WINGS TO NEW YORK

[Music] [Music] the American clipper ship queen of her days in the years between 1840 and 1869 these famous ships broke record after record for efficiency and speed perhaps the most famous of all Clippers was the Flying Cloud Royal indeed among the leaders of international transportation a hundred years ago today there is a new Flying Cloud an even greater leader sleek modern efficient the flying clipper the new Flying Cloud and ten Americans many other flying Clippers their proudly the names of their illustrious forerunners it is well to consider these famous names too when thinking about air transportation remembering that today's Clippers the flying Clippers offer most in comfort dependability and speed that Americans leadership in global air transportation dates back to the earliest days of commercial aviation making it the world's most experienced airline looking back to the beginning of this great airline our eyes focus on Key West Florida and then trace the ninety miles of water to Havana route of Pan Americans first flight in October 1927 from this small beginning immediate expansion took place to Mexico Central America throughout the Caribbean and then to South America it was across the Pacific in 1935 the Atlantic was conquered four years later next came the South Atlantic crossing to Africa then on to Asia and now pan-american offers service to all six continents and around the world it is hoped that by bringing the fireplaces nearer flying clipper transportation will help cement the peoples of the world and mutual and lasting understanding progress is being made as indicated by air travel between Europe and America today Pan Americans atlantic division headquartered in new york leads the way in handling this over ocean traffic whatever the starting point in Europe Asia and Africa all routes converge at New York as a plane approaches the coast passengers crowd the portholes for a glimpse of the skyline almost at once it looms ahead the wonder city city of teeming millions of parks and boulevards of buildings towering so high toward the sky that they seem to trap unwary clouds in their passing this is the city that vision built [Music] New York Airport a great terminal from which air transportation can be obtained 20 part of the United States and from which flying Clippers depart for Bermuda the West Indies South America Europe Asia Australia and Africa our ship comes in settles Jet Li and we're on the ground before we knew it [Music] flags of many land served by flying clipper call attention to the cosmopolitan nature of the passengers they come from the far places of the earth on business in pursuit of pleasure or perhaps to make a home in the new world luggage is unloaded without delay and will be cleared through customs properly while this is being done workmen are also unloading clipper cargo air freight that is which brings world markets to the doorstep of the businessman this is a very important feature of Pan American service and in addition to the cargo space provided aboard passenger planes the system maintains a fleet of special cargo ships for service to all six continents international terminal from which the visitor begins the trip into the city our own journey begins as we emerge from the building and follow our luggage to awaiting taxi [Music] [Music] many visitors arrive in New York for the first time by Clippard others are veterans of a dozen trips or more but all arrive expectedly knowing that there are always new sites to intrigue the interest however it is when we enter the main portion of the bridge that we really begin to get the feel of the city for it is from here that the Manhattan skyline seems very near and very large and then suddenly we head down towards street-level and our hotel our way maybe along a street whose walls reach up toward a blue and distant sky or perhaps by a different route we travel along the wide expanse of Park Avenue choosing from the many excellent hotels New York offers our selection might be these 47 stories of comfort and convenience [Music] we've just time to secure our room before lunch after which there is much to be seen in sightseeing the favorite of many New York visitors is a trip by air sightseeing claims operate from a number of nearby airports and such a trip offers an unforgettable view of the massive grey buildings of midtown Manhattan an air view of Rockefeller Center gives some idea of its magnitude this development said to be the greatest ever attempted by private enterprise occupies nearly twelve acres in the very heart of the city the daily population including workers and visitors is over 150,000 from the top of the RCA Building the city spreads out on all sides like a huge map in all things the superlative finally emerges and so we find the Empire State Building tallest in all the world its 1,250 feet not only reached new heights and construction but set an unheard-of record in the speed with which they rose at top speed 14 and a half stories were added in the incredible time of just 10 working days the building is a hundred two storeys the last 16 of which are the glass and steel observation tower the Chrysler Building one of the world's greatest it is here that Pan Americans General Headquarters are house skyscrapers abound in New York almost as numerously as trees in a forest on every side they rise towering high above the streets great monuments to the needs of modern Commerce and to the ingenuity of modern builders [Music] a day of sunshine means crowded streets around Greely square 4 here at Broadway and 6th Avenue is one of the most important shopping centers in the city for one thing the location is in midtown Manhattan and is easily accessible from all points also some of the largest stores in New York are to be found in this area crowds hurry in and out of these great establishments intent on their business of buying one of the most interesting shopping crowds however may be seen from the upper deck of a 5th Avenue but the Avenue has long been known for its stores of distinction stores bearing such famous names as Lord and Taylor Arnold constable Saks Fifth Avenue fest and company and Bergdorf Goodman to mention just a few besides the stores there are any number of smart shops small intimate and very exclusive in jewelry of course there are always Tiffany's and Cartier's yes The Fifth Avenue label is a symbol coveted by style conscious women everywhere and the exquisite grooming of the shoppers themselves bears witness that the streets reputation is well-earned it is indeed the style center of the nation even so however styles are not confined entirely to 5th Avenue there are styles in transportation too and over the years they experience change just as do other fashions take the elevated formerly New York had more elevated lines than any other city in the world but today the 3rd Avenue L is the sole survivor in Manhattan the others have given way to modern underground or subway transportation that sends the passenger speeding on his way nonetheless many visitors find the L an interesting highlight in their New York stay the Train still roll in and out of the stations with speed and certainty doing a difficult job well [Music] [Music] in Laura New York his City Hall Park across which rise the 40 stories of Manhattan's Municipal Building in the vicinity of City Hall are also concentrated the state and federal buildings which make this area the center of governmental activities in New York Laura Manhattan its pillars of Commerce jutting up from the deep ravines through which flow much of the business and finance of the world [Music] the subtreasury building stands on the site of the former Federal Hall where George Washington took oath as first President of the United States the statue of the great general is said to be above the very spot on which he was inaugurated it is an island of quiet in a sea of alert finance bordered by walls of stone and concrete and glass and filled with surging humanity a see whose tides ebb and flow and never seemed to still but then Sunday arrives and the streets are quiet and deserted by all but the few on this day the Collegiate Church of st. Nicholas welcomes the oldest congregation in the city of New York st. Mark's in the Bowery dates back to 1660 there are more than 2,000 churches in the city representing all major creeds and denominations st. Patrick's Cathedral offers an unusual pattern in light and shadow on 5th Avenue is temple Emmanuel the Riverside Church overlooking the calm waters of the Hudson a high point of interest to the tourists is the Statue of Liberty which stands at the entrance to New York Harbor well over a quarter of a million people visit the statue every year the figure is of metal while stone forms the base it was a gift to the French people and was dedicated in 1886 steps inside the hollow monument lead to the crown from which there is a magnificent view in the very shadow of the skyscrapers are the quiet acres of Central Park located in the center of Manhattan it is only one of the many fine parks in New York outdoor restaurants provide food in a suavely rustic setting while nearby children find something even more interesting than food in the antics of Mike the chimpanzee he's the special friend of the little people and a willing factor other favorites among the animal performers are the sea lions they always get a crowd at feeding time and they never disappoint their audience there must be an easier way to get food but probably not for a sea lion in any event it amuses the children and the sea lions themselves don't seem to mind [Music] inquire to move the visitor may enjoy his leisure in a stroll our merely relaxation meanwhile the children work patiently to strengthen the bond between them and their feathered friend the more hardy adventurers among the junior set put out to sea on a long long Cruise landfall at last but it's still in the heart of New York [Music] of all the spans that bind Greater New York into a metropolis the best-known by far is Brooklyn Bridge for over half a century it has done its job of carrying traffic between New York's largest boroughs there are more than 60 bridges that connect the sprawling communities of the metropolitan area and bind them into a unit these bridges plus a number of underwater tunnels and the various ferry services have made the difference between merely a large city and a world metropolis without them Manhattan would long ago have reached its peak and strangled within its island boundaries these arteries then carry the blood of life to the heart of New York and all the lighter side they give the visitor easy access to the many pine recreational facilities of the New York area highway is leading from the bridges often make use of the cloverleaf pattern this Marvel of the engineers art is especially effective in separating traffic and routing it to its many destinations smooth concrete roads bordered by carefully tended park ways make driving a real pleasure the way leads past impressive buildings and along Broadway is lined with attractive homes these homes are largely those of New Yorkers who prefer the more casual freedom of the open countryside this is expressed in the well-groomed lawns with their profusion of flowers smart country clubs nestled among the hills and attract a city dweller in search of sport their surroundings add much to the pleasure of the game among the better known Westchester Country Club is rightly celebrated as having one of the prime call forces of America in season it's greens and fairways always have their quarter of gentlemen and their ladies who staunchly follow the trail of the elusive golf ball the Nordic Leigh incline visitor will welcome the many opportunities for boating when wind and weather are on the side of the scenic or for those who prefer New York offers any number of indoor sports including boxing wrestling basketball and some extremely fast ice hockey but in the heart of the sailing man nothing can take the place of these small craft as they come about smartly [Music] for the tennis enthusiast there are any number of fine courts available within easy reach of the city and many others within the city itself the Westside Tennis Club at Forest Hills is sometimes the scene of the Davis Cup play when the matches are held in the United States in addition there are many other national and international matches played here Forest Hills courts know the great names of the tennis world followers of the game take their sport seriously on the sideline as well as on the courts the summer time visitor from abroad finds his fellow countrymen represented among the contestants each doing his best for the homeland a different kind of sport here the great American game of baseball however the game is certainly not limited to America anymore its popularity is internationally over 70,000 people jammed the stadium for a World Series game played between the leading teams of the two major league a similar story is to be found in football professional teams attract considerable interest but college games surpassed them in both attendance and color excitement runs high as a thrilling college game finds the team in red driving relentlessly down the field and now the offensive team takes to the air with a beautiful forward pass the next play gains a yard or so through the center of the line and puts them in scoring position [Music] and then despite a gallon defensive stand the ball-carrier plunges across the goal line for a six point score from the air the wide acres of Belmont Park provide a worthy setting for one of the really fine racetracks of America no thought has been spared in the parks arrangement or in the beauty of its surroundings these in turn serve to set off perfectly the attractiveness of some of the feminine patrons attractive to is this stairway to the clubhouse its design is considered quite unusual the colorful parade to the post which has included many of the world's finest horses was a Belmont first they're all and now reaching the homestretch the horses settle down to the serious business of winning here they come the finest of the horse world living vindication of generations of selective breeding here they are beautiful in their precision gallant in their bid for a place in the memory of men Greenwich Village where the temple of life is more moderate offers many a striking contrast big modern buildings tower above those of another day McDougal alley is over a hundred years old it's gas street lamp so the only ones remaining in New York Greenwich Village was only a farm in the wilderness in 1633 but by the fall of 16 79 had grown into a small settlement it continued to grow and became in time a community of the wealthy it has grown culturally until today it is recognized as being the center of art and Letters in America and as a result art students from many quarters of the world now roam its quaint streets twice a year spring and fall the New York artists pulled their outdoor show in the village it attracts exhibitors from all over the city thus assuring a show that is colorful gay and productive of sales however it does appear that the artists care less were sales than for art villagers are cosmopolitan this model is of Chinese ancestry and as for the artist he is sometimes as colorful as any model he works at his easel of livius to the onlookers as long as the light goes out then darkness comes on with its own show the greatest outdoor art show in all the world New York at night drifting in from the broad Atlantic the first faint shadows appear then falling gently upon the town they enfold the buildings and settle into the streets below the air grows cooler and over in Times Square the lights come on and night is here [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] the finest of the world's entertainment and the greatest of the world's entertainers greet the visitor to New York the traveler from overseas finds familiar names from his own country among the actors who have received acclaim in the theater besides the legitimate stage there's the Metropolitan Opera many foreign language theaters and almost always a Hollywood star are too may be seen eating places galore offer American food coupled with famous American names and there's also the food of nearly any other land one can wish the city is dotted with colonies of all nationalities and these have established their own restaurants specializing in the food for which their countries are famous these things are New York and here where a million lights are only a handful Times Square crossroads of the world twinkles of friendly invitees yes and invitations and the welcome await those who come on wings to New York and Pan American invites you to make your trip by Clipper now in service from all six continents many new type constellations fly the Clipper routes their greater speed allowing more time in Manhattan from a number of points it is merely an overnight trip since a journey of 3,000 miles or more is only a matter of hours they are pleasant hours Pleasant because Pan American flies above the weather where the going is always smooth and even the veteran traveler finds a new sense of well-being actually clipper passengers look down on the weather from high above the clouds as they fly in round-the-clock comfort their comfort is assured by attentive service on the part of highly qualified personnel and their hours aloft are made more enjoyable by the excellent meal sir each dinner hour brings Pleasant relaxation as good food always does an added feature are the sleeper planes which serve on many flights and whose equipment is the last word in comfort and convenience thoughtful consideration has been given to every need feminine passengers especially will approve the superb appointments of these big modern ships designers have made clever use of every inch of space berths for instance our roomy and the cool white sheets invite the traveler to retire early and sleep soundly pleasant dreams says the stewardess sleep well and we'll be in Manhattan in the morning pleasant dreams and a pleasant visit new york ever famous for its hospitality extends a warm friendly welcome and New York is just over the horizon so follow the Sun go west with the Clippers consult your travel agent are the nearest Pan American office and embark upon a delightful adventure travel on wings to New York via the world's most experienced airline [Music]