December 6, 1974 Other Problems Aired Command SHDWBDAT

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ROCKETEER December 6, 1974 Programs, Funding, Other Problems Aired by Command

SHDWBDAT A 2-hour-long meeting called last Monday employment to others focused on com- questions were accepted from the audience .stated, adding that at the Naval Air
MOVIE RATINGS afternoon for the purpose of furthering two- munity"prohlems as seen by employees who whose members agreed almost
The objective of the ratings is to Development Center, where be served as
inform parenls about the suitability of way conununication between the Center's live both on and off the Center. wholeheartedly by a sbow of bands at the
movie content for viewing by their top management and employees drew an Questions, many of them based on feed- conclusion of the meeting that this method tech!llcaJ director for two years ~fore
children. audience (restricted to G8-12s and above) of exchanging infonnation was worth the
back received following publication of the conung to ~ Lake last July, nulitary
(G). ALL AGES ADMITTED that came close to filling the Center theater. effort. officers were m charge of three out of four
General Audiences The reason for the gathering was ex- November issue of "News and Views" were Beginning in chronolOgical order, the first
read by Harry Parade, NWC Public In- departments.
(PG) ·AL LAGESADMITTED plained at the outset by Rear Admiral R. G. fonnation Officer, over a public address oftbe questions to be answered involved the
Parental Guidance Suggested Freeman ill, NWC Commander, who was matter of military officers being appointed He foresees no great inDux of military
joined by Dr. G. L. Hollingsworth, Technical system set up inside the theater, and the to head technical departments on the
(R)· RESTRICTED Director, in fielding a wide array of queries response was then given by either RAdm. Center, as has been rumored. "Anyone who personnel ~board the Center, RAd~.
Under 17 requires accompanying that ranged from those pertinent to heads a department does so because he bas
Parentor Adu" GUlirdian technical programs, fWlding and the level of Freeman or Dr. Hollingswortb--sometiroes the ability to do so," Dr. Hollingsworth Freeman S81d, because the Navy overall IS
by both. being reduced in nwnber, but the effort will
CS - Cinemascope continue to be m~de to get the best officers
STO - Standard Movie Screen In addition, further written and verblu
Regular starting time-7:30 p.m. availahle for asmgnment here.

Matine~l p.m. (Continued on Page 4)

Dec. 6, 1974

INSIDE ...

FRI. 'DEC. TV Booster Fund Drive To Begin .......... 3
Quick Action Saves Employee . ........ . ... 6
"WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS" (97 Min.) Management Philosophy Discussed . ". .... 7
'Toys for Tots' Benefit Slated ..............8
James Whitmore, Beverlv Garland Local Man Climbs Alps .... ............... 9
Sports ................................... 10
(Adventure Drama) More than anything else in 'Riq! Round Moon' To Open .. ... ........ .12

life. 8i11 Colman wanted a dog. not iust any dog.

but redbone hunting hounds. Even though it is Naval Weapons Center
China lake
depression time, Bill resolves to earn the $SO California Vol. XXiX, No. 48

purchase price of two hOunds. A " Puppy Love

Story" follows. (G)

SAT. 7 DEC. CPO Club To Be Setting Tuesday

-FAMILY MATINEE-

NAVY RELIEF COURSE GRADUATES - Francia Stonesifer, aid that Is available through the Navy Relief Society. Graduates "THEY CALL ME TRINITY" (111 Min.)
diredor of fiekl representatives and volunteer training for the of the course (shown with the instrudor) are, from left : Janet
Navy Relief Society, visited the Naval Weapons Center recently Smith, lorreHa Fleming, Sara Elder, Dana tastillo, Martha Terence Hill, Bud Spencer For Blueiacket of Year Banquet
to condud a ni~ay course entitled "Everything You Always Conners, Mrs. Stonesifer, Regina Norrick, Jo Ann Cox, Katy
-EVENING-
Wanted To KJ)Ow About the Military, But Were Afraid to Ask." Barron, Barbara Burdick, Marlene Paige and Dixie Miller. One of
Information was provided to the women d~ndents of military the purposes of the course also was to recruit more Navy Relief " COME BACK CHARLESTON BLUE" (101 Min .)
personnel on such subiecfs as military pay and allowances, health Society volunteers, although it wasn't mandatory for those who
and survivor benefits,. and a number of other matters regarding attended to commit themselves to this role. GOdfrey Cambridge, Raymond St . Jacques Tickets are going fast for the annual

(Comedy Drama) A series of robberies gets Bluejacket of the Year awards banquet, set be announced.
Nine fonner Bluejackets of the Month
things going and it doesn't take long for the two for Tuesday night at the Chief Petty Of-
ficers' Club. over the past year are eligihle for
detectives, Coffin Ed Johnson and Gravedigger Bluejacket of the Year honor. A selection
"There are still some tickets available, committee, led by Cdr. Fred G. Spelbnan,
Jones, to discover that the haul each time is a however, and I sincerely hope that all has already met and determined the winner.
persons in the Indian Wells Valley who wish However, the selectee's name is in a sealed
heroin shipment. (PG) to honor the most outstanding sailor and his envelope and is known only by Cdr.
peers of 1974 signify that desire by at- Spellman.
SUN .·MON . 8-9 DEC . tending," said Mike Molner, president of the
Those who are eligible are AT.! JOM V.
Curtain Goes Up Tonight on 'Ring Round Moon' "THE PARALLAX VIEW" (102 Min.) rwv Council of Navy League, sponsors of Bateman, ETN2 Donald L. Barker, PR2
Gregory Brown, AMH2 Roy S. King, YNI
Warren Beatty, Hume Cronyn this annual event. Raleigh J . Nauta, AZAN Tyrone O'Neal, AOI
The price of the banquet is $7.50 per Kenneth J. Reichart, ADJ2 C. Ray Taylor
(Suspense Drama) One man's theory of the and AMS3 James A. Vaughan. Others who
person. Tickets are available from Molner, have been monthly winners but who are not
"~ Round the Moon," ~ f~ Tickets, priced at $2.50 for adults and $1.25 and Cathy Carter. Robert Kennedy assignation_ (R) phone 44&-2300; Vern Smith, 446-4806; Budd eligible for the yearly bonor since they have
production for 1974 by the C:O~IIIIl~ Ught for students, are on sale at the Gift Mart The play takes place during a party held Gott, 44&-7562; or Unda Grossman, ext. 3110 been transferred from China Lake, or
and Medical Arts Pharmacy in Ridgecrest, TUES.-WED . 10·11 DEC . or 3111. Mrs. Grossman works in the Public because of promotions, are AME2 Phillip M.
<lI><:ra and Theater Association, will open by the brothers' aunt, portrayed by Mimi Infonnation Office, Code 003, Rm. 2027, Pence, DTPC JOM S. King, and AO Jack
"FRENZY" (116 Min.) Administration Bldg. Wilson. Jr.

Jon Finch, Barry Foster A no-host cocktail hour at6:3Op.m. is to be Last year's Bluejacket, HMC Dick Clay,
followed by dinner, and the awards (Continued on Page 7l
torught at 8: 15 at the Burroughs hecture the Station Pbannacy, and also can be Merrill. Foils for the plans laid by the (Suspense Drama) An Alfred Hitchcock ceremony, during which the most out-
standing sailor of 1974 stationed at NWC will
Center. obtained from members of the cast. aggressive brother, Hugo, are Robbie suspense thriller. The old familiar ingredients are

all there : the innocent man accused of murdering

This comedy, called a charade with music "Ring Round the Moon" is centered Robbins as Messersclunann, Don Tilford as his wife, the best friend who is guilty, the twists of

by its authors, Christopher Fry and Jean around twin brothers - enacted by JOM Roumainville, Bob Durrell as Patrice, and fate resulting in the wrong man's conviction. (R)
Clark _ who can't seem to make up their Camille Menz in the role of Lady India.
Anouilh, is directed by Eduardo Romero minds about wbom they love. The objects of THURS.-FR!. 12-13 DEC .
and will play for three more engagements - Also participating in Hugo's grand
tomorrow night, and again on Dec. 13 and 14. their affection are played by Claudia Olson deception are Jack Undsey as Joshua, Sally "MY NAME IS NOBODY" (115Mln.)
Erickson' as Capulet, and Marlene
Crawford, who plays the !bother. Seen in Henry Fonda, Terence Hill
cameo roles are Everett Baker and Paul
Vuono. (Western Comedy) In 1899, aging gunfighter

Workshop on Holiday Season Neurosis Charlotte Paulsen is the assistant Henry Fonda is more concerned with catching a
director, and Alan Paulsen is teclmical
director. Ughting will be operated by Larry boat for Europe at New Orleans than with the

Sawyer, and Yvonne Beyer is the set three killers, who try to do him in while he' s being

OHered by Desert Counseling Center dresser. Costumes are provided by Eleanor shaved. Having been asked to kill Fonda, one of
Lotee and Vivian Childers.
the killers instead insures Fonda's retirement by
David Chapman designed the set.
"How To Get Through the Holidays," or "Frequently, t1ie outcome of the holiday Properties will be bandled hy June Renfroe staging a gun battle in New Orleans in which
"Christmas Neurosis," a 1-* hr. workshop, season is depression," says Dr. Paul. and Ruth Howell. Sherri Hamre is the
will be presented by the Desert Counse1ing Fonda supposedly dies . Stili insisting his name is
Center and the Social Concerns Committee "Along with the bad feelings out of the past
about other Christmases, are the per- nobody, Hill, who staged the phony killing,
of the United Methodist Church in fectionistic requirements which we lay on
Ridgecrest as a novel, pre-Olristmas ac- ourselves about the search for ~ becomes somebody as a result. (PG) RECOGNIZED - Edward W. Price, head of the
tivity. 'right' presents, the 'right' decorations, the Research Departmen~s Aerothermochemistry Division, was honored Tuesday
'ideal' Christmas," Dr. Paul added. Secrets of Longest f night by being singled out 10 receive the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award.
Leader of the workshop will be Dr. Louis The award was presented to Price by RNr Admiral R. G. Freeman III, NWC
Paul, a practicing psychiatrist on the staff The worksbop will deal with these feelings River in World To Commander, acting on behalf of Admiral I. C. Kidd, Jr., Chief of Naval Material.
of the OCC. The workshop will be held on The ceremony took place during a retirement party for Price, who has been at
Be Screened Sunday China Lake since coming here as a Navy enlisted man in August 1944.

Monday, begiMing at 7:30 p.m., at the and values through attunement exercises, publicist. Music coordinator is Jim Rieger. The first time the Nile River has ever been Ed Price Refires, Receives Navy
explored from source to mouth was filmed
United Methodist <llurcb, 639 N. Nonna St. small circle exchanges, and guided fantasy The play's choreography was designed by by JOM Goddard and will be screened on
SWlday at 8 p.m. in the Cerro Coso College
There is no admission charge. trips. Vivian <llarters. lecture hall. Superior Civilian Service Award

Orchestra To Present All Beethoyen Concert on Sunday " 'Kayaks Down the Nile,' the title of the Presentation of the Navy's second highest On the certificate which accompanied the
final travel-adventure film in the college's bonorary award - the Navy Superior award, Price was cited for his research
An all-Beethoven concert will be chestra Association. Family season tickets are priced at $10, series, ranks with the epic IKon Tiki,' and ETN2 Donald L. Barker PR2 Gregory Brown Civilian Service Award - highlighted a efforts in the basic areas of combustion and
presented on Sunday by the Desert Com- while single adult season tickets are $5. Mt. Everest expeditions," says Dr. Wendell AMS3 James A. Vaughan retirement party held Tuesday night for fluid dynamics, as well as in the in-
munity Orchestra at the Cerro Coso Com- Season tickets, as well as individual Students and enlisted military personnel Phillips, famous archeologist and president Edward W. Price, head of the Research terdisciplinary fields of aerother-
munity College Lecture Hall. The program concert tickets will be available at the may obtain season tickets for $1. of the American FOWldation for the Study of Department's Aerothermochemistry mocbemistry and propulsion research.
will get under way at 3: 30 p.m. Man. Division.
Lecture Hall preceding the Dec. 8 program. --"" In addition to the certificate, Price also
Gordon Trousdale, director of music for Goddard made and filmed a journey of This latest bonor tops an extensive list of received both a medal and a lapel bar as
the college, will conduct the 6G-piece or- over 4,000 miles down the steaming Nile - notable achievements by Price, who first part of the Navy Superior Civilian Service
chestra in the Beethoven Choral Fantasy the longest river on earth - recording its 31 came to China Lake as a Navy enJisted man Award.
and the Pastoral Symphony (No.6). For the cataracts, effects of fevers, life-<lestroying (aviation ordnanceman 3rd class) in August
first mnnber, the college's <llamber Choir heat, big game, aggressive bandits and 1944 for duty as an ordnance engineer on The citation read, in part: "Over the past
will perfonn with the orchestra. hunger fOWld along the river's banks. rocket development programs then being 23 years, you bave become an international
carried out by CalTech. authority on the combustion of solid
Trousdale, noting that the music for this Tickets to this program may be purchased propellants for rocket development
at the door of the lecture hall, the Station Discharged from the Navy in January
coocert - the first major offering for the Pharmacy or at the Gift Mart in Ridgecrest. 1946, Price was immediately hired "as a (Continued o'n Page 5)
They are priced at $1 for adults and 50 cents physicist in the old NOTS Rocket Depart-
1174-75 season by the orchestra - indicates for college students with ASB cards. ment and assigned to carry out work on the Series of Articles On
that music lovers are in for a treat. "The design and test of propellant charges,
members of the orchestra are growing in '{:rU .s. Go....rnment Printing Offiu : igniters and internal ballistics. Medical Care Prepared
competence and familiarity with the music lf7.......a3-411 1 N0162
during each rehearsal, and these Beethoven Price, wbo bas held his present position as Vital information regarding the
works, first perfonned in Vienna in 1808, are From : head of Code 608 since October 1968, is Navy's program for providing medical
sure to satisfy the aficionados of the leaving China Lake after more than 30 years care for active duty and retired
maestro," Trousdale said. PLACE to become a professor at the Georgia Tech military personnel and their depen-
STAMP School of Aerospace Engineering in Atlanta, dents can be found on Page 8 In this
Additional concerts by the orchestra are HERE Ga. issue 01 The ROCKETEER.
scheduled on Feb. 25, 1975, and the annual
Youth Concert next May 11. Local music TUNING UP - Memben of the Desert Community Orchestra are shown In To: The Navy Superior Civilian Service Because of the importance of this
$dents will be afforded an opportunity to rehearsal for the all-Beethoven Concert, which is set for Sunday at the Cerro Coso Award was presented to this outstanding information, it is recommended that
audition to play with the orchestra early in Community College Lecture Hall. Gordon Trousdale, the director, has selected the loiIIi:;::: ADJ2 C. Ray Taylor NWC employee by Rear Admiral R. G. readers wt)o are aHected by the
1975. Beethoven works of "Choral Fantasy," and IIPastoral Symphony (No. ')" for the Freeman ill, Center Commander, on behalf necessary cutbacks in medical service
6O-piece local orchestra. The musical program will get under way at 3:30 p.m. A01 Kennelh J. Reichart of Admiral I. C. Kield, Jr., Chief of Naval Clip and save this and following articles
Support of the orchestra comes from the Tickets will be on sale at the door of the lecture Hall preceding the concert. Material. in the series that will be published in
Cerro Coso Conununity College and from ensuing issues of the Center newspaper.
contributions and the purchase of mem-
berships in the Desert Conununity Or-

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PROMOTIONAL Employee In
The Spotlight
OPPORTUNITIES

Unless tltherwlse speCIfied In the.d .pphulhons REPORTS TO NAF - LCdr. Henry K. TO WEAR LCDR. INSIGNIA- Being congratulated by RAdm. R. G. Freeman III, Nearly everyone at the Naval Weapons
for POSItIOns lis' ed In th,s column w,ll be 'CCfpted Wong reported recently to the Naval Center has heard of the China Lake Com-
fro m current NWC e mployees Ind 5hould be tiled Air Facility to serve as NAF's A-6 NWC Commander (I.), while Capt. T. C. Wimberly, NWC's Technical Officer, pins munity Council. However, not everyone
wittlttle per50n nlmed in the .d. All ottlers des,rong project officer, reliev ing LCdr. Howard knows what !be council does.
employment w ittl 1M N.v.I Wtlpons Cenler m.1' Gulley. A veteran of 17 years in the lieutenant commander insig nia on his collar, is Eric Vanderpoel, who was recently
conl.c' ttle Employmefl'·Wlge .nd Classification Navy, LCdr. Wong was transferred· Robert C. Fletcher, who bas served as !be
COMMUNITY ACTION ENDORSED - Rear AdmIral R. G. Freeman "I (at Oi.,isiOl1. Code Ul . Ed. lot9. Ads will run lor one here from Attack Squadron 115 in frocked to that rank . Frocking is the terminology associated with the process Community Council's president for the past Robert C. Fletcher
right), Commander of the Naval Weapons Center, this week added his en- week and WIll clos.e ••• ; )0 p .m . on Ihe Fr,d.y Japan. A Navy enlisted man for seven year, and as vice-president for the year
dorsement to a proclamation co-sponsored by the China Lake Community Council lollowing IMir Ippe.r.nce in .his column . unless • years, the new arrival at NAF was a whereby an officer receives all the rights and privileges of the next highest rank before that, wants to get people more in- After furtber training in aviation elec-
and the Ridgecrest City Council which designates December as "Safe Drinking liter dlte is specilied in the .d. Employees whoW' yeoman 2nd class when he applied for volved in the activities of the China Lake tronics at Corpus Christi, Tex., Bob was
and Driving Month." The proclamation hekt by RAdm. Freeman was prepared by worll his'ory 1'111 net bH>n brought up to dlte wittun the integration program that led to without receiving a pay raise. The ceremony is implimented when he has been assigned to !be National Bureau of Stan-
a recently-formed communi.., action group called the CommiHee on Responsible the I." sill months are l'ncovr••ed to fill' I Form 111 OIficer Candidate School and later to community. dards under !be Bureau of Ordnance's
Drinking (CORDl. Gene St.·Amand (second from left), of the Desert Counseling or 112 In 'h.ir INr",nn.1 ilcket. 'n'orm.tion con. flight training at Pensacola , Fla., and selected for promotion, but has to wait for a promotion date. LCdr. Vanderpoel, Bob would like to see more participation Experimental Unit, wbere he helped to
Center staff, is coordinating the committee's efforts. Signers of the proclamation c.rning the Ml!J'it Promotion Progrllm Ind tht Beeville, Tex. After receiving his develop the first guided missile - !be Bat.
were Bob Fletcher (at lell), president of the China Lake Community Council's evalvation methods uHd in tl\esl' promotional op. IIwings of gold" in August 19", LCdr. who is the Military Assistant for Air Weapons in the Program Management in community affairs by !be residents of the Following that, he was sent overseas to
boan! of directorS, and Dr. Rex Shacklett, malor of the City of Ridgecrest, who is portuniliH may be obtaiMd fr·om your P.nonnel Wong served two combat cruises Okinawa where the missile was first used in
standing between SI. Amand and RAdm. Freeman. The purpose of CORD is to MAn...m.nt Advisor I COd. '56 or U7I . Ad.,.,-tisi", during the Vietnam war aboard the Division of the Electronic Systems Department, has been at NWC since Dec. lS, Center. " They are all members of the combat.
develop a program to combat alcoholism and abusive drinking in the local area . positions in 1M Promotional Opportuniti", colvmn aircraft carriers USS Ranger and Coral council. Perhaps they don't realize that," be
doH not preclude the ''''. of .. ltern.te recruilin9 Sea, and was in the midst of a third such 1972. He holds a BA degree in engineering from Clarkson College, Pottsdam, N.Y. , said. The elected members of the council After his discharge at !be termination of
Channukah Celebration To Begin Sunday Murus In f'lIing theM positions. As part of the n ti", cruise when the war ended. He was are merely representatives of the people World War II, Bob returned to his home
accompanied to China Lake by his wife, and entered the U.S. Navy in August 1967. He received his wings from NAS state and attended !be University of
procl'''' I super.,i,ory appra i,al will be unt to .he Monica, and their daughter, MArnie. who reside at China Lake. Washington in Seattle. He received 8
Kingsvi lIe, Tex. LCdr. Vanderpoel is a bachelor. -Photo by Maurice Dias "There are a number of important func- bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
current supervisor and th. rlost rft.n' ,.-l'.,ious I-MUSiC Program Set and rejoined the National Bureau of Stan-
,vperVlSor ot ,nose .ppllc.nts r.tt'd IS basic.lly ~t WACOM Meeting CHAMPUS- Approved Mental Health Care tions performed by !be Council's board of dards in Washington, D.C.
directors, such as operating the TV booster
.,a'qualified. The H • Wupons Center i, an ",VII A program of Christmas music will be stations on LaW'el and liB" Mt., and 8p-. Facility Moved to Corona
presented at the December luncheon pointing members to the Community
opportunity employer .nd s.election ,1'1.11 be madl! meeting of WACOM, whicb is scheduled on Hearing Board and the NWC Policy Board. A year later, his facility was moved to !be
Tuesday, following a 11 a.m. social hour at The council also serves and assists !be
.r.without discrimination for .ny nonm.ri' telion. ThE !be Commissioned Officers' Mess. Corona Naval Ordnance Lab and Bob spent
Commander of NWC. three years working for !be Guided MissI1e
m lni mvm qu.liticltion r",v irementl 'or all G5 Featured on the program will be the " We exist to provide a means for !be Department. "I was in on !be Petre1 missi1e
positions defiMCI in CSC H.ndbook X·H,. while James Monroe Junior High School chorus,
thoM for.1I WG. WL Ind WS poS.itiOl1S are dl!'in('d in an instrumental quartet from Murray betterment of the community, and also to program while !bere," be noted
CSC Handbook X .IIIt. School, an interpretative dance by Georgia provide a means by which !be residents of 10 the middle of 1954, Bob took em-
Knutsen, a local ballet instructor, and the valley can contribute to · that im-
Secr••a". ( Typint) , GS-ll&-4 1 S, PO Ho. 1440010, Cod. selections by a vocal sextet composed of provement. We could do this task much ployment with Motorola Corp. in Riverside,
4001 - Th is position is secretary to Head, Advanced Air · WACOM members. better with more participation by !be and spent 14 years with that firm - five of
craft Systems Program Office. OUtles Include keeping residents," Bob pointed out. them at !be company's main plant in
program manaoer's calendar, schl!dullng meetings . lind In addition, proceeds totalling nearly Scottsdale, Ariz. " That was an exciting time
conf@(ences. arranging travel. typing a .,ariety Of reports $3,000 from WACOM's recent art auction Centers Now 8elng Evaluated by 000 Interested in Community for me. I was project engineer for !be
and correspondence, receiving visitors and telephone calls, will be presented to Gerald Esparcia, ad- development of !be first transistorized
When Jewish Congregation Lights Candle draft Ing intf!r.otflce memos and maintaining mt"S. Job ministrator of the Ridgecrest Community The Department of Defense and the case review tesms. These tesms will, on a Although a China Lake employee and microwave relay during that period, which
R.lev,nt Crlt.ria : Must be familiar with Navy Hospital. The money will be spent for ad- resident for only four years, Bob has served was very satisfying," Bob recalled.
correspondence format . Ability to meet de&clllnes under ditional surgical equipment at the local National Institute of Mental Health ( NIMH) case basis, assess whether treatment in on !be Community Council exactly half that
medical facility. time, sucb is his feeling for aiding and In 1968, he returned to Corona, and in 1970,
pressure . are joining forces to insure that proper various facilities is appropriate. assisting the community in which he lives. came to China Lake. He is now !be Time of
F ile applications for above w ith Cllltriott. Sleckows.kl. Upon cornpletiton of !be review and Arrival program manager for !be Elec-
The 11l-ft. high candelabra which adorns Jewisb festival centering around !be home mental and emotional health care is He was born in LaCrosse, Wise., but tronic Systems Department' s RF
!be soutb wall of !be East W"mg of !be All and !be children. Bldg . M, Rm . 104, Ph. mi. evaluation, the committee will make raised in Spokane, Wash., where he was
Faith Chapel commemorates once again !be provided dependent children of military recommendations to tbe Department of Development Division.
first successful struggle for religious Locally, members of the Jewish Ordnancemen I EP&E I, W0-4S02-1 or 9, JD No. 241.2. Defense on standards for quality mental graduated from Lewis and cl>irk High "Missiles and navigation guidance is my
freedom in recorded history - !be victory of congregation will light !be first of !be eight Code 4569 - Assists In the assembly and d i..ssembly of ~sonnel at (Civilian Health and Medical
candles in a Menorah (a candelabra with experimental Ordnance Items such as bomb fuzes. health care at these facilities. - School. He entered !be U.S. Navy in 1942 and bag, and I like it," Bob said.
!be Maccabees against Hellenism and !be eight holders, plus one for !be " pilot" warheads and othf!r compounds. Partici pates in the Program of the Uniformed Services ) CHAMPUS will still share the costs of after boot training attended radar
Syrians in !be second century before !be candle) on Sunday evening. Ano!ber candle alteration or modification Of similar units &nc:I various Council Business Takes Time
is lit eacb successive night durinli the arming and firIng devlct"S. R~rts test results . Fabricates CHAMPU8-approved .residential treatment authorized medical services and supplies technician school at Utab State College in
conunon era. holiday. fixtures to be used for tests . Job Relev,nt Crlterta : lAlgan, under !be Navy's V6 program. Most of Bob's time is taken up with his
Practical knoWledge of exploslvt"S, apt itude or ability to centers. \ obtained from civilian sourees. duties on the Community Council. He sits on
The revolt, led by Judab !be Maccabee, On Friday, Dec. 13..in the East Wing of the work w ith new devices . Knowledge of machine operations. the Council's Policy Board, which belps to
won for the ancient Jews !be right to wor- The two organizations will form a new establish community policy and is also !be
ship their God and to rededicate !be Temple Chapel, the congregation will stage its Fit. eppllutions for 1M abo..,e wi.... MIry Morrison. Code next appeal level above that of the NWC
in Jerusa1em. traditional Channukah potluck dinner at 6 program of treatment evaluation to review Hearing Board.
p.m. prior to !be regular evening services at 657, Rm. 21'. Ph. 2m.
The eight day celebration, which begins 8 o'clock. health care standards at these facilities. A His wife, Frances, whom he met while
Sunday - called Channukah - bas come Job Opportunity both were working in Washington, D.C., and
down through !be years as an important select committee on psychiatric care and married in 1944, is a first grade teacber .&
RftrHtton "'Id, p .....ln... u2.'1 p I hi , PD No. 74SSlIl . Richmond School. The couple bas two
- Tl'Ils Is not a Civil Service lOb, It is a part time position evaluation has been established to coor- children. They are James, 22, who is a bank
located at the Cent@( Gym swimming pool. Incumbent teller in Scottsdale, and Jeff, 18, a senior .&
teaches swimming and diving techniques. Gives lifesaving dinate the activities of several professional Burroughs High School.
and wat@( ..' ety instruction . Minimum GuaIHluUon R...
qul,.ments : Must have current wal@( safety Instructor'S Women's Golf Club Bob's primary hobby is amateur radio. He
certificate. Job Re,..,.nt Crl!..-I.I : Knowledge of water claims to own one of the finest "ham" radio
safety instruction and lifesaving techniques. Ap. Reports Winner Of sets anywhere and frequently does a lot <i
proximately 20 I'Iours per week.
The Rocketeer President's Trophy public service work over the airways.
File appUutlons for tM above with ElluMth Sclder9ren, Recently, he was very involved during !be
Official WMtl;,y Publ lation Bldg . )4, Rm . ~. Ph. 261'. The Olina Lake Women's Club held its hurricane that struck !be South Ameri~
annual President's Trophy tournament on country of Honduras.
Nanl WNponS c.nt... Make Appointments Now Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16 and 17.
He also plays golf as much as possible and
China Lake, Clillforn' . For Special Dental Care Nancy Webster, after participating in an enjoys fishing and camping. He indulges in a
18 hole play-<>ff with Jay Mueller and Sue little traveling as a member of the NWC
RAdm. Rowland G. Fr..man, III Plans were announced this week by the Bates, and surviving a sudden death play-off Recruitment Panel and occasionally
NWC Commander against Mrs. Mueller, was victorious. critiques Frances' hobby of raising plants.
Naval Weapons Center's Dental Depart-
Dr. O. L. HoIlintsworth DIVINE SERVICES ment for administering !be three-agent MInes. Bates, Mueller and Webster were December Is Safe
Technlul Director tied with identical 146 net scores after the
Stannous Fluoride treatment to the completion of the regulstion 36 holes, and Drinking And
C. E . Van Ha.an dependents of both active duty and retired met in an 18-hole play-<>ff on Wednesday,
Nov. 20. Driving Month
Head. military personnel.
Technical Intormatlon Department Both Mrs. Mueller and Mrs. Webster
Dependents six years of age and over are finished in a tie at the end of the 18 holes with
Don R . Yock.y eligible for this special dental care, which identical scores of 75 net, forcing a sudden
Ed itor death situation, whicb was won by Mrs.
will be offered from Dec. 23 through Jan. 3. Webster on the third hole.
Jack C. Lindsey
AsSOCiate Editor Appointments can be made by calling the Finishing in fourth place in the tour-
DlaneCoryall nament was Nona Turner, while the fifth
Editorl., Assistant Dental Department at NWC ext. 3581.
All eligible personnel are urged by Cdr. D. spot was garnered by Lee Lee.

M. Barron, !be NWC Dental Officer, to take Local Men Complete

advantage of this outstanding decay

preventive treatment.

PROTESTANT I

SUnda.,. Worship Service 1015

SUnda.,. SChool - All Ages 0900

WednHday Noon Bible Study 1130

SUnda.,. SChool Classes are held In O\apel Annexes 1. 2...

(Dorms 5. 6. II located opposite the Center Restaurant .

CommunIon Service first Sunday of the month .

ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS

Satvrda.,. 1700tulfill5 Sunday obligation

Sonday 0700.0830, 1130

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL

MASS 1135
Daily except saturday

CONF ESSIONS

Saturday 154510 ',",5
Sunday 0800100825

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES 26·Mile Marathon

Sunday Kindergarten Ihru 6th grades 1015 Four members of the "Over the Hill Track
Club" - Dick "Cinderfella" Hughes', Frank
Wednesday P r e -s c h o o l ...113"
First Ihru shtth Freyne, Paul Tjogas and Byron Richard-
,'530 son-;,ntered the Z1th annual Western
seventh & eighth Hemisphere Championship beld in Culver
(Junior High)
City last weekend, and all four finished the
Ron Allen. Maurlu Diu AbOve classes are held In Chapel Ann exes across from 26.22 mile run.
Staff Photographer-s
Center Restaurant . Competing against more than 500 entries,
Hughes placed 44th overall with a time of 2
As announced Nin", thru 12th grades hr., 47 min., and 38 sec., and Freyne was FIREFIGHTER CONGRATULATED - FI....flghter William Mltche" Is shown
48th overall. He posted a time of 2.28:53.
DEADLINES : "In Home" Olscvssion Groups
Tjogas came in 60th place, recording a
NawsStoriH Tu~y • • : :MIp _m . Monthly Youth Rallies time of 2.51 :26, and Ricbardson finished in being commended by Fire Chief Bill Knight (on lefl), head of the NWC Security
the l60th spot, posting a time of 3.22 for the
Phototraphs TMSCYy.l1: )O • •m . conl&et Chapla in's Office for sj)Kifics. " CAN DO" AWARD PR ESENTED - Joel Halop (I.), head of the Pub"c Works Department's Fire Division, following Mitchell'S recent graduation from the Fire
event.
The Rocketeer receives Armed Forces Press Ser-vice JEWISH SERVICES Academy in Santa Ana, Calif. Mitche" is the thin! NWC firefighter to be graduated

material. All are offIcial U. S. Navy photos unll!SS other - EAST WING - ALL FAITH CHAPEL Department's Ma intenance Control Division, congratulates Barbara Smith, after

wise Identified. Printed Wffkly with appropr-i.tect funds by Frida y lst and ~d ONLY - ([email protected]) ....2000 presenting her with the " Can Do" award. Mrs. Smith, who heads up the from academy training in the last 10 months. Firefighters Pat Johnson and Larry

• commercia' firm In compliance with Nav E)(os P35. Sabbath Services Procurement Branch, was cited for her initiative, resourcefulness and per- Stensaas successfully completed academy training the first quarter of 1974. All

revised January 1974. Office a' Nlmil: and Lauritsen . Saturday Sabbath School three men placed high in their classes and received college units toward a degree

Information published in the RocketHI'" dOes not severence in "getting the job done" with a minimum of red tape and problems.

nKesSMlly reflect the offici., views of the Department of UNITARIANS Halop presents one of these awards each quarter to a deserving employee of the in Fire Science. There is a continuing program by Code 842 to bring the highest
CHAPEL ANNEX 95
Defense. 1154, 1155, U47 Sunday Ser"vices- (~t.-Mayl '930 Public Works Department. -Photo by Ron Allen skills in firefighting to Naval Weapons Center. -Photo by Ron Allen
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Wilt's Corner NWC Fire Division Navy Gives Help To

Announcements about a judo tournament OHers Safety Tips Disadvantaged Via
to be held at the Naval Training Center in For Holiday Season
San Diego on Sunday, Jan. 12, 1975, have Project Handclasp
been received at the Center gymnasiwn.
The Christmas season usually goes hand A new Navy project is being established to

in hand with traditions. Many traditions facilitate maximwn participation in penple-

revolve around the decorating of the to-people programs by Navy and Marine

1n addition, Wilt Wyman, director of Christmas tree, and the purchasing of gifts activities.

"we fOC~ athletics and youth activities at NWC, has for loved ones and friends . Part of the Navy Handclasp program,
also been informed that a racquethall
SPORTS tournament has been set for Jan. 1~17 at Underwriters Laboratories Inc., a non- Project Handclasp will make it possible for

the Naval Air Station Miramar, and a profit organization testing for public safety, Command-sponsored and civilian charities
basketball tourney is slated Jan. 2G-24 at the
and the NWC Fire Division fire department, to help disadvantaged people in Okinawa,

would like to offer a few tips to help make Taiwan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan,

In NTC San Diego. your holiday safe - not sorry. and all other ports visited by Navy ships
Persons who desire to compete in any of
The DO be careful when buying your tree: departing San Diego.
the above listed events are asked to contact
Wyman at NWC ext. 2334 or 2571. When purchasing your Christmas tree this Hwnanitarian, educational, and goodwill

Hoop Team Tryouts year, buy a firm, fresh tree. Store it in a cool supplies collected by charitable organi-

Tryouts for the NWC Varsity basketball place with the base of the tree in water- zations will be stored by Project Handclasp

team will be conducted this evening, until ready to be decorated. in a large, new warehouse and will be

beginning at 7 o'clock at the gymnasiwn. All If you prefer an artificial tree-be sure to transported in Navy ships to their

men, military and civilian, are eligible. look for the UL Label when making your destinations.

Seat However, for the 11th Naval District purchase. 1n addition, Project Handclasp offers to
competition, only military personnel will be
By Jack Lindsey aJlowed to enter. DO make a check of the decorations you AIR !-ORCE GENERAL VISITS NWC- Brigadier General C. E. Shannon, USAF, supplement in equal quantity material
collected by Command-sponsored activities
The signatory trailer for ABC's Wide Handball Tourney use: Vice Commander of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, paid a recent visit to for shipment to orphanages, leprosaria,
World of Sports begins with " The Thrill of A handbaJI tournament will begin on Remember to check the decorative schools, and other charitable institutions in
Victory . .. the Agony of Defeat," and shows Tuesday at 5 p.m. The court will be closed to the Naval Weapons Center for a briefing on test work that is being carried out on countries visited by San Diego-based ships.
movie clips of Pele, world famous Brazilian aJI except tournament players on that day, lighting strings for frayed wires, broken The most desirable sorts of material for
soccer player scoring a goal, and some as well as on Dec. 11 and 12. Wyman stated cords, and loose sockets. These conditions the A7-D Corsair II aircraft-the Air Force version of the Navy A7·E. General overseas distribution are suitable food-
unfortunate ski jwnper smashing his supple pose potential electrical hazards. Use only stuffs, lightweight clothing, medical
body to bits. that top entries in the tournament are VerI light strings that bear a UL Label. Shannon (2nd from left) is shown listening to Rod Lubben (at left) the A7·E equipment, hospital supplies, tools, soap,
Lillywhite, Rick Roberts and John Saitz. books, and toys.
Each weekend in my living room, my However, with more than 16 entries in each When trimming the tree, avoid using Program flight simulator project engineer in the Weapons Development Depart-
family is wrung out to dry by Superfan - my of two divisions, anything can happen in the candles or other decorations that may ignite Further infonnation on the services of
knowledgeable wife - who runs the gamut double elimination tournament. easily. Keep the tree away from the fire ment's Avionics Division. Other NWC employees who joined in the discussion with Project Handclasp may be obtained from
from victory to defeat, agony to ecstasy, place, radiator, and the 1V set-any source the West Coast Director, Project Handclasp,
of heat may cause the tree to become dry, the visiting Air Force general were (on right) Carl W. Hall and Dan Allen, who are c / o Headquarters 11th Naval District, San
thus creating a fire hazard. Die 0 92132.
DON'T overdo it: the simulator systems ana Iyst and A7· E systems engineer, respectively. A team of

Be sure not to overload the electrical Air Force civilian and military personnel has been working here since last

February on the A7·D with their NWC counterparts. This group is headed by It.

Col. James R. Rozinek, USAF, the project officer, who is also officer-in·charge of

the 57th Fighter Weapons Wing, and Chuck Pierce, the team leader of a group of

tears to laughter, screams of joy to utter Racquetball seven Air Force civilian employees. -Photo by PH2 D. W. Yeatts

depression, while watching various sports TWO POINTS - T. J. Searcy (in white) leaps high lor a basket during the game Entries will be accepted until Jan. 8, 1975, circuits in your home. The wires that carry $100,000 TV Booster Station Fund Drive Will
between the Cerro Coso Coyotes and West Hills Community College last Saturday for the racquetball tournament scheduled to more current than they can handle may
shows on the tube. begin on Jan. 14. Entry blanks are available
overheat and cause a fire. Read the
Seldom, however, do we see the entire

range of emotions during one sports contest night. The visitors won the contest, 91-51. Defending (in black) are Carl Williams at the gymnasiwn office. manufacturer's instructions on lighting Open Dec. 14 With Gala Show at Joshua Hall
strings carefully and do not use more than
as we did last Saturday when the USC (No. 32) and Jim Bates (No. 14). Williams made junior college All. American last Burros Edge Agoura:
Trojans wracked up the Fighting Irish from Face Arlington In
year. The Coyotes will meet tal Poly at San Luis Obispo's junior college team at 3 the recommended nwnber of lights on one
Notre Dame University. elF Grid Tilt Tonight circuit.
At the end of the first haH, with the Irish p.m. today in the Burroughs gymnasium. _PhotobyMauriceDias What will probably be one of the largest are the Madrigal Singers from Burroughs tertainers will be on stage will be printed in
Fighting back from a deficit all night long, Christmas decorations are beautiful-and
leading ~, my Patsy was in a dark mood. Despite Losses, College Coach the Burroughs High School Varsity footbaJI very pleasant to look at. However, when you community efforts in the history of the High School (led by Alan Kubik), the Sweet both of tbe vaJIey's newspapers, as well as
leave your home or retire for the night, turn
Ste hardly found the strength to munch a Happy With Cagers' Performance off the light sets, colored spot lights, or other 1ndian Wells VaJley will take place on Dec. Adelines and Barbershoppers singing broadcast over the two local radio stations.
decorations.
turkey leg, left over from Thanksgiving DON'T settle for the un\mown: 14 at the Desert Empire Fairgrounds when groups, the Indian Wells VaJley Gymnastics That way, residents can pick out tbe acts

bay, and choke down a bowl of chocolate When purchasing gifts for the penple you various local organizations and individuals Team, the Jim Dandies Square Dancers, they want to see and hear/:,she expIa.ined.
care about take time out to check for the UL will get together to stage the kickoff for the _ Tony Garrett's rock and roll group, some
fudge pudding, her favorite. Label. Gifts of electric food blenders, hair upcoming 1V Booster Station fund drive. vocalists, including Jack Lindsey, LeRoy "We plan to make this a family affair, for
dryers, hot combs, and the like are tested
When Anthony Davis opened the second " I'm real proud of my team. The players 6 points. team mounted a scoring drive with 1:58 for safety by Underwriters Laboratories. Singing groups, bands, gymnasts, dan- Carson, Susan Rungo, and Angie lindsey, a obvious reasons, tt she went on. "Although
half with a 1lJ2.yd. scoring burst to put the remaining in last Friday night's second Show that you care-check for the UL Label. cers, and Santa Claus will be at Joshua Hall country and western group led by Joe Jones,
Trojans another six points on the showed a lot of class on the floor against Against West· Hills on Saturday night, round CIF playoff game to edge the Agoura on the fairgrounds from noon to 8 p.m. to choirs from the Grace Lutheran Olurch, the $100,000 is needed to replace our equipment
scoreboard, tears ran down her cheeks .and Richison outscored Carl Williams, junior Chargers, 26-24. entertain an expected capacity throng of Union Mission Baptist Church, Cerro Coso
she turned to me and said, "Well, we may both teams last Friday and Saturday. We college All-American, who hit 31 points. valley residents at the "1V Booster Bash," College, and the All Faith Chapel, Bea to meet FCC standards, we have broken this
lose the game, but at least he'll win the could have given both of them a real tussle if Other high scorers in this game were Joe Trailing 11Hl after only 212 min. of football which will signal the beginning of a fund Moore's VaJley Troubadours, and a surprise
Heismann Trophy now." we just had some more height and a hench to Rogers, of West Hills, who tallied 23 points, had been played in the first quarter, the down to approximately $20 per household.
go to," said Morris Scharff, coach of the and Jim Bates, another visitor, wi.th 14 Burros chipped away at Agoura's lead, That figure seems more manageable," she
Her mood, however, remained clouded. I Cerro Coso Community College basketball points. scoring once in the first period, twice in the
repaired to the den to read my latest copy of second quarter, and once in the final added.
team. The Coyotes will play the Cal Poly, San minutes of the game to earn a berth against Price of Admission
The fledging cagers played their first two Luis Obispo, junior varsity hoopsters today Arlington High School tonight at Burroughs
at 3:30 p.m. in the Burroughs High School Stadium. Game time is 8 o'clock. Be safe and happy this Christrilas season. drive that has a goal of $100,000. This money western recording star, plus the promise of The price of admission to the 1V Booster
gymnasiwn. Tickets are priced at $1.25 for
adults and 75 cents for college students with The winning touchdown came on an 8-yd. When preparing for the holidays take the is needed to replace the present equipment an appearance by Sean Dean, folk singer Bash will be $5 per adult and $1 for children
ASB cards.
Tickets for tonight's Ihird·round CIF extra steps to show you care-follow the do's with new equipment that will meet FCC who has played to packed audiences at the under 12 years of age. All of those who at-
2·A Division football game will go on
Playboy Magazine while the wife decided to games last weekend against teams from sale at 6 o'clock at Burroughs Stadium. and don'ts outlined above. You'll be glad you regulations. . Troubadour, in Los Angeles. tend the Dec. 14 affair will be given a receipt
The price for adults is 52.50 and
stay in front of the 1V set and suffer. Scant Porterville and West Hi11s Colleges. On children under 12 years of age must pay did. Already signed up for this special event More Entertainment Sought and the amount paid can be deducted from

minutes later she burst through the door Friday night, the Cerro Coso Coyotes were $1. By show time on Dec. 14, it is hoped that the $20 donation needed from the individual
other community groups and local talent famiJjes in the valley. Each family that has
with the announcement that A.D. had scored drubbed, 87-57, and on Saturday night, West The NWC Public Works Department will have agreed to appear for this worthy contributed $20 will receive a "stock"
is erecting some extra bleacher seats to certificate, which may be hung in a window,
again and tbe Trojans were threatening to Hi11s drowned them in an avalanche of help accommodate the expected large cause. signifying that they have donated their "fair
turnout. In addition, Burroughs High
catch Notre Dame. points, 9Hj1. School administrators intend to sell
"standing room only" tickets in order
At her insistence I returned to the living However, on both nights, Ricky Richison, CAGE LEAGUE to give everyone an opportunity to see
STAIDIIGS the- contest. SRO ducats are pricecl the
room and watched history being made. At Coyote center, was high point man, scoring same as all others. A conunittee, led by Pat Leopard and share. n

the end of the game, with Notre Dame the 25 against Porterville and 33 points against slant off right tackle by junior tailback Jack Lindsey, is presently coordinating "That way, when we start a door to door
Mark McDowell, who tallied three times in
losers, 55-24, the wife was full of joy for the West Hills. Following are the standings in the China the game and gained 142 yds. plans for the event. Helping them are Sue campaign early in 1975, famiJjes displaying

world. Spouting statistics, past history, "They did a good job, executing well and Lake 1ntramural Basketball League as of McDowell's first TD came in the first Byrd, women's group coordinator; Bob a stock certificate will not be asked again,"
quarter on a 72-yd. run down the sidelines to
premonitions of disaster for Ohio State on worked very hard," said Scharff. "We hurt Tuesday, Dec. 3. cut the Charger's lead to 16-0. Kevin Smith, F1etcher, president of the China Lake Mrs. Leopard explained.
Burros' quarterback, then made a two-point
New Year's Day in the Rose Bowl, and a little on defense, but we're short compared Division A conversion on a QB keeper, and the Burros Community Council; Don Stanton, chair- Jim Rieger, a television engineer who will
Team had cut their opponents' lead to 11H1.
predictions of the Heismann for Davis, my to the other teams. 1n fact, the entire Loewen's Roaches ... .Won Lost man of the Council's 1V Booster Com- be overseeing much of the wori< in changing
Texas Instruments .. ...... 2....0 McDowell recovered a Charger fwnble
wife was ecstatic. I, however, was in a deep starting line-ups from both colleges were Digital Equipment Corp. Mini's . early in the second period and then slam- mittee; Weldon Sparrow, who represents over the equipment at Laurel and "B"
VX·S .. .... 2....0 med in from the ~yd. line two plays later to
depression. taller than our tallest man, and that's dif- ....0 .... 2 reduce the lead by Agoura to 16-14. the Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce ; Mountains, stated that the entire $100,000 is
Dorothy Stack, president of the 1nyokem not needed before wori< can begin. "As soon
How do I tell her I voted for Archie ficult to overcome. But I'm not making ...0 ....2 However, the host team (tbe game was •• Chamber of Commerce, and Dick Mahan, a
excuses . . . we did well," the Cerro Coso played at Pierce College Stadiwn in member of the Booster Conunittee and the as we have enough money to start wori<, we
Griffin? Division B Woodland Hills), padded its lead a few II Community Council. Also giving a big hand
minutes later on a 82 yd. run by Charger is Audrey Nelson, of the Ridgecrest CofC. will do so. It will take approximately $12,000
Open Bowling Schedule athletic director added. Team ... 2 ....0 tailback Dave Hammons to 24-14. This was "---"'" per station for the first three channels to be
T. J. Searcy, who also plays center for NAF Hawks cut to 24-20 by the Burros in the closing Santa To Be Present
Dispensary . .. . . .. . . •. . . .1.... 1 minutes of the haH when Smith hit Steve "- - changed over, and probably less per channel
At Hall Lanes Announced Cerro Coso, tallied 10 points against Por- Wallbangers Blanche with a 22-yd. scoring pass.
terville. Others on the Coyote team who Blazers . . . . . .. .. .. . .. 1. ... 1 I after that," he noted.
The following hours for open bowling at scored in that game were Charles Ray, a
Hall Memorial Lanes will go into effect forward, and Greg Lane, a guard, who hit 8 .... ... ........0.... 2
immediately and continue until May 1975. points each, and Mike Pangle, forward, with
Division 8-2 The afternoon will kickoff with an ap- Many residents are already donating
Day Hours Varsity Cage Team pearance by Santa Claus at noon. The jolly money to the fund drive. Those who wish to
Team Won Lost old elf will be flown in from the North Pole do so by mail can send a check to: anna
Sunday ... . ..... . .... 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. via a Naval Air Facility helicopter. He will Lake Community Council, P.O. Box 5443,
Outlaws ............. . . ...2....0 remain at the fairgrounds until ap- China Lake, CA 93555.

Mooy Sates .. . ... 1. ... 1

Loewen's F irefighters . ... .. 1. ... 1

Stump Breakers ........... .0 .... 2

Monday ...... .. ..... 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For Women Planned Team Division C proximately 6 p.m., talking to children, Committee To Man Booth
Tuesday . .. . .... 11: 30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Barons ... Won Lost taking down their Christmas gift lists, and
D ingbats dispensing candy canes and other treats. A booth will be set up at the fairgrounds on
Wednesday ....... . ........ 1 to 6p.m. By Special Services Other Gu ys. .... .3....0
Thursday ............ 11 a.m. to 1p.m. Hot Shots . . .. . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . 1. ... 2 Food booths already located on the 1V Booster Bash day manned by members
Friday ........... 11 a.m. to 6:30p.m. John Dunker, manager of the Hustlers, a fairgrounds will be opened for business, of the 1V Booster Conunittee, who will take
Saturday .......... 3:30 p.m. to 1 a .m. women's hasketball team presently com- .... 1. ... 2 dispensing sandwiches, hot dogs, ham- donations and answer questions.
peting in the China Lake 1ntramural . .... 1 ... 2 burgers, soda pop and beer to hungry
1n addition, the hours between 3 and 6 p.m. Basketball League, is looking for women patrons. "We know that some people are confused
011 Thursdays will be set aside for open interested in joining the varsity team. Division C·2
bowling. about what is going on, and we will be happy
The team, which will represent NWC in Team Won Lost HAWAIIAN VISITOR - Capt. William A. Kanakanul, Jr. (at left), Deputy
Beginning Dec. 23 and continuing through various tournaments, is open to aJI women P i one er s .3 .... 0 Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force, Pacific, visited China Lake to explain it to them in person," said Don
Jan. 1, 1975, there will be open bowling on over 18 years of age. Huff 'n Puffs Stanton, head of the conunittee. "This is
Gas Bags .... 2.... 1
Sundays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 11 The nwnbers to caJI is 37~9362, . for Boomers .. .. :1. ... 2 earlier this week and was presented a NWC plaque by Rear Admiral R. G. " Although this will be a lengthy affair, we reaJIy a very serious matter. The Federal
p.m., and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 Dunker, or the Center gymnasiwn, NWC ... 0 .... 3
p.m. ext. 2334.
Women's Division Freeman III, NWC Commander. Purpose of the visit by the U.S. Navy officer, who naturally don't expect the majority of Communications Conunission has said we

Team Won Lost

Odds 'n E nds .....................•.......3.... 0 is a full·blooded Hawaiian, was to receive briefings on certain Center programs people to arrive at noon and stay until it's have to legalize our equipment or go off the

Hustlers .. .... ,. . ... . .2.... 1 and learn more about project work being conducted by Air Test and Evaluation over at 8 p.m.," said Mrs. Leopard. " Next air, so that makes it imperative we raise the

Roachettes ... ... 1. ... 2 Squadron Five. He also toured Echo Range. -Photo by Ron Allen week, the times that the various en- money, n he concluded.

Chuck's Ca r pets . .. ... 0.... 3

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NWC Management Discussed 000 Local Man Scales Alps' Highest, Most Famous Peaks

IContinued from Page 11 continuous thing-not an indication that

"Continuity is one of the most overworked things were done incorrectly in the past. He By Jack Lindsey
Toni Hiebeler, world famous autbority on
words we have in the Navy shore establish- sees reorganization as a refocusing in- mountains and the men wbo scale them, located). "The main industry in Taesch is a
once said: "To the average flatlander, a
ment; .. RAdm. Freeman commented dicative of a difference in direction and a mountain climber is, by definition, someone parking lot," Campy commented, noting
wbo has climbed the Matterborn." that no tourist automobiles are allowed in
regarding a point of view raised by one chance to combine different organizations If what Hiebeler says is true, then Fred the Swiss town of Zermatt. A short train ride
Camphausen, a systems analyst in the took the men to Zermatt, where they
questioner, wbo contended that the Air together. Systems Development Department, can boarded an aerial tram to Schwansee.
now claim that he is a full-fledged moun- From there, they hiked along a series of
Force has suffered because of a lack of Asked if some of the goals of the taineer. Last summer, he and a friend, Jack Alpine meadows to the Hoernli Ridge, where
Hawley, a fellow member of the Vagmarken the climbers' Matterborn but is located.
continuity. "I look at the quality of the reorganization could be mentioned, even if Mountaineering Club of Los Angeles, scaled
both Mont Blanc, in the French Alps, and the All during their visit in the Alps, the two
people we have in the military," the Center the results aren't yet available, the Center famous Matterborn, near Zermatt, in the
Swiss Alps. American memberS of the American Alpine
Commander stressed. Commander replied that among several As a member of both the China Lake Club were treated to the French and Swiss
Mountain Rescue Group and the Indian
He has no plans to retire next June (as matters under consideration, a look is being Wells Valley Search and Rescue Team, climbing chalet protocol. "Members of
Campy has been called upon many times to European climbing clubs got first call on
some rwnors have it), but instead bopes to taken at the proliferation of departments beds, facilities, etc., and anyone else came
climb above and descend below the ground second," Campy explained. "However, the
remain at NWC for a complete tour of two that have the responsibility for inter- during numerous searches initiated by the number of climbers was fewer this year and
two life-saving organizations. we never bad any problems," be added.
years duration, RAdm. Freeman said. dependent parts of the same technical
Locally, be has scaled most of the peaks On the appointed day of the climb, Campy
Anything is possible, bowever, he admitted. program. What be would lik. to see is a available, including the East Buttress of Mt. was ton sick to make the ascent. Hawley
Whitney (one of the lJIore difficult ascents). joined another man and made the climb
The relationship between the NWC decrease in the span of control that be, the In addition, he has traveled to Alaska, successfully, returning some 17 hours later.
He told Campy that he would like to do it
Commander and Technical Director was a Technical Director and the Deputy Com- where he climbed Mt. McKinley, and to again, so the pair got up at 3 a.ID. the next
Peru, to take on four different peaks in the day and took off toward the peak.
subject addressed by Dr. Hollingsworth. mander bave to work within.
treacherous Cordillera Blanco-one of "The route is mainly class 3 rock, ex-
"The Technical Director and NWC Com- Advance Planning Required which was the Nevado Pucaraju. posed, but never lacking good bolds. The
way to the summit is marked by crampon
mander must work together, and somehow I In contrast to the Center's I-year budget "But, I'd never climbed the Matterborn. scratches left on the rock by guides and
So, this past August, I decided to spend part other climbers, so it's a fairly simple
don't feel like a shadow," Dr. Hollingsworth plan, the Navy itself has 2, 5 and 12-year of my vacation in that pursuit," Campy climb," Campy said.
explained.
commented wben the question was raised as plans, and it is for this reason that the
The assault on Mont Blanc began on Aug.
to whether or not he is his own man and has Center is now endeavoring to develop its 1 when Campy picked up Hawley at the
Geneva airport and drove to Cbamonlx in
a strong enough voice as Technical own advance planning, RAdm. Freeman France. The climbers then took an aerial
tramway to Bellevue, but arrived there too
Director. continued. DING-A-LING AWARD- Joe Mcintyre Ir.l, outgoing president of the Help Line late for the last train to the glacier viewpoint
Long-Standing Habit Asked to summarize the results of the board of directors, was presented the group's "Ding-A-ling" award during the at Ston. They camped out in a grass meadow
annual luncheon held recently. The award was In recognition of Mc Intyre's year of near the Glacier de Bionnassay and began
"I have a management habit of trying to recent Inspector General team survey of service as preSident. Audree Bricksen, newly--elected president for the coming their ascent the following morning along an
learn about a place before making any NWC, tbe Center Commander stated that year, made the presentation. Bill Arnold, vice-president and president-elect, looks alternate route to the usual trail.
waves," Dr. Hollingsworth added. "If this rating of the operations at China Lake on. Help Line· celebrated its flllh birthday on Sept. 14 and received its 5,OOOIh
RAdm. Freeman and I bave to argue, we've ranged from good to excellent. "The things telephone call during the final week of September. The crisis intervention center's Final Ascent Made
lost the ability to communicate," be noted. the Inspector General recommended won't telephone number is 44&-5531. Trained volunteers are on duty from 6 p.m. to' a.m. The Mont Blanc ascent covers the final
be too hard to manage," RAdm. Freeman 3,250 ft. from the Aiguille du Gouter refuge,
While tbere is a definite trend toward tri- HAPPEIUISS AROUIO Iwe ] the usual starting point. Campy and Hawley Perfect Day for Climb
said, but a,lso noted that control of govern- decided to do some reconnoitering before
service operations, be doesn't see any ment property in the supply area is a serious The "Argus" Band, a local combo, will held on Thursday, Dec. 12, starting at 6 p.m. making the climb. The pair started off "There are some class 4 to 5 pitches below ON THE ITALIAN SUMMIT - Jack Hawley, a climbing friend of Freel C.m-
at the Chief Petty Officers' Club, will be leisurely, but, according to Campy, "Sud- the summit, but fixed lines, reducing the phausen, is shown on the Italian summit of the MaltiiliOf n, In the Alps. The
decrease in the Center's total workload matter. provide music for a dance at the Jolly Roger Robert Roan, from the Tebachapi office of denly, we found ourselves very near the'top, difficulty to class 3 again, bave been left photograph was taken by Camphausen and shows the Swiss summit of the famous
because of tbe expertise developed at China (Enlisted Men's Club) tonight, beginning at the State Department of Agriculture. there. We had a rope but never used it. The mountain in the background. A dose look will show four mountaineers resting on
Lake in numerous technical areas, the "My view is that we got a grade of A- 9 o'clock. so we continued." After an easy 4~ Iir. summit (14,690 ft.), involving a final climb top of the Swiss summit.
minus," Dr. Hollingsworth commented on Reservations for the dinner, which is of 3,900 ft. from the hut, was reached in just
Center Commander told his listeners. Even Special in the dining room tonight at the priced at $6 per person, may be made by climb, the two men made it to the summit. six hours. We had perfect, warm, sunny
tbough a certain program may be under the the same question. "Nothing gave me any calling either Marion Kibbe at 37>S213, or weather and Jack and I lounged for an hour
aegis of either the Army or Air Force, NWC heartburn at all," the Technical Director Chaparral Club is a seafood dinner, which is Barbara Meggars, 44&-2160. Mont Blanc, altbough it appeared "easy" on the Italian summit," Campy recalled.
will continue to make its contribution, added before expressing the wish that those assorted fish with lobster. Dinner is served to the two American climbers, is a
wbo mentioned certain concerns to mem- Don't Mix Drinking, Driving treacherous mountain. Approximately 250 Campy chose to climb Mont Blanc and the
RAdm. Freeman said. from 6 until 9 p.m. accidents occur on its slopes each year. Matterhorn for botb practical and
bers of the IG team would feel free to relay Walt Schimke, club manager, has advised "Eight climbers were killed 10 days before egocentric reasons. "Eacb offers a
Neither does he see the Air Force edging them directly to the Center Command. we made our climb, and two more deaths dissimilar, non-technical introduction to the
were announced soon after we completed Alpine climbing scene. Our climbs of the
out the Navy in the field of tactical air " Natural" for This Area our assault," Campy noted. Alps' highest (Mont Blanc) and most
weapons, since as long as there are aircraft famous (Mattethorn) mountains helped to
carriers there will be tactical air weapons Development, iii conjunction with the Next, on to the Matterborn! Campy and satisfy a 'narcissistic' goal," Campy
Hawley drove to Taesch in the Mattertal laughed.
on board, RAdm. Freeman contended. National Science Foundation, of a solar members that the dining room at the A talk about the necessity for mixing (the valley where the Matterhorn is Sierra Club Members Clean Up LlHer, Erect i
energy demonstration plant at NWC is seen Chaparral Club may be sbut down com- drinking and driving in a responsible Following his climbing expedition, Campy
He expects to see few major weapons as a " natural" for this area in using a pletely if greater support is not provided. fashion will be presented at a community Speed limit Raised
portion of the Center's allocation of 5 per information meeting next Wednesday, Dec. joined his wife, Martina, in Southern Ger-
systems coming along in the future, but cent of its current budget for non-defense "Come to the Chaparral for fuel and then 11, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Ridgecrest for Gov" Vehicles
work it off dancing at the Jolly Roger," be City Hall. many and the two motored through Ger-
tbose that do will be geared more towards related work, Dr. Hollingsworth said in Tom Boyd, head of the Public Works many and France, visiting Martina's
answer to a question raised on this subject. urged. Charles Porter, a Kern County deputy Department's Transportation Division, this relatives.
the electronics warfare field - something week called attention to a change in
that bodes well for NWC because of its Dance Set at CPO Club regulations which makes it permissable for "It was a lot of fun, but now I can get down
acknowledged expertise in EW. government-owned vehicles to be driven at to more serious climbing," he said. Campy
a maximum speed of 55 miles per hour.
Purpose Behind Planning (Ed. note: In general, the guideline is George Barnard, manager of the Chief district attorney, will be the speaker. The intendS to scale a peak in the Canadian
Previously, government-owned vehicles
Getting more for the dollar that is spent is equivalent to three per cent of manpower Petty Officers' Club, has booked "The Good meeting is being co-sponsored by the IWV were limited to a speed of 50 mpb. Rockies next summer. "This one will be Vehicle Barriers In Darwin falls Area
tough," be commented.
the purpose behind planning, the Center resources). At the same time, the Technical Time Music Co." for a dance tonight from 9 Community Safety Council and the Com- Boyd emphasized that operators of A 3G-member group of volunteers from the located at the northern end of the Argus
government vehicles are urged to continue Sierra Club recently assisted the Bureau of
Commander continued as be explained that Director squelched what he called the o'clock until 1 a.m. mittee on Responsible Drinking. using driving techniques that conserve fuel. Land Management by spending a weekend Mountain Range, near the historic mining
"Remember to avoid sudden bursts of cleaning up litter and erecting vehicle town of Darwin.
it will be January before the earliest results common rumor that the Naval Air "All members and their guesta are cor- Sick Call Schedule Changed speed, use the smallest size vehicle feasible barriers in the Darwin Falls area.
of the current NWC reorganization study for the job, and, above all, slow down," Boyd In order to protect the canyon's natural
will be known. "We bave an obligation to Development Center would close with the dially invited to attend this affair," said the Jlours for sick call for military personnel Darwin Falls is a beautiful desert canyon, values, and to enhance the quality of
speod money wisely and convince Congress during the period of Dec. 16 through Jan. 3 said. which is rare in that it has a year-round recreational activities that do not involve
we know what we're doing," RAdm. result that attack aircraft billets would be genial manager. will be from 8 to 11 :30 a.m., Monday through freshwater -stream and wateria11s. It is the use of off-road vehicles, the canyon has
Freeman said as he pointed out that steps Friday. Square Dance Scheduled been classified by the BLM as "closed" to
already bave been taken to eliminate a layer moved to China Lake. Garden Club To Meet
of management at the Center. " As far as I know, NADC will remain No appointments will be scheduled during The Cactus Squares dance club will all vehicles.
A talk on the subject of "Desert Soils" will this boliday period. All patients will be seen celebrate its 25th anniversary tomorrow Tbose involved in the cleanup effort were
Asked about the mechanics of selling a about the same _ minus some :!DO employees on a first come, first served basis. night with a program that will feature
new technical program and obtaining funds Howard Rutledge, local caller. members of the Sierra Club's Desert Peak
for it, Dr. Hollingsworth replied that be _ while some tactical air weapons jobs will be presented at a dinner meeting scheduled Emergencies will be seen at any time. Sectlon--a group active in climbing desert
doesn't expect more dollars to be available Set for the Murray School auditorium, the
for this sort of effort. On the contrary, be be moved bere," Dr. Hollingsworth said next week meeting by the Oasis Garden Obstetric appointments will continue to be dance will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a period peaks tbrougbout America's soutbwest
pointed out, inflation will eat into the value scheduled, however. for round dancing. Square dancing follows deserts and the northern Mexican desert
of money that is available for financing he isn't sure bow much added Club of Indian Wells Valley. from 8 to 11 p.m.
These bours have been establisbed to area. The volunteers removed about 3~ tons
S) iiiii.iiiTbeiiiiiiiaittibii·s~~~W~hi~·ch~will~·~be allow the NWC Dispensary staff the op- Admission is $2 per couple. of debris and litter from the canyon area
portunity to take leave during the holidays.
and constructed low vehicle barriers at the
everything that is done. The Technical Cancer Program Slated
upper and lower ends of Darwin Canyon.
Director encouraged scientists -and A Burroughs High School-sponsored
Lou Boll, manager of the BLM's Baker&-
engineers wbo may feel that they have a program entitled "What Every Woman field District Office, stressed that ''tile

good idea, but can't get it past their boss, to Should Know About Cancer" will be barriers are only to stop vehicular enli7.
write him a letter about it with a copy to presented at 7:30 p_m. Monday in the local and the public is encouraged to use . .

their boss. high school's lecture center. canyon for other recreational activitlla.
Open Door Needed The program will include the showing of
Walk-throughs were left in both barriers"
An open door whereby the bright idea can three films, followed by a discussion period facilitate entry into the area by hikers ...
get around the system is needed, RAdm. with Dr. Lon Graves and Dr. llobert Gilmer,
Freeman agreed, adding tbat small of the Drununond Medical Group; Dr. Ron borseback riders."
programs must continue at the same time as Hempling, on the staff of the NWC Darwin Falls is one of three areas III
the major efforts that involve considerable Dispensary, ani:! Roberta Gates, RN, the
manpower. Burroughs High School nurse. national resource land in the nortbenl
California desert that have been closed to
Funding for this year is about the same as Titles of the films to be sbown are "Breast vehicular travel (the others are the SaliDe
that of last year - witbout allowing for the Range and the Tortoise Preserve area).
effect that an inflation rate of around 10 per Cancer, Where We Are," "For a Wonderful
We," and "Jeanne." Under the BLM's California Desert
cent bas on everything-tbose in the Program, vehicular use of the remaining
audience at Mondsy afternoon's meeting AFGE Meetinll Planned
national resource land in the northern
were informed. One of the consequences of Memhers of Local 1781 of the American California desert has been classified as

this is a reduction in travel funds of between CONGRATULATIONS IN ORDER - D. J. Russell (I_II), head 01 the Electronic Federation of Government Employees will either "open" to off-road vehicle use or as
10 and 30 per cent. Use the telephone and "restricted" by keeping vehicles to existing
mail more for communication, NWC em- bold their next monthly meeting on Monday, roads and trails. A map sbowing
starting at 7 p.m., in the Joshua Rm. of the classifications for the entire California
desert, along with detailed houndary maps
ployees were urged. Systems Department, had a warm handshake for Reuben E. Nyswander, an Community Center. . of each "open," "closed," or "restricted"
area, can be obtained at no charge from the
Getting back to the question of the study electronics engineer in Code 3544, aHer presenting him with an additional patent Local 1781 is the representative of a unit A WELL DESERVED REST - Fred C.mpheuHn I..ns ogalnst a pol. near the Bureau of Land Management, 800 Truxtun
summit of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps, after a 4'12 hr. ascent Ave., Rm. 311, Bakersfield, Calif., 93301.
now being carried out on reorganization of award of $100 for developing a short pulse magnetron transmitter. At right is composed of non-supervisory civilian made in one afternoon last August. Camphausen, a systems analyst in Code 51, and
a friend, Jack Hawley, scaled the peak prior to journeying to Zermatt, Swit·
the Center,- RAdm. Freeman emphasized Richard 5. Hughes, a circuit design consultant in Code 35404, who received both an employees of NWC Security Department's terland, where they climbed the famous Matterhorn.
that looking for ways to consolidate and Police Division who are located at China
become more effective is a dynamic and additional patent award of 5100 for his control converter amplifier, as well as 5150 Lake.

as • special award for this same device. -Photo by Ron Allen

Page Eight ROCKETEER December 6, 1974 Five

'Toys lor Tots' Beta Sigma Phi Holida, Fashion Navy Honors Ed Price •••
Benelit Slated Stages Show
Sunday, Dec. 15 (Continued from Page 1) derstanding of the fundamental desigh
parameters of rocket motors, and for his
programs. RecenUy, your ezpertise waS timely research in combustioo stability. "

sought on two major missile programs (Air The AIAA cited Price in 1967 "for
initiation and sustained leauership of
Force MINUTEMAN and Navy POS- research efforts designed to elucidate the
mechanisms of ignition and the burning
Sparked by the NWC Marine Corps EIDON) when they encountered severe vi- charscteristics of solid propellents."

Liaison Office and the High Desert Detach- "brational problems. In 1971, AIAA's citation honoring Price
ment of the Marine Corps League, the an- read, in part: "For continued outstanding
"Since MINUTEMAN was already in the contributions to the literature of solid rocket
nual Christmas season Toys for Tots drive is internal ballistics and combustion, par-
once again in full swing. silo, the decision was made to reirofil< ticularly for his contributions on combustion
instability and ignition."
Highlight of the 1974 collection effort will vibration-sensitive components so that they
be a country-western concert that has been Both Writer and Inventor
could 1ive' with the combustion instability." Over the years that he has been employed
scheduled from 6 p.m . to midnight on either at the Naval Weapons Center, or its
Sunday, Dec. 15, at Joshua HaJJ on the The citation went on to point out tbat Price forerunner the U.S. Naval Ordnance Test
Desert Empire Fairgrounds in Ridgecrest.
was able to convince the Air Force that Station, a total of 99 papers, articles or
Among the beadline performers at this
event will be Randy Boone, a vocalist who is combustion instability was a major problem books autbored by Price have been
well known for his appearance on such TV published, and he has been the co-inventor
programs as " The Virginian," " Wagon to be considered during the design phase, or inventor of seven types of devices related,
Train," and "Bonanza," and Mayf Nutter, for ezample, to controlling combustion
whose credits include TV appearances on and then gave a crasb course of training for instability and regulating the thrust of solid
" GWlSDloke" and " Bonanza." propellant rockets, determing the acoustics
some Air Force personnel to enable them to of rocket motor chambers, and the
Nutter also is a writer of country and oxidation of aluminum powder used as a
western songs whose talents earned him recognize tbe problem and to insure in- propellant fuel.

nominations in 1971 and '72 as the ''most house capability in the field to deal with it. Professional ·societies and organizations
promising" male vocalist. Also in 1972, to which be belongs have included, in ad-
--., -'-' As a result of Price's efforts, the Air Force dition to AIAA, the Research Society of
Nutter's name was embedded with those of FROCKED- LCcIr. W111"m J . Erwin, Officer in Ch...ge of EODMobile Unit No. I, now feels that it has, in the Air Force Rocket America, the International Combustion
other famous country and western music China Lake Detachment, was notified recently of his selection for that rank and Propulsion Laboratory at Edwards Air Institute, and the Joint Army-Navy-NASA-
artists on the sidewalk at the Country Music had the new collar insignia pinned on during a " frocking" ceremony recentty in Force Base, tbe capability of recognizing Air Force (JANNAF) Solid Propellant
HaJJ of Fame in Nashville, Tenn. the NWC Commander's office. Shown helping him are RAdm. R. G. Freeman ill, instability problems and determining Combustion Working Group, the JANNAF
NWC Commander (I.), and LCdr. Erwin's wife, Jennifer. Frocking is a process methods for curing them. Liquid Propellant Combustioo Instability
Two country and western bands will whereby an officer receives all the rights and privileges of the next highest rank Working Group, and the JANNAF C0m-
provide accompaniment for the vocalists Exceptional Efforts Noted bustion Working Group.
who will appear bere at the Dec. 15 Toys for
Tots benefit. In addition to Boone and "'*bM~OBReEtaTSHigAmNa30P0hpiea!'t$OthneS- DK. 2 a nd " '~""""_ without receiving a raise in pay. Frocking is implimented when the oHicer has The citation addressed to Price at the time Gr.du.ted From UCLA
Nutter, the list of singers will include Fred IIffendM 1M f u h ion s how on A 1948 graduate of UCLA with a bachelor's
Maddoz and SandI Thomas. Community Cent.r . Fashions fro m Mli ry been seleded for promotion but has to wait for a promotion date. LCdr. Erwin, who he received this award for his ezeeptional degree in pbysics and mathematics, Price
Wildflower , Rene's a nd Adam's Den s ho~ fa " styln of came to NWC this p.ast August, hokfs a bachelor's degree in education from the efforts also went on to note that: "The also was enrolled part-time (1968-00) in
Admission to the program at Joshua HaJJ .111,.1",••.:..:I.l.t. a nd chikh·. n's _ar. Photos representllt!y. of s ome of the clothll'lg graduate courses in math offered by UCLA
will be by the donatioo of either a new toy or University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and is a 91/2 year veteran of the U.S. Navy. POSEIDON missile was already in and, during the summer of 1950, attended
$5 per person. a re s hown llboy• . They a re (I.·r. ) ; l ind! Homer In a la ce tr immed fink top courses in aerodynamics at the University
pants lind ~lItchhtg ' IiCket, and (i n the second photo ), wNr!1'Ig LeYi's and ~ production and changes to cure combustion of Miclligan's graduate school.
Between now and Dec. 13, local residents instability would have been too costly, so a For a year, October 1967 to . Septeoj~
who may wish to do their part for the Toys _ Sfffn shirt. Next, B...-twIr ll Fredrick mo6els a polrM ter s uit with print Skipper, TD Meet With Employees ... decision was made to 'harden' the dome
package to withstand the vibrations. Due to 1968, Price was on leave from the Naval
' lic ket. Ed Whlnington, In sports lukef, shirt .ilnd cap, wellring bell-bottom (Continued from Page 4) crime on the Center in order to help rid your influence, the TRIDENT program now
t ~sers , walks wlttl RoncLI JoNinMn, who Is dret.sed in II ~ ys u i t wi th hea rts work that will mean at China Lake. China Lake residents of any false sense of includes early evaluation of candidate Weapons Center while attending Georgia
pnnted on a blu. backgr ound. In the fl M I photo, Emmll Brown dis~a Y1 a security they may have, RAdm. Freeman propellants and the motor design in their Tech's School of Aerospace Engineering,
glimmeri n~ tuk top, fill red PIInts lind lukef. Door pril" were doMted br the In regard to what is ezpected in the way of was asked. He replied that he could see no plans. Thus susceptibility to combustion where he taught graduate courses and
a reduction in force at China Lake, the problem in publishing this kind of in- instability can be assessed before final conducted independent research.
mercfJlltts IltYolyed lind II" ,""ocHCfslrom ttlis fund .ra ls il19 I Yl nt _ ... dlYided Technical Director reported that the Center formation in the Center newspaper. specifications are frozen in order that
must reduce its personnel count by 100, but Price and his wife, Mary Kate, are the
betwMn the- nrlovs c"'pters of Betll Sigmll Phi .ltd the IWY Ut.ikem ill FUnd . boped that attrition and retirements would Safety InspectiOns Standard parents of a 500, Douglas Brian, who is 18
years old; and two daughters, Alison
Navy Is Now Experiencing an Acute account for the bulk of this number. "There When asked about the proposed inspection proper steps for remedial actions, if Tomara, 16 years of age, and 11-year~ld
Shortage of General Medical Officers Carolyn Louise.
is some possibility of a small RIF, and we'll of bomes on the Center, and the effect it necessary, can be taken early in the
(Editor's Note: This is the first in a series dispensaries are logical results of this 56 per graduation, become warrant officer program. NWC Employee Wins
of .rticles on the subject of medical care for cent decrease in general medical officer physician's assistants. know more about that soon. It's nothing· to could have on morale of auna Lake
active duty military personnel and their staffing, the Chief of Naval Personnel ad- "This is the first time such action has been Award In Contest
dependents, as well as that which is ded. (d) A program whereby specially trained be greaUy worried about at-this time," be residents, RAdm. Freeman noted that fire taken and it sbould do much to prevent
available for men and women w~ have nurse practitioners assist doctors in medical added. and safety inspections are standard. He's costly retrofil<es and improve the reliability For Monochlp Design
retired from the military service and their Many people affected by the curtailment facilities as pediatric, Ob / Gyn or family seen some yards and alleyways that are a of the ultimate missile."
dependents. Those vlt.lly interested in this in benefits believe that lifelong medical care nurse practitioners. Supports Community Council menace to health and safety and pose a Donald · R. Leonard, an electronics
maHer may wish to clip out and save for in military facilities Is their unqualified danger to children, the NWC Commander "Well Done" Extended technician in the Exploratory Development
their personal files this and subsequent right; however, in reality, under law, CHAMPUS Is Available Turning to the field of community said in defense of this pcoposaJ. Brancb of the Fuze Department's Elec-
stories that are published on this important specifically" Article 1071-1087, Chapter 55, problems, RAdm. Freeman stated that be The citation sent to Price by Admiral Kidd tromecbanical Division, was notified
subject.) TiUe 10 U.s. Code, as promulgated in Even with theatorementioned programs was a strong supporter of the Naval Weapon With some 500 vacancies at present in concluded with the statement: "Your recenUy that he bad won 25th place in a
Chapter 4 of SECNAVINST 6320.8D, the Center's China Lake Community Council homes on the Center, why will non- professional manner and technical ex- Monocbip contest, sponsored by tbe
As most active duty and retired military following three priorities for care in and others in planning, the doctor shortage and ezpcessed the hope that where there are Department of Defense employees (such as Monochip's manufacturer, Interdesign,
personnel are aware, Vice Admiral David military medical facilities are prescribed: will remain critical in many areas for the issues involving the community, Center teachers and other norH:ivil Service or pertise have been assets to the Navy and you Inc., Sunnyvale, Calif., and EDN Magazine,
H. Bagley, Chief of Naval Personnel, writes, forseeable future. Fortunately, the Civilian employees and residents would provide military personnel) be required to move off a publication devoted to the electronics
the Navy this fall began to ezperience an Priorities Identified Health and Medical Program of the input to the local civic-group to whom be the base RAdm. Freeman also was asked. are deserving of the Navy Superior Civilian trade.
acute shortage of general medical officers. Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) is could then tum for information and advice Service Award. Well Done! '~
First Priority - Active duty members- available in most areas. CHAMPUS before making decisions on matters ef- He replied that non-DOD employees will A Monochip is an integrsted circuit board
This shortage, a result of the end of the whose entiUement to care is absolute. provides enensive outpatient and inpatient fecting the community. have a year to find other quarters. This step During the nearly 29 years that be has on which the circuits have not been com-
draft, will see the number of general is being proposed as a !)leans of reducing been a Civil Service employee at China
medical officers drop from a total of 1,827 to Second Priority - Dependents of active care in civilian facilities to dependents of Regarding the future of housing for Center both borne maintenance and to conserve Lake, Price has been the recipient of the pleted. Leonard's design, called a quad one-
a total of 810 in fiscal year 1975. duty personnel and of deceased active duty active duty members, and for the first time employees, the NWC Commander told his energy usage at China Lake. 1. T. E. Thompson Award (the Center's
to retired members, their dependents and audience that a study is now unde~ way to sbot, was a completely new idea for circuits,
"Tbe impact of these losses, coupled with members-eare must be provided if it is survivors. Care under CHAMPUS is on a determine the minimum amount of bousing The NWC Commander indicated at the highest recognition for outstanding in- developed by him during his spare time and
an increasing number of health care available. cost-share basis with both CHAMPUS and that is needed. " The Navy isn't in the outset of this meeting that if it is considered dividual achievement ) in 1960, the proven by using standard components prior
beneficiaries, has made it impossible for our the patient paying part of the bill. housing business. I see less housing of significant wortb to employees, future American Institute of Aeronautics and to completing the circuit idea .on a
medical facilities to provide all the medical Third Priority - Retired members, their available on the Center over the nen few meetings of this type will be held. Judging Astronautics (AIAA) Research Award in Monochip.
care desired by all our Navy family," Vice dependents, and dependents of deceased " Our Navy family is entiUed to in- years," RAdm. Freeman said, but then from the participation in this past Monday's 1967, and the AIAA's G. Edward Pendrsy
Admiral Bagley wrote. Reduction in ser- retired personnel-eare may be provided if formation on what the Navy is doing to denied that all except a few key Civil Ser- get-togetber, there will be more such Award in 1971. Leonard plans to use his circuit as a
vices provided at medical facilities, longer it is available. alleviate this health care problem, and what vice employees would be required to move meetings. controller in remote installations to be
waiting periods for patients, and a possible they can do to help themselves," VAdm. Price received the Thompson award for powered by solar cells. The wbole idea
R.ndy Boone limitation on the categories of beneficiaries Under the law, care may be denied to Bagley continued. " It is particularly im- " his outstanding researcb in internal behind his quad one-shot is to build a circuit
who will be seen at Navy~perated patients in priority three or two, and in that portant to provide an accurate assessment ballistics, for his contributions to the un- which drsws no power wben it is not./leing
for Tots drive, but will be unable to attend order, which is, of course, what may have to pulsed.
the couniry and western concert, may Career Woman To be done at some medical facilities. to support our common retention 01>- off the hase.
deposit brand new (or used toys in nearly jectives," the Chief of Naval Personnel His prize-winning idea, in technical terms,
new condition) at the following locations: Speak at Meeting " This is not to say," VAdm. Bagley em- added. The comment from one member of the was fonned on a Monochip C, using 69 per
cent of its components. The unique
The NWC All Faith Chapel, the Daily Of NWC Employees phasized, ' 'that we have given up on this and Spread the Word audience that more access roads to the charscteristic of Leonard's design is that
Independent newspaper office, the VFW that we are no longer concerned about those To achieve this end, each flag officer, the quiescent current is only the leakage
HaJJ, the American Legion HaJJ, Cerro Coso Janice Kay, a personnel and vocational Navy people and their dependents wbo have commanding officer and offlcer-in-cbarge is Center should be provided was disagreed currents of the transistors and capacitor.
College, or at the Inyokern Market. consultant and president of Career In- given long years of faithful service to their requested to undertake broad dissemination Output current is up to 4 amps with a
formation Systems, will speak nen Wed- country. To the contrary, we are and will of the information, and develop a com- with by RAdm. Freeman, who stated that Darlington output transistor and driven by
The toys that are collected will be nesday, Dec. 11, at 11: 30 a.m. in the continue to make every effort to take care of prehensive information campaign with the CMOS Logic or micro power op-amp.
distributed to needy children in an area Panamint Room of the ~mmunity Center. all of our beneficiaries." objectives of explaining the Navy's current " I'd consider doing just the reverse."
ranging from Lone Pine on the nortb to Red health care crisis; and correcting misin- For his winning design, Leonard will
Mountain on the Soutb, and from Searles Miss Kay will be on-Center from Dec. 11 Remedies Being Planned formation about rights to bealth care. Drugs Are a Problem receive a Voz-Clock, a unique alarm that
Valley on the east to the Kern River Valley through 13 to teach the popular course, As will be clearly evident in the articles The necessity for informing the Navy
on the west. "Career Development for Women." that will follow this one, the Bureau of family, including active duty, dependents, The Center Commander then explained turns off at the sound of a voice command.
Medicine and Surgery and the Navy retirees and reserves cannot be over-
Tryouts for Stage Another in a monthly series of brown-bag Department, in cooperation with DOD, are emphasized. The information that will that he's looking at ways to better pcotect
lunch-time meetings, this opportunity to initiating a variety of programs to diminish follow in later articles in The ROCKETEER the Cente~ in view of the numerous arrests
Play Set Dec. 16·17 hear a self-directed successful career the effects of the doctor shortages. The is not all inclusive. It is designed to assist
woman was arranged by Alice Pastorius, programs already approved and in the NWC Command in preparing an in- of persons carrying illegal drugs or drug
Tryouts for "Never Too Late," the nen NWC Federal Women's Coordinator. Miss operation will be fully explained in other formation program to fit specific local
pcoduction of the China Lake Players, will Kay will speak primarily to working articles in this series. They will cover such requirements. equipment. " As a matter of policy, I'm
be beld on Dec. 16 and 17 at the Players' Hut, women, altbough interested men are also things as: " Despite the difficult situation, let us not
4()5 McIntire St., on the Center. They will invited. (a ) A program for rehiring regular retired underestimate the resourcefulness of the bound to do all that I can do to reduce the
begin at 7:30 p.m. military doctors outside the provisions of men and women who comprise the Navy
Her talk, entitled " Getting Ahead the dual compensation act. Medical Department. They have, as do all drug problem on the Center and in the
The play is about a couple wbo bave a DiscreeUy," will stress the responsibility an our members of the Navy family, a history
grown daughter and are ezpecting another (b) A law offering military doctors a of thriving on challenge. With your support, community," RAdm. Freeman said.
child after 25 years of marriage. Parts emt individual has to berself to take positive bonus of up to $13,500 a year to remain on I feel confident that we can meet this
for three women and siz men. The daughter steps toward career advancement. active duty. challenge !" VAdm. Bagley concluded. Use of dogs trsined to sniff out drugs when
is in her early 205, while the other two
women's roles call for someone in their 408. (c) A comprehensive training program vehicles are stopped for routine safety in-
The men's parts vary in age, ranging from for selected hospital corpsmen wbo, upon
the mid-20s to 408 and 50s. spections is done only if the driver of the car

has no objection to this step, the Center

Commander added as be asked tbose

present to let him know any ideas they

might have on how to better protect against

the drug problem.

The need for law enforcement is going up,

not decreasing, RAdm. Freeman said as be

handed a verbal bouquet to Police Division

personnel for the fine job they are doing NEW LIEUTENANT - Lt. Delbert Dek.., Avionics, Arm.ment Division OIIicer

from patrolling the range areas to handling at the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Five, recently had his first set of

more typical law enforcement work for a lieutenant shoulder boards pinned on by Capt. E. M. Crow, Commanding Officer

community of this size. of VX·S. Lt. Oakes, who reported to VX-S in August 1'13 from the USS Coral Sea,

In view of this situation, why isn't the enlisted in the Navy in July IUS. He and his wife, Joyce, have five children. They

word put out in The ROCKETEER about are Nancy, Sharon, Melissa, Mertha and Michael. -VX-SPboto

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Six ROCKETEER 1974 December 6. 1974 ROCKETEER

NAF Helo Crew, Medical Teams RAdm. Freeman Discusses His

Join Efforls To Save Man IS Life Philosophy on NWC Management

"It was a miracle. The hand of God was after complaining of severe headaches, His philosophy on management of the flow of "new blood" in at the bottom, the
evident from start to finish during this Griffith had just minutes before been
crisis," said Capt. R. E. i>sman, NWC conscious and ta\king to nurses. Dr. Hamill Naval Weapons Center, what be sees as speaker stated.
Chaplain, referring to the quick actions of "looked in" on Griffith and, upon
doctors and helicopter crews, ambulance dis!:overing the patient in an unconscious prospects for the not-too-distant future, as Funding, be added, is significantly dif-
attendants and surgeons that saved ,the life state, called Dr. Bruce Chandler, who set well as his views on equal employment ferent this year - principally because tbere
of Steve Griffith on Wednesday, Nov. '}{/. the wheels in motion to have Griffith opportunities were outlined during a lunch- is not a balanced workload and the Center is
transferred to the Antelope Valley Medical hour talk presented last week by Rear
Griffith, an engineer in the Guidance Center for emergency surgery. running slightly behind financially as of Oct.
Evaluation Branch of 'the Engineering Admiral R. G. Freeman m, NWC Com- 31. As a result, NWC does have personnel
Department, was discovered to be un- Dr. Harvey Birstner, the neurosurgeon
conscious late Wednesday evening by Dr. who was instrumental in saving the life of mander. who are excess to actual needs.
J ames Hamill, a psychiatrist and young Jerry Lyons earlier this year, was
neurologist at Drummond Medical Clinic, called and informed that Griffith was being The program was one arranged by Alice On the , subject of a reduction in em-
during his rounds at Ridgecrest Community transported to lAncaster via helicopter. Pastorious, the Center's Federal Women's ployees, the Center Commander observed
Hospital. Coordinator, in conjunction with an ad- that the longer such a step is delayed the
A helicopter from the Naval Air Facility, visory conunittee of women employees. ..more people get hurl Technically, he ad-
A patient who was undergoing observation piloted by LCdr. Michael A. Rij, took off at Attendance numbered close to 60 persons, ded, the personnel cut bas to be ac-
8:30 p.m. from the Stephenson Memorial including a good number of men who were complished by next June 30, but if it is done
Christmas Parade Heliport, located direcUy across the street interested in the subjects to be discussed. by the April 1 target date there will be less
from tbe local hospital, and landed in In the area of equal employment 01>' chance of additional cuts and the work load
Set Tomorrow On Lancaster, where Griffith was taken to the portunities, RAdm. Freeman commented will be better balanced.
Medical Center. Dr. Birstner and his that each person should be evaluated on
China Lake Blvd. surgical team was set up and waiting and Possible Future Actions
emergency surgery was performed im- competence, ability and potential-with the Among the possible future actions
The spirit of <lIristmlis as it is celelrated mediately on the patient. burden being placed on the individual. Even forecast by RAdm. Freeman is a continued
in every land in the world will be in evidence as the Upward Mobility Program is being
in Ridgecrest tomorrow morning, wben the On Friday morning, further surgery was need to contract out maintenance and
annual Christmas Parade will take place done on Griffith by Dr. Birstner, who stressed, each employee must have his own
along China Lake Blvd., beginning at 10 removed a cyst from the young man's brain. supply functions to the business sector. This,
His condition is sti\l listed as critical, "upward mobility" and make his own effort he observed, is now a way of life in the
o'clock. The procession will begin at the however, according to Chaplain Osman, to attain additional education or training government rather than just a trend, since it
Griffith's prognosis for recovery is listed as that will increase his competence on the job, is less costly in many instances to do so.
intersection of Drummond Dr. "good. It the NWC Commander emphasukd
In discussing his philosophy of
Mr. and Miss Johnny Horizon - Jeffrey Chaplain Osman was called on Wed- Career Incentives Important
Carson and Margaret Archuleta - will be nesday evening by Elaine Griffith, tbe wife GOOD WORK ACKNOWLEDGED- LCdr. R. E. Asche, head of the Surveillance management and the purpose of the Naval
the grand marshals of the parade. More of the patient, who asked him for guidance Division for the Defense Property Dis......1 Region based in Ogden, Ulah, Iraveled Career incentives must be important, and Weapons Center, the Skipper noted that
than 62 entries, including 15 floats, four and prayers for her husband. "God was here recently 10 presenl an award of merilto the Defense Property Disposal Office IDOre training is needed to improve the role NWC exists as a service to the Fleet and that
marching bands, color guards, and certainly listening," said the NWC (OPOO) at China Lake. Similar awards are presented each month to one or of the secretary. A good secretary is worth its primary reason for existence is the
specialty numbers, will carry out the theme Chaplain. "Steve nearly died at Ridgecrest another of lhe more than 4(1 DPDOs lhat are included in the Ogden Region. Shown her weight in gold, the speaker observed, development, test and evaluation of tactical
of the event - "Christmas in Every lAnd." Community Hospital, but tbe doctors there accepling the award from LCdr. Asche is Gordon Peacock, who is in charge of the while acknowledging at the same time that air weapons systems.
managed to sustain his life. There was also a local DPDO. With him are (from left) Mary E. Lanon, property disposal clerk; ''the system doesn't grade that way."
This will be done in many ways. st. delay on tbe he1i,copter pad as further William C. Giuliani, property disposal specialist; Harry R. Martin, a laborer, and His own relationship with Dr. G. L.
medical work was needed when it looked as William H. Perry, a fork lift operator. Other penonnelassigned lolhe DPDO office Regarding the role of women, he feels that Hollingsworth, the Technical Director, is
Michael's Episcopal Church bas entered a if Steve might die then, but quick work by al China Lake, bul who were unable 10 be presenl for lhe pholo, are Peler Donohue, women, minority employment and em- based upon how the two of them see it - not
float called, "The lAnd of Palestine," that the medical and helicopter crews kept him scrap yard foreman; Billie Joe Driggs, also a property disposal specialist, and ployment of the handicapped are all by any hard and fast rules laid out on a piece SPREADING THE WORD - Responding to a request from an Hvisory ,roup of
includes a Nativity scene. The Immanuel alive until Dr. Birstner could operate," Harokl D. Stalnaker, a material claSsifier and segregator.
Baptist Church's float is called "A Christ- Chaplain Osman added. programs that should be considered of paper. "There is a dialogue on every women employees, Rear Admiral R. G. Freeman III, NWC Commander, lalt week
mas Vigil in America," and the "Y" Indian
Guides have put together a float based on The Griffiths, who are well known for together, since tbere are similarities. Major issue, but decisions have to be made by one met with interested Center employees to discuss his philosophy of mllRllgement, as
the theme, "Christmas Is for Everyone." their work with the All Faith Chapel, are
grateful to the people whose quick action steps have been made, RAdm. Freeman persoo," RAdm. Freeman stated. well as his views on equal employment opportunities. On the laHer point, RAdm.
Brownie Troop 218 will celebrate a saved the life of tbe NWC engineer.
Cost of Living Increase Due pointed out, in the area of minorities by Reason for Change Freeman commented that, in many ~ses, the indivklual's opportunity for ad·
"Mexican Christmas partyI" on its float, Members of tbe helicopter crew, in ad-
dition to LCdr. Rij, were AMHl Dan Zielke. conducting sensitivity training and The elimination of the deputy technical vancement in his career is dependent upon making the effort necessary to incrNse
and the Naval Air Facility has entered a plane captain who also acted as co-pilot; Dr.
fioat emphasizing "Peace on Earth." Gary Gibbons, NAF flight surgeon ; ADJ3 For Civil Service Annuitants seminars of various sorts that have been directors, he explained, was a change made his competence and value as an employee by further edu~tion or vocational
William S. Moore, crew member, and HM
Santa Claus and his elves also will take Steven Hastings, corpsman. held to help bring ahout a change in the for efficiency and was done to eliminate a Iraining. -Photo by Ron Allen
part in the parade. In addition, the Murray
School majorettes, banner girls and band 1974, plus hoth the 6.4 per cent COL increase attitudes of some people. layer of management over technical per- ter's mission in the most efficient and cost is nearly impossible to sell the bomes at
have entered, as has the Burroughs High effective way. China Lake. It may be, be added, that more
School marching band, and many others. The Civil Service Commission has an- of July I , 1974, and the 7.4 per cent COL Immediately prior to becoming Com- sonnel. Setting up the three deputy technical housing units should be declared excess and
nounced that a Cost~f-Uving (COL) an- increase which will become effective Jan. I, mander of the Naval Weapons Center, while director posts had been done at a time when Questioned about wbether the Center may either mothballed or plowed under.
The parade, which is sponsored by the nuity increase of 7.4 percent will definitely serving as Study Director of the Navy the possibility was foreseen that there might someday sell housing to civilians, RAdm.
Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce, will become effective on Jan. I, 1975. 1975. Enlisted Occupational System for the be a growth of 3,000 to 4,000 employees here, Freeman replied that a study on housing is Only a certain amount of maintenance
disband at the intersection of California St. A retired employee's annuity will Bureau of Naval Personnel, RAdm. but this is no longer deemed likely. currenUy under way in an effort to deter- money is available, and it is more important
and S. China Lake Blvd. For employees who retire no later than Freeman had recommended that the "With less money available, it is mine the minimum number of housing units
Dec. 31, 1974. the following comparison will automatically become the higher of the number of women serving in the Navy be necessary for management to be lean and needed on the Center. to use funds allocated to the Center in order
A free movie, sponsored by the Ridgecrest be made between: ahove two comparisons. For the purpose of increased to 50,000 and, he added, the Navy excellent," the NWC Commander stated. to maintain the capability to carry out
awnber of Commerce will be held at the the above comparison, the retiree will be is trying to live up to the goal of equal 01>' The goal, he added, is to support the Ceo- Because of the joint utility tie-ins and technical programs than to pour it into the
Ridge Theatre immediately following the 1. The amount of your earned annuity assumed to have met the age and service portunity for women. because the land could not really be sold, it upkeep of living quarters.
parade. The doors will open at noon and through the date of your retirement plus the requirements for retirement on June 30,
7.4 percent increase effective Jan.l,I975; or 1974, even if actually he or she was not Education Is Key Bluejacket Dinner •••
show time is set for 12:30 p.rn. On hand at A handicap that minorities face, whoever
2. The annuity based on your service and eligible to retire at that time.
the door to greet the chil(\ren as they arrive high-tbree average pay through June 30, For employees retiring after Dec. 31, 1974.
will be Santa Claus. Featured films are
the earned annuity as of the effective date of they may be, is incomplete education. (Conlinued from Page 1)
"The Sad Horse," and "Lost Continent. II their retirement will be compared with the
annuity based on their service and average "When an employer wants to hire an received a cash award of $1,000, among
Outdoor Lighting By high-three pay that existed on the day before engineer from among the minority races, other gifts. The runner-up, ADRI Thomas F .
Tenants Banned; B Mt. the last COL increase became effective from which engineering schools can he be Pepper, was presented a monetary gift of
recruited?" the NWC Commander asked $500. All other eligible monthly Bluejackets
(Dec. 31, 1974) plus the 7.4 per cent COL rhetorically. While accelerated ad- received a cash award of $75 each.
increase on Jan. I , 1975. vancement programs do have some merit,
real equality grows out of educational . Gifts to the man selected as the most
Employees wishing further information processes, he emphasized. outstanding sailor at NWC during the past
on retirement should conta,ct their personnel year come from donations received from
His philosophy, RAdm. Freeman con- members of the Navy League and other
management advisor to arrange for tinued, is that problems associated with ' interested persons, including businessmen
equality of opportunity for working women in the Indian Wells Valley, and corporatiOllS
retirement counseling. are not unlike those associated with and contractors doing business with the
minorities, and that progress must come Naval Weapons Center.
Talk About Holiday one step at a time. " Hopefully," he added,

Yule Star To Be Lit Traffic Safety Set "these will be large steps, and we must Guests of Honor

Permission has been granted by An hour-lon g program emphasizing guard against teaching bigotry of any kind. " During the banquet, the cost of the dimw
holiday traffic safety will be presented for
Command to light the Christmas star the benefit of Naval Weapons Center em- Citing as an example that competence and for the Bluejacket and his date will be ....
on "B" Mountain this year and the ployees at 9 a. m. and again at 10: 30 a.m. on
outdoor religious displays at the All Monday at the Center theater. ability are the foundation stones to career for by sponsors, not yet determined. 0tbR
Failh Chapel. advancement, the speaker noted that Dr.
A short talk on " Highway Holiday Marguerite (Peggy) Rogers, the Center's guests of honor at the affair will be a -
However, all tenants on the Naval Hazards" will be given by Officer Ken Hess
Weapons Center are reminded that of the California Highway Patrol, while Admiral &wland G. Freeman m, NWC
outdoor lighting at their homes is Officer Bob White, of the Police Division at
prohibited. As a part of the continuing China Lake, will discuss local driving first female public law technical employee, Commander, and Mrs. Freeman ; Capt. It
effort to conform to regulations and problems.
requirements to conserve energy, the "certainly obtained her department head D. Franke, Deputy Commander, and MnL
Center policy during the holiday season In addition, a film produced by the CHP
this year forbids outdoor lights and will be shown, in addition to a motorcycle job on the basis of ability and ef· Franke; Capt. R. S. Moore, Commandiqg
displays in bolh Ihe residenlial and
business areas. safety film, and time will be allotted to an- fectiveness. " Officer of NAF, and Mrs. Moore; Capt. E.

swering questions from the audience. Long Range Plan WORK EFFORTS LEADTO PATENTS- Seen with Jack Russell (al left), head of M. Crow, Commanding Officer of Air Test
Center employees will be granted excused
His long-range plan for the Center is to the Electronic Systems Department, are six employees in Code 35 whose on·the. and Evaluation Squadron Five, and Mrs.
leave and are urged to attend either
INITIAL PATENT AWARDS PRESENTED - Four electronics _I....n em- program on Monday morning. Dependents insure that there is adequate manpower to job efforts have led 10 palents, nolices of allowabilily for palents, or additional Crow; Capt. T. C. Wimberly, NWC's
of employees also are welcome.
ployed in lhe Electronic Syslems Departmenl, who were the recenl recipients of do the job, One hundred positions must be patent awards. They are (from left) Horace M. Joseph, an eledronics engineer in Technical Officer, and Mrs. Wimberly; and
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initial patent awards of $50 each, are shown with D. J. Russell (at left), their cut by next April, I, RAdm. Freeman in- Code 3546; Guenler Winkler, lINd oflhe Advanced Technology Branch; Robert P. Dr. G. 1.. Hollingsworth, the Technical

departmenl head, who is pleased with their accomplishments. The Code 35 em- formed his listeners, and he is hopeful that Moore, head ofthe Microwave Systems Branch ; Frederick C. Alpers, a consultant Director. and Mrs. Hollingsworth.

ployees are (I.-r.) Larry C. Raper, Roger V. Wilcox, Donald D. Daniel and Belmonl this can be accomplished through attrition in Code 35031; Henry T. Weisbrich, Jr., an electronics engineer in Code 3556, and Harry Parode, NWC's Publiclnformatloo
and voluntary retirements. U not, a Officer, will introduce the guests of honor
Frisbee, Jr. Raper, from Code 3556, developed an improved sample and hold phase reduction-in-force may be necessary, he Richard S. Hughes, a circuit design consultant in Code 35404. Joseph was awarded and the Bluejackets. RAdm. Freeman will
said. speak briefly to the gathering, and Molner
sensitive demodulator. Wilcox and Daniel, who work in Codes 3544 and 3546, a patent for a slow modulation distance measuring apparatus. Winkler and Moore will present the opening remarks.
Despite the possibility of a RlF, it isn't
respectively, shared a jOint award for their signal processor, integrator, Frisbee, possible to call a halt to the hiring of new received notices of allowability for a dual mode seeker and a microwave Following the awards ceremony and
people. The number of incoming junior dinner, tbe COMNAVAlRPAC comho will
an employee in Code 3544, received his initial patent award for a video data professionals, for example, must be hased radiometric guidance system, respectively. Alpers was awarded a patent for a play dance music until 1:30 a.m.
on the number present, but there must be a
telemetry system. Others (not present for photo) who also received initial patent remote clock synchronization system, while Wiesbrich garnered a notice of

awards were George S. Handler and Frederick C. Alpers. Handler garnered two aliowability for a ~ssive ranging technique. Hughes received an additional patent

awards of S50each for a flare and ship decoy, while Alpers' award was based on his award and special award consideration for d patent on his control converter

work on a passive radar direction finding system. -Photo by Ron Allen amplifier. -Photoby&nAllen