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Show Patrick klingaman in SALT wallows economy; Conginsss nsglscis energy, The American people will be in for a treat this summer. In the months ahead, "information" concerning the SALT II treaty will flood toward us from all directions. Every senator will air his opinion (or lack of) in public, both verbally and in print. Our congressman will also get into the act, even though they can't vote on the treaty. Major newspapers are transforming their editorial pages into a "SALT Bonanza." Television specials regarding the treaty will continue to renewed efforts pressuring Congress to actively deal with the preempt such media classics as Happy Days and The Best of Carson. If we're lucky, the U.S. Senate might decide that energy crunch. This may not happen, however, since Carter Americans are mature enough to be allowed to view the treaty Tias commissioned all his top officials, including. Mondale, to lobby for SALT, II. There will be no on television (in their entirety, of course). Beneath the vast pile of rhetoric, a muffled voice cries out: White House "general" left to command' in Carter's "moral , "There must be problems that demand more immediate equivalent of war." voice that for has !" us, In the past, whe our government attention than SALT II Unfortunately neglected vital issues, most pending may be right. The Senate will push aside public outcry provided a persuasive ipetus for immediate performance. Ther will be no public uproar this time. An legislation until after SALT is voted upon, if its performance juring the Panama Canal Traty debate is any indication. electorate that remains stubbornly convinced that oil This will leave numerous bills lying in limbo until companies have fabricated the energy,, shortage by September or even later. withholding supplies will not readily demand that afford Can the looms: The country question legislation be enacted to explore energy alteratives. I the knew wish I SALT? to wait for the Senate to finish with Energy is not the only issue that SALT might conceal from answer. The United States is in the midst of two interrelated the Senate. The U.S. economy is on the brink of a recession, crises that pose a threat more immediate than any Soviet which means that rapid governmental action is needed to missile. One crisis, naturally, concerns energy, while the minimize its impact. Congress and the president must act other deals with the economy as a whole. with utmost urgency, or Americans will wake up to find The energy crisis, which experts have long predicted, has themselves in the midst of a serious economic downturn that finally arrived. Two years ago, President Carter called the they must helplessly endure. problem "the moral equivalent of war." Instead of attacking, SALT II has come at a bad time. Inevitably, it has arrived we all stood around and skeptically waited for the "enemy" to must be given careful and immediate attention. The draw first blood. Well, the lengthening gas lines and recent and thus issue is too monumental to be treated lightly. However, most price increases by the Organization of Petroeum Exporting senators have carried careful consideration to the extreme, Countries indicate that we are indeed engulfed in a "war" and for and now wallow in the issue. Jake Cam, have already lost the first battle. the issue his has as SALT embraced, personal, Congressional action must be swift and decisive, to make example, oblivious to other world problems. crusade, up for lost time. The House of Representatives has finally The Senate may prove critics wrong and effectively deal taken action, with the passage of legislation to fund synthetic with all our country's ills, before the disease becomes fuel development. Unfortunately, the Senate must now terminal. It would be a first for senators and a must for the II With before bill become can SALT it law. the approve I fear that the United States may soon face its most nation. have bills of the audience will its Senate, energy captivating crisis in history, and the government will economic intense the of attention that difficulty gaining body. be too also The Carter Administration must busy arguing about SALT II to be bothered with it. get into the act, with Vice-Preside- nt all-import- VILLA-30- EXCLUSIVE 1 278-47- 1 Highland 92 EtXISEUEHT PIAYERS 6:30 7:45 10:00 CO.HIT "FOUL PLAV COTTONWOOD MALL 5001 Highland 278-471- 1 4-PL- EX h, full-tim- e PG 1:15 3:15 6:15 7:16 9:15 IMKOIOIDIUI PG 1:15 3:30 5:45 8:00 10:15 r (3333 iiis mem you go to the mountains, PG 5:40,7:40 9:40 FOX OLYMPUS 5600 So. fiftE. i DRIVE-I- "COMA" goto N 278-471- 1 sfwnrh to CO-- HIT OUT? 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