..alii • 'Safety-Gram. In this Joyous season of Christmas, with its eternal renewal of "Peace on earth. to men of good will," there is a quiet spell which pervades the air ... a feeling of goodfellowship among all men ... a warmth and graciousness ... a renewed belief in the dignity, the blgh destiny of all mankind. But despite the beauty and human warmth which prevail during the festival of Christmas ... despite the renewed promise of life and hope ... despite the interest and concern of men in their common problems-there is an ugly. black picture of suffering found in the high toll of persons k1lled or injured in traffic accidents this month. Paradoxical as it may seem ... MORE PEOPLE ARE KILLED IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS ON CHRISTMAS DAY THAN ON ANY OTHER DAY IN THE YEAR! Don't Give Your Life for Christmas DECEMBER zz. 1955 - TJlE ROCKETEER 110 Years of Federal Service NINETEEN EMPLOYEES of the Aviation Ordnance Department receive length of service pins from .fohn J. McLaughllD, head 01 plaDn.lnr a&alf, AOD. Recipients shown (from the left by rows) are: E. See, E. Nowak, W. LaBerge, G. Wan, C. SmIth, N. Strand, D. Simmons, J. Jeung, G. Parks, L. Price, P. Kim, B. Earle, lV. Reeve, G. Schimmel, and M. Kelly. Not present for the picture were H. Wilcox, R. Johnston and M. Kamlmoto. Mr. Earle receives a 20-year pin wbJIe the remaining 18 pins are for five years of service. Marine Le.ader Extends Greetings My warmest personal greetings and best Christma.s wishes. The anniversary of our Lord's biIth off- ers aJl of us a special opportunity to reflect upon tile countless bless- ings which are ours as free men and women, and which we, as 1m- jX)rtant members of our nation's secwity forees, are dedicated to protect. It is my sincere hope that each of you, wherever you may be, Will flnd a rich source of inspir- ation and happiness in the know- ledge that your 'tievotion to duty and your sacrifices are appreciated by freedom-loving people the world over. The outstanding accomplishments of the Marine COrps during the past yeax stand as a tribute to your loyalty, and give every indi- cation of your finn determination to do all in your power to continue to maintain the high traditions o! our Corps. I Join all of you in the prayer that the new year will bring continued success in our mission, and that all our efforts will serve to bring the world closer to the full realization ot the true meaning of Christmas. General Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr. Conunandant, Marine Corps Exchange Cobbler Shop To Close for Holidays The Navy Exchange Cobbler Shop will be closed from 1 p.rn. on Dee. 24 to 10 a.m. on Jan. 3, according to Navy Exchange Officer 1Jt. J. O. Hatch. During the period the shop is closed, finished. work may be picked up by oontacting O. H. Foo- ter at the Barber Shop. The huge star ""'On "B" MOWltaln t.hat sheds its rays out upon NOTS, is one of the most beautiful Christ- mas decorations to be witnessed here in many years, according to most of the station's old timers. The idea for the star originated with LCdr. J. T. Waldron and M. A. Reich. The star measures 120 teet from to to bottom and 100 teet wide. It contains a total of 750 electric light bulbs. The star rays are 80 teet in length with the exception of the lower ray which is 100 feet in length. Credit for the star's 1nstallation goes to LCdr. Waldron, ChIef B. H. Ender, A. P. Domingues (GMI) , L. S. Viveros (AOAN), and G. C. BaI- ley (EM3). The artist's conception of the star (shown above) was drawn by the Graphic Arts J1"OUP at TID. THE WfATHER Partly cloudy over 'he weekend with scottered showers in the sur- rounding areas. Ught, variobl. winds in Ihe mornings increasing to 10 to 20 knols In the afternoons with gusts ta 30 knots. TtMl>ERAruRES (Housing Area) Mox. Min. Dec. 15 ...... 69 28 Dec. 16 ........ 63 31 Dec. 17 ...... 59 28 Dec. 18 ........ 63 28 Dec. 19 ........ 65 ..a Dec. 20 _...... 72 35 VOL. XI, No. 49 u.s. NAVAL ORDNANCE TaT STATION. CHINA LA,K.E, C4LU'. DECEMBER ZZ, 1955 ~•••••••••••••••••••••••~ ~ .. =iltolidan <5rtttings . . . :. iC ~ .. .. We I·oin in wishing Season's Greetings to all per- :IIi ~ :IIi ;: sonnel alld their families at China Lake, in Pasadena :IIi ~: and our other instailations. !oi .. The coming year may well put new demands upon !oi ~ us, but we are confident that any challenge will be :IIi ~ :IIi ; met and that our efforts at NOTS will continue to :IIi .. playa vital part in the defense of II- free world. :IIi CIVIL SERVICE DffiECTOR Jolm W. Macy Jr. visited the Pasadena AIlDes recently to meet with the policy boards of the U. S. Naval laboratories In CaUfomia. Shown with Mr. Macy are CaplaiD W. T. Groner (len) OIDC, and Dr. W. B. McLean, Station teehnJcal director. .. !oi ;.: F. L. Ashworth Wm. B. Mclean F. A. Chenault W. T. Gron.r :.; John W. Macy Jr. Visits ~ Cop'oln, USN Technlcol Director Captain. USN Coptaln. USN ir. = Commondw ExoERAruRES (Housing Area) Mox. Min. Dec. 15 ...... 69 28 Dec. 16 ........ 63 31 Dec. 17 ...... 59 28 Dec. 18 ........ 63 28 Dec. 19 ........ 65 ..a Dec. 20 _...... 72 35 VOL. XI, No. 49 u.s. NAVAL ORDNANCE TaT STATION. CHINA LA,K.E, C4LU'. DECEMBER ZZ, 1955 ~•••••••••••••••••••••••~ ~ .. =iltolidan <5rtttings . . . :. iC ~ .. .. We I·oin in wishing Season's Greetings to all per- :IIi ~ :IIi ;: sonnel alld their families at China Lake, in Pasadena :IIi ~: and our other instailations. !oi .. The coming year may well put new demands upon !oi ~ us, but we are confident that any challenge will be :IIi ~ :IIi ; met and that our efforts at NOTS will continue to :IIi .. playa vital part in the defense of II- free world. :IIi CIVIL SERVICE DffiECTOR Jolm W. Macy Jr. visited the Pasadena AIlDes recently to meet with the policy boards of the U. S. Naval laboratories In CaUfomia. Shown with Mr. Macy are CaplaiD W. T. Groner (len) OIDC, and Dr. W. B. McLean, Station teehnJcal director. .. !oi ;.: F. L. Ashworth Wm. B. Mclean F. A. Chenault W. T. Gron.r :.; John W. Macy Jr. Visits ~ Cop'oln, USN Technlcol Director Captain. USN Coptaln. USN ir. = Commondw Exo