The Archive · 1939

"Engines Failed"

Moscow, Oct, 25.

The German prize crew on board the American liner City of Flint, which Is at present confined in Mur-mensk after arrival under a German cruiser's escort, was taken off today, Official Tass (Soviet) news agency re-Ported this evening.

The City of Flint was brought to Murmansk because her engines failed and needed repair, Tass added. The Ship would remain in the northern port for the time being while a check Moscow, Oct, 26, Soviet Russia has sent' a note to Britain protesting against the British list of contraband.

This list, Moscow declares, "violates the principles of international Taw, gravely impairs the interests. of neutrals. and destroys international was made on her cargo, it stated. Havas

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