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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1943

Page

6

Guadalcanal Diary vivid account of air combat and illness

The diary covers a gastro enteritis attack in a field hospital and a reconnaissance with fighter pilots at Guadalcanal. Capt John L Smith of Lexington Oklahoma reports his four enemy kills including a head on attack and close calls during a battle over the harbor.

John L. Smith Lexington Okla

Intercepted air clash and Pacific raid described by a correspondent

The report recounts a dogfight where one pilot fended off two Zeros, claiming 18 were shot down that day. A surprise air raid later caused a ground shake and a smoke cloud near Kukum. The Calhoun transport was hit, but about 100 crew were saved with 38 lost. Nightfall brought rumors of enemy activity and cautious waiting.

Gen. Vandegrift Kukum Calhoun

Wiggam On Mind Reading And Telephone Etiquette

Albert Wiggam muses on everyday psychology and social habits. He notes how childhood and behavior shape actions and discusses the limits of understanding others in casual settings and in professional contexts with humorous anecdotes.

SCREEN STAR Puzzle Clue List for Samarium to Heart Egypt

A vertical puzzle grid of clues with numbered items from 1 Beat to 65 Heart Egypt and includes entries such as Adolescent compass port Nova Scotia Surety and Sodium carbonate. The list pairs definitions with cross word style hints across varied categories.

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