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SAC legisl Fr.m Page i outside interference in Leventia' decision. Leventis said he would like to see a change in the membership of SAC, if an area of expertise were made definite. A poosbility which Leventis suggested is one member each from University Union, club sports area, the media; also a minorities representative, a graduate student and a married student. Fiscal responsiblity was City to finish Green Street traffic study The final draft of the Green Street study is expected by Columbia officials by the end of January. However, Lynn Campbell, director of the project, expects the study won't be completed until mid-February. Campbell and city manager Gray Olive differ over the purpose of the preliminary results turned over to Olive last Friday. "I'm primarily interested in their (city official's) editorial comment on the findings," Campbell said in reference to the preliminary findings. When asked about the con clusions of the study, Campbell said, "I would rather not comment until the city has had a chance to look at the study." Olive, on the other hand, iid that until the study is interpreted by those who conducted It, it will not do the city much good. The study was initiated during the summer of 1974, at the request of the University and the Student Government Association. The Columbia City Council approved the project. The University argues Green Street traffic is unsafe for students. Also, once the street is closed the north and south portions of the campus can be united. Edwards From Page i layoffs account for the majority of the state's unemployed, will soon be back on its feet, according to Edwards. Edwards said the textile industry should begin recovering by mid-quarter this year when surplus inventories are exhausted. Edwards said frugality will help alleviate our current economic problems. "I would like to cut down waste in government and improve efficiency," he said. Edwards said he would fulfill his campaign promise and cut his staff by 10 per cent. He emphasie he opposes the 12 per cent pay in crease for teachers this year. The state's top Republican said South Carolina would get no tax increase or rebate this year. "I bate to see any increase in taxes," Edwards said. The governor also opposes an increase in gasoline tax, but said, "We have to face realities and, as much as I hate to, we may have to go along with an increase on gasoline tax this year." lation go, Leventis' key argument. "If fiscal responsibility is what you're looking for, the bill's not going to provide it," he said, "Phil Newsom (SGA appointee to SAC) hated University Union, but is now the first toadmt they are needed." Leventis said, "I feel they've done an excellent job." Efland compared the mem bership clause to the status of South Carolina. He said the members of the Public Service Commission are appointed by the State Legislature. Suggesting the pros membership would be for the students' good, he said, "I have yet to find a student that given an understanding of pre=nt SAC and proposed SAC does not adamently favor proposed SAC." Efland said the proposed system has worked well in other schools. He said the elimination of special interest groups would result in a fair decision for all students. In his defense of the bill, he said, "Anyone of us who expalined both the new and the old, find that students, who we are com MOI NOR A S SI WRITE OR Ci b OPERA1 BEECH BANNEE Ws to Patt4 misiloned to represent, favor the new and ethical way of handlin funds." "I never saw one final measure or the final bill," Leventia told the senate. Referring to the choice of membership, he said, "There's no way to find someone who is totally neutral." He said the benate might appoint good people, but the ap pointees might not be so good in fiscal responsibility. Leventis said after the senate meeting there is a clause in the bill which is ambiguous and has been interpreted in various ways, and an amendment may be necessary. He said he would like to see Efland make an amendment. The vote was 32-2 in favor of the override. After voting on the SAC bill, a bill was passed calling for a certificate of appreciation to members of SGA. The bill, proposed by Senators Frank Shealy and Weaver Gratson, allows for a member of SGA, upon completion of his term, to be awarded a cer tificate of appreciation. 4 LNTAIN TH CAROLINA WHOLEI KI FUN F eSEASON STUDENT P/ *VALID WEEKDAYS AN *REGULAR WEEKDAY ! (WITH ID) ARE '5-Ll eGROUP AND FACULT) *NIGHT ACTION EVER' (I THE BEST ALL 'IONS DIRECTOR MOUNTAIN, Box 277 ELK, N.C. 28604Ph !rson Shealy told the senate there is a need for the award to promote pride and desire to participate in SGA. He said members sacrifice much to serve their fellow students and receive little or no com pensation for their efforts. Another bill was passed allowing for a temporary shuttle bus to operate from Woodland Terrace to the mainkcampus. Sen. Russell Putnam, who proposed the bill, said he took an informal survey of the apartment residents and found that most of them would like a shuttle. Explaining the system would be established for research and study, Putnam said the project would last from two to four weeks. Results of the study would go the proper officials. Putnam said the university would finance the project, costing about $75 a week. Sen. Jim Stuart said USC has financed shuttle bus systems before. Frank Shealy said a shuttle bus system at the Roost was dropped because the cost could not be met. STUDEI SPECIA Act Now-Bes Snow in 3 Yea NINTER ( I' OR ONL ~ss D NIGHTS TUDENT RATES FT AND '5-EQUIPMEN DISCOUNTS ( FRIDAY BEECH MOUNTI Main --387-2 nSno- Reor News briefs Philosophy paper presented Dr. Richard Grandv, of the Department of Philosophy of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will present "The Private Language Argment"and the "Tractatus" at 4 p.m. Wed nesday. The paper will be presented in Room 127 of the New Nursing Building. There will be time for discussion after the presentation. Flyers to meet The USC Flying Club, now a University-chartered organization, will hold a special meeting Wed nesday to determine student in terest and discuss the semester's acitivities. Topics to be covered include ground school, the pur chase of a plane for the club, membership policies, and fees. All full-time students and University employees interested in learning to fly at the minimum cost are urged to attend the meeting, which will be at 8 p.m., Jan. 22, in room 321 of the Russell House. IT LS rs! tN! 231 Ing)