European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - January 9, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Fisheries service. In 1981, the situation got so bad that the International commission for the conservation of Atlantic tuna banned the taking of Blue Lins in the Western Atlantic. By that time the Federal government had also begun to deny japanese vessels the right la fish within zoo Miles of the East coast. Then in he Early 1960s, a sushi craze hit new York. And Mil Gajila struck it Fich. A Lormer bartender from Tokyo Gajila began Selling tuna to new York sushi restaurants at he Fulton fish Maikel in lower Manhattan in 1977. Up until the Early 1980s, most Al his customers had been restaurants which catered to japanese businessmen. Then sushi bars began springing up All aver Manhattan and in Washington and Boston too. Realizing that he could no longer get fish from his countrymen Kajita drove out to Mon Auk and contacted sport fishermen. Under the guidelines of the tuna convention they were exempted from Tho ban although limited to one fish per boat per Day. The sports Lishing licenses Ara issued by i he fisheries service and Are free in return the Tishe Irnen Are required to report their catch. The figures help to Irwick the tens population. Using japanese fish technicians Gajila trained Mon Auk s tuna Hunters teaching them How to avoid bruising the Tish and How to land in quickly to conserve its scrumptious fat. Fighting the fish was discouraged and heavier gear was used to pull Tho Fiah up. The fishermen already skilled in the use of sonar scanners and computerised navigation equipment became masters at handling the sensitive meal. And now As the commercial ban remains in effect because the tuna stocks ate still Low sport Fisherman have a monopoly on the Hunt. It was kind of serendipitous Stone says. While we were clamping Down on he foreigners he Domestic fishermen were learning Haw la fish for  when the Law forced he japanese to stay on land in helped our Economy 1.000 percent says Julia Meade. Executive director of he Montauk chamber of Commerce. In 1981, Kaita began shipping the fish to Japan. Iced and encased in sly Rofaim on the docks of of Lauk trucked to Kennedy International Airport and flown Over in empty cargo planes thai had carried electronic equipment to the United slates the tuna reached the auction Block in Tokyo about two Days after they were pulled from the Atlantic. Captain Stern is not amused by Iha whales surrounding his boat. Their noxious Spray wafts this Way and that but no Blue Lins can be found. Boats Dot the horizon. Used to be that we d be the Only ones out Here especially on a  Stern says. Bui now Here s too much Money in this  Stern bemoans the increase in the number of weekend warriors wealthy doctors and lawyers in million Dollar boats who follow the professionals around. This is a Hobby Lor them but Lor us it s a business he says. They just gel in Iha  in 1985, the tuna hat was Selling for about $3 a Pound is Montauk was going Lor about $100 in Iha giant Tsukiji Lish Markel in Tokyo. Somebody was making a pile and in was t us Stern says. So the Calairi and several other tis Hormen banded together and Farmed something Akin to a Fisherman s Coop. They instituted auctions where dealers were forced to bid against each other. Erma Bombeck Helgn to Fauty hint Antrei Buffan  . Tokyo. The butter like flavor of Tom tuna by Pierre Franey new York times have become increasingly Laski naked with Luna until a few weeks ago i assumed that the Only Factor in selecting tuna was freshness. But while sharing a lunch of sushi with japanese friends. I Learned that the la Content is equally important. In Japan the Cost of Luna and its Quality Are determined largely by its fatty nature one Friend said the choices part of the tuna is Cut from the belly the Friend went on and it is called two. Ordinary tuna and the kind you find at most sushi counters b called  when i cooked the Toro. The fatties Cut i found the difference Between it and Iha run or the Al nil tuna quite remarkable. When Loro is cooked in is Light Pink and less lean in texture. It has a Rich flavor that is almost butter like. At about $10 a Pound Toro costs More than Mauro which is about $7 a Pound. Either May be used in preparing ins recipe outlined Here. It is a simple dish that May be cooked on a charcoal or Gas Grill or under a broiler. The seasonings include thyme garlic hot red Pepper flakes and Lemon Rind. There Are two excellent accompaniments a cold salad made with sliced Zucchini tomatoes and Mau Arelli cheese and Parsley potatoes. Grilled tuna with herbs 1 slab of tuna preferably from the belly portion about impounds Salt Tola stall desired freshly ground Pepper to Laila i cup Olvo Oil 61 prig fresh thyme 2 cloves garlic peeled and Cut into vary thin slices 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed Lemon juice 4 strip Lemon Rind i Teaspoon dried hot Rod Pepper Hake 1 Tablespoon melted butter. Preheat charcoal or Gas Grill or broiler to High. Sprinkle Luna with Salt and Pepper on both sides place Oil in a hat dish and add thyme garlic Lemon juice Lemon Rind and hot red Pepper flakes. Add Luna and coat on both aides. Remove tuna from the marinade. Add Butler to marinade and place the dish in a warm place. If tuna is to be cooked on a charcoal or Gas Grill place it directly on the Grill laity Side Down and Cook turning often. 5 to 6 minutes. If ii is to be cooked under a broiler arrange tuna on a rack fatty Side up. Broil about 2 inches from heat leaving broiler door partly open Cook 3 minutes and turn continue cooking 2 minutes Transfer tuna to marinade. Turn tuna to Coal on both sides. Cut into thin slices and serve. Yield 4 Servings. Zucchini Tomato and Mozzarella salad 1 Zucchini about 1 Pound 1 or 2 red Ripe tomatoes about it Pound 6 ounce Mou Arella cheese Salt to taste h desired freshly ground Pepper to taste 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil fresh Basil sprigs or leaves for Garnish. Trim off ends of Zucchini. Cut ii Inlo 12 slices of about the same size. Bring enough Waler to boil to cover Zucchini slices when added. Add slices and Cook 1 i minutes do not overcook. Drain. Cut away and discard Core of Tomato. Cul Tomato into 14-Inch slices. Cut Nozzarella Inlo 12 slices. Arrange Zucchini Tomalo and Nozzarella slices slightly overlapping. In a Circle on a serving dish. Sprinkle with Salt and Pepper. Combine vinegar and Oil in a bowl and Blair. Sprinkle the sauce evenly Over the salad Garnish with Basil sprigs or leaves and serve yield 4 Servings. Parsley potatoes 12 Small red new potatoes about 1 Pound sett to Tatte if desired 1 Tablespoon butter 3 Tablespoons finely chapped Parsley. Do rat Peel potatoes. Split each in half and trim of and discard a Small portion o the end of each Polato half. Put potatoes in a Saucepan add water to cover and Salt. Cook about a mini pcs or until tender Drain return potatoes to the Saucepan and add butter. Toss briefly and Sprinkle with Parsley before serving. Yield 4 Servings. A few years ago my husband and i took a trip to Papua now Guinea Dawn he sepic River. In every Village we visited natives offered heir hand carvings for Safe. In response to the question How much they had an interesting answer. They said first Price. If 50,., second Price. 120" and then they waited patently Lor you to make up your mind which Price you wanted o pay. Of. So they la never make the world s greatest poker players but there was something charming and innocent in the Way hey did business. I could t help but compare them to american merchants. Do you realize you could travel the length and breadth of this country and not find two people who paid the same Price Lor their airline Nickels books hoi Al accommodations housing appliances clothing or food car salesmen Are the worst. To Mailer How Clever you think you Are you will never get a direct answer to the question Haw much is this car first you have to go through How much you Are writing to spend for a car hew much you think your own car is Worth on a Trade in and what is the safely of your family Worth to you. Then you must watch the Salesman do a Little dance called Check wll Rathe Boss  this is where he skips Back and Forth Between the manager and you with a series of figures that Are written Down. When the manager s figures become blood stained you agree to buy the car. The airlines can t even came up with a Standard Price anymore. Tho Cost of your ticket depends on what season what Day of the week How Many Days before your flight you bought the ticket where you dough it How Many oafs you re going to stay before your return trip whether or not you be contributed Bonus Miles if you bought it during a Price War or a package Deal or if your lather gave birth to the stewardess and is wearing a Suil and lie and will play Well in first class. And who can believe a Safe anymore when Post saturday january 1988 Christmas sales Are held two weeks before Christmas. One Stora i know starts each year Wilh their White Sale followed by inventory and the president s Sale. These banners Are taken Down to make room Lor the store wide clearance. The one i like is the oops is my face red we re overstocked Sale which to talk about at the Back door Moonlight madness Sale Lor preferred customers. The Harvest Sale end the end of the month gala Are Raal close together but not As close As the pre-chr1stma5 and Post Christmas. Following the holidays there s the end of the year prices slashed the final reduction sidewalk Sale Cost plus is percent followed by everything must go our lease is up and going out of business All sales final. Whal is interesting is that in 10 years not one Sale has changed at the store. 41 is pm Anlu new Sprou. The stars and stripes Page 17