[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 63 (Thursday, May 19, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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              THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ITALIAN TRIBUNE

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 19, 1994

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 85th 
anniversary of the Italian Tribune. This evening, at the San Marino 
Club in Troy, MI, a banquet is being held to celebrate the event.
  Established in 1909, the Italian Tribune is one of the oldest weekly, 
now biweekly, Italian newspapers in the United States. The Tribune has 
chronicled the events and successes of the Italian community for 85 
years. The paper continues to serve Italian Americans by promoting and 
preserving Italian heritage and culture.
  While the Italian Tribune publicizes the achievements of Italian 
Americans, it has always promoted loyalty to the United States. The 
first issue stated ``We will encourage Italians to become citizens of 
this great American republic.'' Vincent and Maria Giuliano, the 
original publishers of the Tribune always proved their loyalty, 
especially in the 1930's and 1940's.
  In 1933, when fascism was spreading through Europe and had 
sympathizers in the United States, the Italian Tribune published an 
editorial criticizing the fascists of Italy. The Giuliano's home was 
bombed. Fortunately, no one was injured and the Tribune survived. Loyal 
to democracy, both in the United States and Italy, the Italian Tribune 
was courageous and independent. many advertisers refused to support the 
paper because of its principled stand against fascism in Italy. The 
opposition to Italy's Government was viewed as anti-Italian. However, 
the paper saw through these lean years because it supported a free and 
democratic Italy, as well as a free America and world.
  Today, Edward Baker, the grandson of the Giuliano's, and his wife 
Marlene carry on the proud tradition of publishing the Italian Tribune. 
I commend them and their readers for contributing to the rich tapestry 
of American heritage. I urge my colleagues to join me in commemorating 
the 85th anniversary of the Italian Tribune. May the next 85 years 
continue to be successful.

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