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Arizona Republic from Phoenix, Arizona • Page 40

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Arizona Republici
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Phoenix, Arizona
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40
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klr J'JLiC GJTY 24 The Arizona Republic Phoenix, Dec. 21, Bf other Juniper VANfDENBERG AFB, Calif. (iTPI) A Discoverer satellite Beared to measure radiation and help dttect nuclear-armed off the launch pad at yesterday blasted Into polar orbit. 112:37 p.m. In a switch from the spectacular the scientific, the Discoverer XIX carried no capsule intended 'or a teturn to earth.

Instead, the 26-foot-Iong satellite carried nstruments to measure the amount of infrared radiation given off by the earth. The air force said this informa- radioed back to earth, would be utilized to perfect the Midas (missile defense alarm system) arly warning program. Under a successful Midas system, missiles could be detected immediately upon firing by sensing infrared radiation from rocket engines. shot, the 13th successful orbit in 19 Discoverer launches, as achieved in almost "Let's see have we forgotten anybody?" 325 Contractors To Face Suspension Of Licenses Licenses of 325 Arizona contractors will be suspended automatically tomorrow night if they have not filed new bonds with the state registrar of contractors. This was reported yesterday by Registrar Allen H.

Rhodes. Of more than 800 contractors whose license bonds were canceled last month by Western Surety Co Dallas, 325 had not renewed their bonds as of yesterday morning, Rhodes explained. He added that the 30-day grace period for renewing or replacing Initiate's Death Held Natural TUCSON (AP) Death of a Tucson jail prisoner en route to Pima County Hospital was attributed yesterday to natural causes. Frank Weatherby, 57, of Wilmington. complained to jailers Sunday that he was ill.

He died while being taken to the hospital. Dr. George Hartmann, pathol Cgist at the hospital, said an au topsy showed death was due to gastroenteritis. the canceled bonds will expire tomorrow night. Western Surety gave unfavorable loss experience as ground for the cancellations.

Rhodes also reported that he expects cancellation of 800 more contractors' license bonds by Producers Fire and Casualty Insurance Mesa, before the week's end. He said he received formal notice of the first 135 cancellations Monday. Producers also gave unfavorable loss experience as ground. WEDDINGS SOCIAL tVIMTS SHOPPING WGHTSEflNG WITH LIVERIED CHAUFFEUR GUIOC GRAY N. FirM Orbiting Satellite Primes Defenses, perfect weather from this West Coast missile and launch: base.

The 81-foot Thor-Agena rocket The 25-foot, satellite is expected to stay in orbit for a month or longer. But the instruments to detect radiation are designed to be operative only about four days, the air force said. The satellite made up the entire sfcond stage of the rocket, which will require 93 minutes for one complete pass around! the earth at 18,000 mph. At its closest point, the'Discoverer will be 130 miles from earth. At its most distant, it will be 400 mfles from earth.

One instrument aboard "the Discoverer is a radiometer to measure how much infrared radiation normally is given off by the earth. Infrared radiation is that ciearty "sefek light given off by tturning or reflecting objects Just below the spectrum the eye can see. Instruments can out and record the infrared tion, however. New weapons are intended to home in on targets by following the infrared light, ftdd- ing to the safeguard against Surprise nuclear attack. Greens Vandals In Parents' Care Five juveniles who have admitted causing $10,000 damage at Moon Valley Golf Club last week were released to their parents as (he case was referred to juvenile court.

The youths, one 14, two 15, one 16, and 17, admitted they were responsible for damage to golf carts and golf course greens, according to Juvenile Officer Harry Koch. A father of one of the youths said he and other parents have talked to golf course officials and "everything will be ironed out to everyone's satisfaction." GUARANTEED Watch Repair HOLLING JEWELRY Master BEGIN MONDAY JAN. 9 Day or Evening Small Individual WINTER CLASSES You ire, hew, in a petition 1 A choice cf well- paid, teeore, attractive poiitloni It waiting for our Practical Courses Free Placement Shorthand training IBM Punch Stenograph Accounting Data rVoeetjlng English NCR Bookkeeping Word Study Typewriting Grocery Cheeking Filing Comptometer PBX Receptioniit No Contract Pay Monthly Ask for 1961 Bulletin Visitors Welcome BUSINESS COLLEGE TUCSON Gtf. Convenient Downtewti Acrow from Valley Bank 1 34 N. Central Phone AL 8-7947 Have you had your mottling pick-me-up? Read Big George in The Arizona Republic every morning.

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