Goodwin's Contest of SGA Election Fails by TODD FRESHWATER Tion
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VolThe 36 Nn 73 ChanticleerJacksonvilie State University Jacksonvitle, AL 36265 April 6,1989 Goodwin's contest of SGA election fails By TODD FRESHWATER tion. News Editor "I feel that the outcome is Attorneys for a Trussville March 30 the JSU Judicial good for the SGA," she said. gun dealer have asked a Court met to hear evidence sup- "NOW they will look at their Birmingham federal judge porting Veda Goodwin's contest election rules and probably re- to lift a recent ban on im. of the March 7 Student Govern- vise them." porting sem i-automatic ment Association presidential The judicial court also recom- rifles that Gun South Inc. elections. The court unanimous- mended some changes be: made has permits to sell. After a shipment of rifles ly denied the election contest in the election rules. They rec- arrived at the Birmingham petition, which was filed three ommended a time limit on con- Municiple Airport last week, weeks after the elections. testing an election and the ap- U.S. Customs officials The judicial court consists of pointing of people who would refused to transfer the three SGA senate members and monitor the polls. shipment to GSI, the lawsuit two faculty members. Don Mason did feel one good thing filed Friday claimed. Schmitz, dean of student affairs, came out of Goodwin's petition. presided over the four hours of was completely vindicated testimony. Mason provided sev- by an imparitial judicial court," en witnesses in his defense and he said. "My integrity has beer! The U.S. Postal service is Goodwin presented six. upheld. " planning to market self- Goodwin contested the elec- According to Goodwin, she had adhesive stamps this tion on grounds Mason sup- no intention of working against summer. They plan to test- porters lobbied for him in front the SGA, market the stamps with of the polls. According to the <<Iwas trying to show that if a peel-off backings as part of rules governing SGA elections, if person thinks something is their continuing effort to find a canidate or his committee is wrong the person can do some- out why some stamps stick caught lobbying, the candidate thing about it," she said. "A lot and others don't. This is the second time the can be declared ineligible. of people took this personally. postal service has sold such "Veda's goal Was to overturn They shouldn't have." stamps. The first attempt the election," Mason said. "I Accoring to Schimtz, there is NEW SGA OFFICERS: From L-R Arlene Jenkins-Vice was in the late 1970's. The appreciate her right to contest no other avenue of action for President, Stephanie Matthews - Treasurer and Harlan Mason - attempt failed because the the election, but contesting at Goodwin. President adhesive did not last very such a late date could have "The court has made the final over and would work to imple- time," he said. "I realize the long. News-State really destabilized the SGA." decision. That is the end," he ment the court's suggestions. need to work with the adminis- Goodwin, who filed her peti- said. "Any canidate, however, tration and look forward to tion March 27, said changes has the right to appeal." "I appreciate the support I working with Dean Schmitz and International would result because of her ac- Mason said he was glad it was received during this difficult the rest of the administration." This week Japan w-ill unveil its new generation of Commemoration set television technology. Japan I Browder beats Rice I will broadcast a--natidnal By TODD FRESHWATER be conducted by JSU students By TODD FRESHWATER think I've been good to you high school baseball tour- News Editor News Editor too." nament to viewers in David Malone, Clint Baker and The annual National Holocaust Secretary of State Glen Browder declared victorj cinema-quality "high- Dennis Lashbrook. The Wesley Commemoration will be at at Browder is celebrating after about 9 p.m. Shortly after hc definition" images. his win over Republican John had finished his speech, the The new technology, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The com- Rice for the 3rd District power came on. known as HDTV delivers memoraton will take place on "Some people don't Congressional seat. State senator Rice con. crystal-clear pictures with the 11th floor of Houston Cole Library. With loopercent of the vote ceded at 7: 40 p.m. at his sound quality similar to that counted, unofficial totals campaign headquarters in The commemoration is spon- of compact discs. HDTV know what the showed Browder defeating Opelika. He also said that he creates its sharper images sored by the Holocaust Commit- Rice 47,299 to 25,008. does not want Browder's by using about twice as tee, which consists of students, Browder received 65 percent Secretary of State position. many horizontal scanning community members and facul- Holocaust is." of the vote. With Browder's victory lines and five times as much ty. The Student Government As- The power loss from comes Gov. GUY Hunt's video "inform ation" as sociation is also sponsoring the Tuesday's storm failed to chance to appoint a current TV. dampen the moods of Republican to fill his Millions are expected to event. - Cain "The SGA has been very help- Browder supporters. Secretary of State term, watch the tournament, but Speaking to about 300 sup- which expires in 1990. only viewers watching on a ful,'' said Linda Cain, a coordi- Foundation Players will also few hundred speciall;made IInator for the event. "They have porters Browder said, "Now According to Rice, he was present a reading. Music will be we can smile: sorry the campaign became televisions will see the alsobeenvery generous." provided by Dr. and Mrs. "You've been very good to negative. sharpe im age. Introduction and readings will 1 (See HOLOCAUST, Page 2) me," he said. ''I'd like to (SeemOWDER,Page2) 2 Thursday, April 6,1989 The Chanticleer Reading scheduled By SAM FORD ly read their fictional short- News Writer stories. The Department of English is The readings will begin at 7:30 sponsoring a student reading p.m. on the 11th floor of Houston Monday night. According to Cole Library. There is no ad- George Richards, a co-sponsor mission price and the public is of the event, the readings are invited to attend. intended to give students who After the readings, re- enjoy writing a chance to public- freshments will be served. Browder (Contin u ed from Page 1 ) "I'd like to apologize to the length and military record. voters because it got Kice accused Browder of negative somewhere down being a liberal too far to the the road," he said. "If we left to represent the 3rd had the money to combat the district. negative ads, maybe people Browder called Rice' a would have understood John radical who did not support Kice a little better." President George Rush on JSU PHOTO Rice also said he plans on many issues such as in- talking with Hunt regarding creases in minimum wage. his role in state politics. He Rice swiched from the Army helicopters transport ROTC also said he had a lot of work 1)emocratic party to the k, do. Republican party last Oc- "1'11 be back at work in the tober, saying a conservative Holocaust morning, first thing,'' Rice was no longer welcome in the said. 1)emocratic party. (Continued from Page 1) The storm caused many Browder is a political voters to stay home. Only science professor on leave Samuel Brown. The Kaddish will vent another holocaust. ' event to be well attended. 72,237 of the 360,000 from JSU and a state be asked by Rudy Kemp. "Some people don't know what "The last two or three years registered voters went to the legislator from 1982 until A short film, The Holocaust. the holocaust is," she said. "By we have had over a ,100 students, polls in the east Alabama 1986. He was elected will be shown. Also, there will be remembering the victims and faculty and community mem- district. Secretary of State in 1986. a display of books and biblio- educating people, we can pre- bers attend," she said. "This The campaign between Browder raised more year we are expecting the same Browder and Rice has been grapies for viewing after the vent this from ever happening funds than Rice. He received number." filled with charges and $359,553 in contributions. service. again." countercharges on issues Rice reported that he raised According to Cain. by remem- The program is free and the such as raising taxes, hair $233,954. bering the victims we can pre- Cain also said she expected the public is invited to attend. Operated by Lynn Edwards & Family Open 6 a.m. - Midnight 7 Days A Week 435-6630 Quality You Can Afford Service You Deserve Food Stamps Welcome 500 South Pelham Raod None Sold To Dealers Jacksonville, Ala. Quantity Rights Reserved The Chanticleer, Thursday, April 6,1989 3 Announcements Social Service Agencies- meet _____---_____--__-_-----------By TODD FRESHWATER titled "Homelessness: Current Army Perspective. " Presenting Nzws Editor Problems and Creative Pro- this program were Len McCau- *"An Evening of Student Readings," part of the English The Department of Sociology grams." Presenting the pro- ly, Dan Whittwer and Bob Department Lecture Series, will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the recently sponsored a social work gram were Hugh McCain, Pat Boullemet, who are resposible north room of the llth floor Houston Cole Library. The day. The event was also Hsban-Moore with the Birm- for the alcohol and drug abuse program is free and the public is invited.