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PROFIT TO DATE PASSES $6 MILLION New York—TWA today reported a net profit of $6,192,170 after income tax provisions for the nine months of 1951 ending Sept. 30. The third quarter—July, August and September—accounted for $3,589,514 in the profit figure. Operating revenues for the nine months were $108,702,772, nearly ___________________=___=___ $23 million above the same period Kansas City Fund Drive to $25,000 At Half-Way Mark Kansas City—With the United Fund drive in TWA-Kansas City at the half-way mark employees have pledged $25,040 through payroll deductions in 1952. This represents reports from 54% of the company personnel in the Greater Kansas City area. The United Fund campaign is" a one-shot charity drive which includes all of the major welfare organizations with the exception of polio. By contributing the United Fund way TWA employees are spared the inconvenience of making individual contributions throughout the year to the various charity groups. No other drive will be conducted within the company during the coming year. The United Fund campaign closes Nov. 16. Valle Airport Closed During Winter Months Grand Canyon—Scheduled service into Valle airport has been discontinued during the winter months. However, it is extremely important that Station Manager V. C. Carothers continue to receive all bulletins and mail during the time the station is closed. All correspondence should be addressed to: V. C. Carothers, station manager, Trans World Airlines, Inc. Bin "I" Valle airport, Williams, Arizona. JOKE OF THE WEEK She: "So. you want to kiss me. I didn't know you were that kind." He: "Baby. I'm even kinder than that." in 1950. Operating expenses were 629,927 or an increase of about $19 million over last year. Set aside for income taxes for the three quarters was $6,939,488, almost four times the 1950 figure. For the third quarter alone operating revenues amounted to $40,- 626,906 or $5V_ million above the same three months in 1950. Operating expenses in the 1951 third quarter were $33,712,620, an in- Traffic—Nine Months Domestic Percentage Increase (Decrease) Revenue Passenger Miles 39.9% Total Revenue Ton Miles 37.2 Mail Ton Miles 33.4 Express Ton Miles 36.3 Freight Ton Miles 19.4 Revenue Plane Miles 8.4 International Revenue Passenger Miles 6.0 Total Revenue Ton Miles 8.9 Mail Ton Miles 25.9 Freight Ton Miles 16.7 Revenue Plane Miles (4.1) crease of $6 million over last year. Traffic-wise, the report showed heavy increases for the nine months over the previous year in all phases of the company's operations, topped (Continued on Page 2) Benelux Ends First Year By Doubling Sales Quota Brussels—TWAers here note with justifiable pride that they recently closed one year of service in the Benelux district with a record of doubling their sales quota "and then some," according to Peter Verheye, assistant to the district sales manager. Verheye also notes that it might be of interest to TWAers to know that the Benelux district here includes Belgian Congo in its territory. Airlines Carry On in Spite oi Boom in Transport Business (Ed. Note. St. Louis Soles Representative Jim Pasley assisted Peter Wyden in preparing the Post-Dispatch article referred to in the following story.) St. Louis—Business is booming at Lambert field, according to an article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch written by Peter Wyden. To illustrate just how filled the flights are these days, Wyden tells of the busy agent who patiently assured the anxious caller that no baby was born on this particular flight. The nervous relatives who were worried about their about-to-be-born grandchild had reason to be slightly worried, but to the travelers mobbing the ticket counters that baby was in an enviable position. To them it seemed as if the only way to get on a plane was to be born on one. "It's all part of a new and spectacular boom—a boom in the sky. When the terminal building at the municipal airport was built in 1932 it was frequented by an average of 65 passengers daily. Oldtimers recall that once there were just three flights in two weeks and each day a little band gathered in the lobby to enjoy a quiet hand of poker." The Post-Dispatch reporter said that now the monthly traffic is pushing 600,000 with this fiscal year running almost 50% above last year. "Why have so many citizens suddenly been seized by the urge to hop on a plane?" asks Wyden. His answer—first, it's pretty safe to fly. Last year's safety record was 1.1 fatalities per 100 million passenger miles. Second, fewer delays (Continued on Page 2) IN TUNA with the times is Kansas City Sales Representative C. E. BARTHOLOMEW, right, shown inspecting an albacore tuna shipped via TWA from the west coast for the local market. The albacore tuna runs only during a short period in the fall and is considered quite a delicacy. VOL. 14, NO.45 TRANS WORLD AIRLINES EMPLOYEE PUBLICATION NOVEMBER 8, 1951 FLOWERS FOR A PRINCESS are presented by Mayor Elmer Robinson of San Francisco to Hostess ELAINE NORTON. Looking on are left, BOYD MADISON, sales promotion representative for San Francisco, Arthur Bell, florist. and LARRY MURPHY, public relations. The flowers were flown to Washington as part of San Francisco's observance of National Flower Week, and presented to Princess Elizabeth and her husband, Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Peak Overseas Loads Are Catching TWAers Short Cairo—During the past two months many vacationing TWAers of the Middle & Far East region have found themselves stranded at various stations because of the tight eastbound space situation during the busy season. Hardships of many of the delayed vacationers have been aggravated by lack of funds to tide the travelers over until space home can be secured. In order to maintain themselves they have borrowed funds from local station personnel and in some instances collection on these loans had to be made though supervisory channels. Frequently, too, repayment is hampered through currency restrictions. Joe Letzkus, M&FE director of sales, said that it might prove necessary to impose an embargo on non- positive passes during next year's peak season since this situation has resulted in impaired morale and operating efficiency. If vacationing TWAers could avoid inter-regional travel during the peak season—and carry enough money with them when they do travel—the problem could be easily handled, Letzkus said. St. Louis Sets Monthly Load Record at 14,329 St. Louis—Records for passenger traffic during the month of September reveal that St. Louis TWAers set a monthly station boarding mark of 14,329 passengers The station's previous mark was 14,123 set in June this year. Mailman Snails Up Soldier's Air Ticket, But Bailey & Bailey Team Solve Problem Kansas City—It was one of those tense moments. An army corporal stood at the TWA ticket counter at Municipal airport and refused to believe his ears. "The money for my ticket didn't arrive," he echoed aloud. "But I sent it a week ago and I don't have enough money with me to pay for another ticket. I just have to get on that airplane or I'll be AWOL." The sky coach flight was due to , , , T , - ., „ . addressed to John Bailey, he went on to say, "and I wonder if it should not have been addressed to you. My name is John Bailey, too, but it isn't mine, I'm sure." The TWA executive's face lighted up and his voice emphasized his pleasant surprise. "I've been looking forward to receiving it," he exclaimed, and then went on to tell the Ford official the story of the missing check. After their stories were recounted, the two Mr. Baileys came up with this explanation. The corporal sent the check in the right amount but addressed his letter to "Mr. John Bailey, Fairfax building, Kansas City, Mo." TWA has offices on the 12 th floor of the building; Ford Motor company has offices on the fourth floor. The mailman apparently left the envelope at the first Mr. Bailey that he encountered in his rounds of the building. Ford's Mr. Bailey does not have an office in the Fairfax building, however, so the Ford office sent the letter to his office. In returning the check, Ford's Mr. Bailey added this note, "And I almost thought L was $90.45 richer today." depart in less than 30 minutes. Jerry Wall, TWA ticket agent, was sympathetic. He watched the color drain from the corporal's face. In all probability, he thought, the soldier would gladly have missed the flight, if he could have his way, since it was taking him to San Francisco for his ultimate journey to Tokyo and presumably Korea. Wall told the soldier "maybe I can help." He telephoned John Bailey, district sales manager, and outlined the soldier's predicament. Bailey then talked to the corporal, was convinced of his honesty and sincerity, and then decided to take a chance. "Issue the ticket," Bailey told Wall. "Maybe the check will show up in tomorrow's mail." Tomorrow came. So did several days more. Bailey telephoned the Pittsburg, Kan., residence that the soldier had left. On each occasion, there was no answer. Bailey said "I was just beginning to think I was $90.45 poorer." Then a telephone caller reached TWA's Bailey and identified himself as a Mr. Bailey of the Ford Motor company. "I have a check
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Title | TWA Skyliner Magazine, 1951-11-08 |
Masthead | Skyliner: Tran World Airline Employees Weekly Publication |
Publisher | Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc. Kansas City, Missouri |
Coverage | United States; Missouri; Kansas City |
Date | 1951-11-08 |
Year | 1951 |
Month | 11 |
Day | 08 |
Type | Serial (Periodical, Newspaper, etc.) |
Source.Original | State Historical Society of Missouri Research Center-Kansas City |
Source.Digital | State Historical Society of Missouri Research Center-Kansas City |
Subject | Trans World Airlines (TWA) Records |
Description | An archive of the TWA Skyliner magazine |
Rights | Public domain |
Volume | Vol. 14 |
Issue | No. 45 |
Format | Tiff; pdf |
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Title | TWA Skyliner Magazine, 1951-11-08_01 |
Masthead | Skyliner: Tran World Airline Employees Weekly Publication |
Publisher | Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc. Kansas City, Missouri |
Coverage | United States; Missouri; Kansas City |
Date | 1951-11-08 |
Year | 1951 |
Month | 11 |
Day | 08 |
Type | Serial (Periodical, Newspaper, etc.) |
Source.Original | State Historical Society of Missouri Research Center-Kansas City |
Source.Digital | State Historical Society of Missouri Research Center-Kansas City |
Subject | Trans World Airlines (TWA) Records |
Description | An archive of the TWA Skyliner magazine |
Rights | Public domain |
Volume | Vol. 14 |
Issue | No. 45 |
Format | Tiff; pdf |
Sequence | 1 |
Page | 1 |
Date Digital | 2011-01-25/9:12 PM |
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Transcript | PROFIT TO DATE PASSES $6 MILLION New York—TWA today reported a net profit of $6,192,170 after income tax provisions for the nine months of 1951 ending Sept. 30. The third quarter—July, August and September—accounted for $3,589,514 in the profit figure. Operating revenues for the nine months were $108,702,772, nearly ___________________=___=___ $23 million above the same period Kansas City Fund Drive to $25,000 At Half-Way Mark Kansas City—With the United Fund drive in TWA-Kansas City at the half-way mark employees have pledged $25,040 through payroll deductions in 1952. This represents reports from 54% of the company personnel in the Greater Kansas City area. The United Fund campaign is" a one-shot charity drive which includes all of the major welfare organizations with the exception of polio. By contributing the United Fund way TWA employees are spared the inconvenience of making individual contributions throughout the year to the various charity groups. No other drive will be conducted within the company during the coming year. The United Fund campaign closes Nov. 16. Valle Airport Closed During Winter Months Grand Canyon—Scheduled service into Valle airport has been discontinued during the winter months. However, it is extremely important that Station Manager V. C. Carothers continue to receive all bulletins and mail during the time the station is closed. All correspondence should be addressed to: V. C. Carothers, station manager, Trans World Airlines, Inc. Bin "I" Valle airport, Williams, Arizona. JOKE OF THE WEEK She: "So. you want to kiss me. I didn't know you were that kind." He: "Baby. I'm even kinder than that." in 1950. Operating expenses were 629,927 or an increase of about $19 million over last year. Set aside for income taxes for the three quarters was $6,939,488, almost four times the 1950 figure. For the third quarter alone operating revenues amounted to $40,- 626,906 or $5V_ million above the same three months in 1950. Operating expenses in the 1951 third quarter were $33,712,620, an in- Traffic—Nine Months Domestic Percentage Increase (Decrease) Revenue Passenger Miles 39.9% Total Revenue Ton Miles 37.2 Mail Ton Miles 33.4 Express Ton Miles 36.3 Freight Ton Miles 19.4 Revenue Plane Miles 8.4 International Revenue Passenger Miles 6.0 Total Revenue Ton Miles 8.9 Mail Ton Miles 25.9 Freight Ton Miles 16.7 Revenue Plane Miles (4.1) crease of $6 million over last year. Traffic-wise, the report showed heavy increases for the nine months over the previous year in all phases of the company's operations, topped (Continued on Page 2) Benelux Ends First Year By Doubling Sales Quota Brussels—TWAers here note with justifiable pride that they recently closed one year of service in the Benelux district with a record of doubling their sales quota "and then some," according to Peter Verheye, assistant to the district sales manager. Verheye also notes that it might be of interest to TWAers to know that the Benelux district here includes Belgian Congo in its territory. Airlines Carry On in Spite oi Boom in Transport Business (Ed. Note. St. Louis Soles Representative Jim Pasley assisted Peter Wyden in preparing the Post-Dispatch article referred to in the following story.) St. Louis—Business is booming at Lambert field, according to an article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch written by Peter Wyden. To illustrate just how filled the flights are these days, Wyden tells of the busy agent who patiently assured the anxious caller that no baby was born on this particular flight. The nervous relatives who were worried about their about-to-be-born grandchild had reason to be slightly worried, but to the travelers mobbing the ticket counters that baby was in an enviable position. To them it seemed as if the only way to get on a plane was to be born on one. "It's all part of a new and spectacular boom—a boom in the sky. When the terminal building at the municipal airport was built in 1932 it was frequented by an average of 65 passengers daily. Oldtimers recall that once there were just three flights in two weeks and each day a little band gathered in the lobby to enjoy a quiet hand of poker." The Post-Dispatch reporter said that now the monthly traffic is pushing 600,000 with this fiscal year running almost 50% above last year. "Why have so many citizens suddenly been seized by the urge to hop on a plane?" asks Wyden. His answer—first, it's pretty safe to fly. Last year's safety record was 1.1 fatalities per 100 million passenger miles. Second, fewer delays (Continued on Page 2) IN TUNA with the times is Kansas City Sales Representative C. E. BARTHOLOMEW, right, shown inspecting an albacore tuna shipped via TWA from the west coast for the local market. The albacore tuna runs only during a short period in the fall and is considered quite a delicacy. VOL. 14, NO.45 TRANS WORLD AIRLINES EMPLOYEE PUBLICATION NOVEMBER 8, 1951 FLOWERS FOR A PRINCESS are presented by Mayor Elmer Robinson of San Francisco to Hostess ELAINE NORTON. Looking on are left, BOYD MADISON, sales promotion representative for San Francisco, Arthur Bell, florist. and LARRY MURPHY, public relations. The flowers were flown to Washington as part of San Francisco's observance of National Flower Week, and presented to Princess Elizabeth and her husband, Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Peak Overseas Loads Are Catching TWAers Short Cairo—During the past two months many vacationing TWAers of the Middle & Far East region have found themselves stranded at various stations because of the tight eastbound space situation during the busy season. Hardships of many of the delayed vacationers have been aggravated by lack of funds to tide the travelers over until space home can be secured. In order to maintain themselves they have borrowed funds from local station personnel and in some instances collection on these loans had to be made though supervisory channels. Frequently, too, repayment is hampered through currency restrictions. Joe Letzkus, M&FE director of sales, said that it might prove necessary to impose an embargo on non- positive passes during next year's peak season since this situation has resulted in impaired morale and operating efficiency. If vacationing TWAers could avoid inter-regional travel during the peak season—and carry enough money with them when they do travel—the problem could be easily handled, Letzkus said. St. Louis Sets Monthly Load Record at 14,329 St. Louis—Records for passenger traffic during the month of September reveal that St. Louis TWAers set a monthly station boarding mark of 14,329 passengers The station's previous mark was 14,123 set in June this year. Mailman Snails Up Soldier's Air Ticket, But Bailey & Bailey Team Solve Problem Kansas City—It was one of those tense moments. An army corporal stood at the TWA ticket counter at Municipal airport and refused to believe his ears. "The money for my ticket didn't arrive," he echoed aloud. "But I sent it a week ago and I don't have enough money with me to pay for another ticket. I just have to get on that airplane or I'll be AWOL." The sky coach flight was due to , , , T , - ., „ . addressed to John Bailey, he went on to say, "and I wonder if it should not have been addressed to you. My name is John Bailey, too, but it isn't mine, I'm sure." The TWA executive's face lighted up and his voice emphasized his pleasant surprise. "I've been looking forward to receiving it," he exclaimed, and then went on to tell the Ford official the story of the missing check. After their stories were recounted, the two Mr. Baileys came up with this explanation. The corporal sent the check in the right amount but addressed his letter to "Mr. John Bailey, Fairfax building, Kansas City, Mo." TWA has offices on the 12 th floor of the building; Ford Motor company has offices on the fourth floor. The mailman apparently left the envelope at the first Mr. Bailey that he encountered in his rounds of the building. Ford's Mr. Bailey does not have an office in the Fairfax building, however, so the Ford office sent the letter to his office. In returning the check, Ford's Mr. Bailey added this note, "And I almost thought L was $90.45 richer today." depart in less than 30 minutes. Jerry Wall, TWA ticket agent, was sympathetic. He watched the color drain from the corporal's face. In all probability, he thought, the soldier would gladly have missed the flight, if he could have his way, since it was taking him to San Francisco for his ultimate journey to Tokyo and presumably Korea. Wall told the soldier "maybe I can help." He telephoned John Bailey, district sales manager, and outlined the soldier's predicament. Bailey then talked to the corporal, was convinced of his honesty and sincerity, and then decided to take a chance. "Issue the ticket," Bailey told Wall. "Maybe the check will show up in tomorrow's mail." Tomorrow came. So did several days more. Bailey telephoned the Pittsburg, Kan., residence that the soldier had left. On each occasion, there was no answer. Bailey said "I was just beginning to think I was $90.45 poorer." Then a telephone caller reached TWA's Bailey and identified himself as a Mr. Bailey of the Ford Motor company. "I have a check |