Hanrhfbtf R Irralii Kansas, Rudy Boschwitz of Minnesota and Larry Pressler of South Dakota
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24 - THE HERALD. Fri., June 5, 1981 Says he's blameless IT’S OUTDOOR SAVINGS TIME Lefever withdraws nomination WA8HINOTON (U P I) - Ernest After the committee vote. Sens. behind his nomination until final dis (because in testimony) he did not committee action and spokesmen wrote. said the vote was about what had 4*faver, alashlng at hit crltici even The committee voted 13-4 against Howard Baker of Tennessee, S.I. position by the Senate, and he deeply demonstrate the sensitivity and been expected. As late as Friday la defeat, withdrew as Ftesident approving Lefever’a nomination, Hayakawa of California and Jesse regrets.that the nation will lose the commitment required to carry out afternoon, before leaving for Camp R e a lm ’s nominee to be assistant with five of the committee's nine Helma of North Carolina — all benefit of his services.’’ the duties of this office.’’ Sen. Paul Tsongas, D-Mass., one David, Md., Reagan told reporters ■acietary of state for human rights Republicans, including chairman Republican supporters of the In an equally terse statement, the of the leaders of the committee op he was "still for him.” Friday following rejection by the Charles Percy, aiding all eight nomination — met for an hour and State Department said: ’’We regret position, said the action "spares the Prior to the decision, Baker had Senate Foreign Relations Com of the committee’s Democrats. decided it would be best not to try a that this action has occurred, but we mittee. full SeMte fi^ t , where the nomina respect Dr. Lefever’s wishes. We Senate an unproductive and bitter predicted the issue would come to It waa the first time in 31 years the Senate before next Friday. With " I do not wish anv longer to put up tion faced almost certain defeat. were unaware of his plans, and we confrontation.” that a Senate committee rejected a 53 Republicans in the Senate, with the kind of suspicion and They informed Lefever of their were not asked about them in ad "He is a great patriot,” preaidentlal nominee, and the Lefever would have needed 50 votes character assassination that some n ep tlve result dimmed Lefever’a conclusion and he authorised vance of his decision.’’ . Hayakawa said of Lefever. "H e has without a filibuster, 60 with one. of my adversaries have used to chances, for full Senate passage. Hayakawa to make the announce Eric Hochstein, coordinator of the a deep com mitment to human Senate Democratic whip Alan besmirch my name,’ ’ he said m a Tempers ran high during the ment. Washington-based Ad Hoc Com rights. I am sorry that he will not be Cranston of California counted 47 letter to Reagan, who remained his nomination hearings at Lefever was Reaction was immediate. mittee of the Human Rights Com serving in the position to which the senators against Lefever and 44 sup staunch supporter and was sur challenged on his tough anti- The White House said in a brief munity, called the withdrawal "a president has appointed him. Our government has lost a potentially porting him, a spokesman said. prised by the sudden decision. conimgnist stance, selective statement that Reagan "reaffirmed resounding victory for human rights great public servant.” " I am blameless of the charges application of human rights his confidence in the integrity and around the world.’’ The last time a presidential and innuendos against my integrity criticism and other matters. He competence of Dr. Lefever. The Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D- nomination failed to win committee and my compassion,” Lefever denied any wrongdoing. president was prepared to stand Mass., said Lefever “ acted wisely toK U M O H rm r approval in the Senate was in 1950. when the Senate Judiciary Com mittee rejected four judges. All o D o n ^ l 42-Inch Wrought Iron Table Rectangular Wagon Grill 'Hi-Back Adjustable Textilene Folding Chair were later defeated on the floor. with Four Barrel Chairs with Large Utility Shelf Folding Sand Lounger with Colorful Plastic Arms Lefever received committee "y e s ” votes only from Baker, Our O ur Our Hayakawa, Helms and Sen. Richard *188 18.76 Reg. 24.M 12.33 R sg. 16.44 16.88 Reg. 21-99 Lugar of Indiana. Table accepts umbrella, chairs have plump Has adjustable S position firebox with Comlortab'le double-tubular arms and Durable vinyl-coated polyester cord is In addition to Percy, R-111, 2" loam reversible cushions' Frames swing-out pan for easy ash removal Also 5-posltion backrest Sturdy and colorful cool, comfortable Has sturdy no-tip legs Republicans voting against Lefever have durable baKed enamel linish easy roll wheels lor come-and-get-it fun! 7-web construction •Matching Folding ChalM. R«s 3* M 27.76 were Sens. Charles Mathias of Maryland, Nancy Kassebaum of HanrhfBtf r Irralii Kansas, Rudy Boschwitz of Minnesota and Larry Pressler of South Dakota. Serving the Manchester area h r " I do not think such a man can be SUPtW PLUS a credible champion of human FEED IT...WEED IT...DE-BUG IT rights,” said Percy. Saturday, June 6, 1981 25 Cents Manchester, Conn. 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Y o u a CHOICE A s O r waa formally awom in Friday as In his prepared remarks, months now has pitted •Lofts Weed and Feed C aldor president of the Teamsters union, Williams stressed the need for ac representatives of the marine tickets,” Bennett said. year if it doesn't get more sub (Covert 10.000 tq fM t) 4 0 7 f t Low Price the nation’s largest, but he had to tion against threats of foreign com town’s largest commercial NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. 4.88 Some o f ^ e workers complained marine contracts from the Navy Ctidor Low Prict libaf O Powerlul sex lure attracts male forego his formal acceptance speech petition and non-union competition employer against (U P I) — More than 600 workers at they w er^ p ld upon hiring several About 325 workers have already lust 'Not «ii ■l»rT\v moths, traps and kills them' Terrific at to n e and organizing non-union the Electric Boat Division of protection lor trees and shrubs because of laryngiUs. neighborhood residents there jobs at the Groton. Conn , ■ emjining meiAlers. General Dynamics were laid off months aW th at EB had work to 4lOr9» SlO'Y ■ SCOTT 21" Pi«cl»ion-FlotM WIilUma, 66, eshauated from who oppose the com main plant, bringing the total to only Sorry r.. "People seem to feel that unions Friday at the submarine builder's keep themTusy for 5-10 years. 'DinchechS - Law n S p raad ar, Our Rag. 4i.9s 33.76 chairing the week-long conventioa, pany's expansion. about 1,000. iB 0*1 sio«t rto lairKnecav i ledged to the 2,100.d9lagates that are not meceisary anymore.’’ he Quaeaet Butat piant because of a cut Workers knew the layoffs were BCOrjJORK See Our Large Selection of said. " A Btrong lahor movement is In today's Herald, coming for about a week, and com Before the job cuts there were 5, Sa would do everything be could to in Navy work. 000 employees at Quonset. '20,000 at & m i\m N G make the Teamsters "th e beat the only Way to fairly dUtribute reporter Martin Kearns Nearly half of the 640 workers who pany spokesman Alex Piranian said ORTHO INSECT CHEMICALS Groton. organisation in the world, or even weatth.” takes an In-depth look at were immediately severed from the the number of layoffs was “ about in clu d in g Two state agencies — providing He also urged members to support this controversy, which payroll left voluntarily to protect the number w e’ve been talking LIQUID SEVIN and ORTtfENE better than It is." employment security and welfare "ru never forget where I came lobbying effort to oppose repeal of now faces the Board of the jobs of others. about all week — about 640.” assistance — were on hand Friday at the Davis-Bacon construction wage Directors-. On page 4, Welder David.Allen, 21, of Exeter, In Washington, Sen.