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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1941

Page

2

Russians Say Germans Beaten Back

The Russian communique reports German forces were pushed back in areas near Vilna and Lida with Welkowysk referenced as a strategic point. It claims two entire Russian armies were tapped by the German high command and that a German tank division was annihilated on the Beat Side, according to Nazi prisoners.

Poland Vilna Welkowyst Lida Welkowysk Bialystok Nazi Prsoners Germany Adolf Hitler Grodno Brest- Litovsk Kaunas Kiev Ukraine Smolensk Moscow Russia Red Air Force Fler Paul Hoffhaver Luftwaffe Riga Latvia London Radio Lawrences Cadberry New York N.B.C Motor City Oii Maxie Falcom Munique Pautiong Ger Dvinsk Cap-Hutrad Rittas Lue U1gn Brest Litovsk Kemia Lithuanias Minsk Cormans France

Pope Preaches Faith Amid War as Soviet and German Claims Clash

The report contrasts a Russian communique denouncing German claims of rapid victory with pope's sermon urging trust in God amid immense suffering. It notes German losses and Soviet counterclaims, cites tank and aircraft figures, and covers war-front updates across Ukraine and Poland, plus Vatican reflections on humanity and divine justice.

Rome Nahona Bose Peter Paul Poland Novorgrad-Velinski Shepetovka Ukraine Purean Baal Stutborn Baraj¢ Mowieze Old Poland Minsk White Russia Belearth Cross Holy Father

Nazi Claiming Troops on Moscow Highway

Nazi claims on Moscow front describe planes destroyed and 2243 tanks wrecked or captured as drives push through Lithuania into Latvia. The article notes famine, supply shortages, and widespread suffering among Catholics and laypeople, with remarks on God’s endurance amid the horrors and blockades aggravating the crisis.

Moscow Lithuania Latvia Minek Enat

County Youths Will Register for Army Duty Tuesday

The article reports county youths to register for military service on July 1, outlining eligibility for males 21 and older since October 18, 1940, or those of registration age then who have not registered. It details required information, contact with local boards, and notes on disability registrations. It also summarizes German and Soviet battle reports from the eastern front, including prisoner and equipment counts, and mentions a potato crop value in 1939.

HE. M. Birely

Espionage Ring Crackdown Slows German Contacts

FBI chief Hoover outlined a wide espionage case with 22 foreign born defendants and 19 prior convictions since 1917. Suspects faced up to 20 years in prison. defendants include Frederick Joubert Duquesne and Carl Reuper, with operations spanning couriers, air routes, and secret inks. Authorities noted use of international mail and U.S. banking to fund activity and described Baltic and Polish targets as German drives advance toward Moscow and Kiev amid ongoing wartime pressure.

Hoover Europe F.bal. Ehier Frederick Joubert Duquesne F.B.I New York United States Brooklyn U. S Harold M. Kennedy Carl Reuper Germany Chinaeso France Russia South Africa Austria Morasta FBI Aml Ace Helson Italy

On the War Front Special duties abroad and leaders named

War front notes report special duties assigned abroad with Sir Anileen remaining chairman of the authority. New York and London broadcasts detail widespread Allied and Axis actions across Constanta Ploesti Danube bridges Finland Egypt and Hungary. A separate survey finds five in every 106 American schoolchildren need glasses.

Ton Anileen Wil New York Black Sea Constanta NBC Ploesti

Golden Anniversary To Be Celebrated

The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Shearer of Winfield Jaws will be celebrated tonight at the home of Dr. and Mrs. David Berg on 425 Gilbert Street. The Shearers, parents of Dr. B C. Shearer of 420 North Park Avenue and of Mrs. Berg, have often visited Helena. they will be at home to friends tonight.

A. W. Shearer Winfield, Jaws David Berg Gilbert Street Shearer B C. Shearer North Park Avenue Berg

Great Northern Seeks Farmer Co operation On Crop Storage

The Great Northern urges farmers to load cars promptly and use them for transport rather than storage. Despite 4,000 new 50 ton box cars and an order for 2,000 more, terminals near capacity threaten harvest movement. The railroad emphasizes meeting transportation obligations to defense and normal commerce only with full patron cooperation.

Great Northern

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