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Invention Adds Terrors to War
Washington file reports three Dimitri war devices and a fast mail system. A self propelled explosive ship killer could strike fleets unseen, while a submarine airplane locator and a new fighting ship plane threaten existing vessels. Dimitri promises Atlantic crossing in three days and lower ship costs, though patents are pending. He seeks protection before sharing technical details and aims to enter a navy competition with his ship plane. He also touts a device locating sunken vessels and a mail delivery system between New York and England or San Francisco in 10 to 14 hours, with low cost and operation. He has not allowed model examinations, citing patent fears and awaits Senate help.
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