Pago 8 Daily Ncbraskan Thursday, May 3, 1934 Exon cites experience in oiu By Jeff Gocdnin Despite President Reagan's popularity in Nebraska, U.S. Sen. J. James Exon does not think that popular ity will have any effect on the senatorial contest. That's what they (the- Republicans) say and that's what they hope," Exon said. "But the voters have had their chance to express their opinion on James Exon a lot more than they've had to express their opinion of Ronald I'er-n. I've done well with them. I think the coat tails effect will be negligible." Exon, who was elected in 1978 after serving two terms as governor said his experience as governor and senator give him an insight on problems that none of his Republican opponents can match. "I have the seniority, the experience, and the background to represent Nebraska in the U.S. Senate," he said. "I don't think the people of Nebraska want someone who will be a rubber stamp for. the president. I think they know that I represent Nebraska's interests first." Exon said he is concerned about the administra tion's policy in Central America. "I'm worried about it," he said. "I don't think we have clearly defined our goals there. I think covert operations, such as the mining of Nicaragua's ports, don't make any significant contribution to the prob lems of that region. The problems are basically the results of poverty and military dictatorships that a succession of presidents, both Republican and Demo cratic, have backed." Exon said he favored economic aid for some of the countries in the region, including El Salvador. He zIzq said he favors r.uking tUut aid conditional on an improvement in human rights in El Salvador. "I don't think there's any question that if they're going to accept our aid, they should do away with their death squads," he said, Exon also cautioned against a military solution to the problem. "If we think we can bring our will to bear there by a massive influx of arms, we're going to be proven wrong," he said. Exon stopped short of predicting U.S. military intervention in Central America. "I just say that we have the beginnings of an Amer ican expeditionary force in Honduras today." Exon defended the president when he responded to a charge Sen. Edward Kennedy, leveled at Reagan last week, charging that Reagan had violated the War Powers Act. "I don't believe the president has violated the War Rowers Act," Exon said. "I believe he's within his rights." Exon said he supports the idea of a constitutional amendment to balance the budget, as well as a line item veto for the president, but he said these are not cures for the problem. "A balanced budget through a constitutional amendment isn't going to be the solution,' he said. "We still have, to have a sound economic policy." Exon said he was opposed to the nuclear freeze. "I think it's well-intentioned, but I think passage of a nuclear freeze would be interpreted by the Soviet Union as a sign of weakness," Exon said. Exon, who has no opposition in the Democratic primary, will face the winner of the Republican primary in the fall election. . 1 - ? Warm Cass Essr s(5." Old Milwaukee RegDght PBR 0 (Loose Case) Miller Miller Light Casecans bottles Lincoln 's Parti; Headquarters 466-3336 Keg Specials 16 gal BudMiller (wice & cups) SOQ. 99 o (plus deposit) 16 gal Strohs Strohs Light (wice & cups) $T7 99 w U o (plus deposit) Good thru Sat. 5584 - $q 29 D)o $() 69 I : W .-A. 1 Today is Student Appreciation Dv at Tommy's. So ... in honor of your good business this year, we are celebrating! PhItt; 11 tor " to""" Play Fres Vidso and PinbaH (sc!xt tnpon!y) Rca v mOO OFF ALL LARGE SANDWICHES! Tommy's says thank you for maldng us Lincoln's No. 1 Game Room and Dd! n n nn rvn ir 1229"R"Strcst 435-GC5Q Earn Extra Money While You Study For Finals! Become a plasma donor! It's easy and takes only about a hour. E3ring your books and catch up on your reading. $10 is paid per donation and you can donate twice weekly (but please wait 72 hours between donations). That's up to $10(3, a month! And that can buy a lot of No Snooze! New donors bring this ad for a $2 bonus for your first donation. Call now for an appointment. ' 475-8345 University Plasma Center 1442 0 Street OPEN: MOM., TUES., TKUR3., FRI. 7:33 am to 7:C0 pm WED. AND SAT. 7:33 am to 6:C3 pm FEDERALLY INSPECTED ( mi W " i I k.aI r4 . - 1 I . "I mwf uiuiivu biwtw uv I HUH 13 li 013! Ana you cen each itdlon j -SuperStction WTBS. Every homc- J run. Every dazzling double play. ' x Almost every nlsht oftheseescn. :1 p n Aun it r 1 , ,1 wu.11. punier 111 jj Lncoin, jNE 68507 I