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Bryant Tour of South America
December 411. 1960
FACTS ABOUT PANAMA
Panama is a delightful blend of Old Workicharm and modern
comfort. The people are naturally friendly and visitors from
the United States are no novelty.
You will find that a large number of them speak English
well. although Spanish is the usual language.
Panama is an independent Republic of nine Provinces. except
for the lO-mile wide strip of land surrounding the Panama Cane .
This is leased to the United States and under 0.5. jurisdiction.
The population just exceeds one million. In Panama City.
the population is over 250,000.
YOUr hotel is the El Panama Hilton--finest in Panama. In
this kit is a folder describing the hotel.
Panama is tropical. Scattered showers and mild tempera-
tures can be expected.
Most stores close for a two-hour lunch period and the
afternoon nap is a well-established custom.
On your motor trip to Colon, you may want to watch the
roadsides for rare tropical birds. The rich tropical vegetat-
ion and almost bizarre flowers will be of interest.
Restaurants in Panama City: Considered best are the Sky
Chef in the former Balboa Beer Garden and the El Rancho. Hotel
dining rooms feature American cuisine and native dishes.
Chinese food lovers will want to visit the La Gran China. Also
good is the Atlas Club.
Night life is an all-night business. Panamanian beer is
considered excellent. Besides the El Panama's Bella Vista Roof.
popular spots include the No Me Digas, Maxims. the W, O. K..
Amigo and Catalina. Beer gardens include the Jardin e1 Pancho.
Jardin Sky Chef and Atlas Club.
Top buys in Panama include Panama hats, leather goods,
French perfume, English and Swedish china and Peruvian silver.
Keep re-entry restrictions in mind. (Boletin 4)
On the following pages are biographies of some of the
people we expect to meet.
WICI ALS IN PANAMA
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President of the Republic
A level-headed, hard working, millionaire businessman, Roberto F.
Chiari became President of Panama on October 1, 1960. Familiarly known
as Nine, Chiari (like so many prominent Latin American politicians)
acquired his political mantle largely through inheritance, since he
is known to have devoted most of his lifetime to his family's lucrative
sugar and cattle interests. Responsible Panamanian observers believe
Chiari will make a better than average president of his country in the
coming years; they justify this feeling by pointing to his repeated
declarations that under his leadership the government will be one of
"austerity and work, and by citing his promises of a practical
administration further characterized by seriousness, responsibility,
and moderation.
Chieri was born in Panama City on March 2, 1905, and obtained a
secondary education at the Christian Brothers' La Salle School in
Panama City. Among the highlights of his career are the following:
deputy to the National Assembly (1940-44); Minister of Health and Public
- Welfare (1944-45); Second Vice President of Panama (1947); unsuccessful
presidential candidate (1952). Chiari is married to the former Cecilia
Orillac and is the father of a married daughter, German, who is a 1949
graduate of New York University. He speaks relatively good English.
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Minister of Finance and Treasury
A well-known attorney and wealthy businessman (radio and newspaper
enterprises) in PanamCity, Arias assumed the Finance and Treasury
portfolio on October 1. 1960, for the second time in his career, having
served for a brief time in that capacity from October 195? until March
1958.
Arias was born in Panama City on May 26, 1921. He graduated from
Harvard University in 1942 and received a law degree from Yale University
in 1945. Arias' wife, the former Hilda Fire, and his four daughters are
American citizens. He speaks good English.
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Ninister of Agriculture, Commerce.
and Industry
Considered his country's foremost criminal lawyer and one of its
finest legal minds, Escobar is a cambridge-educated descendant of Negro
slaves originally brought to Panama by the Spaniards. New 59 years old.
Escobar has been practicing law since 1930, and with his entrance into
the Panamanian Cabinet on October 1. 1960, he has assumed an official
role in his government for the first time.
Escobar is married to an Englishwoman (the former Doris Bessie
Longdon) and is the father of three children, the eldest of whom is
now in his early 30's. Minister Escobar has a good knowledge of English.
EAB£§.§ihnsls.Eshie
Minister of Public Works
A recently reelected deputy to Panama's National Assembly (May 1960),
Bares is a wealthy and influential man from Chitre. Bares' wealth stems
from ownership of a tannery and shoe factory which was founded in 1908
by his maternal grandfather, a naturalized Panamanian of French origin.
Bares was born on May 27, 1913, in Panama'City and was eduCated at
the Christian Brothers school in Les Santos Province; he continued his
studies in Toulou5e, France, and later studied mechanical engineering
in California. Sometime before 1940, when he was first elected to a
deputy's seat in the National Assembly, Bares is said to have served
as mayor of Chitre and governor of the Province of Les Santos. His
last two terms of office as a deputy began in 1952.
The new Minister is married to Caroline Wooden (a former U.S.
citizen) and is the father of a 21 year-old son, Ives. Bares is
believed to speak good English.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs
A member of the.Cabinet since President Chiari's inauguration on
October 1, 1960, Solis attended a 1951 meeting of the Economic Commission
for Latin America in Panama City. as well as the August 1960 meeting
of Foreign Ministers in San Jose. Solis was born on March 16, 1900, and
holds an LL.D. from the University of Panama. His pest career includes
the following positions: Minister of Government and Justice (1934);
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Minister of Finance and Treasury (1935); Minister to Great Britain and
France (1295-36); Minister of Finance and Treasury (1951). In recent
years Solis has become one of Panama's most prominent and influential
attorneys through the maintenance of a lucrative practice in commercial
and corporation law, and he is generally reSpected for his legal ability.
Sr. Solis is presently married to his second wife (the former
Elisa Pareja), who is a Chilean citiren. He has a son (Galileo, Jr.)
by his divorced first wife, Rose Giron. Solis speaks English.
November 1960
PANAMA PRESS
John Evans:
united Press International has no bureau in Panama.
AP: Luis C. N011
Bureau Chief
Panama City. Panama
RDS
12/3/60
FACTS ABOUT COLUMBIA
Columbia is very Spanish in its culture and traditions.
Bogota is often called the "Athens of America because it has
been a cultural center since the time of the Spanish Viceroys.
Spanish is the universal language, but English and French
are widely spoken.
Columbia is a Republic governed by a President.
Of a population estimated at 14 million, Bogota has a
population of just over one million.
Your hotel in Bogota is the Tequendama. In this kit is
a folder about the hotel. Try your Spanish in understanding
what it says.
Bogota is cool throughout the year (altitude 8,600 feet)
and you may wish to refer to Boletin 3 regarding clothing.
Restaurants in Bogota serve a more international food
than any other city in South America. At the hotel, the
Monserrate Room is considered to s for dining and night life.
Also at the top level is the Gri l Europa. Gran Vatel is a
first-class restaurant serving Belgian and French dishes.
Temel is noted for seafood and steaks. For Spanish dishes, try
the Meson de Indies.
Other night spots than the hotel include the Casbah, Grill
Columbia, Leon's, Sahara. Grill Waldorf and La Pampa.
Bogota is the world center for the best emeralds. There
is plenty of handwrought silver. native items and pottery.
Biographies of some of the people we will meet are on the
following pages.
OFFICIALS OF WMIA
LLEBA§_§Inl:92i_Ai9exi2
President
Born in Bogot! on July 3, 1906, Llerae studied at the School of
Law and Political Science of the National University in that city.
He began his career as a journalist, and from 1938 to 1942 was director
of the newspaper §1_Ligg;§l. Lleras has served as representative to
the National Congress, secretary general of the Presidency. Minister
of Government, Ambassador to the United States, and Minister of
Foreign Affairs. He was a central figure in the second ministration
of the late Alfonso Lopez, his personal friend, and in July 1945,
when Lopdz resigned, Lleras was chosen by the National Congress to fill
out Lopez term as President. In 1946 he stepped down from the
Presidency and resumed his journalistic career. In the period 1947-
1954 he also served as director-general of the former Pan American Union
and as secretary-general to its successor, the Organization of American
States. Lleras was elected to the presidency of Columbia in 1958 by
an overwhelming majority.
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Hinister of Finance and Public Credit
An economist, lawyer, and busiressman, Agudelo was educated in
Antioquia and received a law degree from the University of Antioquia.
He helped to found the National Federation of Merchants and was the
Federation's director in re department of Antioquia, later becoming
president of the organization. Elected to the House of Representatives
in March 1958, he was appointed Minister of Finance in August of the
same year. He has been extremely successful in his efforts to stablize
the Colombian economy and reduce the foreign commercial debt.
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Minister of Communications
A liberal. Martfh was born in 1912 in Barranquilla. He has held
the political posts of representative, departmental deputy, and city
councilman of Barranquilla. In November 1958 he was elected by the
party convention to the departmental liberal Directorate.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs
A politician, radio journalist, and writer, Turbay was born on
June 18, 1916, in Bogota and was elected in 1939 to the CUndinamarca
Departmental Assembly. In 1941 he became president of the Assembly
and two years later was elected to the House of Representatives.
Turbay served as president of this body in 1946 and 1949, and in 1947
was a delegate to the United Nations. Active in Liberal Party politics,
in 1954 he was elected a member of the National Directorate of his party.
In 1957, with the advent to power of the Military Junta, he was appointed
as Minister of Mines and Petroleum.
November 1960
FACTS ABOUT VENEZUELA
Caracas is the birthplace of the Great Liberator. Simon
Bolivar, but much of the authentic Spanish colonial charm has
given way to a building boom in the past 10 years.
Spanish is the universal language in Venezuela. although
the number who speak English is increasing.
By the new constitution of 1953, this country is now a
constitutional republic made up of one Federal District, 20
States and two Territories.
Caracas boasts a pepulation just more than one million.
In the nation, population passes six million.
Caracas, at 3,164 feet and with springlike cool tempera-
ture, has an unusual amount of formality. Shorts and sport
shirts are restricted to the beaches and country clubs. All
better restaurants and bars require men to wear coats.
Your hotel, the Hotel Tamanaco, has a su erb view of the
city. It is described in the folder in this it.
Cameras may not be used from aircraft flying over Venezuela
nor may airports be filmed without prior permission.
Most articles of daily consumption are imported and shop-
ging in Venezuela is somewhat more limited. Handmade souvenirs
y skilled artisans of the interior are available.
Restaurants offer all styles of cuisine. Among good ones
in Caracas are Tony's. Hector 5, Chicote, Monseigneur, La
Cremaillere and Anatole.
Most night clubs are new and entertainment is often im-
ported. Prices are often sky high and it is best to investigate
in advance what to expect in the way of a check. The Naiguata
in the Hotel Tamanaco is among the tap cabarets.
MARACAIBO (Visit scheduledfor Saturday, December 10) is a
wealthy and fantastically fast-growing city. More than 2
million barrels of oil a day are pumped from hundreds of wells
drilled in Lake Maracaibo.
On the following pages are biographies of some of the
people you may meet on our visit.
OFFICIALS OF VENEZUELA
Hybli~412§_nianle
Minister of Finance
Dr. Mayobro, a leading Venezuelan economist with long experience in
government, banking, and business. has been Hinister of Finance since
May 1958. He has served two administrations in this post: that of
President Perez Jimenez (1952-1958) and of President Betancourt (since
February 1959). A political independent, he displays an orthodox and
moderate approach to economic problems and is a conservative influence
in the formulation of fiscal policies. Dr. Mayobre favors a private
enterprise economy with state intervention only where the public
interest is clearly served. He is a strong supporter of measures to
attract foreign investment capital.
Dr. Mayobre Speaks English. and is highly respected for his
technical qualifications. energy, intelligence and ability.
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Minister of Development
A prominent attorney. Dr. Gonzalo: has been Minister of Development
since the inauguration of'7TERTUEHT'SDtancourt's coalition government
in February 1959. He is an outstanding leader in Venezuela's gaztigg
m W m; (Social Christian Party -- G'JPEI). Dr.
Fernandez' cope: background and his public statements while-mote:
oiBevurbment indicate a moderately nationalistic rather than a
revolutionary approach to economic development, and the government's
programs have reflected this distinction. Believed to support
President Betancourt's policy of national control over newly-developing
basic industries, he is nevertheless anxious to attract foreign capital
and has attempted to do so.
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President
Venezuela's Chief Executive from October 1943 to February 1948,
President Betancourt lived in exile for nine years after the military
coup of November 1948. In February 1958 he returned from exile and
on December 7 of that year was reelected to the presidency. He is
the leader of the Democratic Action Party (AD). While in exile he
lived modestly and supported himself largely through his writings.
INDEX TO YOUR TOUR KIT
Index
Itinerary
Boletin Numero Uno
Boletin Numaro Dos
Boletin Numero Tres
Boletin NUmero Quatro
Boletin Numero Cinco
Facts About Panama
Facts About Columbia
Facts About Venezuela
Memo paper
(Inside back cover: hotel folders. Spanish-American
Dictionary, pocket expense record, miscellany)
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He has written numerous articles on political and economic issues and
a mmber of books, one which is entitled W.
New 52 years of age, he understands English but does not speak it well.
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Minister of Communications
A former professor of law and a long-time leader of the union
Regublicana Democratica (URD), Dr. Dominguez was named Minister of
Cbmmunications in President Betancourt's coalition cabinet in May
1960. At the time of his appointment Dr. Dominguez was a senator
in the National Congress and was serving as the Senates {irst vice
president. A militant URD national committeeman, Dr. Dominguez
supports the URD policies of emphasis upon housing construction and
agrarian reform. and he believes in fewer credit restrictions.
Domfhguez spent several years in exile with the other URD leaders.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs
A distinguished lawyer and veteran national leader of the Ugig
Republicana Democrtica (UED), Dr. Arcaya has been minister of Foreign
Affairs since the inauguration of the coalition government in 1959.
At the time of his appointment Dr. Arcaya was president of the URD.
a post he had held since 1950, and had recently been elected to the
Chamber of Deputies.
Dr. Arcaya is highly regarded in Venezuela for his integrity and
intelligence. He spent some time in exile in the United States.
He speaks English well.
November 1960
MEMO
COLUMBIA PRESS
thn Evans:
UPI: Carlos 3. Villa: Borda
Edificio del Banco de Columbia
Carrera 8A. # 13-31
Oficina 1218
Bogota, Columbia
AP: Guillermo Ramirez
Bureau Chief
Bogota, Columbia
RDS
12/3/60
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AP:
UPI:
RDS
12/3/60
MEMO
VENEZUELAN PRESS
Richard G. Hassock
Executive Representative
Caracas, Venezuela
JOe Taylor
Bdificio Paris
Plaza de Candelaria
P120 9, Departmento 4
Caracas, Venezuela
FACTS ABOUT HAITI
Haiti, our stopping place for luncheon and aircraft
refueling, is a fascinating independent Republic with a
President and National Assembly of two houses.
The temperature will be around 80 degrees, the peOple
soft-spoken and hospitable.
The peOple are proud of their hard-won emancipation
from slavery and their French heritage. French remains
the dominant language and the French background is wide-
spread.
Of a population of some four million, about 3,000 are
white fereigners. The aristocracy is mostly mulatto.
generally descended from the French settlers.
This is the place to purchase mahogany products --
bowls and figurines. Haitian rum is considered excellent
and is inexpensive.
With luck, you can find an authentic voodoo trophy.
Voodoo is wideSpread. Many phony items are aimed at the
tourist.
And hand-made laces and embroideries are particularly
beautiful in Haiti.
Remember your purchasing limit and space limitations
of the aircraft.
I T I N E R A R Y
Hon. Farris Bryant and Party
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
7:30 A. M.
8:00 A. M.
12:45 P. M.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5
8:00 A.
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Party loads at Gate 8. Tampa International
Airport.
LEAVE Tampa.
ARRIVE Tocumen National Airport. Panama City,
Panama. El Panama Hotel.
LEAVE Panama City via motor car for Colon.
ARRIVE Colon for tour of Colon Free Port.
interviews with officials and businessmen.
Interview with His Excellency Jose D. Bazan,
Vice President of Panama.
LEAVE Colon via motor car for Panama City.
ARRIVE Panama City. Meeting with officials
and businessmen.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6
9:00 A. M.
12:00 Noon
LEAVE
ARRIVE Bogota. Columbia, at El Dorado Airport.
Hotel Tequendama.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7
12:00 Noon
THURSDAY, DECEMBER
8:00 A. M.
12:00 Noon
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
SATURDAY, DECEMBER
10:00 A. M.
10:45 A. M.
Appointment with His Excellency. Dr. Alberto
Lleras Camargo. President of Columbia.
Meetings with officials and businessmen.
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LEAVE Bogota.
ARRIVE Caracas. Venezuela. at Maiquetia
Airport. Hotel Tamanaco.
Interviews with Dr. Lorenzo Fernandez, Minister
de Fomento (of Commerce) and Dr. Jose Enrique
Machado. Governor of the Federal District.
Meetings with other officials and businessmen.
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LEAVE Caracas.
ARRIVE Maracaibo, Venezuela. Hotel del Lago.
Tour of oil fields and meetings with industry
leaders.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
10:00 A. M. LEAVE Maracaibo
12:00 Noon ARRIVE Bowen Airport, Port au Prince. Haiti.
Lunch and refueling of aircraft.
:30 P. M. LEAVE Port au Prince.
00 P. M. ARRIVE Tampa International Airport.
Customs and Immigration clearance.
BOLETIN NUMERO UNO
(Bulletin Number One)
Senor:
This is the first of several bulletins you will receive with
important information about the Farris Bryant Tour to Latin
Amer ca.
We urge you to read these bulletins carefully and take the
recommended actions. Save them as your departure check list.
WHO'S GOING? These are members of the party:
Hon. C. Farris Bryant
Governor Elect
State of Florida
John E. Evans Hon. Ray E. Green
Aide to Governor Bryant State Comptroller
Tallahassee Tallahassee
John M. Hammer Wendell N. Jarrard
Tampa Pensacola
Richard M. Lobo Raymond K. Mason
WCKT-TV Jacksonville
Miami
Dr. J. Wayne Reitz McGregor Smith
Gainesville Miami
Mario Trejo James W. Walter
Tour Director Tampa
Tampa
THE ITINERARY -- This is the schedule:
Sunday. Dec. 4 Tampa to Panama City, Panama
Monday, Dec. 5 Panama City and Colon, Panama
Tuesday, Dec. 6 Panama City to Bogota. Columbia
Wednesday. Dec. 7 Bogota
Thursday, Dec. 8 Bogota to Caracas. Venezuela
Friday, Dec. 9 Caracas
Saturday. Dec. 10 Caracas
Sunday, Dec. 11 Caracas to Tampa
THREE LITTLE WORDS -- youll want to know!
1. BUENOS DIAS (BWAY'-NOS DEE'-AHS) Good Morning
2. BUENAS TARDES BWAY'-NAS TAHRR'-DEHS) Good Afternoon
3. BUENAS NOCHES BWAY'-NAS NOCH'-AYS) Good Night or Good Evening.
Roger D. Stake
Louis Benito, Inc.
Tampa
BOLETIN NUMERO DOS
(Bulletin Number Two)
Senor:
REMEMBER THE PURPOSE of this history-making trip--to study first
hand what Florida can do to further friendships with these coun-
tries so that greater trade and commerce will result.
AT ALL TIMES be certain you have in your possession:
1. Proof of United States Citizenship
(Passport. Birth Certificate or Voter's
Registration Card)
2. Smallpox Vaccination Certificate
FLYING FIRST CLASS-~All travel between countries will be in a
private Lockheed Super Ventura Airliner furnished by Jim Walter
corporation. On the ground, transportation will be waiting in
limousines or chartered buses.
A danger of this travel arrangement is the possibility that
some will want to disregard the exact schedules which have
been established. Among Latin Americans. who are almost always
late. the punctuality of North Americans is almost a legend.
ALSO. the group must adhere to the schedules in order to arrive
on time at each country-~where high officials will be waiting.
SPEAKING OF TIME, if you plan to take along a watch or camera
of foreign manufacture, it is wise to register these with
the local United States customs before departure. Plan your
time before take off accordingly.
YOUR PILOT is Lewis J. Swick of Tampa. Co-pilot is Joseph F.
Selph. also of Tampa. Both are rated among the best in the
nation.
IN THE NEXT BOLETIN. weather. wardrobe and money.
THREE LITTLE WORDS--more that you'll want to knowl
4. P08 FAVOR (PORR EAH-VORR) Please
5. GRACIAS GRAW-SEE-AHS) Thank you
6. DE NADA DAY NAH'-DAH) You're Welcome
Roger D. Stake
Louis Benito, Inc.
Tampa
BCLETIN NUMERO TRES
(Bulletin NUmber Three)
Senor:
WHAT'S THE WEATHER? In PANAMA, the temperature averages about
79 degrees. Noon is the hottest part of the day. and you'll
want to have light weight. comfortable clothes.
In Columbia, Bogota perches at 8,500 feet above sea level. and
the city is cool throughout the year. The average temperature
in December is 57 degrees. Here, you'll want to have warmer
clothing. It is an accepted custom for men to wear a light tep-
coat during the evening -- and men without them are frowned
upon. Your tepcoat can be stored in a closet just opposite the
entrance to the aircraft.
In Caracas. Venezuela. the weather is springlike. with an average
temperature of 67 degrees and a normal high of 75.
Scattered showers are likely in all three nations.
YOUR WARDROBE is important. Business suits are fine for general
use. Dark, solid color business suits will be appropriate for
evening wear. It is NOT recommended that you carry formal attire
as this is not expected of the one or two day visitor. If you
wear a hat. make it a lightweight felt. also, plan to bring your
sunglasses.
FOREIGN AID -- Plan to bring sufficient money in cash or travelers'
checks to finance your personal purchases and needs. All major
bills will be paid by a single member of the party. This includes
hotel. group meals and transportation.
NEXT 'BOLETIN' covers PURCHASES, TIPPING AND A WARNING.
THREE LITTLE WORDS -- Being courteous in Spanish!
7. MUCHAS GRACIAS (MOOCH' ~AHS GRAH' -SEE-AHS) Thank you very
much.
a. PERDONEME (PAYR-DOH-NAYMAY) Pardon Me.
9. CON gERMISO (KONE PAXR-MEE-SOH) Excuse Me (to leave room.
etc.
Roger D. Stake
Louis Benito. Inc.
Tampa
BOLETIN NUMERO QUATRO
(Bulletin Number Four)
Senor:
SPENDING YOUR MONEY can be fun. Unless you have returned from
abroad within 31 days preceeding December 4, you qualify for a
$200 exemption for duty free purchases. But keep the airplane
in mind and avoid items of excessive weight.
You can bring into the United States up to theequivalent of
one U.S. Gallon of alcoholic beverages and not more than 100
Cigars.
Keep sales receipts for each of your purchases to facilitate
CUstoms clearance upon return to this country.
LOOPHOLE -- You may send gifts to the United States duty free
without declaring them or paying duty or tax, providing the
value of each parcel doesn't exceed 510. Not permitted under
this rule is the shipment of alcoholic beverages, perfume
containing alcohol or tobacco of any sort. You do not need to
deduct the value of these gifts from your duty exemptions. You
may send as many gifts as you desire. but not more than one
parcel a day to the same person. Mark "GIFT" on the outside
of each package.
TIPPING for services is most proper. Tip as you would (in
amount) at home. Overtipping is discouraged. Tipping for
group affairs will be handled by the purser for the tour.
A WORD about WATER is timely. Although potable in every city
on the tour. water differs from one country to another 31d this
change can cause very upsetting stomach disorders. Make it a
point to drink bottled water only -- no one will be insulted and
you'll feel a lot Better.
SPANISH is the official language of all three countries. However,
you will find that English is widely spoken and understood.
SETTING YOUR WATCH won't be much of a problem. All countries
in this tour except Venezuela are on Eastern Standard Time,
just like Florida. Venezuela is oneohalf hour later than EST.
THREE MORE LITTLE WORDS to make your trip more enjoyable:
10. 700m ESTA usren? (Keno AY-STAH' OO-STAYT'?) How are you?
11. memos ESTA EL BAND? (DOHN'-DAY AY-STAH' AYL BAHw-YO?)
Where is the bathroom?
12. no HABLO ESPANOL (m AH'-BLO AY-SPAN-YOL') 1 do not speak
Spanish.
Roger D. Stake
Louis Benito, Inc.
Tampa
BOLETIN NUMERO CINOO
(Bulletin Number Five)
Senor:
COMMON CDURTESIES are expected as a matter of course in the
nations to be visited. Americans have gained. through actions
by some of those who have gone before. as a nation of too rich.
too rude and too rapid.
Arrival of this party in a deluxe aircraft, with prior arrange-
ments for ground transportation in limousines and accommodations
at the best hotels can be misunderstood by some if the too rich,
too rude and too rapid approach is the impression that goes
with it.
This is not to imply anyone would be guilty of such conduct: but
remember that great magnification may be placed on the slightest
actions.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS often are lasting, as we all know. So here's
one tip which can win friends:
When you are introduced in Spanish. repeat your name as you
shake hands. If you practice ahead of time. you might say,
5U SERVIDOR (SOD SAYRR-VEE-DOR') Literally, this
means 'your servant: but is more of an expression
of your delight in mcwting the person.
A REMINDER ABOUT SCHEDULES -- As we mentioned in Bulletin
Number Two, the schedule of flight de artures and arrivals must
be followed very closely. Everyomrs elp will be needed so
that no welcoming parties are jilted by a late arrival.
THREE LAST LITTLE WORDS from our handy primer:
l3. MUY INTERESANTE (MOO-EE' EEN'-TERRY~SAHN'-TAY) Very
interesting.
14. MUY SIMPAIICO (MDO-EE' SEEMPPOT.ICO) Very Nice (referring
to actions or scenery).
l5. VISITENOS EN FLORIDA (VEE-SEE'-TAY-NOS AYN FLO-REE'-DAH)
Visit us in Florida.
Roger D. Stake
Louis Benito, Inc.
Tampa
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