Theater group tryouts set for next week TrYouts for the China Lake Players' production of the Agatha Christie suspense- filled mystery, "The Mousetrap," will be beld next Wednesday and Thursday, March • and 9, at :Ill8 S. Forrest Knoll in Ridgecrest, begImlng at 7:30 p.m. Scheduled for performance on April 28, 29, May 4 and 5, the play will be rehearsed three nights a week in the Players' Hut at 405 McIntire St., China Lake. Tryouts are being beld in the home of the director, Mrs. RoasJie Barber, since "A Raisin in the Sun" is to be presented in the Players Hut on March 10, 11, 17 and 18. Actors are being sought to fill eight roles. They are two young women, one older woman, three younger men, and two middle-aged men. Each part offers anyone interested in being on stage a chance to develop a tmique characterization, Mrs. Barber stated. The setting for this play, one of Agatha Christie's most famous mysteries, is an Englisb boardiag. house which has just opened to receive guests. The guests arrive in the middle of a terrible snowstorm and are unable to leave. Being stranded strangers Is one thing, but then MIas OIristIe adds ber famous touch by making one of them a murderer. Mrs. Barber, the director for this production, has been a long-tlme active member of the China Lake Players as both an onstage and bacUtage worker. She is presently aervIng as bostes8 for the group and Is the chairman of the Players' sdIolarsbip commltiee which offers a graduating leniorat Burroughs HIgh School a sdIolarsblp to encourage continued in- terest in the performing arts. Mrs. Barber will be assisted by KarIn Undblom, with Steve Barber serving as technical director. The China Lake Players Invite anyone in the valley who is interested in participating in little theater to tryout for a part in "The Mousetrap." Anyone wishing further in- formation may contact Mrs. Barber by calling 375-9470. College to display specialized type of ceramics work A dIaplay featuring wheel-tbrown, salt- glazed ceramics that is the work of Sandra Johnstone willbe open to the public during a reception for the artistthat is scheduled at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Cerro Coso Com- mtmity College art gallery. There is no cbarge for admission to the art gallery, which is open regularly Monday through FrIday, from noon to 7 p.m. Ms. Johnstone's ceramics work will be on display for the remainder of this month. The tmique glazlng technique used by Ms. Johnstone involves throwing salt into a kiln which has been beated to the desired firing temperature. The cbemical action that results from combining the sodIwn and cloride of salt with the silica of the clay enhances the appearance of the ceramics. Quality glazing is produced since the glaze becomes integrated with the clay rather than being a coating or skin on the outside. The results of salt firing are not controllable, as with conventional glaze firing. "For me this adds excitement to the firing part of pottery," Ms. Johnstone said. She uses salt dug from the salt flats surrounding San Francisco Bay. On display at the gallery will be many ceramics forms thrown on the potter's wheel, decorated with slips and ondes, and the vapor glazed with sail Since 1966, Ms. Johnstone has been working as an artist-potter in her own studio in Los Altos. About 99 percent of ber work is salt fired. All of her ceramics are wheel thrown. She is currently enrolled in graduate classes in ceramics at San Jose State University. ROCKETEER SEABEE DAY IN RIDGECREST - LCdr. How.rd WellS, CEC, USN, .ccepts a proclam.tlon from Rldgecre.t May.r Ted Edw.rds declarlngl.st Wednosday as Civil Engineer C.rps I Se..... Day In tile city. Loc.1 CEC .fflcers.nd Se.....s will celebr.te tllelr anniversary tomorrow night .t tile Community C~nt~r. TIle Civil Ellillneer Corps will be 111 yors .Id.nd tile Se......36 ye.rs.ld.n Sunday. Burroulhs Hilh School will host Desert Irea Honor Band Festi,al The,Desert Area Honor Band Festival, sponsored by the,Desert Music Educators Association. will be beld on Saturday, starting at 7 p.rn. in the Burroughs HIgh School lecture center. Proceeds from the $1 donation for admission will be used to purchase newmusic for future bonor bands. Six jtmior high schools will send representatives to the Jtmior High School Honor Band, whose guest conductor will be Dennis Davies from FootbIll Jtmior HIgh School in Arcadia, Ca. Seven desert area high schools also will participate, with the guest conductor being G. Randall Coleman from Villa Pari: High School in Villa Park, Ca. Of tile 49 students in tbe jtmior high honor band, 'rl are local students who were chosen at the auditions which were held in Mojave on Jan. 21. Ten instrumental music students of Mrs. Louise Bare at James Monroe Jtmior High School in Ridgecrest, will be participating in the Jtmior High Honor Band concert. They are: Christine Hueber, Jamie Martindale, John Silliman, Sharon Towner, ChrIatine Hoffer, Scott Schiefer, Joe Victor, Katrina Nason, Kurt Seaman, Tony Haun and Jay McConnell. ' Students of Mrs. Alberta Kline's In- strwnental music classes at Murray Jtmior WE IGHTY PROBLEM - James Isler, who plays lIIe part.f Bobo in "A Raisin in the Sun," worries abut how to tell Walter (James Lewis) that their friend and _uld·be business partner (Willy Harris) has skipped town willi tlleir life savings. The China Woke Players' first drama productl.n .f 1978 will open next Friday night, March 10. HIgh School chosen to play in the honor band concert are: Julia Jans, Tracy West. Brenee' Wood, Erika Gehres, Cynthia Kaye, Mary Mc- Donough, Simone Peterson and Robert Burdick. Also from Murray School are Paul VanderWerf, Terry Cobb, Patrick Leon, Karla Klrschsieper, Maureen Williamson, Paul Welmholl, Andy Fabans .and Unda Eisel. The 7lknember Desert Area High School Honor Band will be composed of 15 students of Don Wilkinson, band instructor at Burroughs High. They are: Lynette Lorch, Kathy Malone, Becky Davis, Betty Baker, Amanda Altieri, Rhonda Lindemann, Steve Sorensen, Bill Cabe, Jeff Carson, Dan Burdick, Matt Brady, Kurt Rockwell, Paul Hugo, Steve Faith and Carol Boot. China Lake Players' 'Raisin In the Sun' opens next Friday Members of tile cast and crew of tile first China Lake Players' production of the year, "A Raisin in the Sun," are busily preparing for the opening night, March 10. The opening night date has been delayed a week from its previously scheduled time because of late cast changes. Performances are scheduled for tile evenings of March 10,11,17, and 18at8:15 in the China Lake Players' Hut, 405 McIntire St., China Lake. Seating is limited so reservations for tickets are necessary; these can be made by telephoning Rosalie Barber at 37[;,9470. Tickets may also be purchased from members of the cast and crew. General admission is $2.50, with senior citizens over 65, enlisted military, students under the age of 21, and children being admitted for $1.50. The play, a poignant story about a black family and how the inheritance of money affects their personalities, will delight audiences with its realism and frankness. Members of the cast include James Lewis as Walter, Cynthia Harris as Lena, Nona Celestine as Ruth·, Ava McClendon as Beneatha, and Alan Celestine as Travis. Others are Debra Johnson in the role of Thelma, Stanley Perkins as Asagai, Jonathan Riddick as George, James Isler as Bobo, Don "Alvatl" Tilford as Undner, and Walter Goodwin and Darrel Rudd, as the moving men. "A Raisin in the Sun" is being directed Elena Vitale. March 3, 1978 SHOWBOAT MOVIE RATINGS The objective of the r.tings is to inform parents about the suitability of moyie content for Yiewing by their children. (G) · ALL AGES AOMITTEO General Audiences (PG) · ALL AGES ADMITTED Parental Guidance Suggested (R) . RESTRICTEO Under 17 requires accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian Regular starting time-7 :30 p.m. P....r.m sublect to e....... without notice. For further Inform.tion cell NWC ext. FRIDAY 3MARCH "SHADOW OF AN EMPTY ROOM" (99 Min.) Tisa Farrow, Carole Laure (Action·Drama) This film is set In Canada and centers around a police captain who is involved in solving the murder of his sister on a college campus. The film is fast moving with chase sequences in which Laure pursues a suspect through the streets of Montrea I. (R) SATURDAY 4MARCH "LOST HORIZON" (13BMln.» Peter F Inch, Uv Ullman 1:30 p.m. Matinee (Muse!.n A modern musical adaptation of the 1937 screen classic in which an airplane crashes and its passengers find themselves in Shangri·La. (GI "THE LATE SHOW" (9JMin.) Ar1 Carney, Lily Tomlin (Comedy.Drama) Murder, mystery and the bizarre mingle with comedy in this interesting tale of an over-the·hlll private detective (Art Carney) who sets out to solve his partner's murder. While doing so, he becomes embroiled In another case - the search fOr a m issing cat whose owner is his kooky client Lily Tomlin. (PG) SUNDAY 5MARCH "THE REINCARNATE" (122 Min.) Jack Creley, Jay Reynotds (Horror Drama) Everet Julian, a middle-aged lawyer, has been told by his doctor that he will soon die of an Incurable disease. Julian Is a member of the Sakara sect whose members believe in reincarnation. He must therefore find someone to whOm he can pass the accumulated knowledge of eight thousand years so that his essence will survive in another's body. He chooses David Payne, a young struggling sculptor. (PG) WEDNESDAY IMARCH "A PIECE OF THE ACTION" (13SMin.) Sidney Poltier, 8i11 Cosby (Comedy Drama) Safe expert Bill COSby pulls off two well-paying robberies and confidence man Poilier uses housekeeper Frances Foster to cheat Titos Vandis out of U75,OOO. Later, retired police detective James Earl Jones secretly contacts Poitler and Cosby to force them to offer their services toa youth lOb training center_COSby is to secure iobs for the youngsters when the tra ining is completed, while Pollier is to assist with the tra ining. Jones, whose wife founded the center, helps Poitier by getting the goods on Vandis from an old friend. Poitier and Cosby content them- selves with having brought some values to the tough street kids. (PG) THURSDAY 9MARCH "THE BABE RUTH STORY" (107 Min.) William 8endix (Biographical Drama) This film classic por· trays Babe Ruth as one Of the baseball greats of all time, from his start as a pitcher for the 8015ton Red Sox to his eventual status as star hitter and Yankee outfielder. He was knOlNn as the " Home Run King" not only fOr his season record of 60 hOmeruns, but also tor his lifetime record totaling 716 homeurns. The life of this baseball great Is interestingly told with humor and pathos. FRIDAY 10MARCH "AIRPORTn" Jack Lemmon, James Stewart (Adventure Drama) The third of the highly successful "Airport" dramas Inspired by Arthur Hailey'S book features a cast of top names and spectacular effects. Lemmon is a pilot charged by employer Stewart to fly a small group of art collectors and critics to Palm Springs for the inauguration of his new museum collection. Three men seize the aircraft to hi jack the paintings. The Diane craShes and there is a thrilling, well -filmed rescue sequence. (PG) .A. . U.S. Governmetil Print ing Office : J.4 1978 - No 115 From : PLACE STAMP HERE To : March 3, 1978 "wc tockelee, Naval Weeporn Cent.r Chi,... I..ake California Vol. XXXIII, No. 9 SEMINAR PLANNING - EI.ine Jenne, secretary in the NWC Engineering Department's Soklering Techn.l.gy Br.nch, checks some I.st- minute details pertaining to the Soldering Techn.logy Seminar with her boss, Jim Raby. Nat'l Engineers' Week dinner features talk about 'Applications of Solar Energy' Elperts in solder technolol' speak at seminar here The annual observance of National Engineers' Week, held Feb. 19 to 25, was highlighted at the Naval Weapons Center by a dinner on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 21, at tile Commissioned OffIcers' Mess, as well as by NWC's second annual Solder Technology Seminar on Thursday and Friday of last week. "Present Applications of Solar Energy" was the topic of Dr..James R Clinton, who was tile after dinner speaker on Feb. 21, Dr. Clinton is director of the Energy Center at More than 240 middle and upper the University of California at San Diego, management personnel representing 46 and conducts research sponsored by the companies or government agencies - at U.S. Department of Energy and the San least one of whom came from as far away as Diego Gas and Electric Co. London, England - attended the Naval Weapons Center's second annual Soldering Talk Illustrated by Film SIi.... HIs talk, which was Illustrated by film Technology Seminar which was beld on slides, began with a history of the ap- Thursday and Friday of last week. plications of solar energy. Examples of Experts in the field of elec- successful applications included a pwnping trical/ electronic equipment fabrication station in Egypt which operated for 40 years and assembly covered a variety of subjects _ thus demonstrating the potential for during seminar sessions held at the Center longevity of solar energy systems. theater. Another successful application of solar Topics discussed ranged from plating, energy mentioned by the speaker was the solder coating and automatic soldering to system used to beat water for 25 years at cleaning requirements and static Scotty's Castle in Death Valley. discharges and their effects on parts. Interest in solar energy waned with the On the second day of the seminar, advent of World War I, due to the (C.ntlnued.n P.ge 3)~• • • •ia.vailai·:b~ili~·ty~;Of.pet:;:ro:il~e~um=5~~~as ~an~ Dr. J.m" R. Cllnt.n, Ellillneering W.... Speak.r inexpensive source ofenergy, but the last 20 years has seen a change in this trend until now - spawned by the energy crIaIa - there are some 5,000 companies actively engaged in solar energy product develop- ments, Dr. Clinton said. Itis his belief, the speaker said, that solar energy Is cost effective for beating bot water where natural gas is not available, and it is becoming cost effective for space heating and air conditioning as the cost of other energy-producing materials continues to rise dramatically. T_ Leading N.tions Japan and ISrael, Dr. Clinton pointed out, are tile leading nations in the development of solar energy. Japan, he said, has 212 million solar water heaters, while Israel has about a quarter million. In the United States, which Is significantly behind the solar energy leaders, California and Colorado are tbe leading states in solar energy development. California, It was added, has established an Energy Resources Conservation Dev- elopment Commission whose task It will be to determine the criteria for eUgilillty for tax credits for a portion of the cost of In- .stalling a solar system. Dr. Clinton stressed the cost effectiveness theme when looking at all energy sources, and statedhis beliefthat solar power will be a viable source of energy in the future. collectors beam LABORATORY SESSION HELD- Dick Johnson (at right in t.p phot.) demonstrates a soldering Iron analYler t. O.-r.) Bob Weggesser, from Texas Instruments in Ridgecrest; Clyde Jamesl a quality engineer fr.m tile Gov.rnment Electronics Division of Motorola In Sc.ttsdale, ArlI.,.nd Richard Hock, ..........nt.tlv. .f DiII.n, Stevens and Co. in Los Angeles. Johnson is president .f lIIe Hexagon Electric Co. in R...11o P.rk, N.J. In lIIe lo_r 10" phot., Jerry Webber, .1I1Ie R.ycllem Corp. In Menl. P.rk, Calif., instructs David Price (center) from Huglle. Alter." In Irvine, Calif.. in tile use .f a solder sleevo tile R.ycllem Corp. has devel.ped f.r .ttachlng a grounding wire to a cable shield. Looking on at right is Mike Dawson. WIlli Gerry Inm.n,. qu.lity assurance specialist In NWC's Soklering Technology Branch watching closely, Art Gillman !in phot••t lower right), pre.ldent of Unique Industries in Sun VaUey, Clilif., shows how an ultran· sonic vapor degreaser can be used for clNnlng circuit bOIIrds. additional solar energy to earth in the form of microwaves, he said, but added that he would not like to have to file the en- vironmental impact study on such a method of augmenting solar energy. For those who are interested in further information on the subject, the National Solar Heating Information Center has been established and can be contacted by calling a toll free nwnber (BOO) 523-2929. Ray Van Aken, bead of the Aero- mechanics Division in the NWC Systems Development Department, served as lDMIer of ceremonies for the National Engineers' Week dinner, wblcb was sponsored by nine engineering societies !bat have joined together to form the HIgh Desert Engineering Association, (bIDEA). Members of "IDEA These groups are the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the California Society of Professional Engineers (CSPE), the In- stitute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), the American Institute of Cbemlcal Engineers (AICbE), the American Society for QualIty Control (ASQC), the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), the Society of Logistic Engineers (SOLE), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). In addition to the talk by Dr. Clinton, (C.nlin.....n P.gU) Due to utility costs, rental rates to go up An upward adjustment in rental rates for Naval Weapons Center boustng tmits 0c- cupied by civilians will go into effect on AprIl 1. Thislatest increase, which is due solely to tile sharp climb in vartous utility rates that have been charged the Center during the past year or two, will result in an average increase in utility charges of approlrimately 34 per cent over current charges. The new utility rates are comparable to those now being paid by Ridgecrest residents. Active duty military persomel assigned to public quarters for which BAQ Is deducted are not affected by this change in charges. At the time the annual adjustment in civilian sbelter charges for 1978 was an- nounced in January, the review work on which to base increased utility charges had not been completed. It was noted. however, that since the costs for utilities have been increased locally by considerably more than the national Conswner PrIce Index over the past three years, an increase in utility rates on the Center would be forth- coming. The current rent schedule (excluding any change to reflect higher utility rate costs) was increased on Feb. 1 by 7.1 per cent, compared to the 1977 rate. In accordance with tile Houstng Ad- ministration Manual, charges for utilities also must be adjusted yearly based upon the CPI, or every third year if for any reason valid and realistic comparability with private utility rates has not been established. The schedule of new rental rates, showing the changes in the utility rates for all housing on the Center, can be found on Page 4in thIa issue of The ROCKETEER. , OCR Text: Theater group tryouts set for next week TrYouts for the China Lake Players' production of the Agatha Christie suspense- filled mystery, "The Mousetrap," will be beld next Wednesday and Thursday, March • and 9, at :Ill8 S. Forrest Knoll in Ridgecrest, begImlng at 7:30 p.m. Scheduled for performance on April 28, 29, May 4 and 5, the play will be rehearsed three nights a week in the Players' Hut at 405 McIntire St., China Lake. Tryouts are being beld in the home of the director, Mrs. RoasJie Barber, since "A Raisin in the Sun" is to be presented in the Players Hut on March 10, 11, 17 and 18. Actors are being sought to fill eight roles. They are two young women, one older woman, three younger men, and two middle-aged men. Each part offers anyone interested in being on stage a chance to develop a tmique characterization, Mrs. Barber stated. The setting for this play, one of Agatha Christie's most famous mysteries, is an Englisb boardiag. house which has just opened to receive guests. The guests arrive in the middle of a terrible snowstorm and are unable to leave. Being stranded strangers Is one thing, but then MIas OIristIe adds ber famous touch by making one of them a murderer. Mrs. Barber, the director for this production, has been a long-tlme active member of the China Lake Players as both an onstage and bacUtage worker. She is presently aervIng as bostes8 for the group and Is the chairman of the Players' sdIolarsbip commltiee which offers a graduating leniorat Burroughs HIgh School a sdIolarsblp to encourage continued in- terest in the performing arts. Mrs. Barber will be assisted by KarIn Undblom, with Steve Barber serving as technical director. The China Lake Players Invite anyone in the valley who is interested in participating in little theater to tryout for a part in "The Mousetrap." Anyone wishing further in- formation may contact Mrs. Barber by calling 375-9470. College to display specialized type of ceramics work A dIaplay featuring wheel-tbrown, salt- glazed ceramics that is the work of Sandra Johnstone willbe open to the public during a reception for the artistthat is scheduled at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Cerro Coso Com- mtmity College art gallery. There is no cbarge for admission to the art gallery, which is open regularly Monday through FrIday, from noon to 7 p.m. Ms. Johnstone's ceramics work will be on display for the remainder of this month. The tmique glazlng technique used by Ms. Johnstone involves throwing salt into a kiln which has been beated to the desired firing temperature. The cbemical action that results from combining the sodIwn and cloride of salt with the silica of the clay enhances the appearance of the ceramics. Quality glazing is produced since the glaze becomes integrated with the clay rather than being a coating or skin on the outside. The results of salt firing are not controllable, as with conventional glaze firing. "For me this adds excitement to the firing part of pottery," Ms. Johnstone said. She uses salt dug from the salt flats surrounding San Francisco Bay. On display at the gallery will be many ceramics forms thrown on the potter's wheel, decorated with slips and ondes, and the vapor glazed with sail Since 1966, Ms. Johnstone has been working as an artist-potter in her own studio in Los Altos. About 99 percent of ber work is salt fired. All of her ceramics are wheel thrown. She is currently enrolled in graduate classes in ceramics at San Jose State University. ROCKETEER SEABEE DAY IN RIDGECREST - LCdr. How.rd WellS, CEC, USN, .ccepts a proclam.tlon from Rldgecre.t May.r Ted Edw.rds declarlngl.st Wednosday as Civil Engineer C.rps I Se..... Day In tile city. Loc.1 CEC .fflcers.nd Se.....s will celebr.te tllelr anniversary tomorrow night .t tile Community C~nt~r. TIle Civil Ellillneer Corps will be 111 yors .Id.nd tile Se......36 ye.rs.ld.n Sunday. Burroulhs Hilh School will host Desert Irea Honor Band Festi,al The,Desert Area Honor Band Festival, sponsored by the,Desert Music Educators Association. will be beld on Saturday, starting at 7 p.rn. in the Burroughs HIgh School lecture center. Proceeds from the $1 donation for admission will be used to purchase newmusic for future bonor bands. Six jtmior high schools will send representatives to the Jtmior High School Honor Band, whose guest conductor will be Dennis Davies from FootbIll Jtmior HIgh School in Arcadia, Ca. Seven desert area high schools also will participate, with the guest conductor being G. Randall Coleman from Villa Pari: High School in Villa Park, Ca. Of tile 49 students in tbe jtmior high honor band, 'rl are local students who were chosen at the auditions which were held in Mojave on Jan. 21. Ten instrumental music students of Mrs. Louise Bare at James Monroe Jtmior High School in Ridgecrest, will be participating in the Jtmior High Honor Band concert. They are: Christine Hueber, Jamie Martindale, John Silliman, Sharon Towner, ChrIatine Hoffer, Scott Schiefer, Joe Victor, Katrina Nason, Kurt Seaman, Tony Haun and Jay McConnell. ' Students of Mrs. Alberta Kline's In- strwnental music classes at Murray Jtmior WE IGHTY PROBLEM - James Isler, who plays lIIe part.f Bobo in "A Raisin in the Sun," worries abut how to tell Walter (James Lewis) that their friend and _uld·be business partner (Willy Harris) has skipped town willi tlleir life savings. The China Woke Players' first drama productl.n .f 1978 will open next Friday night, March 10. HIgh School chosen to play in the honor band concert are: Julia Jans, Tracy West. Brenee' Wood, Erika Gehres, Cynthia Kaye, Mary Mc- Donough, Simone Peterson and Robert Burdick. Also from Murray School are Paul VanderWerf, Terry Cobb, Patrick Leon, Karla Klrschsieper, Maureen Williamson, Paul Welmholl, Andy Fabans .and Unda Eisel. The 7lknember Desert Area High School Honor Band will be composed of 15 students of Don Wilkinson, band instructor at Burroughs High. They are: Lynette Lorch, Kathy Malone, Becky Davis, Betty Baker, Amanda Altieri, Rhonda Lindemann, Steve Sorensen, Bill Cabe, Jeff Carson, Dan Burdick, Matt Brady, Kurt Rockwell, Paul Hugo, Steve Faith and Carol Boot. China Lake Players' 'Raisin In the Sun' opens next Friday Members of tile cast and crew of tile first China Lake Players' production of the year, "A Raisin in the Sun," are busily preparing for the opening night, March 10. The opening night date has been delayed a week from its previously scheduled time because of late cast changes. Performances are scheduled for tile evenings of March 10,11,17, and 18at8:15 in the China Lake Players' Hut, 405 McIntire St., China Lake. Seating is limited so reservations for tickets are necessary; these can be made by telephoning Rosalie Barber at 37[;,9470. Tickets may also be purchased from members of the cast and crew. General admission is $2.50, with senior citizens over 65, enlisted military, students under the age of 21, and children being admitted for $1.50. The play, a poignant story about a black family and how the inheritance of money affects their personalities, will delight audiences with its realism and frankness. Members of the cast include James Lewis as Walter, Cynthia Harris as Lena, Nona Celestine as Ruth·, Ava McClendon as Beneatha, and Alan Celestine as Travis. Others are Debra Johnson in the role of Thelma, Stanley Perkins as Asagai, Jonathan Riddick as George, James Isler as Bobo, Don "Alvatl" Tilford as Undner, and Walter Goodwin and Darrel Rudd, as the moving men. "A Raisin in the Sun" is being directed Elena Vitale. March 3, 1978 SHOWBOAT MOVIE RATINGS The objective of the r.tings is to inform parents about the suitability of moyie content for Yiewing by their children. (G) · ALL AGES AOMITTEO General Audiences (PG) · ALL AGES ADMITTED Parental Guidance Suggested (R) . RESTRICTEO Under 17 requires accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian Regular starting time-7 :30 p.m. P....r.m sublect to e....... without notice. For further Inform.tion cell NWC ext. FRIDAY 3MARCH "SHADOW OF AN EMPTY ROOM" (99 Min.) Tisa Farrow, Carole Laure (Action·Drama) This film is set In Canada and centers around a police captain who is involved in solving the murder of his sister on a college campus. The film is fast moving with chase sequences in which Laure pursues a suspect through the streets of Montrea I. (R) SATURDAY 4MARCH "LOST HORIZON" (13BMln.» Peter F Inch, Uv Ullman 1:30 p.m. Matinee (Muse!.n A modern musical adaptation of the 1937 screen classic in which an airplane crashes and its passengers find themselves in Shangri·La. (GI "THE LATE SHOW" (9JMin.) Ar1 Carney, Lily Tomlin (Comedy.Drama) Murder, mystery and the bizarre mingle with comedy in this interesting tale of an over-the·hlll private detective (Art Carney) who sets out to solve his partner's murder. While doing so, he becomes embroiled In another case - the search fOr a m issing cat whose owner is his kooky client Lily Tomlin. (PG) SUNDAY 5MARCH "THE REINCARNATE" (122 Min.) Jack Creley, Jay Reynotds (Horror Drama) Everet Julian, a middle-aged lawyer, has been told by his doctor that he will soon die of an Incurable disease. Julian Is a member of the Sakara sect whose members believe in reincarnation. He must therefore find someone to whOm he can pass the accumulated knowledge of eight thousand years so that his essence will survive in another's body. He chooses David Payne, a young struggling sculptor. (PG) WEDNESDAY IMARCH "A PIECE OF THE ACTION" (13SMin.) Sidney Poltier, 8i11 Cosby (Comedy Drama) Safe expert Bill COSby pulls off two well-paying robberies and confidence man Poilier uses housekeeper Frances Foster to cheat Titos Vandis out of U75,OOO. Later, retired police detective James Earl Jones secretly contacts Poitler and Cosby to force them to offer their services toa youth lOb training center_COSby is to secure iobs for the youngsters when the tra ining is completed, while Pollier is to assist with the tra ining. Jones, whose wife founded the center, helps Poitier by getting the goods on Vandis from an old friend. Poitier and Cosby content them- selves with having brought some values to the tough street kids. (PG) THURSDAY 9MARCH "THE BABE RUTH STORY" (107 Min.) William 8endix (Biographical Drama) This film classic por· trays Babe Ruth as one Of the baseball greats of all time, from his start as a pitcher for the 8015ton Red Sox to his eventual status as star hitter and Yankee outfielder. He was knOlNn as the " Home Run King" not only fOr his season record of 60 hOmeruns, but also tor his lifetime record totaling 716 homeurns. The life of this baseball great Is interestingly told with humor and pathos. FRIDAY 10MARCH "AIRPORTn" Jack Lemmon, James Stewart (Adventure Drama) The third of the highly successful "Airport" dramas Inspired by Arthur Hailey'S book features a cast of top names and spectacular effects. Lemmon is a pilot charged by employer Stewart to fly a small group of art collectors and critics to Palm Springs for the inauguration of his new museum collection. Three men seize the aircraft to hi jack the paintings. The Diane craShes and there is a thrilling, well -filmed rescue sequence. (PG) .A. . U.S. Governmetil Print ing Office : J.4 1978 - No 115 From : PLACE STAMP HERE To : March 3, 1978 "wc tockelee, Naval Weeporn Cent.r Chi,... I..ake California Vol. XXXIII, No. 9 SEMINAR PLANNING - EI.ine Jenne, secretary in the NWC Engineering Department's Soklering Techn.l.gy Br.nch, checks some I.st- minute details pertaining to the Soldering Techn.logy Seminar with her boss, Jim Raby. Nat'l Engineers' Week dinner features talk about 'Applications of Solar Energy' Elperts in solder technolol' speak at seminar here The annual observance of National Engineers' Week, held Feb. 19 to 25, was highlighted at the Naval Weapons Center by a dinner on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 21, at tile Commissioned OffIcers' Mess, as well as by NWC's second annual Solder Technology Seminar on Thursday and Friday of last week. "Present Applications of Solar Energy" was the topic of Dr..James R Clinton, who was tile after dinner speaker on Feb. 21, Dr. Clinton is director of the Energy Center at More than 240 middle and upper the University of California at San Diego, management personnel representing 46 and conducts research sponsored by the companies or government agencies - at U.S. Department of Energy and the San least one of whom came from as far away as Diego Gas and Electric Co. London, England - attended the Naval Weapons Center's second annual Soldering Talk Illustrated by Film SIi.... HIs talk, which was Illustrated by film Technology Seminar which was beld on slides, began with a history of the ap- Thursday and Friday of last week. plications of solar energy. Examples of Experts in the field of elec- successful applications included a pwnping trical/ electronic equipment fabrication station in Egypt which operated for 40 years and assembly covered a variety of subjects _ thus demonstrating the potential for during seminar sessions held at the Center longevity of solar energy systems. theater. Another successful application of solar Topics discussed ranged from plating, energy mentioned by the speaker was the solder coating and automatic soldering to system used to beat water for 25 years at cleaning requirements and static Scotty's Castle in Death Valley. discharges and their effects on parts. Interest in solar energy waned with the On the second day of the seminar, advent of World War I, due to the (C.ntlnued.n P.ge 3)~• • • •ia.vailai·:b~ili~·ty~;Of.pet:;:ro:il~e~um=5~~~as ~an~ Dr. J.m" R. Cllnt.n, Ellillneering W.... Speak.r inexpensive source ofenergy, but the last 20 years has seen a change in this trend until now - spawned by the energy crIaIa - there are some 5,000 companies actively engaged in solar energy product develop- ments, Dr. Clinton said. Itis his belief, the speaker said, that solar energy Is cost effective for beating bot water where natural gas is not available, and it is becoming cost effective for space heating and air conditioning as the cost of other energy-producing materials continues to rise dramatically. T_ Leading N.tions Japan and ISrael, Dr. Clinton pointed out, are tile leading nations in the development of solar energy. Japan, he said, has 212 million solar water heaters, while Israel has about a quarter million. In the United States, which Is significantly behind the solar energy leaders, California and Colorado are tbe leading states in solar energy development. California, It was added, has established an Energy Resources Conservation Dev- elopment Commission whose task It will be to determine the criteria for eUgilillty for tax credits for a portion of the cost of In- .stalling a solar system. Dr. Clinton stressed the cost effectiveness theme when looking at all energy sources, and statedhis beliefthat solar power will be a viable source of energy in the future. collectors beam LABORATORY SESSION HELD- Dick Johnson (at right in t.p phot.) demonstrates a soldering Iron analYler t. O.-r.) Bob Weggesser, from Texas Instruments in Ridgecrest; Clyde Jamesl a quality engineer fr.m tile Gov.rnment Electronics Division of Motorola In Sc.ttsdale, ArlI.,.nd Richard Hock, ..........nt.tlv. .f DiII.n, Stevens and Co. in Los Angeles. Johnson is president .f lIIe Hexagon Electric Co. in R...11o P.rk, N.J. In lIIe lo_r 10" phot., Jerry Webber, .1I1Ie R.ycllem Corp. In Menl. P.rk, Calif., instructs David Price (center) from Huglle. Alter." In Irvine, Calif.. in tile use .f a solder sleevo tile R.ycllem Corp. has devel.ped f.r .ttachlng a grounding wire to a cable shield. Looking on at right is Mike Dawson. WIlli Gerry Inm.n,. qu.lity assurance specialist In NWC's Soklering Technology Branch watching closely, Art Gillman !in phot••t lower right), pre.ldent of Unique Industries in Sun VaUey, Clilif., shows how an ultran· sonic vapor degreaser can be used for clNnlng circuit bOIIrds. additional solar energy to earth in the form of microwaves, he said, but added that he would not like to have to file the en- vironmental impact study on such a method of augmenting solar energy. For those who are interested in further information on the subject, the National Solar Heating Information Center has been established and can be contacted by calling a toll free nwnber (BOO) 523-2929. Ray Van Aken, bead of the Aero- mechanics Division in the NWC Systems Development Department, served as lDMIer of ceremonies for the National Engineers' Week dinner, wblcb was sponsored by nine engineering societies !bat have joined together to form the HIgh Desert Engineering Association, (bIDEA). Members of "IDEA These groups are the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the California Society of Professional Engineers (CSPE), the In- stitute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), the American Institute of Cbemlcal Engineers (AICbE), the American Society for QualIty Control (ASQC), the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), the Society of Logistic Engineers (SOLE), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). In addition to the talk by Dr. Clinton, (C.nlin.....n P.gU) Due to utility costs, rental rates to go up An upward adjustment in rental rates for Naval Weapons Center boustng tmits 0c- cupied by civilians will go into effect on AprIl 1. Thislatest increase, which is due solely to tile sharp climb in vartous utility rates that have been charged the Center during the past year or two, will result in an average increase in utility charges of approlrimately 34 per cent over current charges. The new utility rates are comparable to those now being paid by Ridgecrest residents. Active duty military persomel assigned to public quarters for which BAQ Is deducted are not affected by this change in charges. At the time the annual adjustment in civilian sbelter charges for 1978 was an- nounced in January, the review work on which to base increased utility charges had not been completed. It was noted. however, that since the costs for utilities have been increased locally by considerably more than the national Conswner PrIce Index over the past three years, an increase in utility rates on the Center would be forth- coming. The current rent schedule (excluding any change to reflect higher utility rate costs) was increased on Feb. 1 by 7.1 per cent, compared to the 1977 rate. In accordance with tile Houstng Ad- ministration Manual, charges for utilities also must be adjusted yearly based upon the CPI, or every third year if for any reason valid and realistic comparability with private utility rates has not been established. The schedule of new rental rates, showing the changes in the utility rates for all housing on the Center, can be found on Page 4in thIa issue of The ROCKETEER. , China Lake Museum,Rocketeer Newspaper,Rocketeer 1970s,Rocketeer 1978,Rktr3.3.1978+.pdf,Rktr3.3.1978+.pdf Page 1, Rktr3.3.1978+.pdf Page 1