European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 25, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                A plan would Cut housing projects at u.k., Germany bases Page 2 d postcard drive to free hostages  3 a ethics studies urged at service academies Page 5 a Navy officer pleads not guilty to rape aboard ship Page 26the St Randi amp tripes authorised unofficial publication for them Omeo forces Morin vol. 49, no. 102 wednesday july 25, 1990 / a amp 0a. A d 8693 a 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 from William a Brennanjr. 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 Quot keen intellect As Well As a Wise balance Between the theoretical and practical aspects of the Law Quot 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 a Quot general views Quot 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. Quot its something much broader than that. I have too much respect for the supreme court for  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  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 str com conservatives applauded the judges credentials. Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania a key Republican on the judiciary committee said Souter Quot looks very Strong on paper. He added Quot but you can to really be sure until we dig in put him under the Microscope Quot 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. A the 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 a Man. President Bush introduces App Elute judge David Souter his nominee for the supreme court vacancy at a news conference monday in Washington. 1 then while Souter waited in an outer see Souter on Back Page oks . Bases pacts Greece apr parliament Early tues car the City of Khania on Crete. Three policemen were slightly injured after being shot by Demontra a amp my of Crete for at least eight More years. A. The parliaments decision ends More than 18 months of uncertainty about Ife future of the . Bases following the expiration Ortt previous .-Greece defense treaty in december 198 Italy or removal of the bases. Quot As lawmakers debated the treaty hundreds of 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 that the United states considers the pact an executive agreement which would not require ratification by Congress. After an Exchange of notes Between the two countries the administration it Puld 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 / administration has also agreed to seek congressional approval for an Aid package that Youm provide Greece with about $345 million in assistance to buy . Military equipment Supply surplus planes and destroyers Worth about $ 1 billion and write 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 b-2 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 Quot rep. Les Aspin d-wis., said in a speech to be delivered on the House floor. Aspin cited increasing fiscal constraints on the defense budget As the Basic 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 tight 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 know vet a a a Aspin said into up no a unique glad compelling Mission if final analysis the armed services chairman said the program turned for the b-2.&Quot 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 administrations 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 $63 billion. Aspinw a announcement is certain to help a proposed amendment to end production 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-olda., on a Compromise Bill that scaled Back the program