BUSIN ESS FO C U S 1 SPORTS ------------------------------------------------------------- f 1 Seafood scarce Heartache hurts Whalers beaten, j and expensive < a heart, doc says UJ don’t lose grounq ... p a g e 9 ... page 15 UJanrteatpr) Manchester — A City of Village Charm MrralJi Thursday, Jan. 16, 1986 25 Cents White House wants details of arms offer By Norman D. Sandler “ The seriousness of it would United Press International have been highlighted if it had been tabled first in Geneva or basically the United States would have been 6 WASHINGTON - The White given a chance to take a look at it House said today a Soviet proposal for the elimination of nuclear before it went public,’’ Shultz said. “ But anyway, that’s life. They’ve weapons by the end of the 20th tabled it and we’re responding to it century contains “ some construc­ publicly as best we can on short tive steps,” but called on Moscow to back up the offer with concrete notice. But the place for the details at the bargaining table. negotiation, of course, is Geneva.” Administration officials faulted Speaking to reporters as a new some aspects of Gorbachev’s plan round of arms talks opened in for the phased elimination of Geneva, White House spokesman nuclear weapons — including a Larry Speakes called the Soviet moratorium on nuclear testing — proposal “ another step in what we as well-worn themes, but stressed hope will be an increasingly it would not be rejected out of hand. positive process of give and take." In a statement motivated by U.S. “ We hope the details of the concern over the public relations Soviet proposal will prove to impact of the proposal, Reagan represent a helpful step in the welcomed the offer Wednesday arms reduction process and the and expressed hope “ that it implementation of the joint state­ represents a helpful further step in ment's call for early progress,” the process,” Speakes said, referring to the joint “ We, together with our allies, Herald photo by Tarquinlo statement issued at the Geneva will give careful study to General summit. Secretary Gorbachev’s sugges­ State Trooper Terry McKinney inspects one of the tires eastbound lane when it struck a cement barrier and “ If it is propaganda that wll be tions," Reagan said. “ Many of the collided with a guardrail. The vehicle burst into flames Quickly be home out in Geneva,” from a tractor-trailer that overturned on Interstate 84 this elements contained in the response Speakes said. are unchanged from previous morning near the Manchester-East Hartford town line. and caused a massive traffic tieup, but the driver was not Speakes said Soviet Ambassador Soviet positions and continue to J The truck was attempting to negotiate a turn in the injured. ................. Anatoly Dobrynin delivered a cause ua aerious coBoem. Tlierei letter containing the proposal and are others that at first glance may more details to the State Depart­ be constructive.” ment several hours before Gorba­ The tentative U.S. response chev’s announcement. The White came hours after senior adminis­ Rollover keeps I-84 traffic in line House was notified about an hour tration officials blamed the arms before the speech that the Soviets control deadlock on the Kremlin’s would make the proposal public. Nest was charged with traveling intended shirts, shoes and other failure to offer “ worthwhile” re­ By George Layng accident, but the truck caught fire Speakes said many elements of at an unreasonable speed, state items, was completely destroyed ductions in offensive weapons. A after diesel fuel leaked from it, Herald Reporter the Soviet plan “ appear un­ Reagan stressed the U.S. delega­ state police in Hartford said. police said. He was driving at 50 by the fire, state police said. The changed” from previous positions tion in Geneva was under orders During rush hour, traffic was miles an hour in a 40-mph zone burned apparel was cleared away Eastbound traffic on Interstate “ and cause us concern,” including “ to seek early progress” on backed up for at least two miles, when he hit a cement barrier as he and taken to a dump. 84 came to a halt this morning near a moratorium on nuclear testing “ radical reductions in offensive and drivers were being detoured tried to negotiate a turn, according Traffic was still being detoured the Manchester-East Hartford and a ban on “ space-strike nuclear weapons,” followed by onto Forbes Street and Burnside to an officer, at the Hartford onto side roads at 11:30, police town line after a truck carrying weapons." interim limits on medium-range Avenue in East Hartford. barracks. said. clothing rolled over between exits Speakes said the administration nuclear missiles. As of 10 a.m., the truck was still After going out of control, the The westbound lanes of 1-84 were 59 and 60. is “ suspicious” of Soviet intentions smoldering. Traffic remained tied truck drove along a guardrail for not affected by the accident, police and compliance with moratoria on The tieups continued for hours as up as of midday, and state police 423 feet before rolling on its side said. However, .westbound traffic N testing. And he said President traffic was rerouted through East said they would not have the and coming to a halt, police said. slowed down as motorists tried to Reagan remains “ totally commit­ highway completely open until The truck blocked three lanes of catch a glimpse of the wreck, Hartford streets. ted” to his “ Star Wars” missile- The driver of the tractor-trailer, early afternoon, when they hoped the highway and burst into flames police said. defense program, despite Soviet to clear the remains of the truck when it stopped. The Town of Manchester Fire Edgar Nest, 52, of Elizabeth, N.J., insistence that the effort be aban­ The clothing in the trailer, which Department was sent to the scene. was not injured in the 5:15 a.m. from the road. doned as a condition for arms reductions. , “ In other areas,” Speakes saidj “ there may be some constructive steps.” Challengers win Democratic posts In particular, he cited a Soviet statement regarding on-site in­ spection — long sought by the By Alex GIrelll “ Tuesday’s business is done. ing the past week, phoning resi­ and James Griffin. United States for verification of Herald Reporter Wednesday is the day for dents and going door to door. The challenge group's losers in compliance with arms control winners;” Cummings said. “ On In a turn of events that some saw the District 10 caucus at Manches­ agreements. Four members of a challenge Thursday we will do our darndest as ironic, one of the District 6 ter High School were Teri Fergu­ However, he said, “ this offer of group called Democrats For a to put people and issues together." incumbents who went down to son and Peter Leber. course needs to be translated into Better Manchester were elected to .......... ^ .... ................. Cummings earlier had charged defeat Wednesday was Robert Democrats for a Better Man­ specifics for it to be properly represent Voting District 6 on the that the challengers were more Faucher, a Moffett supporter who chester is generally considered a evaluated.” Speakes declined to Democratic Town Committee in interested in seeing Toby Moffett is considered a liberal like the nine labor- and consumer-oriented fault the Soviets for going public vttay./;, party caucuses Wednesday night. get the party's gubernatorial nom­ challengers. group. with the proposal, but stressed. In two other districts, five other ination than in working for the 3 m iy iBiultta fat*i*Biti8W<lei^ At Nathan Hale School, the “ Geneva is the proper place for members of the group lost heavily local party in elections. Besides Faucher, the losers in polling place for District 6, the vote detailed explorations” of U.S. and to groups backed by the district District 6 were incumbents John was so close that caucus officials Soviet proposals. fBodivjKtitm^^ leaders. District 6 Chairman Roger Ne­ FitzPatrick and Thomas Reiley, recounted carefully before an­ Earlier, Secretary of State 1.0L, p lea^ The four victorious challengers gro, one of the five organization- and William Sweet, a new nouncing a final tally. But even the George Shultz made clear the — Robin Tracey, Timothy J. backed candidates who won re- candidate. first tally, announced by William administration was caught off­ Gaffney. Tammy Greaton and election Wednesday along with the Mary Wellemeyer. the leader of O’Neill, made it clear that the four guard by a Gorbachev proposal Mark Kuszik — received a wel­ four challengers, said he hoped Democrats for a Better Manches­ challengers had won. and said the offer appeared to be a come from Democratic Town there would be no primary. ter, was defeated in District 1, It was at that point that Cum­ “ bid for public opinion” and a Chairman Theodore Cummings, “ Those who work in caucuses where she received 32 votes — the mings — accompanied by some of further move by Moscow to build who earlier had sharply criticized generally win,” Cummings said lowest number cast for any candi­ pressure for Reagan to bend on his their effort, even before the official after the results were in. The date. Other challengers who lost in Strategic Defense Initiative. tally was announced. challengers campaigned hard dur­ that district were Christine Joyner Please turn to page 3 TODAYS HERALD 6 Battle brewing over teacher salaries staff and Wire Reports experienced teachers. proposals for education, Sen. Carl improperly put the emphasis on Doubts about tests In d e x Zinsser, R-Manchester, said. salaries as the way to improve In Manchester, School Superin­ “ Rather than just throwing money education rather than stressing Members of the Human Rela­ 20 pBflM, 1 section HARTFORD — Gov.