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Frasi By MARK PLATTE Editor Between receiving a honorary doctor of laws degree and socializing with the upper crust of South Carolina, Australian Prime Minictpr M a lnrsl in ITricnr A1AU1VU111I Jk.' ? UOV/A delivered a major foreign f policy address, stressing diplomacy, democracy and defense for Third World Nations, It was the final stop for the prime minister who held talks with Mexico president Jose Lopez Portillo, Canada prime minister Pierre m 1 1. r i: lruaeau Deiore meeung with President Reagan at the end of June before flying into Columbia last Wedr nesday. After touring the James F. Byrnes International Center, Fraser was escorted to the Rut loHrfo Pharuil Via AVVttlWI^V vuupvi VV1IVI t 11V fielded questions from the Columbia media during a news conference. Appearing nervous, Fraser stuttered and stammered his way through the opening question ^ before settling down. During his talks in Washington, Reagan urged Fraser to contribute troops or logistical support in the Sinai peacekeeping mission, an situation which Fraser j described as a "highly-1 charged political issue." There are two reasons for ^ Australia's holdout. One is - the demand of the Australian people who insist that their governement concentrate on problems within the country. THE SECOND REASON is th(? the close trading that goes on between Australia and the Arab states, who remain g hostile to a peace effort " between Israel and Egypt. Canada had not yet joined the force either and Fraser indicated he and Trudeau had discussions about the the GAMECOCK b the student newspaper of the University of South OiroKni and is published three times a week on Mondays, Wenesdays and Fridays during the fal and spring semesters and once weekly on Wedflfe nesdays 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 publisher of the GAMICOCK. The Student Media Offke is the parent organization of the GAMICOCK. Change of address forms, subscription requests and other correspondence should be sent to the GAMICOCK, Box 0 85131, RusteN House, University o< -* South Carolina, Columbia, S.C. 29208. Subscription rate* are $5.50 per wmnler and $2 for the lummn sessions. Third class postage paid at Columbia, SC. sr's^ C R taP iMr closer to home," Fraser said. "On the other hand, I believe there are substantial arguments both for and against Australian involvement. The attitude of the other countries, the composition of the force: these are some of the pvuvvnv.v(Jing 11119MUU. "There are Australians who believe our preoccupations and concerns and energies should be directed elements to take into account." A decision on the Sinai force is expected in a few weeks, according to the prime minister. The decision will be made by his 14member cabinet. Fraser's determination will probably have some impact on the United States' current patrolling of the Indian Ocean with B-52 aircraft and Navy ships. The prime minister relies heavily on the United States for security. "We all know that there is no such thing as a free lunch; Western _ 1 1 j i ? cuuuiries snouia aiso Ii/* 1 A ! H recognize that in the long run there is no such thing as a free ally," Fraser said during his speech. Fraser made several references to the need for a strong United State. "The American nation has carried a huge burden in defense of freedom over the last four decades," he said. "Its shoulders are strong. But morally and materially the burden must be shared, shared by other democracies which which have grown wealthier and more powerful behind the protection you have provided, and in the case of Western Europe, as a result of the economic help you gave in the immediate post-war years." HE ALSO STRESSED the North-South stalemate as f Wn i/An iiavs oiiuaviv/u wuu c tuuilll iCd could not communicate in different parts of the world. "If we fail," Fraser said, "the effects are unlikely to be immediately catastrophic, they may not be felt this week or this year. But, make no mistake, they will be felt and felt with cumulative force over the next decades, and we will be M Pa r?i^. jtlRGER S3 CING W L Austr, cursed by our children for our short-sightedness, our selfishness, our failure to seize opportunities in good time." About his own country, olth/Minh ha h(ic lmuoroH UllUVUgl i IIV* IIUO *VT?Vi vu inflation, cut taxes and fp1' Make Su: With i nrougi At Bu: ' a Whopper? Sandwich, ;ular Soft Drink and get a hi, Regular Fries, and EE! ase present this coupon be pon per customer. Void w to be used with any other < d onlv at 1211 Sf ? ^ ? ? s, through September, 198: V.-3if-^Vir^"i.-"i P*EL ? ?< liV 'y^-'^SHB ^BBHmB' s--: ggragg j,y mmmimmm if IS???" alian Prime Minister Malcolm F eliminated public service jobs, Fraser told the Gamecock there's still much to do within his country. "The problems we have today are quite different than those of five or six years ago," he said after the burg! KINj aday Spec A Friend i Septemb rger King. Regular Fries, and a Whopper Junior ?Sanda Regular Soft Drink fore ordering. Limit one here prohibited by law. rr :oupons or oners. . Columbia, SC on Sunl. W \ dm SBjg jm^^^HHH^^HB ga^'ii'gfe^ JSKB d?|H MK w|^Hnn'-: i: v: ,-v> i^m nK? JHH^^^BHfc^H^&''*:Vv' \ v John ParnHI/Gnmecock raser news conference. "I don't look upon government as something which is an objective acheived, therefore that's done. It's more like traveling down the road, trying to guide the ship of state through difficulties as :R B 5 I w 8 ? pi lOl er I