Number of unwed couples living together increases WASHINGTON [AP] - The number The Census report said 1.3 of unmarried couples living toge­ million persons last year lived in ther in the United States has risen two-person households shared by dramatically in the past six years, unrelated persons of the opposite *The with the sharpest increase reported sex. That compared to 654,000 among individuals under age 45, aindividuals in 1970 and 484,000 in Census Bureau report disclosed 1960. yesterday. The same report showed that the For the population as a whole, 1976 median age for an individual’s the number of couples living toge­ first m arriage was 23.8 for men and ther has doubled. But among 21.3 for women, an increase of Observer persons under age 45, the increase about a year over the median an independent student newspaper serving notre dame and st. mary's has been nearly fivefold, the Cen­recorded in 1966. Wednesday, February 9, 1977 sus Bureau said. Vol. XI, No. 76 The increase parallels another The ages, however, are still below the median ages of 24.3 for finding that Americans are getting married at a later age. But a men and 21.5 for women recorded Census analyst declined to specu­ at the start of World War I. Hesburgh questioned late whether shared-living arrange­ Like other reports on marital status and living arrangements in ments are causing couples to recent years, the latest also showed postpone marriage or whether later more couples are getting divorced. Foundation involved in abortionmarriages are causing unmarried There were 75 divorced individuals couples to live together. by Mike Shields much leadership in moral fights used with even greater impact for ever 1,000 married persons Staff Reporter such as civil rights, would forego against the efforts of the right to Despite the increase in the living with their spouse last year, number of unmarried couples liv­ putting his energies into the chair­ life movement.” compared to 47 per 1.000 in 1970. ing together, shared living ar­ In protest of the Rockefeller manship of the Rockefeller Founda­ The report cited greater accep­ tion and assume an active leader­ The Rockefeller Foundation is rangements constitute about one tance of the principle of later Foundation’s involvment with percent of all households. abortion and sterilization proce­ ship role in the most pressing also involved internationally with marriage, a longer period of time health, education, population, and dures, national pro-life movement current civil rights fight, the pro­ “Ultimately it looks like marri­ spent getting an education, and world hunger. It spearheaded the leaders have called for the resigna­ life movement.” age as an institution is still with increased job opportunities for “Green Revolution,” which has us,” said Arthur J. Norton, chief of women as apparent factors in the tion of University president Fr. Kathy DuCharme, head of the increased crop yields in many parts Census’ marriage and family statis­ movement away from early Theodore Hesburgh as chairman of Indiana Right to Life Committee, of the world. tics branch. marriage. the Foundation. stated that the arm of the Founda­ Among the leaders of pro-life tion that Hesburgh is involved with movement who have called for has nothing directly to do with Hesburgh’s resignation are Ellen abortion or sterilization, but that McCormack, pro-life candidate for the Foundation as a whole has SMC library enters 25th year president in last year’s Democratic financed abortion and sterilization primaries; Dr. Mildred Jefferson, research. by Jean Powley nae to support a new library, A year later, on June 5, 1942, the president of the National Right to When questioned about the criti­ Staff Reporter Courier, the college’s alumnae library was blessed and dedicated Life Committee; Nellie Gray, presi­ cism, Fr. Hesburgh, who has been publication, has reported on every by John F. Noll. Headed by the dent of March for Life; and Randya trustee of the Foundation for 15 Editor’s note: This is the first of a facet of the building’s develop­ Papal and American flags, a great Engel, executive director of the years, replied that he had “re­ two-part series on St. Mary’s ment. “Ground for the new procession left LeMa'ns Hall and U.S. Coalition for Life. ceived universal applause, exceptAlumnae Centennial Library. The Centennial Library has been bro­ moved across the campus to the for one small bit of criticism that I first part deals with the library’s ken!”, reported the August, 1941 strains of the national anthem to In an interview in theNational do not intend to answer. If you lethistory, while the second part will issue. “ Frances Lyon ’17, past the terrace of the library where the Catholic Register, (Feb. 6, 1977) one swallow make a spring, you deal with its future. president of the association, gave a dedication took place.” McCormack commented that Fr. will always be in trouble.” brief summary of the manner in Hesburgh has acted on many which the necessary $110,000 has Noted in the ceremony was the human right issues, but “ it’s tragic Fifty thousand dollars - that’s been raised: in 1935, Mrs. George fact that the Centennial Library that when it comes to the unborn Jefferson said in the National what Sister Madeleva, president of Rempe, for herself and her seven was “the gift of the Holy Cross child, Father Hesburgh’s vigor and Catholic Register article that she St. M ary’s from 1934-1961, asked alumnae daughters, gave $25,000 Alumnae Association of St. Mary’s indignation fail him.” believes that Fr. Hesburgh’s post of alumnae in 1936 to “ cover the to St. Mary’s toward a new library; College to the Sisters of the Holy could actually be used by pro-life expense of a library building such in 1937, St. M ary’s College was Cross, in commemoration of their In the same article, Gray stated, opponents to hinder the movement.as we would need. I am holding the made the beneficiary of the Breen hundredth anniversary of founda­ “ 1 think it would be excellent if Fr. She stated, “It is difficult to see library fund which you have be­ Estate, in Fort Wayne, of a little tion.” Hesburgh, who has provided so how his chairmanship would not be gun,” she wrote to alumnae, “ and more than $41,000, to be used for letting that accumulate toward the purposes of education; and “Miracles still occur,” the Au­ meeting the expense of furnishing within the past two years, through gust, 1943 Courier proclaimed. the library.” the efforts of the alumnae, another “This French Provincial structure of brick and stone is still ‘the stuff Throughout the 41 years since sum of approximately $36,000 was HEW lifts m Sister Madeleva first asked alum­ received.” of which dreams are made,’ as it looks down upon Lake Marian, and for the first time, perhaps, gives on two flu vaccines that bit of water real significance.”

by Michael Putzel the hard sell promotion that the The library was opened for use in Associated Press Writer U.S. Public Health Service con­ summer school in 1942. “The ducted before officials discovered a bright spacious reading rooms, statistical link between flu shots browsing nooks, the display cases, WASHINGTON|AP] - The Depart­ and Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a periodical room, and lounges mark ment of Health, Education and rare but occasional fatal form of a new era at St. Mary’s,"reported Welfare lifted its moratorium on paralysis. the November, 1942Courier. “ The two flu vaccines yesterday. The steady stream of students between department recommended that the “If an epidemic of A-Victoria the porte cochrer at LeMans Hall elderly and people with chronic appears imminent, a situation and the library proves the new illnesses get a shot that could which, it should be emphasized, building’s popularity.” protect them from both the swine does not presently exist, then the flu and the A-Victoria strain. Public Health Service will promptly However, the new library was begin an extensive campaign to not yet complete. It’s third floor, The action allows health officials immunize the high risk category” which originally contained a rare to again use the combined swine with the combined vaccine, he said. book room, an exhibit and display flu and A-Victoria flu vaccine. It section and seminar rootns, was not also allows the use of another Otherwise, any immunization pro­ finished until 1945. Construction vaccine intended to protect againstgram will be up to state and local on the top floor was designed and the milder B-Hong Kong flu. health officials. directed by F.W. Kervick, former The moratorium remains in ef­ head of the department of architec­ fect, however, for the swine flu- Those officials also can give ture at Notre Dame. only faccine that was widely pro­ shots to people not in the high risk f a moted for all Americans before category. But since there are Meanwhile, the rooms of the old December. about 22 million unvaccinated high library under the chapel in LeMans risk people in the country and only Hall (now a group of residence Removal of the moratorium was 27 million doses of vaccine, it is rooms known as “Queen’s Court”) taken because of an outbreak of expected that remaining doses will was transformed into an art studio. A-Victoria influenza in a Florida be saved for those most likely to be Today, 41 years after Sister nursing home. The nation has no exposed to the A-Victoria virus, Madeleva’s initial plea for alumnae stockpile of A-Victoria vaccine but such as those who care for the sick. support of the new library, “the it does have about 27 million doses bright spacious reading rooms” are The vaccine cannot be given of the combined vaccine. crowded with stacks of books; “the legally unless those receiving them browsing nooks are ceiling-to-floor HEW Secretary Joseph A. Cali- sign what is known as an informed shelves of books; “the display fano, Jr., told a news conference consent form. That form currently cases” have been removed; and elderly individuals and other withis being rewritten to tell people that the periodical room, cramped and the shots may increase their risk of chronic illnesses have a high risk of inadequate, has made room for contracting Guillain-Barre Syn­ suffering serious adverse conse­ more stacks of books than for quences if they get the flu. “I t is drome. Planner's own “pinball wiz­ periodicals, both bound and particuarly important to reach such Califano said persons in the high a rd /' Terry Buczkowski, will unbound. persons who are in nursing homes risk category who get the flu have conduct his popular Free Although the staff of the library and health care institutions where 1,260 chances out of one million of Pinball University class on playing still tries to offer first-rate service influenza can spread most rap- dying. Statistics indicate that for pinball tomorrow night at to all of its 1700 students and isly,” he said. the same group the risk of dying for 7:00 pm, in Planner's Amer­ 107-“plus” faculty members, it But Califano made it clear he Guillain-Barre after getting a flu ica [game room, basement of obviously does so under less-than- Wizard LaFortune] does not intend an early return toshot is about one in one million. desirable circumstances. ? the observer Wednesday, February 9, 1977 — On Campus Students to receive departmental

noon - brown bag luncheon, "mirages of memory: 200 years of Indiana art," by marilyn holscher, nd,art exam questionnaire this week gallery by Pete Newell he hopes the survey will also show, to learn “just what the faculty “how student activities such as believes has to be done to adminis­ 3:25 pm - lecture, "regeneration of sulfonated dolomites in a concerts, lectures and the like, are ter a valid, uniform, written exam fluidized bed," by dr. g.j. vogel, argonne national A questionnaire regarding de­ affected by an evening departm ent­in the required time length and laboratory, sponsored by chemical engineering al.” with proper security.” d ep t., chemical engineering bldg., room 269 partmental exams, will go out to students by the end of this week, The faculty questionnaire, which The student questionnaire, will 5 pm - mass, respect for life mass, sacred heart church according to William Biles, vice- is being directed to the “teaching be sent to 1600 students. The chairman of the Faculty Senate. A faculty,” according to Biles, is not results, tabulated by computer, are yet completed. From the survey, 5:15 - m ass, for all world hunger coalition fasters, second questionnaire, directed to expected to be evaluated by the Biles said that the committee hones end of this month. everyone welcome, walsh chapel faculty, is still being drawn up. The student questionnaire is the 6:45 pm - meeting, al-alon fellowship for family and friends of product of two months of work by those with a drinking problem, memorial library, an eight-person committee, spon­ KEN’S DEN room 400 sored by the Faculty Senate. The committee is comprised of repre­ - HAIR STYLING - 8 pm - basketball, holy cross at n.d., acc sentatives from the Faculty Senate and the student body. “ We tried to MEN & WOMEN 8 pm - music festival, danzas Venezuela. Columbia artists cover all the bases,” said Biles, presents a musical choreographic festival featuring “and we believe that every group ACROSS FROM 100 CENTER 42 singers, dancers and musicians, sponsored by in the University is represented performing arts series, o'laughlin aud., adm ission except for Off-Campus students.” (LINCOLNWAY WEST IN MISHAWAKA) $3.50 general, $2 students. Biles added that he plans to confer with some O-C students in order to PHONE 255-6500 get their views on the departmental APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED On drinking bill exams. The purpose of the survey, according to Biles, is to see “ how Senate takthe student is affected by the B a sg n p i departmental exam.” More speci­ by Cathy Nolan mended raising the age to 21 rather fically, the committee would like to than 19, as DeSana proposed in his Senior Staff Reporter know such things as whether the 8 bill, DeGrow stated, “If the age a.m. departmental allows enough With action still pending on were raised to only 19 it would still time for preparation and whether be too easy for those underage to Michigan senate bills 31 and 32, students get enough rest the night Senator Alvin DeGrow introducedobtain liquor from their friends. before the exam. Biles added that another bill in the senate to amend After talking with school officials in the drinking age from 18 to 21. my district, I am convinced that the OPEN MOM-SAT DeGrow’s bill, introduced Thurs­ drinking age must be raised to at Hunger Coalition day, Feb. 3, follows earlier bills, least 20, and preferably to 21, if we S B. 31 and 32, sponsored by are going to attempt to solve the plans Feb. 13 Senator James DeSana, D-Wyan­ drinking problem.” W ED-.feb-^ Bill H d h n 3-Hpn dotte, on Jan. 25 to raise the legal DeGrow returned to his home dinner meeting age from 18 to 19. territory of Pidgeon, Mi. last DeGrow, R-Pidgeon, introduced weekend and noted a positive The ND-SMC Hunger Coalition is holding a vegetarian meal in the t m i ip £ l m Brian HcHale, T in two bills that would amend the response to the bill among his 1 p A m o n k pa u | K m s & state’s penal code and liquor constituents. “I had many people Lewis rec room, this Sunday at 5 control act to prohibit the sale of stop me on the street and tell men p.m. It is anticipated that Univer­ alcoholic beverage to anyone under they agreed with what I was trying sity President Fr. Theodore Hes­ 21. to do. In fact, I have not really burgh will speak at the dinner. received any negative response as All Coalition and CILA members, DeGrow cited the abuse of of yet,” he said. and all other interested students alcohol in the high schools in Friieb.ll I E ...... Relating the general drinking are invited to attend. Those Michigan as the prime factor for problem in Michigan high schools planning to attend should call Carin amending the drinking law. “A to his own district, DeGrow said he Pacifice (7607) by Thursday large number of teachers and evening. 5&t.,feb.l2thd Munster educational administrators have represented a district comprised of small towns with populations of expressed concern to me about the ’ 9 -/a p m______G u a r t e t less that 3000. Most of the high abuse of alcohol among high school school graduates are 18, DeGrow Erratum students, particulary 14 and 15 remarked, and 60 to 85 percent of year-olds.” The Faculty Overnight Retreat, these students leave home to directed by Frs. David Burrell and DeGrow noted strong peer pres­ attend college or begin a job in the John Gerber, will be held Feb. sure among high school students, coning soon metropolitan centers. 18-19, not Feb. 8-9 as reported in resulting in the misuse of alcohol “However, a small percent of Monday’sObserver. by students unaware of its possible kids, basically troublemakers, stay Recording S essions N eo n W i l d e r affects. "All people have a in town and contribute to the As and Gulches 4

by Joan Fremeau cal research in growing staple grains corn, which tripled protein intake lation growth.” won’t prevail unless we make a such as rice, wheat, sorghum and and could be grown in many Hesburgh concluded the seminar commitment to people rather than Fr. Theodore Hesburgh dis­ com, Hesburgh noted. By study­ different climates. with some comments on global armaments. Scientists should take cussed the accomplishments of ing every species of a certaid grain The RockefellerFoundationset up justice and scientific responsibility, an oath to serve for the good of biological research in agriculture and combining the best elements in research in Pakistan where a wheat saying that science has come up mankind rather than for man’s during a seminar, “ Global Justice: each, research teams have been shortage caused extensive starva­with enough weaponry to destroy destruction. Science should not be Biological Perspectives” in Galvin able to produce superior strains tion. After the fourth year of a the world in 15 seconds “Mankindabused.” auditorium yesterday afternoon. which adapt to different environ­five-year program to improve the Hesburgh told a near-capacity ments, produce more grain per stock, Pakistan experienced a ™ i ------crowd that “food is a matter of acre, and have more protein, he wheat surplus. ie Student Union Social Commission invites you to see.% social justice. Hunger is a part of explained. Genetic research has also helped everyone of us and having enough The first such research effort India, as well as countries in Africa to eat is essential to our well began in the Phillippines to im­ and South America, improve their being.” he said it is man’s duty to prove the rice crop, Hesburgh said. grain production. Such increases provide enough to eat for the While developing these strains of in food production in turn stimulate starving people of the world. rice, farmers were taught new the countries’ economies and pre­ The Rockefeller Foundation, of irrigation and fertilization me­ vent starvation. which Hesburgh has recently been thods. Research also created new Once genetic problems are sol­ The Wiz named chairman, donates “about insecticides to prevent the crop ved Hesburgh said, “we could 160 million per year for the good of from destruction by moths and further increase food production by Award Winning Broadway Play mankind and has, in recent years,rats. studying ways of increasing water At the Schubert Theater in Chicago emphasized funding of medical and “In less than ten productive supplies, either through water population control programs and years we had turned out 15 control systems, or by converting food-production programs, accord­ superior varieties of rice,” he said. sea water to fresh water.” ing to Hesburgh. Hesburgh explained that upon In a question-and-answer period Friday February 25th “The Rockefeller Foundation the success of this experimenta­ following his lecture, Hesburgh Buses leave the Main Circle at 6:00 pm. was concerned about the problem tion, the Foundation funded insti­considered the problem of overpop­ of greater food production long tutes in other parts of the world to ulation. “Through more study Price: $19.00 per person before the recent world food cri­ study genetic improvements of mechanisms can be produced to sis,” Hesburgh noted. “Rocke­ grain stocks. In Mexico, research effectively, by following natural feller (Foundation) found a short­ teams produced superior hybrid biological processes, control popu- Tickets go on sale Thrusday February 10th. cut to greater food production Student Union Ticket Office,12-4 daily through improving genetic stocks of grains.” Quality seating and round trip bus transportation For over ten years the Founda­ limited ticket supply but more buses will oe tion has funded world wide biologi- AND added. J SNUF Blacks urged fsl E L to take note Dutch Auction at Mr. Motor Home!!! of heritage LIMITED BICENTENNIAL EDITION [Continued from page 6] the white standard. “Consequent­ Monroe LUXURY FREEDOM VAN ly,” she said, “basic grammar is REDUCED $1.00 EVERY HOUR SINCE JAN. 15. talking white.’ Common courtesy is ‘acting white,’ balanced diets is ‘eating white’ and interracial con­ versation is ‘kissing white.’ ” Proctor mentioned the heritage of blacks should be acknowledged with pride. Blacks in America today are the descendants of kings and queens, she said, adding that the blacks who came to America captured by slave traders were the best because they “super-survi­ ved.” The blacks who concluded TEACHING POSITIONS the journey were “truly the most magnificent specimen of human Math - Physics beings known to man.” ‘“ My challenge to you tonight is Engineering degrees to return to reason,” Proctor said. ORIGINAL PRICE $9,995.00 She pointed out the need for strong . The U.S. Navy has a limited number of openings MR. MOTOR HOME DISCOUNT 995.00 and healthy bodies and minds, the for teachers in its graduate and undergraduate quest for knowledge, economic level Nuclear Engineering Program. This is a JANUARY 15 PRICE $9,000.00 gain, strong family ties, a sense of decency and a quest for freedom. highly selective program which does not require a '.‘This is a messy world. 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This week SEX: Male or Female South Bend is high lighting CITIZENSHIP: U.S. Citizen subject “Booze and You.” EDUCATION: Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.5 Don Newcomb, Black Sports HEART! in Math, Physics, or Engineering Figure, is guest speaker in Library Auditorium, Thursday lOFeb., 7:30 p.m. Curiosity Interviews at Placement Office seekers, interested parties and 14-16 February. Send her the dissidents ALL welcome. FTD m i t e LoveBundle ATTENTION JUNIORS ! INTERESTED IN Bouquet for RUNNING YOUR OWN STUDENT BAR? Valentine’s APPLY FOR THE POSITIONS OF SENIOR BAR MANAGERS Weekend Head Manager - in charger of all financial Reach out and matters (books* bills, etc.) must be an touch her with this FTD LoveBundle™ accounting major Bouquet. Your Assistant Manager- in charge of employee FTD Florist can send one almost ' 3 C hiring, scheduling, and stocking of bar anywhere by wire, the Assistant Manager- in charge of advertising, FTD way. Order early. 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EditorialsTim O'Reiley Features Editor Bob M ader Exec News Editor Who is the Notre Domer? This is pride of Notre Dame is everywhere represent the opinion of a majority of the Editorial Board. an important question every mem­ to be seen. Extremely clever Commentaries, opinions and letters are the views of theirMaureen Flynn Campus Editor Marti Hogan St. M a ry's Editor ber of the Du lac community must posters carrying carefully authors. Column space is available to all members of the concealed sexual unnuendo (e.g., Kathy Mills News Editor ask himself. It is an especially community, and letters are encouraged to promote the free important question for graduating “Trojans burst under pressure”) expression of varying opinions on campus. Barb Breitenstein News Editor Don Reimer Copy Editor seniors, for as they fill out resumes announce to the world the upcoming Box Q and personal statements, it is contest. The stadium is rapidly Business Manager Tom Fronczak M artha L. FanningProduction Editor Notre Dame essential to “ KNOW THYSELF.” filled with the loudest, most arro­ Advertising ManagerMike Miller Not everyone can be a Domer, as gant fans ever to assemble since Ind. 46556 Tom Byrne Contributing Editor Photo Editor Tony Chifari any high school senior who has the days of the Roman Colliseum. tried to gain admission to the And if the team has a losing season Wednesday, February 9, 1977 University but who has unfortunat- (8 wins and 3 losses, for example..) j ly scored less than 1200 on his well, Notre Dame’s pride is at stake X SAT’s, lettered in only one varsity and sorry, Coach, but the crowd sport, and did not have a father,cries, “Thumbs Down!” . twelve uncles, and seven brothers graduate from Notre Dame can The Domer is concerned. And te?*“y. this concern issues into involve­ i o not intend to stereotype the ment. Perhaps you’ve noticed the P.O.Box Q Domer. All stereotypes are invalid, Domer’s concern and involvement Catholic school system and Catho­ except perhaps, as every Domer in politics if you’ve tried, unsuc­ lic home life certainly are reflected knows, those which involve those cessfully, to get your name on the Interested in our dating habits. Hunger spacy, but wealthy girls over at St. waiting list of the Notre Dame Second, physical appearance is Mary’s. Nevertheless, there are chapters of the Young Republicans not taken into account. Although three qualities which, in my or the Young Democrats. The in 'Dati the authors asked questions con­ Feature opinion, distinguish the Domer Domer is also concerned with cerning “prudish” girls and guys (and look good on resumes) from individuality. As a result, no “dating for sexual reasons”, a other college students. The Domer matter where he goes, the Domer Dear Editor: more interesting question might be Dear Editor: I would like to commend Ellen is proud, concerned and prepared.blazes his own trail. Evidence for “How much does an attractive this are the various footpaths that McLaughlin and John Pallacqua for I was disappointed with the the Domer takes pride in Notre physical appearance have to do the Domers have beaten across the allowing their sociology term paper innocent naivete in Jack Dame and in his status as a Domer. with your asking for or accepting a grass. No, sir, you can t torce tne to be published in Tuesday’s D’Aurora’s article on the problem This sense of pride is instilled in date?” The answers would be: Domer to stay on the concrete! Observer. The dispelling of many of world hunger. To begin with, the Domer in one of two ways. For a) Everything The Domer is concerned about of the rumors and stereo typing of the contributions of relief organiza­ b) a major factor the’ Established” Domer, pride in world hunger. Did you know that students here is valuable in in­ tions (including those sponsored by Notre Dame is a way of life, a part c) a minor factor some Domers give up one whole creasing a better social atmosphere the World Hunger Coalition) are of growing up. He is barely out of d) nothing at all meal a week to help alleviate this at Notre Dame and St. Mary’s. relatively minor when compared to his Notre Dame plastic pants when The third problem concerns the problem? Think of it — for one hour However, some of their conclusions the overall problem. Large sums of intellectual atmosphere of the cam­ he is initiated into the circle of every week, many Domers sacrifice seem a little misguided. money are pumped annually into relatives who gather in front of the pus. Everyone here is intelligent food fights and girl-rating sessions The conclusion “that the lack of these problems with only moderate television every appropriate Satur­ (relatively) and most people want to help out some poor starving dating is not the fault of the success. The cost far outweighs day afternoon to express their pride to form “deep meaningful relation­ Indian or Biafran. individual, but of the institution of the benefit because what is intend­ ships” . This is fine as long as it in Notre Dame. Incidentally, it is The Domer is concerned about which he is a part” is grossly ed for the poor and starving is not doesn’t get in the way of having on these afternoons that the young free speech. For example, several wrong. I have been to many always what is received. fun. Domer first learns the wide vocab­ times a year a preacher from one of campuses across the country, and In concluding, the authors say a For example, while in the mili­ ulary he will so proficiently use the attitudes that prevail here also the local churches visits Notre long hard look at dating problems tary I observed the abuse of charity flourish at other colleges, regard- , is needed. I personally feel we and relief packages overseas. % ::hddh% ThaTnli% :n andpreachesoutsidethe less of affiliation, size, or the dining halls. In no time at all a need to loosen up, not get more Shipments would be dumped on Notre Dame t-shirts, Notre Dame infamous male/female ratio. The large crowd of Domers assemble uptight over the situation. We the docks and mysteriously disap­ sweatshirts, Notre Dame nylon amount of dating, even on the and exercise their right of free need to quickly open lines of pear-only to show up later on the jackets, Notre Dame knit hats, and smallest campuses is due primarily speech by anonymously hurling communication, act impulsively, black market. CARE packages Notre me bumper stickers (for his to the initiative, or lack thereof, of could be purchased for a carton of insults and obscenities to the lone spontaneously. first Chevy), the established Domer itinerant. the individual. The student must No matter what the University cigarettes. arrives on campus ready to show carry the bulk of the responsibility The Domer is prepared. Four does, the problem can best be Boxes labelled “ A Gift From The the world his well-ingrained sense for his dating. years of immersion in Notre Dame solved by asking someone out on a People Of The U.S.", or “Not of pride. Many students, including my­ life has prepared the Domer for the date TODAY! Taking action is the Intended For Sale” , are prominent self, are at times somewhat dis­ in street stalls in the Orient, This is The “Immigrant” Domer (the rigors of the outside world. The only way to solve this problem. business and science majors have couraged by the campus attitude. a fact of life in some underdevelop­ Domer who has had no known Mike Marley studied long and hard to gain If “92 percent of the females feel it ed countries. Food and medical relatives, living or dead, graduate admission into their chosen career is all right for a woman to ask a supplies intended for free distribu­ from Notre Dame) is at a decided - so what if they can’t write a man out on a date,” I am afraid the tion often end up in the hands ofdisadvantage. He must quickly sentence correctly? The Liberal woman meant “for a woman other government officials, who in turn garner the sense of pride that the Bowling Arts major has studied long and than myself," otherwise nearly all sell the packages to the people established Domer has had for of us seem to know the other 8 meant to receive them. years. On his first day, therefore, hard for graduate work — so what if he has a little trouble balancing his percent. The myriad problems involved inthe immigrant Domer hurries over Anyone? checkbook? These things are of Granted, the suggestions for implementing a world grain re­ to the Notre Dame Bookstore, little import, for as every Domer facility improvement are not only Dear Editor: serve, and a world-wide “ Right to where he purchases a Notre Dame knows, every employer is looking valid but much needed. Only I read with interest the Obser­ Food Resolution” , are too complex t-shirt, a Notre Dame sweatshirt, for a man with a degree from Notre through student action will any­ ver’s February 1 article entitled: to be confined to moral delibera­ and Notre Dame sport shirt, a Dame. thing get accomplished. And so far “The Dating Game at Notre tion. Suffice it to say tha neither Notre Dame nylon jacket, a Notre - more students enjoy complaining Dame.” Towards the end of this are viable solutions at the present Dame wastebasket, a Notre Dame The Domer is prepared to enter rather than remedying the situa­ article the authors make the re­ time. ashtray, a Notre Dame lamp, a into a healthy heterosexual rela­ tions. commendation that perhaps the As we have learned, hopefully, Notre Dame drinking mug, and tionship and eventually give a son Zahm-Walsh are co-sponsoring a University could construct a bowl­ careless idealism results in more Notre Dame bumper stickers (for of his own the opportunity to ski trip later this month precisely ing alley to facilitate social interac­ harm than good. Was Vietnam so his parents’ VW) in an effort to mask become a member of the Notre because the two halls have had tion between students. long ago? Americans have a his “greenhorn” status. These Dame family. From freshman to little contact in the past. Is the I seem to remember that there is tendency to create enemies, not efforts are usually in vain, however senior year, the Domer gathers University repsonsible for this pre­ a bowling alley already here on friends, with their good intentions.for as soon as the Domers start with his fellow Domers at one of the vious lack of socializing? No, not campus. No kidding, word of honor Thus, the Wednesday night fast swapping Notre Dame stories, it local establishments on Eddy anymore than they are responsible etc. I think it is located in the is an expression of part-time piety, becomes all too apparent to the Street to discus^ the various me­ for having the ski trip. basement of the bookstore. The and blatantly superficial. Sacrifi­ established Domers that the im­ thods of preparation for such a The day I depend on the Univer­thought surely is astounding (to say cing a meal at the dining hall may migrant doesn’t even know who the prospect. How can one know this? sity for my dates is the day 1 die. the least) but perhaps some “in­ be of some spiritual benefit, but is assistant director of intramural Just drop in on one of their We should be responsible for our vestigative reporting” would ex­bereft of any practical value. The sports was in ’03 (the same year all conversations and above the dulcet own dates, not passing the buck to pose this glaring, implicative ru­ Coalition would de better to ad­ of the grandfathers roomed with intonations of “Get the Funk Outta “the University” for our shyness, mor as, hopefully, being true. The dress itself to the more real Knute Rockne.) Ma Face” (music relaxes the our discouragement and most of existence of one would be a sadproblems of organization and con­ mind), one can easily hear the all, our laziness and apathy. commentary on the University’s trol in the present distribution By the time the first football Domers discussing the ideal pelvic Mike Volberding concern for social interaction. system. game rools around, however, it’s area and mamary equipment ne­ hard to tell the immigrants from cessary to, presumably, carry and Eric P. Philippsen Chuck Kulig the established Domers, and the nourish his future Domer. Oversights WHAT DO WELL, THE OIL MAN, INIS IS NOPE! BUT IDU MEAN, MAN CANT GET GETTING SERIOUS! fM 60IN G 0U T MARK, UM T AAH.TTS in 'Dating' BIB GOT A HIS TRUCK IM tOE’l l WHATABOUTTHE NOW TO TAKE ARE M 6 0 - GOTTA BE GOOD 1 FUEL PROB- HM DUm UNTIL C A R ? HA S IT ANOTHER LOOK -TUTiO;' INGTODO OUT THERE MORNING! | sr I LEM, MARK? U E 6 E T PLOWED - TURNED UP YET? FOR IT. .gyN S' jp r f s SOMEWHERE! Dear Editor: S T SS* % After reading The Observer Feature on the problems of dating at Notre Dame this phrase comes to mind: Those who are not part of the solution are part of the prob­ lem. In their effort to be part of the solution, the authors left out sev­ eral important factors concerning dating here at Notre Dame. I a First, nearly everyone here is Catholic. The effects of the Wednesday, February 9, 1977 th e ob serv er Proctor urges self-initiative for black students by Patrick Cole year provided me witn wnat was to chose her as the advertising leader iness week. She also holds an recognize the issue ‘Things’ are not Senior Staff Reporter be the foundation of my life. I and I in 1975. In 1976, Proctor was the Honorary Doctorate of Human getting better in our country.” alone truly set my limits and my first female President of the Cos-1 Letters from Southern Methodist “Last, recognize the potential,” horizons.” mopolitan Chamber of Commerce. University, and she was the reci­ she continued. “The middle class “ So your role in the 1980’s? It’s And the audience found her Proctor, a board member of pient of the Outstanding Business black intellectual has the clearest obvious...We must shore up our horizons remarkable. Proctor PUSH (People United to Save Leadership Medallion from the view. We have actually touched natural resources..and our single started in the business world by Humanity) and of the Better Busi­ NAACP. both sides. Now we must deter­ revolutionary equipment in the turning a $12,000 business into a $5 ness Bureau, was the subject of Proctor suggested three points of mine if all we know can help us 1980’s will be you-the black intel­ million enterprise. In 1974 and television program on WTTW in advice to the audience of mostly better reach the world. That is lectual.” 1975, she was chosen as Advertis­ Chicago concerning her achieve­ black students. “First, begin with your role in 1980.” Urging black students to have ing Woman of the Year by the ments. Finally she was chosen as your bodies,” She urged. “Put Proctor stressed that students self-initiative in preparing for the American Advertising Federation one of the 100 Most Successful your brain, your hearts and your must build a strong academic future, Barbara Proctor, president District. She was a recipient of the Black Women in America by Bus- hands on^ a_ single course. Next. [Continued on page 6] of Proctor and Gardener Advertis­Frederick Douglass Truth and Ex­ ing Company in Chicago, spoke to a cellence in Communication Award group of 50 people in the Library from Northern Illinois University. Auditorium last night. Also in 1975, Proctor was includ­ In spelling out the keys to ed in 1,000 of the Most Successful Valentine’s Day BE MY success, Proctor reflected on her Blacks in America by Ebony maga­ VALENTINE! own experiences during her firstzine. Amalgamated Publisers, Inc. year at Talladega (Alabama) Col­ Classified Ads lege. “Rather later in life, that SLC examines Tell your Valentine and the world how you really feel! space allocation A Ads will be taken in the by Joe Gill Staff Reporter Observer office Everyday The Student Life Council (SLC) recommended yesterday that the until 5, officers of the University “work toward the alleviation of disparity Valentine Special: Up to 10 words for $1.00! of social space in the residence Halls.” The Council acted on a report submitted by senior Charles Moran 7 0 6 which indicated the amount of social space per dormitory, and noted that Holy Cross has 112 square feet per person while LISTEN WITH Howard has only 1.5 square feet per person. The SLC also approved Moran’s recommendation that the “Red SOMEONE Bam” located on the northeast corner of D-l parking lot be either renovated or replaced to provide a large facility suitable as a dance hall, party house and summer YOU LOVE storage facility. The Council recommended that “a committee be appointed to recommend speci­ fic action toward achieving these objectives.” Dr. James Brogle, a clinical psychologist from the Psychologi­ cal Services Center at the Student Infirmary, told the SLC that “ as a priority, every dormitory should have a place to recreate and entertain people of the opposite sex. Notre Dame is not conducive to heterosexual meetings, and it should be number one in this area ■^AVNE NtvTiON pnfiER WILLIAMS **1 b ERT a a c w ■ - irr instead of football, grade-point averages and medical school acceptances,” he said. 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Need ride to Illinois State University furnished house, walk to campus, CHECK OUT THE VILLAGE INN'S (Blooming ton-Normal area) this Fri. renting for sum m er and or fall - Call BUCKET BRIGADE. (HICKORY call Lisa 4 4563. Typing - 35 cents a page. Call Dan: 259-7488 after 5 pm. Dean Janke's mother wears army 272 5549. boots. __ 8 the observer Wednesday, February 9, 1977 Irish cagers face tough Crusaders by Bob Keen with their own brilliant freshman, Beckenbach. Browne, a 6-10 Sports Writer Rich Branning. Branning has beenfreshman from New York, where he Notre Dame’s floor general since made first team All-New York City, The Notre Dame basketball team Ray Martin broke his ankle early in has been seeing more action at will place their five-game winning the season. While leading the center since O’Conner’s injury. streak on the line tonight when team in assists and averaging Beckenbach, a second year guard, they battle a highly touted, current­ almost 10 points per game, his is noted for his explosiveness. He ly unranked team from Holy Cross most positive team contribution attendedRoselle Park High School College. may come from the calm consis­ in New Jersey where he broke NBA “I want to make sure that the tency which has characterized his star Rick Barry’s all-time scoring students know what we are up play. The Perry-Branning match­ record. against,” stated Irish Coach Dig­ up may be the crucial determinant Although the Crusaders are not a ger Phelps. “ Holy Cross is 18-2 in tonight’s game. big, physical team, they are ex­ and we need the students juiced Junior center chris Potter’s tip- tremely quick and well disciplined. u p .” - in at the buzzer game Holy Cross Almost certainly Holy Cross will One of the Crusaders’ more its victory over Providence. utilize their full court zone press important victories came against “ Potter is as good as any forward which has been so successful for seventeenth-ranked Providence 67-we’ll see all year,” emphasized them during the season. Their 65 in the Colonial Classic. Two Phelps. The two-time All-New press has consistently forced turn­ weeks later the Friars handed then England selection is scoring 17.6 overs and bad shots by the opposi­ number-one ranked Michigan their points a game this year and leads tion while also helping them to first loss of the season. the team in rebounding with a 9.2 control the tempo of the game. An earlier Holy Cross loss occur- mark. Although he normally plays “We won’t take them lightly, they ed in the finals of the Gator Bowl forward, he was moved to the are too good for that,” stated Classic when they were defeated by center position after a freak achilles Phelps. Florida. However, Florida, play­ tendon ended sophomore John During the last five-game stretch ing in the tough SEC, proved with O’Connor’s season. the Irish seem to have found the their 80 to 76 upset of Tennessee The forward positions are filled right combination of players and Monday that they can stay with the by Mike Vicens, a 6-5 junior and strategies. Phelps stated, “We best of them. senior co-captain Bill Doran. are playing as well now as we have The Crusaders are coached by Vicens, a teammate of Perry in in the past.” One reason for the George Blaney and led byfreshmanhigh school and a member of the Irish s ressurgence has been the guard Ronnie Perry. The 6-2 1976 Puerto Rican Olympic team, frontcourt play of Bruce Flowers backcourt ace, whose father is Holy led Holy Cross in scoring last and Dave Batton. Flowers and Cross Athletic Director, is currently season and is presently averaging Batton are getting the ball more Bruce Flowers will be looking to improve his 60 percent field goal the leading freshman scorer in the over 16 points per contest. Doran, often and closer to the basket shooting as the Irish face Holy Cross in the ACC tonight. country with a 22.6 average. who can also play guard, was where they are able to use their between the two schools was at recognition which they believe that Perry is considered to be one of selected as the team’s MVP last size and strength more effectively. Notre Dame two years ago as the they deserve. Conversely, the Irish the finest all-around athletics in year. He, like Perry, also plays As a result Flowers has led the Irish prevailed 96-91. The victory realize that a loss to Holy Cross Massachusetts state history. Dur­ baseball and has become only the team in scoring two out of the last was not an easy one as Dave would greatly hamper their quest ing his high school career at fifth atlete in Holy Cross history to three games and has raised his Kuznicz came off the bench to for a NCAA bid. “They are well Catholic Memorial he accumulated captain more than one sport. field goal shooting percentage to score a career high 20 points for coached, they know their stregnths a state-record 2,481 points, was a Joining Perry in the backcourt is over 60 percent, which is tops for Notre Dame. and they know their weaknesses,” two-time All-State selection in bas­ the Crusader’s other ,co-captain, the Irish. Holy Cross has been looking stated Phelps. “They are an ketball and baseball, and in his senior Kevin McAuley. McAuleyis Tonight’s game marks the tenth forward to this game all season exceptionally smart team and senior year was voted to Parade’s the team’s floor general and this meeting between the Irish and the knowing that an upset victory over that’s what makes them danger­ All-American team. “ Perry is one allows erry to concentrate more on Crusaders. The last meeting the Irish will get them the ous.” of the top freshman guards in the the scoring aspect of his game. country,” stated Phelps. Holy Cross displays good depth The Irish hope to counter Perry in Charlie Browne and Pete There's no place like home by Frank LaGrotta “ At one point in the game we were students. Sports Writer down by eleven but we fought back “Our next two games are must’ ^Observer to take a five-point lead. Even games for us if we expect to get an Home court advantage. Basket­ though we lost the game, the NCAA playoff bid, and the stu­ ball players look forward to it, their students were with us all the way. dents will be the deciding factor,” coaches appreciate it, the fans love The pre-game build-up was unbe­ Phelps emphasizes. “It’s a situa­ it. And why not? The home team is lievable; the best I’ve ever seen at tion where, when we’re in that familiar with the court and sur­ Notre Dame. Before we came out tunnel waiting to come into the roundings, the hassles of traveling at the beginning of the game, the floor, we need all 5000 students on are eliminated, and, most impor­ fans were at an emotional peak their feet, cheering for 40 minutes. tant, the home team has the vocal second to none.” We’re healthy, we’re playing very Sports support of a partisan crowd. “Another example of studentwell and we need the juice of The student body of Notre Dame support affecting the outcome of playing at home to have the is famous, world-wide, for their the game was last season’s West emotional peak we’ll need to defeat Fred Herbst school spirit and their willingness Virginia game played at the ACC,” two outstanding basketball to express it as loudly as possible at he continued. “We played a badteam s.” an athletic event. Quick to confirm first half and we were down about Notre Dame’s success on the this fact is the Irish Basketball five points. Yet when we came out athletic field is legendary. Realiz­ A Crucial Week coach Digger Phelps. to start the second half, the ing that they play a crucial part in “The students at Notre Dame students were on their feet just like that success should be very gratify­ are second to none,” a smiling we were playing UCLA, and we ing to Notre Dame students. 77)6 /f/S/j E/6 Phelps points out. “They know went out and scored the first 13 “Notre Dame students are #1,” For Digger Phelps and his Notre Dame basketball team this shapes up that they are an important part of points of the half.” Phelps concluded. “They can to be a crucial week. Sporting a 13-5 record the Irish are fighting to the game, that they add to the flow Facing two critical home contests make it happen.” achieve their pre-season goal - a NCAA bid. A simple enough goal, but of the game and they react accord­ with Holy Cross and South Caro­ Thanks to the Irish fans, there is , still very difficult to obtain. “ Maybe 18 wins would be enough to get us a ingly. Coming through the tunnel lina, Phelps cites the difference in no place like home for Digger bid,” Phelps remarked, “but we really need 20 to be safe.” • at the A.C.C. and hearing the noise both games as the Notre Dame Phelps and his team. Twenty wins means that Notre Dame must win seven of their last ninegets the team and the coaches fired games. A quick look at the schedule reveals an upcoming battle with up. I really wish that we could take undefeated, number-on ranked San Francisco on March 1 and little elsethe - whole student section on the right? Wrong. road with us.” Tonight the Irish must face Holy Cross. Holy Cross isn’t a name that When comparing Notre Dame one generally associates with top-flight basketball, but the Crusaders ent­ fans with fans the team encounters er the game with an 18-2 slate. Their only loses have come at the hands of on the road, Phelps is liberal with Florida and a two-point defeat to Georgetown. They currently boast ahis praise for Irish supporters. six-game winning streak. “I believe that we have a unique It’s true that Holy Cross is an eastern school and plays eastern schools, situation at Notre Dame because of but they shouldn’t be overlooked. Teams in the east are tough. Just ask the sophisticated way that the fans Michigan, who lost to Providence, or Louisville, who lost to Syracuse at display their support,” explains home, about the strength of east coast schools. Better yet, ask Notre the Irish mentor. “When we go on Dame, who lost to Princeton and Villanova. the road we face a lot of abuse “We certainly can’t take Holy Cross lightly,” Phelps concedes. because we are Notre Dame; “They’re well-coached, they know their strengths and they know their because we are something special. weaknesses. They’re an exceptionally smart team and that’s what makes We expect this sort of thing and we them so tough.” can accept it. However, at times “I want to make sure that the students know what we’re up against,” this abuse becomes focused on Phelps continued. “Holy Cross is 18-2 and we need the students juicedreligious and ethnic backgrounds of up.” our players and coaches, and I find If the Crusaders won’t be tough enough for the Irish, Saturday Frank that uncalled for. Since I’ve been McGuire’s South Carolina Gamecocks visit the ACC. After getting off to a at Notre Dame, I’ve never seen our slow start (losing to Alabama twice, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Michigan and student body react in that Marquette), the Gamecocks have won five of their last six games to m anner.” raise their record 10 and 10. Aside from enjoying the friendly atmosphere of home, Phelps is So after boring romps over Pittsburgh, Fordham, Dayton, Davidson, adament in his belief that fan and Xavier, Irish fans are in for the treat of seeing two meaningful gamessupport can affect a team’s perfor­ against good teams - two games that the Irish must win to move closer to mance. securing an NCAA bid. “ The UCLA game played at the Wins over Holy Cross and South Carolina certainly won’t insure anACC this season is a good example NCAA bid for Notre Dame, but with balance throughout the nation, loses of what the support of the crowd would certainly make securing a bid difficult - if not impossible. can do for a team,” Phelps reveals. To Digger Phelps, Notre Dame fans are second to none.