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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1940

Page

5

Nazis Claim French Line Now Broken

Dispatch reports German forces breaking French lines near Paris amid a sustained assault. Article describes heavy artillery, mines, and fierce street fighting as German right wing works to encircle Paris and isolate coastal ports Dieppe Le Havre Cherbourg while a second thrust targets the Soissons area north east of Paris.

Dieppe le Havre Cherbourg Paris Soissons Plachers Naal Aisne

German Drive to Be Broken in France War Update

Germany claimed progress in France with a push toward Paris and bombardment of Cherbourg and eastern airfields. The report cited German high command notes on ground advances, air attacks, and prisoner captures while noting Allied retaliation and French defense improvements under Weygand.

Weygand Somme Paris France Weygandling High Command Germens Cherbourg Thalys Alfies Germany Ham Ining Netherlands Il Dunkerque Flanders Mungelint Adolf Hlitinr Sagain Europe

Fierce German Drive Near Chemin-Des-Dames Front

French forces counterattacked to reclaim ground north of the Aisne at Chemin-Des-Dames Ridge as German offensives pushed toward Paris. Reports say tanks and heavy air activity accompanied night fighting, with both sides claiming gains and retreats along the Somme to Aisne fronts. The battle’s scale disrupted Paris’ outskirts, with French defenses described as under heavy strain and strategic positions being contested across the line.

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Youth Aeronautics Training Under NYA Plan

The Helena school district offers an aeronautics program for three youth groups under the NYA resident project. Applicants 21 to 24 may enroll in the aeronautics school with tuition of 90 plus a 15 laboratory fee. those 18 to 24 may opt for other NYA training in construction, shop, radio construction and operation. Eligibility requires high school credits and drafting, math, science, shop work, with senior ranking preferred. Applications will be received by June 15, with NYA projects at Fort Keogh and nearby locations winding down as attention shifts to this Helena project.

Ingy N. A Pleo Helena Achool Theae NYA Aeronautics Aeronautic N.Y.A National Youth Administration Aeronautics Alono N.ya Aeronautics School Helena Fort Keogh Lauro Kall+ spell Red Lodge Lewistown McMurphy Aid

Americans Stranded in Dublin After Roosevelt Departure

Marlin June 6. Three hundred Americans remain in Dublin with dwindling funds after the U S President Roosevelt sailed Sunday. They face uncertain futures as they contemplate scarce finances and costly return options, amid reports of German air activity and advancing forces in northern France.

Marlin U. &2 Uner Roosevelt U. S Europe

Carroll Plans Air Training Program For Students

Carroll college announces an air training program to begin June 16 with ground school and flight instruction led by Fr. Morrison and Dr. Neuman. Registered students will take FAA exams for a private pilot license after three months, with insurance provided.

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Cheyenne Man Named Assistant State Director in Work Project

Cheyenne announces Royal Reed of Cheyenne has been named assistant state director of the Work Project Administration and Welfare Commodity Distribution. Details indicate he will oversee allocation and distribution operations within the state.

Cheyenne Wye

Republican Leader Seeks Cabinet Cuts and New Deal Amendment

John Hamilton, chairman of the Republican National Committee, urged President Roosevelt to reduce some cabinet posts and modify certain New Deal laws to strengthen the national defense commission. Waterbury, Conn. edition notes the proposal as part of Republican strategy.

Waterbury. Com Sune John Hamilton Republican National Roosevelt Eck National Defense Commission

Lewis Statement Endorses National Defense Program

Washington on June 6 John J Lewis and his CSO executive board endorsed the national defense program and declared they were unalterably opposed to any subversive activity or Trojan horse tactic.

Washington John J. Lewis CSO National Defense

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