I
Wednesday, august 31, 1977
daily nebraskan
page 5
! HUBLiuiLL ..ill
- ,. - ," "( '. . i . ' k
'. 4 t . ' ' " "
;-, ";- . v.., v
; I'; , ' y- 'f "
V ' ' ... - ' w-
i i ' i .i-'; . ' ..
X.:-: :.--'V'".f
M
For po' Billy, being First Brother
doesn't pay; it's a matter of nepotism
Daily Nabraskan Photo
01' Jimmy , , . the trials of being First Daddy
The corrupt spoils system which pervades the White
House these days has all but destroyed respect for that
sacred American institution, the First Family.
Latest dismaying example of the results is Billy Carter,
who told U.S. News & World Report that the IRS was
persecuting him, that his heart belonged to George
arthur hoppe
innocent bystander
Wallace, that he was smarter than Jimmy and that the job
of Presidential Brother paid only a measly $200,000 a
year in personal appearances.
Initially, the nation had high hopes for Billy Carter.
He was viewed as a lovable, beer-guzzling, gas-pumping,
homespun philosopher. This shows how difficult it is to
tell a homespun philosopher from a clod.
.And how did Billy Carter gain the sinecure of
Presidential Brother? Was it his ' ability, experience,
intelligence or charm? No, it was because of nepotism
pure and simple. Talk about the excess of Tammany Hall!
Miz Lillian
To be fair, nepotism can and does occasionally produce
capable public servants. Miz Lillian has lived up to our
expectations as First Mother and Miz Allie, who is seldom
see or heard, has set an excellent example as First Mother-in-Law.
88011
48th & llwy. 2
423-2333
Mon-Fri 8-9
Saturday 8-6
Sunday 19-8
On the other side of the coin, howeVv
jiu.iuux.m,iJn
the two
married First Sons, Chip and Jeff, immediately moved
into the third floor of the White House and promptly
became eligible for unemployment benefits and . food
stamps. And as for Miss Amy's handling of the demanding
position of First Kid, let it simply be said that she's no
Shirley Temple.
The all-important First Lady, Rdsalynn Carter, may be
a wonderful woman but, compared to her predecessor,
Betty Ford, she has proved a grave disappointment. It
is not merely that she lacks the pizzazz that caused
America to take Mrs. Ford to its heart. It is that. no
matter what the occasion, she invariably appears to be
suffering from an Excedrin headache.
While a First Lady who suffers from a permanent
Excedrin headache may evoke our sympathy, she will not
lift up our hearts that being the primary function of
First Ladies,
Cry for Reform
Because of the rampant nepotism practiced in this area
by the Carter Administration, the outcry for reform has
become deafening.
Remedies abound. Some political scientists urge plac
ing the jobs under civil service. Others would make the
offices elective. Still a third group would allow the
President to appoint whomever he chose subject to con
fimation by the Senate.
Whatever the solution, the need is desperate. The. fact
that the hereditary position of Presidential Brother pays
$200,000 a year means that our forefathers who
envisioned a republic on these shores may well have
fought in vain.
Copyright 1977, Chronicle Publishing Co.
HKgilplPl'S
ft
13
75th & Ccrnhusker
487-4581
Mon-Fri 8-8
Saturday 8-5
Sunday 13-4
P9"
immmmwmmiiaMmmmMmmttiniwwiMtfmit
BanxAmericard
COLLEGE DAYS (South Store Only)
Come & sea how Elappa's can he!? you make that new room more Eke home.
SHOOT A virrsgO H C
Iy "STITE" ' M 1
IT'S LEGAL
IF YOU WANT TO GO ' l V?
J IN A HURRVItl a
i . .
' - . . -
mil "i 1 l 1 J 1 "
.
OA AI (MASTIC NOT I
VJ jKi INCLUDtD)
DH1CK
on
STONE
Covers up to
5 sq. feet
IASTIG CHAIN
flOaOFF
-mako plant hangers
-decorate any room
IGTUI
FRAME
Finished and Unfinished
SUPER
GRAPHIC ART
SYSTEM
$7.90
Walls become a pieco
of art with this new kit
fop do-it-yourselfers.
.
BRASS RAIL
45 Cans
9 pm - Close
Wednesday
Aug. 31
jflOjOFF
x 8 Sheet-over 30 stybs
iuc:c FIT
E39VJ
SHADES
Crieht
.
f x '
?" Jfi'-wi ylK"'
LEVI fQIM
"SUNGLO"
WALL OH TABLE
mm LIGHT
All directional white swivel light
includes 75W grow bulb, 6 ft.
cord ord onoff switch.
CARPET
REClIlAflTS
5Cto
75 OFF
Flant Lijjht
Colb 75
Watt
OUTDOOR GAMES
3B,0ff.-
-Lawn Darts
-llorooshoos
-Oadminton
-VoOoyball
-Oaskotbafl
Let the real you shine through with
the natural look of contacts. They're
easy to get used to. easy to wear,
easy to cafe for. Get all the facts
about contact lenses at our nearest
office. Do it today!
& 4 V
TOO?
D
THE Lh EYEWEAR PROFESSONALS
LINCOLN:
1324 0' St. -432-9652
840 N. 48th St. - 466-1924
3923 S.48th St. -488-3106
i
j,:;
1 1
! I
'
1
I
1
f
I
f.i
-I
..i
SPECIE '3.25
!
f i