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Balajadia distinguished herselfas the only hold-over departmenthead from the previous adminis­tration owing to her exemplaryperformance as head of the de­partment.

Secretary Balajadia could notbe reached for comment abouther plan to resign as of yesterday,but a close associate of thesecre­tary, who spoke on condition ofanonymity, said Balajadia iscon­templating of going into privateconsultancy business.

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cially when regulations on trans­ferswerelifted.Thishaspromptedalotof fraudulentcomplaintsevenagainst diligent and honest em­ployers because workers saw a

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plaints forwarded to the Depart­ment of Labor & Immigration,

The Labor DiVision' has beenobserved to be responding to anincreasing number of labor com­plaints from aggrieved workers,including the ones said to be"frivolous" in nature.

Yesterday's floordiscussion onthe bill brought out possiblemo­tivationsfor laborcomplaints,likewanting to transfer between em­ployers or seeking to extend theirlegal stay in the Commonwealth.

The imposition of a filing fee,as proposed under H.B. 9~371, is,viewed as away tocurb the rise inlabor complaints, as it could dis­courage the filing of frivolouscharges

The measure was passed after alengthy debate on the merits ofthe legislation.

"I appreciate thatthere hasbeena rash of labor complaints espe-

PublicWorks portfolio in a full­fledged capacity.

The position is a principal cabi­netpost,having oversight respon­sibilitiesovertheconstructionandmaintenance of all public worksand roads, including the opera­tion and maintenance of publicsigns, traffic signals, public ves­sels and public buildings.

Balajadia has been at the helmof the Public Works DepartmentsinceGovernorFroilane.Tenoriotook the reins of government onJanuary 10, 1994.

Prior tothat,she hadalsoservedas head of that department, (Pub-

House approves $200labor complaint fee

Saipan M.anufacturers, Inc., one of Saipan'sJargestQarment firms is said to be moving its menutecturinqpientout of Salpan reportedly due to a "less-profitable" climate. Photo shows the company's Lower Base factory.

By Rafael H. ArroyoVariety NewsStaff

THE BILL seeking to impose a$200non-refundablefilingfeeforlabor complaints brought to theLaborDivisionhasbeenapprovedby the House of Representativesyesterday.

House Bill 9-371, authored byRep. Mametto U. Maratita andco-sponsored by Rep. Ramon C.Dela Cruz, passed on first andfinal reading with a vote of 12-2,the dissenting votes corning fromSpeaker Diego T. Benavente andRep. Manuel A. Tenorio. '

The measure is now headed tothe Senate for action.

The bill, designed. to discour­age frivolous. labor complaintsfrorri non-resident workers,seeksto amend Public Law 7-32 (theNon-Resident Worker's Act), tomake sure workers contribute tothe cost of disposing labor com-

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period later this month.Lloyd, however, adds that he

has not seen any official commu­nicationsabout the resignationnoris he aware that governor wasalreadytoldofthesecretary's plan.

But department· insiders con­firmed such an information to betrue and that current acting Secre­tary Ed DL. Guerrero may likelybe tapped to replace her.

Under the law, Guerrero has tobe appointed by the governor andconfirmed by the Senate beforehe can officially take over the

devastating' effect on one'ofthe leading industries in theCNMI. .

SGMA President James C~,.. Lin yesterday said he had told

membersnotto bealarmedover.a- reported plan of Saipan.Manufacturers Inc. to close.itsfactory on the island,.' "I.told them' not to panic,"Lintold the Variety yesterdaymorning.TheSGMApresidentsaid he had met,withmembersof the organization and dis­cussed concerns regarding the·impact of SMI's possible clo­sure.

SMI, considered the secondlargest garment factory in theNorthern Marianas, was re­ported to be up for closure be-

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JamesC. LinBy Rafael I. santosVariety News StaffTHE "saipan Garments

Manufacturers Association(SGMA)has allayed fears thata possible closure of.a majorapparel factory could have a

SGMA: No worryover 8M'I·closure

By Rafael H. ArroyoVariety News Staff

SECRETARY Elizabeth Salas­Balajadia is quitting from thehelmof theDepartmentofPublicWorksby.early next month, gov­ernment sources 'told the Varietyyesterday.

Balajadia,rurnored to have re- 'signed since last month, is stillcurrently on official leave, butPublicInformation OfficerBruceLloyd confirmed to the Varietythat the lady secretary is indeedquitting at the end of her leave

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SEVERAL campaign materials before putting up any sign onincluding posters of Constitu- posts and on trees.tional Convention candidates Earlier, agency officialsstill remain displayed on Beach warned that candidates may beRoad trees and posts three days assessed. fines if they failed toafter the holding of the polls. remove their campaign slogans

These signs are located within and other materials within thethe Coastal Resources Manage- APe.mentOffice's shoreline areas of CRMO Director Manuel e.particularconcernorAPCwhich Sablan has notyet issuedawarn-extends one hundred and fifty ing against candidates who ap-feet inland from the ocean mean parently abandoned their cam-high water mark. paign materials after the voting

CRMO is mandated by law to was over,regulate activities on coastal ar- However,he stressedthatcon-eas including installations of con bets and their supporters arecampaignpostersandothersigns responsible for their own cam-withintheAPe. During thecam- paign materials.paign period for con-con elec- "It is the responsibility of in-tion, candidates were required dividual candidates to removeto obtain permits from CRM ontmue on page

Inquirer editor. explaining that noone from the Capitol Hill area hasthe name Lorie Stewart. "lSheIdoes not have a driver's license.nor is she registered to vote."Lloyd said in his March 7 letter acopy of which was furnished tothe Varier\'.

The information officer saidInquirer, known for its expose's,should have authenticated the let­ter.

"Officials of the Philippine.U.S. and Commonwealth govern­ments are working on the ac­knowledged problems that haveoccurred with overseas workershere and progress has been made,"asserted Lloyd.

In December, the Iriquir erpublished a letter which usedanother phony Saipan name,according to Lloyd.

"I do not see how the re­peated publishing of fraudu­lent letters helps to solve these(labor) problems."

Bruce Lloyd

It also cited the case ofa Filipinawoman who was raped by heremployer but the suspect wasnever charged. The letter bothcriticized the local authorities andthe Philippine Consulate for al­leged inaction.

Lloyd responded to the allega­tions by sending a letter to the

by Ferdie dela TorreVariety News Staff

A FIRE of still unknown causebroke out again at the Puerto RicoDump for several hours yester­day.

Witnesses told the Variety thatthe fire occurred at about 12 noonsomewhere in the comer of thedump area.

Department of Public Workspersonnel and firemen immedi­ately arrived but encountered dif­ficulties in containing the blazethat hit three separate places.

Although the scope of the firewas considered fairly small, bil­lowing smoke engulfed theGarapan area, particularly theAmerican Memorial Park.

The toxic-smelling smoke,prompted motorists and a fewtourists complaining.

Puerto Rico Dumpseen burning anew

The burning of Puerto RicoDump has been a perennial prob­lem faced by the Saipan govern­ment due to the smoke and foul­odored fumes spreading through­out Garapan, the island's maintourist district.

Meanwhile, anunidentifiedper­sonls reportedly burned a black­board at Garapan ElementarySchoolbefore running away someitems Monday morning.

In yesterday's press briefing,Department of Public Safetyspokesperson Sgt. EdwardManalili said unknown responsible/s gained entry at room205.

The responsible/s burned theblackboard and took a tapeplayer and overhead projec­tor, according to a police re­port.

In Lower Miha, a man iden­tified as Pascua Fitial was ar­rested after he reportedlybroke a stereo set by throwingit during a quarrel with awoman yesterday midnight.

Fitial however, also com­plained that the woman threwa pitcher at him and shoutedprofanity words.

In Dandan area, a womanfiled a forgery case againstanother woman for signing herpersonal check without herconsent Monday morning.

The case is being investigated.In Afetnas area, a 21-year-old

woman was hurt after she wasmauled by a man Monday morn­ing.

The victim suffered bruises inthe upper arm and right chin, po­lice said.

No arrest was made yet.In China Town, a man told po­

lice two persons visited his houseand took his two pigeons while hewas sleeping the other day

DPS received eight burglary/theft complaints in different areason Saipan in the past two days.

letter-writer asked.Villapando has been known for

his non-confrontational approachwhen it comes to resolving prob­lems affecting the Filipino com­munity especially the contractworkers. He has said in the pastthat the best way to address issuesand other problems is through of­ficial representation ordiplomacy.

While he expresses the Philip­pine government's concerns re­garding its workers in the com­monwealth, Villapando does itthrough official and diplomaticchannel, often undetected by thelocal media.

The Inquirer letter also enu­merated abuses committed againstFilipinos including the beating ofSergio Bautista, a high schoolteacher on the island of Rota.

Saipan media that majority ofFilipino workers are satisfiedwith their employment here.

The writer said she agreedwith Philippine SenatorErnesto Herrera that the CNMIis a high-risk destination forFilipino workers. At the sameti me the letter alleged thatVillapando's pronouncementsaffected "the Philippines po­sition on the labor issue."

Villapando, according to theletter, was silent and avoidedthe media when Tenorio toldRP officials to keep quiet onthe labor issue. He even wentfurther by supporting theCNMI, it said. "Why doesVillapando make excuses forCNMI 'employers who abusetheir workers?," the 'phony'

Lloyd hits RP newspaperBy Rafael I. SantosVariety News Staff

GOVERNOR Froilan C.Tenorio's public informationand protocol officer yesterdaycriticized a major daily news­paper in the Philippines forpublishing a letter with a "fic­titious" name,

Bruce Lloyd described thepublication of a letter purport­edly coming from certainLorie Stewart of Capitol Hill,Saipan a "vicious attack onboth the Commonwealth of theNorthern Mariana Islands andyour own Consul."

The letter, published re­cently on the opinion sectionof the Manila newspaper, criti­cized Philippine ConsulRenato Villapando for telling

Department ofPublic Works personnel and firemen try to contain the blaze that broke out again at the Puerto Rico Dump yesterdav.· Thick smokeengulfed Garapan area particularly the American Memorial Park.

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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP)-Ontheeve by universalsuffrage. It isoneof the date. seatprovincial legislature. rice bowl," a banner read. The pro-ofIntemationalWomen'sDay,aleg- democratic reforms carried out by Ms. Luisoneof 17womenin the Meanwhile, about 200 women, testers demanded legislationgivingislatorannounced she was running Lee Teng-hui, president since 1988 161-member Parliament The 33- someinweddinggownsormatemity women equal workand pay.forvicepresident, whilea moream- and thefavorite towinif heruns next member Cabinet includes three clothes, marched through Taipei Feministssaidmanywomenhavebitious group said it would pick a year. women, and of Taiwan's 16 chief streets to protest againstbanks and to quit work because of inadequatefemale candidate for the·presidency He mayhaveawomanchallenger. justices,one is female. private companies that fire female child care facilities orbecause theiritself A coalitionof women's groups says However, Ms. Lu noted an im- employeeswhoget marriedor preg- husbandsrefusetosharehousework.

In a society that remains male- it willset upan officeWednesday to provement Inelections lastDecem- nantdominated, such candidacies for thespring 1996 election may be onlysymbolic. Buttheyhighlightthegen­der wars that are breaking out asTaiwan goes democratic and opensuptoforeign influences. "Taiwan'isinastateoftearingdowntheoldandbuilding upthenew,"saidvicepresi­dential candidate AnnetteLu,51, ofthe opposition Democratic Progres­siveParty.

"Women must participate in thishistoric changefromtheverystartorwe shall regret what we miss," shesaid in an interview.

Why not seek the presidency it­self?

"Some feminists criticized me fornot rurming for president, butI don'tbelievewomen must runfor the toppost and have male chauvinismre­placedby female chauvinism," shesaid.

Ms.Lu,acampaignerforwomen'srights, servedfiveyears in prisononseditionchargesforparticipating ina1979anti-government riot

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He added that the Governor'sOffice received assusrance thatthe new administrators were ad­vocates for providing strategyand information.

The ONDCP Acting Directorurged the CNMI Office to"hook-up" with their U.S. coun­terparts for sharing informationon the CNMl's, drug epidemicwith "ice" or crystal .

"Initial discussion centered onboth supply and demand slides.The ONGCP has focused oneradication through effective in­filtration and law enforcement,prevention through primary andsecondary education, and treat­ment and rehabilitation. theCNMl's Special Assistant main­tains an identical approach,"added Pierce.

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I COMMEND ALL OF YOU WHO VOTED

IN LAST SATURDAY'S ELECI'ION.

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Associate Director, George KosnikandFredW.Garcia, Deputy Directorfor Demand Reduction from thePresident's Office.

In addition, arrangements weremade tocontact JackGustafson, Ex­ecutive Director forNASADAD.

In the meeting at the ONOCP'sNational HeadquartersbothOchiandKosnik reported thattherewouldbenew policy for grants with the newONDCPAdministration.

"Generally, there would be a'streamlining' on the grant pro­cess, and a 'loosening' on spend­ing requirements, for federalgrant awards that may be madeavailable to the CNMI for com­bating the increasing problemwith drug and substance abuse,"said Pierce.

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Pierce touches basewith US counterpartsRECENTmeetingswith federal drugcontrol officials last month openedup avenues for greater US-CNMIcollaboration inthefight againstdrugabuse, SpecialAssistant forDrugandSubstance Abuse Richard A. Piercesaidyesterday.

ill apress statement released totheVariety, Pierce said he has had thechancetoopenupchannels forinfor­marion sharing between the CNMIand theUS on the current"ice epi­demic"thathas hit theislands.

"Therearepeopleusing'ice' intheclassroom. on the job, at home, innightclubs, in government jobs, ev­erywhere," said Pierce in an inter­viewwiththeVarietyyesterday. 'Theonlyonesthatdon't seetheuse oficeintheCornmonwealth are thosewhokeeptheireyesclose."

According to Pierce, the problemof "ice" in the Commonwealth isdifficult todealwithasithastakenanalarming prevalence already.

Pierce was in Washington, D.C.lastmonth meeting withU.S.Officeof National Drug Control Policy(ONDeP) head administrators, toofficially opentieswiththeirrespec­tivemirror offices.

Hesaidthepurposeofthoseinitialdiscussions were to seewherebothgovernmentcancooperateinthefightagainst drugs.

TIhedrugczarmetwithONDCP'sActingDirector Roseoem. who isscheduled to be confirmed in U.S.Senateconfirmation hearings, todis­cuss technical assistance for theCNMI' ~ newly establishedGovernor'sOfficeforDrugandSub­stanceAbuse (SADSA).

Also consulted with.according toPierce were the ONDCP's Acting

of irreparable harm.TIlegovemor's"actionshavemade

the local government of Rota func­tiondifferently, butno evidence thatthe localgovernment..has ceased tofunction efficiently forthebenefit ofthe people," theopinion read.

Inos sued the governor last De­cembet on allegations thatthechiefexecutive usurped themayor'spow­ers toadminister public services andgovemmentprograms inRotL HeIateraskedthecourttopreventTenoriofrom carrying .out his plans torecentralize control over his execu­tivedepartments.

The Rota mayor- also askedthe court to stop the furtherimplementation of the direc­tives and return the local gov­ernment of Rota to the statusquo..

He argued that the governor'sactions have created and willcontinue to' create irreparableinjury to himself and the peopleof Rota. He said "Rota has beenthrown into a state of confusionover the' power struggle initi­ated by the governor."

The court however ruled thatInos's petition did not "meetthe stringent tests ...for the grant­ing of this kind of extraordi­nary, equitable relief and istherefore denied."

Joseph Inos

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as he had it the same night. Inci­dentally, your "conspiracy"doesn't work in the fact that theGovernor's commentsweremadebefore the garment factoryworker's death..

You selectively quoted me de­scribing Saipan Cable's report­ageon this matters,"crap". That'sat least an accurate quote. I alsodescribed it to you as, "incompe­tent reporting," which is more tothe point.

You seem to consistently con­fuse our duty to provide infonna­tion to the CNMI public with theless noble commercial purposesof the sort of sensationalizednewsfonnat that youhave adopted. Asone who was in your shoes a longtime ago, it looks like standardshave dropped a lot.

mendous impact in the lives of allparticipants of this conference on"Multiculturalism". Once againwe were able to prove that inUnity and Diversity there can bestrength harnessed to the fullestextent.

Rep. Stanley Torres

Sincerely

where his garment factory sitswhich helped him afford the $5million settlement. As far as I arrconcerned, heis morallyobligatedto give at least part of his profitsback to the community. It is thepublic, and public land, that ishelping WillieTanmake million"

that they did not favor investigat­ing murders in the community?!).I think worse, you have deliber­ately been attempting to foster theimpression in related stories inother newscasts that our citizensare not safe because the presentadministration will not investi­gate crimes against them.

The appropriate and profes­sional action would have been toretract these false statements. Youinstead insisted that a previousstatement by Governor Tenoriosupported your erroneous story/conspiracy theory. Now that Ihave seen the remarks that thiswas based on, I suggest you'vesimply got it wrong.

If youwant to informyour view­ers about the CNMI Government,I suggest that you insist that yourstaff acquaint themselves with thestructure of the government andthe duties and responsibilities ofoffices within it. You might alsotell Mr. Marchessault that people"drown". They are not "drowned"

we would like to personally andpublicly express 'our most pro­found gratitude and appreciationto the businesses and individualswho have made generous contri­butions, their most valuable timeand effort to help make the off­island trip to Washington, D.Csuch a great success. Please knowthat you have made such a tre-

. port programs. He made a bigpublic 'show out of it.

If no one replies to my letter,then I leave it at that. However,when someone replies with anerroneous conclusion or misses amain point, then I feel I mustrespond to set the record straight.

Willie Tan "bought" his wayinto theCNMI. He used his moneyto make more money. He got a"sweetheart" lease on public land

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~Letters to the EditorPIO lambasts SeTV reporting

Dear Friends,

THANK YOUMUCH!!!!!!

ON Behalf of the members. of­ficers, advisors of theMulticultural Student Organiza­tion (MCSO), and thewhole Staffof Hopwood Junior High School,

Dear Editor:

IT is not good to entirely ignorehistory. It is far better.to look tothe future with one eye, whileusing the other eye.to look back.Because that provides proper per­spective.

Let me remind everyone thatthe war of words started whenWillJe Tan widely publicized hissuspension of hiscommunity sup-

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Dear Mr. Ryan:

In your Thursday night (March2) newscast, Jeff Marchessaultstated that the "Tenorio Adminis­tration" had decided not to inves­tigate the murder of a manager atDaiwa Fishing and the more re­cent drowning of a Chinese con­tract worker.

These statements are both un­true. The investigation of theDaiwa murder is ongoing. Asregards thedrowning, theautopsyeffectively was the investigation,but it is my understanding thatany' new information would re­open such a case.

You further compounded thesefalse statements by basing bothyour interviews with Daiwa per­sonnel and the later "man on thestreet" interview on them. Youmisinformed these people, putwords in their mouths and gener­ally made them look like fools tomore knowledgeable viewers.

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Thedie is cast. We now have a complete listof twenty-sevendelegatesfor the upcomingThird Northern Marianas Constitutional Convention. Iam basically comfortable with the quality of delegates chosen by thepeople. Each delegate-elect deserves his/her well earned victory. Thenext task is the organization of the pre-convention committee to layoutthe groundwork for what lies ahead.

lam the least surprise that women dominated the first three posts outof nineteenslots. Their sales pitch has caught the fancy of the electorate.They're outspoken and we will take our seats in the gallery to tread theirwhereabouts. It should be an interesting forum and I'd be one observerwho is far more interested in what you will say rather than how you sayit., Neitherarn I surprise that the people elected all three doctors to serve

as delegates. There's the lone female Dr. Helen Taro-Atalig flanked byformer Governor Carlos S. Carnacho, a doctor himself; and Dr. Ben S.Aldan. Each hasgone through one of the most rigorousacademic trainingwhere they learn to diagnose and prescribe the appropriate medicine to·assistailingpatients. Inother words, by training, eachof themhas learnedto importance of understanding what is wrong with a patient's health(diagnosing) before issuing the appropriate medication (prescribing).

Former Governor Camacho was the first titular head of the CNMI.Though he's out of politics, he remains proactive in community affairsandhasactivelyparticipated in the growth and developmentof theCNMIsince two decades ago. There's Dr. Ben S. Aldan, a young, bright anddynamicUS-educated MD. Both gentlemen have their feeton the groundwhodo not take issues at face value. Their combined experiences shouldbe a plus in the work and deliberations of the convention.

Howeveryoung, simple and successful abusinessman, Juan S.Tenorio(Juan Santiago) brings to the convention his no non-sense but tactfulapproach tohandling substantive issues. His wealth of experience in andout of government gives him a good perspective of the relationshipbetweenpolicy and the community. His business acumen should also bea plus in the deliberations of the convention. Believe it or not, he knowsthe fonts and follies ofhis people. He's a realist and a staunch supporterof our cultural traditions.

It is gratifying too that Herman T. Guerrero (Jun Pan) is elected. Aspresident of the Second Constitutional Convention and a well informedindividual on prevalent issues, he is a strong delegate and will be apositive contributor to the work of the convention. His experience inWashington and the local government ought to enable the delegates totake appropriatecourse of actions on issues. He also is a realist and a no­frills individual.

We also have veteran politicians, i.e., Victor Hocog, Benjamin T.Manglona, James Mendiola and Jose R. Lifoifoi. Their wealth ofexperience in legislative matters should aid the convention steer clear ofmeasuresthat are best left to the appropriate branches of our government.Thecombinedexpertiseof formerGovernorCamacho,Hocog,Manglona,Mendiola and Lifoifoi ought to serve as the voice of experience in agathering dominated by young but sharp and well equipped delegates.

Delegates-electDave Igitol, Felix Nogis and Mariano Taitanoought todo well in protecting constitutional issues as they relate to the CarolinianCommunityhere. I find the temperament and experiences of the trio verycomplimentary. I am especially fond of the two younger fellas both ofwhom are equally outspoken in their own rights.

If any of you has preconceived notions of turning this forum into alaunchingpad for future political aspirations, it is best that you leave thatidea where it belongs-your back pocket. Too, if any of you wishes touse this forum to represent and protect the business organization whereyouareemployed by ruining substantiveconstitutional provisionson anyand all issues; take that vision of greed and stuff it in one of your oldwallets.

These are difficult times and it is very tempting to introduce measuresto pre-empt one of the three branches of our government from fullyexercising powers reserved or solely the purview of, i.e., the legislature,executiveand thejudiciary. Ifthis is unfamiliar territory, then it becomesyourobligation toprepare yourselffor the task ahead. Indeed,you're intoa very unique high for making it among eighty-some formidable candi­dates. Start your gradual descend so that you allow yourself a dosage ofhumility before trail blazing your way into the convention floor.

I'd be keenly interested in what this convention takes up by way ofsubstantive issues, the thoroughness with which issues are consideredand thetruecolorsofeach member on controversial mattersquite familiarto many of us. I trust too that each of you is capable of separating peoplefrom issues. This is important because you will not have the time to nurseyour woundedego emanating from a disagreement witha fellowdelegateor this scribe for that matter. I also call a spade a spade. Furthermore, Iam and will continue to exercise a freedom I have come to learn andappreciate-freedom of speech and the press.

For all the adversities that now put us through a test of leadership, it iseven more vital that we learn to pull from the strength of each other,together. You all have the ability to sail the rough seas of reasonedanalysis over spur of the moment decisions. May your work be produc­tive and successful and may God bless your efforts to strengthening ourdemocratic institutions. Thanks.

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70 the people' ofthe Commonwealth, mywife Bobbie, ourchildren, and I would/ike toexpress ourprofoundandheartftltappreciation and thankyou to allof~ou -z:;ho gave meYr:z':rvote ofconfidenceduring the March '4, 199Selectionforthe3rdConstitutional Contention.Although I was notanwng the Sutcessful delegates, yourconjidirue has inspired me withgreat motivation, encouragement andaspiration tocontinue myinvolvement with ourC07J1,-

munity.70 the delegates-elect, we extend our congratulatioiJs to allofyou and wish you well on

the diffiCult tasks entrustedyou by the people ofthis great Commonwealth.Again, Un Dan·:Kulu No. Si Yuus Ma'ase and Ghilisow foryour support.

J'ifIe remain, The Guerrero's

Francisco "Massi" No. 11Bobbie and Children

For tourists, a complete setof gun with 50 bullets, maskand vest costs only $50 while$35 for locals; SPA is openMonday, to Sunday from 10a.rn. to 10 p.m,

Kim said the facility is alsofor rent to ROTC or policeofficers for their field train­ing.

Those who want to become.SPA members will be charged$100 as one-year membershipfee. Entrance fee costs $20 for80 bullets for them.

For regular members, $50membership fee for six monthswill be collected. The appli­cants however, will just pay$20 in exchange for 60 bul­lets.

Kim emphasized that cus­tomers are required to followsafety rules in playing thegame.

Goggles must -be worn onthe playing field at all times.Failure to do will result inimmediate removal from thepremises.

Shooting at anyone from arange closer than20 feet awayis strictly prohibited.

No one shall be on the play­ing field under the influenceof drugs or alcohol. Anyonefound under the influence willbe refused to play. and re­quested to leave the premises .

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WHILE people trooped to thepolls to vote for their favoriteConCon candidates, touristsand locals alike gathered atSaipan Paintball Adventure inAs Lito Saturday and experi­enced the island's only sur­vival game.

Guests and customers feltthe fun, watching two invitedteams clashed in a paintballgame at the 10,000 sq. metersfield during the opening ofSPA over the weekend.

"I love this game!" a mem­ber of a team yelled shortlyafter their fight.

SPA provides stingray semi­automatic paintball gun withbullet, unlimited C02, JTcrossfire goggle facemask sys­tem and combat uniform.

Gan Woo Kim, S.Y. Kim'sDevelopment Corporationpresident, said they purchasedthe guns, bullets and otherequipments from Californiawhere paintball game is verypopular.

"In Saipan, we oniy havegolf, car race', shooting rangeand shopping centers. We de­cided to come up with anothergame... the only survival gameto entertain tourists and 10­cals," Kim said.

The S.Y. Kim's presidentstressed that customers don'thave to worry for their safety,because they offer non-toxicbullets. Customers joining awar game can also easily washtheir clothes. '

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Team members secure their placfJ while preparing for the, paint~al1game in Saturday's opening ofSalpan Palntball Adventure In As Lito.

Survival gaDle now on Saipan, 'the paintball tank. Cock gun tion. . Push safety butt?n. from

by pulling cocking knob fully Aim the gun directly toward ~Ight to left. And t.hat s It. Gunback until locked to sear posi- the shooting target. IS now ready to fire!

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AGENDA

I. RollCall2. Minutes of the meeting3. New Business

A. LetterfromMr. PedroDelaCruz

B. Certification of election's,result

4. Announcement5. Miscellaneous6. Adjournment

Tomokane in this week's gueston Jon Anderson Live.Tomokane will be talkingabout MVB' s new role in thecommonwealth and its over­seas liaison offices. The newrole for MVB, is on this week'sJon Anderson Live.

Jon Anderson Live is a talkshow where viewers can callwith their comments and ques­tions. Jon Anderson Live airsevery Wednesday night at7:00pm on KMCV Channel 7.

AS THE newly elected Con­stitutional Convention del­egates get set to determinetheir position in the CNMIpolitical machine, other ex­isting agencies, as well as theemployees in them, are find­ing their jobs changing to meetnewer demands.

The Marianas Visitors Bu­reau, under the governor's re­organization plan, has gonethrough some major changes.MVB Director Anicia

Board of Elections meet

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The agendais as follows :

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To the FamUy 'an" Friends:

Dangkulo na Si Yuus Maase!

Ghilisow!

Kom Mal Mesulang!

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For your vote and support on March 4, 1995

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Hopwood-BOE talks to resumeBy Ferdie de la Torre Chairman Dina Jones instead to The vice chairman sought for IVariety News Staff arrange new talks aimed at iron- another round of dialogue basedTHE BOARD of Education ing out the problem for the best on his assessment during

will hold another dialogue with interest of the students. Hopwood' s PTA meeting last IHopwood Junior High principal Jones recommended during week which he attended. Iand thepetitioners in anattemptta Monday's BOE meeting to have Observers described the meet- \i'resolve their "differences" in con- the Board sit down anew with ing as "very emotional." I' \:.,

nection with the implementation Hopwood principal, Tom Jones told the Board that the,of Year Round Education. Pangelinan, the school's YRE new meeting is not either for the I"

This time however, BOEChair- committee and petitioners, and Board, PSS or Hopwood staffbut"~~','man Daniel Quitugua excused Education Commissioner Will- "for the sake of our school chil-\:himself, allowing the Board Vice iam S. Torres. dren." L __"_'__---:= '-- --' '-----''-- .....J

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The Board agreed, but there coming school year.was no tentative schedule yet. Torres sent Pangelinan last

Quitugua and Torres met February 1 a memorandumPangelinan and the petitioners at concurred by Quitugua, man-Hopwood recently where they dis- dating him to launch YREcussedtheconcemsoftheschool's multi-track program in the,teachers and staff. next school year.

The chairman and the educa- Claiming there were notion commissioner disputed proper consultations initiated,Hopwood YREcommitteestatis- 53 Hopwood faculty and stafftics, stressing that the school will members signed a petition,suffer overcrowding in the next requesting Quitugua to recon-school year. sider the Board's decision.

The petitioners, backed up by Hopwood appealed to thePangelinan, pointed out that the Board to let them utilize YREfigures are not significant in the single track system which theyissue.They insisted that the school considered suitable to thewill not face overcrowding in the school needs.

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Nakamotohasapparently com­pliedwiththedemand from thecom­merce department. According tcSablan, the final draft of the per­mitis now being circulation and.is.upfor signature by CRM Boardmembers.

The CRM Board is composedof the CRMa, CommonwealthUtilities Corporation, HistoricPreservation Office, Division ofEnvironmental. Quality, the De­partments of Health Services,Commerce, Public Works ., andLands and Natural Resources.

All these offices and agenciesmust endorse or sign any permit

ited by law. The permit manageremphasized that some beacheswould be closed for jetski opera­tors who sometimes disturb tour­ists and other beach-goers.

The Variety carried a vaguebanner over a story on jetskis Fri­day. The title should have indi­cated that some beaches wouldhave to be closed for the soleenjoymentof thepublic.The storyshould not be construed as indi­cating that some beaches wouldbe off-limits to beach-goers.

hasrecently suffered somelosses andthis maybe the real reason why theSaipan plant wasbeing closed.

Unlikeothergarmentfactories, SMlisoperatedbyitsparentcompany, saidLin.

SGMA members have already ex­pressedconcernsoverthe departureofSMI and its possible impact in theindustry. ButLinwasquickto pacifygarment manufacturers to"staycool."

"Wedon'twanttogivethe impres­sion to our buyers that we cannotsurvive with the current minimumwages," Lintold thisnewspaper frorrhisoffice. Although thegarments industryismaking lessmoneyasaresul,of increased taxes andthenewmini­mumwage, still itissurviving, hesaid.

TheSGMA president saidhedoeslot want apparel customers to get awrong message that the garment fac­tories here are no longer able to sur­vive. That impression may discour­age them from placing new ordersfor garments. he stressed.

Garment firms have no choicebut to try to live with the newhourly wages, said the SGMApresident. "We just have to workhard." However, he warned thatfurtherhikein wageswill "jeopar­dizeouroperations"andwilleven­tually "kill the industry."

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con candidates remain displayed.It is anticipated that these materi­als may end up being blown awajand.litter the beaches.

Under the election law, candi­dates must dismantle their signsand other campaign materialswithin 30 days after the holdingof the election.

Also at CRM, Castro yesterdayclarified that the agency is not inany wayplanningtoclosebeachesjust for the sake of closing them

Such move, he said, is prohib-

in January whetner Nakamoto iscapable of building the ~56 mil­lion hotel in Garapan..

Torres expressed hisconcern Ina public hearing. According tohim, Masaji Nakamoto, ptesidentof the company, must be com­pelled to disclose his fundingsources for the project. .

.That promptedCommerce Sec­retary Pedro Dela Cruz to askCRM to require the developer tosubmit an updated financial re­port. He told CRMa that hisde­partment will not approve theNakamoto permit if the disclo­sures are not made.

present is to operate thecompany asusual.

Hundreds of factory workers maybe displaced should the major gar­mentmanufacturing company leavesthe Northern Marianas. It will alsomean a reduction in the $30 milliondirect contribution of thegarment in­dustry to theCNMIcoffers.

Lin said the 19-member garmentassociation contribute such largeamount 'of money to the common­wealth governmentevery year, ontopof what he called indirect contribu­tions to thecommunity.

Garment firms such as business­man Willie Tan's factories supportcommunityactivitiesorprojects.Con­tributions comeintheform ofcashorrnaterial donations.

LinhadalreadycommunicatedwithRiggins toinquire about the reportedclosure of SMI which is located inLower Base. But the SMI officialcould notconfirmtheclosure plan, hesaid.

SGMA believes that theincrease inhourly wages was not the primaryreason that prompted the US-ba<>edKelwood to decide to close SMI, itindeed there wassuch a plan.

According to Lin, president ofUnited International Corp., anothergarment factory onSaipan, Kellwood

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the posters," Sablan stressed yes­terday.

In . the past, some candidatesjust abandoned their campaignmaterials along the main thor­oughfares especially on BeachRoad, according to permit man­ager Martin Castro last month.

.That practice seems to be hap­pening again this year as manysigns bearing the names of con-

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Variety News !3taffA JAPANESE developer, whosefunding source for a major hotelproject has been questioned, maysoonbepermitted to startconstruct­ing themulti-million dollarproject

Afinal draftofacoastal permitforNakamoto Development Inc. is al­ready being reviewed and readyfor.signature of the Coastal ResourcesManagement Board, according toCRM Director Manuel C. Sablan.

However, thepermit, ifapproved,includes a provision that addressestheconcern ofCongressmanStanleyTorres. TheSaipan lawmakerasked

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cause it has become less profitable.There arespeculations thatthereasonwhy thecompany isleaving Saipan isbecause of the recent hike in mini­mumwage.

Therecent increase intaxes, whichbecame effective lastJanuary I, hasaffected businesses including thegar­ment industry. Thisadditional burdenissaidtobeacontributing factor intheplanned closure of the garment fac­tory.

But these are purely speculationsandoutsiders' observations. SMIoffi­cials have neither confirmed norde­nied the speculations as well as thereported closure plans.

SMlGeneralManagerJohnRigginsdeclined to comment on reports thatKellwood, theparentcompanyofSMI,will soon shut down theSaipan plant.

"I have nocomments...We will is­sueanannouncement later," Riggins,whoisalso SGMA'svicepresident,said yesterday morning. A checkattheSMl offices yesterday showed anormalworkingatmosphere. Employ­ees were reluctant to speak about thesubject, saying all queries must bedirected toRiggins.

Riggins said all they are doing at

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suffered a broken leg and otherwounds. He was taken toPohnpei State Hospital.

According to Pohnpei Po­lice Safety Director NickontroJohnny, a knife with blood waslocated in the victims' apart­ment but confirmation as towhom the blood belongedcould not be made yet.

Johnny said the raped vic­tim suffered a leg wound butwas getting around in a wheel­chair at the hospital.

He said the woman stabbedin the chest was in more seri­ous condition but was ex­pected to physically recover.

Both women are foreign na­tionals, the alleged rapist isreported to be from Kosrae.

The attack has set off alarmamong many foreign nation­als, especially women, whoare thinking of ways of de­fending themselves, includingself-defense course. All arewatching the case carefully.

Federal taxforms readyThe 1994 Reproducible FederalTax Forms for Use in Librariesare available for copying at theNorthern Marianas College Li­brary.

Library hours: 8 to 8, Mon ­Thurs., 9 to 5, Fri. & 9·to I, Sat.

Phone: 234-5498, ext. ·1122

Tongans bat­tling weightproblemsTONGANS, among theworld's biggest people, arebattling weight and risinghealth problems because offatty Western foods,accord­ing to the government owned'Tonga Chronicle.

.A government campaign isurging Tongansto bring downtheir weight.

Government medical officerMalaki •Ake said many of theproblems came through thepopularity of high fat, low costimported meat.. He says in 1971 there were

only 50 people admitted tothe main hospital for diabe­tes. Now, out of a total popu­lation of 100,000,. there are216 diabetes cases in the hos­pital.

Last year Tonga imported1.3 million US dollars worthof mutton flaps, a fatty cut ofmeat not sold in Westerncountries. PacNews

By Tom PanholzerFor the Variety

POHNPEI· Sudden violencestruck Pohnpei early Sundaymorning i an apartment build­ingjust outside Kolonia Townwhen a man raped one womanthen stabbed her and a femalefriend.

Police arrested a man in con­nection with the crime withinhours after learning that aninjured man was in the sameapartment complex. He isbeing guarded in the hospitalwhere he has a broken leg.

According to police andother sources, a man entered asecond-floor apartment of theDamarlane Apartment build­ing at about 5:00 am, Sunday,March 5th.

One of the women heardscreams and went to the assis­tance of the second womanwho was being raped by a manholding a knife.

The first woman ran to awindow screaming for help butwas attacked by the man whostabbed her repeatedly in thechest.

The man then leapt off thebalcony to the ground to dis­appear.

Upon arrival, an informanttold. police that he had beentold by the injured man that hesuffered his injuries during theattack upstairs.

Police found traces of bloodleading to the apartment andthey arrested the man, who

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JWish to extend my sincere heartfelt appreciationto those ofyou who votedfor me, supported me during thecon-con election and to those people who went out andexercisedtheir constitutional right to vote last Saturday,March 4, 1995.

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Rape, stabbing attack in Pohnpeiforit, $125,OOOwasusedforpayment subject tocompetitive bidding.. the$2.788 million road project is cording t~ theauditfeP?rt.of an "outof court settlement," and Theauditorsalso found thatacapi- overextendedbym~re than~,OOO. A~rding to.~e ~ditors, Kosraethefacility waspaidbyfunds appro- talstock project topurchase 25,000 The purpose of the P:OJect was received $~O.million ill Compact ofpriated byanother project shares ofcommon stock oftheBank two-fold:decreasepopulationsmove- PreeAssociationcapitalaccountfund-. Theauditre~rt shows somevery ofFSMalsoha problems. ment to the muni~i?,l1 areas and'to ing from fiscal y~ ~987 throughmten:stmg banking ill the. Tuna In- AcontroldocumentdatedOctober promote tradeacnvmes through the 1993. Twen~-fivemillioncame.fr?mdustnes Development P~Ject fun~. 27, 1992 describes the purchase of useofacircumferential road. Compactcapitalfundsand$Smillion

According to theauditreport,. A thestock astomduce theBankof th.e Thecircumferential road has been from loans undertheCompact Me-portion of the ($5 million) project I?M Kosrae branch toincrease indi- abandoned fora verylongtomebe- diumTermNoteProgram andinter-funds (SIC), $1,193.145 was used to Vidual consumer and cornmerclal cause of poorbuilding material ac- estincome.purchaseaCertificateo[Depositfrom 'oans. __....;. ...;;. '_. _

the Bank of FSM (CD # 105526). On October 29; 1992 the Kosare 7 C·IP d FSMThis CD was re-invested, with ac- State Finance issued check number S rawcrued interest, at maturity inanother 40260 payable to the Bank of the

CDatthesamebank(CD 105586for FSM. ditors attenti$1,226,46l'.55). When this second The national auditors wrote intheir au itors attentionCDmatured, itwasreinvested intwo report, "Kosrae State wasunable toseparateCDs. Oneofthese twoCD's locate the Bank of FSM stock#104671 for $400,000 plusinterest, certifieates."Auditorsnotedproblemswascashedatmaturityanddeposited withtwo road projects. The$1 mil-into the general account where the lion project to pa~e the. road fromfunds wereused for puposes unre- Tofol to Malem With chip-seal pav-lated tocapital projects.' ing is overextended by more than

Andtheproject isoverextendedby $18,000, the fund is exhausted and$132,756, andconstruction wasnot the cip-seal paving hasn'tbegun.

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By TomPanholzerFor the Vsriety

POHNPEI· Sevencapital improve­ment projects in Kosrae Statehavedrawn thebead ofFSM governmentaudit sharpshooters in theiraudit re­port of thejJeriod September 1987ihrough 1993. .

Ofihesevenprojects,fourinvolvedfisheries: An Okat area fisheriesprojectwasfound nottoincludeafishcannel)' complex on the project'sobjectives and $4,000 of the bud­geted $1,424 million was used forarbitrationfeesunrelatedtotheproject

A $94,000 fisheries developmentproject in Lelucouldnot be found.and $49. 870from the $94,000 hadbeen usedforpa~ent ofan "outofcourt settlement' claim, according tothe FSM audit report.

Inyetanotherfisheries project, thisonetoconstructa cold-storage facil­ity, auditorsdidfind thefacility; how­ever, ofthe$1.6million appropriated

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permit out soonarently com­fromthecom­I..ccording te't of the per­culation andCRMBoard

s composedrmonwealthIn, HistoricDivision ofity, the De­hServices,Vorks, andesources.nd .agenciesI any permit

nit managerme beachesetski opera­iisrurb tour­goers.ed a vague1 jetskis Fri­I have indi­ches would'or the soleie. The storyued as indi­ches wouldi-goers,

melossesandison why theclosed,'actories,SMIornpany, said

'ealreadyex­edepartureofrnpact in theiick to pacifyo "staycool,"'e the impres­It we cannotnt minimumvspapcr frorrgamlcntsinneyasaresul,he new mini­iving,hesaid.t saidhe doesrners to get agarment fac­T able to sur­11a)' discour­new orderssed.e no choiceth the newthe SGMAive to workvarned thatvill "jeopar­d will cven­y."

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before CRMO, the coordinatingagency, could issue the samecoastal permit that would governconstruction activities.

Last month, Sablan indicatedthat the only remaining stumblingblock towards the approval of theGarapan Hotel permit was the fi­nancial report being requested.

In his February 15 letter, thedirector asked the Japanese de-

veloper to submit the documentsas soon as possible "so that theBoard may arrive at a decision atthe earliest possible time."

Nakamoto is planning to con­struct a 2 I-storey hotel north ofHafa Adai Beach Hotel. In itsapplication, thedeveloperpledgedto reserve 30% of the resort'sshares of stocks to CNMI resi­dents.

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We would like to extend our grateful appreciation to all the generous donors who provided the vaiuable prizes for the raffle drawing. We, likewise, want to takethis opportunity to thank aU those who supported our candidates and the numerous others who have helped make this year's fund raising event a huge success.

Mr. Pedro Nakatsukasa Marfran Ent. & Jihans Mr. & Mrs. Marcelino Parico Mr. Francisco Arurang LTD CompanyHopwood Jr. High School Kautz & Glass Co. Dr. Cristeta Lopez Mr. Tom B. Pangelinan Mr. & Mrs. Robert GuerreroModern Stationary Christine's Dress Shop Mr. Albert Duenas Mrs. Devina Esteves Isabel GuerreroAdvance Marketing Corp. .D'Elegance Cafe Pacific World Ent. M·rs. Magdalena Concepcion Vince CepedaHeber's Ent. National Office Supply Mr. Weon Kim Big Dipper David M. SablanYaong Corp. MJ. Beauty Shop Mrs. Julieta Cunanan Taro Sue Lola TomokaneEssence Gift Shop C.B. Cruz Optical Mrs. Candida Bahillo, Dina's Hair Design Efrain CamachoIsland Bottling Compo Inc. Triple J Wholesale Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Cantos Mrs. Rufina Miles Joleen TomokaneJ.e. Tenorio Ent. Inc. Pena House Ms. Neriani Sikyang Ruth's Creation Coral Ocean PointGetaway Travel Island Apparel Mr, Jose Ferrari Mr. Ignacio Camacho Crystal PalacePizza Hut Tri-Allinternational Mr. Ricky Sanchez Mr. Isidro Sablan Mr, &Mrs. Raymond TupazBobby Cadillac Margie Tudela(Pyramid Ent.) Dr. Lulu Jaiver Continental AirlinesAlanar's Beauty Shop Noriani Sikyang Ms, Susana Pangelinan Kari Pacific

HOPWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL1995 VALENTINE FUNDRAISING PROJECT

Loma Ogumoro, 1995 Valentine Queen, andKenneth Aldan, Valentine King, areflankedbyLovtlaThe. 1995 Valentine Queen, toms Ogumoro, andValentine King, Kenneth Aldan, wllh theirproud Lyn Sablan, 1stRoyalPrincess, andKarlLllu/umar; Is/RoyalPrince, atright, andEvalucy Sablan,parents. 2ndRoyalPrincess, andMark Tabora, 2ndRoyalPrince, atleft.

To the Parents of the following Hopwood Valentine's King and Queen winners, we ex­tend our sincere appreciation for the tremendous support you have given us. You have

greatly contributed to the tremendous success of this year's fund raising event.L0n:ta Ogumoro 1995 Valen~e Queen Nicole Rosemary CepedaMiss Sincerity Kennet~ Aldan 1995 Valenti~e King Harley Eriech Mr. HonestyLOVIta Lyn Sablan 1st Royal Princess Dolores Ketebengang Miss Honesty Karly Litulumar 1st Royal Prince Eria Elliot Mr. HarmonyEvalucy Santarin 2nd Royal Princess Vanessa Iginoef Miss Harmony Mark Tabora 2nd Royal Prince Eric Lizama Mr. CharityDarcy Arriola 3rd Royal Princess .Luisa Lee Miss Charity Glen Benavente 3rd Royal Prince Joab Gordon Mr. HumilityGi~~ Odoshi 4t~ Roy~l Princess Christine Lely Miss Humility Clarence ~paz 4th Ro.yal Prince Rodney Camacho Mr. ChastityOlivia Corpuz MissFaith Angie Castro Miss Chastity Andy Kaplleo Mr. FaithValentina Mori Miss Hope Angelina Iginoef Miss Joy Joseph Reyes Mr. Hope ~Jessielyn Jurado Miss Love Dina Aquino Miss Generosity Eric Esteves Mr. LoveDayolinda Yanneris M~s Wisdom Betty Jean Orak Miss Dignity O~en Tagabuel Mr. WisdomNatasha Taman . MISS Courage Elizabeth Castro Miss Courtesy ISIdro Mettao Mr, CourageRickres Kalen Miss Purity Marcelina Cabrera Miss Patience Reagan Takau Mr. PurityLeslie Sablan . Miss Congeniality Jaime Cabrera Miss Amity Jason Aldan Mr. IndependenceLonny Delos Reyes Miss Independence Linda Lee Ongelungel Miss Prudence Roy Boaz Mr. KindnessKatherinePangelinan Miss Kindness Kate Bo~a Miss Peace Junior Jun Mr. Sincerity

The following is the result of the Valentine Raffle Drawing sponsored by Hopwood Junior High SChool.The event was held last Saturday, February 25, 1995 at the Diamond Hotel ballroom.

105731 Sablan En!., Inc. ·16th Prize: $50.00 Cash by Kautz &Glass Co. 29933 Bert L. Laniyo 35th Prize: 3cs. of Soba by HJHS234-7749 17070 Dolores B. Manibusan36th Prize: 1cs. of Chicken by Ike Camacho

GRAND PRIZE 08716 Remigio M. Franco 17th Prize: $50.00 Gift Cert. 27476 B. Benavente 37th Prize: 1cs. of Chicken by Isidro Sablan1ST PRIZE One (1) Free Round Trip Ticket to P.O. Box 77 . by Christine's Dress Shop 288·5101Asia by Pete Nakalsukasa 82507 Uncy C. Santos 18th Prize: 1Free Steak Meal for Two 65867 Alupmal 38th Prize: 1cs. of Chicken by Julie Cunanan

27074 Rita M. Gelis 2nd Prize $500.00 byHopwood Jr. High School 322·3006 by D'Elegance 28969 James Odoshi 39th Prize: 1cs. of Chicken by Candida BahilloKoblerville Village 78129 Wynnee Vilaga 19th Prize: $50.00 Gift Cert. by National Office Sp. 103945 Joseph M. Takai 40th Prize: 1sack of Rice by Francisco Cantos

01499 Nathan N. FaJig 3rc! Prize One (1) Electric Water Dispenser 67632 Cannen 0:I~inoef 20th Prize: $5O.00Beauty Treatment by MJ Beauty 51423 Dionisio Sanchez 41th Prize: 1sack of Rice by Nariani Sikyang256-9000 by Diamond Gallery 12128 ElviS T. Shirai 21th Prize: $50.00 Gift Gert. by C.B. Cruz Optical 79583 Joyce R. Macaranas 42nd Prize: 1sack of Rice by Jose Ferrari

36958 Sergio R. Usua 4th Prize One (1) Radio Cassette Player 234·7133 322·9006P.O. Box 1843 by ModamStationery 50085 NO NAME 22nd Prize: 1cs. Leg Qrt Meat by Triple J. Wholesale 79581 Joyce R. Macaranas 43rd Prize: 1sack of Rice by Ricky Sanchez

36963 Jessner K. Usua 5th Prize One (1) Set Stainless Bowl Server 85387 Coral Ocean POint 23rd Prize: $50.00 Gift Cert. by Pena House 322·9006P.O. Box 1843 by Advance Marketing Corp. 62181 Gideon P. Williams 24th Prize: 3T·Shirt by Island Apparel 28562 T. Jessmarick Limes 44th Prize: 1sack of Rice by Dr. Javier

10366 Ricky C. Gabule 6th Prize: $100.00 Gift Gert. 75884 Vincent Cepeda 25th Prize: 3cs. Lemon Tea by Tri·Allln!'!. 235·7655322.()77o-ext. 411. by Heber's En\. 235-6598 49769 Kan Pacific, Saipan

14044 NO NAME 7th Prize: $100.00 Gift Gert. by Yaong Corp. 25g.!Q Elena Tudela 26th Prize: $50.00 Cash63055 NO NAME 8th Prize: $100.00 Gift Gert. by Essence Gift Shop 664·1520 by Margie Tudela (Pyramid) 91068 Tony C. Barcinas27994 Paul S. DLReyes 9th Prize: 10 cs.of Soda by IBC., Inc. 34377 Taj. Majal Corp. 27th Prize: $25.00 Cash by Noriani Sikyang 322·4767

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P.O. Box 77 by Getaway Travel Gualo Rai 256,743885013 Dianalyn M. Paulino 12th Prize: 30 Coupons of Porsonal Tan 41647 Keo Santos 31th Prize: 1Ladies Watch by Mrs. Miles 85875 Joe Baza Castro 50th Prize: 1cs. of Soba by Mr. &Mrs. Parco

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As wi ves, we help Influence our hush;lIHh make sound decisions intheir work- lives. As leaders. buvme ss people, or workers outside thehome. we contribute significantly 10 both the public and private sectors orour Commonwealth. " \\/e mUSI duly recognize our value 10 our society. andbe proud of our many ccruributions

I urge all women 10 perform their role .. 111 lhe bevi manner. If eachwoman in our CNMf community doc .. her hl,..r J" J parent. wifc, and/orleader. buviness person or employee. our 1~1;,lIhl, will surely benefit. OUfCommonwealth cornmunu v will thrive ""d prosper polit-ically.cconorruc ally. and socially.

I wl~h all of the parucipam s to tll(.' 7th AllI1U~1 lnrcruauonalwomens Day ;! successful. and enjoyable event

Women of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands(CN~lI) today have many roles in the development and progress of ourislands. As mothers, we play a vita! role in our islands' future. We mustlove: and -teach our children so that they \','111 have the requisite Knowledge.values. and character to lead our 1'"IJllJs through the Twenty-Firs! Ceniury.

Results of the Survey was issued on August 26, 1994

To Ms. Rerm Sablan and her staff at t~l' WOlllen's Affairs Office. andothers who helped plan and orgallize tod,,> , fcsuvuies. we appreciateyour hard work. 51 Yuus Manse.

Occupation ofCNMIWorking Women (1994)

SPECIAL REPORT:

M"ost CNMI womennot satisfied with jobs

Most women workers regard their jobs asunsatisfactory and just a way to earn a liVing.

A survey conducted by the Women's Affairs Officereleased yesterday indicated that most women do notreally love or appreciate their work and said that they justfeel "okay" with their present jobs.

On this the International Day ojthe Women. March 8. JYY5. J wish youall continued success in your efforts to address the challenges that ouryoung Commonwealth faces.

May God bless you and carry you forward, together.

With wannest wishes Jar a fruitful day.

Hafa Adai! A heartfelt greeting to the women ojtheCommonwealth oj theNorther Marianas!

I have always been impressed by your Strength, Fortitude, Patience andLove. Strong as the sturdiest ironwood trees. enduring as the deepestcaves. patient as the tide and loving as a breeze on a too-hot day, youhove sustained the islands through harsh and happy times.

I want to thank you personally for your work as a partner inthe Working Women Count! campaign. Because of your commitmentand tha~ of the Women's Affairs Office, we' heard from more than aquarter million working women in this historic effort to find outall we can about the concerns of women in the workplace.

Together we can make better workplaces for all American5.

The Working Women Count! campaign ~aD very Bucccasful .­we learned from women workers themselves what they think aboutth~ir jobs, what issues concern them, and what changes 'theywo~ld most like to see in the workplace. w~ now are workingwith Jim King, the Director of the Office of Perspnnel Manage­ment, to take further BC~PS to make the federal govern~ent amodel workplace for working women. I have also advocatedinitiatives that encourage the private sector to respond to.the concerns identified by working women and- have en cou r ao edthe implementation of po l i c i e s that create m?TC family·[rl'~nd:1

workplaces in the private sector.

TIlE WHITE HOUSE

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December 16. 199~

Ms. Remedia SablanWomen's Affairs OfficeDepartment of Community Cultural AffairsPost Office Box looo?Saipan, Marianas 96950

Dear Ms. Sablan:

March 8, 1995

In commemoration of the

First Lady's Message

Providing safe, healthy" and family .. friendly" vo rkp l accnis a national priority. As we continue to reshape work forcepolicy, 1 would like to call upon our partners who reprenentemployers, women's groups, and community and labor organizationsto help us address the concerns that these working women have soeloquently expressed.

Sincerely,

************************Working Wonten Count in theCNMI

We applaud and congratulate all CNMI Women oftheir achievements.And most especially to the Women Delegates for the

3rd Constitutional Convention.

7th Annual International Women's Day

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in (peace) negotiations."Last month, government and

communist negotiators reachedwhat Ramos described as a "land­mark agreement" on guarantee­ing immunity from prosecutionrnd safety to NDFP negotiators atmyfuture talks in the Philippines.

Ramos is keen to forge peacewith rebel groups like the NDFP,Muslim insurgents and renegadesoldiers as a way ofspurring eco­nomic recovery in the Philippines.

The Netherlands is the Philip­pines' third most important tradepartner after the United States andJapan. In the first 11 months oflast year trade between the coun­tries amounted to $ 594.7 million,according to Philippine govern­ment figures.

into the unwrittenpolicy thatit wasOK to sell a chance at dealerships.The franchises should have beenfree and awarded on merit.

ThecaseunfoldedinNewHamp­shire when a dealer sued AmericanHonda,claiminghehadbeentreatedunfairly.

American Honda faces millionsof dollars in lawsuits from dealerswho did not receive preferentialtreatment.

El Salvador.The Simpson case has created

relatively little stir in the Salva­doran press itself. Most Salva­doran sports fans follow soccerrather than American football,so Simpson is a relatively ob­scure figure here.

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waiting to meet Ramos' flight saidit was "highly unlikely" thatRamos would meet with the com­munists "because they are already.

considered the payoffs an unoffi­cial perk, but the company deniesthat. Billmyer says he broke nolaws.

Rivers pleaded guilty to rack­eteering and participating inschemes to defraud the company.He faces up to 20 years in prisonand a $ 250,000 fine when sen­tenced.

HetestifiedthatJosleyn,Billmyerand many other executives bought

you in peace," one reportershouted.

Mrs. Lopez testified for threedays last week in the case andinsisted she had not been paid orpromised anything for her testi­mony and didn't expect a finan­cial windfall when she reached

~ib~N SEMAN ADATENORIO

Ed and I are grateful to the many people, most especially family membersand friends, who volunteered their time and worked tirelessly these pastthree weeks on my behalf. We will always remember your friendship andloyalty.

Thank you. Si Yuus Maase. Ghilisow.

I t is a privilege and honor to serve on the Third Constitutional Conven~ion. ~e greatest chal~enge lies ahe~d ~nd I pledge to do my very bestIn carrymg out my duties as your VOIce In the convention.

ished, Jesus Sison, press secre­tary for the Ramos delegation,played down the importance ofSison and his strength within theNDFP. "There are nowseveral factions of the NPA (theNational People's Army, armedwing of the communist party inthe Philippines) and theNDF," hesaid.

"Some of them are saying theyare the real deal. Despite that,President Ramos has agreed tohold peace talks with the NDFbecause of the extreme desire ofthe President to bring about peacein the country."

The NDFP is an umbrella orga­nization for l4communistgroupsin the Philippines.

Earlier Monday, a diplomat

guilty; two others have pleadedinnocent and await trial.

Billmyer and Josleyn arecharged with taking bribes fromdealers in exchange for doling outfavorabletreatment.Josleynisalsocharged with taking kickbacksfrom sales training and advertis­ing projects. He faces up to 30years in prison if convicted.Billmyer faces up to five years.

Josleyn says American Honda

States?"I don't know," she said.Three hours later, Mrs. Lopez

left for a farm in the countryside,chased by reporters in six ve­hicles that bounced through rug­ged, brushy terrain.

"Onlya minute and we' II leave

Jose Maria Sison, the founderof the Philippine CommunistParty, seized the opportunity tostage a press conference of hisown in which he described thePhilippine President as the "long­tenn butcher of (former presidentFerdinand) Marcos."

Sison now lives in the centralDutch city of Utrecht where thecommunist National DemocraticFront of the Philippines (NDFP)has an office.

The NDFP and Manila authori­ties have scheduled peace talksfor June 1 in 'Brussels aimed atbringing to an end one of theworld's longest-running Marxistinsurgences.

At a press conference whichstarted only after Sison's had fin-

time, Billmyer was the company'stop U.S. sales representative.

"He specifically said we shotildbe discreet in our relations withour dealers, Rivers said.

.Billmyer,Rivers,DennisJosleynand other former executives wereaccused of accepting $ 15millionin cash and gifts from dealers inmore than 30 states in exchangefor supplies of the popular car.Twenty people have pleaded

as a maid for Simpson's neigh­bors.

Lopez went immediately to arelative's home in this provin­cial town ofabout 50;000people,35 miles east of San Salvador.

"Get away from my house!"she yelled at a group of reporterswho came to interview her. "I'mcoming here tired of the courts.I'm coming here tired of so much,injustice. Don't bother me. Idon'twant to see you."

One reporter asked her plans."None," she replied.Will she go back to the United

By MIKECORDERTHE HAGUE, Netherlands(AP) - The Philippine govern­ment and a prominent communistrebel group Monday threw politi­cal mud at each other at back-to­backpressconferencesin thesamebuilding here.

President Fidel Ramos was inthe Netherlands on the first leg ofa European tour to drum up in­vestment.

After arriving at Amsterdam'sSchiphol airport, he met .withDutch Queen Beatrix before go­ing on to a working lunch withPrime Minister Wim Kok.

Members of the Philippine del­egation, but not Ramos, later helda press conference to explain theday's events.

By HILLARYCHURACONCORD, New Hampshire(AP) •A topexecutivewithAmeri­can Honda Motor Co. testifiedMonday that he took about $800,000 from people who wantedlucrative dealerships.

RobertRivers,testifyingagainsttwoformer colleagues,saiddefen­dantJohn Billmyerinsinuated thatexecutives should keep quiet ifthey were getting paid off. At that

Although, Ididn't make the cuttobeone L- ---'

ofthenineteen candidates for Saipan, Istand ready to share my views that Ifeel necessary tomake ourcommonwealth a better place tolive and to protectthe interests ofourindigenous people and more importantly, protect the fu­ture ofourFuture Generations ... OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR CHILDREN.

Ramos in Europe to drum up trade

I Lahin Miyu81 JUAN MASGA DELEON GUERRERO (Tofila)

In conclusion, Iwould like toCongratulate all thewinners. Now that it's over,let usbegin to put ourheads together and work collectively and harmoniouslyinreviewing theConstitution to pave a way for a sound and realistic Constitu­tion for a prosperous Commonwealth that ourfuture generation would benefitand appreciate.

Once again, Thank-you very much foryour vote ofconfidence and have anice day

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1995 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-I3

The same isalso extended tothefamily,friends and acquaintances for their un­selfish contribution and assistance inone form or another during the courseofthe election.

LETTER OF APPRECIATION

Simpson witness returns to EI Salvador

On behalf of my family and myself, Iwould like totake this opportunity toex­press oursincere appreciation for yourhumble support and vote ofconfidenceonSaturday, March 4,1995 for thethirdConstitutional Convention.

Ex-Honda exec implicates former colleagues

By EDITH BELTRANSENSUNTEPEQUE, EI Salva-

.dor (AP) • A key defense wit­ness in the OJ. Simpson murdertrial returned to her homelandMonday and discovered shedidn't leave the media frenzybehind.

Rosa Lopez says she saw thewhite Ford Bronco ofSimpson,aformer football star and actor,outside his estate at the time hisex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson,and her friend, Ronald Goldman,were murdered on June 12 twomiles away. Lopez used to work

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window of opportunity to jumpshiftintogreenerpastures,"saidRep. HeinzS.Hofschneider ina privilege speech.

He,however, saidcautionshouldbetaken on the fee level as it may beexcessive if the imposition goes be­yondtheadministrative costs indeal­ingwiththose complaints.

"Iknow wemusthave something inthebooks to prevent fraudulent com­plaints. But the point here is that bysetting this $200 fee, we maybe de­priving workers of theaccessibility tothe labor grievance process," saidHofschneider.

The sophomore lawmaker's viewswereshared byanother congressman,Rep. Alvaro A. Santos wholikewiseindicated concem about theproposedbill.

'This is an attempt to prevent anindividual of his right to file a com­plaint when his rights have beenvio­lated," saidSantos when histum onthe

t100r canne.He saidthe Legislature maybe in­

fringing onworkers' rights iftheintentof themeasure is to make it harder tocomplain. With regards to frivolouscomplaints, Santos said there shouldbeothermeans tocurtail suchtypesofcases, specifically referring to acom­prehensive labor bill currently in thecorruTlitteelevel. '

Speaker Benavente agreed, sayingthe morefeasible way to discouragefrivolous complaints is tostrengthenlabor laws.

'ThIs $200 fee legislation wouldmakeit look like government is at­tempting to continue to allow laborabuses as this will seriously affect theability of anyaggrieved employee tofile acomplaint Let'snotact onthis atthis time," saidBenavente, proposingthatthebill bereferred tothecommit­tee level forfurther study.

Arguing forthebill, House MinorityLeader Vicente T. Attao counteredthatwhatthe bill purports to do is tomake workers more responsible incoming upwith their grievances.

"Ifoneisabused and thatisproventhrough thelaborprocess, then he'II beawarded accordingly. If they won'tbemade to pay, workers worry aboutnothing and the employer ends upalways shouldering theburden. This isnot fair," said Attao.

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PresidentClinton made thesugges­tion to Thai, Prime Minister ChuanLeekpai during his visit to theWhitdHouse inSeptember.

Bangkok later said the proposalwasunacceptable because ofpossiblenegative reaction from suchneighborsas China, Vietnam, Camlxx:lia and­Burma, '

TIJeplaninvolvesstoekpilingequil'­ment and supplies including M-IAImain battle tanks, Bradley armoredfighting vehicles andmultiple launchrocket systems on board commercialshipsanchoredinfriendly waters. Thevessels, carrying enough weapons,equipment, fuel andwatertosupport aU.S. Marine Corps expeditionary bri­gade of 16,500 troops for 30 days,would besentto trouble spots ornatu­ral disasters in the,region on shortnotice. Theships are privatelyowned merchant vessels crewed byciviliansunderlong-termchartertotheMilitary Sealift Command.

Macke saidtheyare "designed togiveustheability toputequipmentintoanarea faster than tobring itoutof ...somewhere on either theeastor west

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"Mybelief isthatthey aregoing tobe used more in humanitarian situa­tions than they everwill inwarfightingsituations,"he saidinanswer toques­tions.

Mackesaidthatoncethesituation isreviewed, ''we will'decide what weneed to put where and make someproper overtures at thattime."

Macke, who is touring the regionfrom hisbase in Hawaii, made theseotherpoints:

TheU.S. Navyhopes tocontinuetomakeportcalls inHong Kong after theBritishcolonyrevertstof'hinain 1997.

TheUnited States does notsupportany territorial claim to the disputedSpratlyIslands, themostlysmallSouthChinaSeachainclaimedinwholeorinpart by China, Vietnam, the Philip­pines, Taiwan, Malaysia andBrunei.

Thereisnoarms race inSoutheastAsia,butanarmsbuildupreflectingtheregion'sprosperity, whichallowssuchspending.

Washington has no interest in thelargeportatCamRanhBaybuiltbytheUnited Statesduring theVietnamWaruntil relations withHanoi arenormal-ized.

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alleviating theproblems of thepoorareour own," hesaid.

As delegates plowedinto closed­door debate Monday. U.N. Secre­tary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghaliwamed thatthemeetingalreadyriskedrunning aground on indifference.

'The problemof theUnitedNa­tionsis tocope with ...donorfatigue,conference fatigue," Boutros-Ghalisaid at the opening of the meeting.

with privatelenders."We hope to clear up a lot of

misunderstanding here:"he said.The World Bank's loans along

with others from governmentalsources account for less thanhalf thetotal$ 1.9trillion today, Therestarehigh-interest privatecredits.

'The developing countries nowhave toaccept theresponsibility that,after 40-50 year of independence,

FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVERTISING(INVITATION FOR BID/NOTICE TO BIDDERS)

The proposed contract isunder the subject toExecutive Order 11246, as amended of September 24,1965, and to the Equal EmploymentOpportunity (EED) and Federal Labor provisions.

All labor on the projecl shall be paid no less than the minimum wage rates established by CNMI Law.

Each bidder must supply all the in!ormation required by the bid documents and specifications.

The (EEO) requirements, labor provisions and wage rates are included inthe specifications and bid documents and are available lormspecuon at the commonwealth Ports Authority.

Each Bidder must complete. sign and furnish, prior toaward of the contract (at submission otthe bid). the Bidder's Statement onPrevIous Contracts Subiect toEED'Clause," and the "Certifications ofNon-Se~regated Facilities" as contained in the Bid Proposers.

Acontractor having 500r more employees and his subcontractors having 50 or more employees and who may be award acontract$50,000 or more Will be required 10 maintain an affirmative action program, the standards for which are contained in the specifications

To be eligible foe award, each bidder must comply with the affirmative action requirements which are contained inthe specification.

In accordance with Titl~ VI. of.the Civil Rights Act 0: 1964, minorit\' business enterprises v.iii be afforded full opportunity to submitbids In response tothls InVitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or nalional origin inconsiderationfor an award ofany contract entered Into pursuant 10 this advertisement. .

~.ome~ will be afford~d equal opportunity inall areas of emplcyment. However, the employment of women shall not diminish thestandards ofrequnernents lor this employment of mrnorities. .

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a. The bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications.b. The Commonwealth.Port~ Aut~ority (CPA), inaccordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of1964, hereby notifies all bidderthat they (bidders) must afflrmalJvely Ins~re thatany contraGl ente.re~ in.to pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterpriseswill be afforded lull opportunity to submit bids In response to thiS inVitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds ofrace, color, or national origin inconsideration for award.

The bidder's attention iscalled to the fact that the proposed contract shall be under and subject to the equal opportunity clause as set forthIn Part III, SeclJon 302 (b) ofExecutive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375 dated October 13, 1977, and Section 60-1.4 (b)of the regulations of the.S.ecretary of Labor .(41 CFR 60-1) as Implemented by SeCtion 152.61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, to thecont~act and lab~r provsions as set forth. in Section 152.55 and Appendix H, Part 152 of the Federal Aviation Regulations and to theapplicable provisons of.Tltle VI of the CIVil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Sta. 252) implemented by Part 21 of the Regulation of the Office of theSecretary of Iransponation. Also the proposed contract will be subject to the Conlractor's Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities.

The apparent low bid?er and any known first tier subcontractor will be subject to apre-award, equal opportunity compliance review for thepurpose of determining whether the bidder and/or his subcontractors are able to comply with the prQ,visions of the equal opportunityclause.

II the b.idder haspartic!pated inaprevious contract subject tothe equal opportunity clause and has not submitted compliance reports asreqUired by applicable insuuctims, the bidder shall submit, prior to award 01 contract, acompliance report covering the delinquent period.

Abidder or prospective prime contractor or proposed subcontractor shall be required tosubmit such information as the Executive Directorrequests prror to the award of acontract or subcontract. When adetermination has been made to award the contract or subcontract to aspecilieo contractor, such contractor shall be required. prior to award, or after the award, or both to furnish such other information as theDirector requests

Contract documents, including plans and specifications. may be examined at the Office of the Executive Director, Commonwealth PortsAuthority, or can be obtained from this office upon the payment of THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($350.00) for each set of panaocuments. The amount IS non refundable. Payment shall be made by check payable to Ihe Commonwealth Ports Authority

Apre-bid conference and site vlsil will be held atthe ROTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING. at 100pm on Tuesday,February 2.U..9.9.5.. to explain and clardy any questions regarding irus proiect Questions should be submitted 10 the Consultant. inwriting.at least (5) days In advance lor answers at irus conterence. With acopy of same mailed simultaneously to the Executive Director, CPA.Attendance antepre-bid conlerence and site VISit are consicered essential to the potential contractor's understanding the project elements.

Each prospective bidder shall. file with CPA, a notice of his/her intention to bid ina form substantially similar to that supplied in thespecilicetions. not less than SIX (6) calendar days prior to the date hereinabove designated lor opening of bids.

The Commonwealth Ports Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids in accordance with Section 3.2(7) of its Procurement Rulesand RegulatIOns.

SEALED BIDS for TERMINAL BUILDING EXPANSION AND RENOVATION AT ROTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ROTA MARIANA ISLANDS,CPA Project No. R-CPA- A- 001-95, will be received at the office of the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COMMONWEALTH PORTs AUTHORITY,Saipan International Airport. P.O. Box 1055, Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950, until 3:00 pm., Thursday, March 23,1995 at which time andplace the sealed bids will be publicity opened and read.

The project, in general, consists of renovation and the building of an expansion to the existing Terminal Building at Rota InternationalAirport all in accordance with the plans and specifications.

The project isbeing financed by funds from the Commonwealth Ports Authority. The contract award, if it isto be made, will be made withintwo months (2) from the date ofbid opening. Depending upon availability of funds, CPA reserves the right to hold such bid in effect for three(3) months from the date of bid opening.

This contract is under and SUbject toExecutive Order 11246, as amended, of September 24, 1965, the Federal Labor provisions and theEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) provisions as contained in the contract, specifications and bid documents.

All mechanics and laborers on the proiectshall pai.d no less than the minimum wage rate established by the CNMI Government. Acopy ofthe Department of Labor Wage Rate Determinanon IS applicable to this contract and ISmade apart of this specification (See Section 70-24)

Each bidder must complete, sign and furnish, prior toaward of the contract (R- CPA-A- 001-95) the" Bidder's Statement of PreviousContracts Subject toEEO Clause," a" Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities" (See Specifications.)

Required Notices for All Contracts.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

education expenditures. that is purerubbish,"Choksi said. "We are nowexplicitly telling governments thatifyou cut your fiscal deficits andex­penditures, youmust take care of thepoor.". More than aquarter of theWorldBank's loans are directed towardhealth, education orsocial programs,Choski said. Anddebtreliefis tougherbecause it mustbenegotiated mostly

the bridge.Tianhu is a hot springs area

near Conghua city, 'near theGuangdong provincial capital ofCanton. .

The official newspaper ChinaDaily identified two of the menarrested as. thebridge's designerand builder, Tang Wenzhong,and the official in charge ofsafety at the park, ZhangHuanjian. The report did notidentify the third man arrestedor the Conghua City officialswho were disciplined in con­nection with the accident.

sions ofpovertyandstarvation.Thesummitaimsto hammer outa

finaldocument, tobesigned Sundayby nearly 120 national leaders, set­ting outfor thefirst timeglobalgoalson everything from education to hu­manrights.

Among the most contentiouspointscall for debtrelief. more for­eignaidanddifferentprioritiesfromthe International Monetary Fund,World Bank and regional lendinginstitutions - sometimes villificd forforcing strict fiscalpolicies.

'They are forming social policy inthe interest of creditors and not ofsociety,"saidMichelChossudovsky,aneconomics professor at a tandemconference of privateaidgroups.

"We need for theinstitutions tobeaccountable tosomebody, maybetheU.N.," said Kgogo Mudenge of theDanhikoProject, aprivatelabortrain­ing group in Zimbabwe. "How cangovemments bemoreresponsible totheneedsofpeople whentheyfollowwhat theWorld Bankdescribes?"

But bankofficials said theyhave"thick skin" when it comes to suchcomplaints, calling the commentsmisguided or purposefully mislead­ing.

"When they say that the WorldBankrecommends cuts in health and

BEllING (AP) • Three menhave been arrested and three topofficials punished in connectionwith a bridge collapse Oct. 1that killed 38 people at a touristsite near the southern city ofCanton.

More than 160people fell intoTianhu Lake from the 100-meter(330-foot) long bridge when itgave way during acrowded pub­lic holiday.

Most of the 38 people whodied are believed to havedrowned in the lake, which was20 meters (66-feet) deep below

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Death & FrmenolAnnouncement

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nal rest onMarch 2. 1995 at the age of70.

Predeceased by:Parents: Emmanuel Reyes/Maria AligBrothers: Roberto F. Reyes

Manuel I. ReyesDaughter. Maria Elisa R. CamachoSurvived by:Wife: Carmen Santos ReyesChildren &Spouse

Raymond &Maria SN Reyes (Guam), David Reyes, Juan & FlorentinaMendiola Reyes, Manuel &Adora R. Reyes, Edward &Judy Demapan Reyes,Esteban Jr.&Bemadita Reyes,.Florence &George Fleming, Antonio &IsabellaManalo Reyes, Diana & Jose Sasamoto, (San Jose Calif,) Virginia & DavidDiaz, Ullian &Thomas Matsunaga, Andrew, William &IreneTudela, Richard,Brothers &Sisters

Fortunata R.Diaz, Felipe F.Reyes, Calistro I.Reyes (Bernice) JosephaR. Crisostomo (Tom) Joe I. Reyes45Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren

Rosary is b~ing said nightly at 8:00pm at their home in Dandan AirportRoad. last Respect may bepaid onFriday March 10, 1995 starting at8:00am.Christian funeral mass will be offered at 4:00pm at the Cathedral. Burial willfollow atChalan Kanoa. .

3 officials arrestedfor bridge's collapse

By THOMAS GINSBERGCOPENHAGEN,Denmark(AP)­They've been criticized in speechesandimpugnedontheassembly floor.But for the World Bank and otherfinancial insitutions, the seemingscapegoating at this week's U.N.povertysummitisall partof thejob.

"Many govemments find it veryconvenient toputin placethese (aus­terity) reforms and then say, 'theWorld Bank made me do it' ," saidbank Vice President ArmeaneChoksi.

"But no country in theworld hasreduced poverty without economicgrowth," hesaid. "Peoplearelookingfor amagicbullet,andunfortunatelythere is nomagic bullet."

Twodaysintotheweek-longU.N.World Summit for SocialDevelop­ment, .thousands of delegates weretrying to agree onanyhardcommit­ments forendingpoverty,unemploy­mentandsocial ineqiJalities.

Westerners in pinstripes, Africansin adirerobes andArab delegates inkeffiehheaddressmingledin thecen­tralhall at thesprawling conventioncenter, with the drone of plenaryspeeches echoing overhead.

Onbulletinboards hunghundredsof drawings, paintings andpoems bychildren-mostfromdevelopingcoun­tries expressing their dismal vi-

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Women accusedof killing priestsin Iran to be triedNICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - ThreeIranian women accused of killingthreeChristianpriestsandbombinga shrinelast yearwill go on trial inTehran next week, Iran's newsagencyreported.

The Revolutionary Courts saidthewomenconfessed to thecrimes,according to the Islamic RepublicNews Agency, monitoredMondayin Cyprus. It said they also con­fessed toworking for theoppositionMujahedeenKhalq, based in Iraq.

The group has denied involve­ment in the killings and the Junebombing of a shrine in the north- .easterncity of Mashhadthatkilled26 people.

A Protestant cleric, Bishop HaikHovesepian Mehr, was foundstabbed to death in a Tehran streetafter disappearing lastJanuary.

Bishop Mehdi Debaj of the As­semblies ofGod churchwasfoundmurdered last July. He had served10years in jail andwassentenced todeath for converting from Islam,but was released after the chargesapparently weredropped.

The third victim was the Rev.TateosMichaelian of the St. JohnArmenianPresbyterianchurch, whocampaigned for Debaj's freedom.He was found murderedlastJune.

Most of Iran's 60 million peopleare Shiite Muslims. Religious mi­norities, including about 200.000Christians,are allowed to worshiponly understrictgovernmentsuper­vision.

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Publication oftheabove listis in accordance with CRM Regulations which require allpermit applications to be published ina local newspapers within 15days of receiptofapplication. The list reflects recently received permit applications and those with a recent change in status. New applications are marked with an asterisk (').

3.SAIPAN DIAMOND HOTEL2 JOY LODGE

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The Public is invited to submit written comments regarding any of the above projects for which a permit decision has not been issued. All permit comments shouldidentity the project byapplication number, Your comments should. be mailed or han~-deliyered to the CRM Office. All persons who desire apublic hearing regarding anyproject may dosobysubmitting awritten request for apublic hearing to the CRM ~fflce Within fourteen (14) calendar day~ ofpublication ofthis notice. Hesidents of Rotaand Tinian may submit comments and hearing requests to their 10c~1 CRM Coordinators. Persons Wishing to retain the right to appeal. a CRM Permit decision must filea notice of appeal withthe CRM office Within thirty (30) days of the Issuance of the CRM permit deCISion as proVided InCRM Regulations, Section 8 (G). . . . " , , .

. "DATE APPLICATION . . --.APPLlCANT '. RECEIVED .'. ~ROJECT . lOCATION' . TYPE .STATUS.:', . . - APPLlCA~ION' .. DESCRiptiON '. ,...' '.

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COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS 96950TEl. NO. 234-6623/7320/3970 • FEBRUARY 2, 1995 • FN: PN0295AA.28

THE FOLLOWING ISA PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF COASTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CRM OFFICES:

Heroin, illegals travelling together to usBy KATHARINEWEBSTER Guzman, a supervising special cently in New York City and San therethat operateinternationally, States,~n~staymg.her.~,andthat.s

BOSTON (AP) _ Organized agent in the Los Angeles INS Diego "basically were made he said. . ., good, Hickey said'. But unfor-Asian crime groups that once office. slaves,prostitutes,andtold they'd The Illegal Immlwants, who tunately, a l~t o,~ cnme followssmuggled heroin into the United "Criminals smuggle drugs in haveto service 300 to 500 clien~s increasingly ~e coming through that com~umty. .States are now using the same from outside China, then use it as before they could payoff their Central Americaan~ MeXICO, a~e The biggest headache I~ theboatsandplanesto bootleg amore a corridor to smuggle drugs debts," saidJames McClain, chief adding.totheexp~oslve growt~ in pa.st ~ve yearshavebeenChl~eseprofitable, less risky product _il- through Chinese immigrants," enforcement officer for field op- ~e ASian American population criminalswho ~ame to the Unitedlegal immigrants from China. Guzman told participants in the erations for the INS. Since 1965. .., St.ates after b~mg exp~l~~d from

At a cost to the immigrants of 17th annual International Asian Thetrickle ofillegal immigrants That's when U.S. imrrugrauon V ietnam dunn~ hostilities be-more than $ 30,000 apiece, and Organized Crime Conference. will becomeaflood asChina shuts law was reformed to permit much tween those nations. They havewith penaltiesaslowas six months The illegal immigrants may down its faltering state-run busi- higher numbers of Asian immi- led a trend of c~operatlon~on.gin jail for smugglers, alien smug- become participants or victims of nesses over the next few years grants,saidCharles E. Hickey Jr., l!.5. g~ngs of ~Ifferentnationali-gling is thefastest-growing racket other organized crime schemes. and the government no longer specialagentwith theBoston FBI: ties, ~Ickey sa~d. .in Asian organized crime, Immi- Some carry heroin to pay off their guarantees jobs to citizens, War refugeesfrom Vietnam, Laos AS13~ ~mencan~ are theyn-gration and Naturalization Ser- smuggling debts, while women Guzman said. and Cambodia have added to the mary victims of ASla~ organizedvice officials said Monday. may be forced into prostitution by At the same time, China's eco- flow of legal immigration. cnme gangs. As their numbers

In some cases, the aliens and Asian crime gangs. nomicliberalization hasled to the "There's a wealth of Asian im- grow, gang.leaders m~ture, anddrugs travel together, said Jorge Some Thai women arrested re- rise of organized crime groups migrants coming to the United groups be~m ~~operatl.ng more

across nationalities, ASIan orga-nized crime will be abigger prob­lem than the Mafia, said FBI Di­rector Louis Freeh.

The heroin smuggling opera­tions already show cooperationamong different Asian groups,Freeh said. That collaboration isspreadingto thelocal streetgangs.

That means law enforcementagencieswithin the United Statesand in different countries alsomust cooperate better than theyhave in the past, he said.

And they must hire more offic­ers who can speak Asian lan­guages,infiltrate criminal groupsand build trust among AsianAmericans victims who tradition­ally havebeenafraid to cooperatewith police, Freeh said.

This week's conferencebringstogether more than 1,000 federalagentsandlocal police from acrossthe United States,as well as lawenforcement officials from 30other countries.

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1 DRESSMAKER1 CONSTRUCTION LABORER- Highschool grad., 2 years experience. Sal­ary $2.75-3.50 per hour.1 APPLIANCES REPAIRER -Highschool grad., 2 years experience. Sal­ary $2.75-4.00 per hour.3 WAREHOUSE WORKER- Highschool grad., 2 years experience. Sal­ary $2.75-4.75 per hour.1 SALES MANAGER (HARDWARE)­High school grad., 2 years experience.Salary $6.00-12.00 per hour.1 SUPERVISOR CONSTRUCTION­High school grad., 2 years experience.Salary $3.00-7.00 per hour.Contact: YCO CORPORATION dbaYCO Hardware/Liberty Plaza/YCOHome Fumishing Center, P.O. Box 932CK, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No. 235­6604(3/22)W/1772.

1 EXECUTIVE CHEF- College grad., 2years experience. Salary $1,000-2,900per month.Contact: PACIFIC MICRONESIA COR:'PORATION dba Dai-ichi Hotel SaipanBeach, P.O. Box 1029, Saipan, MP96950. Tel. No. 234-6412(3/22)W/1789.

1 PROJECT ENGINEER- College grad.,2 years experience. Salary $5.60 perhour.Contact: SAIPAN DEVELOPMENT,INC., P.O. Box 799, Saipan, MP 96950.Tel. No. 234-6832(3/22)W/1790.

1 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT-Col­lege grad., 2 years experience. Salary$3.20-4.00 per hour.Contact: REX L. PALACIOS dba Rex L.Palacios, CPA, P.O. Box 5305, Saipan,MP 96950. Tel. No. 234-1960(3/8)W/18711.

1SALES MANAGER-High school grad.,2 years experience. Salary $3,500­4,200 per month.2 FRONT DESK SUPERVISOR- Highschool grad., 2 years experience. Sal­ary $ 6.50-8.00 per hour.1 ASSISTANT FRONT DESK SUPER­VISOR- High school grad., 2 years ex­perience. Salary $3.10-3.801 FRONT DESK CLERK- High schoolgrad., 2 years experience. Salary $2.75-

. 3.50 per hour.3 WAITRESS6 COOKS1 CASHIER1 HOUSEKEEPING, CLEANER1 KITCHEN HELPER1 DISHWASHER- High school qrad., 2years experience. Salary $2.75-2.95per hour.Contact: SAIPAN HOTEL CORPORA­TION dba Hafadai Beach Hotel, P.O.Box 338, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No.234-6495(3/22)W/1737.

Interested individuals or firms may pick up bid forms andspecifications at the Office of the Director, Division of Pro­curement and Supply, Lower Base, Saipan.

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1 CABINET MAKER-High school grad.,2 years experience. Salary $4.00 perhour.1 MAINTENANCE REPAIRER, BUILD­ING-High school grad., 2 years experi­ence. Salary $960 per month.Contact: JORETH TRADERS INC.,PPP319Box 10000, Saipan, M!J96950.Tel. No. 234-5000(3/22)W/18728.

1 HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC­High school grad., 2 years experience.Salary $3.50 per month.Contact: KAE POONG CORPORA­TION, P.O. Box 2462, Saipan, MP96950. Tel. No. 234-9018(3/22)W/18729.

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1 HORTICULTURIST- College grad., 2years experience. Salary $2.75-6.00per hour.Contact: JAMES B.K. JUN dba Jun'sEnterprises, P.O. Box 46, Saipan, MP96950. Tel. No. 234-7415(318)18322.

3 MAINTENANCE WORKER- Highschool grad., 2 years experience. Sal­ary $2.75 per hour.Contact: JUAN T. HOCOG dba J & RHocog Enterprises, P.O. Box 5711CHRB, Kagman II, Saipan, MP 96950.Tel. No. 256-7673(3/22)W18726.

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3 AIRCON MECHANIC-High schoolgrad., 2years experience. Salary $3.20'­4.00 per hour.1 DUCT INSTALLER-High school grad.,2 years experience. Salary $2.75 perhour.Contact: CHONG'S CORPORATION,P.O. Box 800 CK, Saipan, MP 96950.:Tel. No. 234-6560(3/22)W/18723.

1 AUTO MECHANIC1ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT- Highschool grad., 2 years experience. Sal­ary $3.00 per hour3 GARMENT WORKER- High schoolequiv., 2 years experience. Salary $2.75per hour.Contact: OCEAN LIFE CORPORATION,P.O. Box 2309, Saipan, MP 96950.(3/22)'!'I/18725.

7 SECURITY GUARD, High schoolgrad., 2 years experience. Salary $2.75per hour.Contact: COMMONWEALTH SECU­RITY SERVICES, P.O. Box 585, Saipan,MP 96~50. Tel. No. 322-6665(3/22)W/18722.

1 BEAUTICIAN- High school grad., 2years experience. Salary $2.75 perhour.Contact: ANGELITA M. BUNIAG dbaAlanar's Enterprises., P.O.Box 2372,Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No.234-2056(3/8)W/18333.

4 TOUR GUIDE- High school grad., 2years experience. Salary $1,000 permonth.Contact: YO SUNG CORPORATIONdba Olympic Tour, Caller Box AAA 543,Box 10001, Saipan.Mf' 96950. Tel. No.288-2811 (3/22)W/l 8720.

1 COOK- High school grad., 2 yearsexperience. Salary $2.75 per hour.Contact: JUANITA'S ENTERPRISES.,P.O. Box 2193, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel.No. 288-1586(3/8)W/18334.

1 MANAGER- College grad., 2 yearsexperience. Salary $1,500-5,300 permonth.Contact: YUSEN AIR & SEA SERVICE(GUAM) INC.dba Diamond Tour (SaipanBranch), P.O. Box 502, Saipan, MP96950. Tel. No. 322-0345(3/22)W/18716.

1 COOK-High school grad., 2 yearsexperience. Salary $2.75-3.25 per hour:Contact:NIPPONGENERAL TRADINGCORPORATION dba Country HouseRestaurant, Caller Sox PPP 658, Box10000, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No.233-1908(3/22)W/l 8718.

1 KITCHEN HELPER- Highschool grad.,2 years experience. Salary $2.75 perhour.1 DISHWASHER- High school equiv., 2years experience. Salary $2.75 per hour.Contact: ANA CHAN dba Canton Res­taurant., P.O. Box 2351, Saipan , MP96950. Tel. No. 234-7236(311)W/1564.

1 AUTO BODY REPAIRER1 AUTO PAINTER-High school grad .. 2years experience. Salary $2.75 perhour.Contact: RAMON CH. SANTOS dbaRay's Auto Shop, P.O. Box 2347 CK,Saipan, MP96950. Tel. No.235-1043(3/22)W/18717

1 PHOTOGRAPHER-High school grad.,2 years experience. Salary $2.75 perhour.Contact: RENATO G. AZUCENAS dbaSunshine Photo Shop, P.O. Box 2576,Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No. 234-3193(3/22)W/18713.

1 MANAGER- College grad., 2 yearsexperience. Salary $1,000 per month.Contact: RENATO G. AZUCENAS dbaRenger Gun Store, P.O. Box 2576,Saipan, MP96950. Tel. No.234-3193(3/22)W/18712.

1 MASON4 CARPENTER-High school equiv., 2years experience. Salary $2.76 perhour.Contact: ROMAN M. BENAVENTE dbaBenavente Construction & Manpower,P.O. Box 846, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel.No. 235-2525(3/22)W/1 8714.

5 NIGHT CLUB WAITRESS- Highschool grad., 2 years experience. Sal­ary $2.75 per hour.Contact: MOGAMBO INC. dba CafeMogambo, Box 10000 PPP 157 Saipan,MP 96950. Tel. No. 234·3118(3/1 )W/18332.

1 SCUBA DIVING INSTRUCTOR,SPORTS- High school equiv., 2 yearsexperience.Contact: ROYAL NETWORK COR PO­

. RATION dba Ranten Marine Club., P.O.Box 3099, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No.235-6778(3/8)W/18336.

3 WAITER, RESTAURANT-High schoolequiv., 2 years experience. Salary $2.88­

3.00 per hour.3 COOK HELPER- High school grad., 2years experience. Salary $2.75-3.50per

hour.1 CHIEF COOK- High school grad., 2years experience. Salary $1,000 permonth.1 BARTENDER- High school grad., 2years experience. Salary $ 2,75-5.36

per hour.1 COOK- Hiqh school grad., 2 yearsexperience. Salary $2.75-3.36 per hour.Contact: SY'S CORPORATION dbaPacific Gardenia Hotel, P.O. Box 144,Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No. 234-3455(3/15)W/1743.

1 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR­High school equiv., 2 years exoerience.Salary $3.00-3.50 per hour.2 WELDER COMBINATION- Highschool grad., 2 years experience. Sal­ary $3.00 per hour.1 AUTO BODY REPAIRER- High schoolgrad:, 2 years experience. Sal'lry $3.00­3.50 per hour.1 MACHINIST- High school grad .. 2years experience. Salary $4.00-4 75per hour.Contact: CMGENERALFABRICATOR,INC. LowerBase, P.O. Box432, Saipan,MP 96950. Tel. No.322-5203l4(3/9)W/18337.

1 CASHIER- High school grad., 2 yearsexperience. Salary $3.00 per hour.Contact: THE THAI FOOD STORE, P.O.Box 5017, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No.235-8603(3/15)W/1741.

1 (SENIOR) SALES REPRESENTA­TIVE-(LEATHER GOODS)- High schoolgrad., 2 years experience. Salary $1,800per month.2 SALES REPRESENTATIVES(LEATHER GOODS)- High school grad.,2 years experience. Salary $4.75-5.50per hour.1 CASHIER- High school grad., 2 yearsexperience. Salary $5.00 per hour.Contact: LOUIS VUITION INC. dbaLouis Vuitton Saipan, lnc., PPP 1001,Box 10000, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No.322-5256(3/15)W/1742.

1 WELDER, COMBINATION- Highschool grad., 2 years experience. Sal­ary $3.75 per hour.Contact: TANO GROUP INC., P.O. Box5017, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No. 235­6652(3/15)W/1740.

Contact: DELUXE ENTERTAINMENTCORP. dba Hula Hut, P.O. Box 1031,Saipan, MP96950. Tel. No. 235-7171 (3/15)W/18606.

1 TOURIST INFORMATION ASSIS­TANCE- High school grad., 2 years ex­perience. Salary $3.00 per hour..Contact: CHANG (CHA), YUNG SOONdba Honeymoon Corporation, Caller Box728, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No. 233­3361 (3/15)W/1861 O.

1 SEWING MACHINE REPAIRER- Highschool grad., 2 years experience. Sal­ary $3.00-4.00 per hour.1 HUMAN RESOURCE ADVISOR­College grad., 2 years experience. Sal­ary $2.75-4.00 per hour.1 COOK- High school grad., 2 yearsexperience. Salary $2.75-3.00 per hour.1 COMPUTER OPERATOR- Collegegrad., 2 years experience. Must be fa­miliarwilh IBM Compatible PC, Spread­sheet Analysis, Windows, Microsoft,Ticket Pak, Novell Net Work System.

.Profit Package.in both Chinese andEnglish version. Salary $2.75- 4.00 perhour.1 CUTIING MACHINE OPERATOR15 SEWING MACHINE OPERATORS­High school grad., 2 years experience.Salary $2.75 per hour.1 GENERAL MANAGER-College grad ..5 years experience. Must be able tocommunicate with non-English speak­irig employees, Chinese suppliers andChinese home office. Salary $5,000-6,000 per month. .Contact: ADVANCE TEXTILE COR PO­RATION,AAA440,Box 100001, Saipan,MP 96950. Tel. No. 322-5798(3/15)W/1739.

1 TRAVEL COUNSELOR- High schoolgrad., 2 years experience. Salary $ 2,000per month.1 TRAVEL COUNSELOR- High schoolgrad., 2 years experience. Salary$1,700per month.Contact: JETOUR SAl PAN, INC., P.O.Box 860, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No.234-6152(3115)W/18597.

1ACCOUNTANT- College grad., 2yearsexperience. Salary $5.00 per hour.Contact: JOE HILL dba Hill LawOffice,P.O. Box 917, Saipan, MP 96950. (3115)W/18595.

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3 AUTO MECHANICS- High schoolgrad., 2 years experience. Salary $2.75per hour.Contact: CHAO'S ENTERPRISES, INC,P.O. Box 1219 CK, Saipan, MP 96950.Tel. No. 234-3150(3/15)W/18598.

1 DRESS MAKER2 BEAUTICIAN- High school grad., 2years experience. Salary $2.75 per hour.Contact: MINDA D. CULLEN dbaMiramar Corporation, P.O. Box 2956,Chalan Kanoa #2, Saipan, MP 96950.Tel. No. 235-6069(3115)W/1 8599

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1 MASON- High school grad., 2 yearsexperience. Salary $2.75 per hour.Contact: MANUEL A. TENORIO dba T&SConstruction, P.O. Box 474, Saipan,MP 96950. Tel. No. 234-8099(3115)W/18594.

1 PRODUCTION ASSISTANT MAN­AGER- College qrad., 2 years experi­ence. Salary $2.45-10.00 per hour.Contact: PANG JIN SANG SA CORPO­RATION, PPP 323 Box 10000, ChalanLaulau, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No.234-7951 (3115)W/1733.

1 FLORAL DESIGNER- High schoolequiv., 2 years experience. Salary $2.75per hour.Contact: RITA C. CRUZ dba The FirstFloral Shop, P.O. Box 796, Saipan, MP96950. Tel. No, 235-7482(3/15)W/18600.

1 COOK· High school equiv., 2 yearsexperience. Salary $2.75 per hour.Contact: ONWEL MFG (SAl PAN) LTO.,P.O. Box 712, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel.No. 234-9522(3115)W/1 8605.

1 KITCHEN HELPER5 WAITRESS, N.C. -High school equrv.,2 years experience. Salary $2.75 perhour.2Supervisor- High school equiv., 2 yearsexperience. Salary $3.00-4.05 per hour.2 BARTENDER- High school equiv., 2·years experience. Salary $2.75-3.00 perhour,

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1 ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MAN­AGER- College grad., 2 years experi­ence. Salary $5.00-10.00 per hour.1 ADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANT-Highschool grad., 2 years experience. Sal-ary $2.75-5.50 per hour. .1 ACCOUNTANT- College grad., 2years experience. Salary $2.75-5.00per hour.2 MAINTENANCE MECHANIC- Highschool grad., 2 years experience. Sal-

. ary $2.75-10.00 per hour.50 GARMENT WORKER- High schoolequiv., 2 years experience. Salary$2.45-6.00 per hour.'Contact: SAKO CORPORATION., P.O.Box 1907, Saipan, MP 96950. Tel. No.234-9661/3(3/8)W/18335.

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17,060.03 points, up 19.31points, or O. I 1 percent, fromMonday's close. The Nikkeigained 1.10 points, a statisticallyinsignificant amount, to17,040.72theday before. TheTokyo Stock Price Index of allshares listed on the Tokyo StockExchange's first section wasdown 0.69 points, or 0.05 per­cent, opening at 1,360.96. TheTOPIX closed at 1,361.65 onMonday, also down 0.69 points.

Traderssaid investorswerecon­fident the recent surge in the yen,which usually eats into the yen.value of the foreign earnings ofJapan's export-oriented industry,came too late in the fiscal year toaffect yearly profit reports.

Fiscal 1995 begins April 1 inJapan.

At9 a.m.(ססOO GMT), the priceof the benchmarkNo. 174 IO-yearJapanese government bond was102.7i yen. up 0.03 yen fromMonday'sclose.Their yield fell to4.200 from 4.205.

qualify for cheap governmentloans.

Samsung,HyundaiandDaewoorecentlyannounced plans to com­ply by trimming the number ofaffiliatesdrasticallythroughmerg­ers or sell-offs and'concentratingon several key sectors, includingcars,electronics,shipbuildingandpetrochemicals.

But analysts question whetherthechaebolreallyintendtochange.

"In the past, their words havenot matched their deeds. Whenthey talked about reducing theirsize, they were actually gettingbigger," said Lee Sung-shin, whofollowsgovernmentpolicy on bigbusiness at Seoul's private KiaEconomic Institute.

Samsung,the biggest conglom­erate, said in December it wouldcut its subsidiaries by half to 24,mostlydisposing ofunknown,less­profitableunits.

At the same time, it obtainedgovernment permission for mas­sive investmentprograms, includ­ing a $ 5 billionproject to producecars with Japan's Nissan by 1998and a lead role in a South Korea­China venture to develop a 100­seat passenger jet. It also hasdoubledits shipbuildingcapacity.

Samsung, the world's largestproviderof computer chips, plansto spend $ 2.3 billion to expandthisyear.ItrecentlyboughtJapan' sUnion Optical, a semiconductortoolmaker,and signed a chip-pur­chasing agreement with Japan'sNEe.

Hyundai, best known for cars,won approval for a $ 340 millionplan to buy the computer chip op­erationof Global Information So­lutions, it Colorado-based subsid­iary of AT-and-T.It is also push­ing a $ 9.6 billion steel mill.

Tokyo market since modem ex­change rates were established inthe late 194Os.

So far this year, the dollar hasfallen 6.4 yen - 6.4 percent.

Despite some market analystsremarks that the dollar'sdowntrend wouldn't stop withoutcoordinated monetary actions bythe central banks in Japan, theUnitedStatesandEurope,remarksMonday by U.S. Federal ReserveBoard Vice Chairman AlanBlinder were interpreted as thesign that the Fed has no intentionof increasing U.S. rates.

Declining to comment on thevalue of the dollar or its policyimplications, Blinder said: "1don't have anything to day aboutthe exchange rate or the use ofthe interest rate to influence theexchange rate."

Despite the dollar's continueddecline to historic lows, stocksstarted higher.

The Nikkei Stock Average of225 select issues opened at

theyhavebecometoo big. "IfSamsungthinkstheyarethebest insemiconductors, OK, then you doit. But don't try to do everything.The medium and small industrieswill eventually be wiped out Wecannotallow that to happen."

The situationis ironicin that thegovernment has always been thebestfriend.of the chaebol.

Past military-backed regimesused cheaploans and other breaksto encouragethemto growfastandmass-produce for exports. Theirhuge investment capabilities en­abled South Korea to become atrade giant, challenging Japanesesupremacy in semiconductors andshipbuilding.

A typical chaebol embraces a"fleet" of dozens of cross-fundedsubsidiaries that make productsasdiverse as ships and chips, gar­ments and TVs.

Their aggressive expansion en­ables them to providecheap 'prod­ucts for their own affiliates. Buttheyalsohavebeenaccusedofsuck­inginbankloans,usingunfairpric­ing to kill off smaller competitorsand concentrating wealth in a fewfamilies.

So far, chaebol expansion hasbeen matched by correspondingdemandsin the world market. Buttheir decisionsare often driven bydeep-seated rivalries. When onejumps into a sector, othersquicklyfollow.

The massive, overlapping in­vestmentsraiseconcemsthatSouthKorea might be left with a lot ofexpensive, under-used facilities.

Under Kim's new policy,chaebol are to stop diversifying,focusoncoreactivitiesand reducethe amount of assets owned byfamilymembers from the averageof 42.7 percent to 20 percent to

Dollar traded lower;stocks rise slightlyTOKYO (AP) - The U.S. dollarwastradingloweragainst theJapa­neseyen early Tuesday in Tokyo,while prices on the Tokyo StockExchange inched up ward.

The dollar was changing handsat92.87yenat9 a.m.(ססOOGMT),down0.53 yen from Tokyo's lateMonday level of 93.40 yen andslightly higher than its overnightNew York level of 92.80 yen.

The dollar remained weaker asplayers continued to sell the cur­rencyfollowing through an over­night trend in New York, dealerssaid.

Theysaid,however, thedollar'sfallwas slowing down because ofthemarket's concerns about moredollar-buying intervention by theJapanese central bank.

The Bank of Japan was buyingmassive amounts of dollars try­ing to stem the U.S. currency'sfall, traders said.

On Monday, the currency sankas low as 92.70 yen in Tokyo. itslowest level against the yen in the

By SANG-HUN CHOESEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Fordecades, Samsung, Hyundai andotherconglomerates havewheeledanddealed, gobblingupbusinesses,making fortunes andfuelingSouthKorea'smeteoric industrialization.

But President Kim Young-sam,worried thattheyarebecomingtoopowerful and could hurt theeconomy by ruthlessly smotheringsmaller competitors, is trying totamethe tigers.

The government feels the fam­ily-controlledconglomerates,calledchaebol, have become fat, ineffi­cientand poorlyequippedto com­pete as the trade environmentchanges.

It wants them to slim down byshedding affiliates - usually con­trolledbybrothersandsonsthroughcross-stock ownership - and con­centrate on the areas where theyperform best.

Whetherthe strategyworks willgo a longway towarddeterminingthe economic future not only ofchaebolbut the whole nation.

The 30 largest chaebol groupsaccount for one-third of SouthKorea's industrial output and leadits export-driven economy. Theysupply 40 percent of the world'scomputer memory chips and ac­count for about 30 percent of thecommercial shipbuilding orders.

TVs and VCRs from Sarnsungand Goldstar(now known as LG)flood thebudgetsectionsindepart­ment stores around the world.Hyundai cars compete in the low­end automotive market.

'The chaebol are in a way thelocomotive of our economy. Werely on their continued success.Without that we cannot move,"PrimeMinisterLee Hong-koosaidWednesday. "On the other hand,

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The CNMI Public School System is soliciting from firms interested in supplying to th,Public School System with thirty (30) computers thatmeet orexceed thefollowing specification:

Pursuanlto Seclion 11 oiPublic Law 8,41, The Open Government Act of 1992, the Board ofDirectors ollhe Commonwealth Ports AUlhority hereby serves notice thaI il will hold its regularBoard Meeting on Wednesday, March 8, 1995 al 1:00 p.m. atlhe CPA Conlerence Room:saipan International Airport..The lollowing items are onthe agenda for the above-reterenced meeting:I PRELIMINARY MATTERS

1. Cali to Order2. Roll Call3. Adoption 01 Agenda4. Adoption 01 Minutes·February 10, 1995

II CORRESPONDENCEIII COMMITTEES REPORT

1. Adoption of Financial StalementIV EXECUTIVE REPORTV. OLD BUSINESS

1. S.B. 9-146 (Saipan Int'l Airport 10 Joelen Int'l Airport)VI NEW BUSINESSVII PUBLIC COMMENT (S)VIII (Execulive Session) LEGAL COUNSEL'S REPORTIX. ADJOURNMENTAII·interested persons are welcorr,~ ,0 attend and tosubmit written ororal testimony on theabove agenda items.Victor B, HocogChairman, Board of DirectorsDate; March 1,1995

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Anon refundable fee of $25.00 U.S. Dollars must accompany the bid. The twenty five dollars fe'maybe a certified check, orother forms acceptable tothe Public School System made payabltothe Treasurer, Public School System Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Thbidder is requested to submit witt> his bid a copy of his business permit.

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Pwipw i is scratched the Jammersin the first two sets, 12,1 and 13-1.

The victors matched the Jam­mers in the third set, 15-10, andwas ahead in the last set, 7-4,when the buzzer rang.

Although Pw i pw i i s won thegame. the game's heavy hitter wasJoe Rabauliman of the Jammersteam.

He scored four kees and a go al-for a total of. of eleven points. .

Pw i pw i i s ' Cassidy Siminiascored two aces and a kee for histeam.

Seven aces, three xunks, twelvekees and two goals were recordedin the game.

Also eliminated earlier were theHomeboys of the boys' division,White Lace and Bwibwiis from thegirls' division, and the beachBombers from the village-collegedivision.

D' Kind will clash against theTanapag Brothers as the Rocballaction continues today at theMarianas High School Pugua Courtin Susupe.

D' Kind has a 2-1 card, while theTanapag Brothers has a 1-2 slate.

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Rooball . ..Continued from page 20

loss performance.Pwipwiis defeated the Jammers

in four sets with a comfortable 30­point margin, 47-17. Pwipwi is tookall four sets of the game.

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Major....Continued from page 20championship,ateammustbeamemberoftheIBAandtheBCOandmustfirstwinadivision event.

Major League president Jack Taitanosaid that about twenty-six players andSMLBA officials will go to Guamforthecompetition.

The following arethecandidates forthenational major league team:

PlayerPosition

TonyBenavente Wheels PitcherJoeGuerrero Wheels PitcherKen Babauta Glazers PitcherSemiSingeru Sharks PitcherJessAngui Flyers PitcherElmer Sablan Glazers PitcherKaleb Dulei Chiefs PitcherDemei You Sharks PitcherJerry Ayuyu Glazers CatcherGregCamacho Glazers 1stBaseBenHocog Aces 2ndBaseRonBenavente Wheels. 3rdBaseRenoCelis Wheels ShortstopTonyCamacho Wheels OutfieldMannyEvangelist Wheels OutfieldInoske Yamada Aces OutfieldTonyPangelinanAces OutfieldGregF.CamachoGlazers DHBill Quitano Wheels ExtraBenMesa Glazers ExtraJessStolp Seabees ExtraFrank Pangelinan Glazers ExtraJunior Martin Sharks ExtraRaySaka Sharks ExtraLocal league officials expected to go

with theteamareteam managerDr.MannyQ.Sablan, coachJuanB.Camacho,specialadvisor andstatisticianFrancisco 'TanKo'Palacios, secretary Rose Igitol, vice-presi­dentBobColeleen, presidentJackTaitano,and umpires James Miwata and LarryTenorio.

Taitanosaid thatonecriteria intheselec­tion ofplayers tobeincluded inthenationalteam is thathe must be active in the 1995Saipan MajorLeague sea<;on. (AAPD)

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13-Under 200 Medley Relay Girls- AWinkfield, C. Macduff, T. Feger, S.Maravilla-I st-3:oo.75

13-Under 200 Medley Relay Boys-N,Palican,J.DLReyes,RSantos,EManhane­2nd-3:01.66

9-Under2ooFree Relay Girls- K Sirok,E.Furey,KGailacher,AShin-Ist-3:01.66

9-Under 200FfCC Relay Boys- S.Saso,1.PaJican, D. Pua, S. Lee-2nd-2:53.85

l l-Under 200Free Relay Girls- M.Gallacher, A Soll.Ji.Pierce,T.Winkfield­4th-3:01.94

l l-Under 200 Free Relay Girls- B.Ichihara, D. Palacios, K. Lizarna, Je.Pierce- Ist-2:36.65

II-Under 200Free Relay Boys- M.Ramsey, J. Maravilla, N. palican, K.Ichihara- 4th-2:52-.60

13-Under 200Free Relay Girls- S.Maravilla, A. Winkfield, T. Feger, X.Pangelianan - Ist-2:28.29

15-Under 400 Relay Girls- K.Springer, D. Tenorio, N. Grandinetti,V. Kosack- Ist-5: 17.23 .

15,Under 400Free Relay Boys, 1.Pierce, R. Santos, K. Coward, D.Lsabaugh- 2nd-4:48.54

[5-Under 400Free Relay Boys- D.Palacios, R. Saso, J. Winkfield, J.Taitano- Ist-4:14.65

Ken Coward7th-200IM:2:57.91, 5th-IOOhack­

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Justin Pierce6th-IOObreast-1 :27.71Ryo Saso4th-200IM-2:52.08, 4th-200free­

2:30.84JoshuaTaitano4th-loofly-1 :09.92, Ist-400IM-5:30.54,

Ist-200free-2: 15.98,2nd-100free-1:00.09, .2nd-1 OObreast-1 :20.05

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Kirsty Springer2nd-200IM-2:59.37, 7th-50free­

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Dina TenorioIst-200IM-3:40.30, Ist-IOOfree­

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Emilio Manahane4th-200IM-3:47.82, 4th-100back-

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Justin Delos Reyes5th-IOOback-1 :52.78Roberto SantosIst-400free-5:14.53, Ist-I OOback­

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Colleen MacDuff7th-200IM-4: 18.82, 5th-50frec-43.90,

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Tracy FegerIst-lOOfree-1 :24.85,lst-200IM-3:00.44,

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7th-SOback-52.43, Ist-SObreast-46.96Nathan Palican7th-2ooIM-4:09.25, 7th-50free, 5th­

SOback-47.87Michael Ramsey5th-50fly-47.34, 5th-2ooIM-3:54,42,

3rd-100free-1:29.78, 6th-5Obreast-54.87·JonMaravilla8th-IOOfree-1:45.03

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Davina Palacios2nd-50f1y-44.90, 6th-200IM-3:46.8,

3rd-5Ofree-37.01,3rd-5Obreast-54.37Brigette Ichihara8th..200IM-4:00.72, 5th-SOfree-40.25,

7th-100free-1 :37.86, 4th-SObreast-58.36JillPierce6th-50free-40.6I, 5th-50back-51.24,

6th-100free-1 :35.16Katherine Lizama3rd-4OOfree-6:45.6I, 8th-50f1y-54.IO,

4th-5Oback-47.92, 4th-IOOfree-1 :30.15,6th-SObreast-59.60

Anita Soli6th-5ot1y-48.94, 8th-5Oback-56.72Jennifer Pierce2nd-200IM-3: 18.08,2nd-SOfree-35.96,

Ist-IOOfree-l :22.76, 2nd-SObreast-44.84

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ShoSaso5th-50fly-49.50, 4th-2ooIM-4: 11.50,

3rd-5Ofree-42.39DennisPua5th-2OOfree-4:oo.51,6th-5Oback-57.00,

7th-IOOfree-I:47.1OJamal Palican6th-50f1y-51.2I, 3rd-2ooIM-4:07.78,

4th-5Ofree-42.66, 7th-50back-57.39, 5th­100free-1:40.00

Seung Jin Lee3rd-4OOfree-6: 18.95, 3rd-5ot1y-46.03,

Ist-5Ofree-35.86, Ist-5Oback-46.77, 6th­lOObreast-I:5O.29

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9YrsandUnder GirlsKirsten Gallacher7th-5ot1y-59.58, 2nd-200free-3:57.58,

3rd-5Ofree-45.62,4th-5Oback-56.31Tamiko Winkfield3rd-5ot1y-55.03, 2nd-200IM-4:05.58,

Ist-2OOfree-3:38.36,5th-5Oback-58.98.lst­I00free-1 :32.16

Kimberly Sirok '6th-200IM-4:40.93, 8th-50back­

1:04.48, 5th-100free-1 :50.95Ah-Young Shin2nd-50f1y-52.91, 4th-2ooIM-4:20.94,

3rd-5Oback-54.78, 2nd-IOOfree-1 :37.38,8th-SObreast-I:01.58

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TODAY'S HISTORY: On this day in1971, silent film comic Harold Lloyddied at the age of 77. Lloyd often out·drew Charlie Chaplin and BusterKeaton at the box office and wasknown for the spectacular stunts thatcost him his right thumb and forefin·ger.TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Oliver Wen·

By Stella Wilder

Born today, you have been en­dowed with a great deal of person­al grace and style. You ~o e,:,ery·thing in a manner that IS Widelyrecognized as being uniquely yourown. Though you may follow a u:a­ditional path in your rersonal.lifeand inJ·our choice 0 pr-ofession.you wi usually surge ahead andstay on the cutting edge. You nev­er seem truly content unless youare broadening your horizons andmaking the impossible possible.Hardworking and dedicated, youalso know the importance of bal­ancing your professional needswith your personal desires.

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Also born on this date are:cyd Charisse. dancer and ac­tress; Charlie Pride, singer; JimRice. baseball player; CaroleBayer Sager. singer-songwriter.

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ends Pepsi solo

Major league in Oceania Northern championship

American skaters undefeated so far

AFTER TWO months of domi­natingtheLite Basketball League,SNFJFf has ended Pepsi's sololeadership.

SNFJFf climbed to the top ofthe latest overall standing by.de­feating winles.s Hi-Five Mondaynight at the Ada gym in Susupe.

The SNEJFT win was precededby third spot occupant Sharksteams.The Sharks defeatedJoetenwith a 13-point margin, 86-73.

The SNEJFTvictorypushed theteam to share the lead with Pepsiwith a 5-0 win-loss record.

For two months and up untillast Monday's game, SNE/ffclosely tailed Pepsi, in secondspot, like a shadow.

The win also cemented Hi­Five's stay in ninth spot, just anotch higher from last runnerJoeten team. Hi-Five stands witha 0-5 showing, while Joeten has a0-6 record.

SNEIFTdestroyed Hi-five witha convincing 38-point margin,119-81.

Although SNEJFfdefeated Hi­Five with a comfortable margin,it fared surprisingly low from thestripe, missing 20 out of46 tries.

The Alegre brothers - Ric andTom - who failed to make it inthe previous game against 01'Aces, made what they missed bycombining 48 points for theirteam.

Ric Alegre and Allan Magcalaswere hot from right at the top ofthe game as both pumped in 17points apiece. .

As Magcalas lay low in the sec­ond half, the Alegre brothers un­leashed 23 points.

Ray Lizama fared poorly from

By JOSEPH WHITEBIRMINGHAM, England (AP)• Americans are undefeated so farat this year's World Figure Skat­ing Championships. Ofcourse, no medals have beenpassed out, and the victories byTodd Eldredge and Nicole Bobekcame before sparse crowds inqualifying rounds.

But for both U.S. champions,winning meant more than just fin-

the stripe at the top of the game,connecting 1 out of, six from thestripe, his onlyscore in the firsthalf.

But in the last half, Lizamarosefromslumberandharvested 17pointsfor histeam.

Exceptfor Evan .Gutierrez, noneamongthe SNFIFTcagers managedto hit a shotfrom far aw~y. It wasGutierrez'sonly score for thenight

Ric Alegre topped the SNFJFfscore ~hart.with,27 points,followedbyMagcalaswith23;TomAlegre21points, Lizamalf points,EdCosino17 points, Bert Generao 4 points,NoeiDominguez andplayingcoachRonnieBaylie with 2 pointsapiece.

Fromthe Hi-Fiveside,SteveRasahit 15 points, followed, by GaryLashley with J4 points, GeorgeBoqilizandJohnAquinowith8pointseach,PonceRasa7points,JuneAaron,JackManglona andEricAtaligwith6pointsapiece,AlanLebria'5 points,andRoy Matagolaiwith 2 points.

Halftimescore was 43-38,alsoinfavorof the victorious team.

Inthe opener,Joetenfailedto im­prove its performance as it bowedanew to another rival, this time,againsttheSharks.

ThedefeatcementedJoeten'sstayin thecellarwitha0-6win-lossslate.

The Sharks managed to put up asafe13-pointmargin rightin thefirsthalf,43-30.

OFFICIALS OF THE SAIPANMajor League Baseball Associa­tion (SMLBA) will soon finalizean all-star selection of playerswho will be fielded in the upcom­ing 1995 Oceania NorthernChampionships in Guam.

ishing first in a group of mostlyaverage skaters.

For Eldredge, it was his firstvictory over the latest Russiansuperstar, European champion IliaKulik, the other big name not ex­empt from qualifying for themen's competition. Eldredge nowhas some vital momentum goinginto Wednesday's short program.

For Bobek, it was a chance toshow she could persevere over

S~' Mwphy Shiro and Tom'waShingtonledtheShatkattaekwitha combined-49 points:

WashiiIgtonsrorecJ26points; fol­lowed' by Shiro with 23 points.Wise Aguon scored 10 points"Tome Cruise ~ points, RickSanchez'Zpoints, and'Luis Cepeda3 points.

Shout Tarkong, Ben Palacios, 'Gen Guerrero, and David Atalig

The commonwealth team willbe finalized this week in a meet­ing of major league officials,coaches. and managers.

The CNMI team will competeagainst the major league baseballteam ofthe host island, Palau, and

the off-the-ice controversies thathave overshadowed her prepara­tions for the championships.

"When I was out there standingon the ice, I said this is one of myjobs," Bobek, who failed toqualifylast year, said Monday after win­ning a group that included Olym­pic bronze medalist Lu Chen ofChina. "I have to go out there andprove that I can do this, and that'swhat I did."

scored, 2 points each, while LarCamacho connected l-out-of-2from the stripe.

ForTeam Joeten, Daryl Vossscored 19points; Warren Villegas17points, Joey Villegas 10points,Y. lrinako 8 points, J.P.Sablan 6points, Dave Otiwil 4 points.Charles Cepeda, 1. Santos andCalvin Farley scored 2 pointsapiece. (AAPD)

theRepublic of the Marshalls fromMarch 22 to 25 at the Paseo Sta­dium, in Agana.

The aim ofthe Guam event is toselect a representative from theNorthern Oceania Division of theOceaniaBaseball,Championship.

The Oceania Baseball Champi­onship series is a regional compe­tition between the champion ofthe Northern and Southern Divi­sions.

The champion in the two divi­sions will slug it out against thechampion from Africa. The win­ner will advance to the 1996Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Guam -event will be asingle, round-robin format withall the competing teams playingagainst another team in three suc­cessive days.

TeamPepsiSNEIFTShal1<sBudUghtOI'AcesSunrisersSpaldingAlu'uLiteHi·FlVeJoeten

After the elimination period,the four teams will be ranked fromthe first to the fourth. The top twoteams will engage in a champion­ship game, while the third andfourth teams will playoff forthirdplace.

The invitation for the SMLBAwas extended by the Guam Base­ball federation after the CNMIwas accepted as a full pledgedmemberofthe International Base­ball Association.

.The northern and southern di-,vision champions will be engagedin a championship series in theFirst Baseball Confederation ofOceania (BCO) Championship,It will be held in Australia ifiOctober.

To qualify to join in the BCOContinued on page.19

tRocball action down to 14 teams, -Jammers.Dhronicsout

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THE 1995 WORLD Orga­nized Rocball league whichstarted with 20 teams, is nowdown to 14 teams with theJammers and Chronics teamsas the latest casualties.

The Jammers and theChronics teams became thefifth and the sixth teams, re­spectively, to exit early fromthe 1995 league after they

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lin Kun and Pwipwiis teams ingames Monday and yesterday.

It was a heartbreaking' lossfor the Chronics in the hands ofTin Kun last Monday after put­ting up a good fight.

Prior to the game, both theChronics and Tin Kun had a 1­2 win-loss standing.

.Tin Kun defeated 'Chronics,33-31, in a closely-contestedgame in three sets.

The Chronics took the initia­tive at the start of the game as itscratched Tin Kun, 13 to 3.

Tin Kun got back at its rivaland took the second set 15 - 8.

Both teams put up a .strongfight in the third and crucial set.Tin Kun won that set, 13-10,but not the game as both teamswere tied at 31 all when the bellrang.

Chronics served the ball, but

Tin Kun's Ivan Suda scored akee from the defensive side towin the game for his team in asudden death match.

Suda was not only Tin Kun'shero of the day. He also emergedas the game's heavy hitter with,five kees and two goals or atotal of 16 points.

Vision Takahashi, of theChronics, scored four kees anda goal, or eleven points. '

One ace, three xunks, onejam, eighteen kees and threegoals were posted in the game.

Pwipwiis opened the exitdoor for the Jammers yester­day and also rose to the top ofthe overall standings.

Pwipwiis now shares thelead with Talofa and the WildLocals. The three teams standwith an impressive' 4-0 win-

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