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War News In Brief From Front Lines And Pacific
Six German bases near Kharkov Rostov and Voroshilovgrad face Russian drives as upper Donets front activity targets enemy communications. Russians seize a bridgehead near Voroshilovgrad while gun fire pounds Rostov across the Don. Guadal canal Buna are said abandoned to clear bases for new South Pacific operations. US Navy notes Guadalcanal gives reach to key Japanese bases and protects Australia-Marine routes. Australian premier Curtin pushes for decisive Allied action in Indies and New York Times critic Hansen Baldwin urges a firm policy. In New Guinea WAU Mubo forward elements press the enemy as Allied raids continue north of Australia. German Italian forces bolster Yugoslavia defenses to curb Allied landings, fierce fighting with guerillas continues. Byrnes outlines 1943 invasion of Europe as a major planned military operation. Palermo bombed by Allied aircraft to hit supply routes to North Africa.