THE D E VOL. 36/NUMBER 6 WIDENER UNIVERSITY OCTOBER 23,1981 BEYOND CHESTER: Projected deficit:· $80 'billion; Europe upset 'with Reagan House Republican leaders balked at In Washington Friday, Mr. Reagan range . nuclear weapons j n Western raising taxes to hold down a growing told a group of American editors that he Europe. deficit for this fiscal year, jeopardizing "could see where you could have the The White House has prepared a let­ an informal agreement between White exchange of tactical weapons in the ter saying that if Saudi Arabia should House officials and Senate Republican fie.ld without it bringing either one of the adopt "policies which are disruptive to leaders. major powers to pushing the button." prospects for stability" in the Middle At an hour-long private meeting bet­ The President was answering a ques­ East, President Reagan would cancel ween House and Senate Republican tion about whether an exchange of tac­ delivery of Awacs planes. leaders, differences were also express­ tical nuclear weapons would inevitably The letter, not yet formally delivered ed on other aspects of the budget develop into an all-out exchange of in­ to members of the Senate, is intended package, including the size of the tercontinental nuclear missiles. He to win support for Mr. Reagan's pro­ spending cuts; whether to cut benefit replied, . "I don't honestly know," and posal to sell Saudi Arabia $8.5 billion in programs and how much to cut military went 0'1 to suggest that the United air defense equipment, including five spending .• States' retaliatory power might· deter Airborne Warning and Control System At the same time, David A. Stock­ the Russians from launching an initial planes as well as tanker' aircraft, missiles man, director of the Office of Manage­ strategic nuclear strike. and fuel tanks to increase the combat ment and Budget, said that projections (In Moscow, Leonid I. Brezhnev, the capability of 62 F - 15 fighters. that the deficit for this fiscal year could Soviet leader, (,eplying to President Former Vice President Walter F. reach $80 billion represented "a worst Reagan's remark suggested that an ex­ Modale criticized the Reagan Ad­ case scenario." The Administration had change of tactical weapons in the field ministration yesterday for its approach proposed a package of $13 billion in wot,Jld not necessarily lead to all-out to the North Atlantic Treaty Organiza­ new budget cuts and $3 billion in new nuclear war, called on Mr. Reagan to tion, charging that it had sapped both revenue to keep the deficit, which it "make a clear statement rejecting the economic strength and the commitment now projeets at $43 billicm, from climb­ very idea of nuclear attac!c: as a criminal to principle of the alliance by a "go-it­ ing higher. one." ) alone-policy. " Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Mr. Reagan's remarks set off a clamor "This Administration has put us in the Weinberger sought to reassure Euro­ in the West German and British press astounding position of appearing that it peans over a remark by President that appeared to reflect growing Euro- . is we, and not the Soviet Union, which Reagan that appeared to accept the use pean opposition to the proposed is unwilling .to talk," he said in an ad­ of tactical nuclear weapons in the field. deployment of new American medium- dress to the Foreign Policy Association An alternative program: The Scho.larship Bank datory to seek out private programs, Never before has it become so urgent financial need. The Scholarship Bank grants, loans, scholarships and work op­ such as those offered by private founda­ for students to investigage alternatives then sends the student a print-out of all portunities, for high school, undergrad tions, civic groups and trade organiza­ to federally funded student aid pro­ available aid sources. According to the and graduate students. tions. grams, according to Steve Danz, Direc­ director, the average student is receiv­ Students wishing to use the service tor of The Scholarship Bank. The Scholarship Bank will send ing over 45 different aid sources. The in­ (there is a modest feel should send a Now that "·Reagonomics" is the law students in need of financial aid a ques­ formation is up-dated daily and current­ stamped, self-addressed envelope to of the land, students can expect to see tionnaire in which the student answers a ly has in excess of 25,000 funding The Scholarship Bank, 10100 Santa reduced or completely eliminated number of questions concerning in­ sources, making it the only service in Monica Blvd., #750, Los Angeles, CA federal programs. This will make it man- terests, major, occupational goals, and which to find all available aid, including 90067. Ludwig Corner Fire Company hosts celebration Antique Car Rally and Oktoberfest. Mom's sweet tooth can delight in fun­ good old fashioned family beer garden Sponsored as a fund raising event by An autumn festival of fun for all the nel cakes made from scratch by Alice atmosphere. the Chester County Antique Car Club family is what will happen at the Lud­ Reinert. There will be all kinds of home and the Ludwigs Corner Fire Company, wigs Corner Fire Company Grounds on Continuous' live entertainment is made pies with ice cream and lots of admission is free. However, there will Saturday', October 24 from 10 in the scheduled featuring an Oompah band draft birch beer and other soft drinks be a nominal charge of $2 for parking - morning until 4 in the afternoon. and, as a special presentation, the with which to wash it down. regardless of the number of occupants Featured will be the magnificently Childrens Folk Dance Group from GTV per car. The location of the Ludwigs Corner restored and maintained antique cars of Edelweiss Reading . The dancers will Fire Company Grounds is a quarter mile Planned as a family affair, in addition the Chester County Antique Car Club. perform at Noon and 1 :30 p.m. In addi­ north of the intersection of Routes 401 to sausage and imported beer for Dad, These finely polished vehicles will sur­ tion, everyone is welcomed to use a and 100 in north central Chester Coun­ there will be hot and juicy roastbeef round a gigantic white and yellow tent newly built dance plat~orm to show off ty. A tethered helium balloon will mark sandwiches for all. The youngsters and where the festivities will take place in a their polka skills. the spot from afar. SPORTS: Pioneers pummel Dickinson P.8 FEATURES: Inquiring photographer ... ... , . P.6 COMMENTARY: Widener speaks out P.2 2!- THE 'DOME; FRID'AY, OCTOBER 23,1981 ... .. .... Co." ...... , ... Editoria,1 HERE LlES THE'foDY \ \ " OF ONE Ml16fRUCI( Administrative apathy STUDENT Last week the Dome published an No student can expect the entire ad­ editorial concerning student apathy on ministration and faculty to be at his campus. This is a valid issue, and can beck and call all the time. Yet con­ not be denied. There is, however, a flip versely, is the "greatest good for the side to the coin. greatest number" always an equitable The Dome has been noticing basis for argument? Is it necessary to increased apathy among administrators forego personal attention to students in toward students. In dealing with a sim­ order to assure the smooth running of a ple matter of getting a functioning complex system? The Dome thinks not. heating system in her apartment, one of At the base of a college the editors recently had to go as far as administrator's convi~tion to his work calling- President Bruce, since the use of should be, one would hope, a sense of the regular channels of communications the paramount importance of the about housing difficulties proved to no students. After all, what use is an educa­ avail. tional system without pupils? As vital Sympathy with one's complaint, parts of the system, we deserve to be "Yes, you must be having a problem," respected, not patronized. is not equivalent with a solution. This A cold apartment, a broken lock, a situation occurs all too often. An ad­ problem with registration- these are ministator nods his head with an, "I'll real issues to Widener students, The take care of it," then promptly forgets Dome admonishes faculty and ad­ the issue completely. Or at least does ministrators who get so wrapped up in not treat it with the seriousness the doing a job efficiently they forget the issue deserves. students who are trying desperately to wade through a sea of red tape. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: S.G.A. lauded • • • This is for all of you out there who are organizations on campus who are mak­ "concerned" about what is going on ing a sincere effort to do their best for Widener speaks out around campus. For those of you who YOU. There are organizations on cam­ sit on your butts and have the audacity pus who are interested in your sugges­ LETTER TO THE EDITOR officers busted" A" for over five months to complain about and to criticize tions. There .are organizations on cam­ in preparation for the weekend. They everyone else, you should pay particular pus who ho'ld open meetings. Was anyone wondering why there designed and ordered the free" attention to this letter. , don't know about anyone else, but' was that sudden warm spell last week? souvenier tumblers, ordered the You know, it makes me ill to think of am sick and tired of hearing about these That was thanks to a few students at trophies for float winners, organized an the countless number of these "con­ "concerned" students who are so Widener that are nothing but a lot of hot election for Homecoming Queen, as cerned" students who are so full of gutless they don't reveal themselves.