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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1918

Page

8

Small Boats Beat Large in Submarine War Effort

The article argues for many small submarine chasers over fewer destroyers, detailing rapid construction, seaworthiness, and cost effectiveness. It notes U boat threats, aircraft coordination, and nets protecting the Grand Fleet, with commanders stressing gradual advancement in defense and offense against submarines.

Vy Department Interional Syndicate Atlantic Navy Department Department New York Navy Yard New Orleans Furer Navy United States England Erty

Fragmentary Gasoline History Notes From Early Oil Era

Extracts describe crude processes of making gasoline from natural gas and naphtha, mention Ben Franklin and electricity, reference early internal combustion engines, and sketch dangers in kerosene and benzine production within a fragmented historical discussion.

Origins of Gasoline and Kerosene in Early Industry

The article traces the evolution of refining from kerosene to gasoline, noting regulatory standards, safety issues, and the rise of internal combustion engines. It discusses cracking methods, natural gas as a gasoline source, and the economics of casing-head gasoline, including production figures from 1915 to 1916 and the efficiencies of gas engines versus kerosene.

Rittman Burtot Gumatane Chemical Chemiecel Gret United States Geological Survey New York Kentucky

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