TheCodeBreakers
that code," wrote the man who, one would think, would say that about
his ability to untangle the physical puzzles of knotted ropes and
straitjackets and of locks on trunks thrown into the water to which he
daily owed his life.
Consequently it is not surprising to learn that those addicted to this
mental enjoyment have banded together to assure themselves of it. The
American Cryptogram Association was founded in 1932 by members of
the National Puzzlers League who wanted to concentrate more on cryp-
tology, taking as their motto "The cryptogram is the aristocrat of
puzzles." Today the A.C.A. numbers about 500 members, including some
from Japan, Australia, New Zealand, India, Israel, Algeria, England,
Netherlands, Spain, Northern Ireland, Germany, Sweden, Argentina,
Venezuela, and Canada. Their professions are varied; included are
lawyers, editors, physicians, professors, civil servants, teachers,
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