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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1943

Page

17

Raiders Strike Madagascar Fortress to Seize Key Base

British forces mounted a bold assault against the Vichy French fortress at Diego Suarez Madagascar. Commandos landed at Courrier Bay on May 5 1942 and moved inland to contact main units as air and naval strikes targeted airport and harbor. Tanks supported by infantry pressed toward defenses facing heavy 75mm and anti tank fire, with progress hampered by tank traps and ditches as the two day fight intensified.

Dicega Suarez Madagascar Combined Operations Command Vichy Laval Navy

Let's Explore Your Mind Q A on Plans Poise and Jobs

Albert E Wiggam quotes Marjorie Hillis on living in the present and not overplanning for better days. She notes disappointment if one lands a goal after long waiting and urges timely action. The column discusses poise in silence and resisting embarrassing questions. It also challenges the idea of gentlemanly jobs and parental expectations for boys.

Marjorie Hillis

Pictured motion picture actress to be identified

A crossword style clue list hints at a motion picture actress across identities and related terms, with numerous cross references from 6 to 67 across and down clues including common words for time, sounds, measurements, and plants. The puzzle asks for the actress name linked to the grid by the given clues.

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