Baldness- page 11 VOL XIX, NO. 89 the independent student newspaper serving not re dame and saint mary’s THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1985 Reagan plugs tax plan, stresses U.S. renewal in State of Union talk Associated Press companies that locate in depressed urban “enterprise zones,” and tui­ WASHINGTON - President tion tax credits to help families who Reagan, in his fourth State of the send their children to private Union address, asked Congress last schools. night to pass a tax simplification bill Even before Reagan made his tax that he said would help unleash “the proposal, Senate Majority Leader tremendous pent-up power of our Robert Dole, R Kan., said it w ould be econom y.” “very difficult” to overhaul the tax Making the annual evening ad­ system this year, given the law­ dress to both houses of Congress on makers’ preoccupation with his 74th birthday, Reagan said “we Reagan’s proposed spending cuts in did what we promised” in his first the budget the president sent to term, and he described the United Congress on Monday. States as “renewed - stronger, freer and more secure than before.” In his remarks, broadcast nation­ ally, Reagan declared “a second In prepared remarks, Reagan American Revolution ” of hope, op­ barely mentioned the record federal portunity, technological progress deficit or his controversial budget- and the promise of a free and peace­ The Observer/Phil Decter cutting plan just submitted to ful world. Congress. Rather, he reaffirmed “We have begun well,” he said. Glee in stereo The Notre Dame Glee Club, pictured above, ap­ Director of Choral Activities Carl Stam, was in American support for freedom “But it’s only a beginning. We are peared in concert last night with the Ferris State W ashington H all. movements in Afghanistan and not here to congratulate ourselves Glee Club. The concert, conducted by Notre Dame Nicaragua, stressed his proposals for on what we have done but to chal­ helping the nation’s low income lenge ourselves to finish what has citizens, and embraced guidelines not yet been done.” for an overhaul of the tax system. Reagan said the revolution he envisions “m ust carry the prom ise of K.of C., DuLac debated at CLC He did not endorse the tax plan opportunity for all” and that blacks By ELIZABETH FLOR dent Life, said. “He really has a long­ of Student Affairs, University Mini­ put forth by the Treasury Depart­ and other minorities “will not have Senior Staff Reporter time vested interest in that facility.” stries and student government. ment in December; rather, Reagan full and equal power until they have Because Shaheen single-handedly Executive Coordinator Doug said he was directing his Treasury full economic power." A “social contract” with the got the old post office building for W urth said the proposal was “not in­ secretary to begin working with Reagan also called for a constitu­ Knights of Columbus and at least “a the K. of C , Goldrick thought they tended to criticize the Catholic congressional authors and commit­ tional amendment to permit organ­ reevaluation of DuLac concerning "ought to see what he thinks” about foundation or the character of the tees to write bipartisan legislation ized prayer in public schools and University approval of religious other uses of the facility. University.” based on principles of “fairness, legislation to outlaw abortion. groups” were two topics of discus­ Goldrick read excerpts of a 1967 Mike Quinn, also an executive co­ simplicity and growth.” He said free-market principles sion at last night’s Campus Life letter by Notre Dame President Fa­ ordinator, described the results of a He provided guidelines that he also must apply to American farm­ Council meeting. ther Theodore Hesburgh when the committee studying student govern­ said would ensure no “tax increase ers, many of whom he acknowl­ A Student Senate resolution University gave the building to the ment structure. The committee, in disguise" - mentioning in particu­ edged are “in great financial which opened the Knights of Co­ K. of C. The letter authorized the composed of 16 members from the lar that he would not “jeopardize the distress." lumbus building to campus social building for “exclusive use as coun­ five branches of student govern­ mortgage interest deduction” for “We need an orderly transition to events on free nights was “tabled” cil chambers." ment, is reviewing each area: class family homes. He vowed a top tax a market-oriented farm economy,” by the council. Hesburgh also wrote that if at officers, the Student Activities rate of “no more than 35 percent, Reagan said. “We can help farmers “There is an additional area I think some other time the University Board, Hall President’s Council, the possibly lower," to replace the cur­ best, not by expanding federal pay­ I needed to bring up. I would like to wanted to use it, “other suitable and Cabinet and the Student Senate. rent top rate of 50 percent. ments, but by making fundamental table the resolution and bring it back mutually agreeable quarters will be Overall, the committee has To achieve a lower rate, the plan reforms, keeping interest rates next meeting after touching base found.” noticed “a serious overlap and lack would trim “many tax preferences,” down and knocking down foreign with Eli Shaheen," John Goldrick, A second resolution of three parts of communication,” Quinn said. but Reagan proposed at least two trade barriers to American farm ex­ Associate Vice President for Resi- - reevaluating University approval of A resolution recommendation to new ones himself - tax breaks for ports.” religious groups, inquiring into charge graduate and law school stu­ Notre Dame’s “pastoral mission,” dents a fee for The Observer was and establishing a Religious Board of controversial among council mem­ Burke, Abood battle for District 1 Approval - failed almost unani­ bers. mously after much discussion. Student Senator Javier Oliva said Passed earlier and almost unani­ Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s under­ By BETH CORNWELL “I believe that we have the tools Both candidates expressed con­ mously by the Student Senate, the graduates now pay a mandatory $6 News Staff available on this campus to repair cern over current housing proposal faced general council dis- fee. The Observer, which prints the problems with social opportuni­ problems. Said Abood, “I hope to 10,500 papers a day for 7,500 under- ties we’re currently facing. I hope to push the revision of the process gruntlement. The proposed com­ The race for the Student Senate mission was to consist of members position in District O ne is nearing its convince The Observer to provide placing transfer students on of the theology department, Office see CLC, page 4 close, and the two candidates, junior better advance notice of campus so­ campus. Often, a student will trans­ K.M. Burke and sophomore Chris cial events. I’d like to see an increase fer in his sophomore year and never Abood have begun wrapping up in hall sponsored non-alcoholic get a chance to live on campus.” their campaigns. events. I plan to promote the exis- “I believe that the building of new The district, which includes dormitories would help to alleviate residence halls Alumni, Carroll, some pressure on the housing admi­ L e t u s Holy Cross, Lewis, Old College, St. nistrators,” Burke stated. “Far too Ed’s, Sorin, and Walsh, will vote on many freshmen are forced to live in Tuesday, February 12. temporary housing and too many others are kept off-campus." h a v e i t . Burke and Abood, both relatively Student Each candidate expressed a belief new to District One, are concerned Government that the position of student senator More Far Sides? primarily with issues involving stu­ Elections could be both effective and influen­ dent life. Burke, w ho has tw o years tial. More movie reviews? experience in student government, “There’s a fine line between gat­ said, “I feel that the senator should Let us know. In today’s Observer, the 1985 Readership tent adopt a transfer student’ pro­ hering information and acting on it," provide a means of communication Survey gives you the chance to tell us what you want in gram and improve it." Abood noted. “I believe that a between the students and their gov­ your campus daily. We ask you to take a few minutes to fill Burke commented, “I feel that a Senator must do both jobs. ernm ent. As a senator, I w ould give a the survey out. Pencils will be provided on tables in the better utilization of the already use­ Burke summarized her position, fair representation of student view­ dining halls at Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s. Let us have it, ful social space in the dorms would saying, “I hope to use newsletters points and needs.” so we can let you have the best possible Observer. Sorry, enhance social opportunities for and surveys to keep in touch with mail subscribers, but surveys only will be distributed on Campus social life is an issue everyone. The newly formed BOFA student feeling. With constant com­ campus. For a copy, write P.O. Box Q, Notre Dame, IN. which concerns both candidates. In club is an excellent example of suc­ munication, I believe I can make the summary of his position, Abood said, cessful social planning.” student Senate work.” The Observer Thursday, February 7, 1985 — page 2 In Brief Contrary to popular opinion, student leaders doing a good job Johll C. Akers, assistant professor of modern languages, and Janice Grow, assistant professor of education at Saint Mary’s, The name of the Notre Dame student body president have received $5,000 grants from the Lilly Endownment.