Naab bows out of directors’ race Bv Alex Girelll Naab’s decision is a temporary He also said, “ I expect to budget. We are going to miss him. some criticism from other Re­ Manchester Herald one and that he will return to remain active and visible in I hope this is a temporary thing publicans over some stands, but, politics later. public affairs, and will welcome and he will be back in the future. I “ I don’t think that was a factor.” J Republican Town Director Theunis Werkhoven, Republi­ further opportunities to serve my think he will be.” Osella said Naab would often Geoffrey Naab will not seek can minority leader on the Board town, but I have no present plans Garside said Naab will con­ ask some very penetrating ques­ re-election. of Directors, said he had not to seek elective office." tinue to serve on the Republican tions of him and Werkhoven, Naab, who has served V/t discussed Naab’s decision with Both Werkhoven and Ronald Town Committee. forcing them to examine their terms, announced his decision in him but will talk with him and try Osella, the third Republican “ We will value his advice,” he own positions carefully. a news release this morning in to persuade him to change his director on the board, have said said. Naab antagonized some Repub­ which he said he cannot devote mind. they will seek re-election. They Werkhoven said, “ I’m dissa- licans by voting, along with most adequate time to the job and still Naab said in his release, “ I are the only two candidates for pointed. I know it will be a loss to of the Democratic directors, in be the managing attorney in his have reached this decision reluc­ the six nominations open to the me and to Ron (Osella). He has favor of a pension increase for law office, Naab and Danforth. tantly, and after considerable party. been an asset to us. He is retiring Town Manager Robert B. News of his decision brought soul-searching. When all the Commenting on Naab’s deci­ knowledgeable about rules and Weiss. Werkhoven and Osella expressions of disappointment factors are weighed, it comes sion, Garside said, ” I’ m very regulations and about the voted against the increase. from colleagues in the Republi­ down to this: I simply do not have disappointed and the party is budget.” But Osella said there were a can Party and from Democratic enough time todo an adequate job disappointed. Geoff contributed Osella, who said he had learned number of times when he and Mayor Peter P. DiRosa Jr. both as a member of the Board an awful lot to the town. He was a of Naab’s decision from a repor­ Naab or Werkhoven and Naab GEOFFREY NAAB Republican Town Chairman and as managing attorney in my strong member of the board, ter, also said he is disappointed. not running John Garside said he hopes law office.” fantastic in his work on the He said Naab has been under Please see NAAB, page 10 i®anrhp0lpr UpralJi Thursday, July 6, 1989 Manchester, Conn. — A City of Village Charm Newsstand Price: 35 Cents Y Pearls Relative is charged in murder CHRISTMAS m Granddaughter's spouse [ held in Martin slaying JULY SALE! »' -- f By Maureen Leavitt Manchester Herald HEAVY DUTY EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY A 43-year-old Manchester man AUTOMATIC WASHER has been charged with the stran­ ELECTRIC DRYER * ^ 1 gulation and rape of his wife’s grandmother two years ago. Richard LaPointe. of 75 Union Come in and Register 'll St., was arrested Wednesday at Fora his home around 6:15 p.m, on a warrant charging him with the FREE murder of Bernice Martin, an 88-year-old woman whose burned body was found in her apartment FLORIDA VACATION* m Mavfair Gardens March 8. 1987. Drawing to be Held LaPointe was charged with first-degree murder, felony murder, arson murder, capital J u ly 15 murder, first-degree arson, first- degree assault, first-degree as­ Up to 130 minutes drying for heavy Regular wash cycle. Two wash/rinse tem­ sault of a person over 60 years of perature selections. Energy saving cold loads. Removable up-front lint filter. age. and first degree sexual BERNICE MARTIN Smooth porcelain enamel drum. water rinse. Filter Flo® filtering system. assualt. police said. murder victim PEARL’S PEARL’S $Q O Q If convicted of the charges, PRICE LaPointe could receive the death PRICE ^249 O ^ V penalty. LaPointe had been described An affidavit containing infor­ by apartment residents as a mation about the charges La­ frequent visitor to the elderly housing complex. They said he 5-Cycle Built-In 15.5 Cu. Ft. Capacity Patrick Flynn/Manchealer Herald Pointe is facing has been sealed, SELF-CLEANING OVEN police said. occasionally checked on the wel­ Dishwasher Refrigerator MURDER SCENE — The Mayfair Gardens apartment 1987. Her granddaughter’s husband has been charged in He was being held on a fare of the other residents. ELECTRIC RANGE complex, where Bernice Martin was murdered March 8, the murder, police said. court-ordered $500,000 bond and Police said today LaPointe has was scheduled to be arraigned in not previously been arrested in Manchester Superior Court today Manchester. on those charges, police said. Martin, who had lived at the LaPointe had called the fire apartment complex since it department to report a fire at opened in 1970, was described as a Governor's race could cost $8 million Martin’s apartment the night kind, generous woman who was Martin was found. She was well-liked by everyone in the By Judd Everhart year because of the record­ move on and enjoy the rest of his rest the rumors and try to keep discovered on the floor near a complex and had no enemies. The Associated Press setting tax increases approved by life.” everybody in check for a while. sofa bed which had caught fire, Panic and terror struck the the state General Assembly this Droney said Foley is thinking “ They’re bleeding. They’re he­ police said. residents of the elderly housing complex after the murder, Off- HARTFORD — The chairmen year and O’Neill’s dismal ratings wishfully and that he doesn’t morrhaging,” Foley said. LaPointe had gone to check on of the Republican and Demo­ in the polls. know what he’s talking about. Martin about 8 p.m. when Natalie duty police officers were hired to cratic parties say the 1990 gover­ The most recent poll by the “ I would add to that that I don’t Droney said he could not say Howard, Martin’s daughter and patrol the grounds of the complex see any health-related reason,” when O’Neill would organize a from dusk to dawn for about a Energy saver drying option. 3-way sound nor’s race could cost as much as University of Connecticut showed LaPoint’s mother-in-law, be­ Droney said. "I fully expect the campaign committee. month, while doors were outfitted control. Full 10-year warranty on Perma- P-7® automatic self-cleaning oven. One 8” 4.74 cu. ft. freezer. 2 ice trays. 2 cabinet $8 million, more than double the that 67 percent of those queried came concerned when Martin did governor to run. The timing will with peepholes and safety chains. Tuf® tub and door liner (ask for details). and three 6” Tiltlock Calrod® surface units. shelves. Energy Saver Switch. Equipped previous record. rated O’Neill’s performance as “ The governor will do what he not answer her phone, police said. be totally up to the governor. Originally, LaPointe was ruled Automatic oven timer, clock and signal for optional icemaker. Huge vegetable Both Republican Chairman Ri­ fair or poor. Twenty-six percent wants when he’s ready,” Droney LaPointe was unable to get into *90 day money'bacK or exchange option trom QE on retail purchases. buzzer. Removable full width storage drawer. Foley said he expects O’Neill’s out as a suspect in the crime, bin. chard Foley and Democratic rated his performance good and 3 said. "Certainly he won’t be the apartment at the time, Chairman John F. Droney Jr. percent said it was excellent. The friends to organize a committee Howard had told police. police said. Prison escape artist PEARL’S $ 0 ^ 0 PEARL’S *90 day money-back or exchange option from QE on retail purchases. consulting with Mr. Foley.” PRICE said Wednesday they expect their other 3 percent had no opinion. soon to begin raising money. Police had believed that the Frederick R. Merrill from Tol­ PRICE ^399 PEARL’S candidates to need $3 million to $4 Foley said of O’Neill, ” I think Asked why O’Neill would do that Other party sources say the fire, which was confined to land was considered a suspect at ‘ Details in store PRICE «589 million. he’s tired. He’s had his term at if he’s not going to run again, committee could be formed as furniture in the apartment, was During the 1986 gubernatorial the helm. It’s time for him to Foley said: “ They want to put to soon as Aug. 1. set to cover up the murder. Please see ARREST, page 10 race, the Democrats spent about 849 MAIN STREET $2 million to the Republicans’ $1 million. Fop 45 YEARS.. Downtown MANCHESTER Foley said the total for 1990 is Shortage of funding Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 9:30-8 "not a lot, really. That’s about a Tubs., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 9:30-5 dollar for every one person (in 643-2171 Connecticut) to convey your message.” shuts history museum ■ Droney called $3 million to $4 million “ a problem for any By Alex Girelll Edward Rowe, president of the mortal man.