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              the MAROON March 4,1983 Vol. 61, No. 19 Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118 SGA denies speaker publicity funds By Paula M. Guibault "Face it, the average student does not care to hear about hunger awareness. It's [the bill is] a waste of money," said Chris Young, president of the Student Government Association's business delegation. Young's comment was made prior to the defeat of SGA Bill 26 requesting $300 to publicize the appearance of Michael Manley, former prime minister of Jamaica, during Hunger Awareness Week. Manley is scheduled to speak at Loyola during Hunger Awareness Week. The debated bill, which sparked an hour-long discussion, concerned only funding to publicize Manley's appearance. The bill divided the congress and finally ended in a 17-13 defeat by means of a roll call vote. Young said Manley "is not well known. For the money, the speaker should at least be able to draw a crowd." He said the $4,500 for Manley's fee could be used in a much more effective way, specifically to feed the hungry in New Orleans. This point was often repeated by those opposed to the bill. "Our responsibility is beyond allocating money," Young continued, explaining that the SGA is also to represent its constituency's best interest. "This does not." He then cited references from November, 1980 issues of Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report. It was at that time that Manley was defeated in his re-election bid for the office of prime minister of Jamaica. In the Nov. 17 issue of U.S. News and World Report Manley is referred to as socialist defeated in a campaign "fought over the clear issues of capitalism versus Communism at  and alignment with either Cuba or America abroad." Young reported that he had called Manley's agent (Mary Mac Donald of Newline Productions) who confirmed that part of Manley's fee was for traveling expenses but that the use of the remaining money was up to him. The agent also said she was almost positive that Manley will run against the current prime minister, according to Young. His point: "You can't say where the money will go." John Guidry, arts and sciences delegate and author of the bill, turned the floor over to Michael Johnson, BSU treasurer and business-finance junior, who began the discussion on the bill. Johnson believed the bill was "important in bringing students together on campus for an important cause." There were a large number of supporters for the bill in attendance at the meeting. They said the money would be used for hunger fighting Cunniff, Broz, Mclntyre and Absher question proposal during SGA meeting Tuesday. * —Photo by Arlene Ferrer Bishops to voice views regarding pastoral letter Archbishop of New Orleans Philip M. Hannan and auxiliary Bishop of Detroit Thomas Gumbleton, will be on campus Thursday to present their views on a pastoral letter drafted by U.S. Catholic bishops. The letter speaks out against American nuclear deterrence strategy. The presentations will be made at 8 p.m. in the St. Charles Room in Danna Center. Phil Johnson, general manager of WWL-TV, will be the moderator. n TMMK m Canon law impact unclear By Nancee E. Lewis American church officals are not sure how to interpret certain aspects of the recently revised Roman Catholic canon laws. Pope John Paul II signed revisedj canon laws in Rome, 24 years after Pope John XXIII announced his intention of updating the church doctrine, according to an article in the Jan. 26 issue of The New York Times. This is the first time that the doctrine of canon laws has been revised since 1917. This doctrine orders religious life and sets moral standards for all Catholics worldwide. Included within the document is a provision that extends more authority to the local church bishops over theology instruction in Catholic universities and colleges. American church officials are not sure how this may affect universitychurch relationships. The major concern stems from a provision giving local bishops more authority over the hiring and retention of professors of theology and other related courses in Catholic colleges and universities throughout the world. The provision requires that these theology professors have permission from the local bishop to teach. However, it is not certain how this provision will be reconciled with the American tradition of separating church and state. Just where Loyola stands is not clear. Although the university, like the other 237 Catholic colleges and universities in the United States, is bound to canon law, the question is raised as to what extent these institutions are bound to the adherance of these laws. D New Canon Law: confusion from the top —Photo by Erin Moore See SG A/page 5 See Canon /page 3