Clipper, Vol. XV, No. 4, April 1958

              SALES CONFERENCE PICTURES
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CLIPPER
LATIN AMERICAN DIVISION
MEXICO OFFICE PICTURES
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VOL XV, No. 4
MIAMI, FLORIDA, APRIL 1958
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New Offices Dedicated in Mexico City
Air Transportation Seen As Advancing Peace, Brotherhood
Surrounded by dignitaries of church and state, Pan American World Airways dedicated its new offices in Mexico City last month at ceremonies emphasizing international air transportation as a means of advancing peaceful relations and understanding between men and nations.
The Archbishop of Mexico, Monsignor Miguel Dario Miranda, blessed the new establishment and was warm in his praise for the role played by airlines as instruments of peace and brotherhood.
Wishing Pan American an “era of prosperity and progress,” the Archbishop expressed the hope that all travelers who avail themselves of the airline’s services carry abroad with them the spirit of brotherhood that is needed in the world for a better life.
Morrison Outlines History
Following the blessing, Wilbur L. Morrison, PAA Executive vice president in charge of the Latin American Division, outlined briefly Pan American’s long service to Mexico—since March 10, 1929.
“We are gathered here today for the opening of another chapter in the historic association between Mexico and Pan American,” he said. “The dedication of a new
Pictures on Pages 4, 5
sales office can have far deeper implications than the mere opening of a door.”
Morrison spoke of the jet age as a new era for Mexico as well as the rest of the world, pointing out that Pan American is committed to spend 275 million dollars for a fleet of 48 of the great airliners. This vast investment, he said, is an indication of “our confidence in the future, in Mexico and in other countries served by Pan American.”
Other Speakers
Other speakers were, Walter C. Buchanan, minister of communications; Cecil W. Gray, counsellor of the U. S. Einbassy; Dr. Francisco Villagran, director general of the Mexican tourist bureau, and Mario J. Martinez, LAD traffic and sales manager, who told of efforts being made by Pan American travel experts to increase travel to Mexico from all points of the hemisphere.
Other Pan American officials from Miami included Edwin Dres-cher, Division manager, and S. Roger Wolin, manager, public relations. Eduardo Davila, public relations representative in Mexico for Pan American also attended.
Covering 2,375 square feet of ground level floor space, the new sales office at Reforma 35, has 33 feet of counters, a tourist information corner and lounge, tourist service desk, reservations and com-Continued on page 7
Haiti Girl Wins Sales Tip Contest
Never underestimate the power of a woman. Take Gladys Mercier, of Port au Prince district sales office, for example.
Gladys, of PAP sales, was the winner of the Port au Prince sales lead contest, having turned in the greatest number of sales leads during the month.
Born in Haiti, she joined Pan American June 1, 1956 and has been one of the most active employes at the station in picking up tips for current and future sales.
Have ‘Horizons’, Will Travel
Everyone knows the answers to all travel questions are contained in Pan American’s travel guide, New Horizons.
This was re-affirmed, according to George B. Morris, district sales manager in New Orleans, in a unique and unsolicited testimonial recently.
A New Orleans mother, planning a visit to her son who lives in New Zealand, sent him a list of questions inquiring what she might expect to find there and what kind of clothing to bring.
The son cabled back: “All answers in Pan American Travel book.”
More Service Scheduled for
Mid Americas
AFTER BLESSING of Pan American's new sales office in Mexico City, Monsenor Miguel Dario Miranda, archbishop of Mexico, (right) is
presented with a model DC-7B Clipper by Vice President Morrison.
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Tenth Award for Perry
Master Mechanic Wins Top Cash in Suggestion Plan
For the third consecutive month a Pan American employe in Miami has received the maximum award in the Suggestion Plan. A check for $500, approved by the Employes’ Technical committee, was presented to Marion R.
Perry, Jr., master mechanic at en-^ gine overhaul.
The winning suggestion was for a jig to produce a better fit of side baffles on R-3350 compound engines.
Previous to adoption of Perry’s suggestion it was necessary to replace the clamps attaching the baffles to the engine 100 per cent, due to the excessive amount of wear after each engine run. After using the tool suggested by Perry for a short period, a jig was made enabling the shop to reform the clamps to the desired angle at one time. This now is used for all new clamps prior to installation.
The result was a large reduction
in the wear on the clamps resulting in an average of 40 percent of the clamps being available for a second run. It also reduced the overall time by seven-tenths manhours per engine.
Perry, who joined Pan American in August 1951, has been a regular contributor to the suggestion plan, this being his tenth award. He was employed as a mechanic and became a master mechanic in February 1954.
Born in Savannah, Georgia, he attended the University of Miami and Embry Riddle School of Aviation. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II as an aircraft mechanic.
Increased service providing daily roundtrip flights between San Francisco and Panama, is being inaugurated April 27 by Pan American. The flights also stop at Los Angeles and Guatemala City.
Both first class and tourist seats are available on all flights. Increased traffic due to the popularity of this dual-type service, introduced on the route last September, necessitated stepping up flights between the cities from 10 to 14 weekly.
In Central America, the new pattern of service gives San Salvador, El Salvador, six flights a week, and San Jose, Costa Rica, and Managua, Nicaragua, four a week.
Three berths are available to first class passengers. The first class section also includes extra cabin sound-proofing, specially designed reclining seats upholstered in deep foam rulhber, indirect lighting, a luxurious lounge, and two lavatories with new type fixtures. Free cocktails and wines are sered with dinner.
Radar equipment on the Super 6 Clippers enables flight crews to see 150 miles ahead and select routes to avoid air turbulence, insuring passengers the smoothest possible ride.
Passengers flying between San Francisco and Latin America last year by PAA totaled 9,550, as compared to 7,851 in 1956. ----------------------------------
New Officers
Are Elected
Juan T. Trippe, president of Pan American World Airways, has announced the election by the Board of Directors of two new officers of the company.
Norman P. Blake was elected vice president, and Howard M. Blackwell was elected assistant vice president, services of supply.
Blake has been Atlantic Division manager. Previously he was assistant to the executive vice president of the Atlantic Division. Prior to that he was regional director for the Middle East and India with headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon. He joined Pan American in 1939 and served during World War II with the United States Air Force as lieutenant colonel.
Blackwell, who has been purchasing manager, services of supply since 1948, is a graduate of Rutgers University. He joined Pan American in 1942 and since has been concerned chiefly with supply problems.
Mr. Trippe also announced the appointment of John T. Shannon as Atlantic Division manager to succeed Blake. Shannon has been operations manager of the Atlantic Division since he joined the company in 1952.
BAFFLING?—Marion Perry, master mechanic, with jig he proposed to reduce wear on clamps attaching baffles to engine. It won him $500.
Pan Am Sets World Mark in Cargo Flown
Big Part of Load Carried on Routes To Latin America
Pan American was number one among the world’s airlines in terms of cargo ton-miles flown in 1957.
The international American-flag carrier, with a network of 64,000 route miles to 82 lands, flew 96,-
595.000	ton-miles of cargo last year.
Despite this outstanding accomplishment, net profits of the airline declined sharply during 1957 because of steadily mounting operational and other costs.
A large part—42 per cent—of this record ton-mileage was carried in Pan American’s all-cargo Clippers. These all-cargo freighters are routed throughout the Caribbean, Central America and down to Buenos Aires, and make 12 transatlantic crossings a week serving London and cities on the continent.
Give Frequent Service
The balance of Pan American’s cargo is carried on its passenger flights which connect with the all-cargo freighters, giving shippers frequent service throughout Latin America, Europe and the Pacific.
Among the cargoes contributing to its ton mileage total, Pan Ameri-con counts household furniture and personal effects, magazines and newspapers, electronic and electrical equipment, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, textiles and live animals as being among the most important.
The variety of cargo carried by Pan Am runs from birds to elephants, watch movements to heavy machinery.
Flies Ship’s Keel
In several all-cargo flights last fall, the 175,000-pound plastic roof of the American pavilion at the Brussels Fair was flown across the Atlantic by the airline. Recently, a 9,500-pound IBM electronic computer was flown to Germany in a single shipment, and a disabled ship’s keel weighing
10.000	pounds was flown to Italy.
So far this year (in the first 3
months) the U. S. recession has had no substantial effect on Pan American’s cargo business, according to Willis G. Lipscomb, vice president, traffic and sales. The airline’s sales in the U. S. are up by about 15 per cent. Ton mileage on its Latin American routes is up 21 per cent. On a worldwide basis, its sales are up by seven per cent.
PAA Clothes Fire Victims
Victims of a fire in Puerto Rico, who lost all their possessions, have Pan American to thank for sufficient clothing to meet their immediate needs.
The fire destroyed a slum area known as Barriada Buenos Aires, in Santuree.
The clothing was from a collection that had accumulated in the San Juan lost and found department. Unclaimed baggage is held a year or more, advertised, and if no owner is found, it is then disposed of. The clothing, valued at more than $500 was presented to the Red Cross through Rev. Jose Sanchez, of Santa Teresita church, and Sister Collette of the Catholic school established by the church.
Presentation to the religious organization of the articles for the fire victims was made by Jack Fernandez, traffic manager, and Rafael Villamil and Ignacio Pil-liche, senior traffic clerks.
Clothing from lost and found frequently is turned over to the Red Cross for distribution to the needy when the time limit for claiming it has expired.