The Baltic States
Sir,— Twenty years ago this June. Russia, then numbering 180.000,000, attacked Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia (combined population 6.000.0001, with which ft had valid non-aggression pacts. The Soviet annexed the three republics, although to this day no free nation, excluding Sweden, has recognised this seizure. Russification has been forced on the Baltic States, aimed to break down the national resistance. About 20 to 30 per cent, of the native population has been lost through exile, deportations, and killing. Until fairly recently, no foreign visitors were allowed inside the states and, at present, only the capitals are open to visitors. In spite of Soviet boasts, the standard of living is well below the standard of pre-occupation days. On this sad anniversary, remember our fallen ones and our struggle for freedom. Take care that such a misfortune could not happen to your country.—Yours, etc., G. PROCUTA, Acting President, New Zealand Baltic Club. Auckland, June 4, 1960.
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Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29224, 7 June 1960, Page 3
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