European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 25, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Stripes a plan would Cut housing projects at u.k., Germany bases Page 2 a postcard drive to free hostages renewed., Page 3 a ethics studies urged at service academies  s a Navy officer pleads not guilty to rape aboard ship. Page 28 the St do gripes authorized unofficial publication for tub us armed forces vol. 49, no. 102 wednesday july 25, 1990 a m daily and sued to Mir Wiiri d 8693 a m not quizzed on abortion Washington not a acting swiftly in the face of a divisive debate on the abortion Issue president Bush announced monday that he would nominate David h. Souter a 50-year old Federal appeals court judge to the supreme court. Only three Days after Bush received a letter Froni William j. Brennanjr a revealing his plan to step Down the president declared that his Choice to take the seat was Souter a Man he described As having a a keen intellect As Well As a Wise balance Between the theoretical and practical aspects of the  Souter serves on the 1st circuit . Court of appeals in Boston and lives on his farm in Weare . The president said he was familiar with Souter so general views a because he was seriously considered As a nominee when Justice Anthony Kennedy was selected in 1987, his name was also on the list when Antonin Scalia was chosen in 1986. But Bush said that he did not use a the litmus test approach Quot with Souter on abortion or other issues. A you might just think that the whole nomination had something to do with abortion a the president said monday As he announced Souter a nomination to reporters in the White House. A a it a something much broader than that. I have too much respect for the supreme court for  a president Bush introduces appellate judge David Souter his nominee for the supreme court vacancy at a news conference monday in Washington. He said that he did not quiz the judge on his views on abortion or affirmative action or other matters that will shape the future of the court saying a it would have been inappropriate to ask him his views on specific issues a initial reaction indicated that Bush might be moving toward his goal of avoiding an immediate bloodletting Over abortion. Abortion rights groups said the Public had a right to know Souter a views on abortion and that they expected the Senate to probe the views fully during the confirmation hearings. Opponents of abortion responded with cautious optimism while main Stream conservatives applauded the judges Ere denials. Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania a key Republican on the judiciary committee said Souter a looks very Strong on  he added Quot but you can to realty be sure until we dig in put him under the  Bush on monday met Souter for the first time in a 45-minute meeting beginning at 1 30 . In the Oval office and talked to him about his judicial approach and his views on the court system. Quot he wanted to ascertain How he thinks and How he approaches subjects a said Marlin Fitzwater the White House spokesman. A the was getting a feel for the  then while Souter waited in an outer see Souter on Back Page greek parliament oks . Bases pact parliament Early tue with the United Athens Greece a Day rating aka new defense treaty states that of tic allow two major . Military bases to remain on the Island of Crete for at least eight More years. The parliaments decision ends More than 18 near the City of Khania on Crete. Three policemen were slightly injured after being shot by Demontra months of uncertainty about future of the . Bases following the expiration Artof previous .-Greece defense treaty in december 199 tics the treaty has been a divisive Issue in Osset poli with conservatives supporting a continued leftists demanding . Military presence and conservatives sup Italy or removal of the of the treaty hundreds of Lases. As lawmakers debated anti base demonstrators clashed with police monday tors the Public order ministry said. The defense agreement signed by representatives of the two countries earlier this month would take effect in september and run through 1998. In Greece the treaty will become Law As soon As it is signed by president Constantine Caramanolis and published in the government Gazette. A state department official said late monday Thal the United states considers the pact an executive agreement which would not require ratification by Congress. A a ran Exchange of notes Between the two countries the administration up ild Only have to notify Congress about it within 60 Days for it to take effect the official said. The treaty continues a defense relationship Between the two nato allies that began in 1953. The pact guarantees that the United states will defend Greece from attack by a hostile country. The a Jav administration has also agreed to seek congressional approval for an Aid package that would provide Greece with about 545 million in assistance to buy . Military equipment a Supply surplus planes and destroyers Worth about $1 billion and wite off about $50 million in past debts for military purchases. Parliament approved the defense treaty by the see bases on Back Page spin wont support br2 production in future Washington apr the chairman of the House armed services committee said monday he will oppose future production of the b-2 bomber giving a major boost to House efforts to kill the aircraft president Bush has supported. A production of the b-2 should be stopped and the production facility should be mothballed. Research and development should be continued and completed a rep. Les Aspin d-wis., said in a speech to be delivered on the House floor. Aspic excited increasing fiscal constraints on the defense budget As the basis for his decision. He noted that five strategic programs a the b-2 bomber the c-17 transport plane the advanced tactical fighter the a-12 attack plane and the Light helicopter a will Cost More than $300 billion. Specifically the Cost of a single b-2 bomber is estimated at nearly $860 million a Price tag that has caused sticker Shock in Congress. A the answer to the question of whether the b-2 will be As Stealthy and otherwise work As advertised is a the Early results Are Good but we just done to Aspin said. Tal anal ices chairman said the program turned Llin a Kne yet a lire up no a unique god compelling Mission i pm yet a a in the Ftp Al analysis the armed serv for the b-2.�?� in proposing a $307 billion defense budget for the fiscal year beginning oct. 1, Bush called for $5.5 billion for five of the radar evading aircraft and related items. Faced with a diminishing soviet threat and a burgeoning Federal deficit. Defense Secretary Dick Cheney in april revised the administration s request to two planes in fiscal 1991. Cheney also Cut the total number of planes to be built from 132 to 75, at a total Cost of s63 billion. Aspinw a announcement is certain to help a proposed amendment to end pro p1 auction with the 15 bombers currently in development. In his speech Aspin said he would incorporate the amendment into his proposal to the committee. Last year legislation on the b-2 failed in the House by a vote of 279-144, largely because Aspin opposed the Bill and joined forces with rep. Mike Synar d-okla., on a Compromise Bill that scaled Back the program