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I ! NMI to com.e up with ·/ Northern Islanders own millennium. event While neighboring Guam has encapsulated its millennium cel ebrations to the campaign slo told to boycott vote gan, "Where the nation's day begins," observers have noted By Rene P. Acosta into Saipan 's roster of voters .on "They were coerced into aban that it is actually here in the NMI Variety News Staff the basis of their being domiciled don their rights to vote as people where the sun shines first on the THE LEADER of an association on Saipan. of Alamagan. They sent them let first day of the next century. of former residents of the North Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio himself ters and called them one by one," This is because the Northern ern Islands is advocating for a had said that Alamagan no longer she added. Marianas is farther east by three boycott of the upcoming elections. has residents. The activity of the Kaipat said it is unacceptable degrees, than Guam. This, according to Cinta Kai pat, island's volcano also had that because the islanders are on Nevertheless, officials believe Pedro P. Tenorio is meant to protest the registration prompted Tenorio to declare a Saipan, they should also register it is still not too late for MVA to of erstwhile Northern Islands resi state of emergency on Alamagan. as voters of Saipan. come up with its own campaign dents as Saipan voters, instead of "The Board of Elections has She cited an old court case By Jojo Dass slogan even if Guam has already bona fide Northern Islands vot acted arbitrarily to remove these which upheld the eligibility of the Variety News Staff "beaten us to the •sunrise' ers. people and violate their rights. I current mayor of the Northern THECNMI is preparing its.ver theme." "I urge them not to vote," Kai pat am sure that the Governor was Islands to run for such a post sionof a promotional campaign Coming up with a promotional said yesterday, as a way to signify talking about the safety of the despite being domiciled here on to boost tourist arrivals in time campaign for the new millen resentment. residents and did not say, 'Okay Saipan. for the millennium celebrations, nium is expected to further boost Kaipat, who is president of the go ahead violate these people's She also mentioned the former according to Gov. Pedro P. tourism arrivals, albeit fora brief United Northern Mariana Island Constitutional rights'," Kai"pat case ofPagan Island residents who Tenorio. period in the December this year ers Association, said that despite said. · have been evacuated to Saipan as In an interview, Tenorio said · and January 2000. their willingness to exercise their By re-enlisting the islanders as a result of Mt. Pagan's eruption the Marianas Visitors Author It will be noted that the North rights, they. are "forced" not to Saipan voters, BOE is denying and were allowed to vote as North ity (MV A) is meeting with the ern Marianas appears to be get participate in the polls due to what the residents' rights to choose who ern Islanders during the term of private sector to draw up plans ting back graduaHy on the tour BOE has "preposterously" done. their mayor should be, she added. fonner BOE Director Juan M. for the awaited event. ism map as MVA registered a BOE Executive Director Kaipat said the islanders did Diaz. "We are coming up with 13.08-percent growth in tourist Gregorio C. Sablan apparently not volunteer themselves to reg Kaipat said Sablan's conten- something for the millennium," arrivals during the last month of said the governor. allowed the residents' inclusion ister as Saipan voters. Continued on page 30 Continued on page 30 Pilot error caused KAL crash on Guam-- NTSB , WASHINGTON (AP) - A during several hours of sum µ Korean Air jumbo jet crashed marizing their findings before ~ on Guam in 1997 after the pilot the board that poor training by i'. failed to follow proper landing Korean Air, the failure of a con i, procedures and while the flight troller to monitor the aircraft i crew was in a state of fatigue during its descent and an inop- (J ,,i and confusion, staff investiga- erative low-altitude warning ;: ;; tors told a federal safety board device at the Guam airport ~ 1 '. Tuesday. played a part in the August 1997 :I · The National Transportation accident. The staff's draft re Safety Board was concluding port also raised concerns over its 27-month investigation into inadequate safety oversight by the crash that killed 228 people the Federal Aviation Adminis 'I· with an expected official find tration of foreign air carriers ing later in the day pointing to that fly into the United States. pilot error as the prime cause of The NTSB was closing the the crash. Guam accident investigation as But investigators made clear Continued on page 30
Students of the Dandan Elementary School join Washington Rep. Juan N. Babauta (back) for a photo with the Christmas decorations they handed over to Babauta for display on the CNMI Christmas tree in Washington, D.C. Photo by Rene P. Acosta r·-,-. - ·- -._. ,_.,.--... ·-- ·-···-·.: --:--···. -. ii Karimipour named Public Defender ii I ii By Ferdie de la Torre Tenorio told Manglona that Mr. said the governor in the Oct. 29 !i Variety News Staff Karimipour, who has been serv- letter. j 01 l GOVERNORPedroP. Tenorio ing as acting chief of PDQ since SuchnominationforthePub- 1 has nominated Masood last June, is qualified to fulfill the lie Defender's position requires r KarimipourasPublicDefonder. vital responsibilities of this of- the advice and consent of the [1 Tenorio in a letter to Senate fice. Senate. l President Paul A. Manglona said "The Lt. Governor and I look Karimi pour in an interview Karimi pour is qualified to ful- forward to having an experienced yesterday said he is very pleased fill the vital responsibilities of and capable person to fill this to hear that the governor has Smoke rises from the wreckage of Korean Air flight 801 as rescue personnel inspect the crash site on Guam-in this Aug. 6, 1997 file the Public Defender's Office vital role, and feel that Mr. given him the vote of confi- photo. AP ih (PDO). · Karimipour is the right choice," Continued on page 30 b!..~~:n:.,.~!t1":'.?..'r.Ul'.'..::-:.·~:~'!l~~-"!~'r.7:i:i;~r::"";;it.,:;.'¥;~.n·:,z.~:.-·····~'7~r~...... '1'i!' ~=r....r.:-.:.~··~v,,~...... " nc::r::'i'!".!'~.:U: · ""r·or·~-=~~_,_..-
PAC NEWSPA_PER STACKS NATION TIIURSDA Y, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-3 2-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-TIIURSDAY - NOVEMBER 4, 1999 Local US elections: • JAL mulls Kyushu direct flights By Haldee V. Eugenio TheJALofficial, however, said "We understand their concerns "Now we are in discussion with market," added Nishigaya. Variety News Staff the chances of regularly servicing that in order for JAL to make that JAL regarding the opportunity for Vicky Benaveme, MV A deputy GOP, Dellls m egmns JAPAN Airlines (JAL) may soon this route will become higher if kind of investment in a new mar them to service the CNMI from managing director, earlier said embark on operating direct, regu only the Marianas Visitors Au ket, we have to make sure all other cities. Fukuoka is a poten participants to the annual MTA lar flights from the Kyushu re thority (MVA) will startto have a flights are profitable for them ... tial (big market)," Tenorio said are expected to become more in (AP) - In the shadow of next Democrats' 50-year grip on that wins Mississippi scores victo gion in Japan to Saipan, a route strong marketing and promotional The bottom line here is to create a A will be having television sightful and knowledgeable in year's presidential race, Republi Philadelphia's City Hall. ries in two of this year's top three MV which is currently not being ser campaign in the Kyushu region to demand. By creating a demand, spot advertising in the four cities promoting the as a tourist cans seized control of Virginia's Voting was so tight in the Mis races, claiming momentum for the CNMI viced by any other airlines. Legislature for the first time in sissippi governor's race that the 2000 elections. create a strong market demand. then supply will come and hope of Japan including Tokyo, Osaka, destination. To test the waters, JAL started history but struggled to meet an Democratic-controlled House Democrat Paul Patton, the first "There are four million people fully the supply· will exceed the Nagoya and Fukuoka in January The only airlines having direct other cherished goal: Loosen might have to settle it. The party Kentucky governor eligible for a operating charter flights from living there and if the demand is demand," said Tenorio. and March next year. Brochures flights from Japan to Saipan are second term in nearly 200 years, Fukuoka and the passenger load high, our dream is to have regular The MVA managing director and print advertising will con JAL and Northwest Airlines, coasted to re-election. His party is almost reaching 100 percent. flights from Kyushu, that is why confirmed the current pent up tinue to be used as means of pro while Continental Airlines termi 3,000 Sq. Ft. Warehouse Space also won mayor's races in India Kaishun Nishigaya, JAL we need more marketing and pro demand for information about the moting the CNMI in Japan which nated all its direct flights from Lower Base napolis and Columbus, reversing Saipan di strict sales manager, motion from MVA and the pri CNMI among travel agents in the remains to be the islands' prime Japan to Saipan and all its flights Carpeted Office, wl Alarm, Fenced, more than a quarter century of Re yesterday said the airline is opti vate sector. This is a great market Kyushu region, specifically the tourism market. are re-routed through Guam. with Loading Dock publican control. mistic at the possibility of having for CNMI tourism," r-!ishigaya city of Fukuoka. Another move that MV A and Currently, there are no regular regular flights from Fukuoka - said.in an interview. "The general impression is that JAL did is to conduct the Fifth flights off Nagoya and Fukuoka Call 322-3504 483-3504 or 234-8812 Republicans retained their ma jority in Virginia's Senate and one of the major cities in the MVA managing director Perry the CNMI lacks mind share in Marianas Tourism Academy which (Kyushu). Kyushu area - just like the cur Tenorio, in a separate interview, that city and now we are looking catered exclusively to 16 travel JAL, however, will be having rent flights off Tokyo and Osaka. said MVA shares JAL 's concerns. at how to increase their knowl agents and media representatives two charter flights from Fukuoka Kyushu region has an estimated The agency is currently working edge of our destin1ition within the from the Kyushu area in Japan. this Novemberusing Boeing 767. population of four million Japa closelywithJALtointensifytour Kyushu area. There's difficulty "This is one step to have that The flights will be on Nov. 20 and nese, a tourism market never been ism campaign and promotion in in selling the CNMI in that area goal. Weareplanningmorethings 21. Two more Fukuoka flights fully tapped by the CNMI. the Kyushu area. today... · to have more demands from that are scheduled for December. Kaipatjoins DOLi People with disabilities, their families By Rene P. Acosta Former Labor Hearing Officer Variety News Staff Linn Asper has said that media lack awareness on available services CINTA Kai pat, a graduate of the tion plays an important part in the By Haldee V. Eugenio University of Minnesota Law disposition of complaints· lodged Variety News Staff School and former special assis before the division since some of DESPITE enough social and tantto Senate VicePresidentTho the complaints are sometimes health services available to some Democratic mayoral candidate J~hn F. Stret=:t (right) ~eaches to .a mas P. Villagomez, has taken up settled even before they could 3,000 individuals with disabili supporter as Mayor Ed Rendell introduces h,m. at a v1c\ory raJly m post as Administrative Hearing reach the actual administrative Philadelphia early Wednesday. Street, a former city council president, ties in the CNMI, there remains Officer at the Division of Labor. overcame a strong challenge from Rep.ublican f:!am Katz_ to win one of hearing stage. a big problem on the lack of the most expensive mayoral contests tn U.S. history. AP Officials said Kaipat's hiring While looking at helping in the awareness on these services. could help expedite resolution of expeditious adjudication of com This was disclosed during DNC, to influence voting. claimed atleast52 seats in 100-seat pending labor cases. plaints, Kaipat said her main con yesterday's "Health Forum" Ballot issues also dotted the land House. With GOP Gov. Jim Kaipat, also an undergraduate cern really is to dispense justice sponsored by the CNMI scape. In Maine, a measure to legalize Gilmore at the helm, Republicans of the De Paul University in Chi equally without fear or favor. Governor's Developmental Dis medical marijuana was approved by will control redistricting after the cago, is currently familiarizing Kaipat's hiring followed the abilities Council (GDCC). voters, while a proposal to ban a late 2000 census -recasting political the "terrain" of her new job, in Division of Labor's naming of The event brought together te1m abortion procedure failed. San maps long drawn by Democrats. cluding labor mediation proce Jerry Cody as an administrative health care providers and people Francisco voters were the first in the With the directions and support of the parents.The PTA was able The victories also give the party dures. hearing officer recently. with disabilities or "consumers" nationtodecidewhethertobanATM momentum in next year's cam and their families. to perform a significant accomplishment in the school commu~ity.. bank fees. Tax questions for sports Josephine Sablan (center), director of the Division of Mental Health paign to topple vulnerable Demo Arlene Yamagata, GDDC pro cratic Sen. Chuck Robb. stadiums passed in Scottsdale, Ariz., Filipinos urged to stick to & Social Services, stresses a point during yesterday's "He~lth Fo gram officer, wnfirmed this rum." Ned Arriola (left), DPH deputy secretary and Helen C. Sablan "These elections are precursors and San Antonio, and failed in Hous seeming problem on lack of (right), DPH Medicaid office administrator, also made up the panel. • DAN-DAN SCHOOL WAS CONSTRUCTED to the most important election in a ton and St. Paul, Minn. marriage requirements knowledge of the available ser Photo by Haidee V. Eugenio generation in 2000," said Demo In Kentucky, Patton defeated vices. various services. disabilities, including those with • KAGMAN SCHOOL IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION cratic National Committee chair Republican Peppy Martin, a weak By Rene P.A costa wanting to get married in the "There are lots of services The low audience tum out dur diabetes. - man Joe Andrew. challenger who campaigned in dis Variety News Staff CNMI are legally capable to do • AND MANY OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT WITH available for people with dis ing yesterday's conference held Thomas J. Camacho, GDDC The Republican National Com count store parking lots and made THE PHILIPPINE Consulate, so. abilities but not a lot of them are at the Saipan Grand Hotel even executive director, expressed mittee spent about $1.5 million, wild, unfounded charges about the faced with a growing number of Among the most important re IN THE SAN VICENTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. aware of these ... The purpose confirmed the seeming future hopes that individuals with dis twice the total of the cash-strapped governor and others. Filipino nationals entering into quirements are a birth certificate marriage in the CNMI, yesterday that authenticated by the Philip of this (forum) is to bring to problem on the lack of awareness abilities and their families will urged that requirements be strictly pine National Statistics Office, gether health care providers and among people with disabilities on be well-informed on the ser followed to avoid "double wed the Malacanang Legal Office. and consumers for them to know the services available for them. vices available to them. dings." the Department of Foreign Af needs and services of the com While there were 35 registered "It's our hope that the ... It has been known fact that some fairs; and an affidavit of status, munity,"' Yamagata said in an participants. including people outcome of this dialogue will Filipino nationals married back authenticated by parents, notary interview. with disabilities and their fami identify barriers. impro~,ements home engaged into another wed public, clerk of court where the She also said that the event lies, only about I I showed up made. or concerns are addressed ding in the Northern Murianas. notary public is located, made way for both consumers during the morning session. in the health care services af Currently, there are close to The requirements were also Malacanang Legal Office, and the and providers to learn about the fecting pwple with develop- asked to make ensure that those Continued on page 27 accessibility and availability of 3,000people in the CNMl having Continued on page 27 Cop in wife beating case By Marian A: M~raya witktlle.reguliitit)fl. . , tailored in accordance with ap~ denied diversion progTam Variety News Staff Theports authority has received plicable law. SUBMITTING to federalpres~ Federalfinancial assistance from In addition, this is to secure A POLICE officer has been de Dec. I. sures, the CommonwealthPortS DO'f, and as a condition ofre that only firms that fully meet nied entry to the Adult Diversion Diversion is a process where a Authority (CPA.} has retently ceiving this assistance; CPAhas the 49 CFR Part 26 eligibility Program pertaining to his crimi defendant can be removed from adopted a Disadvantaged Busi signed an assurance that it will . standards are permitted to par nal case charging him for alleg further court proceedings and SPECIMEN ELECTION 01sm1CTN0.1-o ness Enterpris~.(PBE) program comply withthe.~gulation.(reg. ticipate as DBEs, to help re· edly beating his wife. placed under the supervision of a INSTRUCTIONt Make an X or./ ,ntt,ln IN box bef~ lhe c.ncida pursuant to U.S. Department of 49 CFRPart 26). move barriers to the participa The Variety learned yesterday tl1at Probation Officer with certain z. tt y.)l.l with lo vela tor • perton wf10ICI name dolt The purpose of the policy is to tion of DBEs in DOT-assisted mak9 M x or .I wilhin the bQJ. Transportation (POT) regula Police Officer Jose K. Pangelinan's conditions to fulfill. ensure that nondiscrimination contracts, and to assist the de CNM1 OEMOCRATIC PAR'TV tions, req11iring the ports author entTy into the diversion progrmn was After arraignment, the defense occurs irithe award a.nd adminis· velopment of firms that can com CAN010ATES FOR THIRD ity to provide equal opportunity rejected based on the Probation attorney can make a recommen tration ofDOT-assisted contracts. pete successfully in the market DTENORJO·--- J .______poUEJl"""°,""""".....,.(i
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Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Ros/ky Flores Camacho Ray S. Basa, Chairperson; Jo C. Taitano, Treasurer THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-7 . 6-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-THURSDAY- NOVEMBER 4, 1999 ANALYSIS Vazquez must reassure •
.Urµgu.ay 9ft. ~~~:l!P~yf By Brian Love opposition Gaullist party wanted to hear. PARIS (Reuters) - French Prime Minister The scandal at the MNEF health insurer has By Anahi Rama Lionel Jospin lost the linchpin of his left-wing been brewing for a long time and the troulJle MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (Reuters) - Uruguay's Cen government and its strongest voice abroad when for Strauss-Kahn is only part of a far wider I'M ~EGINNING tre-left presidential hopeful Tabare Vazquez must convince Finance Minister Dominique Strauss-Kahn quit inquiry into fraud in the group, considered a TO LIKE GORE lilORE the South American nation that his policies will not be on Tuesday to fight accusations of financial "nursery" where Socialists could easily find IN ~ARTH TONES. disruptive if he hopes to win a run-off this month, analysts misconduct. work. said. Strauss-Kahn's announcement that he would All that hurts Jospin, who swept the right out Right choice The charismatic 59-year old doctor from the Popular Front go until his name is cleared caused a shudder in of power in 1997 with promises of clean gov won Sunday's first-round election with 39 percent of the the financial markets, but may prove more of a ernment as well as an appealing economic FINALLY, Governor Pedro P. Tenorio nominated a Public Defender. vote, promising to create jobs and help the poor. political earthquake than a calamity for a strong programme devised by his right-hand man. Tenorio found out that Masood Karimi pour, who has been serving as He will compete against Jorge Batlle of the ruling Colo economy that is now locked into the euro. "The Paris's current city hall mayor Jean Tiberi, acting chief of the Public Defender's Office, is qualified to fulfill the rado party, the runner-up with 31.7 percent, in a second key issue here is to find someone who will who took up the baton from Gaullist President vital responsibilities of PDO. We have observed Karimi pour argue in round of voting on Nov. 28 to replace President Julio carry on Strauss-Kahn's policies. Markets do Jacques Chirac, is being pursued by investiga court many times especially during trials. We have also read and Sanguinetti. not seem too concerned," said Valerie Plagnol, tors over vote-rigging scandals and job scams, examined his various pleadings in court. The governor, we believe, Analysts said Vazquez would have to prove that his self economic strategist at French bank CCF. among other scandals that have put the right on made the right choice. An experienced and capable person is qualified descri bed "progressive" measures would not disrupt Christian Sautter, the replacement, served as to fill up such vital role as Public Defender. In fact, we think Karimi pour the defensive. Uruguay's relatively stable $20.8 billion economy or hurt and Assistant Public Defender Robert Torres make up the best defense junior budget minister during Strauss-Kahn's Now, while Strauss-Kahn fights his case, team combination ever ·'assembled" so far in PDO. business if he hoped to become the nation's first left-leaning 29-month tenure and is regarded as a solid pair both sides are arguably tarnished in equal pro president. of hands, even if he may not have the same portions. *** *** *** "There is a lot of uncertainty about what he could do and prowess. Prior to his demise, Strauss-Kahn was tipped When then Chief Public Defender Harvey M. Palefsky vacated the that's what's at stake -not only convincing markets, but also The financial markets can no longer show as a potential prime minister if Jospin is elected post for personal reasons last June. Tenorio designated Karimipour as the general population," said economist Gabriela Romaniello their discontent or fear by attacking the franc president in 2002. acting Public Defender. As acting PDQ chief. Karimi pour has shown his of Montevideo's Oikos consultants. as they did before France's currency and mon extraordinary talent as criminal defense lawyer. At the same time, has Short of that, he was the Socialists' safest Although the nation of 3.2 million people has one of Latin etary policy were fused with the rest of the euro also proven his strong administrative skills. Before coming to Saipan, and surest bet to knock the scandal-tainted America's more stable economies and its per capita income the new PDQ head served as a public defender in New York City in zone. Gaullists out of Paris city hall in municipal Manhattan for eight years. As volunteerforthe American Civil Liberties is one of the highest, a regional crisis this year squeezed the What is likely to hurt J ospin most is the loss elections in 2001. Union. he and his team successfully got a prisoner off from death row. ~ Letters to the editor economy and boosted unemployment to I 0.5 percent, caus of one of his most formidable allies, one of the But the ramifications of Strauss-Kahn's res LETTERS to the editor must carry the lull name of the writer and signature. with a tel&phone number (m case of taxed or mailed letters/ for ing the disenchantment that Jed to Vazquez's victory Sun few who could sell their brand of socialism to Here in the Commonwealth. Karimipour vowed to make sure that the verification. Letters addressed to other publications or to third parties and those endorsing particular political candidates are discouraged. ignation go well beyond the sphere of national people receive top quality representation from every lawyer in the All letters are subject to editing. The Variety reserves the right to reject any letters. Name withheld and unsigned letters will not see print. day. financial markets and foreign leaders, and the politics and public opinion. Office ,. On Monday, Vazquez laid out plans to help the sectors of air of suspicion that now clouds his "Mr Clean" Strauss-Kahn was widely regarded as *** *** *** Uruguayan society that have been left behind during the past government. France's most formidable spokesman in inter decade of free-market reforms. Claude Goasguen, spokesman for the Liberal national negotiations on trade, the future of the When Karimipour first came on board, he, Palefsky, and Wesley M. Real incentives needed to lure business... His proposals included increasing the minimum wage and Democrat faction of the opposition in parlia Bogdan had to absorb the caseload as a result of the resignation of then I READ with interest an article in the BBC News some real incentive to come in. euro zone or tackling the financial crises which lowering the value-added tax, which would be compensated ment, said the minister's demise was just "the Chief Public Defender Daniel DeRienzo and Assistant Public Defender regarding the fact that Dubai is launching the first Obviously, there is one of the major driving forces have rocked world markets over the past two by creating personal income tax. Christine Matson. At that time, each of the trio handled almost l 00 free trade zone for business done over the internet. in the us and world economy these days. beginning" of a scandal which could taint many years. criminal and traffic cases. Take note that since 1985, PDQ has five The world's leading computer companies have With the imminent takeover of CNMI Immigra But the plain-spoken candidate was also emphatic that any others in the Socialist movement. He saw France through all the budget hoops lawyers although caseloads have started to explode starting in 1990. been invited to set up offices in the zone, situated just tion, it makes sense to look to industries that are not change would be gradual. His only immediate measure would His comments hit the nerve of a beauty-and and hurdles to join the euro. He quit after two DeRienzo had pushed to have six lawyers in the office, but no budget outside Dubai, and they will be offered 100% foreign labor intensive, and would bring the best and bright be a $300 miilion "emergency package" to kick-start the the-beast contest between the left-wing gov and-a-half years of steadily cutting dole queues was passed by the Legislature. Palefsky complained that the Office has ownership. est minds here from Asia and around the world, and economy. ernment and its largest adversary, conserva and giving France the prospect of faster growth been neglected. Palefsky said although they have been doing their best, The city is set to include a research and develop hopefully raise the local educational standards and He also denied that he had plans to tax bank accounts or tive President Jacques Chirac's Gaullists. than any other major world economy next year. the lack of manpower puts pressure on their ability to adequately defend ment center, a science and technology park, as well level of international awareness. If interest could be change the secrecy laws that have made Montevideo a re Strauss-Kahn flatly denies any irregularity While Germany went through a turbulent or represent their clients. In short, the administrative task has not been as the world's first internet university, offering short generated with the leading computer companies, gional financial centre. A little less than half the $11 billion in legal fees he got from a student health insur period of change in government and finance given full attention because of shortage on staff. courses in e-commerce, design and management. their financial clout could have a profound effect on in deposits in Uruguay belong to foreigners. ance group before taking the job as finance This situation strikes me as curious as Dubai, as the image of the CNMI and its economic options. ministers, he stood in to plot future euro zone Vazquez also said his government would pay the foreign mi.iister in mid-1~97, but he has been snared *** *** *** part of the United Arab Emirate, has one of the most This will not happen of course without some policies. debt and maintain the "crawling peg" currency system. He Many observers noted that under Palefsky with the help ofKarimipour, restrictive internet access policies in the world. enlightened leadership, and the realization that the by accusations that letters were forged to jus He also managed to convey an image as a left Bogdan and later Dan Bowen, PDO had been able to make a tremendous This concept is one that could work here in the world business stage is very competitive. added that his economic advisors planned to visit the Inter tify his claims. wing moderniser and a pragmatist, something the job in upgrading the experience level of the lawyers and provide quality Marianas. And, as overpriced and restrictive as it is, There would have to be some real business incen national Monetary Fund before the election at the end of the The revelation in itself that investigators older and more wooden Jospin had a hard time representation to their clients. When Palefsky stepped down, Tenorio we do have reasonable telecommunications. tives, like tax holidays and offers of building sites. .1 month. want to question him on allegations that papers doing with the rise of younger faces on the left tapped Karimi pour. Karimipour built on what Palefsky had started. The However, there would have to be real effort on the Fernando Anti a, who directs the Economics Institute at the were forged and backdated is just what the like British Prime Minister Tony Blair. staff then has been practicing very high quality defense work. Although part of our lawmakers to create a situation where RIP STEPHANSON national university, said Vazquez was sending market sooth Karimipour admitted that with five lawye~s and two investigators they potential investors feel comfortable and there is Capitol Hill ing signals by sending his team to meet the IMF. are still understaffed and even underfinanced, he stated that they just "Evidently, the left has sent contradictory signals before make up for that by putting extra unpaid hours to make sure that quality . which generated some worries," Anti a said. representations to clients are rendered. Haigh writes on press responsibility Batlle, a 72-year old senator, is largely expected to con DO YOU *** *** *** IT GOES without saying that no regime is truly free contempt for these ideals by printing an article in tinue Sanguinetti 's pro-market reforms. He has tried to paint CARRY While some would disagree that there is an unequal treatment, it without a free press. It goes without saying that which I am accused of physical assault. No attempt the Popular Front as a dangerous group that would disrupt seems obvious that there are more lawyers in the AGO's Criminal wherever the press is controlled, the public is in was made to question the source. No attempt wa~ Uruguay's economic stability. lDNG:STfMMf D Division than PDO. And there are also more opportunities for govern ch:.iins. It goes without saying that a people who do made to question the allegations. No attempt was Uruguay's financial markets took Vazquez's victory with OLIVE ment lawyers to undergo off-island training than PDO's. That Office not support freedom of the press do not support made to question the accused. caution Tuesday, their first day open after the election due to BRAOCIIES? deserves equal treatment. People who cannot afford to hire own attor liberty. Are we henceforth to assume that self-serving a holiday Monday. neys are guaranteed by the Constitution to have legal services through What does need to be said, and said again, is that individuals pursuing baseless claims can use the "There's nothing strange going on now, but the outlook is PDO. There is just a wrong public perception that PDO represents liberty is not license. A free press is an institution that Variety as their private forum? new and there's a lot of caution," said a peso trader in criminals. No! PDO's clients are our sons, daughters, parents, relatives, serves the public good. It must strive, often against I would hope not. What we cannot ask of these OJZO friends, and guests. They are poor people seeking equal access to our temptation, to uphold certain standards. Because it individuals -that they have the courage and integ Montevideo. justice system. They are in distress and accused of serious crimes. Who has the power to shape perceptions it bears a great rity to resist telling lies - we can and should ask of knows, a lot of them maybe are falsely accused. They need quality legal responsibility: responsibility to the truth. This re our press. If the press does not respond, we are all representation. And PDO under Karimipour's leadership is their last sponsibility constrains, or ought to constrain, the much worse off. line of defense. But AGO shall take the challenge. press in its reports to the public. STEPHEN HAIGH On October 26, the Marianas Variety betrayed its Capitol Hill ...... ' ...... A WOMAN with huge busts challenged in Superior Court a traffic case charging her for not wearing a seatbelt. The woman On the NMBPA-Miss International issue explained that she tried to put on the seatbelt, but it was too tight and that she could hardly breath. Everybody in court was looking at her SUPPOSING the beautiful and talented Miyuki Hill pageant have to say about this? Or does it matter at and her gigantic breasts as she demonstrated how she pulled the is voted Ms. International at the Ms. International all, as long as the representative is within the age seatbelt. Everybody seemed to disagree with her that it was the Pageant in Japan, would she, in fact, be eligible for limit? P.O. Box 231, Saipan MP 96950-0231 Member of seat belt's fault. The judge excused her, but reminded her to fix and this distinction, seeing that she wil I not be represent In other words, doesn't Ms. Hill have to be Ms. Tel. (670) 234-6341/75781979719272 The Associated Press (AP) wear the seatbelt next time. The people in the courtroom, including ing the CNMI as Ms. CNMI International, as the CNMI International to enter the Ms. Intemational Fax: (670) 234-9271 MEMBER 4'NCE II~ NATIONAL the clerk, could not stop cracking up when the woman walked out local beauty pageant board has made very clear Pageant? © 1999, Marianas Variety NEWSPAPER happily from the courtroom. Any idea on how she could fix the recently? JOE ASANUMA All Rights Reserved 0 ASSOCIATION problem? What do the by-laws of the Ms. International Tanapag 8-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-THURSDAY- NOVEMBER 4, 1999 THURSDAY.NOVEMBER 4, 1999-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-9 Youth Congress takes stand PSS sees merits of Knight new Ch!!fflber president against teenaged pregnancy drug-free prog1;.ams Tony Mosely, and Jay Jones. Stowall will also continue t_o two-year term in 200?· INCUMBENT Saipan Cham Richard A. Pierce and .Tim serve the second year of their 1MRAMJ Programs Officer Bill Matson said ber of Commerce Vice Presi By Marian A. Maraya could gradually alleviate un through the practice of ask during a recent administrators' dent Lynn A. Knight was Variety News Staff timely pregnancies among the ing their parents for consent. meeting held at the Pacific Is THE 2ND CNMI Youth youth. So it doesn't matter if they elected Chamber President lands Club. yesterday at the business· Congress has expressed plans Demapan also stressed that waive it or not, kids don't Early on, public schools-feel to introduce a bill waiving the Youth Congress strongly ask,'' said the 19-year-old group's general membership ing like they were being forced to meeting held at the Hyatt Re parental consent as a require denounces-teenage pregnancy boy, who requested anonym comply with the program - had ment in acquiring birth con and will be vocally advocat ity. gency, Saipan. doubts with regard to the Knight assumes new posi trol contraceptives. Youth ing against it. A female teen also pointed program's effectivity. But much Congress Speaker Angel Furthermore, the group also out that kids can get away with tion as head of the Chamber to the administrators' surprise, the starting January 2000. Demapan disclosed. plans on collaborating with getting a handful of condoms program actually helped schools Youth Congress Senators the Commonwealth Health at the local health center with In the meantime, Knight wil 1 determine specific student prob continue to hold position as believe that this policy is in Center (CHC) regarding the out anyone noticing. lems which need utmost atten directly promoting the pro issue. At one time, she said that Vice-President to incumbent Bill Matson tion. liferation of teenage pregnan "We want to make them she has seen a basketful of President Greg Kresge for the Lynn A. Knight The program requires each remainder of the year. cies on the CNMI. see that it's in the best inter condoms at CHC on display, By Marian A. Maraya school to conduct surveys on its The Youth Speaker ex est of the youth to waive the ripe for anyone's picking. Knight says she looks for-. Chamber elections. Variety News Staff students to determine behavior ward to serving the Chamber Tollestrup has been a part pressed that kids under the parental consent," said Meanwhile, the Youth PUBLIC School System (PSS) patterns and prioritize on behav age of 18. in this society. feel Demapan. Congress is intent on putting in the new millennium and of the Saipan Chamber of administrators have attested to the iors which need tending to. continue working on issues Commerce's Government Re awkward about having to "We think that waiving that a stop to the number of teen effectiveness of the Federal Safe According to a survey done on that Chamber members are lations Committee for the last consult with their parents policy would result to lesser age pregnancy cases on the and Drug-Free program in their Tanapag Elementary School currently working on now. two years. about sex. much less ask for cases of teenage pregnancy in CNMI. respective schools, and are cur (TES) students, 86 percent of the "We have a lot of continu Furthermore, he is a mem their consent in acquiring the CNMI," he said. ··we plan to do public rently pushing for the continu male student population and 60 ing issues, one of which would ber of the Governor's Special birth control devices. But a 19-year-old local male awareness campaign against ance of the program for Fiscal percent of the female population be to press for the stabiliza Industry Committee review of Aware with the way things said with or without parental teen pregnancy in schools Year 2000. have been involved in physical tion of the business climate," the Minimum Wage and Sala are. Demapan said that the consent, kids have access to and villages ... to campaign The program has proved to be fights. said Knight. ries in the CNMI, where he Youth Congress is moving for birth control pills and other against it and make the youth successful in pinpointing major The survey, submitted by TES "I would also like to con serves as an Employer Repre the termination of such policy contraceptives anyway. see the pros and cons," said social concerns surrounding stu i Principal Jesus Elameto to PSS, tinue improving CNMI busi sentative and Vice-Chairper with firm beliefs that this ""Kids do not actually go Demapan. dents inside the campus, Federal 'I was conducted Iast March to mark nesses by further educating the son. Go Digital and Roam Too! on the areas of behavioral con business community on issues Two-year Chamber Board cerns TES needs to work on. involving the economy ... ," member, Joe Chiles is the new Survey results further showed j 11 said Knight. Chamber Secretary. GTE Pacifica is first in the CNMI to offer Digital Cellular service. Sign up today ROOTS 'Para I 'lfUJtluJ-ta that on the same school, 25 per BEYA' Knight has been a Chamber Chiles earlier served as the for lower digital cellular airtime rates. Purchase a Nokia 6120 Digital Cell phone cent of male students have tried I TUHU' member for over a decade Chairman of the Chamber using marijuana, and 15 percent and enjoy Longer Battery Life. Better, clearer reception. Visit our offices or call LENCHO' ,\! now, serving the current Board Membership Committee and offemale students have given pro as head of the Membership the Education Committee. today 682-2745. hibited drugs a try. PERSONAL DAT A Committee. He is also a member of the Switch an active Saipan Cellular phone to GTE Pacifica Presently, funds are being pro l She is also the president of Rotary International and and receive a $50 airtime credit!' B9rn: August 8, 1956 }1 vided for the Sal'e and Drug Pro Sunset Advertising Group, Americans of Foreign Wars. Spouse: Juan Aldan khihara ICHIHARA gram for Fiscal Year 2000. Parents: Juan Atalig De Leon Guerrero Inc., a full service advertising Audit Partner of Deloitte ''.This is a new funding cycle for and public relations firm since Touche Tohmatsu Mark (Late) Trinidad Santos Borja De Leon Guerrero these dollars, that all the funds Parents -(Late) .Jose San Miguel lchih::ra BRIGIDA DELEON GUERRERO (BORJA) 1987. Thomson was elected new have to be spend according to the In-Law: (Late) Teresa Rosario Aldan lchihara For HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES Precinct No. 1 She's had 19 years experi Chamber Treasurer starting Children:Belinda, Roselle, Keoni, Brigette, several principles of effectiveness ence in public relations, ad January 2000. Kenneth .Joel, & Ricky ~ VOTE DEMOCRAT! ~ having to do with needs analysis vertising and business man Thomson has been an ac and using national programs and agement. tive Chamber member for the POSITION SOUGHT: REPRESENTATIVE FOR PRECINCT #1, evaluations," said Matson. Knight acquired her last three years and is cur This year, the program involves 12TH CNMI LEGISLATURE bachelor's degree in Commu rently a member of the Gov more rules which schools must nications and Psychology at ernment Relations Commit abide by, according to Matson. the California State Univer tee. EDUCATION "It is the one that has a lot of sity Chico. Meanwhile, elected to serve rules, each one of our schools has Meanwhile, David for two year terms on the Master or Education (M.Ed.) Bachelor or Arts (B.A.) to be treated by this federal regu Tollestrup was voted Vice board of directors starting Educational Administration Liberal Studies lations, and has to be treated just (;niversity of Hawaii at Manoa, 1992 (Bilingual Education) with High Honors President at yesterday's year 2000 are David Wiseman, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1981 like a big school district in the states, not like a big school but a HONORS/AW ARUS whole school district in the states. CNMI Legislature House Resolution "This is very challenging and 1995 Outstanding Pacific Educator we actually, in our grant applica 1995 International Space Camp Recipient, Huntsville, AL tion to the federal government for 1994 CNMI Teacher of the year VOTE BOTALI 1994 Kohlerville Elem. School Teacher of the Year all the funds, promised that we'd hold meetings with them and help BOTASI IBOTO SI EXPERIENCE them with the implementation,"hc added. 1998-present Rl'tir~d Educator Each school has an option to 1996-1998 Koblervilte Elem. School Principal adopt a specific program, either 1989-1996 Kobterville Elem. School Classroom Teacher 1986-1989 G.T.C. Elem. School Principal local or national. • Sadog Tasi 19&4-1986 G.T.C. Elem. School Vice Principal Most schools look at nation 1981-1984 Garapan Elem. School \'ice Principal wide program models to deter • Puerto Rico • Support on Nominating Petition; 1981 Lnin-rsitY of Hawaii at l\1anoa Chamorro Teacher mine what would be best suitable • Thank You • Navy Hill 1979-1981 Tanapag Elem. School Training & Educational Leave at UHM • Presence on Weekly 1978-1979 Tanapa~ Elem. School Classroom Te<1cher for their school (e.g. Peace Build • Chalan Galaide ers), said Matson. Pocket Meetings; A member of numerous professional groups in education. The schools have two years to • China Town/As Has attended numerous continuing professional development and workshops. • Si Yu'us Maase • Assistance in Fundraising; Vet\.' acth·e in communit)· in1,-·ol\'Cmcnt. adapt the national program. Falepe The proposals from each school • Garapan • Door-to-Door Canvassing; are due this month. A proven and dedicated educator and a LEADER. • Olomwaay • Gualo Rai • Presence on Republican Kick • Chalan LauLau Off Rally at Koblerville; "ICHIHARA FOR THE STUDENTS" You can avoid accident, • Maraming • Chalan Kiya • Presence on Republican Good if you ... • San Jose (Oleai)/ Luck Rally at Civic Center; Falagula • Cheerful Road Waving;
"ICHIHARA. ' ' Para' . I Taotao-ta" Drive Salamat Po • Agrigan • Republican Motorcade; Paid for by the Committee to Elect Brigida Dig. lchihara •Anatahan • Moral and Financial Assistance; Chairman: Jose N. Santos, Treasurer: Barbara Macduff Safely and your VOTE of CONFIDENCE on November 6, 1999.
,,.• i ....------~~!!r'L MICRONESIA 10-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-THURSDAY- NOVEMBER 4, 1999 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 °MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-11 · Marshalls chamber president: Arriola raps Ethics Law ~o1~1f15e~~~~l~I'
Business-Gov't ties at· ever best interpretation by AGO ·Education ·.. '''.',' ,•,•,·• .. Mori.tli By Giff Johnson ernment for engaging the pri by benefiting those who hadn't taxes, earning the Ministry of Pinho said that the move by ·syM~rlanAf,laraya .said Education Corrnni~ By Ferdie de la Torre Pay For the Variety vate sector in many areas, as paid their taxes. Finance more than $400,000 the Ministry of Finance was regularly appoints from the list Variety fjeW$ Chair Jess Wabol. Variety News Staff $faff. MAJURO - In the wake of a well as for its tax amnesty pro The tax amnesty period con in revenue, according to Fi made because more than 50 of practicing attorneys for rep THE ENTIRE rriollth of Novem Participants to the logo making THE ATTORNEY General's government tax amnesty pro gram. His comments were cluded on September 30 and nam:e officials. percent of local businesses resentation of persons who are ber. has.been pi:oclaimed CNMI. contest are limited to middle and Office's own interpretation of gram that forgave businesses made following a chamber Finance Secretary David Blake said the anmesty. pro were delinquent. Not only indigent in criminal cases to "Education Month,'.' recognizing high school snidents. the Government Ethics Code hundreds of thousands of dol meeting in Majuro today. Blake said late last week that gram didn't stop with the.initial weren't businesses paying, people in paternity actions. the ill'.lportanqlOfeducation the Furthermore, the essay writing will affect the special judges as lars in delinquent taxes, the Pinho's comments con the Ministry is moving to take phase of the program, which they weren't even filing their "If those attorneys are cur key. factor in achieying.every category is o~n to high school and various CNMI Boards, head of Majuro's chamber of trasted with those of some legal action against non-tax was geared to getting people returns with Finance, Pinho rently holding publicly ap individual's lifetime.· goal; said and elementary students. •· , •· .. · according to Saipan lawyer commerce said that relations business people, who criti paying businesses. More than and businesses to step forward explained. "The amnesty was pointed positions, they too Education Commissioner RitaH. . PSS officials were joined by Joseph A. Arriola. between the government and cized the government program half of all businesses 6 at least and begin paying their taxes. done so everyone could get would be in violation of the lnos. Govemor Pedro P. Tenorio, Fri Arriola said to apply the private sector in the Marshall for erasing people's tax debts, 150 - were estimated by Under the amnesty program, back on track, and be on the Code and, in effect, limits the This year's theme, "Education, day insettingupthis wholemonth Ethics Code as suggested by Islands have never been bet saying that it was setting a Blake to not be paying taxes. if businesses became current for same level," Pinho said. court's power to appoint at it takes you everywhere",,"is the as the time to pay tribute to those ter. bad precedent and was unfair About half of these businesses 1999 and continue paying in.the "Finance tax collections are the government would lead to torneys in criminal cases," he brainchild of a 5th grader. Dan who have contributed to the de Majuro chamber president to those who had faithfully took advantage of the amnesty future, all previous tax debts much higher than before," he a meaningless resu It. pointed out. Dan Elementary•School smdent, velopmentofCNMI'seducational "In fact, such an application Kirtly Pinho praised the gov- paid their taxes for many years program to start paying their were wiped off the books. said of the amnesty. Arriola said it is apparent Derrick Sablan, besting other el0 system. would have a chilling effect that the Legislature did not ementary students inthe theme This.month-long event is pro as it would be in direct con contemplate nor did it intend making contest i::ategory. jected to· increase the awareness flict with the statutory require to apply the Code to practic ·· Joseph Nata ofJ'imapag El of the general puplic concerning tive branch. ments for various appointed ing attorneys fulfilling statu ementary.· School .• ·andDaniel theroleofeducation in the society Based on AGO's applica public positions, including the torily required appointed po ·•Vote Luis Salas Camacho for your "Retroactive Pay". Public Law 7-31 • Re-instate the Earned Income Credit (low income tax rebate) Si Tom Basa Pangelinan • Re-instate Scholarships • The Right to Salary Bonus mandated by Public Law 10-76 and 11-59. • Paid for by the Committee to Elect Tom Basa Pangelinan IS Your Man Mana~« Chairman: Greg M. Camacho (Kachuma) ' Treasurer: Jenny M. Villagomez SU.PPORT DEMOCRATIC.PARTY!! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-1~ 12-MARIAN AS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 4, 1999 SOUTH PACIFIC According to ADB Samoa has best Pacific details risks record on reforms of climate change BANGKOK (Pacnews) - Sa "The Solomon Islands best BONN (Pacnews) - Pacific Is mate and sea level, and pinpoint while those from Fiji and the. moa has been described by the demonstrates how a determined land countries have presented the sectors most at risk as climate Solomon Islands in the final prepa Asian Development Bank reformist Government, in spite detailed evidence at the climate and sea levels continue to change. ration stages_ (ADB) as having the best track of huge obstacles is still able to change conference in Germany Country representatives de These National Commuqjca record amongst six Pacific Is take a country down the reform of their decade-long claim that scribed accelerating coastal ero tions were compiled as part of the land countries for successfully path," the ADB report said. they ai·e the victims of climate sion, increasingly severe Pacific Islands Climate Change implementing its reform Next on the list is the Cook change caused by developed droughts, cyclones and other Assistance Programme programmes. Islands which has used up about countries, and are likely to suffer weather events, shortages in wa (PICCAP), a South Pacific Re The ADB said there is strong $USS million of ADB funds to more than most from the impacts. ter supply, agricultural crops poi gional Environment Programme ownership and political commit implement reforms since 1986. At the Climate Convention soned by rising sea levels infil (SPREP) project. Technical as ment of the reform programmes The Cook Islands was the first Conference, being held in Bonn, trating groundwater and other dis sistance came from SPREP and in Samoa. country in the region that was Germany, representatives of eight ruptive changes which have re the United Nations Institute for It made the observation in a assisted by the Bank to carry out Pacific Island countries presented cently been recorded. Training and Research report .. ADB Assessment of the reforms which was one of the the Convention Secretariat with They said assistance in coping (UNITAR). Bank's Assistance for Reform "most comprehensive". copies of their National Commu with these changes was needed Funding assistance was pro Programmes in the Pacific 1995- According to the ADB report, nications. now, in a range of areas including vided through the Global Envi 98 ". The report covers six Pa the Cook Islands' public service These reports detail their green technology transfer, additional ronment Facility (GEF) and the cific Island countries where the has been cut by half, but the 22 house gas emissions and reduc data, research and training. United Nations Development Bank sponsored reform remaining ministries is still too tion strategies, their vulnerability Country teams and national co Programme (UNDP). programmes - Cook Islands. Fed high for such a small economy. to climate change and possible ordinators from the Cook Islands, The Chiefs of Mission of these erated States of Micronesia The reform programmes of the adaptation options. the Federated States of agencies and organisations and the (FSM). Marshall Islands. Samoa, FSM, the fifth-ranked nation in The reports show that on aver Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, the Executive Secretary of the Climate Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. the group, was also one of the age, Pacific Island countries pro Republic of the Marshall Islands, Convention Secretariat attended the "The reform programme is first to receive ADB assistance. duce 0.96 tonnes of greenhouse Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the presentation of the reports and con Samoa is clearly focussed and ADB has provided $US 17.68 gases per capita each year - less Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and gratulated Pacific Island countries appropriately sequenced,'' the million in loans for reform than a quarter of the global aver Vanuatu spent two years gather on the intensive collaborative ef report said. Samoa received programmes since 1997. age of 4.2 tonnes. The reports also ing and analysing data for the fort which produced these National about SUS7.5 million in loans ··The focus has been substan document unusual changes in cli- reports. Most are now completed, Communications. from the ADB since February tially on fiscal reform, and ex last year to implement the re tensive public serving down-siz forms. ing in the four FSM states have "There has been significant been achieved." progress in strengthening the The ADB reports said the mo-. NUKU' ALOFA(Pacn~ws)-, wrus w~ici:m1ing speech, board prudential and regulatory frame mentum of the reform servants.··.. <<•··•• ...... >/ > ii Tonga's Prime Minister; Baron member.and·••Minisier of·Justice, General. Manager qf. fhe work of the financial sector programme in the Marshall ls Vaea has praised the establish DavidTupoii saidih¢rnariagement ( which is the target of the reform lands has slowed down since the B011r,Fqr ~inlQriiTaufu'.i·~ai4. mentofthe ney,,RetiremeIJtFund of the tjew.orgclnis~tjqµ will.seek prqgramme)." the report said of . the\board \\'()UJd consid~f fu~! death of President Amata Kabua Board.saying it fulfils years of Samoa. ne~w~yi pfinvestingitioriey cons pn:,pc5$edinvestriietj~ pl~ri ti:)l:,e in December 1996. "Other fac preparation and planning; . tributedinto the•retirementfuhd. The ADB report classed tors influencing slow progress Vaea, who also the Chair Tupou. pievictti sters madelqcally ai)dpyers~~s .. \. >··••·• Vanuatu. which rec.eived SUS20 is said s rri.iru Leimcini said the overseas im . include the forthcoming 1999 man ofthe Board, acknow!edged . of finance spent years on ·plan million in ADB loans since last general elections and an atmo ve~tment~lirnii~tnustl,eclosdy ·.• the commitment of the Govern ning an ideal system for'. the pen~ monitored beforeacot:l}OJ.i ~erit .. year. as the next most successful sphere of confidence that the ment in setting up the .new sion where government and civil b~ made. }Jut tenncdeposits for implementing its reforms. Compact (of Free Association) can scheme, having put in place le servants· contribute. equally. "Bipartisan ownership and re-negotiation with the US will inloca( batjk~ ~ ppi~g co~~?" gal, staffing and administrative Board member, Folau Lokoroi public support(in Vanuatu) con be successful." erecl to ¥gill ~1.H1, ~i:l pi:opos .. • frameworks. noted. the importance of the tinues for the reform programme It said he Marshall Islands re als liiiyf l:Jeen supmitu:cl to .the The Prime Minister officiated scheme tofarniliesfortheirfinan- National Reserve after an elapsed time of about 18 form. like the FSM one. is fo Iiank. .• .· ..• at the launch of the services of cial livelihood. · Lei,nonLsays about• months." cussed substantially on fiscal re 72,Q99 the Retirement Fund Board at Meanwhile, the first meeting of TI1e Solomon Islands. which form. Pa'anga ($U~11,5?0)js being the Reserve Bank Building, the. Retirement Fund has has received the most assistance Board collectecl ~s .CQplliplJtion of the . "A 33 per cent downsizing of Fasimoeafi. looked at three major issues. in terms of funding from the ci~jl ~rrvants,·•\Vhi.le·•7.?,PRQ·· the public service has been He said Government leaders 'They include the Inves;m~11t ADB. is third on the list for suc achieved with the number of Pa'ang~ y,rill ~qpll~ted ffcim and civil servants will benefit plan.for·th¢.. Jund, ¢stimates·•for cessfully implementing reforms. ministries down from 10 to eight. Gqve!JW1ent. •..•.••.• as tllei~ r~si;,ec from the new scheme; whichnow 1999/2000 and the contributions tive ·5,per cent ~h3l"ehc,ldingin replaces the old pension system. made by goyemm~nfand civil the fund, . PNG gov't suspends talks with Bougainville leaders PORT \fORE.>;BY (Pacnews) - Michael O!!iO and Sam Akoitai. The r>:ipu:1 Ne\\' Guinea A worne~ 's group. two chiefs of G1•\ ,:111rnent · s Chier negotiator on the influential Lcitana Council of the Bougairn ille i,sue. Foreign Af Elders. and Bougainvilk Rcvolu fair, \1inisti::r-. Sir Michael Somare. tionai1 A1my officials also signed. l. has suspended talks with Bougainviile The signing of the resolution was Leaders c1s the Govemrnent atternpls witnessed by the Chief Ombuds ~ toclarifythe NehanResolutionagreed man Simon Pentanu, Ambassador by the leaders on Nissan Island at the Noel Sinclair, United Nations Head ~ weekend. of Mission, Peace Monitoring j Sir Michael has also c,mcelled a Group Commander Brigadier :r: I.) scheduled visit to the island this Frank Robem and church repre l week. sentative Reverend Pais Balanga. ~ QI <( 1l1e Neh,m Resolution states that Sir Michael Somare was to have ..c;; 5 !:.l. =="' f"' -':l :,: full autonomy and a referendum for travelled toBougainvillethis week • "O .; c::i i:: ti ,:: • Bougainville should be the two main end however this has been can ... "1 ~ z "( issues to be negotiated with the na celled. <.() tional Government later this month. The Office of Bougainvillc Af [:! Bougainville People's Congress fairs said Sir Michael has post J g (BPC JPresident, Joseph Kabui said poned the visit until contents of the f-' the meeting was a success with the Nehan Resolution carefully stud >, Ill signing of the "Nehan Resolution ... ied and assessed. Officials said the ....) It ;,as;igned by Kabui, BPC Vice Government wants to know what z Presidents Thomas Anis and James is meant by the "highest form of Police and emergency crews respond to scene of a shooting at the Xerox Corp. Building in Honolulu Hawaii TOKYO, (Reuters) - Japan on pansion would enable us to main Schroeder, who left Tokyo on Tuesday sounded a cautious note tain effective policy coordina Tuesday for Shanghai. floated the .Inm.ates to get m.attresses over Gem1any's proposal to in tion,"Kyodoquoted Foreign Min idea of China taking part in G8 clude China in the consultation istry spokesman Sadaaki Numata consultations during his three-day KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia agency reported. During his imprisonment, process with the Group of Eight as saying. visit to Japan, which is hosting (AP) - Prison inmates in Ma Ong said the decision came Lim's family publicized what (08) world powers. Kyodo news "111ere 's also a problem over next year's G8 leaders' summit. laysia will be given mattresses after widespread scrutiny and they described as his deteriorat agency reported. whether China wishes to join," Schroeder plans to discuss with as part of a government drive to criticism of the nation's prisons ing health due to back problems "Generally speaking. we need Numata was quoted as telling re the G8 consultation plan with improve prison conditions after over the treatment of inmates from sleeping of his cell's ce to consider within the G8 mem porters. Chinese officials. The G8 groups global condemnation of several such as Lim Guan Eng, a top ment floor. Lim lost nine kilo bers whether a membership ex- German Chancellor Gerhard the world's seven leading high-profile prisoners, an offi opposition leader, and former grams (20 pounds) during his cial said Tuesday. Deputy Prime Minister Anwar jail stay due to unpalatable food Until now, most prisoners in Ibrahim. He noted in particular and dirty water from his cell's Malaysia were required to sleep a report filed by the Interna pipe, family members said. on cement floors and were only tional Parliamentarian Union. Anwar Ibrahim, the former rewarded with mattresses after Lim, a member of Parliament No. 2 leader, is serving a six three months for good behav for 12 years, became the first year jail term for corruption ior. sitting member of parliament to charges and is currently on trial Deputy Home Minister Ong be imprisoned in Malaysia. He for illegal sex. He insists the Ka Ting said the Prisons De was convicted of sedition and charges against him are false partment was directed recently sentenced to 18 months, but was and politically motivated. to buy mattresses for all prison released after one year in Au Prime Minister Mahathir ers, the national Bernama news gust for good behavior. Mohamad, who sacked Anwar last September, has boasted that Anwar is receiving "extraordi nary treatment." While in prison, Anwar has slept on a bed in the prison infir mary, where he is monitored for Escorted by Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi, right, German several ailments. Anwar has said Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder walks toward a meeting room prior to he is afraid to eat prison food their talks at the Akasaka Palace State Guest House in Tokyo. AP for fear that he is being poi industrialised nations and Russia, Tuesday. soned. officials said. ''China is the biggest developing Last month, Anwar was ad Karl Tudela Manuel Agulto Chinese Foreign Ministry country and we value the GS and mitted to a hospital for several Reyes Tenorio (Brown) spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue said have been in contact with them in weeks after he alleged he was closer ties would be welcome. recent years. China is willing to being poisoned with arsenic in Malaysia Foreign Minister Syed Hamid A/bar shows the new book " strengthen communications and Human Rights"to the press during the official launching of the new book "G8 should listen to the opin prison. Government tests ruled ceremony in Kuala Lumpur Tuesday. The book contains 18 speeches I ions and suggestions of other exchanges with the G8." out "acute or chronic" arsenic delivered by Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on the countries, typically by the devel Schroeder is scheduled to meet poisoning. subject of human rights. AP Mahathir Mohamad Anwar Ibrahim oping ones, when discussing glo Chinese PresidentJiang Zemin in Juan Pangelinan bal issues," she told reporters on Beijing on Friday. I' ! I Tenorio (Morgen) ! ' Ana Sablan Herman Tudela Wahid to kick off Teregeyo Palacios first ASEAN tour senior minister Lee Kuan Yew, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong and President S.R. Nathan. He is also scheduled to meet business people at the Indonesian embassy. Wooing Indonesian-Chinese David Mundo Martin Borja Ada Diego Tenorio Oscar funds back from Singapore to Jakarta is a key aim of Wahid' s Apatang Benavente Manglona government. Some analysts es Babauta timate as much as$ 40 billion in Chinese money fled the country Location: Civic Center Basketball Park during the riots in May 1998 which ousted President Suharto, Abdurrahman Wahid Indonesia's longtime strongman. An Islamic leader, Wahid is a JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) vocal advocate of secularism. He President Abdurrahman Wahid has sought to build bridges with will kick off his whirlwind, five Indonesia's Cb incse con;muni ty day tour of ASEAN nations on and according to some reports Saturday with a visit to already has secured commit ------Singapore and Malaysia, diplo ments from some tycoons who "'..-.,;,=-~-~''"-"""~"""""""'~'""~"-"••======~======~~=====~= "'"~'-"~- "-'---"-"'"' _ ,.;..._ ... · . - =.=n~,-....ci •.·.c• .,-. ..c..·~-.--·,,=.-,"'"··~=------··------·-·cco.·,~-,-,==:::..:;.~1•rcT:rr-=:._- ·,·__c~--=-~-~"-·"""'--'-'_r_-.,,T··------·---··------o·,·· ~-.,.-__•.•. ,~.-:.-.·.c..o._.,,-_._,_, ·,·.-·:.• ··.: ,·.,1.,- ,~ .•_-, .. .. - -·- ·-- Benigno Heinz William Estanislao Melvin Jesus mats said Tuesday. evacuated their capital to Repeki Sablan Sablan Tudela Torres Odoshi Torres Ahead of a summit of Asso Singapore. Fitial Hofschneider Torres (Lee) (Stanley) Faisao Attao ciation of Southeast Asian Na Wahid has said his first "offi Please support and Vote tions later this month in Manila, cial" trip will be to China, de Wahid has said he plans to visit scribing the ASEAN trips and a all of the member countries over planned visit to Tokyo as "infor the next few days. mal." He has already made it ASEAN diplomats in Jakarta, clear his priority will be to build All Republican candidates speaking on condition of ano inter-Asian relations, arguing 1: . · 'k nymity, said Wahid will head to that relations with the West will i,: . '. -~..· ,-.'.,.. '··:1 Singapore and Malaysia on Sat take a back seat. l ' ' ., urday. He visit Thailand and Wahid is also expected to on Saturday Nov. 6, Ggg Election Burma on Sunday. travel to the United States soon i Wahid's trip will also take in for eye treatment in Salt Lake REPUBLICAN Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philip City, diplomats said. Thomas Basa Frank Guerrero pines and Brunei, according to a Wahid, 59, is in poor health . · PAID BY GOP·. REGINA T. RA~SEY • T~EASURER · ·... · Pangelinan Cepeda ON NOVEMBER 6, 1999 preliminary schedule. and almost blind after two (Tom) Paid for by GOP, Marian DLG. Tudela, Treasurer In Singapore, Wahid will meet strokes. l__ ._,.,...,...... _.._.=..,,,...,,.._--~---=·a..,.,.._.,. ___~._.,,,,_--~...,--~=.-.,,-~ ...: .. ' .... ~ ~ . 18-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-THURSDAY- NOVEMBER 4 1999 ASIA . ' In strife-torn Indonesia province Japan lifts its ban on NoKor flights oops. fire on crowd TOKYO, (Reuters) - Japan Talks between the U.S. and said on Tuesday it is lifting a North Korea will resume in Ber JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) sembly office, a police post and people arrested. On Sunday, Wahid launched ing 51 unarmed people from ban on direct charter flights to lin on November 15. Troops opened fire Tuesday on a prison. "It was difficult to control the negotiations with the rebels in Beutong Ateuh village in west North Korea, one of a package Japanese officials have said a crowd of demonstrators seek They were reacting to new soldiers as they were angry af an attempt to bring peace to the Aceh, some 2,000 kilometers. of sanctions imposed on the Japan and North Korea should ing independence for strife-tom President Abdurrahman ter finding one of their col region. It has suffered from a (1,250 miles) northwest of reclusive state after it hold talks to resolve bilateral Aceh province, witnesses said. Wahid' s statement Monday that leagues was shot to death by the decade-long struggle for inde Jakarta. launched a long-range missile issues first. Hospital officials reported ai it is not yet time to discuss an rebels," said Lt. \:ol. Suyatno, pendence that has left more than At the time, witnesses over Japanese airspace last One thorny issue between To least 21 people were injured. independence referendum. He who like many Indonesians uses 2,000 people dead and 150,000 claimed soldiers rounded up year. kyo and Pyongyang has been Witnesses said they saw several also ordered the recall of all only one name. displaced. villagers attending Islamic class The move comes after the Japanese allegations that North other people lying unconscious Indonesian military units that A Red Cross official said at He met with se.veral rebel and executed them in a nearby United States in September Korean spies abducted at least on the ground in· Meulaboh, had been deployed to Aceh to least four people were injured leaders in Jakarta and tried to forest. The army contended the eased its long-standing ban on 10 Japanese nationals in the 1.700 kilometers (1,100 miles) quell the independence move in the attack, including two lo convince them of . the victims were rebel fighters trade and investment with North 1970s and 1980s. Some of the northwest of Jakarta. ment. cal Red Cross workers trying to government's good intentions. killed in a battle with troops. Korea in response to missing people reportedly van Hours later, about 50,000 Hundreds of soldiers report tend to the wounded. "I hope the government can "Those found guilty must be Pyongyang's pledge to freeze ished while walking alone in people toDk to the streets to pro edly attacked villages in the One of the leaders of the Free convince the people of Aceh brought to court, whoever they test-launches oflong-range mis coastal areas facing the Sea of test against the incident, which province's n.orth several hours Aceh Movement rebel group that it is very serious about solv are," Wahid said. siles while in talks with Wash Japan. raised tensions that already were , later, seeking revenge for the warned against attacks on civil ing the problem," Wahid said. He said he had ordered the ington. The allegations have been near a fever pitch. killing of a colleague earlier in ians. Insurgents have intensified immediate investigation of the Deputy Cabinet Secretary strenuously denied by North Ko The day's events began when the day. "If the military wants to fight, their independence campaign in military commander in charge Soichiro Matsutani told a news rea but have still stood in the a crowd of about I 0,000 people The local military commander let's do so away from the civil the past year. Their leaders say· of the region at the time. conference the Japanese gov way of official contacts between reportedly set fire to several confirmed the attack, saying 36 ian areas," Darwis Djeunieb they were encouraged by inter Attorney General Marzuki ernment decided to lift the ban the countries. buildings, including a loc.al as-· houses were burned and 136 said. national support for an inde Darusman said he expected a after seeing that North Korea Tokyo, which ruled the Ko pendence referendum for East list of indictments within two was sticking to its promise with rean peninsula as a colony from Timor. weeks and the government was the U.S. 1910 to 1945, established dip Wahid said he has ordered a ready to prosecute in a civilian North Korea shocked Japan lomatic relations with capitalist full investigation into the al court any members of the mili in August 1998 with a launch of South Korea in 1965 but has yet Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura bows deep as he is greeted by a kimono-clad little Japanese girl during his visit to Tomioka Hachiman Shinto Shrine in Tokyo Wednesday. Ventura arrived in Japan Tuesday on a 1O leged killing of civilians by the tary involved in the massacre. its Taepodong missile, causing to do so with the North. day mission for trade promotion. AP military in July. "Our national integration· is Tokyo to freeze food aid, sus On Saturday, a government at stake," he said in a telephone· pend flights to North Korea and fact finding team accused Indo interview. "We must do this break off talks on establishing nesian soldiers of fatally shoot- right." diplomatic ties. But Matsutani did not indi cate when the remaining sanc tions would be lifted. ~-p ~i•; .~j;~ .•;§!~gj "We will look into this based •rt m~:~~;rA-1!11~P~~ ••.•.•tr•·.. ••.. ••. •:.•1.••... : .. :.•.·.·.•g<.e·:.·.·.·.·..• :·······D·.·.•.··•.. •... ·.~ .. 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For that reason, House Top Clinton administration of two years and a more modest, $8 rapid increase than the GOP is an-hour increase in the minimum GOP leaders are willing to bring ficials said Monday they would billion package of tax relief for offering given the nation's eco OSLO, Norway (AP) - U.S. wage was imperiled Tuesday by an increase to the floor, but they recommend a veto of the bill be small businesses that would be nomic prosperity. He also accused President Bill Clinton implored House disputes over small busi aren't actively supporting it. cause the tax relief would be paid fully offset with several revenue Republicans of trying to resurrect Israeli and Palestinian leaders ness tax relief and how quickly "It's something you have to look for out of projected budget sur raisers, including closure of cor parts of the $792 billion tax cut Tuesday to "finish the job" of the boost would take effect. at, I think, almost on a regional pluses beginning in 200! - money porate tax loopholes. vetoed in September by the presi difficult peacemaking, winning As Republican and Democratic basis," Armey said. "It probably they say is needed to safeguard Rep. David Bonier, the House dent. pledges of intense negotiations sponsors of competing plans scur is, I think, a matter of some conse Social Security and Medicare. minority whip, said the estimated "They've hijacked this to do and frequent meetings between ried for votes, Majority Leader quence in a lot of districts. It is not Democrats, meanwhile, are 12 million workers earning the their tax bill," said Bonier, D Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Dick Arn1ey. R-Texas, said the in my district." pushing for the $1 increase over minimum wage deserve a more Mich. PLO Chairman Y asser Arafat to issue would not reach the House A revised GOP tax package re reach a final agreement. floor as planned this week unless leased Tuesday includes a five "We have revitalized the peace a GOP-tilted version with $30 year reduction in the estate tax, an process," an upbeat Clinton de bill ion in tax relief over five years expansion of the low-income clared after meeting with Arafat appeared likely gain sufficient housing tax credit,expanded pen and Barak. bipartisan supp011. sions and delayed taxation offed Drawing on the spirit of slain "We ·re not going to put it on eral farm production payments. It Israeli peacemaker Yitzhak Rabin the floor if we don't have the would also increase the business and memories of a historic Mid Democrats to pass it," Armey said. meal deduction from 50 percent east deal here six years ago, Barak That measure, sponsored by to 60 percent and make self-em and Arafat seemed energized to Reps. Rick Lazio, R-N.Y., and ployed insurance premiums fully meet a February deadline for writ - Gary Condit, D-Calif., has not deductible in 200 I instead of ing the outlines of an accord to only drawn a veto threat from the 2003. resolve the toughest issues be Clinton administration over the "This modest tax relief for those tween them. tax package but is also viewed by who create jobs will provide an "Let's stop wasting precious many GOP moderates as weak effective antidote to the job-threat time," Arafat said. Barak prom because the minimum wage in ening potential of a government ised to "finish the journey" initi crease is phased in over three imposed minimum wage in ated by Rabin, the Israeli leader years. crease," said House Ways and gunned down by an Israeli oppo "I really feel we can do a lot Means Committee Chairman Bill nent of the peace process in 1995. better," said Rep. Jack Quinn, R Archer, R-Texas. "Time is short and the challenge N.Y. Dropped from that version were is demanding." Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, US President Bill Clinton and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat (from left), pose for photographers prior to the Long a hallmark of Democratic the original proposal's credits for To reach the February goal, start of their trilateral meeting in the US Embassy residence in Oslo, Norway Tuesday. AP politics, increasing the current independent film production and Clinton said "we might well have $5.15-an-hour minimum wage intercity buses that need wheel a summit" - likely patterned af the Nobel Peace Prize. for resisting "violence, terror, is all very nice, but if you really demanded that Israel freeze con has become a priority for Repub chair lifts, as well as a repeal of a want to honor me, finish the job."' struction in Jewish settlements in Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (left) White House Chief of Staff John Podesta (center) and White House ter the 1978 Camp David negotia Despite expressions of good occupation, exile and settle licans in districts with large union tax paid by retailers and whole Domestic Policy Director Bruce Reed talk with reporters during a news conference on Capitol Hi!/ Monday in tions that produced the break will and partnership, Barak and ments," a clear reference to Pal Barak, a former general who the disputed lands. In a final peace constituencies, particularly in the salers of alcoholic beverages. Washington. The briefing followed Podesta's meeting with Democratic leaders on the budget. AP through peace agreement between Arafat spoke pointedly of the huge estinian objections to Jewish served under Rabin, said, "I vow treaty, the Palestinians hope to Israel and Egypt. obstacles to meeting February's settlements in the West Bank and to you, Yitzhak, ... to give your see all 144settlementsdismantled. Moreover, Secretary of State deadline and a September goal Gaza Strip. death a meaning by following your Arafat also said Palestinians Madeleine Albright will travel to for a final settlement. The issues Meeting later with Clinton, legacy until we achieve peace." dream of the "magic of a normal the Mideast once-perhaps twice include final borders between Is-· Barak and Arafat agreed to tone Arafat - before and after his life," including the day when "refu - - before February, and Mideast rael and Palestinian areas, the fu. down their public rhetoric, an Is remarks - gave a military salute gees will be able to go back to their envoy Dennis Ross will visit the ture ofJewish settlements in Gaza raeli official said. While Barak to a large photograph of Rabin on homes and prisoners will be able to region every couple of weeks. and the West Bank, the conflict did not explicitly say he would stage. Mincing no words about go back to their families." Along with Clinton, Bar:;i.k and ing claims to Jerusalem, water stop settlements, he told Clinton disagreements, Arafat called for The Palestinians seek the re Arafat joined together at a solemn rights and the Palestinian he would not make any provoca an Israeli withdrawal from all ar turn of millions of Palestinian memorial to Rabin. A mournful refugees. tive acts, the official said, speak eas it conquered in the 1967 Mid refugees to what is now Israel. violin tribute filled th·e cavernous Barak, whotookofficeasprime ing on condition of anonymity. east war, including the West Bank, The Israelis say they cannot ac City Hall auditorium where, in minister in July, promised to pro In his remarks, Clinton said Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem. cept such a demand but are will 1994, Rabin and Arafat, along tect the "security interests and Rabin "brings us back to Oslo. Arafat also warned of the "de ing to negotiate the return ofrefu with then-Israeli Foreign Minis vital needs" of Israel. 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Britain-based technology con urged c1t1zens to stockpile down. five to go in negotiating Argentina, it would include 800 and west." fast track status to the negotia expected to gain approval, he more prepared than is the In Japan's medical sector, The Foreign Ministry offi sulting company, says there is water, food, fuel, first-aid and an American free trade agree million consumers in nations Not everyone agrees. Some in tions so that any agreement said. United States for possible only half of the 2,281 major cial said that Japan's low fig a low-to-moderate risk of se flashlights ahead of the new ment comprising most of the with a combined gross domes Latin America fear a huge pact would have to go through the A summit meeting in Que computer problems that could institutions have completed ure for Y2K readiness in the rious disruptions in Japan be year. Western hemisphere, and U.S. tic product exceeding$ IO tril will allow powerful U.S. con full congressional approval pro bec City in 2001 would dis~ hit worldwide after midnight corrections and tests for Y2K medical sector reflects a lack cause of year 2000-reiated It is also telling people to officials said Tuesday the talks lion, making it the largest trade glomerates to dominate markets. cess. cuss the content of the chap Dec. 31, a top Japanese offi readiness, according to gov of contingency plans in case failures. It predicts that the keep bank records, discuss were on schedule despite some bloc on earth. In Canada and Mexico, which That process recently blocked ters, leading up to the· dead cial overseeing the Y2K issue ernment figures. of failure and presents no ac transport sector is most vul medication with their doctors setbacks. "We pay tremendous atten are part of the North American the nuclear non-proliferation line of 2005 for reaching final said Tuesday_ The millennium bug could tual risks in health care. nerable. and refrain from using the A fifth round· of meetings tion to Europe and Asia, and our Free Trade Agreement, labor treaty in what was considered a agreement, according to Even in the medical sector, strike computers and micro Corrections on medical The u_s. State Department Internet or the telephone dur launched in 1994 begins policies have what I call a bias and community activists com partisan blow to U_S. President MacKay. where Tokyo acknowledges chips, programmed to read equipment were 94 percent says Japan is generally well ing the New Year. Wednesday involving trade toward the past," said Kenneth plain wealthy industries benefit Bill Clinton. "Even without fast track, we Y2K readiness is Jagging com years with only two digits. The complete by the end of Sep prepared with Y2K remedies. Among the sectors that the ministers from the 34 countries MacKay Jr., the U.S. special while environmental concerns While acknowledging that believe this process is on tar pared to other sectors, the na systems are unable to differ tember, and the remainder will But it warned that U.S. citi government has assessed Y2K that would make up the Free envoy to the Americas attend and the needy get ignored. politid.l polarization within the get," MacKay said. tion is among the most pre entiate between the years 2000 be finished by the end of No zens with special medical readiness in Japan: Trade Area of the Americas. ing this week's talks. "Our fu- The U.S. Congress also has U.S. Congress was a concern, Robert Mallett, the deputy pared in the world, said the and 1900, and could go hay vember, he said. needs should take appropriate -All banks, regional banks MacKay, a former U.S. con U.S. commerce secretary, said official, who spoke on condi- wire if not correctly repro- International Monitoring, a precautions because the medi and second-tier regional gressman from Florida, noted the final agreement likely cal sector was lagging behind banks; telephone and major such political machinations in would allow some of the other sectors. communications systems; air crease as a presidential elec smal !er, developing econo The Japanese official said lines operating over the new tion year approaches. Despite mies of the region what is an erroneous idea that Japan year period have completed protectionist rhetoric from all called transition time to ad may not be prepared origi corrections and tests by the camps, he said, presidential just their policies and prac nate.ct because initially the end of September. Corrections candidates from the tices in compliance with treaty government failed to make and tests on air traffic control two major parties support regulations. information about its Y2K systems were completed by the free trade and the FT AA Similar provisions are part readiness available in English. end of June. agreement. of the European Union's dis He also said that Japan had -All water companies have Calling the issue ··as im cussion with Central European "an advantage" because most completed corrections to ma portant as anything economi countries such as Poland that businesses are closed over the jor control systems, and 96 cally that will happen in our seek membership but fail to traditional New Year's holi percent of water companies lifetime," MacKay said the meet all the EU legal and tech days and have plenty of time have tested their systems. The timetable set up in past meet nical requirements. to work out any glitches be rest will have done so by the ings called for completing an Mallett al so praised Canada. fore businesses customarily end of November. - Correc outline for the agreement, in which led the negotiations for reopen Jan. 4. tions and tests are 98 percent cluding what each chapter the past 18 months, for put A Trade Ministry official ac finished in the national gov will cover, in Toronto this ting civil society issues such knowledged, however, that ernment and will be completed week. as environmental concerns and problems could merely strike by the end of the year. In addition, agreements i;i the role of organized labor on on Jan. 4, instead of midnight They are 95 percent com tended to ease customs bu- the agenda. Jan. I, although he said he plete for city and other local expected them to be minor governments and will be ones. nearly all corrected by the end Last week, the government of the year. Models pose in front of buses at an Exhibition on Vehicle and Equipment for Public Works in Beijing Savings bonds sold online Wednesday. There are about 1.2 million vehicles in Beijing. AP WASHINGTON (AP) - To purchase savings bonds Americans are getting a new online, consumers will go to If a defendant is accepted, the nity-based rehabilitative program. Procedures at chimp place to buy U.S. Savings www .savingsbonds.gov and court will place him/her in the Assistant Attorney General Cop ... Bonds: They're on sale m link to a page to conduct a One of Tokyo money dealers seems to have nothing to do as the U.S. dollar is traded at the ~vet of 103 yen programundertheOfficeof Adult Ramona V. Manglona said on the Tokyo Foreign Exchange market Monday. AP cyberspace. transaction, officials said. research lab questioned ~ontinued from page 3 Probation. Pangelinan was charged with as Among the goals of the pro sault and battery, assault, and dis A new Internet site called Online buyers will provide in WASHING TON (AP) -A re of them. prosecutor, a referral from that gram is to remove from che trial turbing the peace. the Savings Bond Connection, formation, including name, search laboratory in New The lab also is home to more Office will be made to the diver court those people who do not Pangelinan was charged for al which started operating today, Social Security number and Mexico accused of mistreating than 200 monkeys. The Depart sion program supervisor to deter challenge the charges against them legedly beating his wife at their will Jet people buy savings mailing address, just as they ~ DEATH 6- FUNERAL chimpanzees is being investi ment of Health and Human Ser bonds online 24 hours a day, do when they purchase bonds mine if a defendant qualifies. and will benefit from a commu- home on Nov. 7, 1998. /FDTJ gated for allegedly using sloppy vices earlier restricted the lab's seven days a week_ It's the from banks and other financial ,(~· ANNOUNCEMENT procedures to conduct medical handling of animals used in latest step by the Clinton ad institutions. ment like wheel chairs, eye "We are ready and able to meet studies. agency-sponsored projects. ministration to make savings Bonds bought on the Internet glasses, hearing aids, oxygen and the health needs of people with During inspections of The "After reading this devastat People . .. bonds easier to buy and a more must be purchased by credit dentures, depending on certain re disabilities," said Pecorela. Coulston Foundation in July and ing report, we find it hard to attractive investment for card. For now, only Continued from page 3 quirements. Tony Cabrera, GDDC planner August, the Food and Drug Ad believe that any private com MasterCard and Visa will be Helen C. Sablan, DPH Medic and program coordinator, said the Americans. ministration documented more pany or public agency, includ accepted. The credit card com JUAN G.ADRIANO forum is a great opportunity for Approximately 55 million than 270 violations of federal ing the National Institutes of mental disabilities and their fami aid Office administrator, said the persons with disabilities and their Americans own savings bonds panies will post such sales as a better known as regulations governing labora Health, would test any product lies," said Camacho in his wel program is operated under a fed families to acquire first-hand in worth $ I 85 billion. regular purchase, not as a cash tory practices. A copy of the designed for human use" at the coming remarks. eral ceiling since its implementa "1 uan Tznoy" Ned Arriola. deputy secretai)' formation regarding the various '"It never used to be possible advance, which is more expen violations was made public lab, said Elliott Katz, president tion, with a 50pcrccnt local match. for public health administration Josephine T. Sablan, director various health care services avail to buy a savings bond at 2 in sive. said Van Zeck, commis of San Jose Village, Tinian Tuesday by In Defense of Ani of In Defense of Animals. of the department of Public Health of DPH's Division of mental able in the community. the morning on a Tuesday. sioner of Treasury's Bureau of mals, an animal rights group The lab, which formally re (DPH), made a pitch on rhe avail "More importantly, persons Now it will be," said Treasury Public Debt. After orders are Jong critical of the lab in sponded to the FDA report in Sep health and Social Services also able services offered by DPH not laid out the four components of with disabilities and their fami Secretary Lawrence Summers, processed, the bonds are Born September 25, 1955. Passed away in the grace of our Lord on Monday at Alamogordo, New Mexico. tember, has tried to take care of all who unveiled the Web site at a mailed to buye,·s. FDA spokesman Brad Stone only to people with disabilities her agency's programs that ca lies will have the opportunity to about 3: 15 p.m., November I, 1999 at the age of 44 at Tinian Health Center the problems found by FDA 'sin news conference today. Win Last year, people received declined to comment on the case but to all residents. ter to persons with disabilities. airtheirconcems regarding health spectors, said Don McKinney, a ston and Barbara Caperton of the option of buying savings except. to say that the lab is the Arriola, one of the panelists, These include the community care services in the CNMI," said Predeceased by: spokesman for the foundation. Warrenton, Va., made the first bonds by authorizing the gov subject of an ongoing investiga "We have pretty much gone said these programs include the mental health services, behav Cabrera. Mother: Magarita G. Adriano Also among the panelists were online purchase for their ernment to deduct the costs au tion. through the entire foundation ... Maternal & Child Health and the ioral health services, addiction Father: Jose G. Adriano, Sr. Children Developmental Assis services and prevention/educa Dolores Moore, manager of the granddaughter, Noa. tomatically from their banks The violations cited by the and made a considerable number tance Center (CDAC)_ tion services. government-run Group Health "By bringing Savings Bonds accounts. That program. called agency include a lack of stan of changes. They are mostly in Survived by: The Medicaid program is also Alan Pecorela, physician assis Insurance Trust Fund; Joseph as close as your home com the EasySaver Plan, was in dard operating procedures to procedures," he said. Wife: Lilian R. Adriano one of the programs in the tant at the Island Medical Center, Santos, DPH's Medical Referral puter. this program makes it tended to complement the pay "insure the quality and integ Studies involved in the inves CNMI Brothers & Sister: Antonio, Vicente, Joaquin, Jose Jr_ and Petra. He is also that assist the population of per said despite being a private clinic, director; Chailang Palacios, more convenient for millions roll deduction plan. rity" of study data, missing or tigation have not been halted. survived by numerous sisters in-law, brother in-law, uncles, aunties, cousins sons with disabilities. It not only IMC does not deny services to DPH's health promotion and of Americans to add to their The payroll savings plan has misplaced documents and dis he said. and nieces. pays for medical costs, but also anyone whether he has a disabil wellness coordinator; and Joaquin savings," Summers said. become a popular way for crepancies in records. Informa In its investigation the /\<>ri purchase for them certain equip- ity or none. Taitano, CDAC director. The traditional Series EE people to save for retirement, tion about the medical studies, culture Department 'found"' 22 Last respect will be on November 4, 1999 starting at 7:30 a.m. followed by bonds, which sell for half their their children's education or including the names of the spon violations of a federal animal face value, will be available other future needs. Mass at 10:30 a.m. at San Jose Church. Funeral will take place after the mass. sors, was deleted from the docu welfare law, including cases in along with their photos be posted Ronell B. Santos, said he will not in denominations ranging Treasury introduced the first ment by FDA. which animals died because the for IO days outside diplomatic be giving certificates for legal ca Filipinos . .. from $50 to $1,000. Series I savings bonds in 1935. The pro Thank you for your prayers. In September, the Agriculture lab staff was unaware of the office so that those who may have pacity to marry if the requirements C<:>n_tin_ued fr<:>ll'l_E_age 3 bonds, which carry a lower grams was designed to encour THE FAMILY Department accused the facil side effects and complications objections can immediately no and procedures are not followed. interest rate, but are adjusted age Americans to save money ity of mistreating 650 chimpan of pharmaceutical compounds Department of Foreign Affairs. tify officials. The certificate is the last piece by investing in small denomina zees and forced it to give up 300 they were given. The Consulate is also requires Philippine Consulate Acting of document needed before wed to reflect inflation, will be sold that names of those to be married, Officer-in-Charge, Vice Consul ding bells could actually ring. in $50 to $500 denominations. tion U.S. Treasury securities. 28-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-THURSDAY- NOVEMBER 4, 1999 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-29 - DEADLINE: 12:00 noon the day prior to publication EEK & MEEK® by Howie Schn~ider : ····:·:·::: ::"/:,.:.:::.: :::·:·:::-:.:::.: .:::.: :y:·i::,:_:_::"/.::. :i :::'.:'.:}\:/::::,: :: ::.:::;:-:::.:.:::::::::.: NOTE: If some reason your advertisement is incorrect, call us II CROSSWORD PUZZLER Ii immedkJtely to make the necessary corrections. The Marianas Variely A RIS/IJG 11D: News and Views is responsible only for one incorrect insertion. We um D!/.Ja-lYS ACROSS facts reserve the right to edit, refuse, reject or cancel any ad at any time. 40 Skimpy ·- Classified Ads Section·, N.50 1 Chicago's St. 41 Music's Answer to Previous Puzzle 4 Actress Stewart Winona - 43 NBC series 9 A Rogers 44 Roman 99 01 (ASSISTANT FINISHING) SUPER ® 12 Scooby - 45 A Connors 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary: $650.00- Employment Wanted WANTED: HOUSEMAID 47 Joyful VISOR GARMENT-Salary:S3.05-5.00 1, 100.00 per month HOUSE FOR RENT 13 Yellow fever per hour Salary based on experience & performance mosquito exclamation Contact: ROBERT C. NARAJA, A PRO 50 Unkempt Contact: NEO FASHION INC. Tel. 234- 14 Year (Sp.) FESSIONAL CORPORATION dba Law AT~10 Story, five (5) Bedrooms, l,ive-004 must be booe!lt and bardworkiog 15 Cool -- individual 9642(11/4)Th33161 Offices of Robert C. Naraja Tel. 322- Two (2) BaHtrooms, Covered Car Garage, Cootael: 234-~1; 234,3424 cucumber 51 Summer mo. 1392(11/4)Th33162 look £or Mrs. Teresa H. Lim 16 Na man - 54 River island ...... 03 STEEL WORKER-Salary:S3.05 per - island 55 Bring to a Close to the Ocean with Large Yard hour 01 SALESPERSON-Salary: S3.05 per 17 How soon standstill · Job Vacancy · • 02 CARPENTER-Salary:S3.05 per hour hour Located at Lower As Teo 18 Pungent 56 Mao - -tung 57 Alphabet 01 MAINTENANCE REPAIRER BLDG. Contact: MIYO U.S.A., INC. Tel. 323- Interested in a career selling Avon? 20 Prosecutor Announcement ·· Salary:S3.05 per hour is available for rent (abbr.) sequence 7857 58 TV's Taylor 08 MASON-Salary:S3.05 per hour Lesfie Rideout, Avon Oisbict Sales 21 Roman 510 Please call and leave your name and PEANUTS® by Charles M. Schulz 23 "- Haw'' 59 Hearing Contact: E.G. GOZUM & CO., INC Tel. 01 FIELD SERVICE (SUPERVISOR) Manager will he in Saipan on 24 Baseball organ contact number at telephone number 9-22 © 1999 United Fealure Syndicate PUBLIC NOTICE 256-0331 ( 11 /4) Th33163 Salary: $800.00 per month plus $225.00 November 9. If you would 6ke to great Mays meet wilh Leslie, please call Mffi at 11 28 Above DOWN All interested resident workers are housing allowance per month 235-1839 LOOK! A LETTER FROM I-IE SAl{STHE SOME PEOPLE SAlf DOGS 01 FILM MACHINE OPERATOR-Sal 256-2011 to schedule an appoinbnent (poet.) (hyph.) syllable urged lo register at the Contact: IBSS (CNMI) CORPORATION OUR 13ROTHER SPIKE! o 7 Poetic 20 Not distinct ary:S3.05 per hour WEATI-IER TI-IERE CAN'T WRITE LETTERS ... 30 World of 1 Mountain an Dept. of Labor & Immigration, Tel. 234-8002(11/18)Th81441 1-!AS 6EEN NICE .. i illusions Crete contraction 21 Entrances Division of Employment Services for Contact: HANG YU CORP. dba I-IA! WHAT DO TI-IEY 32 Acting award 2 -Angeles 8 Stack ID 22 Sailing ship the job/s being advertised in which Marianas Photo & Fashion Tel. 235- 01 PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESEN APARTMENT FOR RENT THEN HE SMS ... 34 Aug. time 3 Rich soil 9 Cheer 24 Oasis feature you are qualified and available. 3028(11/4)Th33158 TATIVE (LIAISON OFFICER)-Salary: TI-IINK THIS 15? '' 35 Smoke and 4 Elevated 10 Individual (2wds.) ... For further assistance, $14.00-17.00 per hour plus $300.00 per Quiet Two (2) Bedrooms • Three (3) Bedrooms• Swimming Pool Tennis Court fog 5 24 hours ago 11 Over there 25 Tibetan priest 17 Barriers 26 -- ear please call Alfred A. Pangelinan at 10 SECURITY GUARDS-Salary:S3.05 month housing allowance 36 Made anew 6 1944 Tel. 664-2078. per hour 39 Collection of invasion date 19 Hesilation and .. - Contact: PACIFICA INSURANCE UN 27 -Allan Poe Contact: JOSEPH DLG. VILLAGOMEZ DERWRITERS, INC. Tel. 234-6267(11/ 29 Costa - 01 WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR-Sal -~~lliJ:JSjt1 dba KGC International Tel. 235-6267(11/ 18)Th8144 235-5686 (8:30 AM lo 5:30 PM, W~kda s) 2J;.%2D, 2.l4-;&19 (6:00 PM to 9:00 P.11, Ernyday including Sat. & Sun.) 31 Superlative ary:S3.05 per hour 4)Th33157 ending 02 SEWING MACHINE SUPERVISOR 01 SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR 33 A Banks Salary:S3.05 per hour 01 WAITRESS-Salary:$3.05 per hour Salary: $3.05-3.50 per hour 37 And so on (Latin abbr.) 01 PRODUCTION MANAGER-Sal Contact: Ml WON CORPORATION dt>a 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary: $900- ary:S3.05 per hour Mi Won Restaurant Tel. 235-5044(11/ 38 Word with 1,300.00 permonth talk, time or 27 SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR 4)Th33152 01 MAINTENANCE MECHANIC-Sal vision Salary:S3.05 per hour ary: $3.90 per hour 42 Washington, 01 COOK-Salary:S3.05 per hour 01 ELECTRIC MOTOR REWINDER Contact: FABRICLEAN OF CNMI, INC. STELLA WILDER 02 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT-Sal Salary:$3.05-3.55 per hour dt>a Marianas Cleaners Tel. 234- 45 Sect ary:S3.05 per hour Contact: ARTHUR S. ANULAO dt>a 6239(11 /18)Th81465 46 "Kiss Me -" 03 CUTTER-Salary:S3.05 per hour Arthur's Enterprises Tel. 234-0692(11/ NOW OPEN for Business 47 Military woman, for 01 (PACKING) SUPERVISOR GAR 4)Th33151 01 GOLDSMITH-Salary: $3.05 per hour YOUR BIRTHDAY MENT-Salary:S3.05 per hour Across TOWN HOUSE and besides PINOY EXPRESS short 01 SAMPLE MAKER 1-Salary: $3.05 48 Put out of 01 Q.C. (INSPECTOR) CHECKER-Sal 01 (DIVING) SPORTS INSTRUCTOR pe rhour sight ary:S3.05 per hour Salary:$1, 1OD.DO per month Contact: WINFIELD CORPORATION SERVE: BREAKFAST, LUNCH and DINNER 49 Parisian 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:S3.05 per Plus S200.00 housing allowance per dba Long City Trading Tel. 234-2882(11/ Born today, you 're not the kind to FRIDAY, NOVEMBER- 5 progress and well-being. It's a season hour month. 18)Th33342 keep your opinions to yourself, VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. Z2) good day to heed the rules. 50 Sault - Contact: EUROTEX (SPN) INC. Tel. Contact: BLUE HORIZONS ENT., INC. Tel.# 234-2720 Marie norareyouonetobeeasilyswayed - Though your primary task PISCES (Feb.19-March 20) 52 "Born in the 234-5273(11/4)Th81236 dba MSE Diving Tel. 233-7871 (11/ 01 COOK-Salary: $4.00 per hour from your own point of view. may be to tend to immediate - While things are on hold in 4)Th33150 Contact: PACIFIC RESORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR 53 Neighbor of 02 SEWER (HAND)-Salary:S3.05 per INC. dba Esy Kitchen Tel. 235-3550(11/ NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Indeed, the individual who in concerns as they arise, don't one respect, you can use the Fr. hour 01 BLDG. MAINTENANCE REPAIRER 18)Th33343 tends to convert you in any way pass up the opportunity to work time available to you to get all 55 Grad-to-be (INDUSTRIAL)-Salary: $3_05 per hour Contact: FRANCISCO T. DELA CRUZ has his work cut out for him. You on a long-term basis. the closer to one or two other dba Dela Cruz's Dress Shop Tel. 235- Contact: KINSHIP ENTERPRISES, 01 SECURITY OFFICER (SUPERVI INC. Tel. 233-8181 (11/4)Th33149 are confident and unwavering in LIBRA (Sept. 23-0ct. 22) secondary goals. 8251 (11/11 )Th33253 SOR)-Salary: $3.05 pe rhour dSalak~ SOLVE THE REBUS BY WRITING 01 GENERAL MANAGER-Salary: your beliefs, and not easily threat - You and others wi 11 be re ARIES (March 21-April 19) Ki ~--...IN THE NAMES OF THE PICTURE , 01 COOK-Salary: $3.05 per hour Position: Park Operations Clerk, Park Operations Assistant ' ..... 02 CARPENTER-Salary:S3.70-3.80 per $3.05-13.00 per hour ened no matter what opponent lying on your own public im - You can take some time to CLUES ANO ADDING OR SUBTRACTING THE LETTERS. ho1:1r 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary: S4.00 per 02 GUARD, SECURITY-Salary: $3.05 GS-0303-05/06 Promotional Potential: GS-07 hour you may face. It is likely you will age today perhaps more than day to gather new information Contact: TANO GROUP, INC. Tel. 235- per hour Salary: $20,588 per year - $33,151 Annual 6652(11/11)Th81355 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary: $600-800 Contact: SAM MARIANAS, INC. Tel. cement your place in history by you know. You must be will which will prove useful to you per month 322-3444(11 /18)Th33332 Announcement Number: WR0-99-145-MPP, WR0-99-145-DEU following your own unique path. ing to listen to unspoken mes in the days to come. Plans may What could you say 01 STORE MANAGER-Sal- 01 MAINTENANCE REPAIRER BLDG. You follow in no one's footsteps, sages. Salary: S3.05 per hour have to be altered. is wrong with artifi ary:S1 ,800.00 per month 01 ALUMINUM FABRICATOR-Salary: Duty Location: AMERICAN MEMORIAL PARK, SAIPAN and what you accomplish is sure Contact: SHIN YANG CORP. dba7- Contact: CHANGSHIN RESORT S3.05 per hour SCORPIO(Oct.23-Nov.21) TAURUS (April 20-May 20) cially-flavored foods? 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Tel. 322-3995(11/ for you are not one to inspire only 4)Th33146 SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- GEMINI (May 21-June 20) 18)Th82445 moderate responses in others. 01 CASHIER-Salary:S3.05 per hour -2 BEDROOM Dec. 21) - Expectation is - Your commitment to a cur Contact: BLANCO VENDE, INC. dba 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary: $1 ,000.00- 01 (OPERATIONS) MANAGER-Salary: - FULLY FURNISHED Your dramatic, forward-thinking, high as your work-week be rent project is admirable, but Kiosk & Coral Reef Logo Shop Tel. 322- 1,200.00 per month 1,700.00 per month - ONE AIRCON (18,000 BTU} always smprising approach is sure gins today, but you mustn't you may be giving so much of 3313( 11/11 )Th33241 Contact: DASAN CORP. dba Downtown - 24 HOURS WATER Contact: GEORGE L. TEREGEYO dba - BACK-UP GENERATOR to be widely controversial. Still, let superiors take advantage yourself that your perspective Market Tel. 233-7754(11/4)Th44147 Tan'G Gen. Maintenance Services Tel. GOOD LOCATION 01 WRITER-Salary:S528.00 per month 234-8999(11/18)Th33355 Contact No. 322-3793 despite criticism, you are likely to of you in any way. You can is getting blurred. Contact: TRIPLE M CORPORATION 01 (SUPERVISOR) SALES-Salary: CAU.: 288-2431 remain always confident and se only do so much. CANCER (June 21-July 22) dba Sunshine Publishing Co. Tel. 235- S4.00 per hour cure. 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And tive long and per hour 03 CIVIL ENGINEER-Salary:$3.50-6.50 Knowledge of electronics· a musl prosper. 01 AUDITOR-Salary:S4.00-5_3Q per per hour SalilJ}' based on experience. hour Contact: WESTERN EQUIPMENT, INC. 01 CHEF DE CUISINE-Salary:S580.00- Tel. 322-9228(11/4)Th81231 4,000.00 per month Apply io person at AMERICAN Contact: HOTEL NIKKO SAIPAN, INC. PSA Office Tel. 322-3311(11/4)Th81225 Classified Ads As Lito Road, Koblenille ~CANCERI FIRST Tel. # 234-5626 JsoaETY" FIND THE PERFECT DATE! CHECK OUT THE CLASSIFIED ADS! ···v ------·-·- - - ".6 ..... , ... ,,,.r• • • •.'".•.•.•.,,.,/_,fA,1'•• ••• f 1 ·-- - ··- ··-·------.... J '!"""- 30-MARlANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-THURSDAY- NOVEMBER 4 1999 :·;, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, l 999 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS Alil)_ VIEWS-31 ltangers trade Gonzalez Griffey Jr. asks for trade ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Francisco Cordero, outfielderG,1be that with him and Cordero coming our heads," Melvin said of and finished third in the AL Cen Two-time AL MVP Juan Gonzalez Kapler, catcher Bill Haselman and to our pitching staff that we've Gonzalez's free agency. tral, 271/2 games behind Cleve SEATTLE (AP)- Ken Griffey difficult decision for me," Griffey "The Mariners agreed to Ken's that Griffey "has clearly been ago ner," Lincoln said. "While we are was traded from the Texas Rangers infielder Frank Catalanotto. improved our ballclub." The All-Star outfielder hit .326 land in their final season at Tiger Jr., wanting to play closer to his said in a joint statement he re request and wlll seek to trade him nizing over this decision for some disappointed, we deeply respect to the Detroit Tigers in a nine "I guess it heated up over the last Gonzalez, who turned 30 on Oct. with 39 home runs and 128 RBIs Stadium_ home in Florida, has rejected the leased with the team_ "Mariners during the current offseason," the time," and that it was "a difficult Ken's decision to put his family player deal Tuesday. couple of days," Melvin said. "We I 6, was the AL MVP in 1996 and last year. He led the Rangers to the The Tigers hope for a fresh start Seattle Mariners' eight-year con fans throughout the Pacific North joint statement said, loss" for the team. ahead of everything else." Going with Gonzalez to Detroit had talked about it at length.· (De 1998. The Tigers have until Satur AL West titles in 1996, 1998 and next season when they move into tract offer and the team said Tues west have been very loyal and Griffey, who has veto power He praised Griffey, however, Griffey and Seattle's other star, were pitcher Danny Patterson and troit General Manager) Randy day to exercise a $7.5 million op 1999, and all three times they were new Comerica Park under newly day it will try to trade the I 0-time devoted to me. I will truly miss over any deal because he is a I 0- for wanting to spend more time shortstop Alex Rodriguez, are eli catcher Gregg Zaun, Rangers gen Smith has been on vacation in Ha tion on him for next year. He is eliminated in the first round of the hired manager Phil Gamer. All-Star. them." year veteran who has played five with his two young children. gible for free agency after next eral manager Doug Melvin an waii, so it was a long-distance call eligible for free agency after the playoffs by the eventual World Melvin said Thompson is highly 111e Mariners presented Griffey Griffey hit 48 homers this year years with his current team, and "This is not a decision I can season. nounced. trying to get the deal done." 2000 season. Series champion New York Yan regarded, although the left-i)ander a new contract proposal on July after hitting 56 in consecutive sea his agent, Brian Goldberg, met quarrel with or argue with, it's "We are leaving it up to them to 111e Rangers received pitchers Melvin added: "Thompson has "We just weren't prepared to ... kees_ underwent arthroscopic surgery on 17 - a deal that would start next sons. Thecenterfielder, who turns Monday in Orlando, Fla., with only a decision that I Ci!n respect," explore what they need to," Justin Thompson, Alan Webb and been highly regarded, and we feel go into next season with that over Detroit went 69-92 last season his pitching shoulder Aug. 26_ season. The contract was thought 30 later this month, has 398 ca Mariners chairman Howard Lin Lincoln said. · Goldberg said from his Cincin to be worth $135 million, which reer homers and is thought to have coln, president Chuck Armstrong "It strictly has to do with fam nati office. "We're confident this would have made Griffey the the best chance among current and new general manager Pat ily, Ume and geography," is going to work out. for every- 15-3 run. Wesley added five points 17 and Marcus Camby added 14 30 points and Walter McCarty needed him most. Spurs . .. highest-paid player in baseball. players of breaking Hank Aaron's Gillick. Goldberg said. body." · · and two steals in the surge, which points, 17 rebounds and five tied a career high with 20, includ When the Warriors tied the "This has been an extremely record of 755. Lincoln told a news conference Goldberg did not say where Goldberg said the Ma,;in~rs. Continued from page 32 gave the Hornets a 14-point lead. blocks. ing 6-for-6 on 3-pointers, as the game at 68 with 4:02 left in the Griffey prefers to play and did not "were very generous with their Jones wound up with 24 points, Shawn Kemp had 17 to lead Boston Celtics beat the Toronto third quarter, Finley responded Strickland and Clarence completely rule out Griffey re offer,"butGriffey's desire to play Cleveland in Randy Wittman's Raptors. Weatherspoon sparked Miami in seven rebounds and four steals, with a 3-point play and a nice turning to play for Seattle, saying, closer to home took preference while Wesley had 16 points, nine regular-season coaching debut. Pierce also had eight rebounds jumper off a slashing move the second extra period as the "You never know." over money. assists and five steals. Bobby Pacers 119, Nets 112 and five assists for the Celtics, through the lane on Dallas' next Heat overcame a 41-point perfor "111e Mariners have done ev "Money was not an issue," he Philis added 20 points for Char In East Rutherford, New Jersey; who were 10-of-13 from long two possessions. mance by Grant Hill. erything humanly possible to keep said, nor was the way the team is Three Heat starters had fouled lotte, which was picked by sev Reggie Miller scored 13 of his 27 range. Antoine Walker scored 22 When Golden State got within Ken Griffey Jr. a Seattle Mari- being managed or run. out by the time Strickland put eral pre season publications to win points in the fourth quarter and the points for Boston. 93-89, Finley answered with a Miami ahead to stay with a tip-in the Eastern Conference. Indiana Pacers survived a 39-point Doug Christie led the Raptors jumper, then blocked Antawn at the start of the second over Orlando, which unloaded Penny performance by Stephon Marbury with 20 points. Vince Carter, last Jamison's shot on the Warriors' time. He later converted a three Hardaway, Nick Anderson and to beat the New Jersey Nets. year's rookie of the year, was next possession. point play, and Weatherspoon Horace Grant in the offseason, The Pacers built a I 9-point lead held to 12 points. Bucks 98, Rockets 93 scored six points in the period. struggled with its new lineup un in the third quarter, but the Nets Mavericks 108, Warriors 96 In Houston, Sam Cassell lit up Hill scored Detroit's first 13 der first-year coach Doc Rivers. rallied and pulled within two In Dallas, Michael Finley, ig his former team with 35 points, points in overtime. Teammate Reserve forward Chris Gatling points twice in the final minutes noring pain in his right heel to one short of his career high, as the SOTO(}RANDE; Spain·,.. The concept for the WGC Jerry Stackhouse had 26 points, led the Magic with 15 points. on twisting layups by Marbury. play in his 298th straight game, Milwaukee Bucks beat the Hous P)----- ~i~ht mp1ths'ago/ · • was tobringtogetherthe best includ:ng a 3-pointer with half a Knicks 92, Cavaliers 84 But Miller answered for the Pac scored 26 points as Dallas beat ton Rockets. (f JeJ[;Nlllggertchipped ifibn players•from, all over Jhe second left in the fourth period to In New York, Larry Johnson ers both times. He hit a jumper Golden State. Cassell, the Rockets' first-round had 24 points, his highest scoring from the right wing with 41 sec Cedric Ceballos, playing his draft pick in 1993, scored the t~f\3~th. ~()J~ •..• ti) \Vin/the: world, Ifthalwasri'tentic/·· force overtime. Tim Hardaway N(atch•··J>tayat.ta•costa ,Ri: ing enough, the purses were had 32 points for the Heat, who game in two seasons; and ce onds left and he added two free first game since breaking both Bucks' first seven points and had spffjn starttp the··· raised to astwhomical··Ievc won despite shooting 26 percent mented a late I 4-0 run with one of throws with 18 seconds to play. wrists early last season, led the 22 in the half. Guard Ray Allen apYi\~mis iriaugutal\Vqdd GolfCharn.- . els, a( lt?as( bf Eurnpean in the third and fourth periods. his three 3-pointers to lead New The foul shots came after Miller Mavericks with 27 points off the picked up the scoring pace in the pionship seiii.s/Mil.Ybe it standards, with.$1.•millibn Hornets 100, Magic 86 York over Cleveland. was called for a technical foul for bench. John Starks paced the second half, finishing with 19 . should have sfr.ipped thete. to the winner from a $ 5 In Charlotte, North Carolina, The Knicks never trailed and hitting Jamie Feick with a flailing Warriors with 20 points. points. The fi:nal WGC event of milliohpurse. David Wesley and Eddie Jones barely had a scare against the arm that broke the nose of the Finley was doubtful to even play The Bucks took the lead for the year will be Championship series opener: Pirates stop Peps· . . PITCHER EXTRAODINAIRE field to bring his team back into Peter Sablan of the pennant cham contention. . · Summer Leag~e _Baseball pions Stevedore Pirates pitched one After Martin Omelau and Phil of his best ballgame ever, record Celis were retired on three strikes, : . Game 1 statistics · . . ing a game-high 15 strikeouts, as Joe Guerrero step to . the plate, Team: Pepsi vs Pirates the Pirates edged Pepsi/MGD 5-3, singled and advanced to second on ingameoneoftheSummerLeague apassball. Pepsi POS AB R H RBI Pirates POS AB R H RBI Baseball championship series Anotherpassballon thenextpitch Mark Toves RF 2 0 0 0 Mario Sablan CF 3 0 0 0 Tuesday. enable Guerrero to swipe third and Mike Cruz 28 2 0 2 0 Jeff Diaz 28 3 0 0 1 seeing the Pirates catcher Tony Patrick Guerrero LF 3 0 0 0 John Reyes ss 2 1 1 Sablan sizzled Pepsi's bats with p a combination of blistering Celis was late retrieving the. ball, Manny Sablan C 2 1 1 0 Peter Sablan 2 1 2 Tony Guerrero CF 3 1 1 2 Chris Palacios LF 3 0 1 fastballs and well placed curve Guerrero sprinted home and beat Peter Tomokane 38 1 0 0 0 Ray Guerrero · 38 3 1 1 balls and contributed offensively the tag to score his team's third run. Phil Celis ss 3 0 1 0 Tony Celis C 2 0 1 with a 2 for 2 performance at the Slightly bothered by Pepsi, who Joe Guerrero 18 3 1 1 0 Craig Tenorio 18 3 0 0 plate. were threatening late in the game, Freddy George D/H 1 0 0 0 J.J. Laniyo RF 2 2 1 Unable to score in the first in Sablan relied on his strong"pitching John Paul Flores p 0 0 0 0 Bill Camacho 28 1 0 0 ning, the Pirates struck for 2 runs performance as he finished off · Martin Omelau 38 1 0 0 0 in the second when JJ Laniyo Everette Ngiraidong with a swing Everette Ngiraidong D/H 2 0 0 0 ripped a double to right to bring ing third strike to protect the 5-3 Roy Celis p 0 0 0 0 home Ray Guerrero who earlier lead. got on board on a leadoff single. Pepsi had opportunities to score Base-on-ball: Mario Sablan, J. Reyes, P. Sablan, J.J. Laniyo, M. Toves, Manny Sablan Strike outs: (3) P. Guerrero (2) M. Toves, T. Guerrero, J. Guerrero, E. Ngiraidong (1) J. Diaz, C. Palacios, C. Laniyo successfully reached in the fifth when Peter Tomokane Tenorio, J.J. Laniyo, Manny Sablan, P. Tomokane, M. Omelau, 0. Celis was hit bay a pitch. , ~ second, thanks to Pepsi Manny Hit by pitch: (1) Pete Tomokane Sablan, who threw wild over sec But the opportunity·was-w~ted Sacrifice: (1) Mike Cruz, Tony Celis ond. when catcher Tony Celis, ale~d at Error: (1) Phil Celis, Tony Guerrero, Manny Sablan Laniyo then trottt:d home on the gap at first, fired a strike to the Double: (1) J.J. LaRiyo another error. first baseman Craig Tenorio to catch Homerun: (1) Tony Guerrero John Reyes and Peter Sablan Tomokane ofthe bag. each scored in the third for the Phil Celis, Tony's older brother, Innings ' Pirates third and fourth run re also reached on a single. spectively .. But Phil was gunned down at Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H ERROR LOB ... . Lani yo scored his second run in second on an attempted steal when Pepsi 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 6 3 3 the fourth inning courtesy of a brother Tony's excellent throw to Pirates 0 2 2 1 0 0 5 7 0 6 walk, a passball and a stolen base. second got Phil 10 feet away from Pitcher Team INN R ER H 28 38 HR BB so HB WP DEC With his teammates scoring the the bag. Peter Sablan . Pirates 7 3 2 6 0 0 1 2 15 1 0 w needed runs, Sablan was working The Pirates scored 2 runs in the John Paul Flores Pepsi 4 5 2 7 1 0 0 4 3 0 0 L on a 3 hit shutout with the Pirates · · second, 2 in the third, and 1 run in Rey Celis Pepsi 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 leading 5-0 after six innings when the fourth for a team total. Pepsi Manny Sablan started off the Besides Sablan 's 2 hits, five Pitching stat'istics showed 2 walks and 1 hit by pitch. Roy Celis in relief and did not top of the seven th with a single and other Pirates also had one hit each, Sablan pitching seven -innings, John Paul started for Pepsi and allow a run in two innings pitched. scored when Tony Guerrero con while Pepsi had a team total 6 allowing 3 runs (2 earned) on 6 pitch 4 innings, allowed 5 runs 7 Game 2 will be played tonight at nected for a two-run shot over right hits, twoofthemfromMikeCruz. hits, including Guerrero's homerun, hits, struck out 3 and walk 4. 6:30p.m.. Jsp~~;t 76~ts i~··1 IINBA,. season opener I [J SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Tim with 28 points. fj Duncan had 20 points and 16 Wizards 94, Hawks 87 \ rebounds as the San Antonio In Washi<1gton, Juwan ·• Spurs opened defense of their Howardscored21 points to help ' NBA title with an 89-76 win Gar Heard win his coaching over Philadelphia Tuesday debut with the Washington night. Wizards. San Antonio led by only two A tctal of 52 fouls were called points early in the fourth quar- as both teams had trouble ad- • ter before a jumper by David justing to the new rules crack- Robinson and Terry Porter's 3- ing down on contact. · pointer ignited a 17-0 run that Atlanta's Roshown McLeod put the Spurs comfortably scored 14 of his career-high 22 ahead. points in the first quarter, in- Porter, a veteran free agent eluding a 50-footer( 15- r/ signed during the offseason, meters)at the buzzer. ,i scored eight points during the The Hawks played without ' (! spurt, which made it 77-58 with Isaiah Rider, who traveled to 1i 6:28 left to play. Porter came Texas on Monday following ;: [l off the bench and finished with the death of his grandfather. '.: :I 15 points. 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