Fraternity-Testvériség, 1978 (56. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1978-10-01 / 4. szám
FRATERNAL CONGRESS At the New Jersey State Fraternal Congress meeting the Flag Committee made the following report: On a June day in 1885, the first flag day exercises were held in a little schoolhouse yard in Fre- donia, Wisconsin next to a one room cobblestone schoolhouse. Fraternals teach practical patriotism by inspiring love of country and respect for the American Flag. The Fraternals formed a National Flag Day Foundation and were able to establish the week in which June 14th falls as Fraternal Week throughout the nation. Fraternalists, through their state Governors and local Mayors have June 14th proclaimed Flag Day. It was a beautiful day, June 14th, 1978 as more than one thousand men, women and children gathered at Liberty State Park in Jersey City. Across the narrow stretch of water the Statue of Liberty faced to the East, still greeting the new comers as they entered the harbor of New York. Also present were a band from the army, a civilian band, and a choir from Jersey City High School in cap and gown. Behind the stage thirteen large United States flags showed their color as a breeze whipped them straight out high in the air. South of the flags, another double line of tall flags flew, one line of New Jersey State flags, the other a line of past flags of the United States in a brilliant display. Mayor Smith of Jersey City was the Master of Ceremonies. Mayor Capiello of Hoboken and other dignitaries were also present. An announcement that Governor Bryne was on his way prepared the large crowd for the sight of his blue helicopter landing on the grass in the park. Surrounded by State Police, the Governor made his way to the podium where he was the first to speak. After the Governor pointed out the connection between Fraternal Week and Flag Day, he signed his proclamation declaring this week as Fraternal week. (A.G.) HELP WANTED We are presently looking to further develop and enlarge our Field Force and have openings available in almost every area. FULL OR PART TIME Liberal Commissions For additional information, please write E. E. Vargo, F.I.C. National Secretary Hungarian Reformed Federation of America P.0. Box 34917 Washington, D.C. 20034 A FRIENDLY ACT FOR THE HUNGARIANS LIVING IN RUMANIA Resolution adopted by the meeting and delegates of the Polish-Hungarian World Federation and Affiliates held in Chicago on May 13, 1978, concerning the plight of the Hungarian minority in Rumania (Transylvana) : WHEREAS: The discrimination against the Hungarian and other minorities in Rumania is continuing and WHEREAS: The Rumanian government is conducting a campaign against the Hungarians, and, in particular, against their churches, suppressing their language, falsifying statistical and historical data and confiscating cultural archives, amounting to a blatant internal oppression. WHEREAS: There are 2 and half million Hungarians living in Transylvania, which they have inhabited for over 1,000 years, whose conditions are worsening from year to year. WHEREAS: If the tide of Rumanian chauvinism is not turned soon by the intervention of the United States, based on its HUMAN RIGHTS policy, this tide will develop into cultural genocide. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Polish-Hungarian World Federation, as our contribution to the cause of human freedom and dignity, is protesting on behalf of the unfortunate peoples of Transylvania. BE IT RESOLVED: That proper action be undertaken in defense of the Hungarians in Transylvania for the purpose of achieving equality in cultural, national and civil rights. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That we appeal to the American Administration and Congress to take the necessary steps to effect fundamental changes of Rumanian policies toward the Hungarians, to eradicate discrimination, and create an acceptable status in Transylvania, whereby the Rumanians and Hungarians can work out their destinies in mutual understanding. Signed: Dr. Karol Rip a, President Deputy-Bishop Desmond Parragh, Director. May 13, 1978. 8
