Amerikai Magyar Hírlap, 2003 (15. évfolyam, 4-49. szám)
2003-12-19 / 49. szám
American Hungarian Journal MffiJKRY CMMSVMAg to all our Readers! PÉTER DUDÁS: Köszöntjük zsidó vallású olvasóinkat HANUKKAH alkalmából Beautiful Old Christmas The fragrance of a fir tree Has filled up our room, Quinces grace the chest top With beauty and perfume. Sparklers make little stars, Small candles burn for light; We cooked all the candy That trims the tree tonight. Sparingly, Jesus brought Only what we needed; Gunfire, the big war Just recently ended. Outside too, a gift is Presented to this fest: A fresh, brand-new snow coat Adorns our Budapest. Translated from the Hungarian by P.D. Assistance in English Translation: Marie Housen Áldott, békés Karácsonyi Ünnepeket és sikerekben gazdag, boldog Új Esztendőt kíván kedves közönségének, pártfogóinak és minden magyarnak SZOMBATI GILLE OTTÓ (Nagyvárad) To the readers of the American Hungarian Journal (?) and all those who love Art and Beauty §1 HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the £ $ American Institute of Fine Arts Board of Directors and Members Megelégedett, békés KARÁCSONYT és eredményekben gazdag, boldog ÚJÉVET kíván amerikai magyar ügyfeleinekj és barátainak: Dr. KEMENES ÉVA budapesti ügyvéd Magyar nyugdíj és egyéb jogi problémákkal forduljon hozzám bizalommal Figyelem! új telefonszám! Tel.: (36-1) 340-4897 vJ European Constitution Summit Collapses (AP) BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European summit to forge a constitution for a united, post- Cold War Europe collapsed Saturday after leaders failed to agree on sharing power within an expanded European Union . • The deal-breaker was a proposal to abandon a voting system accepted in 2000 that gave Spain and incoming EU member Poland almost as much voting power as Germany, which has a population equal to those two countries combined. European leaders sought to minimize the damage, saying talks would resume next year, but the debacle leaves the EU in turmoil as it prepares for one of the greatest challenges in it 46- year history — accepting new members from the former Communist east. The failure scuttles, for the time being, the EU’s plan for a new president, foreign minister and a greater profile on the global stage to rival that of the United States. It also raised doubts about the bloc’s future direction and fears over its cohesion. French President Jacques Chirac and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder spoke of a core group of countries pressing ahead with closer integration — a scenario others warned would divide the union. British Prime Minister Tony Blair appealed for all to respect the “essential unity of Europe.” Blair insisted the summit failure would not delay the expansion in which Poland and nine smaller nations will join the bloc on May 1, expanding it from 15 to 25 members. He said the differences could be overcome and the constitution adopted, but he suggested leaders would take at least several months before a breakthrough. After almost two years of preparations, the constitutional talks were sunk by the voting fight that pitted Germany and France against Spain and Poland. Spain and Poland said the proposal concentrated too much power in the hands of EU’s big four — Germany, France, Britain and Italy. They want to keep a system that gives them almost as many votes as Germany, the union’s biggest member. SEASON’S GREETINGS f TO OUR HUNGARIAN FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS and Best Wishes of Good Health, Wealth and Happiness for the coming New Year 2004 from ARTHUR FRIEDBERG HUNGARIAN COINS Official Representative Office THE COIN & CURRENCY INSTITUTE P.O. Box 1057, Clifton, New Jersey 07014 Phone (973) 471-1441 Fax (973) 471-1062 Toll Free: 1-800-421-1866 5000 Forint Silver Coins 50th Anniversary of the Gold National Football Team On the 50th anniversay of their triumph, the Hungarian Mint is issuing two versions of a celebratory medal. The first is a one ounce 42.5 mm pure silver medal, plated in gold and in proof quality with a serial number from 1 to 3000 embossed on the edge. It is priced at $59.50.The second, while of non-precious metal, and also gold plated, has an additional feature: in the middle of the medal there is a movable silver-plated soccer ball. Order it today for just $45.00. 150th Anniversary of the Founding of the BUDAPEST PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Founded in 1853 by Ferenc Erkel, it has been a home to the works and performances of music’s greats: Liszt, Mahler, Brahms, Goldmark, Bartók, Kodály, Dohnányi and others. The orchestra’s home, the Budapest Opera House is one of the best known symbols of Hungarian culture. The four portraits are of Erkel, Bartók, Kodály and Dohnányi-all leaders of the orchestra. Designer: Emma SZ. EGYED Mintage: 4000 pcs BU / 4000 pcs Proof Mintage: 4000 pcs BU $42.50 / 4000 pcs Proof $49.50 TO ORDER, or to be placed on the mailing list for all Hungarian coins, contact The Coin & Currency Institute, Inc., P.O. Box 1057, Clifton, NJ 07014. Toll free 1-800-421-1866. Fax (973) 471-1062. E-mail: mail@coin-currency.com . New Jersey residents should add 6% sales tax. Major credit cards are accepted. Add $4.50 to each order for shipping and handling. These and other coins of Hungary may be seen on the Institute's website, www.coin-currency.com/hungary.html . ( ■■■ AMERIKAI y Itfagyar Hírlap
