Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Harold Blodgett, Laser Project officer for the U.S. Army Material Command, demonstrates use of the new Laser rifle during press conference here 3/6. The Laser hurls a ray of intense light at a target. Although the instrument can be used for military purposes, the Army points out that it is presently not considered to be a weapon. During the press conference only three charges could be obtained from power pack on table behind Blodgett.
Harold Blodgett, Laser Project officer for the U.S. Army Material Command, demonstrates use of the new Laser rifle during press conference here 3/6. The Laser hurls a ray of intense light at a target. Although the instrument can be used for military purposes, the Army points out that it is presently not considered to be a weapon. During the press conference only three charges could be obtained from power pack on table behind Blodgett.
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Harold Blodgett, Laser Project officer for the U.S. Army Material Command, demonstrates use of the new Laser rifle during press conference here 3/6. The Laser hurls a ray of intense light at a target. Although the instrument can be used for military purposes, the Army points out that it is presently not considered to be a weapon. During the press conference only three charges could be obtained from power pack on table behind Blodgett.

United Press International · [ca. March 1964]

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