Spider Web Used as Cross Hairs in Instruments
Strands of spider web are employed as cross hairs in survey instruments microscopes and telescopic gunsights. The improvised material offers fine alignment aids in optical devices.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1958
Page
12
Strands of spider web are employed as cross hairs in survey instruments microscopes and telescopic gunsights. The improvised material offers fine alignment aids in optical devices.
In this health column Dr Herman Bundesen explains how contact lenses may arrest progressive myopia. A two year study of 1400 wearers found no progression and some improvement with corneal lenses. Europe reports similar results.
During early weeks a baby's simple routines like bathing feeding rocking and outdoor trips form his main diversions. Share the tasks calmly with a smile to become a partner in pleasure rather than a taskmaster. Keep a biographer record of firsts and development for later review and doctor changes. A monthly snapshot adds visual proof to written notes.
A reflective piece urges patience before judging child complaints about neighbors or teachers. It stresses listening, gathering facts, and allowing doubt, noting how quick judgments harm relationships and misjudge innocent actions. Examples recount a first grader and a teacher.
A quiz prompts Basra as Sinbad the Sailor’s seen city in Iraq. It notes the common viper is the sole poisonous reptile in Great Britain. It explains tea comes from young tender leaves at the ends of branches.
Bridge column notes play by play and positions for the Jacoby on Bridge system. East 9 declares a sequence while players record hands with numbers 4843 and A54 8742. A107 indicates a variant or rule reference used by experts.
Bridge puzzle from Oswald Jacoby analyzes a four hearts contract where West slips in with the ace of spades to thwart declarer. South must decide on the correct line after the diamond lead and the spade sequence. The article presents the bidding and a key defense by West that defeats the contract, noting the potential for South to make if West ducks the spade.
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