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Iceland Extends Offshore Fishing Rights to Fifty Miles
Iceland will raise its offshore fishing limit from 12 to 50 miles by Sept 1 amid international protests from Britain and West Germany and concern in the United States about foreign trawlers. Premier Olafur Johaannesson announced the move citing Iceland’s special position and the need to safeguard fisheries.
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