=e we offered to provide eghipment with which the Japanese could colZect fallout samples. This equipment is now in Japan but we have decided not to volunteer this equipment at this time. The Japanese have not requested the equipment. Besides these services, the Japanese were repeatedly assured that all reports on the accident would be published by them. there were signs of strain. The American team, wnile in Yaizu, was barred from seeing patients by two armed guards. permission to enter the ward. As early as 20 March, however, Two hours later we were given again on 22 March, while at TUR to see blood smears or the prtients at Dr. Nakeidzumi's invitation, there was a discussion for close to tivo hours before the slides were viewed by the American group. Tne constent bickering and discussion seemed to be a necessary prelude to every service offered or every examination underteken. There were a few certain incidents thet seemed to widen the slight break. ‘shen Dr. Morton examired the Pulkuryu meru on 20 March 1954, he wes accompanied by several radiation experts supplied by the United States Air Force. These capable men monitered the ship and it wes agreed between Dr. Lorton and Dr. Nakaidzumi tnat the figures obtained on the ship by the Americans and the Japanese would be interchanged. On 24 March 1954, Dr. Nakaidzumi refused to release his figures without the receipt of the American data, which had not been given to Dr. Morton. Upon contacting the U.S.A.F., there was sent a report that was so sketchy as to render it useless and insulting. This report was handed to Dr. Nakaidzumi, who then released his figures. It was on this same date that Nakaidzumi made the public statement that the Japanese physicians were capable of caring for the crewmen without the aid of the U. S.