Fishing Limits

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31339, 8 April 1967, Page 12

Fishing Limits

Sir,—l was amazed at the remarks of Admiral Phipps on the recent visit of Russian ships to New Zealand waters. If he believes that their presence will in any way benefit this country, he will be sadly disappointed. These people are representatives of a Power whose reputation and ambitions are known throughout the world, and they should be treated accordingly. This is just another of their camouflaged snooping expeditions, and, having completed their handy work in other parts of the world such as Cuba, Egypt, Aden, and many other places, they are now coming this way for their “fun and games.” I would suggest that in this particular case the 12-mile limit be extended to 12,000, which would be the minimum for the future safety of New Zealand. —Yours, etc., L.G.W. April 7,1967.

Sir,—l heartily endorse D. Bryson’s remarks concerning the Russians and fishing rights. When reading about the Pegasus being sent out to investigate, I Immediately remembered the sacrifices of Russian lives and material which saved the world from Fascism. Now our Government is willing to collaborate with the Japanese. Our Government is being weak and gutless in submitting to America’s fanatical anticommunist policy. The world’s shaky economy needs trade with all countries, not spying. —Yours, etc., WAKE-UP, N.Z. April 6, 1967.