Muzzle Loading Rifle Revival Thrives in Pennsylvania
In Shartlesville Berks County muzzle loading rifles remain active in the Blue Mountain Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. The group of 100 members from five states uses micrometer sights on rifles weighing 15 to 35 pounds with 40 inch barrels. Members range from ages 12 to 76 with women prominent in competitions. The article notes flintlock and percussion lock types, historic origins, and the Kentucky Rifle standard for the era.
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Shartlesville
A.P
U. S
Blue Ridge
Berks County
Pennsylvania
Blue Mountain
Sue Hirtle
Bath
Jerome E. Hirtle
Mary Wengert
Bernville
United States
Lancaster
Networks promise television by ’48
Detroit report says a Bell Telephone system plan, based on a new co-axial cable, will enable regular network television in the United States by the end of 1948. The Michigan Bell Telephone Co disclosed the program in a brief statement.
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Detroit
U.A
Bell Telephone System
United States
Michigan Bell Telephone Co
Detroit toledo hub ties network to chicago and cleveland
Announcement promises Michigan TV via coaxial cable by late 1950 with 12 000 miles of line. Detroit link shifts up from post 1950 plans. Detroit Toledo will connect Chicago Cleveland and Cincinnati Toledo corridors and extend east to coastal points with a Chicago New Orleans leg toward the west coast.
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Detroit
Detroit-Toledo
Chicago
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Toledo
New Orleans
West Coast
New York
Lincoln Day Ceremonies Televised From Washington This Year
A report notes Lincoln day ceremonies in Washington were broadcast on television this year, highlighting the public observance and media coverage of the civic event.
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Washington
It Pays To Relax In Car Crash
Victor J. Bartolai and Fred Davis, a former dirt track stunt driver and his father in law, survived a rollover after calmly following his advice to relax. Police found them reaching through a broken window for their hats.
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Chicago
Victor J. Bartolai
Inlaw
Fred Davis
Let Us Prepare Your Car for It Linton Motor Sales Inc
Linton Motor Sales Inc invites customers to schedule vehicle service and preparation. The notice highlights available maintenance options and emphasizes quality work and timely pickup. It positions the shop as ready to assist with preowned and new car preparation needs.
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Car
Linton Motor Sales, Inc
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