Transpacific, Vol. 1, No. 10, March 15, 1943

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A NEWS LETTER FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE TRANSPACIFIC DIVISION, PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS
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March 15, 1943
BLOOD DONORS WANTED
The Mobile Unit of the Red Cross Blood Procurement Service will be at Treasure Island March 31.
Contrary to what was anticipated the rush of volunteers has turned out not so much of a rush. There are plenty of appointment times still open. Call Miss Jean Gale on Extension 228 today and she’ll tell you how to arrange for your date with the Mobile Unit.
Your blook contributions are as important to the War Effort as your War Bond purchases, Victory Tax and Civilian Defense job. Your blood can save a life, speed up recovery from a wound. Contributing your pint of blood is a really personal contribution to the War Effort. The visit of the Mobile Unit provides the most convenient opportunity you could have to do your part. Call Miss Gale immediately.
EXPLOITS OF A GOOD NEIGHBOR
Despite the many travelling inconveniences occasioned'in these days of priorities, etc. augmented by occasional bad weather, T. Kent Morris, Hotels and Commissary Superintendent for the Pacific Division, recently made a most interesting trig 'through Mexico and Central America.
He was acting in a ’’service" advisory capacity under the direction of Wilbur L. Morrison, Managing Director of CMA and Division Manager of PAA Western Division,
Although buses and train played a part in the travel routine, almost 11,000 miles were flown during the trip.
The route covered from San Francisco, California to Mexico City via Los Angeles (United Air Lines and Cia. Mexicana de Aviacion); Mexico City-Brownsvilie-Mexico City (Western); Mexico City-Balboa via Guatemala and San Jose,Costa Rica (Western); Balboa-Miami by Stratoclipper (Eastern Division); Miami .via Havana, .■ Cuba, to Merida, Yucatan (Eastern); Merida to Mexico City (CMA); Mexico City to Los Angeles (CMA), Los Angeles-San Francisco (train).
On his return, commented Mr. Morris, "Highlights of the trip were the sights to be seen in Mexico City, including the famous bull fights; the friendly cooperation encountered everywhere; steaks throe times a day if you wanted them; splendid orange juice at Mexico City; a wonderful three days at Guatemala--one of the most beautiful stations in the entire PAA System; the wonderful weather throughout; the military control in the Canal Zone; an enjoyable five days at Miami; the wild taxi rides in Mexico City (you ain’t done nothing until you’ve ridden with a