Siege: US Ousts Soviet Commission in Germany Frankfurt, Germany After refusing to leave the American zone after a deadline had been set by General Clay, eight members of Soviet repatriation committee are blockaded by MP's in their Frankfort quarters. After thirty-four hours they had enough and left. TLSs Soviet commission house, American guards patroling outside wall. MS US Army colonel watching soldier dig hole outside fence. MS guards sending street peddlers away. MS guard standing watch in falling snow.