Laser rifle delivered to Army arms Frankford Arsenal
A Boston firm delivered a laser rifle to the Army's Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia. Maser Optics Inc spokesman said the device can ignite objects detonate explosives or blind temporarily and may serve as a ranging instrument or navigation tool. The portable rifle uses optical linkage and a one sight range comparable to radar.
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Baxter
Frankford ‘Arsenal
Philadelphia
Boston
Maser Optics, Inc
Villarrica Volcano Erupts Amid Widespread Tragedy
A second eruption of Chile's Villarrica Volcano roared Tuesday as avalanches from the first blast buried Conaripe and nearby towns. Officials report hundreds killed or missing. 30,000 residents in shelters amid floods and mud. Temuco coordinates relief as rescuers fear higher toll.
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Jose Maria Orlando
Guaiase
Villarrica
Chile
Santiago
Conaripe
Temuco
Vol‘cang
McKeithen Wins Louisiana Governor Race Over Lyons
With 1,726 of 2,216 precincts reporting, Democrat John J. McKeithen led early returns over Republican Charlton Lyons. Lyons failed to win the solid Democratic areas and faced a federal court challenge over machine irregularities.
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New
Orleans
UPI
John. J .McKetthen
Charlton ‘Lyons
States Rights Pany
Thomas Williams
Uit
Frida
Awith
McKeithen
Senate rejects bid to block cotton subsidy for textile mills
Senate votes against removing key provisions from the cotton wheat bill that would subsidize U S textile mills to buy American cotton at world prices. The move aims to influence farm relief debates as leadership plans continue on the farm bill.
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Senate
Kall Key
U.S
Garry
Rity
Mike Mans
D-Mo
Mittees
Everrett M. Dirksen
Dlinois
Bill
Soest Weather Panorma Reports Severe Winter Storm
A sweeping winter storm battered the Great Plains and Southwest with heavy wet snow in South Dakota and New Mexico, while Texas Panhandle and Panhandle regions saw mixed precipitation and chilly winds. Forecasters warned of dangerous travel as the system expanded northeastward with scattered snow flurries and dust storms reported along the Rio Grande Valley.
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Soest
Tex
Great Plains
South Dakota
Panhandle
South Plains
Rockies
Mavverick
Ariz Peled
Texas
Laredo
Bomoh
Jower- Rio Grande Valley
Unclear From Fragmentary Drug Request Reports
Fragmentary OCR text notes a drug request arriving by U.S. Air Force jet and mentions a king and secretary with uncertain names. Details are incomplete and no coherent event or outcome is clear from the readable portion.
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Onatantin Choides
Jasenink
U.S
Air Force
Ted Crennele
Air Fore
ONE 6 SURVIVES Pa air Sucked From Door
A misread fragment reports a dramatic in flight accident where a door was torn off a plane. A crew member clung to a chain as the aircraft, a turboprop C30, moved at high speed pulling him along before he escaped injury.
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Jre Gailegors
Council Meets RY Wald Maer Delay Possible
Council meeting notes show RY Wald Maer considering a delay. The agenda hints at potential postponement of a planned action, with officials weighing impacts and timelines. Further details were not provided in the readable text.
Jury presides as judge in murder trial case details unclear
Fragmented report describes a trial led by a judge referenced as Brenen or Brenen with late 1940s era names like Melvin Belli arguing during proceedings. The text mentions court activity, witness handling, and a dramatic exchange ending with the judge's remark before page cut.
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Wienomirt
Ts Repé
Inter
Texas
Wilson
Melvin Belli
Énuigh
Belii
Davison Advances After preliminary at Bee Grand
Howard C. Davison led a round with a strong performance at Bee Grand, advancing past early rounds. Brent Jordan and others followed as the competition shifted to the later stages, with local contenders showing sharp aim and strategy.
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Tatired Wa
Brent Jordan
Bee Grand
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