Escape blamed on funds lack

Public Safety Commissioner Charles Ingram said yesterday he would not yield to calls for his resignation because of the escape of convicts from the Division of Corrections, as he blamed the jailbreak on inadequately secured prison and lack of budget.
Posted On Feb 18 1999 00:00
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CPA defends action to halt sewer project

The Commonwealth Ports Authority is still hoping that the much-delayed $4.9 million sewer line project would push through despite the refusal of the Commonwealth Utilities Corp. to shoulder the additional $175,262 imposed by the contractor.
Posted On Feb 18 1999 00:00
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Salute to former FSM Pres. Bailey Olter

Micronesians everywhere mourn the death of former FSM President Bailey Olter. It was during his second term as head of the FSM that he was afflicted with a massive stroke. He finally succumbed after about two years and died peacefully at home this week.
Posted On Feb 18 1999 00:00
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Escape!

When I first heard about Saipan's eight escaped parishioners, I remember that I've been an escapee a time or two. Particularly in spring time, when the snow had melted and we began to remember what color grass was, the thought of being incarcerated for another Sunday was...
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