CENTRAL GAL SHARES PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD • • • page 2 THE COVER IN THIS ISSUE

Credit where it's due WINNERS OF TWO PRIZES NAMED . 2 NEWS BRIEFS NYC employe in shares Railroading's modern Kate Shelleys-railroad women who do public public service award; Selkirk man service work above and beyond the call of duty—received their "Oscars". wins Damage Prevention Slogan Contest In their front ranks was a New York Central woman—Elinore Prize, of NYC CARLOADINGS... mechanical accounting operations were also included NYC's District Public Relations office in Cleveland. NEWS BRIEFS 3 in the first seven months of 1962 totaled 1,726,243. This on their tour, which was lauded by E. S. Knutson, The awards were presented during a banquet, attended by over 700 rail• was 8.3 per cent above the total for the same period Director of Traffic at Ford. road women from all over the nation, at the conclusion of the annual meet• THE CENTURY IS 60! 4 of last year. ing of the National Association of Railway Business Women. The awards Famous Central feted at New NYC financial results for the first half of this year, • • • are named in honor of the heroic role played by Kate Shelley who in 1881, York and Chicago ceremonies however, showed a net deficit of $4.9 million. During 20 NEW DIESELS... at the age of 15, saved a train that was headed toward disaster. Today's the same period of 1961, Central's deficit was are being built for New York Central by two locomo• APPOINTMENTS TO NEW modern Kate Shelleys show a different form of dedication to the railroads, $25.2 million. One factor affecting NYC income in the tive manufacturers. Ten are under construction by second quarter of 1962 was the recent wage increase but theirs is equally a source of inspiration. NYC POSTS 6 Electro-Motive Division of General Motors Corp., and granted non-operating employes, which raised The awards were given for the first time this year under the sponsorship another ten by Alco Products, Inc. Cost of the new expenses by $2,150,000. locomotives is $3.7 million—part of NYC's continuing of Modem Railroads magazine in order to give national recognition to RECENTLY RETIRED 7 modernization program. railroad women for outstanding public service work done on behalf of the • • railroad industry. Awards were presented for individual achievement and HEADLIGHT HIGHLIGHTS .... 8 • • • Around the System in pictures also for group activities. The top award in the group activity category was NEW TANK CAR... construction method that signals a revolution in MILITARY SERVICE... given to the Cleveland chapter of the National Association of Railway Busi• MERGER HEARING DATE SET ... 10 shipping chemicals, fuels and liquids has been obligations can be fulfilled by young NYC men ness Women as a result of its many widely-known public service activities. Letter to employes from NYC Presi• dent Perlman outlines details developed by NYC's Cleveland Technical Center. through enlistment in the National Guard or NYC- Special mention among projects that brought the award to the Cleveland An ingenious adaptation of a conventional hopper sponsored Transportation Corps reserve units. National group was given to a campaign concerning an "Auto Racing-Train Set". CENTRALINES 15 car converts it to tank car service. By utilizing the Guard opportunities offer training in both land and During the last Christmas season this campaign was sparked by Miss Prize squareness of the hopper car, the Technical Center's air operations. Both the Guard and Transportation who has for many years been an active member of the Cleveland chapter PATS ON THE BACK 15 development permits practically double the capacity Corps units play vital roles in strengthening the of NARBW and this year is serving as its President. of a similar-length cylindrical tank unit. defenses of America. The toy game involved using model autos to try to beat a model train to DETROIT-CANADA DIVISIONS Announcing this startling development, James J. • • • a crossing. The bad influence upon young, impressionable minds of future COMBINED 15 Wright, Vice President of the Center, and NYC WHILE THE RAILROADS . . . drivers, inherent in this game was quickly spotted by Miss Prize. Following Director of Technical Research, pointed out: "In a COMMUNITY VISITS CARRY 40-foot cylindrical tank car, the maximum capacity of the nation continue to pay their own way—building her lead, the Cleveland chapter of NARBW called this danger to the atten• STORY OF MERGER 16 is 10,000 gallons. However, this square tank car and maintaining their own rights of way as well as tion of their national organization and its 60 nationwide chapters, the Central and Pennsylvania people tell provides a capacity of 19,500 gallons." paying taxes on them—the Federal Aviation Agency National Safety Council, community leaders, various PTA and national details to areas that will be affected An additional, but highly important, feature of this announced early in August the allocation of $74.2 by consolidation of two roads groups, many railroad clubs, associations and individual railroads-all of novel construction is the considerable reduction of the million in federal aid funds to 419 airports throughout whom gave the project their wholehearted endorsement. internal pressures that normally build up in the the country. The grants, covering the government's fiscal year In choosing the Kate Shelley award winners, the judges emphasized that The Editor wishes to express his appre• cylindrical model. Using 160 55-gallon drums that they were greatly impressed with the resourcefulness, time and effort which ciation to Donald A. Newman, Harold J. lie on their side, these hollow cylinders force the liquid that began July 1, were allocated to the largest number many individuals and groups are contributing for the good of the railroad Schneider and David Levy, all of the Cen• on a round-about travel path. This "honeycomb" of airports in the history of the program. A total of 12 tral's Public Relations department, for their airports in New York State alone will benefit from the industry. principle forms a series of breakwaters to create a invaluable assistance in the preparation and grants. production of this issue of the HEADLIGHT. cushioning effect on its previous cargo. Mr. Wright added: "As a consequence, its low-slung • • • and square design allows the car to adapt to better RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD ... maintenance-of-way and overhead clearances. It also has released over 984,000 Certificates of Service conforms to the standard 40-foot loading platforms Months and Compensation (Form BA-6) for distribution The winner . . . of shippers." to employes who worked in the railroad industry in Headlight Developed at the Center by its applied research 1961. The BA-6 certificates give employes a report of of Central's Loss & Damage Prevention Slogan Contest was selected just scientific team, this tank car innovation joins other their creditable railroad service and earnings in 1961 as this issue of the HEADLIGHT was going to press. The winning slogan is: JULY-AUGUST, 1962 notable projects developed there such as the jet engine and in the 1937-61 period. snow blower, nuclear tie tester, atomic switch lamp A BA-6 certificate has been prepared for every DAMAGE IS RARE WHEN YOU HANDLE WITH CARE and others. railroad employe who earned at least $500 in Vol. 23 No. 3 In addition to serving as a research laboratory for creditable compensation in 1961 or who worked in all . . . submitted by Charles E. Lawlor, Leading Signal Maintainer at Selkirk, the New York Central, the Center also provides these 12 months of that year. The certificates are sent to the N. Y. Printed in U.S.A. developments to nation-wide concerns and individuals railroads for which the employes last worked in Mr. Lawlor's slogan was chosen as the best on his Division-the Mohawk- through leasing and servicing arrangements. NORMAN M. STONE 1961 and are distributed by the railroads. St. Lawrence—and as the System-wide winner becomes New York Central's Editor • • • If you are entitled to a BA-6 certificate for 1961 but entry in the nation-wide judging being conducted by the American Railway have not received it, you should check first with your Magazine Editors Association. THE HEADLIGHT is published by the New foreman or supervisor. If you changed jobs after 1961, York Central System for its active and CENTRAL'S DETROIT OPERATIONS ... As Division winner, Mr. Lawlor received a $50 U. S. Savings Bond. retired employes and their families. All were subject of study by a group of trainees from you should notify your 1961 employer of your present Winning the System-wide run-off nets him an additional $50 U. S. Savings communications should be addressed to the the Central Traffic Department of Ford Motor Company address so that your certificate can be mailed Bond, and in the national judging he has a chance to win another $1,000 HEADLIGHT editorial office: Room 464, 466 recently. Accompanied by Joseph D. Gunther, to you. Finally, if it cannot be traced through the Lexington Avenue, New York 17, N. Y. in cash. Assistant Vice President-Freight Sales & Service, and railroad, you should write to the Director of Wage and Raymond T. Mason, Freight Sales Manager, 11 Ford Service Records, U. S. Railroad Retirement Board, Next issue of the HEADLIGHT will carry more about Mr. Lawlor and his Member: American Railway Magazine trainees inspected Central's freight sales offices, 844 Rush Street, Chicago 11, Ill. Always give your winning slogan, as well as the winners of first and second prizes on all of Editors Association; House Magazine Insti• including Automotive, Flexi-Van, Industrial Develop• social security account number when you write to the Central's operating divisions. tute; and International Council of Indus• trial Editors. ment and Rate activity. Yard operations, freight claim, the Board. 2 New York Central Headlight July-August, 1962 3 OBSERVATION CAR of 1962 streamlined Century displays its internationally known insig• nia at , N. Y. Train has transported, fed, and cared for more than six million passengers since 1902. Long-time favorite of in• dustrial tycoons and motion picture stars. Century was an early American status symbol.

The Century Is Sixty!

Ladies — famous or otherwise — are and became a symbol of the finest rail• not given to revealing their ages publicly. road service available anywhere, carry• 1902, the Century has operated through received it enthusiastically. The train responded: "Beg your pardon sir—The There are, however, a few exceptions, ing an average of 100,000 passengers a world wars and a great depression. In now carries two regular and one-alter• Century may not be on time, but she's and one of them is the most famous lady year between Chicago and New York in one period she ran as many as ten nate-day Sleepercoaches daily in each never late." of New York Central's passenger fleet— her 60-year history. sections on a given day from New York direction. The Twentieth Century Limited. Celebrities from all over the world, to Chicago, and it was commonplace The Twentieth Century Limited has Styles change On June 15, 1962 the Century ob• and from every field of human endeavor for more than one section of the train always been a subject of pride to New Most styles have changed since 1902, served her 60th Anniversary. While have made it their regular train between to operate each day in both directions. York Central people and the source of when the Century was launched, as you some of her friends celebrated in high the two cities. Plays and songs have been many of their traditions. Perhaps the can see from some of the pictures on style in New York and Chicago, what written about the Century; books and Best service place she holds in the hearts of the these pages. The Century, however, has many believe to be the world's best motion pictures have used the train as a Railroad passenger traffic has declined Central employes is best evidenced in kept up with the times and continues to known passenger train quietly, smoothly background for action; countless model in recent years, as a result of competing the story of a passenger waiting at a provide travelers with tops in rail trans• performed her regular duties between builders the world over have built forms of transportation, but the Century station in Syracuse to board the Century portation. two of America's great cities. replicas of her equipment; Century continues to offer the best travel service for Chicago. Impatient by nature, the The HEADLIGHT joins the famous When she started working for the souvenirs are treasured by travelers and available and in this way serves thous• man fidgeted and looked at his watch train's countless friends and admirers Central back in 1902, many people rail fans. ands of travelers who enjoy the smooth every few seconds. Train time arrived, throughout the world in wishing her thought it was just a wild experiment to In the Century's 60-years the world ride and good food available on this but the Century had not yet come into many happy returns of the day! gain notoriety for the railroad. has seen many changes. From a single most famous NYC train. sight. Finally he barked at a railroad "It won't last!" was the view of many. four car train powered by a small Within the last three years the man nearby: "What's the matter with But the Century fooled the doubters American type steam locomotive in Century introduced All-room Sleeper- the train today—why is she late?" MORE PICTURES OF CENTURY'S BIRTHDAY coach to Central travelers, who have The railroader, politely and calmly, PARTY ON NEXT PAGE.

HERALDING an era of luxurious passenger service, this advertisement appeared in BACK in 1902, dinner in this sumptuously appointed cost $1.50, about the price then charged in newspapers throughout the land in 1902. finest restaurants. Mirrored diner of 62 Century (right) seats 64 passengers, captures the train's elegance.

GLORIA Swanson waves in the roar• ROSALIND Russell, a repeat rider, ing twenties. General Eisenhower, lends glamour in the Century tradi• Bea Lillie christen new 1948 train. tion to a departure.

4 New York Central Headlight July-August, 1962 5 NEW YORK DISTRICT Addamo, V., Stevedore, New Appointments York 38 Agosta, M., Receiving Clerk, New York 13 Made To New Posts Altmore, R., Elevator Operator, New York 41 SYSTEM Bagley, M. C, Sales & Service Clerk, New York 34 James A. Hillary has been named Baker, R. F., Dynamoman, New York 42 Manager of Insurance in the real estate Bason, J. E., State Foreman, No. department. Mr. Hillary will be respon• White Plains, N. Y. 32 Bell, W. W., Carman, Harmon, sible for NYC's entire insurance pro• N. Y. 33 Bello, T., Laborer, Harmon, N. Y. 17 gram covering some 20,000 leases and Berardi, D., Stevedore, New York 33 agreements. Berger, E. D., Correction Clerk, Weehawken, N. J. 37 He had been Legal Assistant to James Bertone, C, Stevedore, New York 40 Blecha, J., Machinist Helper, O. Boisi, Vice President-Real Estate. In Weehawken, N. J. 22 that position, he assisted Mr. Boisi in Bluto, W. W., Telegraph Lever- man, New York 42 negotiations for numerous air right de• Bourgeois, A. F., Checker, New York 38 velopments, including the Pan American Bowers, N., Waiter, New York 35 building now under construction. Brisette, R. J., Mail Handler, New York 42 Mr. Hillary joined the NYC in 1955 Brucato, W., Engineer, Weehaw• in the law department. A candidate for ken, N. J. 40 Campbell, J. W., Car Cleaner, LAST DAY on the job as a Central Locomotive Engineer was observed with FAMILY FAREWELL is between retir• a doctorate of law, he has written many New York 18 ing Engineer Nick Carr (right) of Cantella, J., Stevedore, New York 38 his family and friends by L. L. Hicks at E. St. Louis, III. From left: L. W. papers on legal subjects. Cantone, A., Cooper, New York 56 Hutton, Road Foreman; Gene White, Fireman; Mr. and Mrs. Hicks; and Buffalo, and son. Bob, who was Carey, J. P., Engineer, New York 44 R. H. Stewart, Roundhouse Foreman. Fireman in same cab. Ciguto, C. S., Car Cleaner, No. CELEBRATING Century's 60th birthday, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Perlman EASTERN DISTRICT White Plains, N. Y. 34 join 84-year-old Roger Winfrey, retired porter who served on Century's Cirelli, J., Trackman, Dumont, Martin, H. O., Clerk, Harmon, At Niagara Falls, Eman Maulis, Jr. N. J. 33 N. Y. 19 1902 inaugural run, at trackside in New York's Grand Central Terminal. has been appointed Superintendent of Connaughton, E. V., Receiving Martin, J. J., Clerk, New York 34 Clerk, New York 38 Martucci, V., Trackman, Melrose, the Niagara Junction Railway. He suc• Connors, E. F., 3rd Railman, New N. Y. 31 York 13 McAuliffe, D. M., Agent, King• ceeds Norbert J. Fitzgerald who has re• Corrado, N., Trackman, White ston, N. Y. 43 tired. Plains, N. Y. 20 McMahon, T. P., Mail Handler, CENTURY Cudd, F. W., Mail Handler, New New York 22 Dennison J. Courtney has been named York 26 Melden, J. L., Foreman, Dewitt, Dallmeyer, H. F., Passenger Con• N. Y. 39 ANNIVERSARY Trainmaster there. ductor, New York 32 Messa, G., Car Cleaner, Croton, Damrose, W., Crossing Watch• N. Y. 34 Meyers, G., Yard Clerk, New FREIGHT SALES man, Haverstraw, N. Y. 22 PARTIES De Stefano, G., Trackman, York „ 33 In the Freight Sales Department, Clif• Yonkers, N. Y. 38 Following is a list of New York Central Miller, N. F., Supervisor, New CHICAGO Mayor Rich• Decker, I. L., Brakeman, Wee• York 44 ford J. Thompson has been appointed hawken, N. J, 13 employes who have retired recently from active service. Miller, E. R., B&B Pipefitter, ard Daley (right) does District Freight Sales Manager at Den• Di Spigno, A. A., Janitor, New The figure to the right of each name indicates the years Harmon, N. Y. 47 the honors at La Salle York 37 Milne, M., Elevator Operator, ver. He had previously served as District Diabo, M. K., Stevedore, New of continuous service spent with the Central. New York 30 Street Station cake cut• York 26 Moravcik, K., Freight Trucker, Freight Salesman there. Weehawken, N. J. 34 ting. NYC resident offi• Duehne, H. H., Assistant Me• Del F. Harbaugh is promoted to Dis• chanical Engineer, New York 44 Murphy, P. J., Clerk, New York 34 cers E. C. Johnson, Vice Durnack, S. R., Welder, Hudson, Gearing, J. W., Gateman, Chat• Hiques, R. J., Clerk, New York 10 Nelson, J. D., Trucker, New trict Freight Sales Manager at Omaha. N. Y. 28 ham, N. Y. 30 Jarrett, A. P., Brakeman, Wee• York 25 President (left) and H. L. Nichiporuk. N., B&B Ironworker, He has been District Freight Salesman Dwyer, J., Mail Handler, New Grafton, H. J., Waiter, New York 25 hawken, N. J. 16 Willard, assistant Vice York 36 Graham, H., Houseman, Weehaw• Johnson, A. F., Yardmaster, Mott Haven, N. Y. 31 there since 1959. Earley, E. J., Engineman, New ken, N. J. 19 Harmon, N. Y. 47 Norris. G. J., Laborer, Harmon, President, freight sales, York 45 Griffin, W., Trucker, New York 16 Jones, D. P., Brakeman, New N. Y. 15 Jack W. Ringwood has been named Ellis, J. R., Watchman, Weehaw• Gueren, F. E., Locomotive Engi• York 35 O'Connor, M., 3rd Railman, New assist at the ceremony. ken, N. J. 17 neer, Weehawken, N. J. 39 Karcich, J., Mail Handler, New York 36 Division Freight Sales Manager with O'Donnell, T. F., Assistant Signal Fay, W. F., Stevedore, St. Johns Gunther, T. H., Deckhand, Wee• York 18 headquarters at Dayton. Prior to this hawken, N. J. 41 Keenan, F., Clerk, New York 16 Master, Peekskill, N. Y. 52 Pk., N. Y. 27 O'Grady, J. J., Groundman, New Felder, H., Laborer, New York 18 Haas, R., Checker Stevedore, Kimball, H. W., Barge Captain, appointment, he had been Division Weehawken, N. J. 16 York 37 Fernandez, N., Stockman, Bronx, Weehawken, N. J. 30 Freight Sales Manager at Peoria. Hall, E. W., Patrolman, New Kiriloff, P., Coach Carpenter, Olson, O. G., Marine Carpenter, N. Y. 16 York 37 New York 37 Weehawken, N. J. 41 Raymond K. Carroll, formerly As• Flynn, J., Crossing Handler, New Hardy, J., Trackman, Hudson, Kuch, G., Wireman, New York 33 Opperman, H. J., Floatman, York 21 N. Y. 43 Lewis, H. C, Stevedore, New Weehawken, N. J. 38 sistant Coal Sales Manager at , Ford, J. R., Car Repairman, Har• Haynes, G., Stevedore, New York 17 York 23 Parnofiello, M., Machinist, Wee• has been promoted to the position of mon, N. Y. 47 Helferich, P., Watchman, Wee• M'Pitts, O. L., Telegraph Lever- hawken, N. J. 20 Larson, C. E., Signal Maintainer, hawken, N. J. 35 man, Wappenger Falls, N. Y. 31 Pavone, S., Clerk, New York 42 Coal Sales Manager at the same loca• New York 37 Hennessey, E. O., Mail Handler, Mandala, A., Elevator Operator, Pinto, J. P., Mason, Harmon, tion. Mr. Carroll has been with NYC Gaffney, P., Porter, New York 19 New York 17 New York 44 N. Y. 28 since 1950, starting as a City Freight Agent.

PASSENGER DEPARTMENT Otto W. Eisele has been named Ad• ministrative Assistant to the Assistant Vice President-Passenger Sales and Serv• ice. Mr. Eisele assumes the duties han• dled by M. Howard Rotchford who has retired.

LUCIUS Beebe, historian and reporter, scans his elaborate REAL ESTATE study of NYC's No. 1 train. Released prior to general publi• Joseph R. Spina has been appointed cation in October for the Century's June 15th celebration, Real Estate Agent. He will be respon• "20th Century" is Beebe's 20th book on railroading, details sible for the sale or leasing of NYC's CLOSING NYC careers. Conductor Bill Johnson (left-center) and Brakeman Bob Melvin APPRECIATION was parting word to M. H. Rotchford (center), the fascinating legends that have grown up about the Limited. extensive properties in New York City. are feted by friends in Cleveland. T. E. Murphy (bow tie). Asst. Transportation Super• Executive Assistant, from W. R. Main (right) Asst. Vice Presi• He has been Real Estate Assistant at intendent-Labor Relations, and D. S. Tryon, General Chairman-Trainmen's union, dent, and J. C. Connors, Director, all of the Passenger Sales & Service department. New York. New York since 1960. joined party. July-August, 1962 New York Central Headlight Head Count . . . is taken (far right) as a group of 132 children pre• pare to board train #201 at Elkhart. The round-trip to South Bend, represented the first trainride for these first- grade children. Before get• ting aboard, the youngsters lined up at the ticket office (near right) where they pur• chased their 35 cent tickets. NYC conductor, B. T. Stump watches carefully as the chil• dren place their cash on the counter. Each year between 2,000 and 3,000 school-age children in the Elkhart area make their first trip by train via the NYC.

HEADLIGHT HILITES

Guest Speaker . . . L. E. Galaspie at Eastern States Womens Traffic Conference in Norfolk, Va., is greeted by (L-R) Anne Hickman, NYC Freight Sales and Director of the Conference; Julia Bricka, retiring director; Claire Karlson, Secretary. Mr. Galaspie is Traffic Director, Reynolds Metals and Chairman of Board, Associated Traffic Clubs of America. The Official Opening . • . Highest Honors . • . of Transportation Week in Michigan is proclaimed by were awarded Russell A. Gibson, retired NYC yard- Governor John Swainson on behalf of the National master, Galion, Ohio, for his unique collection of Association of Railway Business Women. Accepting the Jamaican postage stamps at the Annual Peoria, Ill. document is Sybil Peterson, a member of NYC's account• Philatelic Exhibition. The Gibson collection is re• ing department in Detroit and President of the Detroit garded as among the best in its field in the world. chapter of the NARBW.

Detailed Information . . • A Pint of Blood • . . about NYC's low cost, all-room Sleepercoach service is is donated to the NYC Employees Blood Bank by given by Donald A. Newman, NYC Public Relations Steven T. Keiley, Manager of Grand Central Termi• Representative to F. C. Montgomery, Manager of the nal, New York. Mr. Keiley was one of more than 400 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Field Service Depart• people who gave blood during the eleventh annual ment, during a recent public showing of the car in Cleve• campaign for blood. Over 420 pints of blood were land. Mr. Montgomery was one of more than 1,000 collected in the two-day campaign at Mott Haven and people who visited the . the Grand Central Railroad YWCA.

8 New York Central Headlight August, 1962 employment for those whose jobs may be affected by the Pennsylvania routes, except that the present New York merger. Central main line would be used between Chicago and "The plan for conducting the operation of the new Cleveland. Merger Hearing Date Set company has been based on twin objectives. One is better "Coupled with this revision of freight routes will be transportation for our customers and the communities intensive use of the best equipped, most strategically Letter to employes from NYC President outlines details as date we serve. The other objective, necessary if we are to located major yards at Elkhart, Indianapolis, Cleveland, nears for presenting case to Interstate Commerce Commission achieve the first, is better and constantly improving Chicago, Albany, Conway and Enola. In like manner, efficiency in our operations. maintenance of equipment would be concentrated at the "The operating plan calls for no major changes in best facilities at Indianapolis, Cleveland, Elkhart, Albany, existing passenger service. The amount of service we Harmon, Altoona-Hollidaysburg, Wilmington, Harris- The Interstate Commerce Commission will begin hear• "Furthermore, the purpose of the merger is to create operate would continue to depend on its use by the public burg, Conway and Paoli. ings on the proposed NYC-PRR merger on August 20. a healthy company which can grow with the country's and would not be directly affected by the merger. How• Meanwhile, on July 16, Alfred E. Perlman, Central ever, at New York and Chicago, merger would permit us economy. We fully expect that total employment in the Changes will take time President sent the following letter outlining the merger merged company will grow. In addition, immediately to concentrate station operations. At New York, all plans: upon the consummation of the merger, construction and intercity (not commuter trains) now operated by "Changes of this scope clearly could not be accom• both railroads would use Pennsylvania Station; at Chicago plished overnight. If the ICC approves the merger it would "TO ALL NEW YORK CENTRAL EMPLOYES modernization projects totaling $70 million will require present New York Central trains using LaSalle Street take as long as five more years to complete the necessary AND MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES: the employment of additional people which will help offset the reductions. Station would be moved to Union Station. These changes construction of facilities and rail lines. This is one very "Since April, when I first wrote you about our pro• would add to the convenience of some trips by eliminating practical reason why the effect of the merger on jobs would posed merger with the , several "Employes who have been affected by these past job the need to change stations, and would help sustain our be a gradual one. When this work is finished our railroad forward steps have been taken. The first came May 8th, reductions have had none of the special protection that passenger service by improving its efficiency. They would would be a much more modern, efficient transportation when the stockholders of both railroads overwhelmingly will be provided in the case of the merger. And while the also lead to improvements in our mail and express service: property, better able to hold its own against all competi• approved the plan to merge. Following this, the Interstate merger in itself offers no guarantee that all future job "As to freight, no community would have its local tors, better able to provide secure, steady employment. Commerce Commission set August 20th as the beginning reductions will be halted, it should result in the long run service changed—it would be exactly the same as today. "This letter has necessarily painted the plan for operat• date for the public hearings necessary for it to reach a in greater job security. ing the merged railroad in fairly broad strokes. More decision about the merger. Most recently, a general plan "The most important overall change would take place information about local changes will be given those who has been completed for the operation of the railroad after in our through freight operation. At present, we and the may be affected as promptly as details are completed. In the merger. This, in turn has made it possible to gauge Protection features cited Pennsylvania operate many parallel, duplicating services the meantime, it should be obvious to all Central people, the effect the merger would have on New York Central with no advantage to our customers. Under the plan for "As to protection for employes affected by the merger from these facts, that whatever changes are eventually and Pennsylvania employes. operation after merger, much of the freight now moving changes, as you already know, both railroads have agreed over separate routes would be speeded up by consolidated made will be far less sweeping and cause far less disloca• "The purpose of this letter is to inform you about this to any appropriate conditions and terms that the ICC may handling using the most efficient routes and facilities of tion than the allegations and rumors that have been spread operating plan, about its effect on employes, and about set. They will, in fact, suggest to the ICC that it apply the both lines. Schedules would be more frequent. Unneces• would indicate." the provisions we will suggest to the ICC for the protection benefits contained in the so-called New Orleans Condi• sary interchanges and intermediate handling would be Mr. Perlman's letter concluded: "I hope it is also of employes affected by the merger. tions, the broadest protection ever applied by the ICC in eliminated. Better use of our equipment—hence, better obvious that your railroad is well aware of responsibility a past railroad consolidation. car supply to our customers—would result. to you and your family, as well as to its customers and the Employes have direct interest "The New Orleans Conditions would give affected "In practice, we would have two principal east-west communities it serves. We are progressing toward a merger "Because of its direct interest to you and because it has employes benefits more liberal than those prevailing in main lines. Traffic between northeastern cities and the that has great importance to all of us. Together we have been the subject of many unfounded rumors and charges, any other major segment of American industry. They middle west would be handled largely via present New an opportunity to build a strong, healthy company which the question of employment is the best place to begin. include, for those transferred to lower paying jobs, the York Central routes through Indianapolis, Cleveland, will assure the future security of all of us. Now, with the Merger with the Pennsylvania will make possible many difference between current and previous earnings for five Buffalo and Albany. Traffic between the midwest and merger hearings about to begin, is the time to apply all the improvements and increased efficiency. In due time it will years from the date of the change. Most of those whose Pittsburgh, eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, patience, understanding and open-mindedness we can result in economies estimated at more than $75 million jobs would disappear altogether would receive 100 per Delaware and Maryland, would move largely via present summon. per year. cent of previous earnings for up to four years and in any "It is extremely important to know that the anticipated case, none would receive less than 60 per cent for up to Industry Services in NYC's Freight Sales Distributing Steel Products." economies will be achieved with as little effect on our five years, depending on date of separation and length of About People & Service department at Pittsburgh, is • • • employes as is humanly possible. Let's be specific: service. Those who change their place of residence as a Newest member of President Ken• scheduled to be one of the principal Stanley A. R. Lancto, who recently speakers at the 1962 Convention & Ex• "Over a five year period following the merger an esti• result of the merger would be reimbursed for all moving nedy's cabinet is Cleveland's former retired from his NYC post as Division position of the Association of Iron & mated total of 7,800 jobs would be affected on both Mayor, Anthony J. Celebrezze, recently Freight Sales Manager at Buffalo after and travel expenses for themselves and their families and Steel Engineers in September. roads. Taking $7,000 a year as an average wage, this for losses incurred in the cancellation of leases or sale of confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Secre• a 40-year career, has decided to continue tary of Health, Education & Welfare. Theme of the annual conference, to gives a total of $54.6 million in payroll savings. The bal• homes as well as living expenses for themselves and their actively in transportation in his retired Clevelanders have noted that whenever be held this year in Cleveland, will be years. He has accepted a new position ance of the more than $75 million to be saved would families and wage loss during the time necessary to make Mr. Celebrezze could easily work it into "Operation Compete," with emphasis on as Director of Sales & Traffic with Wil• techniques and equipment for improv• come from the elimination of unneeded duplicate services, such transfer. his public utterances, he never failed to son Warehouse, Inc. in Buffalo. ing the world-wide competitive position facilities, materials, real estate, and equipment. The jobs mention the fact that he was once a • • • "One final word about employment: we do not intend of the American steel industry. Some railroader—worked for New York Cen• that would be eliminated as a result of the merger are only to let employe protection and job security rest with what• 15,000 production, engineering and Harry A. Shepler, Supervisor of tral for a short time in the railroad's a fraction of the 110,000 jobs that have disappeared on maintenance officials of steel industry Transportation on Central's Western ever conditions the ICC may impose. With your coopera• Maintenance of Way Department. firms are expected to attend. District, has been elected President of both railroads during the past ten years due to traffic tion and assistance, and that of the communities we serve, • • • the Lake Shore Pioneer Chapter of the losses and inflationary squeezes. an active effort will be made to find satisfactory new Central man Jones will speak on "An Edward E. Jones, Manager of Metals Evaluation of Alternative Methods of New York Central Veterans Association.

10 New York Central Headlight July-August, 1962 11 Reichert, H. C, Sheet Metal Worker, Rochester 34 Kotlowski, W. F., Freight Car• man, Gardenville, N. Y. 21 Reid, W. A., Laborer, Clearfield, La Kocque, H. J., Freight Agent, Pa. 46 Watertown, N. Y. 46 Reino, T. D., Machinist, Allston, Mass. 42 Lafieur, R. J., Mail Handler, Rich, C. G., Yard Conductor, Springfield, Mass. 37 Selkirk, N. Y. 50 Lamontagne, G. A., Switchten- Richards, J., Brakeman, Selkirk, der, Worcester, Mass. 43 N. Y. 18 Lant, K. V., Clerk Stenographer, Ross, D. G., Clerk, Tupper Lake, Selkirk, N. Y.| 36 N. Y. 41 Lawson, A., Crane Engineer, Rubin, S., Conductor, Albany 49 Selkirk, N. Y. 30 Saralli, N., Laborer, Utica, N. Y. 33 Leid, W., Correspondent, Buf• Scheel, E. W., Engineer, Roches• falo 44 ter 42 Lemanski, B. A., Painter, Buf• Schwartz, M., Janitress, Roch• falo 25 ester 38 Letowich, B. M., Janitress, E. Seaburg, D. D., Laborer, Selkirk, Rochester, N. Y. 38 N. Y. 36 Levine, J., Laborer, Corning, Sherman, N. J., Laborer, Bata• N. Y. 16 via, N. Y. 42 Look, C. W., Conductor Clerk, Sisson, W. M., Brakeman, Buf• Syracuse 47 falo 44 Losel, G. J., Engineer, Buffalo 49 Slank, H. E., Switchtender, New AT , Harry Lynch (center). Information Clerk at WINDING UP his job as a Conductor in commuter R. A. WARD, Asst. Shop Foreman, Harmon, N. Y., is congratulated by friends AT UTICA, Asst . Signal Super• Luck, W., Inspector-Repairer, York 19 South Station hasn't retired, but received a Gold Pass for service out of New York, Sebastian D. Whalen (left) Delkirk, N. Y. 38 at retirement. From left: C. Shook, Asst. Gen. Superintendent of Shop; K. F. visor E. O. LaChance (right) Smith, C. J., Trainman, Boston 34 50 years' service. H. H. Harwood, NYC Executive Repre• receives his Certificate of Retirement from G. P. Mackey, H. R., Ticket Clerk- Smith, L. M., Chief Accounting Miller, Gen. Superintendent; Mr. Ward; and A. E. Burkhardt, Local Chairman, gets certificate from Supervisor Cashier, Massena, N. Y. 36 Engineer, Utica, N. Y. 44 sentative, presents pass. At right is W. J. Kirk, President, Butler, Trainmaster, during a cermony in crew American Railway Supervisors Association. L. J. Gibson. Mackey, M. P., Conductor, Syr• Snare, J., Cook, Syracuse 20 Boston Terminal Corp. quarters in New York. acuse 44 Snyder, T. F., Tower Operator, Macy, F. J., Brakeman, Water- Buffalo 11 town, N. Y. 45 Stazi, L., Track Foreman, Lock- Davis, R. T., Trackman, Stryker, McElree, L. J., Electrician, Chi• Waters, J., Laborer, Cleveland 42 Maggs, H. L., Carpenter, E. port, N. Y. 53 Ohio 17 cago 24 Watson, F. J., District Freight Fleury, H. L., Conductor, Ma• Rochester, N. Y. 32 Dietsche, A. W., B M Trucker, Mclntyre, J. J., Agent, Kentland, Salesman, Chicago 39 CONTINUED lone, N. Y. 32 Stopera, K. F., Inspector-Re• RECENTLY RETIRED Maidment, W. J., Crossing pairer, Buffalo 47 Toledo, Ohio 33 Ind. 47 Watson, F. P., District Freight Flint, E. C, Fireman, E. Syra• Watchman, Leroy, N. Y. 33 Drtssman, F. M., Crossingman, McGregor, E. S., Switchman, Sales Manager, Erie, Pa. 49 cuse, N. Y. 48 Sullivan, W. F., Machinist, E. Maloy, J. J., Car Inspector, Syracuse, N. Y. 32 Waterloo, Ohio 45 Toledo, Ohio 39 Wenig, J. J., Laborer, Collin• Potter. H. C. Purchasing Agent, Atzrott, S. F., Brakeman, Buf• Fogus, D. W., Assistant General Albany 38 wood, Ohio 28 New York 46 falo 42 Tabbi, C, Caller, Buffalo 38 Edwards, W. N., Passenger Con• McKeague, M. A., Station Engi• Yardmaster, Syracuse 46 Mann, J. H., Car Inspector, ductor, Toledo, Ohio 18 neer, Englewood, Ill. 44 Whitehead, O. L., Chief Clerk, Preiss, C. P., Sheet Metal Worker, Augustine, P. M., Fireman, Forgione, S., Trackman, Boston 31 Temple, H. E., Yard Conductor, Suspension Bridge, N. Y. 43 Syracuse 44 Emery, R. L., Mail Foreman, Melvin, R. P., Passenger Brake- Elkhart, Ind. 38 Weehawken, N. J. 39 Buffalo 43 Fox, H. E., Passenger Road Widmar, J., Car Repairer, Cleve• Rachko, G. M., Freight Handler, Baker, M. E., Operator, Fall Marshall, O. V., Conductor, Jer• Thurber, C. F., Yard Clerk. Toledo, Ohio 16 man, Cleveland 35 Brakeman, Syracuse 39 sey Shore, Pa. 37 Fitgibbons, A., Brakeman, Buf• Misiura, A. M., Cleaner, Chi• land 39 New York 32 Brook, Pa. 16 Gardner, R. F., Leading Signal Framingham, Mass. 14 Martini, R. C, Laborer, Utica, Tighe, S. L., Clerk, Buffalo 39 falo 49 cago 15 Wilkerson, J., Hostler, Chicago 36 Rahid, F., Stevedore, New York 18 Baker, T. E., Operator, Beaver Maintainer, Utica, N. Y. 48 N. Y. 45 Randazzo, L., Stevedore, New Dam, Pa. 52 Tracy, T. E., Machinist, Allston, Fitzmaurice, T. G., Engineer, Col- Mohr, A. W., Laborer, Delta, Williams, E. F., Track Foreman, Gasbara, E., Stationary Fireman, McPeck, B. P., Car Inspector, linwood, Ohio 1£ Ohio 35 Osgood, Pa. 47 Reuben, A. R., Fan Operator, Bilotta, D., Laborer, Selkirk, Albany 34 Mass. 41 Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 44 Tulowiecki, A., Laborer, Syra• Foran, F. J., Ticket Seller, Erie, Moore, W. C, Brakeman, Toledo, Wilson, R. W., Locomotive Engi• New York 45 N. Y. 34 Gasbarro, C, Trackman, King• neer, Collinwood, Ohio 36 York 28 Miller, R. B., Engineer, Corning, cuse 33 Pa. 47 Ohio 16 Bird, H. F., Bridge Engineer, ston, N. Y. 20 N. Y. 44 Reynolds, E. L., Station Systems Syracuse 38 Vitaro, A. M., Engineer, Buffalo 41 Free, W. M., Relief General Motika, J. A., Yard Clerk, Col• Winters, C. C, Watchman, Elk• Gerard, L. E., Passenger Con• Montesano, J. P., Track Laborer, Foreman, Cleveland 37 linwood, Ohio 35 hart, Ind. 41 Analys, New York 41 Bishop, C. M., Telegrapher, ductor, Buffalo 46 Vosburgh, C. S., Train Baggage• Rochester 11 man, Albany 48 Fuller, O., Carman, Toledo, Ohio 45 Murray, F. E., Chief Teller, Wirick, M. D., Foreman, Hills• Ring, F., Mail Handler, New Roots, N. Y. 44 Glaeser, P., Checker, Buffalo 42 dale, Mich. 42 York 22 Bishop, K. F., Brakeman, Sus• Moody, R. E., Home Rate Clerk, Wade, D. J., Brakeman, Buffalo 18 Garlock, F., Mail Sorter, Cleve• Cleveland 42 Gillick, T. F., Jr., Machinist, Buffalo 37 land 35 Nailon, J., Laborer, Kankakee, Woods, C. J., Waiter, Chicago 20 Robillard, E., Engineer, Weehaw• pension Bridge, N. Y. Rensselaer, N. Y. 40 Walker, L. D., Waiter, Buffalo 47 ken, N. J. 39 Blair, A. B., Brakeman, Malone, Morasky, J. M., Yard Conductor, Ward, A. T., Telegraph Oper• Godina, V. A., Laborer, Collin- Ill. 17 Young, H. T., Yard Conductor, Goff, C. A., Sorter, Springfield, Syracuse 41 wood, Ohio 38 Nelson, F., Yard Brakeman, Elkhart, Ind. 49 Rochester, Wm., Porter, New N. Y. 34 Mass. 38 ator, Newberry Jet., Pa. 15 York 31 Morelli, A. N., Laborer, Selkirk, Warne, F. P., Crossing Watch• Gregory, T., Freight Handler, Cleveland 41 Zummer, S., Car Inspector, Kan• Bradley, J. T., Retarder Oper• Greco, P. J., Laborer, Rochester 37 kakee, Ill. 49 Schirger, L., Stevedore, New ator, Selkirk, N. Y. 42 N. Y. 32 man, Medina, N. Y. 19 Chicago 14 Nichols, J. H., Foreman, Adrian, Gruber, J. F., Trainman, Buffalo 20 Morris, H., Inspector-Repairman, Hack, A. E., Locomotive Engi• Mich. 35 York 18 Brennan, F., Yard Conductor, Guiliani, A. M., Laborer, Water- Waters, A. A., Brakeman, Bos• Schmidt. J. H., Group Chief, New Utica, N. Y. 46 Utica, N. Y. 39 ton 17 neer, Chicago 39 Norton, S., Assistant District town, N. Y. 42 Murchison, S. J., Carman, All• Hafer, E. W., Freight Conductor, Freight Sales Manager, Seattle, SOUTHERN DISTRICT York 35 Briggs, O. C, Engineer, Boston 45 Hallenbeck, E. J., Laborer, Sel• Weber, H. E.. Clerk, Buffalo 43 Schwamb, C, Jr., Clerk, New Bromley, J. H., Baggageman, ston, Mass. 19 Welch, H. E., Foreman, Allston, Toledo, Ohio 44 Wash. 41 kirk, N. Y. 13 Myrick, L. T., Waiter, Buffalo 41 Hall, C. W., Pipefitter, Cleveland 46 Pakulski, J. B., Car Repairman, Arata, P. A., Cashier, Cincin• York 49 Rochester 43 Hallenbeck, L. V., Brakeman, Mass. 36 nati, Ohio 49 Siebeneicker, W., Trackman, Buchner, J. F., Carman. E. Roch• Nash, W. R., Engineer, Boston 27 Wentworth, W. L., Fireman, Hammond, F., Engineer, Elkhart, Kankakee, Ill. 16 Albany 43 O'Reilly, C. B., Foreman, Os• Ind. 42 Persin, S., Crane Operator, Col• Arnold, P. R., Engine Dispatch• Harmon, N. Y. 25 ester, N. Y. 38 Halloran, A. T., Sorter, Spring• Syracuse 18 er, Indianapolis, Ind. 16 Skrobot. V.. Freight Handler, Buffa, N., Foreman, Utica, N. Y. 48 wego, N. Y. 34 Werner, G., Engineer, Boston 44 Hanscom, G. H., Electrician, Col• linwood, Ohio 37 field, Mass. 18 Olina, A., Foreman, Palmer, linwood, Ohio 20 Peterson, R. H., Inspector Gang Bankston, W. B., Clerk, E. St. New York 19 Bullock, C P., Assistant Fore• Hartzell, M. R.. Boilermaker, Wheeler, C. H., Trackman, Sus- Louis, Ill. 33 Stearns, R. A.. Conference Rep• man, E. Rochester, N. Y. 44 Mass. 37 uension Bridge 31 Hawley, S. M., Inspector Re• Leader, Cleveland 43 Newberry Jct., Pa. 45 Osucha, J. M., Inspector Re• Bingham, R. T., Switchtender, resentative, New York 42 Caraway, N., Trucker, Albany 37 Williams, R. S., General Clerk, pairer, Toledo, Ohio 40 Pignatore, M., Checker, Cleve• Cincinnati, Ohio 19 Hergesheimer, F. E., Clerk, No. pairer, Rome, N. Y. 19 Kautz, R. A., Yard Conductor, land 35 Storelli, F., Trackman, New Carter, W. C, Waiter, Buffalo 25 Tonawanda, N. Y. 42 Buffalo 45 Blum, W. F., Chief Clerk, Louis• York 20 Casey, J. F.. Brakeman, Boston 50 Paddock, C. A., Yard Clerk, Wittenberg, E. W., Laborer, Buf• Air Line Jct., Ohio 54 Plants, E. C, Foreman, Hobson, Hill. R. M., General Accountant, Worcester, Mass. 12 ville, Ky. 45 Swietocha, J., Trackman, Hud• Cicio, A. T., Yard Conductor, falo 17 Herr, C. H., Machinist, Collin- Ohio 44 Utica, N. Y. 51 Paolantonio, A. J., Clerk, Utica, Primovera. S., Trackman, Elk• Boham, W. P., Engineer, Spring• son. N. Y. 33 Black Rock, N. Y. 20 Woods, P. R., Engineer, Syracuse 46 wood, Ohio 48 field, Ohio 43 Hinchy, E. G., Brakeman, Buffalo 17 N. Y. 45 Huffmaster, G. R., Yard Conduc• hart, Ind. 31 Taber, M. C, Station Baggage• Clifford, H. P., Trackman, Hobbins, D. L., Conductor, E. Wrobleski, L. J., Trucker, Buf• Bolander, C, Carpenter, Beech man, New York 16 Springfield, Mass. 13 Parent, R. B., Carpenter, W. falo 37 tor, Stanley Yard, Ohio 32 Quinn, G. H., Laborer, Chicago 18 Rochester. N. Y. 36 Springfield, Mass. 33 Rackow. F. H., Tinner, Chicago 34 Grove, Ind. 19 Thomas, M., Rate Analyst. New Coleman, W. A., Clerk, Syracuse 38 Wyler, I. E., Clerk, Buffalo 41 Humphrey, Z. E., Freight Con• Brannon, J. E., Car Inspector, Hoffman. W. D., Brakeman, Peinle, W. H., Freight Man• ductor, Toledo, Ohio 38 Reed, W. R., Car Repairman, Elk• York 38 Consolo, J., Trackman, Boston 20 Albany 39 Yaizzo. B., Laborer, Minoa, Riverside, Ohio 49 Tobin. P. J., 3rd Railway, New ager, Philadelphia, Pa. 49 N. Y. 32 Jackson, H.. Track Laborer, hart, Ind. 18 Cormier, E., Mail Sorter, Spring• Hollander, H. D., Ticket Clerk, Reuschling, F. L., Conductor, Brown, L. D., Clerk, Findlay, York 36 field. Mass. 36 Persutte, C, Laborer, Utica, Zebrowski, L., Car Inspector Re• Cleveland, Ohio 19 Ohio 42 Rochester 38 N. Y. 48 Jasionek, A., Motor Trucker, Ashtabula, Ohio 18 Toussaint, R. P., Electrical En• Coviello, D., Carman, E. Roch• Hughes, J. S., Car Cleaner, pairer, Albany 36 Byland, C. V., Carman Helper, gineer, New York 41 ester, N. Y. 33 Phelps, G. B., Clerk Typist, Cleveland 15 Robbins, D. E., Yard Conductor, Beech Grove, Ind. 28 Allston. Mass. 18 Syracuse 18 Johnson, W. R., Passenger Con• Chicago 43 Traver, H. H., Freight Agent, Cratsenberg, A. C, B&M Trucker, Hunka, S., Janitress, Rochester 16 WESTERN DISTRICT Campbell, J. R., Freight Car Hudson. N. Y. 42 Watertown, N. Y. 17 Phillips, J. R., Locomotive En• ductor, Cleveland 43 Robinson, G.. Track Foreman, Helper, Indianapolis 22 Isham, S. H., Engineer, Syracuse 44 gineer, Corning, N. Y. 43 Allen, G., Laborer, Collinwood, Johnson, V. L., Stenographer Sandusky. Ohio 27 Trotta. G., Trackman, Weehaw• Curtiss, H. E., Laborer, Pulaski, Jack, T., Laborer, Batavia, Carmean, M. W., Laborer, W. ken. N. J. 37 Piffliacelli, N., Laborer, Oneida, Ohio 11 Clerk, Chicago 33 Ross, P. P., Engineer, Toledo, N. Y. 33 N. Y. 14 Ohio 43 Columbus, Ohio 19 Valente. A.. Boilermaker, Brew• Czerniak, P., Trackman, N. Ton- N. Y. 41 Anderson, J. E., Car Repairman, Kaltenbach, R. E., Electrician, Carter, F. D., Trackman, Colum• Jakubik. A. H., Freight Carman, Poloncarz, V., Passenger Con• Ashtabula, Ohio 22 Collinwood, Ohio 37 Rosswog, A. A., Ticket Seller ster. N. Y. 32 awanda. N. Y. 14 Buffalo 36 bus, Ohio 17 : ductor, Buffalo 44 Barisas, F., Car Repairer, Kan• Keefe, J. H., Reservation and In• Erie, Pa. 44 Van Vliet. R. E., Brakeman. Dar s, T. T., Mail Handler, Jaynew, W. L., Conductor, Syr• Clark, F. W., Yardmaster, W. Weehawken, N. J. 18 Praker, E. A., Clerk, Buffalo 36 kakee, Ill. 43 formation Clerk, Chicago 15 Scanlon, T. E., Conductor, Ash• Columbus, Ohio 45 Springfield. Mass. 34 acuse 50 tabula, Ohio 17 Venezio, N. F., Stevedore, New De Seve, G. E., Foreman, Albany 38 Quilty, H. W., Engineman, Syr• Barnett, H. R., Laborer, Sutton, Kelly, J., Waiter. Chicago 36 Clark, J. P., Coach Cleaner, St. York 20 Johnson, A. F., Engineer, Utica, acuse 43 Pa. 35 Kiefer, J. P., Engineer, Toledo, Scanlon, P. C, Patrolman, Chi• Deiter, L. F., Engineer, Corning, N. Y. 45 Louis 35 Voss, E. C, Assistant General N. Y. 41 Quinn, F. J., Machinist, Syra• Becker, F. W., Leader, Toledo, Ohio 44 cago 40 Coffman. E., Trackman, Welling• Yardmaster. Buffalo 39 Di Bratto, J., Laborer, Clearfield, Kaczor, L. H., Caller, Buffalo 37 cuse 31 Ohio 43 Kirsch, N. P., Dispatcher, Collin• Scheifley. O. A., Leading Signal ton. Ohio 40 Voto, R., Laborer, Weehawken, Pa. 45 Kettler, F. J.. Foreman, E. Reagan, C. F., Conductor, Nor• Bender, V. J., Yard Switchman, wood, Ohio 32 Maintainer. Sandusky. Ohio 44 Corridan, T. J., Assistant Coal N. J. 21 Di Virgilio, L., General Fore• Rochester, N. Y. 49 wood, N. Y. 39 Toledo, Ohio 35 Krkos, S., Laborer, Cleveland 11 Sensky. P. C, Car Helper, Ash• Sales Manager, Cincinnati 25 Williams. W., Freight Hauler, man. Syracuse 46 Betz, R. E., Inspector-Repairer, Krus, J. P., Blacksmith, Cleve• tabula. Ohio 12 Davis, H. G., Agent, Lawrence- New York 21 Dis Pirito. L., Foreman, Fonda, Minerva, Ohio 20 land 39 Serrato, F.. Laborer, Toledo. Ohio 36 berg, Ind. 42 Yates. S., Jr., Car Cleaner, New N. Y. 48 Blaskovitz, F., Coach Cleaner, Lee, F., Yard Clerk, Stanley Slates, L. A., Inspector, Minerva, Davis, W. C, Trackman, Thurs• York 17 Donovan, T. J., Conductor, Chicago 33 Yard, Ohio 37 Ohio 20 ton, Ohio 44 Boje, W. J., Clerk Messenger, Lees, H. E., Assistant Foreman, Spitulski, L. F., SMW Gang Davis. W. F., Superintendent, Springrfield, Mass. 44 Leader, Toledo. Ohio 49 Doran, C. G.. Clerk, Buffalo 45 Chicago 18 Toledo, Ohio 47 Indianapolis, Ind. 44 Bracken, E. F., Yard Clerk, Ash• Leget, J. P.. Inspector Repre• Stein, F. O., District Freight Deal, H. E., Conductor, Van EASTERN DISTRICT Dove, E. R.. Passenger Brake- Sales Manager, Chicasro 42 man, Buffalo 41 tabula, Ohio 43 sentative, Chicago, Ill. 33 West, Ohio 43 Aceto, F., Laborer, Utica, N. Y. 46 Burrell, R., Laborer, Englewood, Lichtenstein, E. O., Boilermaker, Sward, A. H., Gang Foreman, Devore, W., Hostler, Westville, Dowski, P., Stevedore, Buffalo 41 Erie. Pa. 43 Adams, K. P., Carman, Allston, Drew, G. V.. Clerk, Rochester 19 Ill. 20 Chicago 18 Ill. 40 Mass. 44 Carpenter, J. E., Machinist, Col- Locke, L. L., Hostler, Collin• Taolin. L. E., Conductor. So. Dickinson, J. H., Machinist, Riv• Duernberger. R. B., General Bend, Ind. 49 Allard. G. P.. Mail Handler, Clerk, Buffalo 45 linwood, Ohio 17 wood, Ohio 16 erside, Ohio 37 Springfield, Mass. 15 Carr, N., Locomotive Engineer, Lynn, A. R.. Assistant Foreman, Taylor, G. S., Laborer, Toledo, Dilliner, E. L., Mechanic Helper, Dunn, H. A. Carman, E. Roch• Ohio 42 Arcuri, N. A., Laborer, Utica. ester, N. Y. 34 Buffalo 44 Collinwood. Ohio 43 Beech Grove, Ind. 42 N. Y. 25 Chase, L. E., Boilermaker, Col- Magnuson, N. F., Chief Clerk. Unverzagt, A. T., Laborer, Not• Drake, A. E., Agent, Miamisburg, Dunn, J. P.. Brakeman. Albany 50 tingham, Ohio 31 Armstrong, J. P., Engineer. Familo. J.. Conductor. Syracuse 36 linwood, Ohio 18 Elkhart, Ind. 47 Ohio 56 Utica. N. Y. 33 Fery, J., Freight Carman. Buf• AMONG recently retired Central men are (from left) Fred. W. Clark, Conn, C. E., Sign Maintainer, Mahar, S. O., Telegraph Opera• Urbina, P., Trackman, Chicago 33 Emigh, R. P., Conductor, Kan• Atkinson, T. L., Operator, Phila• falo 33 Yardmaster at South Columbus, O.; Joseph J. Jerris, Asst. Diesel Kentland, Ind. 43 tor, La Porte, Ind. 25 Vallez, S. M., Trackman, Chicago 18 kakee, Ill. 52 delphia. N. Y. 42 Daniels, P. J., Passenger Brake- Martin, R. E., Conductor, Elk• Walker, E. J., Yard Conductor, Engelhardt, M. C, Electrician, Fiore, M. J.. Yard Conductor, Terminal Foreman at Rochester, N. Y.; and F. T. Koschnick, Head Atkins, W. J., Brakeman, Spring• Utica. N. Y. 46 man, Elyria, Ohio 35 hart, Ind. 42 Chicago 35 St. Louis, Mo. 21 field, Mass. 46 Fisher, F. L., Trucker, Albany 24 Clerk, Toledo, O. July-August, 1962 13 12 New York Central Headlight Additional Central People Join Retired Ranks PATS ON THE BACK Ralph Summers, Sleeping Car Porter passengers de• Swaney, G. E., Yard Brakeman, Lucas, P. J., Locomotive Engi• Davis, A., Engineer, Campbell, SOUTHERN DISTRICT Lafayette, Ind. 34 neer, Detroit 43 Ohio 42 on the Twentieth Century Limited, was layed due to mechanical difficulty and McBride, P. C, Clerk, Detroit 21 Dobrowolski, T., Freight Car Re• CONTINUED Taylor, E. V., Agent, Earl Rock, cited by Miss Charlotte S. Denton, Ind. 43 McDermott, J. P., Yardmaster, pairer, McKees Rocks, Pa. 25 unable to make connections at Buffalo Detroit 39 Dunlap, L. R., Carman, Dickin• Fenter, E. L., Assistant Fore• Thomas, C. L., Carman Loader, Bronxville, N. Y., for the manner in on May 2, 1962 were served a com• Carning, Ohio 42 McGinnis, D., Laborer, Detroit 19 son Run, Pa. 8 CENTRALINES man, Indianapolis 46 Milewski, M., Mill Hand, Detroit 13 Elistresse, G., Trackman, Mc- which he performed his duties, "he did plimentary lunch and offered communi• Ferguson, F. F., Carman Helper, Thompson, R. S., Watchman, Springfield, Ohio 11 Moore, L. J., Operator Line• keesport, Pa. 19 Beech Grove, Ind. 16 man, St. Thomas, Ont., Can. 16 Florence, D., Laborer, W. New• Ronald Sutherland, staff member of not overdo his attentions, but served us cation facilities free of charge. Mr. and Fox, F. J., Yard Conductor, Cin• Titus, G. R., Crossing Watch• man, Mattoon, Ill. 43 Moore, W. H., Day Janitor, De• ton, Pa. 18 efficiently, courteously, and pleasantly— Mrs. John D. Douglas, Detroit, Mich., cinnati 37 troit 15 Hancock, J., Car Inspector, New the General Claims Attorney's office, re• Frank, G. H., Agent-Operator, Treadway, C. O., Locomotive En• gineer, Westville, Ill. 43 Moss, A. L., Trucker, Detroit 18 Castle, Pa. 37 ceived a bachelor of business adminis• a very good balance." wrote "We appreciate Central's unusual Zionsville, Ind. 54 Niedbala, J., Car Helper, Detroit 18 Hanna, W. F., Engineer of Franks, R. A., Coach Cleaner, Turner, B. A., Conductor, Colum• kindness. We had thought such consid• bus, Ohio 42 Orr, K. G., Passenger Conduc• Tracks, Pittsburgh 45 tration degree in finance from Pace Philip H. Karda, Supt of Operations, Indianapolis 38 tor, Detroit 50 Haskins, G. R., Conductor, W. French, M. H., Locomotive Engi• Tyree, L. W., Yard Conductor, College. He was awarded his sheepskin Dining and Sleeping Car Services, was eration was long gone in rail transporta• Dayton, Ohio 32 Page, K. L., General Clerk, Aliquippa, Pa. 31 neer, Bellfontaine, Ohio 45 Grand Rapids, Mich. 44 Hazelbaker, W. F., Brakeman, at commencement exercises held re• commended for his "kindness in render• tion." Mrs. Judy Sugarman, Utica, N. Y. Fuchs, N. P., Clerk, Louisville, Waples, J. I., Machinist, Belle• fontaine, Ohio 25 Pook, C. H., Freight Conductor, Newell, Pa. 41 observed, "this kind of service is unfor• Ky. 45 Wehrle, C. J., Trackman, Fos- St. Thomas, Ont., Can. 44 Kastroll, H. C, Jr., General cently at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. ing every possible assistance" by attorney Gilroy, D. L., Boiler Maker, toria, Ohio 44 Rapids, Mich. 20 Clerk, Hamestead, Pa. 19 Short-wave radio operators in Battle Nathan Rovner, Buffalo, N. Y. Riding gettable . . . the lunch was delicious." Bellefontaine, Ohio 37 Welcher, H. W., Car Inspector, Ready, E. P., Supervisor, De• Kosh, J., Tractor Operator, Mc• Goins, S. L., Crossing Man, Charleston, W. Va. 48 troit 40 Kees Rocks, Pa. 14 Creek, Marshall, Albion and Jackson re• Train No. 6, Supt. Karda provided emer• Mrs. Joan H. Smith, Distributor Ad• Muncie, Ind. 28 Welker, G. A., Cashier, E. St. Reuther, L. A., Key Punch-Clerk, May, L., Track Laborer, McKees- Gosman, E. F„ Fire Helper, Louis, Ill. 51 Detroit 16 port, Pa. 13 cently bailed out the NYC. During a gency first aid when Mr. Kovner cut vertising Manager, Transitron Electronic Beech Grove, Ind. 49 Wettrick, F. J., Blacksmith Rice, R. B., Real Estate Man• Mungine, T., Car Repairman, violent tornado which knocked out Cen• himself while shaving. Sales Corp., Wakefield, Mass., paid elo• Hadley, H. E., Engineer, Spring• Helper, Beech Grove, Ind. 41 ager, Detroit 45 Struthers, Ohio 41 field, Ohio 45 Williams, C. L., Painter, Mat- Riley, R. H., Laborer, St. Thom• Nabors, W. F., Scale Inspector, tral's communications network in the W. G. Kemp, President, Kemp Corp., quent tribute to the Harris, R. L„ Electrician, Beech toon, Ill. 37 as, Ont., Can. 38 Pittsburgh 41 Grove, Ind. 20 Willis, C, Yard Engineer, Louis• Rinna, A., Hostler, Detroit 36 Nagle, W. E., Engineer, Struth• Battle Creek area, these ham radio oper• Montreal, Canada, wrote in praise of in a recent letter. "Every aspect of the Harrison, R. N., Crossing Watch• ville, Ky. 45 Robeson, I. B., Clerk, Augusta, ers, Ohio 32 ators set up a short-wave and telephone train was outstanding: my roomette was man, Nakomis, Ill. 35 Mich. 13 Neapolitan, A., Inspector, Struth• Sleeping Car Porter C. B. Walton whose Hatter, A., Conductor, Urbana, Rogers, C. L., Clerk, Detroit 36 ers, Ohio 42 system linking the tower man to various courtesy enabled Kemp to "effect a multi- clean and comfortable, the porter cour• Ill. 21 NORTHERN DISTRICT Ruhstopfer, O. J., Clerk, Detroit 42 Peebles, J. F., Engineman, Dick• Haught, H. F., Yard Conductor, Sanders, J. J., Trackman, Grand inson Run, Pa. 40 control centers. This relay-system en• million dollar transaction." Porter Wal• teous and helpful, the service in the din• Sharonville, Ohio 48 Baker, H. C, Chief Clerk, Battle Poffenbarger, F., Car Inspector, Creek, Mich. 15 Rapids, Mich. 20 abled the railroad to keep train opera• ing car and quality of the food at all Hayes, R. B., Track Laborer, Scott, A., Inspector, Detroit 38 Aliquippa, Pa. 25 ton assisted Kemp in placing a crucial Dickinson, W. Va. 30 Blank, B. F., Car Inspector, Staib, F. A., Clerk, Monongahela, tions flowing smoothly. meals could not have been improved Heckert, I. A., Trackman, Ver• Niles ,Mich. 42 Pa. 43 phone call while en route to New York sailles, Ohio 31 Blough, W. E., Locomotive En• Strickler, H. L., Car Inspector, William J. Nash, Property Protection City. upon. More trains like the 'New England Hicks, L. L., Engineer, E. St. gineer, Fort Erie, Ont. 39 Dickerson, Pa. 26 Borrie, A. P., Locomotive Engi• Department—St. Lawrence Division, last States' will go far in eradicating the idea Louis, Ill. 41 Troyan, A. J., Trainman, Mc• Brakeman G. H. Wahrnken was cited neer, Detroit 44 Kees Rocks, Pa. 39 prevalent among many that train travel Hudson, J. H., Laborer, River• Braddon, G. F., Locomotive En• month received the plaudits of the Capi• side, Ohio 20 Turner, J. E., Engineer, McKees by Joseph G. DeAngelis, Bronx, N. Y., gineer, St. Thomas, Ont., Can. 45 Rocks, Pa. 41 tal District Railroad Pensioners Club. In is largely uncomfortable." Humble, R. S., Engineer, In• Brazier, G. A., Station Cleaner, dianapolis, Ind. 36 Vargo, S. G., Trainman, McKees for highly commendable performance of Detroit 18 an address to this organization, he out• Humphreys, J. E., Crossing Rocks, Pa. 41 duty. In returning Mr. DeAngelis' lost William Lindsay, Sleeping Car Porter Brown, W., Conductor, Detroit 43 Yane, A. A., Trainman, Youngs- lined the problems of juvenile delin• Watchman, Russels Point, Ohio 46 Burgess, E. R., Clerk, St. Thom• on the Wolverine, was recommended for Kamm, A. E., Chief Terminal town Ohio 18 wallet which contained irreplaceable as, Ont., Can. 43 quency and railroad safety. special attention by Sister Mary Urban, Clerk, St. Louis, Ill. 37 Cardani, L. L., Station Fire• papers, Wahrnken declined an offer of Kennedy, L. H., Inspector, In• man, E. Boston Heat Plant 30 The green fields of summer beckoned R.S.M., Bishop Feehan School, Attle- dianapolis 33 CLEVELAND UNION reward, remarking, "this is part of NYC's Cock, E. E., Yard Conductor, The Association of Railroad Union Rep• Kiefer, F. J., District Freight Windsor, Ont. 38 TERMINAL service." boro, Mass. "Mr. Lindsay," Sister Urban Sales Manager, Indianapolis 40 Cooper, C. E., Trackman, Wind• resentatives NYC-Cleveland to spend a wrote, "is a wonderful representative of Kottenbrook, E. N., Executive ham, Ont., Can. 36 Broa, F. W., Jr., Switchman, Assistant to General Manager, Craner, R. H., Brakeman, De• Cleveland 26 day of fun and relaxation at its third Henry Simon, lounge car waiter on the courtesy New York Central claims Indianapolis 45 troit 34 Craig, C, B M Trackman, Cleve• annual Safety picnic. The affair was held the Twentieth Century Limited, was ap• Lewis, E. L., Conductor, Bucy- Cristoff, J., Coach Carman, De• land 16 in its advertising." rus, Ohio 44 troit 40 Ellis, S., Car Cleaner, Cleveland 13 July 21 at the Euclid Beach Park, Cleve• plauded for excellent service rendered Lloyd, A. M., Locomotive Engi• John Wasko, Sleeping Car Porter on Cross, H. R., Tinsmith, Detroit 38 Geither, C. M., Car Cleaner, land. Rounding out its social calendar, by Mr. Tony Varon, Vice President, neer, Indianapolis 37 Dalton, M. R., Conductor, Greens- Cleveland 17 the Twentieth Century Limited, was Lomax, H. B., Laborer, Beech burg, Ind. 39 Rode, J. S., Car Cleaner, Cleve• the organization will hold its fourth an• Kandell Inc., Chi., Ill. Mr. Varon wrote, Grove, Ind. 18 Darwen, J., Car Repairer, St. land 13 commended by Mrs. E. H. Hallmann, Lowry, E. J., Cashier, Cincinnati 49 Thomas, Ont., Can. 21 READY for retirement, Locomotive Rogers, F. V., Car Cleaner, Cleve• nual retirement dinner-dance, October "It is employees of this type that bring Lowry, S. C., Road Brakeman, Flossmoor, Illinois, for locating and re• Derrough O., A., Extra Gang Engineer John O. Voigt (right) sub• land 20 27 at the Manger Hotel, Cleveland. back old timers.'" Columbus, Ohio 19 Foreman, St. Thomas, Ont., Schwartz, A., Inspector-Repairer, turning her mink cape which she dropped Maehler, A. C, Painter, Beech Can. 45 mits papers to Road Foreman M. W. Cleveland 37 Grove, Ind. 44 Doben, J., Crossing Watchman, Waddle at Mt. Carmel, Ill. Mr. Sherr, A., Inspector-Repairer, John J. Kennedy, LaSalle Street Sta• while boarding the Century at Harmon Marsh, N. P., Agent, New Lon• Detroit 15 Cleveland 13 Detroit-Canada Divisions tion ticket office, Chi., was lauded as a don, Ohio 45 Durham, C. J., Engineer, Jack• Voigt completed 45 years of rail• recently. Mrs. Hallmann noted, "My Matilda, B., Clerk, Springfield, son, Mich. 45 roading with the Central, went on Are Combined in Shift "real gentleman, efficient and courteous" husband is Personnel Director for the Ohio 44 Easley, E. O., Carman, Detroit 33 a fishing and hunting trip to Alaska McLemore, M. D., Car Inspector Eaton, W. H., Crossing Watch• NYC's Canada Division and the De• in a recent letter from Mr. A. L. Myr- Illinois Central and I know how much Repairer, Petersburg, Ind. 21 man, Detroit 13 after his final run at the throttle land of Chi. "Instances these days of Meadows, J. S., Car Inspector, Edmonds, G. E., Telegraph Oper• of a Central diesel locomotive. Revised Pamphlets troit Division were consolidated July 1, these acts of honesty are appreciated by Dickinson, W. Va. 48 ator, Detroit 38 courtesies extended the public by em• the railroads; I warn you to know how Miller, S. C, Time Keeper, Cin• Ewald, A. C, Laborer, Detroit 40 On Benefits now will be operated as the Detroit- cinnati 45 Fellman, F. L., Locomotive En• Canada Division. The former Detroit ployees should not be, but are, rare," grateful I am to Mr. Wasko." Moone, L. B., Chief Clerk, Colum• gineer, Detroit 39 Scott, R. L., Yard Conductor, Available Mr. Myrland observed. "When one does bus, Ohio 42 Ferguson, J. L., Engineer, St. Detroit 38 Division will be designated as the Detroit R. H. Brown, Sleeping Car Porter on Nance, F., Freight Handler, Thomas, Ont., Canada 43 Shields, L. A., Comptometer The Railroad Retire• Subdivision and the Canada Division meet up with the exception, I believe it the Chicagoan, was complimented in a Cincinnati 33 George, P., Trackman, Leaming• Operator, Detroit 31 ment Board has com• warrants a word of commendation. Such Nelson, C. R., Trackman, Mt. ton, Ont., Can. 20 Shipley, N. J., Chief Timekeeper, will be known as the Canada Subdi• recent letter from Mr. Franklin S. Pat- Carmel, Ill. 21 George, R. E., Machinist, Niles, Jackson, Mich. 44 pleted the revision of its an exception occurred when I had the Nelson, E. M., Foreman, Carpen• Mich. 41 Smith, J. E., Agent, Welland, vision. ton, President, Sterling Seal Company, series of pamphlets on the good fortune to be waited on by your ter, Ohio 45 Hagadone, L. E., Locomotive Ont., Can. 40 H. M. Babcock has been appointed Erie, Penn. Mr. Patton commented on Painter, E. L., Machinist, So. An• Engineer, Jackson, Mich. 49 Stegall, L. M., Baggage Handler, benefits payable under the Mr. Kennedy." derson, Ind. 35 Hall, E. M., Car Cleaner, Detroit 17 Detroit 19 Railroad Retirement Act Division Superintendent of the Detroit- Porter Brown's thoughtful and excellent Parrott, J. H., Brakeman, Cin• Hexemer, C. A., Foreman, Wind• Stought, C. H., Inspector, De• cinnati 18 sor, Ont., Canada 43 troit 36 to include the changes Canada Division, with headquarters at NYC police officers Detective Lt. service which was "spontaneously ac• Posey, A. W., Section Foreman, Jackson, C. R., Foreman, Com• Trudell, G. R., Repairer, Detroit 35 made by the 1961 amend• Detroit. Mr. Babcock was formerly Divi• claimed by several people at dinner." Lawrenceburg Jct., Ind. 32 ber, Ont. 43 Vaughn, H. L., Store Helper, De• Charles Anderson, New York City, and Prentice, J. E., Yard Clerk, An• Jagoe, L. J., Engineer, St. troit 24 ments to the Railroad Re• sion Superintendent of the Canada Divi• Lt. Harry C. Stanley, Indianapolis, Ind., McKinley Mitchell, waiter on the derson, Ind. 18 Johnson, J. P., Yard Master, De• Victoria, Ont., Can. 38 tirement Act and the So• Roach, J. M., Telegrapher, troit 42 Waterman, C. M., Clerk, Detroit 45 sion at St. Thomas, Ont. Edward J. have been applauded for community Ohio State Limited, has won rich praise Charleston, W. Va. 17 Thomas, Ont. 47 Weber, J. L., Clerk, Detroit 44 cial Security Act. Crowley, who was Division Superinten• service activities. Mr. E. L. Lupano, from Mrs. Arnold M. Lettie of Cincin• Robbins, M., Chief of Police, In• Jones, R. A., Brakeman, De• Welsh, H. J., Yard Clerk, Jack• Copies of the pam• dianapolis 43 troit 35 son, Mich. 18 dent of the Detroit Division died sud• Chairman, Boy Scout Troop 41, Putnam nati, Ohio, a regular rider on the Limited. Kennedy, P. S., Clerk, Detroit 18 phlets may be obtained Roland, W., Trackman, River• Williamson. H. V., General Clerk, denly earlier this summer. Valley, N. Y., described Lt. Anderson's "From the outset his service has always side, Ohio 15 Kerry, G. L., Conductor, Detroit 43 Battle Creek, Mich. 36 free of charge from any Sanders, L. A., Repairer, Mid• Kostik, M., Trackman, Welland, Zanatta, B. B., Car Inspector, E. L. Claypole, Transportation Super• "unselfish effort" in conducting the local been superior and he has never made us land, Ill. 11 Ont., Can. 33 of the Board's field offices Senteney, H. O., Machinist, Lawrence, W. H., Laborer, Yar• or by writing to the intendent at Detroit, will have jurisdic• troop's first aid course. Mr. Carl Mc- feel any other way than at home. On Beech Grove, Ind. 40 mouth, Ont. 37 trips I have made alone, he has been Spearman, W., Trackman, Shar• Lazich, J., Car Cleaner, Mon• PITTSBURGH & LAKE ERIE Board's Information Serv• tion over the Detroit Subdivision, and Neely, Secretary, Admiral Foremen's onville, Ohio 31 trose, Ont., Can. 16 ice, Room 522, 844 Rush D. G. Boomer, Transportation Superin• Club, Shelbyville, Ind., expressed grati• especially attentive and helpful. This Stivers, H., Crossing Watchman, Leech, W. J., Store Helper, St. Carlson, C. H., Trainman, New• Nokomis, Ill. 11 Thomas, Ont., Can. 19 ell, Pa. 40 Street, Chicago 11, Ill. tendent at St. Thomas, will have jurisdic• tude for Lt. Stanley's participation in kind of service can only win friends for Stone, F. E., Engineer, Pekin, Lonnee, N. A., Yardmaster, Corwin, F. E., Trainman, Pitts• tion over the Canada Subdivision. the club's safety program. the Central." Ill. 35 Windsor, Ont., Can. 44 burgh 25

14 New York Central Headlight July-August, 1962 15 Albany, N. Y. Times-Union Photo Pre-merger visits ... to some 40 communities on both the New York Central System and Pennsylvania Railroad were carried out in July by approximately 200 representatives of the two roads, as the railroads carried out their plan to inform communities of the effect of the merger upon them. Teams of railroaders, representing Operating, Sales and Executive De• partments told audiences of local government and civic leaders, shippers and press-radio-TV representatives in full detail how the proposed merger will affect railroad operations in their communities. In many areas they told of extensive construction of new facilities as well as the service im• provements that will stem from the merger of the Central and Pennsylvania. In others it was necessary to describe the effects of the closing of certain duplicated facilities. In these cases, the railroad spokesman emphasized the fact that Central and Pennsylvania have requested the Interstate Commerce Commission to prescribe conditions for the protection of employes whose jobs may be affected by the merger. In a letter to employes (see page 10) NYC President Alfred E. Perlman, described the railroads' efforts to do everything possible to ease the effects of the merger on those whose jobs may be affected. Pictured above, John C. Kenefick, Central's Assistant Vice President- Transportation explains details of operating plan for the merged railroad to group in Albany, N. Y. At left, behind stand, is Douglass Campbell, NYC Vice President, who, with Mr. Kenefick, visited seven cities to explain merger details. Mr. Kenefick headed the Central committee which developed an operating plan for the merged railroad.