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PIERCED IN SMOLENSK REGION RUSSIANS WITHHOLDING DETAILS. INCREASED LEASE-LEND AID. LONDON, February 17. The Russians are maintaining silence regarding the specific position on the lighting fronts. This may be due to a concealment of operations or to stiffening German resistance. Today’s Soviet communique reports the capture of a strong position, with an enemy Joss of 1,500 men. The Germans admit that the Russians have pierced their lines in the Smolensk region. 50 south of Viazma. Another largo American lease-lend appropriation for Russia is under negotiation. American deliveries to Russia, which have been behind schedule, are being speeded up.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 18 February 1942, Page 3
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100GERMAN LINES Wairarapa Times-Age, 18 February 1942, Page 3
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