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Foreign News April 1, 1941

The Daily Alaska Empire

Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska

What is this article about?

Five northern fishing sites off Siberia, formerly used by Japan's Nichiro Marine Industry, were auctioned to Soviet fishermen in Vladivostok, reportedly violating a fishing rights treaty. Japanese media deems it 'unbearable' and anticipates negotiations with the Soviet government.

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Siberian Fish Pact Is Broken

TOKYO, April 1.—Five northern fishing sites formerly used by the Japanese Nichiro Marine Industry Company are reported to have gone to Soviet fishermen at an auction at Vladivostok.

Tokyo newspapers term the results of the bidding as "most unbearable" and said it is expected the Japanese will conduct negotiations with the Soviet Government in some appropriate manner.

The sites mentioned were supposed to be included in the treaty for fishing rights off the Siberian coast and some sources claim terms of the treaty are broken.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Trade Or Commerce

What keywords are associated?

Siberian Fishing Sites Japan Soviet Treaty Vladivostok Auction Fishing Rights Negotiations

Where did it happen?

Vladivostok

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Vladivostok

Event Date

April 1

Outcome

five fishing sites awarded to soviet fishermen, alleged breach of treaty; japan plans negotiations.

Event Details

Five northern fishing sites off the Siberian coast, previously used by the Japanese Nichiro Marine Industry Company, were auctioned to Soviet fishermen in Vladivostok. These sites were supposed to be covered under a treaty for fishing rights, which some claim has been broken. Tokyo newspapers described the bidding results as 'most unbearable' and expect Japan to negotiate with the Soviet Government.

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