"Not a penny" of the money would be used to replace missing state dollars or to shore up loose bricks, Dr. Grebstein said, although the widespread deterioration of the campus is often and loudly lamented.

Ever since the city's fiscal crisis in the 1970's, a shortage of money to maintain school sports facilities has led to widespread deterioration, making it all but impossible for many students to participate in teams or even basic recreation.

First, modern pollutants and the wear and tear of mass tourism have caused widespread deterioration.

The reported lack of proper steel reinforcement in the structure led to widespread deterioration of the infrastructure, which later caused the collapse of some sections.

In Europe, right-wing Catholic socialism was created by Catholic Church officials in the 19th century in response to widespread deterioration of social conditions and rising anti-clerical and democratic tendencies amongst artisans and workers.

Moreover, current prices on the Big Board are falling closer and closer to long-term moving averages, a signal of a widespread deterioration in prices.

He has proposed, in some detail, ways in which New York should direct its rebuilding effort, and how it should guard against future attacks and gird for widespread economic deterioration.

LEAD: A recent spate of water-main breaks in New York City has provided another sign of the widespread deterioration of the nation's infrastructure, including roads, bridges and airports.

Most of the repair work occurs on the deck of the bridge, which is most vulnerable to widespread deterioration.

Failure to act soon, the advocates of strong legislation warn, would condemn the nation to widespread deterioration of air quality.