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"LET'S CLEAN IT UP!"

GOODHOUSEKEEPINGISFORYOURFUTURE

The appearance of the Librascope compound - the yards, the buildings, thehallways, your individual work area and also the Librascope people - the'professional attitudes' they exhibit - are equally important to your future,as well as the Companys.

What kind of a 'visual' impression do we make on our customers - new andold? That's a very important question we must ask ourselves.

As our Company seeks new contracts in established product areas, and alsoattempts to diversify and strengthen our competitive position by breakinginto new product fields, we must qualify not only in our technical andmanagerial capabilities, but also in our neat, professional appearance as well.

For our Company to be a successful contender for the contracts it wants, ourvisitors must report favorably on Librascope's overall qualifications. That'sa fact!

" ... a place for everything, and everything in its place?"

"The suggestions given below are in the interest of keeping our plant clean and more pleasant for thoseof us who work here and for our visitors. Good housekeeping is simply a matter of cooperation byeach of us in making the plant pleasant for all of us." Bill Girouard, Mgr, Industrial Engineering

In-Plant Eating - Large trash cans are placed outside the door of every building for the"remains" of your lunch. Please do not use your wastebasket for them. Duringinclement weather, trash cans will be placed inside for your convenience.

) Cup Covers - Please put a lid on any beverage cup before bringing it into the plant.Left-over beverage or ice should not be put in your wastebasket. If you have anaccidental spill, please call Plant Maintenance (Xl126) immediately, so it can be cleanedup and prevent an accident or a stain.

Coffee Making - The grounds or other residue from coffee making should be placed Inthe large trash cans, located outside each building, not in the wastebaskets.

Cigarette Butts, etc. - Urns are provided in every convenient spot for your cigarette,cigar, or pipe ashes. Pleaseuse the urns, not the floor, for an ashtray. Extra urns orashtrays will be provided upon request by Plant Maintenance (Xl126).

The Parking Lot is also part of the plant and the suggestions noted above pertain to it.Trash from eating or from your car ashtray should be put in the large trash cans,located outside each building, not dumped in the lot.

Wastebaskets - When you leave for the day, please slide your wastebasket out in plainview so the night janitor won't miss it.

Chalkboards - If you would like your chalkboard cleaned, pleaseerase it completely,andthen mark "PLEASE CLEAN" on it.

Delivery Boxes - When you receive supplies, EDP reports, or anything else in acardboard carton, place the carton in the nearest aisle and it will be picked up by thebuilding janitor on his next round. Pleasedo not try to stuff the carton in a wastebasketor trash can.

Moving Carts - The careful use of moving carts can do much to prevent scarring andI breaking our walls.

Requests - If you require any special painting, cleaning, or other Plant Maintenanceservice, pleaseask your supervisor to send a memo request to Plant Maintenance.

LIBRASCOPE'S LASER uDISPLAY AND RECORDI

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Librascope's unique use ofthe laser in display andrecording systems is beingutilized in many applica­tions, including systemsfor the Navy, the Armyand the Air Force.

Applications of the systemsinclude: anti-submarinewarfare simulators, Navynavigation displays, spaceand air traffic control,weather satellite infor­mation, and airbornereconnaissance systems,to name a few.

TACTICAL SITUATIONDISPLAY - S3A

The Tactical SituationDisplay in the S3A MissionSimulator (see photo atright), uses a laser tocreate two simultaneousseparate color channels ofmicrofilm type information,which is instantly engravedonto metallized film.

These channels areprojected onto a largescreen in two contrastingcolors, the informationbeing presented as rapidlyas it is received by themachine.

The system is designed tointerface with a computerand has alphanumeric (bothletters and numbers) andgraphic capability.

The image generated onfilm by this technique isilluminated from behindby a projection lamp andis projected as a trans­parency onto the displayscreen.

A color-slide map can beprojected at the same time.

Target can be displayed onthe screen at a writing rate

of 40 per second per writingchannel. At the conclusionof the mission, the filmmiiiy be removed from thedisplay for debriefing andfiled for permanent record.

TACTICAL LARGESCREEN DISPLAY

In another appl ication,Librascope has developed atactical large screen displaywhich is overlayed on a full­color map slide. The systemuses photochromic filmwhich enables informationto be erased and/or changeddirectly on the screen.

This system also includes adirect writing, or pointingcapability, wherein theoperator can point to oradd information.

In addition, the informationon the tactical large screendisplay can be reproducedon a companion hard copyreproducer, using the laseras a recording device.

AIR RECONNAISSANCEDISPLAY

Laser technology has beenapplied to airbornereconnaissance displays.Using inputs from radar orinfra-red sensors, a moving

window display of theterrain beneath the aircraftis presented on the screen.

Some of the systemsdescribed are nowapproaching operationalstatus. Improved perfor­mance and versatility overpresent systems indicatethat the deflected laser wi IIbe one of the advanceddisplay techniques of thefuture.

SEA-AI R-SPACE­EXPOSITION

Librascope's advanceddisplay and recordingsystems were featured atthe Sea-Air-Space

A distinguished visitor, John W. Warner,Secretary of the Navy, at the LibrascopeLaser Display and Recording Systemsbriefing at the Sea-Air-Space Exposition.

Bob Dartnell, Mgr., Electro-Optics, conducts briefing of the Librascope displayand recording systems at the Sea-Air-Space Exposition in Washington, D.C.

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Exposition and Briefing,held at the Sheraton-ParkHotel in Washington, D.C.,on April 2, 3 and 4.

The Librascope Briefingemployed direct laserprojection equipment todemonstrate rear projectionof symbols on opaque maps,with a narrated slide pre­sentation describing thetechniques employed inlaserprojection.

The Sea-Air-Space is amost unique trade show,and is traditionally one ofLibrascope's mostsuccessful, in customerresponse.

Sponsored by the NavyLeagueof the UnitedStates, and hosted by theVashington, D.C. Councilfthe Navy League, the

Sea-Air-Space Expositionaffords 'selected' exhibitorsthe opportunity to presentbriefings to approximately5000 key personnelrepresenting 58 governmentand military agencies, andcompanies engaged indefenseactivities.

A Briefing InvitationBooklet, describing eachparticipating Company'sexhibit, is distributed inadvanceto invitees, whothen select and attend onlythe briefings of their choice.

There was an enthusiasticresponseto the LibrascopeBriefings, conducted byBob Dartnell, Mgr., ElectroOptics. Dan Englehardt,Mktg. Representative, wason hand for booth duty,and the marketing effortvasheaded up by. O. Vaughan, Vice

President, Marketi ng,assistedby Ted Aitken,Bill Wendell, Bill Brown,and Vince Lombardo.

The S3A Tactical Situation Display is used in a long rangeanti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft simulator for trainingcrew members in ASW missions. An instant graphic representationof an ASW mission is displayed in two colors for evaluation, asshown above.

BEFORE THE SHOW ....

John Erickson (on left), Barbara Webb, and Roy Brown, of the Librascope ArtDepartment, are shown working on slide art for the Librascope Advanced LaserDisplay and Recording Systems exhibit, for the Sea-Air-Space Exposition.

You are suspended high in space, and far below,the mountaintops are dotted with white clouds.There is a strange silence broken only by the whis­pering of the wind. You are a bird soaring throughthe sky, for this is your first flight in a sailplane.

Soaring, a development from gliding, has be­come the ultimate sophisticated sport. It pits managainst the elements, a challenge not found inpower plane flight. There is a thrill in this tri­umph over nature. For those who love the out­doors, a possibility of flight is a new found free­dom, a release from earth's restraint.

Soaring is distinctly different from gliding. Thesailplane has the capability of rising higher than itsstarting point, its distinguishing feature from aglider. A sailplane can rise to extreme heights andtravel great distances. Extended flights are achievedby strong winds deflected upwards by cliffs, moun­tain ranges, or by rising currents of warm air calledthermals.

In California there are a number of ideal soaringareas. EI Mirage Field, between Palmdale andAdelanto, and Skylark Field, four miles southeastof lake Elsinore are but two sites devoted to

soaring. Desert areas offer excellent opportunitiesfor thermal soaring.

In Northern California the strong winds off thePacific Ocean are deflected upwards by the SierraNevada range. A peculiar phenomenon called "The

Story by Harry Pace, Bldg. 17

(Photo by George Uvegesl

Sierra Wave" is thus created. The velocity of this"wave" is sufficient to carry a sailplane to greatheights. Near Bishop, California, a sailplane roseto a record altitude of 46,000 feet.

For sustained flight over long distances the vastparched areas of the Midwest provide thermals overenormous areas. A record distance of more than700 miles was attained over this type of terrain.

Some birds such as eagles and vultures have aninborn soaring ability. It is not uncommon for sail­plane pilots to follow birds in the search for ther­mals. However, much of the guesswork of locatingrising columns of air has been simplified with theinvention of an instrument called a variometer.

The variometer can detect small changes in airtemperature. Warm or rising air is detected by thedevice, indicating to the pilot those favorable con­ditions that enable the sailplane to increase itsaltitude. Since the rising columns of air are invis­ible, the variometer is an important pilot aid.

What are one's first impressions while soaring ina sailplane? Perhaps the experience of eerie silencewill cause the novice flyer some anxiety. The only

sounds one hears are those produced by flexure:~in the aircraft. At first these sounds are frighten-::::::/ing, but they are normal in all aircraft. Theengine noise in conventional planes is a mask forsuch sounds.

Another feeling one experiences is that of beingmotionless in space. The low speed of the sailplanein flight enables the pilot to observe landmarksfor long periods of time. The absence of soundand the suspension in space give the sensation ofbeing a bird in flight.

Sailplanes are launched by a number of methods .One simple method is to use a long length of cableand to tow the sailplane by auto to as high as1000 feet of altitude. This method is similar tolaunching a kite by running. The disadvantage is

'that a rather long field is needed for this launching

~ethod. Where the terrain is bumpy or slipperya large drum driven by an engine rapidly winds acable on the drum launching the sailplane. Whereit is necessary to achieve an altitude greater thanthe launching ability of either the auto or winchtow, an airplane is employed to tow the sailplaneto any predetermined altitude.

To become a participant in this exciting sport aperson may qualify at the age of 14 and obtain aprivate Iicense at 18 years of age. Ten hours offlight time are required for a private license. Thecost of acquiring a license is less in relation to apower plane license because sailplane maintenancecosts are considerably less.

After a student has soloed, the National Aero­nautic Association awards badges for certain goals

met in soaring. Badges begin with a "C" badge fora flight of 5 minutes duration. A successive seriesof Silver, Gold, and Diamond badges are awardedfor soaring accomplishments in distance, duration,atld altitude flights. The highest soaring award isa Gold badge with 3 diamonds. To win this awarda pilot must have made a cross country flight to a

• predetermined goal of 187 miles (1 /diamond), across country flight of 311 miles (1/diamond), anda fl ight to an altitude greater than 16,500 feet(1/diamond).

Those who seek involvement in this excitingsport should first join the Soaring Society ofAmerica (Box 66071, Los Angeles, Calif. 90066).This organization is responsible for all soaringactivities in the United States.

The Soaring Society can supply a list of personsand clubs active in any particular region. Thisorganization can also di rect a person to the nearestclub as the most convenient method to enter thesport. Club membership gives access to the sail­plane at the least possible cost. For those whohave had power plane experience it requires but ashort period of time to be checked out in a sail­plane. As a sailplane pilot you belong to an exclu­sive fraternity of birdmen that excites the interestof all those who fly. After you have become asailplane pilot the sky is the limit.

EMPLOYEE'S SON STATE CHAMP

His favorite pole snapped in halfduring the preliminaries, butTim Curran, son of Librascopeemployee, Robert Curran,established a new California

'I nterscholastic Federation

VState record in the pole vault,by clearing 16 ft. 2-3/4 inchesin the 55th Annual State Finals

held at Woodland Hills HighSchool on June 1st.

Curran overcame a series of

discouraging setbacks to win theevent easily, then made therecord height on his third try.

When his last competition wentout at 14-0, Curran had the barraised to 16-2-1/2, where hemade two unsuccessful attempts.

On his third try, Curran brushedthe bar, but it stayed on theuprights and he became the SanFernando Valley's 15th Statechampion since the meet wasinaugurated in 1915.

Curran's victory also markedthe fifth consecutive year thata Valley athlete has won a Statetitle.

At the same State meet, Curran'ssophomore brother, Tom,produced the Valley-area's onlyvictory in the frosh-soph division,as he cleared 13-6 in the pole

vault for the first-place medal.

The Curran boys attendCrespi High School in Encino.

Brothers Tim (left) and Tom,sons of Librascope employeeBob Curran.

EXPLORER SCOUTS GO INTO ORBITIf your image of the ExplorerScouts segment of the BoyScouts of America is that ofcampers, fishermen and the like,you'd best look again.

Today's Explorer Scouts Postsare actively involved in somepretty high-level activities. In

. fact, Explorer Scout Post,No. 353, in Burbank, is involvedin a project to build acommunications satellite and

put it into orbit by 1976.

The plan is still in an early stage,and will be dependent on the

cooperation of aerospaceindustries which wouldcontribute 'reject' parts builtfor manned space projects forthe scout vehicle.

Getting the satellite into orbitcould be accompl ished throughNASA, either by combining itwith another 'space-shot' or'piggy-backing' it to anothersatellite.

Once in orbit, the satellite wouldserve as a communications deviceto enable scouts all over theworld to transmit information

back and forth on apre-established, privatefrequency.

No previous scouting experienceis necessary for young men orwomen, aged 14 to 21, tobecome involved in the Explorerprogram, and any Librascopeemployees who feel their ownsons or daughters might beinterested in working on the'satellite' project, shouldcontact Bill Woodham,Bldg. 17, ext. 1005.

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES MAY, JUNE, JULY

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Cesar Goldstein30 Yrs. - June 17

Clarence Kress20 Yrs. - June 16

Andrew Lee25 Yrs. - June 7

Charles Cardea20 Yrs. - June 29

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Verle McClure25 Yrs. - July 6

Jo hn Grieshaber20 Yrs. - June 29

Linval Castle20 Yrs. - May 11

Rupert Vertin20 Yrs. - July 7

15 YEARS: Ed Lyneis,Manuel Gil, Albin Lis,Darleen Haynie,Jack Bertalot,Laura MacQuarrie,Joseph Burns,Robert Howland,Alfred Reed,Joseph Kalnicky,Arthur Levine, Jack Naimoli,Esther Klein,Daniel Hochmann,Ralph Ludwig,Arthur Donofrio,Georgia Graves,Lucille Spitza,Margaret Kurey, Olga Lears,Alice Hinds, Fritz Held,Susan Polizzi, Mary Walters,James Martin, Harry Pace,Sophia Christopher,Clara Hunter.

Howard Miller20 Yrs. - July 15

10 YEARS: Donald Sakamoto,Norman Wirtanen,Bernadette Stahle

Edward Douke20 Yrs. - July 23

5 YEARS: Carl Coursen,Clyde Whitby,Bill Hargreaves, Pat Blum,Willard Van Antwerp,David Johnson,Don King-EllisonFlorence Meyer

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25-YR LIBRAVETS ....

From Top:(left to right)

Eloy BarriosCarl CulverWilbur MayclinVerle McClureAndy Lee

Maurice Center, President, presents Elmer Lehman(on right), his 25 year service anniversary award, agold Acutron watch .

Other 25 year Libravet watch recipientsare pictured above.

.... a total of 150, yrs!

Ann BinyonMaryann SiciarzJohn StewartMary WolfeHarold HawleyCora Rehill

NOT PICTURED

Frances Winne (with Dave Plouhar)

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Logan Atteberry

Fred Lenzen

Phyllis Abele (with Jerry Henshaw) Evelyn Schaffer (second from right)

Evelyn McDonald Tom Madera

• SWEET SOUR PORK• HAWAIIAN CHICKEN• TIDBITS OF BEEF TERIYAKI• FRIED RICE• VEGETABLE SALAD

• RELISH TRAY• FRUIT JELLO• HAWAIIAN POTATO SALAD• HAWAIIAN FRUIT BOWL• TOSSED GREEN SALAD

I •COFFEE • ROLLS • BUTTERfO~ I

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CALENDAR OF EV·ENTSAug.18

Sept. 5

Librascope Luau at "TheCastaways, Luau Grounds"

Amphitheatre - 5th Dimension

Nov. 30

Nov.

Blood Drive

L ibrasco pe Basketba II Tea mSign-Ups

Sept. 8 - Librascope Day at Busch Gardens

Sept. 28 - 30 - Catalina Weekend

Nov. Librascope/Kearfott GolfTournament

Oct. 6 - Librascope Golf Tournament

Oct. 12- 14 Las Vegas Weekend

Oct. 19 Employees' Night at Disneyland

Oct.22-26 - UNITEDCRUSADEDRIVE

Dec. 8 Childrens' Christmas Party

Dec. 12 - 21 Christmas Charity Drive

Dec.15 Employees' Christmas DinnerDance - Sheraton Universal

Oct. 27 Librascope Employees' OpenHouse

Dec. 26 - 31 - Plant Shutdown

Nov. 5 -18 Singer Employees' Pre-HolidaySale

For specific information regarding any of the above listed events, call the Employee Services Office, Ext. 1210.Watch your bulletin boards for full details on current recreation and club activities.