Commandos Raid Near Boulogne Strikes German Base
British high command sent Milner-Gibson ashore nine times in three weeks to gather coast intelligence and organize a four‑pronged commando raid. Of 200 planned, 120 men went by sea in fast boats. one landing near Boulogne found a German seaplane base, others faced no Germans or brief clashes. In Merlhmont near Le Touquet the team breached barbed wire, killed two sentries, and secured the target as German defenders offered resistance.
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Boulogne
J. W. F. Milner-Gibson
Merlhmont
le Touquet
Curt Lewin
Iowa University
Deserters Arrested After Narrow Escape From Nazis
Allied troops rushed a house flagged by wire and lobbed grenades inside. Four boats returned to England in daylight before scattering to various ports. Nazis suffered heavy losses as the Commandos withdrew without casualties.
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England
Memorial Day verse and local life notes mix in Cedar Rapids
Edgar A. Guest reflects on fallen soldiers and liberty while a college chapel service honors a long time building superintendent. Cedar Rapids locals discuss minors at liquor venues, a new catcher signing for the Bunnies, and a thought on improving games. West Hampton reports more cabins than homes as summer arrives.
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Cedar Rapids
West Hampton
N. H
New Hampshire
Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answers Featured in Newspaper
A historical page shows a two column crossword with horizontal clues from 1 to 63 and vertical clues from 1 to 60. The puzzle includes themed entries such as Italian, Greek, and Indian terms, with several abbreviations and helper words for cross checking.
World’s fair crowds top 260000 in first two days
The 1933 Chicago World’s Fair drew more than 260000 visitors in its first two days. Col C B Robbins former assistant secretary of war was to speak at Cedar Rapids Memorial Day program. Dr Stephen W Stookey retiring Coe College dean honored at faculty dinner. C W Hunt Iowa Farm Bureau says harvest will need little labor this year. C D Dad Myers for more at us 2 eRe Te
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Chicago
Col
C. B. Robbins
Cedar Rapids
Stephen W. Stookey
Coe College
Iowa
C W. Hunt
Towa Farm Bureau Federation
C. D
Dad” Myers
Wiggam Explores Mind on Love Democracy and Loss
Albert E Wiggam presents answers from Dr Paul Popenoe on love age and maturity indicating doubt in love may fade with compatibility. He quotes Kurt Lewin contrasting democracy with Nazism and notes athletic defeat as a test of emotional maturity.
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Paul Popenoe
Los Angeles
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