0 VNIVERSITY OF HAWAII UBRAR'( arianas %riety~,? Micronesia's Leading Newspaper Since 1972 \:,~ · ,_,, ' <:,, 3-yr limit bill clears House By Aldwin R. Fajardo they are allowed to seek re-em­ Variety News Staff ployment. A BILL that would require non­ But the Senate-approved ver­ resic.Jent workers, who have stayed sion c.Joes not say how long should in the Northern Marianas for three the workers stay out of the CNMI years to exit the islands for at least before they are allowed re-entry. six months before they can return House Speaker Diego T. for employment is now closer to Benavente earlier sai

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AN INCENSE burner :it Nanyo Gunto Kyokai in Suicide Cliff ptzese11ts I'.I< was stolen while sel'eral monuments al Banzai Cliff were van­ ''.I dalized a few years ago. The 2,500-pound burner worth $5,000 KOBLERVILLE EXPANSION i:, was donated by Mr. Sunao Sato of Tokyo. *** *** *** One of the columns al the Zcnkoji Monument was chipped off. MORE THAN A PLACE TO LIVE, AN IDEAL NEIGHBORHOOD Then Marianas Visitors Bureau managing director Anicia Tomokane was so embarrassed when the Zenkoji Memorial FORTY-FIVE AFFORDABLE AND ATTRACTIVE HOMES Group from Japan arrived on the island and learned about the ' inci

Tomokane discovered that also damaged were the Adult/Youth '.\larianas Pilgrimage Memorial Monument, Kaiunji Memorial Monu­ ment. and L'chida Mirioru l\frmorial Monument. All are located at SWITCHED AT BIRTH ... Banzai Cliff. Sel'eral men who wer<.? seen drinking in the area were JACK ANDERSON and JAN MOLLER tagged as suspects. WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND The' immediate solution recommende.d by MVB was to have police ull1ccr.s conduct frequent patrol around the area. The long tcm1 solution prnpo.sed by the t.ourism agency at that time was put up a fence.

Because the Department of Public Safety lacked the manpower to A useless campaign-finance reform bill \I atc:h closely the tourist sites. l'vlVB decided to do the job. The board had ,1ppro1·c·d S66.52 l budget to hire private security guards to secure THE do-nothing Congress finally did something otic idea was quite in vogue a few years ago. Grotto, Last Command Post. Tanapag Beach. Lau Lau Beach, and last week. In keeping with recent practice, even this Republicans embraced the idea when they Oby.in Beach. "something" will encl up accomplishing nothing. were in the minority, as it would help them But in the process, we learned a lot about the trne dislodge some of the entrenched Democratic Afrc·r a bidding process. 1hree sernrity firms were hired. The guards motivations behind many of the self-styleJ "re­ incumbents who had kept them out of power starlc'd 11 ;1te·hing the five sites since last February. But because of labor formers" in our nation's capital. for 40 years. The idea was so successful that prnhkm,. all firms excc:pt one. stopped providing services. Burglars Campaign finance reform, left for dead by the 18 states passed term-limit referenJums. and s1utL·hers arc bad on business. now \'ictimizing some tourists. Senate earlier this year, passed by a resounJing Then, something strange happened. Voters 252-179 margin on Thursday despite four months woke up to the fact that term limits already The· prc•.wnt '.\1arianas Visitors Authority's committee on tourist site of efforts by House Republican leaJers to derail the existed. It's called the right to vote. Those de'\ e·lop111ent pushed fur the continuation u'r !!c:ltin!! euards to secure the measure. By hook and by crook. House Speaker entrenched incumbents were harassed like silc's and as nirne pre1·cntion. The committee sail DPS doesn't have Newt Gingrich and his lieutenants tried to keep the White House interns in miniskirts. Many of e•n,iugh pers,innel 10 watch the sitc's nine hours a day. most popular and far-reaching reform measure from the ones who didn't lose chose the safer coming. to a vote. The bill would, among other option of retirement. At the present time, '.\!\':\ Board Director Ron Sablan during a n:cent board meeting things, eliminate unregulatcJ "soft money" contri­ more than 60 percent of the I-louse is maJe up e·.,prL'.sscd opposition to the hiring of security guards. Sablan said~ butions to political parties and cu11ail the right of or members who were first clec1ed in the "Let\ be fr,1nk. :-\ lo\ ofloc,ds have no respect to these security guards.'' outside groups to spend money to influence specific 1990s. The: b()ard thc:n dccidcJ to insll:ad sec:k a dialo!!LH: with DPS to Jiscuss elections. The original intent behind term limits, of the· sc·curity probkm al the tourist spots. - Nevertheless, the vote was largely symbolic. For course. was to eliminate some of the perks of the bill to become law, the Senate would have 10 incumbency and to rid Congress of its dead D:1111agin_!! Japanc:sc nwnurncnts is like burglarizing our churches. pass a companion bill by the end of the year, and wood. Members who stay around a long time Pe1>pk. 11hcther local.\ or of dillncnt nationalities, should n:specl the th:11 efforl is still ei~ht votes short of breakino a find it easier 10 raise money, which makes it existence of these rnonuments on the island. These monuments arc filibuster. ~ "' easier to stay in office. 1rn1 mere decorations, but are the essence of our tourism. Conventional wisdom in the capital these days. But the best way to level the playing fieIJ holds that campaign finance is not an issue thatgcts is to lower the price of admission to political Prntcction ol' these monuments and security for tourists arc voters very excited. Bui las! week's shenanigans office. Campaign-finance reform does that ba,ic nccc.ssily that both the governm,:nl and the community make it cb1r that House leaders didn '1 share that quite nicely by pulling challengers on a more need to provide. The ac1ion of the former MVB board to allocate sentimcnl. If voters didn '1 ca1·c, why would Repub­ even footing with incumbents. hudgc·t f'orse·curity purposes was com111cnclablc. Although Sablan licans go lo such great lengths to defend the current So guess who was standing front-and-cen­ may hc right that a lot of locals have no respect to these foreign system ol' legalized bribery tlrnl funds political ter against the Shays-Meehan proposal last week'? guards. the mere prc.sence of these watchmen al the sites is campaigns'1 U.S. Term Limits, the leading term-limits group si>lllL'ho\\· a lktcrrencc. Earlier this year, I louse leaders tried sidestep­ that has spent the better part of this decade trying ping the issue by bringing up a highly partisan, to get a term-limits measure through Congress. SHAPING AN INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY Rcnc11Td talks \\'ith DPS i.s a s!ood move too considcrin!! what pseudo reform bill destined for failure. When These aren't easy times for U.S. Term Limits. had h,1ppcned tu the security firms hircd by MVB. Pro~iding the rank and file rebelled and demanded a vote The group was effectively neutered last spring A CREATIVE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE WITH A COMMITMENT prnlection to 1ouris11 and security at tourist spots arc among the on the most popular measure - sponsored by when the Supreme Court strnck down term Iimits TO REGIONAL GROWTH main rc·sponsihilities of our law enforcers. But if DPS leaders Reps. Chris Shays, R-Conn., and Martin for federal office as an unconstitutional violation are lwne\l enough to say that they don't have sufficient 111an­ Meehan, D-Mass. - Gingrich responded with of the "qualifications" clause in the Constitu­ po11 er to hand le I lie job wel I. M VA has no choice but to step into an arcane plan whereby the Sh:1ys-Meehan tion. 1he matter. bi 11 would be judged alongside 11 other alterna­ Yet there were the term-limits advocates, q,. he Koblerville Expansion is a model residen- tives and littered with an cndkss array of amend­ whining that the Shays-Meehan bill would tial subdivision for the modern homeowner. .\1canll'hilc. prosecutors slwulJ recommend the maximum jail ments. The bill winning the most votes in the prev.:nl groups like theirs from running "is­ Aimed at maintaining the attractiveness of the end would pn;vail. Guess which one won? sue aJs" on behalf of their favored c:111di­ tcr111 to anyone I iL·tirnizing our l'isitors. For their rar·t. our community and minimizing ownership turnover, judges should render full sentence to these kine! of criminals. No So now we know 1hat Gingrich and his b1·ass dates. The hill is "dangerous," said Adam 111orL· suspcmkd sentence. Or at lea,t. send a strnn!! mcssa!!e 10 the don't r·cal Iy care as much about re form as they Bromberg of U.S. Term Li mils, and "it do.:sn't the project was planned with much foresight. The rnn1111 un It\ that any, >11c found "h uni 11g .. uu r v i.s itur, d~scrn: t i1~1 e in ja i 1. woulc.l have us believe. Why should they'/ The solve any campaign-finance problems." $7.3 million subdivision will make much improve­ cu1Tcnt syst.:rn, riddled with loopholes. helps I low ironic that a group that spent so many years ment to the image of the existing Koblerville sub­ the kadership more than anyone else. assaLilting the Co11s1itu1ion is now wrapping itself /\s toufr,t arri1 ,tis rnntinue to decline, thL' present MVA kadcrship division. The project will stimulate the economy need, suppmt 1ml just fro111 the DPS hut from all sectors in the More than Iha!, the recent debate shows the in the hrst Amcnc.lmcnt. c:,u~,=•=·.;;._..,,=.-,,--,.,,,:,.~r..,.~c-,r=r,,.:""·..:.:...:z•,~nn.."-'~'"-'"-•''-"'" ----··-·-···------~~~======::.:______------..... ·-----··- '.

6-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND viEws~IBURSDAY- SEPTEMBER 3 1998 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER :i, 1998 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-7 Inte·rnet seen as a good · For possible HK-Tinian flights medium to spur tourism Dynasty officials, Teno 1neet Expert helps NMI vs child abuse By Haidee V. Eugenio things to consider when collect­ collecting evidence because custody, from transferring to re­ Marianas Variety is now online! By Ferdie de la Torre Variety News Staff ing forensic evidences from chil­ nowadays, there is a frequent use ceiving, must also be logged and Visit us at: with Chinese airline execs www.marianasvarietv.com Variety News Staff A -based nurse yester­ dren who are believed to be sexu­ of DNA for testing or getting the documented. She added that all made possible by THE FEASIBILITY of using the Internet as a new sales channel day was caught by surprise upon ally abused. evidence. Sometimes you even the evidence must be put in air By Aldwln R. Fajardo ask and we want to make it c Iear for the travel market will substantially increase tourist arrivals, learning that .local health facili­ In a lecture during the second need io identify a person's drying, drying box or any safe Variety News Staff that we are not trying to ask according to Japan Travel Bureau. ties don't even have drying box· day of the child abuse and sexual ethnicity because that also makes storage. · RAISING hopes that it will pre­ something in return," he added. The Internet, JTB 's report said, is seen as a prospective sales for specimen sto·rage or a crime assault conference, Ming said all a difference," said Ming. The three-day conference, vent anticipated $18 million South China Airlines, he said, avenue for the overseas travel products. laboratory to ensure swift health items ofevidence, including cloth­ Reference samples include tlie losses, the managementofTinian owns 98 aircraft which can carry which kicked off on Tuesday, is JTB, however, pointed· out that Japan does not yet allow examination of children who fall ing, dried and moist secretions types of saliva and blood to deter­ sponsored by the CNMI Family Dynasty Hotel and Casino yester­ at least 158 passengers each. KVE:,,'TOS~ COM.\ll.\ICATIO\S, I.\C. payments to be made over the Internet by credit cards. victims to abuse. and stains, must be labelled accu­ day met with Gov. Pedro P. The company provides domes­ mine whether specimens collected Violence Task Force. 'The ONLY choice for Intcmcl "For this reason, the use of the Internet is limited to making Jeanie Ming, a member of the rately. The label should include Tenorio and officials of an air­ tic and international flight ser­ are foreign to patient and to com­ It is being held at the Diamond SERVICE" information available and enabling passengers to make reserva­ Child Abuse Services Team based the patient's name, identification pa_re to the suspect. Ming said www.guam.net line company based in China vices. Hotel in Susupe. tions," said the travel agency. in Orange, California, told CNMI number, date and time and de­ blood samples should not be fro­ for possible chartered flights At the same time, Tenorio said However, JTB said, reservations and purchases can be made medical personnel and students scription of evidence. zen. between Hong Kong and Tinian. he has instructed the group to COMPUTER SERVICE AND SALES for hotels, flights, and local package tours in other countries. that there are a lot of important '"We should be very careful in Ming also said that the chain of South China Airlines, accord­ meet and discuss with officials "Once the problems of settling accounts have been solved, the 100% Pure Customer· ing to Hong Kong Entertain­ of the Commonwealth Ports Au­ feasibility of using the Internet as a sales channel for overseas . Si::itisfaction! . ment chairman Michael Kwan, thority [CPA] the possibilities travel products will no doubt increase by a substantial margin," is willing to offer chartered Asian airline offers to fly to CNMI the agency said. · of providing chartered flights flights to Tinian, but added that between Hong Kong and Tinian. By Aldwin R. Fajardo Casino management JTB on the other hand, has projected that the trends will office hasalreadyprovided FATwith feasibility market studies and He said both the airline com­ Variety News Staff FAT will be using Breing 757 continue on the increase in the number of Japanese family trips all the teclmical infonnation includ­ survey of the existing airport Pedro P. Tenorio pany and the management of A MAJOR carrier is proposing to aircraft which, aside from B727, is taken and the expansion' of the female and elderly markets. . ing compaction. the runway's length will still have to be completed. the hotel-casino facility are try­ offer direct service flights to the the only bigger airplane model that As far family trips are concerned, the agency said, the and d1e runway, and how much the as Kwan, speaking through in­ Kwan, who emerged with ing to work out a flight schedule Northern Mariana Islands, a de­ can be accommodated by the existing ongoing tendency toward taking more trips with children is airport facility can hold. BEACH ROAD CHALAN LAOLAO (Next to Triple J Motors and CNMI Travel) terpreter Lawrence Fung, said South China Airline officials that would lure more visitors to velopment seen to alleviate the likely to continue. runway of the West Tinian Interna­ "They have already been informed. Phone 235-6111, Fax 235-6714 · · it will take at least one month from the governor's office, said come into the island, in order Commonwealth's air transporta­ tional Airport .. "As the Japanese population continues to age rapidly, it is In fact, they already landed a B727 before the airline company is Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio indicated for the Tinian Dynasty to gen­ tion amid reduction of flight The present length of the Tinian certain that more and more elderly people will be traveling woes aircraft on Tinian," he told reporters able to provide chartered flights schedules by airline companies overseas," JTB said. · willingness to support both the erate more revenues. airport runway is 6.000 feet Airport in a press briefing. between Hong Kong and Tinian. Tinian Dynasty and the airline "I asked them to meet currently servicing the CNMI. officials said a runway this size is As a parallel development, the bureau added, the travel with Salas said the airline company has "They are still conducting company in their efforts to bring CPA officials and discuss some Far EastemAirTransport,accord­ capableofaccommodatingbothB727 industry has recently become more serious about attempting to infonned the Ports Authority that it some specifications. They also in more visitors to the· island. ing to Ports Authority executive di­ and B757 aircraft on a restricted load. develop travel products for the disabled. of the requirements that they can easily provide direct flight ser­ need to survey the airport in "The governor was quite sup­ have to make and we are also rector Carlos H. Salas, has already Salas said the restriction on both vices to Tinian by using a B757 air­ Tinian first. It will take one portive of us. Of course we looking at the possibility of appliedlicensefrom the aircraft is primarily on the load factor plane, adding that this model is a lot month before they could fly," would want to consult him first. improving the Tinian airport," Department of Transportation in especially during take off. mme efficient than a B727 . ""This is he told reporters yesterday. He is the only person we should he said. Washington DC. "It is where the big factor comes in also good for long haul." Bistro The airline company, Salas said, because there are other requirements Nevertheless, he stressed the Ports Income Tax Course initially expressed willingness to such as speed that come into play Authority's commitment in alleviat­ Chamber to welcome garment firms provide direct international flights when they are such as speed that ing the problems faced by airline The Barking·:: Gi~fld:Bistro (.. Learn a NEW SKILL! from major Asian cities to Tinian, a come into play when they are taking companies that may be interested in move expected to salvage the crum­ off," he said. carryingoutdirectintemational flight MONDAY'~:,~ATURDAY-' ~-- . ·: ' , (.. Learn the NEW TAX LAWS! if they observe its ethical standards bling Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Ca­ He pointed out that both 727 and services to Tinian. sino. Lunch: ...... I I 2:00 By Jojo Dass Ayuyu said a number of gar­ tee with a multi-sectoral repre­ 757 airplanes should be as light as He mentioned the $350,000 fund :30 Aside from FAT, talks with re­ possible when taking off compared to approved by the CPA board for the r_. CONVENIENT times & locations! Variety News Staff ment firms have already regis­ sentation including the Church Happy Hour: ...... 5:00 - 7:00 gards to the provision of direct flights MEMBERS of the garment in­ tered for Chamber membership. and human rights advocates. landing on a 6,CXXl-foot runway. The interim expansion of the WestTinian Dinner: ...... 5:30 10:00 between Taipei and Tinian are also dustry ma)!; be allowed to be a This includes the United In­ The committee, according to ideal length of the runway for a full International Airport., although he said Indoor Bar: ...... 5:00 - 12:00 now underway between Continental part of the Saipan Chamber of ternational Corp. (UIC), a gar­ SGMA Executive Director Ri­ load take off is 8,600 feet Breing 757 aircraft can be accom­ Micronesia and Dynasty Hotel and The CPA chief also said that his modated at the existing facility. Commerce (SCC) provided it ment factory owned by James chard Pierce, will be tasked to . "'/,fJhe!J,e tf/.R!JSell u CUtll, ma1.n ~" wi 11 be assured that they are not Lin, President of the Saipan police the garment sector's engaging in unfair business Garment Manufacturers' Asso­ ranks and i~plement reforms. · . And ... join us after Club 200 practices, SCC President Jose ciation (SGMA). The SGMA is currently work­ PSS to stop use of private land; C. Ayuyu yesterday said. "Some have indicated inter­ ing closely with a San Fran­ · Saturday, September 5 for H&R BLOCK "'They will be welcomed if est and we will be reviewing cisco-based human rights group dancing and Happy Hour Specials! they have their acts together in their application on a case by as part of efforts to finalize a won't pay up for previous usage For more information) call terms of making sure that they case basis," said Ayuyu. "code of. conduct" that will be By Zalcly Dandan we 're interested to talk to her about the owner'sve ahead it was learned that among projects Insular Affairs (0IA)alsorequires He said the portion of the total cost In a stan1s conference hearing and money from another alien "wants to make a difference in ofthesewerlineprojectwhich benefilS because it provides a vel)' essential included in the priority list is a a matching fund and a technical yesterday, Superior Court Asso­ who wanted to secure stamped 8 bidders for dialysis unit project tenns of finding out what is con­ andisattnbutllbletothegenera!CNMI service. We just need ·to work an multi-purpose center on Anatahan tributing to the priority listing." specification on each of the ciate Judge John A. Manglona passports from DOU. By Haidee V. Eugenio ness to undertake the project Public Works are currently review­ in the Northern Island. pop.ilation is $3.451 million which agreementwithCUC.Sofar,thefeed­ scheduled the change of plea hear­ The task force has narrowed projects. Dela Cruz, it is alleged, fraudu­ Variety NelVS Staff TheCHCisadding25hemodialy­ ing the proposals submitted by the "We are going to ask him CUC will have to shell out back is positive," he said. firms, most of which come from down a list of about 300 proposed It was in 1993 when the federal to Qraructionofthesewerlineproject ing on Sept. 16. lent! y stamped the passports. TI-IE$800,CXXlworthofexpansionof sis units to the existing IO units. (Tenorio) if he can include us in ''TheFAAhas advised us secure Dela Cruz , who is represented the Commonwealth Health Center's Health Secretary Joseph Kevin Hawaii and Guam. capital improvement projects into government started implement­ some kind of investment mechanism started last year but was temporarily For these alleged· acts, Dela that task force," said Ayuyu. by Assistant Public Defender Dan hemcxlialysis unit has received an­ Villagomez 'Yesterday told reporters "We are finalizing the bids for the 50. It is still reviewing this list. ing these requirements. wilhthegovermrentthroughtheCUC. suspenck:d several months ago pend­ Cruz is charged with misconduct "We have a lot of ideas on our Bowen. worked in the processing in public office. other boostasei ghtengineering firms that officials from the Department of expansion of the hemodialysis. All A priority CIP list is required The federal government started We are not allowed to use aiiport ing a determination of is.sues con­ have already expressed their willing- Public Health and the Department of the bids are in now," he.said, adding own also on what should be the by the federal government before releasing CIP funds to the Com­ mooey for the entire project," he told nected or related to the fimding re­ that the project has already been de­ priority of government. After all, the funds can be released. monwealth in 1979. ·reporters. spOllSIOility for the project layed for so long. some of this money that they are The proposal to expand the hemo­ going to be using for matching dialysis unit has long been approved funds are from the business com­ by the legislanire. munity," he added. '"We cannot wait any further. The Asked what his position would NORTHERN MARIANAS HOUSING CORPORATION longer we wait, the more costly it be in case government instead NORTHERN MARIANAS HOUSING CORPORATION would be. Even if there was an opted to just consult the Cham­ EQUAL HOUSING EQUAL HOUSING original appropriation of $800,CXXl, ber, Ayuyu said: "That's fine. But COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MAIUANA ISLANDS SAIPAN, MP 96950 OPPORTUNITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OPPORTUNITY it's not enough to address our needs we want an avenue where we can RFP98-0066 because it's only theexpanusion,"he be a participant in this group." added. The DPH will also be working Bailan Marianas AMENDMENT NO. 1 - EXTENSION DATE FOR CLOSING withaHawaii-basedengineeringfinn -activities continue. that has offered to do a structural PUBLIC NOTICE analysis to the facility before the ac­ By Louie C. Alonso Governor Pedro P. Tenorio and Lt. Governor Jesus R. Sablan, through the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation (NMHC) rualexpansionprojectisimplemented. The Northern Marianas Housing Corporation (NMHC) Board of Directors, through its Chairman, Mr. Juan S. Tenorio, Board of Directors, and the Division of Procurement and Supply, are hereby giving notice that NMHC is soliciting sealed "The expansion of the hemodialy­ Variety News Staff is pleased to inform the public that it will commence accepting application for the single-family residential houses at the THE BAILAN Marianas dance proposals for the construction of the "REHABILITATION OF PINATANG PARK SWIMMING POOL - PHASE II" at sis unit is critical. It's very technical, Koblerville Expansion Project on Friday, October 2, 1998 between 8:00 a.m. through 10:00 a.m., Monday through group continues to perform in dif­ Songsong Village, Rota, MP, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Proposals in duplicate must be marked from putting gas lines to pitting double ferent cultural activities through­ Friday, except holidays, and closing at 10:00 a.m., on October 15, 1998. Applications are available at the NMHC Office "CD BG-Construction, Pinatang Project Phase I I", and must be submitted to Procurement and Supply, Lower Base, Saipan, reverse osmosis water system. It's out the island even if the summer in Garapan, Saipan between regular business hours. A period of two weeks in which NMHC will evaluate and pre-screen no later 2 :00 P.M., local time, Friday, September 18, 1998. Any proposals received after the above time will not be accepted not just putting out a structure," he youth program of the House of applicants after which time, the eligible will be assigned a number to enter the lottery. Drawing for 2-3 and 4-bedroom under anv circumstances. said. Villagomez remarked that even Manhoben is over. units will respectively take place each morning at 8:30 a.m., on November 2nd, November 3rd, November 5th. Bailan Marianas organizer A bond or 15% of the total proposal price exceeding $25,000 must accompany the scaled proposal documents. This security the setup has to be coordinated so that the nurse station will be able to moni­ Frances Sablan said the kids that may be Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bond made payable to the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation, P.O. Box ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS, TOGETHER WITH SUPPORTING torall the patients that the hemcxlialy­ was enroIJcd in the House of DOCUMENTS NOTED ON THE APPLICATION CHECKLIST, WILL BE ACCEPTED. 514, Saipan, /\IP 96950. sis have. Manhoben 's Summer You th Pro­ The health chief added the CHC gram last Julv decided to con­ Only first-time homeowners ofCNMI descent, with dependents, who :ire in dire need ofa residential housing unit, will The rarticipant is required to submit with his/her proposal, I J a copy of current CNMI-issued business license; 2) updated needs additional 25 hemodialysissta­ ~nuc the c.lan~e group and per­ financial statement; 3) listing of existing and past projects, including completion dates; 4) certification of tax compliance from tions to properly address the needs of form in different social and cul­ be the target groups considered for eligibility to purchase lots at the Koblcrville Expansion Project. Existing pre­ the Department or Revenue and Taxation; 5) written confirmation from a reputable bonding firm as to the company's the growing number of CNMI pa­ tural gathering. approved applicants for one of NMHC's Loan Programs arc not eligible to apply for units at the Koblcrvilc Expansion capability to obtain bond insurance and performance and payment bond; 6) copy of Builder's Risk and Workmen's Compen­ tients for the next five to IO years. Sablan 's group had performed Project. Homesteaders who have yet to build on their land arc eligible to apply, provided that he/she must relinquish a sation coverage; 7) listing of manpower with copies of CNMI-issucd work permits; and 8) listing of equipments. recently at the signing ceremony homestead Jot back to the Division of Public Lands upon successfully obtaining a lot at Koblerville Expansion Project. Southern High of the NMI Cultural Heritage Plans and Specifications for the project arc available on or after August 3, 1998 at the Office of Henry K. Pangelinan and mock trial . Month. The houses range in size between two-, three-and four-bedrooms. A family with a maximum of two (2) dependents may Associates, lnc., Chalan Laulau, Saipan during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, except CNMI Bailan Marianas usually per­ purchase a 2-bedroom house; a family with a maximum of four (4) dependents may purchase a 3-bedroom house; and, form traditional dances such as holidays. A non-refundable payment of S150.00 is required for each set. By Tanya M.C. Mendiola a family with a maximum of six ( 6) dependents may purchase a 4-bcdroom house. Conveniently located across the St. Variety News Staff the Bailan Batsu (Waltz), Bailan Jude Chapel, and a few minutes away from the beach and Coral Ocean Point Golf Course. Attention is called to Section 3 of the Housing and Communit:y Development Act of 1968 which requires the provision of HAGATNA - For 15 years, Chacha and som_e contemporary training and employment, and the awarding of contract for work on the project, to low income project area residents and what is known today as .South­ dances. business concerns. i\MI-IC also notifies proposers that it will affirmatively ensure that, in any contract entered into pursuant ern High School, formerly The House of Manhoben in­ There will be forty-five ( 45) house lots in tl1e Koblcrville Expansion Project. to this advertisement, minority and women's business enterprises will be accorded full opportunity to submit proposals in Ocean view High and lnarajan cluded Bailan Marianas in their response to the request. High, have chaIJenged students' summer youth program curricu­ Unit Size Number Available abilities to think quickly on their lum to encourage the kids to de­ feet, to think logically and criti­ vote their time in the arts and Attention is also called to the Labor Standard Provisions for Wage Rate Determination of the Commonwealth. Classification 2-bcdrooms 5 cally, tested their knowledge of culture. and Salary Structure Plans, and payment of not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the Contract must be 3-bcdrooms 30 the law and their public speak­ The program was also designed paid on this project. 10 ing ability. This year a few spe­ to keep the youth away from drugs 4-bedrooms cial students have met that chal­ and other vices. All documents received shall be the sole property ofth~ NMHC with the exception of the bond, certified check or cashier's lenge and brought pride to the Sablan added the group is also Potential homeowners may use personal funds to purchase the houses or obtain financing from lenders, including check, which will be returned to the proposers in accordance with section "Instruction to Proposers" page 2-3, paragraph island. welcoming interested youth par­ NMHC. No. 03, Proposal Guarantee. Southern High Schdol 's Mock ticipants who want to be a part of Team headed to Albuquerque, the Bai Ian Marianas dance group. Interested individuals are urged to contact the NMHC office at 234-7689/7670/6866/9447, for more information. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any defects in the said proposals, ifin the sole New Mexico for the 1998 Na­ The group regularly meet at the opinion to do so would be in its best interest. All proposals will become the property of the Government. House of Manhoben 's Teen Cen­ tional Mock Trial Champion­ /s/MARYLOU S. ADA ship and garnered second place. ter in Chalan Kanoa. MaryLou S. Ada Herman S. Sablan The team had competed in the Sablan said the group is plan­ Corporate Director Corporate Director Acting Director, Procurement & Supply nationals six times prior and in ning to perform not only in Saipan Date: 08/27/98 Date: 08/27/98 1990 ranked twelfth in the U.S. bu tin thewholeCNMI in the near "NMHC is an equal employment and fair housing public agency" Continuea on page 22 future. __THUR§DA Y, SEJ>T§_MBE~3, 1998 -!V1/\Rl~NAS VARIETY NEWS AND VJEWS-11 10-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-THURSDAY--==-c=--=c.==::.__:c:-'-'=."----·~------SEPTEMBER 3, 1998

The Around the Islands section covers community stories, local events, and cultural activities. Should you have a story yob' would like to share, or an event that needs to be covered, contact Laila at 234-6341 Chamorro office gets support By Louie C. Alonso Carolinian Affairs offices. -~-~·-;"'' Variety News Staff . . . In his letter to Cepeda, Demapan ·~ ... ' ... !7 - OES Food and Nutrition Task ··As you can observe, children kind of food in their kids' diet, courteous, strees free environ­ INDIG:E;NOUS Affairs Resident clarified the creation and establish- By Louie C. Alonso ment, while supporting a commu­ Force Head Brian Lettinga said eat food because of how they look they eventually agreed and have Executive Ike Demapan said the mentoftheCarolinianAffairsOffice Variety News Staff nity-wide nutrition education pro­ OLEA1Elementary School imple­ the students are now begin'ning to like. And if it looks appealing to become supportive with this proposal to create a Chamorro was designed that "they are the mi- ments the "no-junk-food.. policy like the healthy foods ;s part of them, they will eat them. In this policy," continued Lettinga. gram. Affairs Office 1s getting tremen- nority within the entire indigenous The task force is also designed inside the campus premises be­ their daily diet. activity, we are trying to make Yesterday, each grade !eves and dous support lately from the local r,eople here in CNMI. They want to under SNAPP which is aimed to ginning this school year. "Actually, when we first imple­ these fruits and vegatables ap­ rooms have different healthy people. provide public service to their own increase the participation of all As part of the Food and Nutri­ mented the policy. the students pealing to these kids," said snack in succeeding periods. Accordin~ to Demapan, many Carolinian community." school children in grades pre K- tion Week celebration. OES had a are having a hard time dealing Lettinga. OES are integrating the Food people, especially the Manamko, are The Carolinian Affairs Office at 12 in daily programs of physical Healthy Food Tasting day yester­ with it. But I believe that it is just Lettinga added the Public and Nutrition lessons into the sub­ visiting his office often in support of the same time wants to sustain and ,, --·· ,,_14 education emphasizing the devel­ ' day where students from all grade a matter of how you present the School System has this rule ofnot jects of the students for this week the bill that Representative Frank maintain the tradition and cul- opment of 'physical fitness and levels participated. food to the children. letting the students hooked up with and have the Healthy Food Tast­ Cepeda is drafting. tural values of the Refaluwaasch. junk food. ing Day yesterday to firm its com­ sports skills. "I attended the public hearing last Demapan added Indigenous Af- However, he added that it was mitment on their campaign against The program wants to enhance month regarding the creation of this fairs is always open and available junk food. the parent and family involve­ :~1· -.' .. only this school year that OES new office and the response of the to assist the indigenous people. lw ' ' ' ' ·' decided to strenghten its "no to According to OES principal ment and leadership in support­ .,I . . . • local people is overwhelming," said whether Chamorro or Carolinian 4... : .· . junk food policy." Evelyn Manglona, the long range ing the development of healthy hab­ i~ . . ... - Demapan. with regards to public services. I s .J <,(~). goals of the Food and Nutrition its. •· ,·-..;' . - · ~. ~"'iliU!Z: HOWARD TRAPP Last school year, OES decided . How~ver,. Demap~ said his of- "In my personal view, if we . . Today, OES will be conducting a ATTORNEY AT LAW to have a meeting with the parents Task Force in OES is to provide f1ce will still consider the deci- create and establish a new Execu- and discussed the school's pro­ an education information that stu­ Fitness Day where they are introduc­ sion of the majority and they will tive Assistant for Chamorro Af- /'" •T•' ~ "o posal of not allowing any junk dents can use in practical situa­ ing the students into sports and other TELEPHONE respect the ruling of legislature. fairs, it would translate into a du- HOWARD TRAPP INCORPORATED food inside the school premises. tions. physical fitness routine. (671)477-7000 . Dem a pan stressed that his of- plication of work and would defi- 200 SAYLOR BUILDING ;'At first, some parents are not They are also ensuring thatOES The activities for today include 139 CHALAN SANTO PAPA FACSIMILE f1ce caters to both Carolinian and nitely be a duplication of office positive with this policy. But students are given the opportu­ relay races, tug-of-war, soccer kick, AGANA, GUAM 96910 (671)477-2040 . The formation expenses. As we are now under a when we explained (to them) the nity to make healthy food choices jump rope and hula hoop, football of the Carolinian Affairs Office is severe austerity measure. I would rate of obesity in CNMI and the by providing high qual\ty, nutri­ throw and OES is expecting the pres­ what prompted the Chamorro recommend that such intent be ~ importance of having the right tious and affordable meals iri a ence of one fitness gym. people to have their own office. differed until such time that our ------I If the biH is pass.ed, the Indig- commonwealth government may ' Suh~cribe .. Today! I - enous Affairs Office wrll have affordtoaccommodateadditional I I two subdivisions under its wing obligation financially ... said I Please start home delivery of I - the Chamorro Affairs and Demapan. I Marianas Variety & Islands Variety to I I my home for only $15.00 a month. I Micronesian traditional Name: ______leaders conference Oct. 22 Home Address: ------By Cynthia Lopez-Dee and, KOROR (Palau Horizon) - • coping with cultural Permanent Address: ______The traditional leaders of IO change. island nations will convene in A proposal paper calling for Palau the first Micronesian this conference, said, "As tra­ Tel. No. : (W) _____(H) ---- Traditional Leaders' Confer­ ditional leaders who have been ence on October 22 to 24. the guardians of the cultures We'll contact you for your delivery location. Adelbai Kazuo Asanuma, and social order of these is­ executive director of the Palau lands for centuries, we must Send this ad to: Council of Chiefs and tempo­ chart the path to assure the rary coordinator for the con­ survival and preservation of 960 South Marine Drive. Suite 152 P.O. Box 231 Saipan, ference, said the traditional the cultural heritage and vi­ Tamuning Plaza, Guam 96911 MP 96950 leaders and their representa­ ability of the natur;l environ­ tives will be coming from the ment of the Pacific islands." Federated States of Micronesia It noted that the Pacific (Yap, Chuuk, Kosrae, peoples' culture, language, e are now accepting listings for our new Community American Re(! Cross Club 200 Chair Jerry Facey (left) accepts a donation from Bank of Hawaii Branch Pohnpei), Republic of the and traditional structures are W Calendar section. Manager David Tollestrup for $3,000 and confirms Bank of Hawaii as a Club 200 sponsor. Marshall Islands, Nauru, '"being eroded or under great Listings must pertain to events such as weddings, christenings, Kiribati, Commonwealth of the pressure of being lost forever" anniversaries, special observations or occasions, achievements Northern Mariana Islands, by foreign colonial influ­ of local residents and activities of non-political local organiza­ Guam, and Palau. ences. ~udweiser presents Kantan Isla The aim of the 3-dav confer­ As a result, traditional lead­ tions and groups. We will be happy to list ongoing or weekly . ' ' ' . events such as club meetings, support groups, sports events, etc. ence will be to consider ways ers are "being marginalized, By Louie C. Alonso "Whenever you want to make also our local musicians a chance to preserve, strengthen, and weakened or made irrelevant" to broaden their audience reach," How to list your event with Community Calendar Variety News Staff the concert successful, .you must maintain Pacific island culture while new government sys­ AITER the successful fundraising have an off-island band. But to be said Macaranas. and identity in the following tems and programs based on The concert will be held at the concert for the First Lady's Vi­ perfectly honest, when we did the aspects: foreign concepts and models • Listings must pertain to events such as weddings, Vision Concert, the two local American Memorial Park Amphi christenings, anniversaries, special obscr\'ations sion Foundation, Maroac­ • cultures, tradition and cus­ are taking root. Theater from 6 to 11 p.m. or occasions, achievements or local residents and Budweiser is sponsoring an~ther bands that we featured which were toms of each island group; The theme for the confer­ Santos said the concert is activities of non-political local organizations and big concert called the "Kantan the Reefs Band and the Marianas • role of traditional leaders ence will be, "Traditional roles Marpac's way of thanking the groups. Isla (Island Music) Concert" on Rhythm had a good audience re­ in the (foreign) introduced sys­ and values in Micronesia." community for its support. ''Best Sept. 11 to 12. action than the Guam band," said tem of government; The conference will be held • Information must be accompanied by all information concerning Joe Santos of Marpac. "We want to do a little more to the event. I.e., names, dates, places. event Kantan Isla Concert, being • respect, conserve and ap­ in Koror and Melekeok. title, etc. Also include phone numbers and contacts for planned in coordination with the He added, "I think the positive give back to the community. It is preciate the environment; The preparatory committee additional information. He as complete as possible. CNMI Arts Council, is among the aspect of doing the Kantan Isla is important now because Marpac • documenting of cultures composed of traditional lead­ Show in highlights of the NMI Cultural that you give local bands more will be celebrating our 20th year and histories and teaching ers and representatives of • Photos must he accompanied by appropriate captions exposure than they normally anniversary next year. So we Nauru, Marshalls, Yap and and identification of subjects in photos. Heritage Month celebration. them in schools; . The concert will feature local would have." want to celebrate that .and at the • written and oral uses of Palau that drafted the proposal Town'' Listings for CNMI can he faxed to (670) 234-9271 or mailed to: bands such as the Olomwaay, Concert organizer Cindy same time, give back to the com­ local languages in schools, said the Pacific peoples must Marianas Variety, Community Calendar; Fayuscho, Reefs, Maliu, CM Macaranas said Kantan Isla was munity because we will not be government, and society-at­ "preserve and rely" on their I'. 0. Box 231 Saipan, MP 96950 Serenaders, Marianas Rhythm, originally planned last year but it here if not for the people of large; cultural identity and heritage did not push through for eco­ Saipan," said Santos. Listings for Guam can he faxed to (671) 649-4687 or mailed to: MC Barrio and Island Remedy, • contacts and links among so that as the 21st century Marianas Variety, Comrnunity Calendar, as well as solo artists Kelvin nomic reasons. The first 200 concert goers who traditional leaders, groups and comes their destiny is in their 960 South Marine Drive, Suite 152, Tamuning, c;uam 96911. Duenas, Roman Tudela, Kevin "We are giving opportunity to will attend on the first night will organizations in the region; hands. E-mail us at: [email protected] Atalig and and JJ Concepcion of the community to get a chance to get chances to win prizes from Guam. see this concert for free. We are Marpac. 12-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-THl_!cU)BR~S_l:)D'f.A}'Y-=--S~E~P'}TE~M[_]:Bl_l::E~R-'3L,,_11~9~98~------___THURSDAY, SEPTEMBE~ 3,_ l 998 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWSAND VlEW~-13 El ected AG proposed ~~at-.... Elsewhere in the ·Pacific in American Samoa -...~. Palau's export potential seen PAGO PAGO (Pacnews}-Arneri­ Muafaefaatasi says having tl1e at­ MP: Independence for By Malou L. Sayson tion. ployment) are created," Rothwell detail support of the SPPFin help­ on the development of exp:in mar­ can San100 's anornev general will be torney general clccte.d would make KOROR (Palau Horizon) According to Palau Chamber said. And among SPPF-assisted ing a business to be established or ket,, production of gcxx!s to replace an elected official and n'ata governor's him accountable to the people and not Palau has the potential to shift of Commerce (PCC) executive businesses or pro}cts, the rate of expanded guarantees the survival of a imjX)rt., or generating a positive job apjX)intee if a bill pending i; the House his ooss. Bougainville unrealistic from its present retail-import director Leilani Ngirturong, there survival is quite high, he added. business project. creation impact are SPPF's priority. of Representatives is approved. If the legislation is approved. the economy into becoming an ex­ are some changes in the recent PORT MORESBY Momis told the pan­ settlement between the The SPPF, according to ''They take your plan seriously and TI1e PCC stir.; the private .c;ector The bill's SjX)nsor. Representative election of the AG would be held at the porter and maintain its status as a years in the development of SMEs Bennette, applies high diligence Mu:waefaar;L,i Ae Ae Jr. said Ii focusing Project Facility (SPPF) Regional sion. from tl1e administration of the day. nor and LL Governor. realistic goals. and were merely misleading the signed the Buin Declaration. Tourism projects, though, are Manager Graeme Rothwell told people of Bougainville. adding that they did not repre.­ on the low side due to the slow­ Palau Horizon that Palau has a He says PNG is a sovereign sent the entire population of down in visitor arrivals since 1997 very strong entrepreneurial capa­ NOTICE OF PROPOSED LEASE OF PUBLIC LAND nation and will not grant inde­ Bougainville_ when economic crisis hit Asian bility and positive business envi­ countries. In :t( -:orJan(l' \~ i\h I C\1( ~ 26 7~ \ f\ \ \ l. the Di, i~ion of Public ~anJ: is l1ercb~· giving notic~ of i~s intcnd:d :.ictio.n in .~onne:tion wit.h .the le3~ing. ?f certain pendence to Bougainville, and H; says it was wrong for them u~\ic bnJ m G:icip.m. Saip~n. ,·\~ ri:qui:cJ b~ the :itore,rneJ ~~c110:1 ot th~ pub he land \aw. th1~ notice shail.appc~r-~n th,1s pa~cr for ape~tod of_.8 ~a~ s: a1~d an~ ronmentonly waiting to be tapped Business people wanting to ven­ You CAN afford the the United Nations has no power to declare that the people were :nim·,ied pam of lh<' ;enml public may ,ubmil comment,. Jato. 11,:w,. :ugumcnt, of ahcrnJl 1l'e propossl,10 le.is, 1h, subJ,cl yubhc land: 11111,';" I l d,11 '· o, and explored. ture more in tourism projects, ac­ thi:-. :mnounre,itt'nt. af1cr whKh 11n1:: the OJ\'Jsion of Publir Lands ~h311 not arcrpt :my comments or proposals from an) interested pan). This et~ ll·d,I) noun: to direct PNG to grant indepen­ united in their common aspira­ The country has a "natural cording to Ngirturong, are hold­ ~h:11! C\)rnmenrl' ~ ~5 9S and end 9 .1 SIS. dence. tion for an independent home­ competitive advantage" and its ing on to their ideas for the mo­ ,.\, fun her pro, ,J,J 111 I 01[ j !675 (I) ( J) (A 10 El. 1hc following pertinent infonrnlion is required 10 be published. Momis says the only option land. 'World of I11ter11et' ,vith closeness to Asia is a plus factor ment. available was for a negotiated ..\. Th:n portion of 11:e BecclrRoaJ ngh1 oi way immcd!Jlely fronling 1hc Joe1cn Hafa Adai Shopping Cenler and dirmly across from the Du1y Free for developing its economic po­ She, however. noted of the Shoppers in Garapan. tential, SPPF investment officer growing interest in the agricul­ Peter Bennett, on the one hand, B. Th,' prop,:,,ed Lessee in PKS Planning anJ Land Resounrces. ture sector, particularly in the de­ Vanuatu ministry to said. velopment of commercial crops C. \Ir. Pc1cr K. Barias dba PKS Pllnning and Land Resourm. a sole proprielorship. negolia1ed lhe proposed Lease Agreement. Rothwell and Bennett were here like betel nut. D. The proJ)t·rt1 1h:ill be ust·J solel1 for1hc operction and maintenance of a gift shop dealing in the sJle o.f luxury i1cms. watches and lime picm, jewelry. lose 10% of its staff to stir the private sector to go into There is also an emerging inter­ perfume. cosme1irs anJ consumer goods and premium quahtv male and female clo1hmg ar,d accessories. business and create new jobs un­ est in the ornamental plant indus­ 1\JEW lovv rates PORT VILA (Pacnews)-About ten percent of the total gov­ der the SPPF, a multi-donor The ll'ml of ihe propo·.;t'J Lt::bc Agrl'emen! sh~II be for a period of four years, with an option to e,.tend for an additional two years. try due to increasing demand in ernment employees under Vanuatu's Ministry of Internal Af­ funded facility managed by the landscaping and interior decora­ Thl' :mnu;i\ rl'lll,tl f m !llt' four·~ l':ir period \\ ,1s ncgotiateJ af1cr an appraisal of the subject land parcel was made. The mi~imum arrnu~I rental ali negotiated will fairs will be made redundant in the restructuring process under· International Finance Corp .. the tion. be $15)[1.\(I, The annual rcm:il shall be paid quarterly Oil 1hc fir,1 das· of each quancr.Al lhe end of the firsl four·.)eaf P';'°.J of lhe Lease. !'.JC guarcnteed m:nua'. the Comprehensive Reform Programme. · private sector arm of the World "The ornamental plant business reni:il p:i1:iblc b, ihe Lessee 1o the Dirnion for1hc nnl two l'cars shall be based on t1gh1 percent (8\i I of 1hc fm markti 1alue of the subJcCl lot. as required by Chairman of the Public Service Commission, George I C,\IC ! 26711J1 Bank Group. is a small, growing industry which Pakoasongi says at least ninety out of a total of 5-hundred and SPPF works in the Pacific is­ has a lot of potential, Ngirturong .·\ coc,ipkle copy of ihe proposed lc:,se may he ob1a1neu ;it the Di, is ion of Public Lends. located in lhe JTI' Commercial Building al As Lita. Saip:111. fifteen will be without jobs under a restructed Internal Affairs land countries of Federated States said. Ministry. D. \o altrnu:i,r propo~::l, for llll' lt'a~ing oithi\ p:irccl of public l:.111J h~h ba11 recci\ed by the Division of Public L:mds. of Micronesia, Fiji. Kiribati, The SPPF officials also feel that Pakoasongi says under the new structure, the ministry will Marshall Islands. Palau. Papua Palau has a lot of potential for E The Dm.Ytor of !ht· Di\·i,ion oi Public LrnJ~ ~h;d\ ;1cccp1 wri11~n comment~. \ ic ws. agrumcnts or ;.illcmative proposab from interested panies on or employ 4-hundred and twenty-five people. New Guinea, Samoa. Solomon l\.'ion: lJ J IJ,.., :it th~ Di\ 11o1on of Pl.!Ol1c L.111J1o· Office al r\, Li10. developing SMEs in the agricul­ Meanwhile, the head of the public service commission says Islands. Tonga and Vanuatu to ture sector, especially fisheries. ******* his office is looking at dropping off 4-hundred and fifty out ·Of assist the establishment and ex­ "There's a big potential for tuna a total of 4-thousand 5-hundred public servants in the country. pansion of business in the Paci fie. fishing," said Rothwell. And. this I MA PROPOPONE NA ATKILON TANO' PUBLIKO . However, he says the number of redundancies may increase In Fiji, Papua New Guinea and is where the natural competitive 51.• ,un ,•i o:·1,) ! 11 KOlk!:'.utl Cornmo1w.ealih Sebiona 2675 lf) {\ ). l Dibision T:mo' P~b\iku _g.in.en est.t ma~~na'i.: nutisia p~t_l intcnsio_n·~a ~a a~sion pa:,a m~ depending on the new ministerial and departmental structures. American Samoa, the SMEs have advantage of Palau lies. ; (11:u:i:mo· pub\i~o r~l\'.I Garapan. S:11 pa 11 . Sigun g.1 m~11o1Ja1 ni m:msang_an na seb1ona g.1 b1 tano publik~. cste na nu11s1a u annok g1}~sela ~h~_d1~~ TI,l 11 Pakoasongi says those who will be made redundant will not be already quite developed while tL'imro. '.• ,1 ha~ 1 m:.m i;\erc\:i.n11.· n:.i pcl~on:.i. ~in~ ~-10~1ah,:i\om komem.o. ,~3.,h!o. mnma yan atgumento pat tula1kan l ma propoponen na atk1\on tano . cl h.1 om Rothwell reported that the SPPF New! km~~ l l) .1 Jia". L ma tut uhon c~tc na anonr10 g1 S 2.J:98 ! a ufa~po g1 9, J 98. allowed to re-enter the government work-force for at least two small business development in intervention in stimulating pri­ years, though he says any ministry or department wi.shing !o other Pacific island nations is just vate sector growth has a strong Unlimited Access starting at just $34.95 per month! Komu ,obmern, i m:i pnberm i gi ono 11 I Kodcgun Commonwealth Scbiona 2675 (fJ 111 (A as1a EJ. i sigieme siha na info1masion nisisariu na u nrnpubliha. reinstate a redundant officer before the two year penod, will starting. Rothwell though said impact on employment genera­ First month FREE for September sign-ups* .\. I: \{l' na piJ:i,on t:ino · palle gi Be;irh Ro:iJ rig hi of \\J! me ·nan 3.s Joctcn H;.ifa Adai Shopping Center yan gaige gi me nan Duty Free Shoppers dirertamenti have to reimburse any government expenditure on the officer. "there is an increasing recogni­ tion. gi:,:i G:ir:1p::r1. tion of SMEs in their role in the "For every project assisted by B. h!l' 1 PKS Pl:!nnwg: an L;mJ l .."..rah·.i. al. S:ll[lL'l. J~!1a d: I l\\\ L' 1111!1~:1;1 t· ghommwoln I_lll' I\Dl Yk~tml_ I u11 l:q1. ll~l' :1ro~~or~ng.! n: \ .ngc ~~\~c \~~VI O\, llol \m_1b\~ un .. specifications contained in the ficer to make a final decision on .,.1'.ir.i 1.., 1. :ir,!llLt, 1.1-"i lt.: op:·11 1 n~,· L'llllir.i.d \Ch::~h rrhwc 1"ch11t1w mcl'ta mangi:rn:1an~11r. llpt·er rn~ 11~;1rl' :,ur_ ,ihw,11\m,1: r.:.d ll11~_c[!I p~mv.._kL'. rr~b\lc Tobias Aguon leads, based on Ngerbau and Yebukel, candi­ 11 ... I . I· le, .. 1 lnii'. 'l1 \t·d lh! ~l'l'·' rnr lim.ir;i] 1ISJ 'limr11rh:1. c tor.w,ow arongoronr :,el'l. nrninl ngc.D1,,1:,;ionuli.!J.hL.1U_,.illl~~ n:s'.\Ob\1 bwc1b\\Oeholo government's request for pro­ Oceanic' s notice of dispute and .:, .. 11.1.i. .i .n - ... , :;- . , , ~ T ··ix·,~'98 ·T0'"'98 the unofficial election results dates for state representative for 1;·1~1::..1.~t· :,t,/.:i,-Jlon:; ,:in~11r :i~:1111: 1" ng;m' ,~·hl>ol lm111t·~ .,\rongornn~ ~t: \\;1\.iral n~e rlrnc b1,H: t'la ,100 , ~. ng,111 •1 . posals (RFP) . stay the execution of the con­ \ released Aug_ 25 by the Office A review board had recom- tract. six other hamlets ran unopposed. J·;h: di·.,;d 1t·c <1r1~1 milk l...L\1.L __.;~~ils...w.ili (.·\ :1~\ill EJ. n~c !D.M!lli!ill..QQ..!J k~:1 cghi fil 11g1· cppwal :notoowou. of the Election Commission. Abraham Osima, the lone can­ MARIANAS ELECTRONICS Aguon is ahead by 26 votes, hiu·.1ra T,1ul:!p :t· rl'11·u ;id~il,i;n 11~t·. Lilurnrml Jol'll'll Shoppin~ Cl'nta rne Dui: Frn: S)t)pprr\ i)l' 1\rabwal. didate for assemblyman seat of Vanuatu Navy to do joint garnering so far a total of 283 Ollei Hamlet, got a total of l 04 Beach Road, Chalan Kanoa, B P,111r.iul ~&11'11.! :,t·t·l 1:·~t· P~S EL.@!!!i..!!h' l.:111J R(\U!ill·~ votes while incumbent Gov. E-mail: bi/l@gtepa'cifica.net 1 votes; while Allen Shiro of I Rudimch Titiml trails behind 234-5424 (p), 234-5740 (f) :] c Pm::·.~rJ/ :1!k,lmi :l"rl ngt' 1111~r°)fl'L'~;i/ \lr. Pera K. B;irl;h Ub;J Pl:ummg Ill~ l.anJ fl' yccl nge t'mwa/ ~ch;1:ig rct·bw ~,ilmt'l'~ 11g11li bwal n.moow r:i:!gh Vanuatu 's patrol and surveillance the French navy. In a referendum held simulta­ opposed as an assemblyman for boat is currently participating in a They had participated in simi­ neously with the Aug. 24 gen­ Ngerbau Hamlet, garnered 53 I .-\h,,;.(J\,u I Jlc'il b;il ri'i\.! h :i\.!.: rdrn ,.: ci'.r"'t'C! ,:·111 ~11 gtia re i!lWJ.i\br Ii hi_: n.-1. Cihi1igh11:1I aim bs nge a l~\qrnµ bv.c cb\1c ~D '1 ))(I.~ :?\1:6~su ! llO_l.. c~ \.' 1 ri·1~h 11:.!t' cir.st· qu:1r1•:rl:,. T:1,lr.1 t·~·y rrn lk v. ;iluu\1 1kt mt'l 161 l"bv. ugl1u,.,, iX'; ) red (;ur..!lh!rh!'L \·.;1_lu_~ r~L'l lahrn :.tTl ig l1c1 rd1\1 c tal)\I, rr: ,11ln:v,,1I !lll b\, .int-II joint exercise with the French navy lar exercises with other Pacific eral elections, the total "yes" votes; while Tadao Ngotel of fr~:1 r{ ~1 \.."-;:-"-'~'~··-.~ l c\tc': Y:-17 :d1 in New Caledonia. countries including Australia votes cast in support to the Ngeungel Hamlet got 43 votes. The four-day naval exercise and New Zealand. amendments of Ngarchelong Alvina Merur, the lone candi­ bur ,dil:t:\rh(CI kopi:,;i;il ;11 i.ilim :t·d 11 ~:di ;1r:irn:," :•~ r 11p."1\J ml'ii1Jl B1,1.uLt~1~:1ol Di\ J\ion uf Public Lt11J, 1~r :::o 116i JT\" Co1nnll"rrial Building,.\\ PEOPLE MOVING IDEAS 1.iu1. S.: 1pr! known as COGOU 98.2 will end Meanwhile. Tukuro will on State Constitution is 314 while date in Mengellakl Hamlet, ob­ on Friday. it's way back to Port Vila, act as "no"votestotal to251 out of the tained 91 votes; while Challis's b1i,r b·.\, 1i ·:r·., ::1::1:1 ~rhfr,,u,rhrrn ILTl 1;1!11 rr\J',le ;1!k1i:i;11 !;du.,, ~n·l. • plus a $25 sign-up fee, waived for customers switching from another Internet provider. I .. It's the first time for a safety vessel for a fleet of total of 575 ballots cast. Wasisang, who also ran unop- I ~7""'/-.:. ".·':'··,.·::,:,:,-1.· -:;··,: ;: ... --.. ·:'·, • ·. :·, -..._:: .. :'. ·.·.;;, .. 1 lJ'}l,J:,.; .:"·-:--~::~.-~·'.""~~~~'.~"..-:--··---·-:···~·.· .. ,- _· .---~~·;~~.--"~.~~:~~.:- :.,~,~~"'.-~ ·~·... :·:.,··.··_.--7~::-:--~-:::-~~-~?.'..'.:lc.'\"~:~--;-n:j'"._,-· '.':.:~-:=1 I. 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Korea GENEVA, (Reuters)-The U.N. mains one of the world's most reclu­ food agency on Tuesday reported at sive states. Others include North C ·nae sfort By Yvonne Chang least 50 dead or missing in floo:ls Pyongan, South Hwanghae, TOKYO, (Reuters) - An out­ which aid agencies say have wrought Kangwon and North Hamgyong. actors, to be built by a consortium ergy source until the reactors were ragedJapansaidonTuesdayitwould Some I 0,000 people alone were By Benjamin Kang Lim It was China's first reaction to rean war and at one time bilateral havoconNorthKorea'smaizecrops led by the United States, South operating, break offdiplomatic talks with North BEIJING, (Reuters) - China the missile test. ties were hailed as "as close as and rice fields. affected in one area visited, which the But the U.S. Congress has Korea and refuse to give any food said on Tuesday it had no prior North Korea on Monday test­ lips and teeth." Korea and Japan. The floo:ls at the end of August hit WFP named as Jongpyong. blocked funds for the oi I supplies aid to the Stalinist state after knowledge of North Korea's plan fired a newly developed ballistic China has donated food to North The United States also promised seven provinces, the World Food "The floods have affected sanita­ because of reports North Korea Pyongyang test-launched a new (WFP) to test-fire a ballistic missile near missile. shooting it over Japanese Korea, which has been on the to deliver 500,000 tonnes of fuel Programme said in a damage tion and water systems. The damage supplied missiles to Pakistan. long-range missile over Japanese is important, but mostly localised," Russia and Japan but called for sovereign territory, Japan's De­ brink of starvation after being hit oil annually as an alternative en- assessment based on a nip last week territory. negotiations to ease tensions re­ fence Agency said. by two years of floods and failed by U.N. relief agencies and the Inter­ WFP spokeswoman Christiane The latest-generation missile, national Federation of Red Cross and Berthiaume told a U.N. briefing in sulting from the missile firing. Japanese leaders expressed out­ harvests in 1995 and 1996. which officials said on Tuesday Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Geneva did not receive notifica­ rage and pledged to protest the North Korea's shock test-firing "W; contained three separate stages, was The cropdamagecould worsen the This year, international aid groups move. of the missile over Japanese is­ tion," foreign ministry spokes­ launched on Monday afternoon. plight of a population of 22 million have sent North Korea about 400,000 Zhu said: "We have taken no­ lands and into the Pacific Ocean man Zhu Bangzao told reporters The final stage landed in the Pa­ already suffering from food short­ tonnes of cereal grains and pledged has drawn expressions of concern when asked if North Korea gave tice of the relevant reports." cific Ocean after flying overnorth­ ages triggered by floods in 1995 and another 400,000 tonnes. The pro­ from South Korea, Japan, the China any advanced warning "At present, relevant sides al­ em Japan, clearly demonstrating 1996 and a record drought last year. jected shortfall was 1.95 million about its missile test on Monday. ready have a channel for negotia­ United States and Russia. NorthKorea'sabilitytostrikeatany Conflicting assessments have tonnes. Analysts said the firing repre­ South Korea's Defense Minister Cheon Yong-taek (left) meets with Asked if China was concerned tions regarding the question of major Japanese city. Japanese lef1.der Keizo Obuchi at the prime minister's official resi­ emerged about the extent of the re­ JapansaidonTuesdayitwouldend that it was not informed before­ North Korean missiles," he said. sents a new threat by Stalinist The Defence Agency dispatched dence in Tokyo on Tuesday. The meeting came just a day after North cent flood damage, but a U.S. con­ · any future food aid after North Korea hand or whether it was concerned Zhu did not elaborate on Pyongyang, which has never offi­ ships to the area in hopes of recover­ Korea test-fired a ballistic missile that flew over Japan before landing gressional teamestimatedaftera visit launched a missile over Japanese ter­ at all about the test, Zhu said: whether China, one of isolated cially ended the Korean war and ing debris to give scientists a better in the Pacific Ocean. AP this month that famine had killed ritory, but China, which has donated "China hopes all relevant sides North Korea's few allies, planned frequently refers to Japan and the idea of the missile's capability. tensions "and safeguard peace the missile launch through consul­ 300,CXX) to 800,000 people a year for food in the past, has called fornego­ negotiate to appropriately resolve to play a role in defusing tensions United States as warmongers. "The public has a high degree of and stability on the Korean peninsula. tations with South Korea and the the past three years. tiations to ease tensionsresul ting from this problem and safeguard peace over Pyongyang· s tests. North Korea is believed to be a anxiety and I am extremely con­ South Korean Defence Ministry United States. The U.N. mission lastweekvisited the missile firing. and stability on the Korean Pen­ China fought alongside North major exporter of military hard­ cerned," Prime Minister Keizo officials said the missile was a Taepo Japanese officials said they did South Hamgyong, one of the flood­ Recent floods have caused signifi­ insula." Korea during the 1950-53 Ko- ware, including missiles to some Obuchi was quoted by the top gov­ Dong 1, a newer version of the me­ not know why North Korea had hit provinces according to the IFRC, cant damage also in South Korea, ernment spokesman as saying. dium-range Rodong I, which was launched the missile. Third World countries, with earnings which has six delegates in what re- Continued on page 22 estimated by one analyst at$ l billion "If the firing was intentional, it's test launched in 1993, with a range of Military analysts said it was prol>­ a year. quitefairto say.that a warcould have 2,000 km (1,200 miles). ably a combination of wanting to The test-firing comes as the United broken out," said Yoshiro Mori, South Korean Defence Minister warn the United States about stalled US food aid to N. Korea States and North Korea have hit an­ secretary-general of the ruling Lib­ Cheon Yong Taek and Japan's De­ peace talks and to show off the new otherimpasseoveranagreementcall­ eral Democratic Party. fence Agency chief Fukushiro version to potential buyers. may be reduced or halted ingon the north to freeze its nuclear AfterObuchi metwithseniorcabi­ NukagaagreedatameetinginTokyo While cash-strapped and short weapons development, and as net officials, the government said that the two nations would jointly of food, North Korea has an active By Evelyn Leopold Pyongyang appears to be prepar­ Japan would refuse any food aid investigate North Korea's weapons arms sales programme worth up to UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters)-North Korean officials failed to show to up for talks with their U.S. counterparts on Tuesday amid congressional ing to elevate de facto leader Kim requests help the North Koreans programme. an estimated $1 billion annually. after three years of drought and "I think the ties between our coun­ At the moment, Japan does not warnings that food aid could be jeopardised if serious negotiations were not Jo;g. i I to the post of president this floods have created widespread try and North Korea will grow more have the capability to defend itself resumed. month. shortages. difficult from now on," said Japanese against such missiles but is consid­ The United States and North Korea held talks on Monday ~n North North Korea and the United States It also would suspend aid for a Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura. ering joining a sophisticated U.S. Korea's new ballistic missile tests as well as other issues. But the discussions agreed fouryears agothatPyongyang A Japanese patrol boat, Daioh, search forpossible debris from a North nuclear power station meant to help He said that discussions on con­ anti-missile defence shield. halted on Tuesday when Pyongyang's delegation failed to nun up for the would freeze its nuclear programme Korean ballistic missile that landed in the Pacific Ocean off Japan's North Korea develop energy sup­ struction of two light-water nuclear Japanese residents said they talks, partly because they apparently were seeking new instructions, U.S. northern prefecture of Aomori on Tuesday. AP in exchange for two light-water re- plies and end talks aimed at reactors in North Korea would be were worried about the launch- sources said. normalising diplomatic relations. postponed indefinitely. ing. Representative Benjamin Gilman, the New YorkRepublicanchairmanof ."We had been prepared to engage Japan had committed itself to pro­ "This is unforgivable," said the House International Relations Committee, said badly-needed focxl N. Korea m.issile threat could in talks to normalise bilateraf rela­ viding $1 billion for the construction Kamiko Yoshioka, a 22-year­ assistance to Pyongyang might be reduced or halted if political negotiations tions unconditionally but we will of the reactors as part of a scheme to old office worker in Tokyo. collapsed. change this policy," the government meet North Korea's energy needs in "I am concerned about how HesaidtheNorthKoreanshadcalledoffameetingwithhirnforthesecond boost US-Japan defense ties said in a statement. return for a freeze in Pyongyang's we are going to defend against time in a weekattbe U.S. Mission to the United Nati;ns,acrossthestreetfrom "Depending on future develop­ nuclear programme. this, but I am much more con­ U.N. headquarters, By Teruaki Ueno project to jointly develop a satel­ us to quickly agree to join in the ments, the government is ready to The Korean Peninsula Energy cerned about the inhumanity of Japan has said it would break off diplomatic talks with North Korea and TOKYO, (Reuters) - North lite-and-ground missile system that TMD project," one Defence consider further measures," it said. DevelopmentOrganisation(KEOO), this firing." refuse any further food aid because of Pyongyang's testing of a new long­ Rep. Benjamin Gilman speaks with journalists at the U.S. Embassy to Korea's shock firing of a mis­ can detect and destroy ballistic Agency official said. Japan said it would seek to raise an international consortium led by Adding to their concerns was the range missile launched over Japanese territory on Monday afternoon. the UN in New York Tuesday about the issues of economic aid to North sile over Japan could give To­ missiles. Military analyst Haruo Fujii the issue in some fashion at the the United States, South Korea and fact that Japanese officials did not RepublicansinCongresshavesporadicallycriticisedtheOinton'sadmin­ Korea and the missile test that drew angry reactions from Tokyo and kyo the excuse it is looking for In late 1996 Japan promised to said Japan has been looking for a opening of the United Nations Gen­ Japan, is in charge of building the disclose the fact d1at the missile istrationpolicytowardsNorthKorea,includinganagreementforPyongyang Washington. Gilman chairs the House International Relations Commit- "decisive excuse" for joining in eral Assembly later this month. reactors. overflew Japan until l 1 hours after Continued on page 22 tee. AP to join an ambitious U.S. project conduct a feasibility study on the to build an anti-missile system, Theatre Missile Defence (TMD) the TMD project, which would China, a key player in North Ko­ Komura said Japan will decide its the launch, even though they had rean affairs, meanwhile called for officials and analysts said on project for five years, but it stopped benefit the U.S. weapons indus­ further course of action on both the the information shortly after it hap­ negotiations by all sides to ease KEDO issue and how to respond to pened. Tuesday. short of bowing to persistent U.S try. The latest generation of mis­ pressure to give it a full go-ahead. Coupled with recent nuclear COMMONIVEAITII OF TIIE NORTIIERN MARIANA !SI.ANDS siles developed by the Stalinist Japan has been hesistant because testsbyindiaandPakistan,grow­ Office of the Civil Service Commission The state was fired over Japan on it is trying to balance its U.S. rela­ ing security concerns over North Monday, the first clear evidence tionship with hopes to improve ties Korea's missile capability were \Vise reader that North Korea can strike any with China, which has said the likely to set the stage for Japan to· part of Japan with a missile, po­ sophisticated missile defence sys­ "think more seriously" about the tentially armed with chemical or tem would destabilise the military project, Fujii said. PUBLIC NOTICE buys only even nuclear weapons. balance in the region. Military analysts believe that Pursuantw Public Law 8-41: the Civil Service Commission hereby Officials of Japan's Defence Japan has so far appropriated no theLDPwantstoexpandTokyo's gives notice that the Board will meet on Friday. September 11, 19911. one ~ "· Agency acknowledged that To­ money to start building asystem, military ties with Washington ll1e Board will convey at 10:30 a.m., at the Civil Service Commission's kyo was not capable of defending but some senior figures in Japan's through such a high-tech defence Office in Saipan. Additional information concerning this hearing is itself from missile attacks other ruling Liberal Democratic Party system. av'.1ilable at the Commission's Office, Building No. 121 I, Capito! !·!ill. newspaper than those launched from ships said that it would now have to be Hideshi Takesada, professor Sa1pan. The Comm1ss1on may also be reached at phone numbers 322- and aircraft. looked at again. at the National Institute for De­ 4363 and 322-6954 or fa:-. number 322-3327. Japan is equipped withground­ LDP secretary-general Yoshiro fence Studies, said Japan should AGENDA and saves to-air Patriot cruise missiles to Mori said that Japan should not get "actively" involved in the shoot down most incoming mis­ remain defenceless against possible defence system. I. CALL TO ORDER siles launched from ships or air­ North Korean attacks. "North Korea is undoubtedly because; craft but not ballistic missiles "We have been trying to forge one of the destabilising factors in II. ROLLCALL which travel to much greater peaceful and friendly relations with Asia. Therefore, Japan should III. HEARING ON APPEAL OF ADVERSE ACTION OF height&, said Defence Vice Di­ North Korea. But the firing of the actively promote the TMD EMERENCIANA PETER-PALI CAN rector General Torn Kawajiri. missile is nothing but betrayal." project which is the only .way to "We do not have a system to Some Japanese military officials respond to weapons of mass de­ IV. ANNOUNCEMENT deal with such attacks. It's diffi­ said that a U.S. warning about a struction," he said. cult for us to respond," he said. possible North Korea missile test North Korea has harshly ac­ V. ADJOURNMENT Military analysts said the North appeared aimed at winning sup­ cused the United States ofurging has it all! Korean missile threat could be­ port for the TMD programme. Japan to jointly develop the high­ ls/VICENTE M. SABLAN come a springboard for Japan to "We thought that by that mes­ tech defence system, saying the All wearing head-protection hoods, children ·at Tokyo's Kyobashi Tsukiji Elementary School sit down on the Acting Chairman campus after evacuating their classrooms during an anti-quake drill Tuesday. AP invest in the multi-billion-dollar sage the United States meant to tell scheme was a threat to Korea. Civil Service Commission r 18-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-THURSDAY: SEPJEMBER J.. (99t - --··-··------·-·------______TI-l~U~R~S'..':D'!:.A~Y_:_, ~SE~PT~E:!".'.M~B~E~R-=3~.~I998 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VJEWS-19 Cambodia dismisses election fraud claims Top Pentagon official -==--· Hu11 Sen nanied 'Winner to visit China, Japan tion vowed to continue with the \;ll short of the two-thirds majority By KER MUNTHIT fraud. By Charles Aldinger expert on Asia and the Pacific rim, A source close to the talks con­ The Cambodian People ·s Pany the CPP needs to form a govern­ protests. PH\0\1 PE\H. Cambodia The official results were re­ WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - A would make an unscheduled stop in firmed that talks between U.S. and ,,·on 41 .27 percent of the vote. ment alone. (AP) - Strongm:111 Hun Sen·, leased one day after the Constitu­ top U.S. defence official is meeting South Korea North Korean officials, who have rnling pany was officially named Prince Norodom Ranariddh's The results - while no sur­ with Chinese officials in Beijing and Meanwhile,anoutragedJapansaid had a ,,cries of meetings in New York prise - came as a blow to the tional Council, which is stacked rhe winner Tuesday of rhe July FUNCINPEC 31.70 and its ally. will go to Japan later this week for on Tuesday it would break off diplo- over the last IO days on a range of opposition which, for the past nine with Hun Sen's supporters, re­ 26 par! iamcnrary elecrions. a day the Sam Rainsy Pany. 14.27. talks on North Korea's test of a new matic talks with North Korea and ·issues, had resumed. days. has been staging an unprec­ jected all the opposition's com­ afrer Cambodia\ highesr ap­ That translates inro 64 seats for ballistic missile, the Pentagon said on refuse to give any food aid to the Vice Foreign Minister Kim Gye­ edented round-the-clock protest plaints about fraud. peals body dismissed opposi­ Hun Sen in the National Assem­ Tuesday. Stalinist state after Pyongyang test- kwan arrived as the U.S. mission to tion complaints of elecroral bly against 58 for the opposition. against Hun Sen and alleged elec- The elections came one year after Hun Sen ousted Ranariddh Defence officials said Deputy As- launched the new long-range missile the United Nations and was escorted as his co-prime minister in a sistant Defence Secretary Kurt over Japanese territory. inside without addressing reporters. bloody coup. More than I 00 ·of Campbell's two-day stop in Tokyo Thefinalstageofthemissilelanded The source, who spoke on condi­ the prince's supporters were killed beginning on Thursday was part of a in the Pacific Ocean after flying over tionof anonymity ,said the talks would in the months that followed. previously scheduled trip to the re- northern Japan, clearly demonstrat- address rr_atters of "'mutual concern," Hun Sen Hun Sen hoped that new polls gion. ing North Korea's ability to strike at including the North Korean ballistic Campbell arrived in Beijing on any major Japanese city. missile test and said the United States tion fraud. would help him win back lost legitimacy and aid. Monday for a four-day stop before TheUnitedStatesonMondayalso was "deeply concerned." The demonstrators have called heading later for Tokyo. voiced deep concern over the first U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine for I-Jun Sen 's ouster and turned Though Ranariddh and Sam 'Toe trip was scheduled to discuss such ballistic missile test by North Albright told reporters during a visit the small park in front of the Na­ Rainsy have threatened to boy­ regional issues and Monday's mis- Korea since 1993. to Sarajevo on Monday that "We are tional Assembly into a tent city cott the assembly if their con­ sile test will be included," said Ma- In New York, North Korean offi- concerned about it, as are the Japa­ with crowds at rimes reaching over cerns were not addressed, they rine Corps Maj. Bryan Salas, a De- cials met their U.S. counterparts on nese and the Russians." 10.000. are now hinting they will take part fence Department spokesman. Monday at the U.S. mission to the Speaking from Moscow on Tues­ They accuse Hun Sen of resort­ and use their power to freeze the Salassaidtheoriginaltripschedule United Nations for talks on the mis- day in a television interview with ing to intimidation and killings in government. called for Campbell to leave Tokyo sile launch and other matters of"mu- ABC,Albrightsaid: "I think that they the rnn-up to the polls and allege Hun Sen has asked both parties on Friday for Washington. He said he tual concern."The United States had (North Korea) fired it off to show that widespread cheating in the tally­ to form a coalition, but they have did not know whether Campbell, an earlier raised suspicions at the talks they are a functional place when there ing of ballots to ensure victory for so far refused. It remains to be that North Korea might be building a is a lot of question as to whether they Set::urity personne( stand at one of the entrances to the Pentagon Aug. the CPP. seen ifhe will succeed in buying 21 ma move of heightened security following the cruise missile strikes vast underground nuclear complex. are." . The mood in the park was lack­ off opposition members to win DirecTV to·. against targets in Afghanistan and Sudan. AP luster Tuesday, but the opposi- two-thirds majority control. launch new TV service · · Bogus Buddhist monks .. . . . ·_ . MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION working begging scam 1nJapan BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Gangs of Thai men are posing TOKYO (Reuters)-,-Japanese di­ We the family of the late, as Buddhist monks to beg for money in neighboring countries, rect-to-home television broadcaster Staffs of Non-Governmental Organiza~ions offer rice and food to Buddhist monks during a Pray for Peace DirecTV saidTuesdayitwouldlaunch Ceremony m front .or the Royal Palace m Phnom Penh Tuesday. The ceremony was held while the National the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. Election Comm1ss1on announces official results ofJuly 26 parliamentary elections, won by Cambodian leader Twenty bogus Buddhist monks from Thailand were arrested in an on-demand information service Hun Sen. AP the past year while staging their scam in Singapore, a ministry for TV viewers, the latest in its efforts statement said. All were deported back to Thailand. to compete with Ii val SkyPerfecTV. Begging is illegal in Singapore, and Buddhist monks need DirecTV, partly owned by Hughes Taiwanese military gunners stage permission from the authorities to seek alms.· Electronics Corp .• said its "Interac­ Wearing saffron-colored robes and carrying bowls for dona­ tive TV" service would enable view­ ers to call up on demand a variety of tions of food and money, Buddhist monks roam the streets each additional information transmitted si­ live exercises, more displays soon morning as a daily ritual. multaneously with video. TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP)- Mili­ cise, the Defense Ministry said. politically in 1949. Those who donate to the monks believe they are making merit 'Through the new channels in our tary gunners staged a live firing Taiwan has beefed up its air Tuesday's exercise was origi­ that will help them be reincarnated into a better life. unique service, I am confident that exercise on the Penehu Island defenses with American F-16 nally planned for June, but was Buddhist monks renounce worldly possessions as part of their Japanese consumers will find group Tuesday as the Defense and French Mirage '.?.000 jets. delayed until after U.S. Presi­ doctrine. DirecTV an attractive and value­ \1inistry announced that major and sea power with French dent Bill Clinton's visir to China Kobsak Chutikul, a spokesman forthe ministry, said the bogus added TV service," DirecTV Japan miliran· displays will be con­ Lafayette and other U.S. and in June-July amid speculation begging racket has tarnished the reputation of the Buddhist chairman Larry D. Huntertold a news ducted in sourhern Taiwan in home-built missile frigates. thm Taiwan did not want ro pro­ clergy and of Thailand. conference. October. ··over recent years. China has voke Beijing. "Their begging business has spread across Thailand, Malay­ Hunter, a multi-channel TV ser­ Howitzers. mobile artilkn frequently sraged landing exer­ Exercises by the armed forces sia, Singapor.; and Hong Kong,'' he said. "It has been protected vice expert. was sent by parent Hughes anJ \160/\3 tanks fired o,·e·r cises and tri-service combined of Taiwan and China have been by a gang controlled by Singaporeans and Thais who supplied la~t month to reinforce the Japanese 2.000 rounds ro simulate repel­ exercises. Only by practicing, closely watched since China bogus Thai monks." managementandjump-startthestrng­ gling service. ling a Chinese invasion of the can we learn ro defear the en­ sraged war games in 1995-1996 There are about 227 Thai Buddhist temples in foreign lands run by over 400 ordained abbots. DirecTV, launched last Decem­ Pcnghu islands. located in the emy and meet the task of de­ aimed at intimidating Taiwan ber, had 152,000 subscribers by the Taiwan Strait about 55 kilome­ f ending Penghu:· Mo Jen-kuo. independence supporters. end of July. rers (34 mi Jes) off Taiwan's west commander of the exercises. A Taiwanese military display Rival SkyPerfecTV, partly owned coast. the milirary said. told reporters. around the ti me of Hong Kong's by media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, Displays scheduled for Oct. China has considered Taiwan return to Chinese rule on July 1, had 800,000subscribers at the begin­ 2-7 will put the air force and a breakaway province to be re­ 1997 was widely construed as a ning of August. na,, ·, newly acquired hardware united with by force if neces­ reminder to Beijing of the SkyPerfecTV was formed in May on display 111 a li\'C firing excr- sary since the two sides divided island's ability to defend itself. throughamergerbetweenMurdoch's We would like to espec~ally thank the in-laws & their family, Sky Broadcasting and Japan's PerfecTV. aunts, unc~es, and cousins from Guam, Rota, and Saipan. And : Uhl~t rt1nway forces ·emergency· Ian.ding DirecTV president Muneaki TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - A "When the pilot lined up for tions official who did not iden­ Masuda said the company would most especially to those individuals & groups who gave masses .: .~ ,. launch its interactive service initially domestic flight to southern landing. he discovered he tify himself said it was standard on five channels, and expand it even­ Kaohsiung city was forced to couldn't see the runway. At first practice to shut down runway tually to all of its channels. & prayers, and to those not mentioned, Un Dangkulo Na make an emergency second he rhought it was a problem with lights during long intervals be­ Users are not required to buy spe­ landing pass after airport staff his gauges, but then rechecked tween nights in order to save cial receivers, he said. S_i Yu'us M~'ase. Words can only attempt to express our forgor ro turn on runway lights, and saw rheirwas nothing wrong electricity. DirecTV will launch the firs! ser­ the airline said Tuesday. wirh rhc equipment," said Chen Reports said their was a 50 vice in its boat racing programme in sincere gratitude. Please be assured that you will always be The U-Land Airlines tlii.!hl Chung-kuang, the airline·s minute gap in landings at October. The channel will enable from Taipei on Mondav, ni~htc Kaohsiung station chief. Hsiaokang before the night's viewers to call up on the TV screen remembered in this family's thoughts and prayers. was forced to climb sharply and Controllers at Kaohsiung's scheduled 10:30 p.m. (14:30 detailed information about the race, go-around over the Taiwan 1-!siaokang Airport said infor­ GMT) arrival. -~. -~~ ··.. : :,~,.:· such as entry charts, odds, dividends Strait west of the port city. fi­ mation about the i ncidcnt was Taiwanese civil officials and race predictions, by dicking on nally landing fifteen minutes Taiwanese. army soldiers b~cked by lJ.S.:ma~e M48H tank;~tt;ck screen icons, he said. embargoed pending an investi­ pledged to upgrade flight safety targets dun'!g a demonstration before the media last week at an army Thank you Yan Si Yu'us Ma'ase Iater after the control tower gation by the Civil Aeronautics after a string of accidents ear- base camp in Hsinchu southwest of Taipei. Taiwanese army continue Interactive channels on horse rac­ turned on the lights. airline offi­ Administration. 1ier this year blamed in part on to bf; on fu!I alert and .showed to media their military capability on the ing, weathernews and other subjects The Family cial~ said. But an airporr nighr opera- sloppy practices. routine training exercise. AP will start later this year, he said. 20-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND V!EWS-THURSDA Y- SEPTEMBER 3 , 1998 I.ii.:: ___ TI!_l}_~~DA_r:,_~EPTEM~E]s __ 3, 1_998 -~M_ARIA~A~ VA~IETY NEWS AND VIEWS-21 Northwest, pilots meet Slater Street snaps slide its cargo from Northwest to video conferencing or other The company. which must story was the market itself. Investors other 'carriers about thr~c means of transport:.ition. she get phy,icians. researchers By Richard Melville appeared to spend little time reflect­ weeks ago. ··we learned a lot said. and equipment to medical cen­ '.\'EW YORK, (Reuters) - Wall ing on U.S. President Bill Clinton's from the UPS (United Parcel At medical device manufac­ tres. urged employee~ to use StreetsnappedbackonTuesdayfrom summit in Moscow with Russian Service) strike." said company turer Medtronic Inc .. where other carriers or video Monday's free-fall with a rally remi­ President Boris Yeltsin. spokeswoman Mary Auvin. about 200 Northwest flights conferencing. niscent of the bull market's most Some comforting words did come Inadd~ion.about300to400 are booked every day, spokes­ Northwest's stock edged up 11:silient pe1fom1ances. from the federal level late Monday, 3M employees travel every man Dick Reid said. ··we are 19 cents to S28 on Nasdaq. But debate raged over whether the when U.S. Treasury Secretary Rob­ day and they too have shifted watching the situation very just above its 52-week low of gains presaged an end to the global en Rubin said U.S. economic funda­ to other carriers or are using closely." $27.625. markel, slide, and to be sure. outside mentals were still strong. the United States the picture was But there was noindi;ation Wash­ mixed. ington, or in particular the Federal The U.S. rally sparked recoveries Reserve, was seriously conside1ing in Brnzil. where stocks spiked nearly market cries for easier monetary 7 percent higher. and in Argentina. policy. whose main index registered a jump With economic growth running at 7A of 8.8 percenL Canada finished with a moderate pace in the United States only slender gains and stocks fell in and the nation's employment picture Venezuela. still stronger than the Fed would pre­ Earlier in Europe. markets were broadly lower in response to what fer, it is far from clear that any cut in interest rntes is likely. had been an uncertain start to the U.S. session. Even so, many analysts believe a Even among many who regarded move by the Fed would be welcomed By Tim Dobbyn Monday's slide as an increasingly by the Clinton administration and WASHINGTON, (Reuters)­ attractive buying opportunity, could serve as a prelude to a round of A face-to-face meeting between New York Stock Exchage Chairman Richard Grasso (left) and. Exchange President William Johnston bullishness was tempered. interest rnte cuts by central banks Transportation Secretary (second left) field media questions after the closing bell, Tuesday. The Dow rose 288.36 to close at 7827.43. around the world and go a long way Rodney Slater and representa­ VINYL SIGNS: For indoor/outdoor with col­ · 'The market still has some huroles,·· AP said J.P. Morgan Securities equity to quelling the jitters. tives of Northwest Airlines Inc. ors, style and quality, on wood, glass, metal, strategist Douglas Cliggotl ,;But un­ 337.17-point burst on October 28, ommended clients increase their ex­ However, as Kerschner and other "I bet Treasury wouldn't mind and its pilots moved into its fifth plastic cloth and walls, designed in computer analysts pointed out, the mere fact Greenspancuttinginterestrates," said hour late Tuesday in a bid to end like a couple of months ago. we think l 997. also a Tuesday session and one posure to stocks and take advantage graphics, artistically dratted, composed with thatdirectlyfollowed the Dow 'sstand­ of the markdown in share prices. that the market was undervalued was Sung Won Sohn, chief economist at a four-day strike that has the majority of the U.S. marketisnow a lot of talent and knowledge, is now avail­ priced for a less than picture-perfect ing record 554.26 point tumble. Goldman and J.P. Morgan both oflittle significance unless investors Norwest Corp. in Minneapolis. grounded the nation's fourth­ world." The gain in stocks was accompa­ offered the same advice following were willing to sift for bargains. "We're not trying to stimulate the largest airline. able at Younis Art Studio, Inc. Taken by itself, the U.S. stocks nied by a retreat in U.S. Treasuries. the October 27, 1997 sell-off. They did in force, and on the New economy, we're just trying to Northwest's 6,200 pilots have ,..illy was an impressive showing. The benchmark3G-yearbond, which PaineWebber chief investment York Stock Exchange volume sur­ tranquillise the world markets here." been off the job since early Sat­ VINYL BANNERS: On cloth and ~astic has served as the equivalent of a passed 1.2 I billion shares, edging With some economists warning of urday, halting operations by the Rodney Slater A. day after suffering its second­ strategist Ed Kerschner also argued materials, from 1-5 feet wide and length from largest point loss ever. the Dow Jones bomb shelter in recent sessions, fe]I the bullish case, pointing to contin­ past the October 28 session as the a growth slowdown because of the airline and disrupting travel industrial average responded with a more than a full point driving the ued economic growth in the United busiest ever. The NYSE's systems market turmoil. focus intensified on plans for an estimated 150.000 Dasburg and Senior Vice Presi­ 3 feet to 50 or 75 feet and more, with any surge of288.36 points, or3.8 percent. yield back up to 5.35 percent States and Europe as the critical fac­ handled the oroer flow smoothly, the Group of Seven (G7) leading passengers a day. dent for Corporate Affairs Rich­ color, letters size and style and rich graph­ to 7.827.43. its second-largest point Early in the session, a chorus of tor. Chairman Richard Grnsso said after industrial nations for signs of a re­ The two sides, which arrived ard Hirst. ics. gain. Wall Street voices counselled buying .. Absent a U.S. and European re­ the close. sponse to the financial crisis or the at Department of Transporta­ Air Line Pilots Association on the lows created by the six-week cession. this market is cheap," Not everyone viewed the lower­ economic chaos in Russia. tion headquarters at 1:30 p.m. President Randy Babbitt and the The technology-heavy Nasdaq Also hand painted signs and banners, artis­ composite index also bounced back. slide in U.S. stocks. advice investors Kerschner said. "'The stock market is priced market as an irresistible bar­ Instead, all Tuesday brought wm; (1730 GMT). were meeting in union's Northwest branch chair­ po,ting a record 75.84 point gain to finally appeared to heed. approaching excessively underval­ gain. At Prudential Securities, chief renewed warnings that Russia had to Slater's office. Department of man. Steve Zoller. represented tically designed and colored on any mate­ end up 5.1 percent. Strategists at Goldman Sachs & ued levels. almost the mirror image of technical analyst Ralph Acampora put its house in oroer before receiving Transportation spokesman Bill the pilots. who struck the car­ rial surtace of all sizes. The Dow's show of strength was Co. Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities and the overvalued levels reached in the said a technical rally was "due at any any fresh ca.~h. Schulz said. So far there has rier after 23 months of negotia­ eclipsed in point tenns only by a Legg Mason Wcxxl Walker all rec- early autumn of 1987." time" but advised using any rallies to "We didn't come here with any been no indication of when the tions failed to yield a new con­ sell into strength. money. What is important is what meeting might end. tract. DIGITAL PRINT: Signs for inside markets/ Merrill Lynch, in an internal note they'regoingtodo.Rightnowmoney The two sides have not talked The union and the company said stores/shops in full colors with print of the Early 'Titanic' video sales strong toemployees, reaffinned its view that isn't the answer," a White House since Friday. Federal Mediation on Monday that they were willing goods/merchandise on plastic sheets/ bonds were the best option for inves­ official told reporters when a.,ked Board Chairwoman Maggie to resume negotiations, but only boards or on transparencies on special pa­ CHICAGO, (Reuters)-The re­ zone across the United States. video in the two hours after it was tors in the current environment. whether Clinton would offer fresh Jacobsen has said the two sides if the other side would change its per or cloth for ceiling hang for display or sults are trickling in and early indica- Dean Wilson, executive vice presi­ released. At some stores, up to 300 As on Monday, the main market funds. need to be willing to compro­ position on the financial i;sues tionsonTuesdavsuggestedthehome dent for merchandising at Viacom people were in line awaiting the that remain unresolved. above shelves, counters and merchandise 1 mise to resume talks. video version of the hit movie "Ti­ Inc.'s Blockbuster Video. said in a opening, she added. "We are hopeful that NW A Ahead of the meeting with stands, can easily be produced by the tal­ tanic·· will become a best-seller. pos­ statementthat''Titanic'' was the best­ Many stores stayed open late or management will agree to come Slater. Northwest rcscrve:l judg­ sibly topping the 30 million videos selling film in Blockbuster's history. ented and capable sign makers at YAS Sign reopened to give fans first crack at back to the bargaining table with mrnt on its significance. sold of Walt Disney's 'The Lion Dallas-based Blockbuster, the larg­ owning home video copies of the System. a response to our last proposal ··11 remains tobe seen. We know King." est U.S. video chain, said the most movie, which has grossed more· we would love to meet with the The film was produced by active stores for''Tiranic" sales were so we can continue the collec­ than $1.8 billion worldwide and is pilots," said Northwest spokes­ Full color digital print for back light in shops Viacom's Paramount Pictures and in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and still playing in many movie the­ tive bargaining process," North­ woman Marta Laughlin. ··A News Corp.'s 20th Century Fox New York. atres. west pilots said on their tele­ window or special display in the outdoor, key issue is that cannot and won 11 Academy Awards this The company said it had pre-sold Paramount Home Video, which phone hotline late Monday. ;c such as food items, drinks cosmetics, per­ Northwest. meanwhile. said afford to give pilots the indus­ year. more than a million copies of the film isdistributing"Titanic" fumes, jewelry and many more. "We feelitwasahuge success," a by the week before its release and that home videos, has said it shipped it was cancelling its 1,700 daily try rates and still remain a vi­ spokeswoman at Best Buy Co. Inc. thousands of customers turned out more than 20 million copies. flights for Thursday as it con­ able company." , a leading U.S. consumer electron­ for the 12:01 am. Tuesday release. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and tinued its policy of officially The pi lots are trying to re­ Vinyl signs are durable, colorful and guar­ ics retailer said Tuesday. The Best Buy spokeswoman said Kate Winslet as young lovers announcing cancellations with coup concessions they made anteed to last for five to seven years in all when the airline was teetering '"Titanic'' videos went on sale at the company's 289 stores sold more aboard the ill-fated Titanic on its two days notice. It also has be­ weather conditions and stands heat tem­ 12;01 a.m. Tuesday in each rime than 50,CXX'J copies of the "Titanic" maiden voyage. gun to temporarily lay off some on the brink of bankruptcy i; flight dispatchers and meteo­ 1993. perature 40-180 degrees Fahrenheit. rologists. Northwest has said the pi­ ~tate re·gulators. warn against ·scams President Bill Clinton on lots' salary demands, which Monday called for both sides to would eclipse salaries at WASHINGTON (AP)-As Wall "Both boom and bad times are return, such a, commodities and for­ intensify efforts to end the Northwest's three larger com­ For all signs need, please visit or call Street grows increm;ingly volatile, good times for con artists,·· said Denise eign currency futures. People with a strike, the first at Northwest in petitors. are too large for an U.S. securities regulators on Tuesday Voigt Crawford, president of the vague awareness of the economic 20 years, but stopped short of airline that has far l;ss in an­ warned investors to be wary of con North American Securities Adminis­ turrnoi I in Russia, Asia and Latin intervening under the Railway nual revenues. artists promising high returns from trators Association, whoalsoisTexas' America and a hunger for big returns Labour Act. as he did to end a Meanwhile, Minneapolis­ commodities, bank notes and other securities commissioner. "Volatile m prime target, for risky foreign strike last year at AMR Corp. 's based companies whose car­ non-stock investments. market, are ... fenile ground for currency schemes, which have be­ American Airlines. rier of choice has been North­ As for stocks, investors should crooks." come the hottest new telemarketing The strike was the first to shut west. which is based in watr:h out for unethical sales prac­ Ms. Crnwford offered these tips for fraud, according to regulators. down a major airline since flight neighbouring St. Paul, Minn., at Younis Art Studio, Inc., in Garapan. tices by brokers such a, churning, or 7~ investors: • Reevaluate your investment port­ were trying to make other excessive trading in a customer's ac­ • Hang up the phone on high­ folio to suit yrnir tolerance for risk. attendants at American Airlines travel arrangements. Telephone Nos. 234-6341 ¥ 234 .. 7579 ¥ count for the purpose of racking up pressure salespeople pushing "sure" • Examine your investment ac­ walked out in 1993. Those meeting with Slater Giant consumer products brokers' commissions, pushing un­ ways to profit from volatile market.,. count statement, and ask your broker With her life jacket ,?fl_, Bto.~k~uster senior assistant manager Jolie 234 .. 9797 ¥ 234 .. 9272 or Fax No. 234-9271. suitable investments. and charging • Be wary of exotic alternative or other financial professional about Baker ~hows of( the Titanic video Monday evening, that hit the rental from the company side included company Minnesota Mining excessive fees, the regulators said. investments offering high rntes of commissions and fees. racks in her Chicago store. AP Northwest Chief Executive John and Manufacturing Co. shifted THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 , 1998 -MARiANAS VARIETY 'riffiws AND vrnws:23 · 22-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-THURSDAY- SEPTEMBER 3 . 1998,______do not revert to the communist Onceaboard,Ointonhuddledwith of nonresident workers outnumber­ IN TilE SUPERIOR COU!ff OF 'nlE Southern Bluefin Tuna his foreign policy advisers. players that guest workers be re­ advanced training or original or COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTilERN And he said Japan appeared intent · Wounded • • • ways of the past 3-yr ... creative work which is artistic; ing the indigenous population with­ MARIANA ISLANDS Australia. 'ToeRussianpeoplearetobecom­ Assessing the outlook, Sandy quired to leave the Northern on repeating the program next year Continued from page 2 Continued from page 1 those who are engaged in teach­ out benefits and legislative represen­ Continued from page 2 mended for embracing democracy Berger, the president's assistant Marianas after three years of con­ In the Matter of the and possibly beyond. ing, dental, medical, nursing and tation have prompted him to intro­ and personal problems back home, and gettingridof the old communist for national security, said Yeltsin can seek re-employment at the secutive employment. Guardianship of "Our efforts to resolve the dispute other medical professions duce the bill. rice. such as the Monica Lewinsky af­ system, but they're having some and his designated prime minis­ CNMI. The proposed three-year limit ALVIN CHRISTOPHER are therefore directed at ensuring this Under the bill, anonresident worker "A nonresident worker who, on In a strongly-worded statement. fair. and hoping to get a boost troubles today making the transi­ ter, ViktorChemomyrdin, are sig­ "It is like hosting a guest in will apply to all nonresident work­ SAURES TIMOTHY, kind of program is not repeated and shall not bepe1rnitted to remain in the the date of expiration of the three­ Parer said Japan only had iL<;elf to from summiteering, Clinton tion from communism to a free­ naling they "are not prepared to your house. If the guest stays there ers in the CNMI, except for those Minor Child, that appropriate remedial action is CNMI for more than three consecu­ year period prescribed herein, is blame if critics accused it of using the pledged continued U.S. support market economy," he said Mon­ deviate fundamentally from the for more than five years, I think holding professional or executive by tive years without exiting the Com­ lawfully in the Commonwealth experiment as a vehicle for a de facto taken with respect to the impact of for Russia as long as its leaders day before boarding Air Force reform" that marked Yeltsin's he is no longer a guest," said positions earning an annual sal­ MARIA LAIROPI SAURES, monwealth and remain off island until under a valid contract approved quota increase. this year's fishing." Parer said. "'stay on the path of reform" and One for his flight here. troubled years in the presidency. Tenorio, the legislation's propo­ ary of more than $30,000. such time the worker has secured by the Division of Labor shall be Petitioner, Australia believed theprogranrwas The dispute has already seen Aus­ nent. The bill defined professional as Each state in the nation sent Competitors were bound by the employment in the Northern permitted to remain in the CNMI FCD-GU98-309 inconsistent under customary inter­ tralia ban Japanese runa boats from He said it is in the best interest those who are receiving more than rules of the law and court system. until expiration of his or her con- national law. the United Nations Con­ fishing in Australia's Exclusive Eco­ Southern. their best team to participate in · of the CNMI government, non­ $30,000 in annual compensation; Marianas: · Along with their second place tract," the bill stated. · NOTICE OF HEARING vention on the Law of the Sea and the nomic Zone and Australian ports. Continued from page 8 the "Rolls Royce of academic resident workers and their em- those who are in fields requiring Tenoriosaidreportsonthenumber Convention for the Conservation of except in emergencies. competitions." Students were finish, Southern's Mock Trial Now. they are second in the na­ placed in an actual courtroom and team were also awarded the Out­ Notice is hereby given that Maria tion. given cases to argue foror against. standing Attorney award. CIPs, government may eventu­ Lemieux said, should be accom­ since the federal government. be­ Lairopi Saures has filed a Petition Gov't ... ally end up unable to pay back. panied by matching funds and gan subsidizing the CNMI for Appointment of General conditions trey are requirecl I don't fashion. Money will have to be Continued from page 1 Government needs to cough up technical specifications-general government's expenses in 1979. Guardian for the minor child, Alvin approriated by the Board.CPA has to DEQ • • • know why they have to wait that has issued bonds before," he fur­ $11 million a year to match the description, budget, and construc­ Lemieux noted that from 1979 Christopher Saures Timothy. A long," said Cabrera. authorize funding for it," Salas ex­ federal government's CIP grants. tion plans among them. to I 986, CIP funding was allotted hearing will be conducted on the Continued from page 3 ther said. He said DEQ "may have to send plained. Lemieux said a bond issue is "a The federal government has Projects that top the list include solely for government spending. 14th day of September, 1998 at 9: 00 for proposal it has issued for the (CPA) a Jetter again reminding There is no immediately available common way" of coming up with earlier recommended that the the $SO-million prison facility, the From 1986 to 1992 however, a.m. at the Superior Court for the haulingofthematerialstothelandfill. them (of the permit'sconditions)." estimate on the cost of fortifying the direly-needed funds. CNMI double the garment Northern Marianas College's the funding was divided between Commonwealth of the Northern He said the ports authority will Asked if DEQ will revoke dump' s slopes. Government is essentially of­ sector's 3.5 percent user's fee to (NMC) business learning pro­ public sector expenses and capi­ Mariana Islands for the appointment tal funding for improvement work on another bidding process for CPA's dumping permit over the Salas explained CPA will have to fering the bond to interested in­ come up with the money. gram, Marpi landfill, a new build­ of guardian. ·- the slope stabilization plan once a matter, Cabrera said: "We tnight." bid the project out first before the vestors who require a certain in­ The Tenorio administration ing for the Department of Public projects. In a separate interview mean­ amount can be known. obliged and raised the fee by a Health (DPH), road projects, the By 1993, the federal govern­ contractor has been eyed forthe haul­ terest rate for payments. DATED: 7/29/98 ing job. time, Salas insisted the ports author­ '"This (project) is not something The practice however, is being fraction. upgrading of Beach Road and ment started requiring matching "(But) think will be too late_ ity "will do things in order." you just give out to others," Salas Lemieux said the CIP task force Garapan, and a multi-purpose cen­ funds and CIP money were solely I that frowned upon by some members is/CLERK OF TI!E SUPERIOR COURT That(slopestabilization)ispartofthe "We're doing it in a logical said. of the business community who is now narrowing down on a pri­ ter on Anatahan. appropriated for the projects pro­ ority list of CIP projects from 300 The CIP funding cycle began in vided a fat and corresponding cautioned that since the money IN TilE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE ation" formula," he said. raised may not be used for in­ to 50. 1996 and ends in 2002. This is the technical specifications were for­ COMMONWEALlll OF THE NORTHERN Resident ... Babauta said the provision, which The US Senate will vote on the come-generating projects such as Submission of the projects, third seven-year funding period warded with the proposals. MARIANA ISLANDS David A. Wiseman, Continued from page 3 was proposed by US Rep. George Interior budget bill early this month. Miller (D-Califomia), "violates the A conference committee will then Plaintiff(s), household who has a flu or a flu­ illness. He said antibiotics doesn't ''We are hopeful that everything essence of Manglona-Guerra" and meettoreconciledifferences between brought by influenza virus. VS. Influenza strikes heavily on wet like syndrome, washing hands fre­ even kill the virus, only the bacte­ Maternidad Aguilar. will work out in conference,"he said. US Public Law 104-123, which in­ the Senate and House versions and DPH. . . seasons, or from November to quently before fixing meals may ria. Defendant(s). In his letter to the US senators, corporated the termS of the agree­ prepare a consensus measure to be Continue~ from page 1 April. Sometimes it can also trig­ help. If you have to change dia­ Bruss added that another type Res. Address: Saipan, CNMI Babauta said the provisions are con­ ment adopted by both houses. three to five days, although at ger asthma. pers of children, be sure to wash of virus, which causes fever and Small Claims No. 98-33 trary to the principles ofthe Manglona­ At the same time, Babauta is urg­ Only then will the bill go to Presi­ times, it stays for five days. These viruses, said Bruss, yourhands. Besuretowashhands diarrheaamong children, is currently Guerra agreement ing US senators to support provisions dent Clinton. Amended He added that although the DPH comes from different sources like before doing anything at home on its peak. "Once youdeviateawayfrom these that would increase funding for anti­ Babauta said the CNMl's lobby Summons and Complaint does not record the number of animals and humans, and are because even touching the door "A normal child eight to nine years principles, the agreement becomes drug abuse programs. efforts are still hampered due to the patients having the flu-like syn­ spread around the world. knobs touched by a person with old with cold or 1unny nose does not less and less meaningful," he said. Babauta noted that the CNMI's islands' not having a non-voting del­ NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: The drome, there is always an increase Symptoms of the flu-like ill­ the virus can get you infected," necessarily need to see their doctors above seeks judgment in this Court Moreover, federal funds guaran, funding levels have been reduced by egate in the US House. in the number of these cases from ness are not different from those Bruss explained. unless the fever lasts for more than . against you for $965.95 legal fees teed by the Covenant to the CNMI previous legislation. But, he added, ''We continue to late July to September. of the real flu. These include Bruss also said that since there five days or if the parents are worried and costs plus interest and costs. "cannotbeusedfordiscretionarypro­ There is now a need to "reinstate work through the process, and we "It's not a serious illness; this is fever, body ache, head ache, runny is no treatment for the flu-like if their child will get dehydrated or This Coun will hold a hearing in this grarns such as urban parks and recre- the commonwealth's drug funding remain hopeful." mater at the Courthouse in Saipan what we call self-limited illness. nose and cough. illness, taking a rest, drinking lots not," said Bruss. of water and fruit juices, as well on October I, 1998 at 9:00 a.m .. at It's not dangerous," he told the Bruss said the best protection He, however, said this can be a which time you will appear person­ Governor ... ment," according to the law. sioner." Variety. against this flu-like illness is as taking in medicines for the particular problem among the eld­ ally, or by counsel to present any But it prohibits the employ­ House health and education Bruss explained that this illness through regular washing of hands. cough or runny nose are the best erly especially when it leads to defense you may have. Should you Continued from page 3 ment of non-certified teachers committee chair Rep. Heinz is different from the common flu "'If there is somebody in the things to do when one has the respiratory problems. fail to appear, a judgment may be and librarians, and the authority to any public school in the Com­ Hofschneider, the bill's propo­ entered against you by default. If you dispute or disagree with the to revoke certification to the monwealth. "No person shall nent, said the new law will also ceive tax credits; to lease govern­ candidates and their political sen­ Commissioner of Education will serve as a teacher or librarian in allow the Department of Public timents. Plaintiff's claim, you should bring Guam ... ment land at less than fair market Primary. • • with you all documents and wit­ enable the Public School Sys­ any public school without first Health to carry out immunization Meanwhile, a debate between Conti~ued from page 1 value; government loans and guar­ nesses needed to establish your de­ having obtained a certificate Contir:iued from page 1 tem to improve its ability to programs in both public and pri­ anteeing them under certain con­ the Democratic and Republican fense on the date of the hearing. from the education commis- track certification and employ- vate schools. study and providing assistance and ditions, and the elimination of fees Camacho. candidates is set for Oct. 30 at the input on how commuter airtravel levied on arriving passengers for University of Guam's Fine Arts Dated: 8/ I 0/98 ahead by only one vote, getting a (Nimitz) Byokel with 12 votes; Meanwhile. Guam is being inspections by the Dcpaitment of Theater, should the election total of 32 votes, of his arch rival and Harry Sambal with nine votes. may beimprnvcd upon. bombarded with political adver­ Palau ... Charfauros ex pressed hopes Customs m1d Quarantine. strt:tch that far. ls/Clerk of Court Temong Kinto. The official results of tisements. Political rallies are all Continued from page 13 similar legislation would be initi­ ln a letter sent to Manglona, If the Republican nominee does 3 Of the four candidates who ran Ngarchelong State's 5th general over the island. 0 ated by the CNMI in order to Chrnfauros said, "Your leadership Campaign stickers, billboards, not get the minimum amount of C posed in Ngriil Hamlet got 20 for assemblyman in Yebukel elections would be released 15days improve interisland travel and w1d lead role in working together to signs, and can be seen on cars. votes required. there would be no HOUSE FOR RENT '- votes. Hamlet, Koichi West, a former from the release of unofficial results (].) trade in the region. Improving the fo1rnulate this new law ha, been a houses, yards, and business es­ election in November and the pri­ 2 T04 BEDROOMS 0. In Ngerbau Hamlet, on the one Yebukel representative, scored 26 Tuesday. By that time, the Election air service industry, the senator significai1t factor in iL, passage. I tablishments. Supporters wearT­ mary winner Saturday will be­ 1 TO 2 KITCHENS 0 votes against opponents, namely, Commissioner shall have certified 0. hand, Immanuel Maldangesang, said, will boost the tourism in hope to continue ourworking 1ela­ shirts that print their choices of come the new Governor. (Bl\A) 1 TO 2 BATHROOMS Judy Saiske with 16 votes; John the results as "official."* 3 the incumbent assemblyman, is both islands. tionsh ip on future pro j:cL, which wi 11 Located at As Lito • Call: 288-4936 z(].) ised to deliver 500,

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At least it the Main Street Motel, the will help a little, while promot­ M & F Hotel, and the Tinian ing health and fitness." Hotel. Organizers are expecting be­ The race itself begins at tween 40-50 runners to partici­ Taga Beach and proceeds up pate in the l OK (6.2 mile) event. Broadway, does a u-turn, i: Duenas points out that CNMI heads back down Broadway, :1 ' . : ''5 ' Fun Runs (and Fishing Derbys) and returns to Taga Beach fi: Natasha Tenorio (#7) of the Academy of Our Lady of Guam Cougars scores a point over the :·.i main intention has always been for the finish. The run be­ !/ outstretched arms of Aubrey Posadas of the George Washington Geckos. The Cougars won the /j to promote inter-island travel. gins at 5 pm. ~; Interscholastic League match 16-14, 15-7 to remain unbeaten at 3-0. Photo by Eduardo c. Siguenza ':)i A happy by-product, Duenas Prizes will be awarded for 6_~¢~~:. \~:..:.:.::::::JJ..:~~~\:.:Ll2.....C:..' j;···,-/,·,·.,,i,;S,··.• ·\..;~'·t·~,,i!:£.:.u.;;::•;.,iii;\.,,.;,·.1,,~~i!..::G...····,-::5•.,•~.· .• ·_.,,·,.__::.~~~h_:·f.._: ,•r'.r'!:-,~,1.,.·:.,;!,r.. 'J noticed, has been the increased the top three male and fe­ awareness of fitness among the male finishers. Also, prizes local population. "Locals are are given to the top finisher 16 players turn out for start of now training and running in these (male and female) in each of types of events," he said. "Some the four age divisions. Also, 1998 Chess Challlpionship Cup of the local participants in the T-shirts are given to all par­ Tagaman triathlon began with ticipants. By Zaldy Dandan surance Services (AIIS) Cup/Indi­ In other first round games, Miguel Fun Runs." Last year's runners were Variety News Staff vidual ChessChampionshipTouma­ Lagare failed to crack the Sicilian As its name implies, the Tinian Steve Sullivan who.was the SIXTEEN more or less evenly­ ment held its first round games Sun­ Defense of Ariel Urbano, who went Fun Run should be a pleasant first male finisher, with a matched players are vying for the title day at the Pacific Island Club's Char­ on to win the game. experience, and Duenas does time of 39 minutes and 32 left vacant by the CNMI's defending ley Cabmet with no clear favrnites Highly ranked Rey Yana, playing want people to have a good time. seconds. Amalia Balicta champion John Villarnin, who has among the 16 contenders. black, beat A. Abadines in over 50 ··1 give a speech before races. was the first female across held the title since 1995 before leav­ Playing black and essaying an ir­ movesofaqueen 'spawn game, while 'The only rule,' I tell everyone, the finish line in 48:55. ing Saipm1 recently. regulm· defense against the queen's Junnel Lomantas, as white, bested The 19981\llied International In- pawn opening, veteran Rey Villamar Joel Ochano in 45 moves. Jost in a.ti upset to Rey Ade mm·, while Lou Piliwale, for his pmt, lost to m1othervetenm, Ronnie Alfonso, took fellow vetenm M.mny Domingo's more thm1 60 moves to eke out a win Dutch Defense. against Lito Be,rnudez. Continued ori- page27 Comets repeat as as WNBA Champs By Michael A. Lutz HOUSTON (AP)- TI1e ' biggest stm-s always seem to come out in the second half Cynthia Cooper scored 23 points and Shetyl Swoopes led a late second­ half charge Tuesday night as the Camel~ beat the 80-71 . for their second WNBA championship. "For the first time in this series we dido 't panic," Cooper said. "We didn't get down on ourselves or .ui,>ue among ourselves." For the second game in a row, the Cornets fell behind in the second half mid for the second gmne in a row, they rallied to win to take the best-of-3 se1ies 2-1. 'Tm so glad that we won our second championship in a row," Comets coach Va.ti Chmicellor said. '1l1ank God for g1eat playe1-s." The Camel~ trailed the Mercu1y by 12 points with 7:24 to play Saturday before rallying for a 74-69 ove1time victo1y. 1l1e _Camel~ had the same magic Tuesday night when they wouldn't allow Phoernx t~ tltke over whe~ the Mercu1y took a 47-45 lead. Cooper gave pa.it of the c1ed1t toCh.mcellor s pu1ple towel speech at a te.m1 meeting Monday. ~hancell_o:· held up '.1 :,vh1te to~~l imd told the temn it wiL~ pu1ple. If I say 1t s pwple, It s pu1ple, Chm1ccllor said. "If I say it's so, it's so. You listen to me tomrnrnw .md we'll win." St. Louis Ca(dinc:ls' ¥ar~ McGwire watr:hes as his 56th homerun as it flies 450 feet to center field at Pro The Comets got the message in the second half Tuesday night when the Player Stad!um m M1am1. He followed ,t later with number 57, breaking the National League record for Mercu1y cut Houston's lead to 62-61 with 7:40 to play. Swoopes strnted it home runs m a season. Story on page 26. AP Continued on- page-27

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