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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1943

Page

17

Commandos Strike Wastersval Battery In North Sea Raid

No. 4 Commando under Lord Lovat and 250 men, aided by American Rangers, attacked the Nazi Wastersval coastal battery near Dieppe. The raid included stealth landing, torpedoes, mortar and Spitfire support, silencing the six-gun battery and killing most of its garrison. One Ranger, Corp. Franklin M. Koons, described in detail his sniper action and the farmhouse fighting. Tomorrow the sea wall battle begins.

Lord Lovat Lovat Corp Franklin M. Koons Swea City Koons Sea Wall

Wiggam Discusses Jack and Family Prospects

Albert E Wiggam explores whether Jack's children will become stars given the family's poor material status and perceived character. He argues that even with luck, the outcome depends on inherited traits and natural worth, presenting a cautious view of potential future success.

Jack

Misplaced Teeth Help and Miscellany From Public Ads

An old advertisement promotes FASTEETH alkaline powder to prevent slipping false teeth and boost confidence with no sour taste. The page includes trivia Q A on reading and intelligence, heredity musings, and a clipped puzzle with scattered clues and partial words.

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