TRANSMITTAL OF LITERATURE

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• Document Creation Date: December 20, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 9, 2006
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• Publication Date: January 26, 1949
• Content Type: REPORT

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TRANSLATIONS FROM ARMENIAN NEWSPAPER
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30 October 1948
We are glad to learn that Yabram ELIZIAN and Setrak ABAJIAN
were released from Ba'lbek. Baruyr YERETZIAN remains in prison.
Bishop Rupen MINASSIAN, who was the religious head of the
Armenians in Iran for many years, was invited to Damascus about
two years ago, to serve as Vicar of the Catholicos of Antelias.
The Bishop resigned recently and departed to Baghdad, Iraq to
live. there.
5 November 1948
On November 5, a group of thirty heroes will enter the National
Prelacy and threaten the members of the National Council to come
out, as they do not recognize the existance of that body.
Cultural Society of Lebanon Armenians
The first lecture of the new season was given in the "Veradsenunt"
Hall on October 24. The lecturer was Mrs. Siran SEZA, well-
known writer and editor of "Armenian Young Woman." Mrs. SEZA
spoke on "How to Write."
The first musical gathering of the new season took place on
October 31 in the Zareh-Noobar Club. The first part of the
gathering was musical, with sores and music from Toskan,
Tchaikovski, Godap and others. Etc.
9 November 1948
Thirty-First Anniversary of October Revolution Celebrated on
November 7. 6-8 PM, in the Soviet Legation in Beirut The following Armenians attended the celebration of the
Thirty-First Anniversary of the October Revolution in the
Soviet Legation in Beirut on November 7:
Mr. Abro ABROYAN
Mr. and Mrs. M. CHELEBIAN
Dr. and Mrs. TABURIAN
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Dr. and Mrs. CHEBLAKIAN
Mr, and Mrs. Vahe VAHIAN
Dro and Mrs. MASILIAN
Dr. H. YOZGHATLIAN
P. JAMGOCHIAN
K. BUJIKANIAN
H. SETRAKIAN
19 November 1948
Isabel CHEKASEZIAN entered our Institute. Tommy MUSADIAN
(from Detroit), and Mari HARUTUNIAN (from Chicago) and others
will study in our Teachers' Institute. (Article from Soviet
Armenia)
28 November 1948
For years we celebrated you (Soviet occupation of Armenia)
publicly, praised you under the free slsy, of Lebanon, and our
hearts were filled with best wishes for your progress. This
year, alas, it is different. We c annot c&ebrate you. We
cannot help it. However, we adore you and praise you, oh you
dear anniversary, in the depth of our hearts. It is true that
bad days are short. They will vanish soon and we shall see
you again. Pardon us this time. (A. Zaven)
30 November 1948
Historical Events in November
November has been a month of great historical, political and
economic events.
November 1887 gave birth to the Hinchak Party, the first
Armenian revolutionary Party. It was also the turning point
politically: the starting point of the fight for the libera-
tion of Armenia, as well as its economic liberation, because
the idea of Armenian economic independence was founded in the
light of Marxism.
In November 1895 occurred the second great event, the Revolution
of Zeytun. It was one of the noblest wars, lead by the Hinchak
Party, fought against Turkish despotism.
November 29, 1920 brought the Soviet regime to an Armenia which
was suffering from famine, despotism and wars with neighboring
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countries. Today, after twenty-eight years of progress, our
fatherland is unrecognizable. November 29 is the greatest
turning point in our history. Soviet Armenia, which was a
backward and ruined country, has become a flourishing country
of great industrial, scientific and cultural achievements.
Glory to the Armenian November. Twenty-eight years have passed
since the peasant workers of an economically ruined and
politically enslaved Armenia became the masters of their own
fate. Through November 29, Armenia, led by its own people,
has built a peaceful and progressive renaissance. Through the
wise leadership of its. sons, Armenia has overcome all difficulties
and has built up in a quarter of a century what could not be
realized during centuries.
The intellectuals of our Fatherland have filled Armenia with
schools, museums, universities, cultural houses and educational
centers.
When the Hitler war threatened the existance of the peace-loving
Armenian people, the Fatherland, together with its sister
republics, rose against the enemy and won the victory.
Contrary to post-war difficulties, our Fatherland opened its
doors to foreign Armenians, and gave them the opportunity,
for the first time in our history, to return to their real
homes.
(By Jirair NOYIRI)
Mrs. Marie PASHABEZIAN, who was in the concentration camp of
Dakwanah for several months, was released on Monday afternoon
(29 November 1948).
November 29 Celebration in Aleppo
As usual, Aleppo patriotic organizations attended a celebration
of the twenty eighth anniversary of November 29 on Sunday at
10 AM by the Alumni Organization of Cilician Schools.
Comrades R. DIRARIAN and F. KHANZADIAN, teachers in the school,
made speeches and praised November 29 as the turning point in
the political future of the Armenians.
On the same day, at 5:30 PM, a celebration of November 29 was
organized by the Hinchak Party of Aleppo. The first speaker
was Comrade Y. BABOYAN who presented the international situation
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and various phases of the fights for liberation by various
countries.
The second speaker was Comrade A. BARTEV, who described the long
fight for the liberation of the Armenian people, and described
November 29, 1920 as a great turning point for a new and con-
structive life.
Comrade H. MURADIAN emphasized that it was only through the new
socialistic regime that our people had the possibilities for a
prosperous life.
The last speaker was Comrade V. JEREJIAN, from Beirut, who
described the historical and political meaning of November 29.
He said it is the duty of every foreign Armenian to support
November 29, and the duty of Armenians in the Fatherland to
take part in the constructive work now going on in Armenia.
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Translations from Armenian Newspaper
A Z T A G
26 October-4 December
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Protest Against National Council
On Thursday evening while the body which calls itself the
"National Council" was in session, about twenty Armenians
from Bikfaye came to protest its decisions.
The Bikfaye Armenians had elected their National Council in
the presence of the Prelate's Secretary and was approved by
Bishop KHAT. The "National Council" at Beirut disapproved
of this arrangement and tried to make the Bikfaye Council
resign. This angered the Bikfaye Armenians and they came
to protest.
The Armenians from Beirut united with those from Bikfaye
and expressed their indignation to the Vicar and requested
that the illegal Council be sent away.
The present members of the Council left the hall saying they
had come to inform the Vicar that they did not want to parti-
cipate in such an illegal body.
This expression of national anger is natural. It is time that
such illegal bodies stop their activities and that bodies
elected by the people govern the activities of the community.
The Lebanese Office of Information and Press requested the
Ministry of Internal Affairs to collect the last issues of
the Soviet weekly "Modern Times," because it has published
a "tendentious" article about relations between Lebanon and
Spain.
Celebrations - Tashnak Part Day
In Beirut
Comrade Arshak HOVHANNESSIAN will preside at the Tashnak Party
to be held on November 14 at 10 A.M. Garo SASSUNI and
Dr. Adur KABAKIAN will be the speakers.
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In Burj Hamud
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be held in Cinema Arax on November 14 at 10 A.M. The speakers
will be Comrades Movses DER-KALUSTIAN, Aram SAHAKIAN, and
Garabed TATULIAN.
In Ashrafi ah
Comrade Yahram PAPAZIAN will preside at the Tashnak Party to
be held in Araradian Hall on November 14 at 3 PM. The speakers
will be Comrades Yetvart DARONIAN and M. ISHKHAN.
16 November 1948
To End Illegality
We are one of the biggest communities here, but our national
organizations do not justify our number and position. Most
of our activities are of an accidental nature. Our national
bodies ceased to exist more than a year ago, but they still
exist nominally. We have often stressed this fact, and the
necessity for reorganizing them or replacing the illegal
bodies with legally elected bodies.
Unfortunately there are individuals and papers who are blinded
by partisan differences. For them everything is right and
legal. But onets patience is limited, and something will happen
one of these days. This state exists in our community.
Lately, a group of individuals requested that illegal bodies
be dissolved and legal bodies formed to lead our national life.
The Armenians in Lebanon have decided to correct the evil and
to become master of its rights. The national constitution
must be followed to the word. No one should think that he can
lead this community of its own will. As loyal and honest
citizens of democratic Lebanon, our first worry must be to
respect the local laws and our constitution.
This state of affairs should end immediately and legal bodies
created according to our constitution.
Tashnak Party Day Celebrations - November 7
In Quarantine Quarter
Comrade Hag BALIAN presided and described the Takbnak Party's
role in Armenian History. Comrade Aram SAHAKIAN praised the
sacrifices of the Tashnak Party. Comrade Garo SASSUNI praised
the heroes who gave their lives for the Armenians.
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In Haiguashin
Comrade Arshalc HOVHANNESSIAN presided and said that the ideal
of the Tashnak Party is the ideal of the Armenian people and
that everyone wants the right to live a free life in our
Fatherland. Comrade JENDERE JIAN (M. ISHKHAN) explained the
meaning of the day and the Tashnak Party's heroic fight which
will continue until the supreme ideal of the Armenians is
realized. Comrade V. VALATIAN said that the power and vitality
of the Tashnak Party is based on the principle of sacrifice.
He suggested that the new generation follow this principle.
In Eshrafi ah
Comrade GOMS presided and dedicated the party to Tashnak
comrades who fell on the road to freedom. Comrade Y. DARONIAN
called the Tashnak Party an organization of action. He spoke
on the heroic activities of the Tashnaks. Comrade M. JENDEREJIAN
(M. ISHKHAN), a young writer, emphasized the true and honest
character of the Party.
1 December 1948
Bishop Ardava.zt SURMEYAN, Delegate of the Catholicos in Europe,
has not gone to Armenia. Paris papers said that he had been
invited to Echmiadsin by the Catholicos. Istanbul papers
said that he had gone to Armenia via Moscow. The latest
"Hratch" of Paris, November 23, writes that the Delegate is
still in France. "The Delegate of the Catholicos was ready
to leave on October 23, by air, as he himself had officially
informed the press, but up to now he is still in Paris. It
is said that he has sent a letter to the Catholicos and is
awaiting a reply."
4 December 1948
Beginning on Monday, December 6, a film on the life and activity
of Avedis AHARONIAN, writer and political worker, will be shown
for one week at the usual hours, in the Grand Theater. The
film is in Armenian and was prepared in a Paris film studio.
Tashnak Day was celebrated in Anjar on November 21 at 2::30 PM.
Comrade Haig BALIAN presided. He described the heroic
activities of the Tashnak Party, and praised their sacrifices
in order to serve the Armenian people.
Comrade V. VALADIAN emphasized the role of Tashnak youths and
the need of sacrifice.
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TRANSLATIONS FROM ARMENIAN NEWSAPER
ZA-RT ONK
26 October - 4 December
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ZARTONK
26 October 1948
Progress in Armenia
The Tzerjinski factory is famous for the production of various
machines and has now reached the 1949 standard, The air-pressing
machines of Tzerjinski are used in mines, metal workshops m d
on vessels.
The kolkhozes of North Armenia have started constructing a huge
reservoir of water in the Lake Arpa pass, twenty two hundred
meters above sea level. This reservoir will store one hundred
and ten million cubic meters of water and will be the second
largest after Sevan. The construction will be completed at
the end of this year, and will irrigate the plains of Shirak.
Life in Armenia
y Marietta S}1HINIAN
Lake Sevan is nineteen hundred and fifteen meters high, and can
be used for great industrial and agricultural projects. The
idea of utilizing Lake Sevan waters, by running the water to the
plains of Ararad, is not new. The plan of the British Engineer
Stewart did not consider the interests of Armenia, but was only
useful for the oil industry of Baku. The whole Armenian people
was against this plan.
Later an Armenian engineer drew up another plan, after a
thorough examination of the Lake.
The surface of the Lake is fourteen hundred and thirteen square
kilometers. A huge amount of water is evaporated, and therefore
wasted, because the wind carries the clouds away from Armenia.
According to MANUSERIAN's plan, the water would be used for
the production of energy and then for irrigation.
It is true that the Lake will grow smaller after fifty years,
but evaporation will also decrease, and the energy produced
and the irrigation of the Ararad plains will make a heaven in
Armenia.
About four hundred million square meters of water will run down
to the Lake from Sevan-Zankoo Falls.
An altogether new life, new industry and new agriculture will
be developed in Armenia,
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28 October 1948
Bishop Ardavazt SURMEYAN, Envoy of the Catholicos for Europe,
left by air on October 23 for Etchmiadsin at the invitation
of the Catholicos of All-Armenians.
6 November 1948
A. New Tragedy
We are now spectators to a new tragedy .? We shall go to South
America and try our luck there ... and similar expressions
are uttered by our young men here. It is a very unfortunate
experience to hear and see Armenian young men leaving for
other parts of the world.
What our enemy could not accomplish through exiles and massacres,
we are now trying to accomplish by our own free will. While
the Armenians are increasing and advancing in Armenia, the
other-Armenians are being thrown to all four winds. The
- movement towards Brazil, Argentina and Venezuela is becoming
dangerous.
One of the reasons for this movement is the fight against Soviet
Armenia and repatriation. "Massie" is even justifying the
movement.
Now is the time to warn our countrymen of the dangers. It
is necessary that all patriotic organizations unite against
this evil and tell our young men the truth.
The Historical Turning Point
November 29 safeguarded the existance of the Armenian nation.
Although we have been continuously attacked through the centuries
and our civilizations ruined, we continue to fight for existance.
The Treaty of Alexandropole strikes but does not kill, because
the good sense of the people turns to the north.
November 29 is not the realization of all our dreams, but it is
a great gain. No-one can guarantee that without November 29
there would be an Armenia today. The past thirty years have
.proved that November 29 was beneficial to our people.
The fact that our Fatherland is backed by two hundred million
sister peoples is an assurance of safety. This assurance
increases our desire to return to our Fatherland. Repatriation
is the greatest guarantee that the Armenian Case and Armenian
Claims will be favorably solved.
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