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Cnnnal national By Tammy Kilpatrick Gamecock Staff Writer The national media has created the image of George Bush as a frontrunner among Republican presidential candidates because he riiH wpII in Town and hwause of a prejudice against his father, John Connally's son Mark said Monday. Mark Connally, 27, son of John Connally, said the Iowa caucuses brought Bush to the attention of the media, which has built him up as the frontrunner in the race. "The only difficulty in getting acceptance at this point is the bandwagon affect people are wanting to put on with George Bush," Connally said. "He is the sti ticulate candidate one they (the pre chance to influenc guy they get, ti they've got of don sc THE EASTERN national media has control over who is successful and who is not, Connally said. He charges the media with not liking his father because he would be the most difficult to control. "He is the strongest, most articulate candidate in the race and the one they have the least chance to influence. The weaker the guy they get the better chance they've got of dominating." he said. Connally said he has traveled around the country campaigning to help people know what his father stands for. "Given the opportunity for an interview, a speech or a handshaking session, we have to tell people more than they know ahnut him us tn uihat ic ftftpn printed about him," he said. He believes John Connally could solve problems faced by the country today, such as the energy WMWMW ^^B^^H^K3!iji< flBffll ':>: :- ' ' -rim WSBKBBBi Mark Connelly, Republicst Connelly's son, seys the modi beceuse he cennot be dominei ly's son c media pi shortage, inflation'and economic woes, military questions and foreign trade deficits. "If vni 1 pan fir?H anuKAflw uiVi.->'c * J VM?? ttnu M??J MVVIJ vr o had more (experience in these capacities than John Connally, then I '11 vote for him," he said. Connally cited his father's qualifications of serving as both Secretary of the Navy and Secretary of the Treasury and three terms as governor of Texas. His father has been hurt in some Republicans' minds, Connally admitted, by his switch from the Democratic party to the Republican. But Connally said not 'ongest, most arin the race and the ss) have the least ;e. The weaker the be better chance linating." Mark Connally )n of John Connally many people would change to the Republican party in 1974 at the height of Watergate. John Connally has also received the Eagle from the Republican party for soliciting $3 million for the party and has spoken in 41 states in 1977 an^i 1978 before he was a candidate, the young Connally said. Connally said his father switched parties becuase of ideological differences with the Texas Democratic party and 1972 presidential nominee George McGovern. "He quoted Winston Churchill, 'Some men change their principles to keep their parties, other men change their parties to keep their principles,' " Connally said. "That's what he did." CONNALLY ATTACKED Bush as having "flagrantly lied" during x - . -^ , J|| ^BW|' , I 1 i ' V' II '''1"|'||l''l1!1! I, 'l1 ''I ' ^1 1 |''l'| '' 'if I \ IIImL j^flssil John P?m*N - GAMECOCK n presidential candidate Jofyn a is prejudiced against his father ted. harges ejudice the 1980 campaign. Connally said Bush promised to obey the "eleventh commandment," which is to withhold ugly comments about fellow Republicans, but has made slurs against John Connallv. "For a guy to use what I would call vile and abusive language against another candidate, and then say he's not going to say anything bad about him, I would say was a little bit inconsistent," Connally said. TKn nanrli/lotrv'f' f/\r* t??UUrv a iiv- v^anuiuaic o duu ddiu wuut* Bush was truthful whendenying he broke any federal regulations concerning unreported funds received from former president Richard Nixon in 1971, he neglected to mention that he broke a state law in which he swore he had not received unreported funds. "He's (Bush) a whole lot like Jimmy Carter. In 1976 nobody knew anything bad about Carter," Connally said. in conirast to Jonn (Jonnally's record, Bush was defeated twice in statewide senate races in Texas, Connally said. "I think that's a better testimony to his real strength and his real character," he added. Connally said his father would curb inflation by cutting government spending and developing more alternative Sources of energy. He said the government should have deregulated gas and oil prices in 1973, so businesses could have developed different forms, such as coal. "Had they done it then," Con?i i i ii_. ir nauy said, "we a oe loiauy seiisufficient next year by using coal." Reducing the trade deficit would also help the economy, according to Connally. He said the United States has a $12 billion export deficit to Japan. THE PRESIDENT of a small town bank in Floresville, Texas, II.. i knli/u.Ar tnu ^Ullllclliy Sctiu lie ucncvca uia structures should be changed to allow more free enterprise. "You don't tax your way out of recession, you produce your way out of it," he said. Connally said his father was the only candidate who was consistent in calling for a reduced federal deficit. John Connally refused matching funds from the Federal Election Commission not so he could spend more money than allowed in states under FEC rules, but because he wants to reduce federal spending, according to his 9U1I. "We've not overspent the state limit in any state under matchingfund rules," Connally said. He said the campaign has probably spent around $11 million instead of the ceiling of $17 million. CONNALLY SAID the South Carolina primary is important to the campaign, but is not a do-or-die situation. "I think we've got to do ?4 L. " i :,4 vci y mi wiitf ueie, iicshiu. The nomination could very possibly be undecided by convention time, Connally said, and result in a split convention. "With as many people in the election as there are, somebody could never win a state and go into the convention in the most powerful position," he said. By April, after some southern ' primaries, a voting trend should f begin to emerge, Connally said. "That's a better time to test the water." Technical Services employee theater projection booth on the 3 Security a in Russe By Tammy Kilpatrick Gamecock Staff Writer As marry as six doors have been found unlocked in the Russell House on the same morning, according to a Russell House supervisor. Wayne Mclntyre said that doors he was sure had been locked have been found open the next morning. This problem is added to one of security which led to the theft of two speakers from the Russell House Theatre. The speakers, owned by Technical Services, were removed early Thursday from platforms suspended from the ceiling. A ladder found left under the speakers is usually locked in the basement but had been left under the main stairwell while repairs on lights were being made. "EVERYTIME WE LET our guard down for a minute, someone takes advantage of us,"RHUU director Tom Otts said. "Our only answer is better locks and better surveillance." Otts said the building has fewer security problems than other buildings on campus even though it is a gathering place for students and one of the most highly trafficked buildings. "Anytime you've got those circumstances, there's a higher probility problems will happen," he said Building Supervisor Bill Crocker said the unlocked doors are those opening to meeting rooms,often left unlocked by the custodians when they are finished cleaning. Rarely has a door leading outside r j 1 i : ,1 uccii iuuiiu uiuin.ivcu, iicaaiu. CROCKER ALSO said some doors are hard to lock. The door leading into Student Activities can be kicked in a certain spot and will open, Crocker said. Custodian Chief Ben Johnson said he often finds expensive equipment and cash unlocked when he comes in at midnight. He said cash was left at the recent plant sale held in Russell House overnight. "I don't steal," he said "and I can't put my finger on who's ' Martin Watkins locks the rd floor of Russell House. i problem 11 House stealing, so I'm going to be the one left holding the bag." A Johnson said bands often leave equipment overnight in the ballroom, making him responsible for its safety. "I can't just look out for everybody in the building. Because I'm here all night, they ??i ? /\ n lr a rfn rvf if ii y iu iai\c uuvanuigc ui it. Other fire doors besides the one in the theatre do not work,according to Crocker. The left fire alarm on the exit door next to the ballroom is also not working. THE GAMECOCK learned that this door not only does not sound an alarm, but was not locked Monday. One of the three doors leading to Bull Street at the bottom of the stairwell was unlocked with no explanation from Otts. Otts said new programs are being investigated to increase security in the building. One possibility is connected fire alarms to a panel at the information desk which will light up when a door is opened. New methods of hanging paintings from theft-proof rods are being investigated, as well as installing cameras to survey hallways. Otts said the problem is not as severe as it could be, however. "We're trying to assure this kind of al ? j ? ? r _ a. 1 s ining aoesn i nappen u ai an possible." Tht? GAMECOCK is the student newspaper of the University of South Carolina and is published three times a week on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays during the fall and spring semesters and once weekly on Thursdays during both summer sessions with the exception of university holidays and examination periods Opinions expressed in the GAMECOCK are those of the editors and not those of the University of South Carolina The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity institution The Board of Student Publications and Communications is the pumisnar 01 the Gamecock The Student Media Office it the pa'rent organiiation of the Gamecock Change of address forms, subscription requests and other correspondence should ! be sent to the GAMECOCK, Bo* 85131. Russell House. University of SC., Columbia, S C. 29208 Subscription rates are >5 60 per semester and 92 for the summer sessions Third class postage paid at Columbia. SC.