Amerikai Magyar Hírlap, 2010 (22. évfolyam, 1-50. szám)
2010-07-16 / 28. szám
AMERICAN Hungarian Journal NEWS OF THE HUNGARIAN AMERICAN COALITION Dedication of a Commemorative Plaque on Carl Lutz's Residence in Washington, DC Plaque unveiled by Hungarian Foreign Minister Dr. János Martonyi Washington, D.C. - Dr. János Martonyi, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Hungary, unveiled a memorial plaque on Carl Lutz’s residence in Washington, DC. The event was sponsored by the Carl Lutz Foundation, Budapest, the Government of the Republic of Hungary, the Hungarian American Coalition and the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice. The Swiss Vice-Consul Carl Lutz, who also represented the U.S. government in Hungary during the War, rescued thousands of Jews in Budapest from deportation to Nazi death camps during World War II. A reception at the residence of Ambassador of Hungary Béla j)r. János Martonyi giving a speech as Max Teleki looks on Szombati followed the ceremony. At the unveiling ceremony, Maximilian Teleki, President of the Hungarian American Coalition, recognized some of the attending guests, and the cooperation and generosity of the current owners and residents of 1828 Corcoran Street NW, Mr. and Mrs. is Manson Kalfus. Mr. Teleki made a reference to the heroic actions of Carl Lutz and introduced Hungarian Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi. Foreign Minister Martonyi recalled the bravery and nobility of Carl Lutz during the war in Budapest, and stressed the importance of remembering the past. He declared that Hungary will never allow anti-Semitism, racism or prejudice to prevail, nor any intolerance based on ethnicity, religion or political conviction. The plaque has the following text: “Here lived Carl Lutz (1895-1975) Swiss diplomat, Righteous Among the Nations, who represented the interests of the Unites States of America in Budapest, Hungary during World War II and saved the lives of thousands of Jews.” After the unveiling ceremony, Ambassador Béla Szombati welcomed guests at a reception at the Ambassador’s residence. Among the distinguished guests were Ambassador Mark Palmer, Mr. Guillaume Scheurer, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Switzerland, Mr. Pontus Jarborg, Consul General of the Embassy of Sweden, Mrs. Andrea Christ, Deputy Head of Cultural Affairs, Embassy of Germany, Mrs. Annette Lantos, Mr. and Mrs. Ferenc Katona, Holocaust Museum, Prof. Charles Gati, Mr. Mason Kalfus and Mrs. Susan Burgess, who currently live in the former residence of Carl Lutz, Mr. Stephen Varga, Chairman of the William Penn Association and Chairman of the Board of the Hungarian American Coalition, and Mr. and Mrs. Les Megyeri, President of the Hungarian Reformed Federation. Speaking at the reception, Tomicah Tillemann, grandson of former Congressman Tom Lantos, said that during the Hungarian Holocaust we witnessed the worst and the best of human nature. He reminded the audience that were it not for the actions of diplomats such as Raoul Wallenberg and Carl Lutz, members of his family would not be here. He also quoted an old Jewish saying that he who saves a life saves the world; and Lutz saved many thousands of life, thus saving the world many times over. Professor Charles Gati shared his personal and family experiences of the Holocaust and recalled the pivotal German occupation of Hungary that allowed the Hungarian Holocaust to take place. Professor Gati placed great emphasis on the bravery and resourcefulness of Carl Lutz, particularly his ability to issue multiple identity documents that saved thousands of lives, including his. In closing remarks, Mr. Teleki mentioned that Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi and his delegation had made a stop that morning at the Victims of Communism Memorial in Washington, DC in honor of those who suffered under Communism, the other great evil of the 20th century. He added that we must not forget the legacy inflicted by Nazism and Communism, and that we must honor and remember heroic figures such as Lutz, as well as those unsung Hungarian heroes who helped Carl Lutz’s efforts. * * * * The Hungarian American Coalition is a nationwide non-profit organization that promotes public understanding and awareness of Hungarian American issues. Address: 1120 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 280, Washington, D.C. 20036, U.S.A. Phone: (202) 296-9505, Fax (202) 775-5175, E-mail: hac@hacusa.org Mortgage Crisis May Hurt for Years Borrowers who defaulted could have low credit scores for years, crimping their spending. And changes in scoring and how it’s applied could dramatically affect all Americans’ ability to borrow. For countless Americans struggling to make their mortgage payments, the problems have just begun. Although a loan modification or foreclosure might allow them to put their housing problems behind them, millions will be dogged for years by the aftermath — a credit score so tarnished by the housing debacle that lenders will avoid them. And if they are able to obtain loans, high interest rates are likely to strain their budgets. This is one remnant of the housing crisis that is sometimes ignored by economists, but the effects may well be a drag on the nation’s consumption — and the economy as a whole — for a decade or more. Some bankers say the changes in scoring are necessary. At the bottom of a recession, with a recovery in sight, credit scores would be raised to reflect the idea that people buying a home would be paying it off in an improving economy, with home values increasing and with less risk that they would lose their job. A person who lived in a distressed area and paid a loan during a recession could receive extra points. The English Page of the Hírlap can serve as a bridge between the non-Hungarian-speaking members of the family and the community. Use it to bring people to gether! Subscribe to the Hírlap! Advertise your business in the Hírlap! If you have any questions or suggestions, please call (323) 463-6376 Spain Wins Soccer World Cup A goal 28 minutes into extra time by Andres Iniesta defeats the Netherlands, 1-0, allowing Spain to claim sport’s most cherished prize after decades of disappointment. But the world witnessed a sloppy match marked by 14 yellow cards. Johannesburg, South Africa — An evening that began with fireworks ended in tears of joy for Spain, which erased decades of frustration Sunday by finally hoisting the World Cup trophy. Andres Iniesta’s goal 28 minutes into extra time, mixed with a spectacular game from keeper Iker Casillas, gave La Furia Roja an ugly but hard-fought 1-0 win Andres Iniesta holds the World over a shorthanded Netherlands £Up trophy following Spain’s finals squad before a raucous crowd of yi over ^ Netherlands. 84,490 at Soccer City Stadium. It was the third time in the last five World Cups that the final went into extra time. The earlier two were decided by penalty kicks. Iniesta’s goal - which came when he batted a loose ball out of the air in the penalty area — made that unnecessary. And by claiming the most cherished prize in sports two years after winning the European Championship, Spain may have finally quieted critics who have long said it can’t win the big one. An estimated 700 million people watched on television as Spain became just the eighth country to win the World Cup, with the broadcast reaching every country on the globe. That’s 100 million more than watched the opening ceremonies from the 2008 Beijing Olympics. But while it must have been pleasing for Spain to win, it wasn’t pleasing to watch them do it with referee Howard Webb being forced to issue 14 yellow cards and one red card, with Dutch defender John Heitinga getting off early in the second 15-minute extra period. The festivities began with an elaborate, star-studded closing ceremony that included a brief appearance by former South African President Nelson Mandela - who received a standing ovation. But viewers who expected that to be followed by an entertaining fast-paced match between two teams must have been disappointed. It wasn’t supposed to be that way. A day earlier Spanish Coach Vicente Del Bosque predicted the game would be an advertisement for artful soccer. Instead it gave soccer a black eye. This match was more like an ad for professional wrestling. Spain came into the final with an impressive resume, having won 30 of its 32 games under Del Bosque, who took over the team after Spain’s victory in the 2008 European Championships. But the Netherlands had done even better, winning its first six World Cup matches to run their unbeaten streak to 25 games dating back nearly two years. And recent skeins of success weren’t the only thing the two sides had in common, though. Both normally practice an identical ball-control style of play that relies heavily on the skills of their midfielders. And it was in the midfield that much of Sunday’s final was contested- though not always as expected, with both teams engaging in some uncharacteristically rough play. In the eighth all-European final, both teams were aggressive from the start. Maybe too aggressive, with Webb, struggling to get control of the match, handing out five yellow cards in the opening 28 minutes, with three going to unusually thuggish Dutch. The teams didn’t combine for that many shots on goal in the first half. And Webb never did get control of the game as both teams continued to embarrass international soccer’s top official with their play. There was a lot of pushing and shoving before the scoreless first half came to a close with the Dutch enjoying their first prolonged attack of the night, one that ended with Arjen Robben’s left-footed shot from the edge of the penalty area curling into Casillas’ arms at the near post. Spain had a chance to go ahead five minutes into extra time but Cesc Fabregas was robbed on a breakaway by Dutch keeper Stekelenburg. And moments after that Holland missed a chance to score the first goal when Joris Mathlisen’s header went over the crossbar. With the game still scoreless, Spain’s best second-half chance came in the 69th minute when Villa collected a loose ball on the doorstep of the Dutch goal. But he booted his shot wildly over the goal. 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