MCLEAN'S <MII> U.S. LINES SETS ASSET TRANSFER McLean Industries Inc's United States Lines Inc subsidiary said it has agreed in principle to transfer its South American service by arranging for the transfer of certain charters and assets to <Crowley Mariotime Corp>'s American Transport Lines Inc subsidiary. U.S. Lines said negotiations on the contract are expected to be completed within the next week. Terms and conditions of the contract would be subject to approval of various regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.