• Democratic Party Sees Changes Villanueva QuitS House Minority

By Eve Lowe Referring directly to his affir­ city of House Minority Leader. ..-ere Villanueva, a strong propo­ Staff Writer mative action in twice siding 'Villanueva is known to have nent of the lawmakers anti­ SAIP AN - Major shakeups in with Territorial Party members been critical of the influence the Camacho position in regard to the Democratic Party's structure to override Camacho's veto, Democratic Party's Ladies their budget-writing authority, have taken place here, apparent­ Villanueva told House members, Association has on Camacho's and Jesus S. Guerrero, Democ­ ly as a result of action by the "to continue to serve in my pre­ daily decisions. ratic congressman for District Territorially~ontrolled Legisla­ sent role ... will be a direct in­ His resignation~ came one day No:7 ture in overriding Democratic sult to my intergrity, the princi­ after a Democratic Party leader­ Reliable sources said Camacho Governor Carlos Camacho'~ veto ples I hold, and to those suppor­ ship meeting held Sunday at the threatened to resign from office of their budget. ters who still believe in my ac­ Marianas High School during if the two renegade House repre­ In a speech delivered from the tions." which Governor Camacho is re­ sentatives did not conform to chamber floor Monday, Openly tearful, Villanueva said ported to have threatened re­ party policies. Congressman Joaquin P. that after careful consideration signation if the behaviour of two While Villanueva tendered his Villanueva suprised many of his of all factors surrounding his particular Democratic Legisla­ resignation Monday, informing situation, he thought it ''unfair tors was not curbed. colleagues by resigning as House remaining party members to VILLANUEVA Minority Leader. to continue to serve in the capa- Stepping out of the party line ( Continued on page 2 )

Gov.· Denies Fishi~g Venture For Tinian

By Beverley Lund chartered to assess the potential Northern Marianas Fishing and JMCDC, held at Mendiola's fishing zone, and that there was Staff Writer of deep-water handline fishery. Authority. request, he reiterated his comp­ "no guarantee that the local SAIP AN Efforts to Based on the success of the According to a report by laint. The unanimous vote was market will first be satisfied". establish a fishing co-op were survey, the Economic Develop­ Villagomez, Mendiola's fishing to continue the joint venture The Japanese manager of the defeated last week after more ment Board approved the app­ company on Tinian handled despite Mendiola 's advice, the venture is reported to have than a year's negotiations, when lication of JMFC on March 3, 18,000 pounds offish during the report also said. denied this statement, saying Governor Carlos S. Camacho 1978, and prepared a business Daikatsu Mam survey, with a re­ Governor Camacho stated in that any surplus of fish caught denied an application for a busi­ permit for the Governor's signa­ ported $18,000 profit, without his letter of denial that discus­ would be exported to Japan ness permit to the Japan-Maria­ ture. using any of his own money. sion with representatives of the after first satisfying the local nas Fishing Corporation. The Governor, however, During the latter part of the joint venture indicated that all market as stated in the joint The prop~sed JMFC was de­ refused to sign the application, Survey, the Daikatsu Maru catches would be transferred to venture propsals. signed as a joint venture between apparently giving more credence developed engine trouble and a mother ship outside the 3-mile ( Continued on page 6 ) the Tinian Fishing Cooperative to reports of unfavorable ex­ had to- be towed to Japan for re­ and Japan Micronesia periences with JMCDC reported pairs with 14,000 pounds of fish Coordinated Development Com­ by . Major Felipe Mendiola of aboard, the report says. Status Talks pany, Ltd. (JMCDC). Its charter Tinian than to the many re­ Mendiola complained to the was granted by Resident Com­ commendations in favor of the Northern Marianas Economic missioner Canham in December, venture. Letters supporting the Development Division that he Gets New 1977. approval of the permit were sent never received any money for The need for such a venture to the Governor by the acting the fish. was established early in 1976 Attorney General and Joaquin P. At a meeting on Tinian Approach when the Daikatsu Maru was Villagomez Manager of the February 27, between TFCA SAIP AN - Highly reliable chairmen and President Carter's sources indicate that Ambas­ personal envoy were slated to sador Peter Rosenblatt has con­ begin their 3-day heads of dele­ ceded that the 1976 initialled gation meeting at the Hilo Draft Compact of Free Associa­ Lagoon Hotel Thursday April 7. tion and the Constitution for A request made through the the Federated States of Microne­ State Department Liaison Office sia can co-exist. on Saipan for a list of those The sources indicate that attending the talks proved Rosenblatt, in radio contact negative, although it is under­ with the three Micronesian Poli­ stood the three Commission tical Status Commissions prior chairmen accepted Rosenblatt's to their on going heads of dele­ invitation. gation meeting in Hawaii, agreed State Department official to defer further political status Don Paarlberg said in his office negotiati..,:1s until after the July Thursday that he had not been 12 refer

--~J :'age 2 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - April 6, 197 8 Communications TT To Experiment With Solar Energy

By Eve Lowe fallen foul of budget cuts and ators. between outer islan

SAIPAN - A young bank Washington as part of Camacho's between ranking government that the arrangement was satis­ San Francisco and Guam. cashier accompanied Governor personal plan for extending such and business executives in at­ factory as far as he was con­ A delegation of War Claims Carlos Camacho on a business all-expenses paid trips to pro­ tempting to solve social and eco­ cerned, since the invitation coin­ Committee and Appropriations trip to Washington D.C. this mising workers in the private nomic problems. cide with the employee's vaca­ Committee members from the week at Camacho's personal in- sector. Goverment employees will tion period. But, he said, he did legislature together with ·aides vitation, although the three- Selepeo was the first person not be receiving such benefits, "raise an eyebrow" at the also departed earlier this week week tour will be paid for from to benefit from the scheme, Ada Ada said, because at the higher administration's use of public for Honolulu and Washington at public funds. said, and if things worked out, levels at least, such persons funds for the purpose. a total travel cost of $43,162. Vicente Selepeo, employed as more such arrangements would would expect to visit the Utley said he would be pre­ Of the eight-member Com­ a teller at the Bank of Hawaii, follow. nation's capitol as a part of their pared to permit other emplyees mittee on War Claims delegation departed with Camacho, two Selepeo had never visited the jobs. to participate in the Governor's presently en route, four will re­ administrative officers, ahd mainland before, Ada con­ Tom Utley, manager of the plan, provided they did it on main in Honolulu for talks with Camacho's police escort, to firmed, a qualification that Bank of Hawaii said this week their own vacation time. the· Palau and Congress of Micro­ testify at hearings on the Com- would also apply to other future that the arrangement for Selepeo Selepeo's round trip air fare nesia War Oaims committees. monwealth 's 1979 budget before guests of the Governor. to accompany the administra­ for his Washington visit and Remaining members will U.S. congressional committees. The Commonwealth's chief tion delegation to Washington return through San Francisco travel on to Washington to lobby Selepeo's presence in the executive had talked about his was worked out "very quickly." will cost the local taxpayer for inclusion of war claims pay­ party was not previously an- plan, Ada said, in terms of a per­ The selection of Selepeo from a $1,219. A travel authorization ments in the Interior Depart­ nounced by the Governor's of- sonal philosophy. short list of names was through a grants him $370 in per diem for ment's budget, it was learned. fice and has been subject to a The Governor wants to "random process," he was told. hotel and meal costs. Most committee members are growing amount of public acquaint bright young people Utley said he was not in­ Camacho's five-member party expected back on Saipan by the criticism. like Selepeo with the first hand volved in the decision process at will spend a total of $11,968 in middle of April. Camacho is An interview with Lt. Gov- experience of high level decision­ all and that Selepeo was due air fares, per diem, and expenses, expected to return by April 15, ernor Francisco Ada earlier this making processes of government shortly to take off on a one­ before returning to the Marianas according to Administrative week revealed that the 26-year here and abroad and to learn month vacation. Utley had in­ via Washington D.C., Chicago, Officer Mitch Pangelinan. old Selepeo was invited to go to from the day-to-day interactions formed the Governor's office Kansas City, Omaha, Seattle,

Another car sliding and turn over on Beach Road, Garapan, with two young adults, who were rushed to Dr. Torres Hospital about midnight Friday, April 8, 1978. Police who were on the spot, said the cause of the sedan turnover is still under investigation but they said the driver and passenger were injured.

The exploded two tires and the other two disconnected (lefted by Saipan Pol.ir.e officer) were the couse of the capsized- truck loaded Help Wanted with agrigate. ASSIST ANT MANAGER - Dining (see photo on page 1 ) service . Needed for first class Trust Territory hotel. Experiance is mandatory. Reply with resume to : SAIPAN CONTINENTAL HOTEL Manager Scuba Box 239 Instruction Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950 For those interested persons who missed our first explanatory meeting and desire to sign Wanted up or obtain information on our two week (45 hr.) Local news Reporter-Writers NAUI/PADI certification course subscribe to Experience not necessary starting Monday night April 17th' THE ON.LY INFORMATIVE LOCAl. NEWSPAPER Contact or apply to please.call either Jim Hoffman or Marianas Variety News & Views Rich Ollis. ··mmhlna:, ~a11ety P. 0. Box 231 Tel: 6640 from April 10th. including Sat. and Sunday new~ b. "i~w~ ' Saipan, N: M. I. 96950 CORAL REEF MARIANAS, Inc. Page 4 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - April 6, 1978 egi slature Tables Priorities

SAIPAN, (NMCL) - The scale of the Government of the reprogram the governor) budget affected in the immediate future income brackets,'" the presiding leadership of the First Northern Mariana Islands. to accommodate a scholarship is essential. Therefore, we would officers said. "The governor's Commonwealth Legislature met Senate President Larry program which is non~xistent have to reconsider the governor's budget as submitted would only thjs week to detennine what Guerrero and House Speaker under the governor's budget budget in order to identify raise the salaries of those who mues of major importance must Oscar Rasa said that in view of recently submitted to the other available funds to have been receiving high income be taken up immediately when the hardship being experienced legislature. They said it is vitally accommodate this program." and propective department both houses resume their regular by many families so imposed by important that a scholarship During the lengthy meeting, directors," they said. se!Wion in the next week or so. inflation, the consideration and program is established to meet the leadership also discussed The leadership also discussed, During a four-hour meeting, speedy implementation of a the needs of Marianas students other legislative issues, including according to Speaker Rasa and th~ leadership-comprising the minimwn wage law here has be­ abroad who have been receiving revenue generating proposals, President Guerrero, a request Joint Committee on Rules and come "our first order of busi­ financial assistance through local constitutional limitations on the received from school principals ~cedure, chaired by Speaker ness." They said that in recent municipal scholarship grants. power of the legislature to for Capital Improvement Pro­ Oscar R~-reached a general ye~, inflationary prices of basic The establishment of a appropriate, among others. jects for the various schools, inc­ consensus to establish a essential items "have suffocated retirement fund is also essential, The leadership has mobilized all luding badly needed school minimum wage law for the the livelihood" of many of our according to Speaker Rasa and resource personnel of the supplies. They said the leader­ Commonwealth of the Norther­ people, especially those in the President Guerrero. They said legislature to expeditiously ship realized that all excess em Mariana Islands. lower income brackets... they there are quite a number of formulate, finalize and submit funds should be diverted to meet The administrative officers deserve special consideration." people today who have met the these programs for considera­ these needs. "We plan to meet and resource staff have been The revised 1978 budget reitrement age or have met the tion, according to President with school principals again in instructed by the presiding submission of the governor has· requirement as regards length of Guerrero and Speaker Rasa. the near future to find out their officers to prioritize this and been a controversy since he government service who should The leadership also discussed­ needs and views on matters of other equally major and pressing came into office. Present trends be allowed to retire. There are the legislature's discovery during importance relative to school issues. Meanwhile, the governor's indicate major reprol?[3Dlllling of also people who will, in a few its review of the governor's operations," Rasa and Guerrero office is awaiting the the governor's 1978 budget by more years, retire from work. budget with administration said. recommendation of Hay the legislature, according to the Said the presiding officers: "A people the sum of about $1.! The importance of health As.,ociates, a Chicago based finn. leadership. retirement program that million of unreflected reim­ care was also the subject of This company was contracted by The presiding officers said the guarantees security for those bursements. discussion during the lengthy the governor to study the wage leadership h¥ agreed to who now qualify or will be In addition, it anticipates to meeting. The presiding officers reduce the budget of the said the area of health care, inc­ administration from $800,000 luding the present medical refer­ to $1 million dollars. "This will ral program, is as equally impor­ allow the legislature reprogram­ tant as education. ming ability of approximately $2 "We are interested to see to it million according to priorities that our hospitals and dispensar­ established by the legislature," ies are adequately staffed, that Speaker Rasa and President our medical facilities are equip· Guerrero said. ed with modem medical equip­ "Furthermore, we were ment and that they receive shocked to learn during review adequate medical supplies, etc.," of the governor's budget that the President Guerrero and Speaker administration has no plans to Rasa said. Other equally pressing implement a m~imum wage for community problems are under government employees and it consideration by the legislature appears that it has no intention they said. For the remaining to increase the salaries of those days of this week, the leadership employees who are in the lower will be meeting daily. The Truk Airport Great Bids Open

SAIPAN, (MNS) --The Maeda Dredge offered $24,151,121. Construction Company Ltd., of Okamura said the airport will Japan has submitted the lowest be constructed adjacent to the JOHNNY bid for construction of the Truk present runway toward the International Airport. water. He said an area of nearly According to Elias Okamura, 7,000 feet needs to be filled. Deputy Director of Transporta­ However, only 6,000 feet will be tion and Communication, Maeda paved. Another 200 feet on each "a" submitted a bid of $16,490,000. end will have to be fenced. Oka­ The Navy's OICC (officer-in­ mura said the Maida construc­ charge-of-construction) then tion company is given a little Is Back selected Maeda to construct the over two years to complete the six thousand foot runway on project. Construction however, Moen; Truk District. will not begin immediately be­ ,~,, at the Kong Yung, a Korean construc­ cause of mobilization of equip­ tion company, submitted a bid ment and ·men to the project of $16,955,000. Penta Ocean, which could take at least six AAFA.DAI &EAC.11 IUITEL another Japanese firm, bid months. STARTING $18,251,394; while Hawaiian The present runway will still be in operation until the comple­ tion of the new airport. _Saturday, Aprll 1, 1978 House The contractor will also install runway lights and navigational 8:00 P.M. TILL CLOSING TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY For Rent aids. The Construction of a 3 Bedroom terminal will come under a sepa­ 2 Bathroom rate contract, Okamura added. Surrounded by big play­ The airp.ort was designed by ground. Location - Gualo Rai. the Ralph M. Parsons Company ENJOY A DELICIOUS. ,DINNER AND THE SONGS STYLING Telephone available. of Honolulu. The master plan OF THE ONE AND ONLY JOHNY "B" . was approved in July of 1977 Contact 9260 anytime for and the project was advertised in information. November. April 6, 1978 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page S TT Satellite Project To Cost More

The Department of Interior's support the project, a shifting of approved FY 79 funds. budget would be approximately By Eve Lowe Satellite Project (DISP) recently DISP's 1978 and 1979 cost 1n January this year, High $100,000. Staff Writer came under fire in the Congress needs will result in a further Commissioner Adrian Winkel "The exact amount is SAIP AN - A communications of Micronesia's regular session $100,000 being tacked on to the informed TT department heads dependent, among other things, by satellite program that has so due to its high price tag. total bill. that their 1977 unobligated on the contributions by other far absorbed $300,000 in Trust The satellite program, when According to a March 11 dis­ funds would be used in support agencies," although, he said, "it Territory Government funds, first announced by Interior, was patch from Department of Terri­ ofDISP. appears that Interior Depart­ will cost a further $100,000 thought to be at minimal cost to torial Affairs Ruth Van Oeve, Contributing to the satellite before it can be fully operation­ ment resources may be sufficient the Trust Territory. funds required to set up the pro­ program's costs were the Depart­ al, documents show. to cover this amount without The inter-district hook-up via gram during 1978 are anti­ ment of Education with $25,000 recourse to Trust Territory The cost to the TTG, already NASA's 6 satellite, was ATS cipated at $200,000 • not and Resources and Development financial contribution." functioning under a reduced promoted by DOI as a means of $300,000 as previously with $75,000 · in previously Deputy High . Commis.sioner budget, may have contributed to providing audio-visual programs budgetted. unused moneys. Transportation Juan Sablan said this week that stalling a pioneer pr~ject to im­ in health and educational areas. The sum of $200,000, how­ and Communications lost a fur. the extra $100,000 required in prove overall radio communica­ Recent documents, how~ver, ever, will be needed in FY 1979 ther $100,000 to the project 1979 did not constitute an in­ tions in the TT through the show that beside the $300,000 to complete the project, Van from its FY 78 appropriations, crease in the cost of the pro­ harnessing of solar energy. (see that has already been pulled Oeve said, and will have to be according to information at that gram. "It has always been related story). from various departments to found from the Trust Territory's time. known that it would cost The use of the funds was $400,000," he said. Sablan con­ strongly criticized by members firmed that he was not antici­ of the COM during the January .,iating any further costs in o_rder Galbraith Visits ses.sion, with members Sasauo to get the program going. Palau Hauro and Daro Weital saying Although to date the High the funds shift would be at the Commissioner's office has not SAIPAN, (MNS) - John Guam this week, Galbraith said problems concerning Guam and expense of needed economic received a detailed breakdown Kenneth Galbraith, a Harvard his purpose for visiting Palau will Micronesia. development programs. from Interior of DISP's staffing University Economist who has be to observe and "give the The sixty-nine year-old Copies of newspaper articles and equipment requirements, been hired by the Palau Political problems facing Micronesia Harvard professor served as a originating in Denver, Colorado, Sablan said the funds would be Status Commission as its visibility in the United States." key economic adviser to the late where a similar satellite project spent on the total equipping of economic consultant, arrived in He acknowledged knowing President John F. Kennedy. He was directed by DISP's current each of the districts centers and Koror, Palau District Monday very little about the Micronesian served as an Amb~dor to p~ject director, Or. Gordon outer islands, with audio-visual (April 3). situation and generally refrained India and has authored law, showed that experiment to receiver units, installation _of the 1n a Daily News interview on from discussing economic numerous books .. have been rejected due to severe equipment by NASA experts, cost over-runs. and training of Micronesian According to sources here, operators and maintenance law was sub_ject to investigation crews. TT Population Growing by at least one federal agency, The High Commissioner was although the issue is now planning to discuss the subject thought to be "dead." show that there were more male \\ith Interior officials while in When the audio-visual educa­ By Beverley Lund have a population incrP.ase of than female births. Although Washington, Sablan added. tional satellite program was first Staff Writer over S,000 for the same period, more male than female infants Sablan said the program will offered to the TT administration SAIP AN - The population of bringing the total to more than died before 1 year of age, it is complement the present TT in July 1977, it was thought to the Trust Territory of the Pacific 19,000. predicted that the population in phone system and will benefit be at little or no cost to the Islands is expected to be close to The estimated 1977 popula­ 1982 will contain more males the present communications Trust Territory. 130,000 by 1982, according to tion of the TT is 110,180, while than -females. capability of outer islands into Suggested experimental the 1973 census. for the NMI, the figure is As indicated by the 1976 as an the district centers. ''This might project for one or two yean, As indicated in the Bulletin 16,260. All figures above statistics, people of the TT live constitute a veiy important Secretary of Interior Cecil of Statistics for the TT, the exclude expatriate residents. an average of 10 years longer breakthrough in co10JDunica­ Andrus wrote that its estimated tions," he said. Northern Mariana Islands would Statistics compiled for 1976 than people of the NMI. Truk Police Chief Loses Is Travel Brutality Case A Hassle??? Seeing that you have a pleasant and trouble free trip is our job. bottle and the companion in the Keliikoa asked what was happen­ SAIPAN, (MNS) - A former car held his left ann. Correa said ing, Correa struck him with a Honolulu police officer, who is he punched Keliikoa with his We're The -. Experts! flashlight and arrested him, now chief of police in Truk Dis­ right hand, then arrested him. One telephone call to Keliikoa said. trict, recently lost a brutality Although the jury voted 1()()~\~\1(),-.WEALTli Correa testified that he was case involving a 30-year old against Correa, the jury foreman arresting Keliikoa's companion lfll:2A\'t'EL A'7E~C}';, ll~it .• isallittakes. Honolulu resident. said the decision was ''very diffi. after the officer said the man According to the Honolulu cult" and the jurors did not feel Our experienced travel staff will arrange for you: Advertiser; a Circuit Court jury appeared to be snorting cocaine. Correa improperly used his All your airline tickets and reservations, The former police officer testi­ awarded Don Keliikoa, a truck authority, but made a "judge­ All your hotel and car reservations, driver, $9,066 after he testified fied that Keliikoa and the third mental error." that Sgt. Boise Correa struck companion verbally challenged ,------. Sight seeing tours,md visas ..... Al!. your travel needs! i. him in the left eye in an incident his authority, the Advertiser wa n t ed on December S, 1975. story stated. All at no additional charge. Correa's testimony was that LOCAL RESIDENTS WHO Keliikoa testified that he and Wben you travel give us a call. Seeing that you have two friends were in a car wh_en he went in the car to calm SPE.M( JAPANESE. WE lli\VE a pleasant and trouble free is our Jbb. Correa apparently pulled one of Keliikoa down, but Keliikoa MANY POSITIONS AV AIL­ them from the vehicle. When cocked his ann with the beer ABLE. APPLY PERSONNEL OFFICE. THE SAIPAN CONTI­ We're The Experts! NENTAL. ft()MMO~WE4LTl1

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Bikinians Resist Move

INCANTATION CONCERNING DEMONS Reprinted from the declared safe for reoccupation in tant manager for environmental W. M. Peck Washington Post 1969. At that time Atomic safety, who visits Bikini regular­ I heard this chant in 1968 on the MV James Cook while it was Although scientist now say Energy Commission officials ly, "the situation ( of radioactive entering the Bikini Lagoon so that its ship-load of engineers and Bikini Island's food and water were quoted as saying, "there's elements within the bodies) can technicians and their Geiger counters co1;1ld determine the feasibi­ are too radioactive for safe virtually no radiation left and we be moderated by getting good lity and safety of resettling this bombed-out atoll ... and nine human consumption, the 100 or can find no discernible effect on food into the island." Ray said, fonner Bikini Islanders, far forward in the prow of the ship, seeing so Bikini people who have re­ either plant or animal life." "I would not be disturbed if their atoll for the first time in 22 years and performing this turned home during the past About 100 out of 500 former they continued to live in the purificetion rite by invoking the spirits of light to overcome the eight years "want to stay there," residents of Bikini Atoll subse­ houses on Bikini Island." spirits of darknea, and calling a formerly friendly, but greedy a Department of Energy official quently returned to their island. Last month the Interior shark to eat the demons. Wild and savage and primordial, it rose in­ says. Last year, however, sophis­ Department asked Congress for to a great crescendo that ended in a shout that I thought, since I The islanders' decision is like­ ticated tests of the · Bikini resi­ $15 million to begin preparing was close to being hypnotized at the mQIJlent, shattered the closest ly to bring to the surface dis­ dents showed higher than another island for habitation by clouds. agreements both within the US acceptable concentrations of all the Bikinians, including the Dr. John laman, of Majuro, recovered the chant for me and government and among Bikini cancer-causing radioactive l 00 who had moved back to rendered it &om ancient Marshallese to contemporary Marshallese leaders over what to do about elements · including plutonium · Bikini Island itself. to literal English. I took it from there and have tried to show why the island that once was the site were being taken into their The Department of Energy, it nearly hypnotized me. of US nuclear tests. bodies from the water and food according to Ray, is studying Fueling the controversy have grown on the islands still-radio­ Eneu, another island in the 26- INCANTATION CONCERNING DEMONS been accusations by Marshall Is­ active soil. island chain of Bikini Atoll. Marshall Islands land politicians that the United An Energy Department- Interior Department officials, I will start where? I will start in the ocean States has used the Bikinians and sponsored study by Lawrence who have political responsibility God of demons O god of demons other islanders to study radia­ Llvennore Laboratory of for Bikini, have made it clear Look around look around eat those demons on that island tion effects. California found the long-term they believe the present resi­ on that reef in that tree Less than two years ago, it dose to an individual living on dents of the . island must be moved elsewhere. God of demons O god of demons has been learned, US Govern­ Bikini would be far above They say its impossible to Look around look around eat those demons circling the sky ment-supported scientists wrote federal guidelines. keep the people, particularly God of demons O god of demons that Bikini was the best source As a result, since last October children, from wandering into Look around look around eat those demons in the ocean for data -0n reactions to Pluto­ the United States has been before they destroy us nium inside the human body. importing food and drink to the the interior, whlch is considered But Department of Energy island's inhabitants so they too contaminated to live in, and Sandpiper of the pandanus leaf officials deny that the scientists won't eat radioactive locally from eating the coconut, Sandpiper of the dry palm leaf meant to suggest that islanders grown coconuts, fruit and other pandanas and breadfruit that are Sandpiper one and two be allowed to remain as study vegetables. growing there. They also note Fly from distant ocean roadways subjects. According to Roger Ray, the that Plutonium dust can be in­ Fly fly hastily fly Bikini Island initially was Department of Energy's assis• haled. And diminish the influence of these demons 0 little creatures who can't sing Sons of She-who-sinp Chirp warnings Chirp effective incantations And make benign magic that will Camacho Denies Fishing Sandpiper of the pandanus leaf Sandpiper of the dry palm leaf Sandpiper.one and two Venture Chirp warning., ( COntinued from page I ) ••• Chirp incantations It was also reported that the receiving entry visas in January. tion was "very much disturbed" Make magic Japanese contingent has spent Camacho also said that "offi- by this reasoning, according to a 0 incessantly more than $150,000 for travel cials of the TFCA did not appear letter he sent to the Governor Make magic expenses and per diem in the to be deeply interested nor - March 27. Diaz further stated in Don't sleep two months waiting under the actively participating." He fur- his letter that the Tinian Delega­ impression that the fishing ther stated that it was rumored tion has never held a meeting on Shark eat them venture will be approved. that the officials had resigned the matter, and that be feels a Quickly, shark, quickly Another reason Camacho their positions in the association. public hearing is warranted. Shark eat those terrible demons gave for denying the permit was The Governor's final reason Senator Diaz also said, "I Those demons in the ocean the "total confusion and misun­ for denying the permit was that gathered the impression that For they are delicious derstanding between the "the official position of the Sen- someone is taking die advantage Shark is chasing them now Co-op 's intention and the Japa­ ators, Representatives, and of someone else to· suit his per­ The demons the ocean in nese Representative." Sources Mayor of Tinian is for dis- sonal interest without first How sweetly they groan like caught boxfish say the Japanese contingent has approval of the proposal." getting the facts and examining been denied appointments to see Senator Hilario · F. Diaz, the issue thoroughly." Tbe demons in the ocean the Governor several times since Chairman of the Tinian Delega- They die slowly screaming and repenting On rocks in the ocean We are pleased We are saved From demons in the ocean

Reprinted with Dr. Peck's kind l'Cnnisnon.

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The Marianas Variety welcomes letters to the editor on any topic of public interest. However, the letters must be signed with the full ·name and address of the writer. The variety has received numerous unsigned letters, letters with fictitious names and letters with no return address. Those letters will not be published to conform to oar pol\- CIJ• April 6, 1978 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page 7 Federal Grants _ Governor Warned On Loss Of Grants By Eve Lowe homestead applications are pre­ The HUD-financed . houses In a letter to Camacho, Rota A preliminary proposal for Staff Writer sently pending with the Office were originally · planned to be Senator Benjamin Manglona the units' construction has to be SAIP AN Governor of Land Management. built on public land that has stressed that if the Public Land submitted by the Mariana Camacho has been cautioned by No land transactions have been the subject of ownership Corporation is not organized and Islands Housing Authority by the Legislature that the North­ taken place since Jan. 9 when dispute by a local family. But functioning by April 28, the N. that date in order to obtain the ern Marianas Commonwealth the Public Land Corporation the goYemment was not in a Marianas will lose a grant forth­ funds, MIBA officials have said. stands to lose $2.2 million in position to release the Sugar coming under a U.S. Housing Manglona also pointed out took over constitutional autho­ federal grant funds due to his King subdivision prior to the and Urban Development (HUD) that MIHA is in need of land on rity for the disposition of lands failure to make appointments to constitution's effectiven~. and program for 70 low-rent housing which to construct the housing in the Commonwealth. the board of the Marianas Public Appointments to its 9-mem­ all transactions since then have units. units, and that several thousand Land Corporation. ber board require the advice and been stalled. consent approval of the senate • MIHA officials said recently a stumbling block to the speedy that they are able through the Rota Port Project action required to effect the U.S. Public Housing Agency to necessary land deal. arrange a 3-way contract be­ Camacho, who departed Mon­ tween PHA, HUD and local day for Washington is not private landholders. Drags On expected back before April 15, MIHA has been holding dis­ and it is felt unlikely that the cussions with several landowners and the Corps of Engineers over mit, which has been held up board's appointees will be in efforts to identify needed par­ SAIP AN - A team of environ­ the results of an environmental pending the differences. named and working in time to cels in order to set up the pro,, mentalists and officials from the impact study. A $1.2 million bid awarded meet the formal deadline. gram by the appointed deadline. U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers At the request of Rota's Sen­ to Chris Berg Inc., and the Inter­ arrived on Rota Thursday to ator Benjamin Manglona, the national Bridge Corporation, in attempt to resolve the stalled officials will meet to discuss the their joint venture to reconstruct Rota Harbor project. impact 2Vz acres of fastland, to the harbor facility, stands to be Reconstruction of the Coastal Zoning be created through the dredging lost if work does not begin harbor's west dock, destroyed of the harbor's channel, will before April 26, Manglona said. by Typhoon Pamela, has been have on the area's marine and One half of the bid construc­ delayed for two months due to plant life. tion costs will be supported by disagreement between the Construction work is unable funds from the Federal Disaster Marianas Slow federal Fish and Wildlife agency to commence without the per- Assistance Administration.

Reprinted from a Knecht said, but other states are Gannett News Service Report still a long way from putting a JIC Awards Project By Bill Dietrich s~ng program. into effect - WASHINGTON - Six years most notably Pennsylvania, Jn. after passage, the Federal diana, Ohio, American Samoa Coastal Zone Management Act and the Northern Marianas. Grants 3ppears to have given states and ''The impact of the federal territories wanting to protect program has been somewhat un­ By Beverley Lund mation of a Law Enforcement tional treatment program for the their coasts from development even," he said. Staff Writer Boy Scout Explorer Post on Sai- prisoners at the Truk Jail, and a the money to do -so, ~~istant In Knecht's view, only those SAIP AN - Awards totaling pan, with the possibility of Police Activity League. (PAL) Administrator Robert Knecht states already convinced they $421,215 were allocated to 22 expansion to Rota and Tinian. youth recreation project for told the Senate Comm~rce Com­ -needed coastal zoning have separate projects by the Execu­ Public Safety officials are hope- Yap. mittee Monday. sought the federal imistance. tive Committee of the· Justice fu1 that the Scouts involved An award of $18,443 was Guam and the Northern Ma­ Moreover, he said, the act's origi­ Improvement Council here Wed­ would become sufficiently approved to support a beginning rianas have begun efforts at nal three-year deadline for nesday night. interested in Law Enforcement ''Outward Bound" project for coastal protection but the jJDplementation proved "overly The projects rece1vmg to provide future manpower. youth in Truk District, and Northern Marianas is still a long optimistic."· monetary grants were selected Seven Micronesia-wide pro- $7,546 was awarded to supple­ way from instigating a strong Knecht did note that states from applications submitted by jects totaling $116,167 were ment existing funds for a similar and effective program, · Knecht have taken varying approaches juvenile and criminal justice approved for training and educa- program, "Aramas Kapw", at said. to coa.5tal protection under the agencies of the Trust Territory tion of justice_system personnel. Ponape. The $63 million is planning law. Environmentalists, he said, and the Northern Marianas. Most of the training activity is Conditional awards totaling grants and technical advice made are pleased with California's Dennis W. Lund, Administra­ expected to take place at the $28,574 were made for youth available to states and territories rigid restrictions. Fishermen are tor of the Justice Improvement Community College of Microne- recreation projects in the Dis, has led to an accelerated stiffen­ appreciative of the Massachu­ Comm~ion, announced earlier sia at Ponape over the next tricts of Ponape Truk, and the ing of coastal zoning and conser­ setts program but d.fipleased this week that the Federal Law several months. The first training Marshalls. Final approval will vation programs, he said. with Florida's. Oilmen are Enforcement Assistance Admin­ session for Probation Officers depend upon eligibility interpre- The states of Washington, happiest with Louisiana's loose istration and office of Juvenile and PCV Rehabilitation tations by LEAA officials. Oregon lµld California have led rules, he said. Justice had made a Block Grant Counselors attached to Public Chairperson ·of the Executive the nation in coastal zoning, Award totaling $570,250 to the Defender offices will commence Committee Fumio Rengiil of Trust Territory for improvement next week. Sessions for police Palau stated at the conclusion of of criminal and Juvenile Justice trial assistants and youth service the meeting, "We expect that Programs in the Districts and the workers will follow. much progress will be made after Northern Marianas. The Northern Marianas Com- these programs get under way." The largest sub-grant award munity Action Agency was Other Council members pre­ made was $135,000 to support awarded $4,272 for a vocational sent were Dr. Cecilia Cooper of the T.T. Police Management Pro­ skill development demonstration the Division of Mental Health; gram of experienced expatriate project for a selected group of NMI Chief of Police Jose Sablan; Chiefs of Police and Executive youth from the NMI. CAA Mrs. Margarita Olopai of the Officers from Hawaii who are Youth Director Candido Taman NMI High School; Peter Davis, • located in the Districts of Palau, assured the JIC Committee of TT Public Safety Advisor; and TEL~PHON£S Yap, Ponape, and Truk. These his agency's high commitment Lee Hoskins, Chief of the Micro­ toward this type of activity nesian Bureau of Investigation of Whotesa1e: 6444· ' Officers will be the primary Offlce,·644'5 team instructors for law enforce­ designed to help young people. the TT Attorney General's Of- Additional project awards flee. · Accol.intif'11: 644l6 ment training throughout Micro­ btpt. stoie: &«1 nesia. were made to the Trust Terri- Mr. Lund indicated that staff Automotive: .64._ The Northern Mariana Islands tory Department of Public Safe- members Carolyn Webb, Ted Department of Public Safety re­ ty for Police communications in Glenn, and James Grjzzard will ceived one award in the amount the Districts, including equip- be assisting agencies with imple­ ment for Capitol Hill Police, a mentation of projects, and work­ • of $11,895 for much needed police communications equip­ Police boat for Palau, . ing with add)tional applicants ment. A second, smaller award remodeling of juvenile detantion for the second funding session was made to assist with the for- facilities at Majuro, an institu- · expected to be held in June. ······1 Page 8 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEW·s & VIEWS - April 6, 1978 TT Receives First Two Ships

Mrs. Isobel Winkel, the High new ships will replace the old tation. SAIPAN, (MNS) - A ribbon­ ships is 185 feet, they ·have a 33 Commissioner's wife, a~ted by ones presently servicing the Deputy High Commissioner cutting ceremony was held Wed­ foot beam, a fifteen foot draft, Mrs. Agnes Sablan, wife of the outer islands of Micronesia. Juan Sablan said he was "very nesday afternoon (April S) at and have a maxinmm displace­ Deputy High Commissioner, cut Flanagan explained that there happy" that the new ships have Saipan 's Oiarlie Dock for the ment of 1,200 tons. Each ship the ribbons which were attached are "no plans" at the present on arrived. "Micronesia will con­ arrival of two brand new Trust cost $1.25 million. from both ships to the makeshift what to do with the old ships, tinue to rely heavily on adequate Tenitory ships from Japan. Twin General Motors diesel but they could be utilize in ocean transportation to serve the The ships, the MV Micro platfonn. engines of 455 horsepower to emergencies if other vessels are outer islands," Sablan said. Chief and the MV Micro Trader, Construction of the ships be­ each of the twin engine crews not available. Transportation, the Deputy High arrived on Saipan after a five~y gan two years ago, Director of will provide a speed of 11 knots. The director praised the crew­ Commissioner said, "will be voyage from Japan. They are the Transportation and Communica­ Berthing accommodations for 12 men of the ships whom he given top priority" by the fint of a total of seven ships tions William P. Flanagan passengers will be provided in­ referred to as the "unsung administration. now under construction in explained to a crowd of about cluding a capacity for l 00 heroes" of Micronesia's transpor- Sablan said the quality of Japan. SO people. He added that the passengers on the deck. Each transportation will not be ship carries a full complement improved so much because of crew of 24. the brand new ships but by how Transportation officials said much care the ships will get both ships will depart Saipan .. from the crew . ~- -. late Thursday evening (April 6) The arrival of the new ships, for their new assignments. - declared Mrs. Winkel, will mean The contract to build the better health care, better service, seven ships was signed January and better living conditions for 19, 1977. The ship's prime con­ the people living in the outer is­ tractor was the Namura Ship­ lands. building Company Ltd., of The "Micro Chief' will be Osaka, Japan. The subcontractor assigned to the Marshall Islands. and builder was the Hashimoto Captained by Orlando Mares Shipbuilding Company of Kobe, from Kosrae, the ship will re­ Japan. place the aging Truk Islander. The third ship, the "Micro The "Micro Trader", with Spirit" is nearing completion Captain Asaki Boone as its and js expected to be delivered master, will be assigned to Truk. to the Trust Territory sometime It will replace the MS Ran in May. Annim. The overall length of the

, MICRO TRADER . , ,.., .., _ .. ,...... Ponape Hospital ""' Slates Dedication Ceremony

SAIPAN, (MNS) - The new by all the five municipalities on Ponape hospital will be dedicat· Ponape proper as well as the ed on April 20 and full opera· outer islands, Dr. Pretrick said. tion . of the hospital will Following the morning commence on the following day, ceremony, an "open house" tour Ponape District Director of of the 116-bed complex will be Health Services Dr. Eliuel conducted for the.guests and the Pretrick reported Tuesday, April public in general. MICRO CHIEF 4. On April 21, the hospital will In a telephone interview with commence full operation, the the Micronesian News Service Ponape health director said. The Your business needs the from Ponape, Dr. Pretrick said patients at the old hospital will director commented. "It is equi- power plant would be opened up efficiency of forms. The that invitations to attend the be taken to the new hospital on valent to any hospital of a in Nan Ponmal area, two miles dedication have been sent to the April 20-21. similar size in the United States . above Kolonia, today (April S), more inadequate the form, High Commissioner and the Asked what will happen to or anywhere else in the world," thus alleviating the power members of his Cabinet on the old hospital facilities, Dr. he added. problems at the new hospital. the more it shows in your Saipan, District Admimstrators, Pretrick said that at the present Located in Net Municipality, Sewer problems also have been members of the Congress of time he does not know what has about one mile from Kolonia, accommodated, he added. way of business. Micronesia, and Director of the been contemplated for them. He the district center, the new Dr. Pretrick said that a World Office of Territorial Affairs Mrs. said, however, that the Acting hospital complex covers an area Health Organization (WHO) Ruth G. Van--Oeve. District Administrator may of 67,074 square feet or 1.54 team, which toured the new For your form design Invitations have a1so been know what to do with th~ old acres. The hospital cost the T.T. hospital last year, recommended and printing contact : sent to the referral hospitals out­ facilities. Government $S.7 Constructed that it become a full medical re­ side Micronesia which Micro­ Dr. Pretrick said that one of by the Hanil Construction ferral hospital for the Trust nesian patients are sent to, as the buildings at the old hospital Company, it was completed in Territory by 1981. well as to the Hanil Construction will be utilized to store the • January last year, Dr. Pretrick youn1s Company, which built the comp­ equipment which is not being said. However, the hospital was lex, the Commander Naval used at the new hospital. not immediately opened for t Forces Marianas, and elected and He said that by April 20 all operation due to the lack of --H------=F=---t ar traditional leaders from all six Ponape health personnel includ­ electricity in Kolonia coupled OU se or . stud1·0 districts of the Trust Territory. ing himself will move to the new with sewer problems. Rent Highlights of the dedication, hospital. There is now an adequate Dr. Pretrick said, will include "We are very proud of this supply of electrical power in MAR.JP AC. Manager G S c&oir singing by Ponapeans and hospital. It is an accomplishment Kolonia, Dr. Prettick told MNS, 'Looking for house to rent PRINTIN HOP the n'bbon-cutting, which will be that the people of Ponape Dist­ adding that he has been inform- close to Gualo Rai. San Joitt Village. Saipan PJ'rformed by Mrs. Van Oeve. rict are really happy and proud ed by the Ponape District Public Long tenn lease satisfactory· Tel. 6341 "Refreshments" will be provided of," the Ponape health services Works Department that a new J.. .!:::C:::all::..9~2::;:9;.;;:8.;6;..4;.;;3.;;.S.;... -----.i1..._--, ______April 6, 1978 - MARIANAS VARIETY ,NEWS & VIEWS - Page 9 Skipjack Fishing Project lmpl em.ented

SAIPAN, (MNS) ··· A team of quired techniques for profitable from one to two years to fishery could be more profitably The technical assistant pro­ seven Japanese technical experts operations. develop. The project was finaliz­ operated. The proin-am could be gram will be for three years. It is in skipjack fishing arrived in "The project," Chapman ex­ ed in December and was includ­ expanded to the other districts anticipated that as a result of Palau District last· Wednesday plained, "is the result of a long ed in the Japanese budget which as well if the results during the this project, · more technical (April 5) to begin a Fisheries series of contacts between pri­ begins its fiscal year on April first year are favorable. assistance will be made available Development Project, which is a vate citizens in the Trust Terri­ first. The Trust Territory Govern­ by the Government of Japan. joint undertaking between the tory and interested Japanese The amount of skipjack re­ ment will make available one The seven Japanese fishing Trust Territory Government and parties." sources in the waters of the fishing boat, the FY Lejabil, one experts are Kinori Uematsu who the Japanese Government to The Japanese government Trust Territory is "substantiar•, of the seven skipjack fishing has a long career in the skipjack demonstrate that skipjack fish­ sent a mission to the TT last Chapman said, but has not yet boats obtained by the Trust industry; Kenro Kumazawa, a ing can operate profitably under year to make preliminary in­ been developed. Territory Government under the master fishennan and boat cap­ conditions found in Micronesia. vestigations. The second mission A total of ten Micronesians war claims agreement. The TT tain: Harukazu Yamamoto, an The one-year project, accord­ later last year resulted in the will be trained. Most of them will also compensate the train­ engineer; Kazu Waki, a baitfish­ ing to Chief of Marine Resources basic outline of the project being will come from Palau. ees pay the operation cost of ing expert; and Shoichi Tabata, Division Alan Chapman, will be developed. Chapman said that the first fishing activity, fuel and oil for Shigemichi Yoneda: and directed toward developing and "This (the project) represents year will only demonstrate the the vessel, and provide food Yoshihiro Uematsu, skipjack demonstrating the most effective one of the most quickly organiz­ potential for successful skipjack supplies and other in-kind assis­ fishing experts. Naoyoshi Sasaki strategy for operating the ed technical assistance projects fishing operation. Palau was tance. will act as the proJect coorina­ commercial fishing boats in­ in the history of the Japanese chosen as the site because it was The Japanese Government tor. volved in the skipjack fishery. Government," the Marine Re­ important to work in the area will contribute $375,000 in The whole pro_ject is being They will also train local fisher­ sources chief said. Nonnally where there was an existing technical expertise and equip­ coordinated by Chapman and men and businessmen in the re- projects such as this can take fishery to demonstrate how that ment to the project. Toshiro Paulis, Palau District ment to the project. Fisheries Specialist. Truk Candidates Begin Guvernatorial Race

SAIPAN, (MNS) - Three But candidates and their cause there are no political Truk District leaders have made supporters have begun campaign­ parties in Truk. known their intentions to run ing from village to village meet­ "But reportedly," Foley ex­ CAR RENTAL ON GUAM for Governor during the upcom­ ing voters in a question-and­ plained, "people who are ing general election scheduled answer type of campaign. The supporting one another political­ for August 8, 1978 under the only candidate who has really ly are Erhart and Dr. Kansou, new district Charter. been campaigning is Aten, Foley Fritz ani Nimw~. but Speaker They are Koichi Sana, Legis­ said. Aten has visited most of Sana is not running with anyone $i·6:76* lature Speaker; Erhart Aten, De­ the islands in the Truk lagoon as for Lieutenant Governor and Standard TransmisSilln puty District Administrator; and well as the villages on Moen FLAT RATE Wiliander is not running with Non Air Conditioned Soukichi Fritz, Presiding Judge Island, Truk district center. any candidate for Governor." NO MILEAGE for Truk. Rep. Hans Wiliander was the Under the Charter, to be AVIS RENT A C:A1' The Lieutenant Governor first candidate to use the ADVANCE RESERVATION, elected Governor and Lieutenant •·non discountable SAIPAN, TEL: 6722 candidates are Dr. Ngas Kansou, government-owned radio station Governor,a candidate must get a Trust Territory Deputy Director to campaign. at least 45 percent of the votes of Health Services; Chutomu ''The capaigning in Truk is cast. If none of the candidates Nimwes, Truk Director of very indirect," Foley said. "A receives that amount, there shall Education; and Congressman lot of campaigning is. done by be a runoff between the two top Hans. Wiliander. individuals other than the candi­ vote getters. Auto Inspection Special Dan Foley, Truk Legislature's dates. But public meetings at the There will be a special session I ENGINE TUNE-UP! legal counsel, told the Micro­ village level are being used now." of the Legfalature beginning on $19.95 nesian News Service i11 a tele­ There is no real issue at the April 25 and ending on May 9 phone interview that to date, no moment. The campaigning is during which, Foley said, an at­ 4 cyl candidate has filed a nominating more in tenns of personalities tempt will be made to draft petition. such as who would be the most legislation dealing with election SAVES $22.95 capable of handling the position laws. Otherwise, the election will GAS, 6 cyl rather than a particular plat­ be conducted under the pro­ FAST STARTS IN· $25.95 fonn. Issues would come up vision of Title 43 of the Trust ANY WEATHER. • 8 cyl later on, Foley said. Territory Code. Candidates will run on an in­ The deadline for filing no­ *INSTALL NEW CHAMPION SPARK PLUGS, POINTS, dependent ticket and the people CONDENSER • minating petitions is 60 days *SET ENGINE TIMING are free to select their shoice be- prior to the election. *ADJUST CARBURETOR FOR FUEL ECONOMY help wanted Ill Notice ... Radio engineer/ INVITATION FOR PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL technician ... Office secretary The Mariana Islands Housing Authority (MIHA) is seeking ... Radio journalist/ A/ E Finns proposal to provide services for the Chalari Kanoa reporter Community Redevelopment Plan and Tinian Proposed 30 Dwelling units Housing Subdivision to include the follow­ UP TO 5 QUARTS V ALVOLINE Please inquire at SPECIAL 10W-20W40 GRADE OIL phone #6520 ings: A. Chalan Kanoa Community Redevelopme11t Plan: 940 kHz on your AM dial 1. Complete package of the Urban Renewal Plan $12.95 Proposed for the Community of Chalan Kanoa. COMPLETE CHASSIS LUBRICATION AND OIL AND FILTER 2. Architectural Plans and Surveying Services. CHANGE. B. Tinian Proposed Housing Subdivision: *f..lELPS PROTECT PARTS • ENSURES SMOOTH, QUIET PER· FORMANCE. Position l. Complete A/E services for the development of thirty (30) dwelling units. WRECKER SERVICE Open All A/E Finns who are interested and capable of providing AVAILABLE such services are invited to submit a company resume no For Legal Secretary ---... later than 4:30 p.m., April 28, 1978, to the Mariana Islands Housing Authority (MIHA), P.O. Box 514, Saipan, Mariana CHING, ROSENSCHWEIG & Islands 96950. BOERTZEL Law Finn. Tel: /s/ John S. Pangelinan 6621 Acting Executive Director JOETEN SERVICE STATION Pangelinan Building, Susupe . • Page 10 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - April 6, 1978 HiCom Inks More Bills And •.•

expenses of the Micronesian offense so that it can provide a prov1S1ons of the existing law 1981, (SB 7-171); Maritime Authority for Fiscal SAIP AN {MNS) High -· Eannark $6,520 to defray means of rehabilitation to young which could prevent the public Year 1979, (SB 7-180); Commissioner Adrian P. Winkel the expenses of the Marshall or unhardened offenders under policy upon which the Environ­ - Reduce the age require­ Friday (March 31) signed into Islands District International the surveillance of a court with mental Quality Protection Act ment of persons serving on the was predicated from being fully law seven more bills which pass­ Women's Year meeting to be the hope that no future illegal Land Registration Team from implemented, (SB 7-185). ed during the Second Regular held during this summer, (SB 7.- acts would be committed, (HB thirty-five to twenty-five, (SB 7- (HB 7-307); To date, the High Commissio­ Session of the Seventh Congress 172); 132); --Require that the Chairman ner has signed a· total of twenty­ of Micronesia. --Provide for suspending the -Postpone the effective date and Vice-Chairman four bills into law, plus five They will: imposition of sentence upon a of the Law - Appropriate $86,086 for of the progressive income tax be private bills. person convicted of a criminal of the Sea Delegation shall the operating and contingent law (PL 7-67) until January 1, elected from those .me~bers of Also, eleven more bills were the Delegation who are also received today, including the members of the Congress of three district charters as well as Micronesia, (HB 7-340); and , the Administration's reorganiza­ Vetoes Another -Cure the flaws in certain tion plan. TRIAL DIVISION OF THE HIGH COURT be more effective and practical if NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS bill served "no useful purpose" action along the line of ( this bill) SAIPAN, (MNS) - A bill CIVIL ACTION NO. 156-77 directing the Governor or Dist­ because the existing law covers originated in the districts, which what the measure intends to do. is not only pennissible under the rict Administrator of each dist­ BANK OF AMERICA, NT & SA, In addition, the bill provides existing law, but is also the way rict to designate industrial park Plaintiff, "neither incentive for any posi• it really should be." areas was vetoed by High Comm­ •V• tive action" under the bill nor This is the first bill to be issioner Adrian P. Winkel last BENJAMIN T. S.KILANG, et al., '~penalty" for failure to imple­ vetoed by the High Commission­ week on Wednesday(Mar. 29). Defendant. In his veto message to the ment it. er that passed the Second Regu­ Congress of Micronesia Presiding " .. .It is our sincere belief, lar Session of the Seventh Cong­ Officers, Winkel stated that the "Winkel wrote, "that it would ress of Micronesia. Notice Of Scile Judgment having been entered on November 21, 1977, in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendants, jointly and Micro Leaders Finalize severally, in the amount of $57,866.60, together with in­ terest thereon at the rate of 10.25% from April 28, 1977, to the date of judgment, together. with reasonable attorney's ESG. fees. in the amount of 10% of the total of the foregoing, Plans For together with Plaintiff's costs and disbursement in the PONAPE, (MNS) - More and was held at District Presid· Present at the leaders meeting amount of $10.00, together with interest on the total of the than one-hundred traditional ing Judge Carl Kohler's residence were representatives from foregoing at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of Judg­ and elected leaders from the in Sokehs Municipality. A Ponape, Kosrae, Marshalls, Truk ment until full satisfaction thereof; and this Court having various districts met on Ponape .reception was also hosted by and Yap. Representatives from ordered the sale of the property described hereinbelow to from March 24 to the 30th to the Congress of Micronesia Palau were unable to attend due satisfy the said judgment, in accordance with the provisions finalize plans for a political leadership. to other commitments. of Section 53(2) - (4) of Title 57 of the Trust Territory education program for the Code, subject to the minimum bids set forth below. proposed constitution of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Friday, April 21, Federated States of Micronesia. . Publlc Announcement 1978,' at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on the said day at the office ,Funds for the education effort of the Chief of Police of the Northern Mariana Islands, I will were made available · under In accordance with Public Law 93-203, the office of the sell at public auction, for current lawful money of the United High Commissioner wishes to inform the general public that Public Law 7-74 enacted during States of America, all of the right, title, claim, and interest of the Second Regualr Session of that Trust Territory Government has a prime sponsor agrree­ said Defendants and either of them in and to the following ment with the U.S. Department of Labor under the Compre­ the Seventh <;;ongress. property to satisfy the said judgment, together with interest hensive ·E'1}ployment and Training Act (CETA). The agree­ During the four and a half and costs 'of sale to the high bidder su~ject to the minimum ment is as follows: day meeting the district leadern bids listed below: This prime sponsor agrrment (PSA) is entered into bet­ were briefed by members of the. Lot 002 I 26, located in San Antonio Village, Saipan, . ween the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Constitutional Referendum Northern Mariana Islands, containing an area of 809 Administration, hereinafter referred to as the Grantor and Board regarding proposed rules square meters, more or less, as shown on Official Cadastral Trust Territory of the Pacific Island, hereinafter referred to and regulations concerning the Plat No. 002 I oo, dated February 17, 1971, subject to a as the Prime Sponsor. conduct of the July 12, 1978 minimum bid of $10,000; referendum. The Board, created All work to be' pedormed under annual plans, executed Lot No. 6 Block No. 11, San Antonio Village, Saipan, pursuant to this PSA, will. be in accordance with the compre­ under PL 7-7 S, would supervise Northern Mariana Islands, containing an area of 8S8 and oversee all facets of the hensive employment and traning act (CETA) of 1973, as square meters more or less, as shown on APWO Drawi!J,g referendum. amended, appli<;able CETA rules and regulations and the No. 1173S, on file with the Clerk of Courts, Northern Ma­ The district leaders were also assurances and certifications and narrative descriptions con· riana Islands, subject to a minimum bid of $10,000; briefed by the Congress of ifined in this PSA. Lot No. 006 D 07, South Garapan, Saipan Northern Ma­ Micronesia Presiding Officers ~ Annual plans to be submitted pursuant to the PSA will riana Islands, containing an area of 6S9 square meters, concerning their recent trip to be in accordance with the CETA rules and regulations and more or less, as shown on Official Cadastral Plat No. 006 New York and Washington, instructions issued by the Secretary of Labor or his designee. D 00 dated November 27, 1970, subject to minimum bid Plans for the Constitutional All CETA funded activities carried out by the prime sponsor of $10,000; Political Education program call may be inclnded in appropriate annual plans sumitted under Lot No. 006 D 09, South Garapan, Saipan Northern Ma­ for trips to the various districts this agreement. riana Islands containing an area of 673 square meters, by the district leaders as well as This prime sponsor agreement is effective when signed by more or less, as shown on Official Cadastral Plat No. 006 an authorized representative of the 'Prime Sponsor· and Congress of , Micronesia D 00 dated November 27, 1970, subject to a minimum members. Also included are countersigned and dated by the Dol_Grant Officer. bid of $10,000; Residents of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands district education programs con­ One 1967 Chevrolet, 6 cylinder Truck van, engine No. wishing to review and comment on this agreement may do so ducted by the various district F0202UE, subject to a minimum bid of $1,000. · at Headquarters Training and Employee Development Divi­ leaders. The foregoing real property includes any and all improve­ sion, Department of Personnel, Saipan, or at each district During the course of the ments, appurtenances and easements used in connection CETA Office. meeting, District Coordinators therewith, all water and water rights ( whether riparian, were appointed to oversee the appropriated, or otherwise, and whether or not appurtenant) ' I Comments within thirty (30) days from this announce- various activites within the used in connection therewith, all ' shares of stock evidencing ment may be submitted to: districts, recommendations were the same, pumping stations, engines, machinery, pipes and Honorable Adrian P. Winkel 1~bmitted for the district ditches, including also all gas, electric, cooking, heating, High Commissioner ~ferendum boards, and propos­ cooµng, air conditioning, refrigeration and plumbing fixtures Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands ed activities in the districts were and equipment which is attached in any manner to any Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950 made. building now on said property, or to the said property and or One of the highlights of the also the rents, issues and profits thereof. Mr. William J. Haltigan district leaders meeting was a DATED, this 16th day of March, l978: Regional Administrator 'bm.adipw" or traditional Employment & Training Administration Ponapean feast· hosted by the JOSE M. SABLAN, Chief of Police 4SO Golden Gate Avenue Ppnape Traditional Leaders for Commonwealth of the Northern San Francisco, California 94102 the various district delegations Mariana Islands April 6, 1978 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page 11 Mens So f tbaH League MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE GAMES RESULT APRIL 2, 1978 FIRST GAME: Swim Club Runs Hits Error Left on Base San Vicente 7 8 0 ,7 Rookies 3 7 4 6 Shines Winning Pitcher: Gil A. Ada (Jr.) Losing Pitcher: Pete Reyes SECOND GAME: It On Runs Hits Error Left on Base Tanapag 11 9 1 4 Duty Free 5 5 5 3 Winning Pitcher: Bernice Techur Losing Pitcher: Manuel Tenorio The International Meet held on ., Guam last weekend was an action packed meet with swimmers from Japan's Mainichi Swim Club, four lslandwide, Men's Softball Guam teams, the Saipan Swim Club Games Result April 5, 1978 and Saipan Stingrays. There were 350 FIRST GAME: participants in all. Runs Hits l;rror Left on Base Saipan Swim Clubs' Jonathan Richard Yamada, MHS, is congratulated by Tony Chong. (MC)­ Education 2 5 3 7 Sakovich secured 3 firsts, 1 second after Richard won the boys high school teams tournament 6-3, 64. San Vicente 6 3 6 and a sixth to win the overall high­ Tony finished second. Winning Pitcher: John Babauta point trophy for 8-under age group. Losing Pitcher: Gil A. Ada, Jr. He also extablished an 8-under record SECOND GAME: in the 200 meter Individual Medley. FORFEITURE Following are the results of Saipan Runs Hits Error Left on Base Swim Club Swimmers. Rookies 7 0 0 0 Boys 8-under Saicon 0 0 Jonathan Sakovich 0 0 O 1st 200 IM 3:50.86 (record) -- - 2nd 50 Free 42.16 •.:::- - . - cc--- =- ~=--= --1 1st 50 Backstroke 48.Ji) 6th 50 Breaststroke 57.35 1st 50 Butterfly 48.54 Robert Songsong 1, 3rd 50 Free 43.51 Sakm 6th 50 Back 52.39 4th 50 Breast 56.35 Boys Mixed Age Group 250 Free refreshes ·naturally Relay Jonathan Sakovich 8-under Paul Smith 9-10 The two girls finalist in the high school girls tennis champion­ Alfred Hradecky 11-12 Second ship congratulate each other. Kathy Kumangai (MC), left, beat Place Margo Celis (MHS) 6-2, 6-3. Alexander Leggina 13-14, 3:00.45 Tim Goodwin seniors Boys 9-10 Paul Smith 3rd 200 IM 3:22.98 3rd 100 Free 1 :23.31 3rd CO Breast 48. 71 2nd 100 Back 1 :38.70 2nd 50 Free 36.83 Michael Villagomez 4th 100 Free 1 :27.00 5th 50 Back 46.83 5th 100 Back 1:48.72 Charlie Cepeda 5th 50 Breast 54.00 8th 100 Breast 2:03.41 Boys 11-12 Frank Ada 2nd 50 Fly 37.29 7th 50 Back 44.09 7th 100 Back 1:37.87 1st 100 Fly 1:28.43 Kelly Moore 1st 50 Fly 35.57 5th 100 Free 1:13.38 i 3rd 50 Back 40.58 Joe Sasamoto, MHS, shows his winning golf swing. Joe won the 2nd 100 Back 1:28.78 Tom Brennan 1978 high school golf tournament with a 78 score over 18 holes. 7th 50 Fly 40.19 4th .50 Back 40.97 4th 100 Back 1 :30.24 Kusina Talk 5th 100 Fly 1:35.41 By Nancy Rody Sean Rody 8th 50 Fly 41.24 Nutritionist 6th 50 Back 43.62 Alfred Hrecky 5th 200 IM 3:11.73 2nd 100 Free 1: 12.05 Dear Friends: 8th 50 Breast 46.88 The classic taste that almond flavor adds will set off any type of 4th 100 Breast 1 :42.60 fish. 2nd 50 Free 31.15 FISH FILLETS AMANDINE Boys 13-14 Baseball today? Tim Goodwin 1 lb. fish fillets 8th 200 Back 3:12.00 Yi cup flour It's a bad day to cook. Girls9-10 2 tsp. curry powder Kara Davis Y

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