-* abs a eS Sad bw ce Smee ae -j}0On 23 March 1954 Dr. Tsuzuki was questioned before the Diet. He was guarded in his prognoses, but made the sensational statement that 10% to 15% of the crew would die and:if-there were no deaths, it was due to the great achievements of Japan's scientists. When asked why he had released to the -press only reports of the patients' improvement and good prognoses, he replied it was the fear that he would cause the patients worry. The press then contacted Dr. Lewis of the American team for comment on Dr. Tsuzuki's Diet speech. Dr. Lewis stated that he had no new information as to how Dr. Tsuguki reached a new conclusion that two to three patients would die. This undoubtedly was an error on Dr. Lewis' part, particularly since it meant bringing into the open the smoldering antagonism between the Japanese and the Americans. Very early in the relations between the American and Japanese teams, the U. S. group stated that there was no known miracle drug to cure radiation illness. At first the Japanese were reluctant to believe this, but as it became evident that this was true, their reluctance was replaced by resentment, scorn and jeers voiced not only in private but to the world press services. The American lack of a cure was the honest statement to which every Japanese scientist at will could attach innuendo and fabrication and thus have it accepted as truth. The American team, counseled by a kind but firm Rubassy, refused contact with the press or radio. This was in agreement with the Japanese at a meeting on 25 March at which time it had been decided that all. press announcements would come through a sub-committee of the ABIIC headed by Dr. Kobayashi. When the Japanese realized that the Americans would not answer their attacks, but would repeatedly "turn the other cheek", responsible Japanese scientists began making irresponsible statements. One could read