. Ask the teacher! FINE ART LANGUAGE The Sumerian-Magyar culture is still deeply rooted in Western customs. From early Roman days, June has been believed to be the best time for marriages, according to The World Book Encyclopedia. Romans named the month for Juno, the patron goddess of marriage, and it is still a popular month for weddings. Juno is the equivalent of Jó-Nő (Good Mother or Mother Goddess in the ancient Sumerian-Hungarian religion). Among Hungarians since the time of Christ, she is known as the Virgin Mary and among the folk as Boldog Asszony. UNO The United Nations Organization every year announces competitions for commemorative stamp designs. Among others the 1979 dedication of the renewed Palace of Vien was the subject. József Vertei, an outstanding Hungarian graphic artist, earned the 1st place honors for his beautiful design. TOURISM BOOMS IN HUNGARY In 1978 tourism increased in Hungary considerably. In the first half of this year over 6% more travelers poured into the country from Austria alone as compared to the first 6 months of 1977 statistics. Women in the Army A recent survey shows that there are 150,000 women in the Armed Forces of the United States. The Soviet Union reports only 10,000 women in uniform. In Israel there are 8,000. jj* mg’ English language publication of the rtvn IKK HUNGARIA freedom fighter movement Edited by the Revolutionary Council Please remit all correspondence to: P. O. Box 534, Edgewater Branch, Cleveland, Ohio 44107 Copies may be obtained for $1.00 Primed by Classic Priming Corp., 9527 Madison Avc.. Cleveland, Ohio 44102
