November 1, 1979 EL UVALDE TIMES Page 9 KAZEN IN WASHINGTON By Abraham (Chick) Kazenn, Jr., Af.C A wise man once said that democracy is the worst form of government except for all the others. Most Americans, I feel certain, may have reasons to doubt, the democratic system, yet few would support any alternative. We sometimes forget, however, that governing in a democracy is not simple. We had new proof last week when a Federal judge in Washington ruled that the President violated the Constitution when he unilaterally terminated our mutual defense treaty with Taiwan. Foreign policy is not the exclusive jurisdiction of a President, said Judge Oliver Gasch, as he found that if the Taiwan Treaty is to be ended, there must be approval by either two-thirds of the Senate or a majority of the Senate and House. The Judge said that treaties, like laws, required the approval of the legislative and executive branches of government and he, therefore, found that both branches had to be involved in ending a treaty or changing a law. Checks and Balances As we have all been taught in school, our government is a system of checks and balances, of one branch of government keeping watch over the others. When the Constitution was drafted more than 200 years ago, that principle was basic in forming our democracy. Now, for the first time, we have a court ruling that a President exceeded his power in terminating a treaty. Much has happened since the President nounced his action, have recognized the Peoples’ Republic of China and established trade and friendship agreements that were worked out based on China’s expectation we would end our Taiwan mutual defense agreement. At this writing, the President has appealed the court’s decision and we will be watching the result of that action. Nuclear Power Issue Let me cite another an- We example of the complexity of questions which arise in governing a democracy. Ever since the problems of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, we have had increased attention given to nuclear energy. In fact, a spokesman for a group in our Nation has said that no man who favors nuclear power can be elected President in 1980, and his associates have said they will stress this issue in every election next year. Let me cite questions recently raised in a very thoughtful editorial in the Christian Science Monitor, a highly respected newspaper. Would the critic of nuclear power favor closing down the 72 existing plants, which cost nearly a billion dollars a-piece to build and provide 15 percent of our electric power? Would he stop construction of the 91 now being built, each representing investment of one to two billion dollars? The cost per plant is higher because the newer ones are larger than the early experimental plants. And there are 41 more plants on the drawing boards. Would the antinuclear power people propose alternative sources of electricity, and what would be the new risks and environmental hazards from any alternative systems? No Easy Answers But if one favors going ahead with nuclear power, would he favor the breeder reactor, with its promises and risks? What would he do with nuclear waste? Would he have the Federal Government force states to accept disposal sites, or insist that the Indians take it on their sparsely settled land holdings.? I suggest that this is another example of how complicated government can be. I work hard at seeking wise and fair solutions to problems within my jurisdiction as a Congressman. For that very reason, I welcome the factual, reasoned views of constituents who choose to share their wisdon and their opinions with me. The operation of our democratic form of government is not simple. It needs and deserves the best contribution that each citizen can make. Ms NICE LADIES: Elementary was i the Benson PTO. Preparing and serving the very successful Mexican Supper at Benson a team effort by these hardworking ladies. The supper is an annual event of < AMABLES SEÑORAS- Estas guapísimas y sonrientes damitas fueron algunas de las numerosas damitas que prepararon y sirvieron la gran Cena Mexicana que tuvo mucho éxito en la Escuela Benson el viernes pasado. UVALDE, TEXAS 114 rom 3* Reg. 8.95 Ea Tune into adventuring fun with this palm-sized walkie-talkie. Small enough to carry anywhere. Battery extra. 60-4002 I I . ‘ i' m1 S Mini Walkie-Talkie Micro Space Patrol by Archer Save 44% 8 I y 1 Community Council Family Planning Clinic The Community Council Family Planning Clinic provides various services for the family planning age group, however, others not in this group will not be turned down. All patients are first required to fill out an application. This application will determine whether the patient falls under the requirements the Title XX program, which entitle free medical aid or it will determine the fee according to the sliding scale fee. The patients will pay according to their ability. A fee can range anywhere from $4.75 up to $23.00. The Clinic is also known as a Preventive Health Care Clinic and patients are given complete examinations. They are screened for anemia, sugar content, cancer, thyroid and mouth problems. The clinic does much on health counseling and in helath teaching. Women are given complete information on contraceptives and family planning. In addition to providing services for Uvalde, the clinic serves Campwood, Brackettville, Rocksprings Leakey, Sabinal, and Knippa. Mondays is Well Baby clinic. Children till the age of five are eligible. They are given routine examinations on development and growth. Vitamins are sometimes supplied. Wednesdays is clinic day here and on one Saturday per month a gynecologist comes in from San Antonio. The clinic is located at 105 Goldbeck St., and office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. /Muere el niño Chad Green (Especial)-Chad Green, el niño de tres años victima de leucemia cuyos padres lo llevaron subrepticiamente a Mexico para someterlo al discutido tratamiento anti-cancer-oso con la droga Laetrile, murioz dos meses después que se le suspendió' la quimioterapia. El abogado de la familia, dijo que Chad murió el sabado pasado en su casa de Tijuana. El letrado dijo que los padres de Chad, Gerald y Diane Green, se quedarán por ahora en Mexico debido a los posibles cargos criminales que se les formularán. Ellos desafiaron una orden judicial del estado de Massachusetts al sacar a Chad del país para someterlo en Mexico al tratamiento con Laetrile. Los Green habían estado dispuestos a permitir que Chad continuarar la quimioterapia en el Hospital General de Massachusetts con tal que también pudiera recibir Laetrile, la controvertida droga anticancerosa derivada del albaricoque y tera- pia a base de vitaminas. El 23 de enero de 1979, el Juez de la Corte Superior de Plymouth, Guy Volterra, dicto una orden prohibiendo el trata-meinto con Laetrile y continuando la situación de Chad como menor bajo tutela del estado. Al dia siguiente los Green se llevaron a Chad para Tijuana y lo internaron en una clínica donde al principio Chad recibid ambos tratamientos. Chad había venido recibiendo quimioterapia asi como Laetrile en la Clínica mexicana del Dr. Ernesto Contreras. Hace dos meses los Green dijeron que los análisis del tue taño del hueso practicadas en la clínica arrojaron que Chad estaba “curado” de la enfermedad. Poco después, los Green decidieron suspender la quimioterapia, desoyendo el consejo de los medicos mexicanos. 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