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WEEKLY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED ON SAIPAN M.I. JANUARY 10, 1978 - VOL. 6 NO. 42 - PRICE $.15 Beginning Of New Marianas Inauguration Cere:nonies Of The First Government

By Eve Lowe as first Lt. Governor, went stretch back as far as February election results, celebrations and originality is truly unpre· Staff Writer smoothly here today and 1975 with the signing of the proper did not truly begin until cedented in these islands. SAIP AN -- The inauguration seemingly with few hitches. Covenant, and may be dated also this holiday weekend, marking As representatives from of Carlos S. Camacho as first Although the festivities by the recent victory celebra­ the inauguration of the com­ Washington, from many Pacific Governor of the Northern Maria­ marking the new era of self-gov­ tions of both Territorial and monwealth government. island nations, Australia, New na Islands, and Francisco C. Ada ernment for these islands may Democratic parties at the recent An event of this magnitude Zealand, Indonesia, Guam, and the Republic of China converged on the islands' capital, chaos reigned. An unspecified number, pos­ sibly·, as many as ten secret service agents presided over the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Carter, the personal representa­ tives of President Jimmy Carte~, as they touched down at Saipan International Airport on Sunday evening. Accompanying them were the official representatives of the President, Under Secretary of In­ terior James A. Joseph, DOTA Ruth Van Cleve, Al Stem of the White House Domestic Affairs staff, and other Washington I l notables. But as unofficial travellers merged with the distinguished visitors. ' emanating from the air- . ~- craft's, interior to be greeted by an v e~pectant reception line of Flanked by Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Francisco C. Ada, Governor Camacho delivers inaugural address following his Northern ~arianas and Trust swearing in. ( Contin·9-ed On Page 8 ) Legislative Branch Sworn In

By Eve Lowe - member House of Representa­ ate chamber filled with U.S. and quest of the legislature, had been tiers dispersed to perform their Staff Writer tives of the Northern Marianas local government officials and asked to perform this last, fust organizational tasks. SAIP AN - In a brief cere­ Commonwealth congress were members of the public, the cere­ though unofficial act. At an immediate election of mony following the inauguration sworn in today. mony was presided over by Following an invocation by new officers, upper house Sen­ of Governor Carlos S. Camacho, Before a small but packed former Resident Commissioner Monsignor Thomas A. Camacho, ators working out of the former the nine-member Senate and 14- public gallery, and a former Sen- Erwin Canham, who at the re- lei-bedecked senators and repre- Election Board headquarters sentatives of the now bi-cameral named Territorial Larry I. Guer­ legislature rose and raised their .. rero as President, Pedro P. Teno­ right hands as they repeated the rio (Terr.) as Vice President, and oath of office. Benjamin T. Manglona (Terr. The new legislators were Rota) Floor leader. sworn in by temporary federal Former Speaker and Demo­ district court Judge Russell E. crat Herman R. Guerrero was Smith, who had earlier officiated nominated for all three positions at the new governor's inaugura- but was defeated. tion. The House of Representatives Addressing the infant govern- voted in Rep. Oscar C. Rasa as ment, Governor Camacho spoke Speaker of the House, Misael H. of the significance of being in Ogo (Rota) to be Vice ·Speaker, the sa • ',;°! room together with the and Pedro T. Nakatsukasa, Floor peop' 'i> newly elected represen- Leader. All three are Territorials. tative!J. "If our leadership ever be- comes divided, each one of us should hang our heads in MORE PHOTOS shame," Camacho told a hushed FROM THE audience. INAUGURATION A complementary address by . . . Under Secretary of Interior 2.EREMONY INSIDE. Erwin D Canham Presiding Officer for the occaston, addtesses sweanng-m ceremony of new common- J A J h ~ ll ed ft · ' · G C I S C h J d R ll E Sm"th ames · osep 10 ow a er wealth legislators Monday afternoon. Left to nght: overnor ar os . amac o, u ge usse . I ' which House and Senate mem- Under Secretary of Interior James A. Joseph, Erwin D. Canham. P:ir,~ 2 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - January 10, 197).; • Continent al Proposes New Air Fares

SAIP AN - Continental Air Further changes to present 10%. required for take-off on short, passengers travelling over longer Micronesia has filed with the fares show a decrease on the Sai­ The new fare structure is pro­ coral rurw,a1s, operating hours segments. The revised fares "'ill Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) pan-Honolulu route from posed to become effective on engines between overhauls is place the burden of costs on for a major restructuring of pas­ $298.70 to $298; a S 19 increase January 23, 1978, subject to less than half that attained in segments .,.,.here they actually senger fares and cargo rates to from Ponape-Guam over the pre­ CAB approval. U.S. mainland operations." occur, Hassing stated. and within the Trust Territory, sent Sl65 fare; and although an According to the General One other significant cost 1s He added that losses in 1977. Hawaii, and the U.S. west coast. increase in the Guam-Truk fare Manager of Air Micronesia, Gene landing fees which are general!) coupled with previous losses The filing includes both in­ of $12.50 to raise it to Sl21, a D. Hassing, "The continuous higher, especially at Saipan. since the airline began service in creases and decreases in existing decrease from Saipan to Truk of escalation of operating costs, where in addition t;, a general May 1968, will total more than economy fares plus the introduc­ . Sl5.70downtoSil2. especially in the short-haul landing fee based on aircraft S6.3 million after taxes, not in­ tion of new discounts, including Present excursion fares avail­ markets, and losses incurred by weight, a SJ .50 fee per enplaned cluding hotel operations. new excursion fares in markets able onJy to Guam, Honolulu the airline have caused the re­ passenger is paid by airlines "Without revisions to the fare where such fares were not pre­ and the west coast from points evaluation of its fare structure." using the airport facilities," Has­ structure and an expected 7 .6'7r viously available. within the TT are proposed to "Since the airline last revised sing explained. escalation in costs, 1978 losses Continental Air Mike's pro­ be extended between all points its fares in mid-1976, fuel, labor, The fare package filed with are projected to he S 1.6 million, posed new fare schedule shows within Micronesia and would be airport use fees, and other the CAB is based on a mileage excluding revenues from the Sai­ that in general, long distance available at 15% discount off operating costs have risen to the formula whereas existing fares pan-Tokyo route:· the airline's fares will decrease and short dis­ economy fares, the airline has point where profitability is no were determined hy various general manager stated. tance fares will increase, with a proposed. longer attainable with our methods. Projected revenues from the few exceptions. For example: Also included in the proposed existing fare structure," Ha~sing Hassing pointed out that the Saipan-Tokyo route are ex­ Guam-Los Angeles will decrease package is a senior citizen stand­ said. highest operating costs per mile pected to reach SI million, air­ from $398 one way to $371; by fare; family rates between Projecting a $1.1 million after are experienced on shorter line officials said, thus reducing Guam-Seattle will show a de­ points within the TT and Guam tax loss for Micronesian opera­ flights. "To exemplify this, the the expected figure to S0.6 mil­ crease from $398 to $374; but will be retained, but will no tions in 1977, Hassing cited 36% cost of operating a Guam-Saipan lion. the Majuro-Kwajalein fare will longer be available to Hawaii higher fuel costs over U.S. segment l 128 miles) is 42.4% According to Hassing, the increase from $53.80 to $64. or the U.S. West coast. Student domestic rates as being a major higher than a similar segment proposed fare schedule should Although the economy fare fares within Micronesia and to contributor to high operating domestically, whereas a 633 mile eliminate that loss and provide a between Guam and Saipan and from Hawaii and the west costs. ·· Another significant hop in Micronesia is 22.5'7, minimal profit for the year shows a suggested one way in­ coa~t will remain in effect at factor is high aircraft main· · higher and a 1,451 mile hop is ahead, considered mandatory to crease from $28.70 to $40, Con­ their 25% discount level. tenance costs caused by corros­ 13.9% higher." support the acquisition and tinental Air Mike has proposed a According to the airline, all sion unique to our operating Continental/ Air Micronesia's planned introduction of one 10% discount commuter fare for specific commodity rates will re­ environment," he said. "Be­ filing with the CAB shows that additional Boeing 727 aircraft frequent travelers on that route, main unchanged. General com­ tween coral dust related wear in the past, fares over short hops during the summer of 1978. obtainable in coupon form. modity rates will be increased and higher engine thrust settings were subsidized by fares paid by Fishery Councll Meets On Saipan

HONOLULU - The Western elected government in the the Marianas a voting representa- Pacific Fishery Management Northern Marianas. The islands tion on the Fishery Management Council will hold its ninth reg­ are in the process of changing Council. The Council has, since ular meeting on Jan. 10 and 11 status from a district of the its first meeting in October at the Saipan Continental Hotel Trust Territory of the Pacific Is­ 1976, seated a nonvoting ob­ in the Northern Marianas. lands to a Commonwealth of the server from Saipan at its meet­ The Council, which is chaired United States. By this schedule, ings. by Senator Wadsworth Y.H. Yee the Council will emphasize its Chairman Yee and members of Hawaii, is responsible for the interest in providing for the of the Council have been invited management of fisheries in the effective management of by the Northern Marianas Gov­ 200-mile Fishery Conservation fisheries in the waters of the new ernment to attend the inaugural Zone around United States terri­ Commonwealth. ceremonies .at Saipan on January J..... 9. A brief follow-up meeting will , tory in the central and western The Marianas chain of islands • I . be held at the Guam Hilton · . ...__ Pacific. Its membership includes runs for several hundreds of representatives of the govern­ miles north and south through Hotel on the morning of January f 12. j\ ments and private fishing in­ an area in which rich fishery re­ terests in Hawaii, Guam and sources have been actively ex­ Subjects to be discussed at American Samoa, as well as offi­ ploited by foreign, mainly the meetings will include plans .. cials of the Federal Departments Japanese, fishermen. Although for the management of precious coral fisheries, enforcement of of Commerce, Interior, State the 200-mile fishery conserva­ The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, (L-R) Paul the 200-mile fisheries zone and and the Coast Guard. tion zone will become effective Bordallo - Vice Chairman, Wadsworth Yee - Chairman, Peter Reid - special problems of fishery deve­ The coming meeting was for the area on January 9, an Vice Chairman, Admiral Morean - USCG, Larry Nakatsu - State De- lopment and management in the scheduled to coincide with the amendment to the Federal partment. inauguration of a constitutional, statute will be required to give Marianas area.

Salary Increase Act .Disapproved

of this year. Canham continued SAIPAN, (MNA) - Northern its consent. Canham said that for by this last act of uncommitted 1977, giving certain percentage by adding that with this infor­ Marianas Resident Commissioner the period from October 11, expenditures of government. increase on the various pay mation, the new government will Erwin D. Canham returned to 1977, when the pay increases Bill No. 5-374 ba'>ically levels. be able to consider proper salary the Northern Mariana Islands commence, to the end of the would extend Section 12 of Pub­ The Resident Commissioner arrangements for all employees, Legislature Bill No. 5-374 to second quarter of FYI 978, the lic Law No. 6-65 of the Trust said in his letter to Speaker and carry out adjustments on. amend Public Law No. 6-65 (TT added cost to the Marianas Gov­ Territory Salary Act which the Guerrero that such action would the basis of careful knowledge. Salary Act) without his ap­ ernment would be from Northern Marianas Government not only be a severe burden on Moreover, as the new govern­ proval. $400,000 to $450,000. If the has adopted in its salary plan. In the new government, (but) it ment makes its plans for action, In his letter of January 5, legislation were to continue into addition, the bill would amend would be most untimely, since a it can determine for itself what Canham wrote to Speaker Her­ the second half of FY1978, Title 61, Subsection (t)(b), as careful review of all salary funds may be made available for mai\ R. Guerrero that the legisla­ Canham added, it would cost an amended, by District Law 4-199, schedules and job classifications wage and salary increases, and is being carried out by Hay tion would place a very heavy equal amount causing a nearly which would provide for a new act according)} in a careful and Associates of Chicago, and will financiai burden on the Consti­ sf million obligation to be salary schedule, to be effective responsible manner, Canham be ready in February or March tutional Government, without olaced on the new government retroatively to October 11, concluded. January 10, )978 _ \L\HI.\.i AS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS _ Page 3

Kwajalein Demonstrators Winkel Orders Leave Voluntarily Reduction in Program owned the island before it \vas .. and it i~ 111~ h,ipe that a resolu­ takt>n over by the U.S. Govern­ tion be arrived at in a reasonahle period of time." Allotees for FY 1979 SAIPAN -- A Marshallese. ment in J964. Reportedly the men ·s pre­ "It is essential as far as order­ Handel Dribo, and twenty fol­ tricts; (3), $1 million from Head­ sence on the mid-corridor island ly continued use of the land by lowers who since early Decem­ SAIPAN, (MNS) --· High quarters ancl $2 million from the has prevented test firings by the Am1y and administration ber have occupied Omelek. a Commissioner Adrian Winkel distticts; and (4), apply the 5.8 Vandenberg Air Force Base respon~ibilit1es are concerned, tiny island in the heart of the Dec. 27 ordered a 5.8 percent percent across the bojU'd reduc­ whose missile shots, monitored and in fairness to the owners, Kwajalein Missile Range, have across the board reduction to tion to all program allotees both by KMR, land within the area. the matter warrants bemg re­ voluntarily agreed to leave the is­ program allotees both in the dis­ in Headquarters and the six dis­ No civilian personnel are per­ solved land, according to word received tricts and headquarters for the tricts. mitted on Omelek or other is­ Senator Amata Kabua recent­ on Saipan. fiscal year 1979 budget. The reason option four was lands in the mid-corridor during ly proposed to the High Com­ Oribo and his followers began The decision was madt'\ fol­ chosen, Maui said, was that 0MB test firings. missioner that a Honolulu meet­ their demonstration on Omelek lowing a meeting involving had insisted that whatever action Dribo and his people volun­ ing be held following the up­ over how much compensation Neiman Cr,iley, Special Assistant the High Commissioner chose to tarily left the island on Decem­ coming San Diego status talks to the United States should provide for District Affairs; Terry Gar­ take he would have to cut at ber 31. according to High Com­ settle the Dribo land issue once Dribo ·s clan for use of the is­ rett, Djr~t:tQr of Finance; least $1 milliQn from Headquar­ missioner Adrian Winkel. volun­ and for all. But according to land. A dispute over the island's .lonathan Maui, Acting Program ters. tarily and as a result of discus­ Winkel. setting up such a 11'\llhi­ ownership has been going on in and Budget Officer; and Wink@!, Under the 5 .8 percent across courts for more than l O years. sions between themselves. "It is level meeting, although indicated tn what approach to take the board reduction, Headquar­ of resolving at this pomt. ma:,, not be possi­ ,i,.,.:: .. Dribo, a tribal leader in the now a matter ters will bear a reduction of ble on such short nnt;~r ba~ed on the Office of Manage­ Marshalls, said that his clan compensation.·· Winkel said. ~.-- .... ment and Budget's (0MB) deci­ $1,056,000 and the districts will sion to cut $3 million in opera­ losa $1,944,000. · tions funds. Asked whether some jobs will COM Session Begins Recently, 0MB slashed the have to be cut as a result of the TT operations budget from $52 bud)!et ~eduction, Maui said that million to $49 million: 12:!vii"al 1t is "possible." He added, how­ SAIPAN, (MNS) --- The sec­ The Po nape Legislature The presiding officers of the improvement projects from ever, that program managers ond Regular Session of the building, which has been used on Congress of Micronesia said in a S 70 3 million to S51. 7 million; (directors and DistAds) will have . Seventh Congress of l\1icronesia several occasions as a meeting recent interview on Saipan that $23 million for war claims pay­ the "flexibility to prioritize their will convene in Kolonia, Po nape. site by the Congress, will be used political status and HiCom 's pro­ ments; and $6 million for Bikini programs.'' beginning January 9 and ending by the Ponape District Legisla­ posal to re-oFganize the Trust rehahilitation funds. If 0MB in the future decides February 28, according to Fred ture. The Ponape legislature will Territory administrntion will be The program and Budget Of­ to restore the $3 million cut, the Ramp, Legislative Counsel for be convening Monday ( Jan. 9) some of the matters to be con­ fice had prepared four options same formula will apply to re­ the Congress of Micronesia. for a 40-<:onsecutive-day session. sidered during this session. for the High Commissioner to store the funds to each program. According to Ramp, the sen­ This will be the first time the At present, there are 22 re­ choose to meet the goals and The Budget Office is prep­ ate will be meeting at the new Congress of Micronesia will meet presentatives and 12 senators re­ objectives of the cut. They were· paring a revised Fiscal Year 1979 agriculture station building, and in regular session in Ponape. The presenting Palau, Yap, Truk, (1 ), a straight $3 million reduc­ budget for submission to the De­ the House will be meeting in the Congress, however, has met Ponape, Ko~rae, and the Mar­ tion from Headquarters; (2), cut partment of Interior by January former Kaselehlia Inn. now three times in special sessions in shalls in the Congress of Micro­ S2 million from Headquarters 14. If the cut stands, it will go being used as the Congress of Mi­ Ponape. in I 972, 1976, and nesia. and $1 million from the dis- into effect October 1, 1978. cronesia office. 1977. Clearanc le ~ahnsan TBOARD MOTO

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SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS PROGRA'M

The Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program is a housing program to assist families in obtaining decent, safe, and sanitary housing. Under this program, the Federal government, through the Department of Housing and Urban Development {HUD), provides as­ sistance payments to owners of dwelling units to be leased by eligible families. The amount of housing assistance payments cover the difference between the amount of rent payable by an eligible family and the rent established for a dwelli9g unit. The amount that an eligible family pays for rent depends on its income and size, but not less than 15 per cent nor more than 25 per cent of a family's income. To be eligible for the program, a family must meet the income eligibility criteria established by HUD. For example, a family consisting of three members may not be eligible if its annual income exceeds $3,700. Once the income eligibility is determined, each family is admitted into the program on a first-come-first-served basis, subject to the urgency of housing need established by the Mariana Islands Housing Authority and approved by HUD.

There are twenty eligible families (a total of 127 persons) that have moved into the Section 8 housing units. Some of the recipient fami­ lies are shown in the pictures above with their "old" and "new" homes. • January 10, 1978 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page 5 Canham: A Period of Challenge and Pleasure

By Eve Lowe and do anything I could to protect appallingly complicated. which would be undesirable as they could Staff Writer minority rights. This was a position which "Is there any way of curbing the ele­ be exploited if crime and vice get a hold SAIPAN -- Pearls of wisdom offered was also very heartily supported by the ments of a welfare state which are un­ on the community. by the man who has been the administra­ UN Trusteeship Council. I listened and desirable in this community? The trend in "The issue of casino gambling and the tive helmsman of the Northem Marianas itself is to raise questions about the wel­ people that control (vice and crime) Government for the past twenty months, fare state where the impact would be far usually control casino gambling, will have are left to be gathered by those who care less undesirable than it would be here. to be faced. I am opposed to casino to pluck them up and cherish them. "I think the government has got to gambling even as a tourist attract. I have A highly articulate man of superior learn to say "no" as well as "yes" to the also fought houses of prostitution as a dignity, wit, and intelligence, he will be Santa Caluses who come from the federal tourist attraction. I think they are conta­ missed by many, although there will government with their bags of presents. It minating to a society, however glittering. doubtless be those who have disagreed is very hard to say "no" when something "I am not putting 'this in puritanical with his truly conservative attitudes. is offered to you and you think it is for terms, but I am putting it in sociological Resident Commissioner Erwin D. Can­ free. The trouble is that much of it is de­ terms which are not related to morality as ham will be departing Saipan and the sirable and it is hard to make a case much as they are to the health of the Northern Marianas after what he terms a against a nutritional program in school community. "joyous association" with the people and and yet the impact of that on the family Words of wisdom, words of caution, with the place. structure and responsibility is certainly observations from a 73-year old former It has not been an easy administration, very great. Rhodes scholar and a man of unlimited hampered in some respects by Washing­ "I think this confrontation with the experience in the ways of the world and ton, and also by the surge of feeling on improbable welfare state is going to be a of government. the part of the people to get on with their Erwin D. Canham major problem for the new government. At time of going to press, Erwin D. own government. On hard drugs and corruption: Canham will be a private citizen, and the respected the views of the Carolinians Canham has been tom between two "I think the world traffic of hard former Resident Commissioner of the who were on the advisory committee. forces on many occasions and has drugs is one of the most vicious facts of Northern Marianas. "Then came the time when the legisla­ tempered the troubled waters with a contemporary life. This is not far from He was for many years both editor and ture was enacting the legislation for the soothing oil of his own particular brand. the line by which heroin produced on the editor-in-chief of the Christian Science establishment of the Constitutional Con­ On the subject of the outcome of the Asian mainland will make its way to mar­ Monitor. He has held many public posts vention. I twice vetoed the bill as it was recent commonwealth elections he offers kets in the western world, so it has to be and has been appointed to various com­ proposed because I did not think it gave these observations: watched. missions under six different American adequate and proper protection of "I think there is some merit in the "I don't kn~w if it has gotten very far, presidents. division of political power between the minority rights as evidenced by Caroli­ but I think it has to be watched, because The 'part he has played in business, executive and legislative branches. I per­ nians. behind the world traffic of hard drugs are literary, and government affairs in the ·sonally do not feel unhappy that one "Only when I got an agreement from extremely vicious forces - individuals and United States is too great to mention in party appears to have carried the govern­ the legislature that if the Carolinians were organizations which are in control of a lot more detail, but as he hands over the not elected through the normal process I orship and the other party the legislature. of money and capital who are ruthless in reins of government to Dr. Carlos S. would have the right to appoint some to "At many times in U.S. political the use of power, and will corrupt politics Camacho, the first Governor of the Com­ the Convention, was I willing to sign the history we have had this situation, and it if given the opportunity. mowealth of the Northern Mariana Is­ legislation. has not by any means been a detriment "The desire of the Marianas people to lands, he does it, he says, with confidence "Happily they were elected through for the executive branch to develop poli­ run their own government, to run their in the future of the islands and with a the regular process rather than having to cies which will receive the support of the own show, and to control their own land sense of privilege at having been able to be appointed by me which was more legislature. should also apply to any form of infiltra­ take part in the events of this crucial desirable and they played a clear and "It produces some kind of movement tion and exploitation. People can be ex­ period. for a consensus and curbs the abuse of manifest role in securing the designation ploited by some kind of development power. Therefore, for this first electioned of the Officer for Carolinian Affairs in government, I think there is something to the government, and also the division of be said for the division of power between Saipan into election districts rather than the two branches of government. From having elections at large. my point of view, this is an acceptable "This division resulted in the election and healthy state of affairs. of several Carolinians into the legislature. The number of Carolinians who were Salem "I am not discriminating between the two parties, but it pushes them both in elected to the House of Representatives refreshes naturally the direction of reaching agreement, is, I think, in exactly the same proportion which is healthy. Of course, here the poli­ to their number in the total population ·_ tical ties and the idealogical characterist­ about one third. tics of the parties are not very clearly de­ "I think this is democracy at work. I fined and it is po~ible, as we have seen think this is the democratic process recently, for a great deal of shifting to working as well as you can expect, so I take place quite readily. feel particularly gratified that minority "It also curbs the dictatorship of the rights have been so handsomely vindi­ majority, which is the whole principle of cated at the polls. the American electoral process, and pro­ "Two women were also elected to the vides for checks and balances. The legislature. Women are not a minority but dominance of the majority is diminished. they suffer the experiences of a minority "The people here are extraordinarily very often in the political process. But adept at the political arts. There is that two were elected is an excellent, wheeling and dealing, but there is ex­ healthy sign and I am sure they will be perience to be gained. There will no very effective members of the legislature. longer be a U.S. mainland, "haole" pre­ On federal programs, Canham said: sence leaning over their shoulders. Oh, "I think this is a very grave problem there will be selfishness and corruption, which will call for not only wisdom, but but here there is a chance that excesses restraint and commonsense, and respect can be controlled. for traditions and respect for stable, deep­ "More than that though, what impres­ ly inherent values as contrasted to im­ ses me the most is the election of five ported, imposed values. This is surely Carolinians to the House of Representa­ going to be one of the issues and decision tives. of the future. "When I cam~ here in 1975 to admin­ "On the one hand, the federal bag of ister the plebiscite, the first confrontation goodies is very appealing and many of I encountered was the concern of the these elements are badly needed and Carolinians that under the Covenant they extremely desirable, especially in the field would be discriminated against and would of health care. And yet, the fact remains be a minority and would not have an op­ that this is a community of some 14,000 portunity to establish and protect their people which will be called upon to rights. create a government superstructure "I took care to have several Caroli­ merely to administer and meet the re­ ·~ns be on the first advisory committee quirements of these programs which are .. •1 ... f; _ MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & \' IEWS -- January 10. I 97t, Winkel P,esents Posl Ion Paper On District Chartering

By Eve Lowe sioner appeared satisfied with during Congress of Micronesia Both Speaker Sana and Chief meeting in Truk of government Staff Writer the charters' interpretation, hearings, particularly that it was Roboman indicated agreement and island leaders at all levels is SAIP AN - Summarizing a Speaker Sana and Chief Robo­ prepared in an "undemocratic with President of the Senate scheduled to discuss constitution meeting between High Commis­ man said that Foley would be fashion.'' Tosiwo Nakayama's statement and political status issues. This sioner Adrian Winkel and repre­ working closely with the High Asked whether some of this that status negotiations should will be a first of its kind meeting sentatives of the four districts Commissioner to arrive at agree­ criticism was levelled at a more be delayed until after the July in order gain understdnding of which have prepared local gov­ ment on language problems pre­ streamlined district government 12 referendum on the proposed the constituents' feelings on ernment charters, delegates sently causing concern on the under the charter "'ith the pos­ constitution. these and charter related issues, tenned the discussions ''very part of the TTG executive. sible result of a loss of govern­ Sana added that a Jan. 3-4 he said. successful." Botti Speaker Sana and Chief ment jobs, Sana said he was un­ The Dec. 29 meeting was held Roboman disagreed with some able to confirm whether this was at the im,tigation of the High ex-patriates' contention that Mi­ the case. Commissioner in order to cronesia is not yet ready for dis­ Stating that the granting of PUBLIC OIICE eEtablish an understanding of the trict self-government. Speaker charters come from a higher In accordance with Public Law 93-203, The Office of the respective positions on chartered Sam• spoke very strongly of the authority as opposed to consti­ High Commissioner wishes to inform the general public that district governments and was need for a legal entity at the tutions which come from the the Trust Territory government has applied to the U.S. De­ attended by representatives from district government level. people, Sana said he did not feel partme11t of Labor for Title VI stimulus funds allocation of Tru~, Yap, Ponape, Kosrae, and "Although it may be somewhat it was necessary to seek popular $2,563.556 for FY '78 under the Comprehensive Employ­ the Congress of Micronesia. late," Sana said, "I feel verv approval of the document. Chief ment and Training Act (CETA). In a position paper presented strongly' that having charters ~t Roboman, recalling Yap's char .. Title VI Stimulus Funds Allocation to the district delegations, Win­ this point in time can be consid­ tering commi&sion, said that ex­ Geographic Distribution of Funds follows: kel stated his concerns to cover ered a transitional stage 01 prep­ tensive public hearings were held PALAU 256,356 three major concepts which aration for true self-govPrnment and that the people of Yap were YAP 205,084 must be reflected in the char­ at the end of the Tru~tecship very well infonned. MARIANAS 333,262 ters: that they should expressly Agreement." TRUK 461,440 recognize certain fundamentru Chief Robomau added that PONAPE 281,991 limitations imposed upon ail dis­ while charters will help the peo­ KOSRAE 128,179 tricts by the Trusteeship Agree­ ple meet their aspirations for MARSHALLS 333,262 ment and applicable orders of se!f-govenunent, he felt that the Coleman HEADQUARTERS 179,449 the &>cretary of Interior; that process was a little prematurP ADMINISTRATION 384,533 pending the end of the Trustee­ and that it was ... moving too TOTAL $2,563,556 ship, a C<'ntinuity of TT law be fast." Sworn In The intention of the Trust Territory Government Com­ recognized to ensure the orderly Roboman cautioned that SAIPAN, (MNS) - Peter T. prehensive Employment and Training Act under Title VI is administration of the TT govem­ even with charters, the U.S. still to continue on-board participants in various unmet public me11t; and, that his power under has some strings attached Coleman was sworn in as Ameri­ can ~amoa's first elected gov­ service jobs and public service projects. the enabling COM legislation's through fmance and other areas. Residents of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands PL 6-130, be maintained in its but with time, changes might be ernor on January 3. Coleman won the guber­ wishing to review and comment on this application may do intended fom1. made. Chartering is a step in the natorial election in November so at Headquarters Training and Employee De".elopment Di­ Speaking on a "Dialogue for right direction but will be sub­ last year. He will serve a three­ vision, Department of Personnel, Saipan, or at each district Micronesia" Jducation for Self­ ject to tht> test of time, he said. year term. Beginning in 1980, CET A Office. Government radio broadcast the Referring to a private meeting the gubernatorial tenn will bP­ Comments within 30 days from this announcement may following day, Truk Distnct he had with Winkel following four years to coincide with the be submitted to: Speaker Koichi Sana, and Chair­ the conference, Sana said that U.S. presidenti~l election. Honorable Adrian P. Winkel man of the Yap Council of although his district wants to Coleman, 57, replaced H. Rex High Commissioner Chiefs, Andrew Roboman, an­ hold 2.0 t>let>tion as soon as pos­ Lee, the last appointed Ameri­ Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands nounced that Daniel R. F olcy, sible, it may be delayed from its can Samoa governor. Previous Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950 Truk legislative counsel, who as­ specified date of March 1978 governors were appointed by the or sisted in the drafting of the due to the charter's language U.S. Interior Department. William J. Haltigan Truk, Kosrae, and Yap charters, changes not leaving ample time Before winning the governor­ Regional Administrdtor would be the spokesman for the for preparation. ship, Coleman worked in the Employment and Training Administration three districts on charter-related Sana defended t.~e Truk char· Trust Territory as Deputy High U.S. Department of Labor matters .. ter against criticism from the Commissioner and District 450 Golden Gate Avenue Although the High Cornmis- Truk District administration Administration for several years. San Francisco, California 94102

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Winner Prize Remedio S. Camacho, San Roque 1 Set U.S. Living Room Set (1 Sofa (4 seater), 1 love Seat) Max Helkena, Capitol Hill 1 Set Bar with Two Stools , R. Kluge, Gar~pan 1 Set National Panasonic Portable Color Television with remote control (19"Screen) Salustia E. Limes, Susupe 1 Each Refrigerator "Tatung Brand" ( 7 cubic feet) Ramon Doi, Chalan Kanoa $100.00 Gift Certificate Mina H. San Nicc,las, San Jose, Tinian 1 Set Fukagawa Dinnerware Set Lydia A. Taisacan, Rota 1 each Ladies Professional Hair Dryer Rufina C. Reyes, Garapan 1 each Clairol Styling/dryer Brush Maria Estella I. Norita, Tanapag 1 each Clairol Styling/dryer Brush Daniel M. Sablan, Tanapag 1 each National Panasonic Transistor Radio Peter Reyes Muna, P.O. Box 501 1 each Sunbeam Heat Massager Nick Songsong, P.O. Box 238 1 each Dry Iron (Termozeta Brand) · 17 winners of $75.00 Gift Certificate, and 17 winners of $50.00 Gift Certificate are posted on the front of the store. We Thank You One and All For Your Patronage _ SI Yuus Moose. January 10, 1978 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page 7 Commonwealth Government is when your high school graduates cannot find jobs anywhere because they have no skills at all; Commonwealth Government is when you have to be treated at a hospital that doa, not have the needed facilities, its beds all rusty; by: Jhon Rosario Jr. Commonwealth Govemment is when you buy canned fish from Japan caught in A young bright student from Marianas High School came into my office the other your own waters; day seeking answers to a mammoth query: "What is Commonwealth Government?" Commonwealth Government is when your child can't use a textbook from school He wanted an academic definition which, of course, I found very difficult to explain. because DOE fails to provide more books; So. I offered him my own definition which, in more ways than one, suits the pre­ Commonwealth Government is not being able to provide kids with X-Mas presents sent state of affairs here in the Northern Marianas. It is as follows: because there isn't any money in the kitty, sigh; "Commonwealth Government is when your family eats up your father's salary two Commonwealth Government is when high crimes are committed here - three con­ weeks ahead of pay day; secutive times - is Saipan a safe place these days?; ~om~oriw~alth Government is when you cannot afford giving each child in the Commonwealth Government is when the government gives you two dollars, takes family his basic needs such as decent clothing, etc.; back one and taxes you for the other; . Commonw~alth Government is when three-fourths of your bi-weekly salary goes The list could go on into infinity. The student looked up and said: "What'happened mto your car mstallment plan, with hardly any left for food; to all the speeches given about improving this and that?" I said, do not be dismayed. . Commonwealth Government is when having a decent home is but a dream al! your "Puerto Rico receives $600 million a year in federal grants and there isn't any reason. hfe, your present home so awfully substandard; why we can't turn our islands into just another Welfare State." He said you're crazy. ~ommonwealth Government is when your dad enjoys the spirit of liquor, yet your As my friend was leaving, he said: "You know John, it would have been better if family receives USDA food commodities; civilization (westernization?) had not come to our islands. I will be most happy to Im Commonwealth Government is when your children attend substandard schools way a simple life of fishing and farming without a thing to worry about" I said "Yoa're below those of U.S. schools; right. "But let's make the best of what we have today."

economically dependent by 1981. . .It is merely a continuation of p•t trencll." The UNDP 5 year indicative development plan, which has been encounaed by die U.S., "would be a step in the right direction," commented Senator Bailey Olter Nilllllt· ly, "but it is now years behind schedule." Imports in Micronesia outweigh exports by more .than 3 to l. ~ U.S. now IUp­ Dear Editor: Article III, Section 2, of the Northern Marianas Constitution states in part that, ports Micronesia by appropriating approximately $100 million annually throqh direct funds and federal aid programs, much of which goes to the T.T. bureaucracy "The governor shall be ... a resident and domiciliary of the Commonwealth for at least whicla seven years immediately preceeding the date on which the governor takes office." In employs over 50% of the work force. In addition to all of this, there is the never repudiated explaining this section and declaring the intent of the Constitution, the Analysis. of the Solomoa Report of 1963 which became infamous as the blueprint for the Americanization of 1'heft.. Constitution states on page 60 that, "Residency means that place currently inhabited Micronesia. by the person, regardless of intention to remain in the future." (emphasis added) fore, Mr. Rosenblatt citing Carter's "willingness" to consider independence • an option for Micronesia in light of the above mentioned economic factors, is truly Under the above section of our Constitution Dr. Carlos S. Camacho is not qualified the to take office as governor on January 9, 1978. In 1972, Dr. Camacho was in Hawaii contradiction. studying for a Masters Degree for over a year. Therefore, he was not residing in the Mr. Rosenblatt, in justifying the decision to give the Marshall Islands and Palau Northern Marianas. He has not been residing in the Northern Marianas for seven years separate negotiating status, says: " ...we did so reluctantly, and we did so in the hope immediately preceding January 9, 1978, thus he is ineligible to take office. that there would be no repetition of this kind of development." This is much the SIDie If Dr. Camacho is allowed to take office, then the people of the Northern Marianas argument used when the Marianas negotiations started. When the U.S. began separate will have a governor who is ineligible and who is an unconstitutional governor. His gov­ negotiations with the Marianas, it set the precedent for this kind of development in the ernorship will be in violation of the constitution and therefore should be null and void. future. To set such a precedent and then continue to say '"we hope it won't happen Why the Election Board certified a person who is ineligible is beyond my legal com­ again" is a typical example of the double-talk which has been a part of the American prehension. The act of the Board is also in violation of the Constitution and is legally style of negotiating for years. Mr. Rosenblatt continues on to say that the U.S. "deplore(s) a process of frqmen­ null and void. The result of all this is that we have an unconstitutional gove~ent based on a tation which could result in the creation of units too s.mall to enjoy a relationabip of worthless and meaningless constitution. We have started on the wrong step. God only equality with the U.S. or the rest of the world." knows where the following steps will fall. Does he believe that the Marianas are a large enough unit to enjoy an equal relation· Sincerely, ship with the U.S. or the rest of the world? (Even bigger, according to the U& Ramon G. Villagomez negotiating position, than the Marshall Islands or Palau • - becaUBe the Marianas re, Attorney at Law ceived full separate negotiating status apart from the rest of Micronesia, while Palau Dear Editor: and the Marshalls are still negotiating on a multilateral basis together with the odle:r Congressman Julio Akapito (Truk) was upset about Ambassador Rosenblatt's re- districts.) Were the Marianas granted complete separate negotiating status becaUle they cent visit to the T.T. The congressman said in a letter to the Ambassador: "It is my opted for commonwealth (after the COM negotiating team rejected it) which w9Qld position that all status discussions which you desire should be held between yourself insure t~eir close and permanent association to the U.S.? and members of the Commission on Future Political Status and Transition." Why should the Marshalls and Palau be any different than the Marianas - ii it ho­ THE PROBLEM is that the U.S. has recognized not only the Commission on Future cause the Marshallese have been talking independence and, unilateral termination ad Political Status and Transition (CFPST), which was authorized by law to negotiate for in the negotiations, at least, are teaming with the Palauans and presenting a strona the entire Micronesia, but the Palau and the Marshalls status commissions as well. bargaining position in light of K wajalein and acreage the Navy wants to lease "in Nau?. The U.S. said after the Marianas separation that there would be NO MORE separa­ Mr. Rosenblatt closes with the comment, "We have a defense interest in the West­ tion in Micronesia. BUT WHAT IS HAPPENIN(:; TODAY? The U.S. is doing just the ern Pacific ...but that component is not so pervasive ...in shaping our policy towards opposite of what it has said. The U.S. 's recognition of different political status com­ the Trust Territory. Of at least equal weight is the moral factor." missions is simply breaking up the Micronesian unity. This comes as a surprise because Micronesia, when the trusteeship was set up in Who is to be blamed for the Micronesian disunity? The fair answer is that both the 194 7, became ( and still is) the only U .N. strategic trust territory, and as Senator J. U.S. and the T.T. should be blamed. The U.S. is saying "unity" on one hand, but on Bennett Johnston said not long ago: "Our one real gut interest in Micronesia is a the other hand it is practically breaking up the unity. strategic interest." The Trust Territory, especially the Congress of Micronesia, is saying that CFPST is And looking at the Molokai negotiations one wonders about the accuracy of Mr. the only body to conduct negotiations for th~ entire Trust Territory. But at the Rosenblatt's statement. Palau and the Marshalls submitted a joint proposal calling for Hawaii and Guam round-table talks, the Commission was headed by the Congress the U.S. to compensate Micronesia for the ri$ftt to deny the three million square miles leadership and not the members of the Commission who are the authorized people of ocean and land area in MicrQnesia to any other country for military purposes. 11ae who should be negotiating for Micronesia. amount of compensation the Micronesians came up with for this "denial right;., was Thank you, what they felt to be a fair market price. Name withheld A Palauan negotiator described "the concept of military denial" as being "like a fence. The U.S. intends to put a fence around Micronesia, to keep other natiom out Dear Editor: and Micronesians in ... The value of this accomodation should not be ignored or hid­ I welcome the opportunity to clarify some points about the Micronesia-U.S. status den." negotiations that Ambassador Peter Rosenblatt's recent letter affords me. With all its moral obligations in mind, the U.S. delegation summoned Captain Elster One point made in my article (Facing Facts in Micronesia, printed in the Variety in of the Department of Defense to reply to the l'alau/Marshalls proposal. He said that rl October) was that according to Donald McHenry's book, Micronesia: Trust Betrayed, while denial was worth a lot from a military standpoint, he was ''not willing to put a Micronesia was given a "free choice" of political alternatives of which independence price on it." He then stated, "I know of several cases where the demand for rent WIii I was not one. Mr. Rosenblatt then points to my criticism of President Carter's recent seen by the U.S. Congr,,ss as an outright form of blackmail." offer of independence as being contradictory. By using the tem ) ,ckmail, the U.S. spokesman of course implied that the Micro- Most l_)eople would agree that a prerequisite for becoming politically independent is nesians were blackm . ~r-. · a sound economic base, at this stage something Micronesia does not have. But assisting It is important to 1, ·-1enber that the Micronesians are negotiating with the U.S. to Micronesia toward independence has never been the primary goal of the U.S., in part become a self-governing, sovereign nation in free association with the U.S. Yet the U.S. because military strategists were fearful that independence could jeopordise future as a Trustee under the United Nations_ feels it has some "rights" over Micronesian fand military objectives in the area. (i.e. denial). Is it that unreasonable for the Micronesians to say "this is our ho111e and Examples of the U.S. promoting dependence abound: a 1976 United Nations report our back yard -- if you want to use it and k~ep others out, then you must compensate on the Development Program criticized the Capital Improvement Program in Microne­ us for this?" It would seem sensible for the U.S. to negotiate in good faith an amount sia, stating: "All CIP funds are earmarked for construction oriented projects in of compensation equitable to both sides. transportation and utilities. No direct CIP funds may be available for economic deve­ But instead the Micronesians are called blackmailers. Blackmailers dtey lopment projects in agriculture, marine resources, mariculture or tourism for the next became own land that the U.S. military wants to keep others from using. · five years. "The placement of the proposed infrastructure may leave Micronesia more Sincerely, Giff Johnson

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Continued From Page 1 The Governor's inaugural onto four TV monitor screens Church, celebrated by the Most tourage from the church along Territory government officials, address was preceeded by and included Carter's personal Reverend Felixberto C. Flores, the mile stretch to the Civic hesitant looks hovered on their remarks by 25-year old Jeff Car­ expression of pride that the is­ Bishop of the Marianas. Center, site of the inaugural faces. ter on behalf of his father, Resi­ lands had chosen to become a A parade of U.S. Navy, ceremonies. Pas.sing through a truly im· dent Commissioner Erwin Can­ part of the American political Marines, and Coast Guard The weekend was further pressive fourteen-man honor ham, and Under Secretary James family. marching bands, Saipan Boy and enhanced by all-star sporting guard, guests arrived at its end Joseph. A two-minute pre­ Monday's main event began Girl Scout troops, and the Gov­ events and private receptions for wondering whether they should recorded satellite message by at 8 a.m. with a solemn High ernor of Guam's Youth Band led the approximately 200 visiting make a bold leap for a govern­ President Carter was thrown "Red" Mass at Mount Carmel the way for the official en- foreign and U.S. dignitaries. tnent car, or whether they should play it cool and wait to be invited. As protocol had it, Washington won and the Pacific · islanders, including Governor Ricky Bordallo of Guam, hoofed Seated on a specially constructed podium draped with re it through Customs with the and decorated with miniature palms, letf to right: Judge Ru ordinary folk. Jeff Carter, personal representatives of the U.S. President, But as the events marking the Secretary of Interior and President Carter's official represen inaugural weekend unfolded, D. Canhan1. and ruffled feathers were calmed, the importance of the occasion took precedence. Governor Camacho and Lt. Governor Ada were sworn into office by temporary federal dis­ trict court Judge Russell E. Smith, who administered the oath of office. Dark-suited and solemn as be­ fitting the occasion, the two newly elected heads of this new government took• their oaths, swearing their commitment to Jeff Carter delivers personal faithfully discharge their duties message from the President of to uphold and defend the consti­ the United States. tution and laws of the Northern Seated guests at inaugural ceremony include representatives from eleven different nation,. Mariana Islands. A l,GCNktrong crowd, which .bad slowly crept closer to the ftatte-motifed podium broke into applause - a crowd interspersed with the brilliant white uniforms of perhaps as many as 30 U.S. Navy officers, strongly denoting the history of U.S. military pre­ sence in Micronesia as a whole since the end of WWII. Indeed, one of the earliest social events on the packed calendar was a reception aboard the missle destroyer USS Joseph Strauss captained by Com­ mander Dick Wyttenbach, who two years ago was U.S. military adviser to the Micronesian Status Negotiations. A shipboard ceremony noting his service as adviser to the Presi­ dent's personal representative in the negotiations was marked by the presentation of a meritorioµs commendation .from the U.S. In separate ceremonies, senators of the commonwealth legislature take oath of of­ Lower House Representatives: Jose R. Lifoifoi, Serafina R. King, Pedro T. Nakat­ Secretary of the Navy. fice. Left to right: Lorenzo I. Guerrero, Herman R. Guerrero, Juan U. Hofschneider, sukasa, Miguel I. K.ileleman, Felicidad T. Ogumoro, A. Igisomar, Oscar C. Rasa, Jose C. Talking of the deep signifi­ Hilario F. Diaz, Joseph S. Inos, Benjamin T. Manglona, Serafin M. Dela Cruz, Julian S. Cabrera, (Jesus A. Sonodo is blocked from view) Plasido M. Tagabuel, Antonio S. cance of the occasion, Governor . Calvo. Pedro P. Tenorio is not shown. ( Above ) Guerrero, Joaquin P. Villanueva, Manases S. Borja. ( Below ) Camacho addressed the crowd, noting that this was far from a routine inauguration. "This is the inauguration of a new way of life for every man, woman and child in this new common­ wealth ...." he said. "It is the inauguration of an era of high expectations and hopes." Calling on everyone in the new government to direct their energies into "a crusade that will place the Northern Mariana Is­ lands high among the govern­ ments of the entire Western Paci­ fic," Camacho reaffirmed the philosophies of his own campaign platfonn pertaining to the deficiencies in government and pledged himself to the betterment of the standard of living under his new administra­ tidn. January 10, 1978 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page 9

Judge Russell E. Smith officiates as (top to ·bottom) Governor Carlos S. Camacho, Francisco C. Ada, Edward D.L.G. Pangelinan, and Francisco M. Diaz accept oath of office.

Seated on a specially constructed podium draped with red, white and blue bunting, and decorated with miniature palms, letf to right: Judge Russell E. Smith; Annette and Jeff Carter, personal representatives of the U.S. President; James A. Joseph, Under Secretary of Interior and President Carter's official representative; Patience and Erwin D. Canham.

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atives: Jose R. Lifoifoi, Serafina R. King, Pedro T. Nakat­ ' Felicidad T. Ogumoro, A. Igisomar, Oscar C. Rasa, Jose C. is blocked from view) Plasido M. Tagabuel, Antonio S. ueva, Manases S. Borja. ( Below ) Pqe 10 - MARIANAS VAIUETY NEWS & VIEWS - January I 0 , l 97X 't Kusina Talk lanottl Sworn In By Nancy Rody As Associate -Justice Nutritionist

By·Eve Lowe College in Arcata, Northern Staff Writer California and attended the !ar Friends, SAIPAN - Newly appointed University of San Francisco Law Join me in a New Year's resolution to enjoy more good fresh food this year. Pro­ Judie Ernest F. Gianotti was School from where in 19 51 he cessed foods contain so many chemicals and preservatives, and we cannot be sure that sworn in as an Associate Justice went into private practice. some of them will not harm the body. Fresh home-made foods taste so good too - like of the High Court of the Trust ·Gianotti was admitted to this hearty soup. Territory in a ceremony at the practice in the state of Montana Bean Soup High Court on Saipan Thursday in 1960 where he served as As­ 2 cups kidney beans, canned or dried (Jan. S). sistant City Attorney, handling I soup bone, with about I pound of meat on it Appointed to his position in city criminal prosecutions, and 3 teaspoons salt October by Secretary of Interior from 1964-7 0 as Assistant Few grains pepper Cecil Andrus, Gianotti, wai County Attorney for Cascade Oil for frying sworn in by Chief Justice Harold County. I clove garlic W. Burnett in the presence of Judge Gianotti is also ad­ l medium onion, chopped fellow Associate Justice Robert mitted to practice in the High 2 quarts water A. Hefner. Court of America Samoa and be­ * cup diced potatoes Sayina that he knew all fore the U.S. Supreme Court. 1 cup diced pumpkin absent members of the court No stranger to the Pacific * cup diced carrots joined with , him in extending region, he served from 194446 2 cups shredded cabbage their welcome, Burnett added as a Petty Officer in the U.S. * cup chopped celery that he felt Gianotti would be an Navy aboard an LST landing If dried beans are used, wash and soak overnight in 2 cups water. Cook until tender. honorable and welcome addition craft, and was discharged at the Cut rr.eat off bone and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fry meat in heavy pot in a little to the Trust Territory High end of World War II with the oil with onion and garlic until ~rown. Add water, soup bone and bring to a boil. Add Court. rank of Lieutenant junior grade. beans and all the vegetables. Simmer until meat is very tender and comes apart with a Court officials have said that During that period, he said, fork. Gianotti, from Great Falls, Mon­ he became familiar particularly Happy New Year, Nancy tana, will be assigned to Truk with the Marshall Islands and the District and will be departing Marianas and was wjth the Saipan l&ter this month. Navy's initial landings on Saipan A Northern California resi­ in 1944. dent for many years, he gra­ Gianotti has two daughters: duated from Humboldt State Chris, 8'{e 15 and Lisa, 12. conara1u1a11ons AND

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to the identification line-up, or the tape was recorded during a involving the defendant. I were not able to put aside such of the tape's existence, adding By Eve Lowe December 15, 1976 meeting at Mafnas made reference to flattering adjectives, I would not that it had been deliberately Staff Writer the White Sands Hotel between Margaret Coats' remarks con­ be here." SAIP AN - A hearing to con­ cerning a silver-colored watch concealed from the defense. Mafnas, former Attorney Gen­ Mafnas' courtroom state­ sider a new trial motion in the eral Jack Layne, Lt. Joe Babau­ worn by Lizama in one of the Contrary to an affidavit by ments disclosed that he had dis­ case of the Northern Marianas ta, Margaret Bentley Coates, photographs. Ms. Coates men­ the former Attorney General, cussed the tape's admission into Government v. Joaquin Lizama Brad Coates, and Neal Solomon tioned that it was similar to one Mafnas further testified that all the June trial proceedings with was brought to a close part way only hours after crimes of rape, won by her assailant, Mafnas those present at the White Sands the Attorney General and was through its proceedings due to burglary, and assault were com­ meeting were aware they were stated. told that it would be discussed the need for a transcript of mitted against the Coats's and The ex-police chief con­ being taped. with special prosecutor Robert evidence. their house guest, Solomon. tinued: '·Attorney General Jack The fonner police chief ac­ Wilson. A tape recording, offered into According to Mafnas' Friday Layne read the investigative re­ centuated his point by stating Mafnas said he recalled asking evidence Friday last by Lizama's testimony, the tape reflected ports from both cases and identi­ that he interrupted the victim's the Texas prosecutor whether counsel, David W. Lowe, was description of their night of that photographs of Lizama fied Lizama as having raped the tape would be provided to ordered to be transcribed by were shown the victims during other Americaq girls before. terror in order to re-load the the Public Defender's office as Chief Justice Harold W. Burnett the White Sands meeting, held "Layne also said that Lizama cassette. part of its discovery and being for purposes of clarity and ac­ prior to a line-up at which they had just been released from pri­ "It was used quite openly," told by Wilson to keep it until curacy prior to its being heard in identified Lizama as the guilty son following the Chief Justice's Mafnas testified, "and the mini he was asked. court. party, and that suggestive re­ reduction of his sentence in a tape recorder was placed in the The tape was not brought The recording, presented to marks by Layne accompanied previous burglary charge." center of the table where we into evidence at Lizama 's trial Lizama 's attorney by an undis­ the photo displays. Assistant Attorney General sat," he said. and, according to Mafnas, he closed source, is considered a Testifying in the High Court, Pat Hubbard then leaped to his Following Mafnas' state­ thereafter handed it to a mem­ crucial factor in challenging Mafnas stated that the police de­ feet moving for Burnett to dis­ ments, Burnett deferred further ber of the Legislature's select the in-court identification of partment's mug shot album qualify himself due to Layne's testimony until receipt of a final committee on crime and corrup­ Lizama as the perpetrator of shown the victims included highly inflammatory remarks on and authenticated transcript of tion. several crimes, for which in June photographs of Lizama, but they tape concerning the judge's the tape recording. An affidavit by Lowe states 1977, he was found guilty and were unable to make a positive. action. A conclusion to the hearing that there was no evidence in the sentenced to 60 years imprison­ ID. It was at this point, he said, Denying the motion, Burnett will be set upon the court re­ Government's file to indicate ment. that two files were brought said, "I suspect more violent porter's preparation and submis­ either that photographs had As testified to by former down from police headquarters, language than that has been and sion of the document, Burnett been shown the plaintiffs prior Chief of Police, Jose P. Mafnas, both concerning previous cases will be used against the court. If ruled. Bid Invitation PUBLIC NOTICE The Director's Office will receive sealed bids for the 1 In accordance with Public Law 'Jj·.:zuJ, me vmce of the RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO DR. TORRES HOS­ Hit and Run High Commissioner wishes to infonn the general public that PIT AL, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. Bid-. in single copy the Trust Territory Government has applied to the U.S. De­ will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., local time, January 20, Incident partment of Labor for full funding of $37,765 of the special 1978 at which time and place the bids will be publicly grant to governors under the Comprehensive Employment opened and read aloud. A bond of 10% of the total bid price and Training Act (CETA). must accompany the bid. This security may be a certified Man Died Vocational Education $ 19,263.00 check, cashier's check or bid bond, made payable to the State Manpower Services Council $ 3,083.00 Treasurer, Government of the Northern Mariana Islands with SAIPAN - A tragic beginning State Manpower Services $ 15,414.00 a notation on the face of the check: "Credit Dr. Torres Hos­ to the Christmas holidays TOTAL $ 37,765.00 pital Project". occurred wh~n Gregorio Mettao The intention of the Trust Territory Government is to A non-refundable payment of $50.00 is required for each became the victim of a hit and continue to provide manpower services and supportive set of plans and specifications available on or after December run incident on the night of Dec. services to State Manpower Services Council. Vocational 30, 1977 at the Director's Office, Marianas Department of 23. Education Funds will be utilized to recruit participants for Public Works, Saipan, or at the office of Lyon ~ociates, The sixty-four year old Cha­ vocatfonal education. Inc., 7th Floor, GCIC Building, Agana, Guam Telephone No. lan Lau Lau resident was found Residents of the Trust Territory Government of the Paci­ 477-8973. dying at the side of Wallace fic Islands wishing to review and comment on this applica­ All prospective bidders are urged to attend a pre-bid con­ Highway adjacent to the golf tion may rlo so at Headquarters Training & Employee Deve- , ference scheduled to be held at Dr. Torres Hospital Con­ lopment Division, Department of Personnel Saipan or at each course late that night by Elmer fo~!' ·ce Room (A13) at 1:00 p.m., January 12, 1978. District Personnel Office. Comments within 30 days from Gibbs, who reported his injuries · right is reserved to reject any or all bids and to· waive this announcement may be submitted to: to police. The senior citizen had a: nerfection in the bid proposals in the interest of the Honorable Adrian P. Winkel apparently been hit some minu­ Gov .. rnent. High Commissioner tes earlier by a vehicle but Marianas Public Works Department according to police, there were Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands Government of the .Northern Mariana Islands no witnesses to the incident. Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950 Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950 Mettao, a retired stevedore, or was transported to the hospital William J. Haltigan with a broken leg and shoulder, Regional Director for Employment & Tr~ THE ONLY INFORMATIVE LOCAL NEWSPAPER and severe head injuries. Accord­ Employment & Training Administration ing to police reports, he died 45 U.S. Department of Labor minutes after arrival from an 450 Golden Gate Avenue internal hemorrahage. San Francisco, California lJ Page 12 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - January IO, 1978

Police and firemen rushed to the scene of a burning car left on the beach at San Jose after midnight 1:30 a.m .. It was suspected that the car was stolen and put on fire after use.

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To all Brothers and Sisters in Christ: You were most consoling and sympathetic during our trying hours of sorrow and bereavement over the unti_mely loss of our loved one. ROSALIA C. TENORIO We are grateful and hereby express our heartfelt appreciation for your indulgence and understanding ~ At The during those solemn moments. Si Yuus Maase and please join us remembering her in your prayers . . MANUEL S. TENORIO and FAMILY

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Air Conditioned Rooms Large Dining Room Cocktall & Coffee Lounge Visit the Colonel i i ·J!'J :I i /• i ! l.Y =i Japanese Restuarant CHALAN KANOA, SAIPAN Duty Free Shope Game Room PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Public Law 93-203, The Office of the Conference Room High Commissioner wishes to inform the general public that the Trust Territory Government has applied to the U.S. De­ & Bicke partment of Labor for FY '78 Title I full funding of U-Drlve $387,600 under the Comprehensive Employment and Train­ ing Act (CETA). Geographical Distribution of Funds is as follows: PALAU $ 34 075 YAP 30:288 * GLASS BOTTOM BOAT SERVICES TO MARIANAS 37,860 MANAGAHA ISLAND TRUK 49,219 PONAPE 37,861 * DEEP SEA FISHING TRIPS MARSHALLS 45,431 SKIN DIVING SNORKLING * & KOSRAE 3,786 HEADQUARTERS 45,431 ADMINISTRATION 56,790 SERVICES 37,859 TOTAL $378,600 The intention of the Trust Territory government CET A programs is to . provide various training programs such as classroom training, PSE and work experience under Title I. Residents of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands wishing to review and comment on this application may do so at Headquarters Training and Employee Development Division, Department of Personnel, Saipan, or at each Dis, trict Personnel Office. Comments within 30 days from this announcement may be submitted to: Honorable Adrian P. Winkel High Commissioner Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950 or William J. Haltigan Regional Director for Employment and Training Employment and Training Administration U.S. Department of Labor 450 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco. California • January 10, 1978 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page 13 Blindness No Hindrance To Fisherman

By John Del Rosario "About 23 years ago I lost my "But they didn't have to worry said, "Oh yes. I once hit the reef out at sea. He'll smile as he SAIP AN - Arusar was sitting eyesight as a result of too much much about me. I know the and my boat capsized. I was all anchors his boat and asks his alone on the beach lawn behind alcohol. Circumstances required location of the massive Sugar bruised up. It was a very fortu­ sons to unload the fish. Dock Area and rocks in places I his house in the humble com­ me to do something productive nate thing that a fisherman in his Said Arusar: "If by necessity go fishing by heart." The elderly munity of District Four -- beach to support my family of twelve boat spotted me and brought me a crippled man must work to blind fisherman would paddle side area. His sitting position because my children were very ashore safely." feed his family, nothing stands his boat around Sugar Dock, gives one an impression that the young then." Asked how he knows that he in his way to reach his goal," he His head downcast, Arusar head out toward the channel and man is meditating or listening to is back to the same area he left said, adding, "it could be car­ (Bidad Fitial) painfully ex­ move slowly up north along the the sound of the wind that the previous evening, he said, pentry, sewing or farming." He plained the difficult experiences reef. "People usually watch my bristles through the ironwood "There used to be a sunken tank said perhaps other crippled peo­ he's had as a blind man sup­ whereabouts as I pass by the trees. near my take-off point. I would ple are doing something con­ Before him lie miles and miles porting his large family. Being dock area or go around sharp slowly paddle my boat and listen structive. "In my case, it's fish­ blind, he couldn't get a job in coral rocks that protrude from of white sandy beaches watered to the slap of tiny waves against ing that I can do best." year-round by crystal clear the government or elsewhere the deep jungle of the sea," he that chunk of steel. If I hear it, I waters or tiny little waves that ''because they have no need for said. "I'm not afraid nor know I am back home safely." wash up to shore from the vast an invalid." So he decided to worried," he boasted. Arusar was a bit bashful in ...------.... Philippine Sea. Children from make good use of one strong Asked how he determines if admitting that he twice missed Used Cars neighboring homes run up and Carolinian custom, fishing and he is near the dock area or rocks, his landing ground. He ex­ down the shore pushing small reaping the riches of the bounti­ he said, "I'd listen to the sound plained: "I wasn't aware that the Datsun plyboards, surfing along the ful sea. of tiny waves slapping against Tourist Commission had re­ beach in what small waves they The 66-year-old Arusar did them and that isn't so hard to moved the sunken tank. My first could find leaving behind traces just that-fishing. He explained: do." People who know the blind return home after the removal of of their tiny feet. "I was fortunate enough to man usually hold their breath as the tank, I think I must have Out on the horizon spread have been a good fisherman he comes around the dock area landed at the Royal Taga Beach. the tentacles of the most beauti­ since my more youthful days. with his boat. Arusar chuckled But I have managed to use the ful sunset the world has ever By then, I know every fishing saying "I can hear great sighs of sound of animals on land, the seen as Arusar attempts to ground and memorized their relief as I paddle my boat suc­ church bells and the sound of respond to a query: "Why do location by heart. Today, cessfully around the dock or as I boat engines leaving at dawn you go fishing alone at night; or paddling my seven-foot boat pass the deadly channel, heading from the Sugar Dock area." what makes him do what he's either up north to the sea out­ northward." The blind sea veteran heads been doing for over two de­ side Garapan or southward to Arusar has had his lucky and to sea at dusk, his family cades?" For him, the query was the Coast Guard Loran . Station unlucky days at sea. He seldom, standing by the shore watching similar to a "why do you eat?" leaves many spectators of fisher­ however, returns home with a the old man paddle his boat to­ question. He chuckles occas­ men puzzled." He said he could handful of fish. He takes pride in ward the Sugar Dock area, out sionally as he tries to answer. sense the mind of those people the fact that his catch is usually the mean channel and then Stretching out his right arm, asking: "Blind man fishing a little over a panful most of his northward. When they see that feeling the tiny blades of grass alone?" fishing days. "The Lord has been he is safely out of danger, they around him, Arusar tries to Arusar said his friends in­ very good to me," he said. leave for home. They will return locate the pack of cigarettes he cluding his family worry a lot Asked if he ever got into an to shore at dawn to greet him as left on the lawn as he explained: each time he goes out fishing. accident out in the ocean, he he comes in from another night •------...lll!IIIIIBl!lmm• WARMEST CONGRAJUlATIOIN1S TO THE FIRST Governer LT. Governor ON YOUR INAUGURATION AND ALL THE Elected Officials oF THE COMMONWEAL TH OF THE NORTHERN ; MARIANA ISLANDS ON THIS HISTORICAL DAY FROM THE FILIPINO ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS ( F ANMI ) ; 14 - MARIA NAS V.\RIETY NEWS ~ VIEWS - January 10, 197j

Ci lo N onger Free'' Marianas while telling the other districts "where your military format made it dear that the Rosenblatt's September trip supreme constitution," pointing interests are situated. To remain PONAPE, (COM Release) -­ U.S. was not concerned with the through the districts, he told out that the Micronesian consti­ united with the rest of Microne­ The kind of status negotiations people of Micronesia, but rather leaders that the Micronesian tution was modeled after the sia.,, and the free association relation­ its own military interests. constitution had to be changed U.S. constitution for a govern­ He said that Rosenblatt ship now being d'scu~d be­ "It is ...apparent that your to fit the compact "Which you ment "by the people and for the would be meeting with three dif­ twee'n the U.S. and Micronesia country does not care if it keeps said would be the only ba,;is for people.'' ferent status commissions from "is no longer free, in the real Micronesia- -in whole or in further negotiation between our He said it would permit a Micronesia at Molokai, and sense of the word," according to part- -so long as you keep it," two countries." partnership between the two would be discussing some issues a letter written to status negoti­ wrote Apis. He then noted that free as­ countries and protect u.s. in­ with all of them, and some issues ator Peter R. Rosenblatt from a The Ponapean Congressman sociation was no longer "free" terests, but that such a partner­ with only one group. This, he Ponape District leader. began his letter by recalling the because "You are telling us to ship "Must be based on equality, said, was an attempt to find a The leader, COM Ponape history of the status negotiations change our proposed constitu­ on full recognition of our "convenient solution., to a com­ delegation chairman Kikuo Apis, over nearl., nine years, and that tion. You are ~ying that our sovereignty, and not based on plex problem which has resulted made clear in his letter that he the free association proposal by constitution cannot be supreme policies from your country from "unclear, inconsistent, and was writing "not as a member of the Congress of Micronesia law. You are saying that the which tell us to we.aken our con­ hypocritical policies concerning the Congress of Micronesia, but offered advantages to both Mi­ document called the compact of stitution and, to a certain our unity." as a private citizen who is very cronesia and America. free association must be our extent, force our people into "In other words, it is in­ concerned about the political He noted the proposal was supreme law. This means that choosing a political status which creasingly clear to everyone that future of our islands." ba~ed on free association as it while we are in a free association may ...result in less than favor­ these negotiations are not so Apis' letter, dated October was define,' hy a resolution of status with the United States, able relations between both concerned about the political 24, 1977, was hand delivered to the United Nations which in­ your country. and not our peo­ sides." future of the people of Microne­ Ambassador Rosenblatt during cluded two key elements: the ple, will be sovereign and have Apis wrote that he had long sia, but more so about the future the ainth round of negotiations right of the associated state, like supreme authority over Microne­ believed in "mutual reliance" role of our islands as a military on Molokai, Hawaii October Micronesia, to change its status sia." between the two countries, but base in the Pacific. It is also 24-27, 1977. According to Apis, throuim constitutional process, Congressman Apis pointed after Je3rning of the CIA spying apparent that your country does the Ambassador never responded and the right to "detem1ine its out that the old compact could incident, felt that the old com­ not care if it keeps Microne­ to his letter. internal constitution without be terminated by only one side pact was not negotiated in sia - in whole or in part - so In it, he indicated that the outside interference.'' except 15 years after the pro­ "good faith·· and therefore "per­ long as you keep it." original understanding of what "It seems to me, Mr. Ambas­ posed termination date of 1981 haps it is time to reconsider that Apis concluded by saying his was meimt by "free association" sador, that over the nine year and "Micronesia would in effect document along the lines of the . concern was that this approach had changed so it was no longer period of negotiating, including be cut off from the United Na­ proposed (Micronesian) constitu­ would lead to further "division free. He also noted that because the time your country took to tions and the rest of the world, tion... " among our districts." of the spying of the U.S. Central negotiate separately with the like an Indian Reservation until He then gave his final com­ "The cloth you are cutting Intelligence Agency, .the draft Northern Marianas Islands Dis­ 1996 ..." ments concerning the two-tiered, cannot be sewn together. This is compact initialed in June, 1976, trict. this idea of free associt1tion The Ponape leader said that or two-part negotiating approach a long way from your obliga­ was "suspect" and should per­ was diluted and watered down the people of Micro~esia want by the U.S. He recalled that the tions under the United Nations haps be considered in terms of until it no long~r resembles our "dose ties'· with the US. "But first 25 years of American rule charter to promote unity and the proposed constitution. Apis original idea, or even the United at the same time we want to be supported unity, but this was help create a new, self-governing also commented that the so­ Nations' definition of the term." free. We also want to be gov­ changed in 1972 to permit political entity in the Trust Ter­ called "two-tiered" negotiating Apis wrote that during erned by our own constitution, a separate negotiations with the ritory, " he said. Informal Status Talks Begins~ A S Diego Rosenblatt, President Carter's Officer said "the U.S. plans to ANNOUNCEMENT SAIPAN, (MNS) -- All three The fmmigration Officer has announced that Article III Personal representative to the discuss its present thinking, in Micronesian status cpmmissions Section 304 of the Marianas Covenant will be administered Micronesian Status Negotiations. the form of a working paper, 011 have accepted the United States separately after January 9, 1978 for immigration purposes. TI1ree or four other persons specific language which might be Government's invitation to a Citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands and the United from each of the four delega­ used in ll futurl' free association meeting to be held in San Diego, States will be accorded free entry into the territory without tiom; will al~o attend the meet­ compact The U.S. expects that California, beginning January 5, restriction, except that they must complete form 958, arrival ing. tl1e heads of the Micronesian Deputy Status Liaison Officer and departure record for official immigration records. "Unlike the recent fonnal delegations may at least offer Don Pi,arlberg said today (Jan. Third country nationals who are permanent residents of Molok?.i negotiating round, the preliminary reactions am! may 4). the United States will be required to obtain entry permits talks in San Diego will be in­ also infom1ally present ideas of The talks will he- held at thl' prior to entry into the Northern Mariana Islands, for any pur­ Sheraton Harbor Island Hotel in formal. The U.S. will not. seek their own. "Hopefully, as a result of in­ poses except in the case of tourists. Slln Diego. Attending the meet­ and does not expect the talks to Northern Marianas Immigration Office result in any decisions, agree­ formal meetings such as the San ing will be Senator Baily Olter, Saipan, Mariana Islands Chairman of the S1 bcommittee ments, or commitments," Paarl­ Diego talks, all delegations will on Future Political Status; Sen­ berg said. He added, "Instead, be able to return home and con­ ator Amata Kabua, Ch11im1an of the talks will provide an oppor­ tinue to think and consult the Mar~hall Islands Political tunity for consultation among among themselves, thus pre­ Announcement Status Commission; Senator the delegations in preparation paring for fruitful formal nego­ BARBWIRE ~LEASE Roman Tmetuchl, Chairman of for future agreement in formal tiating rounds in the future," Eligibility the Palau Political Status Com­ negotiations later this year." Paarlberg said. Individuals requesting barbed wire must use the wire to sion; and Amha,;sador Peter The Deputy Status Liaison fence animal pasture or crop areas to prevent damage from outside animals. Typhoo Mary Damages Application Application at the Agriculture Office at Civic Center. Upon receiving your request Agriculture will check the area Marshal ls Outer Islands 3nd determine the eligibility of the applicant. If the in­ SAIPAN. (MNS) --- Several islands within the Wotho Atoll Enewetak whose residents were dividual is eligible to receive ba.rbed wire, he will be instruc­ outer islands of the Marshalls have not yet made reports on evacuated to Guam. The ted to set fence posts and brace posts in compliance '"ith the District were damaged by the extent of the damage. evacuees have aU since returned instructions given. Typhoon Mary which passed There was no report of death to Enewetak. Issuance through that district late last or injury to Wotho's 106 people. Field trip ships MS Robert 1. Wire in the amount of 50% of the required amount will month. The typhoon also hit Ujae DeBrum and MS Caroline Islands be issued after the posts are placed and inspected by an Reports from the Marshalls Atoll, where 77 percent of the are now in the area assessing the Agriculture Agent. indicate that Wotho Island, crops were damaged. damage. 2. The remaining 50% of the wire will be issued when the located 300 miles northwest of The other atolls likely af­ Meanwhile, immediate relief, applicant notifies the Agriculture Office that the wire the district center of Majuro, ex­ fected by the typhoon included consisting mainly of food, has previously issued has been properly attached to the perienced winds up to 80 miles Utirik, Rongerik, Rongelap, been sent to the people of the fence posts and an Agriculture Agent has made inspec­ per hour. Ailinginae, Likiep, Lae, Ujeland, affected islands. tion to certify that such is the case. On Wotho Island alone, 6226 and the northern part of Kwaja­ Trust Territory officials say 3. Farmers and Livestock men who were previously issued coCC\nut trees, 100 breadfruit lein. that if extensive damage was barbed wire must prove to the inspector that the wire trees, 579 pandanus, 15 banana, Tvphoon Mary was down­ done, especially to the dwellings, issued is installed properly before he is eligible to re­ and 300 papaya trees were graded to a tropical storm when the islands may be eligible for ceive additional barbed wire. Upon satisfactory proof, downed by the typhoon. Other it passed 150 miles south of federal assistance. ' • January l 0, 1978 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page 15 HiCom- ResCom Thank Squadron Cody Named Liaison For Christmas Drop Officer At . Enewetak SAIPAN. (MNS) --- Trust Christmas spirit displayed by the Christmas drops made on Territory, High Commissioner officers. men. and the families of selected outer islands of Micro­ SAIPAN, (MNS) -- High juro January 7 to meet with the Adrian P. Winkel ha'.'> sent word the 54th Weather Squadron, and nesia and Babelthuap, the largest Commissioner Adrian Winkel has District Administrator and of appreciation to the 54th all the others who helped and island in the Trust Territory, J. named Dick Cody of the Head­ familiarize himself with the Ene­ Weather Squadron on Guam for contributed has brought joy and Boyd Mackenzie, this year's quarten Department of Public wetak situation. He will then go conducting the 1977 Christmas happiness to the citizens of our overall coordinator for the pro­ Works to be the Enewetak to Enewetak on a military air­ Drop Program in the Trust Terri­ outer islands this season. On gram, said. Rehabilitation Program Repre­ craft to set up his temporary of­ tory. numerous small atolls and is­ Begun some 20 years ago, the sentative for the Trust Territory fice. Winkel totd the Squadron: lands in this vast ocean our spirit Christmas Drop program. was Government. The cleanup campaign to rid "Resident Commissioner Can­ glows a little brighter. In the suspended in 1973 due to a fuel Cody, Acting Chief of Design Enewetak atoll in the Marshall ham and I join in expressing the name of all our citizens we wish crisis. The last drops were made and Engineering Section, will Islands of radioactive debris left sincere appreciation of all the everyone involved with this pro­ in 1972. Gifts totalling 34,000 serve as liaison officer and will over from nuclear tests 20 years people of the Trust Territory for gram the blessings of the sea­ pounds were dropped to 27 be reporting on the progress of ago began November 22. the efforts expended during son." needy islands in the Trust Terri­ the cleanup to the High Commis­ The 84th Engineer Battalion Christmas Drop 1977. The There were a total of 50 tory during that year. sioner. He will only serve for from Schofield Barracks in about three months until a per­ Honolulu have been working on manent liaison officer is re­ the cleanup project. The Ene­ Guerrero Receives cruited. wetak cleanup is scheduled to be Gov Award Cody plans to leave for Ma- completed by late 1979.

SAIPAN, (MNA) --- Former the law enforcement arm of the Police Sergeant Jose S. Deleon Government until his retirement Rotarians Elect ·New Officers Guerrero of Saipan, who has in October 14 of this year. Treasurer: Ken Kato - Mgr. been in government service for Marianas Chief of Police Jose The Rotary Club of Saipan T.T. Gov't Land Appraiser California First Bank Vice-President: Edward F. the last thirty-two years, was M. Sablan in his recommenda­ recently held its elections of of­ Board of Directors: Corbett - Asst. Mgr. Bank of awarded a S500 cash award in tion for the award to the Resi­ ficers for the fiscal year begin­ Vince Riker - Mgr. Royal America addition to a Certificate of dent Commissioner said that the ning July l, 1978 - June 31, Taga Hotel; Bob Hunter • U.S. Secretary: Ernie A. Galito - Commendation from the North­ Department of Public Safety 1979. The newly elected officers Coast Guard; Tim Sullivan - U.S. Gen. Mgr. Saipan Cable TV Sys- ern Mariana Islands Government. wishes to recognize the 32 years are: Coast Guard; Hennan Guerrero· President: Pedro JL. lgitol - tern At a special ceremony Friday of service by Sergeant Guerrero Northern Marianas Student Co- (Dec. 23) morning in the Resi­ as a reflection of his sincere and ordinator. dent Commissioner's office, dedicated effort in restoring The Rotary Club of Saipan Guerrero received the award safety to the public and protec­ will also celebrate their 10th from Resident Commissioner ting lives of the people in the charter anniversary later this Erwin D. Canham in the pre­ Marianas. year on March 22, 1978. Since sence of members of the Maria­ The Chairman of the Incen­ its inception, the Rotary Club nas Incentive A ward Comrriittee tive Awar

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