-~-1733. April 2. Allison to Bugher - No developments of substance during day from Japanese side and no change in their failure authorize access to patients. Okazaki sent Prime Minister, who is still recuperating at Oiso urgent personal letter recapitulating background of unsatisfactory situation. I have also discussed letter and implications this evening with his daughter, who is perhaps her father's closest and most influential adviser. 3h. April 5. over weekend. Allison to Bugher - No developments re access to patients Japanese doctors inform us patients still discussing whether they wish examination by foreign doctors. Have not yet voted but have sent for home town cooperative leaders to advise them. Today for first time in three days ABCC staff able reach Dr. Miyoshi, chief hematologist on case at Tokyo Hospital. He stated three patients with lowest white blood counts are now at 1000 and 1500 and have normal temperatures. He felt guardedly optimistic. 35. April 7. No information re 16 patients Dai Iti Hospital. Allison to Bugher - FM situation essentially unchanged. Yesterday afternoon Foreign Office asked Dr. Morton and staff to attend urgent meeting with Japanese doctors to discuss access to patients. Cne subordinate Japanese doctor at Dai Iti Hospital and one bureau chief Ministry Welfare were precent. Foreign Cffice representative read prepared statement detailing disturbed psychology of the twenty-three patients and proposing examinations of only two patients by U. ©. physicians on feur conditions. (A) U.S. side DOLD ARCHIVES, U4