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ST. JOHN’S, May 22, 1998 (LSN) – Campaign Life Coalition’s Margie Hynes reports that the Newfoundland government’s recent decision to fund the St. John’s Morgentaler abortion franchise is not a popular measure. Newfoundlanders have traditionally had a high regard for family and children and the government’s sudden decision is seen to be a serious violation of   that tradition. A spokesman for St. John’s Catholic Archbishop James MacDonald said the archbishop finds the funding decision “appalLing”.  Mrs. Hynes reports that the funding is also offensive to many because of the economic hardship the province is facing from major declines in the fishing and shipyard industries.  On May 14, MHA Mary Hodder presented a petition in the legislature against the government’s action.