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SPONSOR CUBAN REFUGEES Fulfill Their Faith in Freedom JANUARY 1966 RESETTLEMENT RE-CAP FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USE A PERIODIC REPORT FROM THE CUBAN REFUGEE CENTER — FREEDOM TOWER, MIAMI 32, FLORIDA U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE — WELFARE ADMINISTRATION U.S. CUBAN REFUGEE PROGRAM JOHN FREDERICK THOMAS, Director, Washington, D. C. HOWARD H. PALMATIER, Assistant Program Director MARSHALL WISE, Director of Center HARRY B. LYFORD, Editor THE PLEASURE WAS SHARED -- BY THIS HAPPY CUBAN FAMILY AND MICHIGAN POSTAL WORKERS Jose Ramirez and family have relatives in Miami, but they decided a few days after their arrival from Cuba to inquire about opportunities elsewhere. Fortunately, letter carriers in Jackson, Mich., had just voted $100 to help provide quarters for a Cuban refugee family, and had written Church World Service to "hurry up and get them here." So, within days the family flew to Jackson sponsored by the postal workers and the Jackson Christian Reformed Church. Other groups cooperated in extending a community welcome and helped them start their new life. Smiling their acceptance of the Jackson invitation, the Ramirez family is pictured preparing for the trip. Elisa, 5, and Jose, Jr., 6, are proud of new toys. The father has experience in electrical and plumbing techniques and was assured early employment. -- Photo Courtesy Miami HERALD. DIRECTOR COMMENTS ON VIET NAM EXPERIENCES Recently returned from an assignment to help meet refugee problems in Viet Nam, John F. Thomas, Director of the Cuban Refugee Program, points out that both here and there the objectives are the same -- assistance to refugees from communist aggression. But, he added, the handling of over 800,000 refugees in a small country of 17 million persons, who are in an arena of armed conflict, makes the Viet Nam problem much more complex than dealing with some 200,000 Cuban refugees in a country as large and well-developed as the U.S. Recounting his Viet Nam experiences while on a mission to the Cuban Refugee Center, Miami, Mr. Thomas said: "There is so much to be done for people over there that almost every effort, no matter how small, marks progress. their rejection Of communism, with its terrorism and intimidation, or because of military operations. They are unable to, or fear to, return home and they seek the security of provincial or district capitals. The objectives of refugee programs both there and here is to fit refugees into a normal pattern of life as quickly as possible. Over there resettlement within South Viet Nam is often necessary. Here we emphasize resettlement away from Miami since it enhances opportunity for secure employment and housing. The resettled majority in the U.S. have adjusted well to their new life and are contributing to their communities. The refugees now coming from Cuba are joining their relatives in many different places, with the objective of achieving a normal life." 'NO UNDUE BURDEN ON ANY STATE OR LOCALITY1 IS OBJECTIVE CITED BY SECRETARY GARDNER IN ASKING GOVERNORS FOR REFUGEE PROGRAM HELP "If all states continue to build upon their already excellent records of participation in the welcoming of the Cuban refugees, our nation will meet this new challenge in our best tradition as a haven for the oppressed and with no undue burden on any state or community. " John W. Gardner, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, included this statement in a letter asking Governors for their assistance in helping Cuban refugees "become settled and self-sufficient as rapidly as possible." Citing contributions which Florida has made "in aiding large numbers of Cuban refugees during the past several years," the Secretary wrote: "There are two ways in which Governors can be most helpful immediately to new refugees from communist oppression in Cuba and to the religious and non-sectarian groups in their states which are participating in the resettlement program." The two ways: ...Establishing or reinstituting a Governor's Committee on Refugee Resettlement "to lend the prestige of the Governor and the good offices of the state to the efforts of the churches and civic organizations which are arranging resettlement opportunities within the state." ...Alerting state agencies to the expected arrival of additional refugees and requesting them to cooperate with state and local resettlement groups to help new refugees become rapidly settled and self-sufficient. Secretary Gardner noted that some Governors have already taken steps to revitalize their refugee committees, with members drawn from both citizensr groups and state agencies. According to information received by the U.S. Cuban Refugee Center in Miami, at least four states — Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania — have reactivated such committees, and a number of other states have indicated official interest in helping refugees who resettle within their boundaries. Priority in the new phase of the program is being given to reuniting families which were split when some members reached the United States in previous years and others were unable to leave Cuba. The highest preference is being given to reuniting husbands with their wives and parents with young children. Vietnamese refugees are persons displaced because of
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Full Text | SPONSOR CUBAN REFUGEES Fulfill Their Faith in Freedom JANUARY 1966 RESETTLEMENT RE-CAP FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USE A PERIODIC REPORT FROM THE CUBAN REFUGEE CENTER — FREEDOM TOWER, MIAMI 32, FLORIDA U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE — WELFARE ADMINISTRATION U.S. CUBAN REFUGEE PROGRAM JOHN FREDERICK THOMAS, Director, Washington, D. C. HOWARD H. PALMATIER, Assistant Program Director MARSHALL WISE, Director of Center HARRY B. LYFORD, Editor THE PLEASURE WAS SHARED -- BY THIS HAPPY CUBAN FAMILY AND MICHIGAN POSTAL WORKERS Jose Ramirez and family have relatives in Miami, but they decided a few days after their arrival from Cuba to inquire about opportunities elsewhere. Fortunately, letter carriers in Jackson, Mich., had just voted $100 to help provide quarters for a Cuban refugee family, and had written Church World Service to "hurry up and get them here." So, within days the family flew to Jackson sponsored by the postal workers and the Jackson Christian Reformed Church. Other groups cooperated in extending a community welcome and helped them start their new life. Smiling their acceptance of the Jackson invitation, the Ramirez family is pictured preparing for the trip. Elisa, 5, and Jose, Jr., 6, are proud of new toys. The father has experience in electrical and plumbing techniques and was assured early employment. -- Photo Courtesy Miami HERALD. DIRECTOR COMMENTS ON VIET NAM EXPERIENCES Recently returned from an assignment to help meet refugee problems in Viet Nam, John F. Thomas, Director of the Cuban Refugee Program, points out that both here and there the objectives are the same -- assistance to refugees from communist aggression. But, he added, the handling of over 800,000 refugees in a small country of 17 million persons, who are in an arena of armed conflict, makes the Viet Nam problem much more complex than dealing with some 200,000 Cuban refugees in a country as large and well-developed as the U.S. Recounting his Viet Nam experiences while on a mission to the Cuban Refugee Center, Miami, Mr. Thomas said: "There is so much to be done for people over there that almost every effort, no matter how small, marks progress. their rejection Of communism, with its terrorism and intimidation, or because of military operations. They are unable to, or fear to, return home and they seek the security of provincial or district capitals. The objectives of refugee programs both there and here is to fit refugees into a normal pattern of life as quickly as possible. Over there resettlement within South Viet Nam is often necessary. Here we emphasize resettlement away from Miami since it enhances opportunity for secure employment and housing. The resettled majority in the U.S. have adjusted well to their new life and are contributing to their communities. The refugees now coming from Cuba are joining their relatives in many different places, with the objective of achieving a normal life." 'NO UNDUE BURDEN ON ANY STATE OR LOCALITY1 IS OBJECTIVE CITED BY SECRETARY GARDNER IN ASKING GOVERNORS FOR REFUGEE PROGRAM HELP "If all states continue to build upon their already excellent records of participation in the welcoming of the Cuban refugees, our nation will meet this new challenge in our best tradition as a haven for the oppressed and with no undue burden on any state or community. " John W. Gardner, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, included this statement in a letter asking Governors for their assistance in helping Cuban refugees "become settled and self-sufficient as rapidly as possible." Citing contributions which Florida has made "in aiding large numbers of Cuban refugees during the past several years," the Secretary wrote: "There are two ways in which Governors can be most helpful immediately to new refugees from communist oppression in Cuba and to the religious and non-sectarian groups in their states which are participating in the resettlement program." The two ways: ...Establishing or reinstituting a Governor's Committee on Refugee Resettlement "to lend the prestige of the Governor and the good offices of the state to the efforts of the churches and civic organizations which are arranging resettlement opportunities within the state." ...Alerting state agencies to the expected arrival of additional refugees and requesting them to cooperate with state and local resettlement groups to help new refugees become rapidly settled and self-sufficient. Secretary Gardner noted that some Governors have already taken steps to revitalize their refugee committees, with members drawn from both citizensr groups and state agencies. According to information received by the U.S. Cuban Refugee Center in Miami, at least four states — Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania — have reactivated such committees, and a number of other states have indicated official interest in helping refugees who resettle within their boundaries. Priority in the new phase of the program is being given to reuniting families which were split when some members reached the United States in previous years and others were unable to leave Cuba. The highest preference is being given to reuniting husbands with their wives and parents with young children. Vietnamese refugees are persons displaced because of |
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