Task Force Eyes 3 More Airlines
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To serve Saipan, Guam and Palau DPH expands delivery of health care services Task force eyes By Haidee V. Eugenio Variety News Staff FOR THE first time starting to morrow, the Department of Pub lic Health (DPH) will extend 3 more airlines . certain critical services until night time in order to address the By Marian A. Maraya But Palacios said he fully em Variety News Staff pathizes with the cost-cutting expanding health needs of the THE AVIATION Task Force is measures Continental Micronesia CNMI. set to meet and discuss next week is currently administering. Heal th Secretary Joseph the possibility of tapping three "We can't blame Continental a Kevin Villagomez, in a state more airlines to service Saipan, hundred percent. I understand ment, said the extension of Palau, and Guam in light of a there is no great market for them, DPH's service hours for free reduction in Continental what with the current economic breast cancer, pelvic and pap Joseph Kevin Villagomez Micronesia's flight services, situation," said Palacios. smear screenings until night time Commonwealth Ports Authority Palacios further said that the every Thursday is a fitting re locate the program away from (CPA) Board of Directors Chair additional airlines would be ben sponse to the administration's the congestion of the CHC for man Roman Palacios disclosed efiting many Pacific nations like goal of reaching out to the whole more efficiency and privacy, and yesterday. Palau and the Philippines, to name community. continue to be open one night a In an interview, Palacios said a few. At the same time, Villagomez week for those who cannot visit the task force has to seriously "There would be direct Palau said free breast screenings will in the daytime. also be offered in the San Anto consider inviting more airlines to Cebu Pacific, Japan Airlines Saipan, Saipan-Palau flights avail "This is part of Gov. Pedro P. nio Clinic when i-ts expansion is provide air transportation services (JAL), and Air Nauru to do direct able," said Palacios. Tenorio's promise to expand completed before the end of the considering that Continental has flights to Saipan. For the first time, the task force medical services to the people year. started phasing out some of its "We are looking out for the is considering bringing in Cebu of our Commonwealth," said "In the near future, we will flights. convenience of the passengers," Pacific, a Philippine-based do- Continued on page 26 He said the task force is eyeing said Palacios. Continued on page 26 Dwindling orders bring collections of user fee down By Jojo Dass Variety News Staff THE GOVERNMENT's user fee revenues from the garment sector has declined by an average of $189,000 a month, or some $I. 7 million, compared to projected collections since the start of the current fiscal year up to July. This was due to dwindling or ders from the U.S. mainland, ac cording to the Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means. "I know for a fact that user fee on garments has decreased," said Rep. Karl T. Reyes (R-Saipan), in an interview yesterday. Reyes attributed the decline to less production and exported quantity. User fee collections from the garment sector is among four'"top money-makers," Reyes said, along with business gross receipt Noel Quitugua, community development specialist from the Indigenous Affairs Office, speaks before GTC Elementary School students about tax and poker machine fees. Chamorro traditions as part of Cultural Heritage Month. Photo by Louie c. Alonso Reyes did not say whether re cent reports in the U.S. mainland about alleged widespread labor Fund.. assm-~s>~f Illore· sta.g1~.pensi0I1 sys~Jil). abuse in the CNMI's garment in dustry and mounting concerns Haldee V. Eugenio . . .. . ment .c;ntinue to·:, conimit . butici11 to the Fund. As.of June to6·iriJch; The Fund is ~oocl . e; ·wm is, in from leaders in Congress could . Variety News Staff.. ··• .•. · .· •·· .··· regular, schedµled payment to the .. ~e.aggreg~tea~ount is_al:>out$24 .shape and. we •ar~ 9pti,mi~tic . . have caused the decrease in pur TIIB NMIRetirf$828ev·ery 15day$. to pay its ?bligati()ilf:to the The decline in user fee rev members of a more finariciaUy;. ·• Jrom :Ju6eJ(i September. when it .. Camacho a,lsQ·said key finance . Fun~ as the revenues)re st~( enues has also affected the stao)e persi<>n .·. sys~m:Je>il_9\Y/\, ,pai4: ll19t~i,:pf:$6.{rnf111011_; .;•: ; .· ; . ·.·. offidals_·.. i~~j~¢'.tovemrnerit are .... }n.g'.iopiclc tip,''. ~ajq;'~i~:~~-11:~\- : government's overall collection. itjg the adrpi11i~f!i,t,~op)(~~~e10;.,.: :.-:- •.•. 1Ji§:.fn·stj>.ayine~t :~11,4.~r.)h~ .·: . currerttly:_tie~,'o/.itlJ the hearing in • . .· .; R~P:: ~ar~ T(--;ey~~ ·J~:f'.:-.. Figures obtained from Reyes . ·sure that itcaiim~tits·monfuly:· .:' fouf~month plan, was receiyed in_ · . Congress and therefore, commit- ·. · ~aipat));cJ,airmanof th¢House. · showed that actual total collec obligations:to:~~F4p.d";_>:,-( .:.·,· .. : •. Junei:w4i.le_:the:fas,t:payment'is· :ment to,pay_its.qbligationsto.the Ways:.arid··Meari~_:Cpmmittee . tions -$159 million - was only . '\ At the's11~~-tifu~~t·~99:aptJn,(\.jctj~dtjI~qfoft9djiy/.') ·Li .·::. · .. •Eund may haye:fo.~ made right ciis~Iosed e_arlier that the .gov- about $881,504 higher than the .·· 'adriiini*aJc{F#d.J:/~~~~~0;i: /\' /JP}~/~~MJ}gpye~m,ent/i~: in. :after the said ev:5~~~-~~e~ .. ~~:~~~~~:~:~ :,' Continued on page t6
PAC NEWSPAPER STACKS NATION/WORLD ------~~DNE§DAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 -MARIANAS VARI~TY NEWS AND VIEW~:~ 2-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-WEDNESDAY- ~~EPTEMBER 15, 1()99 News briefs · More encephalitis cases reported Cuba calls for sanctions CUC rates lowest in Pacific against US By Marian A. Maraya The 8th PPA meet last month '"Therefore CUC already of the PPA among a competi Elameto and the rest of the NEW YORK (AP)-Two more Variety News Staff was attended by several CUC charges residential customers a tive field of highly qualified CUC board of directors, includ cases of potentially deadly en HAVANA (AP) - Cuba's National Assembly began its session AMONG many public utilities officials and according to rate classified for the indigent managers in the Asian-Paci fie ing Villagomez and CUC's Le cephalitis were reported Monday Monday by lashing out at the United States, calli1.1g for sanc~ion~ in the Asia-Pacific, the Com Elameto, CUC was honored to or low income by most Pacific region. gal Counsel, Asst. Atty. Gen as the citv's battle against virus against the neighboring nation for its long-standmg "genocidal monwealth Utilities Corpora learn that CUC is most efficient utilities," said Elameto. Villagomez, according to eral William Ohle, an~ set to carrying "mosquitoe; continued e;,1bargo against the communist island. tion (CUC) has been pinpointed in that it charges the least rates "'CUC also offers the customer Elameto, will lead the associa attend the Policymaker's Train with additional aerial and ground Jn a lengthy proclamation read by National Assembly President as the utility which charges the in the Pacific for residential friendly rate structures while tion into the next millennium ing in San Francisco this week. spraying. Ricardo Alarcon, the legislative body stated that "the economic least in residential rates, during customers. other utility rates are extremely by improving uniform stan The new illnesses bring the to blockade imposed by the~Unitcd States of America on Cuba consti The training is being held un the recent Pacific Power Asso "Utilities offering low income complicated and hard to figure dards, reliability, customer ser tal number of confirmed ~ases of tutes an act of genocide ... der the American Public Power ciation (PPA) meet held in or indigent rates charge 11 cents out," she added. St. Louis encephalitis to 11, in "This full-fl~dged blockade, shamelessly and euphemistically vice, communications. mainte Association (APPA), an orga Pohnpei, CUC Board Chairper per kilowatt and as you know, nance, and employee training. cluding three deaths. The latest referred to in official terms with the apparently innocuous word Meanwhile, at the meet, CUC nization headquartered in Wash son Rosario M. Elameto re our regular rate is 11 cents per cases .:_ a 15-year-old who has ·embargo,' has been progressively intensified throughout the last 40 Executive Director was unani The term for the coveted ington D.C. APPA is a leading cently disclosed. kilowatt. mously elected as the Chairman chairmanship is three years. been hospitalized and a 38-year years,"the declaration read. utility education association. old who health officials say ap pears to have recovered - are Gingrich gets divorce deal Witness: Alien smuggling boat's significantly younger than those previously infected. ATLANTA (AP) - Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has "Until now, the youngest per reached a divorce agreement with his wife, The Atlanta Journal By Jojo Dass his or her earned benefits or the passengers bore bruise marks A truck releases an insecticide spray intended to kill mosquitoes in the son who had a confirmed case Constitution reported Tuesday. Variety News Staff survivor's benefits. The surviv Manhattan section of New York. AP By Ferdie de la Torre ing 51 undocumented Chinese The confidential agreement between Gingrich and his w_ife ACTING Gov. Jesus R. Sablan ing eligible spouse is entitled to was 58 years old," said city Health Variety News Stai/ near Guam last May 29. have been infected, including a St. Louis encephalitis can cause Marianne was reached Monday and "gives them both support to hve has signed into law proposed both benefits," said Sablan. Department director Neal Cohen. A U.S. COAST Guard interpreter Court documents stated that c1s "Younger people, given stronger 79-year-old woman who died seizure, paralysis and swelling of off of," said Randy Evans, Gingrich's attorney. measures addressing pending Sablan also approved Senate yesterday testified that some of many as 15 passengers had been immune response generally have Saturday in Queens. She would the brain that is sometimes fatal, Mrs. Gingrich's attorney, John Mayoue, told the newspaperthat problems onJand matters and Bill 11-135 which adds teeth to the Chinese passengers of a fish severely beaten up by the "en milder forms of the illness." be the fourth person to die from especially to infants, the elderly an agreement was reached, but would give no details .. allowing retirees to receive. sur a homestead law allowing the ing vessel which was intercepted forcers" while enroute to Guam. The city is awaiting lab results the virus if tests prove she died and people with immune defi The agreement was reached prior to a !hursday hean.ng that was vivor benefits in addition to any Division of Public Limds (DPL) last May near Guam had visible The purpose of the beatings. of 65 other people who also may from encephalitis. ciency. expected to attract national media, especially afte~ the d1.sclosur~ of retirement and other benefits_ to waive requirements, limita injuries. court papers said, was to get the Gingrich's relationship with a 33-year-old congress10nal aide, Calhsta HouseBill ll-432,introduced tions or regulations in connec At the ongoing jury trial in fed smuggled aliens to call back to Bisek of Virginia. byHouseMinority Leader Dino tion to agricultural homestead eral court against six defendants theitfamilies in China to have M. Jones (D0 Saipan), ~eks io ing program in effect prior to Deinocrats to blaine GOP in the alleged human smuggling them make a large payment on the Credit card protection address an''unfair arid'uriaritici~ Jan. 9, 1978. case, the U.S. Coast Guard Chi smuggling. pat:ed·proplem". v,,ith •• the com In approving S.B. 11-135 into scheme eyed nese interpreter said he observed The U.S. Coast Guard inter lTIQriWeal.tb retirell1.~ill$;\'.St~m .. · Public Law 11-96, Sablan said for veto of tax cut bill at least 15 passengers with brnise preter stated that he had also ob WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal regulators are taking aim at the measure will provide legal ·,0t.irmtWY/'stated~¥mn:ti the bill. marks at different parts of the WASHINGTON (AP) - After tax cuts," less than half the size of this week, Republican leaders companies that try fraudulently to sell credit cardholders unneces- Classletnpldyeeriiernbel'ofthe· .. InsigningHBll-432 into Pub- basis for DPL and the Board of served one passenger lying on the havin" he Id the bill since it passed body. floor. President Cl in ton vetoes the Re the GOP measure, and designed sary protection from unauthorized charges. . . retire.nieritf)"$t¢~~8f~iye lie.Law 11-95, Sablan said Public Lands to address pend " d , The interpreter. who was among The passenger appeared semi publicans' $792 billion tax cut, to benefit lower and middle in onAug.5sothatClintonwoul n t The Federal Trade Commission is announcrng cases agarnst botl1 thtlirpwriearnedt'tlcittlrnent > ·• survivor's benefits is ari '.'entitle ing problems regarding land be able to reject it while Congress those U.S. Coast Guard staff that unconsciou s, the interpreter the Democrats are going to blame come Americans. The adminis several companies Tuesday alleging they misled ~eople into think benefits iiiig~ny sytviy()[''sben- ·.•.. · 01ent··0t an eligible··· surviving matters which involved the land was in its summer recess and he first inspected the boat. described added. them for the lack of any break for tration is willing to bargain up to ing they needed more protection than the.law provides to kee~ from efits dtieJlirn spouse of a Fund member." that was taken away from vari had the stage to himself. Besides, of heron account the injuries as about two to three taxpayers. $300 billion. being held liable for card charges they did not make. Acc~r~mg to ofthe c1~afu qra sp6use,''. ·· "Therefore; no eligible survi- ous individuals by the U.S. Mili The U.S. government's witness In each ease, that wou Id be over the Republicans said they 'dspend inches long and two days old. was still on the stand when the Or try. the FTC, the businesses bilked consumers out of $25 million by No such .restrictions exist on vor who is also a Fund member, tary or the Trust Territory ad IO years, and taxpayers wouldn't the late summer building taxpayer Assistant U.S. Attorney Gre That backspin argument from exploiting fears of card theft, loss or Y2K-related problems. Ilmembers, according to should be forced to elect between ministration. Variety left the courtroom yester see any big breaks immediately support for their tax cut to put c1a,ss gory Baka during Monday 'sopen the Democrats will be tile next The attorneys general of Illinois, Ohio, Arizona, Florida, West day during the trial for the six umler either version. more pressure on Clinton. ing arguments told a panel of ju phase of the maneuvering over Virginia and Wisconsin plan similar actions, FTC officials said. defendants led by Jian Hui Xue. tax cuts, with Clinton waiting to There's always the possibility But after a month of trying, the Youth Congress election slated for Monday rors that they will hear from wit The defendants were indicted veto the GOP bill he calls exces of compromise, but Clinton polls still put tax cuts far down the I nesses, including six passengers with conspiracy to commit an of list of voter concerns, and showed World Bank says will sive, a risk to vital programs, the balked earlier at a $500 billion By Marian A. Maraya The Youth Congress last year respective schools. of the vessel, testimonies about fense against the U .S.-alien surplus and the economy itself. cut, which had some Democratic more people more interested in re needed for AIDS fight Variety News Staff recorded slight! y over a thousand The voter registration has been some of the passengers beaten up ducing the national debt. When the smuggling for financial gain. at The Senate Republican leader support, a fallback GOP tax cut I ONLY six more days to go until the registered voters, said Sanchez. completed last Aug. 20 but the by the so-called enforcers. tempted alien smuggling for fi question is put as Republicans put LUSAKA (Reuters)-The World Bank on Monday told African L now says that's it, no fallback advocates weren't buying any CNMI youth elects members to Registered voters last year not Youth Congress has yet to reveal Court records showed that the it, lower taxes or increased spend "Ovemments that money was not enough to stem the spread of AIDS nancial gain, and attempte~ alien compromise. how. ' theirCongress yetthere is not much need worry about registering this the exactnumberof additional vot U.S. Coast Guard authorities in So it's the veto, perhaps later ing, majorities prefer tax cuts. :nd that Africa required commitment and leadership for its cam- smuggling to a. place other than al Clinton says he's for ··sensible sign of political activity evident in year, according to the Youth Con ers who registered for the year. tercepted the fishing vessel carry- a designated port. paign against the disease to suc~eed. . . . . the community. gress. The CNMI Youth Congress was US wants "It's not money alone that will resolve this cns1s, It must take Unlikethepastyearwhereyouth Eligible voters are those that have created to provide a system which political commitment. Governments must lead and the international candidates put out campaign post attained the age of 14, who will be would allow the youth to prepare to Babauta: New law does not Security Council community must be prepared to support them," Callisto Madavo, ers and maximized their chances of 21 priortotheexpiration on his/her meet the challenges of the future. World Bank Vice President for Africa, told Reuters in an interview. getting sufficient votes, this year, term, who has not been convicted This is said to be an opportunity allow DOLI to revoke permit Madavo is in Zambia for the International Conference on AIDS the candidates have apparently de of a felony or crime involving moral for the youth to voice their con seat for Japan and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (!CASA). cided to tone it down on campaign turpitude, or who has received par cerns and act on those concerns by · By Jojo Dass he left. t.: schemes. don restoring his/her civil rights. creating their own legislation and/ Variety News Staff In doing so, the governor e·x UNITED NA TIO NS (AP) - r,, Mitchell to push anew Buiwhetherthecandidatescam Precinct voters must be a resi or resolutions to address any prob THE CHAIR of the House Com plained he is "concerned (HB Richard Holbrooke, the new U.S. I paigned or not, the Youth Con dent of their respective precinct for ·1ems that affect them directly. mittee on Commerce and Tour 11-409) would undermine in ambassadorto the United Nations, for N. Ireland accord \ gress elections are on and set for at least ten months prior to the The Youth Congress is intended ism, who has also authored the tentions of PL I I-76 as well as said he intends to campaign vig BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) - The American architect of Monday, Sept. 20, according to election date. to foster leadership and familiarity vetoed House Bill 11-409, yester PL 11-6 (the hiring moratorium orously for Japan to get a perma last year's Good Friday peace accord for Northern Ireland resumed Youth Congress clerk Nancy Student voters must be enrolled with the legislative and election day expressed hopes the Depart law) and ... create an environ nent scat on the U.N. Security his mission Mond:1y to rescue the historic but increasingly troubled Sanchez. either full time or part time in their process among the youth. ment of Labor and Immigration ment in which the total number Council. agrccmcnt. (DOLi) allows smaller compa of alien workers in the garment He also said he believes the ~ But even as former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell was unpacking his nies in garn1ent factory mergers industry will never be reduced." U.S.-Japanese relationship is the bags, the major Protestant party-whose support is essential for the to retain their permits. "It's vetoed but I am waiting most important in the world for G;od Friday accord to work - was struggling to keep hard-line In an interview, Rep. Oscar for the governor to return so the United States. members from openly rebelling. M. Babauta (R-Saipan) insisted that I can explain the real intent Holbrookewent to Japan's U.N. After an emotion-packed three-hour meeting of his senior mem that Public Law 11-76. known of the bi II (which) is to allow Mission on Monday for an offi bers, Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble announced that his as the "garment addition" law. further continuation of these cial meeting and press confer leadership remained "rock solid." The price for continued party does not allow DOLi to revoke companies to operate under new ence with Japan's U.N. Ambas unity, however, was for Trimble to condemn plans to reform the licenses of smaller garment fac management even with a sador Yukio Satoh, whom he de province's predominantly Protestant police force. That is an impor tories that have entered into a merger... said Babauta. scribed as his oldest and closest tant plank of the peace accord. merger with bigger ones. "The bottom line is the whole friend among the more than 180 "There is nothing in the pro number. the figures remain the envoys to the world body. visions of the law that says you same. You can't exceed what is "I want to express my personal Panama police defy cannot recruit nor replace a already established in PL I 1- and my official congratulations," Colombian paramilitary threat worker if you change your li 76,'' he added. l- Satoh said. cense name. That is a corporate The DOLi has been maintain Holbrookc, who presented his PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - The head of Panama's security decision of the company ... ex ing that a company "absorbed" credentials last week after wait forces promised on Monday to maintain security on the border with plained Babauta. in the merger loses its guest ing more than a year to fill the Colombia despite threats by Colombian paramilitary groups to .. , .'.,, . ·,.. :, Babauta said he will be dis workers· permits . post, recalled that when he was attack Panamanian police. . . :.\' \," cussing the matter with Gov. Such understanding howe\'er. assistant secretary of state for Rioht-win<> paramilitaries and leftist guerrillas from Colombia's ·.. ·•·.• · ..·.··. ',, ~ C • ' - " " Pedro P. Tenorio when the lat is "incorrect" and may be chal East Asian and Pacific a ff airs in civil war have spilled across the border lll recent months mto Erap at APEC. Philippine Presiden~ Joseph Estra1a gestures at a ter returns from the US main lenged in court. according to the Carter administration, Satoh Panama's Darien Gap, an isolated forest region linking Central and news conference in Auckland followmg the conclusion oft~~ APEC, GTC Elementary School students sit in amazement as they take part in a Cultural Heritage Month activity land. House legal counsel Sti;:phen Leaders' Summit. The President talk.ed about _the Ph1l1ppmes was at Japan's Foreign Minis South America. in school yesterday. Photo by Louie c. Alonso Tenorio vetoed the bill before MacKenzie. commitment to join the UN peace-keeping forces m East Timar. AP try. 4-MARlANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-WEDNESDAY- SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 BOE designates polling places Fuel price hike going C. Tenorio-ledCNMIRefo1mParty By Louie C. Alonso election district l-A, San Vicente Oleai Elementary School and Tinian Elementaiy School will under House scrutiny Variety News Staff Elementary School for district 1- Garapan Elementary School are be the lone polling place for elec ticket. THE BOARD of Elections has B, Koblerville Elementary School the designated polling places for tion disuict 5, as well as Rota High BOE al so clarified that it projects By Rene P. Acosta identified 13 designated polling for 1-C,and Kagman Agriculture election district 3-A and 3-B re School for election district 6. 14,000 registered voters this No be lowered once "self service Variety News Staff Station for 1-D. spectively. For section 9voters, BOE desig vember, not 16,000 as earlier re stations" are introduced here. places for the upcoming Nov. 6 A KEY member of House of Rep midterm elections. For election district 2, BOE For election district 4, the desig nates Oleai Elementary School to po11ed. Mobil Oil Marianas raised fuel resentatives has taken issue with San Antonio Elementary designated William S. Reyes El nated polling places are Tanapag be the proper polling place. The rest of the candidates from prices by five to six cents a gal the recent fuel price adjustments School is the polling precinct for ementary School. Elementary School (A), Gregorio Meanwhile, the board has ce11i the Democratic Pmty and Republi lon less than a month ago. Shell T. Camacho Elementary School fied another Saipan senatorial can can Party will be officially filing by oil giants Mobil and Shell. Marianas followed suit shortly (B), and the House of Representa didate RamonS. Guel1'ero(Kumoi) nominating petitions this afternoon Rep. David M. Apatang (R thereafter. tives Chamber (C). from the former governor Froilan al the BOE office. Saipan), chairman of the House Mobil said the hike was PDO questions police committee on public utilities, spawned by spiraling product transportation and communica costs which was brought about tion yesterday wrote the two oil by the increase of oil prices in the interrogation anew Ingram. fires traffic policem.an companies to air his concerns Singapore regional market. about their pricing. Aside from this, Mobil Vice called the Central (DPS) to in By Ferdie de la Torre By Rene P. Acosta "Our gasoline and diesel prices David M. Apatang President and Sales Manager Abi form it of his location or even his Variety News Staff Variety News Staff have always been significantly Adigun also said that regional presence al the poker house as THE PUB UC Defender's Office has questioned anew the police's A TRAFFIC officer has been higher than Guam's," said determine if the consumers of the refineries have been cutting back inte1rngation of a detained Filipino as it was done without inform sacked repm1edly by Public Safety required. Apatang in his letter to Shell Guam CNMI are being treated fairly," Officers are ordered to call Cen production which has led to the ing the Philippine Consulate Office. Commissioner Charles W. Ingram general manager Ken Smuin and he said. tral every 15 to 30 minutes while about 25-cent a gallon increase Assistant Public Defender Daniel C. Bowen said such conduct Jr. over an administrative case in Mobil Oil Marianas President/ Apatang also asked the two on duty. since the beginning of this year. violates the reasons underlying the notification requirement of the volving misconduct in public of GM Tim Glath. officials if they can establish self The commissioner also said According to Apatang, his Vienna Convention. fice. "I have asked the Attorney service stations on Saipan and committee is now on the process Bowen raised again the Vienna Convention issue in PDO's the record showed that Camacho IAO's Noel Quitugua demonstrates how to blow a conch shell during Police Officer III Joaquin General to look into this issue and whether prices of gasoline could of reviewing the increase. motion to suppress defendant Edgar Jamison's statement taken last Camacho was terminated effective had been assigned al another beat a Cultural Heritage Month activity at GTC Elementary. May 15 by police officers who were investigating a stabbing and last September 8. He was asked to and his presence at the establish Photo by Louie C. Alonso robbery case. tum in his firemm, badge.and other ment was a proof that he aban Bowen stressed that Jamison's statement should be suppressed so government issues. Charles W. Ingram Jr. doned his zone without approval that it may not be used at trial as it violates the Covenant and The termination letter was dated from the supervisor. Jamison's right to due process. September? with effectivity set for house while he was on duty. Ingram did not buy Camacho's By Eric F. Say War Campaign Theater can be Army Technical Escort Uni According to court records, Ernest and Thelma Strnnge, owners the following day. !twas not known Ingram said that Camacho, reasoning that the witness against Variety News Staff flown for ultimate disposal to from Guam," the Pentagon of Club Jama, were confronted and later attacked by two men last whether the officer had appealed through his lawyer had admitted him and the officer who investi GOVERNOR Carl the small Western Pacific A.toll. said. May 9. his termination. his presence at the establishment, gated the case were relatives. Gutierrez has received word · The Pentagon said the canis Regional leaders, including Ernest received injuries to his leg after he was allegedly stabbed Being appointing authority, but that it was on the instruction of He said that the officer has never from the U.S. Department of ter& contain no more .than 360 · Hawaii Gov. Ben Cayetano, Continued on page 26 Ingram had decided to give full his shiftsupe1visor. The latter, how shown any sign of favoritism or Defense that thf:16 Chemical mini.liters of sulfur mustard, have been notified of the trans effect to the adverse action (termi ever, denied giving such order. bias against any suspect or vic Agent Identification Sets which. is a blister agent; and portation plan and that all-pre nation) as originally proposed after Camacho's supe1visor, who was tim. The officer, according to him (CAIS)fecently found on the about the same amount of an cautionary measures neces $55_00 Santos property in Mongmong . -·Man nabbed he upheld the allegations hurled not named; allegedly even briefed performs his job with integrity other blister agent called sary to protect human health ...... and fairness. have been transported to Lewi site. and safety have been imple INCLUDING against Camacho. the officers including the sacked BUFFET BREAKFAST Do you want to lose 30lbs. .for disturbing -The traffic officer was charged policeman not to leave their as Ingram advised Camacho to Johnston Atoll for disposal. The army base on Johnston mented. ·~~;;i.:c::·· · ~~· ,';::;~:.~: · administratively for misconduct signed beats or zones unless appeal his te1mination with the The recovered canisters are Atoll is equipped to safely store Gutierrez met recently with • Large Suite Room before CHRISTMAS? 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DEEP BLUE SEA R atfrac~d·toa·CNMI freeirade proposed measure establishing the. .Mang[qna(R 0 Rota) has sai4\'1(\ was observed taking away two Seacology Foundation. IT'S SAFE, SIMPLE AND EASY TO START YOUR FAMILY ON THE ROAD TO FINANCIAL SECURITY 5:00 • 7:30 • 10:30 pm. zone than theywill be in.Asian free trade zone. · Senat~ wiU"expeditio1Jsly'' act shirts from the ABC Store in The officer, Madison Nena, WITH THE HIGHEST RATES AVAILABLE! free trnde zones, for inskmce, "It does not necessarily create a on House Bill 389 - the free Garapan last Friday. works for the Kosrae's Utwe When a male store employee where_ they can have. more for loophplebecause. prin1arilyJf tr3:de?;6ne. ~ill.{ > >. ( RATE MINIMUM SEE (EXAMPLE OF INVESTMENTS/ TOTAL (ESTIMATED) HAUNTING PG-13 Walung Conse1vation Area Ma PER ANNUM TERM INVESTMENT EXAMP:..E AMT confronted Anson about the theirdoll~rs. ....•.•...• > < . d1pse empl.oyees. ate JO be re;- Sen3:1or~J1ov;e\'ff 1119Yf4f TE:RM INT];_REST_ _f;_ARNED PRINCIPAL+ INTEREST 4:45 • 7:15, 10:00 pm. ) rine Park. 7.38% 3MOS $ 1000 @7.38% $100,000 X 90 days S 1.B 19.72 S 101,819.72 stolen shirts, the defendant f ayjng free trnfiezone. w;or~~ .· .•sruited.o.ff islandi thlltfl)pllpsJpeY\ hgiqg~~~ll~S 9t:tli~ pIHfP~iPf f< The park is a local eco-tourism $ 50,000· X 90 days 3 909.86 $ 50,909.86 ··¢rsthe.f~deral rateivq1c1!flTIJi:arl . · will havetopomplyv,,it~ IRON GIANT PG. pushed him then ran away. pr~~rt•·:· r/th~l'9p]jl:i~r~tfqn\ait:~e¢k{fr > project supported by the villages of ~- S 25,000 X 9•1 davs r· ..:.5+.S3 $ 25,454.93 7:00 p.m. Police Officer Nobert Utwe and Walung to promote con $ 10,000 X 9C! days S 1 81 .~l7 $ 10,181.97 Mettao, however, spotted the sciv ation and provide education on 7.88% 6MOS $ 1000 @7.8B% $ 100,000 defendant at the Gold Coast l; X 180 days S 3,886.02 $ 103,886.02 CDC sees difficulty in poisoning case lab tests theenvironment. Undertheproject, S 50,000 X 180 days $ 1,943.01 S 51,943.01 MYSTERY MEN PG-13 Poker Place in Garapan. Kosrae 's natural rainforest, man $ 25,000 X 180 days $ 971.51 S 25,971.51 4:30, 9:45 pm. By Haldee V. Eugenio the resultsofthesu1vey conducted tests." Responding Police Officer grove and coral reef ecosystems $ 10,000 X 180 days $ 388.60 $ 10,388.60 Andrea Ozawa approached Variety News Staff among some 2,000 workers from The results of the survey will are shared with visitors through BOWFINGER PG-13 Anson, but the latter started THE ATLANTA-based U.S. the same garment company. pinpoint the culprit behind the 8.25% 12 MOS $ 500 @8.25% $100,000 X 12 '110S S 8,250.00 $ 108.250.00 guided tours of the park. $ 50,000 X 12 mos $ 4,125.00 5:00 • 7:30 • 10:00 pm shouting al her. Centers for Disease Control is Ed Diaz, DPH's lone epidemi massive food poisoning, and will $ 54,125.00 The Seacology Foundation said $ 25,000 X 12 mos $ 2,06:.>.50 $ 27,062.50 cun-ently having difficulty con ologist, said CDC is having prob help prevent another outbreak of When the store's manager the award to Nena, recognises $ 10,000 X 12 mos $ 825.00 $ 10,825.00 cluding its laboratory findings on lems with the food samples taken the same nature in the CNMI. AMERICAN PIE R Darryl Gene Chun identified "heroic achievement by an indig from the canteen that served the Diaz also explained that even if 8.75% 18 MOS $. 100 @8.75% $100,000 X 18 mos 5:15 • 7:45 • 10:30 p.m. Anson as the one who stole food samples taken from the enous leader". $ 13.113.01 $113,113.01 March food poisoning incident victims either because "there is CDC finds organisms on the food $ 50,000 X 1E mos $ 6,556.51 $ 56,556.51 shirts, the latter threatened The foundation will honour that he would get him. on Saipan which downed I, 167 not enough food sample or they samples, that doesn't mean it's $ 25,000 X ,e mos $ 3.278.25 $ 28,278.25 THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR PG Nena at a special ceremony in $ 10,000 X 111 mos Chinese garment workers, the did not find anything unusual." the cause of the food poisoning as $ 1.311.30 $ 11,311.30 4:45 • 7:15 • 10:15 p.m. Anson tried to move towards Hawaii in December. Department of Public Health "But everything is going on many factors are involved. He Chun, but Ozawa held the de The Seacology Foundation is a 9.00% 30 MOS $ 100 @9.00% $ 100,00G X 'll! •nos $ 22.48'i .64 S 122.487 .64 (DPI-1) disclosed yesterday. smoothly as far as the survey is said CDC is somehow foc;:using $ 50,000 X 3t, , nos fendant. non-profit organisation dedicated $ 11 .24:3.82 ,ci 6 I ,243.82 MISS KRISTINA MORAN NR However, while CDC is facing concerned," he said, adding that much on the survey. $ 25.000 X 3C, ,nos $ 5,621.91 S 30,621.91 The suspect allegedly re to the preservation of the South 4:30 • 7:00 • 10:15 p.m. problems in its laboratory tests, it the survey is "a little bit more Diaz, however, said that it re- $ 10,00L' x ;;o ,nos S 2,248.76 $ 12,248. ".'6 fused to be arrested and kept Pacific's rainforest, ecosystems 24 HOUR SHOWTIME: 234-9000 is making progress in analyzing powerful than the laboratory ll(ll r,DIC iii,~d "r By Linda Sieg ·. ····••,)\······· .... ························.;;/'',, -.·.-...... ,.... .,,. ·····e-···...... TOKYO (Reuters)- North Korea's penchant for diplomacy backed ROSSIANS \N NEW YoRK ... by threats seems to have succeeded again. The 20th century-IO great achievements · :.•m•·••._..- . . /:·a·_-- .,:. )}:·· .) =)/)' '=\/:' ./ ·.•·.····<.&••·.•.. It...... ·1; .. •··.J··.·.·.···.·•.f .... •·.•·•·.r\)ff.:... ·.· ..... ii .. •· ...... • A tentative deal under which the United States is expected to work A SERIES of articles is now being 2. Motor-vehicle safety. cessing. . ' ' . : ' . ' . .. . ., .. , '''' . .. toward lifting sanctions in return for Pyongyang's pledge not to released by the United States Cen Motor-vehicle safety has led to 7. Infant and mother health. test-fire a long-range missile for now has eased regional tensions, ter for Disease Control (CDC). The enormous reductions in deaths and There have been amazing reduc tions in the deaths of mothers and but it leaves North Korea the option of raising the missile spectre series is titled: 'Ten Great Public injury from auto accidents. Seat In his own words Health Achievements - 1900- belt use, better auto design and infants. Better nutrition, better and later. 1999." I will share some of these improved roads have all contrib more accessible care along with Nor has the agreement bridged the reclusive communist state's CNMI PUBLIC Safetv Commissioner Charles W. Ingram Jr. has achievements with you over the uted. advances in knowledge have all deep diplomatic divide with the United States or ensured that denied. in so many ~'ords. that he was involved i; a reckless next several weeks. 3. Safer workplaces. contributed to this 90-99 percent congressional critics of the White House's policy toward Pyongyang driving incident. as reported by the Variety. He said the news story There have been a lot of impor Work-related diseases, such as improvement. will now dub it a success, security analysts said. was false. He did not elaborate. but added that he "has not touched tant discoveries during this cen "Black Lung" disease in coal min 8. Family planning. any alcoholic beverage for the past 26 years." It was not. of course. "This agreement has averted the crisis for now," said Noriyuki tury, and anyone trying to pick "the ers, silicosis and injuries from un Expanded opportunities for the allegation raised against him. but Mr. Ingram, for some strange Suzuki, director of Tokyo-based Radiopress, which monitors North ten greatest" will certainly have a safe workplaces, have all been dra women as well as the social and economic implications of smaller reason. has been parroting that "excuse" whenever asked if he was Korean broadcasts. difficult time. I am not sure I agree matically reduced. Infectious diseases. and healthierfamilies have resulted I) aboard a government vehicle on the night of the incident: 2) if But he added, "North Korea received something simply by doing with the CDC, but here is their list: 4. • Vaccinations; Infectious disease control has from increased knowledge and use he did come from a bar: and, 3) if he almost hit a pedestrian on nothing. It is a success for North Korean diplomacy." • Motor-vehicle safety; come from many improvements. of family planning. public road. U.S. officials in Auckland, New Zealand, for an Asia-Pacific • Safer workplaces; Bettersanitation,cleanerwaterand 9. Auoridation. The Attorney General's Office (AGO), for its part, probably leaders summit said on Monday North Korea had agreed at talks in • Control of infectious diseases; the discovery of antibiotics have Water fluoridation has reduced thinks that its two-page press release ''cleared" Mr. Ingram. It did Berlin to what amounted to a freeze on missile tests and that they not. but don't tell that to AGO. Indeed, Mr. Ingram himself still • Decline in deaths from coro- all played important roles. dental disease in both children and were therefore considering easing economic sanctions. considered it necessary to give an interview "to clear his name." nary heart disease and stroke; 5. Coronary heart disease and adults since it began in 1945. . But Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi cautioned that he did Well. let's see. Acc~rding to AGO. he was using a government • Safer and healthier foods; strokes. IO. Tobacco. vehicle that night. Now according to Mr. Ingram himself. he was not think the outcome necessarily meant Pyongyang had definitely • Healthier mothers and babies; Deaths from coronary heart dis The recognition of tobacco as a bar-hopping. "I went to check sev~ral .bars ju;t to see what's going decided not to launch a missile. • Family planning; ease and stroke are much less now. health hazard has resulted in mas on. mostlv karaoke bars." he said in the interview. He added that "I see it as a step towards North Korea freezing a missile launch, • Auoridation of drinking water; Part of this is due to better detection sive campaigns to reduce the use there was ·an omrning surveillance in the area-the Western Garapan but I don't think of the agreement as a sign that the North has • Recognition of tobacco as a and treatment, and part to lifestyle and abuse of this substance. The campaigns are working. district-with ::an ;ngoing intelligence operation" at that. So why abandoned a launch completely," he said in Auckland. health hazard. changes to prevent these killers. l. Vaccinations. 6. Safer and more nutritious These are their 10 choices. What should he still "check out the action"? Mr. Ingram said, "It may Obuchi told a news conference later that Japan would take every Vaccinations are dear to my pe foods. are yours? I will be writing about look unconventional or bad sometimes to see the [public safety] chance for a dialogue with Pyongyang aimed at lifting the sanctions JACK ANDERSON and JAN MOLLER diatrician heart, and have resulted Better and safer foods have each of these in detail over the next commissioner inside a karaoke bar or walking in Western Garapan, put in place after the August 1998 missile launch. but how else would you know what's going on inside if you don't in the elimination of smallpox, eliminated vitamin deficiencies few months. Suzuki at Radiopress said the next step was likely to be an look." WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND elimination of polio in much of the in many parts of the world. Many As we approach the end of this agreement to reopen talks on North Korea's missile development lJh, how about getting a report from the officers in the "ongoing world, and control of measles, teta diseases caused by unclean foods century, it is good to remind our surveillance and intelligence operation"? Incidentally, if there was and export programmes and that Pyongyang was unlikely to test nus, diphtheria, and hemophilus have been eliminated or controlled selves that we have done some police "surveillance," wasn't Mr. Ingram, a well-known, high fire a missile while such talks were going on. influenza, type B. by better food handling and pro- things right. ranking official. jeopardizing it by showing up in the area of Official Y2K panic Pyongyang jolted the region in August 1998 by firing a Taepodong operation? Moreover, is Mr. Ingram referring to the prostitution missile which flew over Japan and is believed to have been prepar activity that was already uncovered by the national media and the A RECENT book by two Chinese military for Y2K Stability. I ing to launch a longer-range version. . OPINION . loca 1 cable TV news crew'1 We don't think Saipan residents, whose planners called "Unrestricted War" acknowl Within our own borders, the health-care The United States, Japan and South Korea have sought to get main public safety concern is the unsolved series of burglaries, edges that it would be foolhardy for China to industry is the most ill prepared for the North Korea to abandon the missile programme in return for better would feel safer knowing that their public safety commissioner is attack the United States because of America's millennial change. On any given day. there international ties and the possibility of easing economic sanctions Indonesia's promises in a bar to "know what's f!oing on inside." superior military strength. But in a twist are 3.8 million patients in U.S. hospitals, and against the Stalinist state. public and congressional sup At any rate, in the interview: Mr. Ingram said that while driving J A BREAK in the slaughter is play. In the confusion the Indo worthy of a Torn Clancy novel, the book another 20 million people treated on a~ out The Berlin deal could set the stage for former U.S. Defence nesian armed forces conceiv port for participation in this op on Beach Road that night, "I saw a male pedestrian in the middle now a live prospect in East goes on to assert that China could wage war patient basis. All depend on computer tech eration but can't be the defining of [the lane]" so he "swerved to the left to avoid hitting the f Secretary William Perry to issue to Congress his report proposing Timar as a result of the decision ably could try to consolidate against a powerful adversary through other nology for everything from billing to life r\ their grip on East Timar and goal of any peacekeeping mis person. r more outside aid for Pyongyang in exchange for reining in its announced yesterday by Indo means, including cutting off computers and saving medical devices. Yet many companies missile development and tempering its military threats. nesian president B. J. Habibie. especially to block the return of sion. In other words, Mr. Ingram, as the Variety reported, was aboard ;!: ..- a government vehicle that night, he did "check several bars,·· and propagating computer viruses. The authors refuse to declare themselves Y2K compliant "The bigger question is whether talks on America's proposed Or is it? Mr. Habibie invited the the tens of thousands of East Leadership of the peacekeep ers is falling to Australia, which he did almost hit a pedestrian. argue that a war that takes nonmilitary forms for fear that any shortcoming would then 'comprehensive approach' will start and in this connection what is United Nations to send an inter Timorese who have been driven out of their country since the has its own high-level interests And there was an off duty police officer who reported the and strikes at the heart of a modern country's invite lawsuits. Congress passed legislation most important is whether Perry will release his report," Suzuki national peacekeeping force of tt...,·.·;.~ referendum. in stabilizing that Pacific quar incident. Likewise, Mr. Ingram was told by an officer on duty that vulnerability is "the war of the future." limiting legal liability, but a Y2K lapse that said. "I think he will ... but then will North Korea agree on that "friendly" nations - presum t· The vagueness and equivoca ter, in preempting large inflows there was a complaint "about the manner in which I was driving." Alarmed by the book's blunt talk, and its resulted in death or serious injury would still approach? I don't think so." ably a force heavy with fellow So who's to blame for this incident? Asians- to protect the popula tion about peacekeepers that of refugees from nearby Tim or highly placed authors, government planners end up in court. t Pyongyang and Washington are deeply divided over what should Why. Mr. Ingram said, the "people out there who don't like me." tion of East Timar, to restore marked the remarks of Gen. and, inevitably, in living with working on the Y2K problem now assume Adding to the anxiety, manufacturers of be included in such comprehensive talks. And, of course. those who leaked the story to the Variety. It's a security and order there and - Wiranto, chief of the armed Indonesia afterward. That Aus that a possible attack on U.S. computers by some medical devices warn that products made ··security leak," he added, and he was apparently serious when he Washington wants to limit the agenda to the North's missile and of highest importance - to put forces, can only feed the gen tralia has been a loyal and use China is not just the stuff of fiction, but one said that. for the millennium should not be tested be nuclear programmes and bilateral ties, while Pyongyang wants to into effect the results of the ref eral suspicion about his politi ful American ally through the of the scenarios they must prepare for. fore Jan. I. Insurance companies have begun \ include its demand for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from South cal intentions in this crisis. His 20th century's thick and thin In the same interview. the commissioner also blamed "negative ! erendum of Aug. 30. In that bal press reports." "some politicians ... "limited budgets" and even Separating the real from th.: surreal is the rewriting policies to exclude equipment testeJ Korea and conclusion of a formal peace treaty. loting, an overwhelming 80 per murderous conduct in East played a part in determining the "crooks who don't sleep" for his leadership skill's inability to challenge facing the political odd couple beforehand from being covered. This sounds Analysts said the Berlin deal was a blessing for the Clinton cent of the electorate opted for Timar has cost him any claim to Clinton administration to join the slightest confidence either the Timar peacekeeping team, inspire confidence. overseeing the Senate Year 2000 Committee bizarre. but a Senate aide explains that a administration, which wants to persuade congressional critics that independence from Indonesia. of the East Timorese or of the and should have. Cooperation As we've said before. it's now time to look for a new commis on Capitol Hill. Utah Republican Bob Bennett typical hospital has 6.000 to 8.000 pieces of its North Korea policy was working. which invaded, terrorized and annexed the former longtime international players. Certainly with and deference to local al sioner who has more accomplishments than excuses. Preferably and Connecticut Democrat Chris Dodd are at technical equipment that an: complicated 10 But they added that the White House would still have trouble someone who knows that the "secret" in handling "uncooperati vc" Portuguese colony 25 years ago. it is far too early to take sanc lies ought to be a standard part opposite ends of ihe spectrum politically, test and hard to re-boot. Cost-strapped teach convincing Congress that easing sanctions was the right move. and "un-positive·· reporters is todo one's job well, and to avoid any The instant question, how tions off the table; they are es of American policy in dealing but they agre.: that malevolent intervention ing hospitals don't have the tim.: orthe monc! The agreement also is a boon for Seoul, where the government's appearances of impropriety. ever, is whether President sential to see to the proper en with regional crises. from abroad under the cover of Y2K threat to run the tests. even if manufacturers en Knowing when to shut up also helps. "sunshine po)icy" toward the North has been under growing criti Habibie is in a position to en forcement of the Habibie com What is urgent now is ens U.S. economic and national security. couraged them. cism, said Lee Ki-won, vice president of the Institute of North force his decision on the Indo mitments. Indonesia's prompt and full de The heightened threat includes industrial The bumpy ride into 2000 will get bumpi1:r Korean Studies in Seoul. nesian army, which is, depend President Clinton was re livery on President Habibie 's espionage, made easier hy Y2K. and a new if ordinary citizens overreact. Dodd recd ls But a mercurial Pyongyang can still play its "missile card" later ing, the author or the co-con ported to be pleased by the promise to undo all that can be breed of "tech-terrorists" that seek to disable the panic that swept the country aftn OrsPn and will likely do so whenever it judges the threat could pry more spirator, with the local militias, Habibie peacekeeping pledges, undone of Indonesia's atroci which the United States had a ties - atrocities that are not yet their enemies by cutting oil the computers Welles' i LJ3K raJio broadcast "\Var of thl' concessions from Washington, Seoul and Tokyo. of the ravaging of East Timar in ~arianas %riet~~ diplomatic hand in eliciting. His at an end. Indonesia met the that serve a modern society's basic needs. Worlds" convinced people that al icns were "North Korea will never say for how long it will put off the missile and after the referendum two national security adviser, Sandy near-universal call for an inde · Serving the Commonwealth for 26 years The United States has made great strides to weeks ago. Or could it be that landing in New Jersey. There arc Web sitcs launch and will never promise not to launch," said Satoshi Morimoto, Berger, said yesterday that the pendence referendum in East Published Monday lo Friday By Younis Art Studio, Inc. become Y2K compliant. but other counties his announcement yesterday now. says Iknnetl. "that would make Ors,rn a senior analyst with Nomura Research Institute. "The tentative American role would be con Tim or with ghastly killing, loot Pub fishers. was calculated by him, or will are far behind where they need to b.:. Ac Welles jealous if he w<.:re still with us." One agreement is good, but the big issues have been postponed, that's fined to airlift, logist.ics, trans ing and burning. Its record puts Abed and Paz Younls be exploited by hypemationalist cording to the Senate committee. the coun Web conspiracy theory accuses President all." Rafael H. Arroyo elements in the armed forces, to portation and communications. it under a strict obligation to Editor tries that po.,e the greatest danger to their Zaldy Dandan Associate Editor Clinton of inventing the Y2K crisi:, as an justify a strategy of delayed and Mr. Berger said he did not allow relief and freedom for its populations. and to world stability. are China. Member of <.:xcus<.: to impose martial law and delay the· limited implementation? envision American participation victim. Otherwise, it will earn P.O. Box 231, Saipan MP 96950-0231 Japan, Russia and Italy. The Russians arc so in "infantry," the branch of mili penalties burdening and isolat Tel. (670) 234-6341!7578i979719272 The A_sso_ciated Press (AP) 2000presidential election. Thal way. Clinton 'l)idn't get your paper today? The authorities surely are con MUIBl:RSINC[ 198.5 Fax: (670) 234-9J71 AT,OtJAL nervous about the possibility of <.:1Tant mis tary operations most associated ing a country that itself desper remains in offict:. "ll·s 11011scnsc ... says !(.• .~.! On Saipan call. (670) 234-6341 • 7578 • 9797 cerned to derail the economic 1998, lviarianas Variety NEWSPAPER with the possibility of casual ately needs the cooperation and © siles being fired that they will soon announce Bennett. But would the senator fly in :1 plane· i r- • Fax: (670) 234-9271 and other sanctions that many All Ri his Reserved }'_uoa, ~ll/.f ASSOCl,\TIOtJ t l E-mall: [email protected] ties. The avoidance of casual company of the rest of the world. their participation in a new nuclear tracking ori Jan. ·1° 011ly_in the llni1cd S1:11cs. Bc11nc·11 countries, and the United Na " [email protected] ties may help knit up American (Washington Post) site in Colorado Springs called the Center said. So who's panicking·: tions, have threatened to put into WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 · MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-9 ~ - -- CPA awaiting support Guam senator alarmed over on transshipment plan release of illegals on island VIOLATIONS of existing health and sanitation standards have By Eric F. Say as having "credible fear," mak By Marian A. Maraya resulted in the temporary closure ofone Sari Antonio-based restau- . Variety News Staff ing them candidates for asylum. Variety News Slaff rn.nt last week, according to the Department of Public Health (DPH). HAGA TN A-Senator Frank B. Sixty-seven have been pros· THE COMMONWEALTH On its Sept5to 11 inspections, the DPH's Bureau of Environmen- Aguon (D-Yona) has expressed ecutcd, while 34 have already Ports Authority (CPA) is pres tal Health ordered the temporlll)' closure of American I(ai Hua According to Dirks, the Attor concern over the number of ille stood trial, convicted and are ently awaiting decision from the Variety News Staff Restaurant, until full compliance with regulations on safe food Association of Terminal Opera THE GOVERNMENT of Guam ney General of Guam has already gal Chinese immigrants that serving time before they will be handling and preparation are made, released an opinion stating that have been granted a';;ylum here deported to China. cors and Stevedoring Compa hiring freeze enacted by the Leg All the other 12 eating and dri~king establishments thatwere nies (ATOSCOM) regarding che islature may jeopardize Guam the hiring freeze violates the sepa and the impact it might have on By the end of August. 25 have inspected got the highest compliance rating of ·'A.'' · ports authority's requesc to re International Airport Authority ration of powers doctrine bet.ye:en the community and the slump been granted asylum. John Tagabuel, BEH supervisor, said bar and restaurants have view a board resolution promot (GIAA) bonds issued to provide the executive. and legislative ing economy. Since September 8, another 0 become more cautious. in the handling of food for public consump ing Saipan as a transshipment primary financing for the airport branches. and··is therefo1:e ..)nqr Aguon. in a letter to the local 15 were granted asylum. tiC>n foUowing the series ofi::losures re)?Ortedinrecent months. point in Micronesia, it was terminal and related improve ganicasappliedtodepmo[Ttlentsof· I mrnigration and Naturalization Aguon wants to know whether the executive branch. these immigrants would be ''Th.ere's imp!"ovement." saidTagabuel, adding that the establish learned. ments. Service (INS) officer-in-charge m.ents fear dorure of their business so theyare forced to observe &afe Roman T. Palacios Dirkssaid m(Uly of the ai1-p01t's eventually flown to the main Fresh from the A TOSCOM Stanley J. Dirks or the interna David Johnston. said those food ~andUng practic;s as calledfor by DPH'ssanitatiofl laws. meet in Palau, CPA Board tional law firm Orrick, bondholders could viewth.e sub, granted asylum will adversely Frank B. Aguon land U.S. He said "high-powered" law 'I'h;establishlil~lltS matrr~tyed G~~de <'A" jncJucl.e those hpu:,ed Chairman Roman T. Palacios could greatly enhance the CNMI Herrington & Sutcliffe warned jection ofGIAA's hiring process affect Guam's social welfare yers from New York provide itj the Saipa11 (,rand llptel,nai11£?1Y, tbe.Ernployee.C:afeteri~,Coral and Saipan Stevedore General economy, not to mention, in that the hiring freeze could be to legislative review and approval programs. Currently, there are over 400 the airfare for the asylum-seek Risti:mrant(Se~ •Si~f Halll<:it hen, co.ffee ·Terrace and• San Tanka Manager Joannes R. Taimanao crease CPA 's revenues. interpreted .. as .• an . "impainnent" as a breach of GovGuam 's p.0TJ1- These programs currently cost illegal immigrants detained at 7 Presently, Guam is the sole ise not to Iimit or alter the rights the Department of Corrections. ers who head to the mainland K.13/'"~ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS--15 14-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-WEDNESDAY- SEPTEMBE,.._.R.__.1__"._'5,,_,l_.:::._99<.:.9'------I EC ends on high note ··Until the international peace AUCKLAND, \"ew Zealand keeping force deploys. it is essen (AP) - President Clinton ex tial that Indonesia works to pre pressed confidence Tuesday that vent further violence:· he said. ··11 Congress will support an interna must facilitate efforts to quickly tional peacekeeping force for East bring humanitarian assistance to Timar that will probably include the people who have suffered so "'a few hundred·· Americans. He said he hoped the mission could very greatly." Clinton said U.S. participation begin in a matter of days. would probably consist of"a few Clinton concluded a summit hundred people rather than 1.000 \\'ith Asian leaders on the opti en the ground."" He had called mistic note that ··Asia·, economic about mr:mbers of Com!rcss. reetwcry is ckarly under way:· IO and others in the administration The region\ receding but still were busy conferring with lead Jauming economic troubles 1\·ere to ha, e been the focus of the sum ers on Capitol Hi 11. ··My sense is that Congress. mit. but leaders found themselves even though we are heavily com scrambling to respond to the vio lence that followed an indepen mitted in the Balkans and else dence referendum in the Indone where, will support a mission if we are there in a clearly support sian province. Le.n ing Auckland for a day of ive capacity:· Clinton said. ··This rest on New Zealand's South Is will be overwhelmingly an Asian land. Clinton urged Indonesian force." leaders to act responsibly until a ··we 're talking here about hun force can be assembled and sent dreds, not thou;ands, of Ameri to East Timar under Australian Chilean President Eduardo Frei, Chinese President Jiang Zemin, Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee cans that would be involved and leadership. hua and Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi, bid each other farewell Monday at the conclusion of the not necessarily all of those would APEC summit in Auckland. be based in EastTimor," National Security Adviser Sandy Berger said. 1999 Nobel laureate Jose Ramos Horta, an East Timorese activist, told Clinton that about 200,000 BISITA APPRECIATION CELEBRATION people have been displaced from their homes during the indepen dence struggle. FIESTAN LUTA Clinton also welcomed a tenta tive deal reached with North Ko rea in Berlin under which, ··we understand and expect North Ko rea will refrain from testing long THE HONORABLE MAYOR BENJAMIN T. MANGLONA, FIESTA CHAIRMAN SENATOR EDWARD U. MARATITA, BISITA APPRECIA· range missiles of any kind" while TIDN CHAIRMAN THOMAS A. MANGLONA, SFDB PASTOR FATHER ROLLY, AND THE PEOPLE OF ROTA WOULD LIKE TO INVITE a firmer accord is negotiated. He YOU TC "BISITA LUTA" AND JOIN US CELEBRATE & HONOR DUR PATRON SAINT SAN FRANCISCO DE BORJA DURING THE said he was considering easing trade sanctions against North BISITA APPRECIATION WEEKEND FROM OCTOBER 08·1 Cl, 1 999. THIS WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS THE ANNUAL FIESTA AND Korea. ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ANNUAL FISHING DERBY, STREET DANCE, GAMES, INTERNATIONAL CUISINE, PARADISE OPEN MARKET At the State Dt:partment. AND THE APPRECIATION DtNNER. To TOP THIS EVENT OFF FOR EVERYONE'S ENJOYMENT & SATISFACTION, THERE WILL BE A spokesman James Rubin said the "BATTLE OF THE BANDS." United States was awaiting the outcome of talks at U.N. head quarters in New York between PLEASE COME AND "81SITA LUTA" AND THE PEOPLE OF ROTA WtLL MAKE YOUR STAY PLEASANT AND the Security Council and the for ENJOYABLE. eign ministers of Indonesia and Australia on a peacekeeping force THANK YOU AND DANGKULD NA 51 Yu•us MA'ASE' for East Timor. Once that is done. the size and naturt: of U.S. partici SCHEDULE OF EVENTS pation can be decided, Rubin said. He said the United States prob -,su~u- OCTOBER 06-07 1 ggg ably would limit its contribution 1 to providing communications. 6:00 A.M. • 6:00 P.M. ROTA ANNUAL FISHING DERBY logistics. transportation and in telligence support. as opposed to OCTOBER 08, l 999 sending combat forc~s. B:00 A.M. • Z:00 P.M. GAMES COMPETITION The administration declared Clinton's talks hc1·e a success af 5:00 P.M. - B:DD P.M. STREET DANCE COMPETITION tcrthe reopening of trade negotia 6:30 P.M. • 1 1 :OD P.M. PARADISE OPEN MARKET tions with China. the missile ac cord with North Korea in Berlin. OCTOBER 09, 1 999 FEATURES: and Indonesia's grudging agree 8:00 A.M. • 1 1 :DD P.M. PARADISE OPEN MARKET • 3.5 Liter-VG Engine ment to accept outside help to • Automatic Transmission restore order in East Timor. 4:00 P.M. SAN FRANCISCO DE BORJA FIESTA ~UEEN CORONATION, • 4-Wheel Drive Clinton left for a scenic alpine NOVENA & PROCESSION resort on South Island after the · • Air Conditioning 6:30 P.M. BISITA APPRECIATION DINNER summit of the Asia-Pacific Eco B:00 P.M. BATTLE OF THE BANDS • Power Windows/Locks nomic Cooperation forum. The • AM/FM Cassette area-scene of a gold rush in the 1860s - is a wonder land of OCTOBER 1 0, l 999 mountains. lakes. rivers and val 1 0:00 A.M. SAN FRANCISCO DE BORJA FIESTA MASS leys. 1 Z:OD NOON • ? FIESTA LUNCH "'This has trnly been a good Customers First LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, DANCE PERFORMANCES, week for stability and U.S. inter 1 :ClCl P.M. • ? - ests in Asia:· Berger said. Yct. COCK-FIGHTING DERBY, n !~!!:!~!;D ~RS~~!~~ there were some disappointments. RAFFLE TICKET DRAWING, ETC. On Beach Road in Garapan 234-7133 Negotiators failed to complt:te ISUZU Go farther. a trade deal between Vietnam and the United States. ASIA 16-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-WEDNESDAY- SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 WORLD Dalai Lama calls US: Pakistan has full for coIDpassion China missile system DHARMSALA, India (AP) - tion if the next era is to be any WASHINGTON (Reuters) - aware of in an unclassified forum ligence estimate on missiles - The turn of the millennium will be different. A new U.S. intelligence report that there has been that specific a which includes input from the 'just another day and night" for "When we see these sort of states publicly for the first time statement" on China transfening department's own intelligence the Dal:ti Lama, unless mankind unfortunate things. just to feel that Pakistan has received M-11 complete M-1 l systems to Paki bureau - is not based on any new resolves to end the kind of suffer sorry ... that is not sufficient," short-range ballistic missiles from stan, one administration official information. inQ; going on in East Timor and he said. "The new millennium China, raising once again the ques said about the new intelligence As a result, it does not change otiic7- trouble spots. is nothing special.just another tion of whether U.S. law warrants report. the view of policymakers that Tibet's exiled spiritual day and night." imposing tougher sanctions "This is obviously a more sig there is not sufficient proof that leader. opening an interna The Dalai Lama has lived in Pakistan has complete missiles, tional conference Sunday on exile in Dham1sala since 1959, against Beijing, administration nificant statement than what has science and spirituality. said when he fled Chinese rule in Ti and congressional sources said been said before publicly" about he told Reuters. compassion must lead to ac- bt.:t. on Monday. the extent to which Pakistan pos "In terms of a determination, The unqualified conclusion,· sesses M-11 capability, he told we have not reached a legal con contained on page five of the de Reuters. clusion that Pakistan has received classified intelligence report on A congressional source agreed, full M-11 missiles," the official COMMONWEALTH PORTS AUTHORITY missiles issued on Thursday, saying: 'That's the first time in an said. Mnin Dffil:'l': 5AlPAN tNTERNAT[0~ALAIHP0HT states: "Pakistan has Chinese-sup unclassified document that the He noted that the '\.]nited States P.O. Bo-. 1055 Saipan. MP 96950 Pbonr: I l·6i01f,64.J.'iOO/l Fax: (1,670\ :?34-5962 E-Mail Addre1o~; ~pri.admiui'tsaipnn.t:tlm plied M-11 short-range ballistic administration has admitted cat has a responsibility to impose missiles." egorically that Pakistan has Chi "very highevidentiary standards" REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The statement, which reflects nese-supplied missiles." before imposing sanctions, espe Produce Concession Booth the consensus of the U.S. intelli "Now the question is, when is cially when a government like Rota International Airport Two Australian aid workers Steve Pratt (right) and Peter Wallace (left) recently fr_eed _from prison in gence community, revives a long the administration going to im China has denied providing Yugoslavia on spying charges, are welcomed back to Canberra Monday, after spending five months m a simmering dispute between the pose sanctions?" he added. Islamabad with complete missile The Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA) is soliciting proposals from interested firms or Belgrade jail. AP indi,iduals to operate Tu·o 12) Produce Concession Booth at the Rota International Airport. intelligence community and the In fact, the National Air Intelli systems. Interested firms and/or individuals are encouraged w specify in their proposal the types of policymakers. gence Centre at Wright-Patterson In two instances - once by U.S. produce and/or services they intend to offer to the travelers. Each booth available is IJO square feet, aod is located at the West End of the Terminal. This space is available for inspection The U.S. State Department and Air Force Base in Ohio hinted at President George Bush's admin between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. · the White House have long taken the intelligence community's istration in 1991 and again by issue with such assessments, ar finding in an April 1999 report on · U.S. President Bill Clinton in 1993 Proposal packages may be obtained at the Office of the Executive Director, Saipan International Families welcome home Airport, P.O. Box 1055, Saipan, MP 96950, or at the Office of the Rota Ports Manager, Rota guing that while Pakistan has ac ballistic and cruise missile threats. - the United States imposed mild International Airport P.O. Box 561, Rota, MP 96951; for a foe of $50.00 per package. A It included Pakistan in a chart sanctions on China for transfer pre-proposal conference will be held on September 17 at 2:00 p. m. at the CPA Conference Room quired components of M-11 mis located on the second floor Rota International Airport. siles, the evidence does not prove on short-range ballistic missile ring M-11 components to Paki freed Australia workers Islam bad actually possesses com systems, indicating that Islamabad stan. The Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA) must receive proposals no later than 2:00 p.m. October 8, 1999, in order to be considered for the award. In evaluating proposals, CPA will plete systems. had fewer than 50 M-11 launch But the sanctions were lifted in consider (but is not limited tol the following criteria: SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - greet them. In Canberra, both men were The issue of whether Pakistan ers. But that was a rather obscure both cases when Beijing agreed I. Financial Proposals Two Australian aid workers im "She's a lovely baby and my engulfed by well-wishers and possesses only missile compo reference and escaped wide no to, but did not fot111ally sign, the 2. Management Team prisoned in Yugoslavia during the wife is a courageous woman," CAREstaffmembers, who were nents or whether it has full sys tice, even among administration global Missile Technology Con 3. Customer Services NATO bombardment came home Pratt said as Samira fought back holding daffodils to reflect the 4. Pricing tems is significant because China experts. trol Regime, which aims to ban Confucians march through the Confucian Temple Saturday in Beijing Monday to an emotional recep tears. "It's almost like walking on yellow ribbons tied to trees at Nevertheless, the fact that Pa the spread of ground-to-ground The successful and unsuccessful proposers will be notified within thirty (30) days after October could be subjected under U.S. law to celebrate 2,550/h anniversary of Confucius' birthday. Men in black 8, 1999. tion from their families and co air, it's been quite a moment." Governor General Sir William to more serious sanctions for such kistan has complete Chinese M- missiles capable of sending a are called "The principal sacrificial officials and his assistants." AP workers. Pratt and Wallace were re Deane's residence during the Should you have any questions or need additional i!lfonnation, please contact Mr. Herman R. atransferthanhave been imposed 11 systems is one of "the worst 1,000 pound (453 kg) payload Bermudes at 664-3531. Steven Pratt, 41, and Peter leased Sept. I after spending fight for their release. in the past. kept secrets .... It has been com 186 miles (300 km). Wallace, 31, flew into Sydney l 54days in a Belgrade jail. They "It's wonderful to see the family The Commonwealth Ports Authority reserves the right to reject any and all proposal in But imposing sanctions now mon knowledge" in the intelli The sanctions were category 2 accortlance with Section 3.2171 and 4.1 ofits Procurement Rules and Regulations. early Monday before going on to had been sentenced to 12 years again and to be back home again. could cause new problems in U.S. gence community and the gov sanctions, covering the transfer the capital, Canberra, where their and four years, respectively, for I've never been so pleased to be ls/CARLOS H. SALAS Septi,mber 3 1999 efforts to work cooperatively with ernmentforyears, one intelligence of missile components and dual Execu live Direcwr Date families-including Pratt's wife espionage - a conviction they back in Australia," Wallace said. Beijing on many issues and, ad source said. use items. Harsher sanctions are Samira and his week-old daugh insist was a miscarriage of jus Pratt and Wallace, who work ministration officials said, they A U.S. State Department.offi called for in event of a category 1 ter Yasmina - were waiting to tice caused by a wartime misun for CARE Australia, were arrested are unlikely to happen. cial insisted that the finding con violation, covering the transferof derstanding. They were freed during the NATO airstrikes on "That's the first time that I'm tained in the latest national intel- complete systems. JOSE after being pardoned by Yugoslavia along with Branko EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT Yugoslav President Slobodan Jelen, a Yugoslav national also Invitation for Bid Milosevic. working for the organization. CASTRO CC IFB99-0032 September 10, 1999 DELACRUZ The CNMI Public School System, through the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, is soliciting bids from General al*~;~~jj\~~ID!f ~~~l~~,f'C~~{;lfr Contractors for upgrading classroom lighting and replacement of Administration building air-conditioners at Marianas Japan fully supports D.O.B.: December 15, 1931 High School. The scope of work, specifications, and proposal package requirements are now available at the CUC :IJ;• ... 111••·•··•·•,·•l(ore•·a····.···•Il]is·•stiI.e•.•····••·ta]ls.· Born to Eternal Life: September 6, 1999 Procurement & Supply Office situated on the 3rd floor of the Joe ten Dandan Building, Saipan, during regular business [~14,_Ji', ·"' ~y~~. hours. Copies of the bid package may be obtained for $60.00 per set. All proposals are to be submitted in duplicate and Habibie's initiatives ·;()i4B··(~ehttfi) •.•••.•..•• Ja;M;: .·. ~o;!tt .• I ,·,,1 ,: I , ..... -.. --.·r·· NATION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1999-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-1? 18-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-WEDNESDAY- SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 ------~--- Court says use may be justified -Buchanan bid could tighten up US.race Medical marijuana issue raised / ., SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A ous or fatal illnesses," the court center for hemp products and pa respond to the ruling, a spokes California clubs, saying the ab the vote picked up by a third ' party candidate is from people '. federal appeals court Monday said in a 3-0 ruling. tient support, but not for mari man said. solute federal ban on marijuana who would not have voted for raised the possibility that clubs The court noted that the "ne juana distribution. Medical marijuana clubs distribution overrode Proposi the Democrat or Republican. that provide medical marijuana cessity" defense - showing that "The 9th Circuit is correctly sprang up around California af tion 215. "If Buchanan could attract might be reopened, saying "medi breaking the law was the only recognizing that cannabis has ter the November 1996 approval U.S. District Judge Charles upward of IO percent, then he cal necessity" could make some way to prevent a more serious medical efficacy to a large class of Proposition 215, which al Breyer agreed, issuing a con could be a factor," said Gillespie, patients exempt from laws against harm - would be available if of patients and that it should be lowed patients with serious ill tempt order last year that forced who had worked in the now pot. federal authorities prosecuted recognized under federal law un nesses to obtain and use mari four of the clubs to stop distrib defunct White House campaign In a rebuff to the Clinton ad patients or club officials for vio der the medical necessity de juana at their doctors' recom·· uting· marijuana. Two of the of Representative John Kasich ministration, the 9th U.S. Circuit lating federal drug laws. fense," Raich said. mendation without being pros clubs, in Fairfax and Ukiah re of Ohio. Court of Appeals told a judge Because the government sought He said the ruling could lead to ecuted under state law. The drug main open because the govern Buchanan said on Sunday he who had issued an injunction an injunction against future law the reopening of the Oakland co is used to relieve pain and other ment failed to present evidence was seriously considering leav against such groups to consider breaking instead of prosecuting operative for the limited number effects of AIDS, cancer and cer that they were distributing mari Pat Buchanan ing the Republican Party and exempting patients and doctors anyone, the order should be of patients who could show medi tain other diseases and their juana at the Lime. Other infor WASHINGTON (Reuters) - seeking the presidential nomi who could show "medical neces worded to exclude conduct that cal necessity. treatments. mal organizations scattered If presidential candidate Pat nation of the Reform Party. sity." The injunction against six likely would be allowed if a per No one was immediately avail The Justice Department re around the state also continue Buchanan bolts the Republican A variety ofnational polls have medical marijuana clubs had been son cited the necessity defense at able at the Justice Department to sponded by suing six Northern to supply medicinal marijuana. Party for a third-party run, he long shown Bush holding a 15 to issued at the request of the Justice trial, the court said. would tighten the White House 20 percentage point lead over Department. To be eligible for such an ex race and inject new life into it, Vice President Al Gore, the Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. (center), speaks with former Secretary of State The court did not order the ex - emption, patients would have to political pollsters and analysts Democratic presidential front Henry Kissinger as McCain's wile Cindy looks on Wednesday at a party in New York to launch McCain's book ception but said there was evi show that they have tried legal said on Monday. runner. "Faith of My Fathers." AP dence that would justify it. alternatives to marijuana and . But they said it is too early to But a survey last month by One of the six Northern Cali found I liar they don't work or know if such a move by the fiery Schroth & Associates showed fornia clubs, the Oakland Can cause intolerable side effects, the conservative could actually alter Bush's numbers could shrink if McCain signs books, hopes nabis Buyers' Cooperative, '·has court said. the outcome of the contest, which Buchanan was the Reform Party identified a strong public interest The ruling was applauded by polls show Republican George nominee. It had Bush with 39 in the availability of a doctor Robert Raich, a lawyer for the W. Bush as the runaway front percent, Gore at 35 percent and to get known much better prescribed treatment that would Oakland cooperative, which runner. Buchanan at 16 percent. help ameliorate the condition and served ·about 2,000 patients be 'This could become the most A CNN/Time poll in July found relieve the pain and suffering of a fore being closed by court order WASHINGTON (Reuters) - emerged with their honour in President Dan Quayle, publisher large group of persons with scri- last year. It later reopened as a significant development yet in that if Buchanan was on the Re Sen. John McCain of Arizona, the tact," the McCain campaign said Steve Forbes and columnist Pat campaign 2000," said David fonn Pru1y ticket, he would get 9 latest in a line of presidential can in a statement to the media. Buchanan. Kozak, a professor at Gannon percent, compared to 48 percent didates turned author, drew sev McCain, seeking the Republi Texas Gov. George W. Bush, University and a member of the for Bush and 38 percent for Gore. eral hundred admirers Monday as can presidential nomination, said leading the rest of the Republican board of directors at The Centre Dean Spiliotes, a political sci he signed his book "Faith of My he had not written the book to presidential field, including US judge dismisses for the Study of the Presidency. ence professor at Dartmouth Col Fathers" in a Capitol Hill book advance his White House ambi McCain, in fund raising and in the "It would be good news for lege, said, "Pat Buchanan has the store. tions, but acknowledged it could polls by a wide margin, is said to Democrats since .Buchanan Republican Party worried. He has 2 slave labor cases McCain's book chronicles the help him become better known. be working on his own volume, would draw conservatives away a loyal and even rabid following, way he was shaped by his grand "I really bridle at the prospect although some political analysts NEW YORK (Reuters) - A ing the 12 years that the Nazis from the Republicans," Kozak and ifnothingelse, he could make father and father, both four-star of saying this is a vehicle to con believe he has no need to venture U.S. federal judge on Monday ruled Germany. said. the race a lot more interesting." admirals, as well as his own expe vince people to vote for me for into print. dismissed two lawsuits brought Those lawsuits, which sought But as Ed Gillespie, a Repub Buchanan, making his third bid riences during five years as a pris president. This is a vehicle, I hope, Among Democrats, former Sen. by forn1er Nazi-era slave labourers lican political consultant, said, for the White House as a Repub $18 billion in damages, have been oner of war in Vietnam when he to dispel some of the cynicism Bill Bradley published a book last against their German employers, one of the driving forces behind a "It is too early to tell what will lican, complained on Monday that had to withstand physical and and pessimism that permeates year about his life while Vice happen." the party establishment has aban saying treaties precluded the suits, planned new compensation fund Vice President Al Gore is applauded by Jim Neeley (left), president of the Tennessee AFL-C/0, at the group's mental torture. young America today about the President Al Gore published a lawyers involved in the cases said. that German companies are creat convention in Nashville, Tenn., Monday. In his speech to the organization, Gore said he will work to improve Gillespie noted that histori doned its core conservative val "It is the story of three imper virtue and value of public ser book on the environment, "Earth The two German companies ing. education and job-training, and to protect the rights of unions to organize. AP cally the first 7 or 8 percent of ues. fect men who faced adversity and vice," he said. in the Balance,"in 1992. that won the dismissal were the In return for paying reparations, "The reality though is that McCain said one of his big chemicals company Degussa and the German companies want a · REqUEST FOR PROPOSALS · people read this book and ap gest problems as a presidential electronics giant Siemens guarantee that they will not face prove of me and my family, obvi candidate was that he was so said Michael lfousfeld and Ed any new claims from Holocaust · DPW99•RFP-031 . ously that can have some benefi little known compared to Bush Fagan, two of the lawyers m survivors. . . September 30, 1999 . · cial effect on my presidential cam and former Cabinet secretary " ... tkv.e wJ.L k ria HW1te ~' awl. fW. HWM ~en~ en volved in the cases. Whether the mling would af paign because they will know me Elizabeth Dole. He is focusing The attorneys vowed to appeal fect U.S.-German negotiations to fUU#- c-J/w UPJ.'dJ, tire ku ~· " ( ReAJ.. .21:4) Governor Pedro P. Tenorio and Lt. Governor Jesus R. Sablan, through the Department of Public Works (DPW) are o/ pc.a better," McCain added. his campaign largely on the the court's ruling that the class craft the reparations fund for as soliciting sealed proposals from qualified engineering firms for the Design of Nang Ocha Road Paving and Improve Four of this year's Republican states of New Hampshire, South action suits were blocked by a many as 1.5 million to2.3 million ments, San Vicente, on the island of Saipan, in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. presidential field have already Carolina and California and 1921 treaty. "It's the wrong deci slave and forced labourers who written books: apart from appealing especially to military sion," Fagan said. still are alive was not immedi A Scope of Work will be available for pick-up on or after Thursday, September 16, 1999 at the Technical Services McCain, they include former Vice veterans. No further details of the New ately clear. Division, Department of Public Works,, Lower Base, Saipan. ds!er ?ir.mk 1Jknco ark, New Jersey, court's ruling Hausfeld said there would be were immediately available. no impact. "We've always ap A Pre-proposal Conference will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday. September 23, 1999 at the DPW Conference Room, Along with other class-action proached this the way the Ger Main Office, Gualo Rai, Saipan. All questions regarding this design project must be submitted in writing no later than Mrs. Clinton is expected to run attorneys, Fagan and l lausfcld arc mans strncturcd it, that they h,ive 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 24, 1999. Questions shall be directed to Mr. Andrew W. Smith,P. E. , Director of Technical for the Senate from New York suing a number of German com no legal liability so the question Services Division, at fax (670) 322-3547 or fax (670) 235-6436. lla1uu11ara, JJ(J{YJ next yeAr, aJl.d she.and President panies for profiting from the use is, what is their moral responsi Clinton. ~re bVying ahouse in of slave and forced labourers dur- bility'/" An original and three (3) copies of proposals must be submitted to the Oflice of the Director, Division of Procurement & 1905-1999 Sllbvrb\ln.\Vestcryester .. County Supply, P.O. Box 10008, Saipan, MP 96950 no later than 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 30, 1999. All submittals must ·justnortl19f.New•York.City.·•····· be in a sealed envelope marked "DPW99-RFP-031" On September 9, l 999 SISTER URSULA BLANCO MATSUNAGA, Speculation ... about•• .. cosrytfiip Man- seeking heir considers church of Saipan, was called to her eternal home, the place" ... where surgery·began~pnday ',\lhfln.~lie This procurement is made as provided for in Section 3-106 of the CNMI Procurement Regulations. Proposals will be there will be no more death, and no more mourning ... " .·..•. ·.• Ne1X 9rkfpst'sfron~page fea· MINNEAPOLIS (AP)-A 79- with his three adult sons, he said evaluated and scored based on the following criteria: · ··.·· turc:d the headlipe ''Hill) !'lip& year-old man seeking an heir for he had no worthy heirs. Sister Ursula will continuec\ to be remembered as the first Micronesian Mercedarian Missionary of Berriz · Tuck./The tab!pi . ,) ' I ~. • MIDDLE EAST WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-21 20-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 Hurricane nears Bahamas Jordan King in historic visit NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) - strophic destruction," said Todd Bahamian islands were under from the Outdoor World Cham of San Salvador in the central BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) - In treaty with Israel while part of Abdullah is the first Jordanian treaty with Israel. Panicked Bahamas residents Kimberlain, a forecaster at the hmTicane warnings Monday af pionship in Seville, Spain. Bahamas, and about 470 miles the first visit by a Jordanian mon southern Lebanon is occupied by head of state to visit Lebanon But relations began improving abandoned beach front homes and U.S. National HuITicane Center. ternoon. A tropical storm warn "We can't ask those girls to east-southeast of Miami, Fla. It arch to Lebanon in 30 years, King Israeli soldiers. since November 1969, according after ties between Jordan and scrambled for emergency supplies By comparison, Hurricane An ing was posted for the southeast come from a safe place to an was headed west at 15 mph, and Abdullah II on Monday discussed In an interview with the Leba to royal palace sources in the Jor Syria, the main power broker in Monday asHu1TicaneF!oyd's 155 drew was a Catego1y 4 stonn when ern Bahamas and the nearby Brit unsafe place," said Sp01tsMinster was expected to gradually tum to Mideast peace and bilateral rela nese newspaper Nida al-Watan, danian capital, Amman. Lebanon, strengthened following mph winds bore down on the vul it struck South Florida in 1992, ish Turks and Caicos islands. Zhivargo Laing. west-northwest by evening. tions while his wife set about win Abdullah said he was optimistic Relations between Lebanon and the .death of Abdullah's father, nerable, low-lying archipelago. killing 26 people and causing an A hurricane watch was ex In San Salvador, a quiet resort Its hurricane force winds ex ning over ordinary Lebanese. · that talks involving Israel, Syria Jordan have been lukewarm at King Hussein. Floyd could slam into the Ba estimated $25 billion in damage. tended for the Florida east coast island where Christopher Colum tended up to 1OS miles from its After being accorded a 21-gun and Lebanon could resume soon. best since the 1950s and deterio Th~ royal couple's visit contin hamas as soon as late Monday Bahamian officials warned that from Florida City to just south of bus is believed to have first landed center with tropical storm force salute at the airport, Abdullah He did not predict a date. rated since Jordan's 1994 peace ues Tuesday. · and hit Florida by Wednesday. storm surges of up to 20feetcould Brunswick, Ga. in the New World, Riding Rock winds stretching to 290 miles. started talks with top officials and "I have never been this scared sweep as far as six miles inland. In Nassau, the Bahamian capi Inn manager Carter Williams said Experts said that by Tuesday, his wife visited a facility where about a storm," said shopkeeper That's a te1Tifying prospect on tal, long lines formed at gasoline he moved all of his guests to a I-luITicane Floyd cou Id. approach men with disabilities make wheel Angel Cheaas she hastily boarded this island of New Providence, stations and grocery stores and shelter at the nearby Church of the Abacos Islands and Eleuthera, up her windows. which is only seven miles from chairs and repairelectronicequip two major supermarkets ran out God. "I worked until about 2 which were blasted last month by King Abdullah II Floyd was on the verge of be north to south and has some ment. of bottled water. o'clock (a.m.) preparing for the Hurricane Dennis. "Bravo, bravo," the 29-year coming a Category 5 storm-the 165,000 people, more than half Bahamian schools were con hurricane," Williams said. Floyd was joined Monday by old queen told the men. "May Speaker Nabih Berri. Jordanian most powerful designation for a the Bahamas' entire population. verted into huITicane shelters, and The island's Club Med resort HuITicane Gert, which grew from YA~ God give you the strength to con political, economic and security hurricane - which features top "God is the only one who can I officials planned to close Nassau's said some customers would wait a tropical storm to a hurricane tinue the excellent job yqu are officials held talks with their Leba sustained winds of at least 156 help us now," said Nassau resi airport later Monday. Organizers out the stonn at the resort. with winds near 75 mph about doing." The queen patted the head nese counterparts. -- .;£ ' mph with higher gusts. dent Mildred Minnis. canceled a parade to welcome At 2 p.m. EDT, Floyd's center 1,400 miles east of the Leeward of a young retarded girl who had In a statement issued by his "It's capable of almost cata- All of the northwest and central home Bahamian track runners was located about 90 miles east Islands. waited to see her, drawing tears office, Lahoud said Abdullah's ligws lyatem from the girl's mother . visit w._: an "expression of broth Abdullah - who became king erly relations" between the Jorda in February after his father's death nian and Lebanese peoples. ...~.~·t;~~ ••·~ecrcl;t~)~~.~~~ - met sep3F1tely with President The Lebanese-Jordanian dis •·ag 28-MARIANAS ~ ARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-WEDNE5DAY- SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 SPORTS Blue Jays beat Yankees TORONTO (AP) - David games. Orlando Hernandez ( 16-8) took Sexson and Harold Baines each The Orioles are 32-25 since the Wells pitched a four-hitterto beat Vernon Wells hit his first ca the loss. hit three-run homers. Ail-Star break but 68-76 overall. his former team for the first time reer homer for the Blue Jays, who Indians 11, Red Sox 7 Charles Nagy (16-9) allowed Rookie B.J. Ryan ( 1-0) earned his in four starts this season, as the entered the day 6 l/2 games be In Cleveland, Kenny Lofton five runs and eight hits in 5 2-3 first major league win by working Toronto Blue Jays beat New Yark hind Boston in the AL wild card returned from a strained right ham innings, improving to 7-1 against I 1-3 hitless innings, striking out 2- I Monday night to hand the race. string to homer for the first time Boston since Aug. 13, 1992. Paul three. Yankees their fourth straight loss. Wells ( 14-10), acquired in Feb since June 11, driving in three Shuey pitched two innings for his Tigers 3, White Sox 2 The Yankees, coming off a ruary in the Roger Clemens deal, runs to lead Cleveland. sixth save. In Chicago, Rob Fick had a three-game sweep by Boston, re was 0-3 with a 5.49 ERA against Boston's lead over Oakland in Tim Wakefield (5-10) took the three-run homer for his first hit of mained 3 1/2 games ahead of the the Yankees this season before the wild-card race slipped to two loss. the season, and Dave Mlicki won Red Sox, who lost to Cleveland throwing his sixth complete game games. Athletics 8, Devil Rays 3 his eighth straight start to lead I 1-7. New York was held to one this season and the 35th of his Lofton, who had missed nine In St. Petersburg, Florida, Ja Detroit. run for the third time ·in four career. games, was 3-for-4, and Richie son Giambi, Randy Velarde and Fick, who had not played since ·Olmedo Saenz homered as Oak shoulder surgery in May, got his land won its fifth straight. first hit in 12 at-bats since he was Miguel Tejada had a two-run activated Sept. 8. It was his fourth single during a five-run, third in homer in 36 career at-bats. ning against Bobby Witt (7-13) Mlicki (13-10) allowed three forOakland, which has won 13 of hits in seven-plus scoreless in its last 18 road games. nings, struck out five and walked Kevin Appier (15-12) allowed three. His winning streak is three runs and seven hits in eight Detroit's longest since Doyle innings, improving to 6-3 since Alexander won eight in a row Oakland acquired him from Kan from Aug. 20-Sept. 23,. 1987. sas City on July 31. Todd Jones pitched the ninth ) Orioles 5, Mariners 4, 10 in for his 25th save in 29 chances, nings allowing a two-run homer to Greg In Baltimore, Cal Ripken Norton. homered and drove in three runs, John Snyder(9-12) lost his sixth and BJ. Surhoff scored the win straight decision. ning run in the I 0th inning on a Angels 6, Twins 5 throwing error by Jose Mesa (2- In Minneapolis, Mo Vaughn 6) as Baltimore completed its first homered in his fourth straight four-game sweep of Seattle. game and drove in three runs as Ripken hit a two-run homer in Anaheim won for the fifth time in the second inning and a sacrifice six games. Vaughn had three hits fly in the sixth. He went I -for-2 to finish 8-for-11 with three hom with two walks and needs 18 hits ers and eight RBIs in the series. over his final 18 games to reach Mike Magnante (5-2) pitched 2 Maurice Greene of the United States, world record holder in 100-meter dash (left) smiles with Japanese 3,000 career hits this season. 2-3 scoreless innings of relief for sprinter Koji Ito, Asian record holder in the event, at a press conference at a Tokyo hotel Tuesday. Greene Baltimore has won seven the win. Shigetoshi Hasegawa got and Ito will compete in the '99 International Super Track and Field meet at the National Stadium in Tokyo straight, matching its season high. VVednesday. AP Continued on page 26 Musashirn.aru suffers Broncos retire Elway' No. 7 DENVER(AP)-John Elway in April, Elway remained fairly upset in Grand Sumo gave Denverone last Mile High composed as he addressed the TOKYO (AP) - Musashimaru suffered his first defeat and his memory. crowd of 76,000 at Mile High fellow yokozunas (grand champions) Takanohana and Wakanohana On the field where he won Stadium. their second upsets on Monday, the second day of the 15-day I 05 games, Elway was inducted He walked onto the field to Autumn Grand Sumo tournament. into the Broncos' Ring of Fame Billy Idol's ''Rebel Yell" and Hawaii-born yokozuna Akebono, whose real name is Chad on Monday night and watched flashed a thumbs up to about Rowan, remained undefeated at 2-0. as the No. 7 jersey he wore for · 100 men dressed in white No. 7 In the day's final bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo arena in 16 seasons was retired. jerseys. downtown Tokyo, No. I maegashira (senior wrestler) Tochiazuma Accompanied by his wife, "'Sometimes there is a player sent out Hawaii-born yokozuna Musashimaru after a battle of more· Janet, and their four children, that becomes so important to us than 2 minutes. · Elway turned his 15-minute and so much our hero that his Tochiazuma, who defeated Takanohana on opening day, dodged tribute at halftime of the game number and name become syn Musashimaru's initial charge of driving attempts skillfully and with Miami into an emotional onymous," Denver owner Pat forced him out for his second victory against no defeats. dedication to the fans who Bowlen said. "There will never Musashimaru, or Fiamalu Penitani, is 1-1. watched him grow from an be another No. 7 on the Bron A sumo wrestling bout usually ends in IO or I 5 seconds. imrn~.ture q11~--1.. -.;;,!,,,~"·'r cos." Akebono charged No. 2 maegashira K yokushuzan from Mongolia tain Hall of Farner. Tears formed in Elway 's eyes with a powerful hand thrust and sent him out. Kyokushuzan, or "I'm so happy that the Balti as his name was unveiled on the Tsevegnyam Nyamjav, is 0-2. more Colts traded me here, you facade of the stadium's north Komusubi (junior champion second class) Kotonishiki charged can't believe it," Elway said, west comer. Wakanohana with a series of hand thrusts, grabbed his opponent's his voice wavering. 'Tm going "I'd really like to say what an belt and sent him out. Kotonishiki is 1-1 and Wakanohana 0-2. to miss you, but I'm not going Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan honor it is to see my name up Komusubi Musoyama attacked Takanohana with a leg trick and to be far away because I'm go Marino walks off the practice field. there," Elway said. '"To have ing to be a Denver Bronco for Marinoseekstospoi/Denverquar- my name associated with the threw him down for his second victory against no defeats. terback John Elways' retirement ever." party with a win against Broncos in Ring of Fame is truly a great CoQtinued on page 26 Unlike his retirement speech Denver Monday night. AP ,r-~frj>,Jed on page_2_6 0 ...... - J..·- ...... " --«~,:,9. ------· z "~~.. 11' 4 SA!PAN i ~ $ DO m 99o·~I:-s~-~- ''~!~ P O Box 231 Sa,pan. MP 9f3950 ~°Q ~frn FROM .'.3AIPAN MP 9 6 9 5 IQ 960 South Manne Drive, Suite 152 I · Tel. 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