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acios quits DOLi told reporters he considers giving are at wmk," Palacios said, refus Palacios said he was also being Circumstances surrounding the the former Democrat congress ing to identify his critics. "They criticized for putting the labor case of deported union leader Vic man another government position. told me I should conduct the op department in the limelight. Perez also triggered Palacios' res "(Secretary Thomas Sablan) has erations on off-business hours." "Someone said that I should ignation. accepted his (Palacios) resigna He also fell in hot water for not be giving media interviews," He took offense at the Attorney tion and I fully honor his deci having denied entry to a number Palacios said. "But the people General Office's "interference" sion," Tenorio said. "Ihopelcould offoreigners coming to the CNMI. have therighttoknow what we're in the ~ivil action filed by the find another job for Mr. Palacios Since he assumed office last doing here." Continued on page 10 elsewhere as I know he can be of month, Palacios said he has con help to my administration." ducted four major raids that net .;KI;,:_~~\·· Palacios' resignation took ef ted a number of foreigners ille fect Wednesday, although he said gally working as security guards, Firm prevents workers he did not submit a formal resig bar girls, and bus drivers. nation letter. A total of 106 foreigners have from going to churc~? i,\j'}[':;,:<,1~;-~ In a press conference held yes been denied entry to the Com terday at the office of Rep. Ana monwealth_since Palacios began A KOREAN garment com Herman Palacios Teregeyo, Palacios said some his campaign against illegal aliens. pany in the CNMI prohibits its By Mar-Vic C. Munar people in the administration "I have plenty more operations workers from attending eccle Variety News Staff wanted his head because they were to go," Palacios said. siastical services, according to HERMAN Palacios, unable to upset with his approach in track He said he has turned over to church leaders .. stand his differences with some ing down illegal aliens. the Federal Bureau of Investiga A human rights· advocate administration officials, has re He said he has been~riticized tion some documents that "in said the employer concerned signed as deputy secretary of the for conducting operations against volved life-threatening situation." may face legal trouble iffound DepartmentofLaborandlmmi suspected illegal alien workers Palacios did not elaborate. violating laws that guarantee gration. while they were on duty; Palacios' critics felt that his freedom of religion. Palacios will not be jobless, "I believe the best way to find operations were scaring off po "If they (workers) insist on however. Gov. Froilan C. Tenorio these illegal workers is when they tential foreign investors. attending church, even on their own time, they are penalized," Rev. Barbara Grace Ripple of Immanuel United Methodist Barbara Grace Ripple Tenorio resists US move to Church said-in a letter to hu . . man · rights advocate Eric and other extra jobs, " Ripple Gregoir~. . said. limit alien worker numbers Ripple said she had ga~ She did not identity the gar-· I By Rafael H. Arroyo "But if we need a certain num ered the information from a nient firm concerned. i Variety News Staff ber of workers for our economic Korean pastor. She furnished •l-ro my knowledge," Ripple 't GOVERNOR Froilan C. Tenorio development, then we just have tl).e Variety a copy of her letter wrote, "the First Amendment . f would rather give up Saipan's to have that, or we close down to Gregoire, but she requested guarantee of freedom of reli garment industry rather than al everything and just wait for the anonymity for the Korean pas gion applies here, and no one low the federal government dic federal government to give us all tor. should be punished or ridi j tate how many non-resident work the money we need," said the gov "The workers are afraid to culed in any way for worship ers should be allowed into the ernor. attend church because they are ing as one chooses." Commonwealth. Stayman is arriving with a US reprimanded, · lose overtime Continued on page 10 Tenorio made this sentiment Continued on page 10 ' known in a news conference yes terday where he responded to con cerns raised by US Interior Insu lar Affairs Director Allen Stayman on the number of non-resident workers and the postponed in Froi/an C. Tenorio crease in the minimum wage. it needs to sustain the economy. According to Tenorio, the fed As for the wage hike defer eral government should allow the ment, Tenorio said the problem Commonwealth to determine the could have been avoided had the number of non-resident workers federal government acceded to his earlier request for a US Labor representative to the local wage and salary review board. fWeather "The US has been cutting back on our financial assistance. So we ~ Outlook have no choice but to expand our economic base," said Tenorio. So if the US is concerned about the number of alien workers in the garment industry, he said it should just close down the industry rather than limit the number of non resident workers. "If they want to restrict our headnote 3(a), then they have ev ery right to close down the indus- Partly cloudy with µ-y. The garment industry is a SMART MOVE. DPS Commissioner Jose M. Castro, second from left, stands beside the new SMART traffic Isolated showers. privilege that they can take away equipment. Also in photo are, left to right, Capt. Delbert Sablan, Federal Programs Coordinator Claudio K. Nonta and P03 Anthony Macaranas. (See story on page 6) -Photo by Ferdie de la Torre ~-"""'"' ·=7t,iA,t,r.jrom us." PAC N~SpAPER ··--- - 2-MARIANAS VARIBTY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 9, 1996 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1996-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-3 Clinton foresees China-Taiwan peace By GEORGE GEDDA Defense Secretary William Perry The official said use of the 1994 legislation instructing the used for building nuclear arms. Veto of H. B. 10-65 imminent WASHINGTON (AP)- President has said he is concerned but not waiver option will leave the ad president to impose sanctions The sanctions would involve By Rafael H. Arroyo several agencies dependent on to September 30, 1995 to hire Clintonsayshebelievesmilitaryten alarmed that China is using "military ministration in a difficult position against a country that "transfers suspension of financing by the Variety News Staff non-resident workers. foreigner staffs. sions between China and Taiwan are maneuvering" to try to influence the politically, requiring explanation toa non-nuclear weapon state any U.S. Export-Import Bank of ex THE BILL seeking to allow At the Commonwealth After that, they could no a temporary problem because lead election. of why a waiver does not damage design information or component" ports to China. continued government hiring Health Center, for example, longer obtain the needed docu ers ;n Beijing and Taipei have too In appearances before a Senate U.S. policy to stop proliferation of non-resident workers may officials are having a hard time mentation much at stake to pennit armed con panel, administration officials said of nuclear anns. see action from the governor recruiting US doctors to re Should Tenorio sign H.B. flict to occur. Wednesday they believe the Chi Commerce Secretary Ron Troubled Gramm campaign very soon. place non-residents whose I 0-65, the sunset provision will ''Eventually, time will take care of nese threats are mostly posturing Brown said the administration is In a news conference yes contracts are expiring and allow continued hiring up to Sept. and they'll decide on the appro but warned Beijing that any at "obvious! y concerned" about re this faces cloudy future in Iowa terday, Gov. Froilan C. could not be renewed. 30, 2000, to give agencies four priate resolution," Clinton said tack would have "very grave con ports ofChina selling nuclear materi By MIKE GLOVER self under frre in Iowa for missing Tenorio said he is currently Other agencies that may more years to prepare for a blan Wednesday. He urged the two sides sequences." als to Pakistan. DESMOINES,Iowa(AP)Texas a key Senate vote on farm legisla reviewing House Bill 10-65 stand to benefit from the mea ket restriction. to settle their differences peacefully. On a related subject, a State But he said being commercially Sen. Phil Gramm has sketched a tion. and may come up with a deci sure include the Office of the lfhe makes true his plan to veto He noted that the overall trend in Department official said the engaged with the nation of 1.3 billion scenario for his exit from the Re "He loses on all of those sion, maybe as early as today. Public Auditor, the Public it, there may be a move in the the area has been toward a lessening United States probably won't people "gives us the opportunity to publican presidential field, and counts," said Iowa Gov. Terry He added that a veto is pos School System, Common lower house of Legislature to over of tensions and said, "I don't believe impose sanctions on China for have some influence, some impact in some strategists say that's pru Branstad, who has endorsed Sen sible. wealth Utilities Corp., the ride. the leaders will let that tum around." selling Pakistan sensitive nuclear the direction China takes." dent planning. ate Majority Leader Bob Dole. "We are reviewing it and as Northern Marianas College, According to House Speaker Taiwan investors have played a related materials despite legisla "I don't see pursuit of commercial Froilan C. Tenorio Pete P. Reyes "The stars are not aligning Gramm flew to Des Moines for I have stated before, I am in the Department of Finilnce, DiegoT.Benavente, his 14-mem key role in China's economic devel tion that views such transactions interests being in conflict in dealing themselves correctly for Phil a big rally Wednesday at the State clined on vetoing the bill," the hiring restriction rather and the Department of Public citizens but are now prevented ber strong leadership feels very opment, and Clinton indicated such as a punishable offense. with (other) outstanding issues," Gramm," former Iowa Republi house that was billed as a celebra said Tenorio. than keep extending the ex Works. from renewing their non-resident strongly about the hiring exten- cooperation would be halted if cur The official said Clinton is ex Brown said at a news conference can Chairman Michael Mahaffey tion of his frrst campaign win, but The governor, in a previous emption period. Most of these were agencies staff due to the deadline imposed sion. rent tensions escalated to the point of pected to waive the sanctions, with foreign journalists. said. "Idon'tknowthathe'sdead, shifted gears after the results were interview on the same legisla The bill authored by. Rep. previously allowed an exemp under Public Law 7-45. Only 12 votes are needed in the armed hostilities. which he is authorized to do if he The Washington Times, which but I think he's in trouble." counted in Louisiana. tion, said it would be better Pete P. Reyes, aims to remedy tion to a general government The sunset provision in P.L. 7- House to override a governor's Chinahasbecomealarmedatgains concludes that punitive action first reported the transaction with lndi:ed, the word "dead" was "I think it is clear that if I don) for Legislature to just repeal a critical lack of manpower in restriction on hiring of non- US 45 gave government agencies up veto. by Taiwan's pro-independence would not be in the national inter Pakistan, said the CIA recently heard frequently Wednesday in get frst, second, or third (in Iowa) movement U.S. officials believe est. notified the State Department that descriptions of the Gramm cam that is going to knock me out of Beijing's saber rattling is aimed at If the legislation were applied, China sold 5,000 ring magnets to paign. the race," Gramm said Wednes Jones wants expanded dampening such sentiments as presi U.S. business deals in China worth a research laboratory in Pakistan Gramm suffered a one-two f~Qrld's road project starts day. "I am going to get frrst, dential elections in Taiwan approach. nearly $10 billion would be af last year. The devices are believed punch Tuesday, losing badly to second, or third." By Mar-Vic C. Munar to complete the project. tractor financing with future Anti-independence President Le.e fected, according to the official, to have no purpose other than to conservative commentator Pat Others were skeptical. retirement benefits Variety News Staff The contract stipulates that federal highway grants," Teng-hui is favored to win re-elec who spoke on condition of ano enrich uranium. Buchanan in a Louisiana contest White House press secretary By Mar-Vic C. Munar to the Retirement Fund. · THE GOVERNMENT yester- the two Korean companies Tenorio said. ''We are able tion in the March 23 balloting. nymity. This would be in violation of he helped create, then finding him- Mike McCurry, an aide in the Variety News Staff • Under Jones' proposal, a dayturne4orithegreen light for shall finance the project and to do this without bonding, failed presidential campaigns of REPRESENTATIVE Dino Jones total of 1,255 would be cov tll~ J()~~ }lllp~ovemenf pr?je~t will be. repaid from future without dedicated revenues, Bob Kerrey and Bruce Babbitt, wants to expand the coverage of ered by the program. that cpye17s 1·1~c:l
'.' ·- ·,) . - To be continu_ed ., ', ~. '.,,.,, •.... , '·~ '., ~ ·_; ., , ••• ?, ~ ·- ) -! ( I '.' ,' ,; •' • .>. J ' I ' Brown v. Louisiana, the Court ' • , "' ... I • ,, . ' . ' ! . ' .. -- - .... .-;f ' 6-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- FEBRUARY 9, 1996 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-7 ' Construction firms not ready for wage hike? DPS buys new speed device By Rick Alberto too." By Ferdie de la Torre year. tor said, is also a deterrent as it above the display, according to Last year, DPS bought two Variety News Staff "Increasing the minimum wage Variety News Staff The commissioner said the prevents motorists from speed SMART brochure, reminds the laser speed detectors designed A BUSINESS leader yesterday needs further studies to find out if POLICE go SMART. department decided to "invest" ing. motorists to pay attention and to reduce traffic accidents. indicated tl:at the construction indus it will really help the Common The Department of Public with the equipment as part of SMART is towed to a site ex ease up on the gas pedal. The detector is a hand-held try is not ready for another round of wealth," he said. Safety has purchased the Speed their traffic accident prevention periencing frequent speed-re The DPS said SMART is instrument that registers or increase in the minimum wage in the Guerrero was the second from Monitoring Awareness Radar program. lated problems. simply a gentle reminder for tells the actual speed of trav CNMI. the business.sector to testify be Trailer, a sophisticated portable, Norita explained that they pur SMART is left on the road motorists to slow down. elling vehicles. Pedro Guerrero, of the Guerrero fore the wage review board since self-contained speed display unit. chased SMART for $15,000 ( in side where it displays the speed Brothers, told the Wage and Sal Tuesday when it started its sec DPS Commissioner Jose M. cluding costs of shipment) from of oncoming vehicles. ary Review Board that further ond and final round of public hear Castro said SMART is designed Kustoms Signal in Kansas out of Mounted inside the locked, 16 Sale of Hillblom's MTC studies must be done to determine ings prior to determining the to promote speed awareness. the highway safety grant coming gauge steel trailer is a Kustom the impact of another round of hourly minimum-wage increase Castro said he and DPS Of from the US DepartrnentofTrans radar unit clocking speeds. increase in the minimum wage on in the in the CNMI for this year. fice of Highway Safety and portation. Motorists see their speeds shares, aircraft ·OK'd the cost of living. Federal Programs Coordina Norita said SMART serves on the 12-inch tall giant digi By Ferdie de la Torre waiian Trust Company's fee sched He said a wage hike would in tor Claudio K. Norita saw the public education because it tal display from up to 100 yards Variety News Staff ule, which is based on percentages of crease the cost of constructing a unit during a highway safety tells the speed of motorists. away. THE SUPERIOR Court allowed estate assets, does not violate the law, house or building since contrac conference in Sacramento last The equipment, the coordina- The spc!ed limit sign mounted I.any LeeHillblom' s estate executor said the judge. tors would pass on the added costs yesterday to sell the late Castro said reliance upon lhe per to customers. businessman's aircraft and shares of centage based fee for guidance as to He also pointed out that up to stock in Micronesian Telecommuni what constitutes a reasonable custo 95 percent of construction sup Q ,,,, W &I 0··1· cations Corp. dial fee is appropriate. plies and materials, as well as In an order, Presiding Judge Meanwhile, the executor's request manpower, are imported. of!PeP~~f~ Alexandro Castro approved execu to sell interest in Tagaytay Jnterna·. On the other hand, he said, the tor Bank of Saipan' s request for au tionalGolfOubandBaguioCountcy industry would be willing to in Oub in the Philippines was with thority to sell the Lake aircraft for crease the workers' minimum drawn along with the demand for a "The Shaper With $140,000. wage if the workers themselves The cowt has previously autho retaineragreementwithalawfinnin would change their work ethic by Speedometer rired theexecutorto place the aircraft that counll)'. upgrading their efficiency and on the market Among other things approved was productivity. And Timer'' John D. Osborn, counsel for the the payment of$4,043 to Deloitte & i. He claimed inefficient wockers Pedro Guerrero • Say goodbye to dull workouts! executor, said the aircraft, which was Touche for services regarding l: had eaten up or wiped out con valued in the inventory at $150,000, Hillblom's tax liability to the CNMl ! tractors' small profit margins. • Now you can exercise at home and get the is the sole asset ofSaipan Charter Inc. government ·1 f: Guerrero said construction most benefits of this stationary bike. Plus it Osborn said currently the executor workers' low level of efficiency is paying for its monthly mainte 'i TIC~ TQC~ saves your time. Officer told often prolong construction peri WATCHES, ELECTRONICS nance fees. ods. & OFFICE MACHINES • It's the ultimates way to shape, or tone your Castroalsoapprovedtheexecutor' s to seek Guerrero said he hadn't seen CHALAN KAIIOA, SAIPAN, NEXT TO TOWN HOUSE body and take off weight. petition to allow the sell of500 MTC changes both in the attitude ofand PH: 234-6090 shares for the amount of $225,000, counseling level of productivity of workers representing a priceof$450pershare. even if their hourly rates were CourtrecordsshowedthatHillblom THE LOWER Court yester increased by 47. 9 percent from . acquired the shares in 1988 for day ordered a detention of $1.75 to$2.75 inamatterofthree $30,000 or $60 a share. . ficer accused of harassing his years. The executor believes it is in the wife to seek family/marital He said that in the US and Guam g best interests that the shares be sold counseling. houses are built in 45 days, but pursuant to an offer to buy from GTE Associate Judge Timothy workers are paid high rates of Hawaiian Tel. EXPERIENCE THE SAVINGS! Bellas told Martin M. from $10 to $12 per hour since With regards to the proposed their efficiency rates are high. $709,500 annual executor's fees, to Indalecio of the Department of Public Safety that a coun In the case here, Guerrero said, be paid $59,125 monthly, the cowt Cable Ready selor who will evaluate him one needs to keep constant watch See Store for Details granted the petition. shall determine the length and of workers who work fast only Castro said this proposed fee, cal SALE! frequency of counseling ses when seen by superiors. Thus the culated by Deloitte and Touche, is a sions. estimated period of completion, combined total of annual custodial $s)1~00 '7Ntfobbf Pursuant to a plea agree say of one month, can stretch to ~g~ SHARP and management fees. another month. Transpacenter, Middle Rd., Gualo Rai, Tel. 234-5584 that ment, Bellas suspended the The fact the custodial fee was He said the additional cost en Sale Price is effective Feb. 08-29, 1996 or While Supplies Last arrived at by comparison to the Ha- imposition of sentence for one year. tailed by delayed completion of Indalecip will be placed un project shrinks or wipes out the WQ-283Z(BK) profit margin of companies. der probation. SALE! . We .su.pply.:& in.stall SM.C.WATEf.l_ TA~K- . :. Indalecio was charged with According to Jack Torres, criminal contempt and dis WSRB .chairman, "economic :':,.;.:,,,.~,.: .. :,.- }:--~ .:: .. -~' .. :.i ·,. 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J11~y ••.•.•••••.••••••.•••..•.• /• ••. ,,:,,..• •• , •..• Public Safety Information -located next to Halina's Kitchen Afetna Square, San Antonio 1 mouth-watering 9' Pizza with loppings of your choice, or Officer Cathy Sheu said while 1 delicious ca~one or 1 or the more than 9 delicious pasta selection. < i;~~1Jii~~r~~r:I r:ltJ@~t11mr~~~Isl the car was travelling west . Enjoy the treat and get 20% discount on ward along a road, the girl goh that gpeciaQ cp0'rsoVt: additionalpurchases from Nino~. h~ a bellisimo! suddenly crossed near the former Daiwa building. The car's rear passenger door hit the girl. Heart Shaped The driver of the car was a 55-year-old woman,· Sheu said. Police placed the case under Valentine Cakes further investigation. In other police report, a 40- year-old man from Chalan 8" $10.00 fram San Jose to Kanoa was arrested for alleg edly assaulting a woman in 1 O" $15.00 Kannat Tabla the other day. 12" $20.00 Chalan Laulau Wilfredo Q. Salinas was ae n, on March 1, '96 cused of banging the woman For Information ca11•235::7939 MOY~'S. against a waHafter an argu ment. In Kagman, an unidentified IMOVLAN'S ~t4.b ~,?,?~ ,b/J,,~ /J,,4 l,b/j, MOYLAN'S INSURANCE person/s broke into a vehicle tit, f .:t parked at a residence and took UNDERWRITERS INC. Weddings, Birthdays, and Special Occasions several items belonging to a Cakes - "THI= HOME OF THI= GOOD GUYS AND GALS" i.-•• 53-year-old man. Pies - Banana, Dustard, Coconut ESQUIRE LJ Taken were .22-cal. rifle, 0 Pastries - Chicken Pie, Donuts, Dinner Rolls, Spanish c5 bullets for the .22-cal. rifle, a a: :i: rifle case, and a knife. Bread, Cookies ~ TRIPLEJ In Koblerville, unknown Pancit Noodles - Fresh Miki and Lomi Noodles rD D burglar/s entered a residence and got away with two tele · Call 235-7939 for information or stop by at Afetna Square BASIC phones, two booklet checks, and packs of cigaret. (FDT) . .D _c_oNSTRU~TI~~. 10-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDA ¥-FEBRUARY 9, 1996 • I ' • ' I , \. , \ , ' ' ' ', . ' • ' ' ' i ~ , • ' • 1 ., 4 • • ' • • , •'.' • ,· ' • ' I', ' FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1996-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-11 backs museum project BOE improves on ConCon ballot TIIE MARIANAS Visitors Bureau ing that the MVB would be contrib of the people of the Marianas," he $200,000 to the Northern Marianas ment THEballotfonn for the Con.Con elec Post.Convention Committee as an al them readable, but we wanted the vot plished that." In fact, we didnft have much public has committed to support the build uting P300,000 for the establish said. College for the training of tourism He said the previous MVB board tion on March 2, published yesterday ternate member, pointed to the num ers to have all of the amendment lan Seman said it was necessary to educationatall backin 1985," ConCon ing of a CNMI museum, a board ment of the CNMI' s first museum. The museum will be under the students. had given this financial commit by the Board ofElections, changes the bering plan as an example of the efforts guage with an identificmion of each summariz.e someofthesmallerchanges president Herman T. Guerrero said. member said Wednesday. The museum will rise from the Historic Preservation Office. He said the NMC plans to con ment to the NMC. way the questions about amending the of the Committee to make the ballot proposed change from the current Con in order to keep the ballot language 'The staff in 1985 didn't put together Jose C. Ayuyu, who is one of ruins of the old Japanese hospital The museum would accordingly struct a building to house the train ''We (_present board) have reaf Constitution are put to the voters, the easy for the voters to understand. stitution. These inserts in the newspa from being too long. any Analysisoftheamendmentssothe those ardently pushing for the real across the Garapan Cenlral Park. be built starting from what remains ing facilities, also with the assis finned that commitment,"Ayuyu Post-Convention Committee said in a 'We numbered each Amendment to pers were very detailed." "We said that some updating and people and the courts would know ization of the project, told the Vari "Tomethat'saverymuchtourist of the hospital. tance of the United States govern- said.-Rick Alberto press release. correspond to the Article of the Consti ''We hope that the shorter ballot consistencychangesweremade. These what they meant The staff also didn't ety that the he had gotten the support related project because it's going to The MVB, Ayuyu said, will also ''Wethinkthattheballotforthe 1996 tution that it amends, whenever format, which has important informa are relatively minor items. Sometimes create a very good record of the Con ofthe(MVB) boardmembers,add- display a lot of the cultural heritage provide seed money amounting to Palacios... Con.Con election is much improved possible,i Seman explained. tion about each proposed amendment, whenyouchangelanguageinoneplace, vention. I was very dissatisfied with it people think that I should run over the ballot that was used in the 1985 ''So,forexample,AmendmentNum together with the vezy lengthy public you need to make a corresponding The lawyers from the Attorney Continued from page 1 the office like a babysitter," Con.Con election," Convention Del ber 9 relates to Article IX on Initiative, education materials, will help all voters change in another place. If somebody Generalfs office worked hard for us, Palacios said. department's legal counsel against egate Bemadita T. Seman said. 'The Referendum,andRecall. AndAmend understand the proposed changes," wants to quarrel with us on that, I guess but the staff consultantis perfonnance His resignation, however, was Perez. 1985 ballot gave the voters only a few mentNumber IO relates toArticleX on Seman said. they think the voters are not smart was not very good." not irrevocable. The AG' s office has sought the words about each amendment The Taxation and Public Finance. This When asked abcut recent criticisms enough to read what has been pub Guerrero served as President of both dismissal of the case. "If the governor asks me to re 1996 ballot provides a full description, way, the voters are not confused by the abcut the way the ballot language has lished over and over again in the news the 1985 and 1995 Constitutional Con Palacios proposed that the consider my decision, then I will in plain language, of the proposed numbering of the amendments." been phrased, Seman explained that papers." ventions. ''I wanted it to be different department's legal counsels be go back," he told reporters. changes." The 1996 ballot has 19 proposed the proposed language had been re The Board of Elections confirmed this time. The 1995 Convention pro aIIowed to perform their jobs in Going back to fishing business The fonnat of the 1996 ballot is also amendments. viewed carefully by the Post.Conven that copies of the detailed information posed important changes, and I wanted dependent from the Attorney is another option he considers, changed from the 1985 format The Post-Convention Committeefs tion Committee and that lawyers and published in the newspapers about the to be sure that there would be full general's office. Palacios said. In 1985, all three languages were put published materials about the constitu lay people had been consulted to be Constitution will be available at the information on the proposed amend Palacios said Tenorio' s advis Palacios stepped out of the de together on the same ballot tional amendments began appearing in sure that it was clear. polling places during the coming Con mentsand aninfonnedpublicdebate," ers have recommended that he be partment barely a month after he "No one here uses all three lan this and other newspapers in Septem- "People who are strongly opposed to Con balloting. he said. · fired. was appointed as deputy secre guages. Youuseoneoranotherasyour ber 1995. · the amendments will probably find The 1985ballothad44amendments. The 'Post-Convention Commit Without waiting for the tary. primary language. So we specified The cycle of two complete sets of all fault with a few of the words," Seman ThenumberoftheAmendmentdidnot tee organized 15 village meetings He was named to the position governor's action, Palacios separateballotsinseparatelanguages," amendments, in both Chamorro and said. ''But we think the wording is relate to the Article of the Constitution in the evening and 10 meetings for after losing in his reelection bid jumped the gun. said Seman. "'That way, the voter can English, completed last week. clear. You have to take the ballot being amended. All of those government workers so that voters last November. The term of his "While I try to do my job and use a ballot that is all in English, or a A Carolinian set also finished last language in the context of all the very amendments were approved by the can ask questions and hear the del position was co-terminus with the fulfiII my responsibility accord ballot that is all in Chamorro,ora ballot week. highly detailed information we have voters. egates explain the proposed amend administration. ing to the best of my ability, some that is all in Carolinian," she said. "Some voters told us these inserts in published in the newspapers. The "There was a lot of criticism of ments. Eight of those meetings I· the 1985 Conventionfs staff work hibiting employees or punishing [ The Board of Elections, selected the newspapers were hard to read," ballot language needs to be short and have been held this week. A meet them from practicing their reli different colors for each of the separate Semansaid. ''Wedidourbesttomake precise. We think we have accom- during the public education campaign. ing today is set for Rota. Firm... gious beliefs," Gregoire said. i ballots. The Carolinian ballot is gold, HISTORICAL REMNANT. These skeletal remains of the old Japanese hospital will become the foundation Continued from page 1 of the CNMl's repository of cultural legacies. Citing section 455 of the Act, '·i' the Chamorro ballot is light blue, and Responding to Ripple's Jan. 30 Gregoire said a case of religious f the English ballot is white. letter, Gregoire said the First discrimination may be established The individual language ballots are only 11 pages long. The 1985 ballot MEENA'S Amendment «is the cornerstone on three grounds: f .I'~~, of American freedom." •When an employee holds a V was 22 pages long. JEANS FOR Guvs AND GALS ~ We carry BIG sizes ~ ·· He said the Jaw guarantees that bonafide religious belief or en ! ''We also thought that the 1985 bal 1 ~Visa, MasterCard, Fiesta~,., lot was very deficient in its lack of SAIPAN: ACROSS C-MART "No person residing on United gaged in bona fide religious prac CHALAN KANOA, SAIPAN ~& American Express ,A2_ . States soil can have (his or her) tice; information for the voters," Seman said. TEL: #(670) 234-3225 -~&.. accepted! enlines 0inner "Before we put the ballot together, we >,.,.. ······\! right to religious activity denied." • Employer was aware of be went around and asked a lot of people GUAM: ACROSS GOOD SAMARITAN CLINIC, ~- 0 The First Amendment, Gregoire liefs; and CHALAN SAN ANTONIO, TAMUNING, ~~?. what they thought of that ballot, and J?l,"''" said, is one of the components of • Employee is penalized for not GUAM TEL: #(671) 646-5597 whattheirideaswereforimprovement the Bill of Rights under the US complying with employment re tt~~ '-~' Constitution which "applies to all quirements contrary to his beliefs. 'The Washington Representative, ~" people within the bounds of US "To prohibit the freedom of re Juan N. Babauta, for example, told us that he thought the 1985 ballot was ti :~ territories regardless of ethnicity ligion to anyone is totally con or citizenship." trary to the basic beliefs and ide confusing and should be shorter and J.'i The issue of religious freedom als of American democracy," containmoreinfonnation. Otherpeople "'* if $50.00 per person $9 5. 00 per couple told us that the ballot should tell people Valentine's Sale! l was strengthened with the adop Gregoire said. "Not only are these ~t j tion of the US Civil Rights Act, rights protected under the federal exactly what they are voting on rather !~ ~ than just have a little title or label," .·· L,evis Orange Tc1b' Ladie.~Long ·Otesses ;,. 'i Pre-Dinner Cocktails the human rights advocate added. law but the CNMI Constitution l "This law clearly forbids em also ensures similar protections Seman said. {Made in USA)\ ,~ . .•. . 505 > ~ Salad of Shrimp and Smoked Mussels with "Chipotle Salsa" ployers or anyone else from pro- as weII." (M.C. Munar) Seman pointed to Amendment# 10 . .. Reg. $54.00 ... on the 1985 ballot as an example. . . J.i ·· .. >$32.SOea~ ~· .\ :~: 'That 1985 Amendment#!Owas 13 Baked Darne of Salmon with Scallop Mousse, N·owJ $34.00ea. ~i Tenorio... over here. Maybe if we have a lines long, but it didnit tell the voters i~ representative from the federal anything about the amendment other 2for $60.00 Saffron Sauce Continued from page 1 "' government on the wage review than a new section was going to be 2 for $50.00 ~~ Lime Sherbet with Vodka mission this month to look into board, we could have avoided added to Article ll establishing a legis .. .. " . li . l . ' labor, wage and immigration is what happened. Now with that, lative bureau." HAN.ES Men's Brief Men's Shorts .JJ . . '. "Chateaubriand" ofBeef ( Carved at the tableside) sues. maybe they will be sending some The text of that portion of the 1985 (3 in a pack}· ~t Specifically, he will be meet body over here to sit in the board," ballot appears in the box. (Clearance!} ~~ · White- Reg. $8.99/pk. Sauce Fleurie ing with Tenorio and other CNMI said Tenorio. "This doesnit tell the voters that the "' officials a~ to why the scheduled During yesterday's news con Directorofthe Legislative Bureau can for J\ /:_ Now! $7.99/pk. 4 $10.00 '" wage increase was postponed and ference, Tenorio also stopped be removed without cause. And it i, Stuffed Zucchini Luggages f;~ why an earlier recommendation short of saying that the wage hike doesnit tell the voters that $800,000 of Colored- Reg. $9.99/pk. Pinot Nair, Napa Valley to cap alien labor population is is the handiwork of the Legisla their money would be spent on this ~ not achieved. ture. Legislative Bureau," Seman said. No~t$8.99/pk. 20°/o-30o/oOFF ~ Chocolate Mousse with Strawberries and Orange Sauce "Where do we draw the line? If "We're only one branch of gov; i. 'There were a lot of important things in we need, say 56,000 for the tour ernment. I cannot force Legisla that 1985 Amendment# I0. The actual ""' ism industry, Shouldn't we have ture to do what I want them to do. constitutional language had six subsec it :~: Coffee or Tea 56,000? If they don't want 5,000 tions. But the ballot assumed that the This is a democracy and the Leg Men's J.'i"'* ' -~· ' . for the gannent industry then close islature under the constitution has voters read everything about Amend Jumpers .... Rayon Shirts .··· .· Mignardises the industry but don't tell us how the authority to override my veto, ment# IO and reJ1]embered it all." ~i many non-resident workers we which is exactly what they did. "You can compare this to our pro it :~~ can bring in," he said. posed Amendment #IO that covers 20o/o.-30%0f F~ 20%-30%0FF "'~,. As to the possibility of federal \t With regards to the wage hike immigration takeover, Tenorio laxesandpublicfinance. ThatAmend ....·v11 issue, Tenorio noted that it has remained steadfastly opposed to ment is also 13 lines long, but those 13 been his desire that a federal rep the idea. lines tell the voters all of the things that J.l AQUA areinAmendment#lO. Thetextofthat ~i :¥.: ® RFSORf illJB resentative sit on the panel that "I will be doing everything DISCOUNT COUPO'N recently reconunended to defer within my power not to let them portion of the 1995 ballotappears in the "We carry 501, 505, 550, 560, 580, 509, ~ for inquiry or reservation pis. call the 30-cent hike by six months. do that. I would lj.ke to think that second box." · 512 & Silver tab jeans. And for this I For Friday, Saturday & Sunday, for every I Mayeth or Masa The governor in September last those are our rights under our 'This explains to you what you are ti ~-----___, at Tel. 322-1234 ext. 730 or 732 year wrote US Labor Sec. P,..hert Covenant and before they take it voting on right thereon the ballot You Valentine's Day, check it out our variety I purchase of 3 jeans, get additional $5.00 I if Reich asking the latter to appoint away from us, we have to really donit have to remember all this from of items for pre~ents to your love ones at~I disco~nt. J~st bring this coupon with you I 1i, someone into the wage panel. sit down and talk about it," he yourreading oftheproposedlanguage," '& d bl · ,,, I and give this coupon upon payment. I ~ "I am waiting for them to come said. Seman said. a very a f; a e pnce. L------.J . Seman, who is working with the ,or ~ I ,,l----h I 12-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- FEBRUARY 9, 1996 Vanuatu PM resigns FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1996-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-13 VANUATU'S prime minister, on the validity of the summoning Serge Vohor, has resigned. of parliament to the session. The NMC, UOG sign education MOA Vohor's action comes as the po government claims the motion of NORTHERN Marianas College litical crisis facing his six week no confidence and messages to tion teaching are now able to com content courses; review. streamline educational opportu and the University of Guam re plete their degree requirements old government continues. The MPs to attend the special sitting 3. 15 units of elementary In UOG 's extension program at nities in the CNMI. cently signed a memorandum of without leaving the CNMI. prime minister announced his were not in line with proper pro methodology courses, and the As Terlaje campus, students The program is funded by the agreement permitting NMC to Students in the Third Year Cer decision to a special session of his cedures. 4. six units of classroom will take awarded their UOG bac U.S. Department of Education offer fully accredited 300-level tificate program will be required cabinet today. The resignation has management courses calaureate degree. Title III and by the Fund for the The newly-appointed attorney courses leading to a baccalaure to talce: been endorsed by the National general, Oliver Saksak, says that Students completing this Third NMC has developed this Third Improvement of Postsecondary ate degree in elementary educa 1. six units of elementary Council, the decision-making with the resignation of the prime Year Program will then be admit Year Certificate Program to Education (APSE). tion. education foundation courses; Treat your loved one to a special body of his ruling Union of Mod minister, his government is also ted to the University of Guam Majors in elementary educa- 2. 15 units of elementary facial treatment and get a erate Parties (UMP). abolished and his ministers will (UOG) without a third year entry In an interview on Radio o~ly act in a caretaker capacity Army ROTC summer 15% discount Vanuatu Thursday evening, the until a new prime minister is prime minister told the country of elected. Saksak says he hopes a ·1:ea•·······~tld.eiit•·••assesstllent••••cen.terf'·" " We also offer other salon services. his decision. He said he had de new prime minister can be elected .~v~pa~le aL the center are tant, Catheririe Pangelinan, As camp seeks cadet cided to resign to save the country on Monday, adding that the ear ; Bqp~;j9uI31iibo. ,u~ig/video in· sessment Co6rdiriator, Domin· THE UNIVERSITY of Guam degree 1 i •Just have an Associate's Hair cut styles for men, women and children. from further uncertainty and lier one is elected the better it will <···· {B~.!1-ti?~· ~d lll:od¢lsampl~. to iq11eBuckleyandOieai.Principal, (UOG) Senior Reserve Officers or 54 college credit hours; · troubles. He called on people in be for Vanuatu. !;~9c~p~g~in!lpmt~hingand Ev~lYJ1¥ftllislon~ ... J Training Corps (SROTC) has an •Willing to pursue a Bachelor's • Perm • Manicure, Pedicure the country to keep calm and to Meanwhile, the seven dissident ~e~~i9~ ~~H(.~llylllop19!;11~• I~ ~s. alsq .. ~~y~io,ned•· that.• the nounced that it is holding five degree; • Color • Ear Piercing wait for parliament to choose a MPs of UMP have rejected their J'J];l~;s9~iwssio,1f:r t11~ea !!Vt· tenter .'Ytn .sirvllf!S It s1i8\l.'case places for potential cadets from •Age, at least 17 andnotmorethan new leader. The prime minister expulsion from the party. They • ~rj,gll~\i~Q\"<>r~~J?l)l*e ti1~ < f9r f'depf:W?rlc'. •••... J>art!nts··· .. and the CNMI for its six weeks Sum 29 at time of commissioning; • Highlights • Fiberglass Nail also called on the police and the were dismissed Wednesday fpr ... •¢\"l~tf!r ,t rr;ality•·•witli••••p;:irti911Iig •·• ll'J.<'.lll~i!1/9ftfreg~er11lplf?µ~·are mer "Basic Camp." •Be a U.S. citizen, or a U.S. na mobile force to help maintain moving the motion of no confi IP~i••tm:fij$$li·~·•••.:§f$1 ·••···· wv(~4t9••11ttt;11.i:l.•tli~•·~nt~r, · The time frame is this coming tional with proof ofintentto become • Conditioning • Acrylic Powder Nails peace and order in the country at dence against the prime minister. June/July. a U.S. citizen; • Waxing and Fiber Raps this time. Leader of the group, Amos There are some basic prerequi •Willing to enroll in Advanced Vohor's resignation is the re Andeng, said in an interview on sites: SROTC program leading to a com JOETEN SUPER sultofariftwithin the UMP which MARKET Radio Vanuatu Thursday evening •Candidate must have a desire to mission in the U.S. Army. led to seven of its 17 members of !hat they were surprised by their dis become a commissioned officer in The stipend for the program to the ' parliament moving a motion of no missal. He said the action was illegal I either the Reserves, the National cadet is $1,000. The program also confidence against him with the sup because they were the true UMP Guard or the Regular Army; ~'r carries six hours of college credit. port of !he opposition Unity Front group and party president Vohorhad ,·. grouping. The motion is expected to no right to sign their dismissal letters. i be debated on Monday when parlia He said only the party's· congress Tel.: (670) 235-7262 / 288-7686 \ Fax: 235-7262 ment meets in a motion. could take such a decision. Andeng P.O. Box 3826 CK, Saipan, MP 96950 Whe!her parliament will debate said his group wasreadyto go to court the motion on Monday depends on if the UMP group led by Vohor car f, the decision of the Supreme Court ried out its !hreat to seek a court which is still hearing a petition by injunction to prevent his group from fi Serge Vohor and the government using the party's name ...Pacnews MIKE'S JEWELRY 2 arrested in PNG GET JI-our ~amity @f emeler cJ bridge's bombing TWO men have been arrested by Lae villages, trade stores, crops and live ONE Police in Papua New Guinea in con stock at Markham valley caused by a nection with the bombing of Y angan Goroka police raid last weekend. bridge and a third is expected to be Speaking at a meeting at Atsunas FREE! l'alentine ialej arrested shortly for the fatal shocfing of village, Kaiapit District administrator a Watarais man which sparked the John Nicholas said police will set up a February 1 to 14, 1996 violenceatMarkhamvalleyattheweek- public complaints unit and government MOTOROL.A end. officers will collect complaints against Acting police commissioner Robert police brutality . 550 Nenta said the two have been charged Assitant secretary for district admin for bombing the bridge which canied istration Gul Gorgom said the priority life imprisonment if foWJd guilty, the nowwastorestorelifetononnalaswell National reported Thursday. as shelter for people affected. The Yangun bridge was damaged Meanwhile, the Red cross has by a Second World War bomb on steppedintohelpfamilieswhosehomes Saturday. were destroyed in the raid at Watarais. Meanwhile, four police-issued fire ActingPrim:Minister, ChrisHaiveta arms have been recovered while two said a lot of innocent people suffered as ONLY Hi! It's almost Valentine's Day! pumpactionshotgunsarestillmissing. a result of the police raid and it is only Morobe government officers are right that government provides Don't forget, your sweetheart is waiting for that canying out assesments of damages to relief...... Pacnews • Auto Answer something special! Why not try getting a Iii '-.-_-.·; ._-.:, • Turbo Dialing beautiful piece of jewelry from MIKE'S! for 2 phones Teen pregnancies • 32 Memory Locations with FREE MTC activation Remember, your sweetheart deserves the •Two System • Programming and activation best! on the rise in Fiji Registration of both phones required. 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' ' 14-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- FEBRUARY 9, 1996 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1996-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-15 Nominees sought for US arts award Mayor's cabinet THE National Medal of Art is gress in 1984, the medal is has been awarded annually. forwarded to the President for ington D.C. is February 29, gi,;en by the President of the presented to living U.S. citi Recipients of the National final consideration, along with 1996. discuss OPA audit United States to individuals or zens or permanent residents Medal of Arts are selected by candidates of his own choos For information about the THE MAYOR of Tinian and groups who, in his judgement, or groups incorporated in the the President of the United ing . awards, you may contact Rob Aguiguan, Herman M. Manglona, " ... are deserving of special rec .United States. The first Na States. Annually the National Interested applicants or ert Hunter at the Saipan Arts called for a meeting Friday Feb. alentine 8pecia S ognition by reason of their out tional Medal of Arts was pre Endowment for the Arts helps those wanting to nominate in Council office, telephone 322- 2, for the members of his Cabinet standing contributions to the sented to seven internation in the selection process by dividuals can pick up "Na 9982/9983, Juanita Mendiola to discuss the Audit Report that for That &pecia1 &omeone excellence, growth, support ally known artists and five soliciting nominations for the tional Medal of Art" nomina at the Tinian Arts Council he received on Feb. I, 1996. The and availability of the arts in long-time patrons at White medal from the various arts tion forms at the Art Council Office, 433-0372 or Balbina Audit Report is the recently re the United States ... " House ceremonies on April 23, fields. A list of the most highly Offices on Saipan, Tinian and Taisacan at the Rota Arts leased government Audit Report Created by the U.S. Con- 1985. Since then the medal qualified candidates is then Rota. The deadline for reciept Council Office, telephone on the 1990-1993 Administration A Glass vase arrangement with 1 red rose up of nomination forms in Wash- 532-9354. of the Office of the Mayor of to 1 dozen red roses ... Tinian and Aguiguan under his From $15.00 and up ... predecessor, Mayor James Wrapped floraphane arrangement with 1 red Mendiola. rose to 1 dozen red roses ... Mayor Manglona, concerned by the reported misuse of funds un From $8.00 and up ... der Mayor Mendiola's adminis , Valentine mug arrangement... tration, was determined to gather From $35.00 and up ... his Cabinet and stress the impor Herman M. Manglona, Valentine balloon arrangement... tance offollowing the recommen From $40.00 and up ... dations set out in the Audit Report Public Auditor last December. to the letter. He further said: As public offi The members of Mayor cials, it is our obligation to safe Manglona' s Cabinet, the Resident guard public funds and to follow Department Heads on Tinian, re established procedures governing viewed the ·report, and unani the expenditure of government mously agreed to strictly comply fonds." with all the Public Auditor's rec Mayor Manglona also wished ommendations. to make it clear that it was the Mayor Manglona said: "If any previous administration under ---LANE--- Resident Department Head does Mayor Mendiola that was subject Phone number 235-6516 not follow the recommendations of the Audit Report, and not his Business hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm -----=-IN _,,_,,_, . . • ; of the Public Auditor, he or she own administration, as some will be terminated immediately." people had been led to believe. Sunday Closed Mayor Manglona is determined The Audit Report covers the to ensure that his administration period of September 30, 1990 to will use its resources as efficiently September 30, 1993 .. The present and economically as possible, as mayor, Mayor Manglona, took he already stated in a letter to the office in January 1994. . ' . ~ DEQ water report, -f--~~i: SAIPAN CAO announces survey THE DIVISION of Environmen -Beach at Hopwood School LOLLIPOPS THE Carolinian Affairs Office the community starting on Feb. tal Quality (DEQ) analyzed water High concentration of Fecal t(otAE$ .")ovs • SHOES Garapan would like to inform all 13 until completion of this project. samples collected from Saipan's Coliforms may be the result of Experience the Passion 1 ~ Refaluwasch (Carolinian) that a All Refaluwasch are asked to recreational beaches and storm high surf conditions orstormwater , l 1996 follow up survey will be please support this very impor drainages this week. The samples runoff due to rain storms. Fecal and Romance GiOVANNi') ! conducted to all Refaluwasch in tant project. collected from the following lo Coliform bacteria are not usually ' cations contained excessive con disease causing. The bacteria can has a sumptuous seafood has prepared a centration of fecal coliform bac indicate the presence of human buffet with barbeque and at very special set menu· just Saipan student makes teria, which exceeded the CNMI and animal waste in the water. car·,ing stations, for Valentines Day. Marine Water Quality Standards. Studies have shown that storm and of course, the Hyatt -DPW Channel Bridge water runoff in tropical environ heavenly, mouth -watering For the romantic couple, -Smiling Cove Marina ments may also contain fecal good at Hawaii Univ. a set menu for two, -Micro Beach coliform bacteria from the natu desserts. this LAILA Younis, a 21-year-old Chancellor Kenneth L. Perrin. -Beach at Sugar Dock ral environment. with a choice of entree and student from Saipan, has made "As a former dean myself, I -Beach at San Antonio Lift To adequately address public All this for just S26 each. red or white wine it to a Dean's List of the Uni took pride in being able to recog Valentines Day Station health concerns. DEQ maintains plus a free gift for the ladies. for only $80 per couple, versity of Hawaii at Hilo. nize the academic achievement -Drainage South of Hafa Adai its policy of advising the public which also includes a free gift. Younis, a junior at the uni of students enrolled in my Beach Hotel not to fish or swim within 300 r~c:t versity, was cited for her out schools," Perrin wrote Younis. A pe1-fect wa~· to spend -Garapan Fishing Dock of these locations within-1-8 hours standing academic record. Her V::ilent111es Day with the Experience a taste of Italy -Beach at Garapan Drainage of this notice. name will appear on the Col love of vour life enjoy111g at Giovanni's this lege of Arts & Sciences' the 111temation11I flavors Valentmes Day. Dean's List. of Kili Cafe. Younis is taking up Bach Club at the Hyatt cards welcome. elor of Arts, majoring in Com munication. She excelled in five of six courses, with a grade point aver I age of 3.567 in current stats and I 3.092 in cumulative. i Younis is the eldest daughter of I Variety publisher Abed Younis Happy Birthday Farah! and N orthem Marianas Academy principal Paz Younis. Jeiene, She is an alumna of Marianas cf})etee @Jr., cf})etee @Sr., c!}tar:ol}), dJll,etta ,me, High School and took her elemen tary course at San Vicente El @Jol,n, @Joe, ~ennis, CJiJim, CJiJon, /guy, cf})ateick, ementary School. @J(l(;k @5a6/an, ~ick, ~icl,etk, @lln8ua, Younis has received a congratu cf}) oala, cIJ) J,;14 an8 tl,e r:e.st UO tl,e 'lam/ latory message from University Laila Younis Don't be a Litter Bug ••• l{eep Saipan Beautiful! '' '' '' 't I . , I . ', , , I ( , ~ I I. I ' . • ' l ' l , , . -, . , ','," ...... 16-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 9, 1996 ' ... ' . . '. '. '. FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 9, 1996-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS ANDVIEWS-17 NMI to get US emergency food fund THE COMMONWEAL TH Arts Council Office. Registrants circumstances. Registration THE NORTHERN Mariana Is Red Cross, Catholic Charities, Council for Arts and Culture will will select their locations on a fonns are available at the Office resentatives from the Mayor's the emergency food and shelter governmental or private volun lands Local Board on Emergency United Way ofAmerica, National Office, the Division of Youth be holding the fifteenth annual first-come first served basis, ac of Carolinian Affairs, the Office programs run by local service or tary organizations chosen to re Food & Shelter Program is ex Council of the Churches of Christ Services, Carolinian Affairs Of Flame Tree Arts Festival on April cording to submission of com oflndigenous Affairs and the Arts ganizations. ceive funds must: !)be non-profit, pected to receive Federal Funds in the U.S.A., and Council ofJew 27 and 28 at American Memorial pleted registration fonns, with Council office. Allcompletedreg fice, Karidat, Youth with a Mis The Local Board is responsible 2) have an accounting system and Park, along the pathway west of payment. All food vendors will e istration forms and payments must under the Emergency Food and ish Federations. The Board was sion, and the Department ofHealth for recommending agencies to conduct an annual audit, 3) prac the Belltower. required to participate in a CHC be turned in to the Arts Council Shelter National Board Program. charged to distribute funds ap Services, Ministerial Alliance, the receive these funds and any addi tice nondiscrimination, 4) have The Festival traditionally in course on food concession re office. The National Board is chaired propriated by the U.S. Congress CNMI Chapter of the American tional funds available under this demonstrated the capability to cludes booths containing tradi quirements, to be scheduled in The Flame Tree Arts Festival is by the Federal Emergency Man to help expand the capacity of Red Cross, and the Saipan Com phc!§.e of the program. deliver emergency food and shel tional and contemporary arts and early April. Food vendors who made possible through a National agement Agency (FEMA) and food and shelter programs inhigh munity Church will determine The target of funding are those ter programs, and 5) if they are crafts displays, sales and demon do not participate in the course, Endowment for the Arts Grant to consists of representatives from need areas around the country. how the funds awarded to the programs that assist individuals private voluntary organization, strations, traditional and contem will not be allowed to serve dur the Commonwealth Council for the Salyation Anny, American A Local Board made up ofrep- CNMI are to be distributed among and families during economic they must have a voluntary board. porary music and performances, ing the Festival. Arts and Culture, the CNMI Gov emergencies. Applications should be submit food and snack vendors and com The deadline for registration is ernment, private contributors, the Assistance may come in the ted to the Local Board Chair by munity organization and infor April 5, 1996. Late submission National Park Service and Ameri form -of supplemental feeding or February 16, 1996. Qualifying mation groups. Representatives will not b accepted under any can Memorial Park administrators. Snow coming to La Fiesta shelter. organizations are urged io apply. from many cultures of Micronesia, IT WILL be unbelievably cold, school children will be given 20 In addition to the airline business, Any organization helping needy Further information on the pro Asia and other areas of the world white and fluffy. Believe it or not, minutes each to construct the best the JAL Group operates several or homeless people may apply for gram may be obtained by contact have participated in all areas of Youth dance contest it will be snowing again on Febru- snowman. Each team must have other companies on Saipan, in- funds under this program. ing: Ms. Angie Guerrero, Local the past Festivals. ary 17 at La Fiesta San Roque one adult chaperon. All partici- eluding: Hotel Nikko Saipan, La Under the terms of the grant Board Chair at telephone num Registration will be open on .Shopping Plaza. Perhaps the most pants are recommended to wear Fiesta San Roque Shopping from the National Board, local bers 234-6981 or 234-7982. February 9, 1996 and close on to be held in festival uniqueeventoftheyearonSaipan, rubber shoes and bring mittens. Plaza(Tropical Plaza), Creative March 29, 1996. Registrationfees A DANCE contest for youth in The group can be a mixture of the "3rd Annual Snow Festival" Each team will be responsible for Tours Micronesia, Tropical Laun- will be assessed to participants to grades first through sixth, will be grade levels. . will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 providingaccessoriestomaketheir dry and Linen Supply, and STS assist in the cost of the Festival. held on Sunday, April 28 at the Groups may choose to partici p.m. and will feature a whole con- snowman unique. The theme for Enterprises. Artists and Crafts People, Ven 15th Annual Flame Tree Arts Fes pate in the "indigenous" dance tainer load of real snow, flown to this year's contest will be "Tropi- Attendance at the Snow Festival dors and Information/Community tival at American Memorial Park, category or the "all others" cat SaipanfromHokkaido, Japan. This cal Snowman." will be free and open to the general group fee information is noted on west of the Belltower. egory. The "indigenous" dance special event for children is being Corporate sponsors of this even, public. All will be invited to touch, registration fonns. The contest is open to all stu category includes Chamorro and sponsored once again by the JapanAirlinesbringstotheCNMI feelandplayinthesnow.Formore Gift Students perform a Carolinian dance at last year's Flame Tree Arts A map of the site that includes dents on grades one to six. Only Carolinian dance, any other eth Marianas Visitors Bureau and the each year approximately 40% of information contact Jack Diaz at Grace your love's heart with elegance. Best you c n give w Festival. This year's festival is scheduled for April 27 and 28 at your love i.s a Hand Made Persian Rug American Memorial Park (W&st of Bel/tower) Photo by: Rob Hunter all tent locations is posted at the one entry per school is permitted. nic dances will be included in the JAL Group. all the tourist who visit the North- the Marianas Visitors Bureau at "all others" category. Perfor "Itis a rare treat for Saipan chil- em Mariana Islands from Japan. 234-8325. mance may be no longer than dren to see, taste and feel real twelve minutes (15 including en snow. This event has been designed trance and exit). to allow local children to experi First, Second and Third place ence something that many other monetary awards will be presented children throughout the world en THE.~(}lJL;\Rmembership meeting for.theCavite Association FEBRUARY 9 TO 29 1996 in the "indigenous dance" and joy," said YoshiroEnomoto, presi ofSaipan,Jric. (CASD is scheduled this Sunday, Feb. I 1, 1996:at j "all others" categories. dent of the Hotel Nikko Saipan. 2:00 pm in Sablan Compound (Lemon Tree) in San Antonio. 1 A designated official of the Prior to the day of the festival, All members of CASI are encouraged to attend this important I school must register the school at children in grades 1 through 5 of m·.e. et·i·n-g. Me.mb.ers w_ho. needs a ride can call Raquel .r.fostale.s ! the Arts Council office on Capital both public and private elemen before Sunday at 234-7937. · . ___J Hill. Registration forms are also I'. tary schools from the CNMI will Buy one get 2 small i available at the Carolinian Af ,, be given the opportunity to com handicraft FREE! fairs Office, Indigenous Affairs pete for prizes through a 45-60°/o OFF I' It wkes year t.o year t.o weave these Hand Made Persian Rugs. Office and the Public School Sys I "Snowman Poster Contest." We carry aJ1, different 'TULl:ura.l design arui sizes tem Arts Program. The Deadline The highlight of the Snow Fes Sure! You will like ii. ! 'i for registration is April 15, 1996. tival, however, will be the See St-Ore for details . l The 15th Annual Flame Tree "Snowman Making Contest" on l See Classified Ads Section '1 Arts Festival will be held on Sat the day of the event. Teams of ~ urday, April 27 and Sunday April Futuristic Systems i 28, 1996 at American Memorial Tel. 235-2355 • Fax 235-4329 Park, west of the belltower, along ~'l'l'l'l~~'l~~~'l~V'l~~'l'l'l'I the pathway. For further informa tion, you may contact the Arts Council at telephone: 322-9982 ¥ Celebrate with your ¥ NOT SANDWICH. or 9983. ¥ Sweetheart or ¥ NMCjoins ¥ Someone Special 'I NOT DEAL. awareness \' with Love 'I week this ~ ~end ~peciHI ~alentine 6ifts & rlawers ,, Add special touch with Heart design from Hallmark February U '**Paper plates, cups napkins and'** M T *'*Valentine Cards and Gifts*'* T NORTHERN Marianas College will I. celebrate National Collegiate ' Awareness Week from Feb. 13 -16. ., Special Valentine BALLOON WRAP gifts " The year's theme is 'Take Charge." Heart-shaped Cookies M Events planned for the week: ., (sandies and cinnamon gems cookies) T Grim Reaper/Missing Persons" - Feb. 13 M -ONE DOZEN ROSES W/BALLONS, V-DAY PICK AND BEAR PICK M "Informational Table" - Feb. T C) -HALF DOZEN ROSES W/PICK, BALLOON T 13 -BUD VASE THREE ROSES W/PICK M "Mock-tail Party" - Feb. 14 ., -A ROSE WRAPPED (WITH FILLER & RIBBON) T- "Movie Marathon" - Feb. 15 -RED/WHITE CARNATIONS/Pompoms-VALENTINE ARRANGEMENTS "Ice Cream Social" - Feb. 16. n it ttnrtl ¥ • , ..• :fl The theme ''Take Charge" en- ., -Stuff Valentine Bear Arrangement (Fresh/silk)-assorted ., courages individuals to take charge of their own lives. By doing so, they PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY M 6" MEATBALL SUB create a positive environment. This. ., cJ CALL US AT 233-3597 OR 233-7789 T in tum leads to awareness of the social, psychological, financial and physical effects of drugs and alco 'I FLOWERS GALORE 'I hol. The NMC Drug" Awareness Pro gram and Counseling Division in PARTY ,:-ELIGHTS ., QUALITY AUDIO/VIDEO AND HOME ELECTRONICS SALES & SERVICE 'I vites all NMC students to join in this Subway Central Subway Deli Morgen Bldg., San Jose Village Beach Road• Tel. #234-2068/235-TVCR (8B27) Fax: 234-2069 campaign for wellness and healthy ¥ Visit us at the BENCAM BLDG. behind Castro's Gas Station (Mobil) in Garapan "f living. Gualo Rai Chalan Kanoa "IJ/J ~ p"°"'4cid, aw IJf/~ IJf/• $..wiM IJf/1.at IJtl. S.JJ. " ¥¥~~~~¥~~~¥~~~~¥~¥¥~~ Available all Guam & Saipan Store FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-19 18-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 9, 1996 Letters Letters Letters Swede seeks penfriends Dear Editor: some hints, how? ConCon delegate rebuts Woodruff I am a young man, aged 20. Can you help me" Besides my Dear Editor: foresee the day when thetenn lsoldieri my proposal was a useful updating of am very, very much interested in very special interest in your is Your columnist, Steve Woodruff, a might mean only the United States our Constitution. the islands of the Pacific, how lands, I think I share the interests recent law school graduate who is Army because the1·e might be other Amendment # l, of which this people live, how they think, etc. I of most people of my age: biking, counsel to the Senate, wrote that the types of armed forces in the Common- change from "soldier" to "member of cinema, beach, swimming, snow amendment to Article 1 with respect wealth. ifsomegovemorinthefuture any armed force" is a part, was ap- am always trying to collect any •WE ACCEPT FOOD STAMPS & MANUFACTURER'S COUPONS SALE PRICE to quartering soldiers was inothing created a militia of some sort, or depu- proved by the delegates by a voteof23 thing or everything regarding skiing, ice-skating, music, travel more than somconeis personal stylis- ti zed a private group for some police to 0. Four delegates were absent that these islands. Information, pic ling, computers, collecting EFFECTIVE ticprefcrcnce.i !proposed that amend- purpose, then l don{t want these mili- day. tures - you name it. However, it is stamps. FEB. 9 THRU 15"1 mcnt and urged my fellow delegates tia people housed in/'rivate houses Your columnist may disa1;ree with to vote for it. And l can tell you that it agamst the wishes o the owner or meabouttheimportanceofthisamend- not always so very easy to do And, if you feel like helping was the product ofcareful thought and tenant. So I proposed changing the ment. I thought it was a good change. when living in the other side of me, I promise you to reply to consultation, not just my or anyone word lsoldieri to the words ]member Apparentlyhedoesnot. Butheshould the planet we share. every letter I' II get. Yes, that's clseis personal preference. of any armed forcei to cover this pos- not belittle my efforts as isomeoncis I was elected to be a Constitutional sibility. personal stylistic prefcrencc.i I assure Last night I got the idea, how my promise. Convention delegate by the voters. I This proposal was discussed care- you, I was uying my best to study the lovely it would be to have some · Iamlookingforwardwithgreat took that responsibility seriously. I fully in the Committee on Land and issues and make the best choices for friends in the area - and why not est interest to everything what looked at every part of our Constitu- Personal Rights, on which I served. the Commonwealth. I am not a law- try get a few? So I turned to the your kind heart and gentle soul is tion to see if changes needed to be My fellow delegates thought that this yer, as your columnist is. But he only made. 1 consulted with my constitu- protection should be limited to own- graduatedfromlawschoolayearorso librarian atthe college where I am able to do for me, as well as con cnts, who voted for me, and also with ers, and should not cover occupants. ago, after graduating he has never studying computer science, who veying all my best wishes and candidates for the Con-Con who were In the spirit of compromise, 1 gave up worked for a law firm where his work showed me a big book thick as a greetings, to you, your colleagues, not elected. on that part of my proposed amend- would be subject to scrutiny by senior brick, Europa Year Book, which friends, and all you have close to My Proposal No. 53 on quartering ment, but my fellow delegates agreed lawyers, and I have heard reports that soldiers wassubmittcdon May 9, 1995. with me about broadening the cover- he has made important mistakes in his contains postal addresses to news your heart.. from Goteborg Swe Thiswasnotsomethingthatcarneinat age of this protection for the future. work as a lawyer for the legislature. papers worldwide. And that is den ... (it's grey, dull, snowing, the last minute and no one had time to Just because the word "soldier" is OurlawyersfortheCon-Conincluded where I found yours. freezing, temp. -5 Celsius/five consider. l wanted to protect against used in the U.S. Constitution, which the former Chief Justice of the CNMI the quartering of militia in private was included in the Third Amend- Supreme Court, one of the most re- So I tum to you with humble below zero) homcs, and I thought that occupants ment which became effective in I 79 I, spected lawyers in the Common- request - would it be possible for More power to you! FRESHLY should be protected as well as owners. there is no reason why we, who are wealth. me to get with the help of your My job as a delegate was to look as planning for the year 2000 and be- Sincerely, great goodness - pen friends in Very truly yours, far into the future as I could. I can yond, have to use that tenn. I thought Justo S. Quitugua your islands? Or if you MALTE ARONSSON BAKED GOODIES! goodheartedly could give me Pennygangen 53 prep-period. Under their organiza benefitted from the experience. Herman's MHS ... tior1 and supervision, the teachers Those teachers who chose to re Continued from page 5 lead this program into deterioration. main at the cafeteria were of two tration to the cafeteria to take atten prep-period and he was fulfilling his Heart Shaped supervisory assignment. However, Tor 2 teachers reporteototne cafete Some of our educators were profes type. One did so because they were dance. I had to send out other person when I went to check on Mr. . CAKE ria I or 2 days a week duri11g their sional enough to take students to their less work oriented. They chose the nel to make sure students 'knew where Hamilton's lesson plans, attendance prep-period. The other teachers in classes and under their adult supervi "path of least commiunent." I as to go and in some cases locate teach records, and grade book, I walked $ f;.,.~..~. 910. (ff};) their supervision pool enjoyed their sion, students educationally signed one person from the adminis- ers who knew where they were sup ' l"Ji1 . .. ' ;;:r:J posed to go.' into his room and found students Y@E'J .'~ In a letter to the editor, an anony laying on top of his tables sleeping. I mous person claiming to be a teacher, woke them up and got them off the Herman's complained and attacked the person tables. Mr. Hamilton's excuse to me and office of the Commissioner of why some ofthe students were sleep DINNER ROLLS Education because of what students ing, was because it was his pre-pe ~/]1 r'."'l ~ were doing under his/her supervi riod. .;-?_;,, ~-; ..... ,.i.·1 t·~U'...\ • 1.~_:1 i'.".: "~i-:J sion. l wish I knew who that person In another incident, I instructed c,.', ~ [] ~· .. · .... <':J', pL-d' was, but since I don't, I'll refer to this teachers not to release students from ·-~·- !.:..:....:...:.:;..... ~ ~- individual as "Moron". class without a proper pass. Mr. Moron is certainly notadultenough Hamilton gave students a restroom to supervise students, let alone be pass that didn't say where they were considered an educator. Moron ob going, where they came from, or viously can't think for himself/her what time they left the room. What self so it would be hopeless to expect Mr. Hamilton gave his students was him/her to educate students to a more a little red, one inch toy truck with mature and independent level of in four cute black tires and instructed telligence. I suspect that Moron was his students to inform anyone inter upset because the students didn't in ested that that was their room pass. vite him/her to play cards with them. If Mr. Hamilton has a grievance Mr. Hamilton at least had the con about his salary with PSS, he should viction to sign his name to his com take it up through the personnel of plaint, not to mention having his pic fice. If Mr. Hamilton allows students ture on the front page of one of our under his supervision to take naps local newspapers. Nevertheless, there and play with toys, he should give up is an old adage, "people who live in being an educator and become a glass houses shouldn't throw rocks". babysitter. I'll write him a letter of Mr. Hamilton went to the cafeteria recommendation. one day and took some students back to his room. This was during his JAMES W. FEGER t .. _'.;}-7 ; DEU &FROZEN DEUGff TS ·······~~: ' Philadelphia i ' Public Notice ! : i, CREAM CHEESE ' The Public School System has applied for assistance under Part i I ~ '.!_ '. 1 ' , , , , ; • I ' Thrifty I 605 of the Urban Mass ICE CREAM Transportation Regulations and Enter the Valentine I drawing and you could the PSS certifies, in accordance. HmlTH &BEAUTY CAREi WIN free flowers and with Section 605.17, that there are Dimetapp Elixer no private school bus operators COUGH SYRUP ---~---1 '. I ( ~::~ 1_{_':\ Word Games Borders & Back Geography Grade Builder I operating in the The Public 4 oz. c: ,~-_; ,:.CJ grounds CNMI. 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EVERYTHING YOU NEED • EVERYTIME YOU SHOP · · ,J&G· PAYLESS · ·• , , , - 1 • • : • , • , •, , • .. • , • , ·: ., , , ...,, ·\ ~", ·- • ,.,,. ~, r, ., • , , .f Commissioner of Education ';' - •• • l .,. • • " ' • • --~.-~,---.,,,,...... ,===-~- 20-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 9, 1996 Marcos probate hearing delayed ------~F~R~IDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-21 By JEFF WONG an attorney repre5enting the Phil- said. "Sheisverywellrespectedin clients.· colln: j~ in Honolul~ _awarded Transport strike cripples Southern RP LOS ANGELES (AP) -A Supe- ippine government's interests in this town and is a longtime probate Another group which includes the v1~tuns nearly $2 billion. Real ILIGAN, Philippines (AP) - P~tron sorp. - of "bilking and Gradano Mijares said drivers company decided to halt all de- 785 kilometers ( 490 miles) rior Court judge Wednesday post- the case. practitioner.'' Golden Budha Corp. and the es- ruled !n May that the~ ~an collect Tens of thousands of people mtl~mg th_e country by over- of private cars. also stayed home liveries for the day after his southeast of Manila, protesters poned a hearing on administration At issue is where the probate A neutral body is needed be- tate of Roger Roxas wants the pro- an estunated $450 ~o~. . took to _the s~reets Thursda~ rn pncrng their petroleum prod- because of nails strewn by pro- own car's tires were punctured burned tires and barricaded key of the estate of the late Philippine hearing on Marcos' estate should cause of the case's complexity and bate held in state court as well. . ~ut the money remams ~ limbo new nat1onw1de protests aga1~st ucts. . . testers along roads. by nails. streets along a major route lead- President Ferdinand Marcos be- be held. the number of parties seeking res- "The bottom line is I have a m lieu ~f probate proc~1?gs: a 10 percent tax, a fuel pnce Rex Tantwngco, chairman of A Coca Cola official said the In nearby Cagayan de Oro, ing to eastern provinces. cause ofa dispute over which court Attorney Bruce Ross contends titution from the Marcos estate. client with a judgment of $1.6 bi!- "We JU St want to see JUSllce llll- increase and proposed new po- the Energy Regulatory Board, .,,, . ,., . should handle probate. itshouldremaininSuperiorCourt, The largest, a $1.6 billion claim lion and we're trying to collect on partially done," ~oss said. lice powers. supported the congressman's I ' i.: Judge Robert M. Letteau re- a state court. He also wants his from about 9,500 Filipinos who it," Wolf said. The federal Jury found that Passenger jeep an_d bus driv- accusations Wednesday, saying :· .. ··.• ~· /, ·'. Jf;:, 1 scheduled the hearing for April 30. client, Los Angeles attorney Irene suffered human rights abuses un- . On Dec. 8, U.S. District Judge Marcos, who died in 1989, was ers_ stopp~d work in the key the th~ee companies may be ; ~, ,/~. , . l' ~ ",. !1R ~ .,., "We're holding this over for Silverman, to be the administra- der Marcos, is represented by at- Manuel Real ordered two Swiss responsible for human rights c1t1es ofI11gan, D~vao, C_aga~an overpncrng _th~ir products by ·· ~~ ... ; ..; ..,• if':':,:!' ...:, .:;::··" ..i'~;i,.,.lr"'· :, ' . _ , ,,.- , ~'" another date because there is a tor. tomeyKennethWolf.Hedoesnot bankstotransferhundredsofmil- abuses on his citizens. Marcos de Oro and Iloilo, cnpplmg at least IO billion pesos ($385 • i-:."" · ,;,,/'', ,,~'tP ,t'!; :~. ·._' ,. : 1~ . .:l,;•;:• ,·, , dispute as to the jurisdiction of this "Miss Silverman is a completely want the probate held locally be- lions of dollars into a fund for the moved to Hawaii after he was transportation and forcing many million) each year. The com pa- .. ~.:3."'' .:,,;,'~:' ;; t· . ·. 1 f} ,. "' j-_ '. ::• court," said Roman P. Mosqueda, · impartial administrator," Ross cause it might cut into funds for his human rights victims. A federal forced from office in 1986. sc h oo Isan db usmessestoc. l ose. mes. h ave d eme. d tea h 11 egat10n.. ·, ··,"' •·~ -~·;···:.~ ,, ~~-... ~.:<.:':..,.. • ··,,.,.,,. r :;zc. •. ~ ,_. .. .,:,,, ~,·: Ci~y officials in I~igan Lo_ok ~espite the i_ncrease in pump ~,1,,.;,: 1.;· .. '}( ·, '·. ··.a.. -t..• part m a mass rally rn the city pnces of gasolrne and other pe- !~~~ · · . _____ Al 411 ., '-"."Qll 'Old hat,' RP commission says of Imelda Marcos complaint center,joining tho~sands o~ stu- troleu~ products ~ast week, the ~1:.\ ;,£\L ~-,'*'f /, ·\,-.'"""'1' dents, wor~ers, dnver~, priests '.hree 011 compames are push- , f. · ,. "'.'· , ; ~·:;;'.. , ··.·.' -~.,:, MANILA, Philippines (AP) -A Makati. and why they did not object when tives last year, says she is ready- Marcos' successor, former and nuns rn denouncrng what mg for another SO-centavo (3- . , ,· · _~t •,, , , government official on Wednes In the complaint, Mrs. Marcos Jose Yao Campos Sr. transferred ing more court cases ina bid to get President Corazon Aquino, critics called a "triple whammy" cent) hike. / ,i id ::-.; · 1 day brushed aside a legal com said Gunigundo's commission the property to the government in back all assets her family lost formed the good government against the Filipino people. Demonstrations were sched- •i1lf!f "'?1 plaint by former first lady Imelda had no right to sell the property, 1986. when they were driven into exile commission to recover all ill-got- Although the growing pro- uled later in the day in other .. ,· Marcos as a "recycled" charge and that it was sold for about half Campos, a business associate ·1'!1' , : by a popular revolt in 1986. ten assets. tests are.still a far cry from the cities'. with militant groups : ·~;, .~ . '··.; meant to derail efforts to recover its real value. of the late dictator, surrendered mass act10ns that brought down planning to march near the ! I -, ,~.I) ill-gotten wealth from her family. The I-hectare (2.5-acre) prop many Marcos properties under his the late strongman Ferdinand presidential palace in Manila. · ' 'if ,~ Magtanggol Gunigundo, chair erty, once the home of the care in a settlement with the gov Marcos a decade ago, President In Iligan, a southern indus- ,, ~· . , ·; man of the Presidential Commis Marcoses' eldest daughter, Imee ernment. Fidel Ramos is facing his big- trial center, the main downtown ).;:..,, • 1 sion on Good Government, said Manotoc, was sold for 215 mil "If she cannot explain the above, gest challenge ever. streets were nearly deserted ~.@)i 1?j the widow of strongman lion pesos ($8.3 million) in 1994. then this recycled case does not On Wednesday, the 3 mil- Thursday during the usual · I Ferdinand Marcos was trying to In his reply, Gunigundo urged need to be glorified," he said, lion-member Iglesia ni Kristo morning rush hour and only · harass the commission to gain Mrs. Marcos to stop "perverting noting that Mrs. Marcos' lawyer church joined the Protestant and bicycles and pedicabs offered Thousand of demonstrators march towards the bridge leading to the Presidential Palace in Manila Tuesday "leverage for settlement." . the truth" and explain to the Fili filed a similar case in 1994 against Catholic churches in opposing public transportation. to protest the anti-terrorism bill being pushed by the palace for passage by Congress. Similar situation were On Tuesday, Mrs. Marcos ac pino people questions that have the commission. the oil price hike and the ex- Po 1ice sen i Or ins pee tor repeated in other major cities in the country to oppose the bi// as well as the planned implementation of the Expanded Value Added Tax or £-VAT. (AP Photo). cused Gunigundo and other gov remained unanswered. The government claims that her panded value-added tax as mea- ernment officials of fraud and graft He said the Marcoses should family illegally amassed $5 bil sures that unfairly hurt the poor. for selling one of her family's explain why they hid the owner lion during Marcos' 20-year rule. Religious groups, civil rights properties located in plush ship of the property under the Mrs. Marcos, who won elec organizations and leftists have Dasmarinas Village in suburban name of the Novo Properties Corp. tion to the House of Representa- also joined in opposing new po lice powers being sought by the administration to fight terror ism. l, Critics fear the government could use the measures - which would allow wiretapping, war U.S. Made Quiet Power rantless arrests, and inspection p!=Al(EI * of suspects' bank accounts - to l suppress political dissent. '-" Air Conditioning Systems THOMAS PEAKE & COMPANY LIMITED The expanded 10 percent tax has caused many prices to rise, I SPLIT TYPE I Ceiling Mounted even those for products like un I ROOM AIR CONDITIONER I processed food that are offi .-. ;· .r.... ,, -:; cially exempt. ,. ' "" Opposition to the 55-centavo .J'.:'.1 (2-cent) per liter oil price in • Designed for demanding ALL PREVIOUSLY RENTED ITEMS Two Catholic nuns shout and raise their clenched-fists during a rally crease has swelled since a con conditions near the presidential palace in Manila as they join the rally opposing the Q anti-terrorism bill. Different sectors of society joined in the protest gressman accused the country's • Easy service and action against the bill which they claim is no different from martial law three oil companies - Pilipinas imposed in the country for nine years by the late president Ferdinand Shell, Caltex Philippines and maintenance Marcos. (Al:' Photo) • Durable and attractive Floor Mounted Jet crashes, • Silent operation Wall Mounted REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL O Reliable and efficient • First Month's Rent 189 aboard 12,000 to 24,000 BTU By KERNAN TURNER PSS RFP96-003 PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) - Working among The CNMI Public School is soliciting competitive sealed proposal sharks and floating debris, rescuers I MUl.TB SPl.OT AURCON I for the lease of an office space on the island of Tinian. A detailed in inflatable rafts pulled more than list of facility requirements is available at the P S S Procurement 100 bodies from the deep blue wa 2xl2,000 & Supply Office located at the JTV Building Room #2 at AP, Lito ters of the Atlantic on Wednesday lxl8,000 & 2xl2,000 BTU 9,000 BTU to 60,000 BTU Road, Saipan, and at the Public School System Administrative Ser after a chartered jet loaded with vices Office at San Jose Village, Tinian. German tourists crashed with 189 3xl 2,000 All proposals must be sealed in an envelope clearly facemarked I PACKAGE UNITS I people aboard. RFP96-003 and submitted to the P S S Procurement and Supply 4xl 2,000 There were no signs of survivors 7 Ton to 40 Ton Office c/o Louise Concepcion, JTV Building Room #2, AB Lito Road, lx24,000 & 2xl2,000 and the cause of the crash was un Saipan. The dateline for submission of proposals is at 3:00 p.m. Package Limits TIRED OF CREDIT HASSLES? March 04, 1996. A non refundable fee in the amount of twenty five known. _.- 0 No Repair Bills U.S. Dollars must accompany the proposal. The twenty-five dol The Boeing 757 was carrying the lars maybe a certified check, cashier's check, or other forms ac tourists home from the Caribbean Complete Parts and Service ~ No Security Deposit on Tuesday night when it crashed ceptable by the Public School System and made payable to Trea Financing Available ~ No Credit Check surer, Public School System, Commonwealth of the Northern about 12 miles(20 kilometers) north 0 No Long Term Obligation Mariana Islands. The CNMI Public School System reserves the east of this oceanside resort. right to amend, reject, or award any or all proposals if its to the· An air and sea search by the U.S. best interest of the Public School System. Coast Guard and Dominican mili Inquiries to this proposal maybe directed to Mr. Henry Hofschneider tary on We<4iesday turned up only or Mrs. Carmen Farrel of the PSS Tinian Administrative Services empty life rafts and debris from the Office during regular working hours at telephone numbers 433- aircraft 9277 or 433-0570. 'There's a lot of debris .... You can see at least 50 bodies floating. It /s/ William S. Torres /s/ Louise Concepcion doesn't look like anybody would AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, HOTEL & RESTAURANT SUPPLIES Commissioner of Education Procurement & Supply Officer have survived that," said Coast Tel.:(670) 235-5572 Location: Middle Rd .• Chalan Laulau Guard helicopter pilot Scott Fax:(670) 235-5573 Next to Flash Foto • • , , , , , ,• .• • • • ~ W .. • ~ • ' • •" ' \ \ • • o 4 '- O • • ;. ~ • ;, r. .:, Cl ,-, 6 .. 4 i, .. I) Ci .. 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Sausage 5 oz Roasted Peanuts Meanwhile, Commerce Secre United States probably won't as a punishable offense, a State sanctions, which he is authorized U.S. business deals in China worth sui~t ..2~7~~ 12 oz Kao White Bath Soap 3/1 OOg/pk ...... s1 .19 ea impose sanctions on China for Department official said Wednes to do ifhe concludes that punitive nearly $IO billion would be af tary Ron Brown said the adminis ),f PROMO! 11 Receive a free gift from . . . . ,. " -~.--- ,·,,·. --~-~-' ·-: , .. _~ . --· -"-----·-·----- in every $50.00 purchase 11 Hurry While Supplies last! . . -·--·- .. -· .___ :...~·._,, _____ . -~-~- ' . Location: La Fiesta Shopping Mall, San Roque, Saipan Telephone: 322-5636 Store Hours: 1O:OOam - 10:00 pm ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••~cy~v~••••v••Q~V~~~ 9 LAS VEGAS DISCOUNT GOLF & TENNIS •• THE ATHLETE'S FOOT ~ • HAFA ADAI SHOPPING CENTER, GARAPAN •• SUSUPE TEL. 235-6964 GARAPAN TEL.: 234-1236 • Note: - Gift Certificates as Valentine Gifts are available - Lay-away plan is also offered ·~~~·~·~·~·~·······~····~···~~~···············9 TEL: 233-4653 FAX: 233-4654 •• FAX: 234-7671 • -1·-- --=-• 26~~·1ANA~VARIETYNE~~ANDVIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 'Pentagon redraws world FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-27 Japan envoy: US bases LOOKING FOR TEMPORARY for combat commanders .. STORAGE SPACE? By ROBERT BURNS the Pentagon said. Counter-drug operations are its bring stability in Asia Store you- Business records, inventory, or Personal Possession in WASHINGTON (AP)- TI1e Pen- These moves will make it easier main activity. The command's tagon is tinkering with the invis- for Southern Command to inter- headquarters is due to move to NEW YORK (AP) -Withdrawal em Pacific," Owada said in a Japan. Okinawans have long re YOUR PRIVATE MINI-STORAGE CUBICLE. of U.S. forces from Japan and the ible lines it uses to divvy up the act with the navies of Central and Miami in mid-1998. speech to the National Commit sented the aircraft noise, crime and • USE YOUR STORE FOR SALES Place them inside- globe into areas of responsibility South American countries, the The Pentagon said President WesternPacificwouldhave"very tee on American Foreign Policy. othersideeffectsoftheheavy mili Look The Door-Take The Key. for combat commanders. Pentagon said. And the changes Clinton approved the changes to negative consequences" for se Demands for a reduction in tary presence. • USE YOUR OFFICE FOR BUSINESS Rent For A Month or Longer The boundaries of U.S. South- will achieve the goal of having a the Unified Command Plan, which curity and stability in Asia and American troops in Okinawa have However, withdrawal ofall U.S. • USE YOUR HOME FOR LIVING Low-Low Monthly Rate. em Command, which operates in single commander in charge of lays out the boundary lines for the force Japan to find ways to offset intensified since the rape there of Select The Size You Need. forces would be "very unfortunate NOT FOR STORAGE Clean And Secure Central and Souther America, that whole area. combat commands, on Dec. 28. lt it, Japan's ambassador to the a 12-year-old schoolgirl. Three for the United States and Japan," United Nations said. In and Out as you need were widened Jan. 1 to include The five U.S. geographic com- did not explain why it waited until U.S. servicemen are on trial for Owada said in reply to a question, Total Privacy the open waters adjoining that mands - Southern, Atlantic, Pa- now to announce the decisions. "The peace that prevails in Asia the crime, and a verdict is ex adding that the U.S. bases "are Carts & hand trucks to help you land mass. Those waters had been cific, Central and European - are In another change that took ef- and the Pacific is a fragile peace: 'Pected in early March. there to come to the rescue of move in & out the responsibility of U.S. Atlantic responsible for military operations feet Jan. I, the Pentagon gave tensions remain high on the Ko Washington is hoping progress Japan if Japan is attacked." Packing materials for sale. Command. using the combined forces of all U.S. Central Command responsi- rean Peninsula; the situation in can be made in talks about U.S. A U.S. pullback would have Look for Cora or Ester ln announcing the changes the services. Atlantic Command, bility for the Arabian Sea and a Russia is exceedingly unstable; bases on Okinawa by the time "verynegativeconsequences" for Call: Wednesday, the Pentagon said for example, managed the uncon- section of the Indian Ocean run- and the future direction of China, President Clinton visits Japan on stability in the region, forcing Ja that in a second, apparently more tested invasion of Haiti in Sep- ning south from Pakistan to near another nuclear power, is very April 16-18. pan to "think what other ways" it 233·3973,233·9298,233·9299 controversial step, Southern Com- tember 1994 that is winding to a Diego Garcia and west from Di- uncertain," Ambassador Hisasi A Japan-U.S. committee has could find to compensate for that. Open Mon. to Sat. 8-6 mand will get the Caribbean Sea finish this month. ego Garcia to the coast of south- Owada said Wednesday night. been discussing Okinawan de He did not elaborate. 1 and the Gulf of Mexico, which Southern Command, whose em Kenya. The only nation in that "Thus, the Japan-U.S. security mands for reductions in the num "Active cooperation of the /1 .~1 !11 - also will be carved out of Atlantic commander in chief is Army Gen. added area is the Seychelles. relationship continues to play an ber of U.S. troops based on the United States based on the Japan ·i_:=,• • ··~~• • + Command. The second change Barry McCaffrey, is headquar- Those sea and ocean areas had indispensable stabilizing role southern island, and is expected U.S. security arrangements is es /L will occur in June 1997 or later, tered at Quarry Heights, Panama. been the responsibility of U.S. throughout the region .... For this to come up with a final proposal by sential, since stability ultimately ~ '""" ' \ Pacific Command. Shifting them reason, the United States is com the fall. depends upon the U.S. presence in "Need Storage? l ~" ~i \ r to Central Command moves the mitted to maintaining 100,000 Call or visit us for , :::.. - Okinawa hosts more than half of the region," Owada said in his 1 DUWYDUR INIMYI boundary away from choke points troops in East Asia and the West- the47 ,000 U.S. troops stationed in address. a free inspection tour. , ~ such as the Strait of Hormuz at the opening of the Persian Gulf, the Pentagon said. The change also will help Cen Senate votes to overhaul THE CORE GROUP tral Command conduct air, land ANNOUNCES A NEW DIVISION and sea operations and training, the Pentagon said. key farm programs in US By ROBERT GREENE ment support, controls over most Senate. RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WASHINGTON(AP)-TheU.S. planting decisions would end, Consumers may feel little im FREE ESTIMATES Senate voted Wednesday to end along with requirements that acres pact, because raw ingredients the decades-old link between farm be idled. "Today we have a make up a small share of super Interior and Exterior Painting Northern Marianas College prices and government subsidies, very good opportunity to finally market costs. Backers say the bilJ Office of Occupational Safety & Health giving farmers instead a series of break out of that mold of govern will help farmers earn more by Insulatin~ Ceramic Roof and Wall Coatings Outreach & Training fixed but declining payments. The ment restriction,'' said Sen. Dick prodding them to plant for a grow vote could pave the way for an Lugar, chairman of the Senate ing world market. However, crit eventual end of farm payments. Agriculture Committee. ics say that despite some reforms, We use only PREMIUM quality paints and coatings by U.S. "Hazardous Chemicals: The 64-32 vote came despite a The overhaul of how the gov the bill keeps in protections that manufacturers. last-ditch fight by Democrats who ernment supports corn, cotton, rice make consumers pay more for wanted to save at least some con and wheat won't be debated in the sugar and peanuts. SPECTRA-TONE PAINTS The Right to Know" nection between prices and pay House of Representatives - which Democrats fought to maintain I ASTEC CERAMIC THERMAL COATINGS STOCK#1 YEAR I t.'iODEL UC.# SELL ments. But that effort failed on a must also approve it - for several parts of the old-fashioned safety . < •• ·.. ·; ...... ; ..• ii "The Paint That Insulates" .· ...· ',•': Workshop 63-33 vote. Democrats charged weeks. \-CARS' .:- .. · ·_. .: ...... _.·:_ •, ,', : .. -:-:-:-.:=.::·-.::·.··:.: ·._·-. net, which causes subsidies to rise U95-239 1990 LiJV:'.; !_[EJ.;::":-1E ABC-475 ~::>~s Republicans were offering wel It was unclear whether the bill, when crop prices fall. They ar THERM-0-SEAL CERAMIC THERMAL COATINGS U95-164 1989 O~CiS C![~:\ AAW-960 699:: fare to farmers while cutting in its final form, would stop Presi gued that the Republican plan, by U95-242 1988 FiEF:C AAW-694 ~.:9::, money for education, school dent Clinton from carrying out an giving the highest payments to Free In-House Consuttation with our registered Architects I and Interior Designers Hazardous chemicals and hazard communications are words that sound scary and impres lunches and health care for the earlier veto threat. Some changes the most successful farmers, U96-079 1991 CRESSl:)A ABA-441 12,.;95 sive. This workshop will cover these topics in clear and simple layman terms, and provide a poor. sought by the administration, in would further thin the ranks of U95-014 1990 I C.=iESS/DA AAS-713 5595 means in which employers and employees will get a good understanding of OSHA's regula In exchange for less govern- cluding a $300 million, three-year smaller farms. Its flexibility pro CORECONSTRUCnON,IN~ U95-207 1990 I C,lESSIDA AAX-722 .;995 P.O. BOX 1808, SAIPAN, MP 96950 tions and requirements. Also, employees have certain rights when it comes to chemicals and mandatory fund for rural water visions would let farmers get pay C95-013 1992 TERCEL AAZ-003 4995 and sewer projects and other rural ments regardless of whether they ! other hazardous materials, this workshop will explain these rights and offer recommendations Ancient tomb TEL. 233-3973 ! development, were made in the grew crops. U96-020 1991 COROLLA COUPE ABM-361 5595 on how employers can help protect their employees from these dangerous materials. U95-241 1989 COROLLA AAP-502 4995 relics found in I Xinjiang, China @ PION·eER· . · .· · U96-017 I 1990 CAMRY V-6 AA0-770 8995 Important Topics Include: I :-: ' '· Jhe Art of Entertainment . . PRfSE Bf1E.A' ,' -.. ·. U95-230 1998 I C/1.MRY AAU-219 5495 BEIJING (AP) - Relics from U95-251 1991 CAl!tRY AAX-681 8995 Middle Road, Chalan-lau-lau, Saipan If have ------··------you tombs dating back to the Spring • Intro. to Hazardous Chemicals (Next to Mcdonalds)• Tel. 234-9145 C95-009 1990 I/ i.Z0.•·. 'J2 cl and Autumn Period (770-476 U95-130 1990 ·,.\;.. ZD/.. :1·;_;_~; • Types of Air Contaminants BC) have been unearthed in the • Units of Concentration northwestern city of Koria, an U95-193 1990 i SE!-iTnA U96-014 1990 NISSAN 240 SX • Threshold Limits official report said Wednesday. • Flammable & Combustible Liquids The 2,500-year-old relics in U95-238 1993 .. • Hazard Communications - It's the Law dicate that Koria, in Xinjiang TRUCKS 2,400 kilometers (1,500 miles) • Written Hazard Communication Program R95-014 1994 ABA-320 northwest of Beijing, was in U95-219 1990 AAL-420 habited·, .ooo years earlier than U95-244 1990 AAP-616 had been recorded, the Xinhua U95-246 / 1990 AX2 X-CAB SRS AAZ-159 Schedule/Information: News AgencyTeported. U96-018 I 1991 4X4 X-CAB SR5 AAZ-306 Three newly excavated tombs Oottouch Karaoke, with 2mlc Inputs P Bass • /lluminaled operation guide U95-143 1990 4X4 XC/>.8 I AAW-494 • Workshop conducte~ at Hyatt Regency, Giovanni's • CL-J35LD CLO Casseffe Receiver • 4-posi!ion sound field control • 24 station presets Pis. call us. included the skeletons, includ • S-J35V 2-way Speaker System • Aulo luning • 3-roode limer • 24-lrack program play U95-208 1991 4X4 X-CAB ABD-182 7995 • Date: February 15, 1996, 7:30 am-4:00 pm (Registration 7:30 am- 8:30 am • S·P55 Surround Speaker Syslem (oplional) • 1-lil DLC • Music calendar• Random/Repeat play U95-240 1991 4/.4 X-CAB AAS-287 8495 ing one of a baby, and the cre • DM-23 Microphone (oplional) • Clear scan• l.asl memory with review mode U95-191 1991 f/1!'-.ZOf... ,!;::,-: ABD-464 UFJ5 at the door mated skulls of 21 people, as • ':JJW=51JW (RMS) power oulpul • lndependenl CD lray • Dolby 8 • ASES • Mu~c search -~------·------·-··-- • 6 lurdions • Au1o furdion ard Ciroct Play funcoo<, • Tape dubbing• Magnetic shielded speaker system We want • Fee: FREE well as pottery fragments, pa • Video ou1 • 5-band spectrum analyzer • M,c mixer ready (RCA input/oulput formic m~er) U96-010 1990 per-chin gold leaf earrings and • COME SEE & COMPARE, OUR PRICES ARE LOWEST IN THE ISLAND an iron sword with a bronze • COME SEE AND HEAR THE DIFFERENCE OF PIONEER'S AMAZING STATE-OF-THE-ART U96-013 f991 iLl·JGUsiJi',,!', AAZ-043 This outreach & Training Program is a cooperative program between the U.S. U95-176 1992 . ''' C:i u 'Li, ABF-402 handle . SORROUND SOUND RECEIVER, 1rs LIKE A 'THEATRE IN YOUR OWN LIVING ROOM. to buy. • SALE IS BACKED-UP BY OUR 3 MONTHS STORE WARRANTY U95-169 1990 ·: c · • AA0-028 Department, of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration, U.S. Department One relic, a painted pottery • FREE delivery & installation in Saipan on any in slore purchase ol home stereo, TV & VCR i- ABA-392 U95-165 1991 ;.y-._11.:. (~,:Jc5 of Interior, and the Northern Marianas College. · · jar, had a uniqlle groove-like • Audio-video accessories, also available, ask lor our roliable lechnicians lor prolessional advice U95-183 1991 r-'H['block and (26' to 68") OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)· The The interview is scheduled to grand jury that returned indict· cussed ways to disguise the assis 40' telescopic jib double sheave sister ofbombing defendant Timo be aired Tuesday. ments against McVeigh and tance to "avoid federal election Pedestal, turret, rotation block Hanger sheave for 4-part line $ GAMECLUB $ thy McVeigh says if she's called Mc Veigh and Terry Nichols are Nichols. She was granted immu regulations." The documents bearing & swing system 5-ton hook & ball to testify, it would be for the pros accused of the April 19 bombing nity from prosecution. were obtained by The Associated 20' subframe 373 degrees non-continous rotation ecution, a TV news magazine re of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal In an interview with Time Press. A-frame link-type outriggers 56-gallon hydraulic reservoir ports. Building in Oklahoma City, which magazine last year, she said the Records indicate that as a board A-frame rear stabilizers System pressure gauge "I love my brother to death and killed 169 people and injured more FBI had pressured her into talk member, Michael Brown voted 2· sheave boom point Anti-two-block shutoff 3-section vane-type hydraulic I want nothing more than to sup than 500. ing about her brother's alleged against using corporate funds for Boom-hoist cylinder port him and be on his side," Jen Federal authorities have said role in the Oklahoma City bomb 2· speed planetary hoist Back up alarm Stuart Price, who left Dynamic to nifer Mc Veigh said in excerpts of that Ms. McVeigh shares anti ing, partly by showing her pic Engine start/stop Signal horn run for Congress as a Democrat. her interview released Wednes government views with her tures of burned, dead babies. Removable boom rest 260' of 1/2" of EIPS IWRC wire rope But Dynamic's lawyer de brother. "They totally broke me down. I Electronic capacity-alert system, Finish Paint of truck and crane day by the TV news magazine scribed the younger Brown as in Ms. McVeigh has cooperated thought I could handle it on my audio/visual shall be white "Dateline NBC." strumental in a 1994 Price Operator/ service parts manuals "Yet I really had no choice but with authorities, giving them type· own. I guess I couldn't ... I didn't Audible outrigger/stabilizer f t k d fundraiser in Washington at which . or rue an crane to. you know. And ifl get called written statements about her have time to think things out. It motion a 1arm several Dynamic employees gave 12· months warranty on parts and labor resulting from defects in to testify, it's going to be for the brother's activities. Last summer, was constant pressure altogether," donations. material or workmanship prosecution." she appeared before a federal she told the magazine. "A majority of the contribu Bed. Dock of piamond steel tread plate. tions to that fundraiser were made Crane shall be mounted on truck chassis that meets or by individuals aJfiliated with ~ exceeds the following requirements: (some configurations and REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Dynamic and who got there options outline above may increase requirements) CUC RFP 96-0017 through Michael Brown,'' Dy Come play one of our Wheel base 236" February 7, 1996 namic lawyer Joel Wohlgemuth Cab to axle 168" said in a state court hearing in Front axle gross weight rating 2,00 lbs. The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) is seeking a contractor to provide temporary power generation on the island of Rota Tulsa last summer. 44 loose Paehinko Slot for a time period ol approximately two months while its generators are undergoing regular major overhauls. CUC requires a minimum Rear axle gross weight rating 21,00 lb~ .. Brown's lawyer, William Tay capacity of 1.2 megawatts to be available upon 30 days notice. Power shall be provided at 4.16 or 13.8 KV. Frame section modulus 18.0 cubic inches lor, said his client violated no Machines in the 50,000 psi Proposal shall include the following special information: 1. Available capacity. laws. Frame section modulus 15.9 cubic inches 110,000 psi 2. Requirements for connection to CU C's existing distribution system. Federal law prohibits corpora BIGGEST and NEWEST 3. Engine and generator specifications. tions from directly or indirectly nominal frame width 34" 4. Proposed or actual location of generation. assisting any federal campaign. Selection criteria will be as follows: 5. Cost per KWH. Game Club on Saipan__ 1. firms ability to meet above specifications (25 maximum Companies can be fined up to twice the amount they illegally points) Contractor shall be responsible for all manpower, supplies, fuel and lubricants. CUC will purchase electricity at the point of connection Hyatt Jalege-ncy 2. delivery time (25 maximum points) to CUC's distribution system. spend, or referred for criminal Daichi Hotel Selection criteria will be technical qualifications (20 maximum points), approach to project (20 maximum points), experience (20 3. and cost (50 maximum points) prosecution if the government maximum points), organization (20 maximum points), and cost (20 maximum points). The Proposals shall be marked CUC RFP 96-0008 believes the violations were will GIG The Proposals shall be marked CU~ RFP"!l6·0017 and five (5) copies of Sealed Proposals must be submitted to the Manager, and five (5) copies of Sealed Proposals must be submitted to ful. Procurement and Supply, Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, Lower Base, P.O. Box 1220, Saipan, MP 96950, no later than Thurs· Michael Brown, his wife and ti the Special Advisor for Procurement & Supply, Comn:,onwealth day, February 22, 1996, at 1600 hours. Full Serviee Utilities Corporation, Lower Base, P.O. Box 1220, Sa1pan, MP Discussions may be conducted with responsible otferors who submit proposals determined to be reasonably susceptible of being his law firm secretary are recorded 96950, no later than 4:00p.m., February 23, 1996. . selected for award for the purpose ol clarification and to ensure full understanding of, and responsiveness to solicitation requirements. as giving a total of $6,000 at the I J~ CUC reserves the right to reject any and all bids for Otferors shall be accorded lair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion and revision of proposals and such 1994 fundraiser. A week earlier, a Treasure Island.!: By Our Host any reason and to waive any defect in said pro~osals, or any revisions may be permitted after submission and prior to award for the purpose or obtaining the best and final offers. In conducting $10,000 check had been written Game Club CJ of them, if irr its sole opinion to do so would_ be 1n the best discussions, there shall be no disclosure of any information derived from proposals submitted by competing offerers. to Brown from Dynamic. There Beach Road, Garapan interest of CUC. All proposals shall become the property of CUC reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reason and to waive any defect in said proposals, or any of them, if in its sole was no reason cited on the check. &Hostesses opinion to do so would be in the best interest of CUC. All proposals shall become the property of CUC. cue. f All inquires shall be directed to Mr. Michael W. Randall at Telephone number (670) 322·4033 Ext. 30, Facsimile number (670) 322· Two months later, Brown got a All inquiries shall be directed to Mr. John C. Ma nas 6582. $5,000 check dated Sept. I 9 and at CUC Procurement & Supply Office at telephone number (670) 322-4033 Ext__._?1, Facsimile number (670) 322-6582. ls/Timothy P. Villagomez Timothy P. Villagomez Executive Director I ., .• -.- ,• ,• .- ,· • "• • '• '• •. ,. ,. • • • • • .' •' • • • O • " 0 C O O I I I I .> ,• • 0 0 0 .. ,. t L ~ ,. ,• >' ,. •' • " ' • " • • • ' " • • " ' " • Executive Director • \ .. , .. ,!. ,_ 30-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 9, 1996 ______:F...:.R:::ID::_-A Y, FEBRUARY 9, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-31 Group: Rights not second to peace US moves to help Syrian economy By HILARY APPELMAN Prime Minister Shimon Peres the protection of human rights." without ·access to lawyers or a ing "hooding with dirty sacks, By BARRY SCHWEID ascus rem ams 1llegal because the Syn a are to resume Feb. 26 m ture, mcludmg a highly regarded 1979 proved an financial bonanza GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - on Wednesday defended Israel's The Amnesty delegation met judge, the report said. shackling in painful positions for T~L AVIV? ~srae~ (~P) ·. The State Dep~rtment still lists Syria eastern Maryland. After more than winery. for Egypt. It receives $2.2 billion Human rights cannot be ignored policy of using force on suspected Wednesday with four newly Scores of Palestinians said to prolonged periods, beatings, sleep Chnton admm1stratt~n .1s takm_g a as a terro~1s.m sponsor. But as he '.our years ofi_ntermitte?t bargain- At first, the Syrian delegation in U.S. economic and military in the rush toward peace, Am terrorists to prevent attacks on elected Palestinian council mem have collaborated with Israeli deprivation and confinement in first~tep toward prov1dmg Synan ended a visit to Damascus Tues- mg, the two sides remam far apart gave economist Yossi Vardi only assistance every year. Jordan, nesty International' s head warned Israelis. bers, quizzing them about the in authorities were also detained dark, closet-sized cells." Pres~dent ~afez. Assad an eco- day, Secretary of State Warren on all key issues including peace a silent, polite hearing. But in late barred from U.S. aid after it tilted Wednesday in a visit to the PLO "To remain alive is also a hu dependence of the council and of without being brought before the The Israeli parliament is con nom1.c relat10nsh1p to replace fi- Christopher left behind his chief terms. January, Syrian negotiators dis- toward Iraq during the Persian ruled Gaza Strip. man right,'' Peres said. Palestinian human rights moni courts, Amnesty said. sidering a bill that would legalize nanc.ia! supp~rt the death of the coordinatorof a multibillion do!- Peres' move to hold national cussed the Golan proposal with Gulf War, has received more than Amnesty Secretary-General Muslim militants opposed to toring groups. The Amnesty lead The group said it had received the use of physical force against S0v1e_t Un10n ~o_st _hin:. Jar aid program for the Palestin- elections early - diplomatic the second Israeli expert, Oded $700 million in debt relief since Pierre Sane was visiting to dis the Israel~PLO peace agreement ers urged the council members to reports of torture, including beat suspected terrorists. Cheering on the admm1strat1on 1s ians. sources said he told Christopher Eran. concluding a peace treaty with cuss charges that Palestinian po have carried out a series of dead\ y institutionalize human rights pro ings, by Palestinian authorities, Sweden's foreign minister, Israel,Syria'slongtimeenemybut Christopher said Toni G. he would propose May 28 to the "There is an economic dimen- Israel in 1994. And the Palestine lice tortured detainees. The inter attacks in Israel over the past two tections in law. and in at least one case a prisoner Lena Hjelm W alien, criticized the its prospective peace partner. "A Verstandig, a deputy assistant sec- Knesset - instead of waiting until sion to the peace process,'' Chris- Liberation Organization has re- national human rights group also years, though there has been a lull One council member, Gaza City died. proposal in a meeting with Peres political agreement may be the retary of state, and her delegation October could cause a further topher said Wednesday at a joint ceived $160 million from the accused Israel of detaining hun in the violence in the past few lawyer Faraj Saraf, said abuses Sane said it was too early to say on Wednesday. The Israeli leader end of a war, but an economic would explore Syria's economic slowdown. Peres is unlikely to news conference with Peres. He United States, with another $340 dreds of Palestinian prisoners months. happen because the Palestinian whether Arafat was making ef said he told her force would be agreement can be the beginning priorities, its hopes and aspira- unveil a plan to yield to Syrian said he hoped Syria would work millionpledgedoverthenextfour without charge and systematically Sane said he was concerned that government is in transition. forts to improve human rights in used "only when there is clear . ' of peace," Prime Minister Shimon tions and also gather information territorial demands while many its way off the terrorism list by years, as thanks forits agreements torturing prisoners during inter human rights issues were being "Human rights is not something the West Bank and Gaza. information that a bomb may kill Peres said Wednesday. about its economy. Israelis, possibly a majority, are changing its "perceived behav- with the Jewish state. rogations. pushed aside in favor of security that can be delayed, to wait for the In Israel, Amnesty strongly other people.'' Direct economic aid to Dam- Peace talks between Israel and reluctant to give up the strategic ior." Assad delayed a few hours A delegation led by Sane met concerns. transition," Sane said. "It has to criticized the systematic torture Sane said Israel had legitimate Golan Heights. Syria's Assad, having lost his Tuesday before agreeing to re- for more than two hours Wednes "When you look at the priori be part of it." and interrogation of Palestinian concerns, but that they did not Despite the impasse in the ne- patron in Moscow with the 1991 sume negotiations with Israel. day night with PLO leader Yasser ties of the various parties, their In its I 995 report, Amnesty says prisoners, with methods includ- justify torture. Pre-election violence in gotiations, two Israeli economic disintegration of the Soviet Union, U.S. officials said he had ques- Arafat. priority is peace, not human that Arafat's Palestinian Author cxperts joined the Israeli delega- hopes talking peace with Israel tions about the move to early elec- Sane told The Associated Press rights," he said. "We have even ity arrested hundreds of Palestin Bangladesh escalating tion at Maryland's Wye Planta- will bring him Western aid. Never tions in Israel. that Arafat ensured him the new Iy heard that in the name of peace ians, "many apparently arbi- Amir's lawyers to resort to tion in the last two rounds to pro- prosperous, Syria's oil reserves Peres, at the news conference Bangladesh (AP) -Op elected Palestinian legislature we need to sacrifice human rights trarily," in 1995. " DHAKA, possible as long as Mrs. Zia con pose joint economic projects in are running out, and it owes Rus- with Christopher, registered re- position activists protesting an would work for the protection of ... and that afterward we can build Most were suspected members emotional disorder defense tinues in office. Mrs. Zia has re the hills. During its 29-year con- sia almost dlrs I billion for weap- lief. "It would have been quite election tour by Prime Minister human rights. institutions to protect human of Islamist and other groups op fused to quit, saying the opposi trol of the buffer zone, Israel has ons. easy for the Syrians to misread JERUSALEM (AP) - Attorneys day. Khaleda Zia clashed with her sup "We will follow up with his. rights. posed to the peace agreement with Under an amendment oflsrael' s tion demand is unconstitutional. developed industries and agricul- Making peace with Israel in what is happening here,'' he said. for Yitzhak Rabin's confessed porters and police in an eastern commitment," Sane said. "That is why we came here," Israel," the report said. assassin plan to adopt a new strat criminal code, a defendant con Sane was to meet Thursday with he added. "There is not - there All were released without town Wednesday, leaving at least egy and argue that their client victed of murder can get less than 50 people injured. Israeli Justice Minister David should not be - any contradiction charge after spending up to two suffered from emotional disor a life term if it is proven that, In other pre-election clashes, Libai. between the pursuit of peace and months in detention, nearly all ders, Israel radio said Wednes- while basically sane, he suffers another 50 people were injured. '• . from emotional problems. Opposition activists destroyed a Rabin assassin Yigal Amir, 25, rostrum from where Mrs. Zia was faces life plus 49 years in prison if .1 . to address a rail y. They also hurled ,, ··"'· convicted of murder and con bombs at state-run radio and tele spiracy. phone offices and fought with /'/ Jonathan Ray Goldberg, one of political rivals in 10 towns. .~ ~ .·.· if: Amir's three attorneys, said Clashes broke out in Feni, 80 Wednesday he knew nothing of a i miles ( 130 kilometers) east of the \_ \ new strategy. "I'm surprised to ... 1·. capital, Dhaka, as Mrs. Zia drove hear that,'' he said. in to campaign for the Feb. I 5 general elections. Rival groups fought one an other with crude bombs and guns and police fired tear gas shells to .,., ; separate them, turning the town into a battle field, reporters said .,' by telephone. Eyewitness reports put the num ber of injured at about 50. But the figure could rise as the clashes were going on, said Mir Ahmed Miru, a photo journalist with the When Februart;;f 1', i.99§,. Janakantha newspaper. Where . f"estaSan';Rpgue: Jamp Mrs. Zia drove in a motorcade ·%)}. <;:{:,:::i.~':'·'·'· .. ,. .-:• Yiga/Amir to the town just after noon. She is Amir's two court-appointed at expected to stay overnight in the Time torneys could not immediately be town and address at least 19 pub .,[···.,~q·············' reached fo·r comment. Amir's lic rallies. Events ...... xhibitarid ...... ····· Sn..JI w defense has been in disarray, with Feni is one of the five parlia '. :.: T{!(i··.( . 1t\·'.' ••· .·.:.·.. · ...., .Jlll)p~ 1I1 lqlli' two defense lawyers quitting last mentary constituencies from month over Amir's insistence to where she is contesting the elec Sponsors .Marianas:VisitorstBurea turn the trial into a platform for tion that is being boycotted by the J;p;*iAirlines Group ·· his militant political beliefs. main opposition parties. Goldberg, an American immi The opposition parties led by grant who does not have a full the Awami League have called commandofHebrew, was repeat for a day's strike in the town to edly reprimanded by the court for protest Mrs. Zia's visit. not being properly prepared. In Across Bangladesh, violence several cases, Amir, a third-year escalated as the country prepared law student, cross-examined wit for next week's general elections. nesses as Goldberg stood by. At least one person was killed Until now, the defense has not and 50 others injured during J tried to suggest that Amir was not clashes in IO towns across the in full control when he shot Rabin country, new~apers reported at a Nov. 4 peace rally in Tel Wednesday. Many cars and Snow Will ve available for public Aviv. · motorscooters were damaged. enjoyment after the snowman In a statement in court, Amir The opposition has said it will building competition. For more said he opened fire on Rabin be boycott the Feb. 15 general elec information, call Jack Diaz at the cause he wanted to remove the tions to Parliament and prevent prime minister from office to pre, the balloting because Mrs. Zia Marianas Visitors Bureau vent the handover of West Bank refuses to quit and hand over Pairere #1 land to the Palestinians. power to a neutral caretaker who ®TOYOTA In the last court session on Feb. will oversee the poll. "Bring the entire family and I, Judge Edmond Levy surpris They say free elections are not ingly ordered a psychiatric evalu Micro) Corporation friends and chill out at La fiesta". ation ofthe defendant even though neither the defense nor the pros j Save Powerl San Jose ecution had requested it. Tel.: 234·5911 Fax.: 234-6514 •, µa ~.::. 1 , . -- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1996-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-33 32-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY'. 9, 1996 Search: Finding the Gloomy economic news for France PARIS (AP)· France is bracing 1996. be more of a temporary trouble percent from the previous quar- ta! number of unemployed in P. 0. Box 800 Saipan MP 96950 world's flattest tax fora gloomy spring as the nation's "Certainly the slowdown of the than the makings of a recession. ter. France to 3.02 million. Tel. (670) 235-5552/3 Fax. (670) 235-5556 By DAVID BRISCOE tion says no country has a flat tax economic slowdown is reflected economy has mathematical con- "All the experts are in accord in The institute said the profes- As a result, France's Decem- WASHING TON (AP)· When it such as the one envisioned by in a rising unemployment rate, a sequences on employment,'' said telling us that toward the middle sional equipment sector was af- ber unemployment rate rose to comes to taxes, the world isn't those politicians. He said Hong government spokesman predicts. Lamassoure, who doubles as of the year, expansion should re- fected by a I 0.4 percent plunge 11.7 percent from 11.5 percent International Market Place, Inc. is seeking individuals who meet the following qualifications to flat, but it's getting flatter. Kong comes the closest with "a Alain Lamassoure said in an deputy budget director. "It's nee- sume at the sustained pace of in output in the defense, aero- in October. The November and fill the position of Sales Associate. This position is responsible for calling on customers, coordi Proponents of one income tax fairly flat rate." interview in Wednesday's edi- essary to expect, for about three 1994," he said. space and naval industries. December jobs figures were nating purchases of merchandise with the manufacturers, and coordinating the pick-up/deliv rate for all Americans wiJI have to Price Waterhouse, the global tions of the business daily Les months, figures that are little fa- France's national statistics in- Last week, the Labor Minis- combined into one report be- ery of merchandise to the customers' locations. This position is accountable for the safekeep search the globe before they find accounting finn that charts taxes Echos that France's jobless rate - vorable." stitute released more economic try announced an unexpectedly cause of a paralyzing labor a truly flat system - one you can in 116 countries, lists four gradu now at 11.7 percent - likely will But Lamassoure said France's bad news Wednesday with a re- sharp increase of 57,000 strike that began in late No- ing of merchandise inventory in storage and during pick-up/delivery. This position also assists file on a postcard. ated rates for the British colony, rise in the first few months of economic slowdown appeared to port that 1995 third-quarter in- jobseekers during November vember and ended in mid-De- in the billing and collection of customers' accounts. In fact, they may not find one. ranging from 2 to 20 percent. dustrial production declined 0.5 and December, bringing the to- cember. Tax analysts disagree on There is, however, a flat rate of 15 • Understands customer service, possesses excellent people skills, enjoys working with whether any country has a truly percent for anyone earning over flat tax on all income. roughly dlrs 115,000. Iraq says oil sales customers. Ability to prioritize and make independent decisions while knowing when to In the murky world of taxation, So, for big earners, Hong seek approval of supervisors. Ability to work with minimum supervision while keeping su there are so-called flat taxes, and Kong's system is about as flat - won't harm n1arket then there are flattertaxes. Nearly and as low - as anywhere. pervisors informed. Possesses good organizational skills. Detail-oriented and meticulous By LOUIS MEIXLER another,'' al--Anbari told reporters. every system allows some deduc "Gee, is it a coincidence that about paper work UNITED NATIONS (AP) The sanctions have devastated tions or exceptions, and most have Hong Kong has the fastest-grow Iraq's chief negotiator in oil-for the Iraqi economy. Security Coun different ways and rates for tax ing economy in the world?" asks Merchandising/retail/wholesale experience beneficial food talks said Wednesday that cil members have said the embargo ing various types of income. Johnson. any renewed sales should not lead will remain in place until the coun The ultimate goal of the flat tax Looking further, Paraguay has to a sharp, sustained decline in oil cil is satisfied that Iraq has com • Excellent English communications skills, both verbal and written movement is to equalize the tax no tax on personal income and prices. plied with U.N. demands to dis bite 5oas to increase savings rates, charges a flat rate of30 percent on Iraqi negotiator Abdul-Amiral mantle its programs to build weap • Japanese and/or Korean language capabilities helpful, but not required provide more business capital, corporate income, according to Anbari spoke as Iraqi and U.N. ons of mass destruction. stimulate employment, boost pro Price Waterhouse's "Individual officials held a second day of talks In April, the United Nations pro • Ability to provide own transportation. Arrangements may be made for mileage ductivity and, ultimately, raise liv Taxes: a Worldwide Summary." on a U .N. offer that would pennit posed the oil-for-food formula, but ing standards. Estonia has two flat rates. It reimbursements Iraq to sell $1 billion in oil every Iraq rejected the offer as an in Opponents say it's just a ploy taxes employee income at 26 per 90 days to purchase humanitarian fringement of its sovereignty. to make the rich richer. cent and interest income at 10 supplies. Asked why Iraq agreed last month Please forward resume to International Market Place, Inc., P.O. Bax 1818, Whatever the impact, analysts percent. The United Nations imp<1sed to the talks,al-Anbarireplied 'There on both sides agree that taxes are A top contender for the flattest Saipan, MP 96950, FAX 234-8302. Or, call Mike Pai at 234-8300 for an sweeping trade sanctions against are so many things going on in the getting flatter around the world, income tax is Bolivia. Price Iraq after Baghdad's 1990 inva region, the U .N ., and the world, but appointment to apply in person. as countries look for ways to make Waterhouse says it collects 13 sion of Kuwait. Before the Gulf there is no specific ... factor." their economies more competi percent on all personal income, War, Iraq pumped some $10 bil He would not comment on tive. with a uniform personal exemp lion in oil. whether Iraq had any proposals to Even the U.S. system is much tion. 1991 i.;, · ,., ,., , . Allowing Iraq to open its taps make at the talks. ,_l~c~,C~.: ~; ,: flatter than it used to be, with as But Bolivia scores only a less Council diplomats have said they many as 18 tax levels in effect than-perfect 2 on Heritage's scale, could flood the oil market, push Automatic, air conditioning, AM/FM cass. '"'"' Four-door, automatic, AM/FM cass. s111KJA prior to 1986 reform and rates as because it has a 25 percent corpo ing down prices and costing Gulf will not permit any major changes high as 91 percent a few decades rate tax rate and imposes a variety states, such as Saudi Arabia, bil to the offer, which requires Iraq to 1989 $6,995 1986 · · · $3,995 ago. of other levies. lions, oil analysts have said. ship the majority of the oil through C/jellozv a Turkish pipeline, divert a speci Four-door, automatic, air conditioning, 11111•1,\ If the United States achieves New Zealand, another candi They say the sales could force Four-door, automati(', AC, AM/FM cass. ''""'"" fiedamounttothecountry' s Kurdish further reforms and starts taxing date for ultimate flatness, has a prices down some $ 2 a barrel, minority and use some of the money all income at the same rate, ana two-tiered rate that hits earnings leading to savings of about a nickel to compensate Gulf War victims. 1992 1990 !Jtandkerchief's lysts believe other countries will below $20,000 at 24 percent and a gallon in the United States. On Tuesday, al-Anbari said the Two-door, automatic, AC; AM/FM cass. ;1112,1 Four-door, automatic, air conditioning, J111,iA follow. anything above at 33 percent. Butal-Anbarisaidanynewsales conditions were "not a prob "If America would actually Even Sweden, which Heritage should not lead to a long-term U.N. Family Restaurant decline in prices. lem." adopt such a system, most of the gives a perfectly bad "5" as one of 1992 C · ·., $8,295 In Iraq, the dinar climbed rest of the world - at least the the highest taxing countries, has "Ifwe go into the market with a Wednesday on optimism that the Four-door, AC, automatic, AMJFM cass. m:w ,,+ industrialized world- would have been moving towards lower, flat very small quantity of oil, it won't talks could lead to oil sales. no choice," said Bryan T. Johnson, ter rates with what Michael affect the fundamenials,'' he said. Serving: Currency traders in Baghdad said co-author of the conservative Walker calls a "radically revised At the end of talks Tuesday, al 1989 · $8,995 a dollar sold for 400 dinars on Heritage Foundation's annual approach to taxation." Anbari refused to characterize the Wednesday, compared to 500 last Four-door, automatic, AC, AMJFM cass. JPIIOllH Local Index of Economic Freedom. Walker, of the Frasure Insti progress of the negotiations. He said Washington's diplo tute, a Canadian economic think "It's too early to say one way or week. 1993 $6,595 matic community has been lining tank, said the flatness of a tax 1992 $9,995 Chinese Two-door sedan, 5-speed, AC, AM/FM cass. ,no85 up for briefings on the various flat system can best be measured by GL, automatic, AC, AM/FM cassette, rno21 tax proposals. the range of rates from which Filipino Heritage's index rates 142 coun most of the revenue comes. By 1993 $9,995 tries on a variety of factors in that score, he said Canada rates 1992 $11,995 LS, automatic, AC, AM/FM cassette, sw1,,, Food cluding taxation. Those that score fairly well, with most taxes col LS, automatic, AC, sunroof, AM/FM cass. 2110J1 the best - I or 1.5 on a scale of 5 - lected at rates between 17 and 25 tend to have the flattest taxes, said percent. 1992 $10,995 Johnson. He said the top rates at which Turbo, •ldr, AT, AC, 5spd, PW, SR, AM/FM cass. """'' The United States, with its governments tax are also an im multi-rate system ranging from portant indicator, and "there has 17 percent to 39.6 percent, scores been a general movement away 1992 $8,995 a 4 on taxation. from high-margin rates around Station wagon, 5-speed, AC, AM/FM cass. 2110:1 Republican presidential candi the world." dates Steve Forbes, Pat Buchanan The search for flat taxes has to and Sen. Phil Gramm all want to end with four countries that scolf: 1991 $10,995 1995 $17,995 flatten that out to a rate of 16 or 17 We're also serving dinner at reasonable price a perfect I on the Heritage scale: Soft Top, automatic, AC, AM/FM eass. s1wH, 5-speed, air conditioning, AM/FM cass. sHu:s percent for all earned income, with Bahrain, the Bahamas, United Open: Monday to Saturday few or no deductions or exemp Arab Emirates and Kuwait. 11 :OOam to 2:00pm tions. They have no income tax at all. 1991 $8,995 1991 $9,495 5:00pm to 1O:OOpm Steve Entin of the Institute for And that's about as flat as you can Hard !op, air concliti1h1ing;4 AM/FM cass. s1,w, Xtra-cab, 5-speed, AC, AiVUFM cass. s1'"' Research on Economics and Taxa- get. 1990 $10,395 1991 $22,995 5-speed, AC, camper shell, AM/FM cass. oHur,1 V6, 4x4, AT, pwr package, AC, AM/FM cass. si11u,. i ! ii ' A vendor sells hot sweet potatoes from h_is mobile ove'! across the road from Beijing newly opened railway station. Enterpnsmg food vendors A DIVISION OF TRIPLE J SAIPAN. INC. has been setting up shop near the station, which opened Sunday, to take Garopan. Beach Road 234-7133 • Chalan Kanoa, Beach Road 234-3332 Call 234-7272 advantage of the large crowd of travellers passing through. (AP Photo). FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1996-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-35 34-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 9, 1996 Canon likely to buy Kodak division Toyota eyes S. Korean market By BEN DOBBIN get the business off its books as of the high-end copier market to search firm in Cambridge, Mas States, with more than 50 percent TOKYO (AP) · Toyota Motor automobile market by selling its A Toyota spokesman said sales trading company based in Seoul, South Korea's recent move toward ROCHESTER, New York (AP) quickly as possible,'' Henderson Xerox's 32 percent share, said sachusetts. of the personal copier market, but Corp. said Thursday it plans to U .S.-made passenger model on a of the model will be made through as early as May, pending the South liberalizing its auto market to out- • Canon Inc. of Japan has emerged said. "The longer it takes, the more analyst Richard Norton of Giga Canon makes the biggest num Xerox is the biggest manufac enter the promising South Korean trial basis over the next' year. Jinsei Trading Co., a medium-sized Korean government's approval. side manufacturers. as the most likely candidate to damage is done." Information Group, a market re- ber of copiers sold in the United turer in tenns of revenue, he said. If approved, Toyota will be the About 1.1 million passengercars buy Eastman Kodak Co.'s ailing Gene Glazer of Dean Witter first Japanese automaker to sell weresoldinSouthKorealastyear, copier division, analysts said Reynolds Inc. said Canon is "cer REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL passengercarsinSouthKoreasince including about 7,000 imports, Wednesday. tainly at the top of my list as a Amendment - 1 the company withdrew from the mostly American-made, accord- Over the past decade, the com potential acquirer because of the Thai gov't mulls ways PSS RFP96-004 country in the early 1970s, said the ing to South Korean industry fig- panies have teamed up on copier long-tenn relationship of the two spokesman, on condition of ano- ures. The rest were all made by technology, manufacturing and companies.'' The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Island Public School System is extending nymity. South Korean automakers. marketing. Kodak primarily sells "It's a very logical conclusion," the dateline from February 26, 1996 to March 08, 1996 for the submission of South Korea currently bans the The new model in which Jinsei high-end office copiers that chum concurred Bob Maney, an analyst to reduce car imports competitive sealed proposals from qualified catering firms for the OPERATION OF importofJapanesepassengercars, TradingwillsellisAvalon,amodel out from 60 to 120 pages a min with Prudential Securities in BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) . account deficit of 7 .1 percent of cars with engines smaller than with exceptions made for a few with an engine displacement of utes, while Canon dominates the Rochester. "The question is at THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM for school year 1996-97, The Finance Ministry will study the gross domestic product, which 2,300 cc, and a 600 percent duty models used by the Japanese Em- 3,000 CC produced at Toyota's low-end, low-volume personal what price, at what cost? They with an option to renew based upon an annual review with both parties agreeing to ways of limiting car imports into is considered high, he said. The on larger cars was halved. The bassy. U.S. plant in Kentucky, the spokes- copier market. may be trying to protect local renewal, for an additional period up to four( 4) years. The proposal must address the the country, a government spokes deficit measures the rate at which duties were later dropped further. The growing trade deficit with man said. Three weeks ago, Kodak re employment.'' man said Wednesday. the country is acquiring external Since then, the number of im Japan has beenoneofmainfactors Nissan Motor Co., Japan's sec- vealed it might either sell its copier Kodak does not reveal how essential requirements of all aspects of the operation of the school breakfast and lunch The study was initiated at the debt. ports has been increasing rapidly. behind South Korea's ban on the ond-largest automaker, has said it division or opt for an alliance or a many people work at its copier program to all eligible students at selected schools on the island of Saipan, Tinian, and request of some Cabinet minis Another fear was that an in Imports of CBU cars jumped to importation of Japanese vehicles. will strengthen cooperation on a joint venture with another com division. Rota. ters at their weekly meeting on crease in the number of imports 54,819 last year from 23,619 the According to Japanese govern- passengercardevelopmentproject pany. Potential buyers named by Kodak and Canon declined to Tuesday, said Phongthep could also harm efforts to build a year before, the Bangkok Post ment statistics, South Korea suf- with South Korea's Samsung Wall Street analysts included confinn that talks are under way. Thepkanjana, deputy spokesman local production base for auto reported Wednesday. fered a $13.5 billion trade deficit Motors Inc. Samsung is building Canon, the buyout firm Clayton "It would be inappropriate to com Proposal specification maybe obt-ained by writing to the Commissioner of Education, Mr. of the prime minister's office. mobile exports. The Post reported that at with Japan in 1994, the latest year an auto plant in the southern coastal Dubilier and Rice Inc. of New ment," said Kodak spokesman William S. Torres, Public School System, Central Office, Lower base during normal Imports ofautomobiles in CBU Tuesday's Cabinet meeting the The ministers were concerned for which figures are available. city of Pusan, which is slated to York and crosstown rival Xerox Charlie Smith. working hours. Inquiries and requests for specifications shall be directed to the Federal that rising imports could add to - completely built-up- form were finance and commerce ministries The Toyota spokesman said the start manufacturing vehicles, in Kodak holds about 17 percent Corp. Programs Coordinator IV, Mr. Tim Thornburgh at telephone number 322-6405. Bangkok's already serious traffic tightly restricted until I 99 I, when were also told to find ways to company's decision comes amid January 1998. "We're under the impression jams and contribute to a current a ban was lifted on the import of increase car exports. they're in negotiations with Canon and a financial buyer," said B. A pre-bid conference has been set for Friday, February 09, 1996 at 2:00pm local time at Dollar traded higher Alex Henderson, an analyst with the PSS Procurement and Supply Office, at the JTV Building As Lito, Saipan. It is Prudential Securities in. New TOKYO (AP)· The U.S. dollar mandatory that all prospective bidders attend this important conference. lations which may encourage York. "Xerox had been partici was traded higher against the Japa Japanese life insurance compa pating but the odds-on favorite at nese yen at midaftemoon in To nies and trust banks to invest in ·.,,,' this point would be Canon." The proposal shall be marked RFP No. RFP96-004 and addressed to Ms. Louise / JOB VACANCIES kyo Thursday, while prices on the overseas assets, and at the same Hit by laggard earnings and stiff Tokyo Stock Exchange finished time may attract foreign compa Concepcion, PSS Procurement & Supply Officer, JTV Building, Saipan, MP 96950. competition from Xerox, the higher in moderate trading. nies to the Japanese pension mar Proposals must be submitted no later than 3:00pm on or before March 08, 1996. copierunit has been the subject of The dollar's strength followed ket. sale speculation for several years. its overnight trend in New York, At midafternoon, the dollar was With annual sales of $1. 7 billion, The Public School System reserves the right to reject any and all proposals if its to the ANNOUNCEMENT where the currency rose against Wilh Love, changing hands at 106.92 yen, up industry insiders believe it could o.r--~~ Mom, Dad, Sisters, The Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA) at the Saipan International Airport is most major currencies on im 1.08 yen from late Wednesday in best interest of the Public School System. fetch around $1 billion and that a ~~~ Brothers, lslcrs in-Jaw, looking for applicants for the following positions: proved trade figures with Japan Tokyo and also above its late New nephews & family William S. Torres Louise Concepcion deal could be reached this month. and reports predicting an increase York level overnight at 106.l 0 "Certainly Kodak would like to ~.___~ c.:x::.::si. Commissioner of Education Procurement & Supply Officer in German unemployment figures. yen. 1 (one) Plant Accountant The reports renewed specula Meanwhile,sharepricesadvanced 1 (one) Statistician/Accountant tion that Germany will have to on the back of encouraging factors, lower interest rates to spur its including an overnight record close 1 (one) Firefighter Trainee economy. on Wall Street and the dollar's re Following the announcement in newed strength against the yen, deal 1(one) Mechanic the afternoon ofJapan's financial ers said. ~M 1 {one) Electronics Technician deregulation steps by the govern The 225-issue Nikk:ei Stock Av ment, the dbllar gained its strength erage gained 174.81 points, or 0.83 further, traders said. percent, closing at 21, 118.30points. P-i~ CLUB . . . The qualifications for Plant Accountant is a Bachelors Degree in Accounting The Finance Ministry unveiled On Wednesday,theindexhadgained with three to four years of accounting experience preferably in construction industry. a series of measures to ease regu- 192.34 points, or 0.93 percent Must be knowledgeable and experienced with the application of Quatropro and Microsoft Word from an IBM compatible computer. IDVE & PASSION The minimum qualification for the Statistician/Accountant is any combination A Super Road Show Valentine Presentation equivalent to graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) and a minimum of two years of college education with concentration in business and accounting courses plus featuring no less than five years of responsible work experience in accounting or statistics. Nagoya Star Solo Performer • Nagoya Star Collection Model • Nagoya Star Show Girl Celebrity Applicants for fFirre~iglhliell' "il'll'aanee must be a high school graduate or equivalent and must be able to pass the National Fire Protection Association firefighter entry qualifications on Medical and Physical Fitness requirements. · :~ • Hi-tech fashion in motion • Lotion Show The minimum qualifications for Electronics Technician is high school f(,){·:\ • 4 Surprise & Super Production Number • Shower Show graduation or equivalent, and must successfully completed related or vocational ·...... 1 .•~·,,·--·., ,,,...~ ,------....,-.,,-,--..,,,,-..,..,.-..,.,--..,....,----,---,--~,--~ and technical certification at a U.S. accredited trade or vocational school plus ""-- . \ I three years experience as an electronics technician. The minimum qualification for Mechanic are that applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent, and successfully' completed related vocational and technical certification at a U.S. accredited trade or vocational school plus three years of experience as an automotive and heavy equipment repair and !' ( maintenance operations of which one year pertains to supervisory experience. Application forms are available at the Security Office on the First Floor of the Arrival Building at the Saipan International Airport or at the Second Floor Administration Office. Application forms must be accompanied by an updated A m_odel displays a shell clip brooch with pink topaz and diamonds police clearance dating back five years. For more information, please contact designed by Verdura at Christie's's International Jewelry Department Tel: 664-3500. The deadline for submission of applications is February 23, 1996 Hf?ng Kong !3ranc~. It is estirt}ated between $12,000-16, 000 U.S. and WIii be auctioned m St. Mort,z, Switzerland on February 23 and 24. at 4:30 pm. (AP Photo) ;.·,. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1996-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-37 36-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 9, 1996 GM plans $.5B plant in Thailand Computer maker drops US plans BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - growing Southeast Asian country. for a pennit to build its plant in the the company probably wouldn't tion is a sign that G .M. is tilting General Motors Corp. has applied Ford Motor Co., together with city of Rayong, 145 kilometers make a final decision until April. toward Thailand in an investment By VIJA Y JOSHI in world markets. for a license to build a $500 mil Japan's Mazda Motor Corp., be (90 miles) south of Bangkok. G.M., seeking a regional base in SINGAPORE (AP) - The first IPC is the top-selling brand in project that could total $1 billion. lion vehicle manufacturing plant gan building a pickup truck fac However, General Motors hasn't Southeast Asia, recently narrowed Thailand, whose economy grew Singaporean computer maker to Singapore, and recently introduced in Thailand, a senior government tory here Tuesday, and Chrysler ruled out building the factory in its choices to Thailand and the by an estimated 8 .5 percent last REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS enter the U.S. retail market has the My GeNie desk-top PC that official said Thursday. Corp. began assembling Jeep the Phi Ii ppines rather than in Thai· Philippines. Company officials year, is often touted as Asia's next admitted defeat, saying it will close incorporates a video CD player, The project, if approved, would Cherokees last year. land, said Chakramon couldn't be reached for comment economic 'dragon,' after South its money-losing American opera FM radio, television, answering become the third investment by a General Motors has asked the Phasukavanich, the board's deputy Thursday. Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and RFP NO. 96-0013 tions. machine and fax. U.S. automobile makerin this fast- government's Board oflnvestment secretary-general. Chakramonsaid Thai officials said the applica- Singapore. "It is a question of whether we The company will concentrate . , .. January 19, 1996 continued to carry the dead baby or on the Asia-Pacific region, which let it go," said IPC Corp. chairman will "require a lot of cash," said The Philippines' merchandise ex· Economists say strong demand Audit firm KPMG Peat THE COMMONWEALTH Utilities Corporation (CUC) is requesting sealed proposals from qualified firms for the SUP· Patrick Ngiam, in comments pub Ngiam, a Thai-born ethnic Chinese Asia business· briefs· ports hit an all-time highof$ l .62 from the country's two largest Marwick, which analyzed data of PLY OF LUBRICANTS, LUBRICATING OILS, GREASES, ETC., for the power plants on Saipan. Tinian and Rota for a lished Thursday by The Business who is now a Singapore citizen. TOKYO ( I .2 billion Australian dollars) billion in December, up I 5 per markets - the United States and the companies, said most of them period of at least (2) years. (Existing supply contract terminates April 30, 1996. Proposing parties must be prepared to Times newspaper. "Why continue with an effort TOKYO (AP) - Japan's Mitsui project. cent from $1.4 I billion in No Japan - and increased intra-re believe fraud will increase be· commence delivery upon commenment of contract). !PC, one of the few Singaporean that may not eventually lead us to Trust & Banking is considering "Depending on performance vember on strong sales of elec gional trade are strengthening cause of declining social values, Contractor will be required to provide a minimum of two (2) months inventory of of products required by each power companies toexpandoverseas, said the top tierof players?" said Ngiam, further job cuts, but the exact num and price-competitiveness, Aus tr0nics and garments, the gov Philippine exports. the increasing sophistication of plant at their respective bulk plants in Saipan, Tinian and Rota. Supplier shall deliver lubricants to each power plant in it will stop selling notebook com 41. ber is still undecided, a spokesman tralian companies stand to earn ernment said Thursday. Electronics and components re criminals and economic pressures, drums or bulk. In Saipan, delivery service shall include pumping the system lubricating oil from the delivery containers puters and multimedia cards Market analysts were surprised for the bank said Thursday. as much as 600 million dollars The December exports were mained the top dollar-earners, The Times of India newspaper into the power plants' bulk storage tanks. in 1993 when IPC bought Austin (US $450 million) from the reported. The various types of oils and the approximate quantities required of each type will be specified during the pre-proposal through 12 U.S. distributors. The Japanese trust bank, which 24 percent higher than in the same with a value of $587 million in The newspaper said that 86 per conference. Proposers shall warrant that all lubricant products supplied will meet or exceed the required or recom· The company is to continue sell Computer Systems, based in Aus shed 1,000 employees between project over its lifetime of 1997 month a year earlier, the National December, up 17 percent from mended specifications of the manufacturers of CUC's power plant engines and equipment. Engine oil analysis and lube ing its !PC brand computers tin, Texas, to make and sell com April 1992 and March I 994, will to 2004," McMullan said. Statistics Office reported. the previous month. Electronics cent of the companies fired em oil audit shall be performed by supplier on a regular basis. throughout Asia, and to corporate puter equipment in the United restructure its overall operations "This is a remarkable achieve Exports for all of 1995 were accounted for 36 percent of the ployees who committed such fraud. Selection of a supplier will be made on the basis of CIF cost (maximum 40 points). stock inventory (maximum 30 points), huyers in the United States. States. but it is unclear how soon the plan ment by the consortium. It is also better than many economists country's total exports. It said 40 percent of the internal conditions of supply (maximum 15 points), and payment terms (maximum 15 points). Market analysts said the losses "We were wondering what they will be finalized, the spokesman another boost for the Australian had expected. fraud was through account pad Proposals shall be for fixed price for term of contract, or shall include fixed price as an alternative. from the U.S. operations in 1995 were up to," said Lim Eng Hai, said. building industry, already buoyed For the entire year, Philippine NEW DELHI ding and inventory theft. A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held for all interested parties at the CUC conference room, Lower Base, are expected to total $25 million. director of research at the stock The spokesman denied a report by its success in supplying kit exports totaled $17.4 billion, up NEW DELHI, India (AP) -Theft It said external fraud included Saipan at 11 :00 am on January 26, 1996. The company informed the brokerage J.M. Sassoon and Co. in in Thursday morning's Nihon homes to Kobe," to rebuild after 29 percent from the previous of inventory, bribes, and padding bribes and secret commissions paid All proposals shall be marked CUC RFP 96-0013 and six (06) copies are to be submitted to the Special Advisor, Singapore stock exchange late Singapore. Keizai Shimbun, a Japanese eco last year's earthquake. year. of accounts have cost half of to various people. Most of the re Procurement and Supply, Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, Lower Base, Saipan MP 9695D no later than 2:00 p.m. Wednesday that its 1995 earnings "You should run only when you nomic daily, that the trust bank The statistics office has not yet India's 600 largest companies spondents to the survey blamed local time, February 23, 1996. were likely to be some 38 percent are able to walk strongly. They plans to cut 1,000 jobs over the MANILA announced import data for the about $12 million in losses, a poor internal controls for the fraud, CUC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals for any reason and to waive any defect in said proposals, or any of less than analysts' forecast of 82.7 were doing quite a bit of running next three years. MANILA, Philippines (AP) · month. newspaper reported Thursday. it said. them, if in its sole opinion to do so would be in the best interest of CUC. All proposals shall become the property of CUC. million Singapore dollars (U.S. before they could walk," Lim said All inquires shall be directed to Mr. Frank T. (Sonny) Flores, Special Advisor, Procurement & Supply, CUC at telephone $58.57 million). in an interview. PERTH number (670) 322-4033 and fax number (670) 322·6582, or Frank T. Lizama, Power Generation Manager, at telephone With dlrs 1 billion in annual sales, "Anyone could have told them PERTH, Australia (AP)- Herald number (670) 322-9243 and fax number (670) 322· 7087. IPC has become a point of national that they were taking on giants," Resources Ltd. ha~ entered a joint PUBLIC NC>TICE pride in Singapore, whose factories he said. venture with Canadian company COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Isl Timothy P. Villagomez are mostly assembly lines belong This is not the first time IPC has International Annax Ventures Inc DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES Executive Director, CUC ing to multinational companies. been forced to scale back its ambi for mineral exploration in 2ND FLOOR, MORGEN BUILDING, SAIPAN Although this tiny island nation tious plans. Kalimantan, Indonesia. COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS 96950 is the world's biggest maker of Last year, the company shut The company said the venture TEL. NO. 234-6623/7320/3970 •FEBRUARY 08,1996 • FN: PN0296AA.08 computer disk drives and sound about 25 retail outlets in Australia would undertake work in the 1,350 THE FOLLOWING IS A PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF COASTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CRM OFFICES: cards, few Singapore companies in after 18 months of aggressive ex square-mile (3,500 sq. km.) area . DATE · APPLICATION. · · · · · ·· · : · · · · · · · · · any industry have a major presence pansion. held by Herald/PT Indoraya in Arr. lt"'A"-lr . RECEIVED· . ' PROJECT 11QC·AT'lt'\ll TYPE' .. . SI'ATUS·· .·. l"l"T"L.A.#1'11 I · APPLICATION DESCRIPTION . L.l . .t~UIVl'11 · . · . . · . . · ~ I.e. .' .. \ ; ; northwest Kalimantan. • • • ' • ~ • i ~ REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Annax takes 60 percent of the 1. Use Us Corp. 01/22196·SSm·96·X·22 FILMING MICRO BEACH SHORELINE APC APPROVED(01125196)' News Corp. profits venture and Herald will be man· 2. MAGAZINE MAGAZINE 01 /24/96-SSm·96· X·23 FILMING ALL PUBLIC BEACH SHORELINE APC APPROVED(Ot/24196)' ager and responsible for develop· 3. DANIEL COLLINS 01/22196-SLRm-96·-X-24 UNDERWATER HULL CLEANING SAIPAN LAGOON LAGOON & REEF APC APPROVED (01126196)' ing exploration programs and bud 4. TAKEO HIRDFUJI 01/23/96·SP1m·96·X·25 FILMING ALL PUBLIC BEACH SHORE.I NE APC APPROVED(01123196)' RFP NO. 96-0014 fall 24% in quarter gets. 5. HYATI REGENCY SAIPAN 01i23/96·SSm·96·X-26 EROSION CONTROL GARAPAN SHORELINE APC APPROVED(02107/96)" SYDNEY, Australia(AP)- News panies showed improved results. Herald said Wednesday night 6. HAFADAI BEACH HOTEL 01115/96-SSm-96·X·27 RETAINING W.~LL GARAPAN SHORELINE APC APPROVED(02102196)' January 19, 1996 Corp., Rupert Murdoch's global But it noted lower earnings by that the area was within a broad 7. SAMSUNG CONST. 01124/96·SP1m·96·X·28 SEAPLANE RAMP REPAIR LOWER BASE PORT & INDUSTRIALAPC APPROVED (01/26196)' publishing, film and television Ansett Airlines, an Australian car magmatic arc that could be traced 8. EDWIN CASTRO 01i24,96·SSm·96-X·29 PALA PAL~ SUSUPE SHORELINE APC UNDER REVIEW" THE COMMONWEALTH Utilities Corporation (CUC) is requesting proposals from qualified firms for the sup· conglomerate, said Thursday its rier which it half owns with Aus across Kalimantan. The arc was a 9. CUC O1124/96-SP lrr.-96- X-30 CONTAINMENT BERM LOWER BASE PORT & INDUSTRIAL APC APPROVED[01/31/96)' ply of fuel for its power plants on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota for (2) years. Existing supply contract terminates profit fell 24 percent in the final tralian transportation company gold and gold-copper rich miner 10. CUC 01 i25/96·SP1m·96-X-31 OFFICE SPACE PUERTO RICO PORT & INDUSTRIALAPC APPROVED(01/30/96)" April 30, 1996. Proposing parties must be prepared to commence deliveries upon commencement of con three months of last year and TNT Limited. alized belt that hosted historic and 11. CUC 01 i25i96-SP1111·96·X·32 RESTROOMS LOWER BASE PORT & 1NDUSTRIALA,°C APPROVED(01/30/96)' tract. dropped almost 15 percent for the Earnings by the Fox Television currently producing mines. 12. HAWAIIAN ROCK PROD. 01126i96·SP1m·96·X·33 CONTAINMENT BERM STORAGE TANK LOWER BASE POAT &INDUSTRIAL APC APPROVED(01/31196)' All (6) Commonwealth power plants operate on gas-oil and the average total consumption is approximately last half of 1995. station group rose 14 percent in It said the known widespread 13. S2 CLUB 01129196-SSm-96- X-34 FILMING ALL PUBLIC BEACH SHORELiNE APC APPAOVED(01/30/96)" 2,500,000 gallons per month. The specifications for the gas-oil will be given during the pre-proposal meeting. It said better performances by 1995, despite what News Corp. occurrence of gold, both within 14. M&F CORP 01129,96-TSm·96-X-35 FILMING TINIAN SHORELINE APC APPR.OVED[01/30/96)" and immediately adjacent to the Proposers must give details of any additional costs of delivery of gas-oil to the power plants on Rota and its television operations in the said was "industry-wide weak ad 15. WINDSURFING SAIPAN 01 /31196-SLRm-96-X-36 BUOYS SAIPAN LAGOON LAGOON &REEF APC UNDER REVIEW' property, gave it very high poten· 16. COMMONWEALTH Tinian. United States and its British news vertising demand." papers and strong sales of"Mighty Butresultsatthecompany'sFox tial for new discovery. MARINE LEISURE CORP. 01131/96·SPlm-96·X·37 DRYDOCK SEAPLANE iiAMP PORT &INDUSTRIALAPC APPROVED(02102196)" Selection of supplier will be made on the basis of CIF cost (maximum 50 points), Condition of supply (maxi· Kalimantan is the Indonesian Morphin Power Rangers" and Broadcasting unit were hurt by 17. COMMONWALTH mum 30 points) and payment terms (maximum 20 points). Proposals shall include two pricing method: 1) portion of the island of Borneo, other videos were offset by lower poor ratings in prime time, it said. MARINE LEISURE CORP. 01/31/96·SLRm·96·X·3B FLOATING DOCK/RAMP SMILING COVE LAGOO,~ &REEF APC UNDER REVIEW' Price based on Singapore Mid-Platts plus fixed markup; and 2) Fixed price. which Indonesia shares with Ma· results at its movies, book publish It said recent schedule changes 18. SABLAN ENT 02101/96·SSm·95·X·39 SANDMINING SANANTONIO SHORELINE APC UNDER REVIEW' A mandatory pre-proposals conference will be held for all interested parties at the CUC Conference Room, laysia and Brunei. 19. DANIEL D. SASAKURA 02101/96·RSm·96·X·4D PALA PALA ROTA SHORELINE APC UNDER REVIEW' Lower Base, Saipan at 9:00 a.m. on January 26, 1996. ing and magazine businesses. have raised ratings. Separately, The New York News Corp. said its Filmed En 20. SUNRISE TOUR AGENCY 02102196·SSm-96·X·41 FILMING ALL PUBLIC BEACH SHORELINE APC APPROVED[ 021051£.6]' All proposals are to be marked RFP 96-0014 and six (06) copies are to be submitted to the Office of Procure· CANBERRA 21. M&F CORPORATION 02102196· TSm·96·X ·42 FILMING TINIAN SHORELINE APC APPROVED[02105/96)' ment and Supply, Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, Lower Base, Saipan, MP 96950 at 2:00 p.m. local Times reported in Thursday's edi tertainment division received a tions that News Corp. may scale boost from strong sales from a CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - 22. NICANOR F. NORITA 02/02/96·SWm·96-X·43 SANDMINING SANJOSE WETLANDAPC APPROVED(02/05196)' time on February 23, 1996. An Australian consortium has 23. CUC 02106/96·SP1m·95-X-44 WAREHOUSE LOWER BASE PORT &INDUSTRIAL APC UNDER REVIEW' CUC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals for any reason and to waive any defect in said proposals, back its on-line services unit, and number of video titles, including focus instead on the Internet. Cit signed agreements in Osaka that 24. GOOD DAY COORD. 021D5196·SSm·95-X-45 FILMING ALL PUBLIC BEACH SHORELINE APC APPROVED(02/06'96)' or any of them, if in its sole opinion to do so would be in the best interest of CUC or the Commonwealth. All "Mighty Morphin Power Rang ing executives close to the com· ers," "Die Hard" the sequel, and signal a major breakthrough for 25. FRANK TENORIO 02/07196-SSm-96· X-46 FILMING ALL PUBLIC BEACH SHORELINE APC UNDER REVIEW' proposals shall become the property of CUC. pany, the paper said that nearly the "Star Wars Trilogy." "D~ Australia in the tough Japanese 26. PELLEY BOAT CHARTERS 02/07196-SP1m·96·X-47 DRYDOCK DELTA DOCK PORT &INDUSTRIALAPC APPROVED(02/07/96)' All inquires shall be directed to Mr. Frank T. (Sonny) Flores, Special Advisor, Procurement & Supply, CUC at halfofthe on-line unit's 515 em Hard" sold 758,000 copies, mak building construction market, 27. RIC TOURS, INC. 02/D7l96·SSm·96· X-48 FILMING ALL PUBLIC BEACH SHORELINE APC UNDER REVIEW' telephone number (670) 322-4033 and fax number (670) 322-6582, or Frank T. Lizama, Power Generation FILMING ployees would be dismissed on ing it the largest -ever selling rental Trade Minister Bob McMullan said 2B. HIROSHI SHIMIZU 02108196-SSm·95-X-49 ALL PUBLIC BEACH SHORELINE APC UNDER REVIEW' Manager, at telephone number (670) 322-9243 and fax number (670) 322-7087. Thursday. video. Thursday. 29. TODD SANVOLD 01105196-SLRm-96· X·SO CANOE OPERATION PAUPAU BEACH LAGOON &REEF APC APPROVED(02/06'96)' 3-0. MAYOR OFTINIAN 01/08/96-TSm·96-X·B WATERLINE PROJECT TINIAN SHORELINE APC APPROVED(02/02/96)' News Corp., based in Australia, News Corp.'s magazines busi The Brisbane-based Asia Pacific 31. PUBLIC WORKS 12/20/96·SSm-96-X· 10 SLOPE STABILIZATION PUERTO RICO DUMP SHORELINE APC APPROVED(02/01/96)' Isl Timothy P. Villagomez reported a profit of $294 million, ness was hurt by a 40 percent in Design Group has been engaged 32. CUC 01/t 2196·SSm-96·X· 11 WATERLINE PROJECT OBYAN SHORELINE APC APPROVED(02102/96)' or 35 cents for each American crease in paper prices over the past by Takahashi Building Co. to con Executive Director, CUC 33. MAYOR OF TINIAN 01/tl/96-TLRm-96-X· 14 DIKE REPAIR TINIAN LAGOON &REEF APC APPROVED(02/0S196)' Depository Receipt, compared year. However, it said "TV Guide" duct a pre-feasibility study cover 34. MAYOR OF TINIAN 01112/96·TLRm·96·X· 16 PONTOON REMOVAL TINIAN LAGOON &REEF APC APPROVED(02/06'96)' with $387 million, or 54 cents an is beginning to show some benefit ing planning, construction and 35. ROGER MAYER 08131195·SMS-95·X· 181 SEAPLANE OPERATION SAIPAN LAGOON M/IJOR SITING APPROVED(02/0t/96)' ADR, in the final quarter of I 994. marketing requirements for what from an increase in its cover price. 36. OBYAN BEACH RESORT 12/t 9/95·SMS-95· X·258 DBYAN BEACH RESORT OBYAN NAHAN M/IJOR SITING CERTIFIED COMPLETE(Ol/26196) AD Rs are traded on U.S. financial Its pan· Asian satellite television will be Japan's tallest building - the 984-foot (300-meter) Abeno markets and represent shares in service ST AR TV had performed Publication of the above list is in accordance with CAM Regulations which require all permit applications to be published in a local newspapers within 15 days of receipt of application. The list renects recently foreign companies. "in line with expectations" with Sky Building in Osaka. received permit applications and those with a recent change in status. New applications are marked with an asterisk('). For the six months ended Dec. McMullan said the agreement growth in subscribers and adver The Public is invited to submit written comments regarding any of the above projects tor which a permit decision has not been issued. All p€rmit comments should identify the project by application number. Your BETTER DRIVERS 3 I, profit fell to dlrs 521 million, tising. virtually guarantees APDG and other Australian firms a signifi comments should be mailed or hand-delivered to lhe CAM Ottice. All persons who desire a public hearing regarding any project may do so by submitting a written request for a public hearing to the CAM OHice or 65 cents an ADR, from $610 Its British satellite service, within fourteen (14) calendar days of publication of this notice. ~esidents of Rota and 1inian may submit comments and hearing requests to their local CAM Coordinators. Persons wishing to retain the right lo BUCKLE UP million, or 83 cents an ADR, in the BSkyB, enjoyed a 17 percent in cant role in the US dlrs 900 million appeal a CAM Permit decision must Ille a notice of appeal with the CRM office within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the CAM permit decision as provided In CAM Regulations, Section a (G). same 1994 period. crease in new subscribers during News Corp. said most of its com- the last half of I 995. (. f ' _' ',' I_ , •• 11, ! • , •. • ,. I ' ~ I • I, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-39 38-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 9, 1996 'Get-rich-quick' guru goes broke Lighting resets body's internal clock COMMERCIAL SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - The The Australian Securities Com companies also marketed 'The NEW YORK (AP) - Ordinary man who published 'The Money mission said Solomon owed in Eddie Solomon Report, How to on average, the peak drive for to get enough rest. the mornings. on body rhythms, Dr. Thomas A. Encyclopedia," marketed as "How vestors more than US dlrs 750,000 Get Rich in Mail Order"; and "How household lighting makes it sleep occurs at about 4 a.m. to 5 To minimize the problem, Czeisler, of Brigham and Wehr told The New York Times. SPACE FOR RENT to get rich in today's economy," ( I million Australian dollars). to Survive a Financial Crisis" by harder to get up in the morning a.m. Without artificial lighting, Czeisler recommended using Women's Hospital in Boston, and Wehr, chief of the clinical psy by resetting the body's internal apparently didn't follow his own It successfully applied to the the late Peter Clyne. the peak would probably occur dimmer light in the hours before his colleagues reported the five chology branch of the National 2ND FLOOR CANTON BUILDING clock, a study suggests. advice. court for the appointment of a pro "Mr. Solomon kept few records about midnight, said the study's bedtime, sticking to a regular year study, which involved 31 Institute of Mental Health in CONTACT TEL. 234-7236 (CAROL) The rambling financial empire visional liquidator for Transphere in relation to the amounts received· While scientists have long researcher, Dr. Charles Czeisler. schedule for bedtime and awak men exposed to the normal range Bethesda, Maryland, concluded of Emad Kamel Solomon col (South Pacific) Pty. Ltd., The Eddie by him from investors and these known that bright light can reset ·As a result of the shift in their ening (even on weekends), a void of light found in modem homes in another study that artificial 10:00AM - 2:00PM lapsed, and on Thursday a federal Solomon Emporium Pty. Ltd. and were kept in the fonn of loose the brain's internal clock, which internal clock, Czeisler said, ing artificial light after one's and offices, in the Feb. 8 issue of light suppressed the ability of judge appointed a trustee to liqui Hor Cakes Pty. Ltd. cards," Justice Brian Tamberlin governs such things as the drive people exposed to indoor light regular bedtime hour, sleeping the journal Nature. men, but not women, to distin date his assets. The court was told one of the said. to sleep, the new work shows must wake up much closer to the in a dark place and letting sun The study is the latest to show guish between summer and win that ordinary indoor lighting can time when their bodies are mak light stream into the bedroom in the influence of low level light ter daylight patterns. also affect the setting. ing peak demands for sleep. Results suggest that when He said that makes it harder to REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS people are exposed to indoor get out of bed in the morning and lighting after sunset the body's also makes it harder to go to LAND FOR SALE clock is reset in such a way that, sleep early enough the next night Bffi':·\Il-· '. . DPW96-RFP-006 JOB OPENINGS PUERTO RICO DUMP SITE ASSESSMENT OR LONG • TERM LEASE MSVII The Office of the Public Auditor (OPA) has openings for the Bldg. AA Mobil following positions: Lot 010 D 13. situated on Beach Road. in Garapan, containing an area of 697 square Gas Station OVERVIEW: The CNMI Department of Public Works (DPW) is soliciting sealed proposals from professional firms a(or joint-venture professional Lollipops teams) to conduct a Puerto Rico Dump Site Assessment on the Island ol Saipan. The purpose of the S~e Assessment is to delennine the necessary meters, Is available for sale or long-term lease. Garapan, Beach Road parameters to prepare a detailed engineering design for the eventual closure of the Puerto Rico Dump. As a result of the Dump's hannful impact on the waters of Saipan Lagoon, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently issued a unilaleral enforceme~t order against the CNMI Position Title Minimum Qualification Sealed proposals for the sale or long-term lease of the said property must be submitted under the Federal Clean Water Act. • In writing to: GENERAL APPROACH· The selected Consultant shall review all existing literature, reports and documents concerning the Puerto Rico Dump and shall conduct all necessary lield investigalions to provide detailed information on the physical and chemical characteristics of the Dump. Corrective Auditor BS Accounting or actions which are recommended as a result ol the Site Assessment will need to comply with the requirements of Iha Federal Resource Conservalion BA & 1 year audit experience Administratrix of the Estate of Ana Regiren Recovery Act (RCRA), Subrnle D regulations. c/o Michael A. White, Esq. DETAILED RFP; A detailed Request For Proposals (RFP) will be available at the Department of Public Works beginning January 22, 1996. Consult White, Pierce, Mailman & Nutting ants seeking to submit proposals for this project should obtain a copy of 1he detailed RFP at the Department of Public Works, Lower Base, Saipan Semi-Senior Auditor BS Accounting & 3 years MP 96950 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on nonnal work days. Detailed proposals must be submitted to the Director, Procurement and Supply P.O. Box 5222 (MARPANDS) not later than 2:00 p.m. on February 16, 1996, Saipan lime. A technical evaluation and selection committee will be formed to review audit experience Soipan, MP 96950 the proposals and prepare a short list by March 1, 1996. Interviews may be conducted if necessary and the short listed firms will be notified ahead of time. Proposals must be received by Friday, February 23, 1996, at the hour of 1:00 p.m .• in VEHICLE FOR SALE Requests lor the formal RFP and other inquires regarding this project should be directed to lhe Secretary of Public Works at the address shown Senior Auditor BS Accounting & 4 years order to be considered. Risk of non-receipt is upon the party submitting the proposals. below or at telephone number (670) 322-9570 or lacsimile number (670) 322-3547. audit experience and neither the Administratrix nor her attorney will be responsible for any delay In trans 11 11 Mr. Edward M. Deleon Guerrero mission or receipt of a proposal. Secretary Application forms and position descriptions for the above AS IS Department al Public Works positions may be picked up from OPA's office at JE Tenorio The proposal must state: (a) the name and address of the principal person or entity Commonwealth ol the Northern Mariana Islands making the proposals. and the name and address of any attorney who represents the Lower Base, Saipan, MP 96950 Building, Gualo Rai, Middle Road, Saipan. principal; (b) the total price proposed to be paid, and how that price will be paid; and (c) whether the proposal is for the sole or for the long-term lease of the lot. and if the 1990 Hyundai The Government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Manana Islands reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or to cancel this solicitation in the best interest of the Government. Applications may be submitted to OPA's office or may be latter. the term of the proposed lease. The proposer may submit such other and further mailed to the following address: Information as will assist the Administratrix and the Court in evaluating the proposals. ls/EDWARD M. DELEON GUERRERO Excel 2 DR Sedan Secretary of Public Works The sale or lease will be made without any warranties whatsoever. other than a war 01/16/96 Office of the Public Auditor ranty of title in the Estate. All other warranties, whether express or implied, ore hereby Concurred By: P. 0. Box 1399, Saipan, MP 96950 disclaimed. Prospective purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves regarding the DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE status of any liens or encumbrances upon the property. Please contact the Bank of Guam Loan /s/ EDWARD B. PALACIOS, OPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Director Division of Procurement and Supply The sealed proposals will be opened on the date and time indicated above. at the law Department at 233-5001 /05 for detail. 01/16/96 offices of White. Pierce. Mailman & Nutting, in Susupe. Any sale or lease of the property The bank reserves the right to reject NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS is subject to court approval. RETIREMENT FUND any or all offer. Bid will be closed on VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ,.~~:!.19--~9W-· February 09, 1996 at 6:00 pm. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP 96 - 004 POSITION: Statistics Specialist I LOCATION: Saipan ~\'ft DEATH AND FIJNERAL Member FDIC The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System is soliciting sealed The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Manager, • ANNOUNCEMENT competitive proposals from qualified catering firms for the OPERATION O.F THE SCHOOL Records & Statistics Branch, NMI Retirement Fund. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM for school year 1996-97, with an option to renew based The duties and responsibilities of the incumbent will include data Jesse Eugene forrester upon an annual review with both parties agreeing to renewal, for an additional period up to four (4) entry processing; filing; providing membership assistance; printing years. The proposal must address the essential requirements of all aspects of the operation of the benefit·checks, reports and statements; and other duties as (Former Proprietor of "Club Imperial") school breakfast and lunch program to all eligible students at selected schools on the islands of assigned. May 11, 191.0 :- Feb. _06, 1996 Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate with at least three years Jesse Eugene Forrester was called to his eternal rest on of administrative work experience, one year of which should be Tuesday, February 6, 1996 at the age of 85 years. - is accepting applications for the following positions. Proposal specifications may be obtained by writing to the Commissioner of Education, Mr. William S. experience in gathering statistics and other data; computer know He now joins in eternal rest: Torres, Public School System, P.O. Box 1370 Saipan, MP 96950 or visiting the PSS Central Office, ledge necessary. 0 SALESPERSONS Lower Base during normal working hours. Inquiries and requests for specifications shall be directed Parents: Grant and Charlette Forrester to the Federal Programs Coordinator IV, Mr. Tim Thornburgh, at telephone number 322-6405. . SALARY: Pay level 2211, $15,860.10, to Pay Level 22/12, Brother: Russel Forrester • RECEPTIONIST (Sale) $26,131.39, per annum. Hourly wage & monthly sales commissions. Must SURVIVED BY HIS: A "Pre-Bid Conference" has been set for Friday, February 9, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. local time at the PSS be able to work flexible schedule. The position description and application form may be picked up Wife: Delia C. Forrester Procurement and Supply Office, at the JTV Building in As Lito. It is mandatory that all prospective Children and Spouses: Gail & Marvin Hayes, Kim & Bibine Forrester and Jim & No expefience necessary. Will train. from the Northern Mariana Islands Retirement Fund, located on bidders attend this importcljlt cooference. Sandra Easley. the first floor of the Nauru Building, Susupe, across frpm the Bank Grandchildren: Doug Hayes, Kimberly Hayes, Lisa & Keith Davidson, Amy Beth • CUST. SERVICE PERSONS of Hawaii. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m .. Applicants Easley, Jesse K. Forrester Jr. and Jason E. Forrester. The proposal shall be mark RFP 96 -004 and addressed to Ms. Louise Concepcion, PSS Procurement must submit their applications by 4:00 p.m., Monday, February 12, GreaJ Grandchildren: Brent Davidson, Samantha Davidson, Tara Hayes and Hourly wage & monthly commission. Must have & Supply Officer, JTV Building, Saipan, MP 96950. Proposals must be submitted no later than 3 :00 1996, along with a police clearance and a copy of their high school Christine Hayes. valid drivers license. Able to work flexible schedule. diploma. U.S. Citizenship is required. p.m. on or before February 23, 1 996. L~t respects will take place at_ the Commonweal.th Health Center Chapel on Fnday, February 9, 1996, starting at 3:00 pm unt.J.I 4:00 pm. Funeral Services will Please apply in person, 2nd floor, Hakubotan Main The Public School System reserves the right to reject any and all proposals for any reason and to The NMI Retirement Fund is an equal be offered on the same day at 4:00 pm and internment services will follow Shop, San Jose. immediately in Capitol Hill Cemetery. waive any defect in said proposals, if in its sole opinion to do so would be in its best interest. opportunity employer. Applicatio·n Requires: Isl William S. Torres ls/Louise Concepcion - Proof of citizenship & Commissioner of Education Proc. & Supply Officer - Police Clearance CABRERA'S FUNERAL SERVICES . . ••••••• .,.~...... ·---~-.-~······ t ~- ....- .. .,...... "'-""· . ' . . 40-MARlANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 9, 1996 Baboon experiment on AIDS failing ------'---FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-41 ingly well," perhaps due to che- said. . . motherapy, said Dr. Steven Deeks, Despite the apparent failure, who performed the transplant at Getty said he is feeling well. Doctors slow to use ulcer discovery San Francisco General Hospital "My immune system is doing By DANIEL Q. HANEY ception is ulcers triggered by as fection and choosing the drugs to drug sales people, known as de Demeanor wasn't all he lacked. on Dec. 14. wonderfully," he said. "My im- BOSTON (AP) -Arlene Ozburn pirin and some other pain killers. cure it. tail men, who call on their offices. Despite his contention, repeated The bone marrow was trans- mune cell numbers are back to got an excellent medical tip from "One thing is very simple," The experts are still arguing "Until the drug rep appears at over and over, that bacteria cause planted into Getty to produce a where they were in l 992, and I a friend at work: Maybe her ul said Dr. Amnon Sonnenberg of over the right combination of the general practitioner's door ulcers, he had no convincing parallel immune system because actually feel better than I did when cers were caused by a bug. the Veterans Affairs hospital in medicines. Perhaps 10 or l 5 dif with a glossy brochure and gives proof. At one point, he tried to baboons do not become infected I went into the hospital." Her doctor pooh-poohed the Albuquerque, New Mexico. "If ferent mixtures are making the the doctor some samples, nothing bring around an intensely skepti with AIDS. Getty said doctors believe the idea. Weight was the problem, he you have an ulcer, then you should rounds. Even though all of them much happens,'' said Dr. Barry cal medical profession by pur Previous experiments with ba- radiation and chemotherapy prior said. Or maybe stress. He put her have antibiotic therapy. No gas work, no one can say which is Marshall of the University of Vir posely infecting himself with H. boonbonemarrowtransplantshad to the transplant may be respon- on Tagamet, the standard acid troenterologist has the slightest best. Many involve three differ ginia. pylori. (He got inflammation but failed because the bodies of the sible for a sharp decrease in the blocker. doubt about this.·' ent prescriptions and require tak Marshall is the George Wash no ulcer.) human patients rejected the for- virus' presence in his body. It took two years of pain, two However, most people with ul ing about 15 pills a day. ington - or perhaps the Che Eventually, other scientists eign cells. Getty and Deeks emphasized years of nagging, before Ozburn' s _cers don't see gastroenterologists, One reason doctors feel unsure Guevara - of the ulcer revolution. looked into it, but the work took The treatment Getty received that the procedure was successful physician gave in and had her who specialize in digestive dis about this is because the U.S. Food Working as a pathologist at Royal time. Some say Marshall's stri was designed by Dr. Suzanne in the only area approved by the checked for ulcer bacteria. A spe eases. Instead they take their bel and Drug Administration has not Perth Hospital in Australia in the dency kept the whole issue con IldstadtatUniversityofPittsburg FDA - showing that the baboon cialist quickly found the culprit - lyaches to a general internist or yet endorsed a particular combi early 1980s, he and Dr. Robin troversial longer than it needed to Medical Center. bone marrow transplant into a a germ called Helicobacter pylori family practitioner. nation of. antibiotics for ulcers. Warren first noticed an odd-look be. She added special facilitator human being was safe. - and gave her antibiotics. Sonnenberg estimates these pri And until that happens, drug com ing bacterium in the lining of the Drug companies waited several cells to baboon bone marrow stem Critics had objected to the ha- "l felt better within a couple of mary care doctors are using anti panies cannot advertise - or even digestive system. years to get into the field in a big cells in hope of helping the cells boon-to-human transplant be- days,'' said Ozburn. "I could not biotics to cure about one-third of talk to doctors - about using their Scientists still marvel at way. Their backing was neces graft to Getty's system and begin cause of fears that a baboon dis- believe the difference.'' their ulcer patients these days. medicines to cure ulcers. Marshall's talk at a bacteria con sary to pay for the expensive stud producing disease-fighting ba- ease could be unleashed on the She was cured. The ulcers were Instead, the front-line treatment "Basically, we can't discuss it ference in Brussels in 1983. This ies to prove antibiotics really boon immune system cells. population through the transplant gone for good. remains the tried and true, acid all," said Cathy Kernen of Astra unknown doctor got up, described work, but for some, there was But after two months, doctors process. "Why do they put people blocking drugs like Tagamet, Merck. one of the companies seek isolating a new bug and then made little incentive. have failed to find any clear sign Deeks said he intends to repeat -I through hell when there is this Zantac and Pepcid. These medi ing FDA recognition. the incredible announcement that Histamine-2 receptor antago of baboon cells, Deeks said. the transplant with knowledge treatment?'' Ozburn asked. . cines will heal an ulcer - tempo This means a lot of doctors he had discovered the real cause nists- Tagametanditsacid-block "At this point in time the results gained from Getty's experience. It's a question many ulcer suf rarily. But in time, they often come know little about the new treat of ulcers. ing cousins - were already the !eparab/e, two brothers beg along Phnom Penh's water-front, Saturday, January 2~, 19~6. Born witho) are inconclusive, but suggest that The engraftment may have failed ferers are asking. back. ments for ulcers - despite more "He didn't have the demeanor most lucrative drugs on the mar legs or arms, one of the brothers must carried ~round holding the begging bowl wrth hts chm. For years the if there are any cells present, there because Getty's immune system The discovery that bacteria Even if family doctors have than 2,000 medical journals ar of a scientist," remembers Dr. ket. In a way, they were perfect: two have spent their days at local temples, ekrng out a meager existence. (AP Photo) aren't very many of them," Deeks was not sufficiently suppressed cause stomach ulcers is one of the heard about using antibiotics for ticles about H. pylori since l 992. Martin Blaserof Vanderbilt. "He They relieved ulcers but didn't before the transplant, he _said. most amazing medical break ulcers, many say they don't know Their primary source of new medi was strutting around the stage. l cure them, so people had to keep "We erred on the conservative throughs of this generation. Yet it enough about diagnosing the in- cal information is not journals but thought this guy was nuts." taking them. . ' - . . . ( side, with very low doses of ra is only slowly, grudgingly work ~f diation and very low doses of ,1' ing its way into routine practice. ""r DEATH AND FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT chemotherapy," he said. "The \ The reason? There are several. chance of getting stem cell en But probably none is more impor .DEATH AND FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT graftment was very low." tant than the revolutionary nature of the discovery itself. It has meant i flIIDED Scientists find doctors have to forget just about everything they learned in medi quarks contain cal school about stomach ulcers. smaller parts Stress doesn't cause ulcers. ~ntonio !'ablan !abrera Neither do coffee, spicy food or By PAUL RECER illamcllflCDilffi too much stomach acid. No, most "II~ S~ ()/1, II~ P~" BAL TIM ORE (AP) · The quark may not be the smallest particle of ulcers are caused by H. pylori, a matter after all, according to scien spiral-shaped bacterium that bur Born: December 25, 1922 "Chilang Ben" tists at the Fermi National Accel rows into the lining of the stom erator Laboratory in Batavia, Illi ach and duodenum. People may ·'1 Called to Eternal Rest on February 05, 1996 bear all the stress the world can nois. heap upon them, but unless they ·/ AUGUST 20, 1930-FEBRUARY 7, 1996 In a report released Wednesday I Jnkudeaik, heWJ.W-~lu&.wi/;e, S~M~e~, cud by Science magazine, researchers are infected with H. pylori, they ot San Jose Village, Tinian, passed av-,ayln the Grace of won't get ulcers. Pai<:.cIM anJ Our Lord on February 7, 1996 at the age of 65 years. at Fermi say they found that colli lu&. ~, V~ llna s~ e~. sions between quarks in a particle Ulcers are an infectious dis P~-in-law: Jru,e ea,bluyu;, anJ II~ P~ .M~, In her death she now joips her parents !gnaclo Manglqna, & Maria Mundo Mendiola; . _ accelerator were so violent that it ease.just like pneumonia or strep throat. And that means two weeks her parents-in-law: MariaM Cing, Joaquin$. Muna:and Antonio Cmg; and brother: Clarenc10 Mendiola, suggests that the particles may have Si.ep-Mo.t.lun-in-.Pa.w /Ina B~ M~. of the right pills can make them Sister: Estella Mendiola Cabrera, Grand Son: Vicente Pac1f1co A. Cing. a hard internal substructure. Survived Bv: Researchers at Fermi announced go away, probably forever. Her peaceful spirit and memories wi/1/iye in the hearts ofher Husband: Vicente Manibusan Cing, Sr., It turns out that about half of all Children and Spouses: Antonia C. & Jose Cao Ieng, Lourdes C. & Edward DLGuerrero, Vicente M. & Aida D. Cabrera, Nicolasa M. in March that they had discovered Children and Spouses: U.S. adults are infected with H. Cabrera, Ana C. & Daniel Celis, Ramon M. & Rosalina T. Cabrera, Jose M. & Margaret S. Cabrera, Lillian C. & Larry DLGuerrero, the top quark, the last of six fami Angelina Ging Fitial-Elloy K. Fitial-Saipan pylori. Most don't get ulcers. But Diego M. & Donna S. Cabrera, and Dolores C. & Charlie L. Guerrero. Sen. David Mendiola Ging-Daria C. Cing-Tinian lies, called "flavours," of quarks Vicente Mendiola Cing, Jr.-Manuela A. Cing-Tinian when ulcers do occur, the bug is William Mendiola Ging-Corrine H. San Nicolas-Tinian thought to exist. The half-dozen 42 Grandchildren: Paul Anthony & Christine, Vanessa Sylvia, Shaun, Marla Ann, Kelvin, Joleen, Yvonne, Edward Jr., Joseph, Flora Ging Taylor-Henry Dominique Taylor, Sr.-Kentucky probably responsible for 80 per Abelina Ging Cabrera-Herman B. Cabrera-Saipan quark flavours are thought to be Kulani, Vincent Jr., Sylvia Fely, Dennis, Rose Lorraine, Gina Lynn, Silva Frances, Anthony Frankie, Tyrone, Darcy, Dexter, Raymond Raynaldo Mendiola Cing-Prescilla P. Cing-Tinian Thelma Mendiola Cing-Sylvio Ada, Jr.-Tinian cent or more. The only major ex- Jr., Vera Lynn, Raquel, Sylvia Marie, Jocelyn Mae, Priscillia Ann, Minerva, Marissa, Vince Joey, Kimberly, Ashley, Gwendolynn, Leona Cing Tudela-Rudolpho T. Tudela-Saipan the smallest, most elemental form Aleo Mendiola Cing-Tinian of matter. Lance Lawrence, Daisy Grace, Maiumy Ann, Samenta Sylvia; Sylvia Yoko, Ros Ree Ann, Charla Dolores. Grand-children: But in the Science report, the 10 Great-Grandchildren: Jashlie Nicole, Elaine Nicole, Dee Ann Sylvia, Jake Steven, Sylvia Alexis, Jacob Jose, Ashlyn, Jerrr.aine Michael John Kiyoshi-Judy Kiyoshi Crystal C. Cabrera Jose Vincent C. Tudela researchers now say that during a Jay, Brandon, Roger Anthony. Esther SN. Borja-Juan Basa Ayla A. Ging Sheniece Monique C. Taylor year-long run of the particle accel Brothers and sisters in law/Spouses:Tunio Guerrero, Vicente I. Cepeda, Juan C. Santos, Gregorio Sablan, Joaquina M. Cabrera, James Mathew Sonota Cruz Layna Rocel A. Ging Raena P. Cing erator at Fermilab they observed a Ana C. and Juan Tenorio, Maria Manibusan, Abraham P. & BernaditaA. Manibusan, Luis P. & Violy Manibusan, Francisco B. Nilda M. Gregory C. Ging Vincent Gregory C. Ging Rachel P. Cing large number of violent coUision·s Manibusan, Maria M. & Moses I. Sibetang, Dolores B. Manibusan, Inocencia M. & Francisco B. Palacios, Lydia M. & Senator Paul A. Darin Leo A. Ging that could be the result of particles Vanessa P. Aldan Kelani Palacios Manglona. Joshua C. Johnston Henry Dominique Taylor, Jr. Emily Celeste C. Tudela that are actually sub-quark in size. Grace C. Ging Derek Jermaine C. Taylor Teresa Lynn C. Tudela "This is just the sort of effect Rear brother-in-law & Spouses: Casiano B. & Elsie Matsunaga Herman C. Cabrera, Jr. Rudy C. Tudela, Jr. you would see if quarks were not Predeceased bv: fundamental particles, but had Grandchildren: Daniel Jr. C. Celis, Elaine Sylvia C. Santos, Beverly Kay T. Cabrera, Era Jin Cabrera(Great-Grandchild). Great-Grandchildren: Michael John Kiyoshi Jr,. & Barcelina Basa some sort of internal structure," Brothers. Alvino C. Cabrera & Juan C. Cabrera She will also be missed bvher brothers & sisters and their spouses: William Carithers ofFermilab told Sisters: Antonia C. Kubo, Dolores C. Borja, Joaquina C. GuerreJo, Nieves C. Blas, Martha C. Magofna. Science reporter James Glanz. Brothers-in-law. Joaquin Kubo, Pacifico Borja, Joaquin Bias, Antonio Magofna, Pedro M. Tudela, Santiago T. Camacho, Vicente P. Ana Mendiola Ooka-Mateo Ooka-Guam • Antonio Mundo Mendiola-Antoinette Deleon Mendiola-Oklahoma If this is true, then the finding Happy Birthday Manibusan, Geronimo P. Manibusan. Margarita Mundo Mendiola-David M. Santos-Rota/Guam would challenge the accuracy of Paola C. Sisters-in-law. Adela R. Cabrera, Rufina M. Tudela, Jospha M. Camacho, Nicolasa M. Cepeda, Rita M. Santos, Victoria Manibusan, , Pedro Taitano-Rosa A. Taitano-Rota the accepted theory for fundamen Candelaria M. Manibusan tal matter, a concept called the Hernandez She is also survived bv numerous aunts. uncles. cousins. nieces, nephews, god-children and friends. Rosary is being said nightly at 8:00 pm at the residence of Dan and Ana Celis in Koblerville. Standard Model. Researchers, February 11 Rosary is being said nightly at 8:00 p.m. at her residence i~ San Jose Village, Tin!an. Last respects may be paid on however, say there may be expla Wake Vigil services will begin at 4:00 p.m. Monday, February 12, 1996 at the same residence. 'j nations that are consistent with the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cathedral on Tuesday, Friday, February 9, 1996 beginning at 4:30 p.m. at their residence._ Her remains will be taken to S~n Jose_ Church on ~~ Saturday 9:30 a.m, February 10, 1996 and Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m. followed by burial services. widely accepted theory of matter. February 13, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. Internment services will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. These alternatives are now being Love, - studied. . Si Yu'us Ma'ase from the Family. Mom Dad, Zoila, SI YUUS MAASE & Donna CABRERA'S FUNERAL SERVICES '.t..·'·' ...... ---.4···· 11111 ··\t 42-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 9, 1996 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-43 PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CNMI GOVERNMENT $12.50-17 .SO/an· Hour· Public Notice FOR LEASE OR RENT: IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE Man pleads guilty to NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL LOCAL HIRE ONLY RFP NO: RFP96-0035 Need Fluent Japanese Speaking Civil Case RENT SPACE threatening Clinton FOR: APPRAISAL SERVICES Surveyor For Special Survey on NO. 96-171 Including Rental, all equipment $4000 per month. Feb. 15 - 21, 1996 AM/PM Shift IN THE MATIER OF THE PETITION Req. 3 months Dep. KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) - A homafederalbuildingarejustawasteof ties in that state, said Matt Whitworth, OPENING DATE: FEBRUARY 23, 1996 TIME: 2:00 P.M. Part-Time: FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF man pleaded guilty Wednesday to time. an assistant U.S. attorney in Kansas GENERAL GUARDIAN FOR: Location: Tourist visibility Across Hafadai Hotel threatening to kill President Gin ton in a We have to take out Clinton, the City. Please Call Remy Lloyd at Interested Individuals or firms may pick up bid forms and LORRAINE KOHLER TUDELA Garapan Sure customer may call #233-0955 letter he sent to Soldier of Fortune Vice-President, the Senate, and Con Kelley, who remained in federal cus specifications at the office of the Director, Division of for details A Minor Child, magazine. gress - at the same time.'' tody without bond, faces a maximum Procurement and Supply, Lower Base, Saipan. 322-0661 8.8.Q. STAND For Rent . Orville Eugene Kelley, 52, admitted An employee of Soldier ofFortune at sentence of five years in prison without BY writing a letter in May 1995 that said its Colorado headquarters brought the parole and up to $250,00'.l in fines. No ls/EDWARD B. PALACIOS FOR RENT/LEASE GARAPAN EFRAIN A. TUDELA and S700.00/month Req. 3 months deposit Tel. 233-0955 "Little useless noises like the Okla- letter to the attention of federal authori- sentencing date was scheduled. RITA A. TUDELA Commercial Space used as Nite Club with/without Pelitioners equipment Two bedrooms apartments: furnished or NOTICE OF HEARING FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL IMMEDIATE OPENING unfurnished. Call 234-7723 APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL GUARDIANS CUC RFP 96-0018 ® HELP WANTED ® OFFICE ASSISTANT NOTICE OF HEARING Shell Shell February 7, 1996 NOTICE IS HEREBY given that EFRAIN C. •SALES AND RITA A. TU DEAL. as Petitioners, have ACCOUNTING filed with the Office of the Clerk of Court a AKS SHELL SERVICE STATION in Gualo Rai is The Commonweal1h Utilities Corporation (CUC) is soliciting proposals from suppliers of materials for the Isley Field Water Project. •LIGHT BOOKKEEPING •FILING varified Petition for Appointment of General The specifications and material proposal sheets will be available at the Procurement & Supply Office between the hours of 0730 and PIC-Saipan has openings for the following positions: Guardians for LORRAINE KOHLER seeking for an experienced Supervisor for 1630, Monday through Friday. Experience with Word Perfect and/or Qualro Pro A Plus TUDELA, the above-mentroned minor child. The proposal shall include the following information: Accounting Clerk, Accounting Supervisor and Food The original said petition is available for re immediate hire. References required. 1. The material proposal sheets filled out with price and availability date Local Hire Only view at the Office of the Cieri< of Court for the Please submit an application at our Gualo Rai Station. 2. Point of delivery of material and Beverage Controller. All positions require pre above-entitled court in Susupe, Saipan, 3. Payment Terms Apply at Pacificom on Middle Road or Fax Resume lo 234-1120 Northern M~riana Islands. For more information please contact Nora Sablan at vious accounting experience. Forward resume or Ahearing on said Petition for Appointment of General Guardians has been set for Febru· Selection criteria will be prioritized in the following order: apply in person to (,... ary 29, 1996, atthe hour of 1:30 pm in Court· Tel. 234-5230 1. Material provided meets specifications room Cof Iha Commonwealth Superior Court, -- 2. 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Terms other than these can Clsrl FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1996-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-45 44-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- FEBRUARY 9, 1996 DEADLINE: 12:00 noon the day prior to publlcaflon '":' ~.::~?:::: ...::~,., .. ?,', -< CROSSWORD PUZZLER ~t]tlarianas CVarietr~ NOTE: If some reason your advertisement Is Incorrect. call us Ii ©MES lU m-\ A F! .... • ;_~- r::.. - 48-MARIANAS VARIEfY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- FEBRUARY 9, 1996 Guam Racing Association Points Series Cuci Alvarez dazzles in dirt bike opener SHARKS basketball player and minate with a big race in May that place and 10 for third place in marine sports aficionado Cuci will determine the top three fin each race. Alvarez and his cousin, Peter ishers based on most points Cuci Alvarez earned 30 points Alvarez, started in the Guam Rac earned. GRA will send the top in the opening day by winning ing Association Dirt-Bike Point three to invitational races outside both races. Peter Alvarez had 22 Series with dazzling perfor Micronesia. points. He placed third in the first mances, capturing first and sec The racer with most points will heat and second in the next. ond places in Talofofo Raceway, earn the first plate. Cuci Alvarez also competes and Guam recently. The Alvarezes were the only enjoys a good reputation in dirt Cuci, 24, and Peter, 23, com contenders outside of Guam but bike races in the Philippines. He Cuci Alvarez after a motocross event in the Philippines last year. peted in the 250-CC Open Expert managed to secure the top two started racing at age eight. event that started last Sunday and slots, followed in third place by His father spearheaded the will run through May. Dave Kautz. biggest dirt bike race held in 15th Micronesian Open Races in the 125-CC are also Two 12-lap races are held each Saipan in the early 1980s during held every two weekends. race day. The top finisher earns which over 100 racers from Guam, windsurfing starts today The four-month event will cul- 15 points, 12 points for second Continued on page 47 SIXTY to 80 windsurfers from Ha · race will run from three to five days waii, Korea, Japan, Guam, Taiwan depending on the weather. and the Commonwealth will see ac "If the weather is good between Jack Lizama bags ~igos' Jan. title tion in the 15th Micronesian Open Friday and Sunday, the races will be JACK Lizama shot a low pet Jack Lizama had triple bogeys in Legaspi started his tour with Windsurfing starting today-weather over by Sunday. Otherwise, it could score of 67 to win the Amigos holes seven and 18, but he managed a four-over-par showing in hole permitting-off Micro Beach. end Monday or Tuesday," Jordan Golf Club January Ace tourna to edge Igitol when he parred eight number one {par four), but man The Micronesian Open is the said ment held recently at the holes and bogeyed seven, compared aged to improve his shots in the longest running international There will bethreeraceseachday- Marianas Country Club. with lgitoPs six holes parred and succeeding holes to clinch fourth windsurfing event in the world 10 am., l p.m. and 3 p.m.-follow Lizama shot a round of gross 10 bogeys. place. 1996 marks the 15th consecutive ing the 9 am. meeting at the race 87, but his handicap of 18 pulled LJ Guerrero won third place. He Veteran golfer Joe Camacho year of the competition on Saipan. headquarters in Micro Beach by the was fifth with a low net 71. But down his n~t score to secure first shotanet68,gross99, witbahandi The title previously belonged to the American Memorial Parle. his handicap of three and bird place. cap of 31. SiamCupinThailand. TheSiamCup F.ach race will run about 20 min Jovin Legaspi settled for fourth ies in holes number one, eight Second place was won by Pete was canceled after its 14th year. utes, starting from Micro Beach and J. lgitol, who shot a gross of 86, place with a gross score of 100, and 12, indicated he had the best CNMI Windsurfing .As.sociation upwindtowardsthefirstbuoymarker handicap 18, for a low net of 68. handicap 30, for a low net of 70. Continued on page 47 vice president Ann Jordan said the Continued on page 47 3rd GIAWSS Slowpitch League Racer eyes reviving Saipan dirt-bike sport (Standings as of Feb. 6) DIRT-BIKE races were once part of on-island motorbike dealer and the and there was no kart dealer on Saipan Team Standlnga Team W L February 1O Schedule the sports scene in Saipan in the 1980s. cost of acquiring a bike and a complete when karting sport started here, yet the 1.WAWE 10 0 Amigas vs Looney Toonies An race 2. Emergency Crew 8 2 DCCA vs Capl!alists international open series at the set of gear makes Cuci's goal sport is getting popular," Alvarez said. 3. Looney Toonles 7 3 Sluggers II vs Money Makers People's Parle in Capitol Hill-spear difficult to achieve. Those interested in dirt bike sport, 4. Sluggers II 6 3 Emergency Crew vs Review/Challenge 5. Review & Challenge 5 4 U'I Darlings vs WAWE headed by Raymond Alvarez and at In basketball, a player could start Alvarez added, could start with a sec 6. Amlgas '95 5 4 tended by about 100 riders from 10 practicinginacompleteuniform,apair ond-hand bike. Onceagroupisfonned, 7. DCCA 4 5 Games starts at 9 a.m. with one hour 8. Why Not 4 7 hour game time countries and tenitories-marked the of rubber shoes and a ball at $100. popularizing the sport follows and 9. Capitalists 2 7 peak of its popularity. In dirt-biking, a complete gear and someone might just start importing 10. Money Makers 2 7 11. U'I Darlings 2 8 Despite its growing popularity in bike cost about three to five thousand bikes to accommodate the needs of 12. Just For Fun 3 0 11 other areas in the region, the few re dollars, depending if the bike is new or local enthusiasts. February 3 games results: mainingtracesofthatintemationalevent second-hand. Alvarez said parents could also in Game one: Emergency Crew won by forfeiture over the Capitalists. are a marker at the race site and the But Alvarez is optimistic the spoxt trcxluce the sport to their kids starting Game two: Sluggers II defeated DCCA, 8·3. desire of Saipan's only dirt-bike racer will once again find its place in local with a 50-CC bike like how he intro Game three: WAWE routes Review & Challenge, 14-2 to win the pennant title today-Raymond Alvarez's son, sports scene. ducedittohis six-year-oldson,Alverick. Game four: Li'I Darlings won by forfeiture over the Money Makers Cuci-to see the sport revived. "When the need comes, things will "I got Alverick a 50-CC Yamaha Game five: Looney Toonies Ill won by forfeiture over the Why Not team. Odds like the absence of a long-term fall into place. No one owns a go kart Continued on page 46 Oldest inajor league player to retire 76ers surprise Pacers NEWYORK(AP)-Dave Winfield, New York. The 12-time All-Star, who played PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jerry points for Philadelphia, which had Jost the major league leaderinhiL~ and RBIs Winfield' sagent,JeffK.lein,declined for Cleveland last year, has spent 23 Stackhouse scored 30 points and Der 11 of its previous 12 games. Mark among active players, is to retire Thurs comment Wednesday. But another seasons in the major leagues with San rick Alston added a career-high 24 as Jackson had 20 points for the Pacers, day,asourcetold The AssociatedPre.~s. person, speaking on condition of ano Diego, the New York Yankees, Cali the Philadelphia 76ers swprised the who had won nine of their last IO and The 44-year-old outfielder, the old nymity, confinned that the purpose of fornia, Toronto, Minnesota and the In Indiana Pacers 102-101 Wednesday had beaten Philadelphia seven straight est player now in the majors, has called the conference is to announce dians. night. a news conference for Thursday in Winfield's retirement Continued on page 46 Clarence Weatherspoon had 20 times. Continued on page 46 NBA rigors do not deter Olajuwon from Rama'.~g·t~f: HOUSTON (AP)- He speaks of "All this now is sports, it's worldly,'' celebrates the month in which God game. During the cowseofthe month, ·. pound ~thleies. ··· < ·· ·· · < duty,offucus,ofdeingevetythingfor Olajuwoo says, pointing to the court .revealed the Koran, Islam's holy book. he will lose 10 pounds .. Islamic law gives Olajuwonan out the pleasure of God. It is clear that from a seat· in the auditorium away to the Prophet Mohammed. Musl.in!i · -- lt is a special sacrifice for a profes· --sitlce travelers are not required tq Hakeem Olajuwon has more than . from the lights and attention. are forbidden to eat or drink between sional basketball player, who must face fast- buthe has not taken it. · · basketball on his mind these days. Heis about to speak ofanother world, sunrise and sunset during the holy off in a battle of strength and desire Olajuwonsaidtheoptionwasmeaxit .. The National Basketball Associa a world of faith where seNing God is month. · against other superbly conditioned ath for ancient times when travel meant tionstar has~venincreased visibility more important than an NBAcharnpi On a typical day, Olajuwon gets up letes each game ... the hardship of riding a camel oyer to Islam with· his decision to fast onship ring. at5 am. forbreakfast, then does not eat ··. Noonetakesmorepoundingthanan difficult terrain. That doe.5 not com-·· during Ramadan, the Muslim holy Ramadan,whichbeganonJan.21 or again until a light me.al.after sundown. · All-Star center constantly jockeying pate v,itb anNJ~A player's life on an month. 22 with the sighting of the new moon, He will have his main meal after the for; pos~tion lllllOllg ?ther 250- to 300- ...... ···········< ~01\~l'luea.onJlllgt,~ r tMariana;91ariety;~ Micronesia's Leading Newspaper Since 1972 ~ 31 Saipan. MP 96950 • Tel. 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