• 111aua11a~" 1lew~ b. "iew1 WEEKLY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED ON SAIPAN M.I. FEBRUARY 23, 1979 - VOL. 7 No. 45 - PRICE: 15 Cents Gov. Camacho Addresses The Commonwealth SAIP AN - A crowd of govern­ session to hear the Governor's ment departments heads, addrelli. At 10:00 A.M., House ·" Senators and Congressmen of Speaker Oscar C. Rasa called the r the Commonwealth Legislature session in order followed by an \. l f L congregated in the Senate invocation from Monsignor ' Chambers to listen to the first Thomas Camacho. l State of the Commonwealth Flanked by Senate President Address from the fint Governor Larry I. Guerrero and Speaker of the Northern Marianas, Carlos Rasa, Governor Camacho rose .. S. Camacho on Friday, Feb. 23, to deliver his address. 1979. Full text of the State of the Both Houses of the Marianas Commonwealth Message is as Legisl~ture convened in a joint follows:

Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, fellow citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives, honored guests, Iadiea and gentlemen. "I embrace with great satisfaction the opportunity which now presents itself of congratulating you on the present favorable prospects of our public affairs .. The rising credit and respectability of our country, the increasing good will toward the government ... the concord, peace, and plenty with which we are Governor Carlos S. Camacho took the stand to deliver the State of the Common­ blessed are circumstances auspicious in an eminent wealth address (R) flanked by Senate President Lorenzo l Gue"ero (L) and House (Cont'd on Page 6) Speaker Oscar C. Rasa (Center). Soll First Judge Sworn In

SAIP AN - Over fifty people Soll swore to "support and convened on the High Court defend the Constitution and Room in the municipal building laws of the Commonwealth of in Susupe on Thursday after­ the Northern Mariana Wands in noon, Feb. 22, to witneu the his oath of office which was swearing in of Herbert D. Soll as administered by Judge Alfred the ftJSt Associate Judge of the Laureta. Commonwealth Trial Court. After donning his long black (Cont'd on Page 3) First assr>ciate Judge of the Marianas District Court H. Soll (L) took the oath of office administered by Judge Alfred Lauretta. Marijuana Plants Confiscated

SAIP AN Approximately growing in tin cans and pots 200 marijuana plants were con­ were found about 75 feet from f11Cated Wednesday morning Pangelinan 's farm house with from a San Vicente farm others located about 200 feet according to Officer Joe Ada northwest of the house, hidden from the Drugs and Narcotics and fenced in with barbed wire. division of the Marianas Depart­ Pangelinan was arrei;ted for ment of Public Safety. ·1mspicion of illegal possession of At about. 9:00 A.M. Rudy mari_juana .. . Pangelinan, owner. of the farm in Two other minor cases for the San :Vicente villa,:i:e was served poaession of marijuana were ~Uh· a search warrant according arrested during the month of t~ ·Officer Ada. · Pangelinan was February repohed Officer Ada. ~dvilled.· that the police officers One case involved 15 plants would conduct a search for between 10" and 13" tall and marijuana plants on his farm and the other was the seizure of a reportedly replied by stating go small amount of the substance ahead said Ada. valued at about $10.00 which Planted in tin cans and plastic bags, hundreds of Marijuana plants were confu- 3 " - 11" marijuana plants was found in a car. cated by police last Wednesday. · Page 2 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - February 23, 1979 Suit Filed To Postpone Mar shall Referendum

SAIPAN (MNS) - Charging and therefore cannot make an to set the date for the referen­ education campaign in the that a more impartial and that the time between the com­ informed choice at the dum. The Constitution was Marshalls relating to th·~ coni;ti­ balanced program would help pletion of the proposed referendum. The complaint adopted by the Convention in tution and the referendum is the people of the Marshalls constitution of the Marshall named the Marshall Islands late December, 1978 and being handled by the pro­ understand their choices better. Islands, and the scheduled re­ Election Commissioner, the Speaker Adan Anien named constitution Education for Self­ The Trial Division of the High ferendum on March 1 ill too Marshall Islands Nitijela and its March first on January 18, 1979 Government Committee of the Court sitting in Majuro was to short, several members of the Speaker as defendents in an as the day for the vote. Marshall Islands Status Com­ have heard the case on February Manhallll legialature (Nitijela) amended action which had According to the 11uit , the mission. The plaintiffs allege 21. and the Voice of the· Marshalls originally listed the Marshalls have gone to court to seek a si.~ ·Status Commisi;ion, the month delay in the voting. Education for Self-Government In a civil suit fded on the committee, the District Ad­ 19th of February in Majuro, ministrator and the High Com­ Williander Addresses Ekpap Silk, Mark Judah and Carl missioner as well. Heine and the organization The suit claim11 that citizens Voice of the Marshallll have of the atolls of Majuro, Arno, Truk Legislature asked that the High Court under and Mill have not received copies Associate Justice Robert A. of the proposed coni;titution, Hefner issue a permanent in­ that the contents are not TRUK (MNS) - "Our state remarks," the former Represen­ favorable consideration." junction against holding the familiar to the Marshalle11e and government is in a financial tative to the Congress of Micro­ In other developments, Moen's referendum on the fmt of March that the parliamentary system crisis" said Acting Governor nesia said , "I wish to leave a Mayor Fujita Bossy urged the and c.elay it for six months. The described is alien to the Hans Wiliander in a speech at the message which in my opinion Truk Senators to keep their contention of the suit is that. the experience · of the islanders opening meeting of a special must be considered by this campaign promises to help the people of the district have not among other things. session of the First Regular august body. That is that our people in their problems. had enough time to study the Under the law establishing the Session of the Truk Legislature. government is in a serious Although he was not specific, type of government established Constitutional Convention, the Truk's Lieutenant Governor financial crisis." Williander re­ the mayor made reference to the by the proposed constitution Nitijela Speaker was authorized told the legislature that minded the legislature that liquor issue which may be re­ Governor Erhart Aten left Truk Governor Aten had written to introduced in this special on February 17 to testify at the Speaker Tatasy Wainit on session. current session of the Interim February 5, 1979 on the Truk's Presiding Judge More Candidates Congress of Micronesia regarding question of the supplemental Sokichy Fritz, who also spoke, important matters concerning appropriation for the operation asked the State Senators to work Truk and the Federated States of the State Government. together on behalf of the Filed For Ponape's of Micronesia. "I, however, wish "Without favorable consider­ Trukese people. "I suggest that to assure you of the cooperation ation from this august body, our we discuss among ourselves our of the ·executive branch in basic services; education, health mutual problems and differences Gubernatorial Race making this special session a services and transportation, will to reach a solution," Fritz told success," said Williander. "I and be seriously hampered," the Legislature. my staff stand ready to assist Williander noted. "But that is The Special Session which number of Ponapean leaders not all, other departments and opened on February 2 will PONAPE (MNS) - Only four you if you. need any infonnation who sent a petition to the High and/or data from our office. executives will be submitting convene again at 9 :30 on day11 before closing deadline for Commissioner. HiCom Winkel Before I conclude these short appropriation bills for your Wednesday, February 21. filing u candidates for public then amended the Charter of I office to be elected on March Ponape to allow for moving the 27 , Ponape officials report two election from November this candidates for governor, two for year to March to coincide with lieutenant governor and four for the Congressional election. the Congress of the Federated In the Con,gressional election, States of Micronesia. four persons have filed for the In the race for governor under three two year .positions, two the Ponape Charter, incumbent unopposed at the moment and Acting Governor Bennin F. Weil­ one contested seat. The current bacher has fded and will be Speaker of the Interim Congress running against the State of the Federated States Bethwel Director of Education, Paul Henry is being challenged by Gallen. Sosiro Eliam, Special Assistant February 25 is the closing date for Traditional Affairs, District for fding nomination papen. Public Affairs, for the Three other possible candidates constituency of Kolonia, Sokehs have been mentioned for and the southern islands. Daro governor, Resio Moses who is Weital is running unopposed at the Administrator of the Depart­ the moment from District 2 ment of Community Services in (Kitti, and Medolenihmw) while Saipan, Leo Falcam, the liaii;on Peter Christian has a clear shot officer of the Interim Congress at District 3 (Net, Uh, Mokil and of the Federated State in Pingelap). Washington, and Pedro Harris, At this time no candidates former official of the office of have filed for the at-large cr.n­ Planning and Statistics haYe been Driving on Saipan becomes a common viced to see more erashes or such as this gressional seat in Ponape which car which went off the road down to the boonies in San Vicente curve. mentioned also. The candidates carries a four year term and a may be waiting until the final possibility of being elected by moment to register. the Congress of the office of For number two slot, the in­ President or Vice-President of Help Wanted cumbent Acting Lieutenant the Federated States of Micro­ Governor Strik Yoma will be nesia. tunning against Valerio William, The - March 27 election will . .HELP~WANTED '... \ I .~ .1: )_' • • ' .. . . -·. .. . ~BLACK MICRO Chief of the office of Personnel result in a 14 member Congress GENERAL CONTRACTOR Technical Support of the of the Federated States "LOCAL RESIDENTS WHO.SPEAK Personnel Bureau. Other candi­ operating under the constitution JAPANESE, WE HAVE MANY POSiTIONS IN NEED OF OFFICE dates may also present them­ which was adopted last year in AVAILABLE." SECRETARY. SALARY selves in the next few days. the July 12, referendum by Yap, Interested applicants should apply in WILL BE BASED ON The March 27 election was Truk, Kosrae and Ponape, and person or by mail to; EXPERIENCE .. . originally scheduled just for the complete the formation of the Personnel Office, The Saipan Continental, FOR MORE INFORMATION Constitutional Congress of the elected states executive branches , Box 239, Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950. PLEASE CALL 6549 OR Federated States of Micronesia. under the chartering sylltem COME TO THE OFFICE The gubernatorial contest was which began in 1978 in the four ®The Saipan Continental AT SAN VICENTE. added at the request of a Federated States. • February 23, 1979 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page 3 Tax Filing Under IRC Will Continue

SAlPAN -- Regardless of what appropriate. However, the IRC ference Committee. Newman doeii not disagree No such regulation has been local tax law is adopted, requirements will remain in Preiiently, one version of the with the IRS officials in that i~ued said Newman beca111e Marianas Commonwealth resi­ effect even with the implemen­ proposed tax bill was passed even with their own tax system, once given to the Common­ dents will still have to file tation of the proposed local by the House and another the Northern Marianas will still wealth, tax returns can't be taxes under the Internal tax bill. version passed by the Senate. have to fill the IRC tax return, given until 1980. However, if Revenue Code (IRC) according According to De Angelo's The bill is now in a conference but he claims it would be a the tax bill is implemented the to the advice of Bill Lind and letter of Feb. 14 addressed to committee in order to iron out simple return. money can jusf be returned to other Representatives of the Saul Newman, Director of the inconsistencies which Withholding requirements may the employees. Internal Revenue Service in Finance, the proposed tax bill according to Newman "aren't not be dispensed with said But why impose another tax Washington D.C. now under coJ}Sideration by the all that great." Newman but some taxpayers system on top of the already The IRS officials infonned Commonwealth Legislature One of the major inconsis­ could fill a "no tax due" form confusin~ IRC? Michael De Angelo, acting "would tax the earned income tencies between the two versions so that no tax would be with­ According to Newman, the Attorney General during a credit to nullify it." De Angelo of the bill is the $2000 held although the federal local tax system favon low in­ recent meeting in Washington requested in his letter " ...some difference in tax exemption regulations would be complied come and wage eamen and the that the Commonwealth input from the Division of levels. In the original bill from with. small businessman. It is based residents still have to pay out Revenue tax consultants as to the House the level was Although employees already on each individuals ability to the earned income credit since what is the source of the earned established at $5000. However, have tax withheld from their pay tax and will result in much it is a refundable credit and not income credit, can we tax it and the Senate passed a $3000 tax paychecks, no deposits have larger revenues in the Common­ a tax that could be rebated. is it similar to a welfare payment exemption level on the been made to the IRC by wealth than it would if only Section 602 of the Covenant and not taxable income?" contention that each citizen, employers as yet in the the IRC is in effect. . gives the Government of the Acting Attorney General urged even low wage eam~rs should Northern Marianas, pending Marianas the right to impose Newman to discuss these matters participate in government issuance of a regulation by such local taxes as it deems with the Legislature's Con- operations. Newman.

Judge Soll ••• (Cont'd from Page 1) robe for the first time Judge Soll was officially nominated Soll was addressed by Governor by Governor Carlos S. Camacho Carlos Camacho who referred to in early January to fill one of the auspicious occasion as a the three vacancies of the "measure of fulfillment of our Commonwealth Trial bench. Commonwealth responsibility." Before being sworn in as The Governor continued stating Associate Judge, Soll served as t~at he was mindful of the Chief of the T. T. Public De­ importance of the establi11hment fender's Office. since 1975. Prior of this position and that he to that he served as Chief Public welcomeii each improvement in Defender for the State of Alaska the judiciary branch of govern­ from 1971-1975 and was a ment. Peace Corps Volunteer in Brazil. _ Judge Lauretta called the Soll testified before the Senate ceremony an historical occasion Executive Appointments and noting Judge Soil's awesome Governmental Investigations task ahead of setting up ad­ Committee on January 18 and minilltrative procedures for the received Senate confirmation Ju~ge .H. Soll signs the letter of acceptdnce to the binch while Judge Lauretta Commonwealth Trial Court. late last month. awmts his tum for signing. SAIPAN WESTERN AUTO HARDWARE-FURNITURE-APPLIANCES-TOYS & SPORT GOODS STORE

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MOBIL AND MICRONESIA: PARTNERS IN PROGRESS What do the Ponape Agriculture and Trade School, the Truk Trading Company, Evelyn Calvo, David Ramarui and 246 other citizens and businesses of Micronesia have in common? They're all stockholders in Mobil Oil Micronesia, Inc. and therefore partners in Micronesia's future. In 1967 Mobil Oil Micronesia Inc., offered - exclusively to the citizens of Micronesia - 2,000 "Series A" preferred shares of stock. This offer was reopened in 1968 and in 1975 a third public stock offering of 1800 preferred shares were issued to Micronesians. (All preferred shares of Mobil Oil Micronesia are issued to Micronesians.) These offerings brought local equity participation to 3800 preferred shares worth $190,000 representing 33% of the present capital stock of Mobil Oil Micronesia. At Mobil, we've lived up to our pledge to be a truly Micronesian corporation: shareholders, employees and customers. Each year Mobil has paid 10% dividends to its Micronesian stockhoiders. To date no dividends have been paid on the common shares he.Id by Mobil. The company's earned surplus at the end of 1977 was $2,730,000 representing income from eleven and a half years of operation that has been wholly reinvested in Micronesia and its future.

Mobil and Micronesia, partners in progress. February 23, 1979 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page S • Report Saipan's Prison Not Secure

only been occupied since 1971, juvenile offenders and females, improved with the addition of juveniles coming into contact SAIPAN - By any convention­ both suffer from design and regardless of the crime are not macaroni, canned meats and with police indicating a break­ al standard it is safe to say that maintenance problems which kept in detention. Also, there is other dishes, but remains a less down of traditional values. there is virtually no security in should not exist in buildings no separation of the male than interesting or balanced diet. Other indicators noted waa the the prison on Saipan; not to say of such recent design and prisoners regarding severity of The prison kitchen is in a very increasing number of penona that the prisoners are not construction, the report their crime and pre-sentence first poor state of repair and visiting the islands from outside guarded, but rather any prisoner continued. offenders cohabitate with those sanitation. Currently, there is bringing in additional money, who might be so disposed could Saipan 's prison facilities convicted of serious crimes no hot water tank necessitating ideas, and additional escape from the institution with consist of a lock-up located including homocide and rape. the heating of water on the opportunities for crime. little or no effort. inside the Department of Public Presently, the prison contains stove, contact with which The report mentioned that if This was the consensus of a Safety and the prison, a separate men serving sentences ranging produces electric shock due to gambling is implemented it will study done by Houser Associates from a number of months to entity behind the Dept. of faulty wiring. without a doubt have a negative and included in the Public Safety in'Susupe. sixty years. The toilet and shower area is impact on the criminal justice Comprehensive Criminal Justice While the lock-up woulJ at The prison contains virtually also in a very poor state of repair system. Plan of the Northern Mariana least afford physical separation no provision for exercise or re­ according to the report owing Short term repain to the of prisoners, the design of the creation nor is there any Islands for 19 79. to leaky plumbing, no hot water prison facility were recommen­ "In essence," the report prison precludes even that level provision for the int~resting for bathing and unacceptable ded by the Houser Associates stated, "a prisoner with a desire of separation. The dormitory passage of time within the sanitation. however, planning and to leave the facility would not design of the prison dictates that facility except for a radio. The study noted that the need construction of a new facility actually be an escapee but all therein detained will sleep Until recently the report for correctional services and was encouraged for the near rather a walkaway." and freely associate in one sinele stated, most of all meals facilities in the Northern future. Although the facilities on room. consisted of canned mackerel Marianas can only increase as Saipan are relatively new, having Because of this problem, and rice. This fare has been evidenced by the number of Bill Seeks Military Sen. Dela Cruz Supports Enlistment For Rota Detegates

SAIPAN-(NMCL)-- A Tinian is undermining the constitu­ designed by the delegates of the Marianas Citizens senator, "speaking on behalf of tional authority of Mayor conatitutional convention giving· the people of the Northern Prudencio T. Manglona. the mayor the prerogative" of Marianas," has given his "total The delegation contends that distributing public services, Dela SAIPAN (NMCL) - Stemming of the Northern Marianas Calvo'• directives have caused from requests from Common- citizens ''to join the United support" to the Rota delegation Cruz said. disruption in the distribution of Dela Cruz further said, '"the wealth officials, a bill has been States and assume burdens of in its attempt to strip Vincent public services. introduced in the U.S. Senate responsibilities attendant to M. Calvo of his position on governor cannot be politically And Dela Cruz agrees. "As far th'at would allow qualified citizenship is nowhere better Rota. motivated; therefore, I fully as I'm concerned, the mayor of citizens of the Northern exemplified than in the Sen. Serafin Dela Cruz said endorse the intentiona of the Calvo 's presence on Rota Rota has tremendous experience Rota delegation Marianas to enlist in the U. S. request ... that the citizens be has becauae thae been "the main problem since as the former representative of are the people - elected officiala military. permitted to enlist and serve in the inception of the Constitu­ the District Administrator. The -who know the problems with Democratic Sen. J. Bennett the Armed Forces of the tion and the_new government; man is highly technical and Rota." Johnston, of Louisiana, intro­ country they have joined." . and it's about time the world knowledgeable of all the perti­ In refening to Gov. Carlos S. duced the bill that would allow Members of the Common­ sees the problem." nent services needed by the peo­ Camacho, who appointed Calvo, enlistment despite contrary pro­ wealth Legislature, as well as the Calvo, who was appointed as ple of Rota." Dela Cruz said, "the elected offi­ visions in the statutes of the U.S. governor, have requested representative of the chief A law suit was med Tueaday ciala are the one; to sohe the Army and Air Force. through resolutions and letters administrative officer and the on behalf of th~ Rota delega­ problems of Rota, not a public Before introducing the bill, that NMI citizens be allowed to planning and budgeting affairs tion by the law firm of Ching, health administrator." Johnston wrote to the Depart­ enlist. officer, has come under criticism Rosensweig and Boertzel in an The Rota delegation - com­ ment of Defense requesting The bill would allow any from the Rota delegation at the effort to resolve the year-long prised of Sens. Benjamin T. 1 information regarding NMI qualified NMI citizen to enlist if Commonwealth Legislature for dispute between the delegation Manglona, Joseph S. Inoa, Julian citizens enlisting. The depart­ he indicates in writing an intent issuing directives to the various and Calvo. Calvo, and Rep. Milael JI. Oao - ment responded saying that to become a citizen of the d~partment heads on Rota, a "It's about time the governor med the law suit in hopes that it amendments could be made in United States upon full imple­ move which the delegation says looks at the full background and will "resolve the problem once regard to the Navy and Marine mentation of the Covenant. give the mayor the authority and for all." Corps, but there might be In a letter to the presiding difficulty with the Army and officers of the Legislature, Air Force statutes which say Washington Rep. Edward rllEHCI.IRY · ,,,,,,. ,.. ' . they can only accept persons Pangelinan said, "You can be "lawfully admitted for assured that I will pursue this OUTBOARDS permanent residence." matter vigorously ... This legisla­ PUBLIC NOTICE Since the Navy and Marine tion deserves the fullest support Corps do not have statutes, the of the Commonwealth. The Department of Houaing and Urban Dewlopment will accept department has recommended The bill, which has been sent Preliminary Proposah for newly constructed housing units under that they change existing to the U.S. Senate Committee the Section 8 Houaing Aasiatance Payments Program, to be located regulations and allow the NMI on Armed Services, is co­ in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Ialancll. citizens to enlist. If passed the sponsored by Democratic Sen. PropOllllls may be submitted by private ownen or Public HOUIBII new bill would make the Henry M. Jackson, of Washing­ Agency (PHA) Ownen for direct contracting with HUD, or by necessary changes to allow the ton, a member of the Armed PHAs on behalf of Ownen with whom the PHA propoaes to Commonwealth citizens to enter Services Committee, and Sen. contract punuant to an Annual Contn"bution, Contract with ~­ the Army and Air Force. James A. McClure, an Idaho Contract authority in ~e amount of $149,492 ii being made In his speech before the Republican. available to provide asailtance for an estimated 14 units for laqe Senate, Bennett said the desire families (3 or more bedroom,) and 14 units for other familiel · (1 or 2 bedroom,). . Projects to be located in non-metropolitan areaa are not IUbject R& 8 ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL to a submission deadline. However, if a auffitjent n~ of •Rl'frlgeratlon•E l•ctrJcal •Sheetmatel HI• Proposal, to fully utilize the available contract authority are not •service •tNt. •Parts for all maka1 avallebla submitted prior to 3:00 P.M. on April 2, 1979. 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State of the Commonwealth Address • • •

(Cont'd from Page I) port Authority and endorses its activities and gives As you are fully aware. our present hospital support where and when it can. During 1978 the Air­ structure can never meet U.S. standards. and a new. degree to our prosperity." ... Thus spake President port Authority, with the endorsement of the Gover­ entirely modern hospital is mandatory. Plans are 110\~ Geoqe Washington in his fint Annual Address to the nor, entered into contracts for various improvements well underway for such a hospital, and powerful Con~ of the United States on January 8, 1790. to the existing facilities in Rota, Tinian and Saipan. I friends in Washington and San Francisco are already I borrow thote brave opening remark• from Ameri­ am quite delighted to announce that 2.S million obtaining support for the Federal funding that will be ca '1 fint president and use them with pride as I dollan were made available to improve the Rota required. praent to you the Fint Annual State of the Airport so that it will be in full compliance with FAA A structure, however, no matter how modern and Commonwealth addreu. But I temper those fme safety operating standards and may be certified. We how well-equipped, is nothin.~ without skilled and words and that flowing rhetoric with a strong sense of expect this airport to be opened for full operation by committed professional 111anpowe1 to make it work. rea1ilm and of history; for in my poueuion and in his July 1979. In like manner, major changes are J'hese steps are being taken to provide ne; pro­ own handwriting, I have the fmt draft of a speech currently .underway on the West Tinian Airport which fessional skills. President Washington prepared sometime later, but will also give certification under FAA safety I. A contract has been signeNorthern Mariana Islands have been declarell ministration and you in the Legislature must endure islands for the next generation and for all future a 'medically underserved area·. and we are no"' and share u, jointly, we strive to develop and give generations. We need to d~velop high quality of eligible to receive doctors, dentists. and several leadership to a "government of the people by the education so that some of our young people can other kinds of professional personnel "'ithout people". compete fairly in State-side· Universities, and so that charge to the Commonwealth. I would have liked, in this my first State of the some of them can become physicians, dentists, Ill. A registered pharmacist has heen added to the Commonwealth message, to be able to · report to you lawyers, and engineers, and return to work among us. staff of Torres HosJ)ital for the first time in our that all the hopes, dreams and objectives that were Al5o, we need 2ood vocational education so that our island's history. expreaed in my Inaugural Address have been own young people will be prepared for the jobs for IV. The Medical Staff at Torres Hospital has achieved ... that those objectives, like a guiding star, which our bu5iness sector is now importing hundreds organized itself along lines that are mandatory in have led us securely through this first year of self of alien worker5. A key word in all our education the U.S. government; and that each of us in the Administra­ planning must be 'relevance'; and all curriculae and all V. A system of continuous in-service nursing educa­ tion and in the Legislature, and in every Department classroom instruction must be relevant to our island tion has been instituted under supervision of a became 'instant successes' in jobs that none of us way of life, otherwise education could become an professional nursing instructor. understo<>4 very well; and that all of us, sensing the instrument for encouraging dissatisfaction and for I look over Federal guidelines and see that sheer magnitude and JUandeur of our Commonwealth producing a serious 'brain-drain' among our brightest achievement of Stateside medical standards is within experiment have been working together joyfully and and most talented young people. These are serious our eventual capability. This is a fact Step by step. with constant mutual support. considerations and · I charge the new Board of a course has been charted for us that will lead to this But, of course, I cannot say this. History does not Education with them a5 its very -first responsibility · - goal - -but read between the lines and you will see reveal itself so promptly. Even the first president of for the education policies it develops will bear that something more than 'steps' is required: some­ the Unite~ States was unable to make 5uch a directly on these issues. thing that is near unto total commitment: and not ' charming claim a1 privately he agonized over the draft To fulfill its responsibilitiei, the Board of just commitment of the staff but commitment of the of his speech that I have just read to you. But what I Education must be strong. And to be strong, it must Legislature and of the Administration. and the priori­ can say to you is this: As part of. my preparation for function with as much autonomy as possible. Let us ties they must radically change in all future budgets. this message I asked each program head to submit a all regard it in this way. This is a very, very serious matter. Let us not fool statement of difficulties and of failures and frustra­ A program of clean up, of painting, refurnishing ourselves. Let each one be fully apprised of the fact tions and of successes. It ii the sum, of these state­ and even of adding clasuooms is proceeding systema­ that U. S. standards of care will be accompanied by ments that now becomes the substance of my State tically through the island, school by school. This is U.S. costs of care, which are staggering. of the Commonwealth message. And it is the sum of being accomplished in spite of a limited, strained Some of these amazing - costs can be offset by these things that has given me new pride in our peo­ budget. Federal programs, and I commit my office to the _job ple who are directing and executing these program5. Health Care: I have received a firm mandate from of exploring all possibilities. The :\fedicaid program, Certainly their concerns, their worries, their lack of every citizen of these islands that the level of health for instance, once we become accredited by it. should essential supplies and equipment are real, but so are care n1ust be improved. Let us clearly recognize that yield about S900,000 a year to help defray some of their enthusiamts and devotions. There is a kind of the system of medical care that we have inherited and these costs. Later. as our capabilities improve we will gallantry in these people, and I know they can do must start with, is a system that was designed for an apply for additional Federal help throu,zh the their jobs; in fact many of them are already working underdeveloped area, and that was endowed with few Medicare program. effectively; and in some instances, just as effectively supportin_g resources. This was made very clear to I think that it must be obvious to each of you that as their San Francisco or Washington counterparts .. everyone last week when a learn of Medicaid inspec­ we are entering a new world where medical Truly if everyone in this room would unite to tors reported that the hospital was deficient, by U. S. economics and total health administration are highly support these efforts, and to show appropriate enthu­ standards, on almost every count. It is a sad fact, but specialized, and are totally beyond the capability of a siasm, respect, and even gratitude when it is earned, I one that we must honestly accept, that this hospital hospital business office, and of our own present ad­ know that those hopes and dreams and objectives system that has served the community well for many ministration. This was the message of the Medicaid that we all share would be realized. years, and that has saved many, many lives, does not inspection team; and it becomes my duty to I summarize some of the program reports, and add measure up satisfactorily on a U. S. yardstick . .. Let reorganize the administration of this department so my comments u follows. us re.call that our goal is to raise the level of care to that these technical complexities can be properly Mariana Islands Airport .Authority: Efficient air that which is found in a U.S. community. This handled. This is a harsh reality that I must attend to. transportation is vital to almost every aspect of our Medicaid report serves us well for it clearly defines and I must have your full support. lives. It ii our chief contact with all other people of where we are missing that goal, and gives itep by step There are several other developments in health care this earth, it is basic to our economic future, our directions for eventually achieving it, and becoming that I should mention: · security, and our well-being. The Government is fully accredited. This is positive action and we should be Environmental Health: Our environment is .what'; aware of the importance of the Mariana Islands Air- grateful for it. we live in. it is what we eat. breath and drink. Ouc . (Cont 'ti 011 Page 7) • February 23, 1979 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page 7 Commonwealth Address • • •

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environment becomes part of us and determines to a cation of professional criminals. Fortunately leader­ building was completed during the year, using funds considerable extent the kind of health we enjoy or ship in the Department is aware of this and is making that were furnished by the Federal Disaster suffer from; and it bears heavily on our economic manpower development its very top priority. Over Assistance Administration following Typhoon potentials. The environment, especially on small the last few months, fifty-two police officers received Pamela. A kitchen has been completed at the islands, can be expected to deteriorate during periods special training in basic police methods, in FBI acade­ Marianas High School, and Central Kitchen Facility is of rapid growth such as we are now experiencing, mic work, in methods of drug enforcement, and in nearing completion. unless we make special efforts to protect it. To this crime prevention. These counes were given in Guam, The hospital renovation project at the Dr. Torres end, we have inaugurated Environmental Quality Pro­ on the mainland, and here on Saipan. Hospital will soon be completed. This is essential to jects that are funded and monitored by the U. S. These developments are in the right direction, and I obtaining early, provisional accreditation under Environmental Protection Agency, and are staffed by recommend that we support them, and encourage Medicaid, and, even more urgently, euential for a highly qualified Sanitary Engineer and his assistant5. police manpower development, and the development providing safety to our patients, and improved Even so, these projects cannot succeed without of other essential resources that will ensure the safety working conditions for the staff. Obvioudy these are essential enabling legislation. Your cooperation will of our streets, our beaches, our homes, and our makeshift improvements to tide us over to the time be sought in providing this necesw-y legal baiis. budding industries. when an entirely new hospital becomes available. I am delighted to observe that the Senate of this Public Works: The Department of Public Works has The sewer system was improved in two areas. One Legwature has already written and passed legislation worked successfully this last year, even valiantly, in in the Hopwood Junior High School sewer system, for Compulsory Immunization for School Children, spite of having to struggle with inadequate resources and the other is the Garapan Beach Housing sewer and that the House, though still studying the provi­ and sub-standard equipment. Budgetary restraints system. Both of these systems were continually sions of the bill, may soon act favorably on it. This have prevented recruitment of persons with essential failing and creating public health hazards. will be a major accomplishment, and it will put the engineering and technical skills. Even so, the Depart­ The Rota West Harbor Project, currently under Marianas alongside the most progressive States in the ment has reported a number of accomplishments, construction, was awarded jointly to Chris Berg Inc. U. S., in assuring that our children, like theirs., will be some of which are essential howekeeping affairs, but and International Bridge Corporation of Guam, on free from the most dangerous communicable diseases. others are 'building blocks' in an infrastructure to June 29, 1978. The total contract amounts to about The action is fitting this year since this is the YEAR support a self-reliant economy which is our ultimate a million and a quarter dollan. This first phase of the OF THE CHILD as proclaimed by the World Health goal in economic development. No building blocks project is estimated to be completed about Organization, the U. S. Government, and our own are more vital to our growth than adequate electrical September of this year. Commonwealth Government. power, and I call the matter of electrical power to The Tinian dock. and breakwater are currently CETA: Capable young people are ,graduating from your attention and to the efforts that are being made undergoing repairs, and this will improve dock our school system faster than jobs, that they can to insure its adequacy. facilities. handle, appear for them. Yet trained alien workers The Saipan Permanent Power Plant Contract was As you .can see, the Department of Public Works are being imported by the hundreds. There is signed November 16, 1978, and represents a major has been working effectively, but the constraints of something wrong, seriously wrong, with a system that achievement not only in providing Saipan with inadequate funding loom over every plan and every permits this to occur. This constitutes a threat that adequate power, but also in obtaining sympathetic effort. I am con'1inced that true vision and under­ we must recognize and control before it converts hearing and financial support from the U. S. standing loom over every plan and every effort. I am itself into serious social problems of delinquency, of Congress. This three units totalling 21 megawattll convinced that true vision and understanding of needs major criminal acts and of drug abuse such as those power plant should be completed by May 1, 1980. exi11t in this Department, and true ea2emeu to get on which are devastating our neighbor island. Can we It will provide Saipan with its first, adequately with the job. It is up to us, the Administration and prevent such a catastrophe from occuring here? Yes, planned power source since . all previous power the Legislature, to find the funds that iu.:e required so but only if we act promptly and train these young sources have been hastily improvised to take care of that the Department can work to its full capacity. people for the jobs that are available on our islands. repeated power catastrophies as they occurred, one Housing Program Office: The Housing Program Fortunately for us there is a Federal program that at a time, over the years. Future economic develop­ Office reports the development of a program proposal addresses itself specifically to this issue: this is mentll and their timing and their energy demands are, for 20 low cost housing units on Tinian and 48 more CETA, and our CETA program is already 'well­ of course, impo~ible to chart with precision. Even units on Saipan. It has implemented a $500,000 organized and functioning. Here are some of the so, it is believed that power resources ·will become home ownenhip loan guarantee agreement between early results: adequate for economic growth, even an economic MlliA and the Bank of America. It 1w submitted an Last year, a total of 19 Northern Mariana youths boom, up to, and probably considerably beyond application for the Community Development Block between the ages of 17 and 22 were enrolled, under 1985. The power plant will be more economical to grant to HUD for funding $238,SSO for water facili­ CET A auspices, at the Hawaii Job Corps Center in operate than the aging power barge, Impedance. This ties on Rota and Tinian, and for continuation of Honolulu for training in welding, automotive body aging power barge, which has served us nobly through street and drainage improvements in Garapan and and fender repair, day care center management, a difficult period of our history, will be drydocked Puntan Muchot. It has initiated the deaign of the refrigeration and air conditioner maintenance, auto this year, and arrangements are being made for back­ Sugar King water distribution system, it has improved mechanic training, warehousing, supply and procure­ up power during its absence. recreational facilities on Rota and has completed ment, and general office practice. An off-campus The 600 KW generator units (one for Rota and one development and redevelopmen~ plans for Chalan . college extension program from the University of for Tinian) have been ordered, and are expected to Kanoa and Susupe villages. Since flooding is such a Guam, partly funded by CETA, was made available arrive this summer. major concern to all of us in the Marianas, the physi­ for teachers from Saipan, Rota and Tinian who were Next to power, comes the necessity of having an cal implementation of the Annex II and Puntan classified as 'underemployed' A total of 158 adequate and continuous water supply. Despite Muchot street and draina2e improvement project WP teachers participated. La1,t summer a total of 119 budgetary and other problems, it is encouraging to also underway. youths were enrolled in a summer employment know that substantial efforts are being made to Visitors Bureau: I hardly need report to you on the program, funded by CETA, which also extended improve both the supply and distribution system. success of our Marianas Visitors Bureau for its statis­ support services to Vocational Education teachers Under EDA funded Federal Project No. 5, the main tics fill our streets with smiling Japanese bicycliata, who were enrolled in summer in-service training out­ and service distribution system, including fire and fill the planes and passenger ships with liide the Northern Marianas. hydrants, are being installed in Afetna, Chalan Kiya, apparently contented honeymooners. Last year more As you can see, the program is influencing the Chalan Piao, and Fina Siso areas. This project also than 90,000 tourists visited the Northern Mariana careers and lives of many persons. In this instance, includes the construction of a 200,000 gallon water Islands, an increase of 40%. This should surprise no numbers are important. One can fairly say that storage tank and booster pumps in Gualo Rai. This one. 'numbers' are a distinction and a mandate of the project was started in 1978 and is now nearing It is estimated that the average tourist 1penda · CETA program. completion. There is also the Federally funded $300.00 whlle on the island. Considering the number Public Safety: As you know, I appointed a Deepwell Water Supply Project. This consists of of tourists, considering their apparent free..tpending Director of the Department of Public Safety, and this exploratory pilot holes at wrious locations about habits, one might ask: Does a proper share of these was confmned by the Commonwealth Legislature. the island, and conversion of those pilot holes, which fast-changing dollars remain in our economy? It ii· Routine police work continues and is being systema­ show water-producing capability, into pennanent my conviction that if the Administration and tically improved. I am aware of this improvement wells. A total of ten producing wells have been Legislature and memben of the tourist industry work and I think all of you are aware of it, too. This i11 developed and these have increased the water supply closely together we will be able to find ways for good, but as the Director knows, as we all know, by about 900,000 gallons per day, truly a sizeable sharing thoae profits more equitably. Also we must crime is increasing in this part of the world at an increase in our supply. begin to ask ounelves how rapidly we wish to see the alarming, uncontrolled rate. If anyone doesn't But let us not get carried away by such production industry grow, where, for instance, ii our saturation believe this just let him read any issue of the Pacific figures. Major faults exist in: (1) unacceptable still point? None of us would like to see the numben of Daily News. Crime is becoming a profession, and, amounts of leakage in our distribution system which, tourists increase beyond our ability to handle them ~ftentimes a sophisticated and wellpaying one at that. for the most part, is obsolete and dates back to Navy graciously and with respect. . I take pride in a.:eing Once it establishes a foothold, it grows. Old-time times: (2) failure of our citizens to understand the these visitors come here to share a few friendly daya necessity of water conservation, and (3) actual police methods are no longer adequate and will be with us. And I hope that when they leave they will vandalism. Also we must devote greater energy to the entirely inadequate for this new type of criminal and remember us with kindnea, and will dullk of the the methods he employs. The Department m_ust grow matter of assuring high standards of water quality. Northern Mariana hlanda u placa they want to in numbers; and the sophiitication of its crime The Department reports on several building return to many, many times. detection methods must match and excel the sophisti- projects. Among these are: the Garapan Headstart · (Cont'd on Page 10/ Page 8 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - February 23, 1979

The Revolution In Iran

Shah made no such effort to protect Islamic laws in Iran. He pushed modernization By Erwin D. Canham with immense zeal. The social and popular life of Tehran was a constant challenge to orthodox Moslem behavior. The world has seen a good many revolutions in this dramatic century, but none quite There were many other causes for the Shah's downfall: visible corruption and abuse like that which has taken place this week in Iran. There have been proletarian of power, an infamous political police, a rebellious bazaar merchant class. It aJI added revoludo111 with a hard core of soldien, sailon, and workers as in Russia in 1917. up to popular support for the Ayatollah far exceeding that of any other Middle There have' been plenty of seizures of power by the military, displacing an elected Eastern ruler. But it was also based on a coalition of support which can hardly hold civilian government through a coup d'etat. There have been civil wars, as in Cuba together. Thousands of criminals, not political prisoners, have been Jet loose, armed, when Cutro fought his way to power, and very slow, longranged civil wars as when the on the streets. More thousands of riotous youth are ready to make leftist political Chineae Communists finally conquered that vast land. demands, the Communist-dominated Tudeh party has great power in the oil fields. But it ii hard indeed. to recall a revolution carried out by a religious leader, with There is widespread disorder, little organized force to control it. religious zeal providing the ideological fire which led to victory. And it is harder stiH So the Ayatollah and his designated Prime Minister, Dr. Barzargan have a big job a­ to recall when a religion-based government has inexorably driven its way into power. head of them to restore order and stability. The popular uprising which swept them History, very dramatic history, hai. been made in Iran as the 78-year old black­ into power hai already seen a lot of bloodshed and destruction of property. Vast oil turbaned, bearded, fiery-eyed Ayatollah Khomeini returned from exile to his home­ revenues have been lost, which might have been beneficial in projects for the people land and in a few day1 toppled a government. A government, moreover, which had the who need them most. right to expect a comiderable degree of support from one of the best-trained, best­ There is such a thing in political theory, as the right to revolution. It is very hard to equipped elite military forces in the world. define, difficult to distin~ish from plain disorder. But the American founding fathers The intensity of popular opinion which brought Ayatollah Khomeini to power is affinned in their Declaration of Independence, that the time might come when people very impressive. It toppled one of the world's most ancient thrones, though the have the right to take matters into their own hands. In Iran this ancient. traditional Pahlavi dynasty occupying the throne only spanned two generatiom. It came to a right to revolution is also backed by the rules of Islamic law. Thus is has two different country dripping with new wealth, the wealth of being the world's second largest oil claims to legitimacy. But underlying it all was the vast, better, tidal wave of popular producer, but a wealth which has whetted the appetites without satisfying the needs of resentment of the Shah and demand for something better. Such cosmic forces do not the mu.sea of people. emerge every day in political experience. A clerical revolution, a revolution in which religious emotiorn, and precepts played a And we are only at Act Two of the great Iranian melodrama, the first act being the large part, is very incongruoui in the fmal quarter of the twentieth century. And yet expulsion of the Shah and the second the installation of the Khomeini-Barzargan the modernization of the nations around the Penian Gulf is a direct challenge to many government. A 78-year old zealot holds the reins of power, threading them out to his of the laws of Islam. In the biggest and wealthiest oil producer, Saudi Arabia, many personally designated Prime Minister, the sensible Dr. Barzargan. Who will really efforts have been made to preserve the proprietiell of Islam. Thelle were illustrated in determine policies for the long pull? Will a constitutional framework be set up, and the discreet wayll in which Queen Elizabeth of Britain and the ladies in her party will the policies of the ultimate government be moderate or fanatical? Will it be able ob1erved blamic traditions during her current visit. But the government of the exiled to restore order? We must wait for Act Three.

way only it can, helps the public school system. How many times during the past Dear Editor: weeks and years have you heard announcements about ball games and public events I am writing this in reply to two items that appeared in last week's Saipan news­ at Mount Carmel auditorium/basketball court? As bad a shape as it is in, it is the papen: a Letter to the Editor of the Marianas Variety by Mr. Bob Berkey, and an only location for these events and Mount Carmel shares. editorial by Mr. Mike Malone in the Commonwealth Examiner. The condition of all the schools on Saipan, including Mount Carmel, is deplorable. Let me fim state that I have absolutely no obligation to any political party or The salaries of teachers are even more deplorable. It will take years of hard work by religion; my only obligation is to my family and the community of Saipan. I have no everyone to rectify the situation. It is my hope and goal that through the construc­ axe to grind! tive leadership of the Administration, Legislature, Department of Education and non­ Let us examine Mr. Berkey's commentll. He first questions the judgement and in­ public School Boards, we can do so, for the sake of the children of Saipan. sinuates questionable integrity for both the Legislature and the Administration due to I am glad that you, Mr. Berkey and Mr. Malone, are incensed about the school their action in providing aid to non-public schools. He then proceeds to base his slur system, both public and non-public. Please continue to be so; but also please get your on some ridiculous figures indicating that the Northern Mari81131 government is facts straight and use your positions of leadership in a constructive manner. providing over ten times as much aid to non-public schooh than it is to public schools. Let m look at some facts: Mount Carmel School has an enrollment of 651 students Sincerely, and operates on an annual budget of close to $250,000.00. Cost per student is then Bob Hunter about $385.00 per year of which the government, it is hoped, will provide somewhere President between $115.00 and $130.00 per student. The exact amount will be detenhined by Executive Board the Department of Education if the present bill is signed by the Governor. Whereai., Mount Carmel School the Dep81't!Dent of Education has approximately 4,500 students and a budget of $2,297,200.00 for a total expenditure of $510.48 per student, 25% more than that of Dear Editor: Mount Cannel's and about four times the amount of aid given by the government to This refen to Mr. Ramon A. Villagomez's letter which appeared in the Marianas Mount Cannel. Where Mr. Berkey gets figures of "$8.43 per student per year" for Variety on February 5, 1979. I wonder how Mr. Villagomez got the impr~ssion that elementary students and "leas than $13.00 per student per year" for high school 78% of the people who voted for the Covenant are now against the implementation 1tudents is beyond me. Using the higher figure of-$13.00 times 4,500 students would of the Federal Income Tax. yield an annual budget for the Department of Education of $58,500 per year. I wish to point out to Mr. Villagomez that the people who are complaining are those \ For a man who presents him11elf as a moral leader in the Northern Marianas, I would people who did not vote for the Covenant. If Mr. Villagomez was present at the suggest that Mr. Berkey question his own judgement a little closer before he questions public hearing held last month by both houses of the legislature, he would have been of odle(I. He abo might invest $10.00 into a pocket calculator. My ~th grader's aware that only representatives from the largest businesses operating within the Webster's New World Dictionary defmes "propaganda" as follows: "the spreading of Commonwealth were the ones who opposed the Internal Revenue Code. Principab information, ideu, etc. in a way meant to make others accept them; also, the ideas, of these busine~es presented testimony geared to their own best interests so that they etc. so 1pread. This word now often suggests that the ideas are false or misleading on could continue to reap the large profits from the people. purpose." Doesn't that rather apply to your budget of less than $58,500.00 per year What they failed to say was how the Internal Revenue Code would benefit the for the Department of Education, Mr. Berkey? majority of people in the Commonwealth. Mr. Villagomez should have been aware In part my reply to Mr. Berkey applies to Mr. Malone. Again we have in print, which that 78% of the people who voted for the Covenant would also. pay little, if any tax, ii supposed to make it ·authoritative, an apparent'total lack of knowledge of the facts. under the Federal Tax System but could possibly get a cash credit when they paid no If Mr. Malone would have taken the trouble to do even a little investigation before income tax at all. setting pen to paper, he would have found the facts quite different than he presents. The i.hoddy example Mr. Villagomez presented about the spam is not worthy of Monot Carmel baa a long and proud hi11tory of llelf help, starting with its comment. construction. The school itself wu constructed under the guidance of Father Arnold The purpose of this letter is to show how one small vocal group can influence the legis­ with donated materials and "Happy Labor." Parents have always paid far more than lature to the detriment of the great majority of the people of the Commonwealth. 50% of the cost of educating their children and the teachers at Mount Carmel are the Name withheld by reque5t. lowest paid on Saipan. Believe me, they teach for the love of teaching, not the pay! PT A recently elected a new School Board which hai been energetically pursuing 1be Dear Editor: many avenues of obtaining non-governmental funch for operation and improvements. There is an article in the Pacific Daily News, February 18, 1979, regarding the death of Two of which are the establiahment of a school store, with profits going to the school, Jack Mouncier written by Cisco Uludong (PDN reporter on Saipan). The article in its and a very large raffle, to obtain maintenance funch for direly needed repairs. Local entirety is incorrect, untrue, and is fabricated. men:hants had already donated prizes for the raffle prior to the publication of your To begin with, the article is entitled, "Murder Case Moved to Lower Court." This editorial, Mr. Malone. statement is wrong in that there has been no murder case with respect to the death of I mJgbt add, Mr. Malone, that not only does Mount Cannel help itself, it also, in a •· February 23, 1979 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page 9 Letters Rubak Jack I\1ouncier and no such case has been moved to a lower court. The article then · states that the murder case has been transferred from the Federal District Court to the Commonwealth Trial Court. That statement is inconect and untrue in that there has Poem by NAM been no murder case transferred from the Federal Di1,trict Court to the Common­ wealth Trial Court in relation to the death of Jack Mouncier. He reclined against hili half-finished canoe The article continues to state that under the Commonwealth Con1,titution, juvenile Massaging his stiff right arm and aching back cases are tried in the Commonwealth Trial Court. This is also not correct in that From dreuing the drift wood log nothing in the Constitution provides for juvenile cases being tried in the Common­ With axes and adzes all day. wealth Trial Court. The statement that, "Federal Judge Alfred Laureta ordered the It's been a herculean ordeal from the beginning; case moved to the lower court," is incorrect in that there has been no such order by Towing and dragging the log from the reef far away Judge Laureta. Furtherm·ore, the Commonwealth Trial Court is not a "lower court" During the full moon tide, it taxed him three-full-days. in relation to the Federal District Court sitting as a local court in the Northern Now the three full moons had come and gone Marianas. And the canoe was still half finished The article states that a sixteen year old has been accused of the stabbing murder three A bad sign for him these days. weeks ago. That statement is not true in that there has been no murder charges in The people called him Rubak. connection with the death of Mouncier and there has been no finding by any court During his prime, Rubak could finish a canoe in two-moon time that there was such a murder. furthermore, the article states that Laureta has is1,ued And start working on the new one. a "gag order" to all parties involved. That statement is not true in that there hai. been He had lost count of all the canoes he had made no such order by Judge Laureta. Which famed him far and wide. Finally, the article states that Herb Soll, the new judge will hear the case before a His people spoke of him with deep respect and admiration. decision is made on the youth's status. That statement is also untrue in that no case Rubak married the daughter of the island chief. has been filed with the Commonwealth Trial Court and that there has been no transfer But that was a long, long time past gone of the case from the Federal District Court. When he was young, agile, happy and strong The article is ridiculous, untrue and clearly illustrative of the reporter's irresponsibility He stood straight like a proud tall palm tree and stupidity. With its leaves and fruits convening with the ,tan. Sincerely, Alas for the last several years, Rubak's life had ebbed Ramon G. Villagomez To its lowest point like the low tide in the lagoon. His dearly beloved 1,pouse had passed away Dear Editor: HAF A ADAI like water seeping thru the sand I wii.h to thank vou for putting my letter in your "Letten to the Editor" colwnn. And his children had gone to schools far away The response has been wonderful in one seni.e, but I still haven't received word And married thru their head, and lived that way. from any of my past close friendli. Rubak reached into his Tet searching for betelnut Mr. Joe Camacho sent me the clipping and i.aid he was sure I would hear from And began preparing it with long experienced skill. some of the people soon. He also took out pictures of hili children and grandchildren Mr. Arthur Austin, of Radio Station KSAI, sent me a nic_e letter, as well as, a map And strained his eyes to examine them clearly. and touri1,t guide to Saipan. He care~d each photo with ·paternal tendemesa The once very tranquil island, I knew has really prospered and changed 110 much. While his heart swelled with pride and love. I also received a letter for Tony Satur who is attending college in Marysville, He spat out his betelnut, and as he gazed beyond the reef Missouri, USA. A lazy smile slowly stole across his wrinkled face 1 telephoned Tony on February 12, 1979. He was liO pleased to talk to someone And his eyes became misty. who had been to his beautiful Island home. Tony i.aid he has not been back to Sai­ That's how his people found him the next day pan in three vears, but ii. lon2ine: to return home. Tony thinks he knowi. some of Lying beside his unfinished canoe the people I spoke of in my first letter to you, and he will try and contact them. _ His left hand clasping the treasured stained photos I appreciate your assistance and a 1mecial thanks to the wonderful people of Sai­ And his right grasping his favorite adze pan who have written. With .a radiant smile painted acrosa his face. Again, if any of the people on Saipan remember me, I would like to hear from It was three days before the foreigner's holiday them. When I was on Saioan I was twenty years old, Rm 3rd class, and worked at A birthday called Christrnu Day. the Radio shack on Kobler field. All Im children had just flown in on the plane With their children to see Rubak. Thanking vou, It was a little bit too much, too late To regret. Stan Martin 120 Foltz Lane Muskogee, OK 74401

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Page to_ MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VlEWS - February 23, 1979 .... ommonwealth message ... (Cont'd from Page 7) but we must also cooperate in providing adequate f. Airport facilities Agriculture and Fisheries: Most of UI grew up eat­ budget and vatjous incentives. (especially a control tower ·and additional ~ food from our own ranches and fish, that we The Agriculture Department has become interested competitive airlinei) caught on the reefs. Our parents were all farmers and in the possibility of reforestation, both for purpose II. Program Development: fishermen, and it is with a kind of sweet nostalgia of commercial value of the time, and also for erosion a. Manpower development, notably in vocational that we remember the good, secure live11 they lived. control. training. Now-e-day, it is common to hear anyone of us say We have requested the Government of Japan to b. General education (even while collecting one's government paycheck): permit travellers to bring at least 50 pounds of beef c. Upgrading of health care to the level of U. S . ..But we will never grow hungry or starve for we into Japan. Permission is believed to be forthcoming. standards in a comparable community. know how to live off ~>Ur ranches and off our reef11. ". Fishing has not developed into the profitable indus­ Finally I address myself to an issue which I know is .. With such a background, it ii curious that agricul­ try we wish for or that matches the resources of our uppermost in each of our minds: the relations that ture and fishing have become the most neglected and ocean waters and their 200 mile fishing zone. exist between the Governor's Office and the Legisla­ forlorn aspects of our lives. Neglect started soon However, there are indiratiom of future develop­ ture. after the war, and was progressive until recently when ments. For instance, a recent fii.hing survey of the As I have already stated, we have been asked to I see new interest occurring, almost amounting to a Mariana chain of islands by Townsend Cromwell learn in one year a system of government that it has renaiuance in food production. Initially this interest revealed an untapped resource of atulai, of commer­ taken the United States two hundred years to was in reestablishing family truck ~rdens, an altoge­ cial magnitude. The possibility of deep water fish develop, to learn and to apply - tempestuous, con­ ther: laudable enterprise in view of the incredible, trapping is receiving interest and experiments will be tentious years that resulted in one bitter Civil War. In skyrocketing costs of iltore-bought foods. But, also made to find if the methods that are successful in its ultimate perfection this has become, perhaps the I see new interests by experts in agronomy and ex­ Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands can be adapted to greatest system of government ever devised by man. perts in marine resources. Their intere11ts and their our waters. /But we have been absorbing the system by bits and initial findings fascinate me for this is what it will Our traditional methods of fishing do not necessa­ pieces, by fits and starti.. And those elements that are take to bring our own agriculture and our own rily fit commercial needs, and we must solicit consul­ most quickly learned do not necessarily stand very fisheries up to the point where they will be able to tation and assistance from those areas where commer­ well by themselves: strict bureaucratic practice and 'Compete with foreign fisheries and foreign markets; cial fahing is a thriving industry. For instance, lingo without compassion, for instance; or con­ and thereby truly participate in our economic arrangements are being made to b1ing a shrimp frontation for the sake of confrontation rather than development. How can we give impetus to farming so farming technician to the Northern Marianas to find as a device for obtaining concensus. These are the that it may indeed become a true industry. I propose if such an enterprise would be profitable for us. And areas where we - all of us - may properly be accused these moves: we have asked the Japanese Government for other of slow learning. This is the area where the Governor I. Create a Farmers' Cooperative that will have kinds of consultation and training in fishing methods. and the Legislature have repeatedly met in useless, sophisticated marketing capability for developing We are watching the fate of the Agriculture Organic wasteful combat. new markets, and that can advise farmers on the Act which is now before the U.S. Congress, and that But it need not be. We need only look into our best wav for rotating their crops in order to meet concerns Federal support of aquaculture. If it own traditions to find models of behavior, of com­ market demands. becomes a law we shall most certainly avail ourselves p2ssion and gentleness and respect that made life on II. Revive the contract system between farmers and of its resources for attempting commercial aquacul­ these small islands tolerable and pleai;ant, and that the Armed Forces. ture in the Marianas. gave unity of purpose and loyalties and distinction to III. Increase efforts, and consider essential legislation It is expected that the University of Hawaii Sea our parents and their parents before them _for to require that school lunch programi., hospitals Grant College will join us in several ventures in thousands of years. This is our birthright, this is what and hoteli. use local produce. Perhaps there fisheries such as turtle tagging and in making surveys identifies us as people of these islands. I assert that should be restriction on imports that compete of precious coral. to lose this identity, to sell this birthright cheaply, is unfairly with local produce. The Administration is very mindful of the existence a form of barbarism, of 20th Century barbarism, N. Construct an improved Farmers' Market, and of the 200 mile fishing zone and is weighing alternate which we must not permit. grant low interest rates for capital needs. ways in which this can be used. I know that this Let us, then, proceed boldly, as we are now doing V. Provide tax incentives in the development of matter is also of intense interest to the Legislature into the technology and promise of this Century, but commercial farming. and we must work closely together on it. Jet us do it knowledgeably and together, settling our Encourage long term investments in farm machi­ Vi. I have presented a rather small sample of the differences as we were once trained to do ... for the nery, farm buildings, fertilizers, etc. accomplishments and plans that have been presented spirit of our ancestors dwells in each of us, and will I have been assured by Japanese businessmen that by chiefs of various programs. These reports and my bring us together at times of crises and at those times there is a substantial market for our tropical fruits own observations and the observations of consultants, when the destiny of these islands is threatened. It is and vegetables in Japan, once we organize ourselves join together in a group of solid priorities that this kind of faith in ourselves that will assure success; so that we can assure a steady supply. Apparently constitute a plan of action. I invite you to consider and it is your duty and mY. duty, above all other there is a .very large and profitable market for melons these priorities seriously, confirming those you agree tliings, to demonstrate faith in our future, our people during the winter months. This market for melons ·with, rejecting those that may require further dis­ and in each other. will open up immediately once quarantine restrictions cussion between us, but in the process let us come up are lifted. To encourage the lifting of these restric­ with strong, central areas of agreement that can be a Si yuus maase, thank you and kilisou chapur. tions, we have introduced scientific evidence that the chart for both legislative and administrative action. melon fly has been totally eradicated from the I present these priorities: Northern Mariana Islands; I believe that it is now only a matter of time before large scale export of melons I. Develop an infrastructure that will support the to Japan will become a reality. creation of small industries, fisheries, etc. This will None of these developments are going to occur include specific support for: spontaneously. And their development will be a. Power haphazard if the Administration and the Legislature b. Water proceed independently. Here is an area that pleads c. Road Members of the Marianas House of Reps. (L) and the with us to unite and coordinate our efforts. Initially d. Dock Commonwealth Senators listening· to Governor this will be in providing various enabling legislations, e. Communications Camacho s state of the commonwealth address. February 23, 1979 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page 11 House Approves Non-Public Schools Aid

SAlPAN (N~iCL) I he Com- Cannd School. there was an mental duty to support the placed under the directi'on of the monwealth House· of Represent­ indication that the school plans achieving of public welfare Superintendent of Education atives has Jiven final approval to to return to the Commonwealth purµoses in education may be who is directed to establish rules a bill appropriating SI 00 .000 Legislature for financial aid next partially fulfilled through the and regulations pertinent the in aid to non-public schools for fiscal year. government's support of those fund. the µurchase of secular educa­ Rota Co_ngressman Misael H. purely secular educational The bill does not allow the lional service with only one Ogo, the House Vice-Speaker, objectives achieved through non­ funds appropriated for the dissention. noted that despite all the argu­ public education. public school system to be used Tinian Representative Serafina ments against the bill, there FTeedom to choose non-public by private schools. King. who said she is basing lier exists the obligation to support education which meets reason­ The Education Superinten­ objection to use vf public the education of the school able Commonwealth standards dent, however, may accept dona­ money for private establish­ children. for the child is a fundamental tions and contributions intended ments on the .. Establishment Saipan Congressman Joaquin liberty and a basic right of a for the private school fund. Clause" of tht.> LI. S. and Nor­ P. Villanueva, the House parent, continues the bill. It also allows private schools thern '1.arianas Constitutions, Minority Leader. stated. that The bill holds that it would be to use the school buses and to AT FACTORY LIST argued on thl' floor that if any regardless of whatever obligation an intolerable added financial borrow secular textbooks for PRICE* parochial school cannot operate there is, the Legislature must burden to the public and a de- their use. FREE Air Freight-Microneaia anv longer due to lack of still make le~slation which is rangement and impainnent of The bill carries a safety valve ONE YEA:R WARRANTY operdtional- funding, then that legal. education should a majority of in that those portions found to school should close down its According to the bill which parents of students attending be unconstitutional or defective JOETEN MOTOR doors and Id the 1mblic school creates a non-public school fund private schools desire to according to law will not in­ system tai.e over tlit.> operation. for the particular use of transfer their children to the validate portions not questioned_ SALES King pointed out that the purchasin,i secular educational public school system. The bill now goes to the Saipan, Tel. 6448 Commonwealth Government services and materials . non­ The private school fund is Senate for consideration_ cannot continue to ·support a public schools carries about 25 dual educational system. She percent of the Commonwealth added that the needs of the school students. (t public schools must first be The bill notes that non-public satisfied before parochial institu­ education through providing PACIFICA INC. tions could be tended to. instruction in the secular AGENT FOR The Tinian representative subjects, make an important stated that during the meeting contribution to the achieving of THE TOKIO MARINE AND FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD. between members of the Legis­ such public welfare purpose. lature aud officials of Mount It continues that the govern- ****

PUBLIC NOTICE LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING, APPLlCATlON FOR FOREIGN BUSINESS PERMIT CARPETS AND DRAPES, CUSHION COVERS, (#)

Pacific Insurance Underwriters, lnc. of Saipan has applied for a OR ANYTHING YOU NEED CLEANED! Foreign Business Permit to engage in the business of insurance in PaclflC Guardtan the Northern Mariana Islands, Commonwealth of the Northern Life Insurance Co . Ltd Mariana Islands. The Commonwealth Economic Development WE RENT OUT: **** Board is soliciting comments from interested members of the ALL LINES OF INSURANCE TABL!: CLOTHS AND NAPKINS FOR PARTIES, general public. If you are interested in submitting your comments * Auto on this proposed business enterprises, you may notify the board, AND COMPLETE UNIFORM RENTAL. * Fire and Allied Unes through the Department of Commerce and Labor. Northern * Homeowners Marianas Government, and request a public hearing for this * Ufe purpose. Such notification must be received by the board within CALL NOW: 6239 BEACH RD., SUSUPE ~ILLAGE (20) days of the date of this notice. I'. o. aox 1e1**** SU9Ul'I, SAll'AN MAIUANA IILANDS eeeao Jose C. Ayuyu l'HOHIC1 SAll'AH 9•217 Acting Chairman C:AaLI, l'AClflCA SAll'AN Commonwealth Economic Development Board Tll,.IX1 SAIPAN - 711114 c/o Department of Commerce and Labor Saipan. CM 96950 Baseball today? It's a bad day to cook.

INVITA TIO·N TO BID Great The Director's Office will receive sealed bids for the construction day for of Fire Department Office in Susupe, Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Bids in duplicate will be accepted Kentucky until 3:00 P.M., local time, March 30. 1979 at which time and Friecl Chicken~ place the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. A bond of 107, of the total bid price must accompany the bid. This security Oat them ­ may be a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond, mad~ payable to the Treasurer, Commonwealth of the Northern Visit the Colonel Mariana Islands with a notation on the face of the check: "Credit printed at Account No. N6089000." TOWN HQUSE A non-refundable payment of $20.00 is required for each set of CHALAN KANOA, SAIPAN plans and specifications available on or after March 12, 1979 at he Technical Servic1;s Division, Department of Public Works, Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. &lounts The right is reserved to reject any or all bids and to waive any imperfection in the bid proposal in the interest of the Government. TI-IE ON.LY INFORMATIVE LOCAL NEWSPAPE~ urt

Public Works Department i studlll Commonwealth of the Northern San Jo-6e. VW.a.qt Mariana Islands Ii Td.. 6341 Saipan, C.M. 96950

.. Page 12 - MARIANAS VAR1ETY NEWS & VIEWS - February 23, 1979 Food On The Shelfs A Silent Problem

the primary goals and, indeed, SAIP AN - A recent article inside infonnation from super­ has not established a regulation tible to insect infestation when accomplishments, of food­ carried in the January 29, 1979 market source11 in caJeS in which covering dating of foods. Under stored under wann tempera­ proceiSing technology is to ilaue of the Marianu Variety the manufacturen had refused the Food, Drug and Cosmetic tures, whereas under cold retard spoilage of foods which probiq the health conditions of to cooperate, the board was able Act, however, FDA does have temperatures the shelf life is food stores and the food they to crack the "freshness" codtj would otherwise be very the authority to require "pull increased considerably. are aeDing on Saipan brought used on many foods to conceal perishable." dates" to be included in food This, of course, points out that "Thus," he said, "date labeling numeroua com.menu from our the dates on which they were labeling where the product the use of expiration dates is no of 11uch product11 would create readers. packed. would be considered adulterated guarantee that a product has false and misleading conceptioru: One however, took an active Rosemary Poller, executive or misbranded it were not con­ been properly stored or is even of product difference in the interest in the subject and did director of the board, said in an. sumed by that date and there is edible. The converse is also true, minds of consumers." some raearch OD her OWJl. interview that if public response substantial possibility that that an expireJ date does not Koch agreed, however, that it Mt. Shirley Dye of Saipan to the booklets was as favorable would occur before necessarily mean the food is was "appropriate" to open-date con11lcted the New Yorlc State as she expected, she would use it consumption. Thus far, FDA is inedible. foods with shelf lives of less than CoD1UJDer Protective Board, to prea for state legislation re­ not aware of food being So far. there have not been 60 days. the Dept. of Health Eflucation quiring all foods to be openly marketed under circumstances any bills passed by Congress Pooler takes issue with the and Welfare and the Editor of labeled with a date beyond that warrant use of this which would require the dlating contention that there is no fresh­ the San Francisco Chronicle which they should no longer authority. of foods although a few have ness problem with products investigating expiration dating remain on stores' shelves. There is a serious question been introduced. One intro­ whose shelf life is longer than 60 of packaged food, federal Why do companies use codes concerning the use of either duced January 4, 19771 , would days. -reJU)ations, and consumer instead of open dates on their manufacturing dates or amend the FD & C Act and the "Everything is perishable - it's protection. The following is a products? Precisely because expiration dates. on all foods. Fair Packaging and Labf'li,ng Act. just a question of degree," she ll)'DOplil of her findinJl:I. some consumers might not The shelf life of foods depends The bill would require that food said. ''We think there is a An article from the New Yorlc believe that two-year-old baby upon a number of factors, problem, a silent problem. Times stated that the New York food was still good to eat, including the nature of the manufacturers label thei1r perish­ People can't always run back to State Consumer Protection according to the Grocery Manu­ product, the type of container. able or semiperishable food with a store because a 49-cent item Board ii diltn"buting keys · to facturen of America, although processing procedures, and pull dates and storage has gone bad. And if they many of the complex food their officials do not express weather or storage conditions. conditions. A simil:ar bill, report that anywhere, it is to the manufacturen' codes that that reason so directly. Among these, the manufacturer introduced in February 1978. store, so these kinds of com­ prevent ahoppen from deter­ In a recent letter to an official has little or no control over the would require mr,tnufactu.rers to plaints never become public." mining how long food items in Massachusetts, which is most significant variable label perishaMe and semi­ A letter to Ms. Dye from the have been on the grocer's shelf. considering an open-dating law, namely, weather and storage perishable products with the Health Education and Welfare By surveying 84 food George Koch, president of the conditions. Many products, packing date and the pull date. Department stated that the manufacturers and getting trade group, noted that "one of such as flour, cereal, macaroni These bills are still pendin~. Food and Drug Administration and noodles are highly suscep- Kusina Talk Joeten Donates $10.000 By Nancy }tody Nutritionist For San Vicente Church

Dear Friends, SAIP AN - A check in the contribution check was handed unsuccessful gubernatorial Whether you like your barbeque hot or not, you will enjoy this amount of $10.000 from Jose C. to Monsignor Thomas Camacho campaign he promised support sauce brushed on your fa:vorite meat or fish as it cooks over an Tenorio (Joeten) was donated on behalf of (Joeten) himself, for the badly needed new church open fire. this week for the construction of his wife Soledad and their in San Vicente and called on the a new San Vicente Church now children. good people of this Eastern I cup strong, black coffee under planning. The Joeten recalled that during his village to support the pro_ject to 2 cups worchestershire sauce the best of their ability. I cup tomato catsup In accepting the generous \4 pound butter contribution to kick-off the 2 tablespoons freshly ground Ponape pepper fund raising drive to build the 1 tablespoon sugar new San Vicente Church, 1 tablespoon salt Monsignor Camacho thanked crushed hot peppers to taste Joeten and his family on behalf of the Saipan Catholic Church. Combine all ingredients. Simmer about 15 minutes, stirring to Monsignor Camacho said that mix thoroughly. Brush on meat or fish several times as it broils with this check we will have over an open fire. This recipe makes one quart of sauce. Leftover $45,000. Another $100,000 is sauce will keep well in the refrigerator. still needed to fund the church's pro_ject. The church will be constructed on an area of 1.300 S.M. of land which has not yet identified. INVITATION TO BID

The Direc:tor's Office will receive sealed bids for the construction of Deputment of Natural Resources Office in Chalan Piao, For Rent Commo1.1wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Bids in duplicate WAREHOUSE SPACE AV AIL­ will be accepted until 2:00 P.M., local time, March 16, 1979 at ABU. For Details - Call Mr. which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read Pangelinan at Tel. No. 9780. aloud .. A bond of 10% of the total bid price must accompany the Joeten and Soledad Tenorio handed the $10,000. check to bid. This security may be a certified check, cashier's check or bid Monngnor T. Camacho (R) as their contribution to construct a boncl, made payable to the Treasurer, Commonwealth of the new church in San Vicente Village. Nor them Mariana Islands with a notation on the face of the check: "Credit Account No. N6089000." A non-refundable payment of $15.00 is required for each set of p· lans and specifications available on or after F ebruaay 23, 1979, at subscribe to t.he Technical Services Divison, Department of Public Works, 'Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. THE ONLY INFOR~IA T IVE LOCAL NEWSPAPER The right i11 re°lierved to reject any or all bids and to waive any im­ perfection in the bid proposal in the interest of the Government.

KEEP IT CLEAN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN FROM LITTER !I! MARIANA ISLANDS • February 23, 1979 - MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS & VIEWS - Page 13 Conover Sails To Guam

By Teresa Sullivan Conover, former Acting crossing to arrive in Saipan to a Northern Marianas until late Conover, his duties here on Attorney General of the gJorious welcome from friends January. Saipan will probably bring him SAIP AN ·- Quietly edging its Northern Marianas is soon to and local boating ent!msiasts. Although Lee Conover and the back to the island monthly, way out of Saipan's harbor, the become an Assistant Attorney The scene at its departure was Viking Spirit will no longer call either via the Viking Spirit or Viking Spirit moved into the General for GovGuam in the much less flamboyant however, Saipan their home, their plane. Channel and out to sea, away Civil division. So, with his move as the crew and captain stowed presence will still be enjoyed So, the next time the liails of from the waters which it had also comes the loss of one of last minute prov1S1ons and from time to time since he will the Viking Spirit are seen along become so familiar with in the Saipan 's prettiest sailing sights readied the boat for its 20 hour remain active in the Saipan the horizon of Saipan, the island past year while this island was on a Sunday aftemoon, the 51' voyage. The crew consisted of Coast Guard Auxilfary of which can welcome back an old friend, its home. sailing ship Viking Spirit. Russ Weller, Deputy Attorney he is Flotilla Commander as well but only a visitor, and take The fiberglass ketch, along The ship first anived on General ori Guam and well as being past Commodore of the comfort in the fact that Saipan'11 with its skipper Lee Conover set Saipan in January 1978 after a seasoned sailor, and Conover's Over the Reef Yacht Club. Said loss is Guam's gain. sails for Guam , its next treacherous voyage from Taiwan son Kevin, a recent high school destination and soon to be its where it was built. Conover and graduate from Grants Pass, residence for at least the next his crew weathered two tropical Oregon. two years. stonns and one typhoon in their Conover first came to Saipan INVITATION TO BID seeking adventure in 197 6 after 21 years of service in Los The Director's Office will receive sealed bids for the construction Angeles County. His first of Rota Public Health/Dispensary, Rota, Commonwealth of the position here was as Assistant /NEWS BRIEFS! Northern Mariana Islands. Bids in duplicate will be accepted until Attorney General of the Trust 2:00 P.M., local time, March 30, 1979 at which time and place the Territory which he held for two Tfie following reports are taken from press releases issued by the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. A bond of 10% of the years until it came time to pick -_ ;ovemor's 7111i/ic infimnation office. total bid price must accompany the bid. This security may be a up his "dream boat" in Taiwan. certified check, cashier's check or bid bond, made payable to the After his return to the island, Governor Carlos S. Camacho recently declared the Treasurer, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands with a Conover took on the job of Year of the Child in the Commonwealth, in line with notation on the face of the check: "Credit Account No. Assistant Attorney General and the IYC as designated by the United Nations for N6089000." acting Attorney General for the 1979. A non-refundable payment of $25.00 is required for each set of In a proclamation release, the Governo~ said that plans and specifications available on or after March 5, 1979 at the the Commonwealth has resolved to renew efforts in Technical Services Division, Department of Public Works, Saipan, the Marianas to nurture children as its most precious Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Pre-bid resource. Through improved comprehensive health conference for this project is scheduled at 2:00 P.M., local time, services and social development programs, it is the Cing In The March 12, 1979 at the sanie office. government's particular responsibility to help The right is reserved to reject any or all bids and to waive any families assure each child's right to sound physical Dean's List imperfection in the bid proposal in the interest of the Government. and emotional well-being, the Governor continued. He further said that the IYC in the Commonwealth Public Works Department has begun "so that we may all dedicate ourselves with CALDWELL - · Abelina M. Commonwealth of the Northern increased energy, thought and determination to Cing, daughter of Vicente and Maliana Islands remove all known barriers to the total well-being of Cecilia Cing is induded on the Saipan, C.M. 96950 our children." Dean's List at the College of ******************** Idaho for the 1978 fall semester. The College of Idaho is a Governor Carlos Camacho signed into law an act to private, liberal arts college with allow persons financial assistance for utility services. an enrollment of about 600 PUBLIC NOTICE Also eli_gible for this aid are elderly or invalid and students, located at Caldwell, widowed persons. This is to infonn the general public that the Trust Territory Idaho. In no case shall the financial assistance for utility Government refferred to herein as the CETA Prime Sponsor has services be more than $18.00 per month. The mayon the following allocations for the second and third quarters - from of Saipan, Rota, Tinian and Aguigan and the islands January 1, 1979 through June 30, 1979. north of Saipan will be responsible for certifying those individuals who are to receive the assistance. Matsumoto Second Quarter Third Quarter The bill for this act originated in the Senate. Title II ABC (fonner Title I) $327,783 $528,538 Becomes Title II D (fonner Title II) 510,970 _766,4SS ******************** Title VI 857,466 1,286,249 The United States Army Corps of Engineers has YETP 63,136 126,273 informed Governor Carlos Camacho that funds have Freshman YETP - Governor 2,822 S,644 been made available to initiate detailed project YCCIP 90,966 126,330 studies for flood control improvements at Garapan, COLLEGEVILLE, MINN. - Special Grants to Governor 20,744 31,116 Saipan. Olympio Matsumoto, son of Mr. This work is being accomplished under the & Mrs. Jesus Matsumoto, has Interested individuals wishing to review and comment on these authority of Section 205 of the 1948 Flood Control recently completed the first modifications are welcomed to do so. These plam are available for Act, as amended. The study results from a request by semester of the Freshman Collo­ review at the HQ Training and Employee Development Division, the Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature in quium here at St. John's Bureau of Personnel or at the Headquarters Planning and Statistics May 1978 and Governor Camacho. University. Office, Department of Developmental Services, or at each district The detailed project studies will serve as basis for The Freshman Colloquium is a CETA Office. Comments within 30 days from date of thia approval of a project for construction if federal required St. John's program announcement may be submitted to: participation is found warranted. It is scheduled for stressing· the development of completion in mid-1980. communications skills - writing, Mr. Bill Jackson reading and discussion. A-95 Clearing House­ The Colloquia are limited in Federal Programs Coordinator The Department of Interior informed Governor size to fifteen students in order Planning & Statistics Office Camacho that Evergreen International Airlines, Inc. to allow for close contact of Headquarters, Saipan, C.M. 969SO of McMinnville, Arizona, has been issued a certificate instructor and litudents and to Or by the U. S. Civil Aeronautics Board to engage in maximize opportunity for the The Honorable Adrian P. Winkel charter air transportation, including inclusive tour student's academic growth. High Comrnimoner charter authority. St. John's is a private liberal Headquarters The certificate which went into effect on December arts college for men situated on Trust Territory of the Pacific Islan

First Game Sports Runs Hiti Errs. L.0.B. Sluggers 9 10 2 10 Education 2 6 6 8 Sluggers Tops Bill Quitano, from the Sluggers team, made I HR. The winning pitcher, Luis Babauta made 11 11trike-0uts. Loosing pitcher, Ben Jones - Education team.

Zoom Fri end I y Second Game Runs Hits Em. L.O.B. Duty Free 7 9 3 8 SAIP AN - They came here to The "Zoom" team from Japan The Sluggers won the game Express S 6 9 6 know more about the Marianas, played a ver competitive game scoring 19 points with 16 hits Juan Camacho, Duty Free had 1 homerun. Isidro Kani, Express "zoom" in on aome places and although they are not pro­ and Zoom scoring 15 points also had 1 homerun. Winning pitcher, Norbert Torres, Duty Free meet the island people·. During feuional players but they did with 9 hits. and loosing pitcher, John Babauta from the Express team. their stay on Saipan the group of their best to bring about a close Bill Quitano scored 5 times for artists, photographen and de­ score. the Sluggers with 3 hits 2 HR. lignen from Japan had a very The Slugers team championed and 4 RBI, and catcher J. friendly baseball game with the last year'1 games with morale Lizama had 2 hits, ond triple local team, "Sluggen." and good control. an,d 3 RBI's. Along with them the w~ning pitcher, Columbus pitched the 3 last inning11 with no runs and no hits. From the Zoom team, catcher Yamada scored for hill team 3 hits, one triple and 3 RBI. The Zoom 's visit to Saipan was coordinated by Atsushi Tamaro from A & P Japan Inc. and the Marianas Visitors Bureau. Meanwhile, the 1979 Men's Island Wide Softball League began its season with the 1st game played last Monday, Feb. 19, at Mt. Carmel field between the Sluggers and Education team and the second game between the Duty Free Shoppers and San Roque's Express team. Team scores of Monday's games are as follows:

Yamada, Zoom 's.catcher Watching the game with interest while Zoomer supporter enjoys Saipan 's warm sun.

Dr. M. Sablan Chairman, Sports Council W. Quitano M: Falig

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SAIPAN President's week- including Jack Gaqett of Guam ht place - Herb Andrelon end saw the annual return of whose Hobie flipped over seven Hawaii; 2nd - Lori & Steve \ Hobie Cat enthusiasts from fune1 in the 3 day period. Eichner, Guam; 3rd - Bill and Hawaii, Guam , Yap and the Herb Andreson. a World C1ua Jean Sakovich, Saipan; 4th - Northern Marianas for the Hobie Cater from Hawaii and his Dave Weyer & Larry Hayes, biggest event on the Saipan 15 year old crew Michelle Guam; 5th - Joe Garrett & wling club's calendar, the Bowen walked off with top Warren McGillavery, Guam; Annual Laguna Regatta, honors taking fint in two of 6th - John & Jan Eade1, Guam; aporuored by the Over the Reef three races. Hu Hobie fell 7th - Mike Lewis & Robin Yacht Club of Saipan. apart during the' third race, but Tucktield, Guam; 8th - Cam & The Viking Spirit and her crew Lee Conover, Kevin Conover ana A total of 18 crews competed Andreson managed to mend it Susan McIntyre, Saipan; 9th - Russ Weller pause briefly before getting underway. .. destination in the three day competition at 11ea and held on to 3rd place George & Martha Haberman, for Guam. which included 2 triali; on in the race. For his achieve­ Saipan. Saturday and the final racei. on ments, Andreson wu awarded The Hobie 14', Ventures and Sunday and Monday. The last the brass bat. Cal I Cata sailed a total of five race encompaBSed IO miles of Three of Saipan's crews placed races with Scott Russell edging ocean sailing in and around the among the ten fmalistli. They Bob Florian for 1st place and channel in front of the Inter­ were Bill and Jean Sakovich who Tom Croaam, soon to end his continental Hotel. took third place overall, George colorful sailing- career in Saipan Conditions for iailing were and Martha Haberman, (Joe taking 3rd. . good although heavier than what Humphry crewed one race for One other event in the sailing Saipan'a sailors are accustomed the Habermans) and Cam and weekend was the Hull Flying to. Throughout the three days Susan McIntyre who were Competition in which John of competition 20-30 mph winds awarded the bronze bat for their and choppy i;eas made the com­ efforts and high scoring in the Eades took lat place, keeping his hull'out of the water for 4 2. 7 petiton work harder just to keep finals. their boats from going over. Reaulti of the Hobie 16 ae-t:onds. 2nd pla~ went to Saipan 's annual Laguna Regatta brought Hobie Cat crews from as Several did succumb to the competition were as follows: Saipan's Steve Fischer and in far away as Hawaii for three days of competitive sailing in front of blustery weather however, 3rd place wu Steve Eichner. the intercontinental Hotel BIG DISCOUNT 11 I lShp. EVINRUDE OUTBOARD (Short shaft) Now only $540.00 while stock last ...

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