French West Indies Battle Turns in 1782 Climax
In 1782 French admiral Count de Grasse clashed with Admiral Rodney off Jamaica. After nearly 12 hours the French fleet was largely disabled, Rodney won nine ships lost, and 3000 French troops perished while 6000 were wounded. De Grasse was captured. The victory protected Jamaica and extended the American Revolution.
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France
Atlantic
West Indies
Francois de Grasse
George Brydges Rodney
Rodney
de Grasse
Jamaica
Cornwallis
Decorator names and clues in a mixed word puzzle
A crossword style list presents horizontal and vertical clues about people places and items including Elsie de Wolfe fame interior designer and terms like gibbon melody and varnish ingredient. The grid references and answer hints mix arts design and common nouns in a puzzle header style.
Rain and dust storms in Sahara and Europe article
Uncle Ray explains sahara rainfall patterns, cloudbursts, and simoon dust storms. He notes underground water via clay layers and artesian wells, then describes a red rain dust event over Europe and the curse of Sicily. Ends with a promotion and a local mayoral bid by Dr Reinhardt.
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Sahara
Europe
Mediterranean Sea
Sicily
North Carolina photographers end convention with ethics code
The annual meeting of the North Carolina photographers association in Chapel Hill concluded yesterday after delegates approved a code of ethics.
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Chapel Hill
North Carolina Photographers Association
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