The Archive · 1938

American Mail Line May Quit Orient Subsidy Will Decide Fate Of Shipping Service

Seattle, May 28.

The American Mail Line, on! United States company operating from Seattle, indicated today' it may suspend its service to the Orient unless the Government renews or increases its subsidy expiring June 22.

It was expected that a private company would advance capital to start w firm if the subsidy is refused. The Amei il Line announced that the ad reduced i cargo business, causing tremendous losses.—United.

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