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              loyola maroon Vol. XLVII Loyola University, New Orleans, La., 70118, Friday, October 30,1970 No. 9 Bombs, schmombs... stay in the building By DEBBIE BOURQUE Maroon Desk Editor A funny thing happened Wednesday on my way to an interview concening the recent bomb scares-there was another bomb scare. But by funny, I do not mean unusual. For the two bomb scares on Wednesday brought to five the total number of threats on Loyola's campus in the past two weeks. The scares ended all work in the Science Complex between 9:15 and 11:45 a.m. and apparently convinced the administration that a precise university policy concerning bomb threats was needed. Later Wednesday, after a meeting between Frank M. Wagar, Vice President for Student Affairs, Jack T. Kellogg, Security Director and the Rev. James C. Carter, S.J., Vice President for Academic Affairs, the university announced that classes will not be evacuated in the event of future bomb scares. Instead, the students and teachers will be required to search the room for any suspicious objects. The new policy was effected because the university would be crippled if it evacuated the buildings each time some prankster got a whim to call in a bomb threat, said Wagar. Wagar said that this policy was adopted by the university in the summer of 1969, but it pertained only to Buddig and Biever Halls. Now, he said, the policy will apply to the entire university. Since most of the buildings on campus do not have built-in intercom systems, a portable "bullhorn" speaker system will be improvised in these buildings. If classes are going on when a bomb threat is announced, each teacher will be required to search his or her room for any suspicious objects, just as residents of Biever and Buddig are now required to do. The security police, according to Kellogg, will preform a routine general search of the building. Although the policy officially calls for students and teachers to remain in the buildings, Or. Wagar said they will have the option of leaving the building if they wish. The exact details of the procedures were to be distributed late Wednesday evening to Loyola faculty and students. In addition to outlining these procedures, the university has taken further action to try to eliminate the bomb threats. However, concerning these preventive measures, Wagar would only say that last Friday the telephone company installed equipment capable of tracing anonymous calls. He would not comment further. Students leave Science Complex after bomb threat Students back Smith By KATHY LEE Maroon Staff Reporter "Be involved", a familiar slogan that was quickly turning into another hackneyed expression for many young Americans, has taken on a new importance in recent months as students throughout the country have thrown their energies into campaigns for Congressional seats. Loyola has been no exception. Several young men and women have become involved in the campaign of Ben Smith, an independent peace candidate for the House of Representatives. Frank "Paco" Scanlan, first year law student here, became involved in the campaign through the Peace Action Center, an organization that is supporting Smith's peace platform because they believe it intricately involves the college student and his peers. Scanlan set up a booth in the Danna Center and sought to sign up interested students to canvass for Smith. Of the 35 persons who signed up only 15-20 ultimately carried through their intentions. Scanlon feels that the chances of Ben's success are very slim but that three main goals are achieved through the campaign. The first of these is the education of the community on the issues and the candidates that will represent them and their interests; second, the use of the George Wallace type of strategy of exposure and rallying the support of some who may cause success in future campaigns: and third the benefit of earning mistakes and ways to promote better and more overall exposure of future candidates. Freshman Ann Donahue became involved in the campaign through her English class community action experiment whereby students work in the community and report periodically to their instructors on their progress. Miss Donahue, a native of Atlanta, Ga., in working through the Human Relations Department became acquainted with Smith's platform and decided to sign up for the campaign through the solicitation of Scanlan. "The thing that prompted me was curiosity mainly," she said. She feels that although her work has consisted mainly in becoming acquainted with Smith's platform, pamphleteering, and door to door canvassing, that it has helped if only to inform poeple and give them some information about registering. Miss Donahue says she is not committed in any way to party affiliations but prefers to weigh each issue separately and then take a stand. in addition she feels that although Smith is probably the best candidate he probably won't win. "I don't think Ben Smith's chances for winning are really great but he is the type of man who deserves support." Douglas Smith, also a freshman, is involved in the campaign, too. He signed up with Scanlan at the booth in the Danna center to learn more about the campaign, and finally decided to continue in its support. Because he is against the war in Indo-China and feels that the government needs a change through ideas like those of the platform he is working for, Smith is the man to get things done. In reply to whether or not he will continue to work through the Peace Action Center, Doug replied, "Definitely. I don't have too much free time but what I have I'll use in support of future peace stands. I think somebody ought to do something besides kissing babies and making promises." Paper-wad fight marks council meeting By-laws lost; 'Fuzzy' threatened Meeting in a circus side-show atmosphere that featured paper fights between law school representatives Bob Chopin and Ashton O'Dwyer, the Student Council was told Tuesday that it was nearing bankruptcy. It then approved appropriations totalling $750 and sent to committee two more appropriations totalling $2,200. In addition to the paper throwing, other highlights of the meeting included an admission by the council president that the council's by-laws have been lost, and a lively discussion on the merits of an appropriation, during which O'Dwyer took the floor and asked bearded A&S representative John Brazier, "How would you like a punch in the face, Fuzzy?" Early in the meeting, treasurer Mario Dell'Osso said that the council's operating budget for the year now stands at $3,000. That means, he said, "We're going bankrupt." The council then approved a request for $450 from the school of dentistry and another $300 request from Alpha Pi Omicron (APO). According to backers of the APO motion, the money will be used to purchase better screens and projectors for the fraternity's weekend film presentations. Mike Touchy, A&S representative, said that APO is negotiating with New Orleans film distributors, trying to secure "first run" films at Loyola. Touchy told the council that acquisition of the new equipment would facilitate negotiations. Supporters of the dental school request told council members that the appropriation was needed to cover the costs of the school's annual banquet and its commitments to national dental organizations. Previously, these costs had been borne by the School of Dentistry without council aid. But, according to dental school representative Craig Marcello, when the school began its phasing out process it found itself with the same financial liabilities and fewer students to defray costs. The motion passed, despite arguments that the school's acitivities did not benefit the entire student community. However, before passage Chopin moved to amend the motion by adding $1,000 to the original request. "If APO can get three hundred," said Chopin, "why not give them (dental school) a thousand." Chopin's amendment was defeated. The council also sent into committee three appropriations: $2,000 for Student Union activities, $100 for soccer club insurance, and $100 to cover the costs of sending delegates to next month's meeting of the Louisiana Intercollegiate State Legislature (LISL). In other business, the council voted to send a "letter of condemnation" to anyone having official connection with LISL on campus and to the governor of the organization. Chopin termed the rece", LISL election a "farce". According to Dooky Chase, council president, election procedures as outlined in the council by-laws were not carried out because the by-laws had been misplaced. Chase said that the election committee was forced to devise its own method of determining the winners in both the freshmen representative and the LISL elections. Consequently, the run-off LISL election between Chopin and a number of other candidates did not take place and Chase filled the LISL seats with those getting the most votes in the primary. In the future , Chase said, the method outlined in* the by-laws will be followed. Chopin said that the only reason that he was not protesting more vigorously was because the names of the LISL representatives had to be in to the Baton Rouge headquarters before November 5. Danny Hynes, A&S president, announced that that college is in the process of choosing a permanent dean. He said that there would be a meeting Friday with Rev. James A. Carter, S.J., academic vice president, to determine the means for this selection. Chase also read a letter to the council from Joey Mitchell, law school representative. The letter, addressed to Chase, decried the "ineffective dialog that smothers serious discussion," and the "political hokus pokus" that consume so much time at council meetings. Senate studies R & T proposals By MIMI GRIFFITH Maroon Staff Reporter Dennis L. Rousseau, Chairman of the University Senate and associate professor of law, has been named to the new post of Executive Assistant to the President. According to the Very Rev. President Michael Kennelly, S.J., who Bulletin made the appointmenf, the effective date of the appointment has not yet been determined. Rousseau said Thursday that he would continue to teach some of his classes while occupying the new post. University Senate members have their work cut out for them as they prepare to discuss next week proposals and counter-proposals for a University Rank and Tenure Committee. Such a Rank and Tenure (R&T) Committee, dealing with promotion and awarding of tenure to faculty, would replace the existing senate R&T committee. The senate committee's duties have been undefined and its decisions unheeded by the administration on the grounds that the senate committee is a purely advisory body. The four proposals for the new R&T committee differ mainly over the finality of the committee's authority and the method of nominating members The first of the proposals was made by the Very Rev. Homer R. Jolley, S.J., former president of Loyola, last May in a letter to the University Senate. This letter, together with added suggestions by the Rev. James Carter, S.J., vice president for academic affairs, compromises between an appointed and an elected R&T committee. In answer to the Jolley proposal, Janet Riley, chairman of the present senate R&T committee, later presented a list of proposed changes. These suggestions were discussed by the senate last May and by the Handbook Negotiating Committee of the senate this October. The Riley proposal suggests changes in the committee structure of the Jolley proposal de-emphasized the president's role in nominating committee members and requests discussion on Father Carter's suggestion that committee decisions may be reversed by the president or Board of Directors. Two other plans which are modifications of the Jolley and Riley proposals have also been suggested. One was offered jointly by Dr. Allen I. Boudreaux and Rev. Louis A. Poche, S.J., the other, by the Rev. Forrest L. Ingram, S.J., and Dr. Manuel Carballo Whatever proposal or comoination of proposals the University Senate finally decides to use, the actual form the University Rank and Tenure Committee will finally take depends on the administration. In order for the R&T Committee to have any authority, it must be recognized by the president ana the Board of Directors of the university The specific similarities and differences among the four R&T Committee proposals are outlined below. Proposals and counter proposals In the sections dealing with the R&T Committee's sphere of authority, four main duties for the committee were proposed. —Father Carter's addition to the Jolley proposal would make the R&T committee a Court of Appeals on matters concerning rank, tenure, termination and non-renewal of contract. Carter's suggestion would allow the committee to be reversed by the president and the Board of Directors in rare cases for compelling reasons stated in writing. The Poche-Boudreaux plan agrees with the Jolley proposal on this count, while the Riley suggestion asks that there be further discussion concerning the finality of the committee's decisions. The Ingram-Carballo proposal offers two alternatives both of which would lessen the president's and the board's control over the finality of the committee's decisions. In one ot the alternatives the Board of Directors would have a representative on the R&T Committee , In the other approach, the proposal suggests that an ad hoc committee be formed when the president and board disagree with the R&T Committee's decision. Such a committee would be composed of two board members, two R&T members as well as a fifth neutral person agreed upon by all parties, including the faculty member whose case is under consideration. —Under the Jolley proposal the R&T Committee would rule on promotion cases if there is conflict between the college R&T committee, the college dean or the academic vice president. Such cases would be referred to the committee by the academic vice president in both the Jolley and the Poche-Boudreaux proposals. The Riley proposal suggests that the faculty member involved should be the one to refer the conflict to the committee. The Ingram- Carballo proposal says anyone should be able to refer such a conflict to the committee -All the proposals were in agreement with the Jolley suggestion that the committee approve nominations for the rank of university professor and visiting professor. -Father Jolley also proposed that the R&T committee file copies of all offers and commitments made by deans and vice presidents to faculty appointed university or existing professor. The other proposals did mention this duty. Make-up and election There are significant variations among the four proposals for the make-up and election of the R&T committee. The major area of difference is in the procedure for nomination of committee members. -The Jolley proposal calls for presidential nomination of one person for each committee opening. Faculty may also nominate candidates by obtaining a sufficient number of signatures from voting faculty in support of the candidate. A&S candidates must collect fifteen signatures and candidates from the other colleges need five signatures to appear on the ballot. Under this proposal, faculty may not sign more than one nominating petition. National planning in order By THERESE MESSMER Maroon Staff Reporter The continuing search lor the "good life" in America, has produced a situation where new priorities and values are demanded, according to Dr. Adolf Berle, assistant Secretary of State under Franklin Roosevelt. According to Dr. Berle, the coming 1972 election will probably be analogous to the 1932 presidential election-the voters, he said, will demand new priorities and new involvement from the government. The "good life," Dr. Berle said, is the kind of framework of life and power American people want to give 'New Deal Era' themselves and what priorities they want to establish in their values. Foi example, he said, is electricity to be used in one city for neon signs and advertising, while the homes of another city lack sufficient power for heating and lighting? Or, he said, with a shortage of space, electricity, and building materials, "Can we destroy the past to plan for the future? Are you going to keep those beautiful Southern homes on the streets down here? Or are you going to tear them down to provide space for the expanding population? " These and other questions like them can be answered by determining a basic value system in this period, he said. The queston of man long ago was "Will I be alive next year?" Dr. Berle said. But it has now become "How do I want to live next year?" As for the government's role in searching for the "good life," Dr. Berle proposed a planning commission to investigate and direct the use of power and spending of capital in the country. Reemphasizing the potential similarity between the 1972 and 1932 elections, he said the establishment of new priorities will depend on he administration elected. "I think we are on the eve of a change in handling U.S. affairs even more so than in the New Deal." DR. ADOLF BERLE Seeking a 'good life' (continued on page 3)