Former President Harry S. Truman, standing, hat in hand, at left, gazes solemnly ahead as a group of mourners, led by Gov. Herter, file from the Cathedral of the Holy Cross following Solemn Pontifical High Mass of Requiem yesterday for Maurice J. Tobin. by Cabral, Anthony (Photographer)

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Submarine Builders at the Electric Boat division of General Dynamics are getting the job done faster, better, and cheaper these days thanks to the alignment, calibration, and tooling capabilities of the laser. Above, Dick Muckle, methods analyst, calibrates laser for shaft alignment job on nuclear attack submarine.

General Dynamics Corporation. Electric Boat Division

Former President Harry S. Truman, standing, hat in hand, at left, gazes solemnly ahead as a group of mourners, led by Gov. Herter, file from the Cathedral of the Holy Cross following Solemn Pontifical High Mass of Requiem yesterday for Maurice J. Tobin.

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