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Page Six THE KELLETT NEWS MESSAGE (Continued from page 1) that exist during these times wherein aggressive nations use rumors as a weapon to distort, slow up and disrupt production. This is further reason why rumors, idle talk, opinions without foundations should not be expressed. There is one thing certain, if we speed up our program, and we must speed it up, we will be so busy that we will not have time for rumors, idle talk or anything else but business. We should each carry home with us the thought -- "What can I do that will further safeguard my home and family?" Many of us have fathers, brothers or sons who are actually on the battle line, and we would not for a moment hesitate to do anything possible to back them and protect them. Our backing and protection job is to turn out any and all equipment required in sufficient quantities, and sufficiently in advance so that they can be used when needed. A job done too late is not done at all. This job of supplying our men in war is not one that can be worked upon at our convenience, but requires real sacrifice, not just saying -- "Well, I worked pretty hard." As our President has told us many times, and further impressed upon us just recently, we have a tremendous program ahead of us for the year 1942. Three months of this year have gone and that time has been lost forever. Our freedom will depend upon what we do in the remaining nine months, and that "we" means each and every one of us. We cannot and will not sell out our liberty. Each and every employee of the Kellett Company, from the President down, form a chain of employees, whose duty it is to work with each other and do their own particular jobs in the most efficient manner to obtain the all important final result. This chain, of course, is not stronger than the weakest link and it is each one's responsibility to see that he is not that link. If weak links do exist they affect not only the individual, but pyramid through the organization and in the end may affect all of us. Each and every one of our jobs is very important, and by performing it correctly and thoroughly we will eliminate bottlenecks. It is quite natural to criticize, and most of us have the general tendency to criticize things we are not fully familiar with. Constructive criticism is a help as it brings out points where improvements can be made and better results obtained. We should all look to our own work first to see if it is free from criticism. If not, our efforts should be along these lines. This company is definitely interested in suggestions and believes that all of us will not only improve ourselves by the use of them but will set up methods so that our work in relation with one to another will also be improved. We are setting up, at this time, a suggestion committee, as outlined by Donald Nelson of the War Production Board, comprised of members of various departments. It is believed that numerous plans will be put into effect that will materially speed up our production. This committee and their plan of operation is begin outlined at this time, and one of their first assignments is the smoking question. We are all aware of the difficulties starting the manufacturing of a new contract, and in the past such an operation has been a long drawn out, tedious affair, absorbing a terrific amount of time. The new contracts we have are just as complicated, but the time to get them started is very much shorter than it ever has been before; time being of the utmost importance. If we would look back a few months to the contracts that were started then, we could see that they are the ones that are now on production and are the ones that are actually assisting in putting over this war. The contracts started today are those that will be in production tomorrow. It is your job, my job, and every individual's job to "beat the dates" and by so doing will assist the prime contractor to "beat the dates". By doing this we will definitely beat the enemy to the punch. Those employees of this company whose responsibility it is to obtain new business and reorders are doing so not only to assist the prime contractors in relieving them of this portion of their work, but up are setting up for each one of us work that will carry on for many months thus giving all of us on the home front an opportunity to actually participate in this war. War Production Council (Continued from page 1) The activities of the Council will be made known to every member of the organization through the Kellett News or in special bulletins. Employees are urged to submit suggestions relating to the work of the Council so that it may continue to grow in effectiveness. We all have a big job to do! [[image, cartoon]] The "Buccaneer" Outclasses Stukas by Wide Margin (Continued from page 1) riers at sea. An export version of the new plane, called the Brewster Bermuda, and designed for land-based operations, is being built in large quantities for the Royal Air Forces of Great Britain and the Netherlands East Indies. Both the Buccaneer and the Bermuda carry a crew of two, a pilot and a gunner. The latter is housed in a power-operated turret at the rear of the ship. Special split flaps in the trailing edge of the wing act as air brakes to slow down the ship when driving on its target. Both the pilot and the gunner are protected by armor plating and fuel and oil tanks are of the latest bullet-proof type. An all-metal, mid-wing monoplane, the Buccaneer is powered with a Wright double-row Cyclone 14 engine rated at 1700 H. P. and equipped with a Curtiss Electric Propellor fitted with cuffs and spinner to increase propellor efficiency and reduce drag. Further details as to the performance and fire-power of the new warplane are closely guarded military secrets. CALLED FOR SERVICE There is a new start in the Kellett Service Flag, for Lieutenant John F. Eisenbrey, who has been a member of the Kellett organization since October 1940, reported for active duty with the U. S. Army at Camp Meade on April 11th. Mr. Eisenbrey was graduated from Princeton with the Class of 1935 and was then commissioned as Second Lieutenant R. O. T. C., having taken the Artillery course at Princeton as part of his college work. After graduation he had a year of teaching experience and then entered the Experimental Engineering Laboratory of the Autocar Company at Ardmore. In 1938 he started a small cabinet making shop of his own, specializing in fine house furniture. He started work for Kellett as a tool maker, and while Mr. Wark was head of the Tool Department, was placed in charge of cataloging and numbering all the Kellett fabricating used on contracts then in force. The broad knowledge of the plant and machinery gained in this work led to his assignment to mark and stamp all machinery being acquired under the Defense Plant Corporation Lease. He was transferred later to a position directly under Mr. R. G. Kellett in controlling the acquisition of additional facilities and obtaining funds for that purpose from the Defense Plant Corporation. Lieutenant Eisenbrey's engagement to Miss Joan Peabody of Elkins Park, was announced on March 30th, 1942. His many friends at Kelletts join in congratulating him on this event and in wishing him a successful career in the Army, rapid promotion and a safe return. His personality and diverse abilities should make him a valuable officer, but his absence will mean a real loss to Kellett Autogiro Corporation. NEW PARKING LOT OPENED [[image]] THE FOREST AND THE TREES H. H. Savage Two men were walking in a woods. One remarked "What a beautiful forest". The other said "Well, all I can see is a lot of trees". Both men saw the same sight, but one let his imagination supply the perspective. Three men were working on a building. Asked what they were doing, one answered "Setting stone"; another "working for 90c an hour"; the third "Helping to build a cathedral". All men doing the same work, but each seeing a different picture. Old stuff But what is your job? Can you visualize the completed whole, of which your work is a part? Do you say "I'm hand-hammering braces for flaps"; or "I'm reaming holes"; or "I'm assembling ailerons"; or "I'm welding engine mounts"? Or do you say "I'M HELPING BUILD FIGHTING PLANES FOR OUR ARMY"! Don't look at the trees -- see the forest! Forget the scrap of aluminum -- see the plane of which it is a part! Then when you hear the roar of an engine in the sky, you may think that a welded joint you made is helping to hold that 1750 h. p. engine in place. When you read of unbelievable speeds like 600 miles per hour, ten miles a minute, you may remember that the rivet heads you set with particular care are contributing to that speed. When a great bombing plane rushes at a landing field, slows and rolls to a halt, it's the wing flaps you helped build, that makes the safe landing possible. Remember, Kellett-made parts are going in a steady stream to six of the great airplane factories in this country. You can look at any plane in the sky and say -- "Perhaps I helped put it there". If your work was inspection, remember you helped make the part perfect. If you work in the office, and never touch a piece of metal, you help build airplanes. If you were not needed you would not have been employed. If you are working for Kellett Autogiro Corporation you have a part in National Defense, whether your work is in office, shop or maintenance. You are not doing this, or doing that: YOU ARE BUILDING PLANES -- FIGHTING PLANES -- FOR AMERICA. FAMOUS SAYINGS--PLANT 2. Ren Pierpoint--H'ya Old Bean. Bruno De Angelo--Never you mind. Jimmy Kent--Wouldn't you like to know. Betty Carr--Ah! Isn't that cute. Jim Rigby--Beg your pardon. Ray Landis--Well for Geezel Peezel. Haig Kirkjian--Do tell. Orry Reasor Jr.--I didn't do it. Charles Deasin--Look Bub. The company has rented the north half of the block between 57th & 58th Streets on Grays Ave., and it is being graded and surfaced to provide parking space for company employees. This has permitted the Police Department to close the street in front of the plant to all automibile traffic which is a safety measure long desired by the Army Plant Protection Inspectors. In order to make the best use of the space available, the cooperation of all employees is asked in following the plans laid out for parking cars, as otherwise there is sure to be confusion and delay. 1 Always move on a right-hand lane. 2. Cars entering from 57th St. will park next to curb at a 30 degree angle, front of car to curb. On leaving, back into lane and go out on 58th St.; OR go to 58th St. end of lot, make a left turn and come down on South lane to 57th St. 3. Cars entering from 58th St. will park on South side of lot at 30 degree angle. On leaving, back into lane and go out 57th St.; OR go to 57th St., make a left turn and come up on North lane to 58th St. Employees who do not wish to follow these rules will please stay off the lot. It is going to cost about $1000. to provide this space for employees' cars, with grading and lighting. The Kellett guards will supervise the lot, but it must be understood that the company assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to cars or property while so parked. Alfred Edgeworth Wins First Service Award (Continued from page 1) The Suggestion System, which was inaugurated some weeks ago enables employees to make a personal contribution to the war program. Every improvement in operations helps to change our present losing position in the war to a winning one. Suggestions pertaining to any subject are welcome. The Suggestion Committee urges employees to give close attention to such problems as: 1. Improving methods and processes. 2. Taking care of tools. 3. Cutting down accidents. 4. Maintenance and repair. 5. Cutting waste. 6. Breaking production bottlenecks. 7. Using every machine to fullest extent. FRANK CORRISTON Through error, notice of the death of Mr. Frank Corriston did not appear in the March issue of "Kellett News." Frank, who lived at 2563 South 52nd Street, died in Episcopal Hospital on March 3rd, following a short illness. He was a fine example of the man of ability who does a humble task faithfully and well. Always courteous and obliging, he earned and merited the good will of everyone who came into more than casual contact with him, and his quiet smile has been missed by all of us.
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