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Show The Paper Thai DarerTo Take A Stand (June 28,.1j973 The UTAH Independent Page 3 A You've HELMS SAYS RESTORATION OF PRAYER IN PUBLIC - SCHOOLS Right SHOULD NOT To Knovi has once again had his pockets picked to the tune of $40 million in the name of "making the world safe from pollution." This WASHINGTON District recent United Nations "volunteer" handout by Congress to establish a U.N. Environmental Fund, came on the heels of Administration impoundment of funds and vetoes of similar programs to benefit U.S. citizens. Headquarters for this new U.N. creation are to be located in the "emerging" boondocks of Nairobi, Kenya. Despite objections by the U.S. and a few other nations, the powerful African bloc vote bulldozed its position past them, and the selection of Nairobi, in a country with a 30 literacy rate, was forced. This kind of bloc vote control of other countries' money can be expected to give our country little control of how the funds are to be used. The U.S. contribution to international environmental protection amounts to 40of the total . up paying JOE H. a speech Iri FERGUSON marking the tenth anniversary of the decisions by the. United States Supreme Court banning prayer in the public schools. Senator Jesse Helms called on the Senate to correct the decision "that flies in the face budget, with ten other advanced nations The Law Of The Land BE DELAYED UJb Senator LeaisiaM The American taxpayer (R-N.- the remainder. This leaves voting control of the purse strings to the fund in the hands of 47 member nations who have not agreed to contribute a single penny. A growing number of people in this country are beginning to question how the President can turn his back on environmental programs to help Americans, while lavishing large sums overseas where few Americans will benefit. It does not make good economic sense to impound as "inflationary and fiscally irresponsible" funds for such domestic programs as the Clean Water Act, which could benefit rural Americans. If a C.) of hundreds of years of American tradition.". The Helms speech was made in Duty of Judges - advance National .of Some people seem to think that judges are authorized to make any kind of judgment they please. In fact many judges apparently think the same. Such is not the case. The duty of judges is'well defined, and a departure from their duty constitutes a violation of their oath of office. Let's see what one of the reference works used by the legal profession says regarding the duty of judges: Rededication Day on June 17, anniversary date of the prayer ban decision. The focus of the observance will be the effort to restore voluntary prayer in public schools and buildings. Helms said such restoration should not be further delayed. it . 'a "melancholy Senator the said, "I anniversary," believe that decision was based on a mistaken reading of the Constitution. The Court's Calling - An Imposing Obligatory Duty ' is decision against prayer and destructive especially silly because it falls heaviest on program benefits foreign children. The principal effect of the most interests, it's hailed as "an the decision, effect of the decision investment in goodwill." has been to banish the worship This is yet another example of of God from our schools.' the "Americans last" foreign "Consider how silly it is," policy being recklessly pursued Helms said, "when Americans a policy pledge allegiance to the flag, by the Administration that has relegated Americans to' they pledge allegiance to our a second class position in federal Republic, .'under , God'; when the United States' Senate spending priorities. convenes each day, we begin with a prayer; when the itself begins SupremeCourt THEY ARE BURYING US public sessions the name and blessings of God are invoked. We all miist seek guidance from' Americanism is basically a people under God, served by a the Judge of us all." government governing with their consent. of Helms, who is a Communism is basically a government tover God and the: a Resolution now before people, served by the people under it, and jgoverning despite Senate calling for a the opposition of its people. Constitutional. Amendment to These days we have seen a falling away from Americanism, restore prayer to the public while the Communists were never more dedicated tq making schools, told the Senate, all the world Communist, a trend that can only lead to their, "America was built by, and achieved greatness through,men burying us as Khrushchev long ago predicted, unless we turn and women who feared God and back to Americanism. far-reachi- co-spon- ng sor . ' ; -- T : . worshipped considered it Him.. They proper and even essential to profess their worship in prayer on public occasions. "This is what this day of rededication is all about. This day of rededication is about ..restoring a right to all msm , God-feari- . Protect Your Savings Profit By Market Increases In Silver or Gold i ' . ' - - - Americans; reaffirming the principles of reverence for God that are basic to our Republic," Heims added. "As has been said, on earth, Gods work must truly be our own. So I say: Let us get on with this business of restoring to Americans their traditional right to public prayer," Helms concluded. In a second speech presented to the Senate;the North Carolina Senator made note that today is the anniversary of the final occupation of Lithuania in 1940 by the Communists. "It is important that we are X . Cal or Drop In fora private and confidential discussion of your dollar transfer into silver or gold. . the in AMERICAN SILVER MINT .. I : '4 - 235 South 500 East, Suite 6 Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 PH: 328-050- 1 r Gold bust and Nuggets, Silver Coins, Bullion and Medallions Any Amount of these mindful ng once-ihdepende- Since the constitution is intended for the observance of the judiciary as well as the other departments of government and the judges are sworn to support its provisions, the courts are not at liberty to overlook its commands, or countenance evasions thereof. It is their duty in authorized proceedings to give effect tot ehexisting constitution and to obey all constitutional . provisions, irrespective of their opinion as to the wisdom of such provisions, and irrespective of the consequences. In accordance with these basic principles, the rule is fixed that the duty in a proper case to declare a law unconstitutional cannot be declined and must be performed in accordance with the deliberate judgment of the tribunal before which the validity of the enactment is directly drawn into question. If the constitution prescribes one rule and the law another and a different rule, it is the duty of the courts to declare that the constitution, ancT not the law, governs in cases before them for judgment When it is , , clear that a statute transgresses the authority vested in is the duty of the , the legislature by the constitution, it courts to declare the act unconstitutional, because they cannot shrink from it without violating their oaths of office. This duty of the courts to maintain the constitution as the fundamental law of the state is imperative and unceasing and cannot be evaded; as Chief Justice Marshall said, whenever a statute is in violation of the fundamental law, the courts must so adjudge and thereby give effect to the constitution. of the Any other course would lead to the destruction constitution. (Sixteenth Am. Jurisprudence, Sec. 105) Now, the above is easily understood by the average citizen. Why can't the judges understand it? , . . - , NEWS RELEASE by Jesse Helms JOHN R. RAR1CK U.S. Representative fifth Congressional , . i TO MAKE GOVERNMENT AMERICAN AGAIN Politicians are being indicted, many are being convicted and sentenced; but all only for their dishonesties with dollars. As far as it goes, this may all be well and good. But the faith and confidence of Americans in their government isnt going to be restored until politicians are also called to account for their dishonesties towards Americanism, their dishonesties towards the people who elected them, and for their dishonesties towards the nation; because not until then will the American people have a government that is . actually American. NIEDERHAUSER nt peoples who failed battle against . MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS Communism," Helms said in pointing to conditions existing in Lithuania' today. He spoke particularly on the lack of religious freedom." "I admire these brave people for their perseverance and patriotism in the face of such an Commercial . & Industrial : . enormous and -- Heating 81 Plumbing Air Conditioning insidious adversary. Maybe, with Gods will, their effort s will be fruitful and she will once again be free. "For us in America, the lesson is clear: the price of freedom is eternal vigilance," Helms reminded. t 1 6 Kensington Ave. Salt Lake City 484-525- 5 . |