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Zeigler ci BY CHARLES FELLENBAUM State Sen. Nick Zeigler, candidate for the U.S. Senate Seat now held by Strom Thurmond, said Monday that ) Thurmond is "out of touch with people in general." "Strom tends to fight ideology and theory," Zeigler said. "He voted against the 18 year old vote amend ment three times on 'high constitu tional principles' but voted for the other amendment that wouldn't have 1) aims 'Thur made it effective until after the elec tion in which I had to run against him. I just don't think in terms of ideology," he said. Zeigler is running hard to catch Thurmond in a race that many political observers say he can't win. Zeigler denied that he is a sacrificial lamb or as he said his enemies say, "a sacrifi cial goat" for the Democratic party. "I said at the beginning I would run only if there was a reasonable prospect of defeating Thurmond," Zeigler said. And he said in a special Gamecock interview "There is a reasonable pros pect now." "The gap is being closed," he main tains. "People want to hear straight talk." Zeigler said if he is elected, he will be more effective than Thurmond. "Thurmond has the most abysmal judgment of any senator we've ever produced," he said. "Most of all, your representative owes you sound judge ment." Zeigler said Thurmond votes against social welfare legislation, "but races to announce the programs before other state politicians." "He's a Scrooge in Washington and a Santa Claus in S.C. What an incredible man. He's incom prehensible to me." When asked if he thought that Thur The London Ba( SUIT The "baggee" is this i biggie and here's our bi with all the newest late details-from the lapels and nipped w< the emphatic flaps, f and most of all, the 1 and elephant cuffs. In poly twill, all wool flc and brushed deni retail for abou1 1337 Main Street -Dutch Square rnond out mond was a racist, Zeigler said "I don't like to use ugly terms. I think his record stands for itself. He rode the crest of racial prejudice as long as it lasted." Zeigler said he plans to vote for George McGovern "as the nominee of the Democratic party. I supported Kennedy, Johnson and Humphrey." He also said that "Nixon's Vietnami zation plan isn't a viable policy. How long are we going to keep bombing these people? I think we should end the bombing." Zeigler said he was a hawk going into Vietnam, and that he believed the country should "have a strong military posture." But he said we now have to face the fact that our national interest is no longer involved. He also claimed the youth vote will have an impact and "already has." "Strom knows the youth vote is impor tant," he said. "A real problem in our society is alienation. But we can't divide any more but find a common ground for youth, blacks, and the work ing class." Zeigler's stance on the legalization of marijuana? "It should be considered separate 'from other drugs." But he said he was not for its legalization until firm medical evidence shows that long oRnce a su to EuroP ears on a ta aUty rreatNes lWclass 10' ~how Cu1on to boot wide a gene ist to F.22 ares, leats \ ester -.nel, n. To $1 20. - and* Aal ' of touch' term use is not harmful. "I'm willing to keep an open mind," he said, and added that the "law must fit the time." He said also that "pushers are really reprehensible." He is also in favor of a more liberal abortion law, but would not an support abortion on demand as available in New York state. "Counseling and med ical advice should be part of it," he said. Sd e ans e oatd vtueg actcay no nos days are owniuaye you can steamr . s ti a way o' your a or t a et to neig sand you ca a Eura ass irs1 -N even h eeo Ad e u 1ve\, yot can etedNe0 ree&~ita~'oiGr ste Thn of, n lie ofta I n.eetd DT9t - \hCO i s tJ eSU OaeP~yraJ 63 n NOOlt Tr.s~~aleC ~ty. >tah 408 October 13, 14, 15 Antiques Show & Sale. Longest Antique Show ever in the Carolinas Carolina Coliseum Friday and Saturday 12:00-10:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00-6:00 p.m. Adm. $2.00 Weekly $3.00 CAROLINA STUDENTS Present this coupon I I.D. card for special edition of admission $1 .00