The Newmanry History

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The most entertaining feature of Aquarius is that the tape is used only at

The tape is marked at the 97th letter beyond the autopause and ( switch:

A set total is imposed on each counter (for /'s and 8's) and the machine is

In a position where the score on either counter exceeds set total, the

To resume stepping the switch is thrown to "go on".

Because the text length increases, the set total requires occasional

Switches labelled 1,2,3,4,5 cut out these impulses, causing them to be

This is provided to call attention to imminent catastrophes.

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