Army Develops Five New Rifles
The U S Army is studying at least five rifle concepts to replace or augment the M 14 including a Laser type weapon using light as ammunition. Other options include the SPW I special purpose rifle and the Stoner system with subfields for flechettes and grenade firing. General Dick said a formal weapons program began last year and a favorable outcome could make SPW I the standard rifle, otherwise it may become a specialized tool.
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Washington
W. W. Dick, Jr
Army
Congress
Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue List
Readable crossword clues reveal a mix of across and down entries with varied word lengths and partial phrases including place names and common terms. The list features references to Roman numerals and themed hints, plus several foreign language indicators and sports related terms.
General MacArthur's First Wife Plans Memoirs With Letters
Louise Cromwell Heiberg announces plans to publish memoirs including letters from John J. Pershing and Douglas MacArthur. Washington lawyer Roy St Lewis says consent of heirs is required. Heiberg has not obtained it and may face legal hurdles before releasing excerpts.
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Douglas MacArthur
John J. Pershing
General MacArthur
Mrs. Heiberg
Tire Stretch Across Nation Based on Tire Usage
The UPI report cites Tyrex Inc saying American trucks burn about 2 million tires annually. If laid end to end, the tires could form a chain spanning the United States three times. The figure reflects rayon tire cord producers’ association data.
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New York
UPI
United States
Tyrex, Inc
A Association of Rayon Tire Cord Producers
Man Works Ten Years In Lifetime
A Cornell University Engineering Journal report finds a man can expect about 70 years of life but only roughly ten years of work in a lifetime after retirement sick leave holidays and vacations. It notes less than three hours of free time remain each workday for study reading and recreation.
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Nana
Engineering Journal
Cornell University
Cornell
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