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N e ws co By MARILYN BROWN Gamecock Staff Writer American citizens are showing optimism as a result of having a determined leader, and they are expecting a great deal from him, NBC news correspondent Douglas Kiker said Friday in a speech to the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Kiker predicted President Carter will try to accomplish many things during his term "HE IS A hard-working and a stubborn president," Kiker said. "He is also a money-spending president. Carter wants more federal aid for the railroad companies, our own supersonic transport system and he wants to transfer food stamps from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare," Kiker said. "The president also plans to reform the Federal Welfare Monarchs of I Zeta Beta Tau fraterni Association sponsored a K Contest this month, and r? Association. Cheryl Gaine; won the contest. Gainey repi and McCaskill represented Support the Sp m. m. M. rresponc system, and to cut the defense budget," Kiker said. Hie latter won't be easy because some politicians do not agree with Carter on that proposal, Kiker said. IN TWO WEEKS, Carter plans IV/ tllilVUU^ Oil IIIL1CTtiuii pativagc IU Congress," Kiker said. Carter had proposed a two-cents-per-gallon increase on the price of gasoline last week, but Congress defeated the bill. Carter needs to establish a working relationship with Congress, Kiker said. He will have to correlate his plans with those of the legislators. "In Washington, Congress has been busy making themselves bom again," Kiker joked. "Everyone has been trying to clean up their acts. Congress wants to become an equal partner on making major decisions in the federal government. Because of this, Carter will have a lot of trouble with Congress. learts named ity and the S.C. Heart ing and Queen of Hearts lised $1250 for the Heart y and Tommy McCaskill resented Phi Kappa Alpha Kappa Kappa Gamma. v ecial Olympics El lent disc He wants to make legislative changes in society, but will Congress co for it?" DISCUSSING THE election, Kiker said, "The people at the primaries had no favoritism for one candidate, Gerald Ford was well-liked by the people, but he was not considered a smart man. It was the independent voter who had to decide who to vote for. By 1976, the Republicans had succeeded in making itself the notorious party. PROBLEM I PREGNANCY? NEED HELP? Columbia 254-7817 Charleston 722-8318 IAIC rAKI UCI D I | fih v?rtii IfcV i g In Concert Sot. April 16 8 PM. Carolina Colltaum Tickets: $7.50, $6.50. $5.50 A WZLD-FM 96 Presentation j J i? ^ Wi Officials * Sign Up Now Officials Mee USC Track Rc D r* f* ^ I I LI ^ ? ? ?? i\u39cii nuua Sponsored usses Ca: Even though Ronald Reagan almost made it, the Republicans seemed bent on a path of self destruction." Kiker said Jimmy Carter made himself known at the proper time. The United States had just gone through a period of recession, the Watergate scandal, terrorist hijackers and other crises. The people needed someone to reassure them of America's democracy, Kiker said. RENT YOUR SPRII EQUIPMENT FRO PACKS, SLEEI (top?. South C? Complete Wilde tithe "BALK I 11-7:30 M-F 940 HARDE 10-6 Sat. COLUMBIA Hife< and "Big I A : I 1 rixL npi II I JLin al Oltji ? Russell He >ting ? April illy ? April 7, e Theatre by Voluntary Actic rter * "Deep divisions were experienced in the Democratic party , but it was the candidate's per-* sonality that enabled him to win," Kiker said. "It was the first time in a long while that a candidate had come from virtually nowhere to succeed." "Is he the lion as Roosevelt was, or is he a lamb? Kiker said of Carter, "Let's remember to give him a chance, wish him well and watch him closely." 4G BACKPACKING M US . . . TENTS, CING BAGS N- x &D?R) ? 29.95 irolina's rness Outfitter nnm quality gear N ST. , S. C. 29205 803-799-7571 Buddies" npic/ >use Patio 4, 3:30 , 4:00, >n Council