-- --- - --~ - - Page Eight 'Cactus Flower' now playing at COM: also slated Oct. 2-3 A swinging bachelor with no intention of getting married tells his girHriend that be's already married in order to avoid the subject of marriage with ber. The be suddenly decides be really wants to marry ber after all, only to learn she won't consider it unless she can talk with the supposedly estranged wife. Around Ibis situation is built the deliciously tangled plot of "Cactus Flower," the Abe Burrows comedy that opened to an appreciative audience last night at the Commissioned Officers' Mess. " This play has some great lines in it and we've really enjoyed rehearsing its funny situations," said Ken Austerman, director. "Although the China Lake Players are producing the play, it is only through the cooperation of the COM that we are able to present it in such an informal, relaxed setting," be added. Austerman suggested that playgoers might want to make an evening of it and bave dinner at the club before the 8:30 curtain time tonight, tomorrow, or on Oct. 2 and 3. Reservations at the club will be required for dinner and also for the show itself. Since tickets are only $2 and seating is limited, the China Lake Players an- ticipate selling out most performances. Reservations may be made by calling Jan Austerman, 446-6714, or the COM, 4-t6-2549. Navy Exchange Toyland to open next Tuesday The Navy Exchange Toyland shop will open next Tuesday at 10 a.m. and remain open daily except Sunday in a section of Ward 1 at the NWC DiSpensary. A parking area for Toyland patrons will be indicated by a sign placed lust off Nimitz Rd., south of the Dispensary, and there will be another Sign marking the entrance to this special Navy Ex· change facility, which is being set up in a portion of Ward 1 that previously was used for bedridden patients. Following its opening next Tuesday, the hours of operation at Toyland will be Monday through Friday, from 10 a .m. to 5 p.m.; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. On all military pay days, Toyland will be open from 10 a .m. to 6 :30 p.m. According to Charlotte Murray, manager, the Navy Exchange Toyland will offer a selection of toys and games that will range from those suitable for tiny tots in cribs up to and including those calculated to attract the interest of teenagers and adults. Patronage at Toyland is open only to active duty and retired military per- sonnel and their dependents. - . ROCKETEER GOOD OFFICE RELATIONSHIP-She's made his appointments, his excuses and his chicken...nd-egg-salad sandwiches for years, but suddenly Dr. Julian Winston (Diderot Ausseresses) realizes he's never really known Stephanie Dickinson (Suzanne Koerschner), his dental assistant. The development of this relationship is but one strand in the tangled skein of "Cactus Flower," the laugh.filled Abe Burrows comedy that opened last night at the Commissioned Officers' Mess. COM lanai setting for annual 'Pops' concert Sunday at 8 p.m. The Desert Conununity Orchestra will present its annual "Pops" Concert on Sunday evening in the lanai area of the Commissioned Officers' Mess, beginning at 8 o'clock. " There will be no admission charge for Ibis concert, which is the only free program of the season. Its cost will be underwritten by the Music Trust Fund, Inc., of New York City. However, tickets will be on sale for the remainder of the DCQ's 1975-76 musical season-five more concerts in all. The entire family can enjoy all of the or- chestra's concerts for a total price of only $10. Single adult season memberships are $5, while the Desert Conununity Orchestra Association is selling contributing mem- berships to patrons of the musical arts for $25. Corporate or business memberships are priced at $50. Getting the best break of all are students and enlisted military personnel, who may The concert Sunday evening, which will be played under the baton of conductor Gordon Trousdale, will feature the "Tales From tbe Vienna Woods," written by Johann Strauss, which will be followed by " Procession of the Sardar," written by Ii>' politov-Ivanov. Also on the program are the "Washington Post March," by Phillips Sousa, and the "English Folk Suite," written by Ralph Vaughan-Williams. A feature attraction of the " Pops" con- cert each year is an appearance by the Dixieland Band. This popular group will render a number of jazz selections for the audience's enjoyment. Tryouts for 'Forum' set by CLOTA next Tues., Wed., Thurs. ~• • •• ~==::;;::;::;;;;;:~~o: btain ~·~m ~ em ~ be ~ rships.fOf $1 each. Auditions for "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," the final production of the current season by the Conununity Ught Opera and Theater Association, will be held at 7 p.rn. next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, at the CLOTA rehearsal facility on Upjohn Rd. Alan Kubik will be the director of Ibis hilarious musical comedy. Everyone auditioning for a part is requested to bring a prepared vocal solo. An accompanist will be available at the tryouts. Scripts of the show are on reserve in the Ridgecrest Branch of the Kern County Ubrary and at the Naval Weapons Center Ubrary. The story concerns the counivings of a certain slave-Pseudolus-to achieve his freedom. " POliS" CONCERT SET SUNDAY - Members cit the ' Desart Community , , Director Kubik stated that belping him with the production is what be calJs " •.. the finest staff ever assembled for a local theater production." Its members are SUZ8Me Koerschner, assistant director; Michael Garrett, musical director; Dorl Morrione, choreographer ; Paul Riley, pianist; Walter Koerschner, set designer; Pete Leet, technical director; Vernon Green, lighting director; Vivian Childers, "costumier, and Elizabeth Babcock, CLOTA board liaison officer. Orchestra have been r_rsing for the past few _lIS for the annual "Pops" Concert, which will be held SUnday eveniiijj on the IIInai of the Commissioned Officers' Mess. Above, the orchestra members are shown waiting for the cue to start from Gordon Trousdale, condudor. -Photo by Stan Reynolds September 26, 1975 SHOWBOAT MOVIE RATINGS The objective of the 'ratings is to inform parents about the suitability of movie content for viewing by their children. (G) · ALL AGES ADMITTED General Audiences (PG) · ALL AGES ADMITTED Parental Guidance Suggested (R) · RESTRICTED Under 17 requires accompanying Parent or Adult GUlirdian Regula r starting time - 7:30 p.m. FR I. 26 SEPT. " W" (95Min.l Twiggy, M ichael Witney (Suspense Dr ama ) Concerns the deadly secr et shar ed by thr ee people-a beautiful gir l with a mysterious past, a prisoner who isn't in prison, and a private detective who knows more than he should. ( PG ) SAT. 27SEPT. " THE GETAWAY" 1123 Min.) Steve McQueen. Ali MacGraw ( Action Drama ) A n ex·convict, his wife and two other pr ofessionals plan and execute a particular · Iy bloody r obber y. and net a half ·mi ll ion dOllars. They then undertake a cross.country getaway to escape the police and a gang of double·crossing thieves. (PG ) SUN. 28SEPT. " TNT JACKSON" ( 72 Min.) Jeanne Bell. Stan Shaw ( Acti on Drama) Jeanne Bell (TNT Jackson) arrives in Hong Kong to learn that her br other has been murdered. The m urderer is a mem ber Of a drug combine. " TNT" Jackson, using her Kung Fu skill, helps br eak up the dr ug ring and at the same time avenges the death of her brother. (R) MON . 29 SEPT. " THE THREE MUSKETEERS" (107 M in.) Michael York, Raquel Welch ( Adventure Comedy) The classic story of the famed King's musketeers and their new·found friend, 0 'Artagnan, in quest of saving the queen from an embarr assing situation brought about by the ev il Card inal Richelieu. ( PG ) TUE . lO SEPT.. " HERBIE RIDES AGAIN" ( 96 Min. ) Helen Hayes, Ken Berr y (Comedy ) Number 53 deSignates a 1963 volkswagen named Herbie, a car w ith a m ind of its own, which stars in this sequel to .the':' Lgve Bug." Bui lder Keenan Wynn is' destroying....San Fr ancisco's landmar ks with his sk yscrapers. Wynn encounter s many m ishaps and is con fronted w ith Herbie. a car wi th m agical powers. (G ) WED. I OCT. " 01 RTY MARY. CRAZY LARRY" ( 93 Min.) Peter Fonda, Susan George (A ction Drama ) Two stock ca r .r acing enthusiasts extort $150,000 fr om a super market so they can buy a first·c lass racing car. Lawmen in helicopters pursue the pair through a series of escapades. ( PG ) THU RS. 20CT. "IT CAN BE DONEAM IGO" (I03Min.) Jack Palance, Bud Spencer (Comedy) Jack Palance is gunning for Bud Spencer, whose amorous attentions to Sunny's sister has led to an unexpected pr egnancy. When their forces ar e joined together .a r econciliation comes about. and, in the process Of their misad· ventur es, oil is discover ed. As the gusher comes in, ever yone is r ich and happy, except for Spencer, who w inds up with a w ife. a child and a suspiciouS br other·in·law. (PG) FR!. lOCT. " GRAVY TRAIN" (96Min.) Stacy Keach, Fred Forrest ( Action Comedy) The stor y of an armored car robbery and t he consequences that follow. (PG) Square dance scheduled Local square dancers are invited to at- tend a dance tomorrow night at the Com- munity Center . Nelson Watkins, a popular square dance caller from Escondido, will be bere for this occasion-thanks to arrangements made by the Jim Dandies Square Dance Club. After a half hour warm-up of round dancing, the square dancing will begin at 8 p.m. Donations are $1.75 per person. *~.s. ~v...nmenf Prlnti,.. Office: 1975 494 NOl li - From : I I PLACE STAMP HERE ..- To : "- " , Annual "Combined Federal Campa- ign to begin on Oct. 1 Behind-the-scenes preparations for the Supporters of the CFC have the option of 1976 Combined Federal Campaign, which designating to a single or multiple group of have been under way for the past few agencies, or contributing to the CFC as a weeks, will be building up a full head of whole. In the latter case, such funds will be steam between now and the opening of the divided as follows: 75 per cent for the annual fund drive on Oct. 1. United WaY, 15 per centfor National Health, According to Ralph Schwarzbach, CFC and 10 Per cent for International Service chairman for the Naval Weapons Center, Agencies. each of the departments and major Member Agencies Listed organizations at NWC have appointed There are 17 member agencies of the coordinators who are now in the process of United Way of Indian Wells Valley. They lining up CFC representstives to assist are: American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of them in making individual contacts with America, Camp Fire Girls, Children's their co-workers on the job. Home Society, Children's Hospital of Los The goal of the campaign is $120,000, and Angeles, China Lake Mountain Rescue contributions in the form of payroll Group, Desert Counseling Center, Girl deduction pledges and donations by cash or Scouts of America, Help tine, Homemaker check are destined for support of member " Service of Indian Wells Valley, IWV agencies of the United Way of Indian Wells Association for the Retarded, IWV Cam- Valley, National Health and International pership Fund, Legal Aid of Indian Wells Service Agencies. Valley, One-to-One Program, Salvation Theme of Drive Army, Travelers' Aid, and the United " People Helping People" is the theme of Service Organization (USO). the 1976 fund drive, and meetings have been Included under the umbrella of the beld with representatives of the United Way National Health Agencies are: Birth of Indian Wells Valley, National Health and Defects (March of Dimes); Crippled International Service Agencies to discuss Children and Adults (Easter Seals), the the goals of the campaign and decide upon National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the the formula for distribtuion of undesignated National Society for the Prevention of funds. Blindness, American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, Muscular Dystrophy Association of America, the National Association for Mental Health, and the National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation. Contributions to the Combined Federai. Ralph Schwarzbach Campaign also will be shared by six IIi- ternational Service Agencies. They are Planned Parenthood, Care, Project Hope, International Rescue Committee, the American Kor-Asian Foundation, and the Save the Children Foundation. "To achieve the goal of the 1976 Combined Federal Campaign, the support of every department, military command and sup- port activity on the Center is vital," Scb- warzbach emphasized. Backbone of Campaign " The coordinators," he added, "are the backbone of the campaign and are the in- dividuals who will make the CFC goal at- tainable." The department coordinators are: Code 08, Charles Mats; Code 12, Charles Anderson; Code 18, Cdr. J. W. Ehl; Code 22, Alice Parker; Code 25, Lyal Viers; Code 28, SHC Fernando Guda; Code 29, Pbyllis J:.iJJy; Code 31, Nils Wagenhals; Code 33, Joan Chartier; Code 35, Frank St. George; Code :rI, Gary Davis; Code 40, AI Cleland. Code 45, Hulen Frageman; Code 51, Dr., E. E. Benton; Code 53, Harry Devereaux; Code 55, Larry Manning; Code 60, Jerry Ennis; Code 55, DallIn Childs; Code 70, E. (Continued On Page 3) Sept. 26, 1975 INSIDE ... Blood Bank VisitScheduled ....... .... ....2 Fed'i Women's Program Week Planned ...3 Camera's-eye View of DEF .. .... . ........4 "we fOcketeet ~::~~:sc'"ter ------------------------~~~~~--- Vol. XXX. No. 38 'MuselDD Buiklir~ Fund Drive Slated . . ....5 Sports ............. .... .............. ... .6 Medallions To Be Distributed .... .. .......7 'PIlps'ConcertonTapSunday .... .. ......8 TO APPEAR AT BICENTENNIAL AIR SHOW - Two members of the famed Navy Parachute Team leap into space from a "iump" aircraft during a recent air show. The entire team will be at China Lake on Oct. 13 to participate in the air show that will begin at 1:30 p.m. on that day at the Naval Air Facility. This will be one of the highlights of NWC's observance of the 200th birthday olthe U.S. Navy. 3 members of IIC's Ianpower Action Council to visit China Lake Three members of the Naval Materisl Command's Manpower Action Council-at the request of Admiral F . H. Michaelis, Chief of Naval Material-will visit the Naval Weapons Center Monday through Thursday of next week. The three men-AI Bartolomei, Carter Ryals and Thomas E. Surowicz-will meet with 300 NWC employees selected randomly by computer and with RAdm. R. G." Freeman m, NWC Commander. In ad- dition, they are scheduled to talk with union representatives, officers of the National Association of Supervisors and members of the Equal Employment Opportunities committee. They also will talk to Alice Pastorius, Federal Women's Program Coordinator, and Eva Bien, acting bead of the Persoooel Department. During their visit, the three men will discuss problems affecting civilian em- ployees as a whole (not individual grievances) in order to gain a better un- derstanding of problems that affect em- ployee morale and motivation. The Manpower Action Council was established in 1972 to serve as an om- budsman for Naval Material Command civilian employees, and to advise the CNM on programs to improve motivation. Last year, council members visited eight major activities and met with appromnately 2,000 civilian employees. As a result of such field visits, the council became involved in the development of an effective performance appraisal system for blue collar workers and clarification of how (Continued on Page 3) Many, varied events planned to celebrate Navy's 200th birthday The Naval Weapons Center will host from the China Lake Community Center thousands of visitors over the long (sponsored by the China Lake Community Columbus Day weekend (Oct. 1~13) during Council), guided tours of the NWC Fire a huge celebration in observance of the Station, matinee and evening performances 200th anniversary of the United States by the Grandland Singers from Cerritos Navy. College, an oldtimers' softball game, and Demonstrations of aerial precision, public access to both the Commissioned displays of the Navy's newest and most Officers' Mess and the Chief Petty Officers' useful planes, banda and choral music, Club for lunch and dinner (reservations unifonns and solemn ceremonies. even a required). huge birthday cake, will be in store for Birthday Cake To Be Cut those who enter the NWC gates during the Saturday's events will be climaxed by a four-day celebration. ceremonial cutting of a huge birthday cake, The Navy's welcome mat will be ex- appropristely decorated in blue and gold, tended, along with maps, programs and a following the evening performance by the special issue of The ROCKETEER Grandland Singers at the NWC Theater. newspaper to belp guide visitors to where Sunday, Oct. 12, has been designated the action is. Navy Chapel Day. Again, all Naval per- Opening Ceremony sonnel-active, former and retired-will be The celebration will begin on Friday, Oct. asked to wear their uniform to religious 10, with an official opening ceremony services. featuring remarks by RAdm. R. G. Sunday afternoon will be devoted to an Freeman m, NWC Commander. As a part old-fashioned family pimlc and ice cream of the ceremony, a national salute will be social on the Administration Building lawn. fired and an American Revolution Bicen- During Ibis event, bands from local schools tennial flag will be hoisted in front of the will provide musical entertainment. Administration Building, a reminder of the (Continued on Pege 3) birth of this nation. The Navy's impact on the high desert conununities of Ridgecrest and China Lake will be abundantly in evidence, as all active duty, reservists, and retired Navy and Marine Corps personnel will don unifonns to observe what will officially be known as Navy Uniform Day (Oct. 10). Scheduled activities on Saturday, Oct. 11, will include a traditional Navy meal at the galley. The meal, which will cost civilian adults $1.20 and their children under 12 years of age only 55 cents, will consist of hickory smoked chicken, Navy bean soup, buttered corn-on-the-cob, hot corn bread, and all the trimmings. MIlItary enlisted personnel can purchase tickets for 95 cents, while officers must pay $1.20. Tickets Now on Sale Tickets can be obtained now at the Food Service OffIce located next to Navy Barracks 880. Telephone orders for tickets also can be made by calling NWC ext. 3830. Other events set for Oct. 11 include bam radio talks to the world that will originate Navy ships to fly the 1776 Navy Jack during Bicentennial Secretary of the Navy J. Wllllllm Middendorf II, has directed the flying of the 1776 Navy Jack on all Navy ships during the Bicentennial. The Navy Jack will be substituted for the Union Jack from the Navy's 200th Birthday, Oct. 13, 1975, until Dec.mber 1976. The Navy Jack consists of 13 horizontal alternating red and white stripes, a rattlesnake and the motto "Oon't Tread on Me." Substitution of this Jack aboard modem Navy ships and craft will serve 8s·a reminder of the Navy's origin and its will to survive and triumph. Units will receive an issue of the Navy Jacks in a special distribution prior to Oct. 13. , OCR Text: -- --- - --~ - - Page Eight 'Cactus Flower' now playing at COM: also slated Oct. 2-3 A swinging bachelor with no intention of getting married tells his girHriend that be's already married in order to avoid the subject of marriage with ber. The be suddenly decides be really wants to marry ber after all, only to learn she won't consider it unless she can talk with the supposedly estranged wife. Around Ibis situation is built the deliciously tangled plot of "Cactus Flower," the Abe Burrows comedy that opened to an appreciative audience last night at the Commissioned Officers' Mess. " This play has some great lines in it and we've really enjoyed rehearsing its funny situations," said Ken Austerman, director. "Although the China Lake Players are producing the play, it is only through the cooperation of the COM that we are able to present it in such an informal, relaxed setting," be added. Austerman suggested that playgoers might want to make an evening of it and bave dinner at the club before the 8:30 curtain time tonight, tomorrow, or on Oct. 2 and 3. Reservations at the club will be required for dinner and also for the show itself. Since tickets are only $2 and seating is limited, the China Lake Players an- ticipate selling out most performances. Reservations may be made by calling Jan Austerman, 446-6714, or the COM, 4-t6-2549. Navy Exchange Toyland to open next Tuesday The Navy Exchange Toyland shop will open next Tuesday at 10 a.m. and remain open daily except Sunday in a section of Ward 1 at the NWC DiSpensary. A parking area for Toyland patrons will be indicated by a sign placed lust off Nimitz Rd., south of the Dispensary, and there will be another Sign marking the entrance to this special Navy Ex· change facility, which is being set up in a portion of Ward 1 that previously was used for bedridden patients. Following its opening next Tuesday, the hours of operation at Toyland will be Monday through Friday, from 10 a .m. to 5 p.m.; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. On all military pay days, Toyland will be open from 10 a .m. to 6 :30 p.m. According to Charlotte Murray, manager, the Navy Exchange Toyland will offer a selection of toys and games that will range from those suitable for tiny tots in cribs up to and including those calculated to attract the interest of teenagers and adults. Patronage at Toyland is open only to active duty and retired military per- sonnel and their dependents. - . ROCKETEER GOOD OFFICE RELATIONSHIP-She's made his appointments, his excuses and his chicken...nd-egg-salad sandwiches for years, but suddenly Dr. Julian Winston (Diderot Ausseresses) realizes he's never really known Stephanie Dickinson (Suzanne Koerschner), his dental assistant. The development of this relationship is but one strand in the tangled skein of "Cactus Flower," the laugh.filled Abe Burrows comedy that opened last night at the Commissioned Officers' Mess. COM lanai setting for annual 'Pops' concert Sunday at 8 p.m. The Desert Conununity Orchestra will present its annual "Pops" Concert on Sunday evening in the lanai area of the Commissioned Officers' Mess, beginning at 8 o'clock. " There will be no admission charge for Ibis concert, which is the only free program of the season. Its cost will be underwritten by the Music Trust Fund, Inc., of New York City. However, tickets will be on sale for the remainder of the DCQ's 1975-76 musical season-five more concerts in all. The entire family can enjoy all of the or- chestra's concerts for a total price of only $10. Single adult season memberships are $5, while the Desert Conununity Orchestra Association is selling contributing mem- berships to patrons of the musical arts for $25. Corporate or business memberships are priced at $50. Getting the best break of all are students and enlisted military personnel, who may The concert Sunday evening, which will be played under the baton of conductor Gordon Trousdale, will feature the "Tales From tbe Vienna Woods," written by Johann Strauss, which will be followed by " Procession of the Sardar," written by Ii>' politov-Ivanov. Also on the program are the "Washington Post March," by Phillips Sousa, and the "English Folk Suite," written by Ralph Vaughan-Williams. A feature attraction of the " Pops" con- cert each year is an appearance by the Dixieland Band. This popular group will render a number of jazz selections for the audience's enjoyment. Tryouts for 'Forum' set by CLOTA next Tues., Wed., Thurs. ~• • •• ~==::;;::;::;;;;;:~~o: btain ~·~m ~ em ~ be ~ rships.fOf $1 each. Auditions for "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," the final production of the current season by the Conununity Ught Opera and Theater Association, will be held at 7 p.rn. next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, at the CLOTA rehearsal facility on Upjohn Rd. Alan Kubik will be the director of Ibis hilarious musical comedy. Everyone auditioning for a part is requested to bring a prepared vocal solo. An accompanist will be available at the tryouts. Scripts of the show are on reserve in the Ridgecrest Branch of the Kern County Ubrary and at the Naval Weapons Center Ubrary. The story concerns the counivings of a certain slave-Pseudolus-to achieve his freedom. " POliS" CONCERT SET SUNDAY - Members cit the ' Desart Community , , Director Kubik stated that belping him with the production is what be calJs " •.. the finest staff ever assembled for a local theater production." Its members are SUZ8Me Koerschner, assistant director; Michael Garrett, musical director; Dorl Morrione, choreographer ; Paul Riley, pianist; Walter Koerschner, set designer; Pete Leet, technical director; Vernon Green, lighting director; Vivian Childers, "costumier, and Elizabeth Babcock, CLOTA board liaison officer. Orchestra have been r_rsing for the past few _lIS for the annual "Pops" Concert, which will be held SUnday eveniiijj on the IIInai of the Commissioned Officers' Mess. Above, the orchestra members are shown waiting for the cue to start from Gordon Trousdale, condudor. -Photo by Stan Reynolds September 26, 1975 SHOWBOAT MOVIE RATINGS The objective of the 'ratings is to inform parents about the suitability of movie content for viewing by their children. (G) · ALL AGES ADMITTED General Audiences (PG) · ALL AGES ADMITTED Parental Guidance Suggested (R) · RESTRICTED Under 17 requires accompanying Parent or Adult GUlirdian Regula r starting time - 7:30 p.m. FR I. 26 SEPT. " W" (95Min.l Twiggy, M ichael Witney (Suspense Dr ama ) Concerns the deadly secr et shar ed by thr ee people-a beautiful gir l with a mysterious past, a prisoner who isn't in prison, and a private detective who knows more than he should. ( PG ) SAT. 27SEPT. " THE GETAWAY" 1123 Min.) Steve McQueen. Ali MacGraw ( Action Drama ) A n ex·convict, his wife and two other pr ofessionals plan and execute a particular · Iy bloody r obber y. and net a half ·mi ll ion dOllars. They then undertake a cross.country getaway to escape the police and a gang of double·crossing thieves. (PG ) SUN. 28SEPT. " TNT JACKSON" ( 72 Min.) Jeanne Bell. Stan Shaw ( Acti on Drama) Jeanne Bell (TNT Jackson) arrives in Hong Kong to learn that her br other has been murdered. The m urderer is a mem ber Of a drug combine. " TNT" Jackson, using her Kung Fu skill, helps br eak up the dr ug ring and at the same time avenges the death of her brother. (R) MON . 29 SEPT. " THE THREE MUSKETEERS" (107 M in.) Michael York, Raquel Welch ( Adventure Comedy) The classic story of the famed King's musketeers and their new·found friend, 0 'Artagnan, in quest of saving the queen from an embarr assing situation brought about by the ev il Card inal Richelieu. ( PG ) TUE . lO SEPT.. " HERBIE RIDES AGAIN" ( 96 Min. ) Helen Hayes, Ken Berr y (Comedy ) Number 53 deSignates a 1963 volkswagen named Herbie, a car w ith a m ind of its own, which stars in this sequel to .the':' Lgve Bug." Bui lder Keenan Wynn is' destroying....San Fr ancisco's landmar ks with his sk yscrapers. Wynn encounter s many m ishaps and is con fronted w ith Herbie. a car wi th m agical powers. (G ) WED. I OCT. " 01 RTY MARY. CRAZY LARRY" ( 93 Min.) Peter Fonda, Susan George (A ction Drama ) Two stock ca r .r acing enthusiasts extort $150,000 fr om a super market so they can buy a first·c lass racing car. Lawmen in helicopters pursue the pair through a series of escapades. ( PG ) THU RS. 20CT. "IT CAN BE DONEAM IGO" (I03Min.) Jack Palance, Bud Spencer (Comedy) Jack Palance is gunning for Bud Spencer, whose amorous attentions to Sunny's sister has led to an unexpected pr egnancy. When their forces ar e joined together .a r econciliation comes about. and, in the process Of their misad· ventur es, oil is discover ed. As the gusher comes in, ever yone is r ich and happy, except for Spencer, who w inds up with a w ife. a child and a suspiciouS br other·in·law. (PG) FR!. lOCT. " GRAVY TRAIN" (96Min.) Stacy Keach, Fred Forrest ( Action Comedy) The stor y of an armored car robbery and t he consequences that follow. (PG) Square dance scheduled Local square dancers are invited to at- tend a dance tomorrow night at the Com- munity Center . Nelson Watkins, a popular square dance caller from Escondido, will be bere for this occasion-thanks to arrangements made by the Jim Dandies Square Dance Club. After a half hour warm-up of round dancing, the square dancing will begin at 8 p.m. Donations are $1.75 per person. *~.s. ~v...nmenf Prlnti,.. Office: 1975 494 NOl li - From : I I PLACE STAMP HERE ..- To : "- " , Annual "Combined Federal Campa- ign to begin on Oct. 1 Behind-the-scenes preparations for the Supporters of the CFC have the option of 1976 Combined Federal Campaign, which designating to a single or multiple group of have been under way for the past few agencies, or contributing to the CFC as a weeks, will be building up a full head of whole. In the latter case, such funds will be steam between now and the opening of the divided as follows: 75 per cent for the annual fund drive on Oct. 1. United WaY, 15 per centfor National Health, According to Ralph Schwarzbach, CFC and 10 Per cent for International Service chairman for the Naval Weapons Center, Agencies. each of the departments and major Member Agencies Listed organizations at NWC have appointed There are 17 member agencies of the coordinators who are now in the process of United Way of Indian Wells Valley. They lining up CFC representstives to assist are: American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of them in making individual contacts with America, Camp Fire Girls, Children's their co-workers on the job. Home Society, Children's Hospital of Los The goal of the campaign is $120,000, and Angeles, China Lake Mountain Rescue contributions in the form of payroll Group, Desert Counseling Center, Girl deduction pledges and donations by cash or Scouts of America, Help tine, Homemaker check are destined for support of member " Service of Indian Wells Valley, IWV agencies of the United Way of Indian Wells Association for the Retarded, IWV Cam- Valley, National Health and International pership Fund, Legal Aid of Indian Wells Service Agencies. Valley, One-to-One Program, Salvation Theme of Drive Army, Travelers' Aid, and the United " People Helping People" is the theme of Service Organization (USO). the 1976 fund drive, and meetings have been Included under the umbrella of the beld with representatives of the United Way National Health Agencies are: Birth of Indian Wells Valley, National Health and Defects (March of Dimes); Crippled International Service Agencies to discuss Children and Adults (Easter Seals), the the goals of the campaign and decide upon National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the the formula for distribtuion of undesignated National Society for the Prevention of funds. Blindness, American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, Muscular Dystrophy Association of America, the National Association for Mental Health, and the National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation. Contributions to the Combined Federai. Ralph Schwarzbach Campaign also will be shared by six IIi- ternational Service Agencies. They are Planned Parenthood, Care, Project Hope, International Rescue Committee, the American Kor-Asian Foundation, and the Save the Children Foundation. "To achieve the goal of the 1976 Combined Federal Campaign, the support of every department, military command and sup- port activity on the Center is vital," Scb- warzbach emphasized. Backbone of Campaign " The coordinators," he added, "are the backbone of the campaign and are the in- dividuals who will make the CFC goal at- tainable." The department coordinators are: Code 08, Charles Mats; Code 12, Charles Anderson; Code 18, Cdr. J. W. Ehl; Code 22, Alice Parker; Code 25, Lyal Viers; Code 28, SHC Fernando Guda; Code 29, Pbyllis J:.iJJy; Code 31, Nils Wagenhals; Code 33, Joan Chartier; Code 35, Frank St. George; Code :rI, Gary Davis; Code 40, AI Cleland. Code 45, Hulen Frageman; Code 51, Dr., E. E. Benton; Code 53, Harry Devereaux; Code 55, Larry Manning; Code 60, Jerry Ennis; Code 55, DallIn Childs; Code 70, E. (Continued On Page 3) Sept. 26, 1975 INSIDE ... Blood Bank VisitScheduled ....... .... ....2 Fed'i Women's Program Week Planned ...3 Camera's-eye View of DEF .. .... . ........4 "we fOcketeet ~::~~:sc'"ter ------------------------~~~~~--- Vol. XXX. No. 38 'MuselDD Buiklir~ Fund Drive Slated . . ....5 Sports ............. .... .............. ... .6 Medallions To Be Distributed .... .. .......7 'PIlps'ConcertonTapSunday .... .. ......8 TO APPEAR AT BICENTENNIAL AIR SHOW - Two members of the famed Navy Parachute Team leap into space from a "iump" aircraft during a recent air show. The entire team will be at China Lake on Oct. 13 to participate in the air show that will begin at 1:30 p.m. on that day at the Naval Air Facility. This will be one of the highlights of NWC's observance of the 200th birthday olthe U.S. Navy. 3 members of IIC's Ianpower Action Council to visit China Lake Three members of the Naval Materisl Command's Manpower Action Council-at the request of Admiral F . H. Michaelis, Chief of Naval Material-will visit the Naval Weapons Center Monday through Thursday of next week. The three men-AI Bartolomei, Carter Ryals and Thomas E. Surowicz-will meet with 300 NWC employees selected randomly by computer and with RAdm. R. G." Freeman m, NWC Commander. In ad- dition, they are scheduled to talk with union representatives, officers of the National Association of Supervisors and members of the Equal Employment Opportunities committee. They also will talk to Alice Pastorius, Federal Women's Program Coordinator, and Eva Bien, acting bead of the Persoooel Department. During their visit, the three men will discuss problems affecting civilian em- ployees as a whole (not individual grievances) in order to gain a better un- derstanding of problems that affect em- ployee morale and motivation. The Manpower Action Council was established in 1972 to serve as an om- budsman for Naval Material Command civilian employees, and to advise the CNM on programs to improve motivation. Last year, council members visited eight major activities and met with appromnately 2,000 civilian employees. As a result of such field visits, the council became involved in the development of an effective performance appraisal system for blue collar workers and clarification of how (Continued on Page 3) Many, varied events planned to celebrate Navy's 200th birthday The Naval Weapons Center will host from the China Lake Community Center thousands of visitors over the long (sponsored by the China Lake Community Columbus Day weekend (Oct. 1~13) during Council), guided tours of the NWC Fire a huge celebration in observance of the Station, matinee and evening performances 200th anniversary of the United States by the Grandland Singers from Cerritos Navy. College, an oldtimers' softball game, and Demonstrations of aerial precision, public access to both the Commissioned displays of the Navy's newest and most Officers' Mess and the Chief Petty Officers' useful planes, banda and choral music, Club for lunch and dinner (reservations unifonns and solemn ceremonies. even a required). huge birthday cake, will be in store for Birthday Cake To Be Cut those who enter the NWC gates during the Saturday's events will be climaxed by a four-day celebration. ceremonial cutting of a huge birthday cake, The Navy's welcome mat will be ex- appropristely decorated in blue and gold, tended, along with maps, programs and a following the evening performance by the special issue of The ROCKETEER Grandland Singers at the NWC Theater. newspaper to belp guide visitors to where Sunday, Oct. 12, has been designated the action is. Navy Chapel Day. Again, all Naval per- Opening Ceremony sonnel-active, former and retired-will be The celebration will begin on Friday, Oct. asked to wear their uniform to religious 10, with an official opening ceremony services. featuring remarks by RAdm. R. G. Sunday afternoon will be devoted to an Freeman m, NWC Commander. As a part old-fashioned family pimlc and ice cream of the ceremony, a national salute will be social on the Administration Building lawn. fired and an American Revolution Bicen- During Ibis event, bands from local schools tennial flag will be hoisted in front of the will provide musical entertainment. Administration Building, a reminder of the (Continued on Pege 3) birth of this nation. The Navy's impact on the high desert conununities of Ridgecrest and China Lake will be abundantly in evidence, as all active duty, reservists, and retired Navy and Marine Corps personnel will don unifonns to observe what will officially be known as Navy Uniform Day (Oct. 10). Scheduled activities on Saturday, Oct. 11, will include a traditional Navy meal at the galley. The meal, which will cost civilian adults $1.20 and their children under 12 years of age only 55 cents, will consist of hickory smoked chicken, Navy bean soup, buttered corn-on-the-cob, hot corn bread, and all the trimmings. MIlItary enlisted personnel can purchase tickets for 95 cents, while officers must pay $1.20. Tickets Now on Sale Tickets can be obtained now at the Food Service OffIce located next to Navy Barracks 880. Telephone orders for tickets also can be made by calling NWC ext. 3830. Other events set for Oct. 11 include bam radio talks to the world that will originate Navy ships to fly the 1776 Navy Jack during Bicentennial Secretary of the Navy J. Wllllllm Middendorf II, has directed the flying of the 1776 Navy Jack on all Navy ships during the Bicentennial. The Navy Jack will be substituted for the Union Jack from the Navy's 200th Birthday, Oct. 13, 1975, until Dec.mber 1976. The Navy Jack consists of 13 horizontal alternating red and white stripes, a rattlesnake and the motto "Oon't Tread on Me." Substitution of this Jack aboard modem Navy ships and craft will serve 8s·a reminder of the Navy's origin and its will to survive and triumph. Units will receive an issue of the Navy Jacks in a special distribution prior to Oct. 13. , China Lake Museum,Rocketeer Newspaper,Rocketeer 1970s,Rocketeer 1975,Rktr9.26.1975.pdf,Rktr9.26.1975.pdf Page 1, Rktr9.26.1975.pdf Page 1