Page 4 - The Highacres Collegian, April 4, 1975* Allocation Continued from Page state. First, the State's re search support to the Univer sity is cut by 20 per cent, a slash which will require re- ductions in the research pro grams in food, energy, coal, oil, transportation and other areas at a time whan society's needs in these areas are most demanding. A2O per cent cut in funds for research, from $l7 million during the current year to $1%6 million on a 12- month basis or $l7 million for 15 months, is an extreme depri vation which will greatly and regrettably affect many of our capabilities for service to the people of the Commonwealth for many years to come. Secondly, the budget pro poses a 14*5 per cent reduc tion in support of medical ed ucation. This comes at a time when our most modern medical center in the Commonwealth is coming into maturity and a- chieving national recognition, and at a time when it is be- ginning to fulfill the critical health care needs of rural Pennsylvania. Since the same amount for medical programs is allocated both for a 15-month fiscal period next year as for the 12-month period this year, the Governor's budget seems to assume there could be three months of operation without ex penditures, which, of course, is not the case. Thirdly, the Governor's budget provides no recognition of the mandated payment to the State of the $4.6 million in- crease in retirement benefits alone or for adequate provision for increased inflationary costs. Finally, it will not be possible to make salary in- creases of a desired level unless additional State funds are secured. Futhermore, im plementation will have to be related to the fiscal year change. Overriding all of these specific concerns is the pa- radoxical effect of the Gov ernor's proposal of a tran- sitional 15-month budget which works to the fiscal advantage of the State and to the fiscal disadvantage of Penn State. The critical factor at the Uni- versity is the inclusion in the 15 months of two summer terms, which characteristically pro duce substantially less tui tion and fees income than are needed for operational costs during those summer periods. It is vital that the citi zens of Pennsylvania and the many members and friends of the University community through out the Commonwealth understand clearly the potential impact >f thr Faced with the budget pro- gram presented March 11, the people of Pennsylvania must understand what will happen to their land-grant university support, especially in the critical fields of research and medical education* I shall make every effort to carry our concerns to the members of the Legislature and to the Administration, as well as to our many constitu ents throughout the Commonwealth as the budget is considered in the weeks ahead. Sporting Goods HEADQUARTERS , HUNTING FISHING ARCHERY Complete Line of Accesories Rod - Reel - Gun Repairs Team Outfitters Basketball Football Baseball Tennis Raquet Restringing Tennis Equipment 133 N. Wyoming St. OFBR WED. & ESI. Till 9 455-H2l mickey's SPEED SHOP Lrntnjw FOREIGN CAR PARTS & ACCESSORIES Cißi LIGHTS WAYNE & RIDGE AVE. WEST HAZLETON, PA. 18201 WE SPECIALIZE IN HIGH PERFORMANCE PARTS & ACCESSORIES Awards Banquet Planned The plans for the annual student-faculty Awards Ban quet are well under way* The banquet will be held Thursday, May 15 at the Gus Genetti Lodge on Rte. 309 • At this banquet students will be honored for their ac complishments over the past year. The Eric Walker Award and the Student of the Tear Award will be presented to outstanding students at High-s acres. Each of the organiza tions will present awards to outstanding members. The or ganizations will be represen ted by their officers and their faculty advisors. PfAeta £Pi<jpna yAanJci The Theta Sigma Pi Servici Sorority would like to give special thanks to the -ing for candy, and trinket do< nations, and helps A & P Supermarket - Laurel Mall Town and Country - 702 W. Broad st. McCrory's - Laurel Mall Fowler, Bick, and Walker - Laurel Mall State General Hospital St. Joseph's Hospital We would also like to thank Elaine Walker, Chris Slivka, Michael Bydock, Patty Mace, Maureen Marcus, and any one else who helped the Soro rity in any way with this year's Easter parties. ONE STOP SPEED SHOP Spring Clean-Up Megiuars Mirror Glaze Polishes and Waxes -ALSO MICKEY USTYNOSKI PHONE 454-7311
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