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              The MAROON Vol. (}(). Xo. 28 Loyola I 'nivcrsil v, Xcw (Drlcans \|n il 1C)82 Former Congressman says World hunger should concern all By Rennie Truitt and Tim Guillory Maroon Staff The Rev. Robert Drinan, S.J., contrasted the amount of American dollars spent on defense with the figures spent on foreign aid at Tuesday night's discussion of Hunger and Global Security. "Think of what the world would do for America if we were the good Samaritan, and not the colossus of the north that brings about war and death. We don't have to make do with moderate dictators who oppress people," Drinan said. "This year, man spends $525 billion on arms . ... If we had only 10 percent of this, we could to a large extent rectify the situation..." Drinan, a former U.S. representative from Massachusetts with 10 years in the House of Representatives, said the United States ranks 15 out of the 17 nations that give foreign aid to third world countries. "Every week 400,000 people die of malnutrition. One-fourth of humanity is chronically malnourished," he said. Drinan said that last year, the United States allocated $41.5 million to UNICEF, while this year the Reagan administration has set aside $26 million for the group. "No nation has ever cut back its donation to UNICEF," he said. "This year, man spends $525 Jbillion on arms (a billion and a half a day). If we had only 10 percent of this, we could to a large extent rectify the situation that now makes us cry," Drinan continued. " ... almost 50 percent of black children will be born into poverty and mil remain in poverty all of their lives." Drinan said that the attitude of the United States arjd President Reagan towards third world nations has relied on the magic of the market place to solve hunger and poverty problems. He added America has turned its back on all the aspirations of third world nations to solve their problems. Regarding hunger and poverty within the United States, Drinan said, "almost 50 percent of black children will be born into poverty and will remain in poverty all of their lives." Drinan said that totalitarian nations like China and Russia do not starve their children, while in authoritarian nations like Honduras and Nicaragua, children do go hungry. He said, "We should stop trying to contain communism; we should try instead to feed the world. It is hard to go against the grain of the government. Only then can you truly change the face of the earth. "Wouldn't it be wonderful if the 40 million in this country between [the ages of] 18 and 30 could say that we as Americans have a duty to feed the world." Drinan's discussion was the keynote speech of Loyola's Hunger Awareness Week sponsored by Loyola University Community Action Program. Former fraternity will make appeal By David J. Sherwin Maroon News Editor The revocation of Pi Kappa Theta social fraternity's charter will be appealed to the Rev. James C. Carter, S.J., president of Loyola, on the basis that PKT was not given a probationary period before the revocation, according to Mike Lawlor, former PKT president. "He [Vincent P. Knipfing, vice president for Student Affairs] took a long time in making his decision but he totally skipped the process of a probationary period," Lawlor said. "The decision was based on past actions instead of what has happened recently." Lawlor explained, "Recently, PKT has been more concerned about positive aspects. We've worked Don Exploration '82. Forty of our members were engaged in setting up and taking down tables for the Admissions Office. "We were also planning on working on Hunger Awareness Week. Jolene [Schifani, LUCAP vice chairperson] asked if we would be interested. I told her yes and she said she would contact me later but, with the decision made last week, we're now riot allowed to act as an organization in any manner." In reference to the physical confrontationsconfrontations charged against PKT, Lawlor said, "I don't see any reason behind them [the administration] blaming PKT for the actions of individuals. We in no way condone such behavior. The administration believes the individuals get these ideas from the fraternity. In no way is that true." Mark Ferrazza, Inter-Fraternity Council vice president and PKT member, said, "I thought the fights were more personal conflicts rather than fraternal. PKT has a fairly large membership. 55 people, and he [Knipfing] is just taking a few individuals and lumping them together with the whole group.'' Regarding the charges of leaving trash behind and breaking windows at Fountainbleau Park in Slideli, Lawlor said, "In the past, PKT has used the park and there has always been mops and buckets provided to clean up with. This year they provided nothing." Lawlor admitted that the fraternity was responsible for four broken windows in a camping dorm. He cited that Paul Belden, former PKT treasurer, had called the park the day after they left to inform officials that PKT would pay for the broken windows.Ferrazza said, "The administration For a worthy cause A construction crew began tearing up the sidewalk behind the library Tuesday to build a new handicap access ramp. Work will continue for the next six weeks, according to Physical Plant Director Manuel M. Vega. —RennitJ. Truitt Crime statistics released By Ted Mahne Maroon Reporter The crime rate at Loyola is "higher than it should be," said Security Director Thomas Blalock after releasing Loyola's January and February's crime statistics last week. The statistics indicate a total 47 reported offenses: 23 thefts, 14 burglaries, oite robbery, six cases of vandalism and three offenses against persons. January reports show there were 10 thefts amounting to $984.17 in stolen property. February's theft number increased to 13, totaling 51,472.06 in stolen goods. On the other hand, the number of February burglaries decreased to four as opposed to the 10 that occurred in January, qj. ,|lese burglaries, stolen properly amounted to $4,817. Most of the thefts and burglaries occured in the residence halls. Blalock said the semester break accounted for most of the crime in January because there were fewer people on campus. There was one pickpocket incident, reportly netting $51.50. Crimes listed under "offenses against persons" were assaults, batteries and rapes. Specifications in this classification were unavailable. Six cases of vandalism were reported, five in January and one in February. Blalock said most of these cases had to do with people damaging the phones around the university. The total damage was 5216.25. An incident adding to the March crime statistics occurred Tuesday morning. According to Blalock, at 8:45, the Rev. Harry J. McMurray, S.J. discovered $3,500 worth of sound equipment missing from Nunemaker Hall. McMurray said the equipment included "six high efficiency speakers that are good only for an organ. They can't be hooked up to a guitar or anything else." There was no further information available at press time. Anyone seeing or knowing of crimes being committed are asked to contact the security office at ext. 3434. See Appeal/page H