Kumamoto fishermen reject dam compensation offer

Kumamoto fishermen reject dam compensation offer

HITOYOSHI, Japan - Opponents of dam construction in Kumamoto Prefecture congratulate each other after a government compensation offer for the project was voted down by local fishermen Nov. 29, 2001. Members of the Kuma River Fishermen's Cooperative voted 802-620 in favor of the compensation package, far short of two-thirds majority of valid votes necessary for an approval.

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