Pope John Paul's funeral set for today ROME (UPI) -- Secular and spiritual "simple and pious" like those for group, an Italian group allied with leaders from around the world are his predecessor, Pope Paul VI, who French rebel Archbishop Marcel Lefe- s In today's being Joined by thousands more or- died in August. bvre, is calling for a full investi- Gazette on dinary mourners in the Vatican to- After the funeral mass, John gation by the Vatican's prosecutor. page 3 in an article on the various day at funeral services for Pope Paul's body will be enclosed in a But it seems clear that the col- stages in the de- John Paul I. triple casket of cypress, lead and lege of cardinals, running the velopment of a hurricane entitled The vast 17th century ellipse of oak and placed in a marble tomb near church in the absence of a pope, has "Hurricane: the St. Peter's Square is the site for those of rone Paul VI and Pope John no intention of permitting such a storm with a personality" the funeral, with preparations also XXIII, the two pontiffs who gave thing. Also on page 3 is the having been made in case rain forces him his name. One Italian cardinal says the pre- latest list of Gitmo the service indoors. Driving rains John Paul, the former Cardinal Al- lates will refuse "even a minimum births and an article on have lashed Rome for the past four bino Luciani of Venice, was chosen investigation" and "will not even "Smokey Joe" and possible days. spiritual leader of the world's 700 discuss the argument." hazards to children that More than 7,000 policemen are on million Roman Catholics Aug. 26 in Vatican and Italian medical ex- play in the area where he hand along with anti-terrorist the briefest papal election this perts spent an hour-and-a-half last is working. agents and sharpshooters, who have century. The 65-year-old pope died night preparing the pope's body for Sports fans are invited een posted to protect the dignitar- last Thursday night while reading its last few hours of viewing by the to see page 4, for the es gathered at the funeral. alone in his bedroom. public prior to the funeral and bur- newest "Pick the Pros" IIIDE contest and also the new The Vatican said John Paul had The Vatican says John Paul died of ial. FM-103 sports made no special arrangements for an acute heart attack. But the Vatican made it clear that schedule his funeral and burial during his But the shocking suddenness of his the medical examination had no con- which contains the times 34-day reign. death has sparked a major controver- nection with calls for an autopsy of for the major league play- Services, as a result, will be sy. One traditionalist Catholic John Paul's body. off games.

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Vol. 33 No. 187 The Navy 's only shore-based daily newspaper Wednesday, October 4, 1978 Showdown vote expected for ERA bill CincLantFlt departing WASHINGTON (AP/UPI) -- Supporters predicting a narrow victory. That Admiral Issac C. Kidd Jr. retired and one who fully appreciates the of the Equal Rights Amendment won is for the House-passed version, Monday, Oct. 2, passing his duties importance of sea power. To contin- two preliminary victories yesterday which would give states another 39 to Admiral Harry D. Train II. ue meeting this challenge success- when the Senate rejected two pro- months to pass the controversial This was his farewell message: fully will demand your utmost in posed amendments to a bill extend- legislation. professionalism and diligence. I ing ratification time for the ERA. The Senate could kill the exten- "At 2 p.m. today, Oct. 2, 1978, urge you to remain alert, to find First, the Senate said "no" to sion today by approving the measure I will conclude my 40 years of nav- new ways to better utilize the tools permitting states to recind their to guarantee those states that have al service and pass my responsibil- of your profession, and to avail ratification. already passed the ERA a chance to ities to Admiral Harry D. Train II. yourself of every opportunity to in- Then, the lawmakers turned down a change their minds. To each and every member of the At- crease your professional knowledge, measure that would have required a The sponsor of that amendment, lantic Fleet, I express my sincere as you are the fleet. two-thirds vote of both Houses to Senator Jake Garn, R-Utah, says he gratitude for your support and the "As I transfer to the retired list extend the seven-year time limit on is hopeful his recission proposal many courtesies which you have ex- I wish to express my appreciation ratification. The action means the will pass. Garn says he is hopeful tended to me. I leave you with for your professionalism and dedi- proposed extension could he passed despite overwhelming rejection of these thoughts. Recognize that we cated service and to give you my in the Senate by a simple majority. the similar but more far-reaching face real and increasing competition assurance that I will remain your A simple-majority rule was in ef- proposal handled yesterday. for control of the Atlantic sea staunchest advocate." fect in the House, when it passed lanes. We face a challenger who is the extension. The ERA bas been ratified by 35 rapidly increasing his capabilities Admiral I.C. Kidd Jr. The supporters and opponents of states, including four that have the ERA will focus their attention recinded that action. It must be on a showdown vote today to deter- ratified by 38 states by next March mine the extension itself. 22, unless the deadline is extended, Committee agrees on tax package The final vote is not scheduled if it is to become part of the Con- until Friday and both sides are stitution. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A House-Senate ate, Blumenthal said more relief conference committee has agreed on should be given the middle-income a $1 billion package of tax credits taxpayers and a minimum tax should NEWS BRIEFS and incentives aimed at conserving offset capital gains reductions. Watering hours for energy. Representing the Carter adminis- SAVAGE, Minn. (AP) -- Two are dead, It dropped $100 from a proposed tration, Blumenthal called the Sen- two are hospitalized and one person $400 credit for home insulation. ate bill "excessive and inflation- lawns & plants is missing where a grain elevator Senate conferees wanted the whole ary." exploded yesterday. credit dropped. Next on the agenda are tax issues, The sudden blast sent flames lick- But House members said many home- levies on gas-guzzling including 6-6:30 p.m. only ing up the sides of the shaft 160 bought insulation expecting and on industrial use of oil wners cars feet above the ground and showered so it would be wise to he credit, and natural gas. rubble 200 feet away. through. Under the insulation plan, consum- come Monday thru Friday The 9 million bushel facility is tax credit Treasury Secretary Michael Blumen- ers could claim a direct owned by the Bunge Corporation, a of home thal says the tax bill approved by of 15 percent on the price grain merchandising firm. the committee is inflationary. energy-saving devices, up to a total In a letter to members of the Sen- credit of $300. NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- A U.S. Navy of- ficer who says he posed as a traitor at the FBI's request continued tes- timony yesterday at the espionage trial of two Soviet U.N. employees. Events in Lebanon cast shadow on Camp David Arthur Lindberg identified one de- fendant as being in a nearby tele- BEIRUT, Lebanon (TPI) -- Events in Israeli agreement in advance of the army units had joined some Lebanese phone booth when Lindberg received a Lebanon are casting a shadow on the next round of Mideast talks on Oct. them in fighting the Syrians. phone call telling him where to get events at Camp David. 12 in Washington. further instructions in an alleged Fierce fighting has unabated But yesterday, he set up a meeting As the new round of Mideast talks spy scheme. in the Beirut area for days with with Lebanese Ambassador Chassan Egyptian President Anwar approach, In court, Lindberg pointed to de- Syrian peacekeeping forces pitched Tueni, not to discuss the Camp David shook up the high ranks of the Sadat fendant Rudolf Petrovich Chernyayev. against the armed forces of the accords directly but to talk about Egyptian military, for reasons still right-wing Christian Lebanese. possibilities of halting the shoot- hot clear. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pentagon sources The crisis threatens to topple the ing in Lebanon on a permanent basis. Cairo radio announced that by Sa- say Turkey has agreed to allow the delicately balanced government of dat's decree, the two highest gener- In Lebanon yesterday, the fighting reopening of four U.S. military bas- President Elias Sarkis and Washing- once again escalated. als were appointed presidential mil- es that had been used to get intel- ton is worried, fearing that the After a 24-hour lull, the Chris- itary advisers. They are General ligence on the Soviet Union. violence in Lebanon could interfere tians and Syrians fought for control Mohammed Gamassy, deputy premier and Turkey had shut down the bases in with the Camp David peace initia- of a bridge commanding the northeast war minister, and Lieutenant General 1975 because of the U.S. arms embar- tive. Mohammed Fahmi, chief of staff. approaches to Beirut. go on Turkey. Residents said the Christians had Sadat did not spell just what But Congress has voted to let their responsibilities will be. But Secretary of State Cyrus Vance has trapped 500 Syrian soldiers near the President Jimmy Carter lift the em- the move appeared to be part of a been meeting with diplomats attend- bridge, and the Syrians were shell- bargo. wider overhaul that began Monday with ing the United Nations General As- ing the area to relieve the trapped The bases have been kept in work- the resignation of Premier Mahmoud sembly session in New York, trying unit. ing order since the closing. to line up support for the Egyptian- Christian broadcasts claimed that Salem. Pag. Guantanamo Gazette Wednesday, October 4, 1978 *Live firing- Special note Wednesday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Barstow College program needs Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. qualified persons who are interested Saturday None Scheduled in teaching high school classes in Sunday None Scheduled reading, English, math or govern- Cmuni nnmens y be called i ewe n 1a rhn e P c7:3a., toG:30 p'm., Mondy Monday 10 a~m, - 5 p.m. ment/history. Interested persons through Friday (excludil holidays). Deadline for publicationl ropel vrki day. Os-fid. .ony o sil': o The Conde and Hicacle Beach should contact Katherine Rohe for areas between Saint Nicholas information. A bachelors degree is enreienoasre)eth required and teaching w and Caracoles Points and all experience in adult education or in the cand. . , s cue da i~olyalnar :tinduin hewek of the upper bay north of above Caracoles and Granadillo subject matter fields is desirable. Points will be off limits. Mrs. Rohe may be reached at 95432 For further information, con- from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., or at tact the Special Services 951023. Marina, COMNAVBASE Duty of- [951144] fice or Base Police.

1 Special announcements Clubs and organizations gOgJl n Now THE VC-10 ENLISTED WIVES CLUB df r THE BLUE CARIBE will be closed will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at INNRI for lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 10, due IJ 7:30 p.m. at the Club Hut. Mary to the monthly spraying for pest Meadows, the Max Factor representa- Today control. tive, will give a demonstration. CPO Club Yankee Night, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Harbor Lights Lounge featuring Plans for the upcoming PARENTS OF W.T. SAMPSON JUNIOR Christmas New England boiled dinner. party will be discussed. AND SENIOR High students who are Protestant Women of the Chapel monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m. ,Marina Point 307. interested in chaperoning the THE GUANTANAMO BAY YACHT CLUB Student photographs will be Superlatives Dance on Saturday, will hold Fall Series Sunfish Races taken at the elementary school. Parents should consult Oct. 14, are asked to call the High on Sunday, Oct. 8 beginning at schedule sent home. (8809) School office at 99100 from 8 a.m. 1:30 p.m. All Sunfish owners are The NAS bazaar workshop meets at 8:30 a.m. at the home of Judi Roots at to 3 p.m. invited to participate. Marina Point 315. (951197) A SCOTCH DOUBLES NO TAP BOWLING Church of Christ Bible study, 6:45 p.m., McCalla Chapel. (97115) Tournament will be held on Saturday, RACQUET CLUB MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7:45 Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. at Marblehead Hall. There will be a follies sponsored p.m., East Bargo Point Old Nursery School building. (90269) The tournament will be open to the by Este' Lauder on Saturday, Oct. 7 (closed) from 4:30 to 10 p.m. at the COMO first 40 couples to sign up. Per- The Naval Station Recreation Committee meets, 1:30 p.m., Special Services sons wishing to participate should Courts. Check-in time is 4:30 p.m. Conference Room. Members required to attend. sign up prior to 7:30 p.m. on and play will begin at 5 p.m. Health Care Consumer's Council meets, 1 Oct. 7. Cost is $5.00 per couple. Sign-ups will be at held on Thurs- p.m. at the Hospital Medical Library. For more information, call the day, Oct. 5 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at bowling alley at 95318/95306. the Clubhouse. A fee of $1.50 will be collected at that time. Partic- Tomorrow ipants may only sign up themselves LADIES CALLISTHENICS CLASSES are Church of God Bible study, 7:30 p.m., classroom across from Chaplain and their spouse. There will be a now being offered three times a Barcus' office. (8618) week. Classes will be held in the limit of 30 men and 30 women with The Protestant Sunday school teachers meet, 7:30 p.m., Base Chapel. evenings, Monday and Thursday, from gifts for each. Heavy hors d' oeuvres will be served. 6:30-7:30 and on Saturday morning Protestant Women of the Chapel workshop, 9-11:30 a.m., and 1-4 p.m. at from 9-10, at the Marblehead Hall 44-B West Bargo. Bowling Alley gym. The fee per month for classes twice or three times a week will be $10. Regis- Friday Local Forecas meeting, 7 p.m., Pentecostal Church on Bay Hill Road. tration is now being taken for Pentecostal prayer high tide-2252/1152 8813 October classes. Sign up by Bargo Point Old Nursery low tide--1723/0450 Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7:45 p.m. East visiting the Special Services Of- building. (90269 or 8275) (open) sunrise---0653 high--- 90 School fice Monday through Friday, from sunset----1846 low---- 75 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by calling 95449/95448. Payment must accompany Today's forecast is for partly Saturday registration. to occasionally mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and Bridge Clinic, 7:15 - 8 p.m. followed by party bridge, COMO Club Plan- THE ADULT BALLET CLASS has some thundershowers over the mountains. tation Room. (8615) openings for the Monday night class. Winds southeasterly at 8-12 gustin, The Guantanamo Men's Golf Association meets, 11 a.m. on the clubhouse Classes will be held at the Marble- to 16, bay conditions 1-3 feet. patio. Election of officers will be held. head Hall Bowling Alley gym from 5-6:15 p.m. Price for the class Guantanamo Bay Model Railroad Association meeting, double Quonset hut is $8 per month. Anyone wishing to at East Bargo Point, 1-3 p.m. register may do so by visiting the Roman Catholic mass, 6 p.m., Base Chapel. (satisfies Sunday obligation). Special Services Office or by calling 95449/95448, Monday through AOVUES Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday This class is for beginners, male Roman Catholic services at the Base Chapel, 9:30 a.m., Leeward Point or female. Classes will not be ALL MOVIES START AT 7:30 P.M. Chapel at 5 p.m., Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, 10:45 Base able to start until fifteen people Chapel. are registered. Lyceums Protestant Divine services, L-eward Point Chapel, 9 a.m.; Base Chapel THE BLUE CARIBE announces "Spanish Downtown: Rolling Thunder, R 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Night" for Thursday, Oct. 5. The McCalla: The Invasion of Church of God Sunday school, 10 a.m.; morning worship service, 10 a.m.; menu will include Espanola (Twin Johnson County, TV evening worship, 7:30 p.m. (8618) broiled Rib Eye steaks topped with Marine: Think Dirty, R onions, olives and tomatoes), baked Leeward: Casey's Shadow, PG Church of Christ Bible study, 9:30 a.m.: morning worship, 10:40; a.m. potato, vegetable, salad bar, hot evening worship, 6:30 p.m., all at McCalla Chapel. (97115) 0 rolls and butter, and coffee or Clubs Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints priesthood meeting, 8:30 a.m.; iced tea for $4.95 plus open menu. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; sacrament meeting, 6:30 p.m. at McCalla Annex. Windjammer: The Great Taxicab Pentecostal Gospel meeting, a.m.; evangelistic meeting, 5 p.m., at the Stampede, TV 8 Pentecostal Church on Bay Hill Road. Staff NCO: Not Available CPO: No Movie Jamaican United Fellowship of Service, Divine service, 10 a.m.; evening COMO: The Medusa Touch, service, 7:30 p.m., at the church on Bay Hill Road. PG UILBETU o Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7:45 p.m., East Bargo Point Old Nursery School building (90269). (open) 1:00 General Hospital .E. Uaal lass, teataus lay, Ca Monday 1:50 Body Buddies 2:15 Cartoons (BW) No meetings or events available 2:30 Sesame Street 3:30 Perry Mason (BW) 4:25 Nature's Window Tuesday 4:30 Medical Center Capt. IWmV. sCt Alcoholics Anonymous speaker meeting, 7:15 p.m., Ward S at the U.S. Naval 5:25 Almanac (BW) Andl Staies Commandili Attice Hospital. (913272) (Open) 5:30 Newswatch VJerry Ryn. Publc 0000 00 Ofice Guantanamo Bay Bridge Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the COMO Club Plantation 6:30 Wildlife in Crisis .02 0,.,oa Starky. ding Joum,.100 6:55 Greatest Headlines (BW) .02 kick kelo.J~als Room. (96166) is Enough J02 Ly McNichol.Mitor 7:00 Eight J03 Jeff moodho.Jalist Church of God prayer meeting, 7:30 p.m., classroom across from Chaplain Notes of Interest 033 M11y M 1. Ji5. 1t 7:55 3060 Mary Mashll.Junls Barcus' office. (8618) 8:00 Lucas Tanner 4. a P.oioato . oei. 0.00.0.6 Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting, 6 p.m., elementary school room B-9. 9:00 Wolfman Jack Ga.t.o 5a.tt. 1. published seordi to h. 9:30 Lavern and Shirley Coles n regulations for ship.0 d stati e a pprS (951049 or 99197) Y .tlti. . 30005 -35 .d .o 1th. dir.tion, 10:00 Police Woman ! h.Naal ool ,Pblic. Atf.i. Oficer. Pisod Al Anon meeting, 7 p.m., East Bargo Point Old Nursery School building. Newswatch Update to. 0s ftedaty the vintCOpMaA - 688t 10:55 .qopeat a o the .yP01,lOmO Gad otid0.% uI (98187) 11:00 Late Movie: "Dead End" coo lO t.oh. opliO.,,orsa.t ishaft* it app., h~o.0areouot be 1.u0 U0. w"as fi. meeting, 7:30 p.m., (BW) Jamaican United Fellowship Order of Service prayer 12:30 Sign Off I.stmt;Z " i.0OWM f0W church on Bay Hill Road. Wednesday, October 4, 1978 Guantanamo Gazette Page 3 'Smokey Joe' is possible hazard Base Police report It has been brought to the atten- from mild headache or dizziness to occurred at Windmill Beach: a tion of the Base Preventive Medicine severe respiratory difficulty Sept. 22 and husband and wife, both intoxicated, Officer that many children are convulsions. Secondly, 10:12 a.m.--A fire was reported the fog had an argument. The husband had running out to meet "Smokey Joe," obstructs the vision of drivers of behind the elementary school. The his wife, shattering her con- (This is the name given to the Base other vehicles. The driver of a fire and police departments tact lens in her right eye. She Pest Control insecticidal fogger) vehicle passing responded to the alarm and the fire "Smokey Joe" might was taken to the Naval Hospital and playing in the fog which is be unable to was quickly extinguished. see children playing where she was treated and released. flying and could 3:28 p.m.--A motorcycle and a car being dispersed to control unintentionally run down No charges were made. Parents are warned that and maim collided on Windmill Beach Road. insects. or kill a child. Please Sept. 24 constitutes a dangerous prac- help to protect The motorcyclist and a passenger of this your children. 1:18 p.m.--A set of golf clubs reasons. First, the Normal exposure to the automobile were taken to the tice for two these insecti- was stolen from a car which was be cides, such as that Naval Hospital. The accident is insecticide will certainly present during parked in a backyard at Granadillo routine spraying under investigation. inhaled by the youngsters and may of the neighbor- Circle. The theft is currently Sept. 23 possible be absorbed through the hoods is not harmful. This is due under investigation. to 5:26 p.m.--Vandalism was reported child's skin into the system which dispersal reducing the immediate Sept. 25 to Base Police: mustard and curdled could create toxic reactions ranging concentration of the insecticide. 1:24 p.m.--Base Police was in- milk were thrown on a car and on formed of a fire at Water Plant the front of a house in Villamar. No. 3. Fire and police units V~ UE 9BI U SUREN LUB- Graffiti was written on the car arrived on the scene and extin- and Mrs. with lipstick. The following births have been Francis L. Alexander, guished the blaze minutes later. Aug. 25. 8:15 p.m.--A flare was reported announced at the U.S. Naval Hos- Sept. 26 A daughter, Bella Alicia, sighted above the bay near Saint pital, Guantanamo Bay. to 10:43 a.m.--A dog bite incident Sergeant and Nicholas Point. A boat was dis- Mrs. Dallas L. was reported at Granadillo Point. A son, Joseph Robert, to Quar- Campbell, Aug. 26. patched and found a sailboat had termaster First Also a Marine was bitten by a dog Class and Mrs. A daughter, Dori Ann, to Aviation capsized and drifted into the far James W. near the Marine Barracks Motor Pool: Middlesworth, Aug. 8. Boatswain's Mate Second Class and side of the bay. A son, Richard the dog is currently in quarantine. Eugene, to Boiler Mrs. Roger K. LeBlanc, Aug. 29. 11:24 p.m.--A domested problem Technician Second Class and Mrs. A son, Duane Wesley, to Boiler James M. Pittman, Aug. 20. Technician First Class and Mrs. A son, Wesley Lamar, to Person- Deane W. Johnson, Aug. 31. nelman Second Class and Mrs. James A son, Jerry Lapid, to Mess Man- THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION is M. Stewart, Aug. 22. EALS , agement Specialist Second Class and U 5 U a voluntary, advocacy organization A son, Malcolm Arthur, Jr. to Mrs. Alfredo D. Gangcuanco, Sept. LY for more communityYstriving services, Avaiation Ordnanceman First Class 6. promoting mental health, and stimu- and Mrs. Malcolm A. Cyr, Aug. 24. A son, Christopher Aaron, to lating more research into the A daughter, Amber Lee, to Boat- Builder First Class and Mrs. Donald causes and prevention of mental swain's Mate First Class and Mrs. D. Stoots, Sept. 14. illness. Owen L. Bingham, Aug. 25. A son, David Lee, to Radioman A daughter, Krista Marie, to Second Class and Mrs. Russell G. Chief Hull Maintenance Technician Colbert. Hurricane: the storm with a personality

Hurricanes do not occur as frequently as mid-latitude storms nor do reaching farther and farther from the center. they cover as large an area. Neither do they have the narrowly concen- Decaying Stage. This stage may be characterized by rapid decay as in trated irresistible force of the tornado. But, approximating the size the case of many storms which move inland or recurve into Northern f one and the intensity of the other, it is the most dangerous and Latitudes. destructive of all Atlantic Storms, and the only storm with a personality There is no set duration for the time a storm may be in one stage. It it in of its own. is entirely possible that a storm will skip one stage or go through Hurricanes acquire personality for several reasons. Hurricanes are such a short time that it is not distinguishable. tropical storms given girls names for easy identification and to reduce confusion if more As with other weather phenomena, there are no two than one occur at the same time. Hurricanes are well publicized, every exactly alike, but all of them do have certain characteristics: movement, every quirk of the storm is discussed by the news media. The SIZE: Hurricane size is expressed in several ways; strength of maximum hurricane often demonstrates a fickle, devil-may-care attitude towards winds, diameter of hurricane force wind area, diameter of gale force obeying any rule of movement. Its track is often completely unpredict- (34 knots minimum) wind area; and finally, the over-all size of the able; changing course, performing loops, increasing speed or coming to a cyclonic circulation as measured by the diameter of the outer closed complete stop while the whole population waits in anticipation for the isobar on the weather map. Description in official warnings, includes drama to unfold. Unlike a tornado, where you see it and then a few the first three definitions. minutes later no one sees you, the hurricane moves ponderously closer and The highest winds of the hurricane have never been accurately measured, closer. Fear and tension mount by the hour; when the storm really hits, but reasonable estimates of as high as 170 knots (200 mph) have been the emotions are drained; you wait dully for the blow to fall. made. (90 knots is average and a 130 knot hurricane is big). The are" Any closed atmospheric circulation in the Northern Hemisphere in which of hurricane force winds (64 knots or 75 mph) average a little over 100 the winds move counterclockwise around a center of lower pressure is miles in diameter and may be as great as 200 miles. Gale force winds may called a cyclone. The cyclone family includes systems of widely differ- extend over an area of 600 miles in diameter, but average about Z00 miles. ing character, as tornadoes, mid-latitudes lows or storms and tropical Unfortunately, correlation is poor between maximum winds near the cyclones. By definition a Tropical cyclone is a circulation developing hurricanes' center and the diameter of the strong wind area. In general, over tropical oceanic regions where temperature and moisture conditions storms of small diameter have winds as intense near the center as some are almost uniform. of the giants whose gale force winds extend outward for hundreds of miles. The term "Cyclone" or "Tropical Cyclone" signify nothing as to the CIRCULATION: As with all Northern Hemisphere low-pressure areas, the intensity of associated winds or weather. At times such terms as "Tropi- winds of a tropical cyclone revolve around the center in a counterclock- cal Cyclone," "Tropical Storm" and "Hurricane" are used almost inter- wise direction. The velocity of the surface winds increase toward the changeable with little regards for difference in size or intensity. There center, reaching a maximum velocity just before entry into the eye or are generally three recognized categories of Tropical Cyclones. These center. are distinguished in terms of observed or estimated surface wind speeds The winds do not blow straight along the isobars, instead they angle associated with the system as follows: towards the center between 20 to 30 degrees. This angling-in occurs all --Tropical Depression - Maximum winds less than 34 knots. Normally the way from the outer limits of the hurricane circulation up to the wall these are expected to intensify. of the eye. The angle grows less and less as we approach the eye, and --Tropical Storm - Maximum wind speed 34 to 63 knots. the winds grow stronger and stronger. Finally, at the eye wall, the winds --Hurricane - Maximum winds of 64 knots or greater. blow right along the isobars, just as though they were moving around the - The word "Hurricane" comes from the Spanish "Huracan," a term acquired outside of.a round bottle. The inflow of 20 to 30 degrees accounts for from the Caribbean Indian tribes. There are several variations of the the fact that birds, butterflies, and helpless ships gradually drift into word among the tribes, most with spiritual connotations. The Huracan the eye of the hurricane. meant evil spirit; Hurakan, the thunder and lightning god. Hyoracan was a Another characteristic is that the winds are stronger along the right- devil. hand side of the direction of motion. This is readily understandable It should be remembered that the Hurricane is exactly the same atmos- when you consider that the speed of the forward movement of the hurricane pheric phenomenon as the Pacific Typhoon, the Indian Ocean Cyclone, the must be added to the wind speed on the right-hand side and subtracted Baquio of the Philippines and the Willy-Willy of Australia. from the wind speed in the left-hand side. The tropical areas of the world are poor storm-breeding stock, and One feature of hurricane winds which accounts for much of the wind produce only about fifty tropical storms a year in the Northern Hemis- damage is gustiness. If the winds would start blowing slowly, then phere. Of these only 12 to 15 effect the North Atlantic Ocean. gradually and steadily build up to peak force, and go back to normal in The energy that sustains a Tropical Storm is provided by warm tropical the same steady fashion, structures would be much better able to with- waters, but the exact reason why a Tropical Cyclone forms is still not stand the forces involved. But, from observation and calculations, it completely understood. About 1 out of 10 situations that have ideal is known that momentary gusts exceed the steady winds by 30 to 50 percent. conditions for development ultimately deliver a Hurricane. A wind of 100 knots may have momentary gusts to 150 knots. So, not only The average life span of this type storm is about six days from the is there this temporary additional wind force with which to deal, but also time they form until they either move over land surface or recurve to a force applied unsteadily in a process similar to that involved with higher latitudes. Some storms last only a few hours, while some last rocking a car back and forth to get it rolling. as long as 2 weeks. The evolution of the average storm from birth to HURRICANE EYE: A peculiarity of the tropical cyclone is the calm dissipation has been divided into four stages. center, called the "Eye." When the eye passes over a given locality, the Formative Stage. This stage starts with the birth of the circulation wind which has been extremely violent, suddenly decreases to a much lower and ends at the time hurricane intensity is reached. This stage can be speed and at times becomes calm. The precipitation may stop and skies slow, requiring days for a weak cyclonic circulation to begin, or it can become almost clear. After the eye passes over an area, the violent be relatively explosive, producing a well-formed eye in as little as 12 winds begin again and blow from the opposite direction. The diameter of hours. the eye in an average mature storm is about 15 miles, however, it may Immature Stage. This stage lasts from the time the system reaches hur- attain 40 miles or more in a large tropical cyclone. ricane intensity until the time it reaches its maximum intensity in winds PRESSURE: The pressure in the center of mature tropical cyclones and its lowest pressure. This development may take place gradually or averages about 950 to 960 millibars (28.06 to 28.35 inches). The lowest occur in less than one day. pressure ever recorded in the eye of a tropical cyclone was around 890 Mature Stage. This stage lasts from the time the Hurricane attains millibars (26.29 inches). Although the pressure does not give warning its maximum intensity until it weakens to below this intensity. In this of approaching tropical cyclones far in advance of the center, Instead stage the storm may exist for several days at nearly the same level of the pressure decreases slowly, until well within the storm where it then intensity or decrease slowly. The storm grows in size with strong winds drops very rapidly reaching a minimum in the eye. e Guantanamo Gazette Wednesday, October 4, 1978 Major league playoff action on FM-103 Wed. Oct. 4: A.L. Playoffs - at Kansas City (2).3:15 p.m. N.L. Playoffs - Los Angeles at Philadelphia (1).8:15 p.m. bE0PORTSLINE Thu. Oct. 5: N.L. Playoffs - Los Angeles at Philadelphia (2).2:15 p.m. Fri. Oct. 6: A.L. Playoffs - Kansas City at New York (3).3:15 p.m. N.L. Playoffs - Philadelphia at Los Angeles (3).8:15 p.m. Sat. Oct. 7: N.L. Playoffs - Philadelphia at Los Angeles (4*).4:15 p.m. A.L. Playoffs - Kansas City at New York (4*).8:15 p.m. Yanks bomb K.C. playoff opener Sun. Oct. 8: N.L. Playoffs in Philadelphia - at Los Angeles (5*).3:40 p.m. knows when it's He now has hit homers in his last A.L. Playoffs - Kansas City at New York (5*).8:15 p.m. time to turn it on. four post-season games. And that's exactly what he did Beattie, who was only 6-9 during (Games 4 and 5 (as noted with asterisk) of both league playoffs will be last night in the first game of the the regular season and was roughed played only if necessary) 1978 Playoffs in uo twice by the Royals, was ready Kansas City. for last night's game, yielding only --- LOCAL SPORTS--- Jackson collected three hits, in- a checked-swing single by Intercommand Tennis results: in-one on the par-three seventh cluding a three-run homer, to lead in the fifth and a double to hole, which incidentally was a suner the New York Yankees to a 7-1 win George Brett in the sixth. Oct. 2 - hole modified by our local pro, over the outmatched Royals. He was relieved that inning by NAS 2, Hospital 1 Moose Claxton, for the tournament. The Yankees dominated all phases Clay, who set the Royals down for FTC 2, Jamaicans 1 Other winners were; Red Parzych, of the game as they put together 16 the final 3 2/3 . who edged out Don Stearsman in a hits. Starter and re- The series continues this after- Men's Recreational Softball results: sudden death playoff on the third liever turned in a surpris- noon at 3:15. hole; Phil McBean was the third ing two-hitter, with Beattie getting Larry Gura, a 16-game winner for Oct. 2 - place winner; Joe Mayle was fourth. credit for the win. the Royals this season, will try to Misfits 29, United Services 2 Louise Herrin was the ladies champ It could have been worse for Kan- halt the Yankee juggernaut. He will VC-10 12, Seabees 10 with a net 54. Carolyn Hunley came sas City. The Yanks left 12 runners be opposed by , a 20game Supply 26, Desal 1 in second when she edged out Kathy stranded on base as they showed why winner for the first time this sea- Dunn in a sudden death playoff. they are the defending World Cham- son. Another pleasant evening was spent Congratulations to all. pions. Tonight, at 8:15, the National on the Guantanamo Bay Golf Course Jackson, whose homer Monday pro- League Playoffs will open in Phila- with 30 golfers participating in the UPCOMING EVENTS: vided the Yankees with the winning delphia as the Phillies take on the Par 54 Golf Tournament. run in their showdown against Bos- . To the delight of all, Ken Rowe, Heiniken Tournament - Oct. 7 - Lots ton, connected against Al Hrabosky, The Dodgers will send knuckle- our local greenskeeper, was the win- of prizes for all. Stop by the Pro the "Mad Hungarian" in the eighth curve specialist (He's also the only ner of the event with a brilliant Shop to sign up. For more informa- inning to close out the Yankee scor- knuckle-curver in the majors) Burt score of a net 49, including a hole- tion, call the Pro Shop at 951119. ing. Hooten to the mound against Larry Hrabosky, who is known for a rou- Christenson of the Phils. tine in which he goes behind the Hooten, riding the wave of a hot 'Pick the Pros' winner announced mound with his back to the hitter to second half performance by both him- by of the Sept. 16-18 football weekend. "psyche" himself up for the upcoming self and the Dodger team, was 19-10 J02 Rick Reed He was in a four-way tie for first confrontation, went into his act while Christenson just missed break- that Monday, and was one of the with Jackson at the plate. After a ing even at 13-14. Eighty people entered last week's three to choose New England over swinging strike on the first itch, :Pick the Pros contest, the greatest Baltimore. The Colts pulled off a the Yankee slugger destroyed Frabos- A special FM-103 playoff participation yet; and when the dust stunning upset, leaving eight-year- ky's act with a drive that sailed schedule has been included on settled from the weekend pro foot- old Roy Sallions the victor. well over the right-center field todav's snorts nage. it ball action, Senior Chief Hull Tech- By no means was Robinson alone in fence in front of the waterfalls so you' ll know when to tune in nician Gerald R. Robinson Jr., of picking Dallas in Monday's game -- that decorate Royals Stadium. to the post-season progress of FTC emerged as the winner. 22 of the 32 persons who got 10 or Jackson, who knows how to react to the soon-to-be HTCS Robinson was the only person 11 outcomes right went with the Cow- pressure situations at the plate, opponents! And watch out for to pick 12 of 13 weekend results boys. Of the remainder of the con- has now reached base 11 consecutive the World series schedule of correctly to finish first in a very testants, 38 of 47 put their faith times in post-season action, dating FM-101 broadcasts as it should close contest, nosing out 11 en- in the Super Bowl Champs. With that back to last year's World Series. he out soon. trants who chose 11 outcomes right. much company, there is nothing to be An analysis of the contest's re- ashamed of, so it is gratifying to sults shows it was a very good week see Robinson's patience rewarded. indeed for the local football divin- He now gets his pick of four prizes ers. Thirty-two of the 80 persons offered by Special Services. Con- entered in the contest, or 40 per- gratulations. CLA11WfItDI cent, correctly guessed 10 or 11 There doesn't seem to be a great outcomes. deal of interest in the Pick the I At the low end of the scale, only Pros contest among women--only about my be called in between 8 and 11 a.m., o d u s 17:30 to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holiday. two people got just three right 15 took part in the last one. How- Deadline for publication is noon the prlvousworing day. Ad iitedito40 . while two people correctly picked ever, a strong challenge was mounted and published not more than twice weekly vper su bm ission. Comercal advertising is pro- hibited although announcements conc erning available servcswl epmte u iie four and another two five. by Linda Sallions (Roy's mother), as to nceAs wee- fr bsinsse .vcesrequiring coand approval may be re- qidtoprovide poof of a leerofautorboity. Ads which dicriinate onhe basisf For the third time since the con- she was among those getting 11 picks ooao o1 bgiill not be accepted. The PubH Affais Staff ,sresevesheright to edit ndoewi ,llubmisions. (AT-Anytime/DW-During Working test began, the Monday night tie- right AND choosing Washington over Hours/AW-AfterWorking Hours). breaker was not used to determine Dallas. The breakthrough may not be the winner, which for HTCS Robinson too far off, ladies, so get your en- Classified Ads 951144 was fortunate, as he picked the Dal- try forms in. las Cowboys to beat Washington 34- So again, may the Force be with 17. The Redskins won that game, 9- you, in order that your favorite S & W M41 match pistol, like new; 3. However, Robinson was also in- teams need not suffer the intercep- For sale '74 Gremlin X, excellent condition, volved in the only tie-breaker used tions and holding calls of outra- Bonanza powder measure; C & H Deluxe to date, that being in the contest gious fortune. '72 Honda 350, excellent condition, Pistol Champ reloading setup for with 2 helmets, $650. 97174 AT. .45 ACP. 95446/95348.

Ladies 26" 3-speed bicycle, pump & 90 HP Mercury outboard engine, saddle baskets; two tennis racquets, price negotiable. May be seen at Win your choice for four different donated by Special Services size 4 . Contact Long, 95500 DWH, 558-D Leeward Point. 64561/64417. prizes by circling your pick of this week's pro games. For the Monday night 951001 Ext. 274 AWH. Wanted game, circle your predicted winner and enter below what you think the '68 Ford, $475 or best offer. 99123 final score will be. In case of ties from weekend games the participant AWH. Rabbit ears for TV. 96276 AT. picking Monday's victor and coming closest to the correct final score will be declared the winner. The weekly prizes offered by Special Serv- Push lawn mower, $7; Depthmaster II Target arrows to buy or borrow. ices for, the winner to pick from are: an 18-hole round of golf with a depth gauge, $15; Mr. Coffee, $15. Need as soon as possible to prac- cart, nine lines of bowling; four hours of horseback riding or four hours 90178 AT. tice. Will depart Oct. 13 for of sailboating. hunting trip. Contact CWO Walker 24,000 BTU A/C & 16,000 BTU A/C, at 8272 DWH, 952255 AWH. Sunday, Oct. 8 both available Nov. 3; Spinet piano, $700. 8443 AT. Lost Baltimore (1-4) at St. Louis (0-5) Buffalo (2-3) at New York Jets (2-3) '75 Suzuki, GT 550, w/fairing, Camera at Deer Park on Saturday Cleveland (3-2) at New Orleans (2-3) trunk & extras, $1,000. 95467 AWH, afternoon. Owner is interested in Denver (4-1) at San Diego (1-4) or see at Granadillo Pt. 7-B. film in the camera. If found, Houston (3-2) at Oakland (3-2) please send the film by guard mail Tampa Bay (2-3) at Kansas City (2-3) 12' x 15' red carpet, $55; 6' x 9' to Supply Dept., Box 33, or call Philadelphia (3-2) at New England (3-2) red & black rug, $25; redwood patio Gloria at 8772 DWH, 99166 AT. A Atlanta (2-3) at Pittsburgh (5-0) furniture (lounger, $40; love seat reward is offered. Minnesota (3-2) at Seattle (2-3) & 2 chairs, $45, or all for $75); Chicago (3-2) at Green Bay (4-1) 2 Advent speakers, 100 watt, like New York Giants (3-2) at Dallas (3-2) new, $200 each or $300 for both. Found Washington (5-0) at Detroit (1-4) 96175 AWH, 8338 DWH. A set of three keys on a key chain San Francisco (1-4) at Los Angeles (5-0) at Cooper Field Oct. 2. Can be '67 Dodge for parts, new tires, picked up at Special Services Sports Monday, Oct. 9 engine in good condition; also a Desk DWH. brand new banjo, $50. 95559 AT. Cincinnati (0-5) at Miami (3-2) Services Whirlpool dishwasher; Oster juicer. 952295 AT. Responsible mother would like to All entries must be received at the Public Affairs Office at Morin babysit for working mother, Monday Center by the close of business Friday afternoon. Only one entry per '67 Ford Mustang, V-8 289, $700 or through Friday, Nob Hill area. person is allowed. Tune in on FM-103 for pro action. best offer. 8228 DWH. 98215 AT.

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