Locals applaud selection

Sun City area Republicans show popular support for Arizona Judge Sandra O’Connor’s nomination to the U.S . Supreme Court , a random sampling showed. ” I think it ‘s great ,” said Rep . Jim Ratliff, R-District 15. “I don’t think Reagan could have done better.” Other Sun Ci t y area residents echoed Ratliff’s comments, including Herbert Everett , who worked with Mrs . O’Connor in the Arizona Legislature as a Republican representative . “SHE WAS an outstanding legislator who worked very hard, ” the Youngtown resident said . ” I think she’ll make an outstanding justice. ” Sen. Anne Lindeman , R-District 17, said, ” I think the nomination was super-it couldn’t have happended to a nicer person . I think the Supreme Court will be better for it. ” Myrtle Macy, a Sun City resident , who knew Mrs . O’Connor through the Republican party, added , ” I was so thrilled when it was announced-I don’t think they could have found anyone better .” Mrs . Macy said she is pleased a woman was nominated to the court, a first in U.S . history. “ALL THE women have felt that when a person is qualified and has worked so hard that she should have the job .” Emma Ratliff , wife of Rep. Ratliff , said that her familiarity with Mrs. O’Conner spans a decade . “I’m not a women’s libber but she Is one of the best they could appoint,” she said . “That lady never lacks a word on anything-she really does her homework.” “I think she is the best person Reagan could have picked.” A FORMER Senate majority leader, Mrs.