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{National Homp Office« THAT What's Our Line? WE Telephones: SL'henley 1-4470 1-4471 wark which S i A i A n n S v A i O V n A a a n i i o 1 prise 'ZAJEDNIČAR1* yOU wool*. Vic Vet jay* |4 DAYS OR MORE \n\n Editorial race CROATIA* KKAI1K.NAL I. MOM Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania A Great Day was some show the United Croatian Fraternal Union Lodges of Cleveland staged Sunday. November 28, in honor of the 60th Anniversary of the Society. Some show is ri^ht, for it was big enough worthy enough to attract Ohio's distinguished Governor Frank J. Lausche both as an obviously enthused cel ebrant and a speaker par excellence. And it was great enough to draw one of the biggest crowds in years to the spacious Slovenian Auditorium on Cleveland's his toric St. Clair Avenue to enjoy a program of varied entertainment which left absolute ly nothing to be desired in the end. It was. by every standard, a great day in the history of all 12 of the Society's Greater Cleveland Lodges for two very im portant, far-reaching reasons: 1) It marked the first time in their m nals that these 12 Lodges ever found them selves represented in one Committee tur the purpose of promoting a huge public undertaking designed to bring their Society to the widest possible attention. 2) It proved, once and for all, that these 12 Lodges are indeed big enough to forget their petty differences and labor together as a strong and united team devoted solely to Fraternalism. True, it took all of 60 years to accomp lish these two ends. But it was certainly well worth the long, long wait. As for Governor Lausche's appearance on the occasion, let us put it this way: Wherever this amazing man goes, success automatically tags along with him. A dynamic personality, he is not a shamed to admit to the fact that he is of Slovene descent nor at all backward about delivering a portion of an address in his na tive^ language, as he did in Cleveland No vember 28 to our everlasting delight. This nationally renowned political fig ure, the only man in the 150-ycar-history of the State ever to be elected to five con secutive terms as the Governor of Ohio, is "our people personified" when you hear him make a speech in public and know that the words arc from his heart. He was chiefly responsible for the tre mendously successful outcome of this cel ebration of November 28. We would be the last to deny him the credit, this in spite of the fact that we, too. tried very hard to share the speaking spotlight with him on the occasion. But it turned out to be a sim ple case of '"too much Lausche and not enough Brkich." Be that as it may, we know that Gov ernor Lausche will join us in congratulating the United Croatian Fraternal Union Lod ges of Cleveland and wishing them many happy returns of what was truly the great est day in their history, Sunday, November 28, 1954. Yes, dobar je naš narod! have always been proud of the fact that the English Section has had only one line under our aegis, that of the Cro atian Fraternal Union of America. Those who have followed our editorial work since we first assumed office in 1947 know as much, kngw that we have never deviated from the line set for the English Section of the Zajedničar since it was es tablished back on November 6, 1929, or twenty-five years ago. Imagine our surprise, then, when we turned to the Croatian Section of Wednes day. December 1, 1934. and read therein an article "congratulating" the English Sec tion for adhering in more recent times to the principles of the Society itself. Since we have never been guilty of do ing or writing anything to the contrary in the past, we do not choose to try this com pliment on for size or otherwise. We need only consider the fact that the party who penned the lines is a political exile, a non-CFU member operating the remnants of a political machine parked in .in overseas asylum. Enough said! From him we want nothing more than to leave us and our Society alone. The Last Word STATISTICS: If all those accused of being Commies, fellow travellers, etc., were laid end to end, would that mark the end of such talk in these United States? Ha, we should live so long' ENGLISH SECTION Bstabhahca \oveintrr s, I9S9. Publ\ahe«t weekly By The Croatian Fraternal Union Of America STEPHEN F. BRKICH, Editor-in-Chief Editorial Offices, $441 orbes St., Pittsburgh IS, Pa. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8,1954 The Year Ahead K 10 less than twenty (20) English Speak ing Lodges of the Croatian Fraternal Union organized in 1930 will attain the ripe old age of twenty-five years during 1955. Jn numerical order, the celebrants-to-be next year are as follows: Lodge City and State Organized 76 S. S. Pittsburgh, Pa January 19 717 Detroit, Michigan January 15 718 Rankin, Pa January 28 720 Aliquippa, Pa February 10 721 Granite City, 111 February 10 722 Council Bluffs, Iowa February 9 726 Lackawanna, New York .... March 16 727 Gary, Indiana March 16 731 West Allis, Wise March 30 732 Midland, Pa April 14 734 Kansas City, Kansas April 16 736 East Pittsburgh, Pa April 19 737 Aberdeen, Washington April 24 738 New Brighton, Pa April 29 740 Rices Landing, Pa May 4 742 South St. Paul. Minn June 7 745 Ben wood. West Virginia July 8 749 Chicago, 111 August 12 750 Oak Creek, Colorado August 4 756 Eveleth, Minnesota December 26 Having reminded them that 1955 will mark their Silver Anniversary Year, we go on to hope that all 20 of these fine ES Lod ges will do something about it. What to do is up to the individual Lodge, but be the ultimate undertaking of major or minor proportions, of costly or moderate nature, we stand prepared at all times to support cach on these pages. Above all, let none of these 20 units pass up the opportunity in 1955 to celebrate a rare accomplishment in fraternal circles that of coming into existence during the Great Depression of the 1930s and outliving the trials and tribulations of an unlamcnted era in American history. Seeing Red WEARS ago, more than we care to recall, we were a member of the New Brigh ton. Pa., High School Debating Team. We were taught then that there are two sides to every question and that both should be aired if the public is to be properly in formed on a controversial issue. We still believe in such a democratic process the freedom of soeech. Evidently not all of America's many ed ucationrl institutions feel that their young men and women debaters should participate in analyzing "hot potato" issues. At least several have forbidden their students to argue the currently controver sial topic: Resolved, that the United States should extend diplomatic recognition to the Communist government of China. Heading the small list of schools considering this subject "out of bounds" are the Nation's Military and Naval Academies. Officials at these schools are of the opinion that the intellect of their students would be poisoned instead of broadened by open discussion of the topic. To forbid young America to debate any question is to take away from it the right to be informed, the same right for which our Founding Fathers fought. As a parent, we would no more deny our son and two daughters the right to argue a national issue with us than we would de ny them the right to an education. To keep our three children in ignorance would be an insult to our personal intelligence. When we leave this earth we want to bow out with the knowledge that our son and daughters were never once denied the right to think openly for themselves. In Passing I don't see why former President Hoover felt it necessary to say in Bonn that the function of Ger many is to provide a bul- against the "Asiatic hordes." by he must mean Russians and the Slavs, who can hardly be called "Asians." Mr. Hoover's words will only furnish ammunition to Germans opposing rearma ment and encourage aggressive neo-Nazis and German militarists to believe that their old aspirations will be revived with Amer ican blessings. Nor will Mr. Hoover's words go unnoted in France. And Soviet propa ganda will make the most of them. Dorothy Thompson A Resolution 60th Anniversary of the Croatian Fraternal Union WHEREAS: The Croatian Fraternal Union is ob serving its 60th Anniversary this year, and WHEREAS: The membership of the Croatian Fra ternal Union has grown from a few members to over 105 thousand members in 60 years and from assets of only a few dollars to over 22 million dollars, and WHEREAS: The Croatian Fraternal Union has not only been a fraternal organization, but a humanitarian one as well, and WHEREAS: The Croatian Fraternal Union has also encouraged and financed cultural activities among its members, such as the playing of the tamburitza, kolo dancing and the development of the Croatian Choirs in America, now THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED': That we the delegates assembled at this annual meeting of the Cro atian Singing Alliance "Nikola Faller" in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, September 26, 1954, join with many other well wishers in congratulating the Croatian Fraternal Union on its 60th Anniversary and wish it success in future years, and hope that the future officers, delegates and members continue in these steps to be more than just a fraternal organization but everything that will make its members proud of its achievements, and that as good American citizens we will say that the Croatian Fraternal Union is an American organization proud of the heritage that its members and forefathers have brought with them to this great American democracy. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That copies of this resolution be sent to the Croatian Fraternal Union «,nd also to the American Croatian Singers Federation. nor Frank J. Lausche to the afternoon festivities, which took place in the Slovene Au ditorium on St. Clair Avenue and drew a banner crowd. And what do you think would arouse any "surprise" in this instanco? Well. But the delay only served to sharpen our desire to greet Mr. Lausche when he made his appearance, which lie did to thunderous applause and cheering on high. When John Badovinac, Mas ter of Ceremonies during the festivities, asked the Gover nor whether he would like to speak early, the Chief Execu tive of the State of Ohio de clined any favc itism in ar rangements and preferred to speak his piece according to the pre-arranged schedule. Which was certainly mag nanimous of a man who has his nands full almost con stantly when the matter of business is discussed and whose time very often is not his own. Governor Enjoyed Self And stay he did until the time came for him to make his spcech, which was near the very end of a long pro gram. Pittsburgh, Pa. The A e i a n- o a i a n a i o Hour has comple another series of Christmas Shows for the hospitalize, veterans in the Pittsburgh Area. The famed Duquesne Uni versity Tamburitzans will pre sent their gala concert pro gram on Monday evening, De cember 14th. at the new Vet erans Hospital, near Pitt Stadium, in the Oakland'Dis trict of Pittsburgh. Musical Revue Dee. 28 The Radio Hour's Musical Revue is scheduled for a holi day appearance on Monday evening. December 28th, at the Veterans Hospital. Leech Farm. Washington Boulevard, Pittsburgh. The American-Croatian Ra dio Hour's two entertaining programs are heart on Sun day afternoons, over Pitts burgh's Radio Station WPIT. Frank Kromerich, President Marie Sekel, Secretary Governor Frank J. Lausche Praised For Attending Cleveland Celebration Ohio's Chief Executive Makes Big Hit With Crowd During Anniversary Program By («EOR(*E RELICH, JR., Member, Lodge 859 Cleveland, Ohio The hectic and absorbing nature of the event compels us to say something about the Sunday. Novem ber 28. United CFU Lodges of Cleveland salute to the 60th Anniversary of the Croatian Fraternal Union. Certainly among the most memorable of all the highlights of what turned out to be a great manifestation was the "sur visit of Ohio's Gover- Now, when a Governor finds time to listen to a Cro atian concert of song and dance, and pay attention to several speakers ahead of him. then evidently the vir tues of the culture of our peo ple deserve far more attention know, top public officials are.U and support than we have forever in, a hurry—a hurry to beat that red hand on the clock as it spells away the fleeting minutes of time. Knowing as much, we were s o e w a s u i s e w e n word was flashed around the Slovene Auditorium that the Governor would be on hand for the program. And with that word came a program delay of well over an hour until the Governor could i r rive. Ruled Out Favoritism been according this side of our life. At least we were left with that impression after this significant day. Nationally Famed Grin To further endear himself to his friends. Governor Lausche agreed to stay over after the program and enjoy a home-cooked meal planned and prepared by ladies. The Governor obviously en joyed the food placed before him. delicacies on the order of "sarma," roast beef su preme, "orahnjača" and other tidbits which make our meals ever fit for a king. Mr. Lausche was constantly interrupted during the dinner hour by young and old alike seeking his autograph. He didn't seem to mind these in terruptions in the least and obliged one and all with liis "John Henry" and a grin which is becoming nationally famous. Few men have a more charming personality. To tell the truth, the cele bration here November 28 of the 60th Anniversary of the Croatian Fratern Union will long be remembered—if only for that striking visit by one of the outstanding public offi cials of our time, Governor Frank J. Lausche. We know that he and the day will long remain among our most pleas ant memories. Long live our people! Hospitalized Vets Rate Musical Best from 3:30 to 4 o'clock at 730 on your radio dial, and the Saturday evening broadcast originates froi.i the Studios of Station WMCK, McKees port, from 5:05 to 5:30 PM, 1360 on the dial. Listener Can Win Prize Listeners of the Sunday (WPIT) show are eligible to participate in the contest to find the listener who lives the farthest from the station site. This contest will -"timie for the next three weeks and the winner will receive a valuable award. Let us hear from you. Tony Br&jdić, Director The Croatian Fraternal Union was celebrating its 15th .Anniversary when Admiral Robert E. Peary reached the North Pole on April 6,1909. He was the first in history to reach that snot on oarth. Old World Returneth To Pittsburgh BEAUTIFUL The pretty young lady, above, is modeling a typical, beautiful Croatian national costume, attire said to be among the most colorful such handiwork on earth. Costumes from many lands will be in evidence this evening, December 8, when the Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh sponsor the first mniversary performance of "This Is Cinerama" at the Warner Theater, Downtown Pittsburgh. The Croatian Fra ternal Union of America is among the participating organiza tions which have designated this evening's showing as "Fra ternal Night at Cinerama." This is the fifty-third week in Pittsburgh for the greatest screen production ever to come out of Hollywood, a production beyond description in words. Greater Pittsburgh Fraternals Will Participate In Historic Celebration Croatmn Fraternal Union Of America Boosts Showing Of "This Is Cinerama" By STEPHEN F. BRKICH, English Editor, Zajedničar Pittsburgh, Pa. Tonight's, December 8, performance of "This Is C'nerama" at the Warner Theater will mark its first anniversary in the City of Pittsburgh. The performance has been designated by the Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh as "Fraternal Night at Cine rama" and numerous members of the sponsoring organizations have reserved seats for what promises to be a memorable evening of screen entertain ment which is the industry's resounding answer to the in roads of television. Among the organizations backing tonight's first anni versary showing of "This Is Cinerama"' is the Croatian Fraternal Union of America, the twenty-fourth largest fra ternal order in North Amer ica. Virtually all officials sta tioned at the Society's Home Office in the Oakland District Will attend the performance and participate in a special program arranged fo- the his toric occasion. Prepare Special Plaque Joseph Sudimack, President of the Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh, an nounced last week that a spe cial plaque will be presented the Stanley Warner Cinerama Corporation from the stage of the Warner ring this evening's performance. This plaque cites Cinerama as "a. force for creating a closer bond between peoples throughout the world in the cause of better international understanding." A special committee headed by Mrs. Francis P. Tarna powicz, spokesman in the Tri State Area for the United States Treasury Department, has made arrangements to present many young ladies of the sponsoring fraternals at tired in their colorful national costumes. Fraternal Cooperation Participating i the anni versary celebration arc the Croatian Fraternal Union of America, Catholic Knights of St. George. Catholic. Slovak Brotherhood, Greater Bene ficial Union of Pittsburgh, Greek Catholic Union of the USA, National Slovak Society of the USA, Polish Falcons of America, and the Protected Home Circle. Others participating are the gjfrb National Federation, Slo vak Evangelical Union of America, Ukranian National Aid Association of America, U.n i e Russian Orthodox Brotherhood of A e i a, United Societies of Greek Catholic Religion, Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Associa tion, Zivena Beneficial So ciety, Lithuanian National Al liance of \vestern Pennsyl vania, and the United Magyar Association of Western Penn sylvania. Completing the list of par ticipating organiz tions are the United Polish Societies of Ambridge, the Italian Sons and Daughters of America, Pennsylvania Slovak and Greek Catholic Union, Lithu anian Citizens Society, and the AHEPA. Record Pittsburgh Run "This Is Cinerama's" year long run here is a record Pittsburgh performance. Virtually countless thou sands of people in Pennsyl vania, Ohio and West Vir ginia have witnessed it sincfe it was first screened locally a year ago and the end of its public popularity is still nowhere in sight. Its producers claim that it "plunges you into a startling new world of entertainment." The claim is substantiated by its tremendously successful Pittsburgh run. Santa Can Make Youngsters Happy Pittsburgh, Pa. No mat ter where they reside, meni bers of the Croatiar Fraternal Union of America see t& it that their children receive letters from Santa Claus car rying the postmark of Fair banks, Alaska. Behind the Holiday Season gesture of happiness is the Pan-American World Air ways, which last year brought joy to more than 100,000. boys and girls by arranging to have them receive letters ad dressed to them and signed by their No. 1 idol, Santa Claus. Parents. and friends may obtain Santa Claus writing paper and envelopes from any Pah-American offk:: or au thorized travel agency. But they should do so no later than this December 8, 1954. Small Calendars. Aren't Availabll- None Purchased Last Five Years Pittsburgh, Pa. The Home Office has received numerous requests in recent weeks for a Smaller size 195^ Croatian Fra ternal Union of America calen dar. Lodges and members are ad vised that these are no longer available. The distribution of same was discontinued some five years ago when it was first established that smaller CFU Wall calendars were not popu lar with the membership at large. All concerned are urged to govern themselves accordingly in this matter and refrain from saddling the Home Office with Unnecessary correspondence at a time of the year when the Official and Clerical Staffs alike are completely occupied with problems of far greater importance. The cooperation of our fel low members will be appreci ated as always. Yugoslav Leader On State Visits President Tito In India, Burma Belgrade, Yugoslavia—Pres ident Marshal Tito left Novem ber 29 for extended state visits to India and Burma. He is ex pected to arrive in India De cember 18. The Yugoslav leader is ex pected to be away from home for two months. He will meet with the heads of India and Burma and enter into varied discussions aimed, among other things, at bring ing about better relations be tween the three nations. Re ports on his visits will be re leased to the world press from 'time to time. Navy To Launch Carrier Saturday Late Secretary Will Be Honored Washington, D. C. The Navy announced last week that the giant carrier "USS Fo restal" will be launched Satur day. December 11, at Newport News, Virginia. Named in honor of the late Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal, the new carrier is 1,036 feet long and weighs 89,900 tons. It is the biggest warship ever built. The Navy hopes to eventually construct ten such giants. Russians Toast Yugoslav People Communist Brass Would Heal Break Moscow, Russia Nikita Khrushchev, one of the top members of the Communist Party, drank a toast Novem ber 28 to the health of Presi dent Marshal Tito at a social at the Yugoslav Embassy hon oring Yugoslavia's "National Day." Joining him in the toast were Soviet Premier Georgi Malen kov and Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov. This gesture was the latest in a series of "good Will" moves to heal the breach between Russia and Yugoslavia, which dates back to the his toric Cominform break of 1948. Said Khrushchev on the oc casion: "I want Yugoslavia to be friends with all countries—• the United States, Britain and France—as well as with the Soviet Union." Khrushchev's toast also in cluded a bow in the direction of the Yugoslav Communist Party and the peoples of that nation. Don't worry about the idiocies of the younger genera tion. You were like that and look how well you turned out. —Robert Quillen MEMBERS Of THE ARMY. NAVV AND Alf? ROTO CALL E TO ACTIVE DLTTV FOR ARE COVE RED 6T FREE Gl INDEMNITY AGAINST DEATH IN SEeviCE UNDER A NEW LAW