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Guglielmo Marconi death ray ?...
Guglielmo Marconi death ray ?...
Item # 721081
October 18, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 18, 1935
* Guglielmo Marconi - Italian inventor
* Death Ray - beam invention ?
The top of page 17 has a two column heading: "Marconi Ready to Take Micro-Wave to War; Said to Have Tested Halting Planes in Air" (see)
Complete in 48 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
AI notes: In 1935, Italian newspapers and some international media reported that Guglielmo Marconi, the famed radio pioneer, had developed a so-called “death ray” capable of disabling vehicles and machinery at a distance using concentrated radio waves. The announcement generated considerable excitement and fear, as it suggested a revolutionary new weapon with almost science-fiction-like powers. However, Marconi himself reportedly denied that a functioning weapon existed, and no credible scientific documentation or independent verification ever supported the claims. Modern historians view the “death ray” story as largely mythical, likely amplified by fascist-era propaganda to project technological prowess and intimidate rivals. Despite capturing public imagination, the device was never operational, and the tale remains a mix of media hype, speculation, and Marconi’s legendary reputation.
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