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Page 4 The Panther February 5, 1980 Miller Agrees With Carter BY MICHAEL H. COTTMAN Panther News Editor Lt. Gov. Zell Miller, also a candidate for the U. S. Senate, recently told a gathering of Clark College students that he entered the senate race “because 1 didn’t want to see Sen. Herman Talmadge return to the U. S. Senate.” Miller explained that he was not satisfied with the role Talmadge played in the senate. “He (Talmadge) used his of fice for his own financial gain,- ” Miller charged. “He also ac cumulated close to $5 million in wealth.” Miller told students that among his major campaign is sues would be “quality education in Georgia.” He added 8,500 teachers around the Georgia area left their positions last year. He at tributed this loss to low salaries. “The most critical situation that faces Georgia today is the educational system,” Miller said. “We (Georgia) have the lowest paid teachers next to Mississippi.” Miller, once a teacher himself, suggested that Georgia’s teachers should receive higher salaries as he vowed to address this issue once elected. The Lt. Gov. stood behind President Carter’s decision to re-instate draft registration and commended the president for the way he is handling the Middle East situation. “I agree with the president," he said. “We cannot let Russia destroy our industries. No-one likes to think about war or meeting this challenge, but it’s a sad fact that a meeting of nations will be necessary.” “I didn’t want to see Sen. Talmadge return *o the Senate.” -Miller Miller explained that the Soviet invasion into Afghanis tan was initiated because the communist state thought the power the U.S. once possessed, is now weakening. “The Russians interpreted Carter’s actions as weak,” Miller suggested. “He (Carter) had no alternative but to put the motions of war into effect.” In response to a question concerning the controversial issue of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, Miller said, “I think it ought to be a state holdiay.” Miller added his campaign platform also includes better health care for all citizens, “not just a selective few.” If elected, Miller said he also plans to re-construct the present U. S. Senate. He im plied the current ad ministrative unit is not operat ing as efficiently as it could. “I disagree with the way the U. S. Senate is being operated,- ” he said. Miller said the present senate, which consists of 153 sub-committees, is “far too many to operate effec tively.” He added he will seek a solution to this problem if he is elected to the office. Miller commented on the Iranian crisis by saying his major concern is for the safety of the 50 American hostages being held in Tehran. “My first concern is the safety of the hostages,” he said. “We must take the proper. actions in dealing with this problem. We must also make Iran know that the U. S. is not their enemy. Their enemies are the Soviet Union.” Miller said he wants to help solve such problems as in flation and insufficient health care. However, he said, “in order to solve these problems, I must be in Washington.” City Council - from p.l Atlanta,” added the outcome of this race depends on which cadidate “has the best qualifications.” When questioned about his television commercials in which he criticizes Atlanta Ctiy Council for their lack of productivity and what affect that will have in winning their support, Lomax said “that does not bother me.” “I think that (criticizing council) is a legitimate cam paign issue,” Lomax charged. “I know I’m not that popular (with council) but I have a strong record in this city. I’m not seeking their support.” In response to Lomax enter ing the race to achieve higher political office in the future, the commissioner declined to elaborate. Arrington, 38, a member of council for ten years, stressed a need for “competent and ef ficient city government.” “I'm capable of handling the job,” Arrington said, “I’m a graduate of Clark College and I’m just like you. I’m street people and I can talk to anybody.” Arrington said the present council is not as organized as it could be. As a solution to that problem Arrington suggested reducing council from 18 members to 12 members would “dismiss the inequities” and increase uniformity within the council. Mary Welcome, a 36 year-old attorney, and long time anti pornography crusader, said she feels the present council has “too many personality conflicts.” “A council president should have the vision, the foresight and the ability to lead this council, and I can make sure that people do their jobs ef ficiently,” she said. Ms. Welcome added “too many people in city government are always saying ‘this is not my job,’ but a position is only as limited as the person in it.” She suggested she has the leadership qualities necessary to operate an effective city government. Thompson, a 41-year-old packaging supplies broker, said he decided to enter the race because he felt the need to represent all people, and that it was “time to stop crime in this city.” “I’m running because I’m the only candidate capable of handling this office,” Thompson said. “Grime is a big problem in this city and it’s time to put a stop to it.” Harold Williams, 52, who is making his fourth attempt at public office, said there is “too much money being wasted in Clarkite and candidate for City Council Pres., Marvin Arrington. (Photo by Terry L. McMullen) city government.” He suggested he can correct the problem. “I can lead the council while also working with the mayor,” Williams said. “I’m for police pay increase and good effecient government, and I will be accountable to the people.” Johnny Williams, 30, a Viet nam veteran, was the only can didate who blatantly accused Mayor Maynard Jackson’s ad ministration of deliberately misusing city funds. cont. on page 11 “we cannot let Russia destroy our industires...” —Miller Lt. Gov. Zell Miller speaks at Omega Psi Phi’s forum. 'Photo by Tyraun Patterson Finny Hosts Gospel Extravaganza BY EILEEN C. HOCKER Panther Staff Writer Shirley Finny, famed gospel singer and nominee for a Grammy Award, was the mis tress of ceremonies at the Gospel Extravaganza in Davage Auditorium, Jan. 13. The extravaganza was one of the activities of the Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration Week in the Atlanta University Center. The extravaganza was not just an entertainment show, but also included audience participation, with the general theme of, worshipping God. Throughout the night Ms. Finny repeated, “We gonna have church tonight.” And indeed it was church as the audience of approximately 200 clapped and sang along with the participating choir and soloists. Participating in the extravaganza were, Atlanta Gospel Movement Choir, and soloists: Tony Hawkins, Yolanda Thompson, Rev. Ray Edwards of Love Center Church in Oakland, Calif. (Walter Hawkins-Pastor), Alvin Cook, and a female student from the audience. Ms. Finny, who began the night by singing, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” set the mood of excitement by lay ing down her microphone dur ing the song and marching out among the audience belting out her tune. Part way through the night, everyone stood, joined hands and sang the theme of the civil rights movement, We Shall Overcome. The extravaganza proved to be a very moving experience as some students cried and some even shouted as they were touched by the Spirit. Kenneth Flowers, co coordinator of the MLK Celebration Week announced, to the audience’s apparent delight, that there would be a Gospel Extravaganza once a month throughout the rest ot the semester. The next extravaganza will be at Sayer Hall Chapel (Morehouse) on Sun. Feb. 10. APO Stages Blood-drive BY JEROME GWINN Panther Staff Writer Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity sponsored a blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross Jan. 28, in Kresge Hall. “It was a very successful drive,” stated chapter President — Tyraunn Patterson. “Our goal was 60 pints. But, because of dedicated recruiting efforts from the Phyettes, our sister organization, we came up with 81 pints.” Patterson said he would like to thank the people who came to donate, but were refused because of different reasons, such as being anemic. The Red Cross was so im pressed by the mass turnout and large quantity of blood it cont. on page 12