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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1941

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Rostov Taken Again by Red Forces

The Moscow radio reported German forces driven from Rostov in the Caucasus and pursued toward Mariupol. Soviet broadcasts claimed Rostov’s defense collapsed, several German divisions fled, and winter troops crossed the Volga southeast of Kalinin to recapture towns. Stalin congratulated troops for the Rostov deliverance and flags raised in the city. Taganrog was threatened as Germans evacate central Rostov, with 5,000 German dead reported.

London Suniliy Moscow Radio Uganrog Mariupol Moscow Rostov Caucasus Ewald von Kleist Yont Volga Kalinin Red Capital Itustov Joseph Stalin Lic Ryo Black Sea Lemiday Den Karilnoy von Keoist 60Th Tagaurog Red

British Subs Sink Eight Troop Ships in Arctic

The admiralty said two British submarines sank at least eight Axis troop and supply ships in Arctic waters. The Tigris sank five ships and damaged a sixth. the Trident sank three of seven troop transports, two carrying soldiers. British sources say Germany may replace Finnish troops at Murmansk Front.

Lodo Admiralty Arctic Germary Murmansk Tront Tigris Trident Ihe Admiralty

Red Cross drive ends with 30 percent rise in members

The Lewis and Clark county chapter of the American Red Cross concluded its annual roll call with final figures not yet set but believed to exceed last year's 3,000 memberships. Chair Ed Walker thanked volunteers and new members for their efforts amid increased demands on the organization during the current world crisis.

Lewis and Clark County American Red Cross Ed Walker Walker Ele

Girl of Six Takes Picket Duty For Father At Store

Nov 28 report from Los Angeles describes six year old Marlene Le Fave joining her father Paddy Leo Le Pave at the family hardware store picket line over a dispute with a wholesale plant. The child held a sign saying the protest was unfair to her daddy as another picket followed.

Lous Angeles Marlene le Fave Paddy Leo le Pave

Finnish Parliament Rejects Peace With Moscow in Session

In a special session the Finnish parliament unanimously backed the government's military and foreign policy including its refusal to seek peace with Moscow. Premier Jukka Rangell outlined the stance after countering peace proposals.

Helsinki Moscow Jukha Rangell

State government reorganization cuts Montana costs

Gov. Sam C Ford’s advisory committee reports annual cash savings of about 138 385 dollars through reorganization across departments. Armory board highway commission and penitentiary policy changes save funds and energy, with further efficiency gains in agriculture labor and industry and the Soldiers’ Home. Forty plus reports prepared by Griffenhagen and Associates detail departmental economies slated for action.

Sam c. Ford Fred Bennion Bennion State Armory Board Highway Commission Deer Lodge Soldiers’ Home Columbia Department of Agriculture, Labor ,and Industry Griffenhagen and Associates Montana

Taxes in 1941 Fiscal Year Top $16 Billion in History

New York Navy 24 tr Paves paid in the 1941 fiscal year to federal state and local governments were estimated today by the National Industrial Conference Board at $16,600,000,000 the largest for any year. The board said federal receipts would reach $12,659,000,000 this year, more than all prior years combined. State and local taxes totaled $4,137,000,000 and $4,790,000,000 respectively, with the rise tied to growing national income and business activity.

New York Navy National Industrial Conference Conference Board

French Mediterranean Fleet Ready to Fight, NBC Broadcast Says

The Paris controlled Algiers radio said the French Mediterranean fleet is ready for action and bases are ready for any emergency. It accused Britain of aggressive policy and warned Britain that French military will not hesitate to act when they deem fit.

New York Algiers Mediterranean NBC Britain

Two Nazi Soldiers Killed in Paris Bombings

Parvis Occupied France November 29. German authorities report the death of two German soldiers and many wounded in bombing attacks near Montmartre. A strict curfew from Lieutenant General von Lchaumburg promises hot patrols after 6 pm. A French girl also died in the incidents.

Paris Parvis France Rnist von Lchaumburg Montmartre Montmade Montmartre Hill Mouattarire

Petain Yields to Nazi Demands in North Africa

A foreign source in London reported that the Vichy regime yielded to German control over air and naval bases in French North Africa along the Mediterranean and Atlantic. German officers now supervise four air bases linked to Air France, with Tunisian Bizarre also said to be fielded. Vichy denied ceding bases and claimed no German involvement in North African territory. Rabat, Meknes, Sfax, and Gabes were named as bases in the report.

London Navy Vichy French North Africa Atlantic Air France France Sotu Rabat French Morocco Meknes Mes Sfsx Gabes Tue Nigit

Weather forecast for Monona area outlook

The region will stay partly cloudy to cloudy west of Divide with increasing cloudiness. Winds from the northwest are expected Sunday and Monday, with cooler conditions shaping the early week.

Monona— Air Sailayere Divide Warner Northwest

New Battle Raging In Libya

Cairo reports German and Italian forces trapped east of Tobruk have regrouped and driven into a major tank clash with British forces southeast of Rezegh. The battle, the second large engagement of the Libyan campaign, sees both sides unable to gain ground as air and ground units press assaults and attempts to break encirclement.

Cairo Tobruk Rezegh Middle East Imnas Asiele Africa

Montana Seeks Small-Quantity Stockpiles for Minerals

The Office of Production Management was urged to set up central agencies to buy and stockpile small quantities of strategic minerals. The aim is to spark prospecting and development of medium grade ores that currently lack markets, ensuring a future domestic supply as scattered deposits and low grade ore are mobilized through a coordinated effort.

Montana Mottna Office of Production Management Sam C. Mord Mankind Preparedness and Advisory Commission Mining Association of Montag Defense Committee Silver Bow Post The American Legion O.P.M

Montana Educators Elect State Men to Office

An educators’ meeting in Vancouver elected leaders including Tanl FH Gu superintendent of Vancouver schools as president of the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools. Dr. WAL Woodward of Helena was named first vice president and Dr. Freeman Daughters of Missoula was reappointed second vice president. The convention approved a proposal for compulsory National defense training courses for all students.

Bat Lake Oris Tanl Vancouver Wash Northwest Association of Secondary Uni Wal Woodward Helena Mont First View Freeman Daughters Missoula Fran W. Hart University of California L

Thailand Prepares for Worst as Troops Mass Along Border

Thai forces were deployed along the borders of French Indochina and British Malaya as Bangkok warned it faced possible war. Officials broadcast warnings that Thailand could become a battleground while observers noted Japanese moves and the region’s tense outlook.

Hanoi Feeneh Kode China Indo- China Malaya Bangkok Thailand South Pacific Japan Hainan

President Roosevelt says U S boys may fight by next Thanksgiving

President Roosevelt told reporters at Warm Springs that it was possible American military and naval forces could be fighting for the defense of American institutions by next Thanksgiving. He spoke after telephoning Secretary of State and discussing Japan’s moves.

U.S Walia Springs Roosevelt Hess Americas Uwall Washington Tidusevelt Kington Weatier Mwideht Jrenier Japan

Air Strength of Japs In Indo China Rising

Singapore sources say Japanese air strength in southern Indo China has more than doubled in the past two weeks from about 100 to over 200 planes. British troop leaves were canceled as a precaution. Reports also claim Japan is preparing naval facilities along southern Cambodian coast with emphasis on Kompong Som Bay.

Indo-China Singapore Straits Settlements Tee-China Jesshun Espeal Kompongsom Bay Cambodia

One Steel Firm Has Not Agreed to Accept Decision

New York November 29 The three man board appointed by President Roosevelt to arbitrate the union shop dispute in the capitva coal mines reports that all but one steel company involved have agreed to abide by the board’s forthcoming decision Crucible Steel withheld commitment joining with the United Mine Workers and other mine operators in advising on evidence to be considered.

New York Roosevelt Captiva Coal Mings Crucible Steel Company John R. Steelman John L. Lewis G.I.0. United Mine Workers Benjamin F. Fairless DU. 5. Steel Corp United Mine Workers of America Arbitration Board

War Department abandons ski training base at Henrys Lake

War Department says survey of a proposed winter training base near the Idaho Montana border is abandoned. Fort Lewis Washington has been chosen as the sole ski troops site, ending plans for the Henrys Lake camp near Idaho Montana line.

War Department Henry's Lake Idalia Falls Idaho Hew Lake Merwin Smith Army San Francisco Henry’s Lake Idaho-Montana Washington Montana Fort Lewis Wash

Tojo Declares Japan Will Purge Western Influence

Tokyo November 29 AP Premier Hideki Tojo solemnly announced Japan’s determination to purge British and American influence from East Asia. The cabinet met in a special session to consider the U.S. note on Orient policy as Tojo broadcast to Japan China and Manchukuo. He asserted that Chiang Kai-Shek follows Britain America and communism to the detriment of able-bodied and patriotic citizens.

Tokyo Hideki Tojo Japan United States America Orient Cojo China Manchukuo Chians Kai-Shek Britain

Final Attempt Is Made to Halt Railroad Strike

Washington, Nov. 29. President Roosevelt's emergency fact-finding board opened a final mediation session with management and labor leaders to prevent a 1,200,000 railroad workers strike. Chairman Wayne L. Morse announced continuous meetings through Sunday to prepare a second report for the president, as two days of arguments were heard on the wage dispute. The aim is a settlement to avoid a paralyzing strike.

Washington Roosevelt Wayne L. Morse Raleigh Morse Oregon University Law School Couriers

4-H Delegate Evelyn Warren Heads to National Congress

Evelyn Warren daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Warren of Woodlawn represents Lewis and Clark county 4-H clubs at the national 4-H congress held with the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. Wiss Warren county extension office stenographer has led local club work for seven years and specializes in advanced cooking. She was convention delegate to the 1941 4-H convention at Boremam returning to Halen Des later this year.

Evelyn Warren C. W. Warren Woodlawn Lewis and Clark County Chicago Wiss Warren St Boremam Halen Des

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