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arianas %riet.r;~ Micronesia's Leading Newspaper Since 1972 ~ ews VoL 22 No. 246...... ' . Saipan, MP 96950' '25¢ ~1994 Mariana~~ariety _ T~ur~day. Febr..ary 24, 1994 ServingCNMlfor21 Years '. CRC wants to privatize On the collection of$18.6Min unpaid hospital bills By Ferdie de la Torre ties. TheDentalDivisiongenerated plained to Cabrera the need for Abraham said a balance of a total revenue in 1992 of privatizationofCHC' scollection DR. ISAMU J. Abraham, acting $18,419,818remainsuncollected $260,042 but the division col­ of outstanding receivables. directoroftheDepartment ofPub­ for both Public Health and the lected only $133,233 or 50% of He said they received various lieHealth andEnvironmental Ser­ CHC plus another. collectibles the total. In 1993, total revenue proposalsfromprivatefirms,and vices, has been gearing for the amounting$274,044for theDen­ was$262,271 of which$II5,036 copiesofithavebeengiventoher privatization of the Common­ tal Divisionin 1992 and 1993. or 46% remains uncollected. It office and at the Attorney wealth HealthCenter's collection Abraham however, assessed bringsto a totalof $274,044col­ General's Office. toaccumulate unpaid hospital bills that the $18.4 balance will even­ lectiblebills. "The recommendation to amounting to $18.6 million. tually decrease when posting of In orderto enhance the collec­ privatize the collection was met InhisreportsubmittedtoMaria paymentsis updated in the com­ tionratesforCHCandthebudget with great resistance...we finally Cabrera, Acting Director of the puter system. Currently, CHC fortheDepartment, Abrahamex- continued on page 10 Department ofFinance,Abraham staff has been working to close said topping the non-paying ac­ out payments for Fiscal Year counts are the government enti- 1993. Halfoftaxpayers yetto file returns By Rafael I Santos '

A. S~!:'HOR officialattheDivi­ sion of Taxationand Revenue yesterday reported that a big number of taxpayers in the CNMIhavealreadyfiled their incometax returns, threeweeks after the filing of tax forms began. Edward C. Sablan, Acting Manager of the Compliance Section of the Revenue divi- sion told a workshopon taxa- '%)~;;\ "',,,. ,'(Z~<,\; tionthatabout8,000taxpayers «<' "";;';; Governor Froilan C. Tenorio (left) andCarolinian AffairsExecutive Assistant AbelOlopai listen intently to the have already submitted their Cd deS bl discussion on theFY 94 budgetduring yesterday's Governor Council meeting. tax forms. &;;. wan . a an Sablanindicatedthatthefigureishighercomparedtothatoflast yearas far as the first two weeks of tax collectionis concerned. The Revenueoffice in Susupebegan accepting individualand Deficit plan to entail continued on page 8 tax structure changes Man runs away By Rafa~1 H. Arroyo fiscal years. A deficit is defined as a situa­ THE TENORIO Administration tionwhereinthebudgetspending is busy preparing the mechanics outlayexceedstheamountofrev­ with fum's cash ofaplantoraiseenoughrevenues enues availablefor government. By Ferdie de la Torre Meanwhile, two persons com­ toenablegovernment towriteoff Under the law, incurred defi­ plainedTuesdayat4:51 p.m.that an estimated $40 million accu­ cits must be written off within THE DEPARTMENT of Public theylostundetermined amountof mulated Commonwealth budget two fiscal years. Safety is pursuing a man who itemsandcashwhichtheyplaced deficit. Earlierfigures fromanFY 1993 reportedly ran away $1,153.72 on the sand while they spending Accordingto GovernorFroil an audit of the CNMI government cashownedbyMicronesian Sales the day on ManagahaIsland. C.Tenorio, amongthesalientfea­ indicated that the Tenorio Ad­ Company in LowerBase. In Garapan, thief entered a turesofhisdeficitreductionplan ministration has inheriteda defi­ J According to the report, the house and took a bicycle worth are temporary changes in the lo­ cit of $19millionfrom theprevi­ I Micronesian Sales Company $100.ThecasewasreportedTues­ cal tax structure which will be ousadministration highlighted by askedthe suspectto deliver sev­ day at 12noon, police said. proposed via an administration twosuccessivefiscal yearsofdefi­ f eralitemsto theirrespectivecus­ In Chinatown, unknown re­ legislation soonto be transmitted citspendingandasevererevenue tomers who then paid him cash. sponsible also entered a residen­ to the Legislature. Froilan C. Tenorio shortfallin fiscal year 1993. Themanhoweveraftercollect­ tialhouseandtookasuitcaseand "Pursuant to the Constitution, ference yesterday. Although the official overall ingthemoney neverreturneditto jewelryboxTuesdaymorning. No we are mandated to write off the He did not give details on the deficit figure for FY 1993 was thecompany, the reportsaid. other details were given. deficit within two years so what proposed taxchangesbutsaidthe peggedat $12.36 million,the ac­ Police refused toreveal theiden­ It was a generally peaceful is­ we suggestis a legislationto ef­ deficitplanwillbesubmitteddis­ cumulated amount rises to $19 tity of the suspect for follow-up land in the past two days. The fect a temporary revisionof fees tinctfromtherevisedsubmission millionifappliedtotheestimated purposes. The incident was re­ DPSreceivedonly 17complaints sowecangeneratemoneytocure of the fiscal year 1994budget. It $7.2 million deficit incurred in ported to the DPS Tuesday at mostly minor cases of burglary! it," the governor told reporters willaimtoraiseanaverageof$20 FY 1992. 11:42 a.m. theft and vehicularaccidents. duringan impromptu' news con- million for each of the next two continued on page 8 PAC NEV'/SP!\rER STACK$ .. 2-MARIA:-':AS VARIETY r--;EWS A:-':D VIEWS-THl'RSDAY-FEBRVARY 24.1994 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1994-MARIANAS VARIETYNEWS ANDVIEWS-3 US House attacks Senate crime bill .. ByCAROLYNSKORNECK thathavesentnumerouslow-level nalafterthefactcan try toexplain bill last year because of its new least IOyears. That,hesaid, would Investorconfidence ret drug offenders to federal prison that choice to the victim," she mandatory minimum sentences, target the 6 percent of violent By Rafael H. Arroyo WASHINGTON (AP) - Puni­ and equalize the harsh sentences testified. its billions of dollars for new re­ prospective developers planning He added that he has already ing Pacific Islands Club Re­ PIC had differences with the criminals whocommit 70pcrcent to put up business in the Com­ tiveaspectsof the Senate-passed for crack cocaine - a drug used Rep.JamesSensenbrenner,the gional prisons and its "three­ had talks with a big company in sort Hotel in San Antonio, is Legislature with regards to its of the violent crimes, GOVERNORFroilanC. Tenorio monwealth. crimebillcame under attack dur­ primarily in the inner cities - and panel's senior Republican, em­ strikes-you're-out" provision. Japan lookingatthe possibilityof said to be under consideration. request for a IS-year lease ex­ Biden said the Senate bill he yesterday predicteda turnaround He has been in touch withquite inga Househearing as "bumper­ the lighter sentences for powder phasizedtheneedforpunishment, The Senate's three-strikes wrotecontainedmanyprevention putting up a private school on the project was shelved after tension in 1992. of the economy in the very near a good number of other investors sticker gimmicks" and "quick cocaine. saying, "Onceyoucommit an act measure would imprison for life programs Washington supports, Saipan for students from kinder­ future as investor confidence in from Japan and elsewhere seek­ fixes" that don't reduce crime. "We havea mock-toughSenate of mayhem. yououghttobetaken anyoneconvicted in federalcourt but "screwy amendments" added garten tojunior high school. the CNM1 continues to build up. ingto pursueanumberof projects "A simplistic 'get tough' is crime bill, filled with bumper­ out of society." of a third violent or drug-rela on theSenatefloorstolethehead­ Another group is trying to ar­ Inan interviewyesterday at his ranging from hotel and realestate bankrupting our state and local sticker gimmicks that will waste But Washington said more ar­ ted felony. President Clinton lines because of their punitive range for a lease of real estate Capitol Hill office, Tenorio dis­ development to agricultural governments,whosee anendless money and have no effect on restsandlongersentenceshaven't has supported the proposal in aspects. They would make fed­ property in the Marpi area for a closedhehasbeenreceiving"feel­ projects. flow of tax monies going for crime," Jackson told the panel. reducedcrime. general, while Attorney General eral cases out of most gang- and farming enterprise, specifically Janet Reno hascautioned against ers" from prospectiveforeign in­ prisonconstructionand adminis­ "We speak of leadership and Subcommittee Chairman gun-related crimes and impose "The indicationsare encourag­ for a flower nursery and a sports a too-broad measure that would vestors and developers whom he ing. Interest is picking up. It also tration whileotherpressingneeds yet, on the issueof crime, wefind Charles Schumer urged his col­ severe penalties on offenders. complex. fill scarce prison space with ex­ said are seeking to pursue big seems likedevelopersnowdo not suffer,"Rep.MaxineWaters said ourselves fallingfor 'quick fixes' leaguesnottobedividedbetween "Let's not take a really solid The chief executive said an­ pensive, elderly inmates. development projects in the is­ mind paying the 2% infrastruc­ at the hearing Tuesday of the that look good in the public opin­ preventionand punishment. "We proposal and because of a half­ other developer is eyeing a 92­ Senate Judiciary Committee lands. ture tax that werecently imposed House Judiciary Committee's ion polls but which yield paltry ­ mustattackcrimebothat itsroots dozenscrewyproposals,trashthe unit condominiumand a 1DO-unit Chairman Joseph R. Biden Jr. "I do not know where I could on new projects," said Governor crime subcommittee. or even contrary - results," Wa­ and in its fruits," he said. whole thing," Biden said, urging townhouse. suggested limiting the provision attribute this renewed interest in Tenorio. Sheand others. including civil ters said. The Black Caucus stalled ac­ the House panel to help him rid A previously approved hotel to violent felons who commit the CNMI. But maybe there is Hetook noteof anestimated$1 project, the APE'X Hotel Marina rights leader Jesse Jackson, en­ Acting Deputy Attorney Gen­ tionontheSenate-approved crime crimes that carry sentences of at the bill of those amendments. dorsed an alternative proposed eral Jo AnnHarristookissuewith now more confidence in the new billion worthofapprovedprojects proposed in front of the Kristo by Rep. Craig Washington. His Washington's call to eliminate administration than in the previ­ previously on hold but is ready to Rai Church in Garapan and was ous one," saidTenorio. biII.backedbytheCongressional mandatory minimum sentences, take off in the near future. ' shelved due to financing prob­ BlackCaucus,supports funds for and said theadministrationwants "Maybe, they (investors) see According to the governor, lems is in the process of being Canberra gov't orders weareseriousaboutenticingbusi­ community policing. as does the only a "safety valve" for some aside from approved projects, he revived. Senate bill. but focuses on pre­ low-level, nonviolent drug of­ ness and that they can trust us. has recently had meetings with Tenorio said he is expecting ventionefforts such as job train­ fenders. We'll do everything to protect two groups of businessmenseek­ word from APEX about the ing. recreation programs for But she praised Washington's probe ofspy agency theirinvestmentshere,"addedthe ing to put up a 750-room and a company's next move within the youngpeople,drug treatmentfor crime prevention focus. governor. 450-room hotel,oneofwhichwas next two weeks. inmatesand gun control. "Anyone who would forgo an CANBERRA, Australia (AP). tralian spy in Egypt to danger by found to be operating in this The chief executive is leaving seeking a joint venture arrange­ Another abandoned plan, It also would eliminate the opportunity to prevent a crime in The government decided revealing his identity. country to leave quietly, instead soon forJapan at the invitation of ment. which is to expand the exist- mandatory minimum sentences order to wait to punish the crimi- Wednesdayto investigatetheop­ The former agent and another of publicly expelling them. erationsofitsoverseasspyagency colleague, who also worked for Although the government has followingallegationsof misman­ ASIS,alsoallegedthat ASISkept not respondedspecificallyto this GovernorTenorio goesoverthe FY 94 bUdget aftermeetingwith allfour Commonwealth mayors yesterday. Europe donates $.22M agement, cover ups and keeping detailed files on thousands of charge, officials protested that files on Australiancitizens. Australian citizens, even though Aldred's claims came close to to RP typhoon victims The decision, announced by it is not meant to operate within interfering with current court Governor to submit MANILA, Philippines Rodriguez, head of the European Foreign Minister Gareth Evans, Australia. A separate agency proceedings, in which a transla­ follows a spate of spectacularal­ (AP) - The European Union has delegationinManila,saidthegrant handles domestic security and tor, working with Australia's do­ legations about the Australian intelligence. approved a grant of 6. 17 million came inresponse toarequest from mestic intelligence agency, the $153M budget Friday Security Intelligence Service, There have also been recent pesos ($220,000) in humanitar­ thePhilippineNationalRedCross, Australian Security Intelligence GOVERNOR Froilan C. Tenorio mostlymadebyembittered former claims that ASIS agents bribed that inter-island and community ian aid for the victims of four which is low on money. Organization, has oeen charged will be submitting to the legisla­ agents. Malaysian parliamentarians to concerns could be takeninto con­ typhoons that hit the Philippines Rodriguezsaidthedonationwill with covertly passing infonna­ tureanestimated$153 million bud­ siderationbeforeit is finalized. One formeragentallegedthata obtain information. tion to Russian agents for many late last year, an official said be channeled through the Interna­ getforgovernmental operationsin Presentduring yesterday'smeet­ CIA agenthad offeredto have an But the allegations about years. Tuesday tionalFederationof RedCrossand fiscal year 1~94, this was learned ing were Rota Mayors Joseph S. Australian diplomat killed after Australia's spy services haven't Evans, whoas foreignminister Ambassador Dandido Red Crescent Societies. yesterday. Inos, Tinian Mayor Herman M. thediplomathadexposedanAus- stopped there. is in charge of ASIS, said he had Emergingfrom a budget meet­ Manglona,SaipanMayorJesusS. A legislator from Australia's been thinking for months, of or­ ing with the Governor's Council, DL.Guerrero andNorthern Islands opposition Liberal party, Ken deringafullreviewoftheagency. Tenoriosaidhisofficeispreparing Mayor Joseph T. Ogumoro, and Aldred, drew a sharp reaction in He said the recent allegations thefinal draft oftheproposed pack­ Carolinian Affairs Executive As­ Parliament Wednesday by alleg­ had done no more than possibly age for submission on Friday. sistant Abel Olopai, along with ing a massive cover up. advance the timing of that in­ "We want tosubmitthisas soon Planning& Budget,Department of Aldred said the government is quiry, whichhewillaskajudge to aspossibleasfurther delayswould Financeand etherofficials, inelud­ allowing"tento 12"Russianspies conduct. hamper our operations," said the ins Lieutenant GovernorJesus C. chief executive. He said it would Bcnja. Hong Kong prepares for Governor's Council meets Rota MayorJoseph S, lnos, Sa~oan MayorJesus DL. Guerrero and Tinian Mayor be a lot easier if the government According to the governor, be­ Herman Manglona participate in budget discussions with the governoryesterday. alreadyhadabudgetwithwhich it cause the council members did nat ~''''=''--..u.J'''''''.=C=----..r.::...~'lJ ·_-..I-~·..:.---ntC_"'C··~:- ....~~=::..:'~~~=~-:.'':'l.J''"..:l'.. 1H/f!4!/PfPJ(ij) #HIaMJFSftJAaalrgfffs vote on political reform could plan its operations. have enough tif.'lC tc fu11y review 4:00- 7:00PM By JOHN LEICESTER "Today isanhistoricmoment," According to the governor, the ail three volumes of the budget, PREMIUM DRINKS AT WELLSTOCK PRICES pro-democracy lawmakerChris­ $153 million budget package is t.hey will just be holding subse­ HONG KONG (AP) - Legisla­ tineLohsaidinaninterview. 'This significantly lower,about4%,than quent i.ieetings with budget offi­ the continuing resolution level of g,~~ tors preparedto vote Wednesday isanopportunityfor legislatorsto cials to air their concems. $159million budgeted infiscal year on Gov. Chris Patten's electoral stand up to China." Although suchconcerns maynot 1992, ' be incorporatedinthe budgetitself Pa:oiit (dudelJill fu!d reforms, facing the tough choice The bill contains what Patten Therewasno approvedgovern­ due to the urgency of the target of spuming greaterdemocracy or says are the least controversial angering China by passing the ment budgetfor FY 1993 after the submission date, the members' measures. elements of a reform package he Ei)f Rafael l. Santos Camacho of tile DPS Criminal approximate gross weight of 4.1 Legislature deadlocked on that statements will be included in the unveiled inOctober1992. Itwould The Legislative Councildebate Investigation Bureau asked the pounds. year's budgetsubmission. package as an addendum. climaxesmonthsofangrydispute drop the votingagefrom21 to 18, THE govemment has filed dope court to issue £1 search warrant DPS agents also searched Saying the submission is a trim Meanwhile, House Ways & between BritainandChina on the abolish appointed local council charges against a Tanapag resi­ after receiving information that Dowai's residence and found butbalanced budget, Tenorio main­ Means Committee ChairmanPete paceofdemocratic reforminHong seatsandintroducefirst-past-the­ dentwhowasaccusedof planting marijuana plants were being marijuana residue and seeds, the tained that it necessitated budget P. Reyes saidhe wouldeagerlybe Kong, which reverts to Chinese post voting. andgrowing marijuana plantsnear grown near Dowai's residence. information said. cuts in all departments and agen­ awaiting the governor's submis­ .sovereignty in 1997. If passed, it will clear the way his house. The information wasgivenbya Dowai's Toyota pick-up was cies. sionsohecanimmediately callfor Legislators were to vote on for Patten to publish a second, One count of possession of a concerned citizen whose name also searched but no items that He,however, maintained thatthe hearings to start the budget pro­ Patten'sreformbillfor 1994-1995 more radical bill Friday contain­ controlled substance, one count was not identified in an affidavit could be used as evidence were formulation ofthebudgetwasmade cess. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT localand legislative elections,the ingtherestofhis 1992package.It of possessionof a controlled sub­ in support of a search warrant. found. much more difficultin that some He soundedskepticalabout the last before the 1997 handover to would allow Hong Kong for the stance with intent to deliver and According toCamacho,hewas The suspect waseventually ar­ funds forthe fiscal year has been latestprojections on theamountof AFTER HAPPY HOUI{ China. Beijing fiercely opposes first time to elect, either directly anothercount of manufacturinga toldthat themarijuanaplantswere rested. gone already after the previous resources available saying hewould the reforms, and has vowed to controlled substance, were filed about less than 50feet awayfrom The court imposed a $20,000 administration was said to have like to verify the source of those DRAWINGS EVERY 1/2 HOUR FOR or indirectly, all legislators in last week against Patrick Norita the suspect's house. unsecured bond. Dowai could tapped into the second quarterly anticipatedrnonies.. GIVEAWAY PRIZES disband thelegislatureafter 1997 1995.Pattenwillbrieflawmakers Dowai. Associate Judge Marty Taylor only be released provided that allocationforFY 1994. DURING HAPPY HOUR if the bill is passed. on his plans Thursday. "I would definitely like to find The complaint was signed by issueda searchwarrantlastThurs­ Yesterday, the governor called The debate, scheduled to be In an interview, elected law­ he obey the CNMI laws, sur­ out where these resources would Ressa Knightof the the Attorney day. Investigators immediately in meinbers of the Governor's broadcast live, is likely to drag maker Emily Lau predicted "all render his travel documents come from," said Reyes. General's Office Criminal Divi­ executed the search warrant. CouncilcomposedofallfourCom­ into early Thursday as the par­ hell will breaklose" iflegislators and stay away from airports Figuresreleased last monthhad sion. Information available at the and seaports. monwealthmayorsandtheexecu­ _ Microl Corporatlon tially-elected 60-memberlegisla­ reject thefirstbill"becauseitwill projected resources available for Thelodging ofchargesfollowed SuperiorCourtstatedthat23mari­ He must not also leave the tive assistant for Carolinian Af­ Wine & Spirits Division ture weighs angering Beijing haveveryseriousimplications for budgetingat only about$135mil­ a search warrant executed by juana plants were found near CNM1 without the court's per­ fairs. against widespread demand for the second part that will come lion. Havinga balancedbudgetat greater democracy. agentsof the Departmentof Pub­ Dowai's beige concrete house. mission. By law, the council is accorded next month." $153 millionmeansresourcepro­ lic Safety last Thursday. The plants ranged from 1 inch An arraignment was set for the opportunity to review the jectionsjumpedabout$18million Earlier, Officer Joaquin SN. to 4 and a half inches tall with February 28. governor's budget submission so from $135 million. (RHA) 4-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-THURSDAY-FEBRUARY 24,1994 US Mint considers Marianas coin THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1994 -MARIANAS VARIETYNEWSAND VIEWS-S Underwood and Babauta ask for Commission 's support Castro pushes improvement ofjail there which he found very impor­ cited, was that the deplorable jail GUAM Congressman Robert By Ferdie de Is Torre deplorable condition. will sell at a premium of $10 to Marianas. "The coming of the Althoughheindicatedtherewas tant to maintain sanitary condi­ failed to six out of the seven re­ Underwood and CNMI Resident coin collectors and others with an to our islands DEPARTMENT of Public Safety no serious problem at the center tion at the jail. quirements for maintaining a de­ Representative Juan Babauta to­ interest in the battles of the marked the beginning of the end Acting Director Jose M. Castro with regards to its facilities dur­ PublicDefenderDan DeRienzo tention facility. day gave testimony to the Com­ Marianas. The $15 million in ofourcolonization. FortheUnited has been looking forward of im­ ing his inspection, Castro told recently urged theSuperiorCourt Presiding Judge Alex Castro missioncharged with advising the potential proceeds will build mu­ proving the facilities at the DPS Marianas Variety in an interview, to have the jail closed which ac­ however denied DeRienzo's mo­ US Mint on the issuance of com­ States armed forces brought with seums and visitor centers at the detention center currently being he would still look into the matter cording tohim "a constitutionally tion calling for its closure, saying memorative coins. them the ideal of democratic self­ War in the Pacific National His­ government. They shared that criticized because of its alleged and improve thejail'sconditions. inadequateand iseven worse than it was not proper before the court. Underwood has introduced leg­ torical Park on Guam and at the ideal with us and we gladly the Division of Correction facil­ DPS Acting Director Castro islation that authorizes minting American Memorial Park on adopted it." ity." said DeRienzo must be referring up to one and a half million silver Saipan, Along with the oral remarks, DeRienzo exposed the alleged to the Division of Correction fa­ dollars to mark the 50th anniver­ In his remarks. Underwood Aguon named to unsanitary condition of the jail cility and not the temporary jail. the presentation to the Commis­ sary of the battles in the Marianas emphasized thesuffering endured JoseM. Castro where the pre-trial detainees are He did not elaborate sion included a video of Guam during World War II. by the Chamorros of Guam over "I always want to improve the hold, while asking the court that Castro however, stressed that Governor Joseph Ada and a slide The Marianas' representatives thirty-two months of Japanese DPS facilities...whatevercorrect­ hisclient,amentallyunstablewho aside from looking for the im­ program showing scenes of the Crime Stoppers asked the Citizens Commemora­ occupation. Guam was the only ing problems Ido...I' d like to cor­ is facing three counts of assault provement of the facilities, hehas Juan N. Babauta Robert Underwood battles in the Marianas. tive Coin Advisory Commission American community occupied SERGEANT Ismael Aguon has Aguon is a graduate of the 11th rect problems," Castro said. and battery charges, to be trans­ assured that police officers as­ "We are hoping thata favorable been formally named as the new Police Academy and attended He said after his recent visit at signed there would not violate the to support Underwood's legisla­ during World War II. The people concentration camps bytheJapa­ ferred to Commonwealth Health cause it is impossible to forget recommendation from the Com­ Coordinator for the NMI Crime various off-island workshops and the detention center, he immedi­ basic human rights ofthe detain­ tion and the purpose of the coin. of Guam were used as forced la­ nese. Center for examination. when it is your own people, and mission will help build support Stoppers, a local non-profit orga­ trainings. Ifminted, the Marianas dollars borers and were imprisoned in ately installed water container Among the reasons DeRienzo ees. "We have not forgotten, be- yourown mothersandfatherswho for Mr. Underwood's bill in Con­ nization controlled by a civilian An activemember of the United told you never to forget what hap­ gress," Babauta said after the board designed to encourage the States Army, Aguon has partici­ pened on our island," he told the hearing at the offices of the Direc­ public to report all crimes. pated in numerous workshops seven Commissioners. tor of the Mint. Aguon,28,replacesChief Frank dealing with white collar crimes, LEASING LOANS Babauta's testimonyfocused on So far, 191 members of the US Duenas from the Department of narcoticsinvestigations,and most Office Equipment, Office the positive effect of the Ameri­ House ofkepresentatives havesigned Public Safety who has been the recently as a field supervisor for . Furniture, Vehicles can capture of the Northern on toc-sponsor thelegislation. program's coordinator after the the highway patrol division of and more. present Acting Director Jose M. DPS shifts A, B, and e. AUTD.LOANS Castro quit from the post. The NMI Crime Stoppers and DuenaswiIlbetheDeputyChief Guam Crime Stoppers Program Thinking of buying a New for Administration, a post previ­ held yesterday theirjointmeeting or used car? FAA to equip of the Board at the Eagle's Putt ously held by' outgoing Jerry EQUIPMENT LOANS Crisostomo. Restaurant. Fu rn iture, Ap pliances, The5'6"talland 180Ibs.Aguon Lt. Phil Dennis of the Guam Farming Equipment is not actually new to the pro­ Police and Lt. Bob Pearson, US. airport tower gram. He was once an assistant Army National Guard and the and more crime stopper Coordinator, a pa­ current Guam Chairman, were THE FEDERAL Aviation Ad­ CHARACTER LOANS Therecentmeetingsweremeant trolman, detective, radio dis­ among the featured guests and ministration (FAA) has informed For that long awaited to inform the FAA officials about patcher and detention officer. s akers. (FDT) vacation, medical or any Commonwealth Ports Authority the progress of the AcrC project personal type of loans Executive Director Roman T. being built conducted with em­ REAL ESTATE LOANS Tudela that all equipment needed ployees of the Airport Advisory to operate the Air Traffic Control Services of the CPA in prepara­ Financial Loan Services Properly, Home, Self Tower (ATCT) will be installed tion to operate the Acre. constructing and Home and be operational by January Following Tudela's presenta­ for all your needs. Improvements. 1995. tion, Carl Schellenberg, FAARe­ gional Manager, and Herman e. \ FOR MORE INFORMATION Bliss,Manager,AirportsDivision \ STOP BY AND SEE US TODAY of the FAA out of Los Angeles, presented Tudela with two Cer­ Garapan Elementary School kidsplay "Duck,· Duck, Goosen fun gameduringtheirbreak time. tificate of Appreciation for the CPA's prompt installation of an airport sign system designed to identifytaxiwaysandrunwaysfor RECENTLY COMPLETED APARTMENTS AND COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT pilotslandingat RotaInternational ,. Airport and West Tinian Airport. I: In presenting the certificates, I APART §;1r~JUt~lE! Blisssaid theyarebeingpresented IsmaelAguon JLUCU in "recognition of your NOW AVAILABLE organization's (CPA) prompt in­ S~ stallation of an airport sign sys­ Six (6) Units now available-fUlly furnished/air-conditioned tem meetingthecurrent standards MAGANDANG BALITA • Rent $900.00 per/ month plus utilities of FAR Part 139. Thank you for Roman T. Tudela the timely response of your orga­ SA MGA PILIPINO Three (3) Commercial spaces for rent-measured 768 sq. ft. each nization." FAR is anacronym for Tudela, who recently returned "Federal Aviation Regulations" • These spaces can be rented as one commercial unit or three from meeting with key regional DITO SA CNMI and Part 139 is the FAA's classi­ commercial units. Rental fee is $1.50 per/sq.ft. FAA officials in Los Angeles, fication for the types of aircraft said the FAA will commission • Good for store or office the two airports are handling. the new tower after testing of the Simula Pebrero 9 hanggang saMarso 31, samurang halaga na OPENING FEBRUARY 17 (THURSDAY) Tudela thanked the FAA for the Located inGarapan witltin walking distance tostores and mlaurant/paved pmrng. equipment is completed. $15.00 maypagkakataon na kayong mgaPilipino na malaman honor and recognition and assured DOORS OPEN 6:00 P.M. GAME STARTS 7:00 P.M. The new tower is currently kung anu-ano ang nakalaan sa inyong kinabukasan maging First and one month's rent (security) required them of CPA's continued coopera­ OPEN ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY under construction at the Saipan tungkol sa pag-ibig, sa salapi, sa inyong mga pamilya sa For more Information Please call tionin thefuture. He alsoexpressed International Airport. The Pilipinas 0 kungmananatili angtrabaho ninyo ditosaSaipan sa KAN PACIFIC SAIPAN, LTD.; Office 322-0777,0778 his appreciation for all the FAA's during working hours and ask forNona. completion date is scheduled for i1alim ng bagong pamahalaan. 1)~~Rfi~ q%~ n~. ~~2. 2~. ~~e. ~~.~~% the latter part of this year. assisumce totheCPA, especially air­ Alamin lahat ito. Puntahan 0 Tawagan si Ginang Hale sa portimprovement projects. ~J oj~"1 (Ji:(ll) . kanyang tahanan sa Koblerville, Tel.# 288-4253,bukas lunes '!) ·ll°.J<1Ili (illitIUl) 0fll\D 1 %-$ ~ o O. 0 o. llanggang linggo, mula 9:00 am - 7:00pm. '1) ....;/~~ ·q.'f-~1 aa~ 7~-'i-ol 76 8 ~.}~o~.Q:I.so12 a~'4-c Habang may pakakataon, magmadali dahilsi Ginang Haleay ~·'I"f~l!.l (SQ. FTl "J @l 50. -5!.;;' .5'.'Illf.-t.1 cf, rnalaplt ng lumisan sa islang ito patungong Estados '~~4 ~.~ (.m~)~ ~~ft (~~A) Vt.1q. Unidos.Magiging abalasiyasapaglikha ngmgaaklatsabuwan II ~~(~m) n~~ Ie ~.~ ~3ff~.~~ 3.~%~ ng Abril. 1* 7.~L. AI¥~.~~ ~I~~~~. 2~~~ol ol~f~. '.~~! ~~* ~~Al ~~71~W. SCHOOL·S OPEN SHEU [=:J pbUCE SUB·STATION ~~(.~)V?~(Amft)~~~ l~~*~ ~~~~ ~f.-t.1q Door Prizes - Raffle! D GAS STAn ON 51 ~\ JIEt ~\A'~ ~.ol~ ~gIAI~ol ~~~*~ ~~Al~ AI~~ ___ -, K08lERHIGHWAY North of McDonalds on Middle Road. (.ffi~)~ ~.~~9 ~~~~~q. 1 I --- MRS. C. HALE ~ ~I ~ ~~AI~ AI¥~J ~~ :~~~-0178. Old Basic Construction BUilding CORAL OCEAN POINT SIGN D F~fAN ~ Tel. No: TURN TO TIERIG'" THEN ~ ~Y ~ (670) 288·4253 ~1"l'IIC'-'HI 7J2j.l,t->J Mrs NO'l". (~_L\) Oil>! ~.l"HI 'FROIITHE8L1E ------.llhA.Il"IIoo••IQ~ LAUNDRY IlART II I. ''''"1 TURN TO THE LEFT LAUNDRY D I K08lERVILLf 02l21,22,23,24-AC#07962 MAT ELfM. SCHOOl 6-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS ANDVIEWS-THURSDAY-FEBRUARY 24,1994 THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 24, I994-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-7 Hotel work halted for CRM violations Tenor-io nixes 'Open Gov't exemption' for Legislature By Rafael I. Santos bris, failureto implementdust and TheCease and Desistorderwas By Rafael H. Arroyo transparency in publicservice. lieaccess requirements of the new the conduct of the people's busi­ theaffirmative vote of two-thirds of erosion control, failure to submit delivered at around 11:00 a.m. to 'This is a big mistake. All gov­ law. ness, their actions must be taken thehouse. A KOREAN-OWNED com-pany the hazardous materials plans to thecompany's temporaryoffice, a GOVERNOR Froilan C. Tenorio ernment agencies shouldmakeall Public Law 9-41, which was openly. Attao'srepeal measure, House Bill was ordered yesterday to stop the the Division of Environmental few meters away from the Hotel indicated oppositionto a proposal their meetingsopen, especially so signed by Governor Tenorio in Though Attao recognizes the 9-80, attempts to limitpublic access construction of a resorthotelat the Quality for approval and installa­ Rivierawhichisalmostcompleted. shaping up in the Ninth CNMI fortheLegislature," saidthegover­ February 21thisyear,requires that worthypurposeof ensuring trans­ to legislative meetings andproceed­ FinaSisuareaforcontinuedviola­ tion of desalination system and The hotel, which boasts of 75 House of Representatives to ex­ nor. all government meetings be open parency in government meetings ings and justletpertinent provisions tions of Coastal Resources Man­ above ground fuel storage tank rooms and other facilities, is lo­ emptlegislative meetingsfromthe Thechiefexecutivewasreacting to the public and that all public and undertakings, he isapparently in tbe Constitution and the rules of agement regulations andforfailing without approval from CRM. catedwestoftheNorthern Marianas scopeoftherecently-enacted Open to a pieceoflegislation introduced records beopenforinspection, both ofthefeeling thatapplication ofthe both theHouse and theSenate take to pay a fine imposed last month. Due to these violations, CRM College. It beganits partialopera­ GovernmentLaw. by Rep. Jesus T. Attao during the withnarrow exceptions. Open Government Act to legisla­ careof tbe issue ofpublic access. CRM AdministratorManuel C. imposedafineofS40,COO toChang tion last December. During a news conference yes­ lastsessionof the Houseof Repre­ It adheres to the beliefthatsince tive meetings, specifically com­ Since the Tenorio administration Sablan last month issued a notice Shin. Howevermore thana month A company representative re­ terday, at his Capitol Hill office, sentativesseeks the- repeal Public all government commissions, mittee meetings, is both unneces­ hasbeenastauneh advocateofvgov­ of violation toChang Shin Riviera since the notice of violation was ceived the order since Kook was Tenoriosaidhesaw noreasonwhy Law 9-41 and to reenactit with a boards, councils, committees, sub­ saryand undulyburdensome. emment in the sunshire," the chief Resort, ownerof the HotelRiviera issuedand a fine was imposed,the not presentat that time. thereshouldbeanyexceptiontothe provision that exempts both the committees, departments, agencies HesaidArticleII, section 14(c) executive's reaction to the Attao Saipan, for various violations. Korean company had not made Sablan ordered a halt on any government'ssubscribedcreed of HouseandtheSenatefromthepub- divisions andofficesexisttoaidin of the Commonwealth Constitu­ proposal was"lukewarm," Sablan cited the company for any payment. construction activityat the project tion already adequately ensures Heinsisted heisnotinfavor ofitas failure to provide adequate por­ Duringan inspection of thecon­ site at 5:00 p.m. pendingpayment public access to meetings of the be sees no reason why legislative table toilet facilities for its con­ struction site by a CRM represen­ ofaS40,OOO fine imposedonChang US Labor task force notes labor progress here' Legislature and itscommittees. meetings should notbemade open, struction workers. CRMalsofound tativeyesterday,it wasdiscovered Shin last month. Such a section of the Constitu­ Attao'smeasure is now with the out that workers were using an that some permit conditionswere "Effective this date, February A VISITING task force from the tioned themixed signals. with theSGMAgeneral membership tion providesthat the meetingsof House ofRepresen~ve;'and isex­ adjacent propertyas outside toilet still being violated. 23'00' at5:00 p.m.,all andanycon­ USDepartment of Laborhasseen BothBuhl andTrotter hadvisited toeducate allitsmembers. the Legislature and itscommittees JXX1ed to be referred to the House facilities. SablanissuedaCeaseandDesist struction activity must Cease and improvement in Saipan's labor local Laborofficials about A...SA ap­ The meeting was regarded by all shall be public except that each Judiciary & Governmental Opera­ Other violations include poor order yesterdaymorningto Chang Desist... Violations of this order situation, a news release from the plicability, andtraining seminars for tlurtattendedasanexcellentexchange house or committee may meet in tions Committee forpublic hearings management of construction de- Shin Manager Heo Nam Kook. may subject you to a fine of Saipan Garments Manufacturers theirstaff. OOLalso agreed tomeet ofinformation. executive sessionasauthorizedby andfurther study, Association said yesterday. "TheSGMA requested a meet­ ing with the visiting team from Feel the Hyatt Regency Saipan Hotel Riviera Saipan DOL Wage & Hour Compliance $10,000,"said the letter,acopy of erty as an outsidetoiletfacility. IT and OSHA Divisions, demon­ which was furnished to the Vari­ was discovered during a joint in­ strating a proactive approach to ety. vestigation conductedbyCRMand finding solutions to problems SablanwarnedthatChangShin's DEQ thatthecomplaintwasaccu­ identified with the garment in­ CRM permit would be revokedif rate. dustry on Saipan, said the news the $40,000 fine was not remitted Thesameviolation occurredlast release. by 4:00 p.m today. After revoca­ December 26, this time the adja­ Members compliance with pay tion, a report detailing the viola­ cent property was used as an out­ practices as per the Fair Labor tions would be forwarded to the side toilet facility. Human feces Standards Act, and work safety Attorney General's Office and was discoveredduring an inspec­ requirements as per OSHA, was CRM would request further legal tionand therewas the presenceof ontheagendaof thewell attended BUFFET MENU proceedings againstthecompany, strongodor. meeting. theadministratorsaid. Anothercomplaintfrom a resi­ SGMA Board members and *sfs~~J?i ~Tl~~ Sablan described the developer dent living near the construction theiraccounting departments, lo­ o Guacamole With Tortilla Chips as having a record that is "very site indicatedthata generatorwas cal attorneys and two staffers of poor." "It is unfortunate that a steak, o Pasta Salad with Smoked Scallops being operated 24 hours and was the Tenorio Administration par­ developer of your caliber was' producinga loud noise. ticipatedasareportwaspresented o German Potato Salad granted a coastal permit, because ChangShinsaidtheywould abide by the U.S. DOL Regional Ad­ o Bavarian Cole Slaw yourrecordis verypoorincompli­ bytheorderandceaseconstruction ministrator, William Buhl, and o Red Beet and Onions ancetoyourpermitconditionsand by 5:00p.m. Terence Trotter, DOL Wage & o Lettuce with Assorted Dressing for engaging an unpermitted ac­ However, Heocomplainedthat Slab & tivities,"he said. Hour Compliance Officer, mem­ and Condiments the $40,000 fine was unfair and bers of theTask Force on Saipan. Garbage filing up a few mile awayfrom Hotel Riviera-Construction of the hotel was stoppedyesterday by the "Both you and your consultants too severe. SGMA had, in an earlier letter to govemment. areliableforyourblatantdisregard Earlier,CRMsaidChangShin's thegroup,asked that any remain­ and disrespect of the laws of the right to appeal on the imposition • Corn a~g~rab Soup CNMI." of the fine was waived when the ing problems DOL may still be CRM officialsbegan to receive experiencing in their inspections Silver Bullet company failed to make any ap­ ELECTRICITY WORKS complaints against Chang Shin peal. of Saipan's garment firms be GRILL . sincelast September. On Septem­ Heohoweverdeniedthatno ap­ identified. • Pork "Spare Ribs ber6, itwasreportedthatconstruc­ pealwasmade.Hesaidhisconsult­ Buhl reported that the Task ~,t,~ • Hamburgers tionworkers wereusingthenorth­ ing engineershave filedan appeal Force was finding few, if any, of .~.:\,{ I;~~ o Hot Dogs ern undisturbed area of the prop- the problems that existed in pre­ HARD FOR PENNIES with the Appeal's Boardof CRM. h o Chicken Thighs vious visits by U.S. inspectors. • Lobster Tail Buhlnotedthat agarmentfirms • Red Snapper Fillets For all the work it does for you, ._t'" . ASK YOUR theyhad inspected were sophisti­ electricity is a bargain. Although ' cated in their payments of over­ • Prawns costs vary depending on how CHIROPRACTOR time, and bonus incentives to • Beef Tenderloin much and how wisely you use employees. OSHA problems • Sirloin Steaks them, most major household ap­ How to Develop a were also much improved, said • Baked Potato the DOL official and that the po­ o Corn on the Cob pliances cost just pennies a day to '--__:..-..J Health Maintenance lifestyle... tablewatersituation maywarrant AH operate. Are yo~ doing everything you can to stay healthy? Try to improve your a variance application. on an all­ DOL generally praised the in­ ChoW dOw~ buHet C'HAfINCL DISHES Everyday, our community relies on ~ell-~emg as a whole, rather than concentrating on some areas and e olV\"asliecrl-'otaloes oth.er~. dustryin "cleaning up", although . you- can- "s ribs safe, efficient electricity to ener­ Ignonng Adopt a Lifestyle in which Health Maintenance on a •no 0 stear.. , reg~lar baSIS IS foremost, with Chiropractic Care heading this list of someworkstillneededtobedone. teatun that yOU Steamed and Fried Rice gize our hospitals, fire and rescue baSICS for overall good health. Detectedweresomedeductions and burgers self if yoU departments, and many other services. When your body.gets the nouriShment, rest and exercise it needs, it is for recruiting and transportation, can grill y~~~t all down SW..EETS Think ofall the work electricity does for you, Now better able t.o utilize regular Chiropractic Care to resist illness infection whichupuntilNovemberof 1993, want. Wa less Coors o Ice Cream and other disorders. ' . h bottom had been approved by the CNMI WIt d 'ced tea. ~OOd ~i11 o Apple Pie posture help keep your spine in correct alignment to avoid Labor Dept. SGMA bad ques- Lig.ht anu;rtet will dlsorde~s resultmg from pressure or irritation on nerves that lead to splra\s q . n"lusic to o Banana Cake :::n::ar::i:~r I" every ~~ngle part of your body, right down to every cell. 'de \lve o Caramel Custard local. consumer-owned 0"\\·' competent person for the following position: SAIPAN CREDIT UNION WILL BE OPENED FOR PAYMENT OF LOANS March is There will be a ONLY, BEGINNING MONDAY FEBRUARY28,1994. MONDAYTOTHURSDAY FROM 08:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. EXCEPT HOLIDAYS. Red Cross Saipan Cellar Masters IF YOU HAVE AN OUTSTANDING LOAN. PLEASE CONTACT MR. DAVID ~erson must possess at least an AA degree, or equivalent. Atleast 4 years experience SABLAN AT 234·6470 FROM 08:00 A.M. TO 05:00 P.M. MONDAY TO 10 the related field of advocacy for individuals with disabilities. Preview and Dinner FRIDAY. EXCEPT HOLIDAYS. Month ~: H~Y-A~T~T -, . ACCOUNTS THAT ARE 120 DAYS DELINQUENT WILL BE REFERRED TO Interested individuals can obtain the ap'pli.cation form at.the NMPASI in Garapan or GOVERNORFroilanC.Tenorio Thursday February 24 .: REG E N C, Y .. THE COLLECTION AGENCY STARTING APRIL 1, 1994. IF YOU ARE A recently signed a Proclamation '. S.A ·I.P A. N GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE, YOU CAN CONTINUE PAYROLL ALLOTMENT call 235-7274 or 76. Last day of submission ofall application is March 8, 1994. A HYATT RESORT declaringMarch 1994as"Ameri­ IN THE MARIANA ISLANDS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE OR AT THE GOVERNMENT can Red Cross Month." at 7:00 p.m. AGENCY YOU ARE BEING EMPLOYED. The Northern Marianas Protection & Advocacy Systems, Inc., is an' affirmative TheAmericanRedCrossisone THERE WILL BE AGENERAL MEMBERSHIR MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, ActionlEqual Opportunity Employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities are of"the largest and oldest social in Oceana House. MARCH 30, 1994, AT 06:00 IN THE EVENING AT THE SAl PAN CREDIT encouraged to apply. serviceorganizationsinAmerica. UNION BUILDING IN GARAPAN. 212403/2oo\COllOl0 Volunteersmakeit possiblefor the Red Cross to collect and pro­ YOU NEED TO BE INFORMED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT UNION. FIND OUT WHAT ISTHE FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEAR END 1993. FIND OUT vide emergency assistance to di­ WHAT HAPPEN AND WHAT IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. IS SAl PAN CREDIT saster victims, and to respond to UNION INSOLVENT? " theemergencyneedsofthearmed In Case of Emergency Call 911 forces personnel and their fami­ BOARD OF DIRECTORS lies and dependants. ~. FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 234-1234 Ext. 26 _.;;

lO-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-THURSDAY-FEBRUARY 24,1994 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1994-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS 11 China says 5,036 MESSAGE OF stilllistedas missing in action. Sincethewarendedtwodecades APPRECIATION FRanCISCO SahLan PanqelInan diedin 1993 WASHINGTON(AP)-U.S.vet­ ago,U.S.governments havemade BEUING (AP) - Morethan5,000 coal minersdiedin accidents last erans were askedTuesday tosearch betterrelations withVietnam con­ ";f ';, .. "Tun Kiko Dbo" year,theofficialChinaDailynewspapersaidWednesday, oneofthe their basements andoldduffelbags tingent onHanoi'sfull cooperation We the family of the late lowesttotals in recent years. for material that might help Viet­ in accounting for themissing. October 10, 1911 - February 16, 1994 Still, officials were harshly critical of mine managers' perfor­ Survived by His Wife: Dolores (Sachang) Ito Pangelinan nam account for its300,()(X) coun­ Last month, in a moveopposed VICENTE REYES mance in a documentwritten by the state-run labor federation and trymen missing from thewar. by theVVA andmostotherveter­ J Grandchildren: nationalprosecutor's office. James L. Brazee Jr.,president of ansgroups, PresidentClinton lifted SABLAN Peter Kenneth Pangelinan, George & Nicholas "Somecoal mine managers 'oo intentionallyprolongedinvestiga­ theVietnam Veterans of America, thetrade embargo onVietnam,say­ Zabetakis tionsandsettlementsand even tried to hide accidentsfromauthori­ '~ appealed to vetsto tumin identity ing that substantial progress was wish to' extend our most sincere Gratitude and Appreciation to our '~ Mark, Michael, Zarah & Clement Bennudes, Fred, lan, ties," the paper paraphrasedthe document as saying. Children & Spouses: &Gina Pangelinan cards, photographs, information on beingmadeon the MIAissue. Relatives, Friends and to all those who in one way or another contributed '~ Dwight, Sonya Denise, Robert & Nathan Pangelinan It saidthe government will investigatelast year's majoraccidents '~ Delgadina (Del) & Nick Zabetakis grave sites and personal effects, The VVA, in a pamphlet pre­ and shared in our sorrow during our time of Bereavement. '<'?::

Rates: CIass~ied Announcement - Perone column inch - 53.00 Marianas Variety News & Views ClassifiedDisplay - Perone column inch - 53.50 Consumer faith in DEADLINE: 12:00noon the day prior to publication NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTE: ~ forsome reasonyour advertisement isincorrect. caUusimmediately to make the necessarycorrections. TheMarianas Variety Newsand Views isresponsibleonly for one US economy dips CLASSIFIED ADS incorrect insertion.We reservethe right to edit. refuse.reject or cancel any odd at any SEALED PROPOSALS for APRON EXPANSION AT ROTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ROTA, MARIANA ISLANDS, AlP TEL. NOS. 234-6341 • 7578 • 9797 FAX NO. 234-9271 time. NEW YORK (AP)· Confidence The index, calculated on a base Project No. 3-69-0003-07, will be received at the office of the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, .COMMONWEALTH PORTS by U.S. consumers fell in Febru­ of 100, is derived from answers to AUTHORI1Y, Saipan international Airport, P.O. Box 1055, Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950, until 2:00 p.m., March 251994, 1 MAINTENANCE REPAIRER, BUILD­ 1 ACCOUNTANT - College grad., 2 1 ACCOUNTANT - College grad.; 2 1 ACCOUNTANT - College grad., 2 ary for the first time in three questionnaires sent to 5,000 atwhich time and place the sealed proposals will be publicly opened and read. l\IANAGER ING years experience. Salary: $900 per years experience. Salary: $5.20 per years experience. saJary: $5.20 per months but remains higher than households nationwide each 1 GARBAGE COLLECTOR month. hour. hour. . 1 BUSTRANSPORTATIONMANAGER The project ingeneral, consists ofbuilding an expansion ofthe existing apron atRota International Airport allinaccordance 1 GARBAGE COLLECTOR DRIVER 1 DRlliER, MACHINE - High school 1 SUPERVISOR - High school grad., 1 SALES MANAGER - College grad., most of 1993, the Conference month. The questions seek insight - College grad., 2 years experience. with the plans and specifications. 1 WASTE COLLECTOR DRIVER ­ grad., 2 years experience. Salary: $2.50 2 years experience. Salary: $4.04 per 2 years experience. Salary: $2,583­ Board reported Tuesday. into consumer behavior based on Salary: $1,000-$1,550 per month. High school grad., 2 years experience. per hour. hour. $2.700 per month. The research group attributed topics that range from home-ap­ Feder~1 1 BUS MECHANIC - $ 3.70 per hour. The project isbeing financed byfunds from the Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA) and by funds from the U.S. Salary: $2.45 per hour. 3 FIBERGLASSWORKER - High school 4 WAITRESS, RESTAURANT 1 ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER­ Contact: SAIPAN SANKO TRANS­ the decline in its monthly survey pliance buying plans to the local Aviation Administration. The contract award, if it isto be made, will be made within sixty (60) days from the date of bid Contact: J.H.J. CORPORATION, Caller grad., 2 years experience. Salary: $2.45 College grad., 2 years experience. PORTATlON,INC., P.O. Box 2328 CK, 1 COOK job outlook. opening. Depending on the availability offunds,the CPA reserves the right to hold such bid ineffect forninety (90) days Box 122, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No. per hour. Salary: $5.80 per hour. ''1 lower optimism about business Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No. 234­ 1 MAINTENANCE REPAIRER, Contact: SANG YOUNG CORPORA­ 1 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT­ conditions, the outlook for jobs Consumer confidence helps from date of bid opening. . 3363(02J24)TH!14311. 234-D330(03l03)THI14370. BUILDING determine borrowing and spend­ TION, P.O. Box 28n. Saipan MP 96950. 4 FRONT DESK CLERK - High College grad., 2 years experience. and the impact of severe winter Tel. 234-71oo/234-7200.T(03l3) Salary: $4.65 per hour. ing, which are critical to sustain­ This contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246, asamended, onSeptember 24, 1965, the Federal Labor 2 REINFORCING STEELMAN (BAR school grad., 2 years experience. weather on consumer spending provisions and the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) provisions as contained inthe contract, specifications and bid FIXER) Salary: $2.45 per hour. Contact: I.S.D., Caller Box AAA 684. able growth in the economy. ACCOUNTANT . 1 KARAOKE SUPERVISOR Tel. No. 233-0470(03I10)TI-V15005. and borrowing behavior. documents. 1 PAINTER Contact: MARl SAl INC. dba Gold The Conference Board' said 8 MASON QUALIFICATION: HIGH SCHOOL Beach Hotel. P.O. Box 2232, Saipan, The Conference Board said it 1 ACCOUNTANT - College grad., 2 GRADUATE. 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE fewer respondents than previously All mechanics and laborers on the project shall be paid no less than the minimum wage rate established bythe U.S. 2 H.E. OPERATOR MP 96950. Tel. tlo. 235-5501/4(031 would be premature to interpret years experience. Salary: $800 per SALARY: $65WMONTH felt current economic conditions Secretary ofLabor. A copy ofthe Department ofLabor Wage Rate Determination isapplicable tothis contract and ismade month. 'r CARPENTER - High school grad., 2 10)TH/15006. the results as a sign that the years experience. Salary: $2.45 per hour. r sabiaii Book-sdIei 11 were bad in February, but fewer a part ofthe specifications (see Sections 70-24), 2 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATION CONTACT: PARADISE HOTEL dba American consumer's growing MECHANIC - High schoolequlv., 2 years Contact: BRAIN P. REYES dba BPR also believed that the next six Professional Services, P.O. Box 2368, MEMORY LANE KARAOKE BAR • Saipan First Book Store!! p confidence in the economy is Each bidder must complete, sign and furnish, prior toaward ofthe contract (AlP No. 369-0003-07)the 'Bidder's Statement experience. Salary: $2.45 per hour. CALLER BOX AAA 976, SAIPAN, MP months would show improve­ Contact: F &J CASTRO CORPORA­ Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No. 234­ LOCATION, LOCATION, • Open: 25th Feb. '94 it threatened. on Previous Contracts Subject to EEO Clause; aCertification of Nonsegregated Facilities' (see specifications).. 96950 OR CAli TEL. # 234-8224/516 ment. TION, P.O. Box 282, Salpan, MP96950. 9127(03l03)TH/14372. LOCATION • Loc.: Sablan Bldg. CK 2nd Floor. "Although consumer confi­ No phone calls.(03l03)TH/14373. The number who feared busi-· RequIred Notices for all Contracts. 6 DANCER - High school grad., 2 years (2124/25/28.3101/02(8024) L_ .!,eI;.;j6,Z2)ES.;2,12! _.J dence readingsare somew hat less ness conditions would worsen in­ experience. Salary: $3.55 per hour. 1. ACCOUNTANT - College grad., 2 Beach rd. Chalan Kanoa. positive than previously, the de­ 1 (CHIEF ACCOUNTANT) - College creased in February. More re­ a. The bidder must supply allthe information required bythe bid forms and specifications. years experience. Salary: $900 per 6 WAITRESS-NIGHT CLUB - High school grad., 2 years experience. Sal­ grad., 2 years experience. Salary: Approx. 800 sq. ft. cline is modest," said Fabian Lin­ spondents also forecast that the b. The CPA inaccordance with Title VIofthe Civil Rights Act of1964, hereby notifies allbidders thalthey (bidders) month. wI ary: $2.45 per hour. $9.00 per hour. LAND FOR SALE OR must affirmatively insure that, with respect any contract entered intopursuant tothisadvertisement, minority 1 DRILLER, MACHINE· High school den, head of the Conference number ofjobs would decline. 1 ACCOUNTANT - College grad., 2 living quarters 24 hrs. LONG TERM I.£ASE business enterprises will be afforded fullopportunity to submit bids inresponse to this invitation and willnot grad., 2 years experience. Salary: $2.50 Contact: J'S MALOnE CORP. dba Board'sconsumersurvey research In addition, Linden said, "the Char's Rest. & Sing Along, P.O. Box years experience. Salary: $5.90 per Area: 1,111 sq. meters. be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color. or national origin inconsideration for award. per hour. water. Take over lease hour. unit. dreary nationwide weather con­ 3 FIBERGLASSWORKER-Highschool 877, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No. 235­ Price: $2S,OOO-Paymenllerrn negotiable 7093(03l03)TH/14364. Contact: JOETEN MOTOR COM· $900 a month. Located near the Spn. Cultural Center in The group's Consumer Confi­ ditions may well have contrib­ The bidder's attention iscalled tothe fact that the proposed contract shall be under and subject t~ the equal opportunity grad., 2years experience. Salary: $234­ PANY, INC., P.O. Box 680, Saipan, Fina Sisu.CaIl 288-2009/234-1234 ext uted to a dampening of the clause as set forth in Part III,Section 302(b) of Executive Order 11246, asamended by ExecutIVe Or~er 11375 dated 7100(03l03)TH/143n. dence Index fell to 80.8 from a 2 BEAUTICIAN - High school grad., 2 MP 96950. Tel. No. 234-5562-68(03/ Tel #235-5541 5156 or235-9198 October 13 1977 and Section 60-1,4 (b)ofthe regulations oftheSecretary of Labor (41 eFR 60-1) as Implemented by 2fl3.24,25oICl4«3 revised reading of 82.6 in Janu­ consumer's spirits." 1 ACCOUNTANT· College grad., 2 years experience. Salary: $2.45 perhour. 10)TH/8022. Section 152.61 of'the Federal Aviation Regulations, tothecontract and labor provisions asset forth inSection 152.55 and ary. The index totaled 79.8 in The Conference Board is a years experience. Salary: $900 per Contact: ROSE Y. TUDELA dba Rose Appendix H,Part 152, oftheFederal Aviation Regulations, and to the applicable provisions ofTitle VI ofthe Civil Rights business-financed research con­ month. Beauty & Barber Shop, P.O. Box 2722, 1 OFFICE MANAGER - College r------~~, December, 71.9 inNovemberand Act of1964 (78 Stat. 252) implemented byPart 21 ofthe Regulations ofthe Office ofthe Secretary ofTransportation. Also, cern, based in New York. Contact: PAN PACIFIC INTL. INVEST· Saipan, MP96950. Tel. No. 234­ grad., 2 years experience. Salary: 60.5 in October. the proposed contract wm be subject to the Contractor's Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities. MENT LTD. dba Saipan Island Tour, 7858(03l03)TH/14365. $1.100 per month. : SAIPAN ICE, INC. I CallerBox PPP 423, Saipan, MP 96950. 1 SALES & SERVICE MANAGER ­ I The apparent low bidder and any known first tier subcontractor will be subject to a pre-awards, equal opportunity Tel. No. 322-8852(03l03)TH/14361. 1 GRAPHIC ARTIST - College grad., 2 College grad., 2 years experience. Salary: $1,000 per month. • HIRING DELIVERYMAN I .Inventor says traffic compliance review byrepresentatives ofthe Office ofFederal Contract Compliance Programs, U.S. Department ofLabor, years experience. Salary: $5.80perhour. before the award ofthe contract forthe purpose of determining whether the bidder and/or his subcontractors are able , 'ENGINEER '. 3 PRINTING MACHINE OPERATOR Contact: RAINWATER-SAIPAN, INC. I I to comply with the provisions ofthe equal opportunity clause. 1 PHOTO TYPESETTER dba Culligan Marianas, P.O. Box I LOCALS ONLY I Contact: WIN FUNG ENTERPRISES 1518, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No. 1 CIVIL ENGINEER - College grad., 2 can power turbines If the bidder has participated in a previous contract subject to the equal opportunity clause and has not submitted ­ INC., P.O. Box 463, Saipan, MP 96950. 234-8461 (0311 0)TH/14852. I GOOD STARTING SALARY PLUS COMMISSION I years experience. Salary: $1,000 per compliance reports as required byapplicable instructions,the biddershall submit, prior toaward ofcontract,a compliance Tel. No. 234-3238(03l03)TH/14366. I SOUTIlFlELD,Mich. (AP) - An taking. month. 30 SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR fOR INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT I report covering the delinquent period or such other period specified bythe FAA orthe Director, Office of Federal Contract Contact: YANG'S CORPORATION, inventorwants to tap the fast lanes Tests in Octoberon a Southfield 1 EXPEDITER - High school equiv., 2 years I Compliance,U.S. Department of Labor. P.O. BOx490, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. ______iiiiiI freeway median found wind 1 AUTO MECHANIC experience. Salary: $2.45-$4.00 per I CALL_ CORA AT TEL.# 322-9298/9299 : for juice, turning the whoosh of No. 235·7684(03l03)T~14375. hour. traffic into the hum of electricity. speeds averaging 10 to 12 mph Abidder or prospective prime contractor orproposed subcontractor shall be required to submit such information asthe 1 AUTO-BODY REPAIRER 2I22.2:J.24.25oAC07998I 2 PAINTER- High school grad., 2 years Contact: HANSAE (SPN), INC., P.O. L Thomas Wither, a computer (16 to 20 kph) most of the day, FAA orthe Director, Office ofFederal Contract Compliance, request prior tothe award ofacontract orsubcontract. When 1 CIVIL ENGINEER - College grad., 2 Box 1749, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No. years experience. Salary: $1,000-$1,400 experience. Salary: $2.45-$3.25 per with passingcars generating gusts adetermination has been made to award, orafter the award, orboth tofurnish such other information as the FAA or the 234-5296/7(0311 0)TH/14853.. consultant from suburban , Director requests. per month. hour. has patented awindmill that would averaging 15 mph (25 kph) and 1 DRAFTER, ARCHITECTURAL - Col­ 2 MASOtll SAIPAN SEA VENTURES, INC. 2 CARPENTER - High school grad., 2 1 PHOTO FINISHING LAB WORKER be turned by air currents created trucks stirringup25-mph(40 kph) Contract documents, including plans and specifications, may be examined at the Office of the Executive Director, lege grad., 2 years experience. Salary: - High school grad., 2 years experi­ $1,000 per month. yearsexperience. Sal81}': $2.45 per hour. by passing highway traffic. gusts.. Commonwealth Ports Authority, upon the payment of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) for each set of plan Contact: JEN-MARZ ENT., INC. dba ence. Salary: $3.00 per hour. documents. The amount is non-refundable. Payment shall be made by check payable to the Commonwealth Ports 3 CARPENTER Contact: NEW WORLD ENTER­ WANTED DECKHANDSIWAITERS "I had read that the two biggest "I think this proves there is Auto Repair Shop & Construction, P.O. Authority. 4 MASON - High school grad., 2 years PRISES, INC. dba New World Photo, sources of pollution in America hamessablepower where you have experience. Salary: $2.45 per hour. Box 1562, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No. LOCAL HIRE ONLY 234-7129(02l24)TH/14303. Caller Box PPP-198, Saipan, MP are cars and the utility industry. this kind of steady traffic," said Apre-bid conference willbe heldatthe ROTA INTERNATIONALAIRPORTTERMINAL BUILDING,at11 :OOa.m. on February Contact: NORTH PACIFIC BUILDERS, 96950. Tel. No. 234-1438(03l10)TH/ INC., P.O. Box 1031, Saipan, MP96950. TO WORK ON SUNSET CRUISE BOAT Mulchand Rathod, chairman of 25,1994, to explain and clarify any question regarding this project. Questions should be submitted tothe Consultant, in 2 YARDWORKER-Highschoolequiv., 14854. All of a sudden I thought: Why Tel. No. 235-7171 (03l03)TH/14379. , not use one to make clean energy engineering technology at Wayne writing, atleastfive(5) days inadvance foranswers atthispre-bid conference, with acopy ofsame mailed simultaneously 2 years experience. Salary: $2.45 per 2 CIVIL ENGINEER - College grad.• 2 HIGH STARTING SALARY . .' . '. for the other?" he said. State and one of the researchers to the Executive Director, CPA. hour. years experience. Salary: $1,100 per ... MIS~F;LLANEOUS ',. Contact: GUADALUPE P. MANGLONA, FOR INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT ~. ~ ~:.~.' month. who took the measurements. '. • I,' • .- r -' t. Wither's windmill hasn't been Each prospective bidder shall file with CPA, atthe above Saipan address, a notice of his/her intention to bid in a ferm P.O. Box 1368, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. 1 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Conventional windmills can No. 235-7521 (03l03)TH/14368. CALL DIN4 AT TEL.# 322-9221 road-tested yet. But, according to substantially similar tothat supplied herewith, notless than six (6) calendar days prior tothe date hereinabove designated 6 SECURITY GUARD - High school - High school equiv., 2 years a Wayne State University research generate electricity with wind as for opening of bids. grad., 2years experience. Sal81}': $2.45­ experience. Salary: $1.000 or more. slow as 9 mph (15 kph). 3 DIVING INSTRUCTOR - High school Contact: SHIMIZU CORPORATION. team, the wind is there for the $2.85 per hour. grad., 2 years experience. Salary: $3.00 Each proposal shall be on aform furnished by CPA. Furthermore, each prospective bidder snail submit his/her qualification Contact: GTS ENTERPR1SES,INC. elba P.O. Box 529, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. per hour. statements notless than ten(10) calendar days prior to the date hereinafter designated for opening bids. GTS security, P.O. Box 1218, Saipan, No. 234-5439(03/1 0)TH/15OO1. Contact: BIANCA INT'L INC.dba Bianca MP96950. Tel. No. 234-8804(02I24)TH/ DivingClub, P.O. Box 1251, Saipan, MP Canon profits dip 41% The Commonwealth Ports Authority reserves the right to reject any bids in accordance with Section 3.2(7) of its 14307. 1 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT­ 96950. Tel. No. 235-4511 (03/03)TH/ College grad., 2 years experience. Procurement Rules and Regulations. 14369. TOKYO (AP) - Canon Inc., the yen ($5.17 billion), or 30 percent 1 MAINTENANCE WORKER - High Salary: $5.77 per hour. 3 MECHANIC (AUTO) - High school major Japanese camera and of­ of total sales. (s)ROMAN T. TUDELA school.grad., 2 years experience. Sal­ 1 DRIVER - High school grad., 2 years grad .• 2 years experience. Salary: FOR SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER fice equipment maker, on Tues­ With many Japanese compa­ Executive Director! Contracting Officer ary: $800 per month. experience. Salary: $3.54 per hour. Contact: NOBUKO T. BABAUTA dba $2.45 per hour. nies slashing capital expenditure Date: 2/t0/94 Contact: DIAMOND HOTEL CO., LTD. day reported a 41 percent plunge Tokyo-En Restaurant, P.O. Box 2373, dba Saipan Diamond Hotel, P.O. Box 2 MAINTENANCE REPAIRER. TO BE SOLD "AS IS" in group net profit for the fiscal budgets, sales of various office Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No. 322­ 66, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No. 234­ BUILDING - High school equiv., 2 year that ended in December. equipment were down. Hardest 0489(02124)TH/1431 O. 5900 ext. 266(03l03)TH/7930. years experience. Salary: $2.45 per FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVERTISING hour. Citing the sharp appreciation hit were copiers and information 1. 1986 SUBARU 4-Door Sedan (INVITATION FOR BID/NOTICE TO BIDDERS) 1 TOURCOORDINATOR-Highschool 10 WAITRESS, NIGHT CLUB - High Contact: AAENTERPRISES, INC. and telecommunications equip­ dba Tanapag Service Station, P.O. of the yen and sagging sales in grad., 2years experience. Salary: $450­ school grad., 2 years experience. Sal­ 2. SHARP FAX MACHINE - Model No.: FO-210 Box 1880, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No. office copiers, cameras and video ment, which declined 6 percent 1. The proposed contract isun-der and ~ubject toExecutive Order 11246, as amended, ofSeptember 24,1965, and $600 per month. ary: $2.45 per hour. 322-3149(03l10)TH/15OO8. equipment, Canon said net profit and 2 percent respectively. to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Federal Labor provisions. Contact: TASI TOURS & TRANSPOR­ Contact: UNIVERSAL ASPIRATION TATION, P.O. Box 1023, Saipan, MP CORPORATION dba Genux Night Club, Sealed Bids must be marked "NMIRP' and slipped to 21 billion yen ($ 200 Sales ofcameras and 8 millime­ 2. All labor on the project shall be paid no less than the minimum wage rates established bythe U.S. Secretary of 1 ACCOUNTANT - College grad., 2 96950. Tel. No. 235-9373(02l24)TH/ P.O. Box 2002, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. ter video cameras were also bat­ Labor. years experience. Salary: $879 per submitted no later than February 28, 1994, 5:00 p.m. to: million at the current rate) from 7875. No. 233-2727(03l03)TH/14376. tered by a drop in overall con­ 3. Each bidder must supply allthe information required bythe bid documents and specifications. month. 35.62 billion yen ($ 336 million) 4. The EEO requirements, labor provisions and wage rates are included inthe specifications and bid documents sumerspending, plunging 22 per­ 2 KITCHEN HELPER 3 CLEANER, HOUSEKEEPING - High 1 LPG TECHNICIAN - High school the previous year. and are available for inspection at the Commonwealth Ports Authority. 2 WAITRESS (RESTAURANT) - High school grad., 2 years experience. Sal­ grad .• 2 years experience. Salary: ADMINISTRATOR Overall sales were down 4.1 cent from the year before to 181.71 5. Each bidder must complete, sign and furnish, prior to award ofthe contract (at submission ofthe bid), the school equiv., 2 years experience. Sal­ ary: $2.45 per hour. $552 per month. NMI RETIREMENT FUND percentto 1.836 trillionyen ($17.3 billion yen ($ 1.71 billion). 'Bidder's Statement on Previous Contracts Subject to EEO Clause; and the 'Certifications of Non-Segregated ary: $2.45 per hour. Contact: SAIPAN KORESCO CORPO­ Contact: SAIPAN INDUSTRIAL GAS. INC .• P.O. Box 5034 CHRB, Saipan, billion) from 1.914 trillion yen The sharp 15 percent jump in Facilities' as contained in the Bid Proposal. Contact: CHINESE GOODS CTR dba RATION, P.O. Box 3013, Saipan, MP First Floor, Nauru Building 6. Acontractor having 50 ormore employees and his subcontractors having 50 ormore employees and who may Canton Rest., P.O. Box 2351, Saipan, 96950. Tel. No. 288-6001 (03/03)TH/ MP 96950. Tel. No. 322-5105(031 ($18. 1 bill ion) the year before. the yen's value over the last year be award acontract $50,000 or more willbe required to maintain an affirmative action program, the standards MP96950. Tel. No. 234-3873(02I24)TH/ 14374. 10)TH/15OO9. P.O. Box 1247, Saipan, MP 96950 Sales of office equipment, which was also cited for the profit slump. for which are contained in the specifications. 7876. The higher yen shrinks the value 7. To be eligible foraward, each bidder must comply wrth the affirmative action requirements which are contained CLASSIFIED ADS NEW 4 CLEANER HOUSEKEEPING For more information call the accounts for 84 percent of all 2 WAITER sales, were down 1 percent. of overseas profits converted into inthe specifications. 1 KITCHEN HELPER NMI Retirement Fund Office at Tel. 234-7228 8. In accordance with Title VI ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964, minority business enterprises willbe afforded full 3 WAITRESS, NIGHT CLUB 8 WAITRESS - High school grad., 2 Within the office equipment yen. 1 BEAUTICIAN - High school grad .• 2 years experience. Salary: $2.45 per opportunity to sUbm~ bids i~ ~es'ponse ~o this. invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds 1 COOK - High school grad., 2 years years experience. Salary: $2.45 per category, Canon enjoyed strong Canon is a major exporter, with experience. Salary: $2.45 per hour. hour. Bids will be opened at4:00 p.m., March 4, 1994 of race, color, or national ongln In consideration for an award ofany contract entered into pursuant to this hour. Contact: MICRO PACIFIC DEVELOP­ sales of computer peripherals, overseas sales accounting for 79 Contact: DELUXE ENTERTAINMENT Contact: ALANAR'S ENTERPRISES at the Fund's Conference Room advertisement. MENT, INC. dba Saipan Grand Hotel, CORP. dba Hula Hut, P.O. Box 1031, dba Alanar's Beauty Shop, P.O. Box which jumped II percent from percent ofthe total during the lat­ 9. Women willbe afforded equal opportunity inallareas ofemployment. However, the employment ofwomen shall P.O. Box 369, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. i Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No. 235­ 2372, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No. the year before to 547.95 billion est fiscal year. not diminish the standards of requirements ferth !; employment of minorities. No. 234-6601/3(03l10)TH/8017. The Fund Reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. 7171 (03l03)TH/14378. 234-0695(03l10)TH/15004. 0211110 25oAC78117 14-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS ANDVIEWS-THURSDAY-FEBRUARY 24,1994 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1994-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-IS EEK &lVIEEK® by HowieSchneider \ CROSSWORD PUZZLER I ~\.\ Sonic put offKnicks rally win I'vE: [)E.VOflffi to It LOT Cf It-\CIJ3t-\T Answer to Previous Puzzle A Io-2DenverruncutHouston's ACROSS 40 Russian news THESEATILESuperSonics held cent in the first half to end New Cleveland has won three in a 16andCampbell added 15.Rock­ 10 MY F?a)1) LATay agency ets98, Nuggets 97 leadto 88-86with5:25lefttoplay 1 Bagged' NewYorkto an NBAseason-low Jersey's season-high five-game row. 42 Between arm 7 Colors gold Brad Daugherty scored 19points, In Houston, Hakeem Olajuwon andtheNuggets cutitto92-91 with and hand 28.7 percent shooting Tuesday winning streak. 12 Unwavering 45 "Bali-" Riceand SteveSmithbothhad Mark Price had 12 assists and scored 33pointsandhelped Hous­ 2:21 left. Houston answered by 13 Fastened night, andstillhadtoholdoffalate 47 Horseback 15 You and I rally to beat the Knieks 93-82 in 21pointsandRonySeikaly added Tyrone Hillgrabbed 10rebounds ton hold off Denver's late rally, scoring the nextsix in a row. game 16 Wrestling 19 as the Heat won for the II th fortheCavs. snapping theNuggets' three-game Olajuwonhad 13rebounds and holds 49 - - about NewYork. 18 Plutonium 50 Declare ShawnKemp had21points and time in 16games and handed the Christian Laettner, suspendedfor winning streak. OtisThorpescored 14pointsand 52 Run easily symbol 17rebounds and Sam Perkins 17 Nets theirworstlossof theyear. Monday'sgameagainst SanAnto­ Houston's 55-40 halftime lead grabbed 11 rebounds. LaPhonso 19 Diphthong 54 - route 55 Yes, in Spain 21 Short sleeps points fortheSonies, wholeadthe New Jersey coachChuckDaly niobecause of a run-in at practice was its biggest of the first half. Ellis led Denver with 19 points 56 Reverent 01994 by NEA. Inc 22 Caresses Pacific Division by three games andAll-Star guardKenny Ander­ with assistant coach Bob Olajuwon had 15 second-quarter and Dikembe Mutombo and 24 Attention- toward getting sound 3wds.) aftersnapping theirsecondthree­ son were both thrown out of the Weinhauer, had 21 points and 12 points to fuel the Rockets' early Reggie Williams had 15 points 26 Streisand film 59 Between MT each. and MN gamelosing streakof the season. gameinthesecondhalf.Dalywas rebounds for Minnesota. Luc charge. 28 Strike GARFIELD® by Jim Davis 61 Fish trap 29 Railroad JohnStarks ledthe Knicks with given two technical fouls by ref­ Longley added 12 points and 13 63 Textile station rebounds, andIsaiah Riderscored worker 30 points while Patrick Ewing eree Nolan Fine with4:38 left in continued from page 16 31 Wealthy Duran. .. I'M &LAD YOO AGREE 65 Pee Wee of the third quarter. Anderson, who 14points. WITH Mlf'ND 5NACK5 33 Basebailer ­ scored 22 on 6-for-29 shooting. old Dodgers (2 wds.) Fleming .Pacers107,Mavericks101 The two opened the bout cir- punches than Montero. AT NIC::JH'( RULE, &ARFI£L17 Young 3 Eastwood 10 Charles Oakley grabbed 18 re­ had 11 pointson5-of-14 shooting, 34 Cosmonaut 66 Snobbish 9 Speech flaw cling each other with tentative It wasDuran's WIst boutin the 4 South of Neb, 10 Letterman 10 bounds. was chased by Steve Javie with InIndianapolis, RileSmits scored - Gagarin DOWN 5 Paradise punches. Duran later picked up quarter century since he turned 36 Film director 11 - tank New Yorkmadejust 29 of 101 10:45 to play. 27 points, including six straight «: 6 Folksinger 14 In need of speed, repeatedly driving Montero pro at the age of 17. "My goalis Joel- 1 Opp, of NNE Bob - shots for the game, eclipsing the DerriclcColeman, theNets'other during a key stretch of the fourth 38 Army store 2 Army vacuuming 7 Of knowledge 17 Urge on All-Star, wassidelined forthesec­ quarter, to leadIndiana. - againstthe ropes with flurries of to win another world title," he (abbr.) command 8 Author - NBA's previous low of 31.2 per­ 20 Catch sight of cent by the Los Angeles Lakers ondstraight gamewitha sprained The7-foot-4 Smitsadded 11re­ punches. toldtheFrenchtelevision network 23 Exclamation Duran, known as "rnano de TF1 after the fight. 24 Paid (abbr.) against Denveron Nov. 12. ankle. Jayson Williams led New bounds forhisfifth double-doub1e 25 Give tips on Heat 123,Nets 97 Jersey with 15points. oftheseason. Healsohadacareer­ piedro" (handsof stone),slowed OnJune 14hewillmeetAmeri- horses in the sixth round, but didn't ap- can Vinnie Pazinza for the 27 Flat­ In East Rutherford, N.J., Glen Cavaliers 114,Tlmberwolves81 higheightassists asthePacers won mc bottomed Ricehit eightof his first 10shots InRichfield, Ohio, Larry Nance forthesixthstraight timeathome. pear to weaken. supermiddleweight title."I'dlike boat IntheninthroundDuran,seem- a title ina fifth category," hetold 30 Snare andtheMiami shotnearly 64 per- scored eightofhis22points during Theyalsorecorded their10thwin PEANUTS® by Charles Mil Schulz -4---1 32 Brave person a 16-2 first-quarter run to lead in their past 11 games, their best ingtoget a secondwind,charged the French sports newspaper 35 Set apart the visibly tired Montero into a L'Equipe in remarks published -=-+--+----1 from others PUBLIC NOTICE Cleveland. stretch in NBA history, to move 37 Square root The loss, the Timberwolves' twowinsover .500. corner. After an exchange of Tuesday. Inthe Superior Court ofthe Northern of 81 most lopsided of the season, was Reggie Milleradded 23 points, punches at ring center, Duran Before that, however, he will 38 Aspect Mariana Islands drove Montero against the ropes run for senator in Panamanian 39 Musician - CIVIL ACTION. NO. 93-1247 theirfourth straightoverall and10th 17 in the second half, and Dale Cugat straight on the road. They've lost Davis had 15forIndiana. again. legislative elections, seeking to 41 Not quick Thefinal roundwaslackluster, represent his native district of 43 Kind of poem BALTAZAR H. BORJA theirlasttwogamesbyacombined Jim Jackson led Dallas with23 44 26th pres. Plaintiff points, whileJamalMashburn had with Duran landing a few more Chorillo, he told the paper. 46 That is (abbr.) vs. 58 points. 48 Unlocks ASTEROID ENTERPRISES, LTO. 51 Mature and PEDRO G.PORCIUNCULA ;C::C;::;:::C:;::C:OOC:C::C:::O::C:::::OlCo:m:e:::::::;::;:"=:=00:':000001:: :e:::c::::m:::::::oocc:oc:::::o::::lt:::::c::coo:)~:o:: ::c:e::::::: ::;:::::::::,:,:: 53 Of the dawn : ;::; : 1li1lilU 57 Numbers SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION : :: e : e::1 : e e m I I" (abbr.) The Superior Court ofthe Commonwealth of 1;;;:;lmICC: :::1:::::::1 ::: :e:: ::m:::: :: :t:o:::::::;;::~:t:::::: ::: ::m:: :C1 ::: ::: :=:::00: :::1 ell: :el: I 58 Naval addr. the Northem Mariana Islands toDefendants 60 Not wet Asteroid Enterprises, Ltd, and Pedro G, 62 - Mans auto Porduncula: " race You are hereby summoned toappear within STELLA WILDER 64 River in Italy twenty (20)days after final publication ofthis ..~ summons, towitonorbefore the 16th day of Marth, 1994, and defend the above -entitled action In t~e above-enujed court, and an­ YOUR BIRTHDAY swe'r the complaint of Plaintiff Baltazar H, mr'?':i'SZI:mA:i!LZJi&W!i!S!I5!L~ ~ ~...all!2HZ&&:::::acc:z:::z:&iKWif\ J rP'!?P7"2ESl!i5P" !OJLlI!Jji:i5iBldiat *9 Borja. and serve acopy ofyour answer upon .~~ Itid~~ 'J. ~~:'~:wA!lULR "' " the plaintiff's attorney: Robert W.Jonel c:JQDw~ ~~W Law Officelof By Stella Wilder read t.he corresponding para­ VIRGO (Aug. zs-sept. 22) -­ Douglas F. Cushnie graph. Let your birthday star be You may stumble into a surprise P.O. Box 949 FI7' TI-/E ZL E PrECE5 your daily guide, opportunity today. You must be euz Salpan, MP 96950 Born today, you are one of the IN me PUZZLE 50 T7-14T most sublimely alented individuals FRIDAY, FEB. 25 prepared to make some quick de­ TI-/E NUMBERS IN mE Ifyoufail todoso,judgment bydefault willbe born under your sign, but are PISCES (Feb. IS-March 20) cisions as a result. you ROWS ADD UP TO f::, rendered against you according to tile de­ QHOW can I get a news ltem printed in the paper?" never one to brag of your man{ -- Keep your eyes open for unsus­ LIBR';' (Sept. 23-0ct. 22) -­ You may have to schedule your IN ANy' DIREC nON. mand of tile complaint. which has been filed talents. Rather, you do your WO[l, pected opportunities today, Weigh with the clerk of said court, The complaint with it quiet, reserved intensity, options with care. Don't be hasty: time with greater care today, mak­ i contains an action forcancellation ofalease ,, Awe welcomeany newstips, storiesor information. If your news needs immediate ARIES (March 21-ApriI19) ­ ing room for even more unexpect­ ·'1 and you let others enjoy the re­ I agreement and payment ofpast due rents, "'" • attention,call the numbers listed below. If time permits,write us. Yournews story ed developmen ls. sults openly and freely, without You may have to take advantage of ,\ Dated this 1stday ofFebrual)', 1994, . shouldindude your name,address,and daytimephonenumber. It should also unusual modes of transportation SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ­ ! "How do I get a subs- imposing any kind of judgment includethe "who,what, whenand where' of your story. yourself. You are the kind to ex­ today. You must be ready to rely Today, you'll be required to say i: (s) Charlene Teregeyo • cription to the paper?" 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16-MARIANASVARIETY NEWS ANDVIEWS-THURSDAY-FEBRUARY 24, 1994 SPORTS~, Robinson scores 50 points for Spurs DAVID Robinson took advan­ scorer,wassuspendedwithoutpay Bulls 118,Hornets 93 pointsofthe game, sixby Pippen, of the second period. tage of the absence of Christian by coach Sidney Lowe after an In Chicago, who made 14 of 22 shots for the Charlotteclosedto 83-74early Laettner to score 50 points, .the expletive-filled tirade directed at scored 30 points in Chicago's game after going 21-for-66 in inthefourthquarter,buttheBulls highesttotal in the NBA this sea­ assistant coach Bob Weinhauer defeatofinjury-riddled Charlotte. three Bulls losses since the All­ wenton a 13-6run, cappedbysix son, as San Antonio beat Minne­ during Sunday's practice. The loss was the 11th in 12 Star game. consecutive points from Pippen, sota on Monday in Minneapolis Laettner's absence opened up games for the Hornets, who are Chicago led 30-14 after shoot­ for a 96-80 lead, and they pulled for its 13thstraight victory. Minnesota's frontcourt for playingwithouttheirtoptwoplay­ ing65 percent in the first quarter, away from there. Robinson, who fell two points Robinson. He scored 18 of San ers, Alonzo Mourning and Larry thenopeneditsbiggest leadof the Marty Conlon and Hersey shyof his career high, capped his Antonio's 24 first-quarter points ' Johnson. first half. 42-20, on Bill Hawkins led the Hornets with 16 performance witha3-pointerwith and had 24 points by halftime. The Bulls scored the first 10 Wennington's 17-footer at 8:21 points apiece. just over a minute left. He is now " averaging 36.3 points in four gamesagainst the Timberwolves this. season. Robinson scored 16 points in ,Jomangels$15Mboxingoffer thethirdquarter,induding 12ina 24-8runthatbrokethegameopen. T()TOWA, N.J. (AP) • As'if, (Holyfield)ifI.hadagun,"Jordan "While this idea might seem thegrossrevenuewhich,thepro­ Dennis Rodman grabbed 20 didn't already said. "That's crazy." '_ crazy, remember, in the sixties moterclaimed,couldbewortha rebounds and Dale Ellis scored have hishandsfull tryingtohit ' But Duva, ill his letter'to agent Muhammad Ali and Wilt Cham­ totalof more than $25 million. ' 20 points for the Spurs, whose , . DavidFalk, saidthe proposal was berlainwereclose to finalizing ar­ DuvaisHolyfield'spromoter. lastlosswasatMinnesotaJan.20. On Tuesday, boxing pro­ on the level. rangements for Wilt to challenge Holyfield and Moorerwillfight Isaiah Rider led the Wolves with moter Dan Duva offered Jor- , , "This offeris not ajoke. Weare Ali for the :world heavyweight Apri122inLasVegasforthellif 25 points. dan 'a chance to fight the 100 percent serious," Dpya said. championship. The deal fell apart andWBA title belts. Laettner, the team's leading , Evander Holyfield-Michael ."Itseemsthat Mr. Jordanlovesthe when Ali (not Wilt) backed out," Jordan,198(90 kilos)pounds, Moorer winner for the-heavy­ challengeofprovingheis thebest, Duvasaid. wasnotknownasapuncherdur­ weight title - and guaranteed regardless of the sport. .,. I would Duva said the proposed bout. ing his NBA career.Buthe was Duran wins the former National Basket­ 'like'to offer Michaelthe ultimate' wouldtakeplacethisNovemberin' suspendedforonegameandfined ballAssociationstarandrookie 'individualsportchallenge, an op­ LasVegas. Along with a guaran­ $10,000 after a fight with outfielder $15 million. portunity to fight for the heavy­ teed$15million,DuvasaidJordan Indiana'sReggieMillerlastFeb­ superMW "Iwouldn,'t fight him weightchampionshipoftheworld." ' couldnegotiatefor a percenta~e of ruary. bout MARSEILLE, France (AP) • An aging but still solid Roberto DuranofPanamawona lO-round, McEnroe-Becker doubles team non-title decision over Carlos Montero of the Dominican Re­ public in a super middleweight win atRotterdam tourney boxingmatch Tuesday. The 42-year-old Duran, a By MIKE CORDER Republic after 90 minutes. and Paul Haarhuis, dismissed finally beaten by Dane Kenneth former world title holder in the Mclinroeand Secker.bothpre- German pairing David Prinosil Carlsen, 3-6, 7-5. 6-3. lightweight, welterweight, super ROTTERDAM! Netherlands vious Grand Slam tournament and Udo Riglewski in three sets, The South African No.5 seed welterweight and middleweight (AP) • John McEnroe had to stay winners, woke up fastest taking 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 in their first round WayneFerreirawastakentothree divisions, was named victor by up latetomake avictorious return the first set 7-6 and wrapped up clash. sets by his Czech opponent Mar- thethreejudges over his 27-year­ to top class tennis in Rotterdam the match in the second set, also, Eltingh and Haarhuis recently tinDamm butbookedhimselfinto old opponent. Tuesday at the $600,000 ABN­ after a tie-break, 7-6. won the doubles title at the Aus- the second round with a 6-7,6-1, Duranlookedchunkycompared AMRa World Tennis Tourna­ McEnroe, 35, enjoyed his last tralian Open in Melbourne. 7-5 victory. tothemuscularMontero, but still ment. tour success in the 1992 Thedefendingchampion inthe Another Czech, the qualifier sported his well-known steely In a match thatdidn't startuntil Wimbledon doubles which he singles competition, Anders Daniel Vacek, secured a second gaze.Bothworeblacktrunks with midnight, McEnroe and German won with another German, Jarryd, ofSweden, crashedoutin round berth with a three-set vic- gold trim, Duran with his name partner Boris Becker narrowly MichaelStich. the first round in a match that tory over the better-ranked Rus- stitchedinlargelettersaroundhis defeatedDutchmanJanSiemerink Earlier Tuesday the Dutch finishedjust before midnight. sian Andrei Olhovskiy. Vacek waist. and Daniel Vacek of the Czech doubles top seeds Jacco Eltingh Jarryd took the first set but was won 7-6, 4-6, 6-4. continued on page 15 Ballesteros plays Istgolfround in 18 months • By CHARLIE BECK have the desire to regain my win­ whogainedalmost10pounds(4.5 about 90 minutes to two hours, "When Iwentback tomyhome ning position in golf," 'said kilos)inArizonaand nowweighs threetimesperweek," Ballesteros in Santander (Spain),theweather JEREZ, Spain (AP) -Looking Ballesteros, who hasn't won a about 195pounds(88 kilos), tees said. He said he was working on was too bad to' play very much, fit andcheerful. Seve Ballesteros tournament in two years and was offin his firsteventof theyearon building up muscles that support but Idid get in two roundsof nine on Tuesday played his first 18 42nd last year on the final Euro­ Thursday with Jack Nicklaus in his back. holes." He said he had adjusted holes of golf in nearly three pean tour money list. the first round of the Andalucia Ballesteros said he would play his swing a bit, copying Sam months. He said he's stronger, "I don I t think there are a lot of Openon theMontecastillocourse two more PGA European tour Snead's. heavier and ready to forget last people who would sacrifice as in southern Spain that Nicklaus events in Spain in the next two "In my opinion he had the best season, the first since the mid­ much as I did and go through designed. weeks, then play in the Players swing in the history of golf," 1970s in whichhe failedtowinan what I did - including spending Ballesteros' last tournament Championship March 24-27 in Ballesteros said. event. theChristmasholidaysawayfrom was in Japan in late November. Ponte Vedra, Florida. Ballesteros, who has had per­ . The Spanish Ryder Cup star ­ home," he added. In Scottsdale, Ballesteros said "I'll go early to Augusta (in sistent back problems for a de­ winner twice of both the British "I'm serious about 1994 be­ he workedout at the DesertInsti­ Georgia) for the Masters," said cade that worsened last season, Openand the Masters- spent two cause I don't want things to go tute of Physical Therapy under Ballesteros, who will tum 37 on practicedTuesday withoutkeep­ months in rigorous, five-hour-a­ like they did last year. My back the eye of Paul Hospindal. April 9. ing score, he said. day training in Scottsdale, Ari­ felt good today, maybe not as "I hadn't done enough exer­ He said he'd played almost no "I tried to get away from the zona, to heal and strengthen his flexible as 10years ago but I was cisesinthepast,andnowI needto golf in the last three months, hit­ game for a while, and that was ailing back. striking the ball well." ' maintain what I began in tingahandfulof balls a few times fine,butnowit's goodtobeback," "I thinkitshows that Icertainly The 36-year-old Ballesteros, ScottsdalewhenI go on the tour - in Arizona. he said. tMarianas %riet~~

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