TWA SKYLI NER VOL. 29, NO. 22 NOVEMBER 21, 1966

Credit Union Ethiopian, Saudi Arabian Pacts Issues Report Open Overseas Opportunities KANSAS CITY—A philosophy of New contracts recently signed with Ethiopian Airlines and Saudi "helping others" highlights the an­ Arabian Airlines will greatly expand TWA's role in providing man­ nual report of the TWA Club agement and operating assistance to the two airlines, according to Credit Union for the year ending Thomas F. Huntington, vice president of special services. September 30. Declaring a record "Our responsibility will embrace the whole operational frame­ dividend of 5M percent (Skyliner, Oct. 24), the board of directors work of both airlines with the objective of training their own peo­ noted that interest rates on loans ple to assume complete management and operation at the earliest were unchanged. possible time," Mr. Huntington said. Records were made in all phases The new contract with Ethiopian of Credit Union operation includ­ "marks the continuance of an asso­ transportation. Airlift of freight to ing enrollment, number of shares, ciation going back 20 years and many outlying areas is not only loans processed and gross income. coinciding with our own history of faster but more economical and As previously reported, the 5/2 international service," he pointed dependable than by surface," he percent dividend totaling $1,023,- out. "The degree of success we observed. 159 on members' shares of $21,- have achieved is indicated most "One of our problems in Saudi 967,342 was a 26-year high. Mem­ dramatically by the expansion of Arabia will be to accommodate the bership increased from 19,975 to Ethiopian's international network massive travel peak during the 10- 23,188. Members' shares increased west across Africa, north to Europe week period of the Hadj, when from $20,642,000 to $21,967,000. and east to India. Another meas­ hundreds of thousands of pilgrims Average amount on individual de­ ure is the fact that of 301 man­ converge on Jedda, which is only posit was $904 compared to $1,033 agerial positions presently estab­ 23 miles from Mecca, and Medina, a year ago. Loans to members as lished, 184 are held by Ethiopians, the location of Mohammed's tomb. of the end of the year totaled 71 by other nationalities and only This requires a round-the-clock $19,352,000 compared to $15,496,- 46 by Americans. shuttle service and is a tremendous 000 a year ago. "It will be a matter of only a strain on manpower and equip­ "What has given us the great­ few years before management will ment," he said. est satisfaction, however, was to be completely Ethiopian," Mr. In addition to Ethiopian and achieve this without raising the Huntington predicted. Saudi Arabian, TWA's special ser­ interest on loans from the present Similarly, the new contract with vices division also provides tech­ low rate of 2/3 of one percent on Saudi Arabian Airlines—which be­ nical assistance to Beirut-based QUITE AS BLASE about the whole thing as any veteran air traveler, came effective November 1 follow­ Trans Mediterranean Airways, an the unpaid balance," said Donald Puss peeks out from her specially designed TWA flight kennel before L. Caudle, outgoing vice president. ing approval by the U.S. and Saudi all-cargo carrier. boarding her flight. Puss hasn't read TWA's Pet Kit literature, but her Arabian governments—will accel­ "Maintaining this rate, in a pe­ owner has and knows she'll travel "first class." riod of constantly rising interest erate a program for achieving man­ Area Sales Office rates everywhere, reflects our phi­ agement and operating indepen­ losophy of helping others and is dence. Reports to Martin indicative of an efficient operation," Twelve Cabin Attendants The number of TWA employees he reported to shareholders. on assignment with Saudi Arabian J. N. Martin, Eastern region vice Elected president for the com­ will increase from the present 200 president of sales, has been as­ ing year was W. M. Gilbirds, Honored for Flight Service to nearly 300. Until now, TWA signed additional responsibility for has been involved only in technical the New York sales area, according manager of audit for TWA. Others Presentation of the 1966 Flight Service Honors Awards to cabin elected at the annual meeting Oc­ management. Under the new con­ to marketing vice president Thomas attendants representing 10 domestic and international domiciles has tract, TWA employees with back­ B. McFadden. tober 28 were William P. Gei­ been announced by William S. Borden, director of flight service. ger, regional director-transportation grounds in finance, personnel ad­ In directing the New York area Nominated by their co-workers, the 10 hostesses and two pursers ministration and sales will also be as well as Eastern region sales management controls, as vice pres­ are candidates for the annual Hostess and Purser of the Year award, ident; C. S. Horner, retired, as required. effort, Mr. Martin assumes, until to be announced in the December 5 SKYLINER. (Continued on Page Five) "We expect to establish Saudi further notice, repsonsibilities for­ Named for domicile awards Arabian as a leading international merly held by Joseph A. Clay, who were: service." Anne's attitude and at­ carrier, as well as to modernize its recently was appointed staff vice tention to good grooming have extensive domestic services," Mr. president of passenger service. October Traffic Anne DiMott, Boston drawn the praise of many fellow Huntington said. The carrier's routes now reach to Istanbul, Sets New Record Shirley Stevens, Chicago cabin attendants. Skyliner change of address Fay Laatsch, Kansas City Chicago-based Shirley Ann Ste­ Khartoum, Karachi and Bombay. notices should be filed on All-time monthly records were Sandra Hart, Los Angeles vens (nee Reinking) who, like Anne Both Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia, Form W-4 and sent directly set in October for domestic air Mary Jane Barton, Newark DiMott, started flying in June he pointed out, depend greatly on to the payroll section at 1735 freight and express plus new Oc­ Arlene Kirschenheiter, New York 1962, is based close to her home­ the airplane as "the only quick, Baltimore, Kansas City. tober records in domestic, interna­ (domestic) town of Fort Wayne, Indiana. A efficient and comfortable means of tional and system passenger traffic. Patricia Whelan, New York (inter­ secretary before she joined TWA, Preliminary figures show TWA national) Mrs. Stevens has won consistent flew 17,045,975 domestic freight Al DiCecco, New York (interna­ praise for her pleasant and sincere ton miles during the month, 13.5 tional) manner. percent more than in October 1965 Jacqueline Barlaud, Paris "Shirley is always friendly, al­ and 3.5 percent more than in Luciano Rodocanachi, Rome ways in a good mood and always June 1966, previous monthly high. Gunilla Friberg, Rome has a smile for you," a co-hostess Domestic express ton miles at Nancy Leonardt, San Francisco said. This tribute seems to be a 1,570,837 were 18 percent higher consensus of opinion of both pas­ than last October and four percent Anne Cashman DiMott, who re­ sengers and fellow employees alike. higher than the previous record ceived the Boston domicile award, Another product of the Midwest set in September. has been with TWA since June is Wisconsin-bred and Kansas City- Domestic revenue passenger 1962. One of seven brothers and based Faythe Edythe Laatsch. Fay mileage at 813,321,217 was up 24 sisters, she hails from Owatanna, (Continued on Page Three) percent over last October. System Minnesota but attended Barry Col­ passenger mileage totaled 1,094,- lege in Miami. Before joining TWA 746,366, an increase of 17 percent she was a laboratory technician. TWA has purchased full spon­ over last October. In May 1965 she became Mrs. sorship of NBC-TV's color Domestic passenger boardings David DiMott and the couple is special, "The Golden Globe increased by 17 percent and inter­ busy setting up housekeeping in Awards," to be presented 10 their new home in Arlington, Mass. national boardings by five percent, p.m. (EST) Wednesday, Febru­ for a system increase of 16 percent. "Anne is a great co-hostess. She NEW TWA-SDI CONTRACT is signed by (L-R) Thomas F. Huntington, vice ary 15, according to Thomas International revenue passenger can handle any situation," said a president of special services; Romaih Suleiman Al-Romaih, Director Gen­ miles at 281,425,149 were up 10.2 fellow hostess who nominated her. B. McFadden, vice president of eral of Saudi Arabian Airlines (partially hidden); H. R. H. Prince Sultan percent over October 1965, while Said a supervisor: "She is a charm­ marketing. Andy Williams will Bin Abdul Aziz, Minister of Defense and Civil Aviation and SDI Chairman; boardings increased 5.3 percent ing hostess who anticipates pas­ host the hour-long colorcast. Kamil Sindi, Director General of Civil Aviation for Saudi Arabia; and over a year ago. senger needs and gives excellent Richard J. Forhan, project director-associated airlines. S KYL I M E 1=1

Employee's Wife (TWA) SKYL IN E R Wins $1620 NEW YORK—Boberta "Bobby" Published Bi-Weekly for TWA Employees By the Public Relations Department Wolf, wife of JFK staff assistant 605 Third Avenue, New York 10016 Jerry Wolf, recently won $1,620 on Printed In U.S.A. the NBC-TV network quiz show Dan Kemnitz, Editor "Jeopardy." Bobby piled up her Joe Riley, Associate Editor winnings over a three-day period. In addition to the cash prize, she won a $189 set of encyclopedias Editors' Notes and a souvenir "Jeopardy" game. While jet noise affects only people living in the vicinity of aiiports, "I was working the gates when the problem concerns every one of us who make our living in this indus­ Bobby called about noon," said try and who are concerned with aviation's continued progress. Jerry, who is in the transportation Since the advent of the jet, the manufacturers and the airlines have division's management training pro­ spent millions of dollars in research and development of methods to gram. "When she told me she'd just suppress jet engine noise. In addition, many operating restrictions have won $1,600 I couldn't believe it." been imposed at major metropolitan airports. These restrictions—and Jerry says they've no immediate others even more stringent which have been suggested—threaten to plans about what they'll do with severely limit the great strides made possible by the jet airplane. the money, but he figures it will A member of TWA's senior management, transportation vice pres­ "come in pretty handy." He added ident J. E. Frankum, has been working closely with President Johnson's with a grin, "She took me to dinner that night to celebrate." Office of Science and Technology on the problem of jet noise. This WELL INFORMED RICKSHAW RIDERS in Hong Kong read the "Kansas summer, Mr. Frankum was chosen to be a representative of the Air Citian" if they follow the example set by MKC DSM Howard Goodrich. Bobby qualified for the program Transport Association on OST's Program Evaluation and Development With sales rep Jack Wingate supplying the horsepower, he placed copies by writing NBC for an interview. Committee. The as'signment: To develop a government/industry program of the magazine aboard Flight 800's inaugural to the Far East. Festivities She passed written and rapid-re­ to alleviate jet noise. at Kansas City featured a rickshaw ride from the terminal to planeside. call tests, then was accepted as a This week, delegations from 23 of the world's leading nations are contestant. meeting in London at a conference on noise reduction called by the United Kingdom Ministry of Aviation. Marie Zacarese, senior executive Heading the International Air Transport Association's delegation is secretary to President Tillinghast, TWA's J. E. Frankum, who was chosen at the direct request of IATA was subject of a "Gal Friday" sa­ Director General Knut Hammarskjold. lute in the October issue of Today's "In my view, it is essential that IATA should be represented at this Secretary. Her personality profile conference by a strong delegation and I should like Captain Frankum was one in a series of soft-sell to lead the delegation . . . because of his active membership on President public service messages by 3M Johnson's jet aircraft noise panel," Mr. Hammarskjold wrote President Company. Tillinghast. "In view of the importance of the U.K. conference I feel we need a very senior airline man to lead a delegation and I do not Quick Quiz know anybody of Captain Fradkurn's status who has such an intimate Q What is the maximum reim­ knowledge of the subject." * 9 * bursement payable for a normal pregnancy? "I know this is rather hard to explain," says terminal services director Q What is the maximum reim­ Bill Noonan, "but the fact is our routes are now so long that one flight is bursement payable for a Caesar- originating in Hong Kong before the flight of the previous day has ean section? terminated in New York." This creates some confusion as to which Flight Q What is the maximum reim­ 803 you're talking about. It seems Flight 803 is shown in the schedule bursement payable for a mis­ as originating in Hong Kong on Sunday and Thursday. In reality the carriage? flight originates the previous day, Saturday or Wednesday. However, we Q Who insures the TWA Group already have a Flight 803 operating on Wednesday and Saturday. Insurance Plan? "Why not simply change the flight numbers of the Sunday and Thurs­ Q If I terminate employment day '803' trips," someone suggested. But it seems there's a sales advan­ BROKEN "PROP." No self-respecting inaugural flight to Hong Kong would with TWA, may I convert my tage to retaining a daily Flight 803. Since passengers don't know there take off without a rickshaw in the picture, so when the one used at JFK Group Policy to an individual are two flights 803 in the air at once, only flight operations and dispatch developed a "mechanical," mechanic Santiago Parodi, foreman Walt policy? people need differentiate between 803 and 803A. Knight and mechanic George Ruffcores (L-R) rushed to the rescue with (Answers on Page Six) Simple, isn't it? nuts and bolts, new shafts and a fresh paint job. » * * "I wonder if anyone can top this record?" asks MKC-based Captain Frank McCaul. "My nephew, Michael McClung, wanted to learn to fly— and to fly for TWA. I wrote him and promised that if he'd come to Kansas City I'd give him all the flight and ground instruction for the December Honor Roll various ratings. "He arrived here July 16, got his private license Sept. 10, passed the 35 Years commercial written exam Sept. 22 and the instrument written exam Oct. R. Duckworth, NYC H. I. Reynard, MCI L. E. Baldwin, MCI 8. On Oct. 27 he passed his commercial flight test and, the next day, his instrument rating. 30 Years "Today [Nov. 1] he took his instructor's written test. At this writing," said Captain McCaul, "I haven't heard whether he passed—but I G. B. Koch, Jr., LAX W. L. Armstrong, DTW J. S. Southard, MKC H. E. Kampe, SFO W. E. Corneal, LGA R. J. Knowles, TPA wouldn't bet against it!" G. E. Jewell, CVG D. L. Schaffer, LAX D. B. Kuhn, LAX T. G. Bonnie, LAX H. G. Huff, ORD W. A. Dixon, SFO

25 Years

P. J. Quinn, NYC L. E. Hornaday, MCI J. E. Bain, MCI R. G. Snow, MKC A. B. Brown, MCI R. E. Todd, Jr., MCI W. E. Cahill, MCI C. F. Mills, MCI R. W. Smith, MCI F. Bowman, LAX J. K. Rouge JFK A. M. Haug, MCI E. A. Szambecki, ICT O. W. Eisner, JFK E. J. Austin, JFK H. E. Young, Jr., JFK R. H. Scrivens, NYC J. A. Light, PHL M.J. Spillane, JFK J. A. Bear, MCI E. J. LeBoeuf, MCI A. U. Ruhanen, JFK C. R. Willis, MKC

20 Years

H. B. Lowe, ICT M. W. Perrotta, EWR K. Swanson, CHI C. P. Beretta, JFK J. A. Printz, DAY M. L. Keys, LAS L. R. Cattabiani, JFK D. G. Groth, CHI A. J. Cuda, MCI R. D. Green, ADD C. L. Edwardson, KSC W. F. Krupa, MCI J. E. Aurelius, LAX D. E. Grigg, JFK J. J. Knorr, CHI

15 Years

R. W. Cady, SFO F. L. Robertson, MCI R. R. Harris, MCI C. J. Alexander, LAX G. W. Dreisbach, CMH D. V. Carlson, MCI H. Claxton, MCI J. W. Rose, MKC E. H. Kim, ADD I. Thomas, LAX J. V. Smith, BOS R. L. Wilkerson, MCI V. S. Davies, LGA L. J. Accardo, MCI W. Hendren, MCI R. J. Mitchell, MCI R. J. Powell, CMH J. D. Johnston, MKC W. C. Welker, SFO J. M. Belk, MKC W. L. Smith, MCI H. S. Oleksy, MCI R. Sanders, MCI W. R. Nemeth, MKC J. W. Wilson, SFO W. M. Birkley, CVG K. R. Bingham, CVG W. Lacy, LAX W. E. McMurtrey, MCI D. C. Greer, MKC E. G. Riddle, MKC M. A. Ciszewski, ORD J. C. Walker, LGA J. Lambert, MCI C. Dillman, STL J. W. Walker, MCI J. F. Wilcox, MKC H. M. Whitfield, ICT N, Snyder, BOS P. E. Mikesell, MCI

10 Years

R. D. Adams, MKC N. M. Kelly, JFK A. M. Kelly, JFK H. A. Wiliford, IND B. C. Slade, LAS J. A. Rich, MCI R. R. Bishop, Sr., LAX Z. J. Leszczynski, DIA E. P. Garwood, ORD A. J. Tocco, JFK C. W. Gatschet, MKC M. E. Long, MKC JERRY COSLEY, public relations representative at Los Angeles, wisely lets A. E. Boucher, BOS B. G. Likins, PHX D. E. Meade, ORD H. O. Poor, MCI L. B. Williams, IND D. D. Chapin, MKC V. R. Buchta, MCI P. W. Hurd, NYC I. W. Westerlund, SFO H. M. Roberts, MKC R. I. Borgeson, Jr., MCI E. R. Wearing, MCI his wife Vickie (nee Kline) do the talking as they ducked questions thrown R. A. Myers, MKC K. S. Craycraft, MCI R. H. Riche, MCI N. S. Nivica, JFK J. V. Tononi, PHL L. K. Perry, CVG at them during a pre-wedding "press conference" arranged by airport W. A. Stansell, JFK S. C. Williams, MCI W. G. Barr, MCI J. O'Hanlon, JFK E. D. Mims, EWR E. Kruck, JFK M. C. Sickles, JFK P. Schirmer, JFK E. H. Bertram, MCI C. C. Farrugia, DTW S. W. Banes, MCI D. C. Hendricks, NYC friends. Vickie is on the public relations staff of the Los Angeles Depart­ P. J. O'Rourke, U.S. J. E. Kontas. MCI H. G. Villines, MCI A. E. Jameson, MKC W. F. Brigham, LAX P. Benitez, Jr., LAX Naval Base Jamto C. W. Hugill, MCI J. R. Wade, MCI M. J. Heneahan, JFK M. A. Horgan, NYC P. J. Raftery, JFK ment of Airports. They were married October 8. W. S. Reed, LAS J. R. Shannon, MCI A. L. Williams, MCI C. Tyler, ORD E. T. Sasseen, CLE

PAGE TWO NOVEMBER 21, 1966 S KYL. I NER Flight Service Awards (Continued from Page One) mored, bid their flights hoping to attended the University of Wis­ be able to work with him because consin and worked for the Mil­ of his never-failing courtesy and waukee County Medical Society good humor.) before joining TWA in June 1956. His favorite trips are to the Far "Those of us who have had the East, where enroute he has an op­ pleasure of working with Fay can portunity to practice all the lan­ attest to the excellence of her serv­ guages at his command—Italian, ice .. . her gracious personality French, English, Greek and Arabic. and friendly smile exudes a warmth Nothing suits him better than being easily sensed," said a supervisor. Sandra Hart Fay Laatsch with friends before an open fire and Miss Laatsch has a four-year per­ having "fagioli al fiasco"—a coun­ fect attendance record. For the try meal of brown beans baked past year she has been an on-line in a clay pot. instructor and "with patience and Also Bome-based is hostess understanding has guided, coun­ Gunilla "Gun" Friberg. Born in selled and assisted new hostesses Jonkoping, Sweden, Gun made her in a manner that has brought only way to Stockholm to fulfill her praise . . ." dream of becoming an airline host­ Los Angeles' candidate for the ess—only to be told she was too annual Hostess of the Year award young. She took a job in a bank, is another Midwesterner, Sandra Shirley Stevens J. Barlaud then joined TWA the moment she Lee Hart of Elgin, Illinois. Miss came of age in April 1965. Hart joined TWA in January 1965 crew when word came of her se­ Gun's liking of people is evident from Illinois Bell Telephone Com­ lection as top hostess and the need in her friendly and warm manner FINANCE QUARTERLY AWARD OF MERIT went to Dale Shelton, associate pany, where she was a service rep­ to be present for her interview for which shows through in any lan­ programmer at MKC, for designing and programming an improved com­ resentative. the system FSHA award. guage she speaks—whether it's puter procedure for obtaining faster and more accurate general account­ "Miss Hart is everything we are Born in Jackson, Michigan, Pat English, French, Italian or her na­ ing information. Savings are estimated at $5,000 a month. Surrounded by looking for in a hostess," said a attended Mercy School of Nursing tive Swedish. She's the proud the tools of the programmer's trade are (L-R) G. L. Doherty, supervisor- supervisor. "She is a leader," said in Detroit and was a registered owner of a "baby blue" Fiat which, machine operations; James W. Smith, staff vice president-data services; another. "It's obvious she enjoys nurse in a Battle Creek, Michigan witnesses say, she manages well Mr. Shelton; and C. E. Long, manager-data processing operations. her work—and passengers re­ hospital nearly four years before through Rome's traffic. spond," reads another citation. joining TWA. She has continued Nancy Akright Leonardt, San Newark-based Mary Jane Barton her nursing career between flights. Francisco's nominee for the 1966 Hall of Fame Nomination has been with TWA a year. A Here's what fellow TWAers say FSHA award, is a native of To- native of Phoenix, she attended about Pat: "Her job has never peka, Kansas. After attending St. Deadline Is December 15 Arizona State University and become routine. Each flight is a Mary College and Washburn Uni­ versity, she was a playground di­ worked as a secretary before tak­ challenge ... I have admired her Nominations for the 1966 Trans World Award—our company's ing to the air. rector for the Topeka Recreation and have been inspired by her . . ." highest honor for distinguished service by an employee—will be re­ "That special sparkle will con­ Commission before joining TWA in Purser Albert "Al" DiCecco is ceived until December 15, according to David J. Crombie, vice tinue to impress many TWA pas­ a 10-year TWAer. A native of February 1960. Nancy was cited sengers and be enjoyed by all her Providence, Bhode Island, before for her "personal dedication and president of industrial relations. co-workers," a Newark supervisor coming into aviation he was a keen sensitivity which reflect out­ Every TWA employee—all 33„500 around the world—is eligible predicted in nominating Miss Bar­ traveling manager for the A&P standing credit to TWA." She for the coveted award, regardless of where he works, what he does hasn't missed a day's work in six ton. "Her appearance and perform­ chain 11 years. When furloughed or how long he has been with the company. vears of flying. ance reflect a genuine interest in during TWA's lowpoint in 1961-63 The man or woman selected will be honored at the annual Presi­ maintaining her own as well as he worked as a hotel auditor. dent's Awards Dinner in New York TWA's standards of excellence." Al DiCecco enjoys "the respect in February, when Mr. Tillinghast Trans World Award is that it is at Arlene Buth Kirschenheiter's and admiration of all who know also will host division and depart­ once exclusive and all-inclusive," story, in a way, is "home town him," a supervisor said. "He has ment "Man of the Year" winners. Mr. Crombie said. "In singling out girl makes good." The JFK-based that rare indefinable trait of He or she also will join the select one person every year and saying (domestic) hostess is a rarity—a personality that engenders respect company whose names are in­ 'You are the best,' we really are native New Yorker. The green- and good will. His performance is scribed in the permanent Hall of honoring performance excellence eyed blonde joined TWA in June done with professional competence Fame in the executive office. and the constant effort for perfec­ 1964 after receiving an Associate that, despite extreme modesty and Among those names are the re­ tion of countless men and women in Arts degree from Webster Junior humility, make him stand head cipients of the 1965 award, Cap­ throughout TWA. College in Washington, D.C. and shoulders above the crowd." Nancy Leonardt Gunilla Friberg tain Thomas Carroll and seven fel­ "While to President Tillinghast "Consideration for her flying Highpoint of Mr. DiCecco's ca­ low crew members. They were falls the final, difficult decision of partners as well as her passengers" reer was his selection as a purser honored for courage and profes­ choosing one person to be honored aboard Pope Paul's historic flight sional skill in bringing their crip­ from among the many, the highest in October 1965. pled jetliner to a safe landing tribute will in fact already have Paris-based Jacqueline Marie following a mid-air collision over been paid by virtue of nomination Barlaud, who has been with TWA the New York area last December 4. by a fellow employee." 11 years, was a ticket agent three Only four other employees in the The form below is for your con- years before becoming a flight- three-year history of the Trans vienence in submitting your nom­ hostess in 1958. Born in Paris, she g^^'Mk World Award have been so highly ination for the 1966 Trans World was educated in France and Eng­ honored. Award. Bemember the deadline, land. She taught mathematics at Al DiCecco L. Rodocanachi "The deep significance of the December 15. a private school for a year prior Anne DiMott Mary Barton to joining TWA. She says flying has always been a dream since, as Nomination for Trans World Award a little girl, she listened to her grandmother tell of her adventure as the first French woman to ride I nominate ., who is a in an airplane in 1909. Loving to travel, she has vis­ for the 1966 Trans World Award. My reason: ited Mexico, the U.S., Scandinavia, at the Middle East, India and Ceylon. She plans to travel to Thailand and Cambodia next month. "Everyone is proud of her," a A. Kirschenheiter Patricia Whelan spokesman for her Orly colleagues keynotes Arlene's nomination. "A said—"just as she does her work mature, congenial, sincere and re­ with pride." sponsible person," the citation As the name suggests, purser said in summary. Luciano Bodocanachi of Borne is JFK-based international hostess Italian—but he was born in Alex­ Patricia Mary Whelan, who has andria, Egypt and lived there until 1956. He joined TWA in 1960 as been flying the line since spring Signature, title and location of person submitting nomination 1960, sacrificed the honor of being a ticket agent, worked briefly for a member of the crew of the Olympic Airways and then re­ press flight accompanying President turned to TWA in 1963 as a ticket Send nomination to D. J. Crombie, Vice President-Industrial Relations, Johnson's Pacific Mission. She'd agent. He has been a purser two TWA, 605 Third Avenue, New York 10016. already been chosen for the cabin years. (Hostesses, it's widely ru­

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Public Relations Lists Promotions Beassignments and promotions in the public relations department have been announced by Gordon Gilmore, vice president-public re­ lations. Lawrence L. Hilliard, manager of news services on the depart­ ment's executive offices staff in New York for the past two years, has been named to the newly cre­ ated position of manager of public relations-international. He will re­ port to Thomas A. Bell, director of public relations-international, with headquarters in Paris. William J. Liss, manager-audio/ visual media since February, ad­ PLEASANT ASSIGNMENT for Captain Jack Robertson, senior DTM-F at vances to the position of manager- O'Hare, was Skyliner coverage of the style show by resident hostesses news services. at their recent meeting. Here's his commentary (L-R): "Barbara Hall is Bobert D. Hall, public relations wearing a Captain Bligh pants suit; Dottie Yelsik is robed in culottes de­ representative on the Eastern re­ signed for at-home wear; Joyce Neubert models a daytime cape dress; gion staff since 1964, succeeds Sharon Murphy is all spruced up in a roaring '20s cocktail dress; Rory Mr. Liss as manager-audio/visual Kafka has on a coin-dotted three-piece suit; and Pat Bazzani is all smiles media. ENTHUSIASM AND SPIRIT of marketing division's "Gear Up for '67" in her Dr. Zhivago-inspired coat and hat." drive is caught by sales teammates (left to right) J. R. Buckman, New Messrs. Liss and Hall will report York area director of agency and interline sales; Bob Fowler, New York to Herbert A. Bichardson, director area reservations manager; Joe Schopp, Boston reservations manager; of press relations. OKC Dedicates Bill Rambo, manager of reservations/CTO training, JFK; and George Mr. Hilliard, a journalism gradu­ Feehan, Chicago area reservations manager. ate of Boston University, has been New Terminal associated with TWA since 1959, OKLAHOMA CITY—Formal dedi­ except for a 15-months period in cation of Oklahoma City's new Will 1963-64 when he served as public Rogers World Airport terminal, de­ relations manager for North Cen­ signed to serve in the supersonic tral Airlines. age, is scheduled December 1-4. Mr. Liss, a graduate of Butgers The new $6.5 million terminal University, joined TWA in 1963 as will serve two million passengers a public relations representative on annually. the Eastern region staff. Previously he was night editor and commen­ The four-story terminal contains tator for United Press International 200,000 square feet of floor space Audio News and served on the and embraces a multi-level parking lot providing space for 1,400 auto­ staff of the British Commonwealth Red kangaroo was painted on mobiles. Designers say passsengers International Newsfilm Ageney and fuselage of the Pacific Mission will have the shortest walk from NBC News in New York. Presidential press charter Oct. parking lot to plane of any terminal Mr. Hall, a Boston University 17-Nov. 2 at Sydney by Qan­ its size in the U. S. Distance from graduate, joined TWA m 1963 as tas personnel. A route map was the farthest parking place to the a transportation representative and added at Manila and flags at most distant gate is less than a transferred to the Eastern Begion each country along the way: thousand feet. public relations office in 1964. New Zealand, Australia, The Joining Mayor George Shirk and Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand other Oklahoma City civic leaders and Korea. Airlift Approved in the formal dedication activities Jaek R. Evans, manager-flight The government has approved will be the presidents of five engineers, recorded these "firsts ' airlift of first class mail on a space scheduled airlines. These include in TWA history: available basis to servicemen based TWA's Charles C. Tillinghast, Jr.; • Nonstop Washington-Hon­ overseas, according to Jack Mur­ Marion Sadler, American; Harding olulu. MADRID HOSTS gave a luncheon for reservations coordinator Helen phy, director of mail and express Lawrence, Braniff; Robert Six, • First TWA plane in New Soller (center) on her return to Chicago after assignment in Europe sales. The new class of mail in­ Continental, and M. Lamar Muse, Zealand, Australia, Malaysia and during the summer-end travel peak. White mantilla and bouquet, held cludes sound recorded communica­ Central. Korea. by reservations agent Mari Carmen Gutierrez, were gifts of Spanish tions having the character of per­ Oklahoma's senior Senator, A. S. • Nonstop Anchorage-Wash­ friends. DSM Frank Howell joins in wishing farewell. sonal correspondence and parcels Mike Monroney, chairman of the ington. weighing under five pounds and senate aviation subcommittee, will • Longest individual charter measuring less than 60 inches in be honored for his distinguised ser­ Air Freight Unit Thursday, November 24, flight—30,000 miles in 17 days. Thanksgiving Day, will be a combined length and girth. vice to the aviation industry. Expands at IND company recognized holiday for Becordings should be marked ground employees in the U.S. "Sound Recorded Personal Corres­ pondence" to assure airlift service. INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor John J. Clipped Wings Cook Book Barton officially dedicated TWA's new $800,000 air cargo faciltity at .: ,-.•...:.• ..-•.:;:..!.::•....:..;.:.:::;.. ; •:,.-.. .. • :.., ••.-.:. • • •:;;.: -.-. : .. .•>:: .' •:• •:. .:.' . • '• '••• ••• • :.•:•::• : •;:•.::•:•:•/.- .-•.:..•:•',•.•:...•:• Selling Like Hot Cakes Weir Cook Airport November 9. He pushed a button to start a "Selling like hot cakes" is the report on the Clipped Wings Cook freight package moving along the Book, which we've been meaning to tell you about. (To tempt facilities' mechanized conveyor sys­ your palate, we planned to print a recipe or two from the book, tem and break the official ribbon. which was compiled by the former TWA flight hostesses. But heck, we decided, let 'em buy it.) The new freight terminal build­ ing was built by the city of Indi­ We received a complimentary copy, tried out some of the anapolis at a cost of $300,000 and recipes in the Skyliner test kitchens, and can tell you that the is being partially leased to TWA, young ladies know more about cooking than just pushing buttons which has installed more than on electronic galley ovens. $500,000 worth of equipment in Anyway, if you are looking for an inexpensive gift to fill those the ter-minal to speed cargo from Christmas stockings, we can't think of anything nicer than Clipped delivery trucks to jet freighters. Wings' book of recipes. You also will be contributing to a worth­ while cause. Proceeds from sales of the cook book have helped Although the new facility is the account for a good bit of some $3,000 raised by the organization most modern in Indiana, it is only this year in behalf of Project Hope. a first step, according to DTM Tom Ansel. "Our air freight business Mrs. Louis (Lucky) Kapanka, we're told, took on the tremen­ here is growing so rapidly that we dous job of editing the book. Emily Alldredge coordinated the consider this new facility a purely efforts of TWA's presentations section, who turned out an attractive interim one," he said. "We will cover and other illustrations. have t© expand greatly in three to Cost of the cook book is only $2.50. You may order it through four years to continue to give the JOHN MclNTOSH (right), Albuquerque maintenance foreman, displays Mrs. George Shelley, 51 Munson Court, Huntington Station, New best possible service to Indianapo­ antelope he bagged near Maxwell, New Mexico. His companion is lead York 11746. lis customers." transportation agent Dean Johnson.

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Credit Union . . . (Continued from Page One) Haman, Margulas treasurer; and E. Wiley Barker, general attorney and assistant cor­ Receive Awards porate secretary, as secretary. Las Vegas mechanic Carlton Newly elected directors were Haman and London passenger re­ Mr. Geiger, who succeeds Mr. lations representative Baymond A. Caudle on the board, and Boy L. Margulas have received the trans­ Simpkins, staff vice president of portation division's "Man of the transportation training, who fills Year" award for the third quarter, the unexpired term of Richard L. according to J. E. Frankum, vice Murlowski, former TWA controller president of transportation. and credit union president who re­ Carl Haman is responsible for signed earlier this year. upkeep of TWA's ground support Reelected to three-year terms equipment at Las Vegas. Although were Messrs. Barker and Gilbirds the job is not as glamorous as and Captain David W. Bichwine. LOOK-ALIKES. Third quarter win­ trouble-shooting on aircraft, the General manager J. D. Mac­ ners of the transportation division's contribution to the overall effort Pherson reported that the TWA "Man of the Year" award were toward on-time dependability "is Credit Union maintained its rank Las Vegas mechanic Carlton Haman in our estimation every bit as im­ as 12th largest among some 22,000 (left) and London passenger re­ portant," said DTM C. S. Wyre in credit unions in the U.S. As a lations represenative Ray Margulas. nominating Mr. Haman. For ex­ yardstick of efficient operation, he ample, there is one Air Start Truck cited its expense-to-income ratio at Las Vegas to serve 11 departures ABE FRIEDMAN (second from left), supervisor of stores at JFK, won of 15.2 percent as lowest of the Belgium, Holland daily. "In the six years Carl has recent technical services "Award of Excellence" for improvements made 300 largest credit unions. By com­ been responsible for keeping this through his "planning ability, attention to detail, personal leadership and parison, the United Air Lines credit Posts are Filled equipment in operating condition, inspiration to his people." Shown with him at presentation ceremony are union, ranking fifth, had a ratio of Appointments of James Van Der there has not been one delay— F. L. Benson (left), manager-system stores, MCI; W. A. Brenner, super­ 25 pereent; American's credit un­ Togt as sales supervisor in Amster­ through 20,000 departures—due to visor-field station stores; and James A. Shaunty, staff vice president- ion, ranking sixth, ended the year dam and Daniel F. Schultz as sales an inoperative starter," Mr. Wyre purchasing. Mr. Friedman has been with TWA 24 years. He started as with 21 pereent. supervisor in Brussels have been pointed out. an apprentice mechanic in the wartime ICD at Washington and was Batio of outstanding loans to announced by William C. Love, On a recent inspection, an official maintenance foreman seven years before promotion to his present shares—to put it another way, regional sales vice president. of Airesearch, manufacturer of the position in February 1965. ready eash—was 88.1 percent Born in The Netherlands, Mr. unit, said that TWA's Las Vegas compared with 99.9 percent for Van Der Togt returns to his home starter "is the cleanest and best UAL and 105.3 percent for AAL. area from Brussels where he has maintained piece of equipment I This was particularly significant served as sales supervisor for the have seen in the field." Mr. Haman during the IAM strike when "credit past six years. Associated with has been with TWA since 1959 as unions which were loaned up to TWA since 1947, he held sales a line mechanic at Las Vegas. 99 percent or more on their de­ positions at Geneva and Zurich London's Ray Margulas is one posits would have had to restrict prior to assignment to Brussels. of those TWAers who doesn't seem their services," Mr. MacPherson Mr. Schultz moves to Brussels to know there are only 24 hours in commented. from Paris, where he has been a day. The 15-year veteran is ex­ He pointed out that while senior sales representative. A na­ perienced in cargo and ramp & TWA's credit union voted a 5M tive of New York, Mr. Schultz be­ control duties, but it has been percent dividend for fiscal 1966, gan his TWA career as a transpor­ as a passenger relations representa­ American retained a 5 percent div­ tation agent in 1959. He later tive the past two summer peaks idend and United paid a 5/4 per­ became a passenger relations rep­ that he has distinguished himself. cent dividend. resentative at JFK. In the relatively few months he has received a file-full of commen­ Strong Cash Reserve dations from passengers, particu­ Commenting on the impact of Garrido Heads Manila larly many he helped during the the 43-day IAM strike during July MANILA—Appointment of Diego strike last July and August. and August, Mr. MacPherson said S. Garrido, Jr. as Manila sales Messrs. Haman and Margulas "we were extremely fortunate to supervisor has been announced by were chosen from among eight re­ have a reserve of available cash Jules C. Gindraux, senior director- gional nominees—including Arthur during the 59 days from July 15 to Far East. Mr. Garrido, who joined Newman, lead mechanic, London; September 12 when the credit un­ TWA last April, succeeds Juan Enver Sezgen, ramp serviceman, ion received no income from em­ Ygoa who recently transferred to San Francisco; Robert L. Ham­ "OH MY GOSH!" moans Mel Warshaw (left), director of current schedules, ployee deductions." the Los Angeles area sales office. mond, ramp serviceman, Indian­ as he hears Ray Dunn broadcast a "stand up and take a bow" during Loans during the strike period Also named to the Manila staff apolis; Zeke Hansley, mechanic system general manager's briefing. Everybody, it seems, was "in" on Mel's dropped off 32 percent during the was sales representative Jose Fer­ Tulsa; James Shroat, lead me­ 35th anniversary. Enjoying the look of shock are (from left) John Logan, first few weeks, Mr. MacPherson nando Crame. chanic, Washington National; and staff vice president of scheduling; Harry Kelley, senior director-market reported. He attributed this decline Both men are graduates of De George M. Margolis, transportation analysis and forecasting; and Robert B. Mueller, staff vice president of to "the natural hestitancy of bor­ La Salle College. agent, Newark. flight operations. rowers to go into debt under the circumstances." Despite the strike, the credit union gained $700,000 in July-August-September over the similar 1965 period. During the year 23,889 loans were processed for a total of $29,- 169,000, compared with 19,406 BORN: loans for $25,854,000 in 1965. FITZPATRICK: To Gene and Louise Fitz- Number of loans granted increased patrick, cargo sales representative, SFO, 23.1 pereent while dollar amount a 9 Ib. 2 oz. son, Christopher Matthew was up 12.8 percent. November 2. McLAUGHLIN: To Mr. and Mrs. Joseph On December 1 the Credit Un­ McLaughlin, transportation chief, BOS, a ion will open a new full-time office 6 Ib. 7 oz. son, Christopher, October 5. at the Kennedy Space Center, MOORE: To Mr. and Mrs. John Moore, headed by Garth T. Peck. lead transportation agent, BOS, an 8 Ib. daughter, Donna, October 15. SULLIVAN: To Mr. and Mrs. William Sul­ Kansas City TWAers have livan, lead transportation agent, BOS, been invited by the Red Cross an 8 Ib. 8 oz. son, Wayne Cramer, to tape-record, free of charge, a October 12. TOBIN: To Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tobin, five-minute holiday greeting to deputy DTM, BOS, a 9 Ib. son, Kirk, husbands, sons or daughters in October 7. the armed services. Appoint­ MARRIED: PLANELOAD OF U. S.-BOUND PASSENGERS on Flight 881 last June 20 earned Athens TWAers a silver-plated ments may be made any time COSLEY: Jerry Cosley, public information before December 2 by calling championship cup. Competing in Telesell contest, they filled up the first nonstop Athens-New York flight. Bob representative, LAX and Vickie Kline, the Greater Kansas City Red McCormick, director of reservations services, flew to Greece recently to present the prize on behalf of Jack October 8. FLANAGAN/SAMSON: Margaret Flana­ Cross Chapter. Among record­ Cowan, senior director of reservations and CTOs. "We'll keep the cup in '67," vowed ATH res manager Souren Jenazian. Pictured at the handshaking session are (front, L-R) Pete Maslatzides, Gilda Ambatielou, Basil gan, flight hostess, JFK, and Roger D. ing locations is the Plaza Ticket Samson, transportation agent, JFK, Oc­ Office. (Employees in other cities Peridas, Mr. McCormick, Anna Argyropoulos, Dimitri Tsecouras, Mr. Jenazian, Germaine Braggiotti, Solon tober 29. should contact their local Red Melitas, Nolly Hoursoglou and George Petridis. Rear (L-R): Aris Anastassopoulos, John Yiparakis, Nick Stav- SCHULTZ: Diane Schultz, teletype operator, ORD, and Carl Clancy, October 30. Cross chapters for information ridia, Titina Kourela, Stelios Anastassopoulos, Aleka Katsantoni, Lucas Morfinis, George Tambouras, Dennis Scroumbelos, Mario Cassuto, (manager-reservations service office, PAR); John Papatzanakis, Nasso Digiacomo SMITH/BRADAC: Joseph Smith, ramp serv­ on "Voice from Home.") iceman, BOS, and Elizabeth Bradac, and DSM Chuck Henneman. —John Yiparakis hostess, BOS, September 24.

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Mary Noonan, daughter of termi­ nal service director W. J. Noonan, is named in the 1966-67 edition of "Who's Who" among students in American universities and colleges. A senior at Mount St. Scholastica College in Atchison, Kansas, Miss Noonan is an elementary educa­ tion major. She was nominated by the faculty for her academic achievements, citizenship and at­ tributes of leadership. She has been a seasonal employee for TWA the past three years, including recep­ tionist at the N.Y. World's Fair. * # » NEWARK—Rita Pokk, daughter of Newark deputy DTM Fred Pokk, has received a commendation WITH PARDONABLE RELUCTANCE, Joe Clay (left) congratulates v. p. from the National Merit Scholar­ HELMUT MOCK, supervisor of budget planning for the International Bonham Fox whose Chicago area, on the basis of preliminary figures, ship Corporation for finishing in region, is congratulated on his 20 years with TWA by Paul Nemeth, won the NYC-CHI September boarding contest (Skyliner, Oct. 10). It seems the top two percent of her Lynd- regional director of transportation management controls. Taking part are when the final figures were in, New York had really won. "You might say hurst, N. J. high school class. Pres­ senior analyst Joe Kottukappali (left) and Peggy Sillon, supervisor of we were out-Foxed," said Mr. Clay, who subsequently moved from the ident of the student council, Rita administration and standards. N. Y. area sales vice presidency "back to the good old transportation recently was honored by fellow division" and the position of staff vice president of passenger service. students with a "Rita Pokk Day." Enjoying the laugh is Bob Fowler (center), manager of reservations sales Her mother is a substitute teacher — Quick Quiz for the New York area. Photo-Bob Paul in the Lyndhurst school system. <* » * (from Page Two) Kansas City-based Captain Ro­ A $150.00 This is the total bert D. McMillan has been ap­ amount payable for both hospi­ pointed chief of staff for the Mis­ tal and doctor fees. souri Wing Civil Air Patrol, U. S. A $300 Air Force Auxiliary. A lieutenant A $75 colonel, the TWA pilot has been a A Connecticut General Life In­ member of the CAP since De­ surance Co. cember 1, 1941. He commands 42 A Yes. Both life insurance and units with 1,000 members. hospitalization insurance may be a * * converted to an individual policy without a medical examination Captain James H. Roe, retired, if application is made within 31 has received an award from the days after termination. State of Kansas for the program of water and soil conservation on his 566-acre farm in Miami County, Kansas. He was cited for terraces, diversion ditches, waterways, ponds and pasture land which have re­ sulted in high farm production as well as protection of wildlife. » »' « Under the theme "Working To­ gether Means Profit," seminars in LEO CAPPONI (right), SFO main­ advanced management are being tenance foreman, receives 25-year conducted by the technical services pin from general foreman T. E. division at Kansas City. Approxi­ "Slim" Morgan. Celebrating, Leo mately 600 members of technical and his wife Vivienne then took off services' management will attend for a Hawaiian vacation. LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON. Dennis M. Crowley (left) receives congratulations 40-hour workshop-type conferences from Captain Roy Simpkins (center), staff vice president of transportation in 1966-67, according to A. A. Servicemen, youth fares and em­ Cross, supervisor of management training, on successful completion of his pilot-flight engineer 707 ground ployees traveling subject to space and flight training programs. He'd better have passed!—that's his father, training. are receiving red carpet treatment Donald M. Crowley, director of ground training, at right. The Crowleys • « .* at JFK. A new standby lounge in join an increasing number of father-and-son combinations within the Woubishet Mekuria, Addis Ababa the Trans World Flight Center TWA family. district sales manager of Ethiopian SANTA MARIA DTM Umberto Dias features color television, compli­ Airlines, recently became first in receives his 20-year pin from Inter­ mentary soft drinks—and wall-to- the sales department to receive a national region transportation vice wall red carpet. A ground hostess 20-year pin. He has been with president W. L. Trimble at a Paris is on duty to coordinate the standby Ethiopian since its inception. luncheon. list with the gate agent.

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"MARY GORDON OF THE YEAR" is Chicago's Connie Hanson, shown re­ ceiving an engraved bowl from Bonham Fox, area sales vice president (left), and Dan Reid, staff vice president and general sales manager.

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