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. 1· a rera By Ferdie de la Torre Of IO years Cabrera, however, Department of Public Safety on declaringCabreraguiltyontwocounts Variety News Staff was required to serve only five Monday at 6 p.m. to commence of rape and two counts of oral rnpu THE COURT ordered Immigra years because Bel las ordered that serving the imposed six-year jail Iation. aellas convicted him of mis tion Captain Isidro T. Cabrera to all four counts shall be served time subject to parole. conduct in public office, but dropped spend six years in jail for raping concurrently. If appropriate, after evaluation, five counts of assault anci battery. last November a Chinese woman For misconduct in public of the court said the defendant shall Thechargescany a maximum pen deportee who was in his custody. fice, the judge sentenced the de undergo counselling sessions at alty of 40yearsand six months in jail, SuperiorComtAssociateJudge fendant to one year imprisonment, the Commonwealth Health Cen according to Assistant Atty. Gen. Timothy H. Bellas sentenced to be served consecutively with ter during his period of incarcera Robert Steinborn after the verdict Cabrera to 30 years, al 1suspended the four counts. tion. was reached. . except IO years for two counts of Bellas during Monday's sen Cabrera shall complete 320 Court records indicated that on ~ov. rape, and two counts of criminal tencing asked Cabrera to report to hours of community work ser 20 the victim was taken to the Immi oral copulation. the Division of Corrections at the vice within IO months from his gration Office at the Saipan airport where she was released to Cabrera, Isidro T. Cabrera the shift supeIVisor. release from custody, said Bellas · While the victim was left alone in his written order signed yester sitting on a couch, Cabrera raped her. day. He also raped her again when all the ,.·\, Immigration inspectors left the room. l ' A jury rendered a verdict'Jast July ..... ·',J .-.
Dr. Thomas Greening, CHG Radiology Unit Manager (center), explains to members of CHG Volunteers Association how the <;Stenos cope C-arm Surgical System" works. The machine donation was presented by the CHG Volunteer Association to CHG yesterday. Photo by Laila c. Younis Tenorio to order probe on Inside ~ =-== -~ 'm:":Z':1:1,- >eu::o-==...... ~.:r--1 Edition's garment sector expose !Budget passage before ! By Zaldy Dandan garment workers" as exposed by Variety News Staff a U.S. television program. GOVERNOR FroilanC. Tenorio The "Inside Edition's" episode end of FY '97 doubtful yesterday said he will order the on the "slavelike" conditions of By Zaldy Dandan Labor and Immigration Depart garment workers aired yesterday Variety News Staff ment to look into ··overcrowded on the island's two cable TV sta- WITH I I days left before the and squalid housing conditions of tions. cuITent fiscal year ends, an un "That's supposed to be illegal," derstaffed HouseCommitteeon Tenorio said, referring to the over Ways and Means has yet to crowding and confinement of finish drafting a budget bill, workers shown in the "Inside even as the Senate prepares to Edition" episode. hold its own hearings on the "There are no excuses," he said. legislation. Asked why such housing con Froilan C. Tenorio Rep. Ana S. Teregeyo (R ditions still exist despite his ties who were supposed to inspect Saipan), who chairs the com administration's claim that the mittee, said Wednesday the re garment industry has already been and certify the workers' barracks. "They should look into this," cent resignation of House legal Ana S. Teregeyo "cleaned up," Tenorio said counsel Richal'd Counts and "That's a good question. I'm go he said. However, she added, "we The "Inside Edition" episode legal researcher/writer Bob ing to ask (the Labor and Immi Hegwood has "greatly ham can't make it.'' gration Department) to check on called the workers' barracks "There are too many pending "shameful." pered" the committee's work. this." Teregeyo said the legislation, too many things Using ~1 hidden camera, the TV Lt. Gov. Jesus C. Borja, who is committee's original target going on and we 're very short rnnning against Tenorio, yester crew visited the housing provided on staff," she said. to S.R. Corp.'s workers, and re- deadline was last week, which day said there is "clearly negli was then moved to this week. Continued on page 58 gence" on the part of the au1hori- Continued on page 58
,PAG. NEWSPAP~~ STACKS·.·.·.·.· . ''.'.'' ... ' .... • ' ' '•,, -·-·: ,": ' ' : '• ' ' • ' I ' I'''' . ' .. ''' 2-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- SEPTEMBER IQ, 1997 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VJEWS-3 ------As Communist Party Congress closes Tenorio blames MPLT
Borja said he was told by Palmer, trustees, Legislature Jiang's hold strengthens who was onTinian yesterday, that he By CHARLES HUTZLER Qiao, 72, had been number three (Pajmer)will comply with the memo. 'The central autl101itieshavemade closing ce1emony, against the back Says he regrets appointing Board members BEUING (AP)- Concluding a c111- i1nhe pmty hienud1y m1d a 1ival of Despite being served a subpoena other mrangcments for them," said drop of the lum1mer-and-sickle com cial congress, China's mling Com Jiang 's. Liu,81,had been expected to last month, Pa!m:rfailed to show up ity of an appeal. another Shiianxi delegate, Zhang munist emblem. munist on llmi,day endorsed reti1~ although diplomats said he was dwing Monday's Senate oversight "But I have to read the ruling P,utv Guoyan: The new party Central Commit ambitious 1;fom1s proposed by pmty reluct,mt to do so. hearing on the cort1inissior1, and was first before I can fully comment," 1l1e weeklong congress mm·ked a tee, elected by the more tl1m1 2,000 leader fomg Zcmin mid voted for a 1l1eirremoval could clear rJ1c way cited for cqnternpi by the Senate he said. watershed for 71-year-old Jiang in congress delegates, will see through for Ji.mg to mm1cuver rnrne su ppon - Wednesday. MPLT correct new leade1;hip to c,my tl1e111 out. that it wa, his first witl1outthe power ers into top posL,. Both Liu and Qiao the refrnms Jiang proposed. Observ Under the law, the Attoney MPLT's legal counsel Michael And· in a surprise move that ful backing of his mentor Deng ers were looking to see how m,my had previously borJ1 had seal, on the ,', General's Office will prosecute the Dotts, however, said the trustees sl!engthenedfomg's h,md. Qiao Shi. Xiaoping, China's paramount leader alliesJim1ggets onto the policy-mak 7-member Standing Committee, the ~I. charges in the Sµpedor .Cowt were never opposed to the pro the h~ad of China's parlicuncnt, mid who died in Febmmy. ing lxxly, as well as a pmty watchdog Liu Huaqing, the mmy's top repre apex of p:uty power. Meanwhile, Borja.said the com- gram but we're only concerned ·'111ey '1e1eti1ing, they'1e too old," llmrsday's closing session ap orgm1ization, tl1e Cenn-al Commis mission will bereceivingareportby sentative.lost theirscatson the paity ·s 1 about the lega·J issues involved. proved Jim1g 's 1efo1m bluep1int, un sion for Discipline Inspection. next week from consultant powerful Ccnu·al Committee, del said Wang Zhi wei, a delegate from By Za]cly Dan~n . OscarC. "I guess we can say that MPL T Jiang Zemin non.hem Sha;mxi province. veiled in a keynote speech to the fomg's ability to see through the :. VanetyNew., ~taff Rasa who is in the mainland U.S. was correct to be concerned," he egates to the cong1ess said. opening of tl1e congress last Hiday, industrial 1~fonns he unveiled at tl1e ·TI~IA,~(: .. 8a~inor •... gami1:1g Convicted of c011Uptim-related said. Froilan C. Tenorio Juan S. Torres mid an amendment to rJ1e Commu congress,thepmty'sfirstintiveyems, coip~iop·~·.·.execu~ve.dirpctor, charges by af~ral cowtin 1989- "Nobody disagrees that this is a nist Party constitution. will besbengthened ifhcsuccecdsin who is {,pi,g c:onternp; andnotl 987asearlierreported-the By Zaldy Dandan wonderful program, but the deci In its ruling Wednesday, the Su Among tl1e refo1ms Jiang pro maneuve1ing mo1e suppo1ters into itl~y charges, has:untilSepL 2~ to produce forinerHotises~er~ivedclose Variety News Staff sion is clear (as to) what the Jaw perior Cou1t said the MPL T trust posed we1e shaking up mo1ibund top posts. ~l ; dcx:i)~ts~g;itcl~,g ·~ to $7o::J,QOO.frorn the commission, GOVERNOR Froilan C. Tenorio says.'' ees "must be free from being told statcindusniesthroughcapitalist-style Politicking among key groups in fin:iriqial froltl casit19 vendors. documents from the Office. of the yesterday blamed the "coward House Speaker Diego T. with whom to invest, the am·ount of remedies including shrue issues, sell the pmty over how to till senior posts propo~ ttie memo~ ~~pL acting Public Auditor ri:vealed. . .. . ice" of the Marianas Public Land Benavente (R-Saipan), who was the investment, and the interest rate offs and takeovers. continued through the summer, right ·Jria 16, COT!JmiSSiOffCh~cAf1tonio ~. ,¥rj:i · ·&lsa• is in the mainland l).S, to Trust and the Legislature for the one of the main sponsors of the to apply toa pa11icular investment." "It was a unified congress. It was a up to the opening of the congress, ''investigate"' casinovendors,accord~ SuperiorCourt Presiding Judge ' told raui lli~.failure 1o c:om" court's decision to declare as un Home Financing Act, yesterday victorious congress,"Jiang said at the Continued on page 54 . R#er The Esprit Privilege Card 'i pl twill "coris(i1¥~.arJ ,1ofinsubor~ ···ingtoamemofromthecommis,sion's constitutional the $10 million said regardless of the legislation's Alex Castro, who penned the rul t •. dipatj9n,t ari~ )11ay eithe~ leiid .!O chair,JoseP. Mafuas;who is on sick Home Financing Act. language, the court decision ing, said MPL T must be indepen-. Palmer'$ ouster or[Cl!SSi~en~ leave; "I'm so1Ty I appointed these "clearly states that the trustees dent to carry out the trustees' Pressure mounts on Japan · The documents Palmer should Borjasaid Rasa is expected to people at MPLT," he said. have the authority not to release "responsibility of making reason •compile aridsublllit .ti? the commis- return to Tmlan nextweek. · "(Lt. Gov. Jesus C. Borja), of the money.'' able, careful and prudent invest Cabinet member to resign siqninvolve: · ·. .. ··•·• DuringMohday'sSenatehearing, all people, is saying I don't de '·Maybe it's time to consider a ments of funds for th~ benefit qf •Aristocradfjst1reind~~triesfty. Y"as le.nnC? µ,lit TIOthing is leftof liver on my promises when this is constitutional amendment," he the people." By KELLY OLSEN cial. ·it the$26millionthecommission''oorc "The goals of the act are unques TI1rce opposition Ltd r · > · .: · /'. . <· exactly what is happening-my said. TOKYO (AP) - Koko Sato has been the target of rowed" from the Office of the Gov- pruties agreed Thui,day to submit a widespread criticism since Pd me •Inteirofiq!l:ll .. QameTefhnOlogy, own appointees telling me (they "I don't think it was our intent tionably praiseworthy and the court ~ Iletailed st1mmary Of the funds ernor last Thoemlx:r. commends the Legislature and the no-confidence motion in Pm·liament Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto re won't release the money)." to leave the money (with MPLT) from Aristocrat'~ inv~tig.ative ac Gov. Froilan C. Tenorio, how demanding the 1esignation of a new shuffled his Cabinet a week ago and It was MPLT's refusal to re forever." governor for their joint effol1 to peld in trust by.: Price ever.said Tuesday that the commis Cabinet minister with a criminal made Sato head of the Management cqupt lease the Joan that prompted the Office of NMI-Descent? provide much needed assistance Wat.erhouse. sion still hasmore than $300,CXXl. record. and Coordination Agency. Nonhern Marianas Housing Corp. The governor agrees. for low income home purchasers," payrrient In an interview yesterday, he said Top officials of the three pruties - Years ago, Sato was convicted of • 'Ihe .of Union Bank to file a lawsuit which led to ''f guess the thing to do is to he said. Philippines · for Perinington Trust . he is now monitoring the disburse- "Without a constitutional amend the New Frontier Party, the Demo taking 2 mill ion yen ($ 17,000) in .' Wednesday's Superior Court rul reorganize, through a constitu ,. Hong Kong. . .. ment of funds to the.commission. ment, however, neither the legisla cratic Party of Japan and the Taiyo . bribes from All Nippon Airways in ing. tional amendment, MPLT ," he said, Party - said they would submit the the Lockheed payoff scandal while Tenorio also blamed the Legis adding that he will propose the tive, the executive, nor the judi motion at a session of Parliament set serving as a parliamentary vice min Possible homestead area lature for drafting a bill that merely establishment of an Office ofNorth cial branch may follow these par to begin Sept. 29, said Hiroshi ister for ~1e Transport Ministry in the "requested" and did not require ern Marianas-Descent which will ticular steps toward these desir Ichikawa, a New Frontier Party offi- Continued on page 54 MPLT to release the $10 million. combine the functions of MPL T able goals," he said. identified near quarry site "Right now we got a bunch of and the Bureau of Public Lands. Among the MPL T trustees By Jojo Dass scared trustees and a bunch of He said the office wi II be man Juan S. Ton-es, VicenteM. Calvo, Yeltsin not giving ·up Kurils Variety News Staff cowards in the Legislature," he aged by elected NMI-descent trust Maria H. Aguon, Joaquin I. . . . APOSSIBLEhomesteadsitehas been said. ees. Pangelinan, and Herman R. MOSCOW (AP) - President to be worked out in the·next cen identified near the site from where a Borja, his part, said. yesterday Meanwhile, he added, the NMI Gue;:;.ero---the governor singled YOUR COMMITTEE TO ELECT Boris Yeltsin said Thursday he tury. Marpi quanyingfirm is being asked to that he will look into the ruling, descent people who contributed to out the latter for being the only won't relinquish control of the "We -cannot give the islands relocate due to the dangers it p;Jses on and consult with the Attorney the MPLTfund are still not benefit- one willing to release the $ I 0 Kuril Islands, captured from Ja back, (Russian) society would not residents nearby. General's Office on the ossi bi!- million. pan more than 50 years ago, and a understand this," Yeltsin said Public Lands Director Bertha solution to the dispute will have Thursday according to the ITAR Camacho said though tl1at govern Tass news agency. ment still needs to conduct fiuther FRENCH "It is up_ to new generations in sttJdies of the site to dete1mine how WINDOWS the 21st century to resolve the many homestead lots can be problem of the Kuril Islands," accomodated. @"o,,,:tlw Bertha Camacho Yeltsin said during a visit toOryol, "We are still checking it out," she ~,tk,/,; about 400 kilometers (250 miles) said. asking tliat tl1ey be given time. The o/deku&e southwest of Moscow. Black Micro Inc., rJ1e qum1ying 13oa1d (of Public Lmds) has not made The islands, off the coast of finn, h,L, asked to l:c given enough a decision ycl on how long it will be. Saee! Japan's northernmost main island time to process rnw matcri,ds that still W,:; me proposing tl1at rJ1cy be given a of Hokkaido, have been a source abound in rJ1e mea, Cm1acho said. yem·," said Cm1acho. .· AMs··. of friction between Russia and She said government is eyeing the CU11achosaid the Division of Pub lic L:.mds ha, submitted a proposal .288-.2678 · Japanese for the past half century . possibility of granting Black Micro a Confinued on page 54 year to grnduallypull outof tl1e site and before BPL for tl1e film's grndual opernte elsewhe1e on the islru1d. phaseout. She said the Board of Public L:.mds, Black Micro, she said, has been in its meeting Wednesday evening opernting on a monthly pe1mit follow INVITES ALL SUPPORTERS, FRIENDS AND RELATIVES has, following this 1equest, sought to ing rJ1e 1ecent expirntirni of its lease . have mrne info1mation on the effects agn.:ement witl1 tl1e govemmenL TOA tlic finn 's blasting opemtions have on In a related development, Crnnacho the area's 1~sidents, as well as on the said government will now begin issu ongoing constrnction of a multi-mil ing eviction notices against Rota 1esi lion dollar 1eso1t hotel, a few hundnxl dents found to have encroached on LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER meters away from the qumry site. public hmds on the isl,md. 'The World Corporntion which is She however failed to give m1 esti ~:.,~'!::~ $50.00 DONATION building the resrnt fems the blastirigs mate on the numl::er of ag1iculturnl ''.~ 12:00 TO 2:00 P.M., SEPT. 20, 1997 could weaken the strnctu1e's founda homesteaders that will bedrivenoutof tion," said Camacho. the government-owned lands. CHARLEY'S CABARET, PACIFIC ISLANDS CLUB BPL 01air Tomas Aldan, in an 1l1e homesteaders begm1 tl1eir en earlier interview, has said that resi cIOachmentaftertheywe1eejectedfiom St /IM 14s ;ka as1., qlttluoM, /k4J1a111l11(J Sala111ai J)o a11J 'l-ltanll /loM ,·1 dents too rue complaining of the noise l,mds declared as a p1erervacion mea for le coming from the blasts. anendangercdbiitlspccies,tlieMmiana Fourth grader Sean Blanco {tight) concentrates as he pounds up herbs for traditional medicine during an Charles P. Reyes, Treasurer Ancient Chamorro Cultural display at SVES Wednesday. Classmate Sylvester Laniyo assists him. 'They (film's management) are crow, locally known as aga. Photo by Lalla c. Younis
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: ...... · ..... : .' .. ' . '. Two on 'Inside Edition' In touch with people Dear Editor: damage has been done, and no Dear Editor: ing my physical condition in In my case, my present CHC •. Inside Edition has just been amount of whitewashfog by Jhe Most of us in the CNMI have general. I believe that if I had doctor is the best I have ever aired .. Asegment of the program Tenorio-Borja administration been touched in one way or been away much longer, I had and mainland doctors are EDITORIAL features. the. ugly,._ despicable will ever completely cover this another with serious illness in would have Jost the will to very cooperative ,Jt collabo IX:U tij abou tlh~ CN MI' s gannen t shame: · our families which resulted in fight and would have
' ' ~ ,. ,, ' J • , , l I ~ ! , , , , ·, , FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1997-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-7 6-MARIANAS VAR)!~TY_NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 ______------Kagm.an irrigation system OK'd Ogullloro eyed as regent By Jojo Dass Variety News Staff By Zaldy Dandan LANDS and Natural Resources Sec- Variety News Staff 1etary Maggie Wonenberg yesterday GOVERNOR Froilan C. Tenorio closed a deal with her fedeml counter yesterday said he will nominate pait\ on tl1e Cieation of a Kagmrn1 former congresswoman and board irrigation system which would make of education member Felicidad use of 1ecyclcd rain waler ,md would T. Ogumoro to the Northern tx:ncfit 45 faime1s, the pro ( • I . ~ I I '••I' ,·,• •, &~MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-9 -. - .· - -··-.-. ·------··-·-----.--. ------·-=------.. -----··------·--,------=----···- ,___ __: ___ - ·- .· .. --- .. -· ··-- Wonenberg eyes conservation law House OKsbill ): By Jojo Dass pons of dwindling fish catch of tourists and guest workers owners." our natural resources. r,, Variety News Staff and eroding beach fronts have· been straining the "The sea and its resources," "We should allow scientific LANDS and Natural Re which have given way to pri CNMI's resources to the point said Wonenberg, "is an inte evidence ·and socio-cultural .for medical aid sources Secretary Maggie vate deve_Iopers, among other of depletion. gral part of the indigenous concerns take part in the for By laldy Dandan Wonenberg yesterday urged concerns. "We· have studies, for in population.'s culture without mulation of our conservation Variety News Staff the Legislature to enact a law "We want the Legislature to stance, that show that fisher which such culture will die." plan," said Wonenberg. THE HOUSE of Representatives on that w~uld ensure the optimal enact a law for the use and ies is not anymore abundant Wonenberg stressed that the Wonenberg said DLNR will Wednesday passed a bill that would use of the Commonwealth's conservation of the natural as it have been," she said. approach towards the conser also upgrade its obsolete regula- · grant financial aid to low-income resi natural resources. resources," said Wonenberg. "Too many beach front vation of these resources tions particularly that of the dents who are "chronically ill." Wonenberg said .the influx space is also going to private should be geared towards an Coastal Management Resources. The call came fol-lowing re- Introduced by House Majority eco-tourism plan where con Tourism, CNMl's main eco LeaderPeteP. Reyes(R-Saipan),Hou..: sideration is given to protec nomic booster, is widely be Bill I0-429 now goes to the Senate. tion and conservation. lieved to have gradually been The legislation would require the "We should not let econom eating up CNMl's resources, Department of Public Health Services ics solely dictate the use of taking its toll on the ecology. (DPHS) to come up with the siandards of eligibility a resident should meet in order to qualify for the progrnm. Pete P. Reyes The bill states that the eligibility standard~shouldconsiderthetotalfunds discharging into the wastewater sys available for the program, the number tem. :;;.,- of residents seeking ,L~sistancc, the In its "findings," the bill states that patient's financial capability, and the . "various wastewater manholes across potential harm the pati~nt mid his fan1- Saipanhavebeenrecurrentlyoverllow Why we need nurses ily could suffer if not given financial ing from blackflowed sewage." assistance. concerning patient car which "fhe Legislature finds that the pub WHEN mast people go to the Half a million dollars a year are to be DISCOUNT hospital they think primarily while different in its approach lic has been unfairly exposed to the appropriated fora Chronic Life Threat about which doctor will take care from medicine, shares the goal potentially health hazardous effects SEPI'. 1,9 TO 21 ening Illness Assistance Program from ... (the) overflows." of them and "cure" them of their of improving the patient's which would be adrninistered by condition. In reality, people ar_e heal th. In general, doctor's treat l11e bill carries a $5, When: October 04, 1997 • ·.· AND CHAMPAGNE. • Where: Coral Ocean Point • • Tee Off Time: • • 12:00 noon • Every Sunday from llam - 2pm ~) Entry Fee: $125.00 Format: Double Peoria ~-·,.. Adults $2.2.00 and Children $11.00 ~ Local Residents entitled to 20% discount with local I.D. Sf'e) c:::::::J Pioneer Z-AV7000V *** Available Now *** W& • Adults· $17.60 and Children $8.80 • D ...... '"''"'" [:j Video CD discs THIS TOURNAMENT IS OPEN FOR EVERY MEN AND WOMEN WHO CAN SWING A GOLF CLUB. .-.:--~.--.-~-, 0 For info, contact Ivan Garces in Rota at 532-5646 or Linda Manglona at 532-5646/2666 1• ', · and players 532-9370 287-5632. IOOOWP.M r.o Fax: or Mr. Joe Aldan 'PO 'BOX 7468 S'Y'R'B ·COILO/ Pi,1)' • l/.J This section, Around !he Islands covers community Exhibit to showcase stories, local events, and cuHural activities. Should you have a story you would like to share, or an event cultural heritage thal needs to be covered, contact Laila at 234-6341 Quitugua defends Torres THE COMMONWEAL TH the Gallery for Arts and Cul leged "negligence and mismanage- High School gym project. entirely his (Torres's) doing," Council for Arts and Cul ture, located next door to the CHC Volunteers donate new medical equipment ment" of the $1.21-million Marians "Some of tlie deficiencies is not Quitugua said. ture invites the public to Capitol Hill Post Office from By: Laila C. Younis Center Radiology Unit, thw1ks to tJ1e said Thomas Greening, CHC Radi visit an exhibit of craft work September J 9 through 30, ology Manager. from the Northern Mariana 1997. Variety News Staff CHC Volunteer Association. 'This machine is the latest 'state of "We have needed this equipment Islands. Exhibit hours arc 8:00 am to A BRAND new "Stenoscop Surgi- · art' for a ve1y long time and because of The exhibit is being held in 4:30 pm. Monday through Fri cal C-rum System", worth $145,(XX} the technology with a lot of on boan:I computer diagnostic checks," the hmd work and efforts of the CHC conjunction and in support of day and 9:00 am to I :00 pm on is now in tlieCommonwealth Health SAIPAN PLANT "Cultural Heritage Month'' Saturdays. ?f"~ and other relates activities that For further information, you CENTER, INC. run through the month of Scp may contact Rober.t 1-luiller or 5111 tcmber. a news release from Sinforosa einaula at the Arts the CCAC said. Council, telephone 322-9982 is inviting to join and be a part of the great The exhibit is being held al or 322-9983. savings you can get on our Dan Quitugua William S. Torres · REMINGTON CLUB. - · By Jojo Dass. He stressed that the Public School Variety News Staff System (PSS) would not have been DANQuitugua,theDemocraticparty "wasting time, money and efforts" on AMERICAN. . STYLE. BA~ Chair who also is a member of the the matter which has now reached the Avail our happy hour half the price from five-manBoardofEducation,yester court "had there been a perfonnance 5:00-7:00 p.m. daily. day said Education Commissioner evaluation in the first place." Come one, Come all and let's enjoy the William S. Torres should be allowed Superior Court Associate Judge alluring performance of the to defend himself before the Board to Timotliy Bellas, in a ruling on the establish tlie merits of his ouster. case, Wednesday, nullified BOE's Bl UNBEATABLE SERVICE alsc donated two television sets with if they all had mcxiem cafuteria services, decent sports facilities and clean surroundings carts to the Hemodialysis Unit, J in good repair. Very little could stop them from succeeding. > OUTSTANDING QUALITY television witli I VCR to tlie Mater LARGEST SELECTION ON SAIPAN nity Unit and a microscope with ac >- cessories to the Renal/Hypertension Clinic. Everyday Jesus Camacho Bo,ja and Benigno Magofna Sablan count the blessings 1l1e T.V. and VCR for tlie Mater nity Unit will be used topromotean they have enjoyed from a good education. Bec.ause of it, Jesse and Ben have been educational program for new and 48000 BTU able to provide for their families, pursue their in business and repeated mothers on the impor dreams SLIM PACKAGE tance of breast-feeding, said the .. government, and give back to the community that they love so dearly. press release. $2,790 "We have been without televi sion for many years. Patients who come to 1-Iemodialysis stay here i: Now they want to be your governor and lieutenant govemo1 from 4 to 6 hours so this will be ., very helpful," said Dr. Lauri to give your children an education you can be proud of Ogumoro. ''This was really needed. It will Put an ell(/ to the politics of the past. be a definite moral booster," said Chief Operating officer George All it takes is your vote Gleason. "I am so glad we finally have The Carrier Man Can television. It will erase our bore dom and break the monotony," said a hemodialysis patient. CARRIER GUAM INC. Schwarz urges the community BORJA (ij)SABLAN -Carrier - Saipan Branch • Middle Road, ~ualo Rai "to get involved and get connected ~·---·~-~. Phone: 234-8330 • 234-8337 • Fax: 234-8347 because change is possible with Mas Mauleg, lghila ***Right Time, Right Choice volunteering." PAID FOR BY THE COMM!TfEE TO ELECT BORJAiSABLAN. ·\' -- 12-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 ------~ ______K<,r~an Air 'p~lout' FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-13 CRM approves hotel projects drags arrivals down By Rick Alberto lier said this latest extension project TI-IE ON-AGAIN, off-again flight most of this year. We've contended Variety News Staff is a "result of favorable growth in schedules from Korean Air to Saipan, with a slowing Kon::::m economy and, THE Coastal Resources Manage the tourism market." ·coupled with travelers' conccm~alxiut now, the itlbatmss of the Korc:m Air ment has approved two proposed The annex will be a five-story the canier, has taken a toll on August's situation. "Tomokane noted tllal "over hotel projects, one of which is an building south ofthe existing hotel. visitor activity, tlie Mmiam~ Visitors 163,(XXJ Koreans visited tlie CNMI so annex to an existing hotel along It will have a penthouse and five Bureau ;;aid. fm· tl1is fisc,al ycm·, ;md they me :ITT Beach Road in Garapan. staff housing units on the ground Septemb~r TI1c MVB 1dea-;cd visitor :mival impo1tantpaitof our indusuy," MVB The proposed 40-unit Cedar floor. ~i>t/1·!)97 statistics yesterday with an August tally Managing Director Anicia Q, Inn, an apartment hotel or apartel, Saipan Ocean View, constructed of an even W,OCJJ visitors, reflecting a Tomokane stated. was given its coastal pennit the in 1989, has undergone several seven percent slide in visitor aniv:tls Jap:m, has logged over412,(XXlvisi other day while the proposed ex facelifts in the past including the (Saturclayl compared to the year ago figu1e. torrn1ivals to the CNMI fisc:tl-year-to pansion of the Saipan Ocean.View reconstruction of its main lobby. The majorrea-on fortheslidewasa datc, Hotel received its pennit a day Toe $500,000 Cedar Inn will be 20o/o decline in Krncan visitors, it said. Tomokane note • o§oldan Jobstar AUTO-DEFROS ~ r? ljlastaurant / . JBS03V 30" WP.O. Box 331, Susupe, Saipan, MP 96950 411D Telephone: 234-7658 . STANDARD - - 5 STANDARD In other words, the Board of<< - -- ... ELECTRIC -. $Ale!-· Education determines the RANGE quality of education - our ·.8525·· -----!' children receive. It assumes _J responsibility for the standards of education the CNMI has. .q J JE635W 0.6 CU. TURNTABLE WBXR1060 As a member I will work hard to 1 MICROWAVE OVEN 6-CYCLE HEAVY DUTY i ~BREAKFAST EXTRA LARGE have our Board of Education Two (2) eggs, any style, with your choice of ONE SA.Le.1· I-- CAPACITY fulfill its responsibilities. (1) from EACH of the following categories: ELECTRIC MEATS: ----s1_ao · WASHER I)... - •• >. Spam, Ham,Bacon, Vienna Sausage, Portuguese l want you to be Sausage, Chamorro Sausage,Tocino or Longanisa. prowl of our public STARCH: Toast, Steamed Rice, Fried Rice or our "FROM TBTBDN B·CU. FT. . -···· lo'.~'~ JES l DBW 0.5 CU. TURNTABLE '\ ~ ....I. school sistem! · • Ullil.ll SCRATCH" Specialties: Buttermilk, Pancakes, Belgian 2-DDOR MICROWAVE OVEN ELECT Waffles or Hash Browns. --~,. BEVERAGE: REFRIGERATO -·-~·,·Jo·,l"~ ~ ~ I ~---"'~--'.·.·_'..·_·_._:__ -_·_·_·_-_-_-___-_·._, __.. __· __ ,_·_·w··_-_·.·_·-.------·_·_, ~----·_·.·_-_·_··--t·j·"'.__ --_-_-., r-"-_Tf:·;~y/:i,~----? Li._,.,:,"'.'.? rn------'..:ltic'·.·. -.,; . __ -_._-_-_--JJ__-_·_·_··_':,~-·-·_,_._-_-_·_- ·_ __-_·_;; __ -_-_-_-.-_-_- __ -_ ic---_-__ -_--_-_--_·_·_--- c_,__ ,_-_·_-·._·__--._-_--·;"------·--_·.'_-.-.-_-- __._-_ J Bottomless Coffee or Iced Tea; or a Glass of your . \~ : . .•.. ••,··· / :....;:• ' ;...,, •• •f• --~.--~ .. J favorite juice. AUTO T~E BOARD OF EDUCATIO:~ ; > \. Prior dlscounb do not apply to this promotion. L. ... ,) '10 DEFROST Educating Children is Everyone's Responsibility 14-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- SEPTEMBER 19, 199~7.'.___ __-----'------a------' ], ' !, t, -, ' Culture month also for 'guests' By Gerr R. Cayabyab, Jr. ness among theChamorros and Caro Variety News Slaff linians." Included in the cultural heritage SHOULD 'cultural heritage month' ,·-··:;:"::' ·_··-. ·,; be a special affair solely for the indig month are DCCA 's various divisions enous of the Northern Mariana Is as part of the major activities. lands? These are the Indigenous Affairs "No," says Secretmy for the Com Office, Historic Preservation Office, munity and Cultural Affairs Thomas ArtsCouncil,Nutrition Assistance Pro A. Tebuteb. gram, Carolinian Affairs Office, Of "'The intent behind allowing vari fice on Aging, Division ofYoutl1 Ser AFrien4llt ouscultures,representingdifferentna vices, Lmguage Policy Commission, tionalities is to let the indigenous learn Women 'sAffairsOffice,Low Income other cultures," he said. Home Energy Assistance Program, 'Toe more you learn about other VeternnsAffairs Office, and the Sports m1d Recreation Office." Remind~r> cultures, the more you will appreciate yourself. So the educational aspect of "We hope to get continued suppo1t this project is simply to have the from various private organizations. exposure of the indigenous people We normally mobilize our existing here," Tebuteb said. resources in tenns of manpowersolic Tebuteb said that "the DCCA was iting from the business sectors," From Yollr able to pull the needed resouroes to Tebuteb said. gether, and dedicate the month.of Sep HeinviteseveryonethisSaturdayto tember to promote the sense of aware- a mass celebr.ition at the· Managaha'. Chief Aghurubw :QflY" toIIloI"ro"" Resident TIIE CHIEF Aghwubw Foundatio11, .hie.; the GhatpµyQ()lClan and their families invites the general puJ;>liytq .the 27th Annuill C::Olllme~oration of Chief Aghurubwtomon-ow, Septemlx:r20, on M31J?gaha Island...... ChiefAghurubw will be honored in aManagahalsland celebration which highlights olx:rservance of the Carolinian Heritage Week. "ThisdayisobservedyearlyinmemoryofthemanwhobroughttheFirst .Representative Carolinian settlers to the island,0the grpup said in ap~blisnotice. . · Boat1ransferto and fromManagahalsland ill"Cmade possible courtesy of Pacific Development Inc, (PDI), TasiTours~dTransportation,Inc., and the Jambalaya Everyone is kindly asked to be at th¢ S¢iling Cove Marine at least 30 minutes before the following scheduled times of departures: •PDI (Smiling Cove, ~aiina): ...... · ...... JUAN BABAUTA Saipan to ¥anagaha: 8a.m,(lst trip) • 9:30 a.m. (2nd trip) ·· N. Managaha to Saipan: Jp.m'.. (lstlrip).~ 4:3Qp.m(2ncltJip) •Jambalaya (Charlie Dock): ... ·· .· ...... · Saipan to Managaha: 8:30am:(lst trip)• 1J:45 am.(2nd trip) Managaha to Saipan: 12:15 p.m. (1st trip)• 3:45 p.m. (2ndtrip) •Tasi Tours (Smiling Cove Marina): . · . Saipan to Managaha: 8 am. (]st trip)• 9:30 a.m'. (2nd tdp) Managaha to Saipan: 3 p.m. (]st trip)• 4:30p.m.(2nd trip) ...... ·.... · For more information please contact Donald C barcinas or Kit Seman at·. "mun~·~~~ 322-0870 or 322-3348. · · · • IF YOU ARE AVICTIM OF CRIME HELP IS AVAILABLE THROUGH KARIDAT f WAIVEYouR . . . . xerc1se Call 234-5248 or 234-6981 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM. After working hours you can call in through the Karidat Hotline at 234- 5100. You may also visit the Karidat social service office in Chalan Kanoa. FEES GOODBYE! Your victim advocates are Gloria Deltan and Juan Aguon. If you are on Rota Contact Cris Ogo at Telephone No. 532-0214 and on Tinian Call 433-0361. Hafa Adai, at Guam Savings we No application fees understand that the cost of refinancing, 100% or 60,010.00 of this project's funding for victim services comes from VOCA, a Federal agent providing direct victim assistance. buying or ouilding a home can be an expensive undertaking. We also understand No appraisal fees that owning your own home is a dream we all would love to have come true. So, we at Guam Savings want to do our No typhoon insurance part in helping you realize your dream. Please register now for the November 1, 1997 For the months of August and September, we will waive the application and requirement appraisal fees on your purchase or General Election construction home loan. In addition, we will waive the typhoon insurance . ''DINNER SPECIALS'' requirement for your concrete home . . . if you include metal shutters in your Registra_tion Dea.dli.ne: October 2, 1997 purchase or construction plans. By popular demand, offer extended · the whole month of September. Come by and see us at Guam Savings and be on your way towards owning your own home. Paid for by the Committee to re-elect Juan Nekai Babauta for Resident Representative to the U.S., Treasurer, Bernard P. Villagomez : 472-6704 • 472-8593 FAX: (671) 477-1483 TAMUNING: 646-7700 • 646-7770 Steak,.and Shrim·p . DEDEDO : 632-1700 • 632-7921 AGAT : 565-3592 PLEASE VOTE REPUBLICAN SAIPAN : (670) 233-GSLA litLENDER Steak:and··Lobster PALAU : (680) 488-5635 --....,-- '16-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER !_()_, 1_2()_7_::M_bRIANAS VA~IETY NEWS_~ND VrnWs-17 BDC: Environment-safe industries ------~ assisting Campbell with the auto New gov't health insurance regs mulled By Gerr R. Cayabyab,-Jr. Variety News Staff mation of his operation, and the By Gerr R. Cayabyab, Jr. NMC BUSINESS Development development of adistribution plan advised to solely depei1d on the like the systems used by the Guam counts for every penny that they Variety News Staff Center Director Jack J.M. Peters for 'Enviro- Safe 's customers in government to give them all the Memorial Health Plan, whereas, received in contribution. THE BOARD of'rrnstecs of the yesterday said they are cuITcntly . the Pacific and Asian continent." medical benefits because of lim the coverage of the ex penscs of · The board expects to have the Retirement Fund is proposing a focused on helping local entre 'The products have a promis ited resources that come from tax its members is shouldered I 00 new proposal published as final new set of regulations to safe preneurs create new and environ ing future and wide- range of payers," Manglona explained. percent. regulation by Oct. 15, and hope guard the welfare of its members. mentally-safe industries. adaptability, while the BDC is Manglona said that some of,its "We cannot offer one a Cadi )lac fully up to Nov. 15,dcpendingon The proposed new rules This is as an alternative to in continuing in providing assistance members do not want to pay the when we only have money to buy what would be the board deci stemmed from the criticism the dustries that overtax the existing with the development of an Asia 20 percent of the first $ I 0,000 Nissan Sentra for instance," sion. current regulations arc receiving infrastrncture and pollute the frag Pacific marketing and distribu medical expenses. Manglona said. The Fund is also hoping that from government employees. ile environment. tion program," Peters cited. He said the Fund does not want He said that last year, the Fund the new proposed plan will be Fund Administrator Edward H. "/\ case in point is the a'ssis Peters stressed BDC's goal is to raise the premium rates just set an accounting system that ac- effective Oct. I. Manglona yesterday said. most of tance provided to local entrepre to provide free technical assis the criticism they received con neur Joe Campbell by BDC tance to local entrepreneurs who . cern the issues of hospitalization, Deputy Director Eric Plinske, staff want to start a new business. specifically 'physical therapy.' consultant Stanley Mar, and 'The BOC is also meant to as Edward H. Manglona Manglona said that under the Washington State University Col sist businessmen in the Northern proposed regulations,eve1y mem made in this plan is the removal lege o(Business MBA student Marianas who arc encountering ber wil I only pay $25 per hospital of the first $50 medical expense," intern Serge Barabanov ,"said Pe problems," Peters said. visit but is limited to a maximum Manglona said. ters. .. of IO visits. Campbell is president and Manglona said they assessed "We feel that the enhancements ownerof' Enviro- Safe Products', . PIA suspends the whole payment whereby a in other benefits like the hospital . a newly-formed company with a member will only pay $7 for a ization, medicines, and other re locally-manufactured line of gen discounts on doctor's visit and $3 for medical You'll ENJOYthe:playasyou lated expenses make up for the eral purpose cleaning solutions prescription plus 20 percent of limitation on physical theraphy," that are on the cutting edge of Rota fl1ghts. the total confinement cost. comeandvisitthe Manglona expressed. technology. "If somebody is ill and con · He said the board will be re Peters said that "the BDC at PACIFIC Islands Aviation, Ine. fined to the hospital, and assum viewing ·comments and criti Enviro-Safe Products president, Joe Campbell (center), st~nds with BOC Deputy Director Eric plinske (left), NMC has played a critical role in (PIA) yesterday announced it will ing that the total cost of confine NEW and Olive Reyes, Enviro-Safe Products sales manager (right). be flying two round trips only to cisms' they receive as of Sept. ment is $15,000, a member must Rota from Guam and Saipan ef 15, and may reconsider decisions pay the first visit of the doctor fective October I. · or otherwise maintain the cur amounting to $7, including the Also, effective immediately, rently imposed regulations. first $2,000 of the $10,000 ex BINGO.GAME ROOM GTA 'swill no longer be accepted "The enhancement that we penses," Manglona explained. and all discounts are suspended Mang Iona said that in excess of attopthe indefinitely until further notice, SS Reps the first $2,000, the Fund will pay the airline said in a news release. the rest under the high option COCONUT HOUSE Restaurant Additionally, notice is made to plan. the public that due to no existing to visit. . Rota However, under the low option agreement with the government, plan, a member pays a little more Every emergency medical flights and and Tinian plus the first 25 pc·rcent of the Friday 8:00 - 12:00 pm first $ l 0,000 cost. search and rescue flights .cannot Saturday 8:00 - 12:00 pm be conducted until an agreement SOC!/\ L Security Represcn Manglona said that under the WHOLE ~ltl~KEN is consummated. tati ves will be visiting Tinian new proposed regulations, the Sunday 3:00 - 9:00 pm and Rota during the week of Fund set a lifetime limit of $.25 30 lb~-::: .;, - ~- .$23.~ cs Cleanup at September 22nd to receive. million while the maxinrnm an applications for Social Secu nual limit is only $50,000. CHICl(~N·.. LEG Cl~Arter HAM';:,sfEA . ·. rity Numbers, to discuss So "'I think the time has come that Come and take your ,:,..:.,·· .:,-::'i· . .,~·· ··:· .;:·:,.;...,/ \(· .. ,.. ,\'{, >~ Laulau beach ''.\i:C<'(,, ,,:•22 95 cs cial Security and SSI benefits people be responsible for their 30 lbs . -.. -~.:·.~.,., . SUNDAY, September 21st and to provide information illness and for their treatment. Government employees are not chance to WIN! PORK SPARERIB marks the second time Saipan about the programs adminis participates in the International tered by Social Security. 20 lbs ..•.• .$19.95 cs ~~tlfl~(ti(;;:: Beach Clean-up Day at Lau Lau According to a news release Beach. "This very important from the local SS office, a rcr BLACJ-.TclGErfiHRIMP 0 X •/ 't\:r;;:t:') ' event is an ongoing reminder to resentativc will be on Tinian / , . > ... ct-' ti. the world of the fragility of our on Tuesday, September 23, 1 lb."!'.; ;; ~· .•· • ...,,"I~ . box __ . L':i: ~::~ :ft:$,i:'~". < )'Sag Oceans and Beach Ecosystems from 8:30 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. at \,.. / .} ,.,.c-jr,Y GRoul,-.:,:·aE:E_·1::.: ~ .,/, .. and a 'hands-on' way for con the Division of Natural Re U.S. EPGS cerned people to participate glo sources conference room in ex-la,;~- • ·• 59 10 lbs~::::-·:js1&.95 roll bally in the protection of our San Jose. .$1. doz. most important resources," a The afternoon hours (from news release said yesterday. 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.n1.) on OX-PALM CORNED BEEF PACIFIC.c:Bt.QSSOM PAD! "Project A.W.A.R.E." Tinian arc reserved for em 9 Foundation, the Center for Ma ployers who need to obtain 1 2 oz:~ ~ ~ ,~ ~ ~ : ": : : ;$f~! CALRQSE RICE': rine Conservation, along with Social Security nurnhns for CHEii.. SUG4R· ...... 50 99 Skin Diver magazine and sev two 01· more or their c111ploy lbs:...... $.14. eral other marine conservation ccs. 4.4 1bs~-:~:s}t£.:i~;~$1:;;~ BES"li·~·~·~·~./:J': organizations, are "sponsors" Employers with more than for the event. ten employees should call So TANG·,·, ,': ,,.;>, ~, .''\'1 Participants will receive Cer ci;1J Security on Saipan to / ., -;,I' .:,,,/ -' -$'/. , I' ,/ 99' tificates of participation, stick make special arrangements. 20 8.~~s ers. On the other hand, a repre q·t.: .:"..... ~.-~;- , 3-~ Jeans (Unisex) Denim Jumpers/Shorts :::t~ii;~~i~ The cleanup starts at 9 a.m·. sentative will be: on Rota on Brand Natne T-Shirts KOOL-AID ariy flavor . PRINGLES any flavor Contact Jeannie comfort at Wednesday, September 24, 1 for $8.99 Reg. $29.99 Sizes 9-4XL {Made in USA) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon 69 ...,, .. /$1 ~ 235-7054 for more information. 2 for 15.00 Now $19.99 2 for $50.00 : ·> ~ ~ _J;_;: 8 qi.~ : --: . ~ ----~ ~$3: --. -. -~-·-·····--·--···-···-··-······-·'- Donations of softdrinks, or at the Aging Office in . 1 snacks will be greatly appreci Son gson g. 3 for $20.00 (3 days only) ''(:{)'~7-P ated! Photographs are welcome F;r mo~·c information, Rota Girls Baggy Jeans , ",..I JOY DISHW.ll.$~ ULTRA DOWNY· residents can call Social Se for inclusion in Skin Diver Girls 2pc Sets T 9HIRT9 20% OFF . ',. . , .: $1 39 .' . ,, , :, •<$2 59 Magazine's special section de curity on Saipan, toll free, at !'ii 20 I oa d :.· •..•···.- •.•.• -.~·= .•,,. .- 532-9421. Tinian residents 2i oz~._ .. •_:.• -"!. ~-- ~ ·•. ~ ~- ~ .- ,,.-· ' • . -.·,: ., ,•' ,c voted to this years effort3. (Made in U.S.A.) 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"-'"' '"w-"'·'-·1"• 18-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-19 Korean Air stops According to Australian PM: GU.a_m. flights also 'P8cific Isie·s exaggerating Filipinos bet on martial law MANILA, Philippines .(AP) - porters of President Fidel Ramos HONOLULU (Pacnews)-Ko of Korean Air Flight 801, re on threat of rising ocean' As political uncertainties cast a to prolong his administration. rean Air service between Guam sulting in the deaths of 228 of gloom in the Philippines, hun The country's two most RAROTONGA, Cook Islands oppose uniform targctseven ifitmeant two days have failed to reach consen and the South Korean capital of . · t11e 254 crew and passengers dreds of superstitious Filipinos prominent democratic activists, aboiird, as the plane approached (~)-Austr'J!ianPrime Minister John small island states would be wiped sus on the wording of the communi Seoul will be discontinued be are betting on martial law - at former President Corazon Guam's international airport . Howard accused small Pacific island out, Howard said: "I think that is an que to be endorsed Friday by the 16 .ginning on October 1. least in the daily lottery. Aquino ~nd Catholic Cardinal Korean Air officials remain states Thursday of exaggerating .the extremelyexaggemtedstatementand Pacific leaders at the end ofthis three And the airline has no plans The Philippine Charity Sweep Jaime Sin, are planning· a mas threat to their existence from rising not one that impresses me." day summit. to resume the already cancelled concerned about the safety of stakes said Thursday it has had to the Guam airport facility. sea levels caused by global wanming. "We can't, for obvious national The Forum members.me Austra sive rally on Sept. 21 to protest flights to Saipan, in the turn away hundreds of bettors who moves by Ramos' supporters to The flight cancellaticins deal The low-lying islands most at risk interest 1easons - Australian jobs, lia, New Zealand, Cook Islands, Fiji, neighbouring Commonwealth want to place their money on the · amend the constitution to allow - Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Australian investment-commit to Nauru.Tonga, WestcmSamoa,Niue, of the Northern Mariana Is a potentially serious blow to number combination 1-0-8-1 af him a second term. tourist business operations in Niue and Tuvalu - met last week mandatory targets, to legally binding PapuaNewGuinea,Kiribati,Tuvalu, lands. ter the maximum number of al Mrs. Aquino, Sin and Ramos target\" Howard said. Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Marshall The cessation of services is a· both Guam and the Northern end before the South Pacific Forum lowed bettors was reached. Howard said an agreement on Is\ands, the Federated States of were all key players in the 1986 direct result of the August crash Marianas. summit to urge a tough line on legally Former dictator Ferdinand greenhouse gas reductions at the in Micronesia and Palau. revolt that ousted Marcos. binding targets to cut greenhouse gas Marcos signed Presidential Proc Magsalin said a limit of 300 ternational conference on climate The South Pacific Forum was emissions. lamation I 081 on Sept. 21 , I 972, bettors is placed on any four-digit change in Kyoto,Japan, in December formed to tackle common issues and Calling ita niatterofsmvival, they introducing martial law. It was combination to prevent attempts would be more difficult if counllies enhance the collective regional voice warned Australia that its insistence withdrawn in I 981 and Marcos to rig the lottery. on increasing emissions could sub remained wedded to binding target,. of the South Pacific so its views re was ousted by a "people power" The recent political turmoil has ject it to an even stronger backlash "If you really want to lock out the ceive gieatcr weight in the interna revolt in 1986. rocked the stock and currency than they directed at France over developing counllies nail your colors tional community. Maripaz Magsalin, a sweep markets, and some opposition nuclear testing in the Pacific. permanently to the mast of legally stakes official, said the 1-0-8-1 politicians have wamed of a re As an energy-producing nation, binding targets," he told reprnters. Leaked papers . combination has been receiving turn to martial Jaw. Australia is opposed to any binding Howard said it was important to heavy betting as the country nears But at least on Wednesday, global targets for reducing carbon make the point that providing differ helped topple · .Sept. 21. those betting on martial law were dioxide and other gn~enhouse gas ent targets for each counlly would .corrupt gov't,. · In recent years the anniversary proved i nco1Tect. emissions,,md is ar6'Uing it should be ensure the greater involvement of allowed to increase itsemissionsuntil developingnations in reducing green ·says Ulufa'alu · has received little attention, .but Instead, the combination 3-3- this year the country has been 2-6 won I 8,323 pesos ($ 572) for Philippine P,:e.sident Fidel Ramos who arrived in Vienna Wednesday for an official visit waves to onlookers 2010. house gases. badly shaken by efforts by sup- each of 106 bettors. after the ofhc,f!-1 welcome ceremony at the inner court of Vienna's Hofburg Palace by Austrian President I Asked whether Austntlia would Official negotiations in the pa,t RAROTONGA,Cooklslands(AP) Thomas Kiest,/. AP -A scm:t Australia11 document accus ing Pacific islm1d leaders of conuption helped b1ing down Solomon Islands Prime Minister Solomon Mmnaloni's government, the new p1imc minister PUT THE POWER OF SHARED said llmrs 22-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 Lucia Lucy) N.orita-Bames ane 0YOUR VOTE@ YOUR V.OliCE o J?(tl;O)PJL~ F][R§".LL"@ EDUCATION PLEASE FOR • IJ.A. Elementary Ed., V University of Guam · • M. &I. Ekmentary/Early Childhood Education, 0 University of Hawaii T Nov. 1, 1997 E "CORRUPTION IN ALL BRANCHES OF THE GOVERNMENT" "BIRD /SlAND GOLF·HOTEL RESORT (BIDII I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH: I a. Big_ time financial supporters for political campaigns b. Bribery to members (s) frequently offered SAN JUAN·KALABERA HOMESTEAD" c. Junkets and unneccesary trips d. Denying future homesteaders by approving public land oo WHY did the Legislature hastily approve a 40-year lease lease reckelessly to Bird Island Golf Resort (BIDI) of public land at San Juan/Kalabera to the Bird Island e. Conflict of interest; Conduct of Members Golf Hotel Resort and investors James Lin and his (re_: CNMI Constitution Section 15: A member of the family (BIDI), and leg1_slature who has a financial or personal interest in oo NOT reserve and protect the land for our future children's a bill before the legislature shall disclose that interest birth right to own their residential homestead lot. • I am a Mother ~nd may not debate on or vote on the bill. Public office rs a public t'.ust to be protected from the danger of oo WHY continue to allow garment factory owners to squeeze conflict of interest, whether they are a business out DPW /CUC from their Lower Base site for a cord board • An Educator family, social or other nature.) ' factory and warehouse, and • 16 Years of Teaching Experience at PSS and NMC II. EXECUTIVE BRANCH a. Sole sourcing tricks . cc NOT reserve Lower Base for future CUC power generation expansion. • Serve as Principal at the NMC School of Education ,! b. Ignoring and condoning accusation of fraud attorney(s) !·:,· in AGO I say "WHY NOT STOP ALL THE ABOVE" and let's listen !\ c. Shadow employee of certain high ranking officials Dependent (s) College Lab School IJ to our people and their needs. ii d. Selective dealings of public lands with big time crook I have spent my life working to increase my awareness ofhow children learn and how to enhance t: investors I:,. oo PEOPLE FIRST before personal interests .... I say let's give that learning. I strongly desire to contribute my knowledge and teaching experience to help the e. Big time change orders on most CIP projects our people their homestead lots .... road, power, water wil! follow. People who do not agree with me are the people children of the CNMI. Ill. JUDICIAL BRANCH who are well off and already in good homes. PROFILE a. Condoning and protecting corrupt attorneys under the umbrella of CNMI Bar Association. Cases sealed 00 I CARE for the people who are not yet doing well and haven't Children: Kimberly Norita Barnes Maternal Grandparents: Dolores Palacios Torres (Deceased) and kept in Judge's safe away from public when an settled into their own homes. Kevin Eric Barnes Romeo Martinez Baleto (Deceased) attorney commits wrong-doing b. Scandalous activities with sitting judge (I call it Parents: Juan Quitugua Norita Paternal Grandparents: Maria (Sebue) Norita (Deceased) wagon train protection amongst the judges) Maria Baleto Norita (Deceased) Joaquin Dela Cruz Quitugua (Deceased) Stepmother: Ana Atalig Manglona Norita Say ''YES'' to open, clean government "Benefits for all - Probechos Para Todo" A Positive Educational Experience • Your "independent" voice in the Senate • Will Pave the Way to Your Child's Future. Committee to Elect Stanley T. Torres, Rita Manglona • Treasurer 'I I '24-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 . FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-25 L.A. police boosts arsenal By MICHAEL FLEEMAN at police as officers' bullets "Never, ever again do I want LOS ANGELES (AP) -The Los bounced off them in a televised to see officers of the Los Angeles Angeles Police Department has shootout in February: Police Department outgunned," acquired 600 military surplus M- Officers had to rush to a nearby Gov. Pete Wilson at a news con 16 rifles to increase firepower gun store for more firepower in ference· Tuesday at the Police against heav-ily a1111ed suspecrs. the middle of the battle. Both sus Academy, where gunfire from a The decision came after two pects were killed, ana eigh_t po shooting range crackled in the armor-clad bank robbers fired lice officers and'three bystanders distance. their assault rifles with impunity were wounded. · The acquisition was announced SLATE OF CANDIDATES cefJunfJcaisin '' //}\, i Edward Masga Deleon Guerrero Mayor Joseph Taman Ogumuro Mayor Joseph Songao lnos Francisco Manglona Bo~a for Mayor of Saipan for Mayor of 1he Northern Islands For Mayor of Rota for Mayor of Tinian ~- Governor Froilan Cruz Tenorio &Mayor Jesus Sablan Deleon Guerrero ,,.,:i:. .·;t· for Governor for Lieutenant Governor California Gov. Pete Wilson examines ;w M-16 rifle Tuesday in Los Angeles. 600 of the military surplus rifles were donated to the Los Angeles Police Dept. in support of its Urban Rtfle Program. AP shortly before another televised The weapons will be used at the bank robbery unfolded in Los An sergeants' discretion. Luis ("Jun") Palacios Crisostomo Place: Pacific Island's Club geles. A Great Western Bank heist The new weapons significantly Eliceo ("Eli') Diaz Cabrera Glenn Hocog Manglona Joaquin Quttugua Atalig for Senafe 3rd Senatorial Dist. for Senate 3rd Senalorial Dist. Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM in Van Nuys was thwarted by two increase the strength of street for Senate Isl Senatorial Dist. for Senate 1st Senatorial Dist retired lawmen working security cops' arsenal, now limited to 9 When: Sunday, September 21,997 instead of Saturday, September 20, 1997 who killed one would-be robber, mm semiautomatic pistols and 12- Herman M. Manglona Joaquin G. Adriano wounded a second and scared off gauge shotguns, and will mean for Senate 2nd Senatorial Dist. for Senate 2nd Senatorial Dist. COME AND JOIN US! three others. that patrol officers won't have to David Castro Sablan The manhu,ntwas broadcast live wait for the more heavily armed for Washington Representative VOTE REPUBLICAN on local television. SWAT teams. The M- I 6s were obtained from In the February shootout, one Paid for by the Committee to Elect the U.S. Defense Department with robber had a fully automatic AK- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the help of state authorities. The 47-type rifle with armor-piercing guns will be carried in the patrol ammunition and the other had an I ~ \ cars of field sergeants from the M-16-type rifle. The two had just LAPD' s l 8 stations and four traf robbed a bank in North Holly ··:·?\ ..;. : fic divisions. wood. ~.-.· . ' ~ ,·• Report: Rate of wetland ~ M destruction is slowing -<1:'."~ ? !!J Rep. Rosiky Flores Camacho Pedro Pangelinan Castro Ignacio (Pangie) Ogo Pangelinan Ramon Concepcion Dela Cruz By H. Josef Hebert pon. Oncunibent) precinct I Precinct I Precinct I Precinct I WASIIlNGTON (AP)-Themte Nearly 80 percent of the wetland of wetland destruction has slowed, destruction involved fam1ing, de but still nearly 1.2 million acn:s spite a 1985 law that prohibited were lost during the IOyears ending agricultural drJining of wetlands. in 1995, the Interior Dcpanment ·111c mnountof wctlm1ds contin said Wednesday. ues to shrink even though 78,000 In its latest assessment, the gov acres of wetland me 1estored mmu emmentsaidthenctlossof wetlands ally, according to government fig '' avernged I l 7,000 acres a year be ures. tween 1985 and l 995. That's down Clark said that while the "no from annual rntes of 290,000 acres net-loss" goal has yet tobe achieved, the previous decade and 458,000 "we believe we're very much on acres before then. the road." Rep. Dino Mendiola Jones Gabriel Eoki Babauta Celeste Sasakura Mendiola !Incumbent) Precinct IV Precinct IV 1st Senatorial District I Precincl VI There arc l 00.9 million acres of Some c1iticsoffcdernl wetlm1ds wetlands in the 48 contiguous states, policies argue tl1at the govemment according to the repo1t is understating the progress being The report shows that the goal made in wetlands restorntion. They of achieving no net loss of wet contend mo1e acres of wetland al- September 22, 23, & 24, 1997 lands has yet to be achieved nearly 1eady me being c1eatcd tl1m1 me 7:30 PM EVERYNIGHT a decade after it was declared a lost. top priority by then-President Onesuchciitic,Jonatl1w1Tolmm1 AT VICTORY CHAPEL Bush. of the Competitive Ente1piise In SAN JOSE, SAIPAN 'Toe gcxxl ncws·is that wetland stitute, contends that as much as next to Happy Market loss is significantly lower thm1 what 210,000 ac1es of wetlands we1e we lost in the past," said Jamie restored in l 995 alone. Clark said 1 For more into please call (:lark,dir,ectoroftheFish mid Wild the agency disagrees with tl1ose Rita Uremelog Bailas Francisco Arriola Flores Maximo l''Timmo') l.mro~ Olopai Pedro llo Sablan Luis Taisakan Wabol at Tel. No: 235-3164 life Service, which released the re- fi6'1lreS. . Precincl Ill Precinct Ill Precincl Ill Precinct Ill Precinct Ill •. •· ,-·· •• -·"· ~. ··- ...... ···--·~·- --- ·····-··· ··- ···--·· l -· .. 26-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 US backs· Bosnia poll decision 19, 1997-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-27 By GEORGE GEDDA "We strongly supporttl1edecisionin W ASHING10N (AP)_ The United mis regarrl," Rubin said. States expressed support Wednesday . Reportsfromthefieldsuggestedtlmt for the decision of an intemational en Frowick also acted out of concern that voy not to disqualify a slate ofBosnian Ame,ican and other election obse1vers ... , ..... 4 Seib nationalists who were candidates might have been the target of mob in last week's mWlicipal elections. violence had the judge's decision been A Norwegian judge had ruled the upheld.· candidates should be disqualified be• U.S. diplomats repo,tedly we1epar c-JuseoftheircontinuingtiestoRadovan ticuhu·ly wonied about die safety of 19 Karadzic, who has been indicted on election supe1visors, including 17 \var-crimes chrn-ges. · Ame,icans, whowe,estayingatahotel But the decision was ovenuled by in P,tle, Karndzic 's ]XJWer base. RobertFrowick,aretiredU.S.diplomat Frnwick 1eversed a tuling by Judge who heads tlie Bosnia mission of frie Finn Lyngilicm, whochairsa body tl1at I Organization ofSecwity and 0:Dpera oversees elector:.tl conduct in Bosnia tion in Eumpe. Lyngihem said the Setbian D:mo U:fending Frowick, State ~part cratic Party has "willfully and defi ment spokesman Jrunes P. Rubin said antly" maintained Karadzic in a leader Bosnianswhohadsupportedthecandi ship position despite his indictment by Safeguard dates in question would have been the international war-crimes tribunal. 90grm Deodorant disenfranchised if that slate has been He wrote that for a person indicted Soap disqualified for genocide and crinies against hu ¢/ 3/5 oz/pkg · Rubin said tl1at if the slate were to manity "to maintain a position or func • 99 · lea. have been excluded, thedecisionshould tion in oneofthe leadingnational parties havebeenmadeweeksago,notafterthe shocks the conscience." 2.6!. ballots were cast That would have . Rubin said U.S. opposition to the German soldier Frank Oefinger from NA TO-led peace keeping forces in Bosnia, stands guard in front of the 400grm 3·· •·59 permitted the selection of alternate can judge's decision does not suggest a OSCE center for counting ballots in Sarajevo suburb of Rajlovac Tuesday. Final results were not expected Morinaga ...... • /ea. softening of the U.S. stand against until Saturday. AP didates, he said. lrifant Milk Powder 12 rolls/pkg futureBosnianelections,Rubinsaid,tre ·5 99 Karadzic.The1ehavebeenmanytimes reared in Bosnia And when it rears its 1 Liter . · 5 99 Charmin ... ~...... • /ea. ugly head, we try to stop it," he said. United States will seektheirdisqualifica inrecentweeksandmonthswhenwe 've Toilet lissue With Pacific Ifpro-Karadziccandidates surface in tion well befcre the vote- not after. Kagome ...... • tea: seen the ugly head of Mr. Karadzic Worcester Sauce Instant !!icratchies 1gal . 2 69 2 CLOROX...... • - tea. V-MARK ...... 1 • !a. 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That Although officials have detected meanssuchmissionsas·enforcingthe no common thread in the five acci '"no-fly" zones over Iraq and support dents since last weekend, Cohen or ing the peacekeeping mission in dered all tl1e services to gmund their Bosnia will continue without inter trainingflightsfor24hou;;.TI1estand ruption, officials said. downs will be staggered over the Officials cou Id not provide an esti week starting Friday. mate of the number of training flights "Petfection is impossible, but that tlmt will be missed. is our goal for aviation safety," Usually a temporary grounding Cohen said in taking the action. affects the planes of only one se1vice Cohen's order comes at a particu at a time. This is the first time all the larly inopportune momentfortheAir services have been ordered to halt Force, which on Thursday celebrates trainingflights,saidPentagonspokes tl1e 50th anniversary of its founding woman Army Lt Col. Nancy Bwt as an independent service. Air Force In n:marks to reporters at the Pen officials said tl1at although specific tagon, Cohen said both the fliers and types of aircraft have been grounded maintainers of military aircraft will before, there has never been an Air use the day off to focus on safety. He Force-wide grounding. said individual aircraft also will be Five U.S. aircraft have crashed in examined for any possible safety recent days, including an Air Force problems. F-117 A stealth fighter that partially Cohen left it to the service leaders broke up in flight at an air show in to decide when they would begin the Defense Secretary William Cohen, right, accompanied by Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman Gen. Joseph Ralston, one-day stand-down. He said they left, and Col. Gregory Gardner, inspects the troops at the Pentagon Wednesday during a 50th anniversary Maryland on Sunday. An Air Force of the Defense Department ceremony. Cohen ordered the military services to halt training flights and review C-141 transport went down off the could do it any day in the week safety procedures in the wake of five air crashes in four days. AP , coast of Namibia, a Marine Corps F starting Friday morning. A-18crashedoff!"!'orthCarolina, and While acknowledging that there is Cohensaidhedecidedatraining break people are probably concerned about requiresomesortof review by the Air a Navy F-A-18 crashed in Oman. In not yet any indication of a common was needed-"just to re-emphasize the rashofthemcominginsuchashort Force."Butthe presidentleftopen the the latest mishap, two Air National thread in the latest in spate ofaccidents, the safety issue." "The American period oftime,"he said. · possibility that crashes were coinci- · 1 , In his brief written order to the dental. r------:---..,,-..,,-:--:--:--,-,----:----:-.,.,--,--,-,...... ,-,.-.,,-,.-.,,-,.-.,,-,-.,.-,,.,--, civilianchiefsoftheArmy, Navy and "I wouldn't ... jumptoconclusions Air Force, Cohen wrote: '1berecent . about this," he told reporters in the spate of accidents indicates that a Oval Office.· periodofreflectiononthe conductof "Ifthereisapattemherethathasto our aviation training operations will be looked into on air safety ,.you can be beneficial." be sure that the Air Force will look A stand-dcmn is a routine proce- into it," Clinton said. dure in the wake of a series of The U.S. military actually has lost crashes, but usually it is done by one fewer aircraft in accidents this year- service at a time. 54, with less than two weeks remain- Cohen stressed that military avia- inginthe govemment'sfiscalyear- tion safety has improved steadily in than in any recent year. It lost 67 last recent years. Last year was the safest year, 69 in 1995 and 86 in 1994, on record, by the Pentagon's own according to Pentagon statistics. accounting. The military' s main gauge of avia- But, he said, given the recent rash tion safety is the number of major of incidents, "We can do better." accidents for each I 00,(XX) flight At the White House, President hours. 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LIGHT f for 'sterilization'· WASHINGTON (AP) - The Roth was careful to point out Clinton administration nopes to that the United States still be NIGHTCLUB claims did not gain. much attention procedures were legal at the time By Marl Yamaguchi - gain agreement from China at an lieves China's authoritarian gov until lastmonth,-when it was discov and were documented in public TOKYO(AP)-TheJapanesegov Oct. 28 summit to halt exports of ernment abuses human rights by ered that as many as 60,CXX> people records, it doesn't make sense to emment said Wednesday it doesn't all nuclear weapons and materi imprisoning dissidents and ha had been involuntarily sterilized in offer apologies or pay compensa plan to offer apologies or pay com als, a State Department official rassing people for their religious Sweden. That government has since tion, Kitajima said. pensation for a program that forcibly told a Senate committee on beliefs. apologized. 'Thegovemmentshouldnotavoid sterilized more than 16, who died were not named pend Bugojno ( pronounced BOO-goy The crash appeared similar to ·.,( tional recognition and is widely sup tors to oversee a peace plan in Guate ing notification of next of kin. no) this morning, said Alexander one in April 1996, when a plane l p'.lted on 1his island of2l million. Tai mala, apparently because Guatemala carrying U.S. Commerce SecR wan was expelled fiom the United Na supports Taiwan. tary' Ron Brown plowed into a tions in 1971, whenChinagotitsseat China eventually relented and the mountain in a heavy storm while Anatoli Gripas, from Ukrainian NA TO forces, lies at the stretcher while l ChinaregardsTaiwanasarenegade resolution went through_ This year, traveling to Dubrovnik, Croatia. the medical worker from U.N tries to cover a face of Yevgeni.Sifkin a 11 Pf9Vince with no right to separate Guatemaladidnotsignonasasponsor The Presidents.of Central American nations and President Lee Teng-hui of Taiwan pose for a photograph Ukrainian solder with the United Nations in Bosnia, after medical !,ffl Brown and 34 others aboard were t.·,~r}~ representation abroad. of the resolution on Taiwan. outside the foreign ministry in San Salvador, Saturday. AP killed. · treatment in Saraje.vo, Wednesday. Gripas is one of the four survivors of the UN helicopter crew that crashed in central Bosnia. AP Witness Halid Huskic said resi f:~j r.... ,,,. dents of Prokosko, a mountain help about 90 minutes after the "111is is the worst day I have I:\':, Montserrat village perched above a lake, saw crash. Dr. Damir Jaganjac of the experienced in my life," said Kai t· SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Cigarette Wednesday's chopper crash. nearby town of Fojnica said he Eide, special representative to the Hearing .shouts, they clambered found 11 burned bodies - one of U.N. secretary-general. "The rebuilding Smoke Contains Carbon Monoxide. down and saw four uniformed them so charred that only a skull work· these officials we.re carry- men pulling a fifth man from the and ribs remained. ing out was essential to ensure planned wreck, he said. Then several ex One survivor's clothes were that the people of plosions - caused either by fuel burning as doctors carried him Bosnia and Herzegovina can By Keith Greaves awayonastretcher,Jaganjacsaid. live in peace." A group of German NA TO-led peace keeping soldiers on a rescue or ammunition - prevented any OLVFSTON, Montserrat (AP) mission on Mt. Prokosko Wednesday. The German envoy to High one from approaching the heli Having no water, they ripped open Westendorp spoke sadly of the Mrntserrat'srew Britishgovema-was Representative office in Bosnia, Gerd Wagner, died along with 11 copter, he added. plastic bags of emergency glu- "the death of such dedicated and swC111in Wednesday,andvowedtohelp others aboard a helicopter that crashed on Mt. Prokosko due to fog. AP Villagers managed to summon case drips to douse the flames. selfless servants of the peace pro- residents rel:uild fiom volcanic erup cess." tions that have forced more than half the Wagner, 55, was responsible island'spcµtlationtofleeandcrippledits for easing the return of refugees once-lhriving trurist industry. PUBLIC NC)TICl:i~ to their prewar homes - one of COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ''Ycu 're i:,roblerns are now my prob the make-or-break elements of lems,"Tony Abbottoldasmall crowd of DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES the U.S.-brokered Dayton peace 2ND FLOOR, MORGEN BUILDING, SAIPAN Mrntserratians gathered fa- the brief COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS 96950 accord, signed in December swearing-in ceremrny at a villa on the TEL. NO. 234-6623/7320/3970 • SEPT. 15, 1997 • FN: PN0897AA.29 1995. western coast of the Caribbean islanci In place only since June, THE FOLLOWING IS A PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF COASTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CRM OFFICES: Abbot, 56, forrrerly seived as senior Wagner helped smooth the con British consul in Australia He succeeds DATE . APPLICATION . tentious relations between the Frank APPLICANT RECEIVED PROJECT LOCATION TYPE .STATUS Savage, who ended his four-year . ~PPLICATION DESCRIPTION Muslims and Croats who are ·term last week supposed to cooperate in gov "My µimary objective is to ensure 1. V'S CORPORATION 07114/97 RSm-97·X·251 WATERLINE PROJECT ROTA SHORELINE APC APPROVED (09/05/97) erning their half of Bosnia. d1atthase reoIJlewhowishtoremainon Bosnian Serbs control the other lhe island are allowed todo soas long as 2. SAIPAN STEVEOORE CO. 07/14'97 SMS-97-X-211 WAREHOUSE LOWER BASE MAJOR SITING APPROVED (09/09197) half. Mrntserrat remains safe," Abbot told 3. CEDAR INN. 07/00197 SM8-97-X-221 CEDAR INN HOTEL TUN HERMAN PAN ROAD MAJOR SITING APPROVED (09/17197) Wagner's first posting after reporters after arriving for his swearing joining the German Foreign in by helioopter. 4. COMMONWEALTH PORTS 08/18197 SEWERLINE SYSTEM AIRPORT MAJOR SITING CERTIFIED COMPLETE Ministry in .J 971 was in Al/THORITY (00115':17) Belgrade, capital of Yugosla APPROVED (09/17/97) via, now made up of Serbia and 5. REP. MALUA IPETER OO/W97 SS/SPlm-97-X-258 POLITICAL SIGNS SHORELINE AREAS SHORELINE APC APPROVED (00100197)' Montenegro. He was fluent in AND PORT &INDUSTRIALAREAS PORT &INDUSTRIALAPC Serbo-Croatian. After a spell in Beirut, Leba 6. USE US RENTAL 00/02197 SSm-97-X·259 FILMING SAIPAN SHORalNE SHORELINE APC APPROVED (00/00/97)' non, he turned to nuclear.arms and NATO affairs. He had two 7. MABU CORPORATION 09102197 SSm·97-X·250 FILMING SAIPAN SHORELINE SHORELINE APC APPROVED (09100197)' postings at the German Embassy HYDERABAD, India (AP) - 8. HIT TOURS, INC. 09/0l~7 SSm·97-X·261 FILMING SAIPAN SHORELINE SHORELINE APC APPROVED (09100197)' in Washington, from 1984-87 The death toll in a devastating oil andfromJanuary 1994untilthis refinery fire in southeastern India 9. ZOOM 09/05197 SS/RSm-97·X·262 FILMING SAIPAN &ROTA SHORELINE SHORELINE APC APPROVED (09/00197)' summer. He was married with rose to 60 as rescue workers pulled three children. out nine more bodies from the 10. DPS TINIAN 09/10/97 TLRm-97·X·263 SAFE SWIMMING ZONE TINIAN LAGOON &REEF APC UNDER REVl51" U.N. Secretary-General Kofi debris, police said Wednesday. Annan was "shocked and deeply Police officials said they did 11. H.S. LEE 09/10/97 SM8-97-X-264 APARTMENTS SUSUPE MAJOR SITING UNDER REVIEW' saddened" by the crash, said his not know how many people were spokesman, Fred Eckhard. still trapped inside the rubble of 12. RAY ALVAREZ 00/0:.':l? SLRM-97-X-265 PARA SAILING SAIPAN LAGOON LAGOON &REEF APC UNDER REVIEW' In Washington, President SLRM-97-X-266 BANANA BOAT SAIPAN LAGOON SHORELINE APC UNDER REVIEW' six buildings that collapsed in the SSm-97-X·267 SIGNBOARD GARAPAN SHORELINEAPC UNDER REVIEW' Cl in ton called the crash "a ter fire. Attendance records and shift rible thing." schedules of workers in the refin 13. MODERN INVESTMENTS INC. 05/19197 SMS-97-X-163 HOTEL EXPANSION GARAPAN MNORSITING CERTIFIED COMPLETE In Sarajevo, Alija Izetbegovic, ery were destroyed with the build (09/03197) the Muslim member of Bosnia's ings. APPROVED (09116197) tripartite presidency, paid trib The fire broke out Sunday 14. JOONG ANG CORP. 00/111197 SMS-97-X-183 TANAPAG RESORT HOTEL TANAPAG JORSITING CERTIFIED COMPLETE ute to the "brave people, per morning in the storage premises (09/08197) forming the responsible and of state-run Hindustan Petroleum noble task of strengthening Publication of the above list is in accordance with CRM Regulations which require all permit applications to be published in a local newspapers within 15 days of receipt of application. Corporation Ltd. oil refinery in The list reflects recently received permil applications and those with a recent change in status. New applications are marked with an asterisk('). peace in our country." the port city of Vishakhapatnam, Staff members from The Public is invited to submit written comments regarding any of the above projects for which a ~ermit decision has not been issued. All permit comments should identify the project about 1,300 kilometers (800 by application number. Your comments should be mailed or hand-delivered to the CRM Office. Al persons who desire a public hearing regarding any project may do so by submitting Wagner's office hung white miles) south of New Delhi. a written request for a public hearing to the CAM Office within fourteen (14) calendar days ol publication ol this notice. Residents of Rota and Tinian may submit comments and hearing roses on .the front door of the The fire was put out Tuesday requests lo their local CRM Coordinators. Persons wishing to retain the right to appeal a CRM Permit decision must file a notice of appeal with the CRM office within thirty (30) days of building, inscribed: "Lest we evening. the issuance of the CRM permit decision as provided in CRM Regulations, Section 8 (G). forget their sacrifice for peace." 36-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- SEPTEMBER 19, 1997" FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-37 After Oliwa,. In connection with payoff scandal NOTICE TO BIDDERS another one (Amended 9/12/97) NOTICE TO PROPOSERS SEALED PROPOSALS for the.APRON EXPANSION AT ROTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ,' is forming ROTA, MARIANA ISLANDS, AIP PROJECT NOS. 3-69-0003-08 & 3-69-0003-10 will be received SEALED PROPOSALS for the SAIPAN HARBOR lf,\PROVEMENT PROJECTTEMPORARY PAVING AND at the office of the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COMMONWEALTH PORT$ AUTHQRITY, Saipan DRAINAGE S¥STEM, AT SAIPAN TANAPAG HARBOR, SAIPAN, MARIANA ISLANDS, CPA Project No. CPA-SS-002-97 will be rocieved at the off,:e of the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COMMONWEALTH PORTS TOKYO (AP)- Typhoon Oliwa, Yaniaichi execs arrested International Airport, P.O. Box 1055, Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950. Proposals will be received up until 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 24, 1997, at which time and place the sealed proposals will AUTHORITY, Saipan lntemalional Airport, P.O. Box 1055, Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950 until 2:00 P.M., which pounded southern Japan TOKYO (AP) - Five officials veillance Commission. Friday, October 03, 1997, at which time and place the sealed proposals will be publicly opooed and read. in the complaint. president, have resigned over station close his home. He died be publicly opened and read. overnight, was downgraded to a at Japan's troubled Yamaichi It couldn't be immediately Japan's Finance Ministry the scandal. a short time later. Police say The Project provides for the asphalt,: concrete (ACI paving ol 19, 120 square yards (SY] ol the new Dock tropical "storm Wednesday, the The project, in general, consists of unclassified excavation, subbase and base course filling and .Securities Co. were arrested confirmed ·whether the ar ha~ decided to suspend . On Aug. 13, Yamaichi ex they are still investigating who operations area, and Iha main Dxk access ro0d. The areas to be paved shaD comprise of a 2.5' thick . Meteorological Agency said .. grading, construction of apron (asphaHicconcrete pavement or alternate portland cement concrete overlay over a 6' pil run coral base course. In addition, eighl (8) catch basins will be installed in Iha low-lying Wednesday in connection with rested men were the same per Yamaichi Securities Co. from ecutive Koicniro Tarutani, 57, might have killed Tarutani, pavement), striping, drainage, and miscellaneous electrical including floo,;l lights, location ·and The stonn buffeted Japan's areas of the new container yard lo provide a temporary drainage system. All aspects of this Project shaU be the scandal surrounding pay sons named in the complaint. bidding in government bond was stabbed in the chest and who headed Yamaichi 's cus guidance signs, and apron edge lights. All work will take place at Rola International Airport, in in accoldance with lhe plans and specifications. Construction must be performed without interrupting on· southern island of Kyushu Tues accordance. wfth the plans and specilications. · going port operations and concurrently with other construction acfivities of the Dxk. offs to a corporate racketeer, Ac.cording to sources close auctions as punishment, min back three times near a train tomer advisory department. day, leaving seven dead, flooding NHK public television re to the investigation, the SESC istry sources said, speaking on The project is being financed by funds from the Commonwealth Ports Authority and from the U.S. Proposals submitted _musl be available for acceptance for aperiod up to 120 days after the designated date more than 1,000 homes and de ported. alleged that Yamaichi violated condition of anonymity. Federal Aviation Administration. The contract award, if,it is to be made, will be made within sixty !cir opening of proposals. CPA may award a contracf on the basis of the inilial offer received without negotiations. stroying dozens more. (60) days from the receipt of bids. Depending upon availability of funds, CPA reserves the rightto Therefore, Iha initial ofter shoukt contain the offerofs best terms. The reported arrests come the securities. law in ·January The ministry has also disal In South Korea, a crabbing ship hold such bid in effect for ninety (90) days from the date of bid opening. on the heels of a criminal com 1995 by.paying 79 million yen lowed Nomura Securities Co. The Project is being financed by luoos from the CPA. The contract award, nii is to be made, will be made with IOcrewmen was missing since within two roonths (2) from the roce!)I ol proposals. Depending upon availability of funds, CPA reserves the plaint against five former and ($ 652,000) to corporate rack and Dai-lchi Kangyo Bank This contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246, as amended, of September 24, Tuesday when it went incommuni 1965, the Federal Labor provisions and the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) provisions as right to uphold such proposal in ellect lor lour. (4) roonths from the date of proposal opening. current Yamaichi executives eteer Ryuichi Koike as com from participating in govern cado off the south coast while flee contained in the contract, specifications and bid documents. earlier in the day by Japan's pensation for investment ment bond auctions until the This contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246, as amended, of Septermer 24, 1965, the ing Typhoon Oliwa, police said. All mechanics and laborers on Ille project shall be paid no less than the minimum wage rate Federal I.Bborprovisions and the Equal ~loyment Opportunity (EEO) provisions as contained in theconlrac:t, ·Securities and Exchange Sur- losses. Koike was also named end of December 1997, after specifications ard proposal documents. Twenty-eight ships sank or were established by the CNMI or the U.S. Secretary of Labor, whichever is higher. A copy of the these companies were found Department of the Federal Wage Rate Determination is included in Section 70-24 of the wrecked amid strong winds and NI mechanics and laborers on the project shall be paid no less than the minimum wage rate established by guilty of being involved in the specifications. the CNMt Government. CNMI prevaiing mLiimum wage shall apply consistent with Seclion 70-24 of the high waves. But provincial airports same corporate racketeer scan general provisions. and ferries resumed service Each bidder must complete, sign and furnish, prior to award of the contract (AIP No. 3-69-0003- dal. 08 & 3-69-0003-10) the "Bidder's Statement on Previous Contracts Subject lo EEO Clause," a Wednesday as Oliwa decelerated. Each proposer musl complete, sign and furnish, prior to award of the contract the "Proposer's Statemoot on Yamaichi, Nomura and Dai 'Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities" (See Proposal). Previoos Contracts SLl>ject to EEO Clause", a"Certification ol Nonsegregated Facil~ies" (See Specifications). Late Wednesday, the stonn was ichi Kangyo are all at the cen moving northeast along the Sea of Required Notices tor All contracts. Required Notices for NI Contracts. ter of the scandal involving Japan coast and was expected to "sokaiya," or corporate rack a. The bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications. a. The proposer must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications. bring heavy rains to the northern b. The Commonwealth ports Authority (CPA), in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rghts Act ol eteers who e_xtort money by 1964, hereby notifies all proposers that they (proposers) must affirmatotely insure that any contract island of Hokkaido early Thurs b. The Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA), in accordance with Tille VI of the Civil Rights Act threatening to disrupt share of 1964, hereby notifies all bidders that lhey (bidders) must affirmatively insure that any contract entered into pur,;uant lo this adverlisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded lull day. entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded futl opportunity lo submit proposals in response lo this invitation and will not be discriminated against holders' meetings. on lhe grounds of race, ~lor, or national origin in consideration for award. · The weather· agency forecast opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on Koike has been accused of the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for award. winds of up to 65 kilometers per Th~ proposer's attenti'.>n is invited to the fact Illa.I the proposed contract shall be under and subject to the extorting money from Nomura equal opportunity caluse as selforth in Part Ill, Section 302(b) of Executote Order 11246, as amended by hour '(40 miles per hour) for The bidder's attention is invited to the fact that the proposed contract shall be under and subject Executote Order 11375 dated October 13, 1997, and Seclion 60-1.4(b) of the regulations of the Secretary of Wednesday and early Thursday. and receiving shady loans to the equal opportunity clause as set forth in Part Ill, Section 302(b) of Executive Order 11246, I.Bbor (41 CFR 60-1) as implerrented by Section 152.61 oflhe Federal Aviation Regulations, to the contract from Dai-lchi Kangyo Bank. as amended by Executive Order 11375 dated October 13, 1997, and Section 60-1.4(b) of the :r-.,eanwhile, Typhoon David, tlie and labor provisions as set forth in Section 152.55 and Appendix H, Part 152, of the Fedetal Aviation Last month, prosecutors regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR 60-1) as implemented by Section 152.61 of the Regulations, and to the applicable provisions o!Tille VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Slat. 252) i~lemented 20th of the season, was about 1,300 Federal Aviation Regulations, to the contract and labor provisions as set forth in Section 152.55 raided Yamaichi's headquar by Part 21 of the Regulations al the Office of the Secretary of Transportation. Also, the proposed contra cf will kilometers (81 Omiles)south-south EXPRE$S" and Appendix H, Part 152, of the Federal Aviation Regulations, and to the applicable provisions be subject to the Contractor's Certification of non-segregated facifilies. ters as well as the homes of of nue VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Sat. 252) implemented by Part 21 of the Regulations east of Tokyo, moving toward Ja. CARD / ,,.,,· senior company officials. Of of Ille Office of the Secretary ofTransportation. Also, the proposed contract will be subjectto the The apparent low proposer and any known first tier subcontractor will be subject. to a pre-award, 'equal pan at a speed of30 kilometers per are Welcoliz~'!T!f opportunity compliance revie,, by representative of the Qff,ce of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, ~; . ·~) -- Contractor's Certification of non-segregated facilities. ficials from Nomura and Dai ."! .,~~,r.,,._ U.S. Departrnenlof labor, before the award of theCO!llract forthepurposeol de!erminingwhetherlhe proposer • hour ( 19 miles per hour). Hidekuni lyama, center, former senior managing director of Yamaichi ichi Kangyo have been ar- The apparent low bidder and any known first tier subcontractor will be subject to a pre-award, and/or his subcontractors are able to co~ly with the provisions of the·equal opportunity clause. It packed winds of up to 144 Securities Co., leaves by car from the Tokyo District .Prosecutors' rested. · equal opportunity compliance review by representatives of the Office of Federal Contract kilometers per hour (89 miles per Office following his and four others' arrest in connection with the Compliance Programs, U.S. Department or Labor, before the award of the contract for the purpose If the proposer has participated in a previous contract sublect to the equal opportunity clause and has not Eleven Yamaichi execu of determining whether the bidder and/or his subcontract9rs are abfeto comply with the provisions submitted compliance reports as ro:iuired by applicable instructions, the proposer shall sub mt, prior to al'r.lrd hour) and was expected near scandal surrounding pay-offs to a corporate racketeer in Tokyo Wednes of contract, a compriance report covering the delinquent peood. tives, including the company's of the equal opportunity clause. Japan's main island by Friday. day. AP A proposer or prospective prime contractor or proposed subcontractor shall be required to submit such Contract documents, including plans and specifications, may be examined al the Offce of the inlorrration as the Office of Federal Contacf Compliance may request prior to !he award ol a contracf or Of rile world's top 39 airlines. Executive Director, Commonwealth Ports Authority, or can be obtained from this office upon the subcontract. When a determination has been made to al'r.lrd the contract ii' subcontract to a specified payment ofTHREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for each set of plan documents. This amount contractor, such contractor shall be required, prior to award, or after the award, or both to furnish sl.cil othet Russian gov't is nonrefundable. Payment shall be made by check payable to the Commonwealth Ports Authority. inlorrration as requested. A pre-bid conference will be held at the CPA CONFERENCE ROOM AT ROTA INTERNATIONAL Contract documents, including plans and specirications, may be exarmned at the Otr~e of the Executive to send funds. AIRPORT, on Friday, September 26, 1997 at 9:00 A.M. to explain and address any questions Director, Commonweahh Ports Authority, or can be obtained from this olf~e upon payment of FIFTY DOLLARS regarding this project. Questions should be submitted to the Consultant, in writing, at least five ($50.00) for each set of plan documents. This amount is nonrefundable. Paymoot shall be made by check (5) days in advance for answers at this pre-bid conference, with a copy of the same mailed, payable to the Commonwealth Ports Authority. for wages-of·.· simultaneously, to the Executive Director, Commonwealth Ports Authority. A prfrjlroposal conference will be held at the CPA HARBOR PROJECT SITE OFFICE, at 10:00 a.m. on defense. staff Each prospective bidder shatl file with the Commonwealth Ports Authority, at the above Saipan Friday, September 26, 1997, to explain and clarity any questions regarding this project. Questions should address, a notice ot his intention to bid in a form substantially similar lo that supplied herewith, be submitted to the Consultant, Efrain F. Camacho Engineers and Archnocts, in writing, at least rive (5) days not less than six (6) calendar days prior to the date hereinabove designated for opening of in advance for answers al this prfrjlroposal conlerence, with a copy of same mailed simultaneously to the Execulive Director, Commonwealth Ports Authority. Attendance at the pre-proposal conference and sile visit MOSCOW (AP) -The govern proposals. are considered essential to the potential contractor's understanding the project elements. ment has agreed to allocate 500 Each proposal shall be on a form furnished by the Commonwealth Ports Authority. 'Each prospective propose, shall file wnh lhe Comroonweahh Ports Authority, a notice of his/he, intention to billion rubles ($85 million) to pay propose in a form substantially similar to Iha! supplied in the specifications, not less than six (6) calendar days back wages to defense industry The Commonwealth Ports Authority reserves the right to reject any or all proposals for any reason pnor to the date hereinabove designated for opening of proposals. and to waive any defects in said proposals, or any of them, if in its sole opinion to do so would be workers, many ofwhom have gone in its interest. The Commonwealth Ports Autmr(ty reserves the right to reject any or all proposa~ in accordance with Section unpaid.for months, a news report 32(7) of ns ProcuremenfRules and Regulations. said Wednesday. is/CARLOS A. SHODA Executive Director Is/ CARLOS A. SHODA The decision was made during Executive Director a meeting Tuesday between the September 9, 1997 head of Russia's independent trade Dated: September 9, 1997 Date unions, Mikhail Shmakov, and of FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVERTISING ficials from the defense, finance (INVITATION FOR PROPOSAUNOTICE TO PROPOSERS) FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVERTISING (INVITATION FOR PROPOSAL/NOTICE TO and economic ministries and the PROPOSERS) 1. The proposed contract is under the subject to Executive Order 11246, as amended of presidential administration, the September 24, 1965, and to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOj and Federal Labor 1. The proposed contract is under the subject to Executive Order 11246, as amended of September 24, IT AR-Tass news agency reported. provisions. 1965, and lo the Equal Elfl]loymenl Opportunity (EEO) and Federal labor provisions. But it may be a while before 2. All labor on the project shall be paid no less than the minimum wage rates established by 2. All labor on the pro1ec1 shall be paid no less than the minimum wage rates established by CNMI law. workers· actually see the money. CNMI law. No payment schedule has been set, 3. Each proposer must supply all the information required by the proposal documents and spocirications. 3. Each proposer must supply all the information required by the proposal documents and although it is to be drafted in IO specifications. 4. The (EEO) requiremoots, labor provisions and wage rate are included in the specifications and proposal days; Shmakov said. documents and are available for inspection at the Comroonweallh Ports AuthOrily. The money won't be enough to_ 4. The (EEO) requirements, labor provisions and wage rate are included in the specifications and proposal documents and are available for inspection at the Commonwealth Ports Authority. 5. Each Proposer must complete, sign and furnish, prior to award of the contracf (at submission of the cover all back wages owed to de proposal), the Proposer's Statement on Previous Contracts Subject to EEO Clause, and the "Certilica fense industry workers, and the lions of Non-Segregated Facilnies" as contained in the Bid Proposals. 5. Each Proposer must complete, sign and furnish, prior to award of the contract (at submission funds will be distributed between of the proposal), the Proposer's Statement on Previous Contracts Subject to EEO Clause, and the ''Certifications of Non-Segregated Facilities" as contained in fhe Bid Proposals. 6. Acontractor havif'\150 or more employees arNorthwest Airlines. So put yourself in our hands and you won't just be travelling. You'll be flying. Again. ;;~) discriminated against on the ground of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award 9. Women will be afforded equal opportunity in all areas of employment. However, the employment of wages in recent months, it is still . M women shan not Qminish the standards of requirements for this ~loyment of minorities. plagued by a.shortfall of taxes and .,.? .• ··:~~j~Ji~f~:;~.r~ ·i~!,1~:;}' ~w~~;:~}~.:· ~ ~ ~ ~ .,_··~r1;~R,r~·~1 of any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement. .~,~~~f-~ ~ ~ ~ !'-: RV~. · ,,, other revenues, and the problem is · "' · · ... . 9. Women will be afforded equal opportunity in all areas of employment. However, the far from being solved. employment of women shall not diminish the standards of requirements for this employment of FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-39 38-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 NORTHERN MARIANAS COLLEGE Air quality improves Community. Services Program announces slightly in Malaysia COMMUNITY COURSES FOR EVERYONE KUALA LUMPUR, Malay that's still considered an sia (AP) - Air quality im "unhealthy" level. FALL TERM 1997 proved in the capita! Despite the apparent im SHORT TERM COURSES OPEN TO EVERYONE HIGH INTEREST TOPICS EARN CPE UNITS Wednesday, according to provement in air quality, the These are short, practical, Jun courses on topics of interest to all. The courses are open to government officials, though giant Petronas Twin Towers fee of $5.00 will be charged for registratiol) after the first day of class. everyone. All you need is the desire to learn. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) units All courses require a minimum ~umber al students in order to begin. If a course is people still had to squint to - dubbed the tallest build are awarded upon completion of a qualifying course. cancelled due to low enrollment, you will be notified and a full refund issued. Refunds requested see the world's tallest build ings in the world - were REGISTRATION BEGINS Monday, Septel!'ber j5, AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE prior to the first meeting of any class will be assessed $5.00 for administrative costs. No refunds ing. still ,hard to make ciut be• FIRST DAY OF CLASS. CLASSES START MONDAY, September 22. PLEASE REGISTER AT will be issued after the first session of any class. The country has been neath the haze. Many pedes CONTINUING EDU~ATION OFFICE (BLDG. VJ BETWEEN 8 AM AND 5:30 PM. PLEASE PARK For inquiries concerning registration and course availability, call the Community Services blanketed in a nasty cloud of trians and construction OUTSIDE E!LDG. V. _You must be registered to be admitted into class! Tuition payments will be Officeat234-5498Exl 181211813/1814. ForaddfonaldetailsseelheFALL 1997Communi1yServices accepted at the Business Office. Cash, check, Visa or Master Card accepted. A late registration smoke for the last week. The workers were. still wearing Program brochure avaWite where you work, at NMC, or klok for din your mail. pollution index reached haz-· surgical masks and _school ardous levels on Tuesday, children were still ordered COURSE NUMBER/TITLE UNITS DAYS TIME DATES ROOM INSTRUCTOR FEE prompting an apology from indoors. Indonesian President Suharto Prime Minister Mahathir COMPUTER SKILLS for the hundreds of wildfires Mohamad on Monday said in his country which are emergency measures were IBM APPLICATIONS blamed for the choking skies not yet necessary. He said over much of Southeast Asia. the cloud-seeding program CG010-1 IBM PC: THE BASICS 4 M,W 6:30-8:30PM Sept 22 & 24 W-2 F. Oliver $40 On Wednesday, Jhe Air that began last week, in CG 010-2 IBM PC: THE BASICS 4 SAT 9:00-11:00AM Ocl.18&25 W·2 F. Oliver S40 Pollutant Index showed that which national weather air CG 022·1 WINDOWS95 10 MWF 6:30-8:30PM Sep!. 29-0ct. 8 ·w-2 F. Oliver $110 CG022·2 WINDOWS95 10 T, Th 6:00·8:00PM Oct. 14-28 W-4 F. Oliver $110 while Kuala Lumpur had a craft spray a salt solution CG 022·3 WINDOWS95 10 SAT 9:00-11 :30AM Nov. 8-29 W-2 F. Oliver $110 reading of 302 on Tuesday, into clouds to provoke rain, A man, wearing a cap in center, sells surgical masl -----1 Commonwealth Judicial Branch ESCORT I JOB ANNOUNCEMENT I The Commonwi:;ihh Judicial Br,mch is annou1Ki11g th~· ;1v;1ilability of jol1s al ibc Commonw~ahh Judicial)' for immc~imc hiring ofthl' following .f!TJdcd and cla!isifit'd positio11s wi1!1in thl! couns· I l't>SrnoN/1111.E -'N":\'IJAJ.CO!l.ll'E~'SATION I JOETEN MOTORS 1. Deputy Marshal II ...... 519,511 to 523,706 FORD MOTOR COMPANY 2. Deputy Marshal I (10 positions) ...... $17,700 to S21,506 3. Probation Olficer II ...... $24.889 to $30,247 4. Probation Olficer I...... S20.484 lo S24,889 25th Anniversary 5. Electrical Engineer Ill (Air-Conditioning)...... $22,577 to S 27,437 u~ 6. ~lectrical Engineer Ill (Electrician) ...... $22,577 to S27,437 7. Building Main1enance Supervisor (Carpentry/Structural) ... $19,511 to S23.706 1 8. Building Mainlenance Supervisor (Plumbing,Welding) ...... $19,511 to S23,706 ._ ~ 9. Building and Grounds Maintenance Coordinator S 15,105 to $18,357 ______... 0. General Helper (Ungraded) ...... S15,000 to S18,191 U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Pete Peterson is greeted and welcomed into the home of Nguyen Danh Sinh, 70, Wednesday. Sinh was one of two menwho captured Peterson when his plane was shot down near Hanoi Applications Mus1 be Submi1ted to the Qffice of Personnel Management 31 years ago. Peterson went on to spend six years during the Vietnam war in prision in Hanoi. AP lt11c:n.·s1t·d .:irrlicants must submit thl·ir compktl!d ;1pplic;i1ion~. rt·sumi:s. c:ducatiun and othl'T .;n.:d,:ntials. pnlici: ch·ar::um:. and other rl'lmc:d documl'nts to !hc: Offict· of Pt·rsannt'l ~tanagt'rnt:nt (OP\.1J in G.:irap;m. S;1ipan. App!ica1iom for the .:ilx.i,,.c: po~i\ions wdl be rc:cc:ivcd ;i.nd proccs:.cd b)· OPM for 1.k>:l'm1in~1tion of ·The Northern Marianas Protection and Advocacy Systems, Inc., cli!!ihility ;md other rclatc:d n:quiri.:mc:1115. COMMONWEALTH UTILITIES CORPORATION Eight-year-old Monica Rodriguez shows her support for outgoing and the Committee for the First Annual Celebrity Wheelchair •••••••••••••••m••••••••••••••••• Dallas Independent School Superintendent Yvonne Gonzalez at a rally outside the district's headquarters Wednesday. The supporters gath Race, wishes to extend their sincere appreciation and Dangkulo In addi!ion w 1h~ above posiiions, 1hc Cnmmonwc:al1h Judicial Br.:ind1 is also infom1ing thc: gcm:r.il pubJi,; ered outside the 0/SD School Board meeting where board members na Si Yuus Maase to all the companies and individuals for their th;1t SC'n·r;il o!hl"r ungradc:d posi1ions within th\! courts an: ;1v;1ilabk· for imm1.•di.itc: hiring ;md indudc: tht' were addressing Gonzalez's resignation, which she submitted to the follow in£: generous contribution, support and participation on the First Annual I POSlllONmTU: r\NNLIAl,St\LARY board Wednesday. AP Celebrity Wheelchair Race held on September 06, 1997 at the American POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 1. Staff Attorney -Judicial Legal Counsel ..... $45,000 to $50,000 Memorial Park. 2. Clerk o1 Court - Supreme Court ...... $45,000 to 550,000 It is the policy of the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation that the CUC Human Resources System shall be applied and Governor Froilan Tenorio 3. Court Comptroller._ ...... $40,000 to $45,000 administered according to the principie of equal opportunity for all citizens and nationals as defined by the Northern Lt. Governor Jesse Borja 4. Law Librarian...... $35,000 to $40,000 Representative Ana Teregeyo 5. Chiel Marshal ...... $40,000 to S45,000 Marianas Commonwealth Constitution regardless of age, race, sex, religion, political affiliation or belief, marital status, ~ cI 7"tE;"i7i'fu N ~ Representative Karl T. Reyes 6. Building Superintendent ...... $40,000 to $45,000 f Representative Dino Jones 7. Assistant Bldg. Superintendent ...... 530,000 to 535,000 handicap or place of origin. The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) Lower Base, Saipan is looking for I I I I REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Department of Public Works Representative Stanley Torres a: Chief Data Entry ...... $35,000 to $40,000 applicants for the following position: Department of Public Safety RFP-NMIRF97-05 Attorney Generals Office Representative Rosiky Camacho Applications Must be Submi1ted to lhe Office of Court Administration The CNMI Governor and Lt. Governor, Froilan C. Tenorio and Jesus C. Bo~a lhrough the NMI Retirement L&T Group of Companies Speaker Diego Benavente Fund Board of Trustees are soliciting proposals from qualifie, Saipan no la1cr than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Sc:ptc:mbcr \9, 1997. Failure to ;lt1;1rh thc:sc donm1~11ts Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Camacho Under the general supervision of the Radio Control/Maintenance Manager, the incumbent in this position is responsible RRTCP may rc:suh in disqu:ilific-:uion. Latc: npplications will not bc: acccptc:d. Position dcscripti0r1s and Proposals shall include the following: Leo Lamotte qualifica1ion rc,1uin:mcn1s for 1hc a'oovc positions an: available :111hl' Supreme- C:oun's oftirc. for receiving and disseminating radio and telephone messages to appropriate personnel affected. Assists receiving and 1. Updated Standard Forms 254 ancf 255; Island Apparel Diane McDevitt 2. Design Approach and Methodology; and Pacific Islands Club relaying specific information, direction and instructions to affected personnel on the fiek\s. Receives phone messages 3. Time Frame for the Proposed Work. Alan Tsang REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ._...,____ .. Pacific Island Aviation David Sablan and relays to appropriate division of personnel affected. Receives phone messages/requests and furnishes appropriate The evaluation of proposals will be based on the following factors: Aqua Resort Club Thl' Commonwealth Judici.:il Branch is also soliciting sC"akd proposals from qualified vc:ndors for the.· Experience with projects of similar size ar The Office of lhe Executive Director, Cornmonweallh Utilities Corporation is soliciting scab! bids for the construction ofOleai Elementary School Sewer Line, Saipan. Commonwealth of 1he Northern Mariana 1998 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE Islands. The sealed bids shall be identified on the outside or the crm:lopc by tile i111·itation ror bids number CUC IFB 97-0040. One (I) original and five copies of the bids will be acwpted at the Office of 1h,' f'vlanager. With more features and the same price as last year's model, nothing can touch it! Material Management. CUC. at Lower Base. Saipan until 2:00 l'.. \L local irne on September 23. J997 al which time and place they will be publicly op~ncd and read aloud. A bid guarantee of 10 percent of the total price 111u,t accompany the bids. Th,· securir1 111a1· be in cash. certified check. cashier's d1cck. nr ,11her 1·orn1 acc,'plahk 1,, th,· ('\\11 (;,,,·ernm,·111 m,t!,· 11a1,1hk 1,1 thl' C'OI11111on11·ealth l ltilitics ( ·orporati,,n. · · The bidder is required to submit with his propo,al a c,1p1 ,if his CN\ll llusinc" l'c1111i1 in c,mq1Ji,111,·,, 11 i1h th,· Contractor's Registration and Licensing I .aws of the Con1monw,·alth of the NDrthcrn !\Jariana Jsiamh. A non-refundable payment of$ I00.00 is required for each set of Plans. S pepc ification, and Proposal Forms. available on or after Seplcmbcr 8, 1997 at the Wastewater Division Office. JocalL'd at Sadog T;1si. Saipan. ,\ pre-bid conference for this project is scheduled for 9:30 J\.M .. local time. Scptc•mbcr 16, 1997 at 111,, Wastewa ter Division Conference Room. at Sadog Tasi, Saipan. The award of this project is contingcnl upon receipt of the ne,·,·ssary funding and ,,r required app1"c11·;tl t,1 e111c·r into kgally binding arrangemcnls lo complete the cnlirc project. /\ttenlion is called 10 the Labor Siandard Provisions for Wa~e Rate Dc1cr111in;1tion of rite C'Nl\ll cbssif1,·at1011 and Salary StructLire Plans and that payment of not less tha71 the 111ini111um salaries and ll'agc·s set forth in rile Spccifi,:ation must be paid on this project. • Dual Airbags • Air Conditioning • Automatic Transmission • Power Windows • AM/FM Cassette Stereo • Power Locks CUC reserves lhe right to reject any or all bids and ll'aivc any i111pnk,·1ion in th,· bid propos;tl in 1!1,· i111er,·s1 of the government. • Power Steering • 1.5 Liter Engine • European Styling • 60/40 Split Rear Seat • Full Carpeting • Cloth Interior All inquiries shall be directed to Mr. Edward Babauta. Wast,·11·a1LT Di1·isio11 Projecr ,·ngi1ll'er al t,•lcphone number (670) 322-6706/7179. · U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright (left) chats with the Leba nese Foreign Minister Faris Bweiz at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, southeast of Beirut Monday. Albright arrived on an unannounced visit TIMOTHY P. VILLAGOMEZ TRIPLE J at the end of a regional tour aimed at getting Arab-Israeli peace Executive Director New Cars • Used Cars • Ports • Service negotiations back on track. AP only$J4,595 Garapan: 234-7133 Chalan Kanoa: 234-3332 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-45 '44-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- SEPTEMBER 19. 1997 Protestants rejoin Irish talks Iraq inspection worries Sinn.Fein would be there. The Ulster Unionists were talks. Sinn Fei11 president Gerry joined by two small parties - "The lcaucrs who made this By Robert H. Reid But Iraq's U.N .• unb,L,sador, Niz,u· cal ,md chemicals weapons progrnms .t~ two militmy camps nmth of the Adams welcomed the Ulster the Ulster Democratic Party decision showed both courage UNITED !\A TIONS (AP) - ·n1c Hamdoon. sought to minimize the mid long rm1ge missiles. lra4i capital, Baghdad. Unionists decision to return and the Progressive Unionist in rejecting the extremists who Secu1ity Council expressed "grave incidenL,. dcsc1ibing tlicm ,L,··a smal I On Tuesday. chief weapons in 111e 15-member council met be to the talks. "I hope they arc Party - which are associated resort to violence and a real concem·· Wednesday over a pair of logistical problem:· He said h:1q spector Rich,utl Butler said Iraqis hind closed doot, Wednesday to hem· here to come into the room with pro-British paramilitary commitment to the effort to 1,·cen1 incidcnL, in which h:1qi ofli fully intended to cooperate with the held up his team at two undisclosed a repott by Butler, a frnrner Austrn with the rest of us and stop groups. find a peaceful solution to the ciaJs may have endangered the safety inspectors. sites, possibly to give them time to liim ambassador to the United Na this play-acting we have seen In Washington, the C'li111on conflict in Northern lrc/:1mJ." ofU.N. weapons monitors by hinder TI1e invcstigatot, were !.lying to hic.leincriminatinginfotmation. U.N. tions. After the meeting, U.S. Am for some considerable time:· administration lauded the par White I louse spokesman Mike ing their inwstigationoftwo milir;uy detcm1ine if lrnq has complied with diplomaL,, speaking on condition of ba,sadorBill Richrntlson, whoissetv Adams said. ties' decision lo rejoin the l'vlcCurry said. b,L,CS. U.N. orders toscrapnuclem·, biologi- rn1onymity, later identified the sites ing ,L, president of the council for this month, said in one of the incidenL,, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF PUBLIC WORKS "Iraq actions endangered !lie safety I INVITATION FOR BID of (U.N.) personnel inside a helicop INVITATION TO BID CUC 1TB 97-0035 ter." He did not elaborate. DPW97-ITB-029 Richardson said tl1e council wou Id September 12, 1997 await a full repmtfrom Butler's team Governor Froilan C. Tenorio and Lt. Governor Jesus C:. llorja. througl1 tnc D,·panmcnl of Pub I ic Works anJ in conjunc 1io11 Richard Butler with the Civil Service Commission, arc soliciting sealcJ bids for the Renovation and Extension of the Ci1·it Service l11e Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) is soliciting competitive bids from responsible firms capable next montl1 befrne deciding on miy of supplying and delivering secondary electrical line materials forthe Kagman III Homestead Project on the response. callydenies''thatanydocumentswere Commission Office, Commonwc:ilth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Bius in duplicate ll'ill be acccprcd in lhc Office island of Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), approximately 150 miles north On Oct. 11 , the te:llll must tell the 1emoved from the sites to avoid de of Director, Division of Procurement & Supply at Lower Base, Saipan until 2:00 p.m. local time. Wednesday. Scplember of Guam. council whether Iraq Im, honrned iL~ tection by the inspectors. I-le made 24, 1997 at which time and place 1he bids will publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received after the above time promises to stop hru,tssing U.N. in the denial in a letter to Butler, the Ulster Unionists from left Jeffrey Donaldson, Ken Maginnis, leader will not be accepted under any circumstances. Interested Parties may pick up a bid package at CUC's Procurement & Supply Office in Lower Base, Saipan, spectrn,. Until the team certifies com diplomat., said. David Trimble and deputy leader John Taylor faces the media, Wednes CNMl, during work hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or have the bid packaged faxed upon request. A bond of fifteen percent ( 15%) of the total bid price must accompany the bid. This security may be Certified Check, plirnice, the council will not lift ctip The diplomats told reporters day before entering Stormont Castle Buildings with other Unionists and Loyalists. The Unionist returned to the forum for peace talks the day Cashier's Check, Bid Bond or other form acceptable to the Government made payable to the CNMI Treasurer. with a pling economic sruictions imposed W edncsday that the first incident Bidders shall provide a certification signed by a principle of the company stating that the company has in the after an unknown group set off a bomb in Markethi/1, 35 miles southwest notation on the face of the check: "Credit Account No. 4466." past, and is currently, in compliance with all applicable CNMI and federal labor laws. Should the company on Iraq after President Saddam occurred on Saturday at a mili-. of Belfast. AP be unable to provide such certification, the company must provide a written explanation as to why, including tary camp 135 miles north of Hussein sent his forces into Kuwait in The bidder is required to submit with his proposal a copy of his business permits in compliance with the licensing laws a description of any violations of such labor laws and any remedial action taken. Failure of the company to 1990, touching off the Persirn1 Gui f Baghdad. The second took place BELFAST, Northern Ire ference venue Monday in pro provide the certification or explanation is grounds to reject the entire bid. of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. conflict. Monday at another garrison, 50 land (AP) - The main Prot test when Sinn Fein was ad estant party in Northern Ire mitted to the negotiations for Bidders shall take into account any and all taxes that will be charged to the successful bidder in fulfilling the The counci I h:L, threatened to add miles north of the Iraqi capital. Specifications and plans of the project are available on or after Monday, Sepember 15, 1997 at the Technical Services land returned to the scene of the first time. contract, including excise taxes. new srn1ctions if the October repo1t Hamdoon said any movement Division, Department of Public Works, Lower Base, Saipan. A non-refundable payment of Two Hundred Doll.irs multi-party peace talks finds the Iraqis are still intetfering inside the camps was simply to It came back despite the ($200.00) is required for each set; payment to be made to the CNMI Treasurer, credit Account No. 4466. Pre-bicl Bids in duplicate must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked CUC IFB 97-0035. to Mr. John C. Mafnas, with inspectot,. alert soldiers in the sprawling gar Wednesday, bringing most of large bomb that was detonated Conference for this project witl be held at 10:00 a.m. local time, Wednesday, September'! 7, 1997 at the Department of Acting Chief for P&S, at CUC, Procurement & Supply Section, P.O. Box 1220, Lower Base, Saipan, no U.N. diplomat.,, speaking on con risons that they shou Id cease ac the main players under one Tuesday in Markethill, 35 Public Works Conference Room, Gualo Rai Office. later than 3:00 p.m .. local time, Wednesday, October 3, 1997. Bids received late will not be considered. l11e tivity until the inspection was roof for the first time ever. miles (55 kms) southwest of bids will be opened and read aloud at the CUC conference room after bid closing. dition of ru10nymity, said Iraqi Deputy Ptime MinisterTmiq Aziz "categoti- over. Real negotiations, however, Belfast, an attack which Attention is called to the Labor Standard Provisions for Wage Rate Determination and payment of not less than the The award of this project is contingent upon receipt of the necessary funding and/or required approval to were still in the distance. Trimble blamed on the IRA. minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the Specifications must be paid on this project. enter into legally binding arrangements to complete the entire project. The Ulster Unionist still The IRA denied responsibil wasn't talking to Sinn Fein, ity. All bid documents received shall become the sole property of the Government of the Northern Mariana Islands with the CUC may award a comract to more than one form for the materials, if in its sole opinion to do so would be the party allied to the Irish "We will not run away exception of bid bonds, certified checks or cashier's checks which will be returned to the bidders in accordance with the in the best interest of CUC. Republican Army. But when from them. We are not there to specifications section, Instructions to Bidders, section 5 .. Bid Guarantee" they do, they say they will negotiate with them but to This IFB does not commit the CUC to award a contract, lo pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a bid The Government reserves the right to reject any or atl bids and to waive any imperfection in the bid proposal in the under this request, or to procure or contract for materials. stress their resolute opposi confront them- to expose their tion to the Sinn Fein/IRA goal fascist character," Trimble interest of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. CUC reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reason and to waive any defect in said bids, or any of a united Ireland, or any said. STEPHEN P. LEMIEUX NORBERT S. SABLAN of them, if in its sole opinion to do wou Id ·be in the best interest of CUC. All bids shall become the property thing that smacks of it. At this point, the Ulster Acting Secretary of Public Works Executive Director, Civil Service Commission. of CUC. 'We have no illusions about Unionists aren't even prepared the character of Sinn Fein. We to join Sinn Fein at a lunch EDWARD B. PALACIOS TIMOTHY P. VILLAGOMEZ have not invited them to the table: The party boycotted a Director, Procurement & Supply Executive Director table but we are not afraid of luncheon sponsored by the them," said Ulster Unionist Confederation of British In leader David Trimble. His dustry on Wednesday.because COMMONWEALTH PORTS AUTHORITY party walked out of the con- they had not been tole.I that COMMONWEALTH PORTS AUTHORITY JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The Commonwealth Ports Authority at ths Saipan International Airport is looking for individuals for REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS the following positions: [:'resident Saddam Hussein, foreground, swims in the Tigres river from The Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA) is soliciting proposals for the award of a duty Three (3) Fire Fighters its eastern s_hore to the w~stern stiore three times on Tuesday in this Three (3) Custodial Workers picture provided by the off1cal Iraq, News Agency. The swim took place PARIS (AP) · Police investi free gift shop and merchandise concession at the new Tinian International Airport that is One ("'I) Building Maintenance on the anniversary_of the president crossing the river in 1959 after gating the crash that killed Prin being planned for construction. part!c1patmg_ ma fatl1n_g attempt to assasinate then prime minister Abdul cess Diana are examining parts Fire Fighters: The employee in th_is class is responsible to aircraft rescue operations, fire fighting Kanm Kassim. Man m background is unidentified. AP of a second car th at were found scenes or emergency s1tuat1ons while developing reswe and fire fighting skills in preparation for Proposal package can be obtained at the Office of the Executive Director, Saipan International at the scene of the accident, a high level assignments. The minimum qualifications for this job is graduation from high school or Airport, P.O. Box l 055, Saipan, MP 96950 or at the Ports Manager Conference Room at GED, passes tests and exams for basic aircraft rescue and fire fighting courses within the established police source said Wednesday. training period and meets all CPA requirements under probationary employment status. Experience Pieces of a tail light and traces the West Tinian Airport on Tinian. A set of the proposal package may be obtained for is not necessary. _The minimum pay level is PL 22, or $610 bi-weekly. of paint that are usually not part $100.00. Checks shall be made payable to the Commonwealth Ports Authority. A pre-bid of the Mercedes that carried conference shall be held on Friday, September 26, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at the West Tinian Custo_dial I: The employee is responsible for performing clean up procedures and carrying out Diana were found at the scene the act1v1t1es of the Custodial Department, including general clean up of all areas of the main and and are being tested in a police Airport Ports Manager's Conference Room, on Tinian. commuter terminal building complex. The minimum qualification is graduation from high school or By Doug Mellgren eflccls even without U.S. suppott. laboratoty, the source said on . GED and a strong desire to establish a career within CPA. No experience necessary. The minimum OSLO, Norway (AP)- Activist.~ The lntcmational Committee of condition of anonymity. pay level is PL 12, or $472 bi-weekly. All proposals shall be submitted to the Commonwealth Ports Authority by no later than pushing a treaty to bm1 l,[Jd mirn:s the Red Cross called the vote "a Investigators are considering that target humans praised th..: 89 victrny for humanity." 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 1977, in order to be considered for the award. All proposals General Maintenance 1: The employee is responsible for performing daily-scheduled repairs the possibility that a second car Princess Diana nations who endorsed a strict version "'W c won. No, make Lhat the worlu was involved in the Aug. 31 shall be publicly opened on Friday, October 10, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. at the West Tinian an? maintenance procedures and specific phases of_ special projects as directed by supervisors. of Lhe accord Wednesday despite ob This class 1s also responsible for developing skills 1n preparation for more difficult repairs and won,"said Jody Williams, a leaderof accident that took the life of Paris at the time, he said. Airport Ports manager's Conference Room, on Tinian. jections rn1 inlense lobbying by the mainte_nance assignments. The minimum qualifications are any combination equivalent to graduation the International Campaign to Bm1 Diana, her companion Dodi Traces of p,1int not used in United States. Lu1dmines, which says about 26,(XXl from high school or GED and a two-year degree or equivalent in certification in a related field from Fayed and driver Henri Paul, the Mercedes cars were found on The CPA reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals in accordance with Section 4.1 an accredited U.S. College or trade school. The minimum pay is PL 14, or 478.14 bi-weekly. 'Ilic United States failed in iL~ et~ p.:oplc m-c killed or maimed by mines source said. the rear-view mi1ror of Diana's of the CPA Procurement Rules and Regulations. · fo1t to inscn chw1gcs in the pact, cvety yc:u·, about 80 percent of them Scientists working with the Mercedes, the source s,lid. Applicati?~ forn:is are available at the Ports Police office on the first floor of the Arrival Building or at including delaying iL~ slm1 and allow civili:ms. respected Criminal Brigade ·of The investigation thus far has the Adm1n1strat1on Office on the second floor of the same building. Application forms must be ing countries to withdraw if attacked, An estimated I (XJ million to 3(Xl the national polic~ have deter focused on the speed the car was Dated this 11 day of September, 1997, at Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. accompanied by an updated police clearance. The deadline for submission of application is :md rejected the treaty after :u1 emo million anti-personnel mines ,U\: de traveling, the drunken state of September 19, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. mini::d that the pieces of the tail tional day of l:t,t -mi nu tc nc gotiati ans. ployed in about 60 countr·ics world light belonged to a Fiat car, but the Mercedes' driver and the Ban suppotters were disappointed widc,oftcn killingorctippling people For more information, please contact Tel: 664-3500 have not determined the year or role played by photographers the United States did not sign 011, but decades after a con llict lu~ ended. model, the source said. Investi who were pursuing the /s/ VICTOR B. HO COG m:my wen; glad the tr'l:ut y was not Momentum for a brn1 incre:L,ed with Mercedes once it left Paris' Ritz /s/ REGINO M. CELIS gators may eventually question Chairman, CPA Board of Directors watet'l:d down. ·n1c United States the death of Princess Di:ma, who had i! Airport Manager ''.T owners of Fiat cars that were in Hotel. Saipan International Airpot may yet be pe1,uaded to join, they been a high-profile anti-mine cam < said, and the tr'l:aty will h,1ve positive paigner. ~...... ,.,,•,•,•,,.., ...... ,_-.,.• .,..,_v_, ..... ,.,.,., ...... ,,_ .. .._'-•-'" -,.,-., ,., .. ,., ,., .. ,,. .. ,.•.,.,.•,•,·,·,·,-,-, • • ,,,,.,,,,, ... , .... •~ ••·"' ~ <.•.,. •.·,.·~ 1·.,.,,•, ------.11... -:--- 46-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND YIEWS-47 US mulls choice of Mexico envoy Jirst -Anniversary Rosary WASHING TON (AP) - With appointee, resigned at the end of William Weld out of the running, June. JERRY:- .. ·' ... ·.... , •"' -... ,•- ' . White House officials said Cl in ton is confident that lower Wednesday they wouldn't have a level U.S. embassy staff could, in second-choice ambassm.lor to the interim, ably handle diplo Mexico until next year. matic relations in Mexico City, BERM'UDES .. Given the reality of the said McCuJTy. vetting process, we might -be ''We've got a great group of able to begin narrowing down Foreign Service career profession ofthe ife of the list, but it would be highly als down there, and I think we've ·) C.RUZ unlikely we would be able to. got certainly adequate mecha '1 forward a name to the Senate nisms in place to continue an im I ; prior to their adjournment for ..,/ portant bilateral dialogue," he We, the family of the late JERRY BERMUDES CRUZ il the year," White House press said. would like to invite all our relatives and friends to join us '· -secretary Mike McCurry told Clinton had nominated Weld, for the First Anniversary Rosary pf our son reporters. the former GOP govemorofMas Routine security background sachusetts, to serve in Mexico but beginning Monday, September 22, 1997. checks can take six to eight weeks, his confirmation was blocked by McCui,-y said. Congress is ex the Senate Foreign Relations Nightly rosary will be said at 8:00 PM. at the residence pected to adjourn early in No Committee chairman, Sen. Jesse · of Mr. & Mrs. Max Cruz in Capitol Hill. On the final day vember until January or Febru Helms, R-N.C. After a bitter and Sept. 30, 1997, Mass will be at Kristo Rai Church at 5:00PM. ary. protracted controversy, Weld The Mexico City post has been asked that his nomination be with vacant since Jim Jones, a political drawn. Dinner will follow immediately at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Max Cruz in Capitol Hill. Please join us in prayers. Thank you The family of the late JOSE The Family who passed away on September 15, 1997, PAIACIOS Family and Friends meet daily at noon and at 8:00PM to share prayers at the Tlnian Health Center. AQUINO 0 CONNIE will be buried on September 22, 1997 at sunset. eJ ~r:!:;s ~~ ~::~;i::s:e:doffere-~ st~ingSeptem- DEATH &FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT ber 19 to September 27, 1997 at Krjsto Rai Church every morning at 6:00 a.m. Daily rosary will be said every evening at 8:00p.m. at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Juan Public viewing will begin at 8:00AM at Mr & Mrs. Alfred Fleming's residence in Marpo. Lisayu Aquino in Chian Tow1!. The final.rosary wiH be said at and Responso at 12:00 noon followed by Christian Burial mass at 3:00.pm at the San Jose · 5:00 p.m. at Mr. & Mrs. Juan and MaryleeAquino atChina Town. Mass-on the final day will be at 6J)O at)(risto JOSEPHA Church. PM Rai Church. Your prayers and warm thoughts of our be1ovecj one are Connie is survived by her husband, Donald James P~wer, Daughter, Liza Michelle and Son, greatly appreciated. · · · · CEPEDA Jarred James. Mr. & Mrs. Juan and Marylee Palacios.Aquino Par~nts: Alfred Flores Fleming & Rosalia Aldan Fleming SANCHEZ Born on May 10, 1910 Mother-In-Law: Patricia Alice Power, New Zealand @;IV inth e/tnniveisaiy Familian "Josepha Goyu" was called to her eternal rest on Monday, Grandmother: Consolacion Flores Fleming In memory of our beloved mother, September 15, 1997, at the age of 87. Brothers, Sisters and their Spouses: In her death, she now joins her: Anuncia A. & Alfonso Reyes, Tinian Sisters in Law and their Spouses: Teresa Husband: Nicolas Aguon Sanchez; Mother: Soledad Torres Cepeda; Daughter: Margarita Sanchez Castro; Grand Daughter: Dolores Sanchez. Carmen A. Aquino, Tinian Leigh P. & Des Young, New Zealand James A. & Constanza M. Fleming,. Tinian Ann P. & Alex Scott, New Zealand Rabago She is survived by her: Ellen F. Ikehara, Tinian Beth P & Warick Lloyd, New Zealand Children & Spouses: Catalina & Juan Dela Cruz; Mike A. & Esther S. Fleming, Saipan Aguon Peding & Franz Reksid; Thomas A. & Ella Fleming, Hawaii Extended Family: Deborah F. & Barn~y Clark, Tinian Henry M. & Petra Adriano Cabrera & Children We the children, invite our relatives and friends to pray with us as we commemorate the Ninth Anniversary of Connie is additionally survived by numerous Teresa Rabago Aguon's journey into eternal life. Join us aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many during the 6:00 a.m. mass at the Chalan Kanoa Basilica Nightly Rosary is being said at 8:00PM at Peding C. Sanchez Residence in dear friends. from September 17-25th. Dinner will be held at 6:00 p.m. Chalan Kanoa District 3. Last respects will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at the Chalan Kanoa residence from 9:00AM to 3:30PM. Mass of on September 25, 1997, at the residence of Santiago Santos Christian Burial will be held on the same day at 4:00PM. at the Mount Aguon in Susupe. 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(Same-day Tape) [lh) 23 To Be Announced 25 Blue's Clues 55 In Food Today· Health 18 MOVIE· Comedy irThe Man With One Red Shoe 24 On Tour- Pop 4 It's Show1lmeAI The Apollo (lh) 5:35 23 To Be Announced 49 Room 222 30 Paid Program 54 t IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CNMI GOVERNMENT THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS Business.& ·'J!lnflik !!E!i:i- • Career Minded BANK OF HAWAII, INVITATION TO BID .,.Plaint1!l. • Self Motivated 1TB NO. :"IT897-01BB CHIMAUO H. AAUEPI. • Hard Worker FOR : PROCUREMENT OF A VEHICLE • Defendant. OPENING DATE : SEPT. 26, 1997 TIME : 4:00 PM . CIVIL ACTION NO. 91·724 Interest rate GOVERNOR FROILAN C. TENORIO AND LT. GOVERNOR JESUS C. BORJA, SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION I SALES EXECUTIVE THROUGH THE DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY, ARE I SOLICITING COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS OR TO THE ABOVE'NAMED DEFENDANT- I KEICO MOTORS SPN•LTD. FIRMS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OFA VEHICLE.INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS i OR FIRMS MAY PICK-UP BID FORMS AND SPECIFICATIONS AT THE OFFICE YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and nohl1ed ro !tie i '. Apply in Person at our Airport Rd Location OF THE DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY, LOWER BASE, SAIPAN, any answe, you wish ro makelhe Comp~ml. a copy ol hike is likely which tS served upon you hereb~. wilh,n lwenty-one DURING WORKING HOURS (7:30 AM. TO 4:30 P.M.) I f2 I) days alter lhe Jourth publicalion or this Surrmons, and lo dell"'.er or mail a cop~ of your answer 10 White, J HONG KONG (AP) - The forces "Some further firming of a modest ls/EDWARD B. PALACIOS I Pierce, Mailman & Nutting, !he Plainlifl's Allomeys, that have tamed U.S. inflation are amount over the next six months or DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY whose acldress is P.O. Box 5222, Saipan, MP 96950, so" might be necessary, he told a as soon as pract1Cable aIler lillllQ your answer or send probably temporary, and interest rate ing 1110 lhe Clerk ol Courts lor r,ltng. rises are likely, the International news conference, adding: 'There's • Aggressive Sales Person Monetary Fund says. noreasontobelievetheFedhasalong Your answer should be 1nwr!ing ard !tied with the Clerk • With pleasing personality IN THE sun:IUOR COURT 01' ol lh1s Court al Susupe. Sarpan. 11 may be prepared Forecasting 3.75 percent growth way togo." IN THE SUPERIOR COURT ard signed for you by your counsel ard sent to the • With at least 1 year solid sales/marke.ting experience THE COMMONWEAJ;rn OFTIIE OF THE COMMONWEALTH Clerk ol lhls Court by messenger or mail. ii IS not nec this year and 2.5 percent in 1998 for The projected slowing of growth, pref. in wholesale sales ·· NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS essary tor y~u 10 appear personally unt~ !ur1her ro- OF THE NORTHERN 11ce. II you lad 10 answer m accordance with lhis Sum the world's biggest economy, the bas~d on expectations of tighter • With excellent English comrn·uriication skills MARIANA ISLANDS mons.1udgmen1 by delau~. may be taken against you IMFreportreleasedWednesday hwds monetary policy, means inflation IN THE M/ilTER OF PETITION FOR tor 1ne rel;el demanded mlhe Cofil)lainl. • Must have police clearance and valid driver's license ADOPTION OF: By order the above court": the seventh straight yearofU.S. eco should change little, says the IMF • Must own reliable transportation to/from work IN THE MATl'ER OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF: nomic expansion. report. • Applications accepted until September 23, 1997 !SAGAN! REYES CRUZ Ill, Is/ DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT It says "prudent" macroeconom It notes thatfiscal tighteningshould Please apply in person or call: minor, DATED. this 3ra day or Sept. 1997. ics have combined well with "an balance the U.S. budget by 2002, but Mr. Noel Taisacan ARJETH BAGABALDO SILVA. exceptional_ly dynamic private sector that a bigger effort will be needed to ,... " Human Resource Manager BY: REYNALDO E. CABALTICA, minor. and a responsive labor_marl , , \,,•\,,,I I I• I•• . ''.' .. '' '' ''' '' .. '''I'' t I'' Io t ',If f I I I' 0 <',>IO > O , I> I l 'II'' ••I I I' I•,'•••••' ''' '''. O , , f I•', I I•, f, 1 , , , 60-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 1· I I l Ate'amseye I t' /i trade for Kemp By CHRIS SHERIDAN Wally Walker, who will be one of sold his home in Seattle and ORLANDO, Florida (AP)- The the major players in trade talks trucked his belongings back home National Basketball Association before everybody heads home to Elkhart, Ind. He has promised league meetings are set to begin, Sunday to get ready for the start to hold out from camp if he's not I i and trade-minded general man of training camps Oct. 3. traded by then. l1 agers are eyeing Shawn Kemp of Several teams are trying to Although the Sonics have main ,: i:' Seattle and Antonio McDyess of swing a trade for Kemp, the tained publicly that they have no Denver as the two top prizes. Sonics' disgrnntled All-Star for plans to trade Kemp, sources The 3 1/2-day meetings are ward. around the league say Walker has ~xpected to draw every coach and Kemp, who feels he is under come to the conclusion that a trade general manager from the league's paid and perceives a lack of re- · would be for the good of the team. 29 teams. It is the first time the bi spect from the Seattle organiza Walker wants a legitimate All annual meetings have been held tion, stated in May that he had Star in return. since 1993 in Palm Desert, Cali worn the Sonics uniform for the The Los Angeles Lakers, Mil fornia as the 1995 session was final time. Over the summer, he Continuea on page 59 canceled because of the lockout. missed teammate Gary Payton's ..._,.--,. '__..... - ~-- .,, . - -~· - Among the arrivals Wednes wedding so he could avoid con .,i)fg.{cJ(Jrt·'· day was Seattle general manager tact with Sonics executives, then Alllsch.ools s\VlmIIiing·.:_··_, 1~~~~~r{~~,;~i~r:,:f i :: Garments magnate Willie Tan lines up his putt before making his first CAGUAS, Puerto Rico (AP) birdie on hole no. 14 during the 4th Annual Tan Holdings Invitational It will be the United States against Golf Tournament yesterday at COP. Behind him is Rex Palacios. clii:lfu.Pi6~Shi})$ ••..• $i3.t~cl. Cuba in the men's and women's Photo by: Priscilla T. Castro f -TI-IEAEt~scbools Swiniming ·· ·· •SOM/ ioorvr Breastroke . finals of the North and Central Champio~ships wiU:again ·be •SOM JOOM Buheifly ...•.. American and Caribbean Volley .Giarits. win to get wit~ri held this year at the Kan Pacific •SOM; 1OOM Backstroke ball Championships. swimming pool, with. competi •200M Freestyle Relay (Boys The American men qualified a game behind D·o·dgers tion beginning at 8:00 a.m. on and .Girls separate) for the championship round by Nov. 29, the Saiparr Swim Club Each school is only allowed beating Canada 15-10, 15-13, 12- IN SAN Francisco, Barry Bonds After crossing home plate, discloseg. . · t~o· swimmers. per individul 15, 15-13 Wednesday night. Ear hit a two-run homer and Kirk Bonds blew kisses to the 50,921 .The e,vents to .be contested ;~Vetjt,.two boys andt\\'.O girls; ., lier, the U.S. women beat the ' . ' ' ,, .. : ,. . '.': :·· ~ .. ; .... -· . . {. . ',· ,:. .' Rueter pitched seven strong in fans - who spent much 0f the ·are: . _, . and'bne'.relay; .. C': . : ...... Dominican Republic 15-10, 11- nings as the San Francisco Giants night chanting "Beat L.A." It was •200MMedley Reley (Mixed · Also, swimmers· may, swim 15, 15-9, 15-4. pulled within one game of the NL the Giants' second home sellout Boys & Girls). only two individual events and The Cuban men got into West-leading Dodgers. of the season. •200M Individual Medley one relay. The IOOM Butt~1fly Friday's final by trouncing Bonds' 34th homer, his sixth Rueter ( 13-6), who did not al •SOM, I OOM, 200M and and 1QOM Backstroke. are new Mexico 15-1, 15-4, 15-8 and the against the Dodgers this year, went low a hit until Raul Mondesi hit ~ 400M Freestyle - Continued on page 59 women earned a spot in 426 feet into the upper deck in his 27th homer with one out in the Continued on page 59 right field. Bonds did a 360-de fifth, gave up one run on four hits. gree spin as he watched the ball He has won four straight and is 8- disappear into the. stands, then 2 over his last 13 starts. pumped his right fist in triumph. Continued on page 59 rt::.~1~L::~;if ···. ---1 I : Zaldy Dandan .· i 1 Sammy's secret move i I : WHEN Bobby Fischer drew up : his controversial 1964 list of the •. "10 Best Players in History," he t included only one other Ameri j can aside from Paul Morphy ,( 1837-1884)-Samuel ~ Reshevsky ( 1911-1994). j A child prodigy like Fischer, t Reshevsky was born in Poland /i where he first learned to play :: chess at the age of 4. By the time . ~ he was 8, he was already giving t simultaneous exhibitions. In 1920, he moved to the United States and / abandoned chess for a decade to study. He received his accounting i degree from the University ofChicago ii:1 1934and then went to Europe . ,..~ :.s, j to do battle w.ith the world's great players. . :'!',,,;. 1 1 He was 1st at Margate 1935 ahead of Capablanca, equal 3rd at The heaviest wrestler Konishiki is twisted down on the ring's edge by grand ohampion Takanohana during Nottingham 19J6, equal 3rd at Semmering 1937, equal 1st at Kemeri their bout in the Autumn Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo Wednesday. Hawaii-born Konishiki who missed four days of the 15-day tourney because of inflammation in both feet and his left calf, was winless with a 0- IL-~- Continued on page 59 7 record. AP ~arianas %riety;~ Micron_esia's Leading Newspaper Since 1972 ~ P.O. Box 231 Soipan. MP 96950 • Tel. (670) 234-6341 • 7578 • 9797 ! Fax: (670) 234-9271 I ______------·------·-~-·------·------· .. '.' ! , I•• I• I I, ' ' . ' ' . : SINGAPORE (AP) - The tender erty developers unable to sell a glut system would rise to at least 15 per- process to open Singapore's mobile GE~ERAL INTEREST phone business to one or two more COMMONWEALTH PORTS AUTHORITY operators opens Oct. I and bidders MS 011 UNDERWATER ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGY 21 WED - 5:30-8:30PM Sept. 24 &Oct. 1 M-1 8. Bone $150 SAT 8:00-1:00PM Sept 29-0ct. 11 M-1 COMMONWEALTH PORTS AUTHORITY will have until the end of the year to MS 012 NIGHT DIVER 14 M&F 5:30-9:00PM Sepl22 &29 M-1 B.Bone $125 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS submit their offers, the government MS 013 SEARCH & RECOVERY DIVER 22 WED 5:30-9:00PM Sepl8&15 M-1 B. Bone $155 Position Vacancy Announcement announced Wednesday. SAT 8:00-1 :OOPM Oct. 11-25 M-1 The Commonwealth Ports Authority at the Saipan International The Telecommunication Author MS 014 DEEP DIVER 15 WED 5:30-8:30PM Oct. 22 M-1 8. Bone $130 The Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA) is soliciting proposals for SAT 8:00-12 Noon Oct. 25-Nov. 8 M-1 Airport is looking for applicants for the following positions: the award of Three (3) Rental Car Concessions at the Rota International ity of Singapore will release on Oct. I MS 015 UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER 18 WED 5:30-8:30PM Nov.12&19 M-1 B. Bone $145 Airport. iL5 tender document, giving guide SAT 8:00-12 Noon Nov. 15-Dec. 6 M-1 lines and requirements, announced GC 040 INTRO TO BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY 22 WED 7:00-9:00PM Oct. 8-Nov. 26 SOR J. Ellis $298 John Chen, minister of state for com GC 020 BALLET & CREATIVE MOVEMENT 12 SAT 9:00-1 :OOPM Oct. 4-Dec. 20 V-108 E. Drumwright $70 Proposal packages can be obtained at the Office of the Executive GC 022-1 TACTICAL RAPPELLING 3 SAT 2:00-5:00PM TBA Ladder Beach Blanco/Camacho $25 1(ONE) ACCOUNTS CLERK I munications. Director, Saipan International Airport, P.O. Box 1055, Chalan Kanoa, GC 022-2 TACTICAL RAPPELLING 3 SAT 2:00-5:00PM TBA Ladder Beach Blanco/Camacho $25 The license awarding will will GC 008 GRE Preparation: Math & Verbal T, Th 6:00-8:00PM Sep!. 23-0ct. 30 TBA E. Drumwright $130 Saipan, MP 96950; or at the Ports Manager's Conference Room, Rota Th~ employee in this class is responsible for performing specific take place in mid-1998, he said, at tl1e GC 009 PSA T/SAT I Preparation M,W 6:00-S:OOPM Sept. 22-Nov. 3 TBA E. Drumwright $130 International Airport, Rota MP 96951, at a fee of $35.00 per package. accounting procedures and tasks on a daily basis related to regular GC 048 CONVERSATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE PART I 6 SAT 9:00-10:30AM · Oct. 4-25 FS-1 J. Sefiane $45 same time the government chooses TI1e pre-bid conference will be held on October I, 1997, at 2:00 p.m., airport transactions and activities. This class is entry level and re GC 049 CONVERSATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE PART II 6 SAT 9:00-10:30AM Nov. 8-29 FS-1 J. Sefiane $45 one or two more licensees to provide. at the Rota International Airport Ports Manager\ Conference Room. sponsible for developing skills in preparation for more difficult as signment. basic telecommunication services in ARTS & CRAFTS The minimum qualifications for the job is any combination equiva Singapore, which has a population of AC015 WATERCOLOR 18 WED - 6:00-9:00PM Nov. 5-Dec. 1O R-1 G. Adams-Scott $85 Proposals will be received by the Commonwealth Ports Authority AC031 BEGINNING CALLIGRAPHY 6 T, Th 6:30-8:30PM Oct. 14·21 V-108 C. Carter $40 lent for graduation from high school or GED with no less than one 3.5 million people. (CPA) until 2:00 p.m., October I 5, I 997, in order to be considered for AC032 BEGINNING MWARMWAR MAKING 3 SAT 9:00-12 Noon Oct. 18 K-2 E. Rangamar $15 year of responsible work experience in professional bookkeeping Currently Singapore Telecom has AC034 INTERMEDIATE MWA~MWAR MAKING 3 SAT 9:00-12 Noon Nov. 8 K·2 E. Rangamar $15 the award. All proposals will be publicly opened on October I 5, !997, level or account work. The salary ranges from $478.14 bi-weekly a monopoly on basic phone services, at 2:00 p.m., at the Port Manager's Conference Room, Rota to $720.02 bi-weekly. ,md it shares tl1e mobile phone market YOUTH CLASSES International Airport, Rota. Application forms are available at the Airports Police Office, first withaprivatecompany,MobileOne. TU 001 TUTORING: MATH, ENGLISH, READING AND WRITlt.JG '"Dates will be arranged through Comm. Serv. Program for the convenience of the tulor and the student S55 floor of the Arrival Building or at the Administration Office, second Chen said the timing of tl1e an yp 016 SIGN LANGUAGE FOR CHILDREN 12 M&Th. 4:15-5:15PM Sept.22-Nov.3 V-110 8.Lambert $70 The Commonwealth Ports Authority reserves the right to reject floor of the same building at the Saipan International Airport. Appli nouncements in mid-1998 was to yp 017 ADVANCED SIGN LANGUAGE FOR CHILDREN 12 M&Th. 4:15-5:15PM Nov.6-Dec.18 V-110 B.Lambert $70 proposals in accordance with Section 4.1 of its Procurement Rules cations must be accompanied by an updated police clearance. The allow successful bidders in both cat deadline for submission of application is September 24, '1997 at and Regulations. 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact the CPA Account egrnies to enjoy the savings of joint ing Office at 664-3528/29/30. infrastructure development. $5 LATE CHARGE IF YOU REGISTER AFTER CLASS HAS STARTED! TI1e uu·get date for opening up the ls/VICTOR B. HOCOG, Chairman Is/ CARLOS A. SHODA basic and mobile phone mm-kets in CPA Board of Directors Executive Director Singapore to licensed competitors is Aptil I, 20CXJ. 40-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1997-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-41 Canada has new Vietna01 has new leaders chief of military By Ian Stewart Minister Phan Van Khai, 64, to legisl.ature. Assembly elections in July. Press. "Whoever is elected to the OTI AW A (AP)-Gen. Maurice sion to Zaire. Em·Jier in 1996, he HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - The take over as the new premier. Khai, In the nmup to the final decision, - The leadership change will not top leadership will respect what Brn·il was named Canada's mili attracted national attention when Communist Party has identified 64, is from southern Vietnam and prominent military leader Gen. likely represent any significant shift the people have chosen and de t.uychiefWednesday and directed he announced an investigation into Vietnam's new leadership, pass represents interests in continued Doan Khue was widely expected in party or government policy, but cided." by the government to restore the alleged misconduct by Canadian ing over a top military general.in economic reform, analysts say. He to become the new president. Tra does reflect a move toward a Outgo,ing President Anh, 76, armed forces' honor after a series troops in Bosnia. He blamed the favorof a relative unknown for the spent five years during the 1960s ditionally, the presidency has rep younger administration. was a former general in the army of morale-sapping scandals. problem on poor military leader country's presidency. studying economics in .the Soviet resented the interests of the mili 'The change in the leadership and promoted Marxist-Leninist or Tran Due Luong, 60, a vice 1.Jnion. truy within Vietnam's troika lead has taken place in a normal man thodoxy during times of tremen Prime Minister Jean Chretien ship and promised to clean house. ..·,: chose Baril, the army's top gen As militm-y chief, Baril prom prime minister elected to the all "Thedecisioris were reached over ership that also includes the prime ner," Kiet told The Associated dous economic reforn, in Vietnam. eral, over Vice Adm. Lm1-y Mumty, ised to open the military to public powerful Politburo last year, was two days of inforn,al meetings by minister and Communist Party gen who had been serving as acting SCiutiny and allow soldiers to speak . selected lo become president, a se the Central Committee," said the eral secretary. defense chief. out more often without facing rep nior pru·ty official confitmed to official, who spoke on condition of Luong' s surprise nomination rep Estonia Army chief quits Mumty, 50, was supported by rimand. day. Luong is a mining engineer anonymity. resents a significant concession by i-> from the central Vietnamese prov The leadership change will be the influential military leadership. many senior officers, but had been He served at the United Nations •'], TALLINN, Estonia (AP) - A survived the bay's stiff winds, ince of Quang Ngai. ratified by the National Assembly Both posts became vacant when tainted by a scandal involving al as a military adviser from June third high-ranking Estonian offi high waves and 59 degree water. . In the secretive selection pro when it begins meeting Saturday Prime Minister Vo Van Kiel and leged abuses by Canadian peace 1992 to July 1995, so he was not cial has offered to resign over a Kerl' s announcement fol lowed cess, the party's Central Commit - a forn,ality that is little more President Le Due Anh opted not to keepers in Somalia in 1992c93. involved in the Canadian Airborne survival training exercise that a similar offer on Tuesday by tee also nominated Vice Prime than rubber-stamp approval by the run for re-election during National Munay was not directly involved Regiment's Somalia mission in killed l 4 soldiers. Defense Minister Andrus Oovel. in the ill-fated Somalia mission, 1992-93 that had tainted Murray. Johannes Kert 's resignation of His resignation must be approved but tangled bitterly with three ci Mun-ay was named acting chief fer, announced late Tuesday, must by the prime minister and the vilian commissioners who investi last October after Gen. Jean Boyle be approved by the president, who president. gated the scandal. From the wit resigned following nine days of has 30 days to respond, the Baltic Estonia's Defense Council, ness stand, Mumiy defended the grilling before the Somalia in News Service reported. meanwhile, ruled that Oovel and officer corps and told the commis quiry. The 14 soldiers died while try Kertwould continue to fulfill their sioners they misunderstand the Chretien said Murray would ing to wade three miles across duties at least until Sept. 29, when militmy. leave the militai-y and become a Kurgse Bay to Estonia's north a government probe·into the inci Bm·il, 53, became well known deputy minister in the Cabinet in western coast. Only eight soldiers dent was to be completed .. last yeru· when he led a relief mis- November. y Myslones "The Medium Is the Message· 14 Circle Time 46 History's Crimes & Trials ·Gangland Chicago· 11 Whlz-KldsT.V. 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