Washington, Mar, 7.
The Maritime Commission has informed Congressional leaders it desires authority to take over on a charter basis 36 Danish ships moored here since the German occupation of Denmark, it was understood yesterday.
Negotiations which were carried on for several weeks between private American operators and Danish owners broke down because underwriters refused to insure the vessels or, their prospective cargoes.
Hence, the Maritime Commission seeking authority to charter vessels for the Government Merchant Marine, insuring them through the Government's insurance fund for which the Commission needs Congressional authority—United Pres
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