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Show HILL TOP TIMES -- i- 'Alert' Tatces porkers On Simulated . , .1.1., vil11 Atemoinr Tvhal the Page 3 iircise OOAMA : neighboring Marquardt Aircraft Company has completed negotiations for the simulated "alert" was effectiveness of the which is finance mobile team nation's air the fmito support emer- national a of case & to about 5 a. m. the team to for fa me m"i""t Hill AFB for emergency STwithin a short time the team 'rZ "alarm'' came with clothes, eminent, ready Air Force and orders JJy as modern Transports Make gix " Al ." XS Ci ten Pick-u- p (military transports T-- 29 Six "min-itemen- of the "Conyair,") were the test flown to Hill especially for crew maintenance The vereise. off in (towed its gear and took for an undisclosed desti- fee side-by-si- de jays military ALL ABOARD Ready to board one of the six transports flown to Hill during the recent test test exercise was pronounced alert are civilian and military members of the team. The three-da- y successful. three with about crew spent working aircraft mechanics gaining experience in the type of work fcey will do should an emergency it. require ; particular team is one of This leveral at Hill to organized 6 supp- ort other Air Force commands under emergency conditions. the . trip praised and performance of the Observers on capability bam on its three-da- y exercise. It further demonstration of i Hill AFB's capability of supporting outlying Air Force bases, they ft WAS acquisition of Cooper Development Corporation, which will be operated as a wholly owned subsidiary. The target closing date is November 20. Cooper is being acquired in exchange for 60,000 shares of Marquardt capital stock. The new Marquardt subsidiary is primarily engaged in the development and manufacture of support equipment for air and space research programs, including single' and multistage high altitude research rockets, instrumented research payloads and the metal parts for special configurations of solid propellant rocket motors. Cooper has plants totaling 36,-0square feet of floor space at Monrovia, the company headquarters; Baldwin Park and Rialto, all in Calif. Cooper sales were $2.4 million for the fiscal year ending February, 1958, and are anticipated to be $3.5 million for the current fiscal year. 00 Wrions UttOIk The laid. yl JSOfcooxse IP I -- 3 Dad3y will be all right- V - T- Officers Urged To Apply For ATIT Education stepping up its al AF is The ready lively Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) professional education program. General Curtis E. LeMay, Vice-Chi- ef of Staff, an in letter, attention to the slow pace of professional education programs tailed m with "our rapidly contrasted idvancing technology". In order to support the FY 1960 programs for which selections are bow he urged field being made, tommanders to give on to the AFIT special attenti- program and to interview and fficera to encourage qualified apply for letters of elig- ibility. Behind this action is the increasefor qualified officers not technically onlv in research d demand Jr development but also in other activities such opply, - nance. transaction, weather, com- electronics, mainte uons, 1957 there have been no great m r"es eradn the percentages :v ItlUI neXl . J as operations, Air Force Problem spite Of larca Mtnifont innntft In o: i jKUUU- 0' management qualifications. a, lne Scientific A ntly identified this !n PrDem. APIT Peallv - 1 -inwusi u .vi 35 per 2S? and 6 K cent th an Reserve r j as an import-BUUU1U ..J" i1 appro ju-- Regular -- i. officers who have hve not yet ob-JAbout CO per cent SSLC0lIt8e but a degree. W juiar otxicer corps a t the career Renei and diPlom CthL"T.llege .2"3 for consideration fo, -vance study under AFIT. " g!$e es Subsidiary "alert" . in Igoi-Acquir- Now back week this AFB HiU fiffSK Sb arquartft Of making a 8peech it's a hH the ail on the don't pound it through It's true ! va can ii4ovi auuui iranic accidents, fogged-ilanding fields and slippery highways when you travel by train. n Instead of spending hours cramped behind the wheel of your car, how much nicer to stretch out in a com- coach fortable, adjustable seat, or get a good night's sleep in a leg-re- st peaceful, quiet Pullman. How much nicer to relax in the lounge car, where you'll find music, maga- $ zines, a writing desk, and beverage service. How much nicer to enjoy fine food, freshly prepared and graciously served in a famous Union Pacific dining car. Or to sit up in the Dome and really enjoy the scenery, at ground level. Ah, that's real traveling ! Sure beats tiresome driving. Certainly a great deal safer and probably cheaper ! Next trip, enjoy the peace of mind and relaxation that comes from traveling the safe, restful Union Pacific way. . . . your mwnI Union Pacific lickot agon! for comploto Information. If you nood car of domination, ho can arrange ana for you through Hortx Ront-A-C-ar sorvico . Be Specific, . Go GDMDOKl PASDP0S 7&u& ?oaccff6e ott Domeiners erne Str&Gmftners |