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...might be sterling silver. But after 15 more ingots were recovered last month, the discovery touched off shock waves almost as strong as those of the original battle. The find started a gold rush-to the delight of Sadami Umeno, mayor of Tsushima's isolated principal town of Kamitsushima (pop. 7,300). "We would like to have a hospital and a 3,000-ton ferryboat," said the mayor, suggesting that the treasure hunt entitled the island to some benefits it was previously promised. "We might even have an airport built...
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