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American leqen deserved awari Three American legends were anion] pients of the nation's highest civilian h< day ? and deservedly so. Actor James Cagney, singer Tenne Hat/'I onH nr\i;o1ict I r^inc I ' A mmir n/or 1 U1 U UUU IIUVVIIOI A?/ /"MIIVUl W V.1 the Medal of Freedom at the White I eeremony by President Ronald Reagar Nancy, and others. The 84-year-old Cagney, who is cor wheelchair, starred in a wide-range of r aires beginning in the 1930s. He came out of a 20-year retiremei when he was cast in "Ragtime." Variety in roles was ? and still is ? I_I ? r 9' /-\ 1 i ?i I i i r* n n r*rf iui it. 1115 i uics iiRiuut ^angsiti 3 Enemy," "The Roaring Twenties) t ("Yankee Doodle Dandy," "A IV Night's Dream"). He was also excellent in comedies Roberts," "One, Two, Three"). L'Amour has been classified as o greatest Western novelists of our time. He has written almost 90 books ? all and has remained one of the best-read more than 30 years. In 1983, he became the first novelist special congressional medal for his lifev While contemporaries Will Henry ; Kelton may tell better stories, neithe L'Amour's popularity. Since ''Hondo," (1953), L'Amour h; out such bestsellers as "The Day "Catlow" and "How The West Was W Ford has been classified as one ot popular country/western singers of all t ii* _ _ - r i _ .i _ i _ riis songs range irom numorous taies hymns, with "Sixteen Tons" remaining most popular recordings. Ford's deep voice captured the spirit pie for whom he was singing: the downhome working class. But Ford ha popular with all classes. Others who received the award were: ! jority Leader Howard Baker, R-Tenn.; I rw\ f"11-?/-?r r* r> hpirt ciirnonn pnt/"\n n L.V W V JIVI 11V, I IV- CI I I O U 1 gvi/l 1 1-^ v 1 i I VJ 1 1 Hector Garcia, founder of the Ame Forum; retired Army Gen. Andrew G American ballet promoter Lincoln Ki Rev. Norman Vincent Peale; Eunice Sh of John F. Kennedy; the late Egyptiai Anwar Sadat; the late Whittaker Char testified against Alger Hiss; and the Robinson. In a time when the country is involv< turmoil siirrnnnHino a nrpciH^ntial rapp arguments over the El Salvador electioi to hear of something positive. Tough-guy Cagney's eyes filled with was congratulated by the Reagans. And happy ending, like a L'Amour novel. GamecockEditor in Chief Johnny Boggs Managing Editor Chris Handal Copy Desk Chiel Ron Brackett Copy Editor News Editor David Hill Copy Editor Asst News Editor John Deiner Copy Editor Opinion Page Editor Ellen McCarthy Copy Editor Entain. Editor Leslie Dunson Copy Editor Asst. Ent. Editor Margarita Pate General Manager Sports Editor Jeff Rogers Ad Manager Asst. Sports Editor Andrew Miller Business Manager Photo Editor Mary Ann Hollis Production Mgr. Asst Photo Editor Jennifer Wooten Graduate Asst. Adviser Newsroom 777 7181 Advertising Business Office 777 3888 Production The Gamecock welcomes letters and guest editorials. All letters must be typewritten, triple spaced on a 65 space line. , Letters should be no longer than 300 words and guest editoria to one newsworthy subject no longer than four typed pages. editorials MUST be signed with the writer's name, telephone n dress, class standing or faculty position and major. Pseudonyms but the writer's name may be withheld upon request if the circu We reserve the right to edit guest editorials and letters. Address letters and columns to: Opinion Page Editor, Gamecoi Columbia, S.C 29208. Opini ids ^ > ("Mister |JjJ ^ j ne of the * ^ ^ in print ? writers for awarded a and Elmer Law stuaem :r can top _ . c.. 1 To the Editor: This letter, in contrast to most let as churned of commendation. The objects of < breakers," fine group of people who work in ^on." the most f:rccl Heaviside> the manager, an high-quality job of preparing me; ime- _ food is the best on campus. The e to religious entrees, a grill, a "wellness bar" w , one of his health food items and a wide beverages. The staff is courteous and frien> w 1 LII^ I . .. . time to say hello. We, the eontingei everyday, Patterson to be a good place for S remained current social and political issues. I dined, Patterson is a good place to Senate Ma- t|c scoping. economist Tican' G^l! StUdCIlt SQQ ioodpaster; tho Tn llip PHitrvr* LI 111V ? ^ %.*?%, i-wuwi . river sister ^ editorial in Friday's Gamect i President "Han's Campaign Follows Carier , was quite unfair to the candidac: nbers, wno Gary Hart. The editorial charged late Jackie Hart is running for the presidency charisma alone, commented negati ad in inner- on senator s congressional at , dance record and ridiculously atte anu neatect tecj to (jraw a comparison betv IS, it is nice former President Jimmy Carter Sen. Hart. tears as he a e^ort to demonstrate .. Hart's charisma is harked un mere was a . ,. , J" , mi < competence and leadership, I will 1 few of the senator's accomplishin and achievements: Hart was the ___________ Democratic presidential candidat call for the removal of our troops I Lebanon ? before a single M< ! died there. He led the Senate figl I stop the MX missile while advoc; I J_f C 4?. - A .1 uciensc reiorms mai are me mos fective, not the most expensive. Leigh Jones -HE Student cril Tim Surratt Bi Carter-IUixot Carolyn Griff en Mark McEwan Wanda M. Hue To the Editor: mm . i-.. ? i llf:?L ?ll J Mark tmriage jr. wun an uuc ic^pcci ? which ir? 5 your supposed journalistic insig 77/4249 think America will rue the day it 7772833 Nixon as a "political genius." and guest editorials To condemn a man like Jimmy i because he does not, unlike some < Is should be limited from rampant quasi-criminal p lettnrs and nuest i;.w. ;n a lailllllg J 111 gV/lrtl 11 13 III CV/IKllULI ^.VJ lumber, mailing ad ; are unacceptable, It shows a decided lack of pen mstances warrant. :k, Drawer A, USC, roN I 5 HOT TOO LATE, I'D LIKE TO ASKK?R A! LetterS ts praise Pattersc Because of schedu ters to the editor, is a letter forced, on occasion, aur commendation are the Despite the three bloi Patterson Dining Hall. more than happy to <. Congratulations Fr d his staff do an efficient, of Paris," are not m als. In our judgment, the tables than we are to vening meal features three being the best on the ith mnrp fHs?n cnlarl anH selection of desserts and dly, and Fred always takes it from the law school, find stimulating discussions of -or those less cerebrally in -1? ? a A ~ ? i:? iciaA, uiiwiiiu <uiu uu a ms no Hart, Carter Hart has been a legislative leader in ock, the field of educative modernization; 's," he introduced the American Defense y Of Education Act in 1982. In opposition that to President Ronald Reagan's ad/ on ministration, Hart proposed a plan vely that would preserve the school lunch ten- nroeram for disadvantaged children. mp- He is the main author of a bill that veen would work to remove sex bias in inand surance, pensions and tax law. Hart was the first member of Congress to that call for banning landfill disposal of exwith tremely hazardous waste. Clearly, ist a Hart has taken firm positions on a lents variety of issues. Personal attracfirst tiveness and charisma is only part of e to Hart's appeal. from Obviously, running for the nomina irine tion of one's party takes time. As tit to South Carolina excused Ernest Hollating ing's absence from the Senate floor it ef- during his presidential campaign, 1 am sure the voters of Hart's state, Colicizes r^= 1984 The Oflando Sentinel ^ *?eld Newspaper Syndicate i editorial , admittedly, very little ? to ' ht for Friday's editorial, I praised a man like Richard Carter as a "dismal failure" ;>f his contemporaries, suffer laranoia or bigoted saberception on your pari. ' ^ "VNE N_mosr David Do ion do SLIPPED "THl Graduate student lippw^ I r*i it i rvr\ rr?o?r,T?^? " r UUL 1W \ h.01 l\3Rl 1U1\. in Cafeteria ling difficulties, some of us have been to eat at other campus dining places. ck walk from the school, we are always :oine back to Patterson. ed, the patrons of "21" and "Maxime's ore dedicated to the pleasures of those those of you and your staff. Thanks for campus. Keep up the good work. James Carpenter i i. u :u iiatn naiiiiiiun Steven Moon John Bradley Bryan Barnes Mark Kiny Albert Allen, Jr. Jayman Avery, III Kevin Craig comparison orado, have understood Hart's less than perfect attendance. In fact, Hart returned to Washington this past week to vote against the school prayer bill ? while the Illinois primary was taking ^ place. Finally, Carter was an unknown governor; Hart has been a nationally respected political figure since 1972. O A 1 A - J * - - warier was euucaieu as an engineer; Hart has a divinity and a law degree from Yale University. Carter ran for President as an "outsider;" Hart is familiar with our capital and knows how to pass forward-looking legislation. 1 hope those students who read this past Friday's editorial will realize its inaccuracies. Let us not overlook Hart's many qualifications by accep- ?) ting uninformed editorials. Nicholas Smith Political science sophomore *.?e> ^Piirn w/? i #>rv I LU \LJI\ ACQUIRED <SUlF OIL, BUT IT ROU6H OUR HANDS." #