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mm (CUP) —Protes— ting students fromthree Maritime Provinces demanded to Heat with the Council of Premiers by pie-

’keting and Chanting outside I

the CMP conference site I here Friday.”']1e Students objecting to the low V level of government ﬁnding for Atlantic secondary in- . stimtions and specifically the low grants being given to New Brunswick institu- tims. ' ‘

Upon their arrival, PEI: premier Alex Canpbell, and Pn'mier Gerald Regan of Nova Scotia agreed to meet with the student represen—

tatives. Richard Hatfield, ’

Premier of New Brunswick would not speak to the stu- dents and rushed quickly into the motel.

'Ihe three premiers cau— cused inside the motel, and decided to meet toqu

with all the protestors.

Presentations were made by tl'e Atlantic Federation of Students (AFS) , the New Brunswick Coalition of Stu- dents (NBCS), and'students from the Universite de 1' Acadie in Ednundston.

AFS spokesperson Denise Roberge asked tl'e Premiers to explain why the grants to New Brunswick institu- tions were considerably lower than those for the otler provinces.

""We gave the institutions a 6.7% increase and that's all we have. We treat ed- ucation better than most

/, otler government depart-

ments", explained Hatfield. AES countered this with an accusation that the pro—7 vincial goverrments were funneling federally allo- cated funds for education into other government de- partments. . 'Jhe premiers

responded that tl'ey were not legally required to

spend the federal gran’ ts

on education.

"'Ib keep the graduates in the Atlantic, the govern— ment has to make invest— me'lts in industries and create a job market for the grads", said Regan.

7"]11e continuing cutbacks in the institutions are lowering the quality and of an education thus the go- vernments are defeating their own purpose", pointed out Roberge.

Students. from the Univer-

' site de l'Acadie asked the

anmcil to inpose a tuitim freeze and, as well, callled for an end to the increa- sing collaboration between the three Phritime prov- inces. 'Ihe Acadian students

CANADA REFUSE-S SOVIET AS

INI'EED NATIQIS ---’A RlBsian space expert says he does not feel the Soviet Unicn is pay the r cost pf canada'sseardr for a Sovietspy satellite ‘ that fell framrorb‘it last month. He cites as the reason Canada's refusal to accept Soviet help in locating the debris;

'Ihe nuclear—powered satellite disintegrated over Canada's remote North— west 'Derritories, and sore radioactive debris was found, along with other parts of the satellite that were not

are Canadian govermrent, aided by ﬁe United ‘ States, launched a massive air and ground search for satellite debris.

Eugeni Fedorcv, in New; York to attaid a of ‘the United Nations" Outer: Space Committee's Scientific Subccnmittee, told a' news caiferenoe today that Canada turned down his country's offer to help in the seard’i for debris. He said Canada chose to accept help from the United States instead.

He said the search, bill Would care under the 1967 agreement on the rescue of astronauts and the return of objects launded into outer space, ,to both countries are parties. ‘

I'Jl'e‘ international

- and join us.

agreement calls on v countries on whose terri— tory any space object falls to take Steps to recover and return it. "upm the request of the launduing authority and

“' that authority if

requested."

The agreement states that "expensesincurred in fulfilling obligations to recover and return a space object. . .shall be

PROTESTORS PICKET PREMIERS

feel trey are not getting fairly represented on the Maritime PRovinces Higher Education mission be- Cause of the lack of French

speaking people on the com- mission.

NBCS demanded that the premiers reconsider their grants because the austerity in New Brunswick institutions had reached a crisis point. They as well called for a tuition freeze.

'Ihe protest was organized by students of the College St. Louis Maillet, a branch of the Universite de D’ane ton. Nbst of m protest— orswere form there, as' well as representatives from ST. Mary's and Dalhousie Universities in Halifax, UNB - Fredricton and the University of PEI.

SISTAN.CE

authority."

Fedorov said he was expressing his personal opinion that his country is no longer obligated to pay Canada. He said he does not know whether the

with the assistance of . borne by the laundiing Soviet Union will pay.

SENIOR CLASS HAPPENINGS The Senior Class is get- ting in gear for'tle final lap before that big day in May and we want to" keep you up to date on the latest happenings- _ As usual, the weather 18 not helping our progress any, particularly with the Dance—A-ﬂhon which was to

" be held onMarch9 and 10.

We have rescheduled it for - Narch l6 and 17 "which is next 'mursday and Friday. We're sorry for any incon— venience this nay cause," but because of the storm,

we are not prepared for this may fonts are still available at the S.U. office and anyone who can participate in the dancing you would be greatly wel— caned. Renenber that it: is for your Senior Week that we are doing it, so come and l'elp out. 'Ihere 'will be a Senior Class Pub on ﬁe Friday afternocn of the ‘Dance—A—‘Jhon to assist the dancers' morale. Come

-MARATHON’

SENIOR’CLASS-HAPPENJNGS

Unfortunately, there has not been any word from Betty Williams, the per—

‘ spective Convocation speak-

er. President Baker is using all measures to con- tact her so as soon as any word cares back, we will inform you.

The results of the elec— tion for Valdictorian was that approximately 150 voted with Steve Fitzpatrick coming out on top. Con- gratulaticns Steve and represent us well.

Just a reminder that all Seniors must apply for a Degree no later than March 15th. This is a very im- portant deadline so don't miss it.

Activities for Senior

~Weekareshapingupandif

you have any questions or suggestions dm't hesitate. to contact us. 'Ihere will be a meeting after the Dance—A—‘Ihm is over.

Good luck in your studies.

Jeanette - 894-4534 Susan - 894-9168 Martha — 892—8072