College speaker to discuss hope for incurable diseases Dramatic medical discoveries that offer new hope for people with incurable diseases will be the topic of Dr. Emanuel Cheraskin, noted exponent and practitioner of preventive medicine. during his presentation at the Cerro Coso Community College lecture ball tomorrow night at 7:30. Ticluts for the event, priced at $2 for the general pubUc and $1 for student body card bolders. are on sale at the college business oftice. the Gift Mart in Ridgecrest and the Station Pbarmacy at China Lake. They may 8Iso be purchased at the door before the program. Assistant professor in the Department of Medicine for the University of Alabama Medical Center. and professor and cbair- man of the Department of Oral Medicine in the unlverslty·s School of Dentistry. Dr. Cheraskin maintains that "it is better to prevent a sicknesa than get over one." Following years of intensive research and professional experience. be is convinced that more diseases are related to nutrition than is commonly supposed. Dr. Cheraskln will discuss how minor nutritional im- balances may tip off a major disease 5. 10 or even 20 in the future. Dr. Emanuel Charaskin WORDS OF COMFORT OFFERED- Ed". Edison (portrayed by Jean Lehmann) offers words of comfort to her husband, Mel (the role handled by Len Finney) , in this scene from the CLOTA production of Neil Simon's comedy, "The Prisoner of Second Avenue." The first of four performances of this comedy about life in the big city is scheduled tonight, starting at 8:15, at the Burroughs High School lecture center. -Photo by Bill Bennison Curtain to go up tonight on 'Prisoner of Second Avenue' The curtain will go up tonight at 8:15 at the Burroughs High School lecture center for the first of four performances of the Community tight Opera and Theater Association's production of "The Prisoner of Second Avenue." This Neil Simon comedy also will be presented at the same time and ' place tomorrow night. as well as on Friday and Saturday. Nov. 5 and 6. The "prisoners" in this CLOTA production. whicb is directed by Alan Kubik. are 47-year-<>ld Mel Edison and his wife. Edna - roles portrayed by Len Finney and Jean Lehmann. The stage play revolves around the dif- ficulties of the Edisons. who live in a high- rise "luxury" apartment bouse on Second Ave. that is filled with troublesome neigh· hors. has paper-thln walls. and an air conditioning system that is unworthy of the name. Burroughs High '16 Homecoming This. however. is only the tip of the iceberg as far as the EdIsons are concerned. Their apartment is burglarized by thleves who take even the tranquilizers from the bathroom and. to add to their woes, Mr. EdIson loses the job he has heldfor 22 years. activities planned next week Annual Homecoming activities at Burrougbs High School will get under way next Wednesday. Nov. 3. when a breakfast starting at 7 a.m. at the scbool gym will be followed by fun and games that will c0n- tinue until 10 o·clock. Members of the local high scbool Pep Club are in cbarge of the various events sc1\eduled as a part of the 1976 Homecoming celebration. whicb will continue with "Spirit Day" on Thursday. Nov. 4. C\asses will compete in a campus decoration c0n- test and also will _ complete work on floats that are being prepared for dlsp\ay at the athletic field prior to Friday night·s Homecoming football game against the Burros' Golden League opponents from Barstow High School. DurIng a pep rally from 2 to 3 p.m. next Friday. Nov. 5. winners of the Spirit Day and float competition will be announced. and the Burroughs vs. Barstow sophomore will under at 4:45. In the interim between the end of the soph game and the start of the varsity tilt at 7:45 p.m.. the Burroughs High 1976 Homecoming queen and ber court will be introduced and a coronation ceremony held. In the selection process for Homecoming queen and ber court, each senior class girl was a candidate. and members of the class voted for the 10 semi-finalists. Final selection of the queen and her two prin- cesses is then made by the varsity football team. Halftime ofthe varsity grid clash between Burroughs and Barstow will feature a combined band show in whlcb the high scbool musicians will be joined by their counterparts from Murray and Monroe Junior High Schools. Concluding event of this year's Homecoming fete will be a dance from 8 p.m. until midnight on Saturday. Nov. 6. in HOMECOMING COURT - BI• ."...t of Iha YHr at Bur........ Hi.h School, Iha crowning of Iha annual Homecoming queen. will take place prior to noxt Friday ni.ht's Bur.......h. vs. Ban_ vanity football.ame. Tha three finalists for the Homecoming queen title a.. (I.·r.) Cheryl Burklund, Cindy Ayon and Sharon Burkl...d, twin sister of Cheryl. -Photo by PH3 B. J. Bedanan Because his wife is able to find a job. this further deflate's Mel's ego until he develops a nervous breakdown. The final hmniliation occurs when Edna's sisters and a brother try to help by offering money to their in- laws. Local actors and actresses with subor- dinate roles in "Prisoner of Second Avenue" are Pat Schwarzbach. Ralph and Judy Vuono. and Pat White. all of whom have appeared in previous CLOTA or Cerro Coso Community College productions. Others Involved in Play Kubik's assistant director is Bill Ben- nison. wbo is also known locally as Radio Station KZIQ's "WilUe McCoy." and has appeared in recent performances with the China Lake Players. An experienced backstage crew. headed by Mike Ripley as technical director. will assist in this production. Ralph Scb- wanbach is the assistant director. while Martin Dorrell and Bruce Amos are in charge of lighting and sound effects. respectively. Properties are being handled by Natalie Stone and Carol Morrison will serve as the set dresser. Costumes are being coor- dinated by Mrs. Schwarzbacb. and ber daughter. Sandee. is in charge of make-up. Tickets for "Prisoner of Second Avenue" are priced at $3.50 for general admission. or $2.50 for students. enlisted rnI\ltary per- sonnel and senior citizens. The ducats will be sold at the Burroughs High lecture center before eacb per- formance. or can be purchased in advance at the Station Pharmacy or in Ridgecrest at the Gift Mart, Medical Arts Pharmacy or The Importium. Enlisted Club dances set Faith, a popular rock 'nroll bandfrom the Los Angeles ares. will perform at Enlisted Club dances tonight and tomorrow night from 9 until 1 a.m. Dinner special for tonight will be lobster. while that for tomorrow will be prime rib. Both will be served from 6:30 until 8:30. October 29. 1976 SHDWBDAT MOVIE RATINGS The objective of the ratings is to inform parents about the suitability of movie content for viewing by their chiklren. (G) · ALL AGES ADMITTED General Audiences (PG)· ALL AGES ADMITTED Parental Guidance Suggested (R) · RESTRICTED Under 17 reqUires accomp~nylng PArentor Adult GuardiAn CS · Cinemucope STD · Standard Movie Screen Regul~r starting time-7 :30 p.m. Pro,r~m subject to ch~nge without notice - ple~se check m~rQuee. FRI. 290CTOBER "THE HERO" (96Min.) Richard Harris, Romy Schneider (Dr~ma) An aging soccer player is befriended by a 10·year·old boy who idolizes him. ( PG) SAT. 30 OCTOBER Miss Ridgecrest I ChiM Lake P~geant Sp.m. SUN . 31 OCTOBER "ASMALL TOWN IN TEXAS" (96 Min.) Timothy Bottoms, Susan George (Action Dr~m~ ) Poke (Timothy Bottoms)' a small town's wild one, football hero, hard drinker and general hell·raiser, is released from prison after serving three years and returns to Texas to clear his name. Poke is anxious to see his girl friend who bore him a child out of wedlock. He also has a burning desire to get even with Duke (80 Hopkins) , town sheriff, who he feels framed him. All this makes tor an interesting and suspenseful story. ( PG ) MON. 1 NOVEMBER "WHITE LlGHTNtNG" (101 Min.) Burt Reynolds, Jennifer Billingsley ( Action Dr~m~ ) A vengeful ex·convict goes after a moonshining sheriff amidst a gang Of bootleggers. (PG) TUE . 2 NOVEMBER "AT THE EARTH'S CORE" (9OMin.) Doug McClure, Peter CuShing (Science Fiction) A huge burrowing machine nicknamed "The Iron Mole," is all set for an experimental run before its main taSk, that Of piercing the earth's core and exploring the mysteries deep beneath the surface Of our planet. The machine is set in motiCWl for a test bore through a mountain, but something goes wrong. The machine takes a downward trek and, tun· neling out Of control at a ferocious speed cuts clear through into the center of earth. A strange civilization is encountered where pre·historic and weird animals dwell along with predatory humans. Our heroes go through some harraNing experiences before they make their escape. (PG) WED. 3 NOVEMBER "BEYOND THE LAW" (86Min.) Lee Van Cleef, Bud Spencer (Comedy ) Cudlip is a vagabond who roams about America with a black man and a preacher. One day they makea skillful raid on a stagecoach, succeeding in taking possession of a suitcase filled with the payroll for the miners at Silver Canyon. All ends with a twist as Cud lip is made sheriff and his two friends return to their own ways. (PG) THURS. 4 NOVEMBER '''FIGHTING MAD" (88Min.) Peter Fonda, Lynn Lowry (Action Dram~ ) This film features Peter Fonda as an outraged citizen taking the law into his aNn hands to bring the killers of his brother and pregnant sister·in·law to justice. This film should appeal to action craving audiences of all ages. (Rl FRio S NOVEMBER "THEATER OF BLOOD" (I04Min.) Vincent Price, Oiana Rigg (Horror comedy) Vincent Price, a ham Shakespearean actor thought dead, revenges himself on memben of the Critics' Circle who refused him their drama award. The very much alive Price and his companions wreak much violence and bloodshed. (R) CPO Club slates dance The Beachcombers. a local rock group. will play at the CPO Club's Halloween dance tonight from 8:30 until 12:30. Dinner special will he prime rib. served from 6 until 9 p.m. .A. .u .s. Gov.rnmMlI P'rlnllng Office: l"" "" _ fwlU N0410 From: To: PLACE STAMP HERE \ INSIDE .. . Time C1ange SlatedSunday .... ..........2 Election Day Prayer Vigil Set.... .........3 Swine F1u ClinIcs Continue ..............4 "we roeRteel Naval WUPD"s Clnt.r China Lakf Call'ornia Oct. 29. 1976 Misa Ridgecrest / QIina Lake Pageant ....5 Sports .. .... .. ....... .............. ..... .6 Earthquake Safety TIps ............. ... ..7 Vol. XXXI, No. 41 Stage Play Opens Tonight .... ... ..... ... .8 Bicentennial salute to Armed Forces slated Saturda, Blue Ingels to be featured in special air show An aerial show of shows featuring the Blue Angels. the Navy's famous flight demonstration team; the Navy Parachute Team West. and members of the Army's 10th Special Forces (Airborne) will highlight a spectacular Bicentennial Salute to the Anned Forces tomorrow at the Naval Air Facility. The gates at NAF will be open to visitors at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in order to allow ample time for all interested persons to inspect static displays of Air Force. Army. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and equipment prior to the start of the air show at 1 p.m. As a prelude to the main events during this local celebration. there will be a con- cert by the ThIrd Marine Aircraft Wing band from the EI Toro Marine Corps Air Station in Santa Ana. CalIf.. starting at 12:40 p.m. Parachutists To Open Show Then the aerial show itself will get under way in dramatic fasbion as Navy parachutists float earthward carrying with tbem a large American flag while the band plays the national antbem. After a welcome and opening remarks by Rear Admiral R. G. Freeman m. NWC Commander. there will be a demonstration by members of the Navy Paracbute Team West of trained paracbutists· ability to not only control their rate of fall. but also perfonn a variety of maneuvers while dropping at a relatively slow speed of l~h. compared to a breathtaking head down plunge of 200mph. By a change in the position of his arms. legs or body. the 'chutist is able to perform loops. rolls and spins. and drop in formation with other members of the team. Attached to the jwnpers' boots wi!! be smoke canisters that will enable spectators on the STARS OF BICENTENNIAL SALUTE TO ARMED FORCES - topnotch aviators who will ba taking part in Iha Blue Angels' The Blue Angels, whose own 30th anniversary coincides with Iha performance are (I.·r.) Lt. Jim Bauer. Naval flight of- ....tion's BicenteMial celebration. will ba here to thrill spedators fleer / ev...ts co.-dinator; Iha pilafs Lt. John Mil..... Lt. John at tomorrow's air show. which is tho highll.ht of Iha Naval Patton, capt. Bill Holve"",". USMC, Cdr. Keith (Casey) Jo..... WeaPOM Cent...'s Bicent........1Salvle to tha Armed Forces. The Lt. AI Cisne...., Lt. o....y Sapp. ancllha narratar Lt. Nile Kraft. ground to trace the paracbutlsts· intricate Next on the program, the Army's loth fly in the dl8D!O!!CI formatlan, two as solo maneuvers. SpedalForces (AirtJome) wIlldemOllltrate maximum performance demonatrators. Members of the Navy's Paracbute Team another technique of infiltrating deep and the seventh is the narratorfor the aerial West, originally called the "Leap Frogs." behind enemy lines by rappe1llng to the demOllltratioas. go through a rigorous and demanding ground from a hovering bellcopter. A Blue Angels flight demOllltration training program in preparation for their Members of this all volunteer group are consists of sii aircraft whicb perform a mission of airborne infiltration of enemy cross-trained in a minimum of two baste prescribed sequence of maneuvers. The defenses. For public shows. the black special forces skills (communications. aircraftare seen in three components whicb paracbutes that are used operationally are weapons. engineering. medicine. and are: a diamond of four aircraft. two solo replaced by the multl-ld Mel Edison and his wife. Edna - roles portrayed by Len Finney and Jean Lehmann. The stage play revolves around the dif- ficulties of the Edisons. who live in a high- rise "luxury" apartment bouse on Second Ave. that is filled with troublesome neigh· hors. has paper-thln walls. and an air conditioning system that is unworthy of the name. Burroughs High '16 Homecoming This. however. is only the tip of the iceberg as far as the EdIsons are concerned. Their apartment is burglarized by thleves who take even the tranquilizers from the bathroom and. to add to their woes, Mr. EdIson loses the job he has heldfor 22 years. activities planned next week Annual Homecoming activities at Burrougbs High School will get under way next Wednesday. Nov. 3. when a breakfast starting at 7 a.m. at the scbool gym will be followed by fun and games that will c0n- tinue until 10 o·clock. Members of the local high scbool Pep Club are in cbarge of the various events sc1\eduled as a part of the 1976 Homecoming celebration. whicb will continue with "Spirit Day" on Thursday. Nov. 4. C\asses will compete in a campus decoration c0n- test and also will _ complete work on floats that are being prepared for dlsp\ay at the athletic field prior to Friday night·s Homecoming football game against the Burros' Golden League opponents from Barstow High School. DurIng a pep rally from 2 to 3 p.m. next Friday. Nov. 5. winners of the Spirit Day and float competition will be announced. and the Burroughs vs. Barstow sophomore will under at 4:45. In the interim between the end of the soph game and the start of the varsity tilt at 7:45 p.m.. the Burroughs High 1976 Homecoming queen and ber court will be introduced and a coronation ceremony held. In the selection process for Homecoming queen and ber court, each senior class girl was a candidate. and members of the class voted for the 10 semi-finalists. Final selection of the queen and her two prin- cesses is then made by the varsity football team. Halftime ofthe varsity grid clash between Burroughs and Barstow will feature a combined band show in whlcb the high scbool musicians will be joined by their counterparts from Murray and Monroe Junior High Schools. Concluding event of this year's Homecoming fete will be a dance from 8 p.m. until midnight on Saturday. Nov. 6. in HOMECOMING COURT - BI• ."...t of Iha YHr at Bur........ Hi.h School, Iha crowning of Iha annual Homecoming queen. will take place prior to noxt Friday ni.ht's Bur.......h. vs. Ban_ vanity football.ame. Tha three finalists for the Homecoming queen title a.. (I.·r.) Cheryl Burklund, Cindy Ayon and Sharon Burkl...d, twin sister of Cheryl. -Photo by PH3 B. J. Bedanan Because his wife is able to find a job. this further deflate's Mel's ego until he develops a nervous breakdown. The final hmniliation occurs when Edna's sisters and a brother try to help by offering money to their in- laws. Local actors and actresses with subor- dinate roles in "Prisoner of Second Avenue" are Pat Schwarzbach. Ralph and Judy Vuono. and Pat White. all of whom have appeared in previous CLOTA or Cerro Coso Community College productions. Others Involved in Play Kubik's assistant director is Bill Ben- nison. wbo is also known locally as Radio Station KZIQ's "WilUe McCoy." and has appeared in recent performances with the China Lake Players. An experienced backstage crew. headed by Mike Ripley as technical director. will assist in this production. Ralph Scb- wanbach is the assistant director. while Martin Dorrell and Bruce Amos are in charge of lighting and sound effects. respectively. Properties are being handled by Natalie Stone and Carol Morrison will serve as the set dresser. Costumes are being coor- dinated by Mrs. Schwarzbacb. and ber daughter. Sandee. is in charge of make-up. Tickets for "Prisoner of Second Avenue" are priced at $3.50 for general admission. or $2.50 for students. enlisted rnI\ltary per- sonnel and senior citizens. The ducats will be sold at the Burroughs High lecture center before eacb per- formance. or can be purchased in advance at the Station Pharmacy or in Ridgecrest at the Gift Mart, Medical Arts Pharmacy or The Importium. Enlisted Club dances set Faith, a popular rock 'nroll bandfrom the Los Angeles ares. will perform at Enlisted Club dances tonight and tomorrow night from 9 until 1 a.m. Dinner special for tonight will be lobster. while that for tomorrow will be prime rib. Both will be served from 6:30 until 8:30. October 29. 1976 SHDWBDAT MOVIE RATINGS The objective of the ratings is to inform parents about the suitability of movie content for viewing by their chiklren. (G) · ALL AGES ADMITTED General Audiences (PG)· ALL AGES ADMITTED Parental Guidance Suggested (R) · RESTRICTED Under 17 reqUires accomp~nylng PArentor Adult GuardiAn CS · Cinemucope STD · Standard Movie Screen Regul~r starting time-7 :30 p.m. Pro,r~m subject to ch~nge without notice - ple~se check m~rQuee. FRI. 290CTOBER "THE HERO" (96Min.) Richard Harris, Romy Schneider (Dr~ma) An aging soccer player is befriended by a 10·year·old boy who idolizes him. ( PG) SAT. 30 OCTOBER Miss Ridgecrest I ChiM Lake P~geant Sp.m. SUN . 31 OCTOBER "ASMALL TOWN IN TEXAS" (96 Min.) Timothy Bottoms, Susan George (Action Dr~m~ ) Poke (Timothy Bottoms)' a small town's wild one, football hero, hard drinker and general hell·raiser, is released from prison after serving three years and returns to Texas to clear his name. Poke is anxious to see his girl friend who bore him a child out of wedlock. He also has a burning desire to get even with Duke (80 Hopkins) , town sheriff, who he feels framed him. All this makes tor an interesting and suspenseful story. ( PG ) MON. 1 NOVEMBER "WHITE LlGHTNtNG" (101 Min.) Burt Reynolds, Jennifer Billingsley ( Action Dr~m~ ) A vengeful ex·convict goes after a moonshining sheriff amidst a gang Of bootleggers. (PG) TUE . 2 NOVEMBER "AT THE EARTH'S CORE" (9OMin.) Doug McClure, Peter CuShing (Science Fiction) A huge burrowing machine nicknamed "The Iron Mole," is all set for an experimental run before its main taSk, that Of piercing the earth's core and exploring the mysteries deep beneath the surface Of our planet. The machine is set in motiCWl for a test bore through a mountain, but something goes wrong. The machine takes a downward trek and, tun· neling out Of control at a ferocious speed cuts clear through into the center of earth. A strange civilization is encountered where pre·historic and weird animals dwell along with predatory humans. Our heroes go through some harraNing experiences before they make their escape. (PG) WED. 3 NOVEMBER "BEYOND THE LAW" (86Min.) Lee Van Cleef, Bud Spencer (Comedy ) Cudlip is a vagabond who roams about America with a black man and a preacher. One day they makea skillful raid on a stagecoach, succeeding in taking possession of a suitcase filled with the payroll for the miners at Silver Canyon. All ends with a twist as Cud lip is made sheriff and his two friends return to their own ways. (PG) THURS. 4 NOVEMBER '''FIGHTING MAD" (88Min.) Peter Fonda, Lynn Lowry (Action Dram~ ) This film features Peter Fonda as an outraged citizen taking the law into his aNn hands to bring the killers of his brother and pregnant sister·in·law to justice. This film should appeal to action craving audiences of all ages. (Rl FRio S NOVEMBER "THEATER OF BLOOD" (I04Min.) Vincent Price, Oiana Rigg (Horror comedy) Vincent Price, a ham Shakespearean actor thought dead, revenges himself on memben of the Critics' Circle who refused him their drama award. The very much alive Price and his companions wreak much violence and bloodshed. (R) CPO Club slates dance The Beachcombers. a local rock group. will play at the CPO Club's Halloween dance tonight from 8:30 until 12:30. Dinner special will he prime rib. served from 6 until 9 p.m. .A. .u .s. Gov.rnmMlI P'rlnllng Office: l"" "" _ fwlU N0410 From: To: PLACE STAMP HERE \ INSIDE .. . Time C1ange SlatedSunday .... ..........2 Election Day Prayer Vigil Set.... .........3 Swine F1u ClinIcs Continue ..............4 "we roeRteel Naval WUPD"s Clnt.r China Lakf Call'ornia Oct. 29. 1976 Misa Ridgecrest / QIina Lake Pageant ....5 Sports .. .... .. ....... .............. ..... .6 Earthquake Safety TIps ............. ... ..7 Vol. XXXI, No. 41 Stage Play Opens Tonight .... ... ..... ... .8 Bicentennial salute to Armed Forces slated Saturda, Blue Ingels to be featured in special air show An aerial show of shows featuring the Blue Angels. the Navy's famous flight demonstration team; the Navy Parachute Team West. and members of the Army's 10th Special Forces (Airborne) will highlight a spectacular Bicentennial Salute to the Anned Forces tomorrow at the Naval Air Facility. The gates at NAF will be open to visitors at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in order to allow ample time for all interested persons to inspect static displays of Air Force. Army. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and equipment prior to the start of the air show at 1 p.m. As a prelude to the main events during this local celebration. there will be a con- cert by the ThIrd Marine Aircraft Wing band from the EI Toro Marine Corps Air Station in Santa Ana. CalIf.. starting at 12:40 p.m. Parachutists To Open Show Then the aerial show itself will get under way in dramatic fasbion as Navy parachutists float earthward carrying with tbem a large American flag while the band plays the national antbem. After a welcome and opening remarks by Rear Admiral R. G. Freeman m. NWC Commander. there will be a demonstration by members of the Navy Paracbute Team West of trained paracbutists· ability to not only control their rate of fall. but also perfonn a variety of maneuvers while dropping at a relatively slow speed of l~h. compared to a breathtaking head down plunge of 200mph. By a change in the position of his arms. legs or body. the 'chutist is able to perform loops. rolls and spins. and drop in formation with other members of the team. Attached to the jwnpers' boots wi!! be smoke canisters that will enable spectators on the STARS OF BICENTENNIAL SALUTE TO ARMED FORCES - topnotch aviators who will ba taking part in Iha Blue Angels' The Blue Angels, whose own 30th anniversary coincides with Iha performance are (I.·r.) Lt. Jim Bauer. Naval flight of- ....tion's BicenteMial celebration. will ba here to thrill spedators fleer / ev...ts co.-dinator; Iha pilafs Lt. John Mil..... Lt. John at tomorrow's air show. which is tho highll.ht of Iha Naval Patton, capt. Bill Holve"",". USMC, Cdr. Keith (Casey) Jo..... WeaPOM Cent...'s Bicent........1Salvle to tha Armed Forces. The Lt. AI Cisne...., Lt. o....y Sapp. ancllha narratar Lt. Nile Kraft. ground to trace the paracbutlsts· intricate Next on the program, the Army's loth fly in the dl8D!O!!CI formatlan, two as solo maneuvers. SpedalForces (AirtJome) wIlldemOllltrate maximum performance demonatrators. Members of the Navy's Paracbute Team another technique of infiltrating deep and the seventh is the narratorfor the aerial West, originally called the "Leap Frogs." behind enemy lines by rappe1llng to the demOllltratioas. go through a rigorous and demanding ground from a hovering bellcopter. A Blue Angels flight demOllltration training program in preparation for their Members of this all volunteer group are consists of sii aircraft whicb perform a mission of airborne infiltration of enemy cross-trained in a minimum of two baste prescribed sequence of maneuvers. The defenses. For public shows. the black special forces skills (communications. aircraftare seen in three components whicb paracbutes that are used operationally are weapons. engineering. medicine. and are: a diamond of four aircraft. two solo replaced by the multl-