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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1937
Page
12
The piece surveys historical rapid-fire weapons from the Tower of London’s four-chamber arquebus to early multi-barrel guns. It notes 18th century patent ideas by Pucker and a three-row 31-barrel weapon, ending with R J Gatling’s fast shifting wheeled gun from Chicago.
The article recalls Budapest’s history from Attila to Sobieski and the Turkish wars, detailing the 1683 relief and 1696 expulsion of foreign forces. It notes Budapest’s reconstruction and the 1936 stamp issue marking the 250th anniversary of reclaiming Budapest from the Turks.
A historical summary traces early machine gun development from the 10-barrel Gatling gun firing up to 1 500 rounds per minute on later models. It notes international efforts by German, French, and British inventors, the wartime impact, and the ability to fire from air and ground. It ends with a promotional aside for a 1937 Uncle Ray Scrapbook Club offering guidance and certificates.
Short jumble of crossword like clues listing numbers and partial words. Contains hints such as 15 Beer 16 Norse a Pa Rebus Puzzle 19 Hestates and 44 Cloth. The fragment mentions Whip stroke 40 and Heavenly body 41 and Wine cass Prophet 42 and Yes 55.
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight with Saturday mostly cloudy skies and likely coastal rain. Interior areas see warmer temperatures as northeast to east winds of moderate strength persist from Hatteras to Jacksonville. The forecast notes overcast conditions and intermittent rain in the southern portion on Saturday.
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