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Pa/v Amprican World Airways
ATLANTIC DIVISION
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Read on lour c o n 11 n e n t s and four islands ; n between
Volume 15
October, 1956
No. 9
Greater N. Y. Fund Drive Opens
Dial PAA For Long Distance
The transatlantic telephone cable, opened late last month between the U. S. and England is a success due, to an important degree, to Pan American’s cargo facilities.
Pan American joined the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. and foreign sponsors
of the project about two years ago in working on transportation of more than 100 voice amplifiers or “repeaters” for installation in the twin cable at 40 mile intervals.
Starting in February 1955 we began moving the “repeaters” across the Atlantic one or two at a time in the DC-6 A Car-
num container, 85 feet long with end enclosures about six feet high and resembling an aircraft tail were constructed.
Getting these containers on and off the aircraft was a ticklish job. The slightest jar, impact load or bending movement more than 7/16 of an inch would make the unit
The “repeater” goes aboard with the aid of (L-R) Herb Pearl, William Desmond, Nick Caputo and Ops Rep
Lou Malone.
Tribute Offered To Memory of Andre Priester
The community of international aviation paid two tributes to the late Andre A. Priester of Pan American World Airways during the 12th Annual General Meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) at Edinburgh, Scotland, last month.
Sir William P. Hildred, Director General of IATA, declared of Mr. Priester in his annual report: “We mourn him and can only reflect that his services will stand as a lasting memorial in the eyes of the airline industry.”
Capt. A. V. J. Vernieuwe, Executive Vice President of SABENA, who succeeded Mr. Priester as Chairman of the IATA Technical Committee when the latter died at a committee meeting last November, asserted in the group’s own annual report: “Much has already been said on the subject of Mr. Priester’s contribution to the development of civil aviation and there is little more I can add.
“However, it may not be too widely known outside purely technical circles that for the last few years of his life, Andre Priester devoted all his energy to preparation for the coming jet age.
“He inspired us all with his enthusiasm and confidence and, in the substantial amount of work we still have to undertake in planning for the large scale introduction of turbine powered high performance aircraft, the spirit of Andre Priester will always be with us.”
Peak Figures
Last month’s Clipper had preliminary figures on the Westbound Peak rush for the month of August. Figures just in now enable us to compare this year’s peak with last year’s volume. The figures show that from Aug. 15 to Sept. 18 we accommodated 25,067 passengers as against a total of 19,573 over the same period last year.
go Clipper. Western Electric, an AT&T unit, selected Pan American for the job after an extensive survey of the field.
Along with representatives of Western Electric, Pan American cargo experts worked out an elaborate loading and handling routine to assure safe delivery.
The boosters have an estimated life expectancy of 20 years, but failure once they were installed would cost anywhere up to half a million dollars.
Under these circumstances we could not afford to take any chances with the shipment.
A specially cushioned alumi-
worthless. Extremely critical shock-recording equipment was attached to each unit. Even the temperature of the aircraft had to be watched.
Because of the extreme length of the unit it was necessary to move the shipments into the aircraft through the cargo doors at an extreme angle. In cold and windy weather all the loading was done inside at the IDL hangar. Specially rigged fork trucks were used in the loading.
Cargo men who worked on the two-year shipment say the care lavished on the electrical monsters makes the care given to eggs and stemmed crystal-ware look like a kicking around.
Oct. 9-26 Set for PAA
Drive; Ask All For $5
The Greater New York Fund campaign for Pan American employees based at Idlewild, LaGuardia and Long Island City gets under way this month.
From Oct. 9 to 26th each association, management and union group will, through its
own individual solicitors, contact every member for contributions.
Flight employees will find envelopes placed in their mail boxes at Idlewild. These envelopes, which will also be given
“In past years PAA employees have made substantial contributions to the Greater New York Fund and, at this time, I would like to again request your support for this very worthwhile organization.
“For the benefit of new em-
Last Year's Totals
The following is a list of last year’s contributions to the Greater
New York Flxa-d: ' — ---;
Amt. No. Amt. Totals
Name of Group No.
ALPA (Pilots)—AD........... 60
LAD ........ 17
ALDA (Dispatchers) ......... 5
BRC (Clerks) ............. 166
FEIA (Flight Engineers)—AD 31
LAD 5
I AM (Stock Clerks)........ 41
TWU-CIO (Commissary
Workers) ........ 0
TWU-CIO (Flight Service)—
—AD ............ 26
—LAD ............ 3
TWU-CIO (Mechanics) ....... 67
TWU-CIO (Port Stewards) ... 18
Management ................ 97
$550.00 36 $426.00 $976.00
240.00 8 129.00 369.00
16.50 15 42.50 59.00
223.50 158 506.00 729.50
180.00 39 300.52 480.52
37.50 6 32.00 69.50
44.50 32 96.00 140.50
0 18 72.00 72.00
119.00 21 79.00 198.00
10.00 3 11.00 21.00
110.50 259 869.25 979.75
55.00 58 215.50 270.50
456.73 198 1050.50 1507.23
GRAND TOTAL $5872.50 Employee contributions last year exceeded those of the year before by $646.83.
to all other employees by the individual solicitors, will contain forms for payroll deductions and information about the fund.
Each employee is requested to give at least five dollars either by check or in the form of a payroll deduction.
The Greater New York Fund makes one appeal a year to support its 425 agencies which include health, welfare, family and hospital services. It was established in 1938 through the cooperation of Catholic, Jewish and Protestant as well as nonsectarian groups. The fund’s goal this year is $10,000,000 (M).
A letter from Executive Vice President Harold E. Gray expresses well the status of the Fund:
ployees who have not participated in this campaign, I would like to point out that the Greater New York Fund is New York City’s unified appeal for support of 425 local health and welfare services. These services range from hospital benefits to recreational benefits for young and old without regard to race, creed or color.
“To help support these services and the organized human kindness they represent, the Company makes a contribution each year. In addition, I hope that each PAA employee will contribute to this year’s Greater New York Fund and exhibit the spirit of teamwork which prevails in this Company.”
Inside Hi is Issue...
FLIGHT SIGHTS . . .Roaming Through “The Hangar” At IDL — Page 6-7
SPORTS . . . IDL Traffic Takes League Champion-
ship — Tosses Challenge — Page 11
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| Full Text | Pa/v Amprican World Airways ATLANTIC DIVISION rramni L/EkkJLlML Read on lour c o n 11 n e n t s and four islands ; n between Volume 15 October, 1956 No. 9 Greater N. Y. Fund Drive Opens Dial PAA For Long Distance The transatlantic telephone cable, opened late last month between the U. S. and England is a success due, to an important degree, to Pan American’s cargo facilities. Pan American joined the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. and foreign sponsors of the project about two years ago in working on transportation of more than 100 voice amplifiers or “repeaters” for installation in the twin cable at 40 mile intervals. Starting in February 1955 we began moving the “repeaters” across the Atlantic one or two at a time in the DC-6 A Car- num container, 85 feet long with end enclosures about six feet high and resembling an aircraft tail were constructed. Getting these containers on and off the aircraft was a ticklish job. The slightest jar, impact load or bending movement more than 7/16 of an inch would make the unit The “repeater” goes aboard with the aid of (L-R) Herb Pearl, William Desmond, Nick Caputo and Ops Rep Lou Malone. Tribute Offered To Memory of Andre Priester The community of international aviation paid two tributes to the late Andre A. Priester of Pan American World Airways during the 12th Annual General Meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) at Edinburgh, Scotland, last month. Sir William P. Hildred, Director General of IATA, declared of Mr. Priester in his annual report: “We mourn him and can only reflect that his services will stand as a lasting memorial in the eyes of the airline industry.” Capt. A. V. J. Vernieuwe, Executive Vice President of SABENA, who succeeded Mr. Priester as Chairman of the IATA Technical Committee when the latter died at a committee meeting last November, asserted in the group’s own annual report: “Much has already been said on the subject of Mr. Priester’s contribution to the development of civil aviation and there is little more I can add. “However, it may not be too widely known outside purely technical circles that for the last few years of his life, Andre Priester devoted all his energy to preparation for the coming jet age. “He inspired us all with his enthusiasm and confidence and, in the substantial amount of work we still have to undertake in planning for the large scale introduction of turbine powered high performance aircraft, the spirit of Andre Priester will always be with us.” Peak Figures Last month’s Clipper had preliminary figures on the Westbound Peak rush for the month of August. Figures just in now enable us to compare this year’s peak with last year’s volume. The figures show that from Aug. 15 to Sept. 18 we accommodated 25,067 passengers as against a total of 19,573 over the same period last year. go Clipper. Western Electric, an AT&T unit, selected Pan American for the job after an extensive survey of the field. Along with representatives of Western Electric, Pan American cargo experts worked out an elaborate loading and handling routine to assure safe delivery. The boosters have an estimated life expectancy of 20 years, but failure once they were installed would cost anywhere up to half a million dollars. Under these circumstances we could not afford to take any chances with the shipment. A specially cushioned alumi- worthless. Extremely critical shock-recording equipment was attached to each unit. Even the temperature of the aircraft had to be watched. Because of the extreme length of the unit it was necessary to move the shipments into the aircraft through the cargo doors at an extreme angle. In cold and windy weather all the loading was done inside at the IDL hangar. Specially rigged fork trucks were used in the loading. Cargo men who worked on the two-year shipment say the care lavished on the electrical monsters makes the care given to eggs and stemmed crystal-ware look like a kicking around. Oct. 9-26 Set for PAA Drive; Ask All For $5 The Greater New York Fund campaign for Pan American employees based at Idlewild, LaGuardia and Long Island City gets under way this month. From Oct. 9 to 26th each association, management and union group will, through its own individual solicitors, contact every member for contributions. Flight employees will find envelopes placed in their mail boxes at Idlewild. These envelopes, which will also be given “In past years PAA employees have made substantial contributions to the Greater New York Fund and, at this time, I would like to again request your support for this very worthwhile organization. “For the benefit of new em- Last Year's Totals The following is a list of last year’s contributions to the Greater New York Flxa-d: ' — ---; Amt. No. Amt. Totals Name of Group No. ALPA (Pilots)—AD........... 60 LAD ........ 17 ALDA (Dispatchers) ......... 5 BRC (Clerks) ............. 166 FEIA (Flight Engineers)—AD 31 LAD 5 I AM (Stock Clerks)........ 41 TWU-CIO (Commissary Workers) ........ 0 TWU-CIO (Flight Service)— —AD ............ 26 —LAD ............ 3 TWU-CIO (Mechanics) ....... 67 TWU-CIO (Port Stewards) ... 18 Management ................ 97 $550.00 36 $426.00 $976.00 240.00 8 129.00 369.00 16.50 15 42.50 59.00 223.50 158 506.00 729.50 180.00 39 300.52 480.52 37.50 6 32.00 69.50 44.50 32 96.00 140.50 0 18 72.00 72.00 119.00 21 79.00 198.00 10.00 3 11.00 21.00 110.50 259 869.25 979.75 55.00 58 215.50 270.50 456.73 198 1050.50 1507.23 GRAND TOTAL $5872.50 Employee contributions last year exceeded those of the year before by $646.83. to all other employees by the individual solicitors, will contain forms for payroll deductions and information about the fund. Each employee is requested to give at least five dollars either by check or in the form of a payroll deduction. The Greater New York Fund makes one appeal a year to support its 425 agencies which include health, welfare, family and hospital services. It was established in 1938 through the cooperation of Catholic, Jewish and Protestant as well as nonsectarian groups. The fund’s goal this year is $10,000,000 (M). A letter from Executive Vice President Harold E. Gray expresses well the status of the Fund: ployees who have not participated in this campaign, I would like to point out that the Greater New York Fund is New York City’s unified appeal for support of 425 local health and welfare services. These services range from hospital benefits to recreational benefits for young and old without regard to race, creed or color. “To help support these services and the organized human kindness they represent, the Company makes a contribution each year. In addition, I hope that each PAA employee will contribute to this year’s Greater New York Fund and exhibit the spirit of teamwork which prevails in this Company.” Inside Hi is Issue... FLIGHT SIGHTS . . .Roaming Through “The Hangar” At IDL — Page 6-7 SPORTS . . . IDL Traffic Takes League Champion- ship — Tosses Challenge — Page 11 |
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