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Unofficial Election Results Democrats Lead In Gobernatorial and Mayorship Territorials Lead In Both Houses - all four seats, losing the District I TERRITORIAL PARTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY ' SAIP AN - Unofficial results 4 seat to the Democrats. They Gubernatorial in Saturday's commonwealth maintained their hold in District ~ election gave a narrow edge to 2, however, but a Democratic TENORIO, Jose Camacho CAMACHO, Carlos Sablan the Democratic Party's guber victory prevailed in District 3 BORJA, Olympio Tudela 2770 2889 ADA, Francisco Castro natorial candidate Dr. Carlos S. with their two-seat win. Camacho, and running mate Tinian proved a disastrous WASHING TON REPRESENTATIVE Francisco C. Ada, of approxi I loss to the Territorial Party with LIZAMA, Juan Tudela 2524 ANGELINAN, Edward Deleon Guerrero 3127 mately 119 votes over the all senatorial, Lower House, and Tenorio/Borja Territorial ticket. mayoral seats going to the SENATORIAL DISTRICT The intennediate results came opposing party, whereas Rota re BENAVENTE, Luis Arriola 2308 DEMAPAN, Juan Deleon Guerrero 2117 in a closely contested race, mained a staunchly Territorial GUERRERO, Lorenzo Iglesias 2406 GUERRERO, Hennan Rogolifoi 2502 which throughout the night stronghold, the Democrats ac TENORIO, Pedro Pangelinan 2459 SANTOS, Vicente Napute 2307 showed a marginal but fluctu ceding all seats. ating lead for the Democrats, Election Board supervisors, ELECTION DISTRICT ONE with only an occasional loss of tabulators, and observers labored MAFNAS, Jose Pangelinan 436 DELEON GUERRERO, .Edward Masga 440 ground to the Territorial Party. throughout the night to tally the NAKA TSUKASA, Pedro Taisakan 504 VILLANUEVA, Joaquin Pangelinan 463 A surge in the Democratic votes, and it was not until ap gubernatorial candidates' favor proximately 8:30 a.m. Sunday ,ELECTION DISTRICT TWO showed up in the San Roque and morning that the results were to - Chalan Kanoa District 2 count, hand. TAGABUEL, Plasido Mareham 222 GUERRERO, Pedro Rogolifoi 183 making up the final lead dif The figuces remain unofficial, ELECTION DISTRICT THREE - ference. But the party suffered however, with 220 absentee losses in the Lower House, ballots still outstanding. A final ATALIG, Felipe Quitugwt 284 GUERRERO, Antonio Sablan 451 acceding one senatorial post to count will be tallied on the FLEMING, George Flores 302 SONODA, Jesus Arriola 445 give a Territorial advantage in closing date for absentee returns ELE<;:TION DISTRICT FOUR the upper house. on December 15, although it was - Washington Rep. Edward felt unlikely by observers that TENORIO, Norman Takai 145 BORJA, Manases Sablan 254 DLG. Pangelinan (Dem.) gained the absentee vote count would over his opposing candidate Juan make a substantial difference in ELECTION DISTRICT FIVE T. Lizama hy a 603 vote lead, the final score. IGISOMAR, Alonzo 871 CABRERA, Jose Camacho 601 but Democratic losses in the Both the Democratic and Ter KILELEMAN, Miguel lgisaiar 869 DELA CRUZ, Juan Santos 677 House of Representatives also ritorial gubernatorial candidates OGUMORO, Felicidad Taman 927 REYES, James Pangelinan 593 leave that body in the Terri and their running mates kept :~ RASA, Oscar Cruz 972 WHITE, Michael Allan 692 torial's power with a two-seat themselves closely confined and gain. were ·unavailable for comment at ELECTION DISTRICT SIX -- In District 5, Territorials took time of going to press. LIFOIFOI, Jose Rebuenog '68 IDELEON GUERRERO, Jesus Sablan 361 SANTOS, Nicolas Babauta 318 MAGOFNA, Santiago Blas 345 - MAYOR, SAIP AN - - RIOS, Jose Santos 2204 DIAZ, Francisco Manibusan 2451 MAYOR NORTHERN ISLANDS

METTAO, Juan Itibus 21 ICASTRO, Daniel Pangelinan 33 SENATORIAL for TINIAN ·- BORJA, Antonio Shimabukuro 125 DELA CRUZ, Serafin Mafnas 197 MANGLONA, Vicente Muna 139 DIAZ, Hilario Flores 179 VACANT V HOFSCHNEIDER, Juan Untalan 231 ELECTION DISTRICT SEVEN (Tinian) .... _._ --- SAN NICOLAS, Martin Deleon Guerrero I 155 KING, Serafina Rosario 181 MAYOR for TINIAN -- MENDIOLA, Felipe Camacho HOFSCHNEIDER, Bernard Villagomez I 152 200 SENA TO RIAL for ROTA ---- ··-·- CALVO, Julian Songao 291 CALVO, Vicente Mendiola 223 INOS, Joseph Songao 310 I\IARA TITA, David Quichocho 212 MANGLONA, Benjamin Taisalcan 313 MUNDO, Aniceto Hocog 217

ELECTION DISTRICT EIGHT (Rota) - ·- OGO, Misael Hocog ALDAN, Lydia Hocog .I'<"-"' .. 310 209 ~- '- MAYOR for ROTA - -- ~. -~.ri. ' ., w_,,,. ·-~- '"!, .. Prudencio Taisakan VACANT Saipan voters went to the polls Saturday December IO to elect 325 V their first commonwealth government (see story on page 8). ~ ~ ~ -- 6- .___ p :;"i_\,~,,..~: Page 2 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - December 8, 1977 . . • Micro Negotiations Thru ·Satellite

By Eve Lowe Staff Writer According to Deputy High equipment was to be tested Fri at the recent. Molokai status NASA satellite will be limited hy SAIPAN - An acceleration in Commissioner Juan A. Sablan, day night by pre-arrangement negotiations by all four negotia that organization's regulations. the pace of the present U.S. -Mi Frank Solomon, Associate Pro with the Goldard Space Flight ting parties to install the VHF As presently scheduled, each dis cronesian stat1:1s negotiations is ject Director for the Department Center in Maryland, the frequency FM modulated audio trict's communication time expected with the creation of of Interior educational satellite monitoring facility for all U.S. receivers. through the satellite will be at satellite links to Washington project, and John Chitwood, satellite communications. A smaller scale experiment, staggered hours Monday through D,C., presendy being effected. NASA technician, will install It is understood, said Sablan, carried out by Dr. Gordon Law, Thursday. With the arrival of two teams facilities in the Marshalls ·and that all units will be fitted with Special Assistant to the Secre Times as listed by Project Di of NASA technicians in the Ponape. "scrambler" systems permitting tary of Interior at the time of rector Solomon presently Trust Territory last Wednesday, A second team composed of the confidentiality of direct con the talks, gave audio access coincide with late night hours in two-way radio links via NASA's NASA's . Jim Cottrell and TT versations with Washington to be direct from Molokai to Washing Micronesia and early morning ATS 1 satellite, using 1SO watt Communications' Marvin A. maintained by each party. Links ton. Law is understood to be hours in Washington, causing the transceivers based at each of Mi Trupp, will install equipment at will be routed through NASA's confident that there is merit to validity of the system to be in cronesia 's three Political Status the Palau Political Status Com Denver, Colorado terminal. the communication system in question. Commissions will give access to mission, and a further unit to be The system also provides the TT. However, said Sablan, It is understood, however, U.S. Department of Justice placed at the Department of multi-terminal hook-ups allow until we know the system works that Solomon has 'requested attorneys, and will better facili State status LNO office on Sai ing for inter-station conferences. satisfactorily, we are reluctant to more desirable time slots tate communications links with pan, Sablan said. According to the Deputy wholeheartedly e°ildorse it. through the Goddard Space the Trust Territory. Already in place, Majuro's HiCom, agreement was reached Window time, or access to the Flight Center. Firm Drops Plans For Ponape Pepper

SAIP AN, (MNS) - The Pre " ...we seriously question ment for the local population." there is a "clear evidence" that conclusion, Schreiber said that llident of Specialty Brands In whether the U.S. Government It was for this reason, an indigenous labor force does production of pepper on Ponape corponted, a San Francisco would, or in fact should, finance Schreiber believes, that his com exist on Ponape. is still possible but on a some based company, announced re a project which would not pro pany decided not to "aggressive Saying that he was "extreme what small scale. cently his company is dropping vide any meaningful employ- ly pursue" the project until ly sorry" to have reached this its plans to boost cultivation of the renowned ':'onape pepper citing the lack of necessary labor Winkel To Attend to man th~ size of project it has contemplated. In a November 28 letter. to Dist. CharterQ'lg SPECIAL DISCOUNT SALE High Commissioner Adrian P. Winkel, Specialty Brands' Presi Conference dent Toby Schreiber said he Just Arrived reached his conclusion after SAIP AN - High Commis some reservation on the part of interviewing several individuals sioner Adrian P. Winkel will de the executive branch of the TT FOR FAMILY: and companies with experience part Saturday for Ponape to government, and in signing the in Micronesia. " ...We have con- attend a two-day conference on bill, tlie High Commissioner TOSHIBA 19" COLOR TV $450 exercised his authority by eluded that it is extremely un- district chartering. NEC 14" COLOR TV $350 likely that there exists on Pona- Attending the conference will deferring its effective date to be pe a sufficient pool of moti- be the Congress of Micronesia come operative only upon the vated, work-oriented citizens to leadership and speakers of the approval of the three remaining *************** man a project of the size we Kosrae, Truk, Ponape, and Yap charters, yet to be submitted to have contemplated," Schreiber district legislatures and their the COM. CHILDREN'S TOYS: stated. resp~e staffs. Charters for Yap, Kosrae and Schreiber added the "only The High Commissioner will Ponape districts will come be BADMINTON SET w/net $4.00 feasible method" of going ahead be accompanied by Acting Exe fore the next regular session of with the project is with foreign cutive Officer Resio Moses and the Congress of Micronesia in BOYS HELICOPTER $1.50 labor which will require an Asmstant Attorney General Rod January at which time the COM GIRLS KITCHEN SET $1.70 "enonnous increase in invest- man Johnson. will act to amend or modify the ment" to build housing and The first to be signed into law documents prior to their submis MANY TOYS $.10 to $4.00 other neceaary support re- on October 7 by the High Com sion to the High Commissioner for approval. sources. missioner, the Truk District *************** Specialty Brands' decision to ch1art!!learmhasE91!5b!!leell!!inEtl!!Zhe~ca:!:!!:us!ie~ofia:::3!:ll~E:l!!111!!!!11!!!i::m:l::Z•:a.:Ziliiiiia::=~ dro, the Pon~ pepper fann Marianas Coop came almost one month after the Trust Territory Government Bkl Invitation Chalan Kanoa Municipal llgcl. Tel: 6414 The Director's Office will receive sealed bids for the con launched a survey to determine struction of Water Distribution System Improvements to the whether Ponape could supply Villages of Norlh/South Garapan and Tanapag. Bids in single enough fem posts for the com pany's needs. The survey is a copy will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., local time, December 29, Announcement "high priority item" involving 1977 at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened Distribution: Frequency: two divisions of the government and read aloud. A bond of 10% of the total bid price must 1. Saipan Cable TV System - 2 times nighdy x 2 nights . in Ponape Dirtrict. accompany the bid. This security may be a certified check, 2. WSZE Television - 2 times nighdy x 3 nights . The company, which sub cashier'~ check or bid bond, made payable to the Treasurer, 3. WSZE Radio - 3 times daily x 3 days mitted its feasibility study to the Government of the Northern Mariana Islands with. a notation on 4. KJQR Radio - 3 times daily x 3 days Congreiw of Micronesia in the the face of the check: "Credit Water Project No. 6". S. Marianas Variety News .. 1 printing x 1 issue summer of this year, envisioned A non-refundable payment of $3S.Oc;> is required for each set a SOCkcre fann that might of plans and specifications available· on or after November- 30, Kon respieto, man manafan hahaso todo expand in 10 years into a 1,500 1977 at the Director's Office, Marianas Department of Public miembron familia, parientes, yan man atungo acre plantation employing some Works, Saipan, or at the office of Austin, Tsutsumi & Associ SENOR BENIGNO 0. SABLAN, YAN I F AMAGUON-NA SilIA 2,000 Ponapeans and exporting ates, Inc. located at Hannon Plaza, Guam, phone 646-5164. na i premiet na lisayun complianos para i asaguana as more than $7 million worth of All prospective bidders are urged to attend a pre-bid confer DEFUNTA CONSOLACION ATALIG SABLAN pepper. Spice Islands, a division ence scheduled to be held at the Office of the Marianas Director para uma tutuhon matucha gi of Specialty Brands, spent about of Public Works at 1 :00 p.m., December 16, 1977. ORAN ALAS 8 :00 GI PUPUENGEN MARTES $50,000 conducting a feasibility The right is reserved to reject any or all bids and to waive any DIA 6 PE DECIEMBRE, 1977 study on the pepper plantation. imperfection in the bid proposals in the interest of tlte Govern . guato gi gima i hagan-niha ''While it is probably techni ment. AS AN"A SABLAN TEREGEYO GIYA GARAP AN cally feasible to operate a pepper Marianas Public Works Departmeot Kon senserarniente, man makonbibida todos plantation with- foreign person- . Government of the Northern Mariana Islands para uma-atiende este na lisayun premiet na complianos id," Schreiber wrote Winkel, Saipan, Mariana Islands 969SO SI YUUS MAASE • December 8, 1977 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page 3 Restrictions Eliminated For Marianese Entering U.S. in the Northern Marianas." stating that preliminary agree SAIP AN ·· Preliminary agree the Constitution was requested States while impairing their right In her November 30 reply, ment had been reached in discus ment has been reached between in a November 18 letter from of entry into these states," Can Van Cleve advised that in the 'iions with INS officials to drop the Office of Territorial Affairs Canham to Van Cleve. ham wrote. "Nowhere does the opinion of DOTA assistant soli the restrictions. and the U.S. Immigration and On the advice of the Attor Covenant suggest any inhibitions citor C. Brewster Chapman, Canham said that a suggested Naturalization Service to elimi ney General, Canham pointed on the right of entry (to the "Section 304 does not affect the draft certificate of identity had nate restrictions on Northern out that operative on January 9, U.S.)." operation of the U.S. Immigra been forwarded to DOTA for Marianas citizens travelling to 1978, Section 304 of the Cove Added Canham, "Of course tion laws on the residents of the their examination. The certifi the United States. nant provides, "Citizens of the these privileges and immunities NMI," standing in disagreement cate, in the form of pennanent The statement came in a dis Northern Mariana Islands will be would be recjprocal, and citizens a with the opinion of the North identification card, will, when patch from DOTA director Ruth entitled to all privileges and im of the United States would no ern Marianas Attorney General. adopted, pennit the unimpeded Van Cleve to Resident Commis munities of citizens in the longer have to obtain special per She, however, reversed he, sioner Erwin Canham this week several States of the United mission or work permits in con entry of Northern Marianas citi opinion in a following dispatch and - refers to NMI citizens States," and would appear to be nection with entry into or stay zens to Guam and the 50 states. entering the U.S. for "schooling incompatible with· present visa and employment, etc." and travel authorization require A response from Washington ments. NO PAPER WORK FOR U.S. CITIZENS seeking clarification on the "It would seem totally incon terms of the Covenant as ap sistent to guarantee Marianas plicable at the effective date of citizens rights within the United ENTER-ING MARIANAS

SAIP AN ·· The Northern Ma rianas as if it were a state. The inate against citizens of the rest rianas Attorney General Jack 14th amendment prohibits any of the United States." Layne has ruled that beginning state from depriving any person Layne said the Northern Ma January 9 American citizens will of life, liberty or property with rianas situation is similar to that be free to come into and leave out due process of law or from of Puerto Rico. Puerto Ricans the islands without entry per denying to any person the equal are free to travel to and live in mits. protection of the laws. the United States, and Ameri Layne made the ruling at the "The Covenant provides that cans are also free to travel to and CAR RENTAL ON GUAM request of the Economic Deve citizens of the Northern Maria live in Puerto Rico. lopment Officer Pedro Dela nas will be entitled to all Layne's opinion appears to Cruz, who inquired whether privileges and immunities of citi contradict the covenant provi American citizens who come zens in the several states of the sions which says that the North here to work, still need to obtain United States. ern Marianas will not attain US $1·s:16· entry and work permits after the "This prevents a state from citizenship until after the termi Standard Transm1s!itll:l constitution comes into effect discriminating against a person nation of the Trusteeship. FLAT RATE Non Air Conditioned January 9. of the Northern Marianas if he Reliable -sources said that Layne said in his October 27 travels to a state or decides to Layne's opinion was sent to the NO MILEAGE AVIS RENT A CA~ ADVANCE RESERVATION, opinion, "The fundamental pro live in a state. Interior Department for ap •non discountable ·SAIP AN, TEL: 6 72 2 visions of the US constitution "Conversely the Northern proval but that there has been will apply to the Northern Ma- Mariana Islands may not discrim- no response. COMING· SOON

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B I G, B I G D I SC O U N TS Decem l-'!r 8, 1977 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page 5 Bid To Erect New Power Plant Issue

sioner Erwin D. Canham. and will also evaluate bidder for financial terms to be pro According to verbal inciic11- SAIPAN -- A bid package has contains a proposal based on a response. posed by the bid contractors. tions from several Japane~~ M, been drawn up in the proposal 20-25 megawatt diesel powered One Japanese company ex "Our available Capital Improve struction engineers. the Japanese to erect a new power plant on system, sufficient to cover the pected to reply to the bid uses ment Project funds and other Devel -pment Bank and the Japa Saipan. according to the NMIG projected needs of an expanding the most modem technique of sources open to us will not cover nese government have expressed executive branch. community. transporting modular sections, the entire cost of funding such a their interest in financing the The new power plant would Calling for a land-based plant, to be later constructed on site. scheme," he said. initial project in the form of aid replace the delapidated and the bid proposal's closing date is Other techniques include ship A revision of user charges for to a developing country. "In failing Impedance power barge, set for December 30, but this ping entire plants by barge, to be power supplies as suggested by terest rates would be set at a its condition the cause of many date may need to be revised as later raised into a permanent Office of Transition Studies and very fair level," Canham said. island power outages. being too ambitious, Canham "dry dock" facility. Planning Director Pete A. Teno The chief executive stated he The bid package was put said. Total cost of such a system is rio in an October interview has sought guidance from together by major engineering The package is being distri expected to be in the region of would, he said, assist in taking a Washington in replying to the and construction consultants, buted by the Northern Marianas $ 10-12 million. more realistic approach to the Japanese offer of financial as Burns and Roe Pacific Inc., ac Government and the Los According to Canham, the amortization of the cost o{ such sistance. cording to Resident Commis- Angeles based consultancy, who bid proposal contains a request a plant. NIGHT DISTURBANCE INCREASES Continental To e By Eve Lowe force prior to 1971 wl.en part of Chief Sablan stated that parents Staff Writer the Congress of Micronesia will thereafter be contacted and SAIP AN - Nighttime dis building burned down. Since asked to retrieve their children Fare For El turbances by gangs of youths that time, the security staff has from the station. be available on all Continental roaming in Saipan's Capitol Hill had responsibility for patrolling A further answer to CHPD's SAIP AN - Continental Air- flights on the Mainland and to area appear to be on the in all government offices and protection of residents in its lines has asked the Civil Aero Hawaii, Micronesia and Guam, crease, observe residents of the chauffeurmg the High Commis jurisdiction is to step up the nautics Board this week for Bucks said. The fare is on a government housing area. sioner to official functions. nightly rounds with on-foot and permission to provide a one space available basis, but there And although the Capitol Hill Says Sablan, the officers have vehicular patrols scanning the third discount stand-by fare for received no crime reporting, are no restrictions such as ad Police Department has increased spacious areas between the dwel- persons 65 years of age and over, weapons control, or arrest proce vance purchase or length of stay its nightly patrols, many inci lings. effective January 15, it was dure training, citing instances at destination. dents go unresolved or unre Two recently purchased po- announced by Charles A. Bucks, where patrolmen have driven The way for Continental's re reported due to inadequacies in lice vehicles have been fitted executive vice president, past rapidly departing suspects quest to the Board was cleared that department's training. with 200,000 candle power, marketing. on their way to answer a call for by recent Federal legislation per One recent occurrence re roof-mounted search lights, and According to the company's assistance, permitting the sus mitting airlines to offer such a vealed that the duty desk officer their 1Yi-mile beams sweep the press release, Bucks said that, pect to go unapprehended. discount. Previously all such was able only after several at area as patrolmen circuit the hill. "This discount will permit m0.1{ But the revival of a lapsed fares had been held to be dis tempts to correctly repeat an Commencing immediately, offi- senior citizens to travel on Con· municipal ordinance imposing a criminatory and thus illegal. agitated caller's quarters num cers will also set up observation tinental's system at a price they curfew of 10 p.m. on minors up Bucks said Continental ex ber. posts in vacant government can afford." Our research indi- to the age of 18, will Sablan pects the additional traffic Able to refer to four inci houses. cates that large numbers of older feels, help rn curb a number of generated by the lower fare to dents since October involving Getting the men better people would travel by air if the the disturbances which for the offset the lower revenue receifed prowlers or Peeping Toms, trained is a subject of anxiety fares were lower and we hope to and that he anticipates the fare CHPD chief Mariano Sablan most part appear to occur at for the chief, who reported that be able to give them the oppor- will be used by approximately 5 admitted to other occasions weekends and during school head of the Honolulu Police tunity to do so.'' percent of Continental's passen where reports had not been vacations when young people are Training Program. Captain Peter The discount is one-third off gers. filed, or proper apprehension of at a loose end. Davis is presently in Honolulu the regular coach fare and will suspects had not taken place by Some of these have been as gathering training materials. 1111am_a:: ___lliiiiiialliilll••••••••••••••mn patrolling officers due to their sociated with the vandalism of It is understood that the Announcement lack of knowledge in police traffic signs and government CHPD will be grouped in under work. buildings. Most of the youths in the TT-wide umbrella for police The Marianas Department of Education is in urgent need of Numerous other instances of volved are Micronesian, police training to oe funded by a Law two high school teachers. night prowlers, mostly juveniles, say. Enforcement Assistance Admin One-Marianas High School-Life Science have been mentioned by occu The late evening curfew gives istration grant, and will include One-Tinian High School-Mathematics pants of the former CIA housing the police the authority to ap · English language coaching to If you are qualified and interested in either of these posi complex, many of which are not prehend any juvenile not a resi better deal with emergency tions, please apply at the Marianas Personnel Office. These reported to police because resi dent of Capitol Hill, enabling situations in the predominantly vacancies are available immediately. dents take it into their own them to escort him to CHPD English-speaking enclave. hands to chase the youths off. headquarters for questioning. One family, whose house is situated in a well-lit area close to Bid Invitation Sale the main Capitol Hill thorofare, SEALED BIDS in single copy on forms to be furnished by spoke of repeated tappings on the Department of Public Works, Government of the Northern At the the windows of their quarters, Mariana Islands, will be received at the Office of the Director of with hissed requests to their Public Works, Government of the Northern Marianas Islands, BARGAIN teenaged daughter to be let in. Saipan, M.I., until 2:00 p.m., JANUARY 5, 1978 for the con Only recently transformed struction of ROT A HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 1. All CENTER from the former government bids must be accompanied by a bidder's security deposit in the security patrol into full-fledged amount of 10% of the total bid price. Bid security may be a bid police officers, the twenty-one bond, certified check or bank cashier's check, made payable to man force has received no basic the Treasurer, Government of the Northern Mariana Islands BARGAINS NOT SEEN ON SAIPAN BEFORE: training, their last participation with a notation on the face of the check: "Credit Rota Harbor YARDAGE $1.00 and up being a 3-week report writing Improvements, Phase I Project." Plans, specifications and pro JEANS SALE seminar in 1976. posal forms may be obtained at the office of the Director or at MEN'S SHIRTS so low Prior to the department's Juan C. Tenorio & Associates, Inc., Bank of Hawaii Building, BOY'S T-SHIRTS come and look coming under the Honolulu Po Airport Plaza, Tamuning, Guam, Telephone 646-6315/7991 for lice Department Training Pro the purchase price of $50.00 per set. There will be no refunds. gram this summer, the officers All bidders are hereby notified that any contract entered into SUNDAY NOV. 20, THRU SUNDAY NOV. 27 did not even have the authority pursuant to this invitation will be awarded to the lowest to issue traffic citations. responsible bidder without discrimination on the ground of OPEN SUNDAY FROM 9:00 TO 6:00 Chief Sa!Jlan is the first to race, color or national origin. point out that his men have not The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, or waive any received even a muumum imperfection in the bid proposals in the interest of the G_ovem COME AND LOOK AND SEE IF THE PRICES AND amount of training for their jobs ment. QUALITY OF MERCHANDISE ARE NOT THE BES and are, for the moment, up Department of Public Works BARGAINS ON SAIPAN. against terrible odds in trying to Government of the Northern Mariana Islands perform their duty. ~aipan, Mariana Islands There was not even a security __. ,~ Page 6 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - December 8, 1977 ~ '

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speeds with the end result that the visitors never get a chance to see anything. Further more, I promise not to be angry at them for their sloppy treatment of diving enthu siasts who spent thousands of dollars to get there and then were taken to lousy spots simply because the boat operators were too lazy or didn'{ care. I promise not to men tion in 1978 the fact that tour operators on Truk and Saipan are better than the Koror I'm going to make my new year's resolutions in advance because I don't want to be jokes. caught in the ~eneral stampede for good intentions on December 31. Let me say, how I resolve that I shall forget the name of the losing candidate for the Governorship in ever, that I'm a reasonable man, and I'm perfectly willing to lend some of my resolu the Northern Marianas early next year. tions to anyone who wishes to use them--for a nominal fee, of course. Cash, check or I resolve that I shall not be bothered by the campaign stickers and signs of the win money order in the amount of five U.S. dollars will fetch any of the following: ning candidates should they forget to remove them by January. I also resolve to be I resolve to be good to my banker. Even if I should find my account in a hopeless embarrased by the stickers and signs of the losing candidates if they were not removed mess because some young female teller couldn't keep her mind on her job on account two days after the election. of an expected gift from some young man. I'll promise not to be angry, at least until I resolve not to be excited about the next round of Micronesian status negotiations. Furthermore, I resolve not to believe anything until the negotiations have been con January 5th. 1 I resolve to ·obey traffic regulations. I hereby promise solemnly that I will resist the ~luded and the agreement or agreements have been signed by all parties. urge to show off on the highway and that I will never, never try to overtake and pass a I resolve that I will refrain from taking part in the debates concerning the Maug and car traveling at 60 miles per hour on the Beach Road. In the event that my girl friend Palau superport projects. Of course, this does not mean that I will stop publishing my should become a passenger in my car, I promise to adhere to this resolution at least usual accurate views regarding these issues. once a week. I promise to be nice to Japanese tourists provided they stop picking fl~wers in my I resolve to do an honest eight-hour day's work at least once a week. I will surprise yard without asking permission first. my boss by showing up on time and will remain at the job site until 4:30. I will resist I resolve to be on a friendly terms with the government. In line with this noble the urge to abscond with public properties, and should I locate public property in the gesture, I shall continue to point out problems where they exist and shall fight for premises of my house, I shall return it to where it belongs. lower taxes. I resolve to forgive the government for all the bad things it did in 1977. / . I resolve to let my kids watch cartoons on Saturdays instead of football games. This I resolve not to fight with the church provided they promise to conduct Sunday does not mean that I'm relinguishing my rights for the Thursday night boxing. Services at better hours. I resolve to refrain from criticizing the tour operators on Koror who take money Last but not least, I resolve to forgive the politicians for the noise pollution they from tourists and then fail to show up, or shuttle them through the rock islands at jet caused in recent weeks. Specifically, I shall forgive them for their TV appearances. First Elected Native Governor Of American Samoa

By Glen Wright PAGO PAGO - For the first time in Another reason may be the fear by the From 1900 until 1951 these tiny is its history as a U.S. Territory, American young that the governor would. be chosen lands were administered by the U.S. Samoa has an elected native governor. from among the Matai (chiefs). They Navy. Then they were turned over to the He is Peter Coleman, former appointed want the traditional social system to be Department of Interior. They have always governor of American Samoa during the modernized. been heavily subsidized. Eisenhower administration. He later Also, more profound modifications 'of Germany and the U.S. had in 1899 served for many years as deputy high the customary social, political and econo partitioned the ·Samoan archipelago, after commissioner of the U.S. Trust Territory mic structure will surely take place after years of haggling over which was to pre of the Pacific Islands. 1979, when the constitution will be re vail. Britain traded her interest in Western The election took place 8 November vised and all amendments subject to Samoa to Germany for colonies in the with eight candidates vying for the post. popular referendum. Western Pacific. The U.S. used eastern They included former government offi The financial dependence of Samoa on Samoa as a coaling station and nam baae. cials, merchants, teachers; and the pub the U.S. is as galling to the Samoans as it New Zealand took Western Samoa as a lisher of the islands' only newspaper, the is to Americans but economic develop spoil of World War I, ruled badly, and the weekly News. ment requires adjustments in life-!!tyle the islands became independent in 1962 after About 80 percent of some 7,500 re Samoans seem unwilling to make. The years of bloody rebellion. gistered voters went to the polls. Total ruling chiefs don't want to give up their At the moment American Samoa is· population is around 29,000. traditional power. All earnings must be diplomatically represented by an ~bas Content with their lot as a protected, turned over to them to be shared at their sador based in New lealand. Critics sug pampered, unincorporated territory of discretion. The chiefs also control the gest American Samoa would be best the U.S., the American Samoans did not land. The result is a disinclination to do Peter T. Coleman served by a locally-based ambassador-at bring about this extraordinary event in customary work. large familiar with the history of the their history because of great urgency on Only a few hundred out of 18,000 Samoas and with South Pacific geoanphy their part. They were talked into self· acres of land are cultivated. Food, Latter Day Saints throughout the South and culture. One of his fint concerns reliance by the U.S. Department of beverages, meat, eggs, and building mat Pacific.· In could well be the socio-economic unifica Product assembly is a promising pos terior. erials all produceable locally, are im tion of both Samoas. The partitioning of sibility. A tariff regulation permits goods They already had a Constitution and a ported. The only export is fish. Two tuna the islands at longitude 171 degrees west ..1ore than tlalf-made in Au1erican Samoa legislature when Interior established a canning companies gross around $45 mil of Greenwich split families, too, and political status commission in 1969. For lion a year. But the fish are caught by to enter the U.S. duty-free. A watch com despite the political division, cultural and two years this group of leaders junketed Koreans and Chinese. pany is now flying parts from Switzerland blood ties remain permanent. to other countries studying forms of gov In 1976, exports amounted to $50 to Pago Pago where they are assembled Now anthropologists, in particular Dr. ernment. million, and imports $38 million. The dif and cased and then flown to the U.S. Jesse Jennings, professor of anthropology market. It is doing a business of $2 mil Among its options were independence, ference of $12 million did not accrue to at the University of Utah, ue ftndiD& ffl. merger with Western Samoa or Hawaii, government but to private enterprise. The lion a year. dence that Samoa is probably where tbe and Commonwealth status. It instead tax on that did not go far toward cost of To expand this type of private enter Polynesian culture bepn some 3,000 chose the status quo, with a governor administration. prise, the government has built a 27-acre elcted by Samoans instead of a Washing Samoans know that the time is coming industrial park near the jet airport where years ago. ton app~intee. when the U.S. congress will demand that manufacturers may avail themselves of A dominant theme of the leaends of However, Samoans rejected proposals they be self-supporting. That they won't long-term low rent and moderate mini these "Aristocrats of the Pacific" ii the for a popular election three times in as become so is the conclusion of those who mum wages, about half that of the U.S. belief that their ancestors did not come many years. It took until 1976 for a know them best. Assuming a change in attitude by the from anywhere else - they were created plebiscite to pass with a majority of 70 However, three ways of economic Samoans, th'ose 18,000 acres of rich farm right here in Samoa. So much for the percent. development seem possible. land offer an enticing opportunity for papalagi's (white man's) assumption of Why this reluctance? One is tourism. But of the 35,000 who several thousand famil' superiority. Observers think that fear of losing the annually arrive by ship and plane only The most promisin J r,. sibility is the fat subsidy from U.S. treasury that U.S. · about 14,000 stay more than 24 hours use of Tutuila as the shipping center of governors have been able to wangle was and they are not enthusiastically wel the south Pacific. Sheltered Pago Pago the prime reast>n. This has been as high as comed except in the duty-free shops. Fur harbor is one of the most ideal shipsteads $48 million a year. Despite the recession ther, there is not much to do or see on in the world. All it needs are eamly-built it will be $30 million in 1978. This means the small island of Tutuila, site of the sea docks and warehouses to make it the best the welfare hand out will amount to and airport. trans-shipment and distributing point in about $1,100 for every man, woman and This situation will dramatically change Oceania. child on the half dozen mini~ule islands upon completion of a Mormon temple in So far it contains only one 40~foot dock that make up the group. Almost half the a couple of years. American Samoa will and a small warehouse originally built in First class mail territory's labor force is on the govern then become the mecca for thousands of 1954, recently somewhat enlarged to ac $18.00 a year ment payroll. members of the Church of Jesus Christ of commodate containerized cargoes. / Pqe 8 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - December 8, 1977 Election Day Voter Turnout High On Saipan SAIP AN - Votillg went peace Several Public Safety Officers Sources said that both the to the influence of Democratic Well known is that many of the fully here in the jliorthem ~ar were stationed around the build Territorial and Democratic party mayoral candidate for the Nor political hopefuls had met with ianas first commonwealth ing, where from 8 p.m. on, a candidates were celebrating pre thern Islands, Daniel P. Castro. their favorite soothsayer or election. Vott!l' turnout was small crowd gathered to hear re victory parties as the results By 10:30 p.m., poll workers fortune teller in the days lead ing up to the big event. high in this landmark election, sults over a loudspeaker system, rolled in. had unloaded the ballots from the culmination of one month of but few turned out to hear the By 9 p.m., it was already Garapan and San Jose (District As the· results trickled in, intensive campaigning by the live results, preferring to stay at known that the Northern Is S) but final counting of all votes however, only the candidates two parties, and the end result home and listen to the periodic lands had voted by a one third on Saipan was not expected be themselves would know if the of the signing of the Covenant radio announcements of the majority for the Democratic fore about 3 a.m. observers predictions cast were in fact to establish a Commonwealth election's progress. Party, observed to be greatly due said. true. of the Northern Mariana lalands in political union with the United States. · Poll stations, open at 7 a.m. Saturday, saw 80% of eligible voten turning out to cast their ballots by mid-afternoon. -&aipan's oldest voter was re ported to be 98 years of age. It's youngest, according to law, 18. This may be the best voter response we have ever known, said observers. · A tremendoua sense of excit ement ran high at each polling station, where instruction centers had been set up by each party a short distance from the polling booths, progressing as the day wore on. Wholesome amounts of food and drink were visible, piled high on the picnic tables where candidates and their supporters talked, joked, and observed the Above and below: Political party supporters set up camps 100 feet away from voting's progress, some showing voting polls in a last ditch eff~rt to catch the vote. vist1>le signs of apprehension about their chances, while children ran among them waving political banners. Prevented by law from using the P.A. system already so denigrated, but so much a part of the Chamorro political scene, the rust Election Day under the new Constitution was quiet, orderly, and civilized. While teams from both parties visited the disabled confmed to their homes, transporting them to the polls where necessary, a team of Election BofJd officials took. ballots to, Dr. Torres hospital for the sick and bed ridden to be permitted their vote. Dr. Carlos S. Camacho, Demo cratic gubernatorial candidate, who voted at 1:30 p.m. Sat urday, spent the major part of the day visiting each polling station, as did Territorial can didate Jose C. Tenorio tog ether with Lt. Govemo! hope Used Cars ful O.T. Borja. Rest~nt Commissioner and Datsun Mrs. Canham, who also toured ~ the island's polling stations, [DATSUN I were impressed by the number ...... ,. of people turning out from the eight election diatricts. The outgoing executive Ford officer of the Northern Marianas Government spent almost the 41D entire evening at Election Board headquarters observing vote Pintos counting. Polling boxes from Chalan Mavericks Kanoa District 2 were the first to arrive at Election headquar Torinos ters, accompanied by police escort. Counting by the Board's Mustang official tabulators started shortly after 7 p.m. in the headquarters Available. At building at the Legislature com Joeten pound. A 100-foot cordon sep Tanapag's vote being counted at Election Board headquarters in Susupe by the arated the public from the build- Board's official tabulators and observers. Starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, workers com Motor Sale ing. pleted their tallying task at 8:30 a.m. Sunday morning. •· December 8, 1977 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page 9 Palau Port Authority Endorse Superpor!_

the committee, dated October 4 tion and guidelines for the port sanctuary" under US federal Both men are associates of SAIP AN - Despite recent and addressed to the House of construction and in monitoring laws. ' Robert Panero, the port's major official disclaimers to the con Chiefs and the House of Elected proposals for the project's - And that missions be orga promoter. The two men will be trary the proposed multi-million Members of the Palau Legisla feasibility studies. nized and sent to Japan to pre involved in the port's environ dollar superport for Palau is still ture. The report was signed by - That emphasis be continued sent the program of the Palau mental study if the Palau Legis very much alive and in fact may the committee's chairman, John on the request to the US govern· legislature concerning the oil lature approves the application be on the verge of being official· son Toribiong. ment to appropriate $300,000 port and to convince Nissho-Iwai of the Oceanic Institute to do ly approved ~y the Pl!lau Legisla . According to reliable sources, to fund the port's environmental to launch immediate feasibility the study. ture. the report was submitted to the study by the Oceanic Institute studies for the oil port. According to reliable sources, The Special Committee on Palau Legislature which has been of Hawaii. The report also contains re the Legislature's approval of Palau Port Authority, which has called into a special session to . That legislation be enacted ports of various kinds, including Oceanic Institute's application been studying the project, has consider the report.· to found the Environmental Pro a proposal for the establishment will still be subject to a review formally endorsed the oil storage The report said "that the Pa tection and Port Development of the Marine Institute of Palau, by High Commissioner Adrian and terminal facility and has lau Legislature, acting on behalf Authority to participate in the an analysis of terminal siting is Winkel. The sources said Winkel asked the Palau Legislature to of the people of Palau, "should port's development. sues, and summaries of draft has tried to stay out of the con approve the project. undertake all steps at this time - That the Special Committee environmental guidelines and troversal project but has been But this time, however, the to prepare the institutions and be changed into a standing Com past reports about the oil port. ordered by Under Secretary superport may not be built at efforts to manage, direct, over mission for the Environmental These reports were prepared Joseph to make sure that the the original proposed site at Kos see and evaluate all studies, Protection and Port Develop· for the special committee by firm designation by the Palau sol Reef in northern Palau. negotiations and activities con ment with powers to act on be· Henry O'Neal of the O'Neal Legislature to do the study is The Special committee has cerning possible port develop· half of the legislature until the Consulting, Inc. of South Caro not connected to Panero and instead recommended that the ment and environmental protec port authority is organized and lina and Guy Rothwell of the other supporters of the super oil port, which would receive oil tion to assure participation and functioning. Oceanic Institute of Hawaii. port . from Iran for sale to the Japa· benefit to the Palauan people." . That initial steps be taken to nese, be constructed at either To implement the develop create- the Marine Institute of Barnum Bay near to Peleliu in ment of the oil port, the special Palau to monitor all port deve· Bid Invitation southern Palau or at Ngardmau committee suggested a series of lopments and environmental The High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Bay in northwestern Palau. steps to be taken immediately. protection issues and to assist Islands wishes to announce that beginning December 8, 1977 These steps are: the port authority in the and continuing through January 8, 1978, the Territorial The special committee's posi · That the Palau Legislature development of the oil port. Housing Commission within the Government of the Trust Terri tion and recommendations re appropriate $50,000 to be used - That the Palau Legislature tory, will accept bid proposals from Certified Independent garding the project are contained in "accelerating" the develop issue a formal position in opposi· Public Accountants (IPAs) to perform a complete audit of the in a still unpublished report of ment of environmental information to·· making Palau a "marine TTPI's 1975 and 1976 U.S. Depll,rtment of Housing and Urban Development Title I Community Development Block Grant pro grams. Said audit will entail full review of all CDBG records and activities in the finance office of each TTPI district and in the TASK FORCE TO LOOK -1NTO Headquarters Department of Finance, as prescribed in Hand book IG 6505.2 "Audit Guide and Standards for Community SITUATION Development Block Grant Recipients" prepared by the U.S. De KWAJALEIN partment of Housing and Urban Development, and must be underway no later than January 11, 1977. SAIPAN, (MNS) - The U.S. said, however, that immediately population factor and interest Bids in double copy will be accepted only at the following Government is putting together before, during and after a factor. All these different things address: The Territorial Housing Commission, Capitol Hill, Sai an "inter-agency task force" to negotiating session he did not prevent ease of communica pan, Mariana Islands 96950 until close of work (4:30 p.m.) want to be on record. tions." try to come up with a unified January 9, 1978, at which time and place the bids will be pu "My feeling is that anything Turning to the differences be position on what should be done blicly opened and read aloud. that I can say at a particularly tween the three parties and the with the Kwajalein situation. A non-refundable payment of $10.00 is required for each critical time would only contri United States on the current Ambassador Peter R. Rosen copy of the official HUD Audit Guide, available on or after De bute to exacerbating the dif talks, Rosenblatt said the "most blatt, the President's Personal cember 9, 1977 at the Territorial Housing Commission office on ferences there are," he said. serious" differences are among Representative to the Microne Saipan. Only money orders will be accepted as payment for the Some · of the press reports that the Micronesians. However, he sian status negotiations, made "Audit Guide" and they should be made payable to the came out of the Molokai talks added, "I detect a basic disposi the announcement on Saipan Treasurer of the TTPI for Account No. C06112137. "were very much one-sided, "the tion on the part of all three of Friday (Dec. 2) in a press con 'f\te right is reserved to reject any or all bids and to waive any Ambassador told reporters, "and the Micronesian parties to agree ference at the Continental IJotel. imperfection in the bid proposals in the interest of the Govern I don't want that to happen to some kind of Free Associa Rosenblatt emphasized that ment. again." tion with the United States," he this issue is not being discussed Adrian P. Winkel When a reporter told him that said. in the current negotiations but High Commissioner the people of the Northern Ma Rosenblatt also said the ques- he hopes to discuss with the Government of the Trust Territory rianas were fully informed after tion of inter-relationships among Marshalls Political Status Com of the Pacific Islands every negotiating round, Rosen the Micronesian parties seem to mission the whole series of land Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950 disputes and claims. blatt said the Marianas situation be basically "fundamental dif "It would be my desire to was much easier because the ferences," and the U.S. is in the straighten out all of these claims U.S. was negotiating with middle, functioning as a referee. and the whole situation in the 14,000 people on basically three "As the administering power we near future," Rosenblatt said. major islands. "Now," he have the responsibility to try to "Many of these claims are now pointed out, "we 're dealing with facilitate understanding among in the courts. Some of. them three parties and we're spread the Micronesians parties," he have been in the courts and out all over Micronesia. There is said. came out the other end." He a time factor, distance factor, emphasized that if the two par· ties cannot reach an agreement X as gift\ on these disputes, the courts would be the last resort. He said his office will participate in con siderations of these disputes. ::~ whole year, Kwajalein, Rosenblatt said, will "for sometime in the future Announcement Thinking of buying an x-mas gift· remain an important U.S. base." Air Micronesia would like to announce the new hours of for your friend, . brother, or any of He did not mention who will operation for our air freight facility. your relatives? One year subscrip chair the task force nor when it MONDAY 0700 to 1900 tion to the Marianas Variety News & will begin its investigation into TUESDAY 0830 to 1800 Views is a viable gift for the land disputes and other claims. WEDNESDAY 1230 to 2130 whole year which would cost you on With respect to his future THURSDAY 0830 to 1800 ly $18. 00, maiied first ciass ' to relations with the news media, FRIDAY 1200 to 2100 any place your dear ones reside. the AmbaSMdor, who was due to SATURDAY 0700 to 1900 arrive in Kwajalein Friday (Dec. SUNDAY 1200 to 2100 9), said he would be available to For your convenience and information. THE MANAGEMENT the pr~ as often as possible. He P.i _e 10 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VJEWS - December 8, 1977 Kusina Talk By_Nancy Rody Tff,;,,-;- -ifrt#,~~ . Nutritionist ,WlffOwNHOUSE SHOPPING CENTER Dear Friends: 1i{-: :. SAi PAN ~ Tropical fruits blend deliciously in this recipe from the island of Tonga. I Ji TONGA FRUIT PIE • Pastry: .1 cup flour V.. teaspoon salt 1/3 cup shortening Y., cup cold water Preheat oven to 475 F Sift flour and salt into mixing bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or two HANGTEN knives. Stirring with a fork, gradually add cold water until dough forms a ball and the ;&.'l~h ® bowl is clean. Flour board and rolling pin, and roll dough in circular form to about l /8 i.; ••; . ,# inch thickness and 2 inches wider than diameter of pie pan. Put pastry in pie pan, ,. \,~ ···- being careful not to stretch it. Tum edges under so that about one inch overlaps edge ..,. .., of pan. Flute rim and prick bottom and sides with fork so pastry will not bubble during baking. Bake about 8 minutes, until golden brown. Filling: 1 cup diced pineapple, drained V.. teaspoon salt 1 cup diced ripe papaya or mango 2 egg yolks 1 apple, peeled, sliced thinly juice of one lime \4 cup raisins Meringue: 2 egg whites 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons sugar Yz cup sugar 1/.i teaspoon cream of tartar HE DQUA.RTERS Put pineapple, papaya, apples and raisins in -a saucepan. Cook 5 minutes over me d~um heat, stirring constantly. Mix cornstarch, sugar and salt and add to fruit mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick. Beat egg yolks, slightly, adding lime juice as you beat. Add to fruit mixture and stir until eggs thicken. Pour into baked pie crust. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until firm, adding sugar as you beat. Spread meringue ON in swirls on top of filling. Bake at 3 25 until golden. Watch carefully so meringue does not bum. Hafa Adai, Nancy SAIPAN p ilippine CHRISTMAS SIDEWALK SALE Dec. 16, 18, 19 G· 00 d S & TAILORING SHOP NEW SHIPMENT OF BOYS CORDUROY LEVI PANTS FROM HONG KONG SIZES 6 to 14 $4.50 UP MEN'S DENIM PANTS SIZES 28 to 38 $4.50 UP MEN'S DENIM SHIRTS ONLY $4.95 MEN'S SUITING MATERIAL ALL20%0FF LADIES' DRESS MATERIAL ALSO 20%0FF SAIPAN MAS MAULEG ASSORTED T-SHIRTS BUY TW> TAKE ONE FREE OVER-SIZED PANTS ONLY $1 MEN'S AND BOYS' SOCKS 35 cents a pair DAYTIME PAMPERS (Babies 6 to 11 lbs) $3.45 ONLY WE 'ALSO HAVE A NEW SHIPMENT OF FRESH ASSORTED FOODSTUFF. PHILIPPINE GOODS OFFERS YOU A 10 TO 50% DISCOUNT SO STOP AND 111 SHOP AT THE PfilLIPPINE GOODS STORE FOR THEIR FANTASTIC ll!· CHRISTMAS _SIDEWALK· SALE. DON'T MISS THE PHILIPPINE GOODS STOaE. COME AND SHOP FROM THEIR MANY NEW ARRIVALS. JUST ARRIVED - CfilLDREN'S DRESSES!!"

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SAIPAN, (MNS) -· The and what strategy to utilize in ernment of Japan pays the other sian leaders of not pushing for to the specific language of the Chairmen of the Northern Ma achieYing the final settlement of 50. full payment is a matter of war claims bill. "But it is in rianas and Palau war claims these claims." "It is of course a public re opinion; and, in the case of Mr. teresting to note that he did not committees said this week Olikong and Borja empha cord as to how much effort the Nabors' allegations, his accusa see fit to part~cipate in the dis William B. Nabors' statement sized in their statements that the Micronesian leaders have put tions are without foundation or cusmon or to meet with any of about future war claims pay U.S. Government will pay 100 into pushing for fmal payment basis in fact." the members of the U.S. Con ments last week were "without percent of the claims under Title of war claims and the need to re They said that Nabors was in gress who were directly involved foundation or basis in fact." II. With respect to Title One, the solve the question of interest on Washington at the time the U.S. in the fmal drafting of the law Senator Olympio T. Borja of U.S. Government will pay fifty the award," Olikong and Borja House and Senate conferees met before it cleared both houses," the Northern Marianas and San percent provided that the Gov- stated. "To accuse the Microne- to reconcile their differences as Olikong and Borja concluded. tos Olikong of Palau, issued a joint statement this week in------maaa:;;;:a:amB1_miii ___ llllii______:smiilllimai response to Nabors' claim that Micronesian claimants may not receive full postwar claims pay Coming Soon ments because of a technicality in the Omnibus Territories Act. Nabors, an attorney who re To Your Local Honda Dealer presents some 1,400 war claimants from Palau and the Northern Marianas, said the act states that the Secretary of In New 1978 Models Honda Civics, Accords terior, before making any pay ment, must deduct any interest awarded to the Micronesians by And Honda Truck TN 550 the Micronesian War Claims Commission and already paid for Watch For The New 4-Door Hatcback under the initial $20 million claims appropriation. He also · accused the Department of the Civic Sedan Interior of being responsible for the interest provision. Nabors Honda ... A Proven Econo01ical And also charged the Micronesian leaders with using war claims Reliable· Transportation! payments to get votes but neglecting to lobby against Con gress' adoption of the interest provision. "It is unfortunate that Mr. Nabors, who at one time was closely associated with the Mi cronesian claims efforts, has seen fit to unjustifiably criticize and discredit the work of the Palau and Marianas Legislatures," Olikong and Borja stated. "It is also most discouraging for Mr. Nabors to level any criticism to officials of the Department of Interior when they have con DISTRIBUTED EXCLUSNELY IN MI stantly offered constructive sug CRONESIA BY gestions and practical ways of UNITED MICRONESIA DEVE approaching the war claims issue LOPMENT ASSN., SAIPAN Palau DISTRICT DEALERS: MARIANAS: MIDWAY MOTO.a COM- PANY Legislature YAP: YAP COOPERATNE ASSN. KOROR: WESTERN PACIFIC, INC. In Session TRUK: ISLAND DEVELOPMENT co. PONAPE: PACIFIC ISLANDS DIS- PALAU, (MNS) - The Fifth TRIBUTING CO. . Palau Legislature began a four MAJURO: ROBERT REIMERS day special session Wednesday ENTERPRISES, INC. (Dec. 7) to consider, among EBEYE: MILNE BROS. CO. other things, a report submitted by the Palau Political Status Commission. David Ngirmidol, Palau Public Information Officer, reported that the special session, called by District Administrator Thomas 0. Remengesau, will also con sider salary increase legislation for the legislature, vetoed recent ly by Remengesau. Ngirmidol reported that a de bate on the salary increase is ex pected this week. There are members who are opposed to the legislature becoming full. time and others who are apinst the salary increase. The legislature will also dis cuss the possibility of enacting surtax legillation. The special session will end Saturday (Dec. 10). 'age 12 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - December 8, 1977 ,.

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3. 1 National Panasonic Portable Co!or Television set with Remote control (19" Screen)

4. 1 Refrigerator "Tatung Brand" (7 cubic feet)

5. $100.00 Gift Certificate

and many other prizes ,

COME AND DO YOUR SHOPPING AT THE JOETEN CENTER YOU MAY BE THE LUCKY WINNER. nber 8 , 1977 - MARIANAS VARIETY. NEWS & VIEWS - Page L-, ORTS

Tanapag Tops San Jose

SAIP AN -- Recreation aids San Jose by hitting two home Joe Lizama of San Jose, ancl. runs that put in two runners in Calistro Reyes of Tanapag, held the 2nd inning and three in the an exhibition game between 3rd. their softball teams on Tuesday Juan lgitol, David Magofna, (Dec. 6) at the Tanapag ballfield. and Juan Quitugua, all of the End result of the game was a Tanapag team, also advanced defeat of the San Jose team with their .team over San Jose with a final score of 9 to 3. strong hitting. The game was Martin Pua led his team over called after five innings. J.C. Tenorio Enterprises makes a Christmas present of a brand new 12,000 BTU air conditioner to the Tinian School Reading Center. Left to right: Roman S. Palacios, Purchasing Lightning Manager for J.C. Tenorio .. Island Wide Ent., Erny Villagomez, teacher, 4. C. TENllRlll ENTERPRISES Bests ED.A Tinian School Reading Center; Volley Ball Clarence T. Tenorio, President, P.O. BOX 137 SAIP AN - In Monday night's J.C. Tenorio Enterprises. 5AIPAN, M.I. 96950 play-off game between Lightning and Education A, Lightning de League feated Education A by 11-6 at • the end of the 7th inning. SAIP AN - Interest shown in In the first inning, Education forming an island-wide volleyball TELEPHONES A scored two points from league has been low, according Wholesale: 6444 double homers hit by Roman to Luis Babauta, the Northern \ Office: 6445 Santos and D. Kisa. Marianas COO game co-ordina ""f.Johnson 55 Accounting: 6446 Lightining returned at the top tor. bept. Store: 6447 of the 5th and 6th innings Both men's and women's Automotive: 6448 scoring six points, and out leagues are due to commence in numbering Education A. January next, and sponsors are In a final burst, Lightning encouraged to submit their team • added a further five points in the rosters before the closing date of 7th with seven hits and no-one December 19, if the league is to· ...... left on base. be a success. Winning pitcher: Jose Sablan Please contact COO for fur. Losing Pitcher: Juan Babauta ther infonnation. Agreat American taste. Saipan Athletic League Girl's Volleyball Final Standin~ w L 1. Juniors - MHS 6 2 AT FACTORY LIST 2. Mt. Carmel 5 3 PRICE* 3. Sophomores - MHS s 3 FREE Air freight- Microqeaia 4. Seniors · MHS 4 4 ONE YEAR WARRANTY S. Hopwood 0 8 L\ND IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Standin~ JOET~N MOTOR w L T Pts. 1. Sophomores · MHS 5 1 1 11 SALES 2. Seniors . MHS 2 2 3 7 Saipan, Tel. 6448 3. Juniors· MHS 2 2 3 7 4. Mt. Carmel 2 4 2 6 5. Hopwood 2 4 1 5 NOTICE The Variety is read by over 3,000 readers from the Marianas, Mi Baseball today? cronesia, G u a 111, Hawaii, the mainland It's a bad day to cook~ U.S. and several other countries where readers subscribe to Great it. You may wish to day for be informed about Northern Marianas and Kentucky Micronesian affairs; Fried Chicken.. let us know and we will be glad to in clude your name on our subscribers list to send the Variety by ~isit the Colonel- -- , First.Class mail for the whole year for l I· CHALAN KANOA, SAIPAN $18.00 only. :i' '------t :;:..... ::::;__:______..,:..:_ _-:- .._ :·:·:·.· ..""'. 1------, .

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