Show Standard-Examin- National Byrd is stepping down as Senate majority leader WASHINGTON (AP) — Rob-e- rt Carlyle Byrd former butcher grocer and shipyard welder quietly relinquishes one of the most powerful elective offices in the nation this week Byrd is stepping down as majority leader of the Senate the 15th person to hold that position He leaves confident he has revitalized the Senate’s role in American government but doubtful his successor can stem growing complaints that life in the chamber isn’t what it should be Tempered by poverty in the West Virginia coal fields where he was raised early in the century Byrd who turned 71 last week has little sympathy for the complaints of younger men who see the Senate as a cumbersome body that works too late too often “We can't operate on a basis” says Byrd who was elected to his sixth term on Election' Day “I did that once — when I was a welder in a shipyard" His successor as leader of the Senate will be elected Tuesday Svhen the 55 Democratic senators f the 101st Congress gather for $n organizational meeting in the punch-the-clo- three capable and expert on legislation and each has his own Sen Robert The three Daniel Inouye of Hawaii Bennett Johnston of Louisiana and George Mitchell of Maine each are promising to improve the “quality of life” in the Senate By “quality of life” they mean to shorten a grueling regime of long hours and unpredictable schedules “I believe first in the quality of work” Byrd said “One can’t adjust the needs of the nation to Byrd Byrd as- sumes the of the Senate Ap- propriations Committee the senior statesman — of the Senate That also puts him third in line for the presidency behind the vice president and the speaker of the House of Representatives “I look back on my years as leader with satisfaction” the senator said in an interview in’ his Capitol office suite last week He has served as leader of his party in the Senate since 976 half that time as majority leader “I have brought the Senate back to where it is now a stronger voice than it had been for a while” Byrd said “I have insisted on checks and balances with the executive branch to make it a potent and strong force” In explaining how he “revitalized the Senate’s unique role” Byrd refers to the Senate’s exhaustive work in approving President Reagan’s missile treaty with the Soviet Union and its rejection of Robert Bork and subsequent approval of Anthony Kennedy for the Supreme Court Looking ahead Byrd is skeptical about the election promises of those seeking to replace him as majority leader “I don’t intend to offer Byrd says “They’re all replacement The majority leader a position formally recognized in 1911 controls the Senate’s schedule including which bills are considered 8nd when they are debated y For the first time since his election as majority whip in 1971 S)yrd won’t be running for a leadership role But he won’t be without power as he assumes the Chairmanship of the Senate Appropriations Committee and becomes president pro tempore — and Congress in “The hangover will soon be felt” Byrd said of the budget icit and national debt crises deffac- ing the Bush administration and the Democratic-controlle- d 101st Congress “We’ve 1 et Unconditionally Guaranteed Ground Fresh Tvice Daily general is daunting r-haired £apitol At Albertsons One 'Word Describes Our Ground Beef one’s comfort” He believes the task facing his silve- ck talents” special Sunday November 27 1988 er got a very terrible problem that will be overriding” Byrd says “Congress will work with Mr Bush But he has to show leadership “He comes to the presidency a more knowledgable man with a respect for the federal government” Byrd says of the preside- Regular Ground nt-elect Byrd grimaces at the mention of the outgoing administration and offers two observations of Ronald Reagan who he has often for his confrontational approach to the Congress “One he’s a very charming and likable man Second he’s going to leave a legacy our children and grandchildren will pay for — a national debt We were the world’s greatest creditor eight years ago now we’re the world’s biggest debtor nation” criti-ciz- ad-Jvic- e” Beef ed Albertsons Supreme Reg 97lb Extra Lean Lean Ground Beef y and feel you are looking for a very realistic well made tree that is reasonably priced when you buy an artificial Christmas tree That's what we look for when bringing them to you —Forever Plants 159 J 49 We j Ground Turkey srv79 Lean !Sn2‘g !!& Northern Tissue Assorted Prints 4 Roll ARTIFICIAL TREES Oi UGCfc-rfS'PP- 25 OFF FLOCKED TREES 1st Purchase OUR “BEST SELLER” FOR 3 YEARS RUNNING! 79 Others at 99 SUGG LIST $20999 18-- Ct FT NOW $§00 Extra Large Eggs Albertsons SPECIAL BUY! 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