The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1984 (11. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1984-04-01 / 4. szám
FROM A FEW WORDS FROM THE EDITOR I recently experienced two enlightening incidents, one of which revealed that the editorial policy of this publication is right on target. The other exposed the kind of thinking we must change in order to remain on course. The first incident involved a young man who had escorted his mother and grandmother to a theatrical performance at the American-Hungarian Citizens Club of Rahway. Because he did not understand English, this young man sat down in our club’s lounge to wait for them. Observing this, I went up to him and handed him a copy of this magazine to help him pass the time. I then watched what he would do with it. He read every word of it from cover to cover. He then came over to me and said: “Thanks a lot. I never knew that there was a Hungarian magazine in English which I could read. How can I get this one every month?” Well, this young American-Hungarian, who happens to be a graduate of one of our finest colleges, certainly got it. He is now one of our subscribers! The other incident involved a “ 1956-er,” who evidently has become so thoroughly Americanized that he has forgotten where he came from. This man, who is now the father of three “American Citizens” and a successful businessman, said to me — when I asked him to order this publication for his children, “What for? They’re Americans, not Hungarians. They don’t care about Hungary and neither do I!” He did not bother to explain, of course, why it was that, if he had no further interest in or use for his native land or Hungarians in general, he happened to be present at a Hungarian club-sponsored, dinner-dance at the time! Neither did he bother to make mention of the fact that his children’s grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins were still living in Hungary! The significance of these two incidents is that, while some Hungarian-born parents of American-born children may think that their offspring do not give a thought to their heritage, they are wrong. They do. And, in cases where they don’t, the blame rests with the parents! You, as a parent or grandparent of American-born children, have an obligation. It is to do whatever you can to make them conscious of their Hungarian heritage. One way you can do this for them is to gift them with a subscription to this publication. Our subscription rates are only $15.00 a year. Make your check or money order payable to the BETHLEN PRESS and mail it to: Bethlen Press, P.O. Box 2203, Union, NJ 07083. Paul Pulitzer Managing Editor This section is produced for “The Eighth Hungarian Tribe” magazine by PULITZER-GOODMAN ASSOCIATES, INC., P.O. Box 2203, Union, New Jersey 07083 (Tel: 201/964-8464). Managing Editor: Paul Pulitzer Co-Managing Editor: Roger B. Goodman Associate Editor (Features): John Eckenrod Associate Editor (Research): Harry G. Ladanye Advertising Manager (Central Jersey): Doris Hody Club News Editor: Frank Hidi Advertising Rates Available On Request. Subscribe to the “Eighth Hungarian Tribe." $15.00 a vear. Page 8 Dear Mr. Pulitzer: You should be congratulated about the ENGLISH LANGUAGE section in your publication. When I saw the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble story in your January and February1 issues, it reminded me of a stamp issued when the group celebrated its 25th Anniversary. I am enclosing one with the warmest friendship. We would like to subscribe to “The Eighth Hungarian Tribe” magazine for three persons and our check for all three is enclosed. Some of my friends, to whom I have spoken about your publication, are also interested. Dr. Francis R. Bethlen State University of New York Plattsburgh, New York Dear Mr. Pulitzer: I am sending you enclosed a $15.00 check for a one year subscription. I have read the January issue and found that it contained a lot of interesting information. I read every word of it. Gabriella Richards Whiting, New Jersey Dear Mr. Pulitzer: I am profoundly touched by your kindness for having taken the time to write us about our publication. It gives us new incentive for our further work. I take pleasure in informing you that we have put your address on our mailing list and that we are sending you by separate mail some other publications, bulletins, and photographs. Hoping that we have been at your service and that our collaboration will help to stimulate interest in travel to Hungary, we remain, Julia Sz. Nagy Managing Editor Hungarian Travel Magazine Budapest, Hungarv Eighth Hungarian Tribe
