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1st breathalyzer is tested... "drunkometer"....
1st breathalyzer is tested... "drunkometer"....
Item # 670119
January 09, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1939
* 1st breathalyzer is tested
* "Drunkometer" - rubber balloon
* Blood alcohol content (BAC)
The top of page 17 has a two column heading: "Motorists Breathe Into Balloons In Test of New 'Drunk-O-Meter'" with subhead. (see) A very early version of the breathalyzer text.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in great condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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