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              THE LOYOLA MAROON VOLUME 66, NO. 10 LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70118 NOVEMBER 6,1987 Candidate's forum shows diversity By Chuck Lee News Editor Although the six Democratic candidates agreed on major social problems facing the United States in Tuesday's "Opportunity and Obligation" debate, it was apparent from their opening statements they do not agree on the solutions.While the debate was expected to focus on breaking the cycle of poverty, improvingimproving conditions of the working poor and making upward mobility possible for all, the candidates digressed from these topics and established separate platforms based on their areas of expertise as the debate progressed. Hodding Carter 111, president of Mainstreet Productions, and Michael Lomax, Fulton County (Ga.) Commission chairman, were moderators of the event, which was sponsored by the Democratic Leadership Council and Tulane University.Massachusetts Gov. Michacl Dukakis suggested several plans for addressing the needs of the poor, but rejected the existence of a permanent underclass. "People arc trapped," he said, "but not forever." The United States needs to develop a "full-employment economy," Dukakis said, citing his ability to get people off welfare and into jobs in Massachusetts. Such an economy would result in a reduction of the federal deficit, Dukakis said. Child care and Medicaid for working mothers should be provided, also, he said. Dukakis suggested indexing the minimum wage to meet the increases of inflation, but the other five candidates objected to this proposal. He also said the Internal Revenue Service needs more power to collect delinquent taxes. Currently, 81 percent of taxes are Wall replica promotes awareness By Andrea Leßoeuf Staff writer When Vietnam veteran John Devitt saw the Wall for the first time, he did not expect to like it. But when he walked away, he had felt its impact, as well as the need to share that impact with others. "I couldn't afford to go to the dedication," said Devitt, who served in Vietnam from September 1967 to April 1969. But his friends and family collected enough money to buy him a plane ticket. "I felt negative about the wall, but once I got up to it, all that seemed irrelevant to the impact it had." The result of Devitt's 1982 visit to Washington, D.C., for the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial is the half-size replica of the Wall which has stood between Bobet Hall and the Danna Center this week. About 200 people attended opening ceremonies for Vietnam Week Sunday. Loyola initially heard about the Wall after it traveled to Regis College in Denver, Colo., according to the Rev. James C. Carter, SJ., university president, who said the opening prayer. "The issues which divided us then in a way divide us today — to what extent we have interests on foreign soil, to what extent we should send our men and women to pursue those interests," Carter said. "What docs unite us is the memory that these men died in answer to a call to serve us and to serve life," he continued. "May this memorial stand as a sign for all who come here that we do remember," he concluded. The Rev. Robert A. Macßride, SJ., a Vietnam veteran, then gave testimonial remarks. "I could tell these men 'Thank you; I Photo by Mary Degnan REMEMBERING-Two visitors at the Traveling Wall, on display this week in the Activities Quad, reflect on U.S. casualties suffered during the Vietnam War. Firm outlines Loyola's best, worst points By Oliver P. Yandle Managing Editor Initial findings in a rcccnt marketing research survey describe Loyola as a university with excellent faculty/student relations and a strong humanities curriculum, but a poor library and a lackluster campus life. The report, compiled by the Barton- Gillct Company, also cited mixed reviews on residential life and a lack of Loyola's presence in the community. Dr. Norman Rouscll, vice president for Administration, said the report is the first of a three-phase analysis that will be used to develop a marketing plan for the university. The first phase is an examination of how the university is regarded by the students, faculty and administration. The company conducted a series of interviews with 50 faculty members, 53 students and 24 administrators during the 1986-87 academic year. The most significant finding, Rousscll said, was the very strong relationship between faculty and students. "We boast about being an institution that cares. Well, the fact is that our faculty and our administration do care," he said. "Our students are able to develop links and ties with faculty and staff that are probably unusual at most institutions."Roussell also noted that the report found the university's academic programs to be quite strong. The report quoted a number of students and faculty on their opinions of Loyola's learning environment. See Democrats/page 6 See Wall/page 5 See Survey/page 5 INSIDE THIS WEEK P TOO MANY * C QUESTIONS! fD a SEE UFE AND TIMES/PAGE 11