Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, Sept. 26, 1968—PAGjE 11 Letter To Editor The 1968 Presidential election has raised some very interesting constitutional issues which fo cus directly upon the Senator ial race in South Carolina. Each candidate has publicly stated how he would vote if the elec tion goes to the Congress and he was required to cast a ballot in the United States Senate for Vice President of the United States. Marshall Parker, the Repub lican candidate, stated that he would follow the dictates of his party and vote for Spiro Agnew, the Republican Vice Presidential candidate. On the other hand, the incumbent Sen ator, Ernest F. Rollings, has stated that he would vote in a representative capacity and cast his ballot in the Senate as the people of South Carolina vote in the general election. These divergent positions taise not only constitutional considerations, but basic polit ical philosophies of the two can didates. To properly appreciate this issue, it is important to re view the constitutional intent and process. As the only instan ces of an electoral deadlock oc- cured in the early days of the republic there is no real prece dent for a Senator to follow— only his standing of his duty to the people he represents. The intent of the election process as it has developed in America is for the people to choose their president and Vice President for themselves. This process is now accomplished by Chevrolet has 35 new models for new year (Continued from page 10) identification and suspension are included. SS cars in Chevelle, Nova and Camaro lines also have a spe cial hood and wide oval tires in seven-inch wide wheels—one inch wider than in 1968. White lettered tires are included on Chevelle and Camaro SS cars. An exclusive headlight wash ing system is among the new est of Chevrolet’s more than 400 options and accessories for 1969. It is standard on Cor vettes, included on Caprice and Camaro models with concealed headlights, and optional on nearly all other models. When the wiper-washer con trol is held depressed by the driver, the headlights (outer lights only on four headlight systems) are washed by jets of windshield washer fluid. This removes accumulations of road dirt, giving improved il lumination. Chevrolet’s exclusive “liquid tire chain” dispensing system gives increased rear traction on ice-surfaced roads. Activated by a button on the instrument panel, dispensers mounted at the top of the rear wheel hous ings spray the chemical against tires. The four-ounce dispenser cans are replaced when empty through the trunk compart ment. Chevrolet air conditioning is improved for 1969 with greater air-flow through larger ducts and added passenger compart ment outlets. An improved AM FM stereo radio combination has all controls mounted on the radio. Power door locking is offer ed in 1969 Chevelle models as well as on the big Chevrolet. Chevrolet’s exclusive light mon itoring system that tells when front and rear lights and sig nals are operating is again of fered on Chevrolet, Chevelle, and Camaro, and is standard on Corvette. Chevrolet offers 16 exterior colors for 1969, nearly all new. There are up to six two-tone combinations, five vinyl top co lors and three convertible top colors. the people electing a slate of state electors who, in turn, are morally bound to cast their bal lot for the candidates for whom they stand. As electors they reflect the vote of the people of their state. The constitution provides that if no decision is reached in the electoral college, the United States House of Rep resentatives would choose the President, each state having one vote, and the Senate would choose the Vice President with each Senator having one vote. This whole process has been subject to criticism for fear that in certain circumstances it might not truly reflect the will of the people. However, un less and until it is changed we must rely upon the fidelity of those involved to make it work. The process whereby the Con gress of the United States would choose the President or the Vice President in the event a majority were not reached in the electoral college, is no more than an extension of the con stitutional process whereby the people elect their leadership. Just as state ejectors are mor ally bound to cast their ballot for the candidate who carries the popular vote in the state, so is a member of Congress mor ally bound to vote as the peo ple of their state voted since the Congressmen and Senators would be acting in the identi cal representative capacity as the state electors. Any other view would take from the peo ple the right to choose for themselves. Mr. Parker, however, has taken* the position that, if a technical constitutional circum stance allows him to cast South Carolina’s vote, he will consid er only his own personal pref erence or party choice. It should be realized, however, that when such a construction of a Sena tor’s duty is carried to a con clusion, the untenable situation is established whereby the will of the voters would be ignored in electing the President and Vice President. As our Senator, he would take out right to vote in choosing the President and Vice President and treat it as his own personal property. Senator Rollings, however, has clearly demonstrated that he understands the proper con struction of the Constitution which guarantees that the vot ers will still participate in the election of the President and the Vice President. It is not his personal decision but rather the vote of the people of the state that must control. By rec ognizing this constitutional and moral duty, Senator Rollings has guaranteed that, if such a circumstance occurs, the voters of this State will participate directly in the election of the nation’s leadership as the Con stitution contemplated. Yours very truly, James B. Moore Attorney at Law Georgetown, S. C. SSS: :: :SS:©: stesi a .•xxx::.:::.. :¥:¥:¥:¥ SON HAS A GIFT FOR YOU One of these fine gifts is yours when you open a savings account of $50 or more : ; :^¥;i¥¥-¥i¥ it wHMP ¥:¥:$:¥ Ifer ii ni m m A 9-piece ovenware set from Anchor Hocking in soft Candle Glow matches any dinnerware. Set includes a 1-quart casserole dish with cover, 9-inch round cake pan, 5x9 inch loaf pan, VA quart utility dish, and four custard cups. A useful and attractive addition to your kitchen. “The Americana,” an electric hostess tray, designed in steel, has a lovely walnut finish and golden border trim. 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