DIPLOMAT & ACTRESS
Russian Charge AGAINST AMERICAN EMBASSY CLERK. (Rec. 6.30). WASHINGTON, May 15. Russia refused the demand of the United States Government that Russia should drop the charge of “hooliganism” against Waldo Ruess, a clerk at the United States Embassy at Moscow, and permit his immediate departure. American diplomatic officials have indicated that the case of Ruess is likely to develop into, a full-blown diplomatic incident, involving the State Department, the Moscow Embassy at Washington, and the Kremlin to a tune of furious exchanges. Ruess has been a member of the staff of the United States' Embassy at Moscow for two years. A fortnight ago, the Russians accused him of committing “hooligan” acts towards a Russian actress last February, but a charge against him was not filed until April. The United States' Embassy has claimed diplomatic immunity. Russia has rejected this claim. The Soviet has declined to issue Ruess with a visa for his departure.
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Grey River Argus, 17 May 1946, Page 4
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