Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1947 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 2 Verhovay Journal FEBRUARY 26, 1947 WE PROTEST! (Continued from page 1.) appeasement, which at first in Munich designated their land as part of the German “living space” and then in autumn 1943, at the Confornices of Moscow and Teheran, abandoned them to the Russian lust for expansion. The high ideals of American policy were sacrificed at first for “expediency” and then expediency itself, aimed at the establishment of lasting peace, was superceded at Yalta, Potsdam and at the Peace Conference by an endless process of concessions to the detriment of American principles and of lasting peace. Thus the Hungarian people, step by step, have been deprived not only of their elementary human rights and livelihood but Russian domination prevents their present government even from seeking assistance from the Western Democracies, without which they cannot restore their independence or rebuild their ruined economy. For this reason, we, Americans of Hungarian origin, in complete knowledge of the real situation in Hungary, request our government in the twelfth hour to come to the aid of the Hungarian people in its life and death struggle for independence and true democracy. SPECIFIC REQUESTS: I We particularly ask you, Mr. Secretary: 1. To call the attention of the United Nations to the danger to lasting peace caused by the terroristic police regime imposed upon the Hungarian people by the Soviet power of occupation. The Hungarian Ministry of Interior, the communist dominated police and the new armed force of Hungary are lead by Moscow-trained terrorists. Their cruel grip can only be loosened if the Three Major Powers replace the present Russian occupation by a Three Power Joint Occupation to be agreed upon by the United Nations, and if they substitute the communist police organization by non-partisan forces, which will restore order, legality and decency in Hungary. 2. To give adequate aid to Hungarian economy, and thus restore Hungarian production, which will provide human livelihood to the Hungarian people. The financial burden placed upon Hungary in the peace treaty should be brought into harmony with her capacity to pay, and unilateral exploitation and further spoiliation of Hungary by the Soviets should be prevented, if her complete collapse is to be avoided. 3. To stop re-institution of slavery on a large scale, the release within a fixed time-limit of Hungarian prisoners of war and innocent deportees by Russia must be agreed upon by the Major Powers, for the Hungarian Government does not possess sufficient bargaining power to obtain their liberation from the Soviets. 4. To grant immediate protection to the Hungarian minority against extermination by the Government of Czechoslovakia, which seeks to create accomplished facts during the period assigned to direct negotiations between the two interested governments. THE SOLUTION OF PROBLEMS The Hungarian nation, which for one thousand years has lived in the fold of Christianity and has contrbiuted its proper share to western civilization is being delivered by the Peace Treaty to the mercy of the Soviets. The monstrous plan of the partition of Europe into two hostile systems demands that Hungary accept her incorporation into the Communist World. But the Hungarian people have made their decision in this respect at the 1945 elections. They have refused to be incorporated into the Russian system. They insist upon retaining their traditional freedoms and independence. They wish to live at peace with their neighbors in a Danubian Federation, which alone would enable them to continue as free nations within a western and democratic system. This Federation could settle all national problems endangering peace in the valley of the Danube. The Transylvania problem, which in the future again will threaten the good neighborly relations of Hungary and Rumania, can only be solved by incorporating Transylvania as an independent unit within the future Danubian Federation. No other solution is apt to bring lasting peace to the unhappy nations on the Danube. Unfortunately the peace treaty with Hungary disregards the consolidation of the Danubian region within a Federation of autono mous stated, and discards all the basic principles of American policy on which our own national life rests. It neglects the basic human and national rights of the Hungarian people and will lead to their incorporation into a system hostile to the democracies including our own nation. The Hungarian people cannot be made responsible for the acts of such future governments which will be imposed upon them by the will of Soviet-Russia. Concerning the Hungarian Treaty concluded in contravention of fundamental American principles and the interests of lasting peace, .we, herewith register our solemn protest, AMERICAN HUNGARIAN FEDERATION 839—17th Street, N. W. WASHINGTON, D.C. BUY SAVINGS BONDS The Bogey Man of Branch 364 Youngstown, Ohio Pardon folk's — Bogey man of Br. 364 speaking. I’m trying to grab a little space, so if you other scribes will move over a little I’ll muscle in. First of all let me introduce myself, then I’ll attempt to give you some dope and gossip that’s going on at 364. As I said before, I’m the Bogey man of 364. How I came about that name, we—11 let’s keep that for some future writing. i As our last meeting got underway we noticed several new faces, some we haven’t seen in yars, so it looks as though the old gang is coming back. The Miglets family was well represented by Jay, Bill, Andy, and Frank. Special mention should be given to Joe Nameth from nearby Hubbard, Ohio. He tells us that he had to drive thru snow drifts of the highway some being 3 feet deep. That is what I call real Fraternal spirit. I made a remark about this to him after the meeting ad he said it was worth his efforts, because he got a whale of a kick out of Phil Houser’s Elephant story, as a matter of fact I sttill smile when I think of it, and I bet Anne Petro and Goldie Matica haven’t forgotten it either. Joe Horvath who made his first appearance in about six months, came too late to hear the story, after which Mike Rigo promptly named Phil “Elephant” and you know if Phil doesn’t watch his diet he’ll look like one before long. Apologies to Andy Miglets from George Gregosits. What for? Well it was this way. We had a 500 party after the meeting and Andy took top honors, but George forgot to give him his prize. He probably has it by now as I know George, he’ll go out of his way to make up for his oversight. Congrats. to Frank Miglets who joined the ranks of the Benedicts a couple of months back, and already his wife is letting him go out alone. Nice going Frank, how do you do it? How about bringing her around sometime to meet the gang? I’ve already met her and all I can say is: “you lucky guy”. Congrats, also to Bill Miglets on his promotion to Traffic detective here in Youngstown. Keep up the good work Bill. Your work is of a different nature than that of our late Pal Frank Brogley but I know we can depend on you for a job well done. Your work is going to be harder because you are dealing with adults. Frank’s job was with the children. I say it’s going to be harder because as Frank once said to me quote “Kids can be taught, grown ups well —” unquote. Need I say more? Wife “Jay” is also happy about the whole thing because she is going to have Bill home at nights now. Need I say more, I should say not. I’ve said too much already, so thanks to all “youise” guys and gals for moving over. Fraternally yours, The Bogey Man. Memorial Ceremonies In Yatesboro, Pa. Members and friends of the Verhovay are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Ceremonies to be held jointly by branches 88, Yatesboro, Pa., and 196, Sagamore, Pa., on March 2, 1947, Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock in the auditorium of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. The portraits of Stephen Dudás, hero dead member of Branch 88, and Joseph H. Cherney, of Branch 196, will be presented on this occasion to the next of kin. — We urge our readers in Yatesboro, Sagamore and vicinity to attend this occasion as a matter of brotherly and patriotic obligation to be shared by all members of the Verhovay. “CARE” Opens New Service To Hungary Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 17, 1947 — Hungarians in Allegheny County, particularly those with relatives now living in Hungary, will be grateful to learn that CARE (Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe), the nonprofit government-approved personal service to Europeans, has reached full agreement with the Hungarian Government; any individual or group may now send CARE’S food-package or blanketpackage to any designated individual or group in Hungary. CARE’s official agreement insures guaranteed delivery, full police-protection, and permission for CARE personnel to enter Hungary to supervise activities. Hungary thus becomes the second Balkan country in the past year to open its door to CARE. Pittsburghers of other nationalities, Greek, German, Austrian, Czechoslovak, Polish, Norwegian, Italian, French, Dutch and Belgian, have for some time availed themselves of CARE’s provision for the hungry and starving in their countries. Through CARE, it is possible to send either the CARE foodpackage of the blanket-package, each at the comprehensive cost of ten-dollars, admitted custom-free and ration-free into any of CARE’s 12 European countries. The food-package weighs fortynine pounds, contains forty thousand calories, and consists in a scientifically balanced diet of thirty complete meals: these meals include meats, vegetables, cheese, milk, coffee, butter, biscuits, a full carton of cigarettes, fruit jam, puddings, cereals, soap, matches, can-openers, water-purifying tablets etc. The last of the current supply of these packages will be sold on March 1st, after which CARE will place on sale a new package containing items it has not been found possible to send in quantity until now. The new CARE food package, designed in accordance with expert advice on the most widespread shortages abroad, contains 21.6 pounds, net, of food, with a nutritional value of more than 40,000 calories. Contents include 2 lbs., 12 oz., of meat; 2 lbs., sugar; 2 lbs., vegetable shortening; 7 lbs., of flour; 2 lbs., of chocolate; 1 lb., apricots; 1 lb., prunes; 1 lb., coffee; i lb., dried egg powder; 2 lbs., of dried whole milk powder and 6 oz., of soap. These packages, too. will sell at the price of ten dollars. The new blanket-package, now available to Hungary, contains two large new, all-virgin wool, Army surplus blankets, a recent purchase from the War Assets Administration. The Blankets, which have proved so popular in France and the Low Countries, and which, up to now, have been limited to those countries until the need for them could be ascertained, may now be sent for ten dollars to any country served by CARE, with the same unique advantages attaching to the food remittance. In western Europe, these blankets were converted into clothing by thrifty housewives, so that CARE has included with its current orders, at no extra cost, a variety of threads, pins and needles, scissors, darning cotton, elastic fasteners, buttons, heels and soles for the reconstitution of shoes, woolen socks etc. In addition, CARE is sending-patterns showing how alterations can be most efficiently made. For full information concerning the CARE plan, write or visit CARE Pittsburgh Headquarters, Court House, Pittsburgh 19, Pa., or phone AT. 9466. Out of county residents may write to Cooperative For American Remittances to Europe, 50 Broad Str., New York, N. Y. The Bowling Tournament Messenger (Continued from page 1.) dal awards, suitable trophies will be presented to the champions in the various divisions.” It will please our bowlers to know that this paragraph had been amended to their advantage and reads now as follows: “Medal awards, suitable trophies AND AN ADDITIONAL CASH PRIZE will be presented to the champion of each division”. And please remember (as if you could forget!) that the Association will help defray travelling expenses. The Home Office will be glad to furnish information upon request to ány captain inquiring as to the amount to which his team is entitled. It is sufficent, however, to state that the amount to be granted will make it possible for any team travelling by automobile to make the trip without additional outlay, provided, of course, the car reaches South Bend by its own power and not behind a towing truck. For any further information write to Supreme Auditor John Sabo, 436 Fourth Ave., Verhovay Building, Pittsburgh 19, Pa. — And by all means let us have your registrations at your earliest convenience. No penalties will be imposed upon teams registering before the deadline.
