Samuel Colt Revolving Pistol and Torpedo Advances
The piece recounts Samuel Colt's revolving pistol initial Army rejection, later use by Seminole War and Texas Rangers, and 1847 approval for bulk purchase. It notes Colt’s 1841 demonstration of an electrical torpedo to President Tyler and officials, its Potomac sinking of a schooner, and Congress funding for further torpedo research.
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Amuel Colt
U.S. Army
Texas Rangers
Colt
John Tyler
Potomac
Robert Fulton
Congress
Fonds
Torpedo Debate and Confederate Use During Civil War
The article traces opinions on torpedoes from early fear of their horror to Confederate adoption of automatic guided devices. It notes Matthew Maury’s switch to Colt’s idea, shortages in 1864, and the USS Commodore Jones being destroyed by an electrical torpedo. It also mentions the Union Navy briefly using spar torpedoes five months later with high risk to crew.
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Warsaw
Matthew Maury
U.S. Navy
Colt
U.S
TV Highlights A Busy Movie Night Schedule
The guide lists a 2 pm five o clock movie The Golden Land Winter a 6 05 pm Smoke Signal and an Avengers 4 20 pm color feature. At 9 pm Dial M for Murder and 9 20 pm He and She follow with Run for Your Life 7 00 pm net festival Night Journey 11 30 pm Gypsy Wildcat and a late Joey Bishop Show lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Chan
Dana-Andrews
Cavaley
New Post
Maj
Croft
Beverly
Beverly Aillbillies
Jethro
Laurence Harvey
Hollister
Martha Graham
Maria Montez
Joey Bishof
Joey Tex
Petar Graves
Fannie Plage
Grand Slam Try Sets Seven Hearts In Major Contract
In a team match Harold Ogust explores a grand slam via a five no trump bid bypassing Blackwood. He seeks the A K of hearts and a diamond sequence while West’s double through strong spade and club reads guide the final seven hearts contract, yielding 2 210 points.
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God
Harold Ogust
North
Ogust
Blackwood
West
Lin
Test Your Code Breaking Ability Test Your Cryptoquote
A cryptogram quotation explains the substitution cipher and how each day the code differs. It presents an example line and mentions yesterday's quote about sorrow and men with their own country ties.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword Words and Clues Packed
Crossword puzzle by Eugene Sheffer with many across and down clues. Includes references to animals foods and languages like Spanish and Tahitian gods with terms such as strong card, girt, and carriers.
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Spide
Buzz
Jer
Dough
Archie
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Bob Montana
Steve Canyon
Meh
Milton Canift
Tate Me
America
Clark
Kinnaird
Dorothea
Englisri
Mr. Breger
North Dealer
Ulnerable
Kitas
Hanoi
Pasa Pass
COCM
Chateaubriand
Andy Capp
Henry
Tive
Beetle Bailey
Beetle
Hi and
Lois
P Todal
Am A
Autho
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