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Mariculturepm in if Both esc lifted N .oi /reeillt; Durlnj'(Continued from I'age 1)any organization hiiiI explain eveiy detail of Akima's operation.” lie said. We did not eome here at the start of this meeting because, knowing your sentiments, we felt that we were not wanted. Akima never has been extended an invitation to appear before this group. We welcome ihc opportunity to appear before any group interested in our operation.”Before Ikeguchi’s arrival on the scene, which Albritton identified as a meeting of the '’Bay County Salt Water Conservation Committee,” the group adopted a resolution requesting county commissioners to call a county-wide referendum on the leasing of public bay bottoms to Akir.ta. I think the people should lie allowed to make the decision on this leasing. said J. C. Miller, a Southport fisherman who offered the motion calling tor a referendum.His motion received strong hacking from Paul Conrad and several others who took the floor to speak on behalf of an election to settle the issue.County Commissioner George Gainer earlier had pointed exit that the leasing of bay bottoms is a state function and the county has no jurisdiction over the matter. Several other local public officials agreed with him today. pointing out Hint inland water bottoms are owned hy the state. They said such nn election would be meaningless.A tno'ion also carried requesting a public meeting between Akima officials, county commissioners and I he local legislative (telega I ion solely for obtaining' Information on the sea farming firm’s intentions ir. Bay County. Gainer, upon request of the group, agreed to iry and set up such a meeting.s. itching questions about his ancestry and background. Uiv A ™™dee d i r c c I interrogation byone sourGeorge, Ikegiiclii related thatLast Slie is a native-born Americanday fora total col Japanese descent. He also admitted that he is a retired.J United States Army lieutenant;,u * colonel, having served his country for 25 years - most of it as a conibai intelligence officer.,, -‘ J in three wars. ,ll,c schcIt is . seven cI’m pmud of my heritage,Commissioner Gainer repeatedly appealed to the group toj base whatever you do on facts; — and not on emotion and hear-, say.” The youthful county official said he has made no decision on Akima, and emphasized} lhat he will not make one until.hut I'm much prouder of being.., , an American.” Ikegtiehl told,^'Albritton said his group sup-1 Ul£. I”2*' pons a Panama City Jayceej . resolution endorsing both Akima^ _ ' atvl mariculture. with (he ex- s,.hnrti i. eeption of that part dealing with Akima.he has learned all the facts.A good portion of the meeting1 w*Js spent attacking civic organizations which have endorsed* Akima’s mariculture plans, the local newspapers, any leasing of public bay bottoms, sea farming in genera! and Ihc Japanese! people.One person. Edison George,} v.as caught short on one of liist ' repeated barrages aimed at the J Japanese. George, who at nr.e^ : point early in the meeting de-j ! dared lhat he ‘ fought the battle | | of Walnwright Shipyard during I World War II. asked Jkeguchi14 CARAT3DIAMONDST'.ta! IVfigki2.00 DOWN 1.25 WEEKLY*.!,* to •*««. 3 C...,-. 1•.1. » r.jo- Con. o*. (A,,,. „Mo.•, ol tout*, a-71COMFAM VALUU Written Ou*r«nt*iOPIH H PAI -III. * 00•7 ol o.i.si, 0-3*Sir SPICIAIS IN out WINDOWSmrrl (turn taunt tunuRUSCHCIRID1T TFWLLERSIRtDlT IEWEIERS 537 HARRISON AVE,the i -.'.icsi: icwairsAlso, in answer to questions. Jkeguchi explained that Akima is an American corporation, chartered at Wilmington. Dela., and licensed to do business in Florida. He said the firm does employ several Japanese scientists, but pointed out their employment is a necessity since it was these men who developed the technology Akima uses in growing cultivated shrimp.Albritton, a local electrician, has stated publicly that one reason he is opposed li Akima is because Japanese nationals are involved in the firm. He also lias stated that another war with Japan is imminent and Akima’s operation here might jeopardize this country's national security.Several persons present charged tnnt the true facts on Akima have been distorted-They also maintain lhat the firm’s operation will be harmful to commercial fishing. It was alleged, too. that Akima is seeking to lease 5.000 acres of bottom from Ihe state for 50 cents per acre per year — the prevailing price charged by the state for the lease ol bottom land for growing oysters.pline is problem •■Talki done. h Accorc here. I! during ; day periMRS. • at HAWTHO!Furore* Ellrobclh I miller aoa be Held Fr field Como J. W. Hurl Millville C.SOUTHl Par.atno Clt;BOBBY Nlnoeny ’field, died local bospl resident of of the Mol by hi» D« Stricklandaroodocrer Cormley; Str.'cfclood. Orclfiers. t Joinny Sli lord, cf SSOUTHS Panama ClINFAN! BThe infar Evan? of I wstill t In o ttcel porcnts. * flraddpcrcdl Anderson o Oieo: atom of Lynn Hi ond ount. 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Panama City Herald
Panama City, Florida, US
Thu, Feb 20, 1969
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