Soviet Union asking USA to return tankers according to the Dutch newspaper Soerabaijasch Handelsblad dated 1 August 1941

An item dated Washington 31 July reported that Ickes informer journalists that the Soviet Union requested the USA to return two Russian tankers.(1)

Note
1. Probably Harold LeClair Ickes (15 March 1874 Altoona, Pennsylvania-3 February 1952 Washington), 4 March 1933-15 February 1946 secretary of the Interior.