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October 1962

Vol. 17, No. 4

Bionics... a Weird World, by Ken Gilmore	51
A Ham in the Making, by Bill Hutchison	62
Electronic Quizoo, by Robert P. Balin	75
Carl & Jerry: The Difference Detector, by John T. Frye	88
More Tricks and Treats with Versatile Tarzian Tape, Advertisement	89
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