US Likely to Ask Soviets to Free Crew
U S officials consider pressuring the Soviet government and seeking an explanation from Germany over the 42 Americans aboard the City of Flint prize crew a 4061 ton vessel under the German flag seized near Norway The U S Maritime Commission notes several American merchant ships are being detained or searched by the British under wartime policy with cargoes seized from some vessels and the ongoing risk of neutral ships being harassed in wartime.
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City of Flint Seizure Tests Neutral Rights in War
The City of Flint, an American freighter carrying 5000 tons of general cargo bound for Liverpool and Glasgow, was seized by a German prize crew in Kola Bay near Murmansk. Russian officials interned the Germans, while the U.S. State Department sought details from Norway. The dispute centers on whether prize ships may be detained at neutral ports and how much cargo may be deemed contraband, with implications for Russo-German and neutral rights.
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Emden Captures City of Flint in North Atlantic
Copenhagen reports the German cruiser Emden captured the American freighter City of Flint in the Northern Atlantic. A prize crew sailed the ship toward Kola Bay after declaring the cargo contraband, with Britons landed at Trondheim and later at Kola Bay.
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City of Flint captured by German prize crew near Arctic zone
Reports say the 5,400 ton City of Flint left New York bound for Manchester and Liverpool when seized by the Emden raid. Details remain unclear but the ship likely carried British ware aboard. The incident prompted diplomatic inquiries with American officials seeking guidance as Russia remained neutral.
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City of Flint Information Sought by U S Embassy Moscow October 24
U S officials request details from Flint authorities as part of a consular inquiry. The embassy in Moscow is seeking prompt cooperation on a matter involving city records and correspondence between local officials and foreign affairs. Authorities did not release further specifics.
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Russia to Return City of Flint Data to U S
Moscow promised the earliest possible data on the American freighter City of Flint, seized as a German prize and reported sent to a Baltic port. Ambassador Steinhardt spoke with Assistant Foreign Commissar Potemkin as American sources expect release soon with detentions described as temporary. Tass said the ship arrived at Kala Bay, with a Murmansk embassy visit planned for protection of U S interests.
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Cantinusia War Today From Forge One
A World War era analysis notes the German Uboat siege as savage and the Western Front as nearly impregnable, prompting reluctance for a major new offensive. It describes Allied blockade efforts, propaganda aims to spark German revolt, and the need to strengthen air fleets and logistics while tightening the blockade.
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Germany May Drive Through Netherlands for Air Bases
Analysis notes Germany could push through the Netherlands to the coast to gain air bases for raids on English ports and shipping. It discusses potential risks to neutral Holland, the impact on the Rhine mouth, and the broader war implications if Hitler escalates. It also covers Nazi appeals to home front morale and Russia's unclear plans influencing future Allied strategy.
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Woman Free Browder On Bond As Passport Fraud Charge
New York October 4 The social figure Mrs Hester Huntington posted 7000 bond to free Communist leader Earl Browder from federal custody after his indictment on charges of fraudulently obtaining and misusing a passport for travel abroad. Browder, born in Kansas, faces allegations of securing and renewing passports under false names in 1921 and 1927. The case unfolds as Huntington, who appeared at the federal building with Browder, received a subpoena to testify before a federal grand jury examining fake passporting.
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